Früher oder später erwachen die Geister der Vergangenheit. Ein schicksalhafter Brief und ein unerwartetes Erbe führen Hallie James auf die Spuren ihrer Vergangenheit und die kleine Insel Grand Manitou im Süden Kanadas. Dort lebte bis vor Kurzem die berühmte Fotografin Madlyn Crane - Hallies Mutter -, von der sie glaubte, sie sei seit über dreißig Jahren tot. Mitten im November kommt sie auf der von Unwettern umtosten Insel an, wo düstere Familiengeheimnisse warten, denen sich die junge Frau nun stellen muss. Und auch die Liebe geht seltsame Wege auf dieser Insel.
Wendy Webb Bücher
Wendy Webb verwebt meisterhaft spannende Kriminalromane mit übernatürlichen Untertönen, die oft in großen, alten Häusern mit lange vergrabenen Familiengeheimnissen in der Nähe der Großen Seen angesiedelt sind. Ihre Erzählungen tauchen tief in die verborgenen Wahrheiten und nachklingenden Schatten der Vergangenheit ein und schaffen eine atmosphärische Mischung aus dem Unheimlichen und dem zutiefst Menschlichen. Webb verfasst fesselnde Geschichten, in denen Protagonisten beunruhigende Hinterlassenschaften aufdecken und die Leser in eine Welt voller Rätsel und spürbarer Beklemmung entführen.







When the bodies of a murdered woman and infant wash into the shallows of Lake Superior, Kate Granger, who has seen this woman in her dreams, sets out to unravel a centuries-old mystery that, when the truth is revealed, finally rights the wrongs of the past.
She's restoring the old family home on the hill. And unearthing something evil. In the tourist town of Wharton, on the coast of Lake Superior, Tess Bell is renovating her old family home into a bed-and-breakfast during the icy dead of winter... As the house's restoration commences, a shuttered art studio is revealed. Inside are paintings Tess's late grandfather, beloved and celebrated artist Sebastian Bell, hid away for generations. But these appear to be the works of a twisted mind, almost unrecognizable as paintings she and others familiar with his art would expect. The sinister canvases raise disturbing questions for Tess, sparking nightmares and igniting in her an obsession to unearth the truth around their origins. What evil has been locked away for so many years? The ominous brushstrokes, scratching at the door, and moving shadows begin to pull Tess further and further into the darkness in this blood-chilling novel of suspense by the #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Keepers of Metsan Valo.
The spirits of Nordic folklore come calling in this entrancing tale of family secrets and ancient mysteries by the #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Haunting of Brynn Wilder. In Metsan Valo, her family home on Lake Superior, Anni Halla's beloved grandmother has died. Among her fond memories, what Anni remembers most vividly is her grandmother's eerie yet enchanting storytelling. By firelight she spun tall tales of spirits in the nearby forest and waters who could heal--or harm--on a whim. But of course those were only stories... The reading of the will now occasions a family reunion. Anni and her twin brother, their almost otherworldly mother, and relatives Anni hasn't seen in forever--some with good reason--are all brought back together under one roof that strains to hold all their tension. But it's not just Annie's family who is unsettled. Whispers wind through the woods. Laughter bursts from bubbling streams. Raps from unseen hands rupture on the walls. Fireflies swarm and nightmares stir. With each odd occurrence, Anni fears that her return has invited less a welcoming and more a warning. When another tragedy strikes near home, Anni must dive headfirst into the mysterious happenings to discover the truth about her home, her family, and the wooded island's ancient lore. Plunging into the past may be the only way to save her family from whatever bedevils Metsan Valo.
Tale of Halcyon Crane
- 354 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
A young woman embarks on a solitary journey to a secluded island, driven by the need to unravel a hidden past that she has yet to discover. As she delves deeper into the island's mysteries, she encounters thrilling elements of a modern ghost story, blending suspense with personal revelation. The narrative promises an exploration of identity and the supernatural, drawing readers into a haunting tale of self-discovery and eerie encounters.
Widow's Walk
- 318 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Annie Cameron seeks refuge on Mico Island with her autistic son Charlie and her mother-in-law after fleeing a troubled marriage. Their new home, supported by friends Winston and his wife, soon reveals dark secrets tied to a tragic past involving the Manns' deceased son. As Charlie and his grandmother sense a malevolent presence, Annie becomes increasingly possessed, uncovering the house's ominous history linked to a long-dead woman. With a storm approaching, the family must confront the lingering horrors and fulfill a promise that could lead to dire consequences.
After a devastating loss, Brynn Wilder escapes to Wharton, a tourist town on Lake Superior, to reset. Checking into a quaint boardinghouse for the summer, she hopes to put her life into perspective. In her fellow lodgers, she finds a friendly company of strangers. But in this inviting refuge, where a century of souls has passed, a mystery begins to swirl. Alice knows things about Brynn, about all of them, that she shouldn't. Bad dreams and night whispers lure Brynn to a shuttered room at the end of the hall, a room still heavy with a recent death. And now she's become irresistibly drawn to Dominic--even in the shadow of rumors that wherever he goes, suspicious death follows. -- adapted from back cover
Urzekająca powieść gotycka o tragicznej miłości oraz zagadce sprzed stu lat czekającej na rozwiązanie. Po rozpadzie małżeństwa Kate Granger szuka schronienia w domu rodziców na brzegu Jeziora Górnego. Pragnie się pozbierać i dojść do siebie tymczasem na płyciźnie przed domem znajduje ciało zamordowanej kobiety. W fałdach intrygująco staroświeckiej nocnej szaty zmarłej leży ukryte niemowlę, równie zimne i spokojne jak jego matka. Nikt nie potrafi zidentyfikować nieżyjącej kobiety. Nikt oprócz Kate. Widziała już ją wcześniej. W swoich snach Historia wielkiej miłości sprzed stu lat znalazła swój tragiczny koniec, ale otaczające ją zagadki wciąż czekają na rozwiązanie. Nadeszła pora, aby jezioro ujawniło swoje tajemnice. W miarę jak odsłaniają się przed nią kolejne sekrety, Kate czuje, że coraz głębiej porywa ją wir niepokojącej opowieści przekazywanej szeptem z pokolenia na pokolenie. Teraz przyszła pora na Kate, aby jej wysłuchała. Podczas gdy utopiona kobieta stara się zza grobu dosięgnąć teraźniejszości, Kate sięga w przeszłość. Obie muszą się spotkać, choćby we snach, aby naprawić krzywdy popełnione w przeszłości.