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About Catherine Steadman
Catherine Steadman is an actress and author based in London. She has appeared in leading roles on British and American television but is perhaps best known for playing Mabel Lane Fox in the series Downton Abbey. As well as on screen she has also appeared in the West End where she has been nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award. Catherine lives in Hackney, North London.
Catherine's first novel, Something in the Water, was a number one New York Times bestseller with rights sold in over 30 territories. Film rights were picked up Reese Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine, with Something in the Water becoming a Reeses's book club pick in the US and a Richard and Judy Book club pick in the UK.
Mr Nobody, her second novel, was listed as one of Newsweek's 20 Most Anticipated Books of 2020, and her third novel, The Disappearing Act, released in 2021, was number #1 in on the iTunes Audiobook chart.
Her fourth novel The Family Game will be out Sept 2022.
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A shocking discovery on a honeymoon in paradise changes the lives of a picture-perfect couple in this taut psychological thriller from the author of Mr. Nobody and The Disappearing Act.
“Steadman keeps the suspense ratcheted up.”—The New York Times
ITW THRILLER AWARD FINALIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY GLAMOUR AND NEWSWEEK
If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you?
Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water. . . .
Could the life of your dreams be the stuff of nightmares?
Suddenly the newlyweds must make a dangerous choice: to speak out or to protect their secret. After all, if no one else knows, who would be hurt? Their decision will trigger a devastating chain of events. . . .
Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave?
Wonder no longer. Catherine Steadman’s enthralling voice shines throughout this spellbinding debut novel. With piercing insight and fascinating twists, Something in the Water challenges the reader to confront the hopes we desperately cling to, the ideals we’re tempted to abandon, and the perfect lies we tell ourselves.
“Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric—I couldn’t put it down.”—Lucy Foley, author of The Guest List
A woman has gone missing. But did she ever really exist?
A leading British actress hoping to make a splash in America flies to Los Angeles for the grueling gauntlet known as pilot season, a time when every network and film studio looking to fill the rosters of their new shows entice a fresh batch of young hopefuls—anxious, desperate, and willing to do whatever it takes to make it.
Instead, Mia Eliot, a fish out of water in the ruthlessly competitive and faceless world of back-to-back auditioning, discovers the sinister side of Hollywood when she becomes the last person to see Emily, a newfound friend. Standing out in a conveyor-belt world of fellow aspiring stars, Emily mysteriously disappears following an audition, after asking Mia to do a simple favor. But nothing is simple. Nothing is as is seems. And nothing prepares Mia for a startling truth: In a city where dreams really do come true, nightmares can follow.
“Twisty . . . highly imaginative . . . deliciously provocative.”—The Washington Post
Who is Mr. Nobody?
When a man is found on a British beach, drifting in and out of consciousness, with no identification and unable to speak, interest in him is sparked immediately. From the hospital staff who find themselves inexplicably drawn to him, to international medical experts who are baffled by him, to the national press who call him Mr. Nobody, everyone wants answers. Who is this man? And what happened to him?
Some memories are best forgotten.
Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Emma Lewis is asked to assess the patient in a small town deep in the English countryside. This is her field of expertise, this is the chance she’s been waiting for, and this case could make her name known across the world. But therein lies the danger. Emma left this same town fourteen years ago and has taken great pains to cover all traces of her past since then.
Places aren't haunted . . . people are.
But now something—or someone—is calling her back. And the more time she spends with her patient, the more alarmed she becomes that he knows the one thing about her that nobody is supposed to know.
THE RULES
1. Listen carefully
2. Do your research
3. Trust no one
4. Run for your life
Harriet Reed, a novelist on the brink of literary stardom, is newly engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir to an extremely powerful family. And even though he’s long tried to severed ties with them, news of their marital bliss has the Holbecks inching back into their lives.
As Harriet is drawn into their lavish world, they seem perfectly welcoming. And when Edward’s father hands Harriet a tape of a book he’s been working on, she is desperate to listen.
But as she presses play, it’s clear that this isn’t just a novel. It’s a confession.
A confession to a grisly crime. A murder. And suddenly, the game is in motion.
Feeling isolated and confused, Harriet must work out if this is part of a plan to test her loyalty. Or something far darker. What is it that he sees in her? Why give her the power to destroy everything?
This might be a game to the Holbeck family—but losing games can still be deadly.
READY OR NOT, HERE THEY COME . . .
