New Releases by Alafair Burke

Ce soir-là, elle était la reine du bal... pour la dernière fois : la riche et mondaine Virginia Wakeling a été tuée lors du gala du Metropolitan Museum dont elle était l''une des plus généreuses donatrices, vraisemblablement précipitée du toit. Par qui ? L''affaire n''a jamais été élucidée. Trois ans plus tard, Laurie Moran, l''enquêtrice phare de l''émission Suspicion, s''empare du cold case. Elle découvre vite que Virginia était une femme très courtisée : un petit ami nettement plus jeune qu''elle, désigné à l''époque comme le principal suspect, mais également nombreuses de personnalités en vue - collectionneurs, promoteurs immobiliers, entrepreneurs... - avaient noué avec elle d''étroites relations. Tous étaient présents lors de la célèbre soirée caritative. Mais qui aurait eu intérêt à se débarrasser de Virginia ? Après Le Piège de la Belle au bois dormant, la nouvelle enquête à haut risque de Laurie Moran, aux prises avec l''univers à la fois frivole et impitoyable de la jet-set new-yorkaise.

Ecco venire la sposa, tutta vestita di luce raggiante e bella, risplende davanti a lui. Laurie Moran, la produttrice televisiva che ha inventato il programma Under Suspicion, può ben dirsi soddisfatta: grazie alla sua trasmissione, due omicidi irrisolti hanno trovato un colpevole e il suo successo ha dato nuovo lustro all''emittente per cui lavora. Laurie si sta quindi preparando alla riunione con il suo capo, pronta a presentargli tre cold case da investigare tra i quali scegliere il nuovo soggetto di Under Suspicion. Quando però arriva in ufficio, carica dei dolci della nuova pasticceria francese del Rockefeller Center per i suoi assistenti, ad accoglierla c''è solo il loro imbarazzo. Infatti, i due non sono riusciti a fermare la donna che ha chiesto di incontrarla senza appuntamento e che si è infilata nel suo studio con la forza della convinzione e delle lacrime. Laurie sarebbe decisa a liberarsene, ma la storia che Sandra, la bellissima signora che trova seduta sul suo divano, le racconta, la convince di avere per le mani il suo nuovo caso. Sandra le chiede di cercare la figlia Amanda, sparita cinque anni prima alla vigilia del matrimonio, senza lasciare alcuna traccia. La stampa l''ha ribattezzata la Sposa Fuggitiva, liquidando la sua scomparsa in modo frettoloso. Troppo frettoloso, secondo Sandra, che rivela a Laurie inquietanti dettagli sulla vita di Amanda, riportando alla luce vecchi rancori e gelosie che covavano da tempo sotto la cenere. Tra il testimone, la damigella d''onore e l''ex fidanzato, Laurie dovrà districare una matassa molto complicata.

A #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorAn Under Suspicion NovelTelevision producer Laurie Moran''s latest cold case investigation is the Met Gala murder, in which a wealthy widow was pushed to her death from the Metropolitan Museum''s rooftop. As the Under Suspicion crew pries into the lives of a super wealthy real estate family with secrets to hide, danger mounts for several witnesses -- and for Laurie.

"Öt u200bévvel ezelőtt Amanda Pierce izgatottan készülődött az esküvőjére főiskolai szerelmével, Jeffrey-vel. Hosszú ideje éltek már együtt akkor. Meglehetős jómódban, Amanda apai öröksége miatt és nagy izgalommal készültek a nagy napra. Csakhogy Amanda a leánybúcsúja éjszakáján eltűnt... Napjaink New Yorkjában Laurie Moran érzi, hogy az eltűnt menyasszony esete épp az a megoldatlan ügy, amelynek nyomozása beleillik A gyanú árnyékában című tévésorozatába. Amanda barátainak és családjának közreműködésével készülnek feleleveníteni az emlékezetes éjszakát, az esküvő helyszínének szánt floridai üdülőhelyen, és Laurie reméli, hogy a műsor házigazdájával, Alex Buckley-val együtt ugyanolyan sikeresen nyomoznak majd, mint a sorozat első két epizódjában. Miután végighallgatják Amanda hajdani vőlegényét, aki időközben feleségül vette az egyik koszorúslányt, a féltékeny nővért, a két aranyifjú vőfélyt és az „imádott" menyasszonyról szóló pletykákat, lassan rájönnek, hogy mindenkinek megvan a maga elmélete, miért veszett nyoma Amandának. Akárki is áll a lány eltűnése mögött, titokban akarja tartani az igazságot - „mindhalálig"... A gyanú árnyékában sorozat korábbi részei Téged nem lehet elfelejteni és A Hamupipőke-gyilkosság címmel jelentek meg." --

