Carter Wilson Bücher

Nach einer traumatischen Kindheit scheint Hannah Parks in der Ehe mit dem smarten, erfolgreichen Unternehmer Dallin ihr Glück gefunden zu haben. Aber als Dallin eines Nachts im Schlaf spricht, erschüttert das, was sie hört, Hannahs ganzes Leben. Ist ihr Mann etwa ein sadistischer Mörder? Zutiefst verstört versucht Hannah zu fliehen, doch sie wird überwältigt und entführt. Unerwartet kommt ihr ein Fremder zu Hilfe. Er nennt sich Black und ist Experte darin, Menschen verschwinden zu lassen. Er ist Hannahs einzige Chance, Dallin zu entkommen. Doch kann sie Black ihr Leben anvertrauen? Einem Mann, von dem sie nichts weiß, außer dass er ohne zu zögern bereit ist zu töten ...

Gewinner des International Book Awards 2017 Zwischen Leben und Tod liegen nur Worte … Dunkelheit. Kälte. Schmerz. Mühsam kommt Harden Campbell zu sich. Er ist gefangen in einer dreckigen Zelle, neben sich die Leiche seines Freundes, eine alte Schreibmaschine und ein Stapel Papier. Nur ein Satz steht darauf: »Erzähl mir eine Geschichte«. Steckt Coyote dahinter? Der Ex-Mitbewohner aus Hardens Studenten-WG hat in den letzten Monaten auf verstörende Weise gezeigt, dass er Spaß daran hat, andere zu manipulieren und sie an ihre Grenzen zu bringen. Aber würde dieser Soziopath wirklich so weit gehen? Harden ahnt, dass er die Geschehnisse aufschreiben muss, die ihn in diese Situation gebracht haben. Nur so hat er eine Chance zu überleben. Harden steht vor der schwierigsten Aufgabe seines Lebens. Jedes Wort muss sorgfältig gewählt werden. Sein Schicksal hängt davon ab.

How far are you willing to go for Mister Tender? At fourteen, Alice Hill was viciously attacked by two of her classmates and left to die. The teens claim she was a sacrifice for a man called Mister Tender, but that could never be true: Mister Tender doesn't exist. His sinister character is pop-culture fiction, nothing more. Over a decade later, Alice has changed her name and is trying to heal. But someone is watching her. They know more about Alice than any stranger: her scars, her fears, and the secrets she keeps locked away. She can try to escape her past, but he is never far behind. Addictive and chillingly surprising, this ripped-from-the-headlines thriller will have you transfixed until the very last page.

Set against a backdrop of a haunting neighborhood, the story explores the deep impact of past traumas on its residents. It follows two lovers who become ensnared in a nightmarish addiction, highlighting the destructive power of desire. As a harsh winter sets in, mysterious creatures emerge from the mountains, adding an element of suspense and danger to the narrative. The intertwining of personal struggles and supernatural threats creates a gripping tale of love, addiction, and the shadows of history.

A 2019 Thriller Award Finalist How far are you willing to go for Mister Tender? At fourteen, Alice Hill was viciously attacked by two of her classmates and left to die. The teens claim she was a sacrifice for a man called Mister Tender, but that could never be true: Mister Tender doesn't exist. His sinister character is pop-culture fiction, created by Alice's own father in a series of popular graphic novels. Over a decade later, Alice has changed her name and is trying to heal. But someone is watching her. They know more about Alice than any stranger could: her scars, her fears, and the secrets she keeps locked away. She can try to escape her past, but Mister Tender is never far behind. He will come with a smile that seduces, and a dark whisper in her ear... Inspired by the Slender Man crime, this gripping thriller plunges you into a world of haunting memories and unseen threats, leaving you guessing until the harrowing end.

A successful thriller writer's life begins to unravel when he is approached by a menacing figure from his past, a woman who threatens to divulge his darkest secret unless he does everything she asks. So begins a deadly cat-and-mouse game in which there can be only one survivor.

"Twenty years ago a boy disappeared, and only Rose and her family know what happened to him. Haunted by guilt, Rose escaped into a new life. Now she has it all: a marriage, a son, a career. And then her husband is found dead. As far as Detective Colin Pearson is concerned, Rose is guilty. Her marriage wasn't as happy as she'd led everyone to believe, and worse, she's connected to a twenty-year-old cold case. She can play the part of the victim, but he won't let her or her family escape justice this time around. Grieving her husband and struggling to make ends meet, Rose returns home hoping to finally confront her domineering father and unstable sister. But memories of a horrific crime echo through the house, and Rose soon learns that she can't trust anyone, especially not the people closest to her"--

WINNER—2020 Colorado Book Award (Thriller)FINALIST—MPIBA Reading the West Award (Adult Fiction)Jake Buchannan knows the woman sitting next to him on his business flight to Denver—he just can’t figure out how he knows her. Clara Stowe isn’t in Jake’s line of work and didn’t go to college with him. They have nearly nothing in common apart from a deep and shared certainty that they’ve met before. Despite their best efforts over a probing conversation, both struggle to figure out what circumstances could possibly have brought them together. Then, in a revelation that sends Jake reeling, Clara admits she’s traveling to the Colorado mountains to kill herself, and disappears into the crowded airport immediately after landing.The Dead Girl in 2A is the story of what happens to Jake and Clara after they get off that plane, and the manipulative figure who has brought them together decades after they first met.

"Aidan Marlowe is the superstitious type-he's been playing the same lottery numbers for fifteen years, never hitting the jackpot. Until now. On the day of his wife's funeral. Aidan struggles to cope with these two sudden extremes: instant wealth beyond his imagination, and the loss of the only woman he's ever loved, the mother of his twin children. But the money gives him and his kids options they didn't have before. They can leave everything behind. They can start a new life in a new town. So they do. But a huge new house and all the money in the world can't replace what they've lost, and it's not long before Aidan realizes he's merely trading old demons for new ones. Because someone is watching him and his family very closely. Someone who knows exactly who they are, where they've come from, and what they're trying to hide. Someone who will stop at nothing to get what they want..."--

Exploring the theme of adventure and spontaneity, the narrative invites readers to embrace the unexpected joys of life. It delves into the significance of choosing unconventional paths and the experiences that unfold when one steps outside their comfort zone. With engaging anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, the book encourages a fresh perspective on everyday decisions, highlighting the beauty of living in the moment and the potential discoveries that await on a Tuesday.