Catherine Steadman

A rich, eccentric family. A time-honored tradition. Or a lethal game of survival? One woman finds out what it really takes to join the 1% in this riveting psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water. Harry is a novelist on the brink of stardom; Edward, her husband-to-be, is seemingly perfect. In love and freshly engaged, their bliss is interrupted by the reemergence of the Holbecks, Edward's eminent family and the embodiment of American old money. For years, they've dominated headlines and pulled society's strings, and Edward left them all behind to forge his own path. But there are eyes and ears everywhere. It was only a matter of time before they were pulled back in . . . After all, even though he's long severed ties with his family, Edward is set to inherit it all. Harriet is drawn to the glamour and sophistication of the Holbecks, who seem to welcome her with open arms, but everything changes when she meets Robert, the inescapably magnetic head of the family. At their first meeting, Robert slips Harry a cassette tape, revealing a shocking confession which sets the inevitable game in motion. What is it about Harry that made him give her that tape? A thing that has the power to destroy everything? As she ramps up her quest for the truth, she must endure the Holbecks' savage Christmas traditions all the while knowing that losing this game could be deadly.

The Family Game

"Once a year, actors from across the globe descend on the smog and sunshine of Los Angeles for pilot season. Every cable network and studio looking to fill the rosters of their new shows enticing a fresh batch of young hopefuls, anxious, desperate and willing to do whatever it takes to make it ... British star Mia Eliot has landed leading roles in costume dramas in her native country, but now it's time for Hollywood to take her to the next level. Mia flies across the Atlantic to join the hoard of talent scrambling for their big breaks. She's a fish out of water in the ruthlessly competitive and faceless world of back-to-back auditioning. Then one day she meets Emily, another actress from out of town and a kindred spirit ... She stands out in a conveyor-belt world of fellow auditionees. But a simple favor turns dark when Emily disappears and Mia realizes she was the last person to see her, and the woman who knocks on Mia's door the following day claiming to be her new friend isn't the woman Mia remembers at all. All Mia has to go on is the memory of a girl she met only once...and the suffocating feeling that something terrible has happened. Worse still, the police don't believe her when she claims the real Emily has gone missing. So Mia is forced to risk the role of a lifetime to try to uncover the truth about Emily, a gamble that will force her to question her own sanity as the truth goes beyond anything she could ever have imagined"--Provided by publisher.

A Novel

The Disappearing Act

"When a man is found on a British beach, drifting in and out of consciousness, with no identification and unable to speak, interest in him is sparked immediately. From the hospital staff who find themselves inexplicably drawn to him, to international medical experts who are baffled by him, to the national press who call him Mr. Nobody, everyone wants answers. Who is this man? And what happened to him? Some memories are best forgotten. Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Emma Lewis is asked to assess the patient in a small town deep in the English countryside. This is her field of expertise, this is the chance she's been waiting for, and this case could make her name known across the world. But therein lies the danger. Emma left this same town fourteen years ago and has taken great pains to cover all traces of her past since then. Places aren't haunted . . . people are. But now something--or someone--is calling her back. And the more time she spends with her patient, the more alarmed she becomes that he knows the one thing about her that nobody is supposed to know"--

Mr. Nobody

From the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water and Mr. Nobody comes "an unputdownable mystery about the nightmares that abound in the pursuit of Hollywood dreams" (Caroline Kepnes, author of the You series). "Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric--I couldn't put it down."--Lucy Foley, author of The Guest List A woman has gone missing. But did she ever really exist? A leading British actress hoping to make a splash in America flies to Los Angeles for the grueling gauntlet known as pilot season, a time when every network and film studio looking to fill the rosters of their new shows entice a fresh batch of young hopefuls--anxious, desperate, and willing to do whatever it takes to make it. Instead, Mia Eliot, a fish out of water in the ruthlessly competitive and faceless world of back-to-back auditioning, discovers the sinister side of Hollywood when she becomes the last person to see Emily, a newfound friend. Standing out in a conveyor-belt world of fellow aspiring stars, Emily mysteriously disappears following an audition, after asking Mia to do a simple favor. But nothing is simple. Nothing is as is seems. And nothing prepares Mia for a startling truth: In a city where dreams really do come true, nightmares can follow.

