2010 til 2019

Sig navnet: Lisbet (uden h) Dahl (med h). Så ved et flertal af vi danskere, at det drejer sig om skuespillerinden og instruktøren, der gennem 55 år har boltret sig på landets scener i stort set alle genrer – det klassiske teater, lystspillet, på film og i tv. Men allermest kendt er hun som medvirkende i og mangeårig instruktør af Danmarks største revy, Cirkusrevyen på Bakken.I biografien ”Livskloge Lisbet” har journalist Marianne Tofte – gennem samtaler og med hjælp fra Lisbet Dahls egne gemmer af gamle udklip – fået et fint indblik i skuespillerindens karriere. Lige fra begyndelsen på Aalborg Teater har hun haft evnen til at få folk til at grine, og i dag betragtes Lisbet med rette som revyens dronning. Undervejs fortæller hun også om de utallige koryfæer, hun har mødt på sin vej, og bramfrit om privatlivet med en stor familie: fem børn med fem forskellige mænd, ni børnebørn og to oldebørn.Marianne Tofte har i mere end 30 år arbejdet som journalist, heraf de 25 inden for ugeblade, hvor hun har fulgt kendte og kongelige verden over.

Eine kleine Gemeinschaft auf den Falklandinseln wird zunehmend beunruhigter als binnen kurzer Zeit zum dritten Mal ein kleiner Junge spurlos verschwindet. Gibt es einen Mörder unter ihnen? Catrin Quinn, die sich nach dem Verlust ihrer Söhne aus der Gemeinschaft zurückgezogen hatte, gerät zunehmend ins Visier der Bewohner. Im Zentrum des Misstrauens stehen nicht nur sie, sondern auch ihre beiden engsten Vertrauten. Werden die drei ihre dunkelsten Geheimnisse verbergen können?

Wzruszająca historia siostrzanej miłości, której nie pokonała śmierć.Amelia i Anastazja są jak ogień i woda, a światy, w których żyją, to galaktyki odległe o lata świetlne. Pierwsza to spokojna, obowiązkowa lekarka i dobra żona szanowanego prawnika. Druga – postrzelona artystyczna dusza, znana i ceniona pisarka, wieczna singielka. Siostry bliźniaczki. Pierwszą uwielbiają rodzice, ponieważ spełnia wszystkie ich oczekiwania. Druga jest czarną owcą w rodzinie, a matka nazywa ją nieudacznicą bez wykształcenia i zawodu.Pewnego dnia te dwie młode dziewczyny postanawiają zamienić się miejscami. Niedługo potem jedna z nich umiera, a druga próbuje nadal żyć jej życiem... Ale czy to możliwe, by na stałe zająć czyjeś miejsce? Co się stanie, gdy od dawna skrywane tajemnice w końcu wyjdą na jaw?

ROMANTYCZNOŚĆ NA MIARĘ XXI WIEKU!Urszula to trzydziestoletnia singielka z zasadami. W swoim życiu boryka się z problemami – trudną sytuacją rodzinną i niezadowalającą pracą, lecz jej największą bolączką jest brak odpowiedniego mężczyzny u jej boku. Kobieta, jak na prawdziwą romantyczkę przystało, czeka na księcia na białym koniu – czarującego, szarmanckiego i nieziemsko przystojnego. Co zrobić, kiedy nagle w jej życiu pojawia się aż trzech kandydatów na raz? I co wspólnego z tym wszystkim ma narrator?Dziękuję i zapraszam ponownie to powieść o współczesnej kobiecie, która pragnie kochać i być kochaną.Książka ta w początkowym zamyśle miała być romansem w stylu Danielle Steel, napisanym w prezencie dla mamy. Szybko jednak okazało się, że jestem za mało romantyczna, aby napisać takie dzieło. Opowiastka ta prezentuje więc życie współczesnej kobiety, której marzeniem jest bycie szczęśliwą.

