Nicci French

Kaksi vuosikymmentä, kaksi järkyttävää rikosta. Torstaisin kannattaa pysyä kotona turvassa. Vaikka joskus sekään ei riitä. Kaksikymmentä vuotta sitten teini-ikäinen Frieda Klein joutui kotonaan järkyttävän rikoksen uhriksi. Pahinta oli, että kukaan ei uskonut häntä - ei poliisi, hänen äitinsä tai edes hänen ystävänsä. Frieda päätti lähteä kotikaupungistaan pysyvästi. Nyt, 20 vuotta myöhemmin, psykoterapeutti Frieda Kleinin ovelle ilmestyy hänen nuoruudenystävänsä. Tämä pyytää Friedalta apua tyttärelleen Beckylle, joka on joutunut samanlaisen hyökkäyksen kohteeksi kotonaan. Tytär sanoo tulleensa raiskatuksi omassa sängyssään, vaikka äiti oli samaan aikaan alakerrassa. Kun Becky löytyy hirttäytyneenä kotoaan, päättää Frieda palata kotikaupunkiinsa tutkimaan tapausta. Mutta se tarkoittaa, että hänen on kohdattava myös itseensä kohdistunut rikos, vaikka hän on koettanut unohtaa koko tapauksen. Onko hän valmis kohtaamaan tekijän, joka saattaa olla sama molemmissa rikoksissa? Nicci Frenchin Frieda Klein -sarjassa unettomuudesta kärsivä psykoterapeutti pureutuu potilaidensa mielten synkimpiin sopukoihin ratkaistakseen rikoksia yhdessä Lontoon poliisin kanssa. Hän joutuu kohtaamaan kerta toisensa jälkeen pahimmat pelkonsa jahdatessaan murhaajia ja muita rikollisia.

Salattu kaksoiselämä johtaa kuolemaan. Keskiviikko ei tuo tullessaan mitään hyvää. Pahimmillaan se voi tuoda mukanaan tappajan. Tytär löytää rakkaan äitinsä Ruth Lennoxin kuolleena keskeltä verilammikkoa. Ylitarkastaja Karlsson tarvitsee jälleen psykoterapeutti Frieda Kleinin apua paikallaan junnaaviin tutkimuksiin. Kleinin sisarentytär ystävystyy yllättäen Lennoxin pojan, Tedin, kanssa ja Friedan erikoiseen tilanteeseen: hän on sekä Karlssonin että Tedin uskottu. Pian selviää, että Ruth on viettänyt kaksoiselämää, joka saattaa selittää hänen murhansa. Frieda on vielä toipilas häneen kohdistuneesta hyökkäyksestä. Onko hän valmis jahtaamaan sekä Ruthin tappajaa että häntä itseään vainoavaa sarjamurhaajaa? Vai alkaako hänen omakin mielensä murtua paineen alaisena? Nicci Frenchin Frieda Klein -sarjassa unettomuudesta kärsivä psykoterapeutti pureutuu potilaidensa mielten synkimpiin sopukoihin ratkaistakseen rikoksia yhdessä Lontoon poliisin kanssa. Hän joutuu kohtaamaan kerta toisensa jälkeen pahimmat pelkonsa jahdatessaan murhaajia ja muita rikollisia.

"This house of correction is booby-trapped with twists, the floors paved with trapdoors, quicksand churning in the garden. Enter if you dare." -A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowIn this heart-pounding standalone thriller from bestselling author Nicci French, a woman accused of murder attempts to solve her own case from the confines of prison--but as she unravels the truth, everything is called into question, including her own certainty that she is innocent. Tabitha is not a murderer. When a body is discovered in Okeham, England, Tabitha is shocked to find herself being placed in handcuffs. It must be a mistake. She'd only recently moved back to her childhood hometown, not even getting a chance to reacquaint herself with the neighbors. How could she possibly be a murder suspect? She knows she's not. As Tabitha is shepherded through the system, her entire life is picked apart and scrutinized --her history of depression and medications, her decision to move back to a town she supposedly hated . . . and of course, her past relationship with the victim, her former teacher. But most unsettling, Tabitha's own memories of that day are a complete blur. She thinks she's not. From the isolation of the correctional facility, Tabitha dissects every piece of evidence, every testimony she can get her hands on, matching them against her own recollections. But as dark, long-buried memories from her childhood come to light, Tabatha begins to question if she knows what kind of person she is after all. The world is convinced she's a killer. Tabatha needs to prove them all wrong. But what if she's only lying to herself?

