Cet auteur est reconnu pour sa maîtrise dans l'élaboration de mystères complexes qui captivent les lecteurs. Ses récits se distinguent par des personnages bien développés et une exploration approfondie de la psychologie, offrant des aperçus saisissants de leurs motivations. Les cadres atmosphériques et les détails méticuleux qu'il emploie immergent le public dans des enquêtes complexes, laissant une impression durable.
Former intelligence officer Harry Strand learns that a secret agent can never retire--and never surrender. A widower, he has started his life over and fallen in love with Mara Song, a beautiful Asian art collector. But Harry's peaceful world is shattered when he discovers a shocking videotape of his wife's death in Mara's tape collection.
L'union parfaite du crime et du terrorisme international le gang ne court pas le moindre risque d'être arrêté et l'otage n'a pas d'autre choix que de payer les 64 millions de dollars exigés. Sinon les êtres qui lui sont les plus chers seront exécutés. Atrocement. Il n'y a aucune issue. Sauf si l'otage se rebelle et risque le tout pour le tout... Un face-à-face terrifiant qui convoque les grandes peurs de notre époque. Le thriller le plus inventif de l'année. L'intrigue vous accroche et ne vous lâche plus. James Patterson. Un suspense astucieux, très élaboré, à couper le souffle. Harlan Coben.
Martin Gallagher has never known real danger before. A newspaper reporter in San Antonio, his mundane life cracks wide open when his half sister Stella reveals the truth about herself: she is the secret leader of a Mexican revolutionary movement, and she desperately needs his help.Stella begs him to deliver a vital cache of documents that could save the revolution. Wary and unsure, Martin only knows one thing -- he must help his sister, no matter what she asks. Dodging informants, the FBI, and the CIA, Martin believes he's safe -- until he comes face-to-face with a ruthless and deadly-accurate assassin known as Tony Sleep. Even the inexperienced Martin knows a deadly enemy when he sees one and realizes Stella is the only one he can turn to -- and she's in no position to help . . . .
Lena Muller, daughter of a wealthy Houston businessman, went missing in Guatemala. Now, six weeks later, detective Stuart Haydon receives a phone call from Guatemala. Lena is alive - and in trouble. But that country is synonymous with trouble. Years of guerrilla warfare have turned it into a surreal and violent netherworld where no one can be trusted. When Haydn arrives he finds himself embroiled in the menace, the complex mystery and the tension of life in Guatemala. He also finds that Lena Muller is not the young woman either he or her parents thought her to be - and that he is searching for a harsher truth than he dared imagine ...
Exploring the intoxicating nature of revenge, this narrative delves into the emotional turmoil and moral complexities faced by its protagonist. As the character navigates a world filled with betrayal and desire, the line between justice and vengeance blurs, leading to thrilling and unpredictable outcomes. Themes of power, desire, and the consequences of one's actions are intricately woven throughout, creating a gripping tale that challenges the reader's perceptions of right and wrong.
The first five photographs were perplexing; but the sixth - the sixth seemed to be a chronicle of a death foretold.Houston homicide detective Stuart Haydon opens the anonymous envelopes to find two photographs of his late father, and three photographs of a beautiful woman he doesn't recognise. All five seem to date around fifty years ago.Photo number six is of Haydon himself, taken a few days earlier, and is marked with a felt-tip pen to show the trajectory of a bullet into his right eye and the resultant explosion of blood from the back of his head.It's not the first time Haydon has had a death threat, but as it becomes clear that this one could well be his last, Haydon is flung into a desperate search for the murderous maniac who's tracking him down - a search that leads to the sprawling mass of Mexico City and the unknown world of his father's past.
Exploring the mysteries of faith, this commentary delves into the teachings and revelations found within scripture. It aims to uncover hidden truths about our existence and God's eternal plan, emphasizing the importance of understanding salvation and divine purpose. Through biblical references, the text presents a roadmap for believers, highlighting God's role as the Creator and Redeemer. Readers are invited to embark on a journey to decode spiritual insights and deepen their relationship with the Almighty, the Everlasting Father.
Spanning nearly three centuries, the narrative chronicles the Lindsey family's journey from the 1700s to the late 1900s. Utilizing diverse sources, including a diary from his great-great-great-grandfather, David Lindsey unveils personal stories and historical events that shaped their lives. The book offers a rich tapestry of family history, exploring themes of resilience, legacy, and the impact of changing times on familial bonds.
David Lindsey develops a new theory of diplomacy that illuminates why states find ambassadors indispensable. He argues that the primary diplomatic challenge countries face is not simply communication-it is credibility. Diplomats can often communicate credibly with their host countries even when their superiors cannot.