Linwood Barclay Livres

Crystal Lake, aux États-Unis. C’est là que le journaliste Zack Walker s’est retiré, loin du tumulte de la ville. Lorsqu’un cadavre est retrouvé dans les bois voisins, toute la communauté penche pour l’œuvre d’un ours. Pour Zack, c’est purement et simplement un meurtre. Mais sa traque pour découvrir l’assassin s’avère plus que dangereuse. Entre une famille de psychopathes extrémistes, des tensions autour de la parade de la ville, et des secrets de famille qui ressurgissent, le talent de Zack pour s’attirer des ennuis est à son apogée.

La famille Archer est au bord de l'implosion. Grace, quatorze ans, ne supporte plus l'attitude surprotectrice de ses parents. Cynthia, la mere, a des bouffées d'angoisse et Terry, le pere, ne sait plus comment faire pour maintenir un semblant de cohésion. Une famille comme toutes les autres confrontée a la crise d'adolescence ? Pas si sur. Car les Archer reviennent de loin. Cynthia, surtout, qui a vécu un drame destructeur au meme âge que sa fille. Un week-end, par jeu et par inconscience, Grace et son petit ami s'introduisent dans une maison en apparence banale, mais il s'agit en réalité de la cache d'un mafieux local. Sans le vouloir, Grace est tombée dans un piege fatal. Et pour Cynthia, le cauchemar recommence.

Illustrateur de trente-sept ans, Ray doit abandonner sa vie de célibataire et ses activités professionnelles pour retourner dans la maison familiale suite au décès accidentel de son père. Il y retrouve Thomas, son cadet, et du même coup toutes les difficultés qu'il pensait avoir laissées derrière lui. Thomas, atteint de schizophrénie, vit reclus dans sa chambre et passe ses journées sur son ordinateur, devant un programme de cartes interactives baptisé Whirl 360. Convaincu de l'imminence d'une attaque terroriste, Thomas s'est donné pour mission de mémoriser les plans des grandes villes de la planète afin, le moment venu, de venir en aide aux agences de renseignement. Mais aujourd'hui, Thomas est plus agité que d'ordinaire. En explorant virtuellement Manhattan, il pense avoir surpris une scène de meurtre...

Avec ce nouvel opus, Linwood Barclay nous livre un thriller d'une brûlante actualité et confirme son statut de star du polar. L'entreprise de Glen Garber va mal : la crise est passée par là, les contrats sont rares, les créanciers pressants, les dettes s'accumulent. Son seul réconfort ? Sa femme Sheila et leur fillette Kelly. Un soir, coup de fil : police, un accident fatal, Sheila était au volant, ivre. Désespoir, colère, incompréhension : Sheila n'aurait jamais pris un tel risque. Et puis il y a cette voisine qui le harcèle de questions, ces incidents répétés sur les chantiers, ces appels anonymes, le soir. Et quand une amie proche est retrouvée assassinée, Glen se dit que la mort de Sheila était tout sauf un accident et qu'il est grand temps de mettre Kelly à l'abri. Aux confins de toutes nos angoisses, Linwood Barclay, créateur de frissons.

Tout commence un lundi, lorsque quatre personnes montent dans un ascenseur d'un gratte-ciel de Manhattan. Chacune appuie sur le bouton de son étage, mais l'ascenseur continue de monter jusqu'au quarantième étage, le dernier. Une fois là-haut, il s'arrête un instant, puis commence à redescendre. Au vingt-neuvième étage, il se bloque à nouveau. Après quelques secondes d'angoisse, l'ascenseur commence à chuter vertigineusement, s'écrasant et tuant les passagers à l'intérieur. Cela semble être un horrible accident, mais le lendemain, un autre ascenseur hors de contrôle dans un autre bâtiment de Manhattan cause la mort d'une personne. Lorsque le mercredi survient la troisième tragédie, causée par un nouvel ascenseur défaillant, New York sombre dans le chaos. Il devient clair qu'il ne s'agit plus d'une coïncidence, mais d'un plan calculé pour semer la panique dans la ville. Qui est derrière tout cela et pourquoi ? Est-ce le terrorisme islamique ou un groupe extrémiste déjà responsable d'autres attentats ? Une course contre la montre s'engage pour trouver des réponses avant l'inauguration du Top of the Park, le dernier audacieux gratte-ciel de la ville, prévue pour le vendredi soir.

