New Releases by Heather Gudenkauf

A couple''s gender reveal party turns deadly and everyone is a suspect in this gripping thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest Is it a boy or a girl? They would die to know... Cordelia and Wes Drake have invited two hundred of their closest friends and family to their sprawling horse ranch for the most anticipated event of the year: a "pistols and pearls" gender reveal party so sensational it is sure to make headlines. But the party descends into chaos when the celebratory explosive misfires, leaving one woman dead and a trail of secrets. As the aftershocks of the bloody party ripple across the small town, Agent Jamie Saldano is brought on the scene to investigate. Battling his own demons from the past, Saldano unearths a web of deceit spun around the Drakes. The appearance of some unexpected houseguests only deepens the mystery. And as tensions mount, it becomes clear that the explosion wasn''t just an unlucky accident. But who was the target, and why? As the shadow of a killer looms, the happy parents-to-be must unravel the truth before it''s too late.

Szukała spokoju w odosobnionym domu na wsi. Czy na pewno była w nim sama? Wylie Lark, autorka książek true crime, wyjeżdża do odosobnionego domu na wsi, by pracować nad swoją najnowszą powieścią. Potrzebuje spokoju, ma zapas jedzenia i opału, więc nie martwi jej zapowiadana burza śnieżna. Ani to, że spędzi ją w miejscu, w którym dwie dekady wcześniej zostały zamordowane dwie osoby i zaginęła dziewczynka, której nigdy nie odnaleziono. Burza się nasila, a Wylie zostaje odcięta od reszty wsi, prądu i telefonu. Wtedy odkrywa na podwórku kilkuletniego, bliskiego zamarznięcia chłopca z urazem głowy. Po udzieleniu dziecku pomocy próbuje ustalić, co mu się przydarzyło, ale chłopiec nie mówi i sprawia wrażenie śmiertelnie przerażonego. W miarę upływu nocy sekrety związane ze zbrodnią sprzed lat wychodzą na jaw – Wylie zaś zdaje sobie sprawę, że jej dom nie jest tak odizolowany, jak sądziła, a ktoś z zewnątrz zrobi wszystko, by się do niego dostać. O autorce: Heather Gudenkauf ukończyła University of Iowa, gdzie uzyskała uprawnienia nauczycielskie. Obecnie ma w dorobku literackim dziesięć popularnych thrillerów i opowiadania do kilku antologii. Mieszka w Dubuque wraz z mężem i trojgiem dzieci oraz z suczką Maxine. Wolny czas najczęściej spędza z rodziną bądź na czytaniu książek i bieganiu. Autorka bestsellerowych powieści „Ciężar milczenia”, „Małe cuda”, „Jeden krok”.

Cosa saresti disposto a fare per dieci milioni di dollari? «Un thriller unico e intrigante.» Freida McFadden Cinque concorrenti sono stati scelti, apparentemente a caso, per partecipare al One Lucky Winner, un reality show con in palio un montepremi da dieci milioni di dollari che sarà trasmesso in live streaming in tutto il mondo. Nessuno di loro sa cosa aspettarsi quando vengono rinchiusi in una remota tenuta nella California del Nord, ma le regole sono semplici: vietato lasciare la proprietà e zero contatti con l’esterno. Quando cominciano a venire a galla segreti troppo a lungo nascosti, i partecipanti si rendono conto che quello non è solo un reality show: qualcuno è assetato di sangue e di vendetta. E mentre le prove a cui vengono sottoposti si fanno sempre più pesanti, diventa chiaro che il gioco non potrà finire finché il mondo non saprà chi sono veramente i concorrenti... Squid Game incontra Il grande fratello nel nuovo thriller di Heather Gudenkauf. Vedrete proprio tutto in questo reality, anche la morte in diretta. «Gioco mortale è un thriller davvero unico e intrigante. Ho amato ogni pagina e i colpi di scena mi hanno lasciato a bocca aperta.» Freida McFadden «Heather Gudenkauf non delude mai. Gioco mortale ha tutti gli ingredienti di un thriller che si legge d’un fiato.» Julia Heaberlin «Una lettura avvincente che divorerete.» Booklist Heather Gudenkauf È un’autrice bestseller internazionale che ha scalato le classifiche del «New York Times» e di «USA Today». I suoi romanzi sono stati tradotti in oltre 20 Paesi e hanno ottenuto premi e riconoscimenti, tra cui una nomination al prestigioso Edgar Award. Vive in Iowa, negli Stati Uniti, con la sua famiglia. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato Un ospite per la notte e Gioco mortale.

