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Wanneer een reeks mysterieuze verdrinkingen afgelegen meren in het territorium van Flora- en Faunabeheeragente Amy Rush teistert, moet ze een race tegen de klok voeren door verraderlijke wateren om het patroon te ontcijferen, een seriemoordenaar te vangen en het volgende slachtoffer op tijd te redden…"Het plot heeft vele wendingen, maar het is het einde, dat ik totaal niet zag aankomen, wat dit boek voor mij definieert als een van de meeslependste die ik in jaren heb gelezen."—Lezersrecensie voor Niet Zoals Wij De Amy Rush-serie is een intense en aangrijpende misdaadthriller, een complexe psychologische reeks die lezers zal boeien met haar meeslepende en briljante vrouwelijke hoofdpersoon. Gevuld met constante actie, spanning, verrassingen en een hoog tempo, staat deze mysterieserie garant voor slapeloze nachten terwijl je gretig elke pagina omslaat. Fans van Mary Burton, Lee Child en Kendra Elliot zullen er ongetwijfeld dol op zijn."Dit is een huiveringwekkende, spannende pageturner die je 's nachts weleens bang zou kunnen maken!"—Lezersrecensie voor Niet Zoals Wij "Ik heb echt genoten van de snelle actie, de opzet van het plot en de karakterisering... Ik wilde het boek niet wegleggen en het einde was een totale verrassing."—Lezersrecensie voor Zijn Andere Vrouw "De personages zijn buitengewoon goed ontwikkeld... Er zijn wendingen in het plot die me aan het gissen hielden. Een buitengewoon goed geschreven verhaal."—Lezersrecensie voor Zijn Andere Vrouw

"Dazzling. . . . A hard-won love letter to readers and to booksellers, as well as a compelling story about how we cope with pain and fear, injustice and illness. One good way is to press a beloved book into another's hands. Read The Sentence and then do just that."-USA Today, Four Stars In this New York Times bestselling novel, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich creates a wickedly funny ghost story, a tale of passion, of a complex marriage, and of a woman's relentless errors. Louise Erdrich's latest novel, The Sentence, asks what we owe to the living, the dead, to the reader and to the book. A small independent bookstore in Minneapolis is haunted from November 2019 to November 2020 by the store's most annoying customer. Flora dies on All Souls' Day, but she simply won't leave the store. Tookie, who has landed a job selling books after years of incarceration that she survived by reading "with murderous attention," must solve the mystery of this haunting while at the same time trying to understand all that occurs in Minneapolis during a year of grief, astonishment, isolation, and furious reckoning. The Sentence begins on All Souls' Day 2019 and ends on All Souls' Day 2020. Its mystery and proliferating ghost stories during this one year propel a narrative as rich, emotional, and profound as anything Louise Erdrich has written.

"Dazzling. . . . A hard-won love letter to readers and to booksellers, as well as a compelling story about how we cope with pain and fear, injustice and illness. One good way is to press a beloved book into another's hands. Read The Sentence and then do just that."-USA Today, Four Stars In this New York Times bestselling novel, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich creates a wickedly funny ghost story, a tale of passion, of a complex marriage, and of a woman's relentless errors. Louise Erdrich's latest novel, The Sentence, asks what we owe to the living, the dead, to the reader and to the book. A small independent bookstore in Minneapolis is haunted from November 2019 to November 2020 by the store's most annoying customer. Flora dies on All Souls' Day, but she simply won't leave the store. Tookie, who has landed a job selling books after years of incarceration that she survived by reading "with murderous attention," must solve the mystery of this haunting while at the same time trying to understand all that occurs in Minneapolis during a year of grief, astonishment, isolation, and furious reckoning. The Sentence begins on All Souls' Day 2019 and ends on All Souls' Day 2020. Its mystery and proliferating ghost stories during this one year propel a narrative as rich, emotional, and profound as anything Louise Erdrich has written.

