Best Selling Books by Catherine Steadman

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • “A psychological thriller that captivated me from page one. What unfolds makes for a wild, page-turning ride! It’s the perfect beach read!”—Reese Witherspoon A shocking discovery on a honeymoon in paradise changes the lives of a picture-perfect couple in this taut psychological thriller from the author of Mr. Nobody and The Disappearing Act. “Steadman keeps the suspense ratcheted up.”—The New York Times ITW THRILLER AWARD FINALIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY GLAMOUR AND NEWSWEEK If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you? Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water. . . . Could the life of your dreams be the stuff of nightmares? Suddenly the newlyweds must make a dangerous choice: to speak out or to protect their secret. After all, if no one else knows, who would be hurt? Their decision will trigger a devastating chain of events. . . . Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave? Wonder no longer. Catherine Steadman’s enthralling voice shines throughout this spellbinding debut novel. With piercing insight and fascinating twists, Something in the Water challenges the reader to confront the hopes we desperately cling to, the ideals we’re tempted to abandon, and the perfect lies we tell ourselves.

“A powerful family and a deadly game. Be prepared for a nail-biting, roller-coaster of a ride” (B. A. Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors), from the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water, Mr. Nobody, and The Disappearing Act “The Holbecks are what you might come up with if you took the Roys from Succession and blended them with the Murdochs, the Macbeths, and the Borgias. . . . Let the fun begin!”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) THE RULES 1. Listen carefully 2. Do your research 3. Trust no one 4. Run for your life It’s the holiday season and Harriet Reed, a novelist on the brink of literary stardom, is newly engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir of an extremely powerful family. And even though Edward has long tried to sever ties with them, news of the couple’s upcoming marital bliss has the Holbecks inching back into their lives with one invite after another. As Harriet is drawn into their lavish world, the family seems perfectly welcoming . . . even if some of their traditions, like a “Christmas demon” called Krampus, seem creepy at best. So when Edward’s father, Robert, hands Harriet a tape of a book he’s been working on, she is desperate to listen. But as she presses play, it’s clear that this isn’t just a novel. It’s a confession. A confession to a grisly crime. A murder. And, suddenly, the game is in motion. Feeling isolated and confused, Harriet must work out if this is part of a plan to test her loyalty or something far darker. What is it that Robert sees in her? Why give her the power to destroy everything? This might be a game to the Holbeck family—but losing could still prove deadly. READY OR NOT, HERE THEY COME . . .

From the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water comes “an utter white-knuckle ride that took me into a heart of darkness” (Lucy Foley, author of The Paris Apartment). “Addictive, thrilling, intoxicating.”—Lisa Jewell, author of None of This Is True “The vacation home of dreams . . . or nightmares? What a ride—I tore through this nail-biting, pacey read.”—Sarah Pearse, author of The Retreat Nina, still grieving from the loss of her father, discovers that she has inherited property in the British Virgin Islands—a vacation home she had no idea existed, until now. The house is extraordinary: state-of-the-art, all glass and marble. How did her sensible father come into enough money for this? Why did he keep it from her? And what else was he hiding? Maria, once an ambitious medical student, is a nanny for the super-rich. The money’s better, and so are the destinations where her work takes her. Just one more gig, and she’ll be set. Finally, she’ll be secure. But when her wards never show, Maria begins to make herself at home, spending her days luxuriating by the pool and in the sauna. There’s just one rule: Don’t go in the basement. That room is off-limits. But her curiosity might just get the better of her. And soon, she’ll wish her only worry was not getting paid.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water and Mr. Nobody comes “an unputdownable mystery about the nightmares that abound in the pursuit of Hollywood dreams” (Caroline Kepnes, author of the You series). “Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric—I couldn’t put it down.”—Lucy Foley, author of The Guest List A woman has gone missing. But did she ever really exist? A leading British actress hoping to make a splash in America flies to Los Angeles for the grueling gauntlet known as pilot season, a time when every network and film studio looking to fill the rosters of their new shows entice a fresh batch of young hopefuls—anxious, desperate, and willing to do whatever it takes to make it. Instead, Mia Eliot, a fish out of water in the ruthlessly competitive and faceless world of back-to-back auditioning, discovers the sinister side of Hollywood when she becomes the last person to see Emily, a newfound friend. Standing out in a conveyor-belt world of fellow aspiring stars, Emily mysteriously disappears following an audition, after asking Mia to do a simple favor. But nothing is simple. Nothing is as is seems. And nothing prepares Mia for a startling truth: In a city where dreams really do come true, nightmares can follow.

