Jason Rekulak

Kekseliäs, palkittu kauhutrilleri täynnä salaisuuksia, käänteitä ja selkäpiitä karmivia kuvia. Juuri vieroituksesta päässyt Mallory Quinn löytää ilokseen työn lastenhoitajana. Hän muodostaa heti vahvan siteen vahtimansa viisivuotiaan Teddyn kanssa, suloisen, aran pojan, joka rakastaa piirtämistä. Eräänä päivänä Teddy piirtää tavanomaisten puiden, pupujen ja kuumailmapallojen sijaan kuvan miehestä raahaamassa naisen elotonta ruumista metsässä. Kuvista tulee yhä häiritsevämpiä – ja paljon parempia kuin mihin viisivuotiaan pitäisi pystyä. Mallory alkaa kauhukseen pohtia, kommunikoiko jokin yliluonnollinen voima Teddyn kautta – ja onko poika vaarassa.” Rakastin tätä.” - Stephen King

In a spiral of grief after her own pet cat goes missing, cartoonist Penny Padgett wonders if pet-sitting the peculiar cat Godfrey could be just what she needs. At first, Godfrey is charming and affectionate - but not long after Penny lets him into her home, strange things begin to happen. A terrible insect infestation takes hold of the basement. Penny's cute cartoon illustrations turn dark and surreal, as if influenced by an invisible hand. And her health starts failing, as if her mind and body are under attack by a sinister, malevolent force.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of the runaway hit, Hidden Pictures, comes a stunning new work of domestic suspense"Part conspiracy thriller, part family drama, The Last One at the Wedding kept my heart racing and my mind reeling." ―Riley Sager "The ultimate middle-class Dad battles the 1% for his daughter's soul in the best thriller I've read all year." ―Grady Hendrix Frank Szatowski is shocked when his daughter, Maggie, calls him for the first time in three years. He was convinced that their estrangement would become permanent. He's even more surprised when she invites him to her upcoming wedding in New Hampshire. Frank is ecstatic, and determined to finally make things right. He arrives to find that the wedding is at a private estate--very secluded, very luxurious, very much out of his league. It seems that Maggie failed to mention that she's marrying Aidan Gardner, the son of a famous tech billionaire. Feeling desperately out of place, Frank focuses on reconnecting with Maggie and getting to know her new family. But it's difficult: Aidan is withdrawn and evasive; Maggie doesn't seem to have time for him; and he finds that the locals are disturbingly hostile to the Gardners. Frank needs to know more about this family his daughter is marrying into, but if he pushes too hard, he could lose Maggie forever. An edge-of-your-seat thriller that delves deep into the heart of one family, The Last One at the Wedding is a work of brilliant suspense from a true modern master.

Succession meets Lucy Foley's The Guest List in this thriller with a big heart and even bigger surprises, from the author of Hidden Pictures.'Kept my heart racing and my mind reeling' Riley Sager'The best thriller I've read all year' Grady Hendrix'Rekulak knows how to keep readers glued to the page' Mary Kubica'One of the best books of the year' First Clue'A dynamite thriller with a fizzing fuse' Peterborough TelegraphThe guests are arriving, and the celebrations are starting. But there's something strange about this wedding... Frank Szatowski hasn't seen his daughter Maggie in years, and it breaks his heart every day. So when she calls him out of the blue, to tell him that she's getting married and he's invited, Frank is overjoyed. Maggie is marrying into one of the richest families in the country, and Frank finds himself overwhelmed by the social circle she now moves in. He'll do anything to reconnect, though, and arrives at their New Hampshire estate ready to bond however he can with Maggie's in-laws. But as the wedding weekend gets underway, it becomes clear to Frank that although they have spared no expense, there's something strange about Maggie's fiancé. And maybe Frank shouldn't be celebrating just yet...'I'd highly recommend for anyone looking for a highly binge-worthy thriller' ***** NetGalley Review'I loved the characters of Frank and Abigail and found the lives and drama of the mega rich family fascinating. I really didn't want this book to end, I even shed a tear or two when I had finished it' ***** NetGalley Review'A masterful blend of psychological suspense and family drama...seamlessly intertwines suspense with heartfelt storytelling' ***** NetGalley Review'This is such a fun thrilling read, you need to pick this up as soon as you can get your hands on it!' ***** NetGalley Review'Take nothing for granted in this tautly written, wonderfully blended novel with a big heart. Outstanding' ***** NetGalley Review