This book unravels in an easily understandable way the exciting molecular connections between our gut microbiome, i.e. the collective microorganisms that we carry in our digestive system, nutrition and the immune system, and how an imbalance can lead to the development of inflammatory diseases. The totality of these gut microorganisms forms a complex ecosystem within us, consisting of hundreds of different species of bacteria. The author, microbiologist Professor Richard Lucius, introduces the historical context of microbiome research, discusses how our lives have changed in recent decades, and explains the composition and function of the microbiome and its connection to the gut and immune system. The book explains in detail and supported with appealing illustrations how allergies, chronic intestinal inflammation, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and coeliac disease develop. Further chapters deal with the effects of nutrition on our intestinal flora and provide tips on building and maintaining a healthy microbiome. An intact bacterial community utilizes food residues that humans cannot digest and in return provides energy and vital substances. Only together with our inhabitants do we form a well-functioning "superorganism". Our immune system, which has developed over millions of years, is calibrated for a meagre, natural life. Under the influence of our modern way of life, the "Western lifestyle", our inner ecosystem is suffering from a loss of species, similar to our external environment. Highly processed foods, the influence of medication, lack of exercise and little contact with environmental bacteria are promoting this erosion process, which in the long term increases the risk of inflammatory diseases and obesity. As a result, more than 25% of people in modern societies suffer from allergies, autoimmune diseases and food intolerances that hardly existed in the past. This development can be counteracted by a healthy lifestyle that strengthens and diversifies the microbiome. This book is aimed at anyone who wants to understand the complex interplay between our gut microbiome, the immune system, nutrition and disease. The English translation of this volume, originally published in German language, was facilitated by artificial intelligence. A language editor has subsequently revised the text further in an endeavor to refine the work stylistically. The content was later revised by the author for accuracy.

Bloomsbury presents Old Lovegood Girls by Gail Godwin, read by Rosemary Benson."As always, wry, beady­eyed, acute." —Margaret Atwood, via TwitterFrom the bestselling, award-winning author of Flora and Evensong comes the story of two remarkable women and the complex friendship between them that spans decades.When the dean of Lovegood Junior College for Girls decides to pair Feron Hood with Merry Jellicoe as roommates in 1958, she has no way of knowing the far-reaching consequences of the match. Feron, who has narrowly escaped from a dark past, instantly takes to Merry and her composed personality. Surrounded by the traditions and four-story Doric columns of Lovegood, the girls—and their friendship—begin to thrive. But underneath their fierce friendship is a stronger, stranger bond, one comprised of secrets, rivalry, and influence—with neither of them able to predict that Merry is about to lose everything she grew up taking for granted, and that their time together will be cut short.Ten years later, Feron and Merry haven't spoken since college. Life has led them into vastly different worlds. But, as Feron says, once someone is inside your "reference aura," she stays there forever. And when each woman finds herself in need of the other's essence, that spark—that remarkable affinity, unbroken by time—between them is reignited, and their lives begin to shift as a result.Luminous and masterfully crafted, Old Lovegood Girls is the story of a powerful friendship between talented writers, two college friends who have formed a bond that takes them through decades of a fast-changing world, finding and losing and finding again the one friendship that defines them.

Discover the emotional historical read from the Queen of Scottish Saga. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Val Wood One woman's determination to triumph against the odds Greenock, Scotland, 1916 Orphaned Elspeth Bremner longs to become a teacher, but her foster mother, Flora McDonald, decides that Elspeth must begin work when she turns fourteen. Instead, Elspeth's foster sister Mattie is encouraged to stay on at school, whilst her foster brothers are away fighting. Wishing to improve her future prospects, she attends night school to learn shorthand, typing and book-keeping. When the brothers return home, it's soon clear that the war has changed them forever. Elspeth begins to date Kenneth Monteith, who is studying to become a doctor, and when Kenneth returns to Glasgow, Mattie also travels there to begin her teacher training, following Elspeth's dreams and now her man. Matriarch Flora keeps a tight rein on her grown-up children, forcing them to become even more determined to forge their own paths, even when the consequences are tragic. In defiance of her stepmother, Elspeth begins to build up a business, and when her estranged father returns to Greenock, Elspeth feels pulled between him and her new suitor. But she soon learns that her affections have lain elsewhere all along. Storytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer Previously published in paperback as Pebbles on the Beach PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke 'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane 'Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your heart.' - Sheila Riley 'This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.' - Jane Lark 'Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters make these engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas 'Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood' - Renita D'Silva 'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine 'Hood is immaculate in her historical detail' - Scottish Herald 'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair 'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine 'Touching, romantic and unforgettable' - Reader Review 'Love all her books' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories' - Reader Review 'I cannot put her books down' - Reader Review 'Love everything Evelyn Hood writes' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right

