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Her shoes pinched as she shivered in the cold night air. She just wanted to get home. A taxi slowed to a halt next to her, and as she buckled her seat belt, she noticed the child's seat next to her and felt safe. But when she saw his eyes in the mirror, a shiver of terror shook her to her core...
When a young woman's body is found on a patch of wet grass in the early hours of the morning, Detective Lottie Parker mourns the young life so brutally snatched away. Looking at the victim's flimsy strappy top, damp from the dew and soaked with blood, it is clear that this young girl never came home from a night out. Lottie's heart breaks as she thinks of the girl's parents finding their daughter's empty bed and she vows to catch the murderer.
The young woman is soon identified as Laura Nolan, and Lottie watches the blood drain from her mother Diana's face when she tells her the terrible news. Diana reveals that Laura was on a date the night she was killed, but she doesn't know who with... and Laura's empty bedroom with make-up scattered across her dressing table offers no clues.
Lottie and her team rush to trace Laura's last moments. But hope at a potential breakthrough turns to horror for Lottie when another young woman, Shannon Kenny is reported missing, last seen climbing into a taxi with a broken light, close to the same bar.
But then, Lottie discovers a connection between Laura and Shannon that totally overturns everything she thought she knew. The killer didn't stalk these two young women at random. He knew exactly who they were and where they would be. But can Lottie stop him before he strikes again?
A completely compelling page-turner from bestselling author Patricia Gibney. If you like Rachel McLean, Kendra Elliott and Robert Dugoni, Her Last Walk Home will have you hooked.
What everyone is saying about Her Last Walk Home:
'I just love this series of books. This one is just as gripping and thrilling from the word go... Fabulous storyline and well written characters.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Right from the start, the author creates a sense of menace, this feeling doesn't let up and I found myself turning the pages of my Kindle at a rapid rate - I needed to know what was going to happen next.'Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What a thriller! This is a fast-paced novel that I could not put down. There are so many different threads between the victims that you will never guess whodunit... I love the Lottie novels, and I cannot wait to read the next one.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A fast-paced read that has you turning the pages as quickly as you can... This series just keeps getting better and better and Her Last Walk Home is my favourite to date... Another amazing read in the Lottie Parker series.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Love this book series... The author has done a great job making these characters believable and likeable. The storyline was fast and furious and I couldn't turn my kindle pages fast enough. I would say the big reveal was complicated and I did have to reread a couple of pages - that's not a criticism, more a symptom of me rushing my way through with enjoyment.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The little girl looked like an angel in her thin white robe, her long black hair spread around her head like a dark halo on the snow. Her hands rested on her chest, fingers interlaced as if she had fallen asleep while praying. But she would never wake up again...
When Detective Lottie Parker receives news that a child's body has been found in the frozen grounds of the cathedral, a shiver runs down her spine. She's terrified it will be eight-year-old Willow Devine, reported missing that morning.
But when she arrives at the cathedral, holding a photo of Willow with her blonde ponytail and gap-toothed smile, she gets a terrible shock. The body is a young girl, wrapped in a white shroud, a rosary clutched in her frozen fingers. But her hair is dark, not fair. This girl isn't Willow but another eight-year-old, Naomi.
Desperate to find a connection between the two girls and to find Willow before it is too late, Lottie speaks to the girls' families and discovers that both girls were altar servers at the cathedral. The charismatic priest Father Maguire has a watertight alibi for the time the girls went missing, but Lottie suspects the confused old lady traumatised by the discovery of Naomi's body is hiding something...
A day later, Willow's little body is found wrapped in a white robe in the snowy grounds of a church across town. Lottie is devastated, convinced now that she can't trust anyone, least of all the girls' parents. Why did Willow's mother claim the girls didn't know each other? And why are there no photos of Naomi in her mother's shabby house?
But when a little boy from the choir goes missing too, Lottie realises she must spread her net wider. Can she stop this twisted killer before another precious life is stolen?
A completely compelling page-turner from bestselling author Patricia Gibney. If you like Rachel Caine, Kendra Elliott and Robert Dugoni, The Altar Girls will have you hooked.