C’è un filo conduttore che, superando lo Stretto dalla Calabria alla Sicilia, unisce una serie di cinque omicidi: un prete, giovani ragazze ritrovate con indosso delle maschere mortuarie, vittime mummificate. E se si vuole prestare l’orecchio alle dicerie, c’è anche una profezia che viene dalle strade di Roma, dove un mendicante avrebbe predetto esattamente le morti, l’ordine, e le dinamiche. Tobia Allievi dell’Europol, insieme al suo team, si getterà a capofitto in un mondo fatto di rivalità mafiose, di segreti nascosti negli angoli polverosi di ospedali psichiatrici, perle di saggezza popolare, e leggende oscure.

Life in the beautiful Cotswolds village of Treweham could never be described as boring, but the arrival of a documentary film crew means that things are even busier than normal.For the ever-so dashing Lord of the Manor Tobias Cavendish-Blake and his new wife Megan, it's a great advertising opportunity as they've recently opened up their home, Treweham Hall, to the public. And for the chef at the local pub The Templar, Finula, the arrival of the brooding director Marcus Devlin, means her love life is looking up. Whilst at the racing stables, jockey and trainer Dylan Delaney is hoping the exposure will help him find new owners and horses for him and his partner Flora to train.But there is more to Marcus Devlin than meets the eye, and he has very personal reasons for heading to the Cotswolds. And once his plans become clear, life in Treweham may never be the same again.'I couldn't put this book down and was gripped from the very first page! I was so engulfed in the characters and life in Treweham, that I actually felt a little lost when I had finished it'

Oonagh O'Neil is back with another dark and chilling investigation.'Do that which is good and no evil shall touch you.'This is the message the so-called Raphael killer leaves on each of his victims. A clue - and a reminder - that three decades later they're still at large.When investigative journalist Oonagh O'Neil is given a tip off about one of the biggest tragedies to hit the NHS, the tainted blood scandal, she can't help but spot that the two seemingly different events could be linked.People were dying at the hands of those who were meant to save them and with a scandal this huge, those responsible will stop at nothing to keep it quiet...Could Oonagh be the key to piecing together the web of lies in order to catch the killer?Authentic and gritty, 'Keep Her Silent' is a gripping and page-turning thriller that will leave you breathless. What people are saying about Theresa Talbot: 'I could hardly read fast enough!' Ourbookreviewsonline.blogspot.co.uk'In Oonagh O'Neil, the author has created a fascinating, flesh and blood character. Someone who pops from the page and someone, dare I say it, who would be great fun to go for a drink with' Crimesquad.com'A good mystery with many unexpected twists... It keeps you turning pages the whole time' Cynthia MoskalPerfect for fans of Susie Steiner, and Karin Slaughter, Patricia Gibney.

Gemma is about to risk it all for the man she loves. Will she survive entering into a life of crime? Gemma has always been there for Nathan. He's the love of her life and she made a commitment to him, one she'd never consider breaking... until smooth-talking gangster Alfie Watson comes into their lives and changes everything.Alfie doesn't care about true love – he wants Gemma, and the gangster always gets what he wants. When Nathan ends up owing him money, Alfie gets payback by recruiting Gemma to carry out a jewelry heist. To everyone's surprise, she's a natural. Until Alfie forgives Nathan's debt, she has no choice but to accompany the gangster on more and more daring heists – even though one slip-up could cost her everything.Nathan might have fallen under Alfie's spell, but it doesn't take long for him to realize that he needs to save Gemma from his own mistakes if their marriage is to have any chance of surviving. But when that means taking on the East End's most notorious gangster at his own game, will he find himself up to the challenge?Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Emma Tallon and Jessie Keane.

Alfie doesn't forget... and he certainly doesn't forgive. Can Nathan and Gemma's marriage survive the mob boss's return?Nathan has tried to be a changed man for Gemma after they escaped gangster Alfie's clutches, but it doesn't take long for him to give into temptation... and now Alfie's back to get what's his.Alfie doesn't like losing. The gangster has been biding his time ever since Nathan and Gemma escaped his clutches, but he's determined to collect his debt now. It helps that he knows about Gemma's big secret...Gemma's been hiding something life-changing from her husband while they've been on the run. But now Alfie's back in town, her lies could cost her Nathan... and her son.Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Emma Tallon, and Jessie Keane.

