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Nora ist bei Adoptiveltern aufgewachsen, die sie über ihre Herkunft und den Grund für ihre Gehbehinderung ihr Leben lang im Ungewissen gelassen haben. Ihr Adoptivvater gesteht ihr kurz vor seinem Tod, dass sie in Wahrheit Nuria heißt. Der katalanische Ursprung dieses Namens treibt sie nach Barcelona, in der Hoffnung, dort mehr über sich und ihre Wurzeln zu erfahren, stattdessen jedoch entdeckt sie ihre Leidenschaft für den Flamenco – und für den Tänzer Simón, der sie ermutigt, selbst zu tanzen, ganz gleich welche Grenzen ihr Körper ihr setzen mag.

Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan lies in a hospital room in Carmel, California—but she has sworn to protect an innocent young girl, Cara Delaney, whose enemies are getting closer by the hour. Eve decides they must 'disappear' and so, after years of resistance, succumbs to John MacDuff's insistent plea to track down a treasure presumed buried in Scotland. The remote mountains should be a perfect hiding place, but they soon realize there is nowhere distant enough from those who are on their trail.

Richard returns to Maui where he reunites with Johnathan and Mamma Lila. Once again, he finds their wisdom intellectually contradictory, but most intriguing. In Quest of the Pearl, like Second Chance, is a simply told, very moving story bringing the listener into a world of soft tropical beauty, where undiscovered depths of feeling are waiting to be discovered.

The Background. After an atomic explosion obliterates the warship Bellingham, a Lieutenant Commander regains consciousness in New York City and is astounded to discover himself inhabiting the body of a dissolute stockbroker. Unable to articulate his true identity, he endeavors to assimilate into the stockbroker's lifestyle. Complications arise when he becomes entangled with the stockbroker's spouse, his fiery-haired mistress, and his alluring personal assistant. Three women prove to be an overwhelming burden. His prior knowledge of the Bellingham's demise and other highly classified ...

Utopia Lost by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction book set in Blithedale, a small community near Boston, during the mid-19th century. Utopia Lost is a masterful blend of psychological fiction and historical narrative that delves deep into the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of a utopian community in the 19th century, this gripping novel follows the journey of Mister Armstrong as he grapples with his ideals and the harsh realities of human nature. Starkweather's intricate storytelling and profound character development make this a must-read for fans of psychological ...

The Grind by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a gripping psychological fiction novel set in the industrial heart of America. This poignant story delves into the harsh realities of factory life, exploring themes of human endurance, social justice, and the complex interplay between workers and their environment. Step into the bustling world of the Norman Mills, where the relentless grind of machinery mirrors the unyielding struggles of the workers. Witness the harrowing journey of Dana Wilson, a young nurse who becomes entangled in the lives of factory workers, revealing the stark contrasts between...

It happens more than you might think. One second someone’s life is totally typical, the next it’s terribly tragic. Everything they had, everything they planned, everything they were, all of it vanishes in a flash. Shock and sorrow leave the victim staring into tomorrow’s void, wondering: How did it happen? Who did it? And why?

When five-year-old Leo disappears after leaving school, it sets a chain of events in motion that will change the lives of the local residents forever. Ashton committed a terrible crime as a child, but he’s determined to put the past behind him and build a new life for himself – where no one knows his dark secrets. But Lynda, a stern secondary school teacher, recognises the troubled boy from all those years ago, bringing him the unwelcome attention he fears.

When Leah caught the train that day, it should have been the escape she longed for. A new start, away from the terrible things she had done. She had no idea how that jounrey would change her life forever... Because when the train is involved in a terrible crash, Leah is given a moment to reassess her life. Can she make amends for what she did? Can she start again?

On the run from their pasts, a man and a woman are forced together by the weather and by necessity. When a radio news broadcast reports that a body has been found further back along the road on which they are traveling, tensions rise and it's only so long before the truth must come out. But the truth is never quite what you imagine.

FBI Analyst Kat Danvers had traded in her badge for a quiet desk job crunching numbers, hoping to escape the shadows of her past. She found solace working alongside her best friend, Hannah, at the FBI headquarters in Washington DC. But on a chilling winter day, a haunting call from a witness she thought she'd left behind forces her back into the field. They know Kat's history, and they need her expertise to find a missing person.

