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Chelsea Cain

    5 février 1972

    Chelsea Cain élabore des thrillers captivants qui explorent les aspects les plus sombres de la psyché humaine et les relations complexes entre les personnages. Son écriture se caractérise par une prose acérée et perspicace et une capacité magistrale à créer du suspense qui tient les lecteurs en haleine. Avec des récits aux intrigues complexes et des personnages profondément développés, elle s'est imposée comme une voix prédominante dans la fiction policière contemporaine. Ses œuvres examinent les motivations et les dilemmes des personnages avec une honnêteté sans faille.

    Chelsea Cain
    Let Me Go. Totengabe, englische Ausgabe
    Sweetheart
    Evil at Heart
    Evil at Heart. Chelsea Cain
    Mockingbird. Vol.1
    Kill You Twice
    • Man-Eaters, Volume 4: The Cursed

      • 160pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      Maude, now age 15, returns to her childhood summer camp to find that dark forces are lurking in the woods. MAN-EATERS: THE CURSED reunites the original MAN-EATERS Eisner-nominated creative team, led by NYT bestselling thriller writer, Chelsea Cain, for another tale of adolescent feminist derring-do and supernatural hijinks. Chock-full of ephemera, smart, laugh-out-loud funny, provocative, referential, scary, and compulsively re-readable. Each volume comes with a Patriarchy Reparations Packet. Collects MAN-EATERS: THE CURSED #1-5 & MAN-EATERS #13

      Man-Eaters, Volume 4: The Cursed2022
      3,6
    • "The world's best spies keep watch over the Bermuda Triangle from a mysterious island outpost teeming with supernatural intrigue, monsters, and evil villains set on global domination. The best of these spies is named Nora Freud (no relation). She knows eighty-seven ways to kill someone with a cocktail toothpick, and she's used thirty-two of them. Lately though, Nora has started to feel like she's going through the motions. Close the temporal portal. Assassinate the genocidal maniac. Have sex with the MI-6 agent. Plus, the island has gotten kind of touristy. She agrees to one last mission. But when Nora's troubled marine cryptozoologist sister shows up unexpectedly, warning of mermaid attacks, Nora realizes that boredom is not her biggest problem."-- Amazon.com

      Spy Island2021
      3,4
    • Mockingbird

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Dzięki mistrzowskiej znajomości sztuk walki, doktoratowi z biochemii i dowcipowi ostremu jak brzytwa Bobbi Morse pseudonim Mockingbird jest jedną z najlepszych agentek SHIELD. Ostatnio jednak dzieją się wokół niej dziwne rzeczy. Żeby odkryć, co jest grane, Bobbi musi rozwiązać zagadkę paranormalnych mocy, które właśnie się w niej przebudziły, złożyć wizytę w podwodnym laboratorium terrorystów i... ocalić królową Anglii. Potem wyruszy w rejs dla nerdów, na który zaprosił ją tajemniczy informator. Problem w tym, że statek zmierza prosto do Trójkąta Bermudzkiego... Komiks Mockingbird wyróżniono dwiema nominacjami do Nagrody Eisnera, w tym za najlepszy scenariusz. Odpowiada za niego Chelsea Cain autorka książek humorystycznych i popularnych thrillerów (m.in. Unik, Obłęd serca i Wirtuoz zbrodni). Ilustracje stworzyła polska rysowniczka Katarzyna Niemczyk (Age of Conan: Belit, Man- Eaters).

      Mockingbird2019
      3,6
    • Man-Eaters Volume 3

      • 128pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      Middle schooler Maude turns into a werepanther when she gets her period. Will an in-patient, anti-pantherism clinic called Ruminations cure her through hormone adjustment therapy? Or will Maude overthrow the patriarchy, solve a series of murders, and uncover a global capitalist conspiracy? (HINT: IT’S THE SECOND ONE.) This volume wraps up the MAN-EATERS series and includes the inspirational and informative guide, “HANDBOOK FOR THE REVOLUTION,” plus never-before-published extras. Collects MAN-EATERS #9-12

      Man-Eaters Volume 32019
      3,5
    • Man-Eaters Volume 2

      • 128pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      "Contains material originally published in single magazine form as Man-eaters #1-4"--Copyright page.