La princesa Nila está preocupada. Ha deseado desde que era pequeña poder convertirse en la campeona de levantamiento de pesas. Ya en su infancia levantaba perros, muebles y rocas. ¡A Nila le gusta mucho el deporte! Pero un día, descubre que le todavía le faltan dos kilos para llegar al peso mínimo. ¿Podrá Nila llegar a los 55 kilos antes del campeonato? ¿Conseguirá llevarse el primer premio?«Nila, la princesa levantapesas» es una historia publicada originalmente por StoryWeaver y pertenece a la serie «Leer juntos». Está escrita por Debasmita Dasgupta, ilustradora de libros infantiles y novelas gráficas, y Sowmya Rajendran, una escritora india de literatura juvenil e infantil.

Hay sequía en el pueblo de Ranj. El agua empieza a escasear y los aldeanos rezan para la llegada del monzón. Pero Ranj no piensa esperar a que llueva: necesita llegar al fondo del misterio y descubrir a dónde se ha ido el agua. Así, con su bloc de notas, su gorro de pensar y su amiga Sapna, investigarán el pueblo y sus alrededores para descubrir el problema.«El caso del agua perdida» es una historia publicada originalmente por StoryWeaver y pertenece a la serie «Leer juntos». Está escrita por Shalini Srinivasan, escritora de literatura infantil y cómics, y por Upamanyu Bhattacharyya, un ilustrador, animador y director nacido en Calcutta.

Ana on juuri muuttanut Bombayn suurkaupunkiin. Kaikki on uutta. Hänen isänsä toimistossa on paljon uusia asioita, joita hän ei ole nähnyt koskaan aiemmin. Hänen uteliaisuutensa herää. Mikä on se pieni laatikko, johon voi puhua hissin sisällä? Miksi keskellä käytävää on suihkupää, mutta ei hanaa, josta voisi käydä suihkussa? Eräänä päivänä, kun hän ja isä ovat käytävällä, kuuluu kova ja epämiellyttävä ääni. Mikä se voisi olla? Se on palohälytin, isä kertoo."Tulipalo! Tulipalo!" on ihastuttava kirja, joka kertoo sopeutumisesta uuteen ympäristöön ja samalla hieman paloturvallisuudesta.Kirjan tarina herää henkiin musiikin ja ääniefektien elävöittämänä äänikirjana.

Miksi mehiläiset surisevat lentäessään? Eivätkö ne ole vielä oppineet työskentelemään hiljaisuudessa? Ääni, jonka mehiläiset tuottavat liikkuessaan, johtuu niiden pienistä siivistä, jotka liikkuvat ylös ja alas. Mehiläiset saavat kuitenkin pitää niin paljon ääntä kuin haluavat. Ovathan ne todella tärkeitä kasvikunnan toiminnalle."Miksi mehiläiset surisevat?" on lapsille suunnattu opettavainen kirja mehiläisten toiminnasta kasvikunnassa.Kirjan tarina herää henkiin musiikin ja ääniefektien elävöittämänä äänikirjana.

Mistä kuu on todella tehty? "Avaruusolennon munimasta munasta", Naina sanoo. "Isosta juustopallosta", Madhav sanoo vastaan. Miten tuollainen riita ratkaistaan? Täytyy vain mennä avaruuteen ja katsoa! Mutta Nainan ja Madhavin on kiirehdittävä takaisin. Illallinen on melkein valmis."Tähtivaloseikkailu" on hämmästyttävä matka hohtavien yksisarvisten ja itkevien lohikäärmeiden maailmaan. Kirjan tarina herää henkiin musiikin ja ääniefektien elävöittämänä äänikirjana.

Poignant and uplifting, this is a story to remind hopeless romantics that you never know when true love might strike...Cassie Montgomery can remember a time where her life seemed pretty perfect. By day she was setting up her own little business in her sleek penthouse apartment, and by night sleeping on gazillion-count Egyptian cotton sheets next to her fiancée, once reputed to be Glasgow's most eligible bachelor.And yet one ordinary, fateful day, Cassie uncovers a secret that shatters her heart into tiny pieces, and changes her life forever...Escaping to a rural and idyllic coastal village, Cassie finds a cottage that, from the moment she steps through the rose-surrounded door, feels instantly like home. And then there's Mac, the cool surf teacher, who makes her question what really makes her happy – and makes her wonder if maybe, she might already have found the answer...Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Heidi Swain, Laura Kemp and Holly Martin.

