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Scorpion's Head

Vandermeeren, Hilde
Heftet / 2021 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781782277484
Publisert
2021-10-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Pushkin Press
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
320

Forfatter
Vandermeeren, Hilde
Oversetter
Watkinson Laura

Biographical note

Hilde Vandermeeren is a major voice within Flemish crime writing: her third crime novel was shortlisted for the Golden Noose prize and the fifth won the Hercule Poiror prize. A trained psychologist, she specialised in psychological thrillers that are tightly and cinematically structured.

Scorpion's Head

Vandermeeren, Hilde
Heftet / 2021 / Engelsk
Vandermeeren, Hilde
Heftet / 2021 / Engelsk
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Fast-paced... this intriguing story by the Flemish crime writer Hilde Vandermeeren is a reminder that there is a whole continent of thrills to discover beyond Scandinavia

The Times, Best New Thrillers

[A] dark, twisty tale... written by a psychologist who is also a truly gifted storyteller

Daily Mail

Hilde Vandermeeran weaves a smart tale

- Adam LeBor, Financial Times

Se alle

The pages fly by... plenty of twists and turns

Irish Times

... A small masterpiece packed with tension, menace and truly original characters... Everything in the story bears the hallmark of first-class writing, from vivid cinematic scenes to gritty plot. The only downside is it will leave you impatient for her next book

Daily Mail

An expertly constructed crime novel with a beautiful international dimension. Vandermeeren is one of our greatest talents in the genre

De Standaard

A fantastic thriller that you want to read in one sitting

Het Nieuwsblad

A real page turner. You thunder at breakneck speed through a story that makes a lasting impression

Krant Van West-Vlaanderen

A compelling psychological page-turner and action-full yarn of great efficiency

Crime Time

'Fast and funny but full of jeopardy, this is part psychological drama, part high octane chase thriller and it's a 100% treat. A zippy and intelligent, if strange, plot bolstered by strong characters and a healthy dose of intrigue, betrayal, revenge and violence'

NB Magazine

'When you start this book you won't want to put it down. Great stuff'

The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland

Something bad happened to that child. And it was because of you. When Gaelle wakes up, the nightmare begins. She is lying injured in a psychiatric hospital in Berlin, with no memory of the tense holiday weekend she has just spent with her family. Her son is in a coma in a different hospital - and the police think she tried to kill him. Gaelle is sure she is innocent. But can she prove it? Michael is a contract killer working for Scorpio, a shadowy organisation of hitmen led by the ruthless Dolores. Any agent who breaks the rules signs their own death warrant. When his latest assignment stirs up old memories, Michael refuses to do the job - and starts to run for his life. Soon, both Gaelle and Michael will discover exactly what they are capable of doing to survive.
Les mer
Something bad happened to that child.And it was because of you.
PrologueShe was woken by a high-pitched, piercing sound. It waslike a warning that penetrated her brain.Run.She wanted to sit up, but her body was too heavy. The samelethargy kept her eyes closed and stopped her from screaming. Shetried to swallow the sour taste in her mouth, but it was no good.She had no idea where she was. She could still hear that pulsingnote, like an alarm. Gradually, more sounds seeped in. Voicesthat came from far away. A door closing.And that smell.She tried to think what the smell reminded her of. Medicine.A child. That smell made her think of a child.Something bad had happened to that child.Again, she tried to sit, but a sharp pain shot up her neck tothe back of her head. The pain was new. She took it as a signthat her body was slowly waking up. It was probably going tobe a few minutes before she could open her eyes and feel strongenough to escape.Because that was what she had to do. The child needed her.The heaviness that held her captive came in waves. She couldfeel herself getting sleepy again. The voices faded into the background,and even the repetitive high-pitched notes became duller,until they were no more than the dripping of a tap.She struggled not to drift off.Or she would be too late.She repeated the thoughts that had passed through her mind.There was a child.Something bad had happened to that child.Suddenly a voice came out of the darkness, no more than awhisper.And it was because of you.
Les mer

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Fast-paced... this intriguing story by the Flemish crime writer Hilde Vandermeeren is a reminder that there is a whole continent of thrills to discover beyond Scandinavia

The Times, Best New Thrillers

[A] dark, twisty tale... written by a psychologist who is also a truly gifted storyteller

Daily Mail

Hilde Vandermeeran weaves a smart tale

- Adam LeBor, Financial Times

Se alle

The pages fly by... plenty of twists and turns

Irish Times

... A small masterpiece packed with tension, menace and truly original characters... Everything in the story bears the hallmark of first-class writing, from vivid cinematic scenes to gritty plot. The only downside is it will leave you impatient for her next book

Daily Mail

An expertly constructed crime novel with a beautiful international dimension. Vandermeeren is one of our greatest talents in the genre

De Standaard

A fantastic thriller that you want to read in one sitting

Het Nieuwsblad

A real page turner. You thunder at breakneck speed through a story that makes a lasting impression

Krant Van West-Vlaanderen

A compelling psychological page-turner and action-full yarn of great efficiency

Crime Time

'Fast and funny but full of jeopardy, this is part psychological drama, part high octane chase thriller and it's a 100% treat. A zippy and intelligent, if strange, plot bolstered by strong characters and a healthy dose of intrigue, betrayal, revenge and violence'

NB Magazine

'When you start this book you won't want to put it down. Great stuff'

The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland

Something bad happened to that child. And it was because of you. When Gaelle wakes up, the nightmare begins. She is lying injured in a psychiatric hospital in Berlin, with no memory of the tense holiday weekend she has just spent with her family. Her son is in a coma in a different hospital - and the police think she tried to kill him. Gaelle is sure she is innocent. But can she prove it? Michael is a contract killer working for Scorpio, a shadowy organisation of hitmen led by the ruthless Dolores. Any agent who breaks the rules signs their own death warrant. When his latest assignment stirs up old memories, Michael refuses to do the job - and starts to run for his life. Soon, both Gaelle and Michael will discover exactly what they are capable of doing to survive.
Les mer
Something bad happened to that child.And it was because of you.
PrologueShe was woken by a high-pitched, piercing sound. It waslike a warning that penetrated her brain.Run.She wanted to sit up, but her body was too heavy. The samelethargy kept her eyes closed and stopped her from screaming. Shetried to swallow the sour taste in her mouth, but it was no good.She had no idea where she was. She could still hear that pulsingnote, like an alarm. Gradually, more sounds seeped in. Voicesthat came from far away. A door closing.And that smell.She tried to think what the smell reminded her of. Medicine.A child. That smell made her think of a child.Something bad had happened to that child.Again, she tried to sit, but a sharp pain shot up her neck tothe back of her head. The pain was new. She took it as a signthat her body was slowly waking up. It was probably going tobe a few minutes before she could open her eyes and feel strongenough to escape.Because that was what she had to do. The child needed her.The heaviness that held her captive came in waves. She couldfeel herself getting sleepy again. The voices faded into the background,and even the repetitive high-pitched notes became duller,until they were no more than the dripping of a tap.She struggled not to drift off.Or she would be too late.She repeated the thoughts that had passed through her mind.There was a child.Something bad had happened to that child.Suddenly a voice came out of the darkness, no more than awhisper.And it was because of you.
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781782277484
Publisert
2021-10-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Pushkin Press
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
320

Forfatter
Vandermeeren, Hilde
Oversetter
Watkinson Laura

Biographical note

Hilde Vandermeeren is a major voice within Flemish crime writing: her third crime novel was shortlisted for the Golden Noose prize and the fifth won the Hercule Poiror prize. A trained psychologist, she specialised in psychological thrillers that are tightly and cinematically structured.

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