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    Last to Die (with Bonus Short Story John Doe)
    The Silent Girl
    Die Again
    Never Tell
    The twins of Auschwitz : the inspiring true story of a young girl surviving Mengele's hell
    The Final Detail
    • The Final Detail

      • 384 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      In this sixth novel in the award-winning Myron Bolitar series, Harlan Coben delivers a riveting powerhouse thriller—a twisting mystery of betrayal, family secrets, and murder. Myron Bolitar’s colleague at MB SportsReps, Esperanza, has been arrested for the murder of a client, a fallen baseball star attempting a comeback. Myron is determined to prove Esperanza’s innocence—even if she won’t speak to him on the advice of her lawyer, who warns Myron to keep away from both the case and his client. But Myron is already too close, too involved, and has too much at stake. And the closer Myron gets to the truth, the more the evidence points to the only viable suspect besides Esperanza: Myron himself.

      The Final Detail
      4,3
    • In the summer of 1944, Eva Mozes Kor and her family arrived at Auschwitz.Within thirty minutes, they were separated. Her parents and two older sisters were taken to the gas chambers, while Eva and her twin, Miriam, were herded into the care of the man who became known as the Angel of Death: Dr. Josef Mengele. They were 10 years old. While twins at Auschwitz were granted the 'privileges' of keeping their own clothes and hair, they were also subjected to Mengele's sadistic medical experiments. They were forced to fight daily for their own survival and many died as a result of the experiments, or from the disease and hunger rife in the concentration camp. In a narrative told simply, with emotion and astonishing restraint, The Twins of Auschwitz shares the inspirational story of a child's endurance and survival in the face of truly extraordinary evil. Also included is an epilogue on Eva's incredible recovery and her remarkable decision to publicly forgive the Nazis. Through her museum and her lectures, she dedicated her life to giving testimony on the Holocaust, providing a message of hope for people who have suffered, and worked toward goals of forgiveness, peace, and the elimination of hatred and prejudice in the world

      The twins of Auschwitz : the inspiring true story of a young girl surviving Mengele's hell
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    • Never Tell

      • 416 páginas
      • 15 horas de lectura

      #1 New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner returns with an unpredictable thriller that puts fan favorites D. D. Warren and Flora Dane on a shocking new case that begins with a vicious murder and gets darker from there. A man is dead, shot three times in his home office. But his computer has been shot twelve times, and when the cops arrive, his pregnant wife is holding the gun. D. D. Warren arrives on the scene and recognizes the woman—Evie Carter—from a case many years back. Evie's father was killed in a shooting that was ruled an accident. But for D.D., two coincidental murders is too many. Flora Dane sees the murder of Conrad Carter on the TV news and immediately knows his face. She remembers a night when she was still a victim—a hostage—and her captor knew this man. Overcome with guilt that she never tracked him down, Flora is now determined to learn the truth of Conrad's murder. But D.D. and Flora are about to discover that in this case the truth is a devilishly elusive thing. As layer by layer they peel away the half-truths and outright lies, they wonder: How many secrets can one family have?

      Never Tell
      4,2
    • Die Again

      The New Rizzoli & Isles Thriller

      • 432 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      A taxidermist has been found hanging from a tree, gutted like one of the animals he hunts. When the remains of another victim are found, Detective Jane Rizzoli and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles realise this is a murderer who has been at work for years. And that Boston is not his only hunting ground ... Five years ago, a group of travellers set off on safari in Botswana. None of them was seen again - apart from one woman who stumbled out of the bush weeks later, barely alive. As the sole link to the new spate of horrific killings, Jane is sent to Africa to find her. And convince her to face death once again ...

      Die Again
      4,2
    • Evil is on the prowl. A severed hand is found in an alleyway in Boston's Chinatown. Detective Jane Rizzoli discovers the rest of the body on a nearby rooftop, the head nearly severed. The only clue Jane has is two strands of hair, but it's enough for Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles to make a startling connection. This violent attack has its roots in an unsolved murder-suicide case from nineteen years ago. The only witness, a beautiful martial arts master, has never dared to speak. And she may never get the chance ...

