Emma Haughton

"The kind of heart-pounding, sleep-stealing read that you want to recommend to everyone you meet. An absolutely thrillingbook" CASS GREEN "Chilling and atmospheric ... had me turning the pages late into the night" MARK EDWARDS ONE DEAD BODY TWELVE SUSPECTS TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR DARKNESS In the most inhospitable environment - cut off from the rest of the world - there's a killer on the loose. Emergency room doctor Kate North has been knocked out of her orbit by a personal tragedy. So when she's offered the opportunity to be an emergency replacement at the UN research station in Antarctica, she jumps at the chance. The previous doctor, Jean-Luc, died in a tragic accident while out on the ice. The move seems an ideal solution for Kate: no one knows about her past; no one is checking up on her. But as total darkness descends for the winter, she begins to suspect that Jean-Luc's death wasn't accidental at all. And the more questions she asks, the more dangerous it becomes for them all . . .

The Dark

Three years ago, Hannah's best friend Danny vanished without trace. Not knowing if he's alive or dead, she struggles to move on with her life, until suddenly, impossibly, Danny is found. But instead of closure, the discovery brings a wave of secrets and suspicion. Is Hannah willing to expose the painful truth? Or is it better to live in the dark?

Now You See Me

Laurie is a good girl - so everyone thinks. But seven months ago she did something that she can't undo and it's tearing her apart. Charlie used to be her best friend. He's done something he regrets too...and now someone has died. Two impulsive decisions. Two toxic secrets. Too many hearts broken. Partly inspired by a true story, this is a heart-wrenching novel about impulsive mistakes, and their devastating consequences

Cruel Heart Broken

Brother dead...best friend missing...house ransacked...stalked by a stranger...attacked in the street... And Sarah has no idea why. She never knew her brother was hiding a dark secret when he died. But now his actions have led the wolves to her door - and the only way out is to run. A tense, unnerving thriller that will set your heart racing.

Better Left Buried

ONE DEAD BODY. TWELVE SUSPECTS. TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR DARKNESS.'The kind of heart-pounding, sleep-stealing read that you want to recommend to everyone you meet. An absolutely thrilling book' CASS GREEN'Chilling and atmospheric . . . had me turning the pages late into the night' MARK EDWARDS'Tense, thrilling and unpredictable, with one of the most unique and dangerous settings imaginable' ALLIE REYNOLDS'Set against the dangerous sub-zero temperatures end endless night of the Antarctic... Brilliantly atmospheric and terrifying' CATHERINE COOPER'Tense, twisted and quite literally chilling - a locked room mystery in a unique setting where no one can be trusted' SUSI HOLLIDAY'Atmospheric, original and full of tension' AMANDA JENNINGSIn the most inhospitable environment - cut off from the rest of the world - there's a killer on the loose. A&E doctor Kate North has been knocked out of her orbit by a personal tragedy. So when she's offered the opportunity to be an emergency replacement at the UN research station in Antarctica, she jumps at the chance. The previous doctor, Jean-Luc, died in a tragic accident while out on the ice.The move seems an ideal solution for Kate: no one knows about her past; no one is checking up on her. But as total darkness descends for the winter, she begins to suspect that Jean-Luc's death wasn't accidental at all. And the more questions she asks, the more dangerous it becomes . . .Readers are already gripped by The Dark:'A spin on the classic whodunnit. This book literally gave me heart palpitations' *****'Darkly dangerous with a keen sense of place' ****'What a GRIPPING BOOK --- I had to remind myself to breathe at times and unclench my jaw: that is how deep I got into it' *****'Such a thrilling, gripping and page-turning read which I totally recommend to all who love dark thrillers!' ****

The Electrifying Debut Thriller Of 2021

Very few people get to stay here. And some don't get to leave ... 'Clever and atmospheric, Haughton's story weaves a delicate web of intrigue and mystery' DAILY MAIL 'This locked-room thriller wowed me. Perfect pacing and a cinematic vibe' PRIMA 'This is a great slice of creepy escapism' OBSERVER Zoey doesn't remember anything about last night. But she knows something went badly wrong. For she is no longer in New York. She's woken up in the desert, in a white building she doesn't recognise, and she's alone. When she discovers she's been admitted to The Sanctuary, a discreet, mysterious, isolated refuge from normal life, to avoid jail, she is stunned. She knows she has secrets, troubles, but she thought she had everything under control. But as she spends more time with other residents, she begins to open up about what she's running from. Until she realises that not everyone in The Sanctuary has her best interests at heart, and someone might even be a killer . . . 'An atmospheric and satisfyingly twisty tale' HEAT 'Fast-paced and an eclectic range of believable characters and a great setting, this book will keep you guessing right to the end' CATHERINE COOPER 'Tense, fast moving and with a vibrant cast of characters ... a gripping read' SINEAD CROWLEY This brilliant thriller has a creeping sense of dread that will have you hooked' SUN ON SUNDAY 'Every bit as good as The Dark' BELFAST TELEGRAPH 'I loved The Sanctuary. An intriguing mystery, a visceral setting, and a fascinating set of characters make for an unputdownable read' ROZ WATKINS 'Another setting so rich you can smell the air and another absolutely gripping plot' CASS GREEN 'Atmospheric and pulse-poundingly suspenseful ... gripped me from the first page until the last. I loved it' STEPH BROADRIBB

A must-read gripping locked-room crime thriller that you will leave you on the edge of your seat!