      Man-Eaters Volume 22019
      3,8
    • Man-eaters. No. 1

      • 128pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      "Contains material originally published in single magazine form as Man-eaters #1-4"--Copyright page.

      Man-eaters. No. 12019
      3,9
    • Kick Back. Thriller

      • 384pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Kick Lannigan wird erneut von John Bishop um Hilfe gebeten, um vermisste Kinder in Florida zu finden. Dabei stoßen sie auf kriminelle Machenschaften und die Entdeckung einer Leiche, die die Identität der entführten Frauen in Frage stellt.

      Kick Back. Thriller2017
    • Mockingbird. Vol.1

      • 136pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      "With a scientific mind and a lethal mastery of martial arts, Bobbi Morse has always been one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s best agents, but now she's going solo! When someone close to her is murdered, Bobbi discovers some strange goings-on in the peacekeeping organization's own medical-and-recovery network. But when Lance Hunter's undercover gig at the London Hellfire Club goes south, Mockingbird sets off, battle staves at the ready, to save Hunter--and the Queen of England! From helping out a teen driven bonkers by her own new powers, to doing a little dog-sitting, Bobbi shows she's a woman of many talents!" -- Page [4] of cover.

      Mockingbird. Vol.12016
      4,2
    • One Kick

      • 391pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Kick Lannigan, abducted at age six, goes into a tailspin when a second Amber Alert in a month signals the disappearance of a child in the Portland area.That's when the enigmatic Bishop approaches her with a proposition. He made a fortune as a weapons dealer and now wants to make good by using his resources to rescue abducted children. And he is convinced Kick's experiences and expertise can be mined to help rescue the abductees. Little does Kick know the case will lead directly into her terrifying past.

      One Kick2014
      3,8
    • Let Me Go. Totengabe, englische Ausgabe

      • 374pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Detective Archie Sheridan just has to get through the next few days, then his birthday and Halloween will be over. But with escaped serial killer Gretchen Lowell on the loose, the investigation into the murder of a DEA agent demanding his attention, and journalist Susan Ward showing up at his apartment needing a favour, it's going to be a long weekend. Soon Archie finds himself crashing a masked ball on a private island owned by Jack Reynolds, a notorious local drug kingpin. By morning, Archie is back on pain killers, a guest is dead and Archie quickly realizes that little is what it seems. One thing is clear: Gretchen is back, and Archie's nemesis and sometimes lover has something special in mind for the birthday boy, something she's been planning for a long, long time. On Halloween Eve, with time running out, and the life of someone close to Archie on the line, Archie knows his only chance is to give Gretchen exactly what she wants. But Gretchen will prove more horrifying, and unpredictable, than Archie could ever imagine...

      Let Me Go. Totengabe, englische Ausgabe2013
      4,0
    • The tormentor returns... Archie Sheridan should be recovering from his past run-ins with serial killer Gretchen Lowell, yet he's just as haunted as the day she let him go. But when a cyclist comes across a corpse in Mount Tabor Park on the eastern side of Portland, Archie suddenly has a new case to focus on. Then comes a call from an unlikely source. After months of ignoring calls from a doctor at the mental hospital where Gretchen is supposed to be locked away forever, Archie hears that she might have inside knowledge about the new investigation. But is she bluffing just to get close to him, and can he risk losing his only lead? One thing is for sure: Gretchen Lowell is back, and Archie must decide if catching a killer is worth facing his demons one more time.

      Kill You Twice2013
      4,4
    • The Boys from Brazil

      • 268pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      The classic thriller of Dr. Josef Mengele's nightmarish plot to restore the Third Reich.

      The Boys from Brazil2011
      4,0
    • The Night Season

      • 322pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Cain launches the next stage of her bestselling series as Portland detective Archie Sheridan works to regain his life and Susan Ward steps in to share the spotlight in this electric thriller from one of today's most talented suspense writers.