What everyone is saying about The Altar Girls:
'Oh yes!!! What an absolute roller coaster of an investigation!... This novel runs a mile a minute, there is always action, and the plot and sub plots run beautifully together, keeping the reader in high suspense. I could hardly bear to put this book down, Patricia Gibney definitely knows how to keep her readers rapt... I absolutely recommend this series if you are looking for well-planned and well thought out police thrillers that have twists and turns that will leave you breathless.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Will keep you on your toes, red herrings galore, plenty of interesting characters and a fabulous storyline. ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is another fantastic Lottie Parker book. Patricia Gibney is a prolific writer who takes the reader on a fast, twisty roller coaster ride in this book. It's a heartbreaking story with a lot of twists and turns... I was glued to the pages.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I absolutely LOVE Lottie Parker! Excellent police murder enquiry book full of twists and turns with who you thought did it actually didn't. Had me guessing and doubting until the end. Definitely recommend this book from Patricia Gibney!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The boy's body was so white it was almost transparent. But that's not what caused the nausea to rise up her throat. He was so young. His body was unmarked, surrounded by a halo of plucked wildflowers.
One hot summer evening, eleven-year-old Mikey Driscoll is on the way home from playing with friends. Two days later, his body is discovered on a bed of wildflowers by some local teenagers.
The case is assigned to Detective Lottie Parker and this time it's personal. The victim was a close friend of her son, Sean, from the run-down Munbally estate on the other side of town. Sean tells his mother Mikey was behaving normally before he died, but Lottie can't help but feel that her son is keeping something from her...
Then days later, another boy is found dead, surrounded by wild flowers next to beautiful Ladystown Lake.
On the hunt for a twisted individual with a terrifying calling card, Lottie must uncover the web of secrets within Mikey's circle of friends. Someone is hiding something but who are they protecting and can Lottie find out before it's too late? Lottie is desperate to catch the killer before he strikes again because this time her own child could be in terrible danger...
If you love Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Abbott, you'll love the latest heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. Tell Nobody will keep you guessing until the very last page.
What readers are saying about Tell Nobody
'BOOM Patricia Gibney does it again WOW I just love the Lottie Parker series, I can't get enough, I literally devour it, once I start the book, I just cannot put it down. Patricia Gibney has a way of pulling you in from page 1 and captivates you right through to the end.... Patricia Gibney has a way of keeping you on a cliffhanger, you won't know the truth until she is good and ready and the build-up is seismic ... This will definitely not disappoint, for me IT'S A MUST MUST READ.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'I am such a fan of the Lottie Parker series... This book did not disappoint. Hooked from the first chapter, I literally didn't put it down until I was finished. Just as good or better than the first 4 I feel like I know these characters personally, Patricia Gibney is such a gifted writer. I can't wait to see the next part of Lottie's journey.......I will definitely be along for the ride ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'OMG BEYOND BRILLIANT I started reading it on the first day of my holidays and had it read in less than a day It grips you right from the first page. It is so fast paced. Very sensitive subjects dealt with in a very tasteful way. It was anyone's guess who was responsible right to the end. The action just kept on coming. I literally can't wait for the next one. ... A truly well deserved five stars.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
She kissed her daughter, turned out the light and entered her own room. Too late to run, she stood frozen as a figure stepped out from behind the door and a hand covered her mouth. Fear was a bomb in her chest ready to explode. Her children. They'd already lost their daddy; they couldn't lose her too.
When young widow Éilis Lawlor disappears in the middle of the night, with her two little children asleep in their beds, it is a chilling case for Detective Lottie Parker. Since her husband's tragic death, Éilis is all her children have, and when Lottie sees Éilis's house keys and phone still lying on the kitchen counter, she is terrified for the vulnerable mother's safety.
Then Éilis's broken body is found by a nearby lake, wrapped in an unfamiliar yellow dress, her mouth sealed with duct tape - and Lottie's worst fears are confirmed. Someone wanted this beautiful widow dead.
Desperate to find the person behind this brutal crime, Lottie discovers that Éilis was a member of a support group for widows. And when Jennifer, a close friend of Éilis's from the group, is found on a rubbish heap, wrapped in a yellow dress, Lottie vows to get justice.
Lottie dives into Jennifer's past, and learns that she had lived a reclusive life since her husband died. She hadn't been seen at work for months and had sheltered inside her immaculate home, only emerging for meetings with the group. But when Lottie questions the other women about Jennifer's isolation, they claim to know nothing.
Lottie is certain that the remaining widows are hiding something. Can she uncover the truth before another innocent life is lost?
An absolutely gripping and totally addictive thriller that will keep you racing through the pages all night long. Fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine and Karin Slaughter will devour Three Widows in one sitting!
What everyone is saying about Three Widows:
'Holy crap, Batman, the twists and turns will get you.' Honeydukesbooks
'Patricia Gibney has never let me down. If you want a thrilling no holds barred read then this is for you.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A compelling and fast paced read that had me gripped right from the very start and unable to put it down. It was twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'From page one I was hooked and couldn't put the book down. As long as she keeps producing work like this I'll keep on reading.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another excellent book by Patricia Gibney. She never fails to deliver a gripping novel. So many twists and turns that your head reels!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sie hob die Lasche des Umschlags an und zog die einzelne wei e Seite heraus. Als sie das Papier entfaltete, starrte sie mit offenem Mund auf drei Worte, die auf der Seite geschrieben waren: Ich beobachte dich.
