penguin random house ballantine books (15 Ergebnisse)

hardback. Zustand: New. Language: eng.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Gebraucht. Gebraucht - Sehr gut SG - Ungelesenes Mängelexemplar, gestempelt, mit leichten Lagerspuren - Survival is the name of the game as the line blurs between reality TV and reality itself in Alexandra Oliva's fast-paced novel of suspense. She wanted an adventure. She never imagined it would go this far. It begins with a reality TV show. Twelve contestants are sent into the woods to face challenges that will test the limits of their endurance. While they are out there, something terrible happens-but how widespread is the destruction, and has it occurred naturally or is it man-made Cut off from society, the contestants know nothing of it. When one of them-a young woman the show's producers call Zoo-stumbles across the devastation, she can imagine only that it is part of the game. Alone and disoriented, Zoo is heavy with doubt regarding the life-and husband-she left behind, but she refuses to quit. Staggering countless miles across unfamiliar territory, Zoo must summon all her survival skills-and learn new ones as she goes. But as her emotional and physical reserves dwindle, she grasps that the real world might have been altered in terrifying ways-and her ability to parse the charade will be either her triumph or her undoing. Sophisticated and provocative, The Last One is a novel that forces us to confront the role that media plays in our perception of what is real: how readily we cast our judgments, how easily we are manipulated. Praise for The Last One '[Alexandra] Oliva brilliantly scrutinizes the recorded (and heavily revised) narratives we believe, and the last one hundred pages will have the reader constantly guessing just what Zoo is capable of doing to find her way back home.'-Washington Post 'A high-concept, high-octane affair . . . The conceit is undoubtedly clever and . . . well executed, but what makes The Last One such a page-turner is Zoo herself: practical, tough-minded and appealing.'-The Guardian 'Oliva takes this (possibly) post-apocalyptic setting, grafts on a knowledgeable skewering of the inner workings of reality television and gives us a gripping story of survival. . . . This is the genius of Oliva's storytelling. . . . [She] makes a stunning debut with this page turner, and becomes a writer to watch.'-Seattle Times 'Oliva delivers a pulse-pounding psychological tale of survival. . . . [She] masterfully manipulates her characters and the setting, creating a mash-up of popular TV genres: Survivor meets The Walking Dead.'-Bookpage.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What if you found out that your family isn t yours at all How far would you go to protect them A gripping new psychological thriller from the bestselling author ofThe Girl Before. . . . [JP] Delaney takes domestic suspense beyond its comfort zone. Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book ReviewPete Riley answers the door one morning and lets in a parent s worst nightmare. On his doorstep is Miles Lambert, a stranger who breaks the devastating news that Pete s son, Theo, isn t actually his son he is the Lamberts , switched at birth by an understaffed hospital while their real son was sent home with Miles and his wife, Lucy. For Pete, his partner Maddie, and the little boy they ve been raising for the past two years, life will never be the same again. The two families, reeling from the shock, take comfort in shared good intentions, eagerly entwining their very different lives in the hope of becoming one unconventional modern family. But a plan to sue the hospital triggers an official investigation that unearths some disturbing questions about the night their children were switched. How much can they trust the other parents or even each other What secrets are hidden behind the Lamberts glossy front door Stretched to the breaking point, Pete and Maddie discover they will each stop at nothing to keep their family safe. They are done playing nice.