Susan Hill

The latest novel in the million-copy selling Simon Serrailler seriesInnocent or guilty. It's a matter of which lines you cross. It's mid-winter and a body is discovered in a flat just outside Lafferton. It's a drugs overdose but something doesn't feel right. The place is entirely empty. Damp walls, bare floorboards. Not even a bed. And then there's the man known as Fats. Preying on young children to run errands for him. Burner phones with instructions messaged through. Bribes followed by threats. Can Serrailler finally break the drugs network that's spreading through the area or is it just too powerful for him?'Keeps the reader guessing until the last page' Sunday Express

»En av de otäckaste böckerna någonsin. Ett mästerverk.« | Therese Eriksson, Svenska Dagbladet»En viktoriansk skräckklassiker av bästa märke.« | Lotta Olsson, Dagens Nyheter »En klassisk viktoriansk skräckis. De kalla kårarna kilar pålitligt längs ryggraden.« | Ann Lingebrandt, Helsingborgs DagbladDen unge Londonadvokaten Arthur Kipps får i uppdrag att bege sig till en avlägset belägen landsortsstad för att närvara vid mrs Alice Drablows begravning och ordna upp det dödsbo hon lämnat efter sig. Väl på plats slås Kipps av ortsinvånarnas märkliga ovilja att tala om Drablow; blotta omnämnandet tycks fylla dem med rädsla - i synnerhet allt som rör familjens mytomspunna egendom, Eel Marsh House, som stolt och spöklikt höjer sig över de dimhöljda sankmarkernas förrädiska vidder. Det dröjer inte länge förrän Kipps inser att stadens invånare har goda skäl att tala tyst om huset. Platsen han kommit till ruvar på en ondskefull hemlighet, en mörk gåta som på ett dunkelt men oavvisligt sätt utgår från den skrämmande gestalt som oväntat dök upp på begravningen - kvinnan i svart. Susan Hills Kvinnan i svart är en av de senaste decenniernas stora skräckromaner, ofta jämförd med Henry James klassiker När skruven dras åt. I svensk översättning av Ola Klingberg. SUSAN HILL [född 1942] är en engelsk författare som bland annat har belönats med Somerset Maugham Award, Whitbread Novel Award och John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. Mest känd är hon för Kvinnan i svart [The Woman in Black, 1983]. År 2012 tilldelades hon Brittiska Imperieorden (CBE) för sin författargärning. Samma år kom filmversionen av Kvinnan i svart, med Daniel Radcliffe i huvudrollen.» Detta är krypande läskigheter som nog inte ska läsas i ödslighet på landet.« | Cecilia Gustavsson, Aftonbladet »Susan Hill skriver suveräna spök- och skräckromaner, och bäst är den ruggiga Kvinnan i svart.« | Gunilla Wedding, Skånska Dagbladet

In this 10th book in award-winning author Susan Hill's shattering series, Simon Serrailler must confront his demons as Lafferton experiences a sequence of shocking crimes Featuring the enigmatic and brooding chief police inspector Simon Serrailler, this sophisticated and heart-pounding series follows a collection of grisly crimes in the town of Lafferton--and The Benefit of Hindsight is the most disturbing installment yet. Now recuperated after the violent incident that cost him his arm--and nearly his life--DCS Serrailler has returned to work, though he prefers to spend his spare time sketching the medieval angels being restored on the cathedral roof. With crime rates down, Lafferton has been quiet, until one night when a couple opens their front door to a distressing scene. Serrailler makes a serious error of judgment when handling the incident, and the stress of this, combined with the ongoing trauma of losing his arm, takes its toll, throwing his very future into doubt. In the tradition of the fabulous mysteries of Ruth Rendell and P. D. James, The Benefit of Hindsight is Susan Hill's best work yet--a superbly plotted, chilling addition to a highly acclaimed series.

Lafferton struggles to cope with a series of crimes threaten the sanctity of hearth and home, leading Simon to engage with his own demons... One rainy night, a couple welcomes two strangers needing help into their home.

Some things are better left buried. Recovering on a remote Scottish island after a near-fatal injury, DCS Simon Serrailler hopes to leave his trauma behind. But when a body washes ashore, he is drawn into a new murder inquiry, and the fragile peace he has found is shattered. Back in Lafferton, an obsessed mother's desperate appeal reopens a cold case, and an arsonist's deadly spree threatens to engulf the town. A gripping psychological thriller for fans of Ruth Rendell and P. D. James. In the ninth novel in Susan Hill's acclaimed British mystery series, Serrailler's personal and professional lives violently collide: A detective returns to the edge: Still haunted by his past, Simon must navigate the shifting loyalties and complex family dynamics in his hometown. The sinister side of home: As Lafferton descends into chaos, Serrailler's own sister, Dr. Cat Deerbon, finds her new married life and career tested by both family troubles and the town's darkest secrets. The truth is closer than ever: The review of a long-unsolved missing persons case brings Simon closer to the heart of the town's buried history and its deadliest secrets. A powerfully atmospheric and character-rich mystery that confirms Susan Hill's masterful ability to intertwine domestic drama with deeply unsettling psychological suspense.

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A deadly new threat awaits Simon Serrailler in this compulsive thriller from Susan Hill, the bestselling author of The Woman in Black DC Simon Serraillerâ??s devastating last case was nearly the death of him. Recovering on a remote Scottish island, his peace doesnâ??t last long.