Als Amy Whyte und Penny Brogan in den frühen Morgenstunden eines Sonntags einen Nachtclub verlassen und nicht nach Hause kommen, sind ihre Familien au er sich vor Sorge. Conor Dowling ist gerade aus dem Gefängnis entlassen worden, ein Mann voller Hass auf Amy, die ihn einst hinter Gitter brachte.
Die blutüberströmten Leichen der Mädchen werden Tage später in einem verlassenen Haus gefunden und der Fall an Detective Lottie Parker übergeben. Der Täter hat eine Nachricht in Form von Silbermünzen in den Händen der Opfer hinterlassen. Alles deutet auf Conor hin, aber sein Alibi ist wasserdicht.
Während Lottie die letzten Tage von Penny und Amy zurückverfolgt und verzweifelt nach Hinweisen sucht, werden zwei weitere junge Frauen erstochen in einem luxuriösen Apartmentkomplex gefunden. Lottie ist in ihren bisher schwierigsten Fall verwickelt und merkt dabei nicht, dass jemand jeden ihrer Schritte beobachtet.
Dann verschwinden Lotties eigene Töchter, Katie und Chloe, plötzlich. Jemand verfolgt einen Rachefeldzug gegen Lottie und wei , dass er sie am härtesten trifft, wenn er diejenigen verletzt, die sie am meisten liebt.
Wenn du ein Fan von Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni und Melinda Leigh bist, wirst du von diesem atemberaubenden Thriller von Patricia Gibney begeistert sein.
Die Leser: innen sind begeistert von Tödlicher Verrat:
Ein weiteres absolut spannendes, packendes und fesselndes Buch von Patricia Gibney!
Ich habe es in Rekordzeit gelesen!! Von Anfang bis Ende war es fantastisch!! Ich kann den nächsten Teil und die Folgen für Lottie und Boyd kaum erwarten!!!! Goodreads Rezensent*in, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
YES ... Ich liebe diese Serie einfach! ... sie zieht einen in ihren Bann und fesselt einen von Anfang an, ... ist es zu früh, um zu fragen, wann das nächste Buch fertig ist Goodreads Rezensent*in, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Eine düstere und fesselnde Lektüre ... Es gibt so viele Momente, die mich den Atem anhalten lie en. Der Schreibstil der Autorin hat mich mitgerissen und ich habe immer weiter mitgeraten. Tödlicher Verrat ist eine Geschichte, die garantiert den Puls in die Höhe treibt. Bytheletterbookreviews, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Eine gro artige, fesselnde Geschichte ... Ich freue mich jedes Mal darauf, D.I. Lottie Parker wieder zu treffen, und ich bin noch nie enttäuscht worden ... Es ist wieder passiert: Ich habe dieses Buch in zwei Tagen gelesen, wobei ich eine Pause gemacht habe, um zu schlafen. Nigel Adams Bookworm, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Diese Serie ist eine der besten in der aktuellen Kriminalliteratur. Lottie Parker ist eine faszinierende Figur ... ich war von Anfang an gefesselt. Ausgezeichnet. Goodreads Rezensent*in, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genial. Ich liebe diese Serie und ihre Charaktere, und dieser sechste Teil der Reihe ist genauso fesselnd wie die anderen. Goodreads Rezensent*in, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
They placed me in here and threw away the key. I look down at the gown they've put on me. I want my own clothes. I don't know how long I've been here.
An elderly woman is found murdered in her own home, and Detective Lottie Parker and her partner Detective Boyd are called in to investigate. When they discover that the victim's daughter is missing as well, they start to fear for the safety of the whole family...
Two days later as a nearby house is set on fire and with the body count rising, Lottie and her team begin to unpick a web of secrets and lies, as the murders seem to link back to a case investigated by Lottie's father before he took his own life.
With little knowledge of what really happened to her father, Lottie knows this is a case that could give her some answers. But how much does she want to know? And how far is Lottie prepared to dig to uncover the truth?
The Lost Child is a thrilling page-turner from the bestselling author of The Missing Ones and The Stolen Girls that will have you guessing right to the very last page. Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Angela Marsons and Robert Dugoni.