"This house of correction is booby-trapped with twists, the floors paved with trapdoors, quicksand churning in the garden. Enter if you dare." -A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowIn this heart-pounding standalone thriller from bestselling author Nicci French, a woman accused of murder attempts to solve her own case from the confines of prison--but as she unravels the truth, everything is called into question, including her own certainty that she is innocent. Tabitha is not a murderer. When a body is discovered in Okeham, England, Tabitha is shocked to find herself being placed in handcuffs. It must be a mistake. She'd only recently moved back to her childhood hometown, not even getting a chance to reacquaint herself with the neighbors. How could she possibly be a murder suspect? She knows she's not. As Tabitha is shepherded through the system, her entire life is picked apart and scrutinized --her history of depression and medications, her decision to move back to a town she supposedly hated . . . and of course, her past relationship with the victim, her former teacher. But most unsettling, Tabitha's own memories of that day are a complete blur. She thinks she's not. From the isolation of the correctional facility, Tabitha dissects every piece of evidence, every testimony she can get her hands on, matching them against her own recollections. But as dark, long-buried memories from her childhood come to light, Tabatha begins to question if she knows what kind of person she is after all. The world is convinced she's a killer. Tabatha needs to prove them all wrong. But what if she's only lying to herself?

"This house of correction is booby-trapped with twists, the floors paved with trapdoors, quicksand churning in the garden. Enter if you dare." -A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowIn this heart-pounding standalone thriller from bestselling author Nicci French, a woman accused of murder attempts to solve her own case from the confines of prison--but as she unravels the truth, everything is called into question, including her own certainty that she is innocent. Tabitha is not a murderer. When a body is discovered in Okeham, England, Tabitha is shocked to find herself being placed in handcuffs. It must be a mistake. She'd only recently moved back to her childhood hometown, not even getting a chance to reacquaint herself with the neighbors. How could she possibly be a murder suspect? She knows she's not. As Tabitha is shepherded through the system, her entire life is picked apart and scrutinized --her history of depression and medications, her decision to move back to a town she supposedly hated . . . and of course, her past relationship with the victim, her former teacher. But most unsettling, Tabitha's own memories of that day are a complete blur. She thinks she's not. From the isolation of the correctional facility, Tabitha dissects every piece of evidence, every testimony she can get her hands on, matching them against her own recollections. But as dark, long-buried memories from her childhood come to light, Tabatha begins to question if she knows what kind of person she is after all. The world is convinced she's a killer. Tabatha needs to prove them all wrong. But what if she's only lying to herself?

Named a New York Times Best Book to Give "This house of correction is booby-trapped with twists, the floors paved with trapdoors, quicksand churning in the garden. Enter if you dare." -A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Full of unexpected turns . . . Immensely satisfying." - The New York Times Book ReviewIn this heart-pounding standalone thriller from bestselling author Nicci French, a woman accused of murder attempts to solve her own case from the confines of prison--but as she unravels the truth, everything is called into question, including her own certainty that she is innocent. Tabitha is not a murderer. When a body is discovered in Okeham, England, Tabitha is shocked to find herself being placed in handcuffs. It must be a mistake. She'd only recently moved back to her childhood hometown, not even getting a chance to reacquaint herself with the neighbors. How could she possibly be a murder suspect? She knows she's not. As Tabitha is shepherded through the system, her entire life is picked apart and scrutinized --her history of depression and medications, her decision to move back to a town she supposedly hated . . . and of course, her past relationship with the victim, her former teacher. But most unsettling, Tabitha's own memories of that day are a complete blur. She thinks she's not. From the isolation of the correctional facility, Tabitha dissects every piece of evidence, every testimony she can get her hands on, matching them against her own recollections. But as dark, long-buried memories from her childhood come to light, Tabatha begins to question if she knows what kind of person she is after all. The world is convinced she's a killer. Tabatha needs to prove them all wrong. But what if she's only lying to herself?

Named a New York Times Best Book to Give "This house of correction is booby-trapped with twists, the floors paved with trapdoors, quicksand churning in the garden. Enter if you dare." -A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Full of unexpected turns . . . Immensely satisfying." - The New York Times Book ReviewIn this heart-pounding standalone thriller from bestselling author Nicci French, a woman accused of murder attempts to solve her own case from the confines of prison--but as she unravels the truth, everything is called into question, including her own certainty that she is innocent. Tabitha is not a murderer. When a body is discovered in Okeham, England, Tabitha is shocked to find herself being placed in handcuffs. It must be a mistake. She'd only recently moved back to her childhood hometown, not even getting a chance to reacquaint herself with the neighbors. How could she possibly be a murder suspect? She knows she's not. As Tabitha is shepherded through the system, her entire life is picked apart and scrutinized --her history of depression and medications, her decision to move back to a town she supposedly hated . . . and of course, her past relationship with the victim, her former teacher. But most unsettling, Tabitha's own memories of that day are a complete blur. She thinks she's not. From the isolation of the correctional facility, Tabitha dissects every piece of evidence, every testimony she can get her hands on, matching them against her own recollections. But as dark, long-buried memories from her childhood come to light, Tabatha begins to question if she knows what kind of person she is after all. The world is convinced she's a killer. Tabatha needs to prove them all wrong. But what if she's only lying to herself?