"When a man is found on a British beach, drifting in and out of consciousness, with no identification and unable to speak, interest in him is sparked immediately. From the hospital staff who find themselves inexplicably drawn to him, to international medical experts who are baffled by him, to the national press who call him Mr. Nobody, everyone wants answers. Who is this man? And what happened to him? Some memories are best forgotten. Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Emma Lewis is asked to assess the patient in a small town deep in the English countryside. This is her field of expertise, this is the chance she''s been waiting for, and this case could make her name known across the world. But therein lies the danger. Emma left this same town fourteen years ago and has taken great pains to cover all traces of her past since then. Places aren''t haunted...people are. But now something--or someone--is calling her back. And the more time she spends with her patient, the more alarmed she becomes that he knows the one thing about her that nobody is supposed to know"--

Memento meets Sharp Objects in this superb thriller from the bestselling author of Something in the Water, a 2019 Richard & Judy Book Club pick When a man is found on a Norfolk beach, drifting in and out of consciousness, with no identification and unable to speak, interest in him is sparked immediately. From the hospital staff who find themselves inexplicably drawn to him; to international medical experts who are baffled by him; to the nationalpress who call him Mr Nobody; everyone wants answers. Who is this man? And what happened to him? Neuropsychiatrist Dr Emma Lewis is asked to assess the patient. This is her field of expertise, this is the chance she''s been waiting for and this case could make her name known across the world. But therein lies the danger. Emma left this same small town in Norfolk fourteen years ago and has taken great pains to cover all traces of her past since then. But now something - or someone - is calling her back. And the more time she spends with her patient, the more alarmed she becomes. Has she walked into danger? Praise for Something in the Water ''Worthy of Hitchcock'' Sunday Times ''Arresting . . . deftly paced, elegantly chilly . . . Something in the Water is a proper page-turner'' The New York Times ''High-octane, heart-pounding read''Good Housekeeping ''A thriller for our times . . . Catherine Steadman is a fresh and playful new voice'' Louise Candlish ''Will leave you questioning your own morality'' Grazia ''The perfect beach read'' Reese Witherspoon (Reese''s Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick) ''Superbly written'' B A Paris ''Addictive''Sunday Express ''A fascinating moral dilemma, a fast-paced examination of the slippery slope and the precarious foundations our middle-class lives are built on'' Gillian McAllister ''Thrilling and thought-provoking'' Riley Sager

Une femme a disparu. Mais a-t-elle seulement existé ? Mia Eliot va percer à Hollywood. Elle y croit et est prête à tout pour y parvenir. Au cours d''une audition, elle fait la rencontre d''Emily. Elle lui rend un service, mais très vite cette simple faveur prend un tournant étrange quand Emily disparaît. Mia est la dernière personne à l''avoir vue. Une femme se présente alors, prétendant être Emily, mais elle ne ressemble en rien à celle dont se souvient Mia. Pourquoi quelqu''un se ferait passer pour elle ? Remettant en question sa propre stabilité mentale, Mia se lance dans une enquête désespérée et dangereuse, car son instinct lui souffle que quelque chose ne tourne vraiment pas rond. Dans une industrie où tout gravite autour de la création d''illusions, comment savoir ce qui est vrai ?

