Nicht alle verdienen eine zweite Chance Endlich kann Charlie Miller die dunklen Schatten der Vergangenheit hinter sich lassen. In einem abgelegenen Häuschen in Cornwall, mit einem neuen Namen, einer neuen Identität. Hier weiß keiner von der schlimmen Tat, die sie vor zwei Jahren begangen hat. Doch kaum scheint ein Leben in Ruhe und Frieden in greifbarer Nähe, geschieht ein grausames Verbrechen. Charlie weiß: Jemand ist ihr auf der Spur. Jemand, der auf Rache sinnt für das, was sie getan hat.
Jo Jakeman Bücher





What His Wife Knew
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
'I raced through this dark, tightly-plotted and satisfying thriller. Loved it!' Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice Sorry. Beth Lomas thought she knew her late husband. But this one small word, written on the back of a discarded envelope and left on their kitchen table convinces the police that Oscar took his own life. As the police announce they are not seeking anyone else in connection with Oscar's death, Beth is convinced that there is more to the story. As she sets out to discover what really happened, Beth uncovers shocking truths about the man she thought she knew better than anyone. In their small town it seems like every stone she turns hides an ugly secret and it's not long before her own dark past begins to rise to the surface. What His Wife Knew is an enthralling, page-turning mystery concerned with what it means to love, and the importance of female friendship in the face of the darkest situations life can throw at us. PRAISE FOR JO JAKEMAN- 'You'll be gripped!' HEAT 'A twisty tale of gaslighting, revenge, and redemption that will be a hit with everyone who relishes an abuser getting his comeuppance' Booklist 'Reads like a darker Big Little Lies with all the female rage of Sharp Objects' bustle.com
Sticks and Stones
- 368 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BEST REVENGE THRILLER IN THE DEAD GOOD READER AWARDS 2019 HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO GET REVENGE ON YOUR EX?Gripping' Laura Marshall, author of Friend RequestI couldn't turn the pages quickly enough' Fiona Cummins, author of The Neighbour`Deliciously dark' Emily Koch, author of If I Die Before I WakeImogen's husband is a bad man.
The murder of the headmaster at Kenwyn Boys High School disrupts the academic and sporting excellence of this independent institution. As the investigation unfolds, the Year Seven School Mums' WhatsApp Group becomes a lively hub of gossip and speculation, revealing the hidden dynamics and secrets within the school community. This intriguing blend of mystery and social commentary explores the impact of the crime on both the school and its families.