Bøger af Lisa Jewell

En gribende og spændingsfyldt krimi om svigt og mørke familiehemmeligheder, fuld af twists og uventede drejninger. Efter sine forældres død har 17-årige Saffyre Maddox gået i terapi hos børnepsykologen Roan Fours. Da Roan efter tre års behandling vurderer, at Saffyre er klar til at komme videre, føler hun sig svigtet, og i ly af mørket begynder hun at udspionere Roan og hans familie for at bevare en forbindelse til ham. Over for familien Fours' hus bor Owen Pick. Han har aldrig haft en kæreste, bor på sin tantes gæsteværelse, og så er han for nylig blevet fyret fra sit job som lærer efter at være blevet beskyldt for seksuelt krænkende adfærd. Han benægter selv på det kraftigste, og da han en dag desperat søger efter professionel hjælp online, bliver han suget ind i internettets mørkeste afkroge. På valentinsdag forsvinder Saffyre – og det viser sig, at Owen var den sidste, der så hende i levende live. "Lisa Jewells Den usynlige pige skiller sig ud fra mængden. Den får dig helt ud på kanten af sædet." – USA TODAY

Der er gået ti år, siden 15-årige Ellie forsvandt sporløst. Ellie var sin mor Laurels øjesten, hendes dygtige, strålende og smukke yndlingsbarn, og da hun forsvandt, gik Laurels liv fuldstændig i stå. Siden er hun gået gennem tilværelsen som en zombie … indtil hun møder en karismatisk og charmerende fremmed mand og lader sig forføre af ham. Men da hun møder hans ni-årige datter, får hun et chok - for pigen ligner Ellie på en prik …Hvem er han egentlig – og hvad skete der med Ellie den skæbnesvangre dag for ti år siden? Fortiden og de ubesvarede spørgsmål vælter op igen, og snart går det op for Laurel, at intet er, som det ser ud til at være …

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A head-scratching, heart-racing, page-turning triumph - I think this might be my favourite Lisa Jewell yet.' LOUISE CANDLISH'No one thickens a plot like Lisa Jewell.

Der er gået ti år, siden 15-årige Ellie forsvandt sporløst. Ellie var sin mor Laurels øjesten, hendes dygtige, strålende og smukke yndlingsbarn, og da hun forsvandt, gik Laurels liv fuldstændig i stå. Siden er hun gået gennem tilværelsen som en zombie … indtil hun møder en karismatisk og charmerende fremmed mand og lader sig forføre af ham. Men da hun møder hans ni-årige datter, får hun et chok - for pigen ligner Ellie på en prik … Hvem er han egentlig – og hvad skete der med Ellie den skæbnesvangre dag for ti år siden? Fortiden og de ubesvarede spørgsmål vælter op igen, og snart går det op for Laurel, at intet er, som det ser ud til at være …

THEN - She was fifteen, her mother's golden girl. She had her whole life ahead of her. And then, in the blink of an eye, Ellie was gone. NOW - it's been ten years since Ellie disappeared, but Laurel has never given up hope of finding her daughter. And then one day a stranger called Floyd walks into a cafe and sweeps Laurel off her feet.

When she was nine years old, Melody Browne's house burned down, taking every toy, every photograph, every item of clothing and old Christmas card with it. But not only did the fire destroy all her possessions, it took with it all her memories - Melody Browne can remember nothing before her ninth birthday.

HVAD SKETE DER EGENTLIG I SKOVEN DEN NAT?I denne psykologiske spændingsroman begynder en mor at nære et spinkelt håb om at finde frem til sandheden om sin datters forsvinden, da nye spor i sagen pludselig dukker op til overfladen. Lisa Jewell, en af Storbritanniens mest populære forfattere, er tilbage i topform med en thriller, der både bevæger og får pulsen til at stige.En smuk sommernat forsvinder 19-årige Tallulah og hendes kæreste sporløst efter en bytur.Hjemme venter Tallulahs mor, Kim, forgæves på livstegn fra sin datter. Da hun endnu ikke har hørt fra Tallulah dagen efter, opsøger hun desperat hendes venner. Det viser sig, at det unge kærestepar sidst blev set til en fest på en stor, gammel landejendom ude i skoven. De lokale kalder huset for Dark Place. To år senere er mysteriet om det unge pars forsvinden endnu uopklaret. Men da en krimiforfatter flytter til byen og gør et bemærkelsesværdigt fund i sin baghave, dukker nye spor op til overfladen. Kan Tallulah stadig være i live?”Umådeligt gribende historie med rigt tegnede og meget overbevisende karakterer. En førsteklasses spændingsroman med hjerte.” – LUCY FOLEY”Den nat hun forsvandt er Lisa Jewells bedste spændingsroman.” – HARLAN COBEN”Lisa Jewell holder spændingen lige til sidste side.” – THE TIMES

You're not the only one watching.Gripping psychological suspense from the #1 bestselling author of Then She Was Gone._______________You're back home after four years working abroad, new husband in tow.You're keen to find a place of your own. But for now you're crashing in your big brother's spare room.

