Bøger af Kate Wiley

In the backseat, the baby started to cry. He turned the radio down and the Fleetwood Mac song faded away as he faced toward the little girl. "Shh, shh, baby. Daddy will be right back," he said, leaving the car running as he disappeared into the trees. Twenty years ago, Ed Finch - America's most notorious serial killer - used the Bay Area as his hunting ground. Now, his daughter, Margot, is a homicide detective with the San Francisco Police Department who has spent her whole life trying to forget who she is. But her daddy won't let her forget. When Margot receives a phone call from his lawyer, she learns that Ed is back - transferred to death row at San Quentin. And her father has a message for her: he's willing to disclose some long-held secrets. But there's a catch. She has to visit him. He knows she won't be able to resist the chance to find out the truth about his victims.So now she's in her car outside the gates of the maximum-security prison, counting slowly to ten like her therapist taught her. Every instinct tells her to turn around. But she can't help wondering if she'll be able to catch a glimpse of the man who was once her father, somewhere under the surface of the monster he's become - and whether he'll finally reveal the truth about what he did, all those years ago, when she was the baby in the backseat.The start of a new series perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Gregg Olsen, The Killer's Daughter is a dark, compulsive thriller packed with unexpected twists, introducing a flawed heroine you'll root for even if you'd never want to live a day in her shoes.What readers say about Kate Wiley's books: "This book was absolutely amazing. I was captivated from word go... And to top it all off during the last few chapters I was gasping out loud. I really never saw it coming. Great Book." Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"It's been a long time since I've fallen in love with a series so fast." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"LOVED this!! Couldn't put it down." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"One word: AWESOME." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"From the first chapter of this book I knew I was going to be hooked on the series. Spoiler alert: I was right. I didn't just read the books, I devoured them." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Holy Crap I looooooooooove this series with a great gushing stalkerish fury." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I was on the edge of my chair at times and holding my breath... I love this series and they just keep getting better and better." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Had me on the edge of my seat. I was so engrossed in the plot and the characters that I completely ignored my family while reading this book. If you haven't read this series, you must check it out!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This series just gets better and better. It has totally hooked me in." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book tells the true story of Sir Walter Scott's friendship with the young Marjorie Fleming and the many letters they exchanged. The precocious Marjorie, who owned a beloved pet lamb named Star, captured Scott's heart with her wit, intelligence, and charm. The book provides rare insight into the life of a remarkable child and the literary genius who recognized her talents.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""Pet Marjorie and Walter Scott: The Story of Marjorie Fleming"" is a book written by Kate Wiley and first published in 1909. The book tells the story of Marjorie Fleming, the beloved pet of Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish writer. Marjorie was a young girl who died at the age of eight, but she left behind a legacy of charming and witty writings that captured the hearts of those who knew her. The book is a collection of Marjorie's writings, including her letters to her family and friends, as well as her diary entries. The writings are accompanied by commentary from the author, who provides context and insight into Marjorie's life and the times in which she lived. Through Marjorie's writings, readers can get a glimpse into the life of a young girl growing up in 19th century Scotland. Her writings are full of humor, wit, and insight, and they offer a unique perspective on the world around her. Overall, ""Pet Marjorie and Walter Scott: The Story of Marjorie Fleming"" is a charming and heartwarming book that celebrates the life and legacy of a young girl who left an indelible mark on those who knew her.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.