In a hauntingly atmospheric setting, Josie navigates a landscape marked by a disturbing arrangement of pristine white bones. Her cautious demeanor and soft-spoken nature hint at a deeper tension, suggesting a narrative filled with mystery and perhaps a connection to the eerie surroundings. The scene evokes a sense of unease, inviting readers to explore the implications of her fragile presence amidst such unsettling imagery.
Na Denton se snáší prudký déšť, který vyplaví tělo mladé dívky. Detektiv Josie Quinnová a její tým nemají žádné místo činu, kde by mohli své pátrání začít. Tělo oběti je ale naštěstí dobře zachovalé včetně baseballové nášivky na bundě, kterou má oběť na sobě. Josie nedokáže skrýt šok – její mrtvý bývalý manžel Ray vlastnil přesně takovou bundu. Když se Josie vydá po stopách zpět do doby, kdy sama chodila na střední školu, identifikuje dívku jako Beverly Urbanovou, problémovou studentku, o které se říkalo, že má s Rayem aférku. Ovšem jeden rok během prázdnin se ona i její matka odstěhovaly. Nebo si to alespoň všichni v Dentonu mysleli… Pátrání ve vzpomínkách na vlastní minulost s Rayem je jedinou výhodou, kterou má Josie nad zvráceným vrahem, který chce dál skrývat své tajemství. I za cenu dalších životů...
Sie wirbelt im Kreis herum, ihre blonden Zöpfe fliegen im Fahrtwind, ihr helles Lachen erfüllt die Luft. Doch als das Karussell schließlich anhält, ist der Sitz, auf dem Lucy gerade noch saß, plötzlich leer ... Als die siebenjährige Lucy Ross aus dem Stadtpark von Denton verschwindet, beginnt für Detective Josie Quinn eine fieberhafte Suche. Sie findet in Lucys glitzerndem Rucksack, der neben dem Kassenhäuschen liegt, eine furchtbare Nachricht: Geht ans Telefon oder euer kleiner Liebling wird sterben ... Voller Hoffnung gehen Lucys Eltern am nächsten Tag ans Telefon, im Glauben, es sei die Babysitterin - stattdessen ist eine kalte Männerstimme am Hörer. Josie eilt zur Wohnung der Nanny und findet dort nur noch deren leblosen Körper. Und nach einem neuen Anruf wird eine weitere Leiche entdeckt. Der wahnsinnige Mörder sinnt auf Rache und wird nicht aufhören, bis er die Familie zerstört hat ... Josie ahnt, dass Lucys Eltern ihr nicht die ganze Wahrheit sagen, und muss noch tiefer graben. Dabei wird sie mit einem Geheimnis konfrontiert, das auch ihr eigenes Leben auf den Kopf stellt. Hat Josie das Zeug dazu, diesen Fall zu lösen? Wenn sie Lucy lebend finden will, bleibt ihr nichts anderes übrig ... Fans von Robert Dugoni, Angela Marsons und Rachel Caine werden diesen spannungsgeladenen Krimi der Amazon-, USA Today- und Wall Street Journal-Bestsellerautorin Lisa Regan nicht aus den Händen legen können.
"When Isabelle Coleman, a blonde, beautiful young girl goes missing, everyone from the small town of Denton joins the search. They can find no trace of the town's darling, but Detective Josie Quinn finds another girl they didn't even know was missing. Mute and unresponsive, it's clear this mysterious girl has been damaged beyond repair. All Josie can get from her is a name--Ramona--and a flash of a neon tongue piercing that matches Isabelle's. The race is on to find Isabelle alive, and Josie fears there may be other girls in terrible danger. When the trail leads her to a cold case labelled a hoax by authorities, Josie begins to wonder is there anyone left she can trust? Someone in this close-knit town is committing unspeakable crimes. Can Josie catch the killer before another victim loses their life?"--Page 4 of cover.
To commit the perfect murder, you need the perfect cover. On a frigid morning, a mother discovers her daughter's blood-soaked body frozen to the road. Who could execute such a brutal act on the victim's doorstep? Detective Erika Foster, fresh from a harrowing case, is fragile yet determined to lead the investigation. As she delves into the case, she uncovers reports of assaults in the same quiet South London suburb, all linked by a chilling detail: the victims were attacked by a figure in black wearing a gas mask. Erika is on the hunt for a killer with a terrifying signature. The investigation becomes more complex as she uncovers a web of secrets surrounding the young woman's death. Just as Erika starts to piece together the clues, she is confronted by painful memories from her past. She must dig deep, stay focused, and find the killer, especially as one of her own is in grave danger. This heart-racing thriller will keep readers hooked until the very last page, filled with suspense and unexpected twists that challenge assumptions and keep the mystery alive. Readers rave about the clever plot and the shocking reveals that leave them guessing until the end.
