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År 1985 sköt polisen Edward Shank ihjäl Slaktaren i Beacon Hill – seriemördaren som under lång tid satte skräck i Seattle. Nu är Edward över åttio och har lagt poliskarriären bakom sig. Och när han flyttar in på ett äldreboende överlåter han sitt stora, vackra hus åt sitt barnbarn Matt.  

Matt är på rätt väg i livet. Han driver en framgångsrik restaurang, har en flickvän han älskar och nu ett fantastiskt hus. Allt han någonsin drömt om finns plötsligt inom räckhåll ... tills han hittar en låda nedgrävd i trädgården som avslöjar en hemlighet om hans morfar som är så fruktansvärd att den hotar att ödelägga deras liv.  

Samtidigt som Matt plågas av sin familjehemlighet blir hans flickvän Sam allt mer besatt av att lösa sin mammas mord. Hon dog när Sam bara var två år gammal och Sam är övertygad om att hon var ett av Slaktarens offer, trots att mordet skedde flera år efter att seriemördaren påstods ha skjutits ihjäl.  

Men när nya mord som liknar de gamla börjar ske inser Sam att hon kan ha haft rätt. Och ju mer hon nystar i fallen, desto större fara utsätter hon sig för. För kanske finns hotet väldigt mycket närmare än hon tror.  

"Jennifer Hillier är en mästare på spänning!"Freida McFadden

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För trettio år sedan sköt polisen Edward Shank ihjäl Slaktaren i Beacon Hill – den värsta seriemördaren i Seattles historia. Nu är Edward över åttio och har lagt poliskarriären bakom sig. Samtidigt är hans barnbarn Matt på rätt väg i livet. Han driver en framgångsrik restaurang, har en flickvän han älskar och när Edward flyttar till ett äldreboende får han morfaderns fantastiska hus. Allt Matt någonsin drömt om finns plötsligt inom räckhåll … tills han hittar en låda nedgrävd i trädgården som avslöjar en hemlighet om hans morfar som är så fruktansvärd att den hotar att ödelägga deras liv. 

"Jennifer Hillier är en mästare på spänning!"Freida McFadden

* Winner - Best Novel, ITW Thriller Award * Authors on the Air Network - Thriller of the Year * Finalist - Anthony Award for Best Novel * Finalist - Macavity Award for Best Novel * "Jar of Hearts grabs you by the throat! The perfect blend of riveting characters, chilling details, and gasping twists in this standout thriller will keep you frantically reading until the explosive end.” – Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Right Behind YouThis is the story of three best friends: one who was murdered, one who went to prison, and one who''s been searching for the truth all these years . . .When she was sixteen years old, Angela Wong—one of the most popular girls in school—disappeared without a trace. Nobody ever suspected that her best friend, Georgina Shaw, now an executive and rising star at her Seattle pharmaceutical company, was involved in any way. Certainly not Kaiser Brody, who was close with both girls back in high school.But fourteen years later, Angela Wong''s remains are discovered in the woods near Geo''s childhood home. And Kaiser—now a detective with Seattle PD—finally learns the truth: Angela was a victim of Calvin James. The same Calvin James who murdered at least three other women. To the authorities, Calvin is a serial killer. But to Geo, he''s something else entirely. Back in high school, Calvin was Geo''s first love. Turbulent and often volatile, their relationship bordered on obsession from the moment they met right up until the night Angela was killed. For fourteen years, Geo knew what happened to Angela and told no one. For fourteen years, she carried the secret of Angela''s death until Geo was arrested and sent to prison.While everyone thinks they finally know the truth, there are dark secrets buried deep. And what happened that fateful night is more complex and more chilling than anyone really knows. Now the obsessive past catches up with the deadly present when new bodies begin to turn up, killed in the exact same manner as Angela Wong.How far will someone go to bury her secrets and hide her grief? How long can you get away with a lie? How long can you live with it? Find out in Jennifer Hillier''s Jar of Hearts.