The Disappearing ACT

The new must-read thriller from the bestselling author of SOMETHING IN THE WATER IT’S ONLY A GAME IF YOU DON’T KNOW THE STAKES . . . New York. Successful English author, Harriet Reed, is newly engaged to Edward Holbeck, the eldest son of an American dynasty, a family with extreme power and influence – and their reputation precedes them. At their first meeting, Edward’s father, Robert, hands Harriet a tape saying he would love her perspective on a novel he’s been working on. But when Harriet listens to the recording, it appears to be a confession to not one but several murders. Confused and unnerved, Harriet has to work out not only if what Robert is saying is true but why he would be telling her this – what could he possibly have to gain? As she goes on a desperate mission to find out the truth, she becomes increasingly suspicious of the entire Holbeck family and the games that they insist on making her to play . . . Praise for Catherine Steadman ‘Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric — I couldn’t put it down’ Lucy Foley ‘Engrossing and unputdownable’ Caroline Kepnes 'Captivating doesn't cover it. Brilliant doesn't do it justice. This is a dazzling, gasp-inducing plunge-pool of a novel that grips your heart and mind and refuses to let go. Absolutely stunning' BP Walter ‘Another screen-worthy thriller’ Washington Post 'Like Chekhov’s gun, the Hollywood sign is mentioned early, leading to a great, extended scene far above the city — and to a genuine Hollywood ending' New York Times ‘Engrossing and unputdownable . . . I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day’ Caroline Kepnes ‘A fascinating glimpse of the darkness behind Hollywood’s glittering façade. I loved it’ TM Logan 'Another page-turning winner from Catherine Steadman. Ingenious and intriguing, with a fascinating insight into the acting world' BA Paris ‘Original, ingenious and utterly gripping, with characters you’ll really care about as they race towards the brilliantly unexpected ending’ JP Delaney ‘A thriller for our times’ Louise Candlish ‘A proper page-turner’ New York Times 'Fans of The Silent Patient will love it' CJ Tudor 'Had me racing through the pages’ Sarah Vaughan 'An enjoyable, nail-biting ride' Observer 'Perfectly paced with an exciting race to the end, this is one clever novel' Woman’s Weekly

BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES Daca ar trebui sa iei o singura decizie care sa-ti schimbe viata, ai face-o? Erin este o realizatoare de filme documentare pe cale sa dea lovitura. Mark este un investitor bancar aratos, cu planuri mari. Cei doi pleaca in luna de miere pe insula tropicala Bora Bora, unde se bucura de soare, de plaja si unul de celalalt. Dar cand fac scuba diving in marea cristalina, gasesc ceva in apa... Pot visele sa devina cosmaruri? Deodata, cuplul are de luat o hotarare periculoasa: sa spuna adevarul sau sa pastreze secretul. Pana la urma, doar ei stiu, deci ce rau ar face? Decizia lor declanseaza, insa, evenimente devastatoare. Te-ai intrebat vreodata cat iti ia sa sapi un mormant?"