Hyllad kriminaldebut snart som film av producenten bakom Gone Girl och Wild De kunde rimligtvis inte önska att ens något vore annorlunda. Erin är dokumentärfilmare på väg att få sitt karriärsgenombrott. Mark är investeringsrådgivare på en bank, med stora planer. De är passionerat förälskade i varandra, nygifta, på drömsmekmånad i solen på ön Bora Bora i Franska Polynesien. Så förändras allt när de under en scubadykning hittar någonting i vattnet. Varför skulle de yppa hemligheten för någon? Vem skulle kunna ta skada om de höll tyst? Beslutet de tar startar en kedja av händelser, med en katastrofal utgång. Catherine Steadmans hypnotiska debut Dolt i vatten [Something in the Water] har tagit Storbritannien med storm. En laddad thriller om hoppet vi desperat klänger oss fast vid, idealen vi frestas överge, och alla storartade lögner vi intalar oss själva. CATHERINE STEADMAN är en brittisk författare och skådespelerska, bosatt i norra London.Hon är känd för sin medverkan i TV-serier som Downton Abbey och Morden i Midsomer, samt filmer som Mansfield Park. Dolt i vatten är hennes debutroman. Filmrättigheterna har köpts av Reese Witherspoons produktionsbolag, som ligger bakom succéfilmerna Gone Girl och Wild. »Bländande debut. Superbt berättad, smart, gripande.« | B. A. Paris, författare till Bakom stängda dörrar »Olidligt spännande, med en knock-out till anslag. Dolt i vatten hade mig i sitt grepp från första mening till sista.« | Riley Sager, författare till De sista flickorna

Une mystérieuse découverte bouleverse la vie d''un couple pendant sa lune de miel... Le suspense qui a conquis plus d''un million de lecteurs dans le monde entier enfin traduit en France. Mark et Erin, un jeune couple londonien, partent en lune de miel sur l''île paradisiaque de Bora Bora. Tout se passe à merveille, jusqu''au jour où les époux vont faire de la plongée sous-marine. Sous l''eau, ils découvrent quelque chose qu''ils n''auraient jamais dû trouver. Ils décident de garder pour eux cette mystérieuse découverte : personne ne doit savoir. Mais très vite ils comprennent qu''ils ne sont pas les seuls à être au courant. Et, dans ce genre de situation, mieux vaut ne faire confiance à personne, pas même à ceux qui sont les plus proches de nous...

HVA VILLE DU GJORT? Erin er dokumentarfilmskaper og nærmer seg et karrieremessig gjennombrudd. Mark er en kjekk investeringsmegler med lovende fremtidsutsikter. De ser ut til å ha alt – helt til Mark mister jobben og det perfekte livet deres begynner å slå sprekker. De er fast bestemt på å få samlivet til å fungere, bestiller bryllupsreisen de har drømt om og stoler på at alt skal ordne seg. De har tross alt hverandre. HAR DU NOEN GANG LURT PÅ HVOR LANG TID DET TAR Å GRAVE EN GRAV? UANSETT HVOR LANG TID DU TROR DET TAR, KAN DU GANGE DET MED TO. På den tropiske øya Bora Bora tar Mark med Erin for å dykke. Mark er der – hun vet at hun er trygg. Alt kommer til å gå bra. Og det gjør det – helt til de finner noe i vannet. DET ER FAEN SÅ TUNGT. OG KJEDELIG. OG DET MÅ GJØRES. Erin og Mark bestemmer seg for å holde funnet hemmelig. Det kan vel ikke skade når ingen andre vet om det? Avgjørelsen utløser en ødeleggende rekke hendelser som truer alt de har kjært ... JEG ER IKKE ET DÅRLIG MENNESKE. ELLER KANSKJE JEG ER DET. KANSKJE DET BURDE VÆRE OPP TIL DEG Å AVGJØRE? CATHERINE STEADMAN er skuespiller og forfatter og bor i Nord-London. Hun har hatt hovedroller i både britisk fjernsyn og på scenen i West End. I 2016 ble hun nominert til Laurence Olivier-prisen for sin rolle i Oppenheimer. Hun er mest kjent for rollen som Mabel Lane Fox i Downton Abbey. Hun vokste opp i New Forest i Storbritannia og bor sammen med en liten hund og en middels stor mann. Noe i vannet er hennes første bok.