Everyone thinks she's dead. Turns out she went undercover. An edge-of-your-seat reverse heist thriller about a teen agent who must outsmart a team of criminals in order to free a building full of innocent hostages . . . and herself. Masterfully weaving together the undercover secrecy and thrills of The Naturals series and the killer twists and turns of Five Survive. 'An incredibly fun, fast-paced blend of a spy thriller mixed with speculative elements. A fantastic, immersive read.' Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills To combat identity theft, paper and plastic IDs have been replaced with permanent biometric tattoos. But governments still need people to work in the shadows. These people are called wraiths. THEN When she was fifteen, Augusta Pine (alias) hacked a car's autopilot and accidentally killed her first crush. She was given two options: 1) Spend twenty years in prison for manslaughter or 2) serve ten years in the Identity Security Division as a wraith - an undercover agent with no official existence. Augusta chose the second. NOW Eighteen-year-old Augusta has no fixed home and all her family think she died in the car crash. Her only friends are her coolly professional handler, Prefect, and a snarky sentient Al spybot called Edgar. On a rare weekend to herself, she decides to rent a room in a smart apartment complex and makes grand plans to do nothing but relax . . . until six criminals hack the building and imprison all the residents. To save everyone, Augusta will have to rely on her wits and her own criminal skills to stay one step ahead of the killers. For the first time in her life, could it pay to not exist? PRAISE FOR AUGUSTA PINE DOES NOT EXIST: 'Thrilling, clever and wickedly funny - Augusta Pine is the heroine we deserve.' Kara Thomas , author of The Cheerleaders 'Masterfully blends classic, adrenaline-pumping action with futuristic tech and next gen espionage. This is the future of thriller books - literally.' Kayvion Lewis , author of Thieves' Gambit 'Bold, clever and original. A twisty, tense thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more.' Kathryn Foxfield , author of Good Girls Die First 'A tense thrill ride of a book. Augusta Pine is the fearless anti-heroine we all need.' Benjamin Dean , author of How to Die Famous 'Clever, twisty and very funny. I absolutely inhaled the book.' Emily Barr , author of The One Memory of Flora Banks 'Big thrills, stunning twists and heaps of fun, this is a wickedly smart, fast-paced, up-all-night thriller.' S. J. Green , author of Noah Can't Even 'Utterly unputdownable. Get used to being on the edge of your seat! A twisty, clever and compelling thriller.' Emily Cooper , author of Season of Fear 'A super-smart, speculative spy thriller with a kickass main character.' J. L. Simmonds , author of Run Away With Me 'A high stakes, high adrenalin, high-tech spy thriller that grips you from the explosive first page and does not let go.' Kate Francis , author of Circle of Liars 'Fresh, futuristic and filled with suspense. A technology drenched thriller with heart and humour that has you hooked until the very last page.' Isabella Galbraith , author of The One 'Spy novels are SO back. A darkly funny, futuristic thrill.' Beth Tomlin , author of To Hell With You 'The fun and adventure of Mission Impossible meets the emotional grit of The Girls I've Been. This book was a thrill ride from start to finish!' Kalyn Josephson , author of This Dark Descent

Everyone thinks she's dead. Turns out she went undercover. An edge-of-your-seat reverse heist thriller about a teen agent who must outsmart a team of criminals in order to free a building full of innocent hostages . . . and herself. Masterfully weaving together the undercover secrecy and thrills of The Naturals series and the killer twists and turns of Five Survive. 'An incredibly fun, fast-paced blend of a spy thriller mixed with speculative elements. A fantastic, immersive read.' Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills To combat identity theft, paper and plastic IDs have been replaced with permanent biometric tattoos. But governments still need people to work in the shadows. These people are called wraiths. THEN When she was fifteen, Augusta Pine (alias) hacked a car's autopilot and accidentally killed her first crush. She was given two options: 1) Spend twenty years in prison for manslaughter or 2) serve ten years in the Identity Security Division as a wraith - an undercover agent with no official existence. Augusta chose the second. NOW Eighteen-year-old Augusta has no fixed home and all her family think she died in the car crash. Her only friends are her coolly professional handler, Prefect, and a snarky sentient Al spybot called Edgar. On a rare weekend to herself, she decides to rent a room in a smart apartment complex and makes grand plans to do nothing but relax . . . until six criminals hack the building and imprison all the residents. To save everyone, Augusta will have to rely on her wits and her own criminal skills to stay one step ahead of the killers. For the first time in her life, could it pay to not exist? PRAISE FOR AUGUSTA PINE DOES NOT EXIST: 'Thrilling, clever and wickedly funny - Augusta Pine is the heroine we deserve.' Kara Thomas , author of The Cheerleaders 'Masterfully blends classic, adrenaline-pumping action with futuristic tech and next gen espionage. This is the future of thriller books - literally.' Kayvion Lewis , author of Thieves' Gambit 'Bold, clever and original. A twisty, tense thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more.' Kathryn Foxfield , author of Good Girls Die First 'A tense thrill ride of a book. Augusta Pine is the fearless anti-heroine we all need.' Benjamin Dean , author of How to Die Famous 'Clever, twisty and very funny. I absolutely inhaled the book.' Emily Barr , author of The One Memory of Flora Banks 'Big thrills, stunning twists and heaps of fun, this is a wickedly smart, fast-paced, up-all-night thriller.' S. J. Green , author of Noah Can't Even 'Utterly unputdownable. Get used to being on the edge of your seat! A twisty, clever and compelling thriller.' Emily Cooper , author of Season of Fear 'A super-smart, speculative spy thriller with a kickass main character.' J. L. Simmonds , author of Run Away With Me 'A high stakes, high adrenalin, high-tech spy thriller that grips you from the explosive first page and does not let go.' Kate Francis , author of Circle of Liars 'Fresh, futuristic and filled with suspense. A technology drenched thriller with heart and humour that has you hooked until the very last page.' Isabella Galbraith , author of The One 'Spy novels are SO back. A darkly funny, futuristic thrill.' Beth Tomlin , author of To Hell With You 'The fun and adventure of Mission Impossible meets the emotional grit of The Girls I've Been. This book was a thrill ride from start to finish!' Kalyn Josephson , author of This Dark Descent