'How long have you been sitting out here?''I got here yesterday.''Where did you come from?''I have no idea.'East Yorkshire: Single mum Alice Lake finds a man on the beach outside her house. Against her better judgement she invites him in to her home.

The huge bestseller from the author of The Family Upstairs and The Girls - a love story for anyone who adored One Day in December and David Nicholls. Right person. Wrong time . . . Vince and Joy have their whole lives ahead of them on the day they meet as teenagers, and instantly fall in love. But two weeks later, a misunderstanding forces them apart. When they cross paths seven years later they've been living very different lives. Yet neither of them has been able to let go of their first love. What happens when you meet the right person at the wrong time? 'A gem of a read' Grazia'One of those rare books with the variety, complexity and unexpectedness of real life. A book you simply disappear into. And you emerge two days later on a cloud of cosy memories' Sunday Telegraph'A Must Buy Book - classy, evocative, intelligent and insightful' Company

Hvor godt kender du egentlig de mennesker, du inviterer indenfor i dit hjem? I Lisa Jewells nye, fængslende psykologiske thriller markerer et klemt på dørklokken i et smukt og unikt hus i Chelsea en kolossal omvæltning for familien, der ejer huset, og efter en række grusomme begivenheder står huset tomt. Der går mange år, før huset atter får en ejer. Til sin store overraskelse arver Libby Jones det næsten ubetalelige hus i den fashionable London-bydel på sin 25-års fødselsdag. Og da hun slår døren op til sin nye ejendom, får hun sig endnu en overraskelse: Det mørke, tunge interiør er som taget ud af en scene i en gotisk gyserfilm, og stemningen er skræmmende og dyster. Fortidens begivenheder nærmest siver ud af væggene, og hun er selv en del af den. Som spæd blev hun nemlig efterladt alene i huset på første sal. I køkkenet nedenunder lå ligene af tre voksne mennesker ... Lisa Jewell har skrevet endnu en fængslende psykologisk familiethriller fyldt med uforudsigelige og overraskende hændelser. Læn dig tilbage og lad dig føre med.

Dark secrets, a devastating mystery and the games people play: the gripping new novel from the bestselling author of The House We Grew Up In and The Third Wife.Midsummer night: a thirteen-year-old girl is found unconscious in a dark corner of the garden square.

London, 3am: a tragic accident, and Adrian's life starts to fall apart. Because everyone has secrets and secrets have consequences. Some of which can be devastating.

Before I Met You, a captivating novel by Lisa Jewell, was first published in 2013 by Cornerstone. This book is a remarkable journey of self-discovery and love, showcasing Jewell's knack for creating relatable characters and heart-wrenching storylines. Set against the backdrop of London's vibrant and bustling streets, the story unfolds with a unique blend of suspense, romance, and drama. Jewell, renowned for her ability to weave intricate plots and create compelling characters, doesn't disappoint with this gem. The book has been praised for its engaging narrative, complex character development, and the author's exceptional ability to capture the essence of human relationships. Before I Met You is a testament to Lisa Jewell's storytelling prowess and Cornerstone's commitment to publishing high-quality fiction. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeply moving and beautifully written story.

In a hospice in Bury St Edmunds, a man called Daniel is slowly fading away. Lydia is still wearing the scars from her traumatic childhood and although she is wealthy and successful, her life is lonely and disjointed. Dean is a young man, burdened with unexpected responsibility, whose life is going nowhere.

From the Number One bestselling author of Then She Was Gone, comes a romance about neighbours brought together by fate . . .31 Silversmith Road.For years, Toby has opened his door to the people who needed his help.For years, Leah has watched the house across the street, wondering who the unusual assortment of occupants might be.They've never met - until one day, they're brought together by a letter. A letter which makes Toby realize he needs to move on with his life - and help his tenants move on with theirs, too.Leah offers to help them each find a new way to be happy. But can she make Toby's dreams come true, too?'Another jewel from Lisa' Heat'A big warm-hearted book' Marie Claire'A life-affirming tale studded with Jewell's trademark warmth and humour' Red

The hit romance about the havoc an old flame can create, from the bestselling author of I Found You and Then She Was GoneThis blast from the past will knock them off their feet . . . Dig Ryan hasn't seen Delilah for twelve years, but when she bursts back into his life he can't help falling for his first love all over again.Nadine has been in love with Dig for fifteen years, so she can't help feeling cheated when her best friend has his head turned again by her old nemesis Delilah.But how low will Nadine stoop in order to make Delilah go away? And how can she make Dig realize who he really loves?'Will keep you up all night in a sweaty, addicted reading frenzy' The Times'Very entertaining and very funny' Heat'Jewell writes with invigorating zest and lashings of emotional intelligence' Independent'Wary, funny, realistic and immensely readable' Cosmopolitan

The brand-new thriller from multimillion-copy bestselling author Lisa Jewell.