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A shocking discovery on a honeymoon in paradise changes the lives of a picture-perfect couple in this taut psychological thriller debut—for readers of Ruth Ware, Paula Hawkins, and Shari Lapena. “A psychological thriller that captivated me from page one. What unfolds makes for a wild, page-turning ride! It’s the perfect beach read!”—Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick) NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY GLAMOUR AND NEWSWEEK • FINALIST FOR THE ITW THRILLER AWARD If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you? Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water. . . . Could the life of your dreams be the stuff of nightmares? Suddenly the newlyweds must make a dangerous choice: to speak out or to protect their secret. After all, if no one else knows, who would be hurt? Their decision will trigger a devastating chain of events. . . . Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave? Wonder no longer. Catherine Steadman’s enthralling voice shines throughout this spellbinding debut novel. With piercing insight and fascinating twists, Something in the Water challenges the reader to confront the hopes we desperately cling to, the ideals we’re tempted to abandon, and the perfect lies we tell ourselves. Praise for Something in the Water “Superbly written, clever and gripping.”—B. A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors “Deliciously dramatic.”—Entertainment Weekly “Thrilling . . . the perfect beach read.”—PopSugar “A dark glittering gem of a thriller.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Arresting . . . deftly paced, elegantly chilly . . . [Catherine] Steadman brings . . . wit, timing and intelligence to this novel. . . . Something in the Water is a proper page-turner.”—The New York Times

Something in the Water

Disappearing Act

Memento meets Sharp Objects in this superb thriller from the bestselling author of Something in the Water, a 2019 Richard & Judy Book Club pick When a man is found on a Norfolk beach, drifting in and out of consciousness, with no identification and unable to speak, interest in him is sparked immediately. From the hospital staff who find themselves inexplicably drawn to him; to international medical experts who are baffled by him; to the nationalpress who call him Mr Nobody; everyone wants answers. Who is this man? And what happened to him? Neuropsychiatrist Dr Emma Lewis is asked to assess the patient. This is her field of expertise, this is the chance she's been waiting for and this case could make her name known across the world. But therein lies the danger. Emma left this same small town in Norfolk fourteen years ago and has taken great pains to cover all traces of her past since then. But now something - or someone - is calling her back. And the more time she spends with her patient, the more alarmed she becomes. Has she walked into danger? Praise for Something in the Water 'Worthy of Hitchcock' Sunday Times 'Arresting . . . deftly paced, elegantly chilly . . . Something in the Water is a proper page-turner' The New York Times 'High-octane, heart-pounding read'Good Housekeeping 'A thriller for our times . . . Catherine Steadman is a fresh and playful new voice' Louise Candlish 'Will leave you questioning your own morality' Grazia 'The perfect beach read' Reese Witherspoon (Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick) 'Superbly written' B A Paris 'Addictive'Sunday Express 'A fascinating moral dilemma, a fast-paced examination of the slippery slope and the precarious foundations our middle-class lives are built on' Gillian McAllister 'Thrilling and thought-provoking' Riley Sager

Mr Nobody

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A rich, eccentric family. A time-honored tradition. Or a lethal game of survival? One woman finds out what it really takes to join the 1% in this riveting psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water. Harry is a novelist on the brink of stardom; Edward, her husband-to-be, is seemingly perfect. In love and freshly engaged, their bliss is interrupted by the reemergence of the Holbecks, Edward's eminent family and the embodiment of American old money. For years, they've dominated headlines and pulled society’s strings, and Edward left them all behind to forge his own path. But there are eyes and ears everywhere. It was only a matter of time before they were pulled back in . . . After all, even though he's long severed ties with his family, Edward is set to inherit it all. Harriet is drawn to the glamour and sophistication of the Holbecks, who seem to welcome her with open arms, but everything changes when she meets Robert, the inescapably magnetic head of the family. At their first meeting, Robert slips Harry a cassette tape, revealing a shocking confession which sets the inevitable game in motion. What is it about Harry that made him give her that tape? A thing that has the power to destroy everything? As she ramps up her quest for the truth, she must endure the Holbecks’ savage Christmas traditions all the while knowing that losing this game could be deadly.