Die Wahrheit ist gefährlich. Die Wahrheit ist grausam. Die Wahrheit ist nachtschwarz ... Ein anonymer Tipp führt Detective Erika Foster zu einem abgelegenen Baggersee außerhalb von London. Dort soll eine riesige Menge Betäubungsmittel versenkt worden sein. Aber dann macht ihr Team einen grausamen Überraschungsfund: Die Taucher finden das Skelett eines kleinen Mädchens, das vor 26 Jahren spurlos verschwand. Als Erika Nachforschungen über den damaligen Vermisstenfall anstellt, stößt sie auf heftigen Widerstand in ihrer Abteilung. Die Familie des toten Mädchens schweigt ebenfalls eisern. Und auch der Mörder ist fest entschlossen, sein Geheimnis für immer zu bewahren – koste es, was es wolle ...
When the body of a young woman is discovered in a dumpster, Detective Erika Foster arrives at the crime scene, despite it not being her case. Determined to join the investigation, she uncovers a connection to another unsolved murder from four months prior, as both victims share identical fatal wounds. The killer, using a fake online identity, targets young women, making the hunt for him increasingly urgent. As another girl goes missing while waiting for a date, Erika and her team race against time to save her from becoming the next victim of a sadistic murderer. This gripping thriller keeps readers on edge, with twists and turns that lead to a dramatic conclusion. Praise for the book highlights its ability to surprise and engage, with readers captivated by the energy and chemistry of the characters. Many consider it a standout addition to the series, with the author recognized as a top crime writer. Fans eagerly await the next installment, having been thoroughly engrossed in the story from the very first page. The anticipation for more from Erika Foster is palpable, as readers express their admiration for her character and the gripping narratives crafted by the author.
The man lay on his front, his arms and legs bound and pulled up with a rope connecting the two. His head was arched back, so he faced the curtains, and there was masking tape over his mouth. Erika gingerly reached out and checked his pulse.Yep. Dead all right.When Detective Erika Foster finds politician Neville Lomas naked, hog-tied, and dead in his own bed, skittish higher-ups at the Met quickly rule the death from natural causes. Case closed . . . until two months later when a well-known casting director and a star footballer are found murdered and tied with the same knots. The Met can no longer ignore what’s staring them in the there’s a serial killer loose in London, and they’re out to settle a score.As Erika and her team investigate, things take a strange turn as CCTV footage turns up five female suspects . . . and they’re all identical.In the hunt to identify the women, Erika is outpaced at every turn by an elusive sex worker with dirt on enough powerful men to make the Met’s top brass nervous – and desperate.As time ticks away until the killer strikes again, it’s up to Erika to untangle the web of evidence and answer the critical What ties the victims together, who else is caught up in this scandal, and how far are the higher-ups willing to go to protect their own?Gripping, tense and impossible to put down, Lethal Vengeance will have you on the edge of your seat, racing to the final dramatic page.
How do you find a killer who has destroyed all the evidence? Detective Erika Foster is on a late-night walk near her new house in Blackheath when she stumbles upon the brutal murder of Vicky Clarke, a true-crime podcaster. Erika is assigned to the case and discovers that Vicky had been working on a new podcast episode about a sexual predator who preys on young female students around South London, staking out his victims in their halls of residence before breaking in at the dead of night. When Erika discovers that Vicky's notes and sound recordings were stolen from her flat at the time of her murder, it leads her to believe that Vicky was close to unmasking the attacker, and she was killed to guarantee her silence. The case takes on a disturbing twist when the body of a young Bulgarian student doctor is discovered in the same building, and this makes Erika question everything she thought she knew about Vicky. With very little evidence, the clock is ticking to find the killer before he strikes again.
"When a battered suitcase containing the dismembered body of a young man washes up on the shore of the river Thames, Detective Erika Foster is shocked. She's worked on some terrifying cases but never seen anything like this before. As Erika and her team set to work, she makes the link with another victim--the body of a young woman dumped in an identical suitcase two weeks ago"--Amazon.com.