When her son disappears, a mother is forced to confront a past she thought she had left behind. When young Charlie is abducted from a hardware store, his mother Bria must uncover the secrets hidden within their small town of Hollow Oak, North Dakota. As winter sets in, Bria and her husband Lester rely on their tight-knit community and relentless determination to bring Charlie home.

My husband, Marcus, and I used to be so in love. But now, after ten years together, we barely talk. I've seen so many of our friends marriages end in divorce, and I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to stop that from happening to us. And then I meet Erin. She tells me all about her perfect marriage to Kieran, and I'm shocked when she reveals the secret to their marital bliss they have an open marriage. My heart starts to race as I consider it for me and Marcus. Could we really do this?

When we move into the exclusive Westford Park housing estate, we feel safe at last. More like a country club, it has everything we might need – beautiful houses with big gardens, a pool, a boating lake, extensive grounds. It’s also got 24/7 security. Our new neighbours are lovely too. We start to make friendships that feel like they could last a lifetime. It feels like nothing could possibly go wrong here. It’s like our secrets haven’t followed us here. Or that’s what we think at first…

It was a blizzard for the ages. Two, massive snowstorms strike back-to-back, causing chaos in the Hudson Valley. Anna, and her two children, are without power and the temperature is plummeting. Their situation seems bleak, but a break in the storm gives them a chance at salvation. Anna flees her home, hoping to find safety in a local hotel, but what she finds is madness. Scott is a man on the run. His travel partner, Mary, is the quiet type, but that doesn't bother Scott. The severed pinkie he keeps in his pocket is all the distraction he needs.

What happens if an attempt to create a cure for the psychosis inside a killer’s mind goes awry? In a sprawling tale that takes us from a Dallas, Texas suburb to the darkest corners of the Russian Federation, Terry Shepherd ponders the frightening possibilities, when good intentions lead to bad outcomes.

Topspanning van de bestsellerauteur van Zussen en Zijn nieuwe vriendin. Kate was nooit van plan jong moeder te worden, maar toen het toch gebeurde wist ze zeker dat ze haar kind alle liefde zou geven die ze zelf had gemist. Jaren later is haar baby Becky uitgegroeid tot een sterke jonge vrouw die hard op weg is een geweldige onderzoeksjournalist te worden. Dan slaat het noodlot toe en heeft Kate nog maar één doel: erachter komen wat er met haar dochter is gebeurd. Welk schandaal was Becky op het spoor en zou het kunnen dat deze wrede speling van het lot geen ongeluk was?

"Dark Impulses" is a psychological horror book set in New York during the early 20th century. It delves deeply into a chilling narrative that skillfully entangles psychological horror elements with literary fiction, providing an utterly haunting reading experience. This devastating tale falls within the bustling life of a New York city, reflecting the paradoxical dark allure and vibrant energy intrinsic to this period and location. "Dark Impulses" stands as a unique piece of literary horror, making a bold exploration of the relationship between creativity, power, fear, and vulnerability. ...

A historical fiction book set in 17th century Netherlands and other vivid geographical locations during the tumultuous era of the mid-1600s. "Cross and Curse" sweeps you off to the small town of Terneuse, situated on the tranquil bank of the Scheldt river. Here, in a forlorn cottage, resides a widow on the descent of her days and her spirited son, Kevin Rosemont. This sweeping saga follows Kevin's journey as he unearths a suppressed family secret linked to an age-old maritime curse - a legacy tied to his father, a sailor believed to have perished at sea. Sail into the Darkness As the plot ...

Death is hard. It’s as inevitable as manipulation and misogyny; as inevitable as love, conflict, insanity, sleep-deprivation, and broken hearts. It’s coming. It’s here. On the 28th April 2018, a young poet called Dan “DC” Collins was found dead in the woodlands by his home in Birmingham. He’d taken his own life. This was done, at least in part, because I had made the incredibly selfish decision to stop being his girlfriend. This decision would go on to affect the rest of my adult life.