« La matière bouge par elle-même, incontrôlable. Démesure ! Exagération ! Étrangeté ! Autonomes, les corps se servent de leur propre matière afin de danser, au risque même de déborder. Mais de quelle matière s'agit-il lorsqu'on parle d'elle ? » (extrait du liminaire) Le numéro printanier de la revue Moebius, « la matière s'est de tout temps mise à bouger seule » (Nicole Brossard, L'amèr ou Le chapitre effrité) a été dirigé par Baron Marc-André Lévesque et Chloé Savoie-Bernard. Avec la poésie de Valérie Lefebvre-Faucher, Marie-Hélène Constant, Mimi Haddam, Patricia Houle, et des fictions de Mélodie Bujold-Henri (La possessivité du Scorpion), Mégane Desrosiers (Johanne), Brigitte Vaillancourt (Entre deux eaux), Nancy Rivest (L'amour au micro-ondes), Mélanie Landreville (LITS) et Sanna (Madjnouna). Lucile de Pesloüan est l'écrivaine en résidence et Julie Delporte, l'artiste. Laurance Ouellet Tremblay réfléchit à la création et Daria Colonna écrit à Emmanuelle Riendeau.
Dans quel monde voudrais-tu vivre : un monde de plastique ou de nature ?
Plastiland et Natura sont bien différentes. Mais comment les habitants vont-ils réagir après une violente tempête ?
Suivez les aventures de Tom et Charlotte dans chacune de ces régions.
Les Grands Maîtres de la Peinture: Leurs Histoires et Leurs Chefs-d'OEuvre est une anthologie captivante qui explore les vies et les oeuvres marquantes des maîtres incontestés de l'art pictural. Faisant la part belle à une diversité de styles - du classicisme au modernisme -, l'ouvrage met en lumière des pièces emblématiques qui ont façonné le patrimoine culturel mondial. La collection se distingue par son approche didactique et pédagogique, offrant au lecteur une tribune riche en oeuvres critiques et analytiques sur l'évolution stylistique des grands peintres à travers les siècles. Les auteurs réunis dans cet ouvrage, tels que Charles Clément, Marguerite Devigne et Emile Verhaeren, apportent chacun leur expertise et leur expérience au service du sujet. Le collectif, naviguant entre influence symboliste, impressionniste et académique, propose des essais qui s'alignent sur des courants culturels et esthétiques de leur temps. Leur contribution collective offre un discours multifacette sur l'art de la peinture et ses résonances historiques, combinant traditions et innovations qui stimulent et nourrissent le savoir du lecteur avisé. Recommandée aux passionnés d'art et d'histoire, cette anthologie offre une perspective unique sur l'évolution de la peinture à travers le prisme des réflexions d'érudits multiples. En explorant ce volume, le lecteur est encouragé à découvrir une richesse inestimable de points de vue et de dialogues que suscite l'enchevêtrement d'approches et d'idéaux artistiques. Un véritable trésor littéraire, cette collection instaure un dialogue intemporel entre les oeuvres et les esprits éclairés, enrichissant la culture artistique personnelle de chaque lecteur.
« Je suis MOI » s'adresse aux enfants comme aux parents. Son objectif est de leur permettre de cheminer ensemble à travers des phrases positives, des jeux, des mises en situation.Au fil des pages, l'enfant va apprendre à mieux se connaître et découvrir toute sa richesse intérieure, ce qui va lui permettre de cultiver sa confiance en lui, en elle. Je suis unique, je suis formidable !Un livre pour développer l'estime de soi avec douceur et bienveillance : des pensées positives, des méditations, des jeux pour développer sa créativité, vivre l'instant présent, croire en soi et s'épanouir dès le plus jeune âge. Ecrit de coeur à coeur, ce livre invite à se recentrer et se ressourcer pour être pleinement heureux chaque jour. A partager en famille pour un bien-être commun.A partir de 4/5 ans.
Une plongée dans le monde très carré du jeu d'échecs ! D'un côté
les noirs, de l'autre les blancs. Seize unités d'armes égales dans
chaque camp. C'est aussi simple que ça, les échecs ? Pas vraiment !
Est-ce pour le prouver que nos personnages multiplient les stratégies
offensives, les tactiques défensives, qu'ils anticipent, qu'ils
prévoient, programment, reculent, avancent, se déroutent, trichent,
mentent, bernent ? Bref, qu'ils font de l'épate ? Autant dire
qu'entre ces deux factions, les coups légaux ne seront pas légion !