The smash-hit romantic comedy from the author of The Girls and Then She Was Gone Six people, one big house and the party that brings it all down . . . Ralph and Smith are flatmates and best mates. Nothing can come between them - until the gorgeous Jemima moves in. They're both falling for her, but which one of them does she want? Upstairs, Karl and Siobhan are happily unmarried and have been for fifteen years - until Cheri moves into the flat above, and fixes her sights on Karl. Why should a little problem like his girlfriend get in her way? Sooner or later this house is bound to implode. So when Ralph throws a party and invites the whole house, what could possibly go wrong?If you like Marian Keyes, Jane Fallon, and Sophie Kinsella, you'll love this. 'Addictively readable' The Times 'A joy . . . a fun summer read' Guardian

* The instant Sunday Times bestseller! *Breaking the Dark, the first book in the brand-new Marvel Crime series, introduces fans to a grittier, street-level side of the Marvel Universe, and will continue with original novels featuring fan-favorite characters like Luke Cage, written by S.A. Cosby, and Daredevil, written by Alex Segura.________'Never has a novelist captured me so consistently every single year for so long' Gillian McAllister'Absolutely perfect' Booklist'A fun, entertaining read that really packs a punch!' Shari Lapena'So cleverly plotted and as ever beautifully written' Harriet Tyce'An exciting, riveting, adrenaline-pumping story' Liz Nugent'Immersive, page-turning, addictive, fresh and fun.' Andrea Mara'Exhilarating, twisty and original. Agatha Christie meets Black Mirror!' Claire Douglas'I was hooked from the start and couldn't turn the pages fast enough.' Alice Feeney'Absolutely compulsive, complex and gripping.' Nadine Matheson________Meet Jessica Jones: a private investigator and retired super hero based out of Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, who goes from job to job as a hard living, rough talking, loner. And then a wealthy Upper East Side woman pays her a visit. Amber Randall is concerned about her twin sixteen-year-olds, Lark and Fox, who have acted and looked very different since they returned from spending the summer with their British father in the UK. She tells Jessica that her children have unnaturally perfect skin for teenagers and have lost all the tics and habits that made them who they were. They are not Lark and Fox, she tells Jessica. Something has happened to them.To find out more, Jessica travels to Essex to talk to their father and once there meets Belle who is living a curiously isolated existence in a run-down farmhouse with her guardian Debra. Jessica knows that Lark and Fox had spent the summer with Belle-but can this unworldly teenager really be responsible for Lark and Fox's new personas?Jessica soon discovers that, behind Belle and Debra, evil geniuses are playing a dangerous game with technology in order to make the world a "better place", not caring who gets hurt, maimed or even killed in the process. Can Jessica stop them from wreaking destruction on a whole generation of young people?Nothing is certain in Lisa Jewell's gripping and most imaginative novel yet.________Reader' s love Breaking the Dark . . .***** 'I quickly became absorbed into the story and couldn't put it down.'*****'Wow... The book can be read by someone super into Marvel and also someone who has no prior super hero knowledge.'***** 'This book was fun and exciting. I recommend it!'***** 'A fun, exciting and supercharged read that even readers who are not lovers off Marvel will be able to pick up and enjoy.'***** 'I love Lisa Jewell and I was a bit apprehensive of this as it wasn't her usual style but she didn't let me down. What a book. I loved it!'________'Seamlessly integrates superhero lore with the gritty realism of a crime thriller.' Daily Mirror'A gripping read' Heat Magazine'Clever concept, characters and and compelling prose will keep you hooked.' Woman & Home'Tricksy, endlessly interesting and pure entertainment, don't miss this one.' Gillian McAllister'Fresh, lively, insightful-and the action scenes hit like a chop.' AJ Finn'The perfect blend of psychological thriller and supernatural chiller.' Mark Edwards'Classic Lisa Jewell with an amazing twist!' Jenny Colgan'Reveals the depth and complexity of one of the most fascinating and indomitable characters in the Marvel canon.' S. A. Cosby'Fast-paced, addictive and SO. MUCH. FUN.' Tamar CohenSunday Times bestseller, July 2024