Your daughter doesn’t come home one night from her summer job, and when you go looking for her, no one has seen her—ever. In this gripping thriller, an ordinary man’s desperate search for his daughter plunges him into a dark world of corruption, exploitation, and murder. Tim Blake, a typical car salesman with an ex-wife and a flaky girlfriend, faces a nightmare when Sydney vanishes. At her supposed workplace, no one has heard of her, and even her closest friends are baffled. As days pass without news, Tim realizes that the daughter he thought he knew is a stranger. Retracing her steps, he uncovers the unsettling truth about their seemingly idyllic suburban Connecticut town. Unbeknownst to him, his every move is being monitored by others who also seek Sydney—but their intentions are far from benevolent. As Tim edges closer to the truth, he confronts every parent's worst nightmare and the kind of evil that only a parent’s love might stand a chance against.

Une disparition ? Keisha est sur le qui-vive. C'est l'occasion rêvée pour elle d'exercer ses talents de voyante ou plutôt d'arnaqueuse ! Elle débarque sans prévenir chez Wendell Garfield dont l'épouse s'est évaporée. D'abord franchement sceptique, celui-ci change brutalement d'attitude quand Keisha énonce certains détails de sa soi-disant vision. Et si le mari éploré ne l'était pas tant que ça ? Fausse vision, mais vrai danger, voilà Keisha dans de beaux draps ! Keisha est une charmante arnaqueuse. Cette fausse médium offre ses services moyennant finances à toutes les âmes en détresse, en particulier aux fammilles en quête d'un proche disparu...

'A SUSPENSE MASTER' STEPHEN KING Every crime has consequences. Every town has secrets. __________ A young girl is killed by a drunk driver. Shaken by the tragedy, the local community wants justice. It doesn't matter that the accused is only a kid himself. When he's given a soft sentence, the outcry reaches fever pitch. Under siege from threats of revenge, theboy and his desperate family hire Private Investigator Cal Weaver to trace the senders. But in a town full of suspects, it could be anyone... There is so much more to this case than meets the eye. Weaver wonders what he's missing - and if he'll piece the puzzle together before more blood is spilled, including his own... __________ 'Nothing is more satisfying than tucking into a new Linwood Barclay novel' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door 'No one can thrill you and chill youbetter than Linwood Barclay' Tess Gerritsen 'One of the best thriller writers in the world' Mark Billingham

A desperate quest unfolds as a character embarks on a journey to locate a missing boy. The narrative is driven by themes of urgency and determination, exploring the emotional weight of loss and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones. As the search progresses, secrets are revealed, and unexpected alliances form, highlighting the complexities of human relationships. The story promises suspense and depth, ultimately questioning the nature of sacrifice and the bond between guardian and child.

The day begins like any other Saturday - a shower, coffee, breakfast. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose in the town of Promise Falls. People are dying in the street - the hospital and emergency services are overwhelmed by sheer numbers. Is it mass food poisoning, a virus, or something more sinister? Has someone, rather than something, caused this?

The unlikely detective Zack Walker returns in this mystery thriller from the dark and witty mind of bestselling author Linwood Barclay.

One will change your life. One will end it. Who will… FIND YOU FIRST? It’s a deadly race against time… Tech billionaire Miles has more money than he can ever spend, and everything he could dream of – except time. Now facing a terminal illness, Miles knows he must seize every minute to put his life in order. And that means taking a long hard look at his past. Somewhere out there, Miles has children. And they might be about to inherit both the good and bad from him – possibly his fortune, or possibly something more sinister. So Miles decides to track down his missing children. But a vicious killer is one step ahead of him. One by one, people are vanishing. Not just disappearing, every trace of them is wiped. Number One Sunday Times bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with his electrifying new thriller, FIND YOU FIRST.

