Kolejna wycieczka płynie tratwą przez malownicze przełomy rzeki Kolorado. Nad ich bezpieczeństwem czuwa przewodniczka Dani Whalen. Nagle ponton uderza w martwe ciało. Wezwana policja szybko stwierdza, że chodzi o nieszczęśliwy wypadek lub samob�jstwo. Ale Dani dobrze znała ofiarę i wie, że Trey nigdy nie wskoczyłby do spienionej rzeki. Szef miejscowej policji nie tylko odmawia pomocy, ale aresztuje Dani za rzucanie bezpodstawnych oskarżeń.
Brutalne morderstwo rodziny Glassman�w stało się wiadomością dnia. Glassman był wpływowym finansistą, jego transakcje giełdowe sięgały milion�w dolar�w. Wkr�tce potem zostaje zamordowany kolejny znany finansista. Przypadek czy fragment większej układanki? Włączony do śledztwa Ty Hauck, były policjant, odkrywa spisek, kt�ry może zachwiać międzynarodowym rynkiem finansowym. Wiele wskazuje na to, że giełdowy krach to nie tylko efekt spekulacji największych graczy, ale być może kolejna operacja terroryst�w.
The blockbusting new thriller in the Women's Murder Club series from number one bestselling author James Patterson
1944. Physics professor Alfred Mendl is separated from his family and sent to the men’s camp, where all of his belongings are tossed on a roaring fire. His books, his papers, his life’s work. The Nazis have no idea what they have just destroyed. And without that physical record, Alfred is one of only two people in the world with his particular knowledge. Knowledge that could start a war, or end it. Nathan Blum works behind a desk at an intelligence office in Washington, DC, but he longs to contribute to the war effort in a more meaningful way, and he has a particular skill set the U.S. suddenly needs. Nathan is fluent in German and Polish, he is Semitic looking, and he proved his scrappiness at a young age when he escaped from the Polish ghetto. Now, the government wants him to take on the most dangerous assignment of his life: Nathan must sneak into Auschwitz, on a mission to find and escape with one man. This historical thriller from New York Times bestseller Andrew Gross is a deeply affecting, unputdownable series of twists and turns through a landscape at times horrifyingly familiar but still completely compelling.
When a little girl is shot on the steps of a San Francisco church, Detective Lindsay Boxer reconvenes the Women's Murder Club. Working with reporter Cindy Thomas, assistant DA Jill Bernhardt, and medical examiner Claire Washburn, Lindsay tracks a mystifying killer who quickly turns his pursuers into victims. The unorthodox allegiances of the Women's Murder Club lead them to suspect the unexpected - the killer may be an ex-cop. But nothing prepares them for the demented logic behind his choice of victims.
Morris, Sol, and Harry Rabishevsky grew up poor and rough in a tiny flat on the Lower East Side, until the death of their father thrust them into having to fend for themselves and support their large family. Morris, the youngest, dropped out of school at twelve years old and apprenticed himself to a garment cutter in a clothing factory; Sol headed to accounting school; but Harry, scarred by a family tragedy, fell in with a gang of thugs as a teenager. Morris steadily climbs through the ranks at the factory until at twenty-one he finally goes out on his own, convincing Sol to come work with him. But Harry can't be lured away from the glamour, the power, and the money that come from his association with Louis Buchalter, whom Morris has battled with since his youth and who has risen to become the most ruthless mobster in New York. And when Buchalter sets his sights on the unions that staff the garment makers' factories, a fatal showdown is inevitable, pitting brother against brother
It's the trial of the decade - Dominick Cavallo, the modern-day Godfather, has finally been put in the dock, and there's enough evidence to make it certain he'll be convicted. Heavy security surrounds the courtroom, and Nick Pellisante, the FBI agent who helped to nail Cavallo, keeps a close eye on proceedings. But things quickly start to go wrong. Faced with anonymous threats, the jury is sequestered. Then, the bus taking them to their hotel is blown up, and only Andie Echeverra survives. Andie's child was on the bus too - so she now has the strongest possible reason for wanting to see justice done, not to Cavallo alone, but to whoever planted that bomb. She and Pellisante both know that will be difficult, but they can't foresee just how difficult.
In a shocking turn of events, a successful Florida plastic surgeon finds himself thrust into a deadly pursuit after stopping at a red light. As he prepares to deliver a keynote address at a conference, his life spirals into chaos, forcing him to navigate a relentless chase to survive. The story explores themes of danger and resilience, highlighting how quickly normalcy can be disrupted.
Detective Lindsay Boxer, Assistant D.A. Jill Bernhardt, and the other members of the Women's Murder Club race against time to find out who is responsible for a series of violent incidents, all with links to political terrorism and the sinister "August Spies," before the start of an upcoming economic summit of the world's most powerful nations in San Francisco. 1,250,000 first printing.
The heart-stopping new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of 15 Seconds and Reckless. Perfect for fans of James Patterson.