Avec lui, c'est bêtise sur bêtise... et c'est trop bien ! Quand Lily
découvre un monstre dans sa chambre, elle n'a pas peur du tout.
C'est vrai qu'il est grand, qu'il est fort et qu'il sent des pieds.
Mais il sait faire des bulles-coeur avec ses fesses et, surtout, il
fait des câlins tout doux ! Alors, entre Lily et Doudou-monstre,
c'est tout de suite un roman d'amitié qui commence. Et si c'est dur à accepter pour les parents, pour les amis et surtout pour le chat de
la famille, ce n'est pas grave. Parce qu'un copain comme celui-là, on
n'en trouve pas tous les jours.
Une plongée dans le monde très carré du jeu d'échecs ! D'un côté les
noirs, de l'autre les blancs. Seize unités d'armes égales dans chaque
camp. C'est aussi simple que ça les échecs ? Pas vraiment ! Est-ce
pour prouver cela que nos personnages multiplient les stratégies
offensives, les tactiques défensives, qu'ils anticipent, qu'ils
prévoient, programment, reculent, avancent, se déroutent, trichent,
mentent, bernent ? Bref, qu'ils font de l'épate ?
'No one can plot or tell a story like she can' Daily Express
A collection of atmospheric short stories from the international bestseller Val McDermid. The perfect festive gift for any book lover, featuring classic tales alongside exclusive, never-before-seen material
Buy Val McDermid's most fiendishly clever thriller yet, PAST LYING, a Karen Pirie novel. The perfect Christmas gift for the crime lover in your life . . .
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Val McDermid is a master of the dark and sinister story, and these powers are in full force in Christmas is Murder, a festive collection of chilling tales.
From an irresponsible baron whose body is discovered beneath a silver birch tree, to a classic detective duo solving a historic case as the lights go out across Europe, and an exclusive Tony Hill and Carol Jordan story, the characters McDermid conjures are enigmatic and dangerous.
These evocative, atmospheric tales will shock and delight. This is the perfect book to curl up with as the frosty winter draws in and each night gets darker than the last, written by one of our greatest living crime writers.
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Praise for the Queen of Crime Val McDermid:
'Brilliant . . . Sensational . . . Unforgettable' Guardian
'Compulsively readable' Irish Times
'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review
'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express
'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail
'There are stories here which will make you shudder, and which will linger long in the mind'
Ian Rankin
Passion. Obsession. Revenge.
A stunning collection of chilling short stories from the queen of the psychological thriller.
White nights of passion and revenge in St. Petersburg.
A bingo-hall tyrant trapped by masked intruders.
The sleazy flipside of the international publishing scene.
Nineteen nail-biting, intense and intricately plotted crime stories from one of the UK's greatest psychological thriller writers, this diverse collection demonstrates the scope of Val McDermid's imagination and her immense powers as a storyteller.
Read Val McDermid's masterful new thriller, 1989, out now!
'One of the most surprising twists you'll read this year. Outstanding' Irish Independent
'Engrossing . . . a colossal reminder of just why McDermid has been the queen of crime for three decades' Heat
'Murdered people don't kill themselves . . .'
A quiet night on a country road. The stillness shattered by a car engulfed in flames, and a burned body discovered in the driver's seat. As the investigation unfolds, DCI Carol Jordan and psychological profiler Tony Hill quickly realise that this is more than just a tragic accident. And so begins the hunt for a truly terrifying killer, someone who believes he is invisible, untraceable and untouchable.
As other victims are found to have met the same terrible fate, and with more women at risk, Tony and Carol are drawn into a dark and twisted web of fear and revenge that will force them to question their own ideas of justice . . .
A pulse-pounding mystery from the number one bestseller.
If you enjoyed Insidious Intent, don't miss the first in a new series from the Queen of Crime. 1979 is out now, introducing the unforgettable Allie Burns.
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Praise for Queen of Crime Val McDermid:
'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail
'So gripping it puts your life on hold' The Times
'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express
'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review
'McDermid remains unrivalled' Observer
'No one can tell a story like she can' Daily Express
Pre-order Val McDermid's masterful new thriller, 1989, now!
'No one can tell a story like she can' Daily Express
'The queen of psychological thrillers' Irish Independent
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When Charlie Flint is sent a mysterious package of cuttings about a brutal murder, it instantly grabs her attention. The murder occurred in the grounds of her old Oxford college - a groom battered to death just hours after his wedding. As his bride and wedding guests sipped champagne, his alleged killers were slipping his bloodstained body into the river.