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A gripping novel about the kind of love that never lets go, and the heart s capacity to remember, from the New York Timesbestselling author of Blackberry Winter and The Violets of MarchEnjoying a romantic candlelit dinner with her fiancé, Ryan, at one of Seattle s chicest restaurants, Kailey Crain can t believe her good fortune: She has a great job as a journalistand is now engaged to a guy who is perfect in nearly every way. As she and Ryan leave the restaurant, Kailey spies a thin, bearded homeless man on the sidewalk. She approaches him to offer up her bag of leftovers, and is stunned when their eyes meet, then stricken to her very core: The man is the love of her life, Cade McAllister. When Kailey met Cade ten years ago, their attraction was immediate and intense everything connected and felt right. But it all ended suddenly, leaving Kailey devastated. Now the poor soul on the street is a faded version of her former beloved: His weathered and weary face is as handsome as Kailey remembers, but his mind has suffered in the intervening years. Over the next few weeks, Kailey helps Cade begin to piece his life together, something she initially keeps from Ryan. As she revisits her long-ago relationship, Kailey realizes that she must decide exactly what and whom she wants. Alternating between the past and the present, Always is a beautifully unfolding exploration of a woman faced with an impossible choice, a woman who discovers what she s willing to save and what she will sacrifice for true love.Praise forAlways [Sarah] Jio s novel is a fantastic read that explores the world of lost love in a poignant and beautiful way, while still being light and easy to digest. The protagonist is one whom readers can relate to. . . . Jio s tale also beautifully blends stories from both the past and the present. . . . It s a great read and comes with high recommendations. RT Book Reviews Jio s newest novel explores intersections of past and present and the complexities of love. . . . [Kailey] must confront her own past as she tries to figure out what she really wants. . . . Fans of Jio s work will still find her signature emotional depth. Publishers Weekly A heartwarming story of personal growth and the power of nostalgia . . . Fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Emily Giffin should enjoy this warm and compassionate novel. Booklist Perfect for fireside reading. PopSugar.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Texas map marked with three red dots like drops of blood. A serial killer who claims to have dementia. A mysterious young woman who wants answers. What could go wrong FINALIST FOR THE ITW THRILLER AWARD Fast and furious . . . You ll never see what s coming. The Washington PostYears ago, her sister Rachel vanished. Now she is almost certain the man who took Rachel sits in the passenger seat beside her. He claims to have dementia and no memory of murdering girls across Texas in a string of places where he shot eerie pictures. To find the truth, she proposes a dangerous idea: a ten-day road trip with a possible serial killer to examine cold cases linked to his haunting photographs. Is he a liar or a broken old man Is he a pathological con artist or is she You won t see the final, terrifying twist spinning your way until the very last mile.Praise forPaper Ghosts Paper Ghostsis a riveting summer read that shows Texas in a powerfully intimate light. The Austin Chronicle [An] artful and elegiac psychological thriller . . . riveting. Publishers Weekly(starred review) [Paper Ghosts] elevates the often tawdry genre of the serial killer novel to a work of art. Sunday Express(UK) Texas has yet again bred a major American noir writer. D Magazine [Heaberlin has] developed a distinctive literary voice, one that is on full display inPaper Ghosts. Houston Chronicle Entertainingly unnerving. The Dallas Morning News Strong characterisation, haunting images, a wonderful sense of place, and some dark comedy make this travelogue-cum-psychological thriller well worth the read. The Guardian.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this twisty psychological thriller from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Girl Before,an actress plays both sides of a murder investigation. [A] rich, nuanced, highly literary take on theGone Girltheme. Booklist(starred review)Claire Wright is desperate. A British drama student in New York without a green card, she takes the only job she can get: working for a firm of divorce lawyers, posing as an easy pickup in hotel bars to entrap straying husbands. But then the game changes.When one of her targets becomes the suspect in a murder investigation, the police ask Claire to use her acting chops to lure him into a confession. From the start, she questions the part she s being asked to play: Is Patrick Fogler a killer Or is there more to this setup than she s being told Claire will soon realize she is playing the deadliest role of her life.Praise forBelieve Me For readers who enjoyed the paranoia factor in A. J. Finn sThe Woman in the Windowor the unreliable narrator of Paula Hawkins sThe Girl on the Train. Library Journal Produces a bobsled run s worth of twists. Publishers Weekly An intense, stylish psychological thriller. Good Housekeeping A dark and haunting thriller . . . A superb evocation of conflicted emotions, this never lets you guess what s coming next. Daily Mail I so enjoyed it what a twisty, exciting read. Sabine Durrant, author ofLie With Me.