In De verdwijning van Catherine Steadman leert actrice Mia vlak na haar verhuizing naar LA Emily kennen. Maar dan verdwijnt Emily en blijkt Mia de laatste persoon te zijn die haar heeft gezien... In de thriller De verdwijning van Catherine Steadman is actrice Mia Eliot vanuit Londen naar LA gekomen om auditie te doen – haar kans om definitief door te breken. Ze voelt zich een buitenbeentje in de stad vol beroemde filmsterren en meedogenloze competitie, tot ze Emily ontmoet. Ook zij is actrice, maar ze is vriendelijk en oprecht en Mia kan het onmiddellijk goed met haar vinden. Maar dan verdwijnt Emily plotseling en Mia blijkt de laatste persoon te zijn die haar heeft gezien. Er duikt een vrouw op die beweert dat ze Emily is, maar Mia weet meteen dat dit niet waar is. Waarom doet iemand zich als Emily voor? Mia heeft een herinnering aan iemand die ze maar één keer heeft gezien en het verstikkende gevoel dat er iets heel, heel erg mis is. De politie gelooft niet dat de echte Emily vermist is, dus gaat Mia zelf op zoek naar antwoorden. Ze begint een eenzame en wanhopige zoektocht in een vreemde stad, waar niemand haar gelooft en zijzelf niet meer weer wie ze kan vertrouwen... ''Een echte pageturner.'' – The New York Times ''De lezer wordt door Steadman vele malen op het verkeerde been gezet.'' - VN Detective & Thrillergids ''Vol spanning en vaart. Heerlijk provocerend en verrukkelijk meeslepend.'' – The Washington Post

Gotowi czy nie, gra się rozpoczyna… Harriet Reed jest pisarką u progu literackiej sławy. Właśnie zaręczyła się z Edwardem Holbeckiem, członkiem niezwykle potężnej rodziny, przyszłym spadkobiercą ogromnej fortuny. I choć Edward od dawna próbuje odciąć się od Holbecków, to nadchodzący ślub wydaje się dobrym momentem na odnowienie rodzinnych relacji. Harriet jest pozytywnie zaskoczona. Holbeckowie może i są nieco ekscentryczni, mają też nieco dziwne tradycje i lubują się w nieszablonowych grach, ale poza tym wydają się bardzo sympatyczni. Dlatego więc kiedy ojciec Edwarda, Robert, wręcza Harriet kasetę z nagranym pomysłem na książkę, dziewczyna postanawia jej wysłuchać. W momencie, w którym Harriet wciska przycisk odtwarzania, staje się dla niej jasne, że nie jest to fabuła przyszłej powieści. To wyznanie. Przyznanie się do makabrycznej zbrodni. Morderstwa. I wtedy rozpoczyna się gra. Zdezorientowana i przerażona Harriet zastanawia się, dlaczego właśnie ona otrzymała kasetę. Czy to test jej lojalności? A może coś znacznie mroczniejszego? Co takiego dostrzegł w niej Robert, że podzielił się z nią swoim największym sekretem? Przecież prawda może wszystko zniszczyć…

BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES Daca ar trebui sa iei o singura decizie care sa-ti schimbe viata ai face-o? Erin este o realizatoare de filme documentare pe cale sa dea lovitura. Mark este un investitor bancar aratos cu planuri mari. Cei doi pleaca in luna de miere pe insula tropicala Bora Bora unde se bucura de soare de plaja si unul de celalalt. Dar cand fac scuba diving in marea cristalina gasesc ceva in apa... Pot visele sa devina cosmaruri? Deodata cuplul are de luat o hotarare periculoasa: sa spuna adevarul sau sa pastreze secretul. Pana la urma doar ei stiu deci ce rau ar face? Decizia lor declanseaza insa evenimente devastatoare. Te-ai intrebat vreodata cat iti ia sa sapi un mormant?