World-changers. Rebels. Rejecters of the status quo. Throughout history, Christians were never meant to have a safe faith. Highlighting people throughout the millennia, this book is a compilation of faith, facts, and art that celebrate the prayer lives of spiritual giants and invigorate your faith. Dangerous Prayers is an inspiring collection of prayers from people who have changed the world. This four-color gift book features:the exploration of 50 dynamic prayers from historical figures, cultural icons, political leaders, saints, and martyrsbiographical information on the 50 people featured--from St. Francis of Assisi to Harriet Tubman to Billy Grahamportraiture art and an easy-to-follow layouta table of contents for easy reference and a presentation page for giftinga ribbon marker, so you won’t lose your placeThis valuable resource is perfect for:men and women interested in learning more about prayer, the Christian faith, and spiritual disciplinehomeschooling families or parents wanting to teach their children about historical Christianitygifting to loved ones who enjoy biographies and historyNo matter your age, position, or status, praying dangerous prayers will change your life—and likely the world around you as well.

Sustainable Development Goal 4 seeks to 'Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.' It acknowledges that quality education is a foundational necessity for sustainable development and an enhanced quality of life. SDG4 - Quality Education: Inclusivity, Equity and Lifelong Learning For All explores the multifaceted and complex nature of the concepts of inclusivity and quality education. Drawing examples from two different country contexts (Latvia and Jamaica), the book explores how and why inclusive and quality education is critical to sustainable development. It considers the indicators of inclusive and quality education, how the concept of education for sustainable development is evolving, and the ways in which these indicators are being pursued. The book pays specific attention to the roles of teachers, teacher educators, and the curriculum in the attainment of inclusive and quality education and 21st Century skills for a sustainable society. Concise Guides to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals comprises 17 short books, each examining one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The series provides an integrated assessment of the SDGs from economic, legal, social, environmental and cultural perspectives.

When we spend so much of our time immersed in books, who's to say where reading ends and living begins? The two are impossibly and gloriously wedded, as Hill shows in Jacob's Room Is Full of Books. Considering everything from Edith Wharton's novels through to Alan Bennett's diaries, Virginia Woolf and the writings of twelfth century monk Aelred of Rievaulx, Susan Hill charts a year of her life through the books she has read, reread or returned to the shelf. From beneath a shady tree in a hot French summer, or the warmth of a kitchen during an English winter, Hill reflects on what her reading throws up, from writing and writers to politics and religion, as well as the joy of dandies or the pleasure of watching a line of geese cross a meadow. Full of wry observations and warm humour, as well as strong opinions freely aired, this is a rare and wonderful insight into the rich world of reading from one of the nation's most accomplished authors.

A devastating coming-of-age story about a woman caught in the wrong era, from the bestselling author of The Woman in Black. Everyone likes Olive Piper.

From the foggy streets of Victorian London to the eerie perfection of 1950s suburbia, the everyday is invaded by the otherworldly in this unforgettable collection of new ghost stories from the bestselling author of The Woman in Black. In the title story, on a murky evening in a club off St James, a paranormal detective recounts his most memorable case, one whose horrifying denouement took place in that very building. A lonely boy makes a friend in 'Boy Number 21', but years later is forced to question the very nature of that friendship. 'Alice Baker' tells the story of a mysterious new office worker who is accompanied by a lingering smell of decay. And in 'The Front Room', a devoutly Christian mother tries to protect her children from the evil influence of their grandmother, both when she is alive and afterwards. This paperback edition includes the chilling 'Printer's Devil Court' in which three medical students make an unholy pact whose consequences will pursue one of them to the grave - and perhaps beyond. This is Susan Hill at her best, telling characteristically creepy and surprising tales of thwarted ambition, terrifying revenge and supernatural stirrings that will leave you wide-awake long into the night.

A woman vanishes in the fog up on "the Hill," an area locally known for its tranquility and peace. The police are not alarmed; people usually disappear for their own reasons. But when a young girl, an old man, and even a dog disappear, no one can deny that something untoward is happening in this quiet town. Young policewoman Freya Graffham is assigned to the case; she's new to the job, compassionate, inquisitive, and dedicated. She and the enigmatic detective Chief Inspector Simon Serrailler have the task of unraveling the mystery behind this gruesome sequence of events.

How far is a detective willing to go to catch the very worst kind of criminal? DCS Simon Serrailler is asked to go undercover in a high-stakes, dangerous operation to dismantle a prominent child abuse ring. To succeed, he must leave his life--and his family--behind and assume a new, sinister identity. But as he immerses himself in a world of profound evil, the boundaries of his own psyche begin to blur. In the process, the respected cathedral town of Lafferton is forced to confront the dark secrets lurking beneath its tranquil surface. A chillingly dark psychological thriller for fans of Ruth Rendell and P. D. James. In the eighth installment of Susan Hill's acclaimed British series, the risk is greater than ever: A personal mission: Serrailler must pose as a convicted pedophile, a role that will test his sanity and force him to witness unimaginable horrors firsthand. The family in turmoil: Back in Lafferton, his sister Cat is left to handle a crisis within the family--an accusation of rape against their own father. The cost of secrets: The book unflinchingly explores the devastating impact of buried trauma, hidden crimes, and the moral compromises required for justice. A relentless and profoundly unsettling mystery that will challenge your perceptions of good and evil.

Simon Serrailler Faces His Most Dangerous Challenge Yet. Going undercover, he must leave town immediately, change his identity and sever all contact with friends and family. And, more importantly, he must inhabit the mind of the worst kind of criminal. But can he do so without losing everything?