What people are saying about The Lost Child:
'OH WOW, WHAT AN AMAZING BOOK True to form Patricia Gibney has delivered another fantastic page turner From the very start to the last page you're hooked There are twists and turns throughout that keep you on the edge of your seat But the biggest twist at the end is a total shock that you won't see coming I read this in a day on my hols simply because I couldn't put it down Like I said before, if I could've given it ten stars I would have Like all of Patricia Gibney's previous books, I honestly can't recommend it highly enough A definite must read ' Goodreads Reviewer
'Pulse-pounding suspense with a complicated and convoluted plot that will keep readers guessing until the very last pages ' Goodreads Reviewer
'When past and present collide, POW, we get one hell of an explosive and an utterly riveting read ' Goodreads Reviewer
'A real page-turner, I couldn't put this book down ... A big fat 5 stars - you have to read this book ' Goodreads Reviewer
'Oh my Lordie This Detective Lottie Parker series gets better and Better Wow, what a book ' Goodreads Reviewer
'Holy jumpin'catfish, Batman, what an ending The jaw dropping moments just kept a-comin'. Goodreads Reviewer
'What a ride A very dark thriller ' Goodreads Reviewer
'The Lost Child had me glued to the pages from start to finish.' Goodreads Reviewer
'Beautifully written, packed with suspense, another spine-tingling story that I couldn't put down.' Renita d'Silva
'The book twists and turns to a fantastic final chapter, which is the biggest surprise I've had reading a book for a long time.' Nigel Adams Bookworm
'She lifted the flap of the envelope and pulled out the single white page. As she opened it up she stared, open mouthed. Four words were typed on the page. I am watching you.'
When Amy Whyte and Penny Brogan leave a local nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning and don't arrive home, their families are beside themselves with worry. Conor Dowling has just been released from prison, a man full of hatred for Amy, the girl who put him behind bars in the first place.
The case is given to Detective Lottie Parker, when the girls' blood-soaked bodies are found, days later, in a derelict squat. Chillingly, both girls are clutching silver coins in their hands - what message is this killer leaving behind? All the signs point to Conor but his alibi is water tight.
As Lottie examines Penny and Amy's final days alive in a desperate search for clues, two more girls are found stabbed to death in a luxury apartment complex. Caught up in what is fast becoming her toughest case yet, Lottie is unaware that somebody is watching her every move.
Then Lottie's two daughters, Katie and Chloe suddenly disappear from the town centre. Terrified that the killer has her girls, the stakes have never been higher for Lottie.
But as Lottie puts everything on the line to find her daughters and solve the case, she's about to find herself in terrible danger - someone has a personal axe to grind with her and they know the best way to get to her is to hurt the ones she loves the most.
If you love Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Abbott, you'll be hooked by this heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. Final Betrayal will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Readers are loving Final Betrayal:
'Another absolutely riveting, gut gripping and unputdownable book from Patricia Gibney
Had this read in record time From start to finish it was brilliant Literally can't wait for the next one and the outcome for Lottie and Boyd ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'A dark and gripping read...There are so many heart stopping moments that had me hold my breath. I was carried along by the authors writing, making assumptions along the way. Lets just say nil points to me as I totally got it wrong.
Final Betrayal is a story that is guaranteed to set your pulse racing. I was totally hooked and enjoyed being part of this thrilling journey that I was taken on alongside Lottie whose character I really enjoyed. Without a doubt I will be going back and reading the rest of the books in the series as this just ticked all the boxes for what I look for in a crime series.' Bytheletterbookreviews, 5 stars
'I adore Lottie Parker ... go pick up the latest release by this fabulous author. Patricia Gibney is the best ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'Well I am now a fan of Lottie Parker This is my first book in the series but I am off to buy the rest Final Betrayal is a page turning, twists and turns book. So many dead bodies.
I can tell you that if I am missing or in trouble, it's Lottie Parker and her team of detectives I want on my side ...Can't wait to read more of Lottie's exploits ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
She lifted up her granddaughter from the cot, clutched her to her chest and, without looking at her beautiful daughter lying dead on the floor of her bedroom, ran from the house. Only when she was outside did she let a wail escape her lips, frightening the baby who joined in her screams.
When Isabel Gallagher is found murdered on the floor of her baby's nursery by her mother, it's a gruelling case for Detective Lottie Parker. Isabel's pyjamas have been ripped, her throat cut and an old-fashioned razor blade placed in her hand. As Lottie looks at the round blue eyes and perfect chubby cheeks of Isabel's baby daughter, she can't understand who would want to hurt this innocent family.
That very same day she receives a call with devastating news. Another young mother, Joyce Breslin, has gone missing, and her four-year-old son Evan has been abducted from daycare. Lottie is sure that the missing mother and son are linked to Isabel's death, and when she finds a bloody razor blade in their house, her worst fears are confirmed.
