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The Scent of Almonds: A Novella
Closely linked to the Fjällbacka-series, THE SCENT OF ALMONDS is a charming novella in the style of Agatha Christie from No.1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo. THE SCENT OF ALMONDS – It’s less than a week until Christmas and policeman Martin Mohlin is begrudgingly accompanying his girlfriend to a family reunion on the tiny island of Valön outside of Fjällbacka. The connection to the mainland is cut off by a snowstorm and when the domineering patriarch Ruben collapses during Christmas dinner, Martin is forced to intervene. He soon establishes that Ruben was murdered and since they are completely isolated on the island, one of the family members must be murderer...
The Gilded Cage
‘A sexy, sensational novel with intoxicating vengeance and an unexpected tenderness’ No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter A woman who has everything... People would kill to have Faye Adelheim’s life. She lives in a beautiful apartment, she has a gorgeous husband who gives her everything she’s ever wanted, and she has an adorable daughter who lights up her world. Or does she? So how is it, then, that Faye now finds herself in a police station? The truth is about to come out... The truth is that Faye’s life is far from what it seems. And now she’s been caught out. There’s no way she’s going down without a fight. The only question is – who will escape with their life? Camilla Lackberg’s books have sold over 28 million copies worldwide! ‘The queen of Swedish noir’ iNews ‘Lackberg’s new embrace of a terrifying revenge scenario furnishes visceral psychological crime’ Financial Times ‘Smart, unflinching... [a] novel of female empowerment and triumph over the patriarchy’ New York Times Book Review ‘A fast-paced psychological thriller about betrayal, sex, money, and a scorned wife’s revenge à la Gone Girl’ Buzzfeed ‘Insightful, addictive – and twisted!’ In Touch ‘A sexy, deliciously dark journey’ Los Angeles Times ‘A twisty tale set squarely inside the world of the very rich and very fabulous’ Glamour US ‘Sexy... exquisite... scorching’ Publishers Weekly ‘An extremely satisfying thriller from the ever-compelling Camilla Läckberg... One of the most twisted and triumphant revenge thrillers I’ve ever come across’ CrimeReads ‘A chilling, timely read sure to thrill her international legion of fans!’ Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Confessions On The 7:45
Silver Tears
A gripping new novel from No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg One woman...Faye Adelheim seems to have it all. The head of a global business, she lives in a beautiful villa in Italy with her daughter. But in reality, her life is far from perfect. One man...Faye’s ex-husband went to prison for murder. And now, he has escaped, with one thing on his mind. Revenge. One fight for survival...Faye will do anything to keep her family safe. But this will be the toughest battle of her life. And not everyone will live to tell the tale. Praise for Camilla Lackberg ‘A sexy, sensational novel’ No.1 bestselling author Karin Slaughter ‘Heart-stopping’ No.1 bestselling author Val McDermid ‘Both chilling and thrilling’ Sun ‘Pacy...with flashing insight into the dark places of the psyche’ Sunday Times
Women Without Mercy: A Novella
A gripping new novella from No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg Three women. Three destructive marriages. Ingrid gave up a promising career to support her husband. Then she finds out he’s having an affair. Birgitta is skipping her medical appointments. That way no-one will discover the bruises her husband leaves. Victoria left her life in Russia to marry a man she met online. But her new husband is nothing like she imagined. Maybe the only way out is to commit three perfect murders...
The Scent of Almonds and Other Stories
THE SCENT OF ALMONDS AND OTHER STORIES is a collection of short stories from the No.1 international bestseller Camilla Lackberg. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo. Four unmissable stories set in the Swedish fishing village of Fjallbacka and told in Camilla Lackberg's distinctive voice. THE SCENT OF ALMONDSA snowstorm traps a family in a hotel on a tiny island off Fjallbacka – and then a body is discovered in the library. AN ELEGANT DEATHTwo sisters witness a murder in a fashion boutique. DREAMING OF ELISABETHMalin is trapped on a boat with a man she is beginning to fear... THE WIDOWS' CAFEMarianne is serving up a dangerous concoction at the Widows' Cafe. Showcasing Camilla's acclaimed talent for combining heart-stopping plots with heart-warming characters, this collection of tales will thrill and delight in equal measure.
Desperation in Death: An Eve Dallas thriller (In Death 55)
The Sunday Times bestselling series is back with a gripping new thriller that pits homicide detective Eve Dallas against a conspiracy of exploitation and evil...Mina Rose Cabot, age thirteen, disappeared walking home from soccer practice in Devon, Pennsylvania.Eight months later her body is found in Battery Park, New York, speared through the chest by a three-inch piece of wood.Lt. Eve Dallas knows that whoever took Mina is responsible for her death. But who took her and where has Mina been for eight long months...?