The Sanctuary

Provides a brief history of tobacco and presents the pros and cons of smoking.

The Right to Smoke?

Shortly after his parents have separated, Nick visits his father on a gray, rainy day and they take a long walk in the storm.

Rainy Day

Sanctuary

Karen Rose

Clare Mackintosh

Douglas Preston

Lincoln Child

Andreas Gößling

S. K. Tremayne

Ben Creed

Thomas Perry

Leah Konen

Veit Etzold

Thorsten Kirves

Heidi Amsinck

Kilian Eisfeld

L. U. Ulder

Verschwörungen, Nervenkitzel, Psychoterror, knifflige Mordfälle und dunkle Geheimnisse – all das erwartet Sie in dieser Leseproben-Sammlung. Im Thriller »Wahnspiel« von Kilian Eisfeld erwarten Sie grausame Ritualmorde und ein eigenwilliges Ermittler-Duo: Als in Heidelberg ein Sexualmörder vorzeitig aus dem Gefängnis freikommt, ruft ein Online-Mob zur Selbstjustiz auf – dann wird die abgetrennte Hand des Mörders gefunden. Als kurz darauf eine weitere Hand auftaucht, ahnen die Ermittler, welch große – und dunkle – Dimensionen der Fall annehmen wird. Sofija Marković, die brillante, aber menschlich schwierige Chefin der Sonderkommission, ist gezwungen, mit dem unkonventionellen Alex Schwerdt zusammenzuarbeiten, der den Sexualmörder damals überführt hatte. Sind Sie bereit für eine schlaflose Nacht? Was als Party für die Medien geplant war, wird zum Albtraum: In London startet der erste Non-Stop-Flug nach Sydney, vollbesetzt mit etlichen Prominenten und Journalisten. Doch jemand will unter allen Umständen verhindern, dass Flug 79 sein Ziel erreicht. Im Locked-Room-Psychothriller »Freier Fall« von Clare Mackintosh wird eine Mutter vor die Wahl gestellt, Hunderte Leben zu retten – oder das eine, das ihr alles bedeutet. In seinem neuen Roman »Schwarzes Wasser« spielt S. K. Tremayne wieder einmal virtuos auf der Klaviatur unserer Ängste: Die Mittsommerparty sollte der saisonale Höhepunkt für das Luxushotel auf der einsamen kleinen Insel mitten im wildromantischen Fluss Blackwater werden. Doch das rauschende Fest endet in einer Katastrophe, als mehrere Gäste im Fluss ertrinken. Hannah, die junge Hotelmanagerin, entwickelt nach diesem Ereignis eine panische Furcht vor Wasser und ist auch im Winter buchstäblich auf der Insel gefangen. Allein ist sie jedoch nicht: Nicht nur die Geister der Toten sind bei ihr geblieben, sondern auch jemand, der um jeden Preis verhindern will, dass die Wahrheit ans Licht kommt ... Diese und weitere Geschichten von Autor:innen wie Karen Rose, Veit Etzold, Douglas Preston und Lincoln Child finden Sie in den Vorab-Leseproben zu den Spannungs-Titeln von Droemer Knaur, die im Herbst und Winter 2022/23 erscheinen. Nervenkitzel und beste Unterhaltung garantiert! Das kostenlose eBook enthält Leseproben zu: Karen Rose, »Tränenfluch« Emma Haughton, »The Dark« Kilian Eisfeld, »Wahnspiel« Veit Etzold, »Die Filiale« Clare Mackintosh, »Freier Fall« Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, »Old Bones – Die Toten von Roswell« Thomas Perry, »Pantherjagd« Andreas Gößling, »Geisterschrein« L. U. Ulder, »Wolfs Land« Heidi Amsinck, »Schneeflockengrab« S. K. Tremayne, »Schwarzes Wasser« Ben Creed, »Das dunkle Lied der Toten« Thorsten Kirves, »Die stille Mörderin« Leah Konen, »Gib mir deine Angst«

Ausgewählte Leseproben von Karen Rose, Emma Haughton, Kilian Eisfeld, Veit Etzold, Clare Mackintosh u.v.m.

Mörderische Aussichten: Thriller & Krimi bei Droemer Knaur

De klok tikt, en niemand kan ontsnappen... In de meest onherbergzame omgeving – afgezonderd van de rest van de wereld – loopt een moordenaar rond. In Het donker van Carnegie Medal-genomineerd auteur Emma Haughton reist EHBO-arts Kate North naar Antarctica om een overleden arts op het VN-onderzoeksstation te vervangen. Het leven van spoedeisendehulparts Kate North staat op zijn kop door een persoonlijke tragedie. Wanneer ze de kans krijgt om aan de slag te gaan bij het VN-onderzoeksstation op Antarctica grijpt ze die zonder twijfel met beide handen aan. Op Antarctica zou niemand haar kennen – en niemand dus weten over haar tragische verleden. Eindelijk geen medelevende blikken en mensen die vragen hoe het met haar gaat. Maar terwijl het station in een totale winterduisternis gehuld wordt, begint Kate te vermoeden dat de dood van haar voorganger niet toevallig was. En hoe meer vragen ze stelt, hoe gevaarlijker het wordt voor iedereen... Een huiveringwekkende, claustrofobische thriller met sterke personages en een geweldige setting. ‘Zenuwslopend spannend, aangrijpend en onvoorspelbaar. De setting is totaal uniek en gevaarlijk. Het donker is werkelijk angstaanjagend.’ Allie Reynolds

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