Named a New York Times Best Book to Give "This house of correction is booby-trapped with twists, the floors paved with trapdoors, quicksand churning in the garden. Enter if you dare." -A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Full of unexpected turns . . . Immensely satisfying." - The New York Times Book ReviewIn this heart-pounding standalone thriller from bestselling author Nicci French, a woman accused of murder attempts to solve her own case from the confines of prison--but as she unravels the truth, everything is called into question, including her own certainty that she is innocent. Tabitha is not a murderer. When a body is discovered in Okeham, England, Tabitha is shocked to find herself being placed in handcuffs. It must be a mistake. She'd only recently moved back to her childhood hometown, not even getting a chance to reacquaint herself with the neighbors. How could she possibly be a murder suspect? She knows she's not. As Tabitha is shepherded through the system, her entire life is picked apart and scrutinized --her history of depression and medications, her decision to move back to a town she supposedly hated . . . and of course, her past relationship with the victim, her former teacher. But most unsettling, Tabitha's own memories of that day are a complete blur. She thinks she's not. From the isolation of the correctional facility, Tabitha dissects every piece of evidence, every testimony she can get her hands on, matching them against her own recollections. But as dark, long-buried memories from her childhood come to light, Tabatha begins to question if she knows what kind of person she is after all. The world is convinced she's a killer. Tabatha needs to prove them all wrong. But what if she's only lying to herself?

An ingenious locked room thriller with a stunning twist, confirming Nicci French as 'the giant of the genre, upon whose shoulders other writers stand' (Erin Kelly)

The first standalone psychological suspense novel from Nicci French in 10 years - a major publishing event

The first standalone psychological suspense novel from Nicci French in 10 years - a major publishing event

From the internationally bestselling author of the Frieda Klein series, Nicci French, comes this steamy and suspenseful stand-alone thriller about a group of housemates who must determine the killer among them when a series of murders occur. Be careful of the ones closest to you... London cycle courier Astrid Bell has known most of her housemates for years, but while they have a tangled history together--romantic pairings, one-night stands, friendships--they each have secrets. Astrid is on her way home one day when her neighbor accidentally knocks her off her bike. Suffering a few bruises, her roommates help her home. The next day, they learn that same neighbor was bludgeoned to death only hours after the accident. Each of them tells the police what little they know and are dismissed. Then a few days later, Astrid is asked to pick up a package from a wealthy woman called Ingrid de Soto. When she arrives, the client is lying in the hall of her luxurious home--and it's apparent she's also been murdered. For the police, it's more than bad luck. For Astrid and her six housemates, it's the beginning of a nightmare: suspicious glances, bitter accusations, and a growing fear that the worst is yet to come. As the difference between friend and stranger grows harder to judge, the line between attraction and danger thins. The housemates--unsure if there's a killer in their midst--guard themselves against becoming the next victim. Because if it's true that bad luck comes in threes--who will be the next to die?

From the internationally bestselling author of the Frieda Klein series, Nicci French, comes this steamy and suspenseful stand-alone thriller about a group of housemates who must determine the killer among them when a series of murders occur. Be careful of the ones closest to you... London cycle courier Astrid Bell has known most of her housemates for years, but while they have a tangled history together--romantic pairings, one-night stands, friendships--they each have secrets. Astrid is on her way home one day when her neighbor accidentally knocks her off her bike. Suffering a few bruises, her roommates help her home. The next day, they learn that same neighbor was bludgeoned to death only hours after the accident. Each of them tells the police what little they know and are dismissed. Then a few days later, Astrid is asked to pick up a package from a wealthy woman called Ingrid de Soto. When she arrives, the client is lying in the hall of her luxurious home--and it's apparent she's also been murdered. For the police, it's more than bad luck. For Astrid and her six housemates, it's the beginning of a nightmare: suspicious glances, bitter accusations, and a growing fear that the worst is yet to come. As the difference between friend and stranger grows harder to judge, the line between attraction and danger thins. The housemates--unsure if there's a killer in their midst--guard themselves against becoming the next victim. Because if it's true that bad luck comes in threes--who will be the next to die?