Charlie doesn't know who sent the package, or why, yet she can't get the crime out of her head. But as she delves deeper, and steps back into the mysterious world of Oxford colleges, she realises that there is much more to this crime than meets the eye...
A stunning standalone thriller from the number one bestseller.
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Praise for Val McDermid:
'Brilliant . . . Sensational . . . Unforgettable' Guardian
'Compulsively readable' Irish Times
'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express
'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail
Pre-order Val McDermid's masterful new thriller, 1989, now!
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'Brilliant . . . sensational . . . unforgettable' Guardian
'The queen of crime is still at the top of her game' Independent
There is one serial killer who has shaped and defined police profiler Tony Hill's life. One serial killer whose evil surpasses all others. One serial killer who has the power to chill him to the bone: Jacko Vance.
And now Jacko is back in Tony's life. Even more twisted and cunning than ever before, he is focused on wreaking revenge on Tony - and DCI Carol Jordan - for the years he has spent in prison.
Tony doesn't know when Jacko will strike, or where. All he knows is that Jacko will cause him to feel fear like he has never known before - and devastate his life in ways he cannot imagine...
A gripping new thriller in the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series, from the number one bestseller.
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Praise for Val McDermid:
'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail
'So gripping it puts your life on hold' The Times
'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express
'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review
'McDermid remains unrivalled' Observer
This is the seventh book in the bestselling Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series.
Buy Val McDermid's masterful new thriller, 1989, now!
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'The Queen of Crime reigns again with a thrill from Hill' Independent
'No one can plot or tell a story like she can' Daily Express
'That day, waiting had been almost unbearable. He wanted something more spectacular, something that couldn't be ignored. These deaths needed to make a mark . . .'
Psychological profiler Tony Hill is trained to see patterns, to decode the mysteries of human behaviour, and when he comes across a series of suicides among women tormented by vicious online predators, he begins to wonder if there is more to these tragedies than meets the eye. Similar circumstances, different deaths. Could it be murder? But what kind of serial killer wants his crimes to stay hidden?
Former DCI Carol Jordan has her own demons to confront, but with lives at stake, Tony and Carol begin the hunt for the most dangerous and terrifying kind of killer - someone who has nothing to fear and nothing to lose . . .
A gripping, chilling, suspenseful novel from the number one bestseller.
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Praise for Val McDermid:
'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail
'So gripping it puts your life on hold' The Times
'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express
'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review
'McDermid remains unrivalled' Observer
This is the ninth book in the bestselling Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series.
Don't miss Past Lying, the twisty new Karen Pirie thriller
'No one can tell a story like she can' Daily Express
'The queen of psychological thrillers' Irish Independent
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'The bodies never stay buried forever . . .'
On a freezing winter morning, fishermen pull a body from the sea. It is quickly discovered that the dead man was the prime suspect in a decade-old investigation, when a prominent civil servant disappeared without trace. DCI Karen Pirie was the last detective to review the file and is drawn into a sinister world of betrayal and dark secrets.
But Karen is already grappling with another case, one with even more questions and fewer answers. A skeleton has been discovered in an abandoned campervan and all clues point to a killer who never faced justice - a killer who is still out there.
In her search for the truth, Karen uncovers a network of lies that has gone unchallenged for years. But lies and secrets can turn deadly when someone is determined to keep them hidden for good . . .
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Praise for Val McDermid:
'Brilliant . . . Sensational . . . Unforgettable' Guardian
'Compulsively readable' Irish Times
'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express
'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail
'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Karen Pirie returns . . . Pre-order Past Lying, the eagerly-awaited new Karen Pirie thriller, publishing October 2023
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1989. The world is on the brink of revolution and journalist Allie Burns is a woman on a mission. When she discovers a lead about the exploitation of society's most vulnerable, Allie is determined to investigate and give voice to the silenced.
Elsewhere, a ticking clock begins the countdown to a murder. As Allie begins to connect the dots and edges closer to exposing the truth, it is more shocking than she ever imagined. There's nothing like a killer story, and to tell it, Allie must risk her freedom and her life . . .
The brand-new unmissable, heart-stopping thriller from number one bestseller, Val McDermid
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Praise for the Allie Burns series
'McDermid is at her considerable best' GUARDIAN
'Irresistible' PATRICIA CORNWELL
'A brilliant novel by a supremo of the genre' PETER JAMES
'Outstanding' SPECTATOR
'Another masterpiece' DAVID BALDACCI
'Sensational. One of Britain's most accomplished writers' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'A masterly setter of scene' SCOTSMAN
Don't miss Past Lying, the twisty new Karen Pirie thriller
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'A compulsively readable tale' Irish Times
'Another stellar read from McDermid, and further evidence that her "Queen of Crime" status will not be challenged' Scotsman
'Somebody has been here before us. And he's still here . . .'
