Jeff Abbott Livres

Le retour de Peter James Hubble, fils d'un sénateur devenu une star du porno, dans sa ville natale du Texas, n'augure rien de bon. Lorsqu'il est retrouvé mort à bord de son yacht, alors qu'il enquêtait discrètement sur la mystérieuse disparition, des années auparavant, de son frère, c'est un véritable cauchemar qui commence pour Whit Mosley et Claudia Salazar. Plongés au cœur de sombres secrets de famille, noyés sous les mensonges et les manipulations en tout genre, ils vont devoir affronter un tueur d'un redoutable machiavélisme... Faux-semblants est le premier livre d'une série consacrée aux enquêteurs Mosley et Salazar. Après Panique et Trauma, Jeff Abbott nous offre un nouveau petit bijou d'intrigue, où l'on retrouve, plus aiguisé que jamais, son sens du rythme et des rebondissements multiples, jusqu'à un dénouement complètement imprévisible.

What if you could forget the worst moment of your life? Miles Kendrick, a federal witness hiding from the mob, is haunted by the death of his best friend. While assisting his psychiatrist with a mysterious favor, he inadvertently becomes embroiled in a murder and uncovers an illegal medical research program that offers hope for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Unfortunately, Miles finds himself targeted by Dennis Groote, an ex-FBI agent turned hitman, who is desperate to find a cure for his traumatized daughter and believes Miles holds the key to a billion-dollar drug formula. With both Groote and government agents on his tail, Miles must rely on his past as a mobster’s spy to navigate a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Along the way, he gains two unlikely allies: a mentally broken ex-soldier and a reclusive woman whose life has been shattered by violence. To save them and reclaim his own life, Miles must confront the powerful forces determined to silence him before he can escape his past. This thrilling journey promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

They framed me. They abducted my wife. They took my child. I want him back. Sam Capra has one reason to live: to reclaim his baby son from the people who kidnapped him. Teaming up with a young mother whose daughter went missing, he tracks his child across the country in a dangerous, desperate race against time. From the internationally bestselling author of Panic, The Last Minute is the most heart-stopping thriller of the year, from 'one of the best thriller writers of our time' (Harlan Coben).

The lightning-fast new thriller from the international bestseller.

Packed full of action and twists, The First Order is an addictive, exhilarating thriller that shows international bestseller Jeff Abbott at the height of his powers. Six years ago, Sam Capra watched his brother, Danny, executed by extremists. It was the darkest day of his life. But what if Danny was still alive? When evidence surfaces that Danny might be leading a secret, hidden life while the world believes him to be dead, Sam uncovers a different side to the brother he thought he knew. Could Danny be plotting a murder that could change history - the assassination of the Russian president? Determined to stop his brother from committing a murder that may cause a terrible war, Sam goes undercover in a one-man mission to save the world, but how far will he go to save his brother? Packed full of action and twists, The First Order is an addictive, exhilarating thriller that shows international bestseller Jeff Abbott at the height of his powers.

This is Brian Abbott's first major publication. The Boston-based writer has found his stronghold in the world of social media under the moniker of High Poets Society. HIs writing is most recognized for it's mesmerizing rhyme scheme and clever wordplay.

From New York Times bestselling author Jeff Abbott, an exciting new thriller in which undercover agent Sam Capra must capture the last American traitor.Sam Capra and his thirteen-year-old son, Daniel, are living a quiet life in Austin, Texas, where Sam continues to run his collection of bars and nightclubs around the world. He's had no recent contact with his former partner, Mila, and is working for America's most secret espionage agency, known as Section K--all while trying to be a good suburban dad. Suddenly, Sam is approached by a fellow spy with an incredible revelation: Markus Bolt is missing. Bolt is the last American traitor, who had turned over allied agent names and military secrets to the Russians. He fled to Moscow when he was discovered, but now a trusted source inside Russia tells Section K that Markus Bolt has vanished from Moscow--and the Americans need to find him before the Russians do. Sam is charged with making contact with Bolt's abandoned American daughter, Amanda, and determining if she's had any contact with her father. He must discover the reason behind Bolt's unexpected run and protect Amanda from the killers hunting her father. But as Sam's search for Bolt grows more dangerous, Sam faces a rising threat born of long-ago secrets--one that could change his and his son's lives forever.