      The Silent Girl
      4,1
    • "For the second time in his short life, fourteen-year-old Teddy Clock has survived a massacre. Orphaned once more when his foster family is murdered, the traumatized teenager has nowhere to turn - until the Boston PD puts detective Jane Rizzoli on the case. Jane spirits Teddy to the exclusive Evensong boarding school, a sanctuary where young victims of violent crime learn vital skills of survival. But even behind locked gates, Jane fears that Evensong's benefactors aren't the only ones watching. and when she learns of two other students whose pasts bear a shocking resemblance to Teddy's, it beocmes chillingly clear that a circling predator has more than one victim in mind. Joining forces with medical examiner Maura Isles, Jane races to stop an obsessed killer's twisted quest - before an unspeakable secret dooms the children's fate." -- from back cover

      Last to Die (with Bonus Short Story John Doe)
      4,1
    • Rode aarde - 3: De erfgenamen van het land

      • 411 páginas
      • 15 horas de lectura

      Ruby treed in de voetsporen van haar grootouders wanneer ze samen met haar man James de ruige, onontgonnen Australische outback in trekt. Een reis die gebaart gaat met gevaren, maar het echte gevaar komt uit een onverwachte hoek wanneer James gegrepen wordt door de goudkoorts. Ruby wordt op zichzelf teruggeroepen en de enige manier waarop is kan overleven is door toenadering te zoeken tot Kumali, een Aboriginalmeisje. Intussen arriveren aan de Australische kust een Tahitiaanse man met een mysterieus verleden, een jonge schooljuffrouw en een jongeman van adel. Allen zijn nog onwetend dat hun levens met elkaar vervlochten zullen worden in een land waarnaar ze met zo veel verwachtingen zijn afgereisd. Vervolg op: De verre kolonie.

      Rode aarde - 3: De erfgenamen van het land
      4,0
    • Inspecteur Felse en de mooie vrouw

      • 214 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      A millionaire is murdered and Inspector Felse, after sifting through the few shreds of evidence, finally arrests Kitty Norris, his teenaged son Dominic's first love. A young man's infatuation soon becomes something far more dangerous, though, as Dominic takes on Kitty's cause--in direct opposition to his father's investigation.

      Inspecteur Felse en de mooie vrouw
      4,0
    • Darkest Fear

      • 319 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      A friend's son is gravely ill and the potential bone-marrow donor who could save his life has disappeared, so detective Myron Bolitar has no choice but to investigate, even though his sports agency desperately needs his attention. Reprint.

      Darkest Fear
      4,0
    • This charming debut novel set in small-town Indiana follows three lifelong friends, the 'Supremes', as they navigate life's challenges from the 1960s to today. Clarice grapples with her husband's infidelity, Barbara Jean confronts past heartbreak, and fearless Odette faces her own fears, all while sharing laughs and gossip at Big Earl's diner.

      The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat
      4,0
    • Sanctuary

      • 428 páginas
      • 15 horas de lectura

      A diamond dealer and his entire family have mysteriously disappeared from their sprawling Las Angeles manor, leaving the estate undisturbed and their valuables untouched. Investigating detective Decker is stumped--faced with a perplexing case riddled with dead ends. Then a second dealer is found murdered in Manhatten, catapulting Decker and his wife, Rina, into a heartstopping maze of murder and intrigue that spans the globe...only to touch down dangerously in their own backyard.

      Sanctuary
      4,0
    • Fade Away

      • 368 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      EDGAR AWARD WINNER • “What sets Harlan Coben above the crowd are wit and . . . an entertaining plot.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review ONE OF TIME'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME In novels that crackle with wit and suspense, Harlan Coben has created one of the most fascinating heroes in suspense fiction: the wisecracking, tenderhearted sports agent Myron Bolitar. In this gripping third novel in the acclaimed series, Myron must confront a past that is dead and buried—and more dangerous than ever before. The home is top-notch New Jersey suburban. The living room is Martha Stewart. The basement is Legos—and blood. The signs of a violent struggle. For Myron Bolitar, the disappearance of a man he once competed against is bringing back memories—of the sport he and Greg Downing had both played and the woman they both loved. Now, among the stars, the wannabes, the gamblers, and the groupies, Myron is embarking upon the strange ride of a sports hero gone wrong that just may lead to certain death. Namely, his own.