Jason Rekulak, kelle varasem teos "Piltidesse peidetud" osutus tõeliseks menukiks, on kirjutanud uue vapustava põneviku. Frank Szatowski on üllatunud, kui tütar Maggie talle helistab - esimest korda kolme aasta jooksul. Veelgi suurem uudis on see, et Maggie abiellub ja kutsub isa pulma. Frank on vaimustuses ja loodab viimaks kõik heastada. Kui isa ja tütar viimase nooblis korteris kohtuvad, selgub, et Maggie väljavalitu on kuulsa tehnoloogiamiljardäri poeg Aidan Gardner. Juba teel uhkesse peopaika saab Frank vihje, et tema tulevane väimees võib olla mõrvar, kuid kohapeal püüab ta siiski Maggiega suhteid parandada ja tütre uut perekonda tundma õppida. See osutub aga keeruliseks: Aidan on tõrjuv ja napisõnaline, Maggie ise pidevalt hõivatud ning mõned kohalikud suhtuvad Gardneritesse jahmatava vaenulikkusega. Frank hakkab uurima, millise perega tema tütar ennast seob, aga kui ta läheb liiga kaugele, võib ta Maggie igaveseks kaotada. Jason Rekulak on kirjutanud raamatu "The Impossible Fortress", mida on tõlgitud kaheteistkümnesse keelde ning mis on Edgari auhinna nominent. Aastaid oli Rekulak kirjastaja Quirk Booksis, kus tema leitud käsikirjadest mitmed on saanud New York Timesi bestselleriks. Ta elab koos perega Philadelphias.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - OPTIONED FOR NETFLIX BY A PRODUCER OF THE BATMAN GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER "I loved it." --Stephen King From Edgar Award-finalist Jason Rekulak comes a wildly inventive spin on the supernatural thriller, for fans of Stranger Things and Riley Sager, about a woman working as a nanny for a young boy with strange and disturbing secrets. Mallory Quinn is fresh out of rehab when she takes a job as a babysitter for Ted and Caroline Maxwell. She is to look after their five-year-old son, Teddy. Mallory immediately loves it. She has her own living space, goes out for nightly runs, and has the stability she craves. And she sincerely bonds with Teddy, a sweet, shy boy who is never without his sketchbook and pencil. His drawings are the usual fare: trees, rabbits, balloons. But one day, he draws something different: a man in a forest, dragging a woman's lifeless body. Then, Teddy's artwork becomes increasingly sinister, and his stick figures quickly evolve into lifelike sketches well beyond the ability of any five-year-old. Mallory begins to wonder if these are glimpses of a long-unsolved murder, perhaps relayed by a supernatural force. Knowing just how crazy it all sounds, Mallory nevertheless sets out to decipher the images and save Teddy before it's too late.

Succession meets Lucy Foley's The Guest List in this thriller with a big heart and even bigger surprises, from the author of Hidden Pictures.'Kept my heart racing and my mind reeling' Riley Sager'The best thriller I've read all year' Grady Hendrix'Rekulak knows how to keep readers glued to the page' Mary Kubica'One of the best books of the year' First Clue'A dynamite thriller with a fizzing fuse' Peterborough TelegraphThe guests are arriving, and the celebrations are starting. But there's something strange about this wedding... Frank Szatowski hasn't seen his daughter Maggie in years, and it breaks his heart every day. So when she calls him out of the blue, to tell him that she's getting married and he's invited, Frank is overjoyed. Maggie is marrying into one of the richest families in the country, and Frank finds himself overwhelmed by the social circle she now moves in. He'll do anything to reconnect, though, and arrives at their New Hampshire estate ready to bond however he can with Maggie's in-laws. But as the wedding weekend gets underway, it becomes clear to Frank that although they have spared no expense, there's something strange about Maggie's fiancé. And maybe Frank shouldn't be celebrating just yet...'I'd highly recommend for anyone looking for a highly binge-worthy thriller' ***** NetGalley Review'I loved the characters of Frank and Abigail and found the lives and drama of the mega rich family fascinating. I really didn't want this book to end, I even shed a tear or two when I had finished it' ***** NetGalley Review'This is such a fun thrilling read, you need to pick this up as soon as you can get your hands on it!' ***** NetGalley Review'Take nothing for granted in this tautly written, wonderfully blended novel with a big heart. Outstanding' ***** NetGalley Review

From the bestselling author of Hidden Pictures comes a breathtaking work of suspense about a father trying to save his daughter from a life-altering decision that will put everything he loves on the line. Frank Szatowski is shocked when his daughter, Maggie, calls him for the first time in three years. He was convinced that their estrangement would become permanent. He's even more surprised when she invites him to her upcoming wedding in New Hampshire. Frank is ecstatic, and determined to finally make things right. He arrives to find that the wedding is at a private estate--very secluded, very luxurious, very much out of his league. It seems that Maggie failed to mention that she's marrying Aidan Gardner, the son of a famous tech billionaire. Feeling desperately out of place, Frank focuses on reconnecting with Maggie and getting to know her new family. But it's difficult: Aidan is withdrawn and evasive; Maggie doesn't seem to have time for him; and he finds that the locals are disturbingly hostile to the Gardners. Frank needs to know more about this family his daughter is marrying into, but if he pushes too hard, he could lose Maggie forever. An edge-of-your-seat thriller that delves deep into the heart of one family, The Last One at the Wedding is a work of brilliant suspense from a true modern master.