Norfolk, oggi. La terra è pesante, compatta, sembra non finire mai. Erin scava da tre quarti d’ora e le sue forze cominciano ormai a cedere, insieme alla determinazione. Ma non ha scelta, deve continuare. Nonostante la fatica, la paura, il dolore e l’incredulità. Vorrebbe tanto che lì ad aiutarla ci fosse qualcuno che ama e di cui si fida. Ma è impossibile, perché la persona che ama di più al mondo è proprio quella destinata a finire in quella fossa… Solo poche settimane prima, Erin e Mark sono una coppia perfetta. Lei è una giovane documentarista che si prepara a un’importante svolta professionale; Mark è un trader londinese di grande fascino, con un futuro brillante che lo aspetta. Ormai prossimi al matrimonio, sembrano avere tutto. Finché Mark non perde il lavoro e le prime crepe iniziano ad apparire nella loro vita perfetta. Nonostante gli inattesi ostacoli, sembrano entrambi determinati a far funzionare il rapporto. Prenotano quindi la luna di miele dei loro sogni, certi che tutto andrà per il meglio. Giunti finalmente sull’isola di Bora Bora, decidono di dedicare una giornata alle immersioni. Erin ne ha il terrore, ma sa di essere al sicuro con Mark, e si lascia convincere ad accompagnarlo. Va tutto magnificamente, fino a quando non trovano qualcosa nell’acqua, che sin dal primo istante getta un’ombra cupa sulla loro vita. Erin e Mark vogliono mantenere segreta la loro scoperta. Dopo tutto, se nessun altro sa, non dovrebbero avere nulla di cui preoccuparsi. Ma la loro decisione scatena una devastante catena di eventi che metterà in pericolo tutto ciò che hanno a cuore, spingendoli a dubitare l’uno dell’altra…

Un'ombra nell'acqua

Der neue packende Thriller der New-York-Times-Bestsellerautorin Catherine Steadman! Ein Mann ohne Erinnerung. Eine junge Neuropsychiaterin mit einer dunklen Vergangenheit. Und die gefährliche Suche nach der Wahrheit ... Niemand weiß, wer er ist. Aber er kennt dein größtes Geheimnis. An einem eisigen Januarmorgen wird an einem Strand in Norfolk ein Mann gefunden, der nass und orientierungslos umherirrt. Die Presse tauft den mysteriösen Unbekannten Mr Nobody, denn er spricht kein Wort, und niemand weiß, wer er ist oder woher er kommt. Für die junge Neuropsychiaterin Dr. Emma Lewis könnte dieser Fall ihren Durchbruch bedeuten. Doch vor vierzehn Jahren verließ Emma nach einem schrecklichen Ereignis dieselbe kleine Stadt in Norfolk und tat alles, um die Spuren ihrer Vergangenheit zu verwischen. Als sie nun ihrem mysteriösen neuen Patienten zum ersten Mal begegnet, wird Emma klar: Mr Nobody weiß etwas über sie, das niemand wissen sollte. Und er könnte eine große Gefahr für sie sein ... "Catherine Steadmans neuer Thriller ›Mr Nobody‹ ist sogar noch besser als ›Something in the Water‹. Originell, scharfsinnig und absolut fesselnd." JP Delaney, SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor von "The Girl Before" und "Believe Me" "Zahlreiche Wendungen und ein mitreißendes Tempo machen ›Mr Nobody‹ zu einer absolut spannenden Lektüre." Vanity Fair "Steadman lässt die Ereignisse erneut von der allerersten Sekunde an auf brillante Art Fahrt aufnehmen. Ein faszinierender Thriller, perfekt für dunkle und stürmische Nächte." Kirkus Reviews Catherine Steadman ist Schriftstellerin und Schauspielerin. Sie wirkte unter anderem in "Downton Abbey", "The Tudors" und "Breathless" mit. Ihr Thriller-Debüt "Something in the Water" wurde von Reese Witherspoon in ihrem Buchclub empfohlen und eroberte Platz 1 der New York Times-Bestsellerliste. Aufgewachsen in New Forest, lebt Catherine Steadman heute mit ihrem Mann, ihrer kleinen Tochter und ihrem Hund in North London.

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