Leur réputation n''est plus à faire : après le succès de L''Affaire Cendrillon et de La Mariée était en blanc, le duo de choc Mary Higgins Clark - Alafair Burke revient pour une nouvelle enquête de Laurie Moran. La productrice de Suspicion, l''émission de télé-réalité spécialisée dans la reconstitution de cold cases, s''est laissée convaincre par Casey Carter, tout juste libérée de prison après une peine de de quinze ans pour le meurtre de son fiancé, Hunter Raleigh. Si pour la presse et l''opinion publique Casey reste une criminelle, celle-ci continue de clamer son innocence, et Suspicion est sa seule chance de la prouver. Entre les nombreuses jalousies et rivalités que suscitait les fiançailles de Casey et Hunter, héritier d''une des plus grandes fortunes américaines, et l''arrivée d''un jeune loup aux dents longues pour remplacer le précédent présentateur de Suspicion, l''enquête et l''émission de Laurie s''annoncent difficiles...

Un thriller contemporáneo sobre un reality de televisión que trata de desvelar los misterios de un caso de asesinato sin resolver que conmocionó al mundo en los años noventa. La productora de televisión Laurie Moran no podría estar más contenta. El episodio piloto de Bajo sospecha ha sido un éxito. Se trata de un reality en el que se examinan casos sin resolver para tratar de desentrañar la verdad. Ahora Laurie tiene en mente un caso perfecto: el «asesinato de Cenicienta», que en los años noventa conmocionó al mundo. La muerte de Susan Dempsey, una estudiante de la Universidad de California de Los Ángeles, guapa y con mucho talento, suscitó un sinfín de preguntas:¿Por qué el coche estaba aparcado tan lejos de donde se halló el cadáver?¿Llegó a presentarse al casting en casa de un prometedor director, Frank Parker?¿Qué vínculo tenía con una controvertida iglesia del campus?¿Por qué le faltaba un zapato? Laurie sabe que este programa puede ser un bombazo, sobre todo porque los sospechosos son ricos magnates de la tecnología o forman parte de la élite de Hollywood. Parece una historia para la gran pantalla¿pero está listo el asesino de Cenicienta para su primer plano? ENGLISH DESCRIPTION In this collaboration between "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark and bestselling author Alafair Burke, "the snappy pace, layered characters, and many plot surprises will keep readers guessing in this fascinating mystery" (Booklist). Television producer Laurie Moran is delighted when the pilot for her reality drama, Under Suspicion, is a success. Even more, the program—a cold case series that revisits unsolved crimes by recreating them with those affected—is off to a fantastic start when it helps solve an infamous murder in the very first episode. Now Laurie has the ideal case to feature in the next episode of Under Suspicion: the Cinderella Murder. When Susan Dempsey, a beautiful and multi-talented UCLA student, was found dead, her murder raised numerous questions. Why was her car parked miles from her body? Had she ever shown up for the acting audition she was due to attend at the home of an up-and-coming director? Why does Susan''s boyfriend want to avoid questions about their relationship? Was her disappearance connected to a controversial church? Was she close to her computer science professor because of her technological brilliance, or something more? And why was Susan missing one of her shoes when her body was discovered? With the help of Under Suspicion host Alex Buckley, Laurie knows the case will attract great ratings, especially when the former suspects include Hollywood''s elite and tech billionaires. The suspense and drama are perfect for the silver screen—but is Cinderella''s murderer ready for a close-up? Together Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke deliver "plenty of intrigue and excitement" (Publishers Weekly) in this exciting start to a new series that will keep you guessing until the final page.

''Highly addictive.'' KARIN SLAUGHTER ''A major talent.'' HARLAN COBEN ''Packed with plot, The Ex rocks.'' New York Journal of Books ''Keeps you guessing right to the very end. I loved it.'' BECKY MASTERMAN, author of Fear the Darkness DID HE, OR DIDN''T HE? Olivia Randall is one of New York City''s best criminal defence lawyers. When she gets a phone call informing her that her former fiancée has been arrested for a triple homicide there is no doubt in her mind as to his innocence. The only question is who would go to such great lengths to frame him - and why? For Olivia, representing Jack is a way to make up for past regrets, and the hurt she caused him, but as the evidence against him mounts, she is forced to confront her doubts.

A #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorAn Under Suspicion NovelCasey Carter was convicted of murdering her wealthy fiancé fifteen years ago, but has always claimed that she''s innocent. Although she was charged and served out her sentence in prison, she is still living "under suspicion." Her story attracts the attention of Laurie Moran and the Under Suspicion news team. With Alex Buckley taking a break from the show, Under Suspicion introduces a new on-air host named Ryan Nichols. He''s got a big reputation and the attitude to match it. Ryan has no problems with steering -- and stealing -- the show, and even tries to stop Laurie from taking on Casey''s case because he''s so certain she''s guilty.

