In a small town burdened by its labels, sheriff's detective Nick Fourcade grapples with a gruesome murder while investigating the sudden disappearance of hometown hero Marc Mercier. Simultaneously, detective Annie Broussard, returning to work after a traumatic attack, takes on the case of B'Lynn Fontenot, whose son Robbie, a recovering addict, has gone missing. As both detectives delve into their cases, they uncover a web of deceit, jealousy, and hidden truths that intertwine their investigations, revealing the dark undercurrents of their community.
When Detective Nick Fourcade enters the home of Genevieve Gauthier outside the sleepy town of Bayou Breaux, Louisiana, the bloody crime scene that awaits him is both the most brutal and the most confusing he's ever seen. Genevieve's seven-year-old son, P.J., has been murdered by an alleged intruder, yet Genevieve is alive and well, a witness inexplicably left behind to tell the tale. There is no evidence of forced entry, not a clue that points to a motive. Meanwhile, Nick's wife, Detective Annie Broussard, sits in the emergency room with the grieving Genevieve. A mother herself, Annie understands the emotional devastation this woman is going through, but as a detective she's troubled by a story that makes little sense. Who would murder a child and leave the only witness behind? When the very next day P.J.'s sometimes babysitter, thirteen-year-old Nora Florette, is reported missing, the town is up in arms, fearing a maniac is preying on their children. With pressure mounting from a tough, no-nonsense new sheriff, the media, and the parents of Bayou Breaux, Nick and Annie dig deep into the dual mysteries. But sifting through Genevieve Gauthier's tangled web of lovers and sorting through a cast of local lowlifes brings more questions than answers. Is someone from Genevieve's past or present responsible for the death of her son? Is the missing teenager, Nora, a victim, or something worse? Then fingerprints at the scene change everything when they come back to a convicted criminal: Genevieve herself. The spotlight falls heavily on the grieving mother who is both victim and accused. Could she have killed her own child to free herself of the burden of motherhood, or is the loss of her beloved boy pushing her to the edge of insanity? Could she have something to do with the disappearance of Nora Florette, or is the troubled teenager the key to the murder? How far will Nick and Annie have to go to uncover the dark truth of the boy?
Tami Hoag returns to the bestselling series of her career with a Kovac and Liska case that will delight fans and new readers alike. It was a shocking crime. A middle-aged couple - hacked to death in their own home - with a samurai sword. Normal people. Who were they? And why were they targeted? It was a shocking crime. But it wasn't the first. Twenty years ago a policeman was murdered in his own back garden and the killer was never caught. One woman might link these mysteries. But she is being watched. Can Detectives Nikki Liska and Sam Kovac find her before it is too late? Suspense fiction doesn't get smarter than this. Taut, tense and terrifying, Hoag weaves a relentlessly thrilling tale which twists and turns with every page
#1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag delivers a shocking new thriller...Dana Nolan was a promising young TV reporter until a notorious serial killer tried to add her to his list of victims. Nearly a year has passed since surviving her ordeal, but the physical, emotional, and psychological scars run deep. Struggling with the torment of post-traumatic stress syndrome, plagued by flashbacks and nightmares as dark as the heart of a killer, Dana returns to her hometown in an attempt to begin to put her life back together. But home doesn't provide the comfort she expects. Dana's harrowing story and her return to small town life have rekindled police and media interest in the unsolved case of her childhood best friend, Casey Grant, who disappeared without a trace the summer after their graduation from high school. Terrified of truths long-buried, Dana reluctantly begins to look back at her past. Viewed through the dark filter of PTSD, old friends and loved ones become suspects and enemies. Questioning everything she knows, refusing to be defined by the traumas of her past and struggling against excruciating odds, Dana seeks out a truth that may prove too terrible to be believed..
Prequel ke knize "Devátá dívka"
První leden může být skvělým dnem. Může být plný naděje a odhodlání, zcela jistě je to ta nejlepší možná chvíle, kdy začít něco nového. Kdy si třeba dát předsevzetí. Jenomže ta holka, ležící v příkopu hned vedle dálnice, už žádnou naději nemá a nikdy už nic nového nezačne... Sam Kovac a Nikki Lisková, detektivové minneapolisského oddělení vražd, mají od první chvíle podezření, že tohle je práce sériového vraha. Aby se mohli pustit po jeho stopě, musí nejprve zjistit to základní – co byla tahle „Novoroční Jane Doe“ zač?
In einer eiskalten Silvesternacht wird die Leiche eines Mädchens entdeckt: auf der Fahrbahn des Highways, mitten im Verkehr. Als die Ermittler eintreffen, sind sie schockiert: Das Mädchen ist so entstellt, dass es kein Gesicht zu haben scheint. Doch wer ist sie? Und wer hat das Mädchen so sehr gehasst, um es derart zuzurichten? Sam Kovacs and Nikki Liskas schlimmste Befürchtung scheint wahr zu werden der Serienkiller Doc Holiday hat zugeschlagen. Doch als das nächste Mädchen verschwindet und die Ermittlung zu Nikkis Sohn führt, beginnt ein erschreckendes Spiel aus Angst, Liebe und Täuschung.
Vier Jahre nach dem ungeklärten Verschwinden ihrer älteren Tochter zieht Lauren Lawton mit ihrer jüngeren Tochter ins entlegene und idyllische Oak Knoll. Doch auch dort verfolgen sie die Geister ihrer Vergangenheit. Je näher der 16. Geburtstag von Leah rückt – deren Schwester in genau diesem Alter einst spurlos verschwand –, umso mehr hat Lauren den Verdacht, dass der Täter von einst, dem nie etwas nachgewiesen werden konnte, sie aufgespürt und nun Leah ins Visier genommen hat …
Ein unaussprechliches Verbrechen und nur ein Kind als Zeuge … Neben der Leiche von Marissa Fordham wird ihre kleine Tochter gefunden – schwer verletzt, aber wenigstens noch am Leben. Detective Tony Mendez und die Kinderanwältin Anne Leone tauchen in das Verbrechen ein. Detail um Detail aus Marissas Leben kommt ans Licht, bis sie auf ein Geheimnis stoßen, das sie unmittelbar ins Visier des Killers manövriert. Denn was er zu verbergen sucht, ist die Tatsache, dass es in Wirklichkeit nie eine Marissa Fordham gab …
Reilly's Return explores the journey of a woman in search of sanctuary and stability as she reconnects with a man who embraces a riskier lifestyle. This classic novel delves into themes of love, personal growth, and the contrasts between safety and adventure, showcasing the complexities of their relationship as they navigate their differing worlds.