Amelia Winn es una enfermera forense que atiende a víctimas de agresiones sexuales. Pero un trágico accidente la deja sorda y cae en una depresión que la lleva al alcoholismo. Así es como pierde todo aquello que le importa: su trabajo, su esposo y la pequeña hija de él, Nora. Han pasado dos años, y con la ayuda de su perro guía, Amelia finalmente se está recuperando. Va a tener una entrevista laboral y está ansiosa por demostrarle a su exesposo que puede retomar el rumbo y quiere seguir siendo parte de la vida de Nora. Pero esa mañana, en un paseo con su perro, encuentra el cadáver de una mujer flotando, enredado en la maleza del río. Se acerca y descubre horrorizada que es su vieja amiga y colega del hospital. La investigación toca a Amelia demasiado cerca y se ve sumergida en una peligrosa trama que podría destrozar su vida una vez más.

"Big Brother meets Clue in this utterly original and incredibly tense locked-room mystery." —May Cobb, author of A Likeable Woman A mysterious high-stakes game proves life-threatening in this twisty thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest The Best Friend. The Confidant. The Senator. The Boyfriend. The Executive. Five contestants have been chosen to compete for ten million dollars on the game show One Lucky Winner. The catch? None of them knows what (or who) to expect, and it will be live streamed all over the world. Completely secluded in an estate in Northern California, with strict instructions not to leave the property and zero contact with the outside world, the competitors start to feel a little too isolated. When long-kept secrets begin to rise to the surface, the contestants realize this is no longer just a reality show—someone is out for blood. And the game can’t end until the world knows who the contestants really are… And don''t miss these other enthralling thrillers by Heather Gudenkauf: The Weight of Silence These Things Hidden Little Mercies Missing Pieces Not a Sound Before She Was Found This is How I Lied The Overnight Guest

Libro dell’anno per il Washington Post Un grande thriller Wylie Lark è una scrittrice che ha raggiunto la fama ricostruendo nei suoi romanzi dei casi di cronaca nera irrisolti. Per lavorare al nuovo libro, si trasferisce in una casa di campagna circondata solamente da neve e silenzio. Sarebbe un luogo idilliaco, se decenni prima non fosse stata teatro di un’orribile tragedia: due persone assassinate a sangue freddo e una ragazzina di appena tredici anni scomparsa nel nulla. Con il passare dei giorni e il peggiorare delle condizioni meteo, Wylie si sente sempre più prigioniera della casa e perseguitata dai suoi segreti. Ma è il ritrovamento di un bambino sperduto nella tormenta a sconvolgerla: da dove arriva, e per quanto tempo ha vagato al freddo? Dopo averlo portato al sicuro e aver cercato invano di ottenere risposte, Wylie inizia a sospettare che la minaccia nascosta tra quelle mura non sia sepolta nel passato. E improvvisamente la casa sembra essere tutt’altro che isolata... Una casa isolata. Una terribile tormenta di neve. Una visita inattesa. «Splendidamente riuscito, coinvolgente e ricco di suspense. Un thriller ammaliante.» New York Times «Una trama sorprendente che accompagna il lettore fino a un finale indimenticabile.» Publishers Weekly «Magistrale, intenso e terrificante.» Kirkus Reviews Bestseller di New York Times, USA Today e Publishers Weekly Heather Gudenkauf È un’autrice bestseller internazionale che ha scalato le classifiche del «New York Times» e di «USA Today». I suoi romanzi sono stati tradotti in oltre 20 Paesi e hanno ottenuto premi e riconoscimenti, tra cui una nomination al prestigioso Edgar Award. Vive in Iowa, negli Stati Uniti, con la sua famiglia.

