Angela Marsons Reihenfolge der Bücher

Devatenáctiletého Jamieho Millse našli oběšeného na stromě v místním parku. Jeho smrt byla označena za sebevraždu, detektiv Kim Stoneová však tuší, že něco není v pořádku. Proč se jeho matka, když se to dozvěděla, nerozplakala? A jak mohl Jamie, který se nedávno zranil, vylézt na strom? Další zjištění přinese šok: rodiče poslali Jamieho na soukromou kliniku, aby ho „vyléčili“ z jeho sexuality. Kdokoli, kdo tam absolvoval terapii, se o tom bojí mluvit. A pak zemře další bývalá pacientka – a opět to má vypadat, že si život vzala dobrovolně sama…

The gripping narrative unfolds with a chilling scene where a mother lies lifeless on the floor, her daughter beside her in a striking purple ballgown, knife in hand. This moment sets the stage for a deep exploration of familial bonds, trauma, and the complexities of love and desperation. As the story progresses, it delves into the psychological turmoil and secrets that lead to this harrowing event, revealing the characters' struggles and the impact of their choices on their lives.

A chilling scene unfolds with a victim found beneath the trees, seemingly lifeless yet not fully dead. The eerie stillness and vacant gaze suggest a deeper mystery, inviting readers to unravel the circumstances surrounding this unsettling moment. The narrative promises a gripping exploration of suspense and the complexities of life and death, setting the stage for a thrilling journey into the unknown.

A striking image of a woman's lifeless body, with bright blonde hair contrasting against the soft green grass, sets a haunting tone. Her unblinking brown eyes gaze at the sky, hinting at a tragic fate, while a dark, bloody cut across her mouth suggests violence and a story of silence. This description evokes themes of loss, violence, and the stark reality of death, inviting readers to uncover the mystery surrounding her demise.

: An absolutely heart-pounding and addictive crime thriller

When a nineteen-year-old boy, Jamie Mills, is found hanging from a tree in a local park, his death is ruled a suicide. Detective Kim Stone's instincts tell her something isn't right - but it's not her investigation and her temporary replacement is too busy waiting for the next big case to be asking the right questions. Still mending her broken mind and body from her last harrowing case, Kim is supposed to be easing back into work gently. But then she finds a crucial, overlooked detail: Jamie had a recent injury that would have made it impossible for him to climb the tree. He must have been murdered. Quickly taking back charge of her team and the case, Kim visits Jamie's parents and is shocked to hear that they had sent him to a clinic to 'cure' him of his sexuality. According to his mother, Jamie was introverted and prone to mood swings. Yet his friend speaks of a vibrant, outgoing boy. The clues to smashing open this disturbing case lie behind the old Victorian walls of the clinic, run by the Gardner family. They claim that patients come of their own accord and are free to leave at any time. But why are those that attended the clinic so afraid to speak of what happens there? And where did the faded restraint marks identified on Jamie's wrists come from? Then the body of a young woman is found dead by suffocation and Kim makes two chilling discoveries. The victim spent time at the clinic too, and her death was also staged to look like a suicide. Scarred from an ordeal that nearly took her life, is Kim strong enough to stop a terrifying killer from silencing the clinic's previous patients one by one?

"One August afternoon, eight-year-old Grace Lennard skips into the garden of the childcare centre she attends and vanishes into thin air. Hours before, Steven Harte walks into Halesowen police station and confesses to having information that will lead Detective Kim Stone to Melody Jones - the little girl who was taken from a playground exactly twenty-five years ago. But something about his confession is off and Kim dismisses his claims. Arriving at the scene of Grace's disappearance, Kim finds a chilling piece of evidence: the heart bracelet belonging to Melody. Now Kim must play Steven's twisted game if she is to find Grace alive. But they're going to play by Kim's rules. With only twenty-four hours to make every second of Steven's interrogation count, and scan his behaviour for hidden clues, Kim and her team soon link Steven to the abduction of several vulnerable girls - two were kept for a year and then released, unharmed - but where are Melody and the others? Then small bones are discovered in the grounds of a local park, and Kim fears the worst. Kim may be close to convicting a killer, but there's another who wants revenge against her - Dr Alex Thorne - the evil woman Kim did her best to keep behind bars. Alex is about to reveal a shocking secret to Kim that will hit her where it hurts the most. And if Kim lets Alex mess with her head, she might not be able to save Grace and find the other missing girls in time"--Back cover

Niemand ist ohne Schuld. Als DI Kim Stone zu einem Leichenfund gerufen wird, ist für sie schnell klar: Hier handelt es sich um einen Racheakt, denn der Tote saß jahrelang wegen Vergewaltigung im Gefängnis. Tatsächlich bekennt sich das damalige Opfer Ruth bald zu der Tat. Sie konnte es nicht ertragen, ihn wieder auf freiem Fuß zu wissen. Doch DI Stone zweifelt an Ruths Geständnis und sucht deshalb deren Therapeutin Dr. Thorne auf. Diese scheint Ruth manipuliert zu haben, nur kann DI Stone es nicht beweisen. Ein grausames psychologisches Katz-und-Maus-Spiel beginnt, bei dem es nur einen Gewinner geben kann …