Bøger af Carla Kovach

Twenty two year old classroom assistant Eve leaves England for sunny Turkey with her four childhood friends and Kevin; her first love who she hasn't seen for six years. The group plan to have one last adventure before they have to finally relent to adulthood. What they think will be a week of sun, parties and romance soon becomes more sinister when they take a trip to the mountainous province of Mügla for the day. Eve soon realises that things are not what they seem. She sees that something isn't right but her friends are oblivious. Can she convince them all before it's too late?

Every family has its secrets. Some are more deadly than others... I live on a quiet tree-lined street with my perfect husband Cain. But when 18-year-old Charlotte knocks on the front door, what she says has me questioning just how well I really know my husband. 'I was adopted as a baby and I'm looking for my biological parents. I was told they live here.' My heart races as I fear Cain has been keeping a huge secret from me. Does he have a child he never told me about? And has he been lying all these years? I can't trust anything Cain says. Desperate for answers, I agree to meet Charlotte in secret. But it's Charlotte who is full of questions: about our lives, our relationship. It's only when she lets slip the name of the road I used to live on, that I realise how much she knows about me, too... Cold fear floods through my body. My husband may not have told the truth, but his lies are nothing compared to mine. If Charlotte knows my darkest secret, my whole life could fall apart. How far will I have to go to keep the truth hidden? If you loved The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and Gone Girl you will be absolutely gripped by this heart-stopping psychological thriller. What readers are saying about On a Quiet Street:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow, wow and more wow!!!! I couldn't put this one down for the life of me. I read this in just a few sittings. I had to finish it and quick... That ending was shocking and left me totally speechless... I thought my head was going to explode by the end... the heart attack of an ending, I couldn't believe it. Never would I have ever guessed that in a million years. I knew something big was going on, but OMG, when I found out what it was.' Blue Moon Blogger ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This story had me in complete turmoil... I couldn't stop reading... The storyline blew me away and certainly had me on the edge of my seat and my heart pounding... Superb.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow, this was a page-turner... There is so much tension and you are kept guessing over and over... Could not get enough of this. An amazing book from an amazing author.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Carla Kovach does it again! So many secrets and lies. The tension and twists were off-the-charts great.' NetGalley reviewer

Her perfect night out just became her worst nightmare... Lauren returns home from celebrating her engagement with friends and stumbles as she gets out of the taxi. So what if her best friend Sienna didn't show up? Lauren had a good night anyway. As she walks towards the small house she shares with her fiancé, Robbie, she's surprised to see every window in total darkness. And when she calls his name, the house remains silent. Where is Robbie? Kicking off her red heels, Lauren heads towards her bedroom, feeling more nervous with every step. And when she opens the door, she immediately knows something is very wrong. The sickly metallic smell sobers her up instantly. And there is someone in her bed... Moving closer, her heart races in her chest. Instead of her fiancé, in the bed lies the lifeless body of a young woman, and although long dark hair covers her face, Lauren can already see who it is... her best friend, Sienna. As Lauren's scream breaks the silence, someone stands outside the bedroom, tracking her every move. Did Lauren's perfect little home just become the most dangerous place she could be? Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, Her Hidden Shadow will have you hooked from the very first page.What readers are saying about Her Hidden Shadow:¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG, what an amazing book this was... Gripping from the very beginning... Be warned, when you start this book, you won't be able to put it away until you have finished it. I give it 10 stars.' B for Bookreview¿¿¿¿¿ 'So, so good... Compelling.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wonderful... Each time I say it, but this is my favourite in the series so far.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another brilliant book... Full of twists and turns.' Goodreads reviewer'Cracking, action-packed story... I really do recommend it.' Goodreads reviewer

She shuts the door behind her, relieved to be in the safety of her own home. But tonight her house is the most dangerous place she could be. Someone has been waiting for her, and they know she's home alone... Sasha loves her job finding accommodation for homeless people, and she's proud of the small but cosy apartment she rents on the good side of town. She's worked hard to leave her dark past behind her and make amends for the accident that still haunts her memories. She knows she was innocent, though she's still careful about who and what she tells of her old life. But not all secrets stay hidden forever... When her phone rings loudly in the middle of the night, Sasha fears what she'll hear when she picks up - a deathly silence. It's happened every night for weeks. Is it a childish prank, or a chilling warning that someone has uncovered her secret? But the news of a body found at a local shelter means her worst nightmare has come true. It can't be a coincidence that evidence related to the victim has been found at the same location where the most devastating moment of Sasha's life took place. Days later, a second body is found and Sasha's heart pounds wildly as she takes in the victim's unforgettable green eyes. She hasn't seen her in a long time, but she'd know her old friend anywhere. She was the only other person who knew Sasha's secret, so how can Sasha prove her innocence now? Sasha doesn't know who's coming for her, but she's certain of one thing: she's next on the list...Fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh will love Their Cold Hearts - a totally thrilling and addictive crime thriller that will have you up all night! What readers are saying about Their Cold Hearts:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Cancel all plans while reading - I inhaled this amazing book over one weekend and resented anything that kept me away from it!... Top notch.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic... Awesome... It's like Christmas morning every time I read one of this author's books... The whole book had my head spinning... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough... Every chapter left me wanting more.' Goodreads reviewer

