Chris Whitaker Bücher

»Seit ›Der Gesang der Flusskrebse‹ hat mich kein Roman so bewegt und begeistert!« A. J. Finn Cape Haven, Kalifornien. Eine beschauliche Kleinstadt vor dem Panorama atemberaubender Küstenfelsen. In diesem vermeintlichen Idyll muss die 13-jährige Duchess nicht nur ihren kleinen Bruder fast alleine großziehen, sondern sich auch um ihre depressive Mutter Star kümmern, die die Ermordung ihrer Schwester vor 30 Jahren nie verwinden konnte. Als deren angeblicher Mörder aus der Haft entlassen wird, droht das fragile Familiengefüge, das Duchess mühsam zusammenhält, auseinanderzubrechen. Denn der Atem der Vergangenheit reicht bis in das Heute und wird das starke Mädchen nicht mehr loslassen ... Der Spiegel-Bestseller jetzt endlich in Taschenbuch! »Wie grandios erzählt und doch so abgrundtief traurig.« ― Süddeutsche Zeitung  »Einer der ergreifendsten und dramatischsten Romane dieses Jahres. Er ist tragisch, traurig, herzzerreißend und doch auch wieder voller Hoffnung.« ― WDR4 „Bücher“

In "Was auf das Ende folgt" verschwindet der dreijährige Harry Monroe in der perfekten Kleinstadt Tall Oaks, was die Bewohner in eine Krise stürzt. Seine verzweifelte Mutter sucht nach ihm, während dunkle Geheimnisse ans Licht kommen und jeder zum Verdächtigen wird. Ein fesselnder Spannungsroman über Verlust und Geheimnisse.

For fans of The Roanoke Girls and Fargo, All the Wicked Girls is a gripping crime novel with a huge heart from an exceptional talent. 'A very real, very rare talent' SARAH HILARY 'Wonderful' M. R. CAREY 'Amazing' LISA HALL 'Gripping and heartbreaking' DEBORAH O'CONNOR 'Phenomenal' JO SPAIN 'Stunning' MICHELLE DAVIS 'Remarkable' MIKE THOMAS

What would you do if you knew the world was going to be destroyed by a huge asteroid in one month? With teachers losing control of their students and themselves, and the end rushing toward all of them, it leaves everyone facing the answer to one, simple question...

A memorable portrayal of a family and damaged relationships, this richly rewarding fiction explores the complexities of legacy and forgiveness. At the center is Ingrid Olssen, a brilliant artist whose death prompts her daughters, Mattie and Nora, to fulfill her last wishes: to scatter her ashes in the canyon and her paintings in the sea. As they embark on this emotional journey, they confront the painful scars of their past, revealing that the ties that bind them may also threaten to break them. The narrative is both devastating and hilarious, blending tenderness with shocking revelations. It resonates with fans of emotional family dramas, offering insights into the burdens of motherhood, sisterhood, and the impact of trauma. Praise highlights its depth and psychological complexity, with critics noting the beautiful writing and the profound exploration of familial bonds. The story is described as a funny, heartbreaking examination of art, celebrity, and the often painful dynamics between mothers and daughters. This compelling tale promises to linger in the minds of readers long after the final pages, making it a must-read for the summer.

Three women are connected by one man in this kaleidoscopic thriller.Restauranteur Paddy Swann was the life of the party until the day a man pushed him in the path of an oncoming train, leaving his twenty-something daughter Ash and wife Nina devastated. Shortly after Paddy’s funeral, the two women receive a surprise in the mail: a note and package from Nick Ratcliffe, an old friend of Paddy’s, and a nondescript lighter that once belonged to him decades ago. This unexpected gift draws Nick and Nina closer together—much to Ash’s dismay.Martha is a small-town florist with dreams of expansion. She lives with her second husband Al, her baby, and two sons from her prior marriage. But they never seem to have any money, and with his constant traveling for work, she feels like a single parent—especially when an emergency makes her realize something needs to change.But Nick and Al may not be who they say they are, leading these three women on a shocking collision course, wishing they had heeded a warning: Don’t let him in.