      Fade Away
      4,0
    • Look for me

      • 416 páginas
      • 15 horas de lectura

      BY THE INTERNATIONAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'Terror, twists, and trepidation. Look for Me is a triple-salvo thriller.' Kathy Reichs 'A complex crime scene, a missing girl, a ticking clock: no one writes a more page-turning, gut-wrenching, edgy thriller. LOOK FOR ME is a page turner par excellence.' Tess Gerritsen 'Starts with a bang and never lets up! An utterly absorbing story about troubled families and twisted fates.' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door Detective DD Warren and Flora Dane are in a race against time to save a young girl's life - or bring her to justice. A family home has become a crime scene. Five people are involved: four of them have been savagely murdered; one - a sixteen-year-old girl - is missing. Was she lucky to have escaped? Or is her absence evidence of something sinister? Detective D. D. Warren is on the case, as is survivor-turned-avenger Flora Dane. Seeking different types of justice, they must make sense of the clues left behind by a young woman who, as victim or suspect, is silently pleading, Look for me.

      Look for me
      4,0
    • Te dejé ir

      • 432 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      En un solo segundo, el mundo de Jenna Gray se ha convertido en una pesadilla. Su único deseo ahora es huir para empezar una nueva vida lejos de todo. Desesperada por escapar, alquila una pequeña casa en la costa de Gales, esperando encontrar allí el modo de olvidar.Poco a poco, Jenna empezará a vislumbrar la luz de un futuro. Sin embargo, la persiguen sus miedos, una pena insoportable y el recuerdo de una oscura noche de noviembre que cambió su vida para siempre.Porque nadie puede huir de su pasado... y el pasado está a punto de alcanzarla

      Te dejé ir
      4,0
    • What if your child wanted you dead? Julia is terrified by her daughter's aggressive behaviour. Lily has changed from an angelic little girl into someone she is afraid to be alone with. What scares Julia most, though, is that she knows why Lily is acting this way, but no-one will believe her. If she is going to help Lily, she will have to find the answers alone, embarking on a search that will take her to the shadowy back streets of Venice. There Julia finds far more than just answers, and uncovers a heartbreaking, long-buried tale of tragedy and devastation. And this discovery has put her in serious danger . . .

      Playing with Fire
      3,9
    • The Janus Stone

      • 352 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      Dr Ruth Galloway's forensic skills are called upon when builders, demolishing an old house in Norwich, uncover the bones of a child - minus the skull - beneath a doorway. Is it some ritual sacrifice or just plain straightforward murder? Ruth links up with DCI Harry Nelson to investigate. The house was once a children's home. Nelson traces the Catholic priest who used to run the place. He tells him that two children did go missing forty years before - a boy and a girl. They were never found. When carbon dating proves that the child's bones predate the home and relate to a time when the house was privately owned, Ruth is drawn ever more deeply into the case. But as spring turns into summer it becomes clear that someone is trying hard to put her off the scent by frightening her to death...

      The Janus Stone
      3,9
    • Mientras dormían

      • 288 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      El comisario Brunetti investiga las extrañas circunstancias de la muerte de unos ancianos en una residencia geriátrica, todos ellos fallecieron mientras dormían. En el transcurso de la investigación topará con el todopoderoso Opus Dei y descubrirá las perversas prácticas sexuales de algunos miembros de la Iglesia Católica.

      Mientras dormían
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    • Pruebas falsas

      • 296 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Una anciana es brutalmente asesinada y las sospechas recaen sobre su criada rumana. La joven muere mientras la policía la persigue, llevando consigo documentación falsa y gran cantidad de dinero. Pero el caso no está resuelto: una vecina deja claro que la empleada no pudo cometer el crimen. Los siete pecados capitales pueden tener relación con el crimen...

      Pruebas falsas
      3,8
    • Peggy Sue got murdered

      • 282 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Medical examiner M.J. Novak's investigation of a woman's death leads her to suspect an incipient epidemic.

      Peggy Sue got murdered
      3,7
    • Atrapada

      • 299 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      When a superstar mystery writer visits her sister to unwind from a grueling book tour, she finds herself tracking a real-life killer who has already shattered her life...and now seeks to end it. Brazen Virtue Grace McCabe was shocked to find her sister Kathleen living in a grungy D.C. suburb, supplementing her income as a phone sex operator after a bitter divorce. But with the company Fantasy, Inc. guaranteeing its employees complete anonymity, how dangerous could it really be? Grace was soon to learn the answer when she returned home one night to a horrifying scene that might have come from one of her own novels. Ignoring the warnings of cool-headed detective Ed Jackson, Grace sets her own daring trap to rouse a killer out of hiding. But what can protect her from a brilliant madman whose lust for murder stops at nothing...and no one?