I'll never forget that day. It was blisteringly hot, and I begged our mother for an ice cream. As we left you with Dad, I didn't know it would be the last time I saw your face. Minutes later, we returned to the end of the pier where we had parked your pushchair. Dad was asleep on a bench, and your little pink blanket was empty. You had vanished. Twenty-five years later. The morning of the anniversary of Jess's disappearance starts like every other for her sister Kate - a rushed school run, a cold cup of coffee and a quick scan of the news for updates. But when her phone beeps with a message from an unknown number, everything changes. I know what happened to Jess. Finally, Kate's a step closer to getting answers to the questions that have tormented her for so long. Why was her mother so angry that day? How did her father sleep through his own daughter's abduction? And when the police car came screeching towards the pier, how is it that nobody saw a single thing? As she drives her young family to the seaside town to meet the mystery messenger, she feels uneasy. Who are they and why did they reach out now? But before Kate finds out, history repeats itself and her world is turned upside down once more. Then Kate receives one final, terrifying message... will her pursuit of the truth cost the lives of everyone she has ever loved? This completely unputdownable psychological thriller will have you hooked from the very first page. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us. What readers are saying about Find Me:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!!!!! Loved!!!!! Shocked!!!!! Twisted!!!!!... You are in for a real treat... I couldn't believe what I was reading. That ending was crazy and I was left speechless.' Blue Moon Blogger ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I could not put this down.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow, Carla hits another one out of the park! Crazy thrill ride that just didn't let up. Twists and turns galore.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A brilliant read.' Sue Wallace 'Gripping read... A whirlwind of a thriller! I loved it.' NetGalley reviewer 'I didn't know what to believe... I was flabbergasted. I screamed "what??? Why???' B for Book ReviewWhat readers are saying about Carla Kovach:¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am completely hooked... I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me on the edge of my seat, my heart in my mouth and the sweat pouring out of me from nerves and apprehension.' @Chloesreadingroom

Five-year-old Cally waits in her pretty pink bedroom for the sound of the front door opening and her mother's sweet voice in the hall. But when the doorbell finally rings, and Cally creeps out of bed to peer through the banister, a large man in uniform is all she sees. Her mother is missing... Teacher Annabel Braddock was last seen drinking at the local pub with her best friend, Jennifer. Witnesses saw tears running down her cheeks, and friends say she was having problems with a colleague at work, and that her marriage had broken down. But as the two women hugged goodbye, neither noticed the car speeding towards them. As the dust settled, Jennifer lay unconscious on the ground and Annabel was nowhere to be seen. She'd never abandon her little girl, so did someone snatch her? As family crowd around Jennifer's hospital bed, hoping she'll wake up, police visit Annabel's home and her inconsolable daughter, Cally, tells them she had seen a man outside staring into her room as she climbed into bed that evening. Was it her childish imagination, or had someone been watching Annabel's home? When Jennifer finally opens her eyes and tells the police what happened that night, it's clear there are plenty of people with a reason to harm Annabel. With an unpredictable husband, a colleague who denies harassing her and a neighbour who seems to know her every move, could she be in imminent danger? As the hours turn to days, will little Cally ever see her precious mother again? Or will she be next? If you love fast-paced, gripping crime thrillers that keep you up all night, you'll be completely addicted to One Girl Missing. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh. What readers are saying about One Girl Missing:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow! Carla Kovach hits it totally out of the park!... Grabbed me from the start and didn't let go.' NetGalley reviewer 'Phenomenal... I was blown away by this book... Brilliant.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An undeniable 5 stars... Absolutely blowout ending was thrilling... I look forward to dropping EVERYTHING all over again for the next instalment.' @chloesreadingroom ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A five star-plus read.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Read it in one day... It kept me riveted until late into the night... Superb.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So good!... Loved everything about this.' @owl._.books ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gripping, suspenseful and unpredictable... I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Carla Kovach:¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!... Absolutely amazing!... An incredibly clever and gripping story. I was hooked from the first page.' Goodreads reviewer