"Magistral, terrible y absolutamente adictiva". — Kirkus Review Wylie es una escritora de true crime que ha decidido terminar su nuevo libro en una cabaña lejos de todo, en los campos de Iowa. Se desata una brutal tormenta de nieve que la deja en pocas horas sin electricidad, y casi no le queda leña para su fuego. Muchos años atrás, en una calurosa noche de agosto, una niña corría para no ser alcanzada por unos disparos, y lograba salvarse escondida en los campos de maíz. Solo esperaba que su pequeña amiga también hubiera escapado. Esa misma noche dos personas fueron asesinadas a sangre fría, muy cerca de allí. Ahora, en medio de la tormenta, Wylie va a buscar a su perro y descubre a un niño pequeño, solo, muerto de frío. Pronto queda claro que la granja no está tan aislada ni segura como ella creía.

Bloedstollende locked room-thriller, voor lezers van Ruth Ware en Lucy Foley. Wylie Lark vindt het in eerste instantie helemaal niet erg dat ze ingesneeuwd raakt. Ze heeft zich namelijk teruggetrokken in een authentieke, afgelegen boerderij om haar nieuwe boek te schrijven. En een gezellig haardvuur en volledige stilte zijn precies wat ze daarvoor nodig heeft. Toch bekruipt haar af en toe iets van angst, want in hetzelfde huis zijn decennia eerder twee mensen in koelen bloede vermoord en is een meisje spoorloos verdwenen. Dan ontdekt ze een jongetje buiten in de sneeuw. Waar komt hij vandaan? Wylie neemt het kind in huis en gaat op zoek naar antwoorden. Maar al snel wordt duidelijk dat ze niet alleen zijn… ‘Spannend en aangrijpend. Door de meeslepende verhaallijnen kan de lezer zelf puzzelen hoe alles op zijn plek moet vallen.’ The New York Times ‘Intrigerend, strak en angstaanjagend. De spanning die Gudenkauf creëert en opbouwt, is meesterlijk en absoluut verslavend.’ Kirkus Reviews ‘Wisselt op een duivels slimme manier tussen drie afzonderlijke verhaallijnen. Een vernieuwend mysterie en een ideale thriller om een lange, winterse nacht door te komen. Zorg ervoor dat je de lichten aanlaat.’ Apple Books ‘Het boek is niet alleen meeslepend en volkomen geloofwaardig, het zit barstensvol emotie en is ongezien spannend. ‘ Hebban ***** ‘Drie ingenieuze verhaallijnen vormen een spannende puzzel. Ideaal voor op een koude winteravond.’ Libelle België ‘De logé is een ijzersterke thriller die nog lang blijft nazinderen en de lezer nog lang in zijn greep houdt.’ Vrouwenthrillers.nl

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Fully realized, wholly absorbing and almost painfully suspenseful...The journey is mesmerizing.” —New York Times A woman receives an unexpected visitor during a deadly snowstorm in this chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf. True crime writer Wylie Lark doesn’t mind being snowed in at the isolated farmhouse where she’s retreated to write her new book. A cozy fire, complete silence. It would be perfect, if not for the fact that decades earlier, at this very house, two people were murdered in cold blood and a girl disappeared without a trace. As the storm worsens, Wylie finds herself trapped inside the house, haunted by the secrets contained within its walls—haunted by secrets of her own. Then she discovers a small child in the snow just outside. After bringing the child inside for warmth and safety, she begins to search for answers. But soon it becomes clear that the farmhouse isn’t as isolated as she thought, and someone is willing to do anything to find them. Don’t miss Heather’s upcoming twisty locked-room thriller, EVERYONE IS WATCHING! And don''t miss these other great stories by Heather! The Weight of Silence These Things Hidden Little Mercies MIssing Pieces Not a Sound Before She Was Found This is How I Lied