The unforgettable debut thriller from Jason Rekulak with a twist you simply will not see coming... guaranteed to keep readers up at night.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - OPTIONED FOR NETFLIX BY A PRODUCER OF THE BATMAN GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER "I loved it." --Stephen King From Edgar Award-finalist Jason Rekulak comes a wildly inventive spin on the supernatural thriller, for fans of Stranger Things and Riley Sager, about a woman working as a nanny for a young boy with strange and disturbing secrets. Mallory Quinn is fresh out of rehab when she takes a job as a babysitter for Ted and Caroline Maxwell. She is to look after their five-year-old son, Teddy. Mallory immediately loves it. She has her own living space, goes out for nightly runs, and has the stability she craves. And she sincerely bonds with Teddy, a sweet, shy boy who is never without his sketchbook and pencil. His drawings are the usual fare: trees, rabbits, balloons. But one day, he draws something different: a man in a forest, dragging a woman's lifeless body. Then, Teddy's artwork becomes increasingly sinister, and his stick figures quickly evolve into lifelike sketches well beyond the ability of any five-year-old. Mallory begins to wonder if these are glimpses of a long-unsolved murder, perhaps relayed by a supernatural force. Knowing just how crazy it all sounds, Mallory nevertheless sets out to decipher the images and save Teddy before it's too late.

Kogda tvoe proshloe - gruda razvalin i ty, chudom vykarabkavshis iz-pod nikh, dazhe ne predstavljaesh sebe, kak zhit dalshe, edva li stoit rasschityvat na to, chto sudba prepodneset tebe roskoshnyj podarok. Odnako s Mellori Kuin sluchilos imenno eto. Molodaja sportsmenka posle tjazhelejshej zhiznennoj katastrofy poluchaet idealnuju vozmozhnost nachat zhizn s chistogo lista. Ona teper njanka pri pjatiletnem rebenke v krasivom, tikhom, ujutnom gorodke. Teddi - slavnyj malysh, javno talantlivyj; on ochen ljubit risovat. No s ego risunkami proiskhodit nechto misticheskoe: oni stanovjatsja vse bolee zhutkimi i slozhnymi, i vot uzhe sredi nikh stsena, izobrazhennaja kak budto sovsem ne detskoj rukoj: v lesu muzhchina kuda-to taschit bezzhiznennoe telo zhenschiny. Chto khotjat skazat vse eti kartinki? Kto razgovarivaet cherez nikh? Zaintrigovannaja i vstrevozhennaja, Mellori pytaetsja razgadat zloveschuju tajnu... Vpervye na russkom jazyke!

Äsja võõrutusravi läbi teinud Mallory Quinn asub Ted ja Caroline Maxwelli juures tööle lapsehoidjana. Ta peab hoolitsema viieaastase poisi Teddy eest. Malloryle hakkab töökoht otsekohe meeldima. Tal on nüüd oma elamispind, ta käib õhtuti jooksmas ja on saavutamas igatsetud stabiilsust. Mallory loob avala sideme Teddy, armsa ujeda poisiga, kes ei jäta kunagi unarusse oma visandiplokki ja pliiatseid. Ta joonistab nagu laps ikka: puid, jänkusid, õhupalle. Kuid ühel päeval ilmub paberile hoopis midagi teistsugust: üks mees lohistab metsas enda järel naise elutut keha. Varsti muutuvad Teddy joonistatud pildid üha võikamaks ja kriipsujukude asemel ilmuvad kiiresti paberile elutruud visandid, mille tegemine on kaugelt üle viieaastase lapse võimete. Mallory hakkab uurima ega need ole ometi vihjed ammusele lahendamata mõrvale, mille kohta jagab infot ehk mingi üleloomulik jõud. Teades, kui hullumeelsena see kõik paistab, asub Mallory pilte siiski lahti mõtestama ja Teddyt päästma, enne kui on liiga hilja. Jason Rekulak on kirjutanud ka romaani "The Impossible Fortress", mis on tõlgitud 12 keelde ja oli Edgar Allan Poe nimelise kirjandusauhinna kandidaat. Palju aastaid oli ta kirjastaja sõltumatus raamatukirjastuses Quirk Books, kus ta ostis ja toimetas paljusid New York Timesi bestsellereid. Jason Rekulak elab koos perega Philadelphias.