Music and loud voices echo through the woods surrounding her. Wiping her tears, she hears the rustle of leaves close by. Footsteps. She has no time to scream before a hand covers her mouth and her entire world goes black. In a patch of forest on the outskirts of a small town, five teenage school friends prepare to spend a night away from home. Carrying their tents and sleeping bags, they laugh and joke as they make their way into the darkest part of the woods, away from prying eyes. But as the sun rises the following morning, only four are left alive. Devastated, Leah's friends all swear they didn't see or hear anything. Her best friend sobs as she recounts what she remembers from that night - dancing, roasting marshmallows, sipping warm cans of beer by the fire - but is it grief, or is she hiding something? What happened to Naomi in the hour that no one can account for? And what troubled past lies behind the perfect manners of the boy who organised the trip, and who is prepared to lie to keep it buried? As the cracks in their stories grow, it's clear one of them is lying, and one of them is next... Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, One Left Behind is a thrilling crime novel that will have you hooked from the very first page! What readers are saying about One Left Behind:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow! What can I say about this book in one word? Tremendous!!... This book was definitely on another level!!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning until the end. I just loved every word on every page' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Nope, nope, nope! I did not see that coming!... Can't-put-down thrill ride that you'll keep reading all night long.' Unrepentantbibliovores ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Great book! Wow, so many twists and turns! This book had intrigue, suspense action and lots of crazy plot twists!' sassysouthernbook/Ana's guest reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'It had me gripped from when I started and I didn't want to put it down.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic. Five stars from me.' NetGalley reviewer

Amber applies a dash of red lipstick and checks herself out in the mirror before heading out on a date. 'Don't wait up!' she calls to her housemates as she leaves. But Amber never returns home that night. Amber Slater is never seen again.The last person to see Amber was her housemate. He remembers everything she was wearing that night. He watched her leave. He listened to every word of her phone conversation with her friend before she left. He knows more about Amber's movements than anyone.At university, she is well-liked by her fellow students and teachers. Her tutor's voice shakes when he is questioned by the police. Some say he and Amber were very close. Too close. Some say his wife had just found out about their relationship.The manager at the restaurant where Amber was supposed to eat that night says she didn't show up. Yet the chef at the restaurant is overly chatty about her. He wasn't working that night. He wasn't answering his phone. Nobody knows where he was when Amber went missing.Rumours begin to circulate about Amber, it seems that everyone has a story to tell. But when the young girl's lifeless body is found in a local park, with her blue lips glued shut, the gossip suddenly goes quiet. As the police trace the last few hours of Amber's life, it seems that the girl simply vanished on her way to catch her bus. And when another woman goes missing in the dead of night, it's a race against time to find her before she too is silenced forever.Fans of crime books from Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh will love The Broken Ones.What readers are saying about Carla Kovach:¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.' NetGalley reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!... Absolutely amazing!... An incredibly clever and gripping story. I was hooked from the first page.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic. Five stars from me.' NetGalley reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Very hard to put down. I give this book five stars just because I loved it.' NetGalley reviewer

Dressed in garish Halloween costumes, two teenage girls run through a patch of dense woodland towards the outskirts of town. But before they can reach the safety of the streets beyond, they make a shocking discovery. Following a piece of old rope, the girls find a large mound of freshly laid earth, undisturbed in the darkness of the trees. Clawing at the ground beneath them, they make contact with something solid. When they realise what they've discovered, the silence is broken by their piercing screams as they stare down at the shallow grave. Without looking back, they run as fast as they can, failing to spot the person nearby watching their every move And when another grave is found just days later, it's clear a serial killer is praying on the small town. But who is the killer watching now? And when will another grave be filled? If you like Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, you'll love this heart-racing thriller from bestselling author, Carla Kovach. With gripping suspense and a twist you won't see coming, Their Silent Graves will have you hooked from page one. What readers are saying about Their Silent Graves: ';WOW, what a great thriller this was! I can't really put into words how good this book was Amazing fantastic.' Goodreads reviewer ';Loved this creepy crazy book!! So many dark twists and turns! I could not put it down.' Goodreads reviewer ';Ding, ding, ding! Another winner in the DI Gina Harte series Once you start reading, you don't want to put it down.' Goodreads reviewer ';So gripping, you are flying through the pages!' NetGalley reviewer ';RECOMMEND!!!' Goodreads reviewer ';I was kept on the edge of my seat with each gruesome murder!' Goodreads reviewer ';Gripping and fast-paced, never a dull moment I legit did not want to put it down The ending is so satisfying and perfect, and I was not able to guess it at all. Loved it.' Goodreads reviewer ';A book that hooks you from the start.' Goodreads reviewer ';Wow, this one had a creepy vibe that just did not give up Once I start, I just cannot put down.' Goodreads reviewer ';Clever, complex and unique I enjoyed each word.' Sam's Common Scents ';I'm always excited with the prospect of a new Carla Kovach book, and this certainly proved to be worth waiting for brilliant.' NetGalley reviewer ';Creepy, full of mystery and twists and with plenty of weird and wonderful suspects along the way. I loved this novel and would definitely recommend. NetGalley reviewer ';I was glued to my Kindle until I finished it