Murhaan voi olla muitakin syitä kuin halu tappaa. Tiistai voi sekoittaa pään. Silloin elävät ja kuolleet saattavat mennä sekaisin. Lontoolaiset sosiaalityöntekijät löytävät rutiinikäynnillään asiakkaansa tarjoilemassa teetä pahoin mädäntyneelle ruumiille. Uhri, tunnistamaton mies, on mitä ilmeisimmin murhattu. Nainen on sekavassa tilassa, eivätkä poliisi tai terveydenhuolto saa häneen kontaktia. Poliisin ylitarkastaja Karlsson kääntyy jälleen psykoterapeutti Frieda Kleinin puoleen, jotta tämä voisi auttaa tunnistamaan uhrin ottamalla naisen potilaakseen. Pian johtolangat osoittavat, että murhattu mies on tunnettu huijari Robert Poole. Mutta miksi Friedasta alkaa vaikuttaa, että Poole oli tapettu, jotta hänet saataisiin vedettyä murhan tutkintaan? Nicci Frenchin Frieda Klein -sarjassa unettomuudesta kärsivä psykoterapeutti pureutuu potilaidensa mielten synkimpiin sopukoihin ratkaistakseen rikoksia yhdessä Lontoon poliisin kanssa. Hän joutuu kohtaamaan kerta toisensa jälkeen pahimmat pelkonsa jahdatessaan murhaajia ja muita rikollisia.

Ihmismieleen on vaarallista eksyä... Maanantai on päivistä murheellisin. Se on päivä synkille ajatuksille. Se on päivä, jolloin joku saattaa kaapata lapsen. Kun viisivuotias Matthew kaapataan kaikkien järkytykseksi, alkaa eräs psykoterapeutti Frieda Kleinin potilaista kertoa häiritsevistä unistaan, joissa hän kaappaa lapsen. Lapsen, joka muistuttaa hälyttävän paljon Matthew'ta... Kidnappausta tutkiva ylitarkastaja Karlsson ei ota Friedan yhteydenottoa vakavasti, kunnes kahdenkymmenen vuoden takaa paljastuu toinenkin lapsikaappaus, jolla vaikuttaa olevan yhteys tuoreeseen tapaukseen. Klein ryhtyy haastattelemaan aiemmin kaapatun lapsen sisarusta poliisin pyynnöstä, jonka toiveena on löytää ratkaisu molempiin tapauksiin. Nicci Frenchin Frieda Klein -sarjassa unettomuudesta kärsivä psykoterapeutti pureutuu potilaidensa mielten synkimpiin sopukoihin ratkaistakseen rikoksia yhdessä Lontoon poliisin kanssa. Hän joutuu kohtaamaan kerta toisensa jälkeen pahimmat pelkonsa jahdatessaan murhaajia ja muita rikollisia.

In this thrilling standalone novel from the internationally bestselling author of the Frieda Klein series, a woman's frantic search for her missing daughter unveils a nefarious web of secrets and lies. Nina Landry awakens on her fortieth birthday, anticipating a day filled with excitement. She, her new boyfriend, and her two children are taking a trip--leaving their home on Sandling Island, off the coast of England, for a dream vacation. As soon as her fifteen-year-old daughter, Charlie, returns from a sleepover, they can get ready to leave. But Charlie doesn't come home at the expected time. Nina can't believe of all days, Charlie has chosen this day to be late. As minutes and then hours tick by, Nina's annoyance soon changes to concern, and then to a chilling certainty that something terrible has happened. The police insist there's no reason to worry--yet. Teenagers are unreliable, impulsive. Nina always thought she and Charlie had a solid, trusting relationship, but seeking out Charlie's friends for clues to her whereabouts makes her reconsider. How well does Nina know her daughter, really? How well can a parent ever know a child? And will everything Nina doesn't know--about Charlie, her neighbors, even the friends and family closest to them--prove fatal...? Losing You once again proves that Nicci French is at the height of their storytelling powers in a clever, mind-bending thriller that has readers guessing at every twist and turn.

In this thrilling standalone novel from the internationally bestselling author of the Frieda Klein series, a woman's frantic search for her missing daughter unveils a nefarious web of secrets and lies. Nina Landry awakens on her fortieth birthday, anticipating a day filled with excitement. She, her new boyfriend, and her two children are taking a trip--leaving their home on Sandling Island, off the coast of England, for a dream vacation. As soon as her fifteen-year-old daughter, Charlie, returns from a sleepover, they can get ready to leave. But Charlie doesn't come home at the expected time. Nina can't believe of all days, Charlie has chosen this day to be late. As minutes and then hours tick by, Nina's annoyance soon changes to concern, and then to a chilling certainty that something terrible has happened. The police insist there's no reason to worry--yet. Teenagers are unreliable, impulsive. Nina always thought she and Charlie had a solid, trusting relationship, but seeking out Charlie's friends for clues to her whereabouts makes her reconsider. How well does Nina know her daughter, really? How well can a parent ever know a child? And will everything Nina doesn't know--about Charlie, her neighbors, even the friends and family closest to them--prove fatal...? Losing You once again proves that Nicci French is at the height of their storytelling powers in a clever, mind-bending thriller that has readers guessing at every twist and turn.