Holly’s wereld komt op zijn kop te staan als haar dochter Angie vertelt dat de klas van P.J., haar broertje, in gijzeling is genomen. "Hij heeft een revolver. Hij heeft P.J. en hij heeft een revolver." Wie is die gewapende man? Al gauw gaan er wilde geruchten rond over de dader in het kleine dorpje Broken Branch... Was het de ontslagen leraar? Of de eenzame vader? De dertienjarige Angie kan niet stilzitten en besluit haar eigen leven op het spel te zetten om haar broertje P.J. te redden. Heeft haar dappere missie kans van slagen? Ontdek het in de bloedstollende thriller ‘Broer’ van Heather Gudenkauf. Heather Gudenkauf is een Amerikaanse New York Times-bestsellerauteur. Ze is wereldwijd bekend geworden door de internationale bestsellers ‘Broer’, ‘Voor mijn zusje’ en ‘In stilte gehuld’, waarvan de laatste genomineerd werd voor de Edgar Award en de Goodreads Best Fiction Award. Door haar spannende thrillers is ze bovendien verkozen tot USA Today Bestselling Author. Heather woont in Iowa met haar familie.

Gudenkauf proves herself the master of the smart, suspenseful small-town thriller that gets right under your skin.” —Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny Everyone has a secret they’ll do anything to hide… Twenty-five years ago, the body of sixteen-year-old Eve Knox was found in the caves near her home in small-town Grotto, Iowa—discovered by her best friend, Maggie, and her sister, Nola. There were a handful of suspects, including her boyfriend, Nick, but without sufficient evidence the case ultimately went cold. For decades Maggie was haunted by Eve’s death and that horrible night. Now a detective in Grotto, and seven months pregnant, she is thrust back into the past when a new piece of evidence surfaces and the case is reopened. As Maggie investigates and reexamines the clues, secrets about what really happened begin to emerge. But someone in town knows more than they’re letting on, and they’ll stop at nothing to keep the truth buried deep. Don’t miss Heather’s upcoming twisty locked-room thriller, EVERYONE IS WATCHING! Check out these other riveting novels of suspense by bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf: The Weight of Silence These Things Hidden Little Mercies MIssing Pieces Not a Sound Before She Was Found The Overnight Guest

In this gripping and emotionally-charged thriller, New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf shows how all it takes is a single moment to change everything. In the midst of a sudden spring snowstorm, a man armed with a gun walks into a school. Officer Meg Barrett holds the responsibility of the children of Broken Branch in her hands. Will Thwaite stands by helplessly and wonders if he has failed his child again. Trapped in her classroom, Evelyn Oliver watches for an opportunity to rescue the children in her care. And thirteen-year-old Augie Baker will risk her own safety to protect her little brother. As tension mounts with each passing minute, and as the people of Broken Branch race to uncover the identity of the stranger, small acts of fear and courage reveal hidden truths that will alter the town forever. Previously published. Don’t miss Heather’s upcoming twisty locked-room thriller, EVERYONE IS WATCHING! And don''t miss these other great stories by Heather! The Weight of Silence These Things Hidden Little Mercies Missing Pieces Not a Sound Before She Was Found This is How I Lied The Overnight Guest

A gripping thriller about three young girlfriends, a dark obsession and a chilling crime that shakes up a quiet Iowa town, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence. For twelve-year-old Cora Landry and her friends Violet and Jordyn, it was supposed to be an ordinary sleepover—movies and Ouija and talking about boys. But when they decide to sneak out to go to the abandoned rail yard on the outskirts of town, little do they know that their innocent games will have dangerous consequences. Later that night, Cora Landry is discovered on the tracks, bloody and clinging to life, her friends nowhere to be found. Soon their small rural town is thrust into a maelstrom. Who would want to hurt a young girl like Cora—and why? In an investigation that leaves no stone unturned, everyone is a suspect and no one can be trusted—not even those closest to Cora. Before She Was Found is a timely and gripping thriller about friendship and betrayal, about the power of social pressure and the price of needing to fit in. It is about the great lengths a parent will go to protect their child and keep them safe—even if that means burying the truth, no matter the cost. Don’t miss Heather’s upcoming twisty locked-room thriller, EVERYONE IS WATCHING! Check out these other riveting novels of suspense by bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf: The Weight of Silence These Things Hidden One Breath Away Little Mercies Missing Pieces Not a Sound This is How I Lied The Overnight Guest