Après le succès de L''Affaire Cendrillon, Mary Higgins Clark et Alafair Burke nous entrainent dans une nouvelle enquête de Laurie Moran, productrice de Suspicion, une émission de télé-réalité spécialisée dans la reconstitution de cold cases. L''étrange disparition d''Amanda Pierce le jour de ses noces est un sujet tout indiqué pour l''équipe de Suspicion qui décide de réunir une nouvelle fois les invités dans le somptueux hôtel de Palm Beach en Floride où devait se dérouler ce mariage de rêve. Famille, amis, futur époux, témoins, demoiselles d''honneur, tous ont accepté de venir et très vite, les rumeurs commencent à circuler : et si la belle Amanda n''était pas celle que l''on croyait ? Quelqu''un pourtant sait ce qui lui est arrivé, bien décidé à ne rien révéler. « Jusqu''à ce que la mort les sépare... »

The second in the thrilling New York Times bestselling series from Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke, follows television producer Laurie Moran as she investigates the cold case of a bride who went missing days before her wedding. Five years ago, Amanda Pierce was excitedly preparing to marry her college sweetheart. She and Jeffrey had already battled through sickness and health, although their livelihoods looked set as Amanda was due to inherit her father’s successful garment company. Then Amanda disappeared the night of her bachelorette party. In present-day New York, Laurie Moran realizes a missing bride is the perfect cold case for her Under Suspicion television series to investigate. By recreating the night of the disappearance at the wedding’s Florida resort with Amanda’s friends and family, Laurie hopes to solve the case. Laurie and her Under Suspicion host Alex Buckley soon find themselves overwhelmed with theories and rumors about the “beloved” bride from those who were involved with the wedding, including Amanda’s former fiancé, a jealous sister, and plenty of playboy groomsmen. One thing is certain, whoever was behind Amanda’s vanishing plans to keep the truth hidden “until death do they part.”

In this collaboration between “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark and bestselling author Alafair Burke, “the snappy pace, layered characters, and many plot surprises will keep readers guessing in this fascinating mystery” (Booklist). Television producer Laurie Moran is delighted when the pilot for her reality drama, Under Suspicion, is a success. Even more, the program—a cold case series that revisits unsolved crimes by recreating them with those affected—is off to a fantastic start when it helps solve an infamous murder in the very first episode. Now Laurie has the ideal case to feature in the next episode of Under Suspicion: the Cinderella Murder. When Susan Dempsey, a beautiful and multi-talented UCLA student, was found dead, her murder raised numerous questions. Why was her car parked miles from her body? Had she ever shown up for the acting audition she was due to attend at the home of an up-and-coming director? Why does Susan’s boyfriend want to avoid questions about their relationship? Was her disappearance connected to a controversial church? Was she close to her computer science professor because of her technological brilliance, or something more? And why was Susan missing one of her shoes when her body was discovered? With the help of Under Suspicion host Alex Buckley, Laurie knows the case will attract great ratings, especially when the former suspects include Hollywood’s elite and tech billionaires. The suspense and drama are perfect for the silver screen—but is Cinderella’s murderer ready for a close-up? Together Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke deliver “plenty of intrigue and excitement” (Publishers Weekly) in this exciting start to a new series that will keep you guessing until the final page.

Une ravissante étudiante, un petit ami suspect, un célèbre réalisateur d''Hollywood, des millionnaires, des stars du show-biz... et un meurtre jamais élucidé. Quel meilleur scénario pour Suspicion, célèbre série de télé-réalité qui reconstitue des cold cases avec la participation des proches de la victime ? Encouragée par l''énorme succès de son émission pilote, la productrice Laurie Moran a choisi de s''attaquer à « L''Affaire Cendrillon » : l''assassinat de Susan Dempsey, une étudiante retrouvée près d''une somptueuse villa d''Hollywood... étrangement chaussée d''un seul escarpin. L''émission pourrait bien faire exploser l''audimat. En braquant les projecteurs sur un coupable plus dangereux qu''on ne le pense... Pour la première fois réunies, Mary Higgins Clark et Alafair Burke, la nouvelle star du polar et digne fille de son père James Lee Burke, donnent le meilleur d''elles-mêmes dans un suspense étonnant.

A nail biting thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

After months of unemployment, Alice Humphrey lands her dream job managing a Manhattan art gallery. But she arrives one morning and walks into a nightmare: the space is empty except for the dead body of recruiter Drew Campbell. Alice soon finds herself at the centre of the police investigation and realizes that she has been set up.

