Jonathan Santlofer Bücher

Kate McKinnon, ehemalige Polizistin, Kunsthistorikerin und Gastgeberin einer wöchentlichen TV-Show, ist gerade in ein kleines Loft gezogen und schreibt an einem Buch über die New York School der 1950er Jahre, zu denen neben Mark Rothko auch Willem de Kooning und Jackson Pollock gehörten. Als plötzlich wertvolle Gemälde gerade dieser Künstler irreparabel zerstört und dann auch noch deren Besitzer getötet werden, findet sich Kate wider Willen erneut mitten im Zentrum einer bizarren Mordserie. Was wissen der alternde Maler Philip Zander und sein geheimnisvoller Assistent Jules? Was bedeuten die kryptischen Schwarzweißgemälde, mit denen der Täter seinen nächsten Mord ankündigt? Und ist der Mann, den die Polizei auf scheinbar frischer Tat ertappt und dabei erschossen hat, wirklich der Killer? Kate folgt ihrem Instinkt und findet tödliche Hinweise, die sie Jahrzehnte zurück in die Geschichte der berühmten Künstlergruppe führen …

Als in Manhattan zwei entsetzlich verstümmelte Leichen gefunden werden und die einzige Verbindung zwischen ihnen bizarre Gemälde sind, die offensichtlich der Mörder an den Tatorten zurückgelassen hat, wendet sich das NYPD erneut an Kate McKinnon, jene ehemalige Polizistin, die den Todeskünstler zur Strecke gebracht hatte. Kate, die als Kunsthistorikerin, Buchautorin, Gastgeberin einer wöchentlichen Fernsehsendung auf PBS und Ehefrau eines New Yorker Top-Anwalts ein ausgefülltes Leben führt, verspürt keinerlei Verlangen, dies erneut aufzugeben. Dann aber wird ein weiterer Mord in ihrer unmittelbaren Umgebung verübt, und Kate beschließt voller Trauer und Zorn, ihren früheren Partner Floyd Brown und das von ihm geleitete Morddezernat zu unterstützen. Sie begibt sich auf die Jagd nach einem brutalen Psychopathen – einem offenbar farbenblinden Killer – taucht in eine Welt ein, in der Grausamkeit und Wahnsinn Normalität sind, und ein tödliches Katz-und-Maus-Spiel beginnt …

The author's fluid and poetic writing style, combined with extraordinary artwork, positions him as a leading figure in contemporary crime fiction. His unique approach blends visual and literary elements, enhancing the storytelling experience and captivating readers with innovative narratives.

Marijuana is the everyman drug. Teenagers surreptitiously toke on it, politicians refuse to inhale it, even your mum and dad have had a go. Marijuana is a mellow, let's put on a Barry Manilow CD, open a bottle of vino and order a pizza drug. It's the easy drug. The no howling at the moon drug. No shooting up and losing your job. The Marijuana Chronicles presents 17 tales of the weird, wonderful and just plain stoned from some of the coolest most chilled out writers around. From drug busts to recipes, this is the stoner's definitive literary bible.

The debut novel from the author of The Lost Van Gogh—first in the Kate McKinnon series. “A unique spin on the too-familiar serial killer thriller.” —Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel A killer is preying on New York’s art community, creating gruesome depictions of famous paintings, using human flesh and blood as his media. Terror stalks this world of genius, greed, inspiration, and jealousy—a world Kate McKinnon knows all too well. A former NYPD cop who traded in her badge for a PhD in art history, Kate can see the method behind the psychopath’s madness—for the grisly slaughter of a former protégé is drawing her into the predator’s path. And as each new murder exceeds the last in savagery, Kate is trapped in the twisted obsessions of the death artist, who plans to use her body, her blood, and her fear to create the ultimate masterpiece. “The Death Artist is stylish, scary, and very, very smart. Jonathan Santlofer’s thriller really thrills.” —Susan Isaacs, New York Times–bestselling author “Chilling.” —USA Today “A roller coaster of violence [and] betrayal.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer “Brisk . . . inventive . . . compelling.” —The Washington Post Book World “The exploration of the psychology of the death artist, along with gossipy insights into the politics of art, make this book a bloody funfest.” —Publishers Weekly

Exploring the complexities of grief and rediscovery, this narrative offers an insightful look at life after the loss of a spouse. With a blend of unexpected humor and warmth, it portrays the intricacies of marriage and the journey of navigating singlehood. The story emphasizes the enduring strength of familial love, highlighting how relationships evolve in the face of profound loss.

NYPD sketch artist Nate Rodriguez possesses a remarkable gift. From the smallest clues—an off-hand comment, a brief flash of fear in a victim's eyes—he is able to create an uncanny likeness of the assailant. Now Detective Terri Russo needs his help to solve a particularly shocking series of murders, perpetrated by a psychopath who enjoys drawing pictures of his crimes before committing them. Nate is being asked to enter the dark, twisted mind of a monster—to re-create a face that no one has lived to identify. But as a portrait slowly begins taking shape in Nate's mind and on the page, an electrifying game of cat and mouse reaches an unexpected new level—as a brilliant killer uses his own unique talents to turn the investigation in a terrifying new direction... A breathtakingly original novel of suspense, Jonathan Santlofer's Anatomy of Fear mixes prose and pictures to create a story that burns its way into the brain and brilliantly revitalizes the crime fiction genre.

A strong, aggravated man fingers the knife in his pocket while considering a pretty woman at the bar. But what becomes of his prey when they move to the bedroom? Elsewhere, a man discovers he visits the same hair salon as the victim of a gruesome murder. And a modern-day Don Juan has a hobby of marrying vulnerable women, getting access to their bank accounts, and then robbing them blind. A glittering line-up of our best writers (including Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Val McDermid, Edmund White and Patrick McCabe) weave fresh and memorable stories from a pair of classic themes- sex and crime. This tantalising collection abounds in dark-haired vixens and crimes of passion. Some stories are brooding, others twisted; some offer righteous satisfaction while others linger long in the mind. This innovative, exciting and intriguing book is a rare treat for fans of great fiction, whether it's high literature, good old-fashioned suspense, or anything in between.

From the author of the much-praised The Last Mona Lisa comes another thrilling story of masterpieces, masterminds, and mystery. For years, there have been whispers that, before his death, Van Gogh completed a final self-portrait. Curators and art historians have savored this rumor, hoping it could illuminate some of the troubled artist's many secrets, but even they have to concede that the missing painting is likely lost forever. But when Luke Perrone, artist and great-grandson of the man who stole the Mona Lisa, and Alexis Verde, daughter of a notorious art thief, discover what may be the missing portrait, they are drawn into a most epic art puzzles. When only days later the painting disappears again, they are reunited with INTERPOL agent John Washington Smith in a dangerous and deadly search that will not only expose secrets of the artist's last days but draws them into one of history's darkest eras. Beneath the paint and canvas, beneath the beauty and the legend, the artwork has become linked with something evil, something that continues to flourish on the dark web and on the shadiest corridors of the underground art world. Alternating between Luke Perrone's perilous hunt for the painting, and a history of stolen art and stolen lives, The Lost Van Gogh is an intricately layered historical thriller perfect for fans of The Last Mona Lisa and The Night Portrait.