      Atrapada
      3,7
    • Italiaans voor beginners / druk 6

      • 464 páginas
      • 17 horas de lectura

      De brochure van het reisbureau belooft een bezoek aan de meest prachtige tuinen rond het Comomeer in Italië. Voor Lucy Gray is dit de kans van haar leven. Ze kan dan haar vader bezoeken die al jaren in die omgeving woont. Ze heeft hem voor het laatst gezien toen ze nog tiener was.

      Italiaans voor beginners / druk 6
      3,6
    • Voor de succesvolle interieurontwerpster Hallie Elliot is de zomer gevuld met prachtige feesten en romantische trouwerijen in San Francisco en Napa. Ze droomt dan ook van het moment dat haar vriend Peter haar ten huwelijk zal vragen. Maar als ze vermoedt dat Peter haar bedriegt, besluit Hallie haar heil te zoeken in de Italiaanse villa van halfzus Portia. Daar aan de oever van het Comomeer overdenkt ze haar leven en de oprechtheid van Peters gevoelens.Lukt het haar om hier te beslissen of ze terug wil naar haar (bijna) perfecte leven in San Francisco en te trouwen met haar Peter? Of valt ze voor de charmes van de mysterieuze man in de mooie villa verderop aan het meer? En wat doet het verloren gewaande dagboek van haar moeder verborgen in de bibliotheek van Portia?Laat je door Hallie meevoeren naar de prachtige villa s en dorpjes aan het Comomeer. Geniet van zwoele avonden vol heerlijk eten, schitterende jurken en romantiek.

      Zomer aan het Comomeer
      3,4
    • Smetteloos - druk 4

      • 348 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      Wanneer Holly de charmante Jack ontmoet wordt ze halsoverkop verliefd. Binnen zes weken zijn ze getrouwd en beginnen Holly en haar dochtertje Katy en nieuw leven, weg uit het bekrompen stadje in Massachusetts waar ze tot dan toe woonden. Holly kan haar geluk niet op, maar ze weet niet veel over Jack en vindt het vervelend dat haar opa en haar beste vriendin vragen blijven stellen. Al snel blijkt het wantrouwen van haar omgeving terecht te zijn. Onherroepelijk haalt het verleden Jack in en Holly komt erachter dat het mooie leven op een leugen berust. De prins op het witte paard lijkt ineens wel heel veel weg te hebben van een monster...

      Smetteloos - druk 4
      3,4
    • You are warmly invited to join the Fairvale Ladies book club in 1978 Australia, where life in the Northern Territory presents unique challenges. With limited telephones and difficult travel conditions, Sybil Baxter seeks connection by starting a book club. She gathers her daughter-in-law Kate, struggling with married life, and her friend Rita, who works with the Flying Doctors. Alongside them are Sallyanne, a mother facing marital troubles, and Della, an adventurous newcomer. As they bond over their favorite stories, the club becomes a source of support and friendship, helping them navigate life's obstacles. This heartwarming tale showcases the power of connection among women, offering kindness and comfort through its pages. Readers will find joy in the characters and their journeys, with vivid descriptions of the landscape enhancing the experience. The novel is perfect for those who enjoyed The Chilbury Ladies' Choir and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. Join the Fairvale Ladies and discover a world filled with warmth, friendship, and the transformative power of literature.

      The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club
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    • ***Don't miss this instant New York Times bestseller*** Soon to be a major motion picture starring Scandal's Kerry Washington. We all want different things. Francie wants to be the perfect mother. Nell wants to escape the past. Collette wants to spend more time with her family. All Winnie wants is to have her baby back. When Nell suggests a night out in Brooklyn to her new mums club, the others jump at the chance. But the evening takes a tragic turn when single mother Winnie learns that her six-week-old son Midas has been kidnapped. As the investigation hits a dead end, Nell, Collette and Francie make it their mission to succeed where the police are failing and bring baby Midas home. But as Winnie and those around her come under scrutiny from the media, damaging secrets come to light and friendships are pushed to the limit. Because people will do almost anything to protect the ones they love . . . Don't miss this addictive page-turner, perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and The Girl on the Train

      The perfect mother
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