Ergebnis für "The Star" in Psychothriller

“The pages practically turn themselves” (USA TODAY) in this collection of four “disturbing, fascinating” (The Washington Post) novellas centered around the theme of retribution from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King. “1922” (also a Netflix original film): A...

The Hour of the Star, Clarice Lispector's consummate final novel, may well be her masterpiece. Narrated by the cosmopolitan Rodrigo S. M., this brief, strange, and haunting tale is the story of Macabéa, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slums of Rio and eking out a poor living as a typist, Macabéa loves movies, Coca-Colas, and her rat of a boyfriend; she would like to be like Marilyn Monroe, but she is ugly, underfed, sickly, and unloved.

For Ned, 1980 seems a blissful year. Handsome, charming, popular and talented, his life is progressing smoothly, effortlessly, happily. And when he meets the lovely Portia Fendeman his personal jigsaw appears complete. But timing is everything in life, and his life is about to change for...

"A thriller so scary, you won't be able to sleep at night...you won’t want to miss the truly surprising ending." —The New York Times "One of the finest suspense writers of her generation. Amazing dialogue, complex characters and a dazzling plot. Never has betrayal seemed so fascinating. "...

It begins with a nursery rhyme. Nineteen minutes later you die… The sixth gripping thriller in Lars Kepler’s bestselling series featuring Joona Linna. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo. There’s a face at the window. A masked stranger stands in the shadow of a garden, watching...

"I discovered I was God at the age of six." Before Kaitlyn Boyd. Before the cult. Before the queen. Came the trailer park. Seth Coleman is just a little boy on a camper roof with "Loco Lauren," a girl who throws rocks at him until his shin dents, flicks his eyeball when she gets bored, and pins him down until her lice migrate to his scalp. He adores her. Then she asks him to play a game. "Ever played God?" And his universe becomes clear. His hidden deity awakens. Unable to go back to sleep.

You thought you were alone. Think again. The groundbreaking fifth thriller in Lars Kepler’s bestselling series featuring Joona Linna. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo. CLOSE THE CURTAINS A film arrives at Stockholm’s National Crime Investigation Department showing a woman in...

Brought to you by Penguin. Set your pulse raising with the new novel from Norwegian superstar Jørn Lier Horst. A SEVERED HEAD ON A STAKE, A BODY IN THE LAKE WISTING: NOW A MAJOR BBC 4 TV SHOW WILLIAM WISTING IS IN A RACE AGAINST TIME When a severed head is found on a stake in the quiet town of...

#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER The inspiration for the riveting new drama NOCTURNE, soon to be an Apple Original series on Apple TV. This installment in the Killer Instinct Series tells the chilling story of a manipulative serial killer and the two brilliant police agents who must beat him...

The bonds of family are tested in the wake of a profound tragedy, providing a look at the darker side of our society by one of our most enduringly popular and important writers. Night Sleep Death The Stars is a gripping examination of contemporary America through the prism of a family tragedy...

Based on the horrific true story of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting where police surrounded the scene but refused to enter, this story takes a fictional spin asking a very hard-hitting and philosophical question: as a parent, how far would you go to keep your child safe?

When a high school freshman commits suicide, everyone at Liberty School of Excellence is shocked—especially Eve Hunter, who is not only the English teacher at Liberty, but also a friend of the victim’s family. Although devastated, Eve is prepared to offer her love and support. But when the grieving mother discloses her theory that her son was secretly bullied to death at school, Eve is conflicted. Not at a prestigious school like Liberty, Eve is certain. Regardless, she agrees to do some underground (and possibly illegal) investigating—even if that means risking her career.

The chilling new psychological thriller by S. K. Tremayne, author of the Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller, THE ICE TWINS. IT TOOK ONLY SIX WORDS TO SHATTER HER DREAMS… When Rachel marries handsome David and moves to a beautiful house in Cornwall, she gains wealth, love, and an affectionate...

The festive lights of Christmas can't erase the shadows of the past. Former Navy SEAL and now an elite security specialist at Maverick Ops, Cash Whitaker lives with the haunting memory of failing to save both of the Morgan twins from a vicious killer. Two decades ago, he managed to rescue Kayla, his then girlfriend, but her sister, Kira, died at the hands of the man trying to abduct them. Kayla Morgan has spent years trying to rebuild her life, but the ghost of her sister's tragic death lingers and has kept Cash and her apart since neither of them want to deal with the horrific flashbacks.

Pregnant Victoria Valbon was brutally murdered in an alley three weeks ago - and her killer hasn’t been caught. Tonight is Stella McKeever’s final radio show. The theme is secrets. You tell her yours, and she’ll share some of hers. Stella might tell you about Tom, a boyfriend who likes to play games, about the mother who abandoned her, now back after 14 years. She might tell you about the perfume bottle with the star-shaped stopper, or about her father....

When intelligence reveals a potential terror plot at Denver International Airport, US Deputy Marshal Caitlyn Reed teams up with her FBI-agent brother Logan on a critical mission. Their K9 partners, Renegade and Gunner, are ready for action as they join a high-profile task force. The arrival of a controversial political figure only raises the stakes, and now the team must act fast to prevent an explosive disaster.

Bloomsbury presents The Family by P.R. Black, read by Diana Croft. The best way to catch a killer? Offer yourself as bait. Becky Morgan's family were the victims of the 'crimes of the decade'. The lone survivor of a ritualistic killing, Becky's been forever haunted by the memories of that night...

In this heart-pounding saga, Caitlyn Reed and her fearless K9 partner, Renegade, are handpicked by the US Deputy Marshal Special Operations Group. Their mission: to join the ranks of the most elite federal forces and tackle a deadly threat facing the nation. For Caitlyn, it's not just a career opportunity; it's a chance to escape the anguish of her personal turmoil back in Moose Creek.

An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller about the one person you can never escape.Vera Hart spent years making sure her ex could never find her again.Then the lights went out.As panic spreads and the city descends into chaos, there's no police to call. No phones. No safe place left to...

An international bestseller! One secret could destroy them all. The brand new dark academia debut for 2024 and a gripping tale of revenge, guilt, privilege, and loyalty, perfect for fans of The Secret History and If We Were Villains “An intensely gripping, thrilling and darkly beautiful debut...