Freedom - in eleventh-century France, it is a luxury enjoyed by only the King and nobility. For the serf, it is surely worth fighting for. But is it worth dying for? Arriving home disillusioned from the Crusades, Hugh DeLuc discovers that his village has been ransacked and his wife abducted. The dark riders came in the dead of night, like devils, wearing no colours but black crosses on their chests, leaving no clue as to who they are. Knights they may be, but honour and chivalry are not part of their code. They search for a relic, one worth more than any throne in Europe, and no man can stand in their way. Until Hugh, taking on the role of a jester, is able to infiltrate the enemy's castle where he believes his wife is being held captive. And when a man is fighting for freedom - for his wife, and for everything he holds dear - he will prove a formidable opponent.
In order to have money that will help him get the woman of his dreams, Ned Kelly agrees to help his cousin commit robbery; however, something goes wrong and he has to go on the run.
On the morning Karen Friedman learns that her husband, a hedge fund manager, has been tragically killed, Detective Ty Hauck begins his investigation of another man's death in a suspicious hit-and-run in Karen's hometown. The two seemingly unrelated tragedies are about to plunge a beautiful widow and a determined investigator into a maelstrom of murder, vast sums of missing money, and international conspiracy.
The long-awaited solo debut novel by Andrew Gross centers on Kate Raab, a young woman who seemingly has it all: a great job, a loving boyfriend, and a supportive family. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her father is arrested by the FBI for serious crimes, including money laundering and conspiracy. With a vengeful Colombian drug cartel seeking to kill him before he can testify, he opts to enter the Witness Protection Program to protect his family. Despite her father's predicament, Kate chooses to reject the program and pursue her life independently in New York City. She marries her boyfriend, and for over a year, her life is nearly perfect. This tranquility shatters when a coworker who looks like her is murdered, and she learns that her father has mysteriously vanished. As Kate delves into the investigation of his disappearance, she uncovers unsettling truths about his past that threaten to upend her life. Fans of Gross's previous collaborations with Patterson will find this novel to be a thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists and a relentless pace that keeps readers engaged until the last page.
February 1939 and Europe is on the brink of war. Charles Mossman is in a bar in Hell's Kitchen, New York, reeling from the loss of his job and his failing marriage, whilst outside thousands of Nazi sympathisers are attending a hate-spewing rally. As he confronts one, Charles makes a horrendous mistake with deadly consequences. Two years later, Charles is released from prison and tries to make amends with his wife and daughter. America is wrestling with whether to enter the war but support is growing, driving Nazi sympathisers underground. Charles begins to understand that surrounding them there are forces that will use any means necessary to bring about the downfall of his nation. When Charles's daughter is befriended by a seemingly amiable Swiss couple, it brings to the surface his fears of a 'Fifth Column' of embedded German spies in their new neighbourhood. All Charles wants is to redeem himself as ahusband and father, but sometimes a man must do whatever it takes to stand up for his family and what he believes, even sacrificing his life to do so ..
A tragic family drama unfolds when Jay Erlich's nephew is discovered dead at the base of a cliff, initially appearing to be a suicide. However, as hidden secrets from the past emerge, the circumstances become suspicious. The plot thickens with the possibility that a notorious murderer, long imprisoned, may have a connection to the case, raising questions about the true nature of the tragedy and the dark secrets lurking within the family.
In this dramatic new novel following the bestselling The Dark Tide, a drive-by shooting rocks the posh suburb of Greenwich, Connecticut, and an innocent bystander is left dead.Detective Ty Hauck plunges into what seems like a vicious case of retribution and follows the trail to a sinister gambling scheme at an upstate casino. Until Annie Fletcher, a young restaurateur in the midst of rebuilding her life, witnesses something she shouldn't have—and immediately runs to him with what she knows. Suddenly, Hauck is pulled into a rising storm far greater than it first appeared—a storm wide enough to encompass corruption inside Greenwich's circle of wealthy and powerful citizens. And punishing enough to consume Hauck's own family, and tear brothers apart forever . . . if it doesn't kill them first.Don't Look Twice is a gripping story of profiteering on an international scale and an emotionally resonant domestic thriller from one of the hottest new talents in suspense fiction.
Atlantis. Shattered Icon. Creepers. The Jester. Stud Poker. The Diamond Frontier. When the Eagle Hunts. The Occupation
Riley Sager, Zamkni poslední dveře - Jules Larsenová najde práci snů, ale v domě není všechno, jak se zdá, a za dveřmi se nacházejí hrůzy...Paula Munier, Hon naslepo - Autistický chlapec se stane svědkem vraždy. Veteránka Mercy se svým psem začíná pátrat...Andrew Gross, Pátá kolona - V únoru 1939 není ani v New Yorku všechno v pořádku. Co skrývá švýcarská dvojice, na první pohled tak milá?Katherine Center, Rozhodni se sama - Na místo ředitele v Samanthině škole nastupuje nový ředitel. Samantha ho zná, ale nepoznává! Bezstarostný muž se proměnil v podivného neurotika...
Druhá světová válka zuří na všech frontách. Kurt Nordstrum, inženýr z Osla, se rozhodne změnit svůj život a stane se součástí protinacistického odboje. Po tragické ztrátě snoubenky uprchne do Velké Británie, kde se podělí o své znalosti tajného německého projektu, který probíhá v Norsku. Spojenci jsou jeho informacemi zděšeni a rozhodnou se rychle jednat. Kurt podstoupí vojenský trénink a je se speciálním týmem vyslán na sebevražednou akci s jediným úkolem - zabránit nacistům v sestrojení atomové bomby.
