Meg Gardiner Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

Diese Anthologie enthält 34 brandneue Kurzgeschichten, die auf Stephen Kings Meisterwerk basieren. Seit seiner Erstveröffentlichung 1978 gilt es als bahnbrechendes Werk der apokalyptischen Fiktion und hat Generationen von Schriftstellern beeinflusst. Mit Millionen verkaufter Exemplare und zwei TV-Adaptionen hat der Kultroman die Erkundung des Zerfalls der menschlichen Gesellschaft geprägt. Kings beeindruckende Charaktervielfalt und die düstere, aber hoffnungsvolle Vision vom Ende und Neubeginn unserer Zivilisation sind einzigartig. Zum ersten Mal hat King offiziell eine Rückkehr in diese erschütternde Welt autorisiert, präsentiert von Christopher Golden und Brian Keene. Die Geschichten spielen während und nach den Ereignissen des Romans und bieten brillante, furchterregende und zutiefst menschliche Erzählungen. Diese Sammlung wird zum unverzichtbaren Begleiter des klassischen Bestsellers. Die Anthologie enthält eine Einleitung von King, ein Vorwort von Golden und ein Nachwort von Keene. Zu den Autoren zählen namhafte Schriftsteller wie Wayne Brady, Poppy Z. Brite, Tananarive Due, Michael Koryta und viele mehr, die mit ihren einzigartigen Perspektiven zur Vielfalt und Tiefe dieser Sammlung beitragen.

Michael Mann, a four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker known for classics like Heat and Miami Vice, collaborates with Edgar Award-winning author Meg Gardiner on his first crime novel, marking a thrilling return to the universe of his iconic film Heat. This narrative serves as both a prequel and sequel, exploring the formative years of homicide detective Vincent Hanna and elite criminals Neil McCauley, Chris Shiherlis, and Nate. The story captures the same ambition and rich characterizations that defined the film. It leads up to the events of Heat and extends beyond, introducing new characters on both sides of the law, high-stakes heists, and cinematic action. The setting spans from the streets of Los Angeles to the inner workings of Taiwanese crime syndicates in Paraguay and a massive drug cartel operation in Mexico. This exploration reveals the intricate dynamics of international crime organizations and the agents who pursue them, offering a vivid portrayal of the individuals involved. With its operatic scope, the narrative is engrossing and tragic, showcasing Mann's mastery in crime fiction and solidifying his status as one of the most innovative filmmakers in American cinema.

"Michael Mann, four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker and writer-director of Heat, Collateral, Thief, Manhunter, and Miami Vice, teams up with Edgar Award-winning author Meg Gardiner to deliver Mann's first crime novel - an explosive return to the world and characters of his classic film Heat - an all-new story that illuminates what happened before and after the iconic film"--

"Don't miss it. This is a great one!" -- Stephen King Soon to be an Amazon TV series I am the legion of the night ... He appears in the darkness like a ghost, made of shadows and fear--the Midnight Man. He comes for the parents but leaves the children alive, tiny witnesses to unspeakable horror. The bedroom communities of Los Angeles are gripped with dread, and the attacks are escalating. Still reeling from her best friend's close call in a bombing six months ago, FBI behavioral analyst Caitlin Hendrix has come to Los Angeles to assist in the Midnight Man investigation and do what she does best--hunt a serial killer. Her work is what keeps her going, but something about this UNSUB--unknown subject--doesn't sit right. She soon realizes that this case will test not only her skills but also her dedication, for within the heart of a killer lives a secret that mirrors Caitlin's own past. Hesitancy is not an option, but will she be able to do what must be done if the time comes? Tense and impactful, Edgar Award winner Meg Gardiner's latest UNSUB thriller will leave you on the edge of your seat until its riveting conclusion.

Flieh, wenn du kannst!In einer entlegenen Hütte im Hinterland von San Francisco findet Sarah Keller ihre blutüberströmte Schwester Beth. Die Sterbende fleht Sarah an, ihre gerade geborene Tochter vor den Fängen einer fanatischen Sekte zu schützen. Bevor sie mehr sagen kann, stirbt sie. Ihre Verfolger dicht auf den Fersen, flieht Sarah mit dem Baby quer durchs Land. Eine gefahrvolle Reise ins Ungewisse beginnt.