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This inventive retelling ofPride and Prejudicecharms. People A fun, page-turning romp and a thought-provoking look at theclass-obsessed strata of Pakistani society. NPRAlys Binat has sworn never to marry until an encounter with one Mr. Darsee at a wedding makes her reconsider. A scandal and vicious rumor concerning the Binat family have destroyed their fortune and prospects for desirable marriages, but Alys, the second and most practical of the five Binat daughters, has found happiness teaching English literature to schoolgirls. Knowing that many of her students won t make it to graduation before dropping out to marry and have children, Alys teaches them about Jane Austen and her other literary heroes and hopes to inspire the girls to dream of more. When an invitation arrives to the biggest wedding their small town has seen in years, Mrs. Binat, certain that their luck is about to change, excitedly sets to work preparing her daughters to fish for rich, eligible bachelors. On the first night of the festivities, Alys s lovely older sister, Jena, catches the eye of Fahad Bungles Bingla, the wildly successful and single entrepreneur. But Bungles s friend Valentine Darsee is clearly unimpressed by the Binat family. Alys accidentally overhears his unflattering assessment of her and quickly dismisses him and his snobbish ways. As the days of lavish wedding parties unfold, the Binats wait breathlessly to see if Jena will land a proposal and Alys begins to realize that Darsee s brusque manner may be hiding a very different man from the one she saw at first glance. Told with wry wit and colorful prose, Unmarriageable is a charming update on Jane Austen s beloved novel and an exhilarating exploration of love, marriage, class, and sisterhood.Praise for Unmarriageable Delightful . . . Unmarriageableintroduces readers to a rich Muslim culture. . . . [Kamal] observes family dramas with a satiric eye and treats readers to sparkling descriptions of a days-long wedding ceremony, with its high-fashion pageantry and higher social stakes. Star Tribune Thoroughly charming. New York Post [A] funny, sometimes romantic, often thought-provoking glimpse into Pakistani culture, one which adroitly illustrates the double standards women face when navigating sex, love, and marriage. This is a must-read for devout Austenites. Publishers Weekly (starred review).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Perfect husband. Perfect father. Perfect liar 'Terrific.'-John Grisham'Superb.'-Lee Child'Breathtaking, heart-pounding.'-Louise Penny'A fast-paced, relentlessly gripping read.'-Chris PavoneVivian Miller. High-powered CIA analyst, happily married to a man she adores, mother of four beautiful children. Until the moment she makes a shocking discovery that makes her question everything she believes.She thought she knew her husband inside and out. But now she wonders if it was all a lie. How far will she go to learn the truth And does she really . . . . . NEED TO KNOW Film rights sold to Universal Pictures for Charlize Theron - Rights sold in more than 20 markets'Shaping up to be one of the year's biggest new thrillers.'-Entertainment Weekly'So timely . . . Think of the perfect mix of Homeland and The Americans. . . . Need to Know needs to be read by all who relish spy novels. As entertaining as it is informative and as irresistible as it is impossible to put down.'-Providence Journal'Pulse-pounding.'-O: The Oprah Magazine'Accomplished . . . a nonstop thriller tapping into a hot mix of contemporary digital counterintelligence, old-school spying and ageless family drama.'-Shelf Awareness'An early contender for next year's Gone Girl.'-GQ (UK)'The Russia page-turner that should be on everyone's list.'-New York Post.

Zustand: New. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Reese s Book Club Pick Named One of the Best Beach Reads of 2020 by Parade, O: The Oprah Magazine, and Good Housekeeping The exuberant activity aboard the Splendido Marveloso is no match f.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. No.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The outspoken actress, talk show host, and reality television star offers up a no-holds-barred memoir, including an eye-opening insider account of her tumultuous and heart-wrenching thirty-year-plus association with the Chur.

Zustand: New. An accessible blueprint to embolden our daughters to be critical thinkers, fearless doers, and joyful change agents for our future from the proud mother of teen activist Marley Dias, founder of 1000BLACKGIRLBOOKS. A powerful resource for caregive.