Don’t miss these four unforgettable psychological thrillers, now together in one electrifying e-book package from bestselling masters of suspense Mary Kubica and Heather Gudenkauf, as well as Graeme Cameron and Kaira Rouda. The twists and turns will keep you guessing, and keep you up reading late at night! DON’T YOU CRY In downtown Chicago, Esther Vaughan disappears from her apartment without a trace. A haunting letter addressed to My Dearest is found among her possessions, leaving her roommate Quinn to question how well she really knew her friend. Meanwhile, in a small town an hour outside Chicago, a mysterious woman appears in the quiet coffee shop where eighteen-year-old Alex works as a dishwasher. He is immediately drawn to her, but what starts as an innocent crush quickly spirals into something far more sinister. As Quinn searches for answers about Esther, and Alex is drawn further under the stranger’s spell, master of suspense Mary Kubica takes readers on a taut and twisted thrill ride that builds to a stunning conclusion and shows that no matter how fast and far we run, the past always catches up with us. THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE It happens quietly one hot August morning in Iowa: two families awaken to find their little girls have gone missing in the night. Seven-year-old Calli Clark suffers from selective mutism brought on by a tragedy when she was a toddler. Petra Gregory is Calli’s best friend—and her voice. But neither girl has been heard from since they vanished. Now, Calli and Petra’s parents are tied by the question of what happened to their children. And the answer is trapped in the silence of unspoken family secrets. NORMAL He lives on your street, in a nice house with a tidy garden. He shops at your local supermarket. He drives beside you on the highway, waving to let you into the lane ahead of him. He also has an elaborate cage in a secret basement under his garage. The food he’s carefully shopping for is to feed a young woman he’s holding there against her will—one in a string of many, unaware of the fate that awaits her. This is how it’s been for a long time. It’s normal…and it works. Perfectly. But this time it’s different… BEST DAY EVER Paul Strom is the perfect husband: breadwinner, protector, provider. That’s why he’s planned a romantic weekend for his wife, Mia, at their lake house, just the two of them. And he’s promised today will be the best day ever. But as Paul and Mia drive out of the city and toward the countryside, a spike of tension begins to wedge itself between them and doubts start to arise. How much do they trust each other? And how perfect is their marriage, or any marriage, really? Forcing us to ask ourselves just how well we know those who are closest to us, Best Day Ever is a gripping, tautly suspenseful tale of deception and betrayal dark enough to destroy a marriage…or a life.

A shocking discovery and chilling secrets converge in this gripping novel from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf When a tragic accident leaves nurse Amelia Winn deaf, she loses everything that matters—her job, her husband, David, and her stepdaughter, Nora. Now, two years later and with the help of her hearing dog, Stitch, she is finally getting back on her feet. But when she discovers the body of a fellow nurse in the dense bush by the river, deep in the woods near her cabin, she is plunged into a disturbing mystery that could shatter the carefully reconstructed pieces of her life all over again. As clues begin to surface, Amelia finds herself swept into an investigation that hits all too close to home. But how much is she willing to risk in order to uncover the truth and bring a killer to justice? And don’t miss Heather’s latest book, AN OVERNIGHT GUEST! You’ll be chilled and riveted from start to finish with this story of an unexpected visitor and a deadly snowstorm! Check out these other riveting novels of suspense by bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf: The Weight of Silence These Things Hidden One Breath Away Little Mercies Missing Pieces Before She Was Found This is How I Lied