BOOK 1 OF 3 Welcome to Promise Falls. The small town with a big secret. David Harwood is asked to check up on his cousin Marla, who's not been herself since losing her baby nearly a year ago. But when he gets there, he finds blood on the door. Inside, Marla happily looks after a baby that isn't hers. She claims it was delivered 'by an angel', but David fears the worst. His suspicions come true when a woman's dead body is found - with her own baby missing - making Marla the only suspect in the investigation. But David knows no matter how troubled she is: Marla isn't a murderer. Is someone lurking in the shadows? And how far will David go to protect his family? *** Praise for Linwood Barclay 'Nothing is more satisfying than tucking into a new Linwood Barclay novel' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door 'A suspense master' Stephen King 'One of the best thriller writers in the world' Mark Billingham 'Seamless, breathless and relentlessly paced' Mirror

Zack Walker, the most unlikely of detectives, faces a new mystery to unravel in this brilliantly funny crime thriller from bestselling author Linwood Barclay.

Zack Walker, a newspaper writer, inadvertently uncovers a dangerous secret involving his friend Trixie Snelling, a professional dominatrix. When a local journalist threatens to expose Trixie's hidden life, Zack's investigation takes a dark turn after he discovers a dead body in her basement dungeon. This revelation propels him into a whirlwind of trouble, intertwining friendship, secrets, and the perilous world of suburban BDSM.

A missing woman. A husband suspected. The truth will ... Take Your Breath Away Linwood Barclay is... 'A suspense master' Stephen King 'In a class of his own' T.M. Logan'One of the finest thriller writers in the world' Mark Billingham

'Another perfect page-turner' The Times 'A triumph from the master thriller writer' The Sun

It starts with a trip to a local amusement park. David Harwood is hoping a carefree day will help dispel his wife Jan's recent depression that has led to frightening thoughts of suicide. Instead, a day of fun with their son Ethan turns into a nightmare. When Jan disappears from the park, David's worst fears seem to have come true. But when he goes to the police to report her missing, the facts start to indicate something very different. The park's records show that only two tickets were purchased, and CCTV shows no evidence that Jan ever entered the park at all. Suddenly David's story starts to look suspicious - and the police to wonder if Jan's already dead, murdered by her husband. To prove his innocence and keep his son from being taken away from him, David is going to have to dig deep into the past and come face to face with a terrible childhood tragedy - but by doing that he could risk destroying everything precious to him...

When Cal Weaver stops at a red light on a rainy night while driving home, he ignores the bedraggled-looking teenage girl trying to hitch a ride - even when she starts tapping on his window. But when he realises she's one of his son's classmates, he knows he can't really leave her, alone, on the street. But nothing prepares him for the consequences of trying to help her out. The next morning he's gone from Good Samaritan to Murder Suspect, and with one girl dead and another missing, he's suddenly at the centre of a deadly puzzle that reaches right to the heart of the town - from its bullying police force to its strangely furtive mayor - and finally to one family's shocking secret.

The second spine-chilling thriller set in the troubled town of Promise Falls. After the screen of a run-down drive-in movie theater collapses and kills four people, the daughter of one of the victims asks private investigator Cal Weaver to look into a break-in at her father's house. Cal discovers a hidden room where salacious activities have taken place--as well as evidence of missing DVDs. But it may not be the discs the thief was interested in. Meanwhile, Detective Barry Duckworth is still trying to solve two murders he believes are connected, since each featured a similar distinctive wound. And when yet another murder happens, Cal and Barry are both driven to pursue their investigations.

Eight months ago, Paul found two dead bodies in the back of a co-worker's car. He was attacked, left for dead, and has been slowly recovering ever since. Therapy helps during the days, but at night he hears things, impossible things, that no one else can

An intense thriller designed for young readers, this gripping story follows characters on a heart-pounding adventure filled with suspense and unexpected twists. With a focus on themes of bravery and resilience, the narrative keeps readers engaged as they navigate a world of danger and intrigue. Linwood Barclay's skillful storytelling ensures a captivating experience, making it a must-read for fans of thrilling tales.

