Gillian McAllister Bücher

Wie verhindert man einen Mord, der bereits begangen wurde? Es ist nach Mitternacht, und du wartest auf deinen Sohn. Als er kommt, siehst du ihn, wie er einen Fremden ermordet. Deine Welt zerbricht, denn seine Zukunft ist verloren. In der Nacht schläfst du verzweifelt ein und wachst jeden Morgen einen weiteren Tag vor dem Mord auf. Du begreifst, dass irgendwo in der Vergangenheit eine Antwort liegt, der Auslöser für dieses Verbrechen. Deine einzige Chance, die Zukunft deines Sohnes zu retten, besteht darin, diesen Moment zu finden. Die Bestsellerautorin Gillian McAllister konfrontiert ihre Protagonistin Jen mit grundlegenden Fragen: Würde eine Mutter nicht alles für ihr Kind tun, selbst wenn er zum Mörder wird? Was, wenn man die Möglichkeit hätte, diesen Mord ungeschehen zu machen? Das Ergebnis ist ein atemberaubender Zeitreise-Thriller, der die Leser in seinen Bann zieht. Reese Witherspoon empfiehlt das Buch als ihren Book Club Pick für August 2022 und beschreibt es als extrem spannend und perfekt für den Sommerabschluss. Eine Mutter, die um ihren Sohn besorgt ist, sieht ihn beim Mord und findet sich in einer Zeitreise wieder, um herauszufinden, was geschehen ist. Ein ungewöhnlicher Thriller, der mit einem auffälligen Cover begeistert und als absolute Leseempfehlung gilt.

»Ein raffinierter, emotionsgeladener und zum Nachdenken anregender Thriller. Hervorragend!« Claire Douglas Jemand dort draußen hat dich im Visier. Er bedroht dich mit der schlimmstmöglichen Waffe. Er hat keine Pistole und kein Messer, sondern kennt ein Geheimnis. Und zwar dein dunkelstes. Er stellt dir ein Ultimatum, das dich zwingt, zwischen deinen Grundsätzen und dem Schutz deiner Familie zu wählen. In dieser ausweglosen Situation findet sich die erfahrene Ermittlerin Julia Day wieder, als ihr aktueller Vermisstenfall zum reinsten Albtraum wird. Denn plötzlich hängt die Sicherheit ihrer eigenen Tochter davon ab, dass Julia im Fall um die vermisste Oliva einen Unschuldigen ans Messer liefert – und die wahren Hintergründe niemals ans Licht kommen ... »Clevere Wendungen, atemberaubende Enthüllungen. Einfach großartig!« Lisa Jewell »Ein guter Roman mit einer wirklich enorm überraschenden Wende.« Radio Bremen »Gillian McAllister hat mich vollkommen verblüfft. Ich wette, Sie werden dieses Buch in einem Zug verschlingen!« Jodi Picoult »Eine packende Reise voller falscher Fährten und gewagter Wendungen. McAllister in Bestform!« Erin Kelly »Einer der besten Plottwists, die mir je begegnet sind. Ein kluger Kriminalroman, ein fesselnder Vermissten-Thriller und ein starkes Mutter-Tochter-Drama, alles in einem einzigen Buch vereint.« Beth O'Leary

"Lauren and her daughter, Zara, are missing. Her husband will stop at nothing to find them. He knows they're in danger. But the police know exactly where they are. They're just not saying. Zara spoke out against a terrible crime - and now the police have mother and daughter under protection. New names, new identities, far from those they love. And those who hunt them. Tired, broken and alone Lauren is determined to protect her daughter at all costs. But little does she know that Zara is hiding a secret that could change everything . . ."--Provided by publisher

Joanna is an avoider. So far she has spent her adult life hiding bank statements and changing career aspirations weekly. But then one night Joanna hears footsteps on the way home. Is she being followed? She is sure it's him; the man from the bar who wouldn't leave her alone. Hearing the steps speed up Joanna turns and pushes with all of her might, sending her pursuer tumbling down the steps and lying motionless on the floor. Now Joanna has to do the thing she hates most - make a decision. Fight or flight? Truth or lie? Right or wrong?

THE GRIPPING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Absolutely unputdownable' Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said/She Said __________ It's the day Izzy's father will be released from jail. She has every reason to feel conflicted - he's the man who gave her a childhood filled with happy memories. But he has also just served seventeen years for the murder of her mother. Now, Izzy's father sends her a letter. He wants to talk, to defend himself against each piece of evidence from his trial. But should she give him the benefit of the doubt? Or is her father guilty as charged, and luring her into a trap? __________ 'This sharp, super-readable thriller stands out thanks to its taut plot and characters you really care about' Sun 'Both grips and thrills. Her best yet!' Lucy Clarke 'Suspenseful and heartfelt, with a superb ending' Claire Douglas 'Haunting, compelling, and all too possibly true' Jane Corry 'Heart-pounding, emotionally enriching, thrilling' Holly Seddon 'The characters are as compelling and complex as the action. It's a brilliant psychological thriller' Amy Lloyd 'Flawless plotting and gripping from the first page to the last' Jill Mansell

**PRE-ORDER NOW - THE GRIPPING NEW NOVEL FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME** It's Camilla's first day back at work, coinciding with her daughter's first day at nursery. However, her husband Luke is missing, leaving behind only an unfinished note. As she attempts to focus on work amidst warm welcomes and distractions, breaking news reveals a hostage situation in London. To her shock, Luke is involved—not as a hostage, but as the gunman. Camilla's next steps are critical; she alone understands the significance of the note and the clues it may contain. PRAISE FOR GILLIAN MCALLISTER: 'A first-class thriller' - SUNDAY TIMES; 'A writer at the top of her game' - CLAIRE DOUGLAS; 'Extraordinary' - DAILY MAIL; 'The new queen of the what-would-you-do crime thriller is back with a tightly-plotted and twist-packed tale' - ELLERY LLOY; 'McAllister stunned me - and she will stun you too' - JODI PICOULT; 'Exquisitely plotted...With clever twist after twist and gasp out loud reveals' - LISA JEWELL; 'Amazingly good' - MARIAN KEYES; 'Another sure-fire hit, we expect excellence from McAllister and she delivers' - ADELE PARKS; 'Extraordinary' - HARRIET TYCE; 'Another masterpiece from the queen of the emotional thriller' - BETH O'LEARY; 'This is bravura novel-writing' - IAN RANKIN.

What would you do to protect your family? ANYTHING. During a family holiday in Italy, you get an urgent call from your sister. There's been an accident: she hit a man with her car and he's dead. She's overcome with terror - fearing years in a foreign jail away from her child. She asks for your help. It wasn't her fault, not really. She'd cover for you, so will you do the same for her? But when the police come calling, the lies start. And you each begin to doubt your trust in one another.

The novel explores the intense relationship between two sisters, highlighting their deep connection as it faces a harrowing challenge. When one sister is accused of a grave crime, their bond is put to the ultimate test, forcing them to confront loyalty, trust, and the lengths they will go to protect each other. The story delves into themes of family, betrayal, and the complexities of love in the face of adversity.

It all started with the email. It came through to her boyfriend's iPad in the middle of the night. Rachel didn't even mean to look. She loves Jack, and she's pregnant with their child. She trusts him. But now she's seen it, she can't undo that moment, or the chain of events it has set in motion. Why has Jack been lying about his past? Just what exactly is he hiding? And doesn't Rachel have a right to know the truth at any cost?