Laura Lippman Livres

Eliza Benedict mène une existence heureuse dans sa belle maison de la banlieue de Washington. Elle est une jeune mère proche et attentive pour ses enfants Izobel et Albie. Pourtant, lorsqu’Albie lui apporte un matin la lettre qu’il vient de trouver sous la porte, elle sait bien qu’elle ne leur a pas tout dit. Car cette lettre lui est adressée par Walter Bowman, un homme qui l’a kidnappée quand elle avait quinze ans, un prédateur qui avait déjà tué au moins une autre femme au moment où il a croisé son chemin. Aujourd’hui condamné à mort pour les meurtres d’autres jeunes filles, il attend son exécution dans le couloir de la mort d’une prison de la côte Est. Mais avant de mourir, il veut parler à Eliza. Il est prêt à tout pour la voir, il dit qu’il a des révélations à lui faire. Ecartelée entre son désir de protéger à tout prix sa nouvelle vie et sa volonté de savoir enfin pourquoi elle a été la seule fille que Walter ait relâchée, Eliza va devoir affronter ses souvenirs. Même ceux qui dissimulent peut-être une vérité qu’elle n’aurait jamais voulu connaître… Laura Lippman vit à Baltimore. Elle est l’auteur de quinze romans, traduits dans le monde entier dont Petite musique de meurtre (Point Seuil, 2005) et Ce que savent les morts (Seuil, 2009). Tes dernières volontés a été finaliste du Edgar Award, le plus prestigieux prix de littérature policière aux Etats-Unis.

Secrets play a pivotal role in this gripping narrative, where the weight of hidden truths threatens to unravel lives and relationships. Characters are faced with the challenge of confronting their pasts, leading to unexpected revelations that change everything. As the story unfolds, the tension builds, exploring themes of trust, betrayal, and the complexities of human connection. The author skillfully weaves a tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to discover how far people will go to protect or reveal their secrets.

Would you sacrifice your life for the life of another? For someone you love?From the bestselling author of SUNBURNWinner of the Anthony Award for Best Novel

Edgar Award-winner Laura Lippman is developing a reputation as one of the most exciting new detective fiction authors in years. Now she delivers her most suspenseful novel yet, and places Baltimore's Tess Monaghan . . . In Big Trouble. First as a reporter and then as a p.i., Tess Monaghan has learned how to survive and thrive on the streets of Baltimore. But a new case will force her to confront her own past, and a man she loved and lost. It starts when she gets a newspaper photograph of her old boyfriend with a tantalizing shard of headline attached: In Big Trouble. The answers lie far from Baltimore, deep in a world of good-time music, old-fashioned ambition, and rich people's games. For Tess must find out what happened to a man she thought she knew, to a woman who may have changed him forever, and to the victims of a killer who dances to a different—and deadly—drummer.

A client named Ruthie -- who seems to know Tess's father a little too well -- asks the newspaperwoman-turned-p.i. to investigate a year-old "Jane Doe" murder and its grim aftermath. Ruthie's low-life brother, Henry, confessed to killing a teenager runaway over a bottle of glue -- and, a month into his prison term, he met the same fate as his victim. Following a precious few tantalizing clues, Tess sets off on a path that is leading her from Baltimore's exclusive Inner Harbor to the city's seediest neighborhoods. But it's the shocking discovery of the runaway's true identity that turns her hunt deadly. Suddenly a supposedly solved murder case is turning up newer, fresher corpses and newer, scarier versions of the Sugar House -- places that look sweet and safe...but only from the outside.

The story follows Bernadette "Bambi" Gottschalk, whose life of luxury with her charming husband Felix Brewer takes a dramatic turn in 1976 when he disappears to escape prison. Set against the backdrop of Felix's questionable business dealings, the narrative explores Bambi's struggle to maintain her life and care for their three daughters amidst the chaos of his sudden absence. Themes of betrayal, resilience, and the complexities of family dynamics emerge as Bambi confronts her new reality.

Tess Monaghan, a private investigator, unexpectedly becomes a bodyguard for a young actress amidst unsettling events on a TV series set in Baltimore. Tasked with protecting the spoiled star, Tess grapples with her own challenges while navigating a murder investigation that unveils hidden secrets. As the situation escalates, Tess must confront the potential devastation to her community and the lives of those she cares about, all while managing the chaos of the film crew's drama.

It's murder in Baltimore these days - and Tess herself might be next on the list . . . From the author of LADY IN THE LAKE and SUNBURNWinner of Edgar Award and Shamus Award

Exploring the complexities of memory and the shifting perceptions of heroism and villainy, this novel delves into the myths and stories that define family dynamics. As characters confront their pasts, they grapple with the impact of evolving societal standards on their understanding of truth and identity. Lippman intricately weaves a narrative that challenges readers to reconsider the narratives they've accepted and the legacies they inherit.