Critically acclaimed and bestselling author Linwood Barclay brings terror closer than ever before in a stunning thriller in which murder strikes in the place we should feel safest of all…. In a quiet neighborhood, in the house next door, a family is brutally murdered for no apparent reason. You can’t help thinking, It could have been us. And you start to wonder: What if we’re next? Promise Falls isn’t the kind of community where families are shot to death in their own homes. But how well did Jim and Ellen Cutter really know their neighbors—or the darker secrets of their small town? They don’t have to look further than their own marriage to know that things aren’t always what they seem. Now the Cutters and their son, Derek, must face the unthinkable: that a murderer isn’t just stalking too close to home…but is inside it already.

On a rainy night, a man gives a teenage girl a lift home, but the girl he picks up isn't the same one he drops off . . . Bestseller Linwood Barclay hooks the reader from page one with this suspense masterpiece

You wake up. Your house is empty. Your family has disappeared... The stunning Richard & Judy winner and million-copy bestseller.

In the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay, a teacher’s act of heroism inadvertently makes him the target of a dangerous blackmailer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.How would you react in a life-or-death situation?It’s a question everyone asks themselves, but few have to face in real life. English teacher Richard Boyle certainly never thought he would find himself talking down a former student intent on harming others, but when Mark LeDrew shows up at Richard’s school with a bomb strapped to his chest, Richard immediately jumps into action. Thanks to some quick thinking, he averts a major tragedy and is hailed as a hero, but not all the attention focused on him is positive.Richard’s brief moment in the spotlight puts him in the sights of a deranged blackmailer with a score to settle. The situation rapidly spirals out of control, drawing Richard into a fraught web of salacious accusations and deadly secrets. As he tries to uncover the truth he discovers that there’s something deeply wrong in the town—something that ties together Mark, the blackmailer, and a gang of ruthless drug dealers, and Richard has landed smack in the middle of it. He’s desperate to find a way out, but everyone in his life seems to be hiding something, and trusting the wrong person could cost him everything he loves.What price will he pay for one good deed?

Delightful characters and a clever plot created with thoughtful and skilled writing...dare we hope for a second encounter? Washington Times

The residents of Garrett Island are part of a visionary experiment. Their cars have been sent to the mainland and now, for one month, they've got self-driving vehicles called Arrivals. With a simple voice command, an Arrival will take you wherever you want to go, and because these cars are networked and aware of each other, road mishaps are a thing of the past. As the world's press arrives for a glimpse of this driverless future, islander and single mum Sandra Montrose preps for the huge media event. She's ready for this new world. Her husband died when he fell asleep at the wheel one night, and she's relieved her two teens, Archie and Katie, may never need drivers' licenses. God knows, Archie already finds enough ways to get into trouble. And Katie, unbeknownst to her mum, is flirting with danger as she investigates what strange secret the old man across the street is keeping in his garage. But as this special media day gets underway, there are signs all is not well. A member of the press has vanished, possibly murdered. There are rumours of industrial sabotage, an unleashing of a malevolent virus. Before long, the Arrivals aren't taking orders from their passengers anymore. They're starting to organise and hunt. And they've got the residents of Garrett Island in their sights

This originally came out as a novella and was titled Clouded Vision - published in December 2010 under that title. A chilling story of double-dealing, violence and murder from number one bestseller Linwood Barclay. Keisha Ceylon is a psychic. At least, that's what she passes herself off as. The truth is, Keisha's real powers have more to do with separating troubled families from their money than actually seeing into the netherworld. Keisha watches the news for stories of missing family members. She gives it a few days, then moves in, tells these families she's had a vision, that she may have some clue to where these missing people are. And by the way, she charges for this service, and likes to see the money up front. Keisha's latest mark is a man whose wife disappeared a week ago. She's seen him on TV, pleading for his wife to come home, or, if she's been abducted, pleading with whoever took her to let her go. Keisha knows a payoff when she sees one. So she pays a visit to our troubled husband and tells him her vision. The trouble is, her vision just happens to be close enough to the truth that it leaves this man rattled. And it may very well leave Keisha dead...