Desperate to find little Evan, Lottie leaves no stone unturned as she delves into Isabel and Joyce's pasts and when she realises the two women have been meeting in secret, she knows she must find out why.
But when Joyce's body is found in a murky pond and some little bones are found on a windy hillside, it feels as if this merciless killer will stop at nothing. The bones aren't Evan's but can they give Lottie the final clue to find the innocent child before more lives are taken?
This absolutely gripping and unputdownable crime thriller from bestselling author Patricia Gibney will leave you gasping for breath. A perfect read for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine.
What everyone's saying about Little Bones:
'Patricia Gibney's books never disappoint and this one is a really gripping story. The suspense builds and builds until the shocking conclusion, I don't think I drew breath for the last couple of chapters.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Twisty and fast paced and had me guessing throughout...I found the story absolutely gripping. Highly recommend.' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I couldn't put it down. I finished it in one sitting.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I was gripped by this incredible book from the start. It was tense, suspenseful, darkly disturbing, creepy and at times heart-breaking, a really enjoyable read.'Fiction Vixen Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another brilliant book in the Lottie Parker series. I don't know how Patricia does it but each book is just as amazing as the previous one in the series... I recommend this book and series 1000% you won't be disappointed. Hope we don't have to wait too long for the next book in the series.' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you love Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you'll be hooked by this heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. The Guilty Girl will have you gripped until the very last page.
What everyone is saying about The Guilty Girl:
'One of the best books I have read this year... Dark, intense and definitely not what I was expecting. The Guilty Girl had me sat on the edge of my seat, this book is definitely my type of book. My advice to readers is switch off your phone, order a takeaway and tuck into this fantastic five star read from one of my favourite authors.' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Amazing! Could not put it down and read until my eyes couldn't cope anymore. 10/10 and would recommend to anyone who loves a good page turner.' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'First book I have read of this author, but it won't be my last. Totally gripping, didn't want to put it down... Totally recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I had my stomach doing somersaults...I loved this book.' B for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I was hooked on this story from page one... I look forward to the next book in the series.' Netgalley reviewer
There's nothing more dangerous than a familiar face...
As funeral mourners stand in silence at Ragmullin cemetery, a deafening cry cuts through the air. Lying crumpled at the bottom of an open grave is the bloodied body of a young woman, and Detective Lottie Parker is called in to investigate.
Knowing the body can't have been there long, Lottie wonders if it could be Elizabeth Bryne, a young woman who vanished without trace just days earlier. And with a new boss who seems to have it in for her, Lottie is under pressure to solve both cases quickly.
As two more women go missing from Ragmullin, Lottie and her team fear there is a serial killer on the loose. And the disappearances are strikingly similar to a cold case from ten years earlier. Could history be repeating itself?
As journalists begin to interfere with Lottie's investigation, she fears the killer is about to strike again. Lottie is in a race against time to find the missing women, but the killer is closer than she thinks. Could Lottie be his next target?
If you love Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza and Rachel Abbott, you'll love the latest pulse-pounding thriller from Patricia Gibney. No Safe Place will keep you guessing until the very last page.
What readers are saying about No Safe Place:
'I found myself completely hooked right from the first chapter and literally finished it in less than a day. The writing style draws you right in and the fast pace of the plot and the many many plot twists and constant action and new discoveries will keep you on the edge of your seat. 'It's All About Books
'WOW, I just loved it. It was gritty, fast-paced... WOW, this book is just brilliant. Patricia Gibney books just get better and better. If I could give this book 10/10 I would.'Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars.
'This one definitely didn't disappoint!!... Absolutely brilliant read... I honestly can't wait for the next one. Hurry please.' Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars.
'The words that first spring to mind are Bloody Brilliant! I loved it. This book had me gripped right from the start, it was fast-paced, full of energy and the action kept coming... I am going to give No Safe Place a big fat 5 stars, it really deserves it, it's an entertaining read full of edge-of-the-seat tension that you won't want to put down.'Bonnie's Book Talk
'A brilliant read. Utterly captivating from the first page to the last... Everyone was so well and clearly written... A real mark of excellent and captivating character writing... I can't over emphasize how much I enjoyed this book... it's my read of the year so far and I think it will take some beating... Five of the strongest stars' Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars.
'Shout it out loud, for everybody who loves good Police Thrillers, DI Lottie Parker is back... A compelling read that kept me turning page after page with an anticipation that bordered on addiction.' Nigel Adams Bookworm
Bubbles of cold sweat trickled down Faye's spine. The hole wasn't empty. Before she could turn and run, she caught the two sightless eyes staring up at her. Only then did she scream.
