Alex Marwood, eine ehemalige Journalistin, bringt eine scharfe, prägnante Perspektive in ihre Fiktion ein. Ihre Erzählungen tauchen in die dunkleren Aspekte der menschlichen Psyche ein und erforschen die Spannung und Geheimnisse, die unter der Oberfläche des gewöhnlichen Lebens liegen. Marwood ist meisterhaft im Aufbau von Atmosphäre und im Erschaffen komplexer Charaktere, die Leser in beunruhigende, aber dennoch fesselnde Geschichten hineinziehen. Ihre ausgeprägte Stimme bietet tiefe Einblicke in das menschliche Verhalten und sorgt von Anfang bis Ende für ein packendes Leseerlebnis.
In der Nummer 23 stimmt etwas nicht. Alle sechs Bewohner des verfallenen Hauses im Süden Londons haben etwas zu verbergen. In einer glühend heißen Sommernacht zwingt ein grausamer Unfall sie in eine unfreiwillige Allianz, und das gegenseitige Misstrauen steigert sich ins Unerträgliche. Was fünf von ihnen nicht wissen: Einer von ihnen ist ein Killer. Und er lauert gerade seinem nächsten Opfer auf ...
Als die kleine Coco während eines Urlaubs verschwindet, zerbricht ihre Familie und ein absurder Pressehype entsteht. Cocos wohlhabende Eltern und ihre Freunde sind betroffen. An zwei Wochenenden, dem ersten bei Cocos Verschwinden und dem zweiten 12 Jahre später bei der Beerdigung ihres Vaters, wird das dunkle Geheimnis um Coco enthüllt.
Bei ihren Recherchen zu einer Mordserie trifft die Journalistin Kirsty eine Bekannte aus Kindheitstagen wieder: Amber und sie verbindet ein dunkles Geheimnis. Als Teenager wurden sie für den Tod eines Kindes verantwortlich gemacht. Ihr Umfeld weiss davon nichts. Doch nun droht alles aufzufliegen.
Where Romy grew up, if someone died you never spoke of them again. Now 22, she has recently escaped the toxic confines of the cult she was raised in. But Romy is young, pregnant and completely alone - and if she is to keep herself safe in this new world, she has some important lessons to learn. Like how there are some people you can trust, and some you must fear. And about who her family really is, and why her mother ran away from them all those years ago. And that you can't walk away from a dark past without expecting it to catch up with you..
No. 23 has a secret. In this bedsit-riddled south London wreck, lorded over by a lecherous landlord, something waits to be discovered. Yet all six residents have something to hide. Collette and Cher are on the run; Thomas is a reluctant loner; while a gorgeous Iranian asylum seeker and a 'quiet man' nobody sees try to stay hidden. And watching over them all is Vesta - or so she thinks. In the dead of night, a terrible accident pushes the neighbours into an uneasy alliance. But one of them is a killer, expertly hiding their pastime, all the while closing in on their next victim... As a cloying heatwave suffocates the city, events build to an electrifying climax in this dark, original and irresistibly compelling thriller.
Set in a chilling neighborhood, the story unfolds around the lives of its residents, each harboring dark secrets. As tensions rise, the narrative delves into the psychological complexities of the characters, revealing their fears and motivations. With a gripping atmosphere and unexpected twists, the book explores themes of trust and the hidden dangers lurking within seemingly ordinary lives. Stephen King's endorsement highlights its intense suspense and well-developed characters, making it a must-read for thriller enthusiasts.
Shocking, tense and sharply written, The Poison Garden is the gripping new novel from the international bestseller and Edgar award-winning Alex Marwood.
Apologies for the general email, but I desperately need your help. My goddaughter, Coco Jackson, disappeared from her family's holiday home in Bournemouth on the night of Sunday/Monday August 29/30th, the bank holiday weekend just gone. Coco is three years old. When identical twin Coco goes missing during a family celebration, there is a media frenzy. Her parents are rich and influential, as are the friends they were with at their holiday home by the sea. But what really happened to Coco? Over two intense weekends - the first when Coco goes missing and the second twelve years later at the funeral of her father - the darkest of secrets will gradually be revealed... Taut, emotive and utterly compelling, an unputdownable 'ripped from the headlines' novel that you will want to talk about with everyone you know.
A shocking and gripping ripped-from-the-headlines thriller about extreme wealth, lost girls and dark secrets
This thrilling novel by Alex Marwood features a compelling narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists. The story delves into complex characters and dark themes, exploring the depths of human nature and the consequences of choices. With a fast-paced plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, this book promises to deliver an exhilarating reading experience that captivates fans of the genre.