Où se situe la frontière entre le jeu et la cruauté ? Harriet Reed est au comble du bonheur. Son dernier thriller est un best-seller et son histoire d''amour avec Edward Holbeck, l''héritier d''une famille puissante qui règne sur Manhattan, est idyllique. Mais au moment de rencontrer sa future belle-famille, Harriet oscille entre impatience et inquiétude. u200b Elle découvre avec stupéfaction que le manoir familial est le cadre de traditions et de jeux bizarres, voire dangereux. Pour conquérir les Holbeck, elle accepte d''y prendre part, jusqu''au jour où Robert, le patriarche, lui remet une mystérieuse cassette qui lui révèle un terrible secret... Qu''attend-il d''elle exactement ? Est-elle prête à entrer dans son sinistre jeu ?

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In de thriller De duik van Catherine Steadman zet een schokkende ontdekking tijdens een paradijselijke reis het leven van een perfect paar compleet op zijn kop. In de psychologische thriller De duik van Catherine Steadman is Erin een succesvolle documentairemaker en heeft haar man Mark een carrière als bankier. Om hun liefde te vieren gaan ze samen op een romantische reis naar het tropische eiland Bora Bora. Daar genieten ze van de zon, het strand en elkaar. Maar dan, als ze gaan duiken in de helderblauwe zee, vinden ze iets in het water... Het stel staat voor een gevaarlijke keuze: vertellen ze wat ze hebben gevonden of bewaren ze hun geheim? Als niemand anders ervan weet, kan er niets misgaan, toch? Hun beslissing brengt een verwoestende reeks gebeurtenissen op gang. ‘Een echte pageturner.’ – The New York Times ‘Innemend... gedurfd... De dreigingen en verkeerde beslissingen volgen elkaar steeds sneller op.’ – Kirkus Reviews ‘Vol spanning en vaart. Heerlijk provocerend en verrukkelijk meeslepend.’ – The Washington Post

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A shocking discovery on a honeymoon in paradise changes the lives of a picture-perfect couple in this taut psychological thriller debut--for readers of Ruth Ware, Paula Hawkins, and Shari Lapena. "A psychological thriller that captivated me from page one. What unfolds makes for a wild, page-turning ride! It''s the perfect beach read!"--Reese Witherspoon (Reese''s Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick) NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY GLAMOUR AND NEWSWEEK - FINALIST FOR THE ITW THRILLER AWARD If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you? Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water. . . . Could the life of your dreams be the stuff of nightmares? Suddenly the newlyweds must make a dangerous choice: to speak out or to protect their secret. After all, if no one else knows, who would be hurt? Their decision will trigger a devastating chain of events. . . . Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave? Wonder no longer. Catherine Steadman''s enthralling voice shines throughout this spellbinding debut novel. With piercing insight and fascinating twists, Something in the Water challenges the reader to confront the hopes we desperately cling to, the ideals we''re tempted to abandon, and the perfect lies we tell ourselves. Praise for Something in the Water "Superbly written, clever and gripping."--B. A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors "Deliciously dramatic."--Entertainment Weekly "Thrilling . . . the perfect beach read."--PopSugar "A dark glittering gem of a thriller."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Arresting . . . deftly paced, elegantly chilly . . . [Catherine] Steadman brings . . . wit, timing and intelligence to this novel. . . . Something in the Water is a proper page-turner."--The New York Times