In a deadly late-night showdown, San Francisco police lieutenant Lindsay Boxer fires her weapon and sets off a dramatic chain of events that leaves a police force disgraced, a family destroyed, and Lindsay herself at the mercy of twelve jurors. During a break in the trial, she retreats to a picturesque town that is reeling from a string of grisly murders -- crimes that bear a link to a haunting, unsolved case from her rookie years. Now, with her friends in the Women's Murder Club, Lindsay must battle for her life on two fronts: in a trial rushing to a climax, and against an unknown adversary willing to do anything to hide the truth about the homicides -- including kill again?
Svazek obsahuje zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných románů různých žánrů od světových autorů, doplněné stručnými informacemi o jejich tvůrcích. Prvním příběhem je detektivka, kde Harry Bosch z oddělení nevyřešených případů losangeleské policie pátrá po zmizení dívky, jejíž tělo se nikdy nenašlo. Přestože se našel vrah, Bosch má pochybnosti o jeho vině a odhaluje možné politické spojení se zločinem. Druhý příběh se odehrává ve Florencii 15. století a sleduje mladou Lisu Gherardini, později známou jako Mona Lisa. Její život se proplétá s tragédií, která ovlivnila její rodinu a má dalekosáhlé důsledky. Historický román je protkán milostným příběhem a uměleckým pozadím. Třetí příběh sleduje plavčíka Neda Kellyho, který je neprávem obviněn z krádeží a vražd. Na útěku napříč USA se snaží najít skutečné pachatele, přičemž mu pomáhá mladá agentka FBI, která věří v jeho nevinu. Čtvrtý příběh se zaměřuje na venkovského lékaře Fingala O’Reillyho a jeho nového asistenta Barryho Lavertymu. O’Reillyho neortodoxní metody zpočátku mladého lékaře šokují, ale postupem času se od něj Laverty učí o životě, lásce a skutečných hodnotách.
Jack Reacher má namierené na svoje staré vojenské veliteľstvo do Virgínie, aby sa tam stretol so súčasnou veliteľkou, majorkou Susan Turnerovou, ktorej sympatický hlas počul v telefóne a rozhodol sa, že ju pozve na večeru. Keď však dorazí na miesto, situácia sa dosť skomplikuje. Junina kariéra v bankovníctve sa skvelo vyvíja. Je špecialistkou na likvidáciu podnikov, ktoré sa ocitli na pokraji bankrotu. Aké bude však jej prekvapenie, keď sama jeden taký podnik zdedí. Prateta Ruth jej odkáže útulné detské kníhkupectvo v Seattli, ktoré sa topí v dlhoch. Prekrásnu tvár herečky Katie Quinnovej pozná celý svet. Lenže život na vrchole nie je vždy taký, ako sa na prvý pohľad zdá. Za nablýskanou fasádou sa Katin život rúca: nevhodní muži, zrady, drogy – to všetko si vyberá svoju daň. Dá sa zabudnúť na minulosť a začať znovu? Antarktída je najosamelejšie a najizolovanejšie miesto na svete. Pre glaciológa Luka Searla je tento kontinent už niekoľko rokov domovom. Jeho schopnosť prežiť v extrémnych podmienkach bude však čoskoro vystavená tvrdej skúške. Biely svetadiel čelí nebezpečnému útoku.
1096: Hugh de Luc, locandiere in un villaggio francese, torna in patria stanco e disilluso dopo aver partecipato alla prima crociata. In Terrasanta ha assistito a massacri e crimini orrendi compiuti nel nome della fede, ma nulla di tutto ciò che ha visto può prepararlo all'incubo che lo attende: il figlio trucidato, la sua casa bruciata e l'adorata moglie Sophie rapita. Tutti gli indizi portano a Baldwin, duca di Treille, uomo crudele e privo di scrupoli in caccia di un'inestimabile reliquia che risale all'epoca della crocifissione di Gesù. Convinto che Sophie sia ancora viva, Hugh riesce a entrare alla corte di Baldwin fingendosi un giullare, conosce una giovane nobildonna che si innamora di lui e scopre la verità sulla moglie.
Kniha přináší překlady čtyř úspěšných románů se záhadnou nebo kriminální zápletkou od anglických a amerických autorů. / Modrá zóna - Andrew Gross / Annie v plné parádě - Carmen Reidová / Nemáš co ztratit - Lee Child / Letní bouřka - Tamara McKinley
De rol van één man tegen de opomst van de nazi's in New York in 1939
Een man verdenkt een echtpaar dat zij spionnen zijn voor de nazi's.
Der Afgane. Drei Frauen auf Rügen. Todes-Schwur. Ein Vollkommener Tag
Wanneer een schijnbaar eerbare handelaar plotseling wordt gearresteerd op verdenking van connecties met een Colombiaans drugskartel, komt zijn familie in een nachtmerrie terecht.
