Belinda Bauer Boeken

In de kleine gemeenschap van Shipcott, waar iedereen elkaar kent en er nooit iets gebeurt, verandert het leven op slag als op een kille sombere winterdag een oudere vrouw in haar bed vermoord blijkt te zijn. Van de dader ontbreekt elke spoor. Jonas Holly, de lokale politieman, is geschokt en begrijpt niet hoe dit in zijn dorp heeft kunnen gebeuren. Maar zijn eerste moordzaak wordt door een arrogante rechercheur uit de grote stad overgenomen en Jonas wordt gedwongen vanaf de zijlijn toe te kijken hoe het politieonderzoek verloopt. En dat is nog niet eens het ergste. Iemand lijkt het hem kwalijk te nemen dat dit gebeurd is en stuurt hem anonieme dreigbriefjes… Ook thuis neemt de stress toe, omdat zijn vrouw ernstig ziek is en het steeds slechter met haar gaat. Om weer een beetje grip op zijn leven te krijgen, begint hij een eigen onderzoek, totdat op schokkende en vernietigende wijze duidelijk wordt wie de moordenaar zou kunnen zijn…

Elke dag na school en in de weekenden, wanneer zijn vriendjes voetbalplaatjes ruilen, gaat de twaalfjarige Steven graven. Hij heeft een doel, een belangrijk doel. Als hij de botten van zijn oom Billy vindt, die op elfjarige leeftijd is verdwenen, zal zijn familie eindelijk rust hebben. Waarschijnlijk is Billy om het leven gebracht door een seriemoordenaar die nog vastzit. Steven is vastbesloten om de krakende kieren en stinkende wonden in zijn familie te dichten. Moedig schrijft hij de seriemoordenaar een brief, zonder zijn identiteit kenbaar te maken. Dan begint een kat-en-muisspel tussen een wanhopige jongen en een verveelde kindermoordenaar. Een heel gevaarlijk spel met grotere consequenties dan Steven ooit had kunnen voorzien...

'Call your mother.' 'What do I say?' 'Say goodbye.' This is how it begins. Lone women terrorised and their helpless families forced to watch - in a sick game where only one player knows the rules. And when those rules change, the new game is Murder. Living with her parents in the dank beach community of Limeburn, ten-year-old Ruby Trick has her own fears. Bullies on the school bus, the forest crowding her house into the sea, and the threat of divorce. Helping her Daddy to catch the killer might be the key to keeping him close. As long as the killer doesn't catch her first...

*Winner of the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award* 'Taking the psychological thriller into new territory' Independent Life is strange for Patrick Fort - being a medical student with Asperger's Syndrome doesn't come without its challenges. And that's before he is faced with solving a possible murder. Because the body Patrick is examining in anatomy class is trying to tell him all kinds of things. And now he must stay out of danger long enough to unravel the mystery - while he dissects his own evidence...

Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, this is the page-turning, twisty, and often hilarious new crime novel from bestselling author Belinda Bauer. 'Quirky, charming, intensely human, important . . . and very suspenseful. I loved it.' Lee Child __________________ Meet Felix Pink. The most unlikely murderer you'll ever have the good fortune to spend time with. When Felix lets himself in to Number 3 Black Lane, he's there to perform an act of charity- to keep a dying man company as he takes his final breath . . . But just fifteen minutes later Felix is on the run from the police - after making the biggest mistake of his life. Now his world is turned upside down as he must find out if he's really to blame, or if something much more sinister is at play. All while staying one shaky step ahead of the law. __________ 'Fresh, funny, flawless. The best crime novel you'll read this year.' Clare Mackintosh 'Bauer's judgement of tone is perfect throughout a captivating whodunnit that's often hilarious . . . beady-eyed yet tender, it resembles a collaboration between Agatha Christie and Muriel Spark.' Sunday Times

'Bauer's great gift is her ability to surprise the reader . . . She makes you think a bit differently about the world' Daily Telegraph On the beaches and cliffs of North Devon, young women have become victims in a terrifying game where only one player knows the rules. And when those rules change, the new game is Murder. But a madman on the loose feels very far from the crumbling, seaside home of ten-year-old Ruby Trick. Instead she lives in constant fear of school bullies, the dark forest, and the threat of her parents' divorce. Helping her father to catch the killer seems like the only way to keep him close. As long as the killer doesn't catch her first.

The Impossible Thing captivates with its enchanting narrative that evokes the pure wonder of discovering a beloved story for the first time. The book promises a delightful experience, appealing to readers' emotions and imagination, reminiscent of the magic found in cherished literary moments.

FROM THE CRIME WRITER LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2018The eight-year- old boy had vanished from the car and - as if by slick, sick magic - had been replaced by a note on the steering wheel:You don't love himAt the height of summer a dark shadow falls across Exmoor.

'The most polished crime writer on the murder beat . . . Exhausting, exhilarating and damn scary, another 24-carat creation from the Queen of Thrills' Daily Express Five footprints are the only sign that Daniel Buck was ever here. Yesterday they were a family just like any other: Anna and James, and their little boy, Daniel. But in one careless moment everything changed. A front door accidentally left ajar . . . and Daniel was gone. Now they are a pair of strangers who can't even look each other in the eye. Distrust and unspoken words fill the void where their son used to be. Anna will go to any lengths to find Daniel - a four-year-old doesn't just vanish into thin air. But how far will this desperate search push her? Right to the brink. And beyond.

On a sweltering summer day, eleven-year-old Jack and his sisters are stranded in their broken car, waiting for their mother, who promised to return but never does. This moment alters their lives forever. Three years later, Catherine, a soon-to-be mother, wakes to find a knife next to her bed and a chilling note: "I could have killed you." Meanwhile, Jack continues to take charge of his sisters, ensuring their secret remains hidden and embarking on a quest to uncover the truth about their mother's disappearance. However, the truth can be perilous. Praise for the author highlights her ability to redefine the thriller genre, blending gripping narratives with deep emotional insight. Critics note her unique talent for creating compelling, original stories that resonate with readers. Her characters are vividly portrayed, and their fears are palpable, showcasing her skill in exploring the complexities of human emotions. With accolades from various prominent figures in literature, she is recognized as a leading name in crime fiction, captivating audiences with her almost indecently gripping and enjoyable novels.