Современная зарубежная литература
Различные книги в жанре Современная зарубежная литератураOne Minute Later: Behind every secret is a story, the emotionally gripping new book from the bestselling author
Your life can change in a heartbeat…Vivienne Shager has everything going for her, but on the afternoon of her 35th birthday, Vivi has a heart attack. Unbeknownst to her, Vivi has been living with a rare heart condition and now her life shrinks back to how it begun, as she moves back to the small seaside town she grew up in. And with her time running out, there is one thing she wants to know the truth about…One secret can unravel the lives of many…Thirty years earlier, Shelley’s family home, Deerwood farm, bursts full of love and happiness. Until her husband dies in mysterious circumstances. So many secrets were buried with him, family loyalties, and things best left to history.It’s takes one minute to change everything…SUSAN LEWIS: Behind every secret, is a story.
If They Knew: The latest crime thriller book you must read in 2018
‘The story was absorbing and the plotting flawless. Reminds me of Liane Moriarty’ Ingrid Alexandra, author of The New GirlI know who you are.I’ve come to pay you back.Nobody in Barbara Marsden’s family knows about her past, least of all her daughter Helen. But someone wants the truth to come out.When Helen discovers a sinister note at Barbara’s house, she can’t understand who would want to threaten her mother. She’s determined to find out who sent it, but soon realises her search might hurt her own family and put Barbara at risk…What really happened all those years ago? And who is going to end up paying the price?A gripping family drama of love and betrayal, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Kerry Fisher and Adele Parks.
Don’t Tell Teacher: A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist, from the #1 bestselling author
School should have been the safest place…For Lizzie Riley, switching her six-year-old son Tom to the local academy school marks a fresh start, post-divorce. With its excellent reputation, Lizzie knows it’ll be a safe space away from home.But there's something strange happening at school. Parents are forbidden from entering the grounds, and there are bars across the classroom windows.Why is Tom coming home exhausted, unable to remember his day? What are the strange marks on his arm? And why do the children seem afraid to talk?Lizzie is descending into every parent’s worst nightmare: her little boy is in danger. But will she be able to protect him before it’s too late?***If you loved Behind Closed Doors, Sometimes I Lie and The Couple Next Door, you won’t be able to put down the chilling new psychological thriller from Suzy K Quinn. Don’t Tell Teacher will have you hooked from the very first page!
Between You and Me: The bestselling psychological thriller with a twist you won’t see coming
‘A gripping psychological thriller with a level of tension that will leave you breathless.’ – Tracy Book LoverThey say every marriage has its secrets.But no one sees what happens behind closed doors.And sometimes those doors should never be opened…Sal and Charlie are married. They love each other. But they aren’t happy. Sal cannot leave, no matter what Charlie does – no matter how much it hurts.What reviews are saying about Between You and Me‘What a page turner! Compelling, chilling and an incredibly impressive debut.’ – Alexandra Brown‘It’s certainly one of the best debuts I have read in a while, it’s compelling and shocking, and very cleverly crafted.’ – The Book Review Café‘Hall packs a punch with this one and the ending left me gasping.’ – For the Love of Books‘It is disturbing and chilling. It feels very real. And a quick mention for that twist! I did not see that coming AT ALL. I usually spot these things and I didn’t! Clever! Very clever!’ – Northern Crime Reviews‘Between You And Me is that kind of book. The one that makes you feel like you’re there, you’re experiencing the emotions, the hurt, the pain.’ – Bibliophile Book Club‘Lisa Hall has wrote a harrowing, disturbing and chilling novel which I couldn't help but devour in a matter of days. She's one of those authors you don't see coming and BANG best seller, up there with the greatest crime writers like Stuart McBride and Lee Child. She's one to watch.’ – Brunette Lifestyle‘It is well written, emotional and jaw dropping. More please!!’ – Jo Robertson (NetGalley)‘a compelling but shocking read and there are serious issues in it which should provoke a lot of discussion for book groups.’ – Laurel (Goodreads)‘Wow what a fantastic debut novel’ – Mo (Goodreads)
Bad Dirt: Wyoming Stories 2
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Proulx follows the success of Close Range with another remarkable collection of short stories set in Wyoming.Bad Dirt is filled with the vivid and willful characters for which Proulx has become known. Each occupies a community or landscape described in rich and robust language, with an eye for detail unparalleled in American fiction.In ‘The Contest’, the men of Elk Tooth, Wyoming, vow to put aside their razors for two seasons and wait to see who has the longest beard come the 4th of July. Deb Sipple, the moving protagonist of ‘That Trickle Down Effect’, finds that his opportunism – and his smoking habit – lead to a massive destruction. And ‘What Kind of Furniture Would Jesus Pick?’ is the story of Gilbert Wolfscale, whose rabid devotion to his ranch drives off his wife and sons.Proulx displays her wit in every story of this stunning collection, as well as her knowledge of the West, of history, of ranching and farming. Her profound sympathy for characters who must use sheer will and courage to make it in tough territory makes this collection extraordinarily compelling.