Bestsellerforfatteren Lisa Jewell er tilbage med en spændingsroman om alt det, vi fortæller hinanden – og alt det, vi aldrig afslører. ÅRETS KRIMI I ENGLAND ÅRETS ROMAN VED TIKTOK AWARDS 2024 Da den populære true crime-podcaster Alix Summer fejrer sin 45-års fødselsdag på den lokale pub, møder hun tilfældigt den uanseelige husmor, Josie Fair. Det viser sig, at de to kvinder er fødselsdagstvillinger, og snart kommer Alix på idéen om at lave en podcast med Josie. Det bliver historien om to kvinders liv, der ikke kunne være mere forskellige. Langsomt men sikkert går det op for Alix, at Josie gemmer på mørke hemmeligheder. Og før hun ved af det, har Josie fundet vej ind i hendes liv – og i hendes hjem. Pludselig forsvinder Josie, og Alix opdager, at handlingen i hendes true crime-podcast nu kredser om hende selv. Først da hendes familie er i større fare, end hun nogensinde troede var muligt, begynder hun at undre sig: Hvem er denne Josie Fair? Og hvad er det, hun skjuler? ”Lisa Jewell cementerer sin position som en mester inden for psykologiske spændingsromaner.” – SUNDAY EXPRESS ”Den mest gribende spændingsroman, jeg har læst i år.” – DAILY EXPRESS”Umulig at lægge fra sig … Hendes bedste bog indtil videre.” – MONTHLY BOOK CLUB

"An original story of Jessica Jones investigating a case about a mother who fears her children have been replaced"--

En gribende og spændingsfyldt krimi om svigt og mørke familiehemmeligheder, fuld af twists og uventede drejninger.Efter sine forældres død har 17-årige Saffyre Maddox gået i terapi hos børnepsykologen Roan Fours. Da Roan efter tre års behandling vurderer, at Saffyre er klar til at komme videre, føler hun sig svigtet, og i ly af mørket begynder hun at udspionere Roan og hans familie for at bevare en forbindelse til ham.Over for familien Fours' hus bor Owen Pick. Han har aldrig haft en kæreste, bor på sin tantes gæsteværelse, og så er han for nylig blevet fyret fra sit job som lærer efter at være blevet beskyldt for seksuelt krænkende adfærd. Han benægter selv på det kraftigste, og da han en dag desperat søger efter professionel hjælp online, bliver han suget ind i internettets mørkeste afkroge.På valentinsdag forsvinder Saffyre – og det viser sig, at Owen var den sidste, der så hende i levende live."Lisa Jewells Den usynlige pige skiller sig ud fra mængden. Den får dig helt ud på kanten af sædet." – USA TODAY

Da Alice finder en mand med hukommelsestab på stranden uden for sit hus i East Yorkshire, inviterer hun ham indenfor, så han kan komme i ly for regnen. Selv om hun måske burde vide bedre …Samtidig, i London, sidder lykkeligt nygifte, ukrainske Lili alene og desperat og venter. Hendes mand er ikke kommet hjem fra arbejde …De to tilsyneladende uafhængige begivenheder viser sig at hænge sammen på en måde, ingen nogensinde havde kunnet forudse …Fans af Clare Mackintosh, Paula Hawkins og Liane Moriaty vil elske denne velskrevne pageturner, som gav Lisa Jewell et kolossalt gennembrud inden for spændingsgenren i England. Bogen strøg til tops på bestsellerlisterne med flere end 100.000 solgte eksemplarer i løbet af få uger.

Bestsellerforfatteren Lisa Jewell har skrevet en krimi om drømmen om en familie – og mord. På sin 25-års fødselsdag får Libby Jones det brev, hun som adoptivbarn har ventet på hele sit liv. Endelig skal hun få at vide, hvor hun kommer fra. Brevet giver ikke alene svar på, hvem hendes biologiske forældre var. Det fortæller også, at Libby har arvet et gammelt hus i millionklassen i den fashionable London-bydel Chelsea.Men huset gemmer på en mørk hemmelighed. 25 år tidligere blev politiet kaldt ud til et hus. Her fandt de en baby, der lå og kiggede i sin vugge. Og tre sortklædte lig, der havde ligget i køkkenet i flere dage. To af dem var Libbys forældre. Mysteriet om huset i Chelsea er aldrig blevet opklaret. Hvor forsvandt husets fire andre børn hen? Og hvem var det, der tog sig af den lille Libby i vuggen, i dagene efter forældrenes død?Libby vil kende hele sandheden om sin familie. Den ligger begravet i huset i Chelsea. ”En veldrejet og vildt opslugende krimi om bedrag.” Ian Rankin”Hypnotiserende læsning … Endnu en mørk vinder fra Lisa Jewell.”