Dressed in a sage green bridesmaid dress, and smiling for pictures, Holly is the happiest she's ever been. Hours later, Holly is dead. People love to hate Holly Long. Smart, beautiful and a woman who men find it hard to say no to, she's the town's most gossiped about resident. Now Holly's body lies in her hotel room, strangled at her best friend's wedding party. And the gossip has stopped, because nobody wants to look like they did it. When police search Holly's immaculate apartment, amongst her stylish furnishings and expensive jewellery, they discover a different side to Holly. Orderly and precise, she wasn't the chaotic party girl everyone thought her to be. In fact, Holly was a planner, and her next plan was to come out and tell her biggest secret something she had been hiding for months, something that had the potential to ruin the lives of more than one wedding guest. There are plenty of people who might have wanted to kill Holly, but only one who has finally made good on their promise. An unputdownable crime thriller with an ending you will never see coming, this is the latest gripping novel from bestselling author Carla Kovach. If you like Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, you'll love Her Last Mistake. What readers are saying about Her Last Mistake: ';Wow. Wow. Wow! This was absolutely non-stop from start to finish!! I started this book this morning and have not been able to put down at all!!... Absolutely brilliant!' Goodreads reviewer ';Great opening which takes your breath away. This book was fantastic.' NetGalley reviewer ';Love, love, love. This one kept me guessing until the end!' Goodreads reviewer ';Her Last Mistake was an addictive read that I powered through. It is twisty and surprising, especially with the big reveal. I did not see that coming.' Goodreads reviewer ';I am hooked on this series. Very hard to put down.' Goodreads reviewer ';It's not often I stay up late to finish a book but Gina Harte is an exception Pulls you in from the get go and will not let you stop until you have read every last word.' Goodreads reviewer ';Wow. What a bloody fantastic book! I couldn't put this down, I was so engrossed in it.' Bonnie's Book Talk ';This book has so many twists and turns, I never knew what to expect next Definitely not a book to miss!' Goodreads reviewer ';I love, love, love Carla Kovach's Gina Harte series.' Goodreads reviewer ';I devoured this book in one sitting I had to keep on reading because I HAD TO KNOW THE TRUTH!!!' Goodreads reviewer ';There was a lot of twist and turns that keep you guessing throughout

The completely unputdownable thriller from Cara Kovach, introducing DI Gina Harte - perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza and Clare Mackintosh

IF YOU ONLY READ ONE BOOK THIS YEAR, MAKE IT THE NEXT GIRL... You thought he'd come to save you. You were wrong. 'Absolutely the best thriller I've read this year!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'I absolutely, totally and utterly LOVED reading The Next Girl… has to be one of my top reads of 2018.' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars 'Oh my goodness! This was gripping and fast moving from page one.' Southern and Sassy Wine Lady, 5 stars Deborah Jenkins pulls her coat around her for the short walk home in the pouring rain. But she never makes it home that night. And she is never seen again… Four years later, an abandoned baby girl is found wrapped in dirty rags on a doorstep. An anonymous phone call urges the police to run a DNA test on the baby. But nobody is prepared for the results. The newborn belongs to Deborah. She's still alive... THE GRIPPING THRILLER EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT - if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, you will absolutely love this. A completely unputdownable page-turner with an ending that will blow your mind. 'Boy oh boy… I absolutely blinking well LOVED it.' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars 'Just wow!... FANTASTIC... I just had to keep reading.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars 'I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow, wow wow! Excellent book!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'OMG... gripping... I have goosebumps.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I am in love with this author.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Brilliant!... Exceptional... Thrilling... superb.' Renita D'Silva, 5 stars 'A fantastic book!!!!! OMG so much suspense.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I found this book unputdownable!!' Goodreads reviewer 'Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I was hooked from the start right to the last page.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved this book! Chilling, disturbing and gripping!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'DI Gina Harte is my new heroine!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'I like to give honest reviews. If I don't like a book I will say I don't like it... So here goes my review of The Next Girl.... without a doubt this is a fantastic book!!!!! OMG... This book literally I was not able to put down it kept me captivated from the first chapter. Who left the baby on the library steps? and why? How is this baby connected to missing person Deborah Jenkins?... YOU will HAVE to read to find out!... There is nothing that I didn't like about this book. SO much suspense that kept you flipping through the pages to the end! Read today you will not be disappointed!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars