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Shocking, tense and sharply written, The Poison Garden is the gripping new novel from the international bestseller and Edgar award-winning Alex Marwood.

Apologies for the general email, but I desperately need your help. My goddaughter, Coco Jackson, disappeared from her family's holiday home in Bournemouth on the night of Sunday/Monday August 29/30th, the bank holiday weekend just gone. Coco is three years old. When identical twin Coco goes missing during a family celebration, there is a media frenzy. Her parents are rich and influential, as are the friends they were with at their holiday home by the sea. But what really happened to Coco? Over two intense weekends - the first when Coco goes missing and the second twelve years later at the funeral of her father - the darkest of secrets will gradually be revealed... Taut, emotive and utterly compelling, an unputdownable 'ripped from the headlines' novel that you will want to talk about with everyone you know.

A shocking and gripping ripped-from-the-headlines thriller about extreme wealth, lost girls and dark secrets

The word-of-mouth bestselling debut from multi-award-winning bestseller Alex Marwood That's us. We're the girls who killed Chloe. We are the devil now. One fateful summer morning in 1986, two eleven-year-old girls meet for the first time and by the end of the day are charged with murder. Twenty-five years later, journalist Kirsty Lindsay is reporting on a series of sickening attacks on young female tourists in a seaside town when her investigation leads her to interview funfair cleaner Amber Gordon. For Kirsty and Amber, it's the first time they've seen each other since that dark day when they were just children. But with new lives - and families - to protect, will they really be able to keep their wicked secret hidden? An absolutely gripping, ripped-from-the-headlines psychological thriller perfect for fans of The Suspect by Fiona Barton and The Rumour by Lesley Kara '[I] devoured every page . . . cleverly plotted and pacy, with all the storylines thundering towards a final, gripping conclusion. I loved it' Elizabeth Haynes Praise for Alex Marwood: 'So good I wish I'd written it myself' VAL McDERMID 'Without a doubt, she is one of crime fiction's brightest stars. Not to be missed' MEGAN ABBOTT 'Alex Marwood has become one of my must-read crime writers' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Scary as hell' STEPHEN KING 'I cancel all engagements for a new novel from Alex Marwood' ERIN KELLY 'Crime writing at its best' LISA JEWELL 'I can't wait to see what Alex Marwood comes up with next' JOJO MOYES _____________________ Don't miss the shocking new novel from Alex Marwood - THE POISON GARDEN is out now

This thrilling novel by Alex Marwood features a compelling narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists. The story delves into complex characters and dark themes, exploring the depths of human nature and the consequences of choices. With a fast-paced plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, this book promises to deliver an exhilarating reading experience that captivates fans of the genre.

In der Nummer 23 stimmt etwas nicht. Alle sechs Bewohner des verfallenen Hauses im Süden Londons haben etwas zu verbergen. In einer glühend heißen Sommernacht zwingt ein grausamer Unfall sie in eine unfreiwillige Allianz, und das gegenseitige Misstrauen steigert sich ins Unerträgliche. Was fünf von ihnen nicht wissen: Einer von ihnen ist ein Killer. Und er lauert gerade seinem nächsten Opfer auf ...

Húsz évvel ezelőtt egy forró nyári reggelen három kislány végzetes játékba kezdett. A nap végére csak ketten voltak életben közülük. A két gyilkos. Kirsty Lindsay sikeres oknyomozó-újságíróként egy sorozatgyilkos nyomába ered, és a nyomok különös módon saját hétpecsétes titokként őrzött múltjába vezetnek. Kirsty és Amber, az egykori két kislány immár családosan, új identitással, távol mindattól, amit egykor együtt átéltek új életet kezdtek, ám amikor találkoznak, a múlt sötét árnya ismét föléjük tornyosul. El lehet hallgattatni az egyre hangosabban üvöltő belső hangot? Meddig lehet tagadni a szörnyű bűnt? És ki a felelős a tragédiáért egyáltalán?

Huis nummer 23 herbergt een geheim. In deze bouwval, beheerd door een verdorven huurbaas, staat iets op het punt onthuld te worden. En alle zes de bewoners van de appartementen hebben dingen te verbergen. Collette en Cher zijn op de vlucht. Thomas is een onwillige einzelgänger. En de zeer aantrekkelijke Iraanse asielzoeker en een ‘stille’ man, die niemand ooit heeft gezien, proberen zich verborgen te houden. Vesta, de lieve dame uit het souterrain, houdt ze allemaal haarscherp in de gaten – of tenminste, dat denkt ze. In het holst van de nacht zorgt een verschrikkelijk ongeluk ervoor dat de buren een ongemakkelijk verbond moeten sluiten. Maar één van hen is een moordenaar die alle zonden op een listige manier verbergt. Ondertussen wordt het net rondom het volgende slachtoffer steeds verder gesloten…