Is your house as safe as you think?Natalie spent most of her childhood feeling afraid. So when she moved into her cosy little flat in St Ives and met her three friendly neighbours, she knew at once it was somewhere she'd feel safe.Before long, Natalie's neighbours have become the family she never had.Kind, motherly Morwenna, serious, reliable Nigel, and sweet, anxious Daniel. They collect each other's mail, water each other's plants, and share each others lives.But as Natalie knows all too well, the people who are closest to you can also be the most dangerous. And this house is not as safe as she thinks...Praise for Sarah Simpson:'Dark and twisty; devious and taut... Will keep you from sleep and in suspense!' -Diane Jeffrey.'I found myself fully hooked right from the start' -Jade Gillan. 'A great debut novel... Will definitely read another by this author!' -Johnna Whetstone, NetGalley.

A gorgeous and bittersweet romance set in the South of France, about an old passion rekindled and the choice between family loyalty and a great love.Flora and Hugo are devoted to their children, but when their girls leave home for university, their lives seem empty. Hugo is cold and distant, leaving Flora unsure what their future holds. When they are invited to a friend's villa in the South of France, Flora hopes the summer sun and gorgeous setting may bring them closer together.In a crumbling, picturesque villa in the luscious French countryside, they are introduced to Susie, Matt and their friends. Flora is surprised to meet Xavier, her old flame, who she fell in love with one long lost summer when she was eighteen. They parted suddenly all those years ago, leaving Flora wondering, what if...Handsome, passionate, sensitive, Xavier is so different from her reliable, predictable Hugo. Both Flora and Xavier have moved on with their lives, but is there something that still lingers between them? Or will Flora's devotion to her children, and her loyalty to Hugo, show her where her true heart lies...Minna has had an exciting career in fashion journalism and now writes full time, whilst enjoying time with her grandsons and working as an occasional film and TV extra. She lives in London.

Miira Nummenmäki on täynnä ristiriitaisia tunteita, kun hän palaa lapsuudenkotiinsa pitkän tauon jälkeen. Onhan hän jättänyt jännittävän valokuvaajan elämän Uudessa-Seelannissa palatakseen tänne. Syy on vakava – Miiran isä on kuollut. Nyt Miiralla ei ole enää äitiä eikä isää. Kun lapsuudenystävä Janne saapuu tervehtimään Miiraa, tunteet nousevat pintaan. Hän ja Janne ovat kokeneet yhdessä niin paljon. Mutta voiko tuo syvä ystävyys pitää sisällään jotain muutakin? Mitä Miira oikeastaan tuntee Jannea kohtaan? Takaisin kotiin, takaisin rakkauteen on tunteikas rakkausromaani Sara Stormilta.Nimimerkki Sara Storm kirjoittaa viihteellisiä rakkaustarinoita, jotka ovat saaneet vankan lukijakunnan. Ammatiltaan hän on freelance-toimittaja.

Sofia on nuori sairaanhoitaja, joka ei kaihda tiukkoja tilanteita. Hän on ollut useilla komennuksilla Lääkärit ilman rajoja -järjestön kautta. Kun Sofia tällä kertaa lähtee sairaanhoitajan töihin Irakiin, komennus muuttaa hänen loppuelämänsä. Hän rakastuu palavasti, mutta Irakissa pelko ja kuolema ovat alati läsnä. Sofia palaa Suomeen sydän särkyneenä. Kotimaassa työnteko on turvallista, mutta jatkuvat painajaiset piinaavat Sofiaa. Kun Sofia lähentyy työpaikkansa anestesialääkärin kanssa, on aika miettiä, uskaltaako hän rakastua vielä yhden kerran. Sydämeen satutetut on koskettava rakkausromaani Sara Stormilta.Nimimerkki Sara Storm kirjoittaa viihteellisiä rakkaustarinoita, jotka ovat saaneet vankan lukijakunnan. Ammatiltaan hän on freelance-toimittaja.