"Kartais suaugusiųjų klaidos negrįžtamai paveikia vaikų likimusTai nutiko vieną rugpjūčio rytą ramiame Gluosnių upės miestelyje. Mirguliuojančiai aušros šviesai persmelkus drėgną Ajovos orą, dvi šeimos nubudusios pasigedo mažų mergaičių – septynmetės Kali ir jos geriausios draugės Petros.Kali Klark dėl ankstyvoje vaikystėje patirto sukrėtimo jau treji metai nekalba. Jos mamai Antonijai pernelyg dažnai tekdavo ginti savo vaikus nuo girtaujančio vyro pykčio protrūkių. Ar stengdamasi išsaugoti santuoką ji nebus įstūmusi į pražūtį Kali?Tą patį rytą dingsta ir kaimynų dukra Petra Gregor – Kali sielos dvynė, jos „balsas“. Gal tai tik sutapimas? Ieškoti mergaičių imasi buvęs Antonijos mylimasis, miestelio šerifo pavaduotojas Luisas. Bet netgi jis turi ką slėpti.Dvi šeimas suvienija nežinia – kas nutiko jų vaikams?Atsakymas slypi nutylėtose paslaptyse."

A woman uncovers earth-shattering secrets about her husband''s family in this chilling page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf Sarah Quinlan''s husband, Jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar of their family farm, the circumstances a mystery. The case rocked the small farm town of Penny Gate, Iowa, where Jack was raised, and for years Jack avoided returning home. But when his beloved aunt Julia is in an accident, hospitalized in a coma, Jack and Sarah are forced to confront the past that they have long evaded. Upon arriving in Penny Gate, Sarah and Jack are welcomed by the family Jack left behind all those years ago--barely a trace of the wounds that had once devastated them all. But as facts about Julia''s accident begin to surface, Sarah realizes that nothing about the Quinlans is what it seems. Caught in a flurry of unanswered questions, Sarah dives deep into the puzzling rabbit hole of Jack''s past. But the farther in she climbs, the harder it is for her to get out. And soon she is faced with a deadly truth she may not be prepared for.

The runaway New York Times bestseller--over half a million copies in print It happens quietly one hot August morning in Iowa: two families awaken to find their little girls have gone missing in the night. Seven-year-old Calli Clark suffers from selective mutism brought on by a tragedy when she was a toddler. Petra Gregory is Calli''s best friend--and her voice. But neither girl has been heard from since they vanished. Now, Calli and Petra''s parents are tied by the question of what happened to their children. And the answer is trapped in the silence of unspoken family secrets.

Demi obsesi mencapai kesempurnaan, segala cara ditempuh. Seperti Allison Glenn yang berusaha menyembunyikan kejadian bayinya hanyut… dan gagal. Satu langkah keliru, dan Allison––gadis berprestasi, kebanggaan orangtua––harus mendekam di penjara. Lima tahun kemudian, Allison menghirup udara bebas. Sepenuh hati bertekad mengumpulkan keping-keping yang berserak, Allison berusaha menghubungi orangtua dan adiknya. Nyatanya, hidup mereka telanjur berubah. Ia dihapuskan dari kenangan. Hingga takdir mempertemukan Allison dengan seorang anak lelaki. Dan mereka semua kembali terhubung, oleh rahasia masa lalu dan kunci bagi segala yang tersembunyi