Juhuslik kohtumine. Teine raamat
Lugu sellest, kuidas kudumine kolme naise elu muudab. Koht, mis on tulvil soojust ja külalislahkust, uusi ja vanu sõpru. Lydia Hoffmanile kuulub Blossom Streetil pood A Good Yarn, millel on aasta jooksul pärast avamist hästi läinud – nagu ka Lydial endal. Paljuski on sel tegemist Brad Goetziga. Aga kui välja ilmub Bradi eksnaine, kardab Lydia korraga oma vastleitud õnne kaotada…
Suvetüdrukud
Kolm lapselast. Kolm kuud. Üks suvemaja. Lapsepõlves jumaldasid kolm Muiride lapselast Lõuna-Carolina Sullivan’s Islandi suvesid, kui said olla külas vanaemal Sea Breeze’is, armsas vanas suvekodus, mis on nende perekonnal olnud juba sajandeid…
Õed ja vennad
Humoorikas ja soe romaan jutustab neljast täiskasvanud õest-vennast ning nende ühisest pärandusest, mis on kujundanud nende elu ja valikuid. Igal perekonnal on oma probleemid, aga ka kõige ebakõlalisemate seas torkab Plumbide perekond silma väga vastuolulisena. Aastatega kogunenud pinged jõuavad murdepunktini ühel ebatavaliselt külmal pärastlõunal New York Citys, kui Melody, Beatrice ja Jack Plumb tulevad kokku, et pärida aru oma karismaatiliselt ja hoolimatult vanemalt vennalt Leolt, kes pääses äsja võõrutusravilt. Leo oli mitu kuud tagasi istunud purjuspäi autorooli, kaassõitjaks üheksateistkümneaastane ettekandja. Avarii on seadnud ohtu Plumbide ühise usaldusfondi nimega Pesa, mis peaks hiljemalt paari kuu pärast nende valdusesse minema. Plumbide õed-vennad on selle rahaga arvestanud, et lahendada probleeme, mis on nende eneste tekitatud…
Kuidas see kõik algas
Kui… …Charlotte’i röövitakse ja ta murrab oma puusaluu, ei ole tema tütrel Rose’il võimalik saata oma tööandjat loengul, mille too peab pidama, ja see tähendab, et kaasa peab minema mehe õetütar Marion, kes on sunnitud saatma oma armukesele kohtamise tühistamiseks tekstsõnumi, mille avastab mehe abikaasa, mis on… alles algus elumuutvate sündmuste reas…
Mehe ikkest priiks
Keskkooli füüsikaõpetaja Lucy Savage saab viimaks ometi lahti Bradleyst – ja mehe jubedast rohelisest lamamistoolist. Tegelikult on muruplats täis Lucy truudusetu eksabikaasa asju. Sest kuigi Bradley jättis lahutuskohtusse tulemata, on mees Lucy elust igaveseks läinud. Vähemalt arvab ta ise nii. Kui õde viib Lucy lõunasöögile vallalisepõlve tähistama, äratab nende jutt Bradley-nimelisest kasutust täist politseiniku tähelepanu, kes tahab sedasama Bradleyt raha kõrvaldamise eest vahistada. Uurija Zack Warren usub, et kena Lucy võib viia ta otse eesmärgile. Kui keegi Lucyt tulistab ja siis tema auto õhku laseb, nõuab Zack, et naine vajab ööpäevaringset kaitset. Mille tarvis on siis naisel kolm koera ja kiskjakass? Kuid mees nõuab õigust kolida Lucy majja… Nüüd luusib oht Lucy maja juures ja isegi tema köögis, vannitoas – ja magamistoas. Või on Zack, kes näeb oma sassis tumedate juuste ja musta nahktagiga välja nagu paharet, tegelikult hea ning just see, keda Lucy vajab.