Fiona Barton Livres

La vie de Jane Taylor a toujours été ordinaire. Un travail sans histoire, une jolie maison, un mari attentionné, en somme tout ce dont elle pouvait rêver, ou presque. Jusqu'au jour où une petite fille disparaît et où les médias désignent Glen, son époux, comme le suspect principal. Jane devient alors l'épouse d'un criminel et les quatre années qui suivent ressemblent à une descente aux enfers. Mais aujourd'hui, Glen est mort. Ne reste que Jane, celle qui a tout subi, qui pourtant n'est jamais partie. Traquée par un policier en quête de vérité et une journaliste sans scrupules, la veuve va-t-elle enfin livrer sa version de l'histoire ? " Un thriller haletant. " France Dimanche " Fiona Barton dénoue patiemment les fils d'un déroutant écheveau de mensonges pour signer un thriller psychologique d'un réalisme effrayant. " Le Figaro Magazine

`The police belonged to another world - the world they saw on the television or in the papers. Not theirs.' When two eighteen-year-old girls go missing on their gap year in Thailand, their families are thrust into the international spotlight: desperate, bereft and frantic with worry. Journalist Kate Waters always does everything she can to be first to the story, first with the exclusive, first to discover the truth - and this time is no exception. But she can't help but think of her own son, who she hasn't seen in two years, since he left home to go travelling. This time it's personal. And as the case of the missing girls unfolds, they will all find that even this far away, danger can lie closer to home than you might think . . .

Wanneer Zoë Walker, tijdens een treinrit naar haar werk, tot haar verbijstering een foto van zichzelf in de krant ziet in de rubriek met seksadvertenties, is ze vastbesloten uit te zoeken hoe die foto daar terecht is gekomen. Ze heeft geen andere aanwijzingen dan de korrelige foto, een website en een telefoonnummer. Haar familieleden wuiven het weg als iemand die misschien veel op haar lijkt. Maar dan verschijnt er een foto van een andere vrouw, een vrouw die net als Zoë elke dag die trein neemt. Wanneer deze vrouw vervolgens gewurgd wordt gevonden, beseft Zoë dat ze gevaar loopt. Maar van wie komt dat gevaar? Van ‘Mea culpa’(I Let You Go) werden wereldwijd meer dan een miljoen exemplaren verkocht en ook ‘Ik zie jou’ (I See You) was na verschijnen direct een hit.

When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decades-old tragedy, most readers barely give it a glance. But for 3 strangers it's impossible to ignore. For one woman, it's a reminder of the worst thing that ever happened to her. For another, it's the dangerous possibility that her darkest secret is about to be discovered. And for a journalist, it's the first clue in a hunt to uncover the truth.

Superb writing, often blackly funny, and a scene that made me cry into my pillow.' Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestselling author of EVERYTHING BUT THE TRUTH'Fiona Barton is perceptive, empathetic and a talented writer' Daily Express

Elise King is a successful and ambitious detective - or she was, before medical leave left her unsure if she'd ever return to work. She now spends most days watching the growing tensions in her small seaside town of Ebbing- the weekenders in their fancy clothes, renovating old bungalows into luxury homes, and the locals resentful of the changes. Elise can only guess what really happens behind closed doors. But Dee Eastwood, her cleaner, often knows. She's an invisible presence in many of the houses in town but she sees and hears everything. The conflicts in town boil over when a newcomer wants to put Ebbing on the map with a giant music festival, and a teenage girl ends up dead because of drugs. When a man also disappears the first night of the festival, Elise is drawn back into her detective work and starts digging for answers. Ebbing is a small town, but it's full of myriad secrets and hidden connections that run deeper and darker than Elise could have ever imagined.

The story unfolds with journalist Kiki Nunn investigating the murder of Karen Simmons, a woman she recently interviewed about her experiences in mid-life romance. As Kiki delves deeper into Karen’s life and the circumstances surrounding her death, she uncovers dark realities about love and deception. The narrative explores themes of trust and the dangers of connecting with strangers, while Kiki's pursuit of truth leads her into perilous territory. With unexpected twists, the book keeps readers guessing until the end, prompting reflection on societal issues.

Lo hanno visto tutti, il mostro, sbattuto in tv e sulle prime pagine dei giornali. Era accusato di un crimine raccapricciante, ma adesso che è morto, la verità finirà sepolta con lui. A meno che Jean, la vedova, la moglie devota che gli è sempre stata a fianco in tribunale, non si decida a parlare. A meno che Jean alla fine non decida di raccontare la sua storia.

Nach dem Abitur verschwinden die Freundinnen Alex und Rosie in Bangkok. Reporterin Kate Waters wird in den Fall involviert, da auch ihr Sohn in Thailand ist. Nach einem Hostel-Brand werden die Leichen der beiden gefunden, doch die Umstände sind mysteriös. Ein verletzter Zeuge könnte entscheidende Informationen haben.