"Thrilling and illuminating."—LA Times "A hypnotic psychological thriller." —People A chance encounter sparks an unrelenting web of lies in this new gripping and complex psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl and the upcoming page-turner Don''t You Cry, Mary Kubica She sees the teenage girl on the train platform, standing in the pouring rain, clutching an infant in her arms. She boards a train and is whisked away. But she can''t get the girl out of her head… Heidi Wood has always been a charitable woman: she works for a nonprofit, takes in stray cats. Still, her husband and daughter are horrified when Heidi returns home one day with a young woman named Willow and her four-month-old baby in tow. Disheveled and apparently homeless, this girl could be a criminal—or worse. But despite her family''s objections, Heidi invites Willow and the baby to take refuge in their home. Heidi spends the next few days helping Willow get back on her feet, but as clues into Willow''s past begin to surface, Heidi is forced to decide how far she''s willing to go to help a stranger. What starts as an act of kindness quickly spirals into a story far more twisted than anyone could have anticipated. More Praise: "Hypnotic and anything but predictable." —Kirkus, starred review "A superb psychological thriller…stunning."—Publishers Weekly, starred review Read the New York Times bestselling novel that everyone is talking about, The Good Girl, by Mary Kubica! Look for Mary''s latest complex and addictive tale of deceit and obsession, Don''t You Cry. Order your copies today!

Veteran social worker Ellen Moore is a fiercely dedicated children''s advocate and a devoted mother and wife. But one blistering summer day, a simple moment of distraction will have repercussions that Ellen could never have imagined, threatening to shatter everything she holds dear, and trapping her between the gears of the system she works for. Meanwhile, ten-year-old Jenny Briard suddenly finds herself on her own, forced to survive with nothing but a few dollars and her street smarts. The last thing she wants is a social worker, but when Ellen''s and Jenny''s lives collide, little do they know just how much they can help one another.

“Heather Gudenkauf is one of my favorite new authors.” —Lisa Scottoline In this riveting prequel to New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf’s novel Little Mercies, even the smallest lies can have far-reaching consequences. When a woman’s body is discovered in a local park—with her bewildered four-year-old son sitting beside her—veteran social worker Ellen Moore is called in to assist in the police investigation. Positioned beneath a statue of Leto, the goddess of motherhood, Ellen discovers the crime is remarkably similar to one from a decade past. Ellen’s professional duty is to protect the child, but she’s not equipped to contend with a killer. As she races to connect the dots, she knows her time is running out. And the stakes are high: if she fails, another mother is sure to make the ultimate sacrifice. Don’t miss Heather Gudenkauf’s newest novel NOT A SOUND, out May 30, 2017!

Il silenzio di Calli è popolato di immagini. Qualcosa di terribile le ha strappato la voce, ma non è riuscito a mettere a freno la sua fantasia. Il bosco è un rifugio per lei, ne conosce tutti gli angoli, sa dare un nome a ogni singolo rumore. Ma un giorno qualcuno la trascina fra quegli alberi così familiari, e per la prima volta si sente smarrita. Petra è la sua migliore amica, la compagna di giochi che la comprende alla perfezione. Qualcosa di molto più forte delle parole le unisce. Tutto accade una tranquilla mattina d’estate, e mentre sorge l’alba in una piccola cittadina dell’Iowa, due famiglie scoprono che le loro bambine sono scomparse. Antonia ha provato a essere la madre perfetta per Calli, nei limiti di un matrimonio che la lega a un uomo assente e spesso irascibile. E ora teme che in gioco ci sia ben altro che la voce di sua figlia. In un crescendo di tensione e colpi di scena, le due famiglie si confrontano con i propri limiti, con timori ancestrali e con il peso di segreti troppo difficili da rivelare, perché nulla è ciò che sembra...

"Pada suatu pagi bulan Agustus, terjadi peristiwa menggemparkan di Iowa. Dua keluarga terbangun dan mendapati anak perempuan mereka lenyap pada tengah malam. Calli Clark, tujuh tahun, menderita mutisme selektif akibat tragedi yang membuatnya tak pernah berbicara lagi. Petra Gregory, sahabat Calli, membantu menjadi penyambung suaranya. Tapi kini Calli dan Petra menghilang. Berbagai cara ditempuh orangtua mereka demi menemukan anak-anak itu. Antonia, ibu Calli, berusaha keras menjadi ibu yang baik bagi anak-anaknya, meski suaminya pemabuk dan pemarah. Namun tragedi ini mendorong Antonia berpikir ulang tentang pernikahannya, terutama saat sang suami dicurigai terlibat kasus ini. Martin, ayah Petra, begitu putus asa ingin menemukan anaknya, mendapati sisi gelap dalam dirinya terkuak. Benarkah anak-anak itu diculik? Jawabannya tersimpan dalam kesunyian rahasia keluarga yang tak terungkap."