Britský vojnový veterán Tom Forsyth sa po návrate z Afganistanu ocitá bez cieľa a bez domova. Po prepustení z nemocnice sa vracia k matke, známej trénerke koní, len aby zistil, že je pod tlakom vydierača, ktorý ohrozuje jej stajňu a jej kone. Tom sa rozhodne pátrať po pravde a čelí nebezpečenstvu, aby ochránil svoju rodinu. Malá Eleonora Kohenová sa narodila v roku 1877 a od detstva preukazuje neobyčajné nadanie. Po príchode do Istanbulu sa jej život mení, keď sa ocitá v intrigách osmanského dvora, kde jej jasnozrivosť môže ovplyvniť osud ríše. David Harwood plánuje rodinný výlet, no jeho manželka Jan záhadne zmizne. David, obyčajný reportér, sa ocitá v strede intenzívneho pátrania, ktoré odhaľuje šokujúce tajomstvá a dostáva ho na zoznam podozrivých. Musí sa sám postarať o záchranu svojej rodiny. Heidi, po tragickej smrti manžela, sa snaží vyrovnať so svojou situáciou, zatiaľ čo sa jej sestra chystá na svadbu. Keď jej matka navrhne, aby sa postarala o opravu rodinnej usadlosti v Provensalsku, Heidi sa vydáva na cestu, ktorá by mohla priniesť uzdravenie a nový začiatok.

Svazek obsahuje zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných románů různých žánrů od světových autorů. První príbeh sa odohráva v luxusnej štvrti Los Angeles, kde je nájdený muž s prostrelenou lebkou. Ukáže sa, že išlo o lekára-fyzika s prístupom k rádioaktívnym látkam. Polícia, vedená detektívom Harrym Boschem, sa snaží zistiť, či je za vraždou teroristická hrozba, a musí konať rýchlo, aby ochránila mesto. Druhý príbeh sleduje devätnásťročnú Ruby, ktorá skrýva svoju vnútornú neistotu pod tvrdým zevňajškom, a jej osemdesiatdvaročnú babičku Iris, stále sebavedomú ženu. Obidve zdieľajú spomienky na vášnivú lásku Iris s kapitánom Xanom Molyneuxom, ktorá ovplyvnila ich rodiny počas druhej svetovej vojny. Tretí príbeh sa zameriava na Cynthiu Archerovú, ktorá ako štrnásťročná prišla o celú rodinu. Po dvadsiatich piatich rokoch sa začínajú diať podivné veci, keď miestna televízia vysiela program o jej zmiznutí. Cynthia sa snaží zistiť pravdu o tom, čo sa vtedy stalo. Štvrtý príbeh sleduje šamana Henryho Melouxe, ktorý, vážne chorý, žiada bývalého šerifa Corka O’Connora o pomoc pri hľadaní syna, ktorého nikdy nevidel. Na ceste do Kanady sa obaja muži dostávajú do nebezpečenstva, keď sa minulosť stretáva s prítomnosťou a na brehoch Ohnivého jazera sa rozhorí žiarlivosť a pomsta.