Following Adrenaline , The Last Minute , and Downfall , Jeff Abbott returns with the next riveting novel in the award-winning New York Times bestselling Sam Capra series.Sam Capra's friend Steve has been murdered, shot dead in the rain outside of his Miami bar. The only lead: a mysterious, beautiful stranger Steve tried to protect. To avenge his friend, Sam goes undercover into the Varelas, one of Miami's most prominent and dangerous families.Now on the inside, playing a part where one wrong move means death, Sam faces a powerful, unstable tycoon intent on dividing his business empire between his three very different children, who each may hold murderous secrets of their own.Sam is relentlessly drawn into this family's intense drama, amplifying painful echoes of his own shattered relationships as a son, brother, father, and husband. And just when he thinks he understands why the family is self-destructing, he discovers a lethal secret so shocking that the Varelas cannot let him walk away alive . . .

A new series from the bestselling author of Panic

Humans beware. As the robotic revolution continues to creep into our lives, it brings with it an impending sense of doom. What horrifying scenarios might unfold if our technology were to go awry? From self-aware robotic toys to intelligent machines violently malfunctioning, this anthology brings to life the half-formed questions and fears we all have about the increasing presence of robots in our lives. With contributions from a mix of bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming writers, and including a rare story by “the father of artificial intelligence,” Dr. John McCarthy, Robot Uprisings meticulously describes the exhilarating and terrifying near-future in which humans can only survive by being cleverer than the rebellious machines they have created.

Thirty years ago, Ellen Mosley vanished into the criminal underworld with $500,000 of the Mob's money, leaving behind her husband and young children. With his father near death, Judge Whit Mosley launches a search for his mother and finds her framed for murder and in trouble for stealing money from crime lords again - this time millions of dollars. He has one impossible chance to save Ellen - now known as Eve: take her on the run, outsmart a gang of sophisticated killers, and find the missing millions. Caught in a nightmare of double crosses and vicious schemers, Whit turns his back on law and order for the one person he most wants to trust but knows the least - a dangerous woman who may be plotting the cruellest deception of all.

A breathtaking psychological thriller about one girl's search for justice, perfect for fans of JP Delaney and Michelle Frances. Two years ago, Jane Norton crashed her car, killing her friend David and leaving her with amnesia. Initially, the town sympathized with her, but everything changed when they discovered Jane's note: "I wish we were dead together." This revelation turned the community against her, and Jane is left with haunting questions: why were they on that road? What led to that tragic moment? Did she truly want to die? As she grapples with her memories, an anonymous message arrives: "I know what really happened. I know what you don't remember." This gripping and emotional tale explores themes of guilt, memory, and the quest for truth. Praise for Jeff Abbott highlights his mastery of suspense, with critics calling him one of the best thriller writers of our time. His storytelling captivates readers, making this novel a compelling introduction to his work. With its intense plot and psychological depth, this thriller promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, making it impossible to put down.

Texan judge Whit Mosley has opened an inquest into the discovery of human remains at Black Jack Point. Buried with the bodies are clues to a shadowy world of ruthless treasure-hunters, double-crossing businessmen and money-hungry sharks - all chasing a long-lost fortune in gold and emeralds.

In a chilling exploration of family dynamics, secrets and betrayals unravel as tensions rise. The narrative delves into the dark past that haunts the characters, revealing how their intertwined lives lead to shocking revelations. Emphasizing the theme of loyalty versus betrayal, the story captures the coldness that can exist within familial bonds, ultimately questioning the nature of love and trust among those who are supposed to be closest.

