Darcey Bell erschafft Geschichten, die sich mit den komplexen Beziehungsdynamiken auseinandersetzen und oft die verborgenen Geheimnisse unter der Oberfläche des Alltagslebens erforschen. Ihr erzählerischer Stil zeichnet sich durch ein ausgeprägtes Gespür für psychologischen Suspense aus, der die Leser in Welten entführt, in denen Vertrauen brüchig ist und der Schein trügen kann. Bell versteht es meisterhaft, eine Atmosphäre des Unbehagens und überraschende Wendungen zu erzeugen, die den Leser fesseln.
When Holly, the former friend who destroyed her once-promising future back in college, is up for an award at a Woman of the Year ceremony, Lorelei finally has the perfect opportunity to exact her revenge, but soon discovers someone else has been obsessively following Holly's career and will kill to have it.
"When Emma's husband, Ben, falls in love with a large Victorian mansion for sale in upstate New York, he swears to her the fixer-upper will be worth the risk. With a baby on the way, Emma would like to live in a charming, safe community, after all--and in a space larger than a one-bedroom New York City apartment. On impulse, she agrees to Ben's plan and they put in an offer on the house. Sure, the mansion has a somewhat creepy backstory and is a bit dilapidated, but Emma and Ben are in this together, aren't they? When strange things start happening, Emma begins to experience a little buyer's remorse. What's the real history of this house? Is its dark history repeating itself? Why does her husband suddenly seem so distant? Is she in danger? Is her baby? Combining the domestic anxiety of Liane Moriarty and the haunting twists and turns of Shirley Jackson, All I Want is an intensely absorbing novel that will change the way you look at your neighbors"--
Receiving accolades as one of the year's most anticipated reads, this book has garnered attention from multiple prominent publications, including Cosmopolitan and Women's Wear Daily. Its buzz suggests a compelling narrative that resonates with a wide audience, promising themes and characters that are both engaging and thought-provoking. The excitement surrounding its release indicates that it is a must-read for fans of contemporary literature.
An intense, captivating, and astonishing thriller ending in an unforeseen and surprise ending; the premise: Be careful who you trust. New York Journal of Books
„Natürlich, diesen Gefallen tue ich dir gerne.“ Stephanie hatte ihrer Freundin Emily versprochen, deren Sohn Nicky nach der Schule mit nach Hause zu nehmen. Doch niemand kommt um ihn abzuholen. Stephanie ist außer sich vor Sorge. Emily ist ihre beste Freundin. Und mit ihrem glamourösen Job in New York, dem geschmackvollen Haus und dem attraktiven Mann ihre einzige Verbindung raus aus ihrer Kleinstadtexistenz in ein Leben, das sie führen sollte. Je länger Emily verschwunden bleibt, desto mehr entdeckt Stephanie die Situation als Chance für sich …
Soon to be a major motion picture from Lionsgate, this riveting domestic thriller follows a single mother whose life is shattered when her best friend, Emily, disappears. It begins with a simple favor—Stephanie, a widow and stay-at-home mommy blogger in suburban Connecticut, agrees to pick up Emily's son, Nicky, after school. The two boys are inseparable, just like their mothers. However, when Emily fails to return and doesn't respond to calls or texts, Stephanie becomes alarmed; she knows Emily would never abandon Nicky. Desperate for answers, she turns to her blog readers for help and offers support to Emily's husband, Sean. The situation takes a dark turn when they receive shocking news: Emily is dead. Yet, as the story unfolds, Stephanie realizes that nothing—friendship, love, or even a simple favor—is as straightforward as it appears. This psychological suspense tale is filled with twists, betrayals, and revelations that keep readers on edge. Darcey Bell expertly builds tension in a gripping narrative that explores the complexities of relationships, the facade of suburban life, and the chilling consequences of secrets and lies.