      The Night Season2011
      3,9
    • Evil at Heart. Chelsea Cain

      • 345pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      The gripping narrative continues with Detective Archie Sheridan still recovering in the hospital after a failed attempt to capture the elusive serial killer Gretchen Lowell. As Gretchen remains at large, the tension escalates, exploring the psychological complexities of their cat-and-mouse game. This sequel delves deeper into their dark relationship and the haunting effects of obsession, making for a thrilling read that builds on the suspense established in the previous installments.

      Evil at Heart. Chelsea Cain2009
      4,1
    • Evil at Heart

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Chelsea Cain's novels featuring Portland detective Archie Sheridan and serial killer Gretchen Lowell have captivated fans through two New York Times bestselling entries, Heartsick and Sweetheart. And Gretchen Lowell is still on the loose. These days, she's more of a cause célèbre than a feared killer, thanks to sensationalist news coverage that has made her a star. Her face graces magazine covers and there have been sightings of her around the world. Most shocking of all, Portland Herald reporter Susan Ward has uncovered a bizarre fan club that celebrates the number of days she's been free. Archie Sheridan hunted Gretchen for a decade, and after his last ploy to catch her went spectacularly wrong, he remains hospitalized months later. When they last spoke, they entered a détente of sorts-Archie agreed not to kill himself if she agreed not to kill anyone else. But when a new body is found accompanied by Gretchen's trademark heart, all bets are off and Archie is forced back into action. Has the Beauty Killer returned to her gruesome ways, or has the cult surrounding her created a whole new evil? With Evil at Heart, Chelsea Cain is in top form. Delivering heart-stopping thrills and chills, she is an unmatched master of suspense.

      Evil at Heart2009
      4,0
    • Sworn to silence

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Kate Burkholder, who grew up in the Amish community before leaving for the outside world, has recently been appointed Chief of Police in her former hometown. What she returns to find is a world where good and evil collide.

      Sworn to silence2009
      4,0
    • The Calling

      • 512pages
      • 18 heures de lecture

      ‘That rare unplug-the-phone, skip-all-meals, ignore-your-bedtime thriller.’ GILLIAN FLYNN Detective Inspector Hazel Micallef is making her way towards retirement after keeping the peace in the sleepy town of Port Dundas for many years. But when a local woman is found murdered – her mouth gruesomely shaped into a silent cry – Hazel and her department are faced with their biggest case yet. They soon discover that this is not the first time a body has been found in this way, and it is unlikely to be the last. The Calling is soon to be a major film starring Susan Sarandon, Topher Grace and Donald Sutherland. ‘A stunning serial killer chiller – dark, surprising and utterly compelling’ MO HAYDER

      The Calling2008
      3,9
    • Sweetheart

      • 336pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Gretchen Lowell, the world's most beautiful serial killer, has escaped from prison in Chelsea Cain's unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat story, Sweetheart. Portland detective Archie Sheridan, the former head of the Beauty Killer Task Force, hunted Gretchen Lowell for years before she kidnapped him, tortured him, and then let him go. Now that she is behind bars, Archie is finally piecing his life back together. He has returned home to his ex-wife and their two children and sworn off visiting Gretchen. Though it should feel like progress, being away from Gretchen makes him feel worse. When the body of a young woman is discovered in Forest Park, Archie is reminded of the last time they found a body there, more than a decade ago: it turned out to be Gretchen's first victim, and Archie's first case. The body can't be one of hers. She's in prison. Then the unthinkable happens: Gretchen escapes and, while the city is on edge, Archie is secretly relieved. He knows he's the only one who can capture her, and once he does he now has a twisted plan to get out from under her thumb for good. Each new novel in Chelsea Cain's scorching bestselling series—Heartsick, Sweetheart, Evil at Heart, and more—is a dark, thrilling, and unparalleled tour de force.

      Sweetheart2008
      4,1
    • Heartsick

      • 420pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      Detective Archie Sheridan has spent years tracking serial killer Gretchen Lowell. In the end, it was she who caught him, tortured him, then mysteriously set him free and turned herself in. Now as he trails a new case, Archie needs Gretchen in more ways than one--to catch a killer and to release his soul. Martin's Press.

      Heartsick2007
      3,9