When Faye Baker discovers a fragile child's skull behind the walls of her new home, Detective Lottie Parker is called to investigate. The house has been owned for years by the family of Faye's boyfriend Jeff, so when Jeff starts acting suspiciously, Lottie wonders what he might be hiding...
Lottie doesn't have long to dig deeper before a child's bones are found by eleven-year-old Gavin on nearby railway tracks. The bones don't match the small skull behind the walls, but Lottie can't ignore the coincidence. Someone out there must be missing their loved ones and it's up to her to put right a terrible wrong.
Unable to shake a feeling of foreboding, Lottie goes to speak to Faye, and discovers that she hasn't turned up for work. When Faye's body is found stuffed in the back of her car, Lottie needs to find out who wanted her to keep quiet.
As Lottie hunts for Faye's killer, the case takes a darker turn when Gavin goes missing. Faye and Gavin are connected only by the grisly body parts they discovered. But who are these little victims and why has their killer come back? Can Lottie find the answers before another precious life is taken?
This thrilling new novel from bestselling author Patricia Gibney will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. If you like Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you'll love Buried Angels.
What everyone is saying about Buried Angels:
'Well this book has certainly given me back my reading mojo. It is simply brilliant. I devoured this book in a day and honestly couldn't put it down. This is possibly one of my favourite Lottie Parker books .' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Patricia really knows how to spin a tale Addictive page turner. So many heart stopping moments. This one left me speechless.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Detective Lottie is at her best... twists and turns that had you on edge of your seat it's the best book yet and I'm looking forward for more.' Daily Life, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Gripping and totally compulsive ...100% the best yet This is book eight of the wonderful D.I. Lottie Parker series set in Ragmullin, Ireland and oh boy it a real humdinger of a read and my favourite one of the series so far... Well we have one heck of a fantastic mystery going on with lots of twists, more murders, frozen body parts OMG it's all happening here I love Lottie Parker she really is an amazing character.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I can't give enough praise to Patricia Gibney for an exceptional read that was so well written and for continuing to please with this brilliant 5 star series, long may it continue and roll on book nine.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'She shivered, though the kitchen was warm. Icicles of foreboding trickled down her spine. With trembling hands she whipped back her hair at the nape of her neck. As she turned away from the window, she missed the shadow passing by.'
One dark winter's morning, bride-to-be Cara Dunne is found hanging in her home, dressed in her wedding dress, with a lock of hair removed. Detective Lottie Parker is first on the scene. Looking at Cara's bruised and battered body, she wonders who could have hated her enough to kill her at the happiest time of her life.
The case takes a darker turn that afternoon with another shocking discovery - the broken body of a second young woman, pushed from the roof of the hospital where she worked. Fiona Heffernan was also due to be married, and her body is clad in a wedding dress, a lock of her hair cut off.
The killings seem so personal that Lottie is convinced the girls have been killed by someone they knew. When she goes to break the news to Fiona's family, she's on the alert for anything suspicious. But then she makes a discovery that causes her blood to run cold - Fiona's eight-year-old daughter Lily didn't return home from her dance recital that afternoon. Terrified that Lily will be the next victim of a twisted and dangerous individual, Lottie takes the case into her own hands, risking her life when she comes face-to-face with the killer...
If you love Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you'll be hooked by this heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. Broken Souls will keep you guessing until the very last page
Read what everybody is saying about Broken Souls:
'Brilliant as always and totally addictive and I loved it ... This is a thrill a minute police procedural that just doesn't let up, so many twists and lots going on it really is unputdownable but that comes as no surprise as every book in this series has been a 5 star read ... Patricia Gibney as always writes a superb story never letting up on the action and once more providing us another 5 star read and highly recommended. ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I have to say I got very excited when I saw book 7 was out in the Detective Lottie Parker series, it's no secret that I love these books... How much can one woman take... Another great police procedural twisty mystery to get your teeth into, I cannot fault these books ever, it has it all... Murder, love drama, family dramas.... How Lottie Parker is still a sane woman is beyond me ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I am a huge huge fan of Patricia Gibney. I feel like I've known Lottie Parker for years and I'm rooting for her... I loved this book. The perfect continuation of her story. So many twists and turns... no clue where the book is heading until the end. This is my all-time favourite series... if you haven't read Patricia yet you're in for a treat as you have 7 books to read. Highly recommend ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
WOW, WAS FÜR EIN FANTASTISCHES BUCH!!!! ... Von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite ist man gefesselt! Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lass mich raus! Bitte ... Mit den Fäusten hämmere ich gegen die Tür, aber meine Stimme wird nur von den Steinwänden zurückgeworfen und hängt dann in der Luft wie an Spinnweben. Doch niemand kommt ...