The instant bestseller slick and addictive YA mystery thriller that celebrates the nuances and dramas of Nigerian family and culture, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus. Save the date . . . for a killer wedding! True-crime-obsessed Lara Oyinlola is heading to Lagos for her favourite cousin, Dérin's; wedding. It's going to be a holiday filled with glitzy dress-fittings, glamorous parties and, of course, the star-studded event of the year. But everything isn't perfect in Dérin's world. She's been receiving anonymous threats telling her to cancel the wedding . . . or face dire consequences. This is the moment Lara's been waiting for: put her sleuthing knowledge to work and solve a real-life mystery. As Lara investigates, what she doesn't expect to uncover is a web of secrets, malicious crimes, and near-death encounters which promise to tear the family apart for good . . . With sinister secrets, bitchy bridesmaids, annoying exes, and a gossip-loving amateur detective, this gripping mystery thriller from a standout debut author and award-nominated BookTokker will have readers hooked. PRAISE FOR BUSAYO MATULUKO'S 'TIL DEATH: 'I could not put it down! 'Til Death is a compulsive thriller that has you desperate to know what happens next.' Andy Darcy Theo, author of The Light that Blinds Us 'Wickedly entertaining. 'Til Death is one of the most exciting debuts I've read in a long time.' Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up 'Thrilling and addictive in equal measures. Busayo Matuluko is a major new talent.' Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous 'A stunning thriller. It's got everything: drama, gossip, secrets . . . absolutely wonderful!' Kate Weston, author of Murder on a School Night 'Gossip, glamour and a gripping mystery that I couldn't put down. Busayo Matuluko invites you into a Nigerian family full of heart, secrets and so much drama. I absolutely loved it.' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First 'Get ready to fall in love! This captivating thriller transported me into a world of glitz, glamour, and heartfelt drama so dimensional I felt I was one of the guests. Matuluko is a major talent.' Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Lies Like Wildfire ''Til Death is a YA thriller that pulls you in, grips you tight, and doesn't let go. Busayo has arrived with this one. Prepare for a thrilling ride that is as satisfying as it is unexpected!' Tomi Oyemakinde, author of The Changing Man 'Funny, clever and authentic with so many twists and turns. Busayo has captured the Nigerian culture so brilliantly in her debut. Absolutely loved it!' Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland 'Matuluko spins a vibrant cast of characters through this exciting mystery filled with heart and humour.' Aleema Omotoni, author of Everyone's Thinking It 'An unputdownable YA thriller with the perfect blend of gossip, mystery and danger. Set in the heart of Lagos and beautifully infused with Yoruba culture, 'Til Death includes the Wedding of the Decade that all readers will crave to attend.' Anam Iqbal, author of The Exes 'I raced through it. Intriguing, exciting and full of mysteries, with characters who felt so real I want to hang out with them.' Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks 'A sharp, witty, immersive debut with a captivating setting and characters you'll love as much as you distrust.' Rufaro Faith Mazarura, author of Let the Games Begin 'Intricately crafted and brilliantly layered, this debut thriller is filled with nail biting suspense, captivating family drama, and a meaningful exploration of living with a chronic illness. Fans of true crime will adore this compulsively readable debut.' Hayley Dennings, author of This Ravenous Fate 'The glamour, complex family dynamics, and juicy gossip kept me flipping the pages just as much as the desire to solve the gripping mystery. Busayo Matuluko's debut is one to remember!' Channelle Desamours, author of Needy Little Things