When a body is discovered in the remote depths of the Highlands, DCI Karen Pirie finds herself in the right place at the right time. Unearthed with someone's long-buried inheritance, the victim seems to belong to the distant past - until new evidence suggests otherwise, and Karen is called in to unravel a case where nothing is as it seems.
It's not long before an overheard conversation draws Karen into the heart of a different case, however - a shocking crime she thought she'd already prevented. As she inches closer to the twisted truths at the centre of these murders, it becomes clear that she's dealing with a version of justice terrifyingly different to her own . . .
Number one bestseller Val McDermid returns with a breathtakingly atmospheric and exhilarating novel.
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Praise for Val McDermid:
'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail
'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express
'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review
'McDermid remains unrivalled' Observer
'The queen of crime is still at the top of her game' Independent
This is the fifth book in the bestselling Karen Pirie series.
KAREN PIRIE RETURNS. A MASTERFUL THRILLER BY THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER VAL MCDERMID
THE HEART-POUNDING NEW NOVEL IN THE KAREN PIRIE SERIES, NOW A MAJOR ITV SERIES STARRING LAUREN LYLE
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'Another jewel in Val McDermid's crown' MICK HERRON
'A must-read for anyone who enjoys top-knotch crime fiction' YOURS
'A chilling, twisting triumph. Past Lying is a classic mystery' CHRIS WHITAKER
Edinburgh, haunted by the ghosts of its many writers, is also the cold case beat of DCI Karen Pirie. So she shouldn't be surprised when an author's manuscript appears to be a blueprint for an actual crime.
Karen can't ignore the plot's chilling similarities to the unsolved case of an Edinburgh University student who vanished from her own doorstep. The manuscript seems to be the key to unlocking what happened to Lara Hardie, but there's a problem: the author died before he finished it.
As Karen digs deeper, she uncovers a spiralling game of betrayal and revenge, where lies are indistinguishable from the truth and with more than one unexpected twist . . .
The Queen of Crime Val McDermid is at the top of her game in her most gripping and fiendishly clever case yet.
Praise for Val McDermid
'McDermid is at her considerable best' GUARDIAN
'Irresistible' PATRICIA CORNWELL
'A brilliant novel by a supremo of the genre' PETER JAMES
'Outstanding' SPECTATOR
'Another masterpiece' DAVID BALDACCI
'Sensational. One of Britain's most accomplished writers' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'Wickedly entertaining' DAILY MAIL
THE FIRST IN A THRILLING NEW SERIES FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLER
Karen Pirie returns . . . Pre-order Past Lying, the eagerly-awaited new Karen Pirie thriller, publishing October 2023
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She's on the hunt for a killer story . . .
1979. It's the winter of discontent, and Allie Burns is chasing her first big scoop. One of few women in the newsroom, she needs something explosive for the boys' club to take her seriously.
Soon Allie and fellow reporter Danny Sullivan are making powerful enemies with their investigations - and Allie won't stop there. When she discovers a terrorist threat close to home, she devises a dangerous plan to make her name.
But Allie is a woman in a man's world . . . and putting a foot wrong could be fatal.
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'A supremo of the genre at the height of her powers' PETER JAMES
'The Queen of Crime has delivered another masterpiece' DAVID BALDACCI
'Allie is a fabulous character, I'll go wherever she takes me' MARIAN KEYES
'A thrilling snapshot of a fascinating era' JANE HARPER
'McDermid at her nail-biting, heart-rending best' CHRIS WHITAKER
'Her best book in years' THE TIMES, BOOK OF THE MONTH
'Allie Burns is off to a flying start, and well worth following' SCOTSMAN
'A perfect snapshot of the social and political issues of the time' LINWOOD BARCLAY
'Full of wit, thrills and incisive social observation and features a marvellous new character' MICK HERRON
'I have been reading Val McDermid for twenty-five years, so I am really saying something when I tell you I enjoyed this novel the most' CHRIS BROOKMYRE
'The good news is that this excellent novel marks the start of a new series' GUARDIAN
'Brilliant characters, masterful plotting' CHRIS HAMMER
'An excellent opener to what promises to be an outstanding series' SPECTATOR
'The fast-paced storytelling flows irresistibly' IRISH TIMES
'Riveting' DAILY EXPRESS
'Sensational. One of Britain's most accomplished writers' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'A nail-biting new series' OBSERVER
Don't miss Past Lying, the twisty new Karen Pirie thriller
'Incredibly suspenseful' Sunday Mirror
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'There are lots of things that ran in families, but murder wasn't one of them . . .'