Lottie Parker wird zu einem entlegenen Farmhaus in der irischen Einöde gerufen. Was sie dort vorfindet, zeugt von unglaublicher Wut und Gewalt: überall Glasscherben, zerschlagene Möbel, der geschundene Körper einer Frau in einer Blutlache. Au erdem eine schwarze Regenjacke, die Lottie ahnen lässt, wer der Mörder ist.
Doch dann macht sie eine erschütternde Entdeckung: Steht dieser Mord in Verbindung zu einem alten Fall in einer Nervenheilanstalt? Ein Fall, mit dem ihr Vater betraut war, kurz bevor er sich umbrachte.
Als ein weiteres Opfer mit herausgetrennter Zunge auf den Stufen der Einrichtung gefunden wird und ein junges Mädchen verschwindet, wei Lottie, sie muss schnell handeln. Kann sie sich ihren eigenen Ängsten stellen und die Wahrheit ans Licht bringen, bevor noch jemand sein Leben verliert?
Ein unglaublich fesselnder Pageturner der Bestseller-Autorin von Die vergessenen Kinder und Die geraubten Mädchen. Perfekt für Fans von Rachel Abbott, Karin Slaughter und Robert Dugoni.
Was Leser über Das verlorene Kind sagen:
Wow ... Ich konnte dieses Buch nicht aus der Hand legen. ... 5 dicke, fette Sterne - ihr müsst dieses Buch lesen! Bonnie's Book Talk, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ich muss mich erstmal wieder sammeln ... Patricia Gibney hat mich umgehauen ... und ich will nur noch mehr. Sweet Little Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ich habe dieses Buch total geliebt. Orchard Book Club, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fesselnd, atemberaubend und auf die beste Art und Weise wahnsinnig! Chocolate n Waffles, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wenn ihr auf der Suche nach einem spannungsgeladenen Thriller seid, der euch bis weit nach dem Zubettgehen in Atem hält, dann sind die Bücher der D.I. Lottie Parker-Serie genau das Richtige! Butterfly's Nooknerdia, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Langsam baut sich die Spannung auf, die sich während des gesamten Buches steigert und in einer schockierenden Wendung gipfelt, und einem den Atem raubt. Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Das Buch ist von Anfang an voller Action und lässt bis zur letzten Seite nicht locker. Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Der Körper des Jungen war so blass, dass er beinahe durchsichtig schien. Aber das war nicht der Grund, weswegen Übelkeit in ihrer Kehle aufstieg. Er war so jung. Sein Körper war unversehrt, umgeben von einem Heiligenschein aus gepflückten Wildblumen.
An einem hei en Sommerabend ist der elfjährige Mikey Driscoll auf dem Heimweg vom Spielen mit Freunden. Zwei Tage später wird seine Leiche von ein paar Jugendlichen auf einem Bett aus Wildblumen entdeckt.
Der Fall wird Detective Lottie Parker zugewiesen, und dieses Mal ist es persönlich für sie. Das Opfer war ein enger Freund ihres Sohnes Sean und wohnte in der heruntergekommenen Munbally-Siedlung am anderen Ende der Stadt. Sean erzählt seiner Mutter, Mikey habe sich vor seinem Tod normal verhalten, aber Lottie wird das Gefühl nicht los, dass ihr Sohn ihr etwas verheimlicht ...
Tage später wird ein weiterer Junge tot aufgefunden, umgeben von Wildblumen am wunderschönen Ladystown Lake.
Auf der Jagd nach einem skrupellosen Killer mit einem furchtbaren Markenzeichen muss Lottie die Geheimnisse in Mikeys Freundeskreis aufdecken. Jemand verbirgt etwas, aber wen beschützen sie - und kann Lottie es herausfinden, ehe es zu spät ist? Lottie versucht verzweifelt, den Mörder zu fassen, bevor er wieder zuschlägt, denn dieses Mal könnte ihr eigenes Kind in gro er Gefahr sein ...
Wenn dir die Bücher von Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni und Melinda Leigh gefallen, dann wirst du auch den neuesten atemberaubenden Thriller von Patricia Gibney lieben. Sag Nichts wird dich bis zur letzten Seite fesseln.