Abandoned in Death: An Eve Dallas thriller (In Death 54)
'If you're a crime fiction fan and haven't discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life' Heat MagazineIn this brand new thriller in the Sunday Times bestselling series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas races to untangle a twisted family history while a hostage's life hangs in the balanceSay goodnight, baby darlingThree young women have gone missing. They're all pretty, mid-twenties - someone clearly has a type. But no one links their disappearances until the first - Lauren Elder - is found lying peacefully on a bench in a children's playground. She is neatly dressed with a wide black velvet ribbon covering where her neck has been precisely slit. Her hands are folded over a childish sign on which is written in black crayon - BAD MOMMY.Lt Eve Dallas and her team are brought in to investigate Lauren's murder and uncover the links to the other two women. Can they find out enough about the missing women and unmask their captor before they kill again....?
Shadows in Death: An Eve Dallas thriller (Book 51)
'If you're a crime fiction fan and haven't discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life' Heat MagazineThe brand new thriller in the Sunday Times bestselling series As it often did since he'd married a cop, murder interrupted more pleasant activities. The again, Roarke supposed, the woman lying in a pool of her own blood a few steps inside the arch in Washington Square Park had a heftier complaint. When a night out at the theatre is interrupted by the murder of a young woman in Washington Square Park, it seems like an ordinary case for Detective Eve Dallas and her team. But when her husband Roarke spots a shadow from his past in the crowd, Eve realises that this case is far from business as usual. Eve has two complex cases on her hands - the shocking murder of this wealthy young mother and tracking down the shadow before he can strike again, this time much closer to home. Eve is well used to being the hunter, but how will she cope when the tables are turned? As Eve and the team follow leads to Roarke's hometown in Ireland, the race is on to stop the shadow making his next move . . .
Vendetta in Death
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES'If you're a crime fiction fan and haven't discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life'Heat When a family man is tortured, killed and left in front of his family home for all the world to see, Eve Dallas knows she is on the hunt for a particularly dangerous killer. But death uncovers secrets and the killer leaves a note revealing the victim to be far from the family man he appears. As Eve scrambles to find out what she can to link victim and killer, another body is found. Another man with a dark and murky past. The race is on before the killer strikes again but Eve must wrestle with her demons and her conscience as she decides whether she really wants to protect men who probably deserve everything they get...'J.D. Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to keep the pages flying by' -#1 International Bestselling Author, Karin Slaughter"One of my all-time favorite authors hitting a golden moment in one of my all-time favorite series. J.D. Robb never disappoints!" Lisa Gardner'Eve Dallas - tough as nails and still sexy as hell'Stephen King'J.D. Robb's novels are can't-miss pleasures'Harlan Coben
Dark in Death
There's always a reason for murder. But when a young actress is killed in a swift and violent attack at a cinema screening, that reason is hard to fathom - even for Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her team. It's only when bestselling crime writer Blaine DeLano arrives at the precinct that the shocking truth is revealed. Someone is recreating the murder scenes from her latest series, book by book. With six more novels left in the series, Eve now knows how the killer will strike next. But why has DeLano been targeted? Could her abusive husband be involved?As fiction is transformed into bloody reality, Eve will need all her skill and experience to solve this unique case. Luckily for her, husband Roarke happens to be a fan of Delano's work. And he's more than happy to work side by side with his brilliant wife - no matter how dark things become...
Leverage in Death
What would you do to protect your family?When Paul Rogan sets off a bomb at his office, killing eleven people, no one can understand why. He was a loving husband and father, with everything to live for. Then his wife and daughter are found chained up in the family home, and everything becomes clear. Rogan had been given a horrifying choice - set off the bomb, or see his loved ones suffer and die.Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows the violence won't end here. The men behind the attack are determined, organised and utterly ruthless. In this shocking and challenging case, both Eve and husband Roarke are heading into serious danger.
Secrets in Death
No one is going to miss Larinda Mars. A ruthless gossip queen with a lucrative sideline in blackmail, there's no lack of suspects when she's murdered in a fashionable New York bar. With so many people wanting her dead, it's going to be a tough case to crack.Lieutenant Eve Dallas may not like this particular victim, but it's her duty to bring the killer to justice. As she digs deeper into Larinda's mysterious past, it becomes clear the reporter had a unique talent for uncovering secrets. Including ones very close to home for Eve and her husband Roarke... Someone was willing to commit murder to keep their secrets hidden. And with Eve now working to uncover the truth, she and her team are heading into serious danger.