Med Victor går turen gennem årtierne på tværs af kontinenterne - fra bagtanker i barnevognen til forsinket bagklogskab.På rejsen spøger den første og største kærlighed som en velsignelse og en forbandelse, imens ambition, helbred og liv står på spil.Og det gælder som altid: Undervejs til det bedste i livet kan den tunge alvor heldigvis også forkortes - om ikke andet med ufrivillig komik."Hele bogen er skrevet med en sær form for humor, der fik mig til at undre mig over samfundets måder og vaner – samtidig med at det satte et smil på mine læber. En virkelig fantastisk bog, som jeg varmt kan anbefale."Karoline Bloch, romeoreviews.Per Betzonich-Wilken er født i 1957 på Frederiksberg og er uddannet Dr.phil i dialogfilosofi fra Københavns Universitet og Ruhr-Universität Bochum.Betzonich-Wilken er forfatter til både fagbøger og romaner og har udgivet en række bøger under betegnelsen "livsfilosofi", hvor filosofi kædes sammen med det jordbundne livs forskellige udfordringer. Han arbejder desuden inden for social- og sundhedssektoren og er bl.a. censor ved lægeuddannelsen.

A task a day to cure a broken heart.Esmé Peel is approaching thirty with some trepidation, but hope in her heart. If she can just get her long-term boyfriend Andrew to propose, she will have ticked everything off her 'things to do by the time you're 30' list. She didn't reckon on finding another woman's earring in her bed however, and soon she finds herself single, homeless and in need of a new plan.Her best friend Carys gives her the perfect present – The Single Girl's Calendar – which has a different cure for heartbreak every day:Day 1: Look and feel fabulous with a new hair style.Day 2: Step out of your comfort zone and try something new.Day 3: Reconnect with friends and enjoy! Despite thinking it's a bit of a gimmick, Esmé hasn't got any better ideas, so she puts the plan into action. By the end of week one she has four new male housemates, and despite a broken heart she is determined to show Andrew she can do more than survive, she can thrive.Perfect for L. M. Barrett, Lucy Coleman, and Kim Nash.

All work and no love can make for a dull life. But cupid's arrow has a habit of striking when you least expect it...A heartwarming, feel-good romance to curl up with.Perfect for the fans of Marian Keyes and Veronica Henry.Mallory Westerman is the successful proprietor of Le Petit Cadeau, a gift shop extraordinaire in thriving Leeds.Concentrating solely on her business, she has almost given up on finding someone to love. That is until she literally falls into the arms of a handsome, intriguing stranger who becomes her Knight in shining armour. The whirlwind romance that ensues changes her life-path irrevocably. However, the road to true love is never smooth and things don't always turn out how you expect..."A Seaside Escape" is a funny, poignant and beautiful story of love and loss, just like life. Mallory's story is life affirming and bursting with emotion that will have you reaching for the tissues. A very well told story perfect for reading on cold autumn nights by the fire'Adele O'Neill.'This is a story to fall in love with, a triumph of love over loss, hope over heartache and ultimately a tale that will lift your spirits and leave you smiling at the end! Well done Ms Hobman, a great debut!'Faith Hogan

Die dänische Küste, Hygge im Luxus-Spa und mittendrin eine Tote im Schlammbad – der zweite Fall für die dänische Miss Marple! Für Wellness hat Hobby-Spürnase Anne-Maj Mortensen nichts übrig. Trotzdem landet sie nach einer OP zur Reha in einem Kurhotel. Und als wäre das nicht schlimm genug, sind da auch noch die anderen Gäste. Die legen sich Gemüse auf die Augen oder nehmen es püriert als Smoothie zu sich. Nein danke. Als eines Tages die gepflegte Langeweile durch eine Leiche im Schlammbad gestört wird, erwacht Anne-Majs Spürnaseninstinkt, und die Kur wird doch noch interessant. Mit einer gehörigen Portion Neugier und einem Jahresvorrat an Schmerzmitteln begibt sie sich auf die Suche nach dem Mörder.