How well do you know your boss? After a layoff and months of struggling, Alice Humphrey finally lands her dream job managing a new art gallery in Manhattan’s trendy Meatpacking District. According to Drew Campbell, the well-suited corporate representative who hires her, the gallery is a passion project for its anonymous, wealthy, and eccentric owner. Everything is perfect until the morning Alice arrives at work to find the gallery gone—the space stripped bare as if it had never been there—and Drew Campbell’s dead body on the floor. Overnight, Alice’s dream job has vanished, and she finds herself at the center of a police investigation, with the evidence mounting against her. To prove her innocence and uncover the truth, Alice must undertake a dangerous search for answers that entangles her in a dark, high-tech criminal conspiracy and forces her to unearth long-hidden secrets involving her own family . . . secrets that could cost Alice her life.

In the second entry in Alafair Burke''s "sharp, new crime series," the search for a missing judge leads Samantha Kincaid into Portland politics and a labyrinth of crime, corruption, and cover-ups -(Publishers Weekly) Deputy District Attorney Samantha Kincaid is back at work after an attempt on her life and a promotion into the Major Crimes Unit. When the husband of Portland, Oregon, city judge Clarissa Easterbrook reports her missing and Samantha is called out on the case, she assumes her only job is to make the district attorney look good until the judge turns up. When the police discover evidence of foul play, however, Samantha finds herself unearthing secrets that Clarissa had wanted to stay hidden, the lingering personal tolls of a crime that occurred decades ago. And when those secrets lead to the discovery of corruption at the highest levels of the city''s power structure, Samantha realizes that her quest for justice could cost her not only her job but her life. In the skillfully plotted, highly suspenseful follow-up to her acclaimed debut, Judgment Calls, Alafair Burke once again demonstrates that "she''s got what it takes" (Michael Connelly). With its irreverent heroine and seamless blend of squad rooms, street scenes, and courtroom drama, Missing Justice confirms Burke''s place among the genre''s most talented and exciting newcomers.

“The plot of an Alafair Burke thriller doesn’t just rip from the headlines. She’s one step ahead of them. 212 scares you and keeps you turning the pages into the wee hours.” —Harlan Coben “Burke has created a strong female protagonist in the tradition of Sara Paretsky’s V.I. Warshawski and Marcia Muller’s Sharon McCone.… Utterly authentic.” —Boston Globe 212 is acclaimed author—and former deputy district attorney—Alafair Burke’s gripping thriller featuring hip, Manhattan-based detective Ellie Hatcher. Fans of Lisa Gardner, Sandra Brown, Karin Slaughter, Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, and PJ Tracy will find it hard to put 212 down until the very last page.

The new fast-paced thriller from rising star Alafair Burke, where no-one in Manhattan is safe. And no-one is innocent.

In Alafair Burke''s electrifying thriller, Dead Connection, a rookie detective goes undercover on the Internet dating scene to draw out a serial killer targeting single women in Manhattan. When two young women are murdered on the streets of New York, exactly one year apart, Detective Ellie Hatcher is called up for a special assignment on the homicide task force. The killer has left behind a clue connecting the two cases to First Date, a popular online dating service, and Flann McIlroy, an eccentric, publicity-seeking homicide detective, is convinced that only Ellie can help him pursue his terrifying theory: someone is using the lure of the Internet and the promise of love to launch a killing spree against the women of New York City. To catch the killer, Ellie must enter a high-tech world of stolen identities where no one is who they appear to be. And for her, the investigation quickly becomes personal: she fits the profile of the victims, and she knows firsthand what pursuing a sociopath can do to a cop—back home in Wichita, Kansas, her father lost his life trying to catch a notorious serial murderer. When the First Date killer begins to mimic the monster who destroyed her father, Ellie knows the game has become personal for him, too. Both hunter and prey, she must find the killer before he claims his next victim—who could very well be her. Expertly plotted and perfectly paced, Dead Connection advances Alafair Burke to the front ranks of American thriller writers.

“Absorbing...Burke confidently lays out the procedural details.” —Publishers Weekly on Close Case Deputy District Attorney Samantha Kincaid likes to be where the action is: at the scene of a crime, at the arrest of a suspect, with the cops on the Major Crimes Team. But when street smart, plugged-in reporter Percy Crenshaw is brutally murdered in the midst of pursuing a major story, she knows the stakes are high... Within days, cops have a suspect; then a confession. Yet Samantha suspects that something is very wrong, and her concerns keep coming back to the police. The cop who got the confession used tough tactics. The murdered reporter was romantically linked to a cop''s wife. And all of the cops she''s concerned about are close to her live-in boyfriend, Detective Chuck Forbes. Forced to prosecute a case in which the defendant may be an innocent man, Samantha must tread carefully to uncover the truth about Percy''s murder -- without tearing her career, her home life, and the city apart. But just when she thinks her job can''t get any more difficult, another more shocking crime comes to light...