Erins Glück scheint perfekt, als sie mit Mark ihre Flitterwochen auf Bora Bora verbringt. Auf der paradiesischen Insel genießen die beiden unbeschwerte Tage – bis sie bei einem Tauchausflug auf eine Tasche mit sehr wertvollem Inhalt stoßen: über zwei Millionen Dollar. Erin und Mark beschließen, ihren Fund für sich zu behalten und alle Spuren zu verwischen. Aber zurück in London beginnt ihr Geheimnis schon bald, sie in einen reißenden Abgrund zu ziehen. Als sich beunruhige Vorfälle häufen, weiß Erin plötzlich nicht mehr, wem sie noch vertrauen kann …
Der neue packende Thriller der New-York-Times-Bestsellerautorin Catherine Steadman! Ein Mann ohne Erinnerung. Eine junge Neuropsychiaterin mit einer dunklen Vergangenheit. Und die gefährliche Suche nach der Wahrheit ...
Niemand weiß, wer er ist. Aber er kennt dein größtes Geheimnis.
An einem eisigen Januarmorgen wird an einem Strand in Norfolk ein Mann gefunden, der nass und orientierungslos umherirrt. Die Presse tauft den mysteriösen Unbekannten Mr Nobody, denn er spricht kein Wort, und niemand weiß, wer er ist oder woher er kommt. Für die junge Neuropsychiaterin Dr. Emma Lewis könnte dieser Fall ihren Durchbruch bedeuten. Doch vor vierzehn Jahren verließ Emma nach einem schrecklichen Ereignis dieselbe kleine Stadt in Norfolk und tat alles, um die Spuren ihrer Vergangenheit zu verwischen. Als sie nun ihrem mysteriösen neuen Patienten zum ersten Mal begegnet, wird Emma klar: Mr Nobody weiß etwas über sie, das niemand wissen sollte. Und er könnte eine große Gefahr für sie sein …
»Catherine Steadmans neuer Thriller ›Mr Nobody‹ ist sogar noch besser als ›Something in the Water‹. Originell, scharfsinnig und absolut fesselnd.« JP Delaney, SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor von »The Girl Before« und »Believe Me«
»Zahlreiche Wendungen und ein mitreißendes Tempo machen ›Mr Nobody‹ zu einer absolut spannenden Lektüre.« Vanity Fair
»Steadman lässt die Ereignisse erneut von der allerersten Sekunde an auf brillante Art Fahrt aufnehmen. Ein faszinierender Thriller, perfekt für dunkle und stürmische Nächte.« Kirkus Reviews
Catherine Steadman ist Schriftstellerin und Schauspielerin. Sie wirkte unter anderem in »Downton Abbey«, »The Tudors« und »Breathless« mit. Ihr Thriller-Debüt »Something in the Water« wurde von Reese Witherspoon in ihrem Buchclub empfohlen und eroberte Platz 1 der New York Times-Bestsellerliste. Aufgewachsen in New Forest, lebt Catherine Steadman heute mit ihrem Mann, ihrer kleinen Tochter und ihrem Hund in North London.
Une mystérieuse découverte bouleverse la vie d'un couple pendant sa lune de miel...
Le suspense qui a conquis plus d'un million de lecteurs dans le monde entier enfin traduit en France.
Mark et Erin, un jeune couple londonien, partent en lune de miel sur l'île paradisiaque de Bora Bora. Tout se passe à merveille, jusqu'au jour où les époux vont faire de la plongée sous-marine. Sous l'eau, ils découvrent quelque chose qu'ils n'auraient jamais dû trouver.
Ils décident de garder pour eux cette mystérieuse découverte : personne ne doit savoir. Mais très vite ils comprennent qu'ils ne sont pas les seuls à être au courant. Et, dans ce genre de situation, mieux vaut ne faire confiance à personne, pas même à ceux qui sont les plus proches de nous...
Solo poche settimane prima, Erin e Mark sono una coppia perfetta. Lei è una giovane documentarista che si prepara a un’importante svolta professionale; Mark è un trader londinese di grande fascino, con un futuro brillante che lo aspetta. Ormai prossimi al matrimonio, sembrano avere tutto. Finché Mark non perde il lavoro e le prime crepe iniziano ad apparire nella loro vita perfetta.
Nonostante gli inattesi ostacoli, sembrano entrambi determinati a far funzionare il rapporto. Prenotano quindi la luna di miele dei loro sogni, certi che tutto andrà per il meglio. Giunti finalmente sull’isola di Bora Bora, decidono di dedicare una giornata alle immersioni. Erin ne ha il terrore, ma sa di essere al sicuro con Mark, e si lascia convincere ad accompagnarlo. Va tutto magnificamente, fino a quando non trovano qualcosa nell’acqua, che sin dal primo istante getta un’ombra cupa sulla loro vita. Erin e Mark vogliono mantenere segreta la loro scoperta. Dopo tutto, se nessun altro sa, non dovrebbero avere nulla di cui preoccuparsi. Ma la loro decisione scatena una devastante catena di eventi che metterà in pericolo tutto ciò che hanno a cuore, spingendoli a dubitare l’uno dell’altra…