National Bestseller!"Unflinching and unforgettable. Little Secrets has everything you want in a thriller" —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Lock Every DoorOverwhelmed by tragedy, a woman desperately tries to save her marriage in award-winning author Jennifer Hillier''s Little Secrets, a riveting novel of psychological suspense. All it takes to unravel a life is one little secret...Marin had the perfect life. Married to her college sweetheart, she owns a chain of upscale hair salons, and Derek runs his own company. They''re admired in their community and are a loving family—until their world falls apart the day their son Sebastian is taken.A year later, Marin is a shadow of herself. The FBI search has gone cold. The publicity has faded. She and her husband rarely speak. She hires a P.I. to pick up where the police left off, but instead of finding Sebastian, she learns that Derek is having an affair with a younger woman. This discovery sparks Marin back to life. She''s lost her son; she''s not about to lose her husband, too. Kenzie is an enemy with a face, which means this is a problem Marin can fix.Permanently.

Overwhelmed by tragedy, a woman desperately tries to save her marriage in award-winning author Jennifer Hillier''s Little Secrets, a riveting audiobook of psychological suspense. "Suspenseful and compelling—Hillier is a masterful storyteller." —Chevy StevensAll it takes to unravel a life is one little secret...Marin had the perfect life. Married to her college sweetheart, she owns a chain of upscale hair salons, and Derek runs his own company. They''re admired in their community and are a loving family—until their world falls apart the day their son Sebastian is taken.A year later, Marin is a shadow of herself. The FBI search has gone cold. The publicity has faded. She and her husband rarely speak. She hires a P.I. to pick up where the police left off, but instead of finding Sebastian, she learns that Derek is having an affair with a younger woman. This discovery sparks Marin back to life. She''s lost her son; she''s not about to lose her husband, too. Kenzie is an enemy with a face, which means this is a problem Marin can fix.Permanently. A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur BooksPraise for Little Secrets:"Unflinching and unforgettable. Little Secrets has everything you want in a thriller--complex characters, heart-pounding suspense and a stunning conclusion. Jennifer Hillier is one of my favorite writers, and this is her best book yet."—Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Lock Every Door "What starts as a child abduction warps into something far more twisted and nefarious, thanks to the brilliance of mastermind, Jennifer Hillier. Little Secrets will leave readers completely floored. You don''t just read this book; you inhale it."—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl and MRS.

Instant New York Times bestseller"Jennifer Hillier is the master of suspense." -Freida McFadden"Amazing dialogue, complex characters and a dazzling plot. Never has betrayal seemed so fascinating. " -S.A CosbyTwenty-five years ago in Seaside, Washington, a charming drifter named Sam met three inseparable teenage girls at the local amusement park. Days later, one of them was found dead, her body surfacing in a flooded cranberry bog not far from where she was murdered.Barb and Nicolette were shocked to learn that the man they all met at Wonderland was the Carnival Killer. After he's arrested for the murders of five young women - one of whom was their best friend, Lorelei - Nicolette moved to the city to pursue her dreams of being famous. Barb stayed behind in Seaside, eventually becoming a reporter for the local paper. Their past safely behind them, they've both moved on with their lives.But when the Carnival Killer recants his confession and a new body washes ashore on the eve of Wonderland's grand reopening, the secrets that Barb and Nicolette have worked so hard to bury begin to resurface, threatening to destroy everything in their carefully constructed lives.

"Propulsive and chilling." --People Magazine"An intoxicating thrill ride. Hillier jams her foot on the accelerator and never lets up." --New York Times Book ReviewThings We Do in the Dark is a brilliant thriller from Jennifer Hillier, the award-winning author of the breakout novels Little Secrets and Jar of Hearts. Paris Peralta is suspected of killing her celebrity husband, and her long-hidden past now threatens to destroy her future.When Paris Peralta is arrested in her own bathroom—covered in blood, holding a straight razor, her celebrity husband dead in the bathtub behind her—she knows she''ll be charged with murder. But as bad as this looks, it''s not what worries her the most. With the unwanted media attention now surrounding her, it''s only a matter of time before someone from her long hidden past recognizes her and destroys the new life she''s worked so hard to build, along with any chance of a future.Twenty-five years earlier, Ruby Reyes, known as the Ice Queen, was convicted of a similar murder in a trial that riveted Canada in the early nineties. Reyes knows who Paris really is, and when she''s unexpectedly released from prison, she threatens to expose all of Paris''s secrets. Left with no other choice, Paris must finally confront the dark past she escaped, once and for all.Because the only thing worse than a murder charge are two murder charges.

