Melanie Raabe

In this twisted debut thriller, a reclusive author sets the perfect trap for her sister's murderer--but is he really the killer? For 11 years, the bestselling author Linda Conrads has mystified fans by never setting foot outside her home. Haunted by the unsolved murder of her younger sister--who she discovered in a pool of blood--and the face of the man she saw fleeing the scene, Linda's hermit existence helps her cope with debilitating anxiety. But the sanctity of her oasis is shattered when she sees her sister's murderer on television. Hobbled by years of isolation, Linda resolves to use the plot of her next novel to lay an irresistible trap for the man. As the plan is set in motion and the past comes rushing back, Linda's memories--and her very sanity--are called into question. Is this man a heartless killer or merely a helpless victim?

The Trap

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Now in paperback, the twisted debut thriller about a reclusive author who sets the perfect trap for her sister's murderer--but is he really the killer? The renowned author Linda Conrads is famous for more than just her bestselling novels. For over eleven years, she has mystified fans by never setting foot outside her home. Far-fetched, sometimes sinister rumors surround the shut-in writer, but they pale in comparison to the chilling truth: Linda is haunted by the unsolved murder of her younger sister, whom she discovered in a pool of blood twelve years ago, and by the face of the man she saw fleeing the scene. Now plagued by panic attacks, Linda copes with debilitating anxiety by secluding herself in her house, her last safe haven. But the sanctity of this refuge is shattered when her sister's murderer appears again--this time on her television screen. Empowered with sudden knowledge but hobbled by years of isolation, Linda resolves to use her only means of communication with the outside world--the plot of her next novel--to lay an irresistible trap for the man. But as the plan is set in motion and the past comes rushing back, Linda's memories of that traumatic night--and her very sanity--are called into question. Is this man really a heartless killer or merely a helpless victim?

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Der Schatten

A pacy psychological thriller about the slippery nature of the truth and destiny from award–winning German author Melanie Raabe

The Shadow

Die Wälder

DIE WAHRHEIT

• Following ANZ sales of 11,000 copies across print and ebook of her first novel The Trap, standout debut author of 2016 Melanie Raabe is back with her chilling follow-up The Stranger • A pacey psychological thriller about the slippery nature of the truth that asks just how well we know those we love • Sarah’s missing husband is found alive after seven years—but the man who appears on her doorstep is a stranger, and he makes a threat. He knows everything about Sarah, and if she exposes him, she’ll lose all she holds dear: her house, her son, her whole beautiful life • Reviewers have compared Melanie Raabe to hugely successful international thriller writers including Paula Hawkins, Gillian Flynn and Tana French • Raabe’s work is inspired by Patricia Highsmith’s dark, morally ambiguous tales of psychological suspense • Melanie’s first novel was an international rights sensation at major book fairs in 2015. Film rights have been acquired by TriStar Pictures, a division of Sony • The Stranger is already a bestseller in Germany, having remained on Der Spiegel’s bestseller list for close to six months

The Stranger

Die Wahrheit

Sjena

Zamka

Istina

Slučaj

From Melanie Raabe, the author of The Trap, The Stranger Upstairs is another dazzling, dizzying psychological thriller guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very last page. Several years ago, your husband, and the father of your young son, disappeared. Since then, you’ve dreamed of his return; railed against him for leaving you alone; grieved for your marriage; and, finally, vowed to move on. One morning, the phone rings. When you answer, a voice at the other end tells you your husband’s on a plane bound for home, and that you’ll see him tomorrow. You’ve imagined this reunion countless times. Of course you have. But nothing has prepared you for the reality. For you realize you don’t know this man. Because he isn’t your husband, he’s a complete stranger – and he’s coming home with you. Even worse, he seems to know about something very bad you once did, something no one else could possibly know about . . . Could they?

The Stranger Upstairs

Melanie Raabe über Lady Gaga und die Kraft des Sich-selbst-Erfindens. Die Bestsellerautorin Melanie Raabe nimmt sich einen der größten lebenden Popstars zum Vorbild, um endlich das Leben zu leben, von dem sie so lange geträumt hat. Ein inspirierendes Buch über das Phänomen Lady Gaga, aber eben auch über das Phänomen Melanie Raabe. Lady Gaga kommt für Melanie Raabe genau zur richtigen Zeit. Eigentlich ein Indiemädchen, lässt sie sich auf den »überdrehten Plastikpop« ein und merkt: Die traut sich was. Melanie Raabe beschließt, das ewige Suchen und Finden im Leben hinter sich zu lassen und sich stattdessen – wie Lady Gaga – zu erfinden. Sie arbeitet als Journalistin in Köln, doch eigentlich will sie schon immer Schriftstellerin werden. Also los. Lady Gagas Musik hilft ihr dabei, die zu werden, die sie heute ist: eine erfolgreiche Künstlerin. Melanie Raabes Text über Lady Gaga ist ein Aufruf an jede*n, allen Mut zusammenzukratzen, um das zu werden, was man schon immer sein wollte. No more P-P-P-Poker Face!

Melanie Raabe über Lady Gaga

In this twisted debut thriller, a reclusive author sets the perfect trap for her sister’s murderer — but is he really the killer? For eleven years, the bestselling author Linda Conrads has mystified fans by never setting foot outside her home. Haunted by the unsolved murder of her younger sister — who she discovered in a pool of blood — and the face of the man she saw fleeing the scene, Linda’s hermit existence helps her cope with debilitating anxiety. But the sanctity of her oasis is shattered when she sees her sister’s murderer on television. Hobbled by years of isolation, Linda resolves to use the plot of her next novel to lay an irresistible trap for the man. As the plan is set in motion and the past comes rushing back, Linda’s memories — and her very sanity — are called into question. Is this man a heartless killer or merely a helpless victim?

The Stranger Upstairs [Paperback] Melanie Raabe

Gibt es das, eine Seelenverwandtschaft zwischen bislang Unbekannten? Ist es manchmal leichter, mit einer Fremden zu sprechen als mit den Menschen, die man schon lange kennt und liebt? Als die junge Fotografin Nico zufällig zwischen den Jahren der Schauspielerin Ellen Kirsch auf den nächtlichen, winterlichen Straßen Berlins begegnet, fühlt sie fast unmittelbar eine unheimliche Nähe, die sie sich nicht erklären kann. Was haben sie schon gemeinsam, der inzwischen weltberühmte Hollywoodstar und die noch um Anerkennung ringende Fotografin? Was sieht Ellen in ihr, was sie selbst nicht erkennen kann? Vor allem aber: Warum schert sich Nico darum, dass Ellen eines Tages einfach wieder aus ihrem Leben verschwindet? Und zwar so plötzlich, wie sie gekommen ist? Als Nico endlich begreift, warum sie nicht loslassen kann, macht sie sich auf die Suche – nicht nur nach Ellen, sondern auch nach ihrer Mutter und ihrer eigenen Geschichte.

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