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The explosive new thriller by the New York Times bestseller, Lisa
Unger. Twenty-year-old Finley Montgomery has always been different.
She's never been able to control the things that happen to her -
not even the pain of a new tattoo or the roar of her motorcycle can
drown out the chaos. When she moves to her grandmother's house in
the small town of The Hollows in upstate New York, Finley is hoping
to a fresh start. Then a detective shows up. He knows about
Finley's unusual gifts and he wants her help. There's a little girl
missing and the police investigation has gone cold. Now, time is
running out. Only Finley can uncover the truth - but can she find
the answers before it's too late?
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The Lisa Unger novel we've all been waiting for--"a live wire...A
shocking, unputdownable thriller" (Karin Slaughter).
Lana Granger lives a life of lies. She has told so many lies about
where she comes from and who she is that the truth is like a cloudy
nightmare she can't quite recall. About to graduate from college
and with her trust fund almost tapped out, she takes a job
babysitting a troubled boy named Luke. Expelled from schools all
over the country, the manipulative young Luke is accustomed to
controlling the people in his life. But, in Lana, he may have met
his match. Or has Lana met hers?
When Lana's closest friend, Beck, mysteriously disappears, Lana
resumes her lying ways--to friends, to the police, to herself. The
police have a lot of questions for Lana when the story about her
whereabouts the night Beck disappeared doesn't jibe with eyewitness
accounts. Lana will do anything to hide the truth, but it might not
be enough to keep her ominous secrets buried. Someone else knows
about Lana's lies. And he's dying to tell.
"Savor the pleasure of being guided by Unger's sure hand along a
deliciously twisted narrative path" ("Kirkus Reviews"). Masterfully
suspenseful, finely crafted, and written with a no-holds-barred raw
power, this is Lisa Unger at her best.
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Crazy Love You
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In the New York Times bestselling Jones Cooper series by Lisa
Unger, falling in love should be a dream but sometimes it's a
living nightmare in this "haunting, compulsive tale that will have
you under its spell long after you've closed the book" (Tess
Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author). Darkness has a way
of finding Ian when he is with Priss. Even when they were kids,
playing in the woods of their small upstate New York town, he could
feel it. Still, Priss was his best friend, his salvation from the
bullies who teased him mercilessly and from his family's deadly
secrets. Now that they've both escaped to New York City, Ian is no
longer the tortured victim. He is a talented and successful graphic
novelist, and Priss...Priss is still trouble. The booze, the drugs,
the sex--Ian is growing tired of late nights together trying to
forget the past. Especially now that he's met sweet, beautiful
Megan, whose love makes him want to change for the better. But
Priss doesn't like change. Change makes her angry. And when Priss
is angry, terrible things begin to happen...
A collection of the yearâs best mystery and suspense short
fiction selected by New York Times bestselling author
Lisa Unger and series editor Steph Cha. Master of the thriller Lisa
Unger selects twenty mystery and suspense short stories that
represent the best examples of the form published the previous
year.
'A touch of Jekyll and Hyde in this story of murder, vengeance and
bonds of friendship. Fine stuff' Ian Rankin 'BRILLIANT!!' Suzy K
Quinn 'Thrilling' Riley Sager 'A smart, taut thriller' Chris
Bohjalian Praise for Lisa Unger: 'The best nail-biter I have read
for ages' Lee Child 'Gripping suspense at its best' Karin Slaughter
* * * * You committed the perfect crime. But someone knows the
truth. You followed the trial obsessively. You know he's guilty and
can't believe he got away with it. But someone is determined to see
justice done. Rain Winter left journalism behind to focus on her
baby daughter. But when a man acquitted for murder is killed, in
the same way as his suspected victims, Rain sees a pattern emerging
between a series of cold cases. Meticulous and untraceable, this
killer strikes in the dead of night, making sure that the guilty
are suitably punished for their crimes. As Rain's investigation
deepens, she must face up to dark secrets in her own past and the
realisation that the killer may be closer than she thinks... From
bestselling author Lisa Unger comes a dark and addictive
psychological suspense which will keep you breathless until the
last page. * * * * Crime writers love Lisa Unger! 'Suspenseful,
sensitive, sexy, subtle. The best nail-biter I have read for ages.
Highly recommended' Lee Child 'This is one book that will have you
racing to the last page, only to have you wishing the ride wasn't
over' Michael Connelly 'Riveting psychological suspense of the
first order. If you haven't yet experienced Lisa Unger, what are
you waiting for?' Harlan Coben 'Deliciously intense and addictive'
Karin Slaughter 'This is a haunting, compulsive tale that will have
you under its spell long after you've closed the book.' Tess
Gerritsen 'A twisting labyrinth of a book where nothing is as it
seems' Lisa Gardner 'A perfectly dark and unsettling, spellbinding
thriller' Mary Kubica
'Gripping suspense at its best' Karin Slaughter 'If you haven't yet
discovered Lisa Unger, what are you waiting for?' Harlan Coben Her
husband's killer may be closer than she thinks... It's been a year
since Poppy's husband, Jack, was brutally murdered during his
morning run. She's trying to move on but what happened that day is
still haunting her. And now she's sure she is being followed...