Lehet-e annál félelmetesebb, mint amikor meggyilkolják a szomszédaidat? Talán csak az, amikor rájössz, a gyilkos valószínűleg eltévesztette a házszámot. Jim Cutterék egy kánikulai szombat reggel szembesülnek a szörnyűséggel: a szomszédjukban lakó Langley-éket hidegvérrel lelőtték az éjszaka. Mit keresett a házban a bűntény idején Derek, Jim kamaszfia? Mi köze a gyilkosságnak a tett színhelyéről eltűnt számítógéphez, amin Derek Cutter és Adam Langley egy pornografikus regényt talált? Mi az összefüggés a gép egykori tulajdonosának öngyilkossága és a mostani eset között? Miért próbálja Ellen Cutter meggyőzni a férjét ennek ellenkezőjéről? Amikor a gyilkosság vádjával Dereket letartóztatják, Jim mindenáron ki akarja deríteni az igazságot, s bebizonyítani fia ártatlanságát. Közben döbben rá, hogy a gyilkos valódi célpontja tulajdonképpen az ő családja volt. Minden családtagnak van valami titkolnivalója, de melyik szolgálhat a gyilkos indítékául? S vajon mi köze mindehhez a korrupt, s cseppet sem feddhetetlen polgármesternek, Jim egykori munkaadójának és az ő minden hájjal megkent sofőrjének? Linwood Barclay mesterien szerkesztett regénye végig fenntartja a feszültséget, az események nem várt fordulatokat vesznek, a titkok lassan feltárulnak, s arra késztetik az olvasót, hogy megvizsgálja a jó és a rossz, a bűn és a bűntelenség fogalmát.

In Linwood Barclays neuem Thriller „Die Geräusche der Nacht“ leidet Paul Davis nach einem traumatischen Vorfall an Gedächtnislücken und Wahnvorstellungen. Eine alte Schreibmaschine, die er von seiner Frau geschenkt bekommt, scheint nächtliche Botschaften von ermordeten Frauen zu senden. Realität oder Wahn?

I Langley, padre, madre e figlio adolescente, vengono uccisi in casa propria. Il giorno dopo, alla scoperta del massacro, i Cutter – di padre, madre, figlio adolescente – testimoniano di non aver sentito alcun rumore. La vicenda è i Langley erano gente “normale”, perché sono stati trucidati a quel modo?Forse si è trattato solo di una tragica fatalità, i Langley si sono trovati al posto sbagliato al momento sbagliato e sono rimasti vittime di un pazzo sanguinario.Ma nella mente di Jim Cutter si fa largo un pensiero e se gli assassini avessero sbagliato casa? Se il vero bersaglio fosse la sua famiglia? Un’ipotesi assurda, ma impossibile da escludere del tutto. Forse sua moglie o suo figlio celano segreti tali da giustificare una vendetta tanto atroce. Segreti di cui lo stesso Jim sarebbe all’oscuro.Pur di scoprirli, l’uomo sarà disposto a mettere in discussione la fiducia verso la sua famiglia e iniziare una scomoda indagine personale.

Fenster zum Tod - Während Thomas Kilbride mit einem Computerprogramm einen Spaziergang durch Manhattan unternimmt, sieht er eine menschliche Gestalt, die offenbar mit einer Plastiktüte erstickt wird. Doch niemand glaubt ihn - denn Thomas leidet an Schizophrenie.Das Lächeln der Frauen - Robert Millers Roman "Das Lächeln der Frauen" beschert Aurélie eine verblüffende Entdeckung: Nicht nur ihr kleines Pariser Restaurant, auch sie selbst kommt darin vor! Als sie den Autor kennenlernen will, führt dies zu ungeahnten Verwicklungen....Glücksspiel - Auf dem Grand National, dem wichtigsten Pferdehindernisrennen Englands, wird der amerikanische Finanzberater Herb Kovak erschossen. Sein Kollege, Ex- Jockey Nick Foxton, wird unerwartet zu Kovaks Testamentsvollstrecker und gerät dadurch in Lebensgefahr.

Familie Archer, vor sieben Jahren knapp mit dem Leben davongekommen, trägt schwer an ihrer Vergangenheit. Cynthia, die Mutter, hat das Trauma einfach nicht überwunden und beschließt, eine Weile getrennt von ihrer Familie zu leben, um wieder ins Lot zu kommen. Der Grund ist nicht zuletzt die vierzehnjährige Grace, die gegen die überbeschützende Haltung ihrer Eltern rebelliert. Terry, der Vater, versucht, seine Familie gegen diese Fliehkräfte zusammenzuhalten. Doch die Zeichen stehen auf Sturm: Die ganze Stadt ist in Aufruhr, weil sich in der Nachbarschaft der Archers ein brutaler Mord ereignet hat. Und Grace ist nicht ganz unschuldig an den Ereignissen.

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