Alena Byrne Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

The gripping, shocking thriller sensation that reads like a TV boxset from the million-copies sold author Sharon Bolton

“In Britney Spears’s memoir, she’s stronger than ever.” —The New York Times The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.

A gripping, twisty and clever thriller from Richard & Judy bestseller Sharon Bolton about class, obsession, betrayal, and revenge

"Putin's Wars is a timely overview of the conflicts in which Russia has been involved since Vladimir Putin became prime minister and then president of Russia, from the First Chechen War to the two military incursions into Georgia, the annexation of Crimea and the eventual invasion of Ukraine itself. But it also looks more broadly at Putin's recreation of Russian military power and its expansion to include a range of new capabilities, from mercenaries to operatives in a relentless information war against Western powers. This is an engrossing strategic overview of a rejuvenated Russian military and the successes and failures on the battlefield"-- Provided by publisher

How does a budding cartel boss thrive in the $300 billion illegal drug trade? By learning from the best. Cartel leaders adopt strategies from successful corporations like Walmart and McDonald's, focusing on brand value and customer service. To combat this issue effectively, law enforcement must analyze cartels as businesses, which could lead to a more efficient use of resources rather than the current $100 billion annual expenditure in the futile "war" against drugs. Tom Wainwright serves as your guide through this brutal industry, exploring Andean cocaine fields, Central American prisons, Colorado pot shops, and the Dark Web. He offers a fresh perspective on the drug trade and its 250 million customers, introducing a diverse cast of characters, including a Bolivian coca guide, a Salvadoran gang leader, a millionaire pill maker from New Zealand, and a Mexican grandmother with a dark side. Alongside presidents, police, and teenage hitmen, they delve into topics like the significance of tattoos, gang competition versus collusion, and cartels' surprising interest in corporate social responsibility. This exploration not only uncovers how drug cartels operate but also provides a strategic blueprint for dismantling them.

Milovaná hviezda seriálu Priatelia nás v úprimnom, zábavnom a otvorenom životopise zavedie do zákulisia populárneho sitkomu a zdôverí sa so svojím bojom so závislosťou. Týmito slovami sa začína strhujúci príbeh uznávaného herca Matthewa Perryho. Jeho cesta viedla od detských snov o sláve cez závislosť až k vyliečeniu, ktoré podnietil strach zo smrti. Matthewovi sa stali nemocnice a liečebne dočasným domovom. Predtým prežil náročné detstvo. Ako päťročný pendloval medzi rozvedenými rodičmi. V štrnástich sa vypracoval na kanadskú tenisovú hviezdu. Ako dvadsaťštyriročný získal jednu z vytúžených rolí v pilotnom diele seriálu. V neobyčajnom príbehu vyrozprávanom s jeho typickým humorom veľmi otvorene hovorí o rozpadnutej rodine, o túžbe po uznaní, ktorá mu priniesla slávu aj vnútornú prázdnotu. Zároveň rozpráva o pokoji, za ktorý vďačí abstinencii, a o tom, ako vnímal všadeprítomnosť Priateľov. Nevynechá ani historky s hereckými kolegami či s ďalšími hviezdami, s ktorými sa počas kariéry stretol.

THE CHILLING AND GRIPPING RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK SHE'LL NEVER STOP RUNNING. BUT HE'LL NEVER STOP LOOKING. A year ago Felicity Lloyd fled England to South Georgia, one of the most remote islands in the world, escaping her past and the man she once loved. Can she keep running her whole life? Freddie Lloyd has served time for murder - and now he wants her back. Wherever she is, he won't stop until he finds her. Will he be able to track her to the ends of the earth? TOGETHER THEY'LL FIND THEMSELVES TRAPPED ON THE ICE AND IN DANGER. WHO WILL SURVIVE? * * * * * 'A deadly game of cat-and-mouse at the edge of the world.' Erin Kelly 'Powerfully atmospheric, unguessably twisty.' Elly Griffiths 'I'm a huge Sharon Bolton fan, and this is her best yet.' Lee Child 'THE SPLIT grips like permafrost.' JP Delaney

She was the only person who knew Helen Wilcox was dead... From the rural woodlands of New York to the beaches of Morocco, WHO IS MAUD DIXON? is a wild, kooky, exhilarating novel of suspense, part Patricia Highsmith, part All About Eve

Een gepassioneerde memoire. Thomas Harding keert in 2013 terug naar het huis van zijn grootmoeder aan de rand van Berlijn, dat zij moest verlaten toen de nazi's aan de macht kwamen. Wat ooit haar 'zielplaats' was, staat nu leeg en vervallen. Een betonnen pad snijdt door de tuin, waar bijna drie decennia lang de Berlijnse Muur stond. In een poging het huis van de sloop te redden, begon Thomas de geschiedenis van de vijf families die er gewoond hadden te ontrafelen: een edelman-boer, een welvarende Joodse familie, een beroemde nazi-componist, een weduwe met haar kinderen en een Stasi-informant. Hij ontdekte verhalen van huiselijk geluk en tevredenheid, van verschrikkelijk verdriet en tragedie, en van een haat die door de generaties heen werd doorgegeven. Zo kwam de geschiedenis van twintigste-eeuws Duitsland en het verhaal van een natie naar voren.