Sleep deprived and secretly self-medicating, Poppy is unable to
separate her dreams from reality. She feels like she's losing her
mind. But what if she's not? What if she's actually remembering
what really happened? What if her husband wasn't who he said he
was? And what if his killer is still watching her... Readers love
Lisa Unger 'Mesmerising and totally absorbing' 'Pulled me in and
wouldn't let go' 'A gripping page turner' 'I couldn't stop reading'
'Full of suspense'
'WHAT A READ!... Completely engrossing, undeniably enthralling...
The biggest five stars.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'A masterclass
in storytelling... Unforgettable.' Samantha Downing, author of My
Lovely Wife Everyone has a secret. Who would you trust with yours?
On Selena Murphy's train home from work, a mysterious woman named
Martha strikes up a conversation and shares a confession: she's
having an affair with her boss. In turn, Selena shares her own
secret: she suspects her husband is sleeping with the nanny. At
Selena's station the two women part, and Selena never expects to
see her again. Until she receives a message. I'd love to continue
our conversation. Can we get together? It's Martha, by the way.
From the train. But Selena never gave Martha her number. She
brushes the message off - until days later her nanny goes missing,
and Selena begins to wonder if it's all connected. Who is Martha,
really? And what does she want with Selena? Confessions on the 7:45
will have you gripped from the first page until the last. Perfect
for fans of Harriet Tyce's Blood Orange and A.J. Finn's The Woman
in the Window. 'Unger takes you deep into the minds of psychopaths,
and while you wouldn't want to live there, what wild, creepy places
they are to visit. Unger is at the top of her game here.' Linwood
Barclay, New York Times bestselling author of Elevator Pitch 'I was
hooked from the first to last page... A MUST READ.' NetGalley
reviewer, 5 stars 'Wowsers what a read... Absolutely loved it from
beginning to end... The best book I've read in a long time.'
NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow!... Once I started reading I was
unable to put it down.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'A "can't miss"
5-star thriller!... I stayed up until 2 a.m. to finish it!'
NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'So addictive that I have been unable
to put this down.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'I can't even begin
to describe how much I loved this book.' NetGalley reviewer, 5
stars 'Oh my goodness, I loved this book... I couldn't read it fast
enough.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Full of twists and turns and
it kept me guessing until the very end... By far the best book I
have read this year.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'EXCITING AND
EXHILARATING... An excellent novel.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
'Psychological thrillers don't get any better than this.' NetGalley
reviewer, 5 stars
'Chilling... You won't be able to stop turning the pages!' Shari
Lapena, Sunday Times bestselling author 'One of the best books I
have read this year!' NetGalley reviewer, You trusted him with your
secret...and then he vanished. When Wren Greenwood meets a
good-looking stranger from a dating app, she expects a casual fling
- but they connect immediately. Adam Harper is her perfect match.
She falls for him. She confides in him. And then he disappears...
his profiles deleted, his phone disconnected, his Manhattan
apartment emptied. First, Wren blames herself. Then she hears about
the other girls - girls who fell in love with Adam, and are now
missing. Wren needs answers, but as she follows the breadcrumb
trail Adam left behind, it leads back to her own dark past.
Suddenly, she's no longer sure if she's predator or prey. She only
knows one thing: whatever it takes, she'll be the last girl he ever
ghosts... This unforgettable thriller will keep you hooked until
the very final twist. Perfect for fans of Harriet Tyce's Blood
Orange and A.J. Finn's The Woman in the Window. Readers LOVE Last
Girl Ghosted! 'WOW, what a read!... I couldn't put it down. '
NetGalley reviewer, 'I flew through this - you just can't put it
down. Lots of delicious twists.' NetGalley reviewer, 'It grabbed me
from the get go... A must read... Highly recommend!' NetGalley
reviewer, 'This book kept me riveted to my seat... I heartily
recommend this book to anyone who loves a good suspense novel.'
NetGalley reviewer, '[Lisa Unger] has knocked this one out of the
park! Psychological suspense... at its finest.' NetGalley reviewer,
'Brilliant and compelling... I read straight through the night,
couldn't put the novel down till I turned the last page...' Luanne
Rice, New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Box 'Lisa
Unger is our most inventive suspense author... Clear your calendar
and lock the doors. You will not be able to stop reading.' J.T.
Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Her Dark Lies
Isabel Raine thought she had everything-a successful career, a
supportive family, and a happy marriage to the man she loved. Then
one ordinary morning, her husband, Marcus, picks up his briefcase,
kisses her good-bye, and simply vanishes.
That day, all her calls to him go straight to voice mail; the
messages she leaves at his office go unreturned, too. Panicking
after finally receiving a call from his cell phone in which all she
can hear is a man's terrified cry, Isabel calls the police. But
they aren't interested. Men leave, they tell her. They leave all
the time. Desperate to find her husband, Isabel races to his
office. But instead of finding him, she finds herself in the middle
of an FBI raid. Hours later, she awakens in the hospital with a
severe concussion and a homicide detective by her bedside waiting
to question her about Marcus Raine-the real Marcus Raine.