One balmy Texas evening, widowed financier Ben Fosberg answers the door to two Homeland Security agents. From the minute he lets them in, his life spirals out of control. A businessman has been killed in a hit gone wrong and Ben's card is in the dead hitman's pocket. The agents have a thousand questions for which he has no answers, but the evidence is still piling up against him when a mysterious stranger, known as Pilgrim, snatches him away from the agents and sets them both on a dangerous journey. Pilgrim's boss - the leader of a top secret renegade group of CIA agents who are supposed to be dead - has been abducted by a man to whom destroying Ben's life is merely a task for the day. Ben and Pilgrim flee across the US with a hoard of agents and killers on their trail. As betrayal and danger dog them at every turn, Ben and Pilgrim have to uncover a deadly plan and save their own lives - before it's too late...

From New York Times bestselling author Jeff Abbott, a story of a family full of secrets. One conceals a long-hidden crime, one is trapped in a dangerous relationship. Another may be a murderer. One seemingly perfect American family finds themselves targeted for destruction after the shocking murder of a family friend in the park behind their backyard. Early one morning, Danielle Roberts, who lives next door to the Pollitts and has for a decade been like family to them, is found dead just beyond their property line, throwing the the exclusive Winding Creek neighborhood of a wealthy Austin suburb into chaos. The Pollitt family--dad Kyle, mom Iris, daughter Julia, and son Grant--are caught in a maelstrom of suspicion and intrigue. Ask your parents why they killed her, an anonymous email charges the son, Grant. No one can learn the truth now, thinks the father, Kyle. Never ask me what I'd do to protect my family, resolves the wife, Iris. I'll do whatever it takes to protect him, vows Julia of her best friend, Danielle's grieving teenage son, Ned, a boy in the midst of his own dangerous crisis, which may or may not have brought on his mother's murder.

Luke Dantry tragically lost his parents when he was a teenager - his father was murdered by a crazed operative, his mother died in a terrible accident. Brought up by his stepfather, Luke now works with him on his research, monitoring extremist groups on the internet. Yet within the seemingly harmless world of the internet lie untold dangers. And Luke suddenly feels the full force of them when he is kidnapped at gunpoint in an airport car park. As an ordinary guy, someone who has led a blameless life, he has no idea why he has been targeted. He only knows that he has to escape - somehow. But to escape he must learn to trust no one and nothing, and to overcome an enemy more powerful than he could possibly realise - an enemy who knows more than he does about the fate of his parents.

Evan Casher, documentariste en plein succès, voit sa vie basculer lorsque sa mère est assassinée. Poursuivi par des tueurs mystérieux, il découvre que sa réalité est truffée de mensonges. Ce roman captivant offre des rebondissements palpitants qui tiennent le lecteur en haleine jusqu'à la fin.

“One of the most fun mysteries I’ve read in years. Thumbs up to Jeff Abbott’s delightful debut novel.”—Carolyn G. HartAfter a few good years of city life, Jordan Poteet returns to his small hometown of Mirabeau, Texas, to work as a librarian. Yet his quet domesticity is shattered when he locks horns with Ms. Beta Harcher, the town’s prize religious fanatic, in a knock-down drag-out battle over censorship.When Jordan finds her murdered body in the library, he learns that Beta dead is much more dangerous than she ever was alive. Not only for poor Jordy, whom the police are itching to throw the book at, but for countless others. In fact, thanks to a cryptic list the police find stashed next to her fanatical heart, Beta Harcher has the whole town in a death grip. . . . Praise for Do Unto Others“A haunting story of a small Texas town overflowing with decade upon decade of dark secrets.” —R. D. Zimmerman“For ages I’ve been saying that fame and fortune awaited the man who could write charming and funny mysteries set in small-town America. When I read Jeff Abbott’s Do Unto Others , I knew that the position had been filled.” —Sharyn McCrumb

A serial novel featuring contributions by twenty-six masters of suspense follows detective Jon Nunn as he re-opens a ten-year-old case to discover if the wrong person was convicted and put to death for the murder of art curator Christopher Thomas.