Die Vergangenheit ruht nie Rory Mackenzie steht als Zeugin vor Gericht, als es plötzlich zu einem Überfall kommt. Zwar wird dieser vereitelt, doch zeigt sich später auf dem Überwachungsvideo, dass Rory gezielt als Geisel ausgesucht wurde. Zusammen mit dem Polizisten Seth Colder geht sie der Sache nach und stösst auf ein altes Familiengeheimnis. Ihr seit Jahren verschollener Onkel soll einen Geldtransporter überfallen und eine Millionensumme erbeutet haben. Doch was hat Rory damit zu tun? Meg Gardiner wuchs mit drei Geschwistern im kalifornischen Santa Barbara auf. Nach dem Abschluss des Jurastudiums praktizierte sie zunächst als Anwältin, bevor sie ihren Beruf aufgab und nach England übersiedelte. Dort begann sie zu schreiben und veröffentlichte im Jahr 2002 ihr Romandebüt. Heute lebt sie mit ihrem Mann und ihren drei Kindern nahe London.

Notte di luna piena, freddo pungente, Halloween è alle porte. La città di San Francisco è sprofondata in un sonno irrequieto nell’attimo in cui Callie Harding va a schiantarsi con la sua BMW contro il guard-rail di un cavalcavia. E piomba di schianto sulla strada sottostante, perdendo la vita e falciando quella di altre tre persone. Si potrebbe pensare a un incidente, se non fosse per quella parola scritta con il rossetto sulla sua coscia sinistra: DIRTY, sporca. Cosa mai poteva esserci di sporco nella vita della bionda e rampantissima Callie, di professione vice procuratore federale? E che cosa nascondevano Maki Prichingo e David Yoshida, rispettivamente stilista di grido e rinomato cardiologo, anch’essi morti a poche ore l’uno dall’altro in circostanze che farebbero pensare al suicidio? Tocca alla dottoressa Jo Beckett, psichiatra forense, analizzare queste morti sospette, scavare sotto la patina scintillante di tre vite all'apparenza perfette per portare alla luce vizi, eccessi, peccati. Perché proprio i segreti più inconfessabili per qualcuno sono merce di scambio, la posta in gioco in una partita eccitante e pericolosa. Con <i>Piccoli sporchi segreti</i> Meg Gardiner regala al lettore un thriller serrato e piccante, con una protagonista affascinante e grintosa.

The Shadow Tracer is a gripping thriller by Edgar Award-winning author M. G. Gardiner. Sarah Keller, a young single mother in Oklahoma, faces a life-altering crisis when a school bus accident sends her daughter, Zoe, to the ER. Tests reveal that Sarah is not Zoe's biological mother, unraveling years of deception. As the truth about Zoe's identity emerges, the FBI quickly becomes involved, but they are not Sarah's only concern. A dangerous religious cult is also pursuing them, forcing Sarah to keep Zoe off the grid. With a dark secret from her past resurfacing, Sarah must navigate a treacherous landscape to protect her daughter. This fast-paced narrative will captivate fans of Jeffery Deaver and Andrew Gross. M.G. Gardiner, praised by Stephen King as "the next suspense superstar," has a remarkable background, having graduated from Stanford University and Law School. She has practiced law, taught writing, and is a former collegiate cross-country runner as well as a three-time Jeopardy! champion. Gardiner has received numerous accolades for her work, including the Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original and the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Procedural Novel.

On her twenty-first birthday, Autumn Reiniger anticipates a special event: her father has organized a modern game of cops and robbers for her and friends. The police are informed and ignore the staged scenario involving weapons and a manhunt. Court psychiatrist Jo Beckett and her partner Gabe unexpectedly get caught up in the chaos.

When a rock singer is killed onstage during a concert, Jo Beckett is called in to perform a psychological autopsy. But Tasia McFarland's death causes Jo all kinds of problems, because Tasia is the ex-wife of the President of the United States. The White House pressures Jo to declare Tasia's death an accident rather than a suicide.