Kun Suvi Lakiston täti menehtyy, tämän kesäpaikka jää ilman asukasta. Suvi päättää muuttaa pieneen mökkiin kirjoittamaan biologian lopputyötään valmiiksi. Kaikki on tontilla vähän hujan hajan, mutta Suvi nauttii syrjäisen paikan tunnelmasta. Ehkä hän saa lopputyönsä vihdoin täällä tehtyä! Pian Suvi tutustuu myös paikalliseen yhteisöön, joka tuntuu hänestä vähän eriskummalliselta. Varsinkin paikallinen lääkäri aiheuttaa Suvissa ristiriitaisia tunteita. Flirttaileeko komistus hänelle, vaikka miehellä on tyttöystävä? Suvi ei kuitenkaan arvaa, että alueella asuu myös ihmisiä, joita on syytä pelätä...Turvassa sylissäsi on jännittävä rakkausromaani Sara Stormilta.

Annetaan potilaalle suoliston toimintaohjeet. Potilas syö monipuolista ruokaa ja sen huomaa. Kyseessä 5-vuotias kissa ja koivuherkistynyt tyttö. Yleistilaltaan kohtalaisen hyvä nainen.Osastosihteeri Mervi Marttila on koonnut yhteen lääkäreiden hauskimpia saneluvirheitä! Tällä kertaa mukana ei ole pelkästään lääkäreiden virheitä, vaan myös sanelunpurkajien huvittavia kömmähdyksiä. Molemmista päistä tähystetty on kolmas sairaalahuumoria viljelevä teos Marttilalta.Mervi Marttila (s. 1960) on työskennellyt osastosihteerinä sairaaloissa. Hän on koonnut useita huumorikirjoja lääkärien virhelausunnoista.

Harriet Westmoreland did not expect to go into labour in the Harvey Nichol's men's underwear department!Nor did she expect that at exactly the moment she does she would set eyes on Alex Hamilton, and mark the start of a year of madness... For her, her family and, at times, it seems most of the West Yorkshire village of Midhope.Giving birth only two months after Harriet, her lifelong best friend Grace has her own craziness to contend with. As both women hurtle down unexpected and very different paths, they flounder in a maelstrom of passion and confusion, perilously clinging on as the chain of events threatens not only their comfortable, ordinary lives but also their very existence...Praise for Julie Houston:'Julie deserves to be up there with all the queens of chick lit' - Alison Cremona.'Reading this long awaited book was like meeting up with old friends' J.M. Jones.'I could not put this book down, it had me laughing out loud, shouting at the characters and crying' Amazon reviewer.Warm, witty and wonderful, the unputdownable bestseller from Julie Houston is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Milly Johnson, Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell.Julie Houston lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire where her novels are set, and her only claims to fame are that she teaches part-time at 'Bridget Jones' author Helen Fielding's old junior school and her neighbour is 'Chocolat' author, Joanne Harris. Julie is married, with two adult children and a ridiculous Cockerpoo called Lincoln. She runs and swims because she's been told it's good for her, but would really prefer a glass of wine, a sun lounger and a jolly good book – preferably with Dev Patel in attendance.

She got her happily ever after. What came next?If she tries very hard, Ami can remember when she used to have a dynamic and exciting career and a husband who she loved more than life itself, and who was equally smitten with her...Now she has two children, a terrifyingly large mortgage, and no idea who she has become – or why she and her husband can't even be in the same room anymore.With life as she knew it in tatters around her, Ami is heartbroken, and in no way pulling off 'consciously uncoupling' like a celeb. But as she begins the exhausting task of balancing work, motherhood and singledom, she starts to wonder. Might she just come out the other side and be... happier?Previously published as 'The Story After Us'. Praise for How Not to Get Divorced: 'A truthful, poignant and ultimately uplifting tale of modern marriage and modern divorce' Fiona Collins, author 'The Year of Being Single'. 'Funny, engaging and poignant, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, found it easy to read and definitely recommend it' Claire Saul 'This is an absolutely fantastic and beautiful read about a woman trying to find her place in society again. I truly loved it' Kim SAs funny as Sophie Kinsella, as poignantly touching as Marian Keyes, Fiona Perrin's hilarious debut is an unmissable story for modern women everywhere.