In this standalone psychological thriller from bestselling author Jeff Abbott, two seemingly unconnected businessmen are found murdered in an abandoned warehouse, leaving their widows desperate for answers, each harboring their own secrets. Henry North, a struggling cybersecurity expert from New Orleans, and Wei "Adam" Zhang, cofounder of a successful Austin venture capital firm, had never met, yet they died violently together, leaving behind two grieving wives. Kirsten North, a tech consultant, panics when her husband fails to return from a business trip. An anonymous call reveals the shocking news of his death in Austin. As she searches for answers, she discovers reports about the murdered millionaire and the unidentified man found with him. Meanwhile, Flora Zheng suspects her husband of infidelity but had chosen to forgive him—until his murder leaves her with no explanation and the police eyeing her as a suspect. An uneasy alliance forms between the two widows as they investigate their husbands' dangerous secrets while trying to protect their own. Together, they confront a powerful adversary intent on crafting a false narrative about the murders. In their quest for truth, both Flora and Kirsten will transform, revealing that the secrets we keep can never truly remain buried. This gripping tale explores the lengths one will go to uncover the truth amidst overwhelming odds.

Tři detektivní romány spojuje prostředí městečka v Texasu a hlavní postava detektiva-amatéra. Do svého rodiště se vrací mladý muž Jordan Poteet,aby pomáhal pečovat o těžce nemocnou matku.Vzdal se místa redaktora nakladatelství v Bostonu a pracuje zde jako vedoucí veřejné knihovny.Obnoví přátelství s místním policejním velitelem a zapojuje se do vyšetřování několika zločinů.V prvním románu "Miluj bližního svého" je jedním z nejvíce podezřelých,a tak má velký podíl na odhalení vraha zahořklé náboženské fanatičky,která shromažďovala informace o svých spoluobčanech,aby je mohla vydírat.V příběhu "Jediný dobrý Yankee" se zúčastní pátrání po pachateli série explozí amatérsky vyrobených výbušnin a vyřeší i případ podvodů společnosti,která chtěla vykoupit od majitelů pozemky a postavit na nich skladiště pro chemický odpad.Ve třetí próze "Přísliby domova" objevuje souvislost mezi smrtí černošské dívky před dvaceti lety a vraždami dvou dávných přátel z dětství,ke kterým došlo v současnosti. Všechny tři příběhy jsou vyprávěny v ich-formě.Navazují spíše na tradiční anglickou psychologickou detektivku než na americkou drsnou školu.Nejsou plné akce,krve a násilí,ale vycházejí především z dobře zachycené atmosféry prostředí maloměsta a povah i vzájemných vztahů jeho obyvatel. zdroj: www.pitaval.cz

Die Mutter von Mariah verschwand vor zwei Jahren ohne jede Spur. Und obwohl es weder eine Leiche noch andere Beweise gab, wurde Mariahs Vater sofort verdächtigt, seine Frau ermordet zu haben. Seitdem werden Vater und Tochter von den Menschen der kleinen Stadt geächtet. Bis Mariah eines Tages über die Tatsache stolpert, dass zwei weitere Frauen aus Lakehaven verschwunden sind. Und beide trugen den gleichen Vornamen wie ihre Mutter: Bethany. Ist das nur ein unwahrscheinlicher Zufall? Oder gibt es eine tiefere, finstere Verbindung zwischen den drei Bethanys? Doch die Wahrheit ist viel schlimmer, als Mariah sie sich vorstellen kann ... So muss ein Thriller geschrieben sein! Psychologisch intensiv und emotional ergreifend. FESTA MUST READ: Große Erzähler ohne Tabus. Muss man gelesen haben.