When a teenage joyrider crashes a stolen car and ends up in a coma, a routine DNA test could be the key to unlocking the mystery of a twenty-year-old murder inquiry. Detective Chief Inspector Karen Pirie is an expert at solving the unsolvable. With each cold case closed, justice is served. So, finding the answer should be straightforward, but it's as twisted as the DNA helix itself.
Meanwhile Karen finds herself irresistibly drawn to another case, one that she has no business investigating. And as she pieces together decades-old evidence, Karen discovers the most dangerous kinds of secrets. Secrets that someone is willing to kill for . . .
An atmospheric, gripping mystery from the number one bestseller.
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Praise for Val McDermid:
'Brilliant . . . Sensational . . . Unforgettable' Guardian
'Compulsively readable' Irish Times
'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express
This is the fourth book in the bestselling Karen Pirie series.
The new edition of this authoritative introduction to the philosophy of technology includes recent developments in the subject, while retaining the range and depth of its selection of seminal contributions and its much-admired editorial commentary. Remains the most comprehensive anthology on the philosophy of technology available Includes editors' insightful section introductions and critical summaries for each selection Revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field Combines difficult to find seminal essays with a judicious selection of contemporary material Examines the relationship between technology and the understanding of the nature of science that underlies technology studies
Quality improvement (QI) is embedded in the fabric of successful healthcare organisations across the world, with healthcare professionals increasingly expected to develop and lead improvement as a core part of their clinical responsibilities. As a result, QI is rapidly becoming a feature of the education and training programmes of all healthcare professionals. Written and edited by some of the leading clinicians and managers in the field, ABC of Quality Improvement is designed for clinicians new to the discipline, as well as experienced leaders of change and improvement. Providing comprehensive coverage and clear, succinct descriptions of the major tools, techniques and approaches, this new addition to the ABC series demystifies quality improvement and develops a broader understanding of what constitutes quality in healthcare. With practical examples of improvement interventions and the common pitfalls that can befall them, this book will support and enable readers to manage change projects within their own organisations. Relevant to doctors, dentists, nurses, health service managers and support staff, medical students and doctors in training, their tutors and trainers, and other healthcare professionals at various levels, ABC of Quality Improvement will give readers the confidence to embark on their own improvement projects, whoever, and wherever they may be.
Buy Val McDermid's masterful new thriller, 1989, now!
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'The queen of crime is still at the top of her game' Independent
'No one can plot or tell a story like she can' Daily Express
Someone is brutally killing women. Women who bear a striking resemblance to former DCI Carol Jordan. The connection is too strong to ignore and soon psychological profiler Tony Hill finds himself dangerously close to the investigation, just as the killer is closing in on his next target.
This is a killer like no other, hell-bent on inflicting the most severe and grotesque punishment on his prey. As the case becomes ever-more complex and boundaries begin to blur, Tony and Carol must work together once more to try and save the victims, and themselves.
A breathless, thrilling mystery from the number one bestseller.
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Praise for Val McDermid:
'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail
'So gripping it puts your life on hold' The Times
'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express
'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review
'McDermid remains unrivalled' Observer
This is the eighth book in the bestselling Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series.
Pre-order Val McDermid's masterful new thriller, 1989, now!
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'Masterfully handled, and McDermid's ability to wrong-foot the reader remains second to none: highly recommended' Guardian
'Taut, psychologically complex and so gripping that it puts your life on hold' The Times
Stephanie Harker is travelling through security at O'Hare airport with five-year-old Jimmy. But in a moment, everything changes. In disbelief, Stephanie watches as a uniformed agent leads her boy away - and she's stuck the other side of the gates, hysterical with worry.
The authorities, unaware of Jimmy's existence, just see a woman behaving erratically; Stephanie is wrestled to the ground and blasted with a taser gun. By the time she can tell them what has happened, Jimmy is long gone.
But as Stephanie tells her story to the FBI, it becomes clear that everything is not as it seems. There are many potential suspects for this abduction. With time rapidly running out, how can Stephanie get him back?
A breathtakingly rich and gripping standalone thriller from internationally bestselling author Val McDermid.
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Praise for Val McDermid:
'Brilliant . . . Sensational . . . Unforgettable' Guardian
'Compulsively readable' Irish Times
'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express
'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail
'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review