Allison. Brynn. Charm. Claire. Quatre femmes prisonnières d’un secret qui pourrait les détruire... et dont un petit garçon est la clé. Allison garde depuis cinq ans le silence sur le triste drame qu’elle a vécu adolescente et qui l’a conduite en prison pour infanticide. Brynn sait tout ce qui s’est passé cette nuit-là. Mais elle s’est murée dans l’oubli pour ne pas sombrer dans la folie. Charm a fait ce qu’elle a pu, bien sûr, pourtant elle a dû renoncer à son rêve et se taire. Alors elle veille en secret sur son petit ange. Claire vit loin du passé pour tenter de bâtir son avenir avec ceux qui comptent pour elle. Et elle gardera tous les secrets pour protéger le petit être qu’elle aime plus que tout au monde. Quatre femmes réfugiées dans le silence, détenant chacune la pièce d’un sombre puzzle.

Op een warme dag verdwijnen twee zevenjarige meisjes. Calli, die door een trauma niet meer praat en Petra, haar hartsvriendin die voor haar spreekt. Iedereen helpt zoeken, iedereen is verdacht. In de vroege ochtend van een warme dag in augustus verdwijnen twee zevenjarige meisjes spoorloos. Calli Clark, die sinds een traumatische gebeurtenis in haar peutertijd niet meer spreekt en Petra Gregory, Calli''s hartsvriendin en stem. Zijn ze samen weggelopen? Zijn ze meegelokt? Iedereen helpt zoeken, iedereen is verdacht. Antonia, Calli''s moeder, is aanvankelijk vol vertrouwen dat haar dochter snel terugkomt. Calli gaat vaker alleen het bos in en kent het op haar duimpje. Hoewel ze ervan overtuigd is dat Griff, haar agressieve en vaak afwezige man, niets met de verdwijning van de meisjes te maken heeft, slaat de twijfel toe wanneer ze in haar achtertuin een grote en een kleine voetafdruk vindt. Samen met Petra''s vader Martin en hulpsheriff Louis, Antonia''s schoolliefde en rivaal van Griff, gaat ze op zoek naar haar dochter. Maar ook Calli''s oudere broer Ben, haar steun en toeverlaat, gaat het bos in. Alleen. Niet wetend dat hij daarmee zijn eigen leven op het spel zet. Met In stilte gehuld heeft Heather Gudenkauf een weergaloze pageturner geschreven, die een spannend plot combineert met een intrigerend verweven verhaal over familierelaties

Vier vrouwen raken onlosmakelijk met elkaar verbonden door de gevolgen van één nacht, waarin een moord gepleegd is en waarover iedereen het liefst blijft zwijgen. In ‘Voor mijn zusje’, een spannende roman van Heather Gudenkauf, wordt de band tussen twee zussen danig op de proef gesteld... Allison Glenn is pas 21 als ze na vijf jaar uit de gevangenis komt. Intelligent, mooi en sportief – ze had een gouden toekomst voor zich, tot ze werd veroordeeld voor moord. Nu willen haar ouders niets meer weten van hun ooit perfecte dochter. Vrienden heeft ze niet meer. Haar verlegen zusje Brynn wil haar vooral vergeten, hoewel zij nog elke dag wordt geconfronteerd met de gevolgen van die verschrikkelijke nacht vijf jaar geleden. Allison probeert haar leven weer op te pakken en ze krijgt een baantje bij de lokale boekhandel. Langzaam maar zeker keert haar vertrouwen in de toekomst terug. Tot ze het geadopteerde zoontje van haar baas Claire ziet, de vijfjarige Joshua... ‘Een prachtig neergezet verhaal, kwetsbaar en gevoelig.’ – Crimezone.nl