Now the only thing Isabel knows for sure is that her husband of
five years is gone. Where is he and who is he are questions no one
seems able to answer. But Isabel will not rest until she discovers
the truth about the man she loves, even if it means risking
everything-including her own life.
Bestselling author Lisa Unger takes us on a nightmarish journey
from bustling, glamorous New York City to the murky, twisted
streets of Prague, seeking the answer to one bone-chilling
question: What if the man you love, the one sleeping beside you, is
a stranger?
"From the Hardcover edition."
Isabel Raine thought she had everything-a successful career, a
supportive family, and a happy marriage to the man she loved. Then
one ordinary morning, her husband, Marcus, picks up his briefcase,
kisses her good-bye, and simply vanishes.
That day, all her calls to him go straight to voice mail; the
messages she leaves at his office go unreturned, too. Panicking
after finally receiving a call from his cell phone in which all she
can hear is a man's terrified cry, Isabel calls the police. But
they aren't interested. Men leave, they tell her. They leave all
the time. Desperate to find her husband, Isabel races to his
office. But instead of finding him, she finds herself in the middle
of an FBI raid. Hours later, she awakens in the hospital with a
severe concussion and a homicide detective by her bedside waiting
to question her about Marcus Raine-the real Marcus Raine.
Now the only thing Isabel knows for sure is that her husband of
five years is gone. Where is he and who is he are questions no one
seems able to answer. But Isabel will not rest until she discovers
the truth about the man she loves, even if it means risking
everything-including her own life.
Bestselling author Lisa Unger takes us on a nightmarish journey
from bustling, glamorous New York City to the murky, twisted
streets of Prague, seeking the answer to one bone-chilling
question: What if the man you love, the one sleeping beside you, is
a stranger?
"From the Hardcover edition."
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Maggie and Jones live with their teenage son, Rick, in The
Hollows, a small town outside of New York City. The cozy intimacy
of the town is broken when Rick's girlfriend, Charlene,
mysteriously disappears. The investigation has Jones, the lead
detective on the case, acting strangely and Rick, already a
brooding teenager, becomes even more withdrawn. Maggie finds
herself drawn in both as a trained psychologist and as a mother,
walking a tightrope that threatens the stability of her family.
Determined to uncover the truth, Maggie pursues her own leads into
Charlene's disappearance and exposes a long-buried town secret--one
that could destroy everything she holds dear.
The highly anticipated follow-up to the "New York Times" bestseller
"Beautiful Lies,"
Charged with relentless intensity and kinetic action, and playing
out with unnerving suspense on the streets of New York and London,
Sliver of Truth delves deep into the shadowy world of Ridley Jones,
a terrified but determined young woman at once hunting down a ghost
from her past and running for her life.
Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2006 im Fachbereich Sport -
Sportpadagogik, Didaktik, Note: keine, Technische Universitat
Dortmund (Sportpadagogik), Veranstaltung: Einfuhrung in die
Sportpadagogik und -didaktik, 12 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis,
Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In der heutigen Zeit haben Jugendliche
meiner Ansicht nach mit vielen Aufgaben und Problemen zu kampfen,
unter anderem mit sich selbst - also ihrem Selbstkonzept. Sie
stecken in einer Phase voller Erwartungen, Anforderungen und
Widerspruchen und sind auf der Suche nach einer eigenen Identitat.
Mit Sicherheit ist dies keine leicht zu bewaltigende Aufgabe, da
sie sich in einem Prozess befinden, in dem sie auf der einen Seite
individuell sein mochten, sich auf der anderen Seite aber auch in
die Gesellschaft integrieren sollen (Dorlochter, Maciewski &
Stiller, 1997, 259ff.). Bei der Bewaltigung dieser so genannten
Entwicklungsaufgaben spielen die Selbstwahrnehmung, die
Zufriedenheit mit dem eigenen Aussehen sowie die Anerkennung durch
das soziale Umfeld meiner Meinung nach eine grosse Rolle. Ich habe
mich in dieser Hausarbeit fur das Thema Identitatsentwicklung im
Jugendalter - Welche Rolle spielt der Sport bei der Ausbildung des
Selbstkonzepts?" entschieden, weil ich herausfinden mochte, wie
weit reichend der Einfluss des Sports eigentlich ist. Das heisst,
verhilft sportliche Aktivitat beispielsweise zu einem starkeren
Selbstwertgefuhl und wie ist dies zu erklaren? Im Folgenden werde
ich naher auf dieses Thema eingehen, indem ich - nach der Klarung
einiger theoretischer Grundlagen - zunachst die Phase der
Adoleszenz mit ihren jugendtypischen Merkmalen analysiere.
Anschliessend soll der Einfluss des Sports - sei es nun im Verein,
als Freizeit- oder Leistungssport - auf das jugendliche
Selbstkonzept herausgestellt werden. Das heisst, inwiefern leistet
sportliches Engagement einen Beitrag zur subjektiven Wahrnehmung
Jugendlicher in Bezug auf ihr Aussehen, ihre Leistungen, auf ihre
gesamte Person? Wichtig
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