Life in the spotlight was never going to be easy...Jess's life was turned upside down when her blog went viral.Now, with hundreds of thousands of followers, Jess is now navigating the trials and tribulations of a world online.Being a mummy blogger was originally an escape, but now it seems to be turning into a career. And after one wrong post on her social media channels, Jess discovers that life in the spotlight isn't always peachy.With a new baby on the way, the possibility of starring in a reality TV show and a husband who's struggling with his wife's new-found fame, Jess has a lot going on.Jess needs to decide whether this is everything she wanted it to be or whether this is all a bit too much for her? Can Jess persevere against the haters, rise up above the pettiness and find the perfect balance of life in the real world and life online?Perfect for fans of Suzy K Quinn, Fiona Gibson and Gill Simms.

W tym świecie nic nie jest normalne. Czuć go zgnilizną i fałszem.Łucja uważa, że współczesny świat nie ma jej nic do zaoferowania. Negatywnie nastawiona do otaczających ją ludzi i przesiąknięta pesymizmem, codziennie utwierdza się w przekonaniu, że nie pasuje do czasów, w których przyszło jej żyć. Na domiar złego rozpada się jej wieloletni związek z ukochanym mężczyzną, a dręczące ją co noc koszmary przybierają na sile. Wszystko się zmienia, kiedy pewnego dnia Łucja ulega śmiertelnemu wypadkowi i z zaskoczeniem stwierdza, że właśnie trafiła do raju. Odnajduje tu upragniony spokój i w końcu nabiera zaufania do otaczających ją ludzi.Ale sielanka nie trwa długo – podczas jednego z długich, samotnych spacerów dziewczyna błądzi, a w jej głowie znów pojawiają się niepokojące myśli. Wkrótce poznaje tajemniczego mężczyznę, który utwierdza ją w przekonaniu, że to rajskie miejsce wcale nie jest wytworem boskich mocy... Czy uda jej się wrócić do świata, który zostawiła za sobą, by raz na zawsze rozprawić się ze swoimi lękami?Znajdowałam się u stóp wulkanu. W dłoni trzymałam ten magiczny kwiat, który pokazał mi Gabriel. Po raz kolejny napawałam się jego pięknem. Nagle coś się w nim zmieniło. Zaczął gnić i rozpływać się na mojej dłoni, wżerając mi się w skórę. Chciałam się go pozbyć, odrzucić od siebie, ale te próby okazały się daremne, ponieważ zdążył rozlać mi się na dłoni pod postacią gęstej, czarnej cieczy. Ból był nie do zniesienia i co gorsza, nie do ukojenia.Obudziłam się, zrywając do pozycji siedzącej. Była noc. Burza nie ustawała. Siedziałam na kanapie w salonie, ubrana jedynie w bieliznę, opatulana ciepłym kocem, w kominku przygasał ogień. Ale nie to było dla mnie największą niespodzianką. Tuż obok leżał Gabriel. Jedna jego ręka spoczywała pode mną, drugą musiałam z siebie zrzucić tą gwałtowną pobudką. Nie wiedziałam, co jest grane i nie bardzo mnie to w tym momencie obchodziło. Wtuliłam się w jego nagi tors, ułożyłam z powrotem jego rękę na moim biodrze. Na zewnątrz pogoda urządzała prawdziwe piekło, ale ja byłam w swoim własnym raju.

Ten eksperyment nie może skończyć się dobrze.Młoda nauczycielka, Alicja Kowalska, zostaje zamordowana podczas balu szóstoklasistów. Policja szybko wyjaśnia sprawę, jednak jej echa powracają dwadzieścia lat później. Dla Oliwera Kruka, byłego wychowanka ofiary, nadchodzi moment, by zmierzyć się z prawdą o tamtych wydarzeniach. Pojawiają się nowe, szokujące fakty, wskazujące na to, że uwielbiana przez wszystkich nauczycielka prowadziła na swoich uczniach tajemnicze eksperymenty. Tymczasem kolejni świadkowie giną, a morderca umiejętnie zaciera ślady. Rozpoczyna się skomplikowana gra, której reguły co chwila się zmieniają. Prawda może okazać się dużo bardziej niejednoznaczna, niż się wydaje...Paweł Lukas - autor powieści kryminalnej pt. "Pierwszy grzech kruka".