" Em Um mar de segredos, Erin e Mark acabaram de se casar e estão em Bora Bora para a lua de mel. Eles são completamente apaixonados um pelo outro e já planejam ter filhos. Tudo parece perfeito na vida deles. Mas Mark foi demitido pouco antes da viagem, e agora a preocupação com o futuro paira como uma nuvem carregada sobre ele. Erin tem certeza de que tudo vai se ajeitar. Como não iria? Mark é um profissional competente, um investidor com um futuro brilhante pela frente. Por isso, ela fica feliz de poder curtir a viagem para a ilha tropical, deixando de lado todas as preocupações e focando apenas em um objetivo: se divertir ao lado do marido. Numa manhã, eles pegam uma lancha e saem para mergulhar. Na volta, Erin cochila, até que percebe que Mark está desacelerando o barco. Algo está errado; eles ainda estão em alto-mar. É quando Erin vê papéis ao redor deles. Papéis por todo lado no mar azul do Pacífico. E então uma bolsa flutuando na água se choca com o casco da lancha. Não há vestígio de nenhuma outra embarcação por perto. Eles levam a bolsa para o hotel e, certa noite, bêbada e tomada pela curiosidade, Erin pega uma tesoura e começa a cortá-la. O que encontra lá dentro, porém, não é nada do que imaginava. E é algo que pode mudar a vida deles para sempre. Encontrar essa bolsa foi o maior golpe de sorte? Ou seu maior pesadelo? Um mar de segredos é uma história eletrizante, que prenderá o leitor da primeira à última página. "

Temný psychologický thriller o tajemném muži, který se náhle objeví na opuštěné pláži a nevzpomíná si na svou minulost. Na norfolkské pláži je nalezen zmatený muž, který u sebe nemá žádné doklady a není schopný mluvit. Okamžitě vzbudí všeobecný zájem: od nemocničního personálu po tisk, který ho přezdívá pan Nikdo. Všichni chtějí znát odpovědi. Co je tenhle muž zač? A co se mu stalo? Neuropsychiatrička Emma Lewisová je pověřena, aby pacienta posoudila. Koneckonců je to její parketa. Na tuhle chvíli čekala celý život a tak sledovaný případ by ji mohl konečně proslavit. A právě proto jí hrozí nebezpečí. Emma malé norfolkské městečko před čtrnácti lety opustila a dala si záležet na tom, aby po sobě zametla všechny stopy. Ale teď ji něco - nebo někdo - táhne zpět. A čím více času se svým pacientem tráví, tím je nervóznější. Žene se přímo do nebezpečí...? Nakladatelská anotace.

Erin, autora de documentários televisivos, está à beira de uma reviravolta profissional. Mark é um atraente gestor de investimentos com um futuro risonho. Parecem ter tudo para serem felizes, até que Mark perde o emprego, o que ensombra a vida perfeita do casal. Mas ambos estão determinados a fazer com que as coisas resultem. Decidem partir para uma lua de mel num local paradisíaco, confiantes de que tudo se resolva - afinal, têm-se um ao outro.Em Bora Bora, Mark leva Erin a fazer mergulho. Mark está com ela, Erin sabe que está segura. Vai correr tudo bem. Porém, descobrem algo estranho na água... o casal decide manter a sua descoberta em segredo - se mais ninguém souber o que eles encontraram, que mal poderá haver nisso? Mas a decisão que tomam desencadeia uma devastadora sequência de acontecimentos... que vai pôr em causa tudo o que lhes é mais querido.

Psychologický thriller, v němž se představy o zdánlivě klidném manželství po nálezu vaku plného peněz mění v oboustranně nebezpečný vztah, v úkladný souboj plný podvodů a lstí. Erin je dokumentaristka a Mark investiční bankéř s velkými plány. Vášnivě zamilovaný pár se po svatbě vydá na kouzelné líbánky v ráji na Bora Bora. Při společném potápění v průzračném moři však najdou něco, co jejich životy obrátí vzhůru nohama. Novomanželská idylka se rázem změní v nekonečné lhaní a boj na život a na smrt. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.