Leser: innen sind begeistert von Sag Nichts:
BÄM! Patricia Gibney hat es wieder geschafft! WOW, ich liebe die Lottie-Parker-Reihe, ich kann nicht genug davon bekommen, ich verschlinge sie förmlich, und wenn ich ein Buch einmal angefangen habe, kann ich es einfach nicht mehr weglegen. Patricia Gibney hat die Fähigkeit, einen von der ersten Seite an in den Bann zu ziehen und bis zum Ende zu fesseln ... ein rasanter Krimi ... Dieses Buch wird euch definitiv nicht enttäuschen, für mich ist es ein absolutes MUSS. Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ich bin ein gro er Fan der Lottie-Parker-Reihe ... Ich war vom ersten Kapitel an gefesselt und konnte das Buch nicht mehr aus der Hand legen, bis ich es beendet hatte. Genauso gut oder besser als die ersten vier Bände! Ich habe das Gefühl, die Figuren persönlich zu kennen, Patricia Gibney ist eine so begabte Autorin. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, den nächsten Teil von Lotties Geschichte zu lesen! Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oh mein Gott, mehr als genial!!! Ich habe es am ersten Tag meines Urlaubs angefangen zu lesen und hatte es in weniger als einem Tag durch!!! Es fesselt einen von der ersten Seite an. Es ist so rasant. Sehr sensible Themen werden auf einfühlsame Weise behandelt. Bis zum Schluss konnte man miträtseln, wer der Täter war. Die Action lie einfach nicht nach. Ich kann den nächsten Teil kaum erwarten. Vielen Dank an NetGalley und Bookouture, dass ich dieses Buch lesen durfte. Wirklich wohlverdiente fünf Sterne. NetGalley Rezensentin, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ich habe dieses Buch verschlungen ... Eine rasante und spannende Lektüre mit echtem Herzschmerz auf den Seiten und einem Mörder, den ich nie verdächtigt hatte! Gro artig! Beauty Balm, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Der erste Teil der 1,8-Millionen-Bestseller-Reihe!
UNGLAUBLICH! Wirklich gut geschrieben und musste einfach immer noch die nächste Seite lesen. Ich konnte das Buch einfach nicht weglegen! Kann es kaum erwarten, den zweiten Teil zu lesen. Goodreads Rezensent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Als die Leiche einer Frau in einer Kathedrale und Stunden später ein junger Mann an einem Baum vor seinem Haus erhängt aufgefunden werden, wird Detective Lottie Parker mit den Ermittlungen betraut. Beide Leichen haben die gleiche unverwechselbare Tätowierung am Bein. Schnell ist klar, dass die beiden miteinander in Verbindung stehen, nur wie?
Die Spur führt Lottie zu St. Angela's, einem ehemaligen Kinderheim, das eine düstere Verbindung zu ihrer eigenen Familiengeschichte hat. Plötzlich wird der Fall persönlich.
Gerade beginnt Lottie, die jüngsten Opfer mit ungelösten, Jahrzehnte zurückliegenden Morden in Zusammenhang zu bringen, da verschwinden auf einmal zwei Teenagerjungen. Sie muss dem Mörder auf die Spur kommen, bevor er wieder zuschlägt, aber bringt sie dabei ihre eigenen Kinder in fürchterliche Gefahr?
Lottie steht kurz davor, sich mit einer verlorenen Seele auseinanderzusetzen, die eine sehr Verworrene Vorstellung von Gerechtigkeit hat.
Fans von Rachel Abbott, Karin Slaughter und Robert Dugoni werden von diesem spannenden Serienmörder-Thriller gefesselt sein und garantiert bis spät in die Nacht lesen.
Was Leser über Die vergessenen Kinder sagen:
Dieser Debütroman von Gibney hat einfach ALLES!!! Das war DAS BESTE Buch, das ich seit langem gelesen habe. Wenn ich ihm mehr als 5 Sterne geben könnte, würde ich es tun! Butterfly's Booknerdia Blog, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Völlig fesselnd und 100%ig packend. Books From Dusk Till Dawn, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Eine fesselnde Lektüre von Anfang bis Ende. Deja Read, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Der erste Absatz hat mich sofort gepackt und so sehr gefesselt, dass ich das Buch in zwei Sitzungen gelesen habe. Ich habe es erst weggelegt, als meine Augen nicht mehr offenbleiben wollten! Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Eine dieser Geschichten, bei denen man auf die Uhr schaut und denkt, nur noch ein paar Kapitel, und dann schaut man wieder hin und es sind Stunden vergangen. Es ist den Schlafmangel auf jeden Fall wert. Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Eine phänomenale Lektüre für einen Debütroman - wenn ich gut sage, dann meine ich seeeeehr gut. Page Turners Nook, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gibney ist definitiv eine Autorin, die man im Auge behalten sollte, und eine aufregende neue Stimme in der Kriminalliteratur. But Books are Better, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️