This audiobook includes a bonus conversation between the author and actor Brandi Cyrus.Winner of Best Audiobook at the 2023 ITW (International Thriller Writers) Thriller Awards.Things We Do in the Dark is a brilliant new thriller from Jennifer Hillier, the award-winning author of the breakout novels Little Secrets and Jar of Hearts. Paris Peralta is suspected of killing her celebrity husband, and her long-hidden past now threatens to destroy her future.When Paris Peralta is arrested in her own bathroom – covered in blood, holding a straight razor, her celebrity husband dead in the bathtub behind her – she knows she''ll be charged with murder. But as bad as this looks, it''s not what worries her the most. With the unwanted media attention now surrounding her, it''s only a matter of time before someone from her long hidden past recognizes her and destroys the new life she''s worked so hard to build, along with any chance of a future.Twenty-five years earlier, Ruby Reyes, known as the Ice Queen, was convicted of a similar murder in a trial that riveted Canada in the early nineties. Reyes knows who Paris really is, and when she''s unexpectedly released from prison, she threatens to expose all of Paris''s secrets. Left with no other choice, Paris must finally confront the dark past she escaped, once and for all.Because the only thing worse than a murder charge are two murder charges.A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

From the bestselling author of the hugely popular thrillers Things We Do in the Dark, Little Secrets, and Jar of Hearts comes Wonderland, a roller coaster of a listen. Now in audio for the first time!After a personal tragedy and professional scandal forces homicide detective Vanessa Castro out of Seattle, she takes a new job in Seaside, Washington, determined to make a fresh start for herself and her family. The small beach town, best known for its popular amusement park, Wonderland, seems like the perfect place to raise her young son and teenage daughter. But it''s not that easy starting over, especially as the town''s new Deputy Chief of Police. When a dead body turns up at the park her first day on the job, and then a teenage Wonder Worker goes missing, Vanessa''s investigation is met with resistance. After all, Wonderland is the largest amusement park in the Pacific Northwest, attracting tourists from all over the country and providing thousands of jobs for the locals. A scandal that hurts the park hurts the town, but the more questions Vanessa asks, the more questions arise . . . especially when she learns that the missing teenage boy is the not the first park employee to disappear. The deeper she goes, the more she begins to suspect that the terrifying rumors about Wonderland''s dark past might actually be true. Surrounded by secrets, lies, and corruption at the highest levels, Vanessa''s family is now in the center of a serial killer''s twisted game . . . and there''s nobody she can trust but herself. A Macmillan Audio Production.

"Hillier''s plotting is everything you want in this novel — thoughtfully crafted and finely paced with enough hooks to keep you in a state of anticipation...January LaVoy has the vocal versatility to give distinct voices to all the key characters." — NJ.comJennifer Hillier''s Jar of Hearts is the story of three best friends: one who was murdered, one who went to prison, and one who''s been searching for the truth all these years . . .When she was sixteen years old, Angela Wong—one of the most popular girls in school—disappeared without a trace. Nobody ever suspected that her best friend, Georgina Shaw, now an executive and rising star at her Seattle pharmaceutical company, was involved in any way. Certainly not Kaiser Brody, who was close with both girls back in high school.But fourteen years later, Angela Wong''s remains are discovered in the woods near Geo''s childhood home. And Kaiser—now a detective with Seattle PD—finally learns the truth: Angela was a victim of Calvin James. The same Calvin James who murdered at least three other women. To the authorities, Calvin is a serial killer. But to Geo, he''s something else entirely. Back in high school, Calvin was Geo''s first love. Turbulent and often volatile, their relationship bordered on obsession from the moment they met right up until the night Angela was killed. For fourteen years, Geo knew what happened to Angela and told no one. For fourteen years, she carried the secret of Angela''s death until Geo was arrested and sent to prison.While everyone thinks they finally know the truth, there are dark secrets buried deep. And what happened that fateful night is more complex and more chilling than anyone really knows. Now the obsessive past catches up with the deadly present when new bodies begin to turn up, killed in the exact same manner as Angela Wong.How far will someone go to bury her secrets and hide her grief? How long can you get away with a lie? How long can you live with it?More praise for Jar of Hearts:"...listeners will be captivated by this audio version of Hillier''s standout thriller...LaVoy''s masterful reading is gripping; she elicits both sympathy and loathing for a protagonist who is part femme fatale and part wronged woman. A riveting production." — Booklist, starred review"Jar of Hearts grabs you by the throat! The perfect blend of riveting characters, chilling details, and gasping twists in this standout thriller will keep you frantically reading until the explosive end.” – Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Right Behind You