Ariel Lawhon

At every page Lawhon keeps us guessingThe New York Times A fascinating blend of love and murder, big dreams and betrayal, history and pure imagination I could not put it down Sara Gruen, author of Water for ElephantsA writer to watch J.T. Ellison, author of What Lies BehindA SUSPENSEFUL, HEART-WRENCHING NOVEL BASED ON A TRUE STORY FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE FROZEN RIVEROn the evening of May 3rd, 1937, ninety-seven people board the Hindenburg for its final, doomed flight. Among them are a frightened stewardess who is not what she seems; the steadfast navigator determined to win her heart; a naive cabin boy eager to earn a permanent position; an impetuous journalist who has been blacklisted in her native Germany; and an enigmatic American businessman with a score to settle. Over the course of three champagne-soaked days, their lies, fears, agendas, and hopes for the future will be revealed - and one in their party will set a plot in motion that will have devastating consequences for them all.Flight of Dreams is a fiercely intimate portrait of the real people on board the last flight of the Hindenburg. Behind them is the gathering storm in Europe and before them is looming disaster. But for the moment they float over the Atlantic, unaware of the inexorable, tragic fate that awaits them.Brilliantly exploring one of the most enduring mysteries of the twentieth century, Flight of Dreams is that rare novel with spellbinding plotting that keeps you guessing till the last page and breathtaking emotional intensity that stays with you long after.FIVE STAR RAVE READER REVIEWSDelightful, insightful, SUSPENSEFUL and also horrificA poignant and ENTHRALLING tale based on the world famous Hindenburg disaster ... ADDICTIVEThe prose is wonderful, the details are rich, and THE PULL OF THE PAST is on every pageReally STELLAR. Suspenseful, tightly plotted, and racheting its way to a MERCILESS climax ... A TERRIFIC readWith Lawhons gift for writing memorable characters, sharp dialogue, and enthralling suspense, FLIGHT OF DREAMS becomes an UNPUTDOWNABLE EPIC TRAGEDYA true gem of historical fiction

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE FROZEN RIVER, BASED ON A TWISTED TRUE MURDER MYSTERYInspired by a real-life unsolved mystery, this mesmerizing novel features characters that make a lasting impressionPeopleThis fun, fast-paced novel has it all: speakeasies, gangsters, show girls, and not one, not two, but three women scorned. A real page-turner Melanie Benjamin, bestselling author of The Aviators WifeVivid and unsettling, with a finale as startling as the pop of a gun Caroline Leavitt, bestselling author of Pictures of You One summer night in 1930, Judge Joseph Crater steps into a New York City cab and is never heard from again. Behind this great man are three women, each with her own tale to tell: Stella, his fashionable wife, the picture of propriety; Maria, their steadfast maid, indebted to the judge; and Ritzi, his showgirl mistress, willing to seize any chance to break out of the chorus line.As the twisted truth emerges, Ariel Lawhons wickedly entertaining debut mystery transports us into the smoky jazz clubs, the seedy backstage dressing rooms, and the shadowy streets beneath the Art Deco skyline.FIVE STAR RAVE READER REVIEWSYou will be drawn into the GLITZ, the GLAMOUR, and the CORRUPTION of the 1930sTaut, tense and RIVETINGGO. READ. IT ... The book made me cryTHE PERFECT BLEND of HISTORICAL MYSTERY, CRIME FICTION, and CHARACTER-DRIVENFASCINATING page-turner ... Completely ABSORBINGGrab a copy, pour a glass of champagne, and prepare to TRAVEL BACK TO NOIR 1930s New York

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE FROZEN RIVERTold with masterful intensity and moments of true human compassion Helen Simonson, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Before the WarInspired by history, and infused with imagination and intrigue, this novel satisfies with every twist and turn Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. LewisA gorgeous, haunting puzzle of a book that will grip you until the final page Abbott Kahler, New York Times bestselling author of Sin in the Second City In an enthralling new feat of historical suspense, Ariel Lawhon unravels the extraordinary twists and turns in Anna Andersons 50 year battle to be recognized as Anastasia Romanov. Is she the Russian Grand Duchess, a beloved daughter and revered icon, or is she an imposter, the thief of another womans legacy?Countless others have rendered their verdict. Now it is your turn.Russia, July 17, 1918: Under direct orders from Vladimir Lenin, Bolshevik secret police force Anastasia Romanov, along with the entire imperial family, into a damp basement in Siberia, where they face a merciless firing squad. None survive. At least that is what the executioners have always claimed.Germany, February 17, 1920: A young woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to Anastasia Romanov is pulled shivering and senseless from a canal. Refusing to explain her presence in the freezing water or even acknowledge her rescuers, she is taken to the hospital where an examination reveals that her body is riddled with countless horrific scars. When she finally does speak, this frightened, mysterious young woman claims to be the Russian grand duchess.As rumours begin to circulate through European society that the youngest Romanov daughter has survived the massacre at Ekaterinburg, old enemies and new threats are awakened. The question of who Anna Anderson is and what actually happened to Anastasia Romanov spans fifty years and touches three continents. This thrilling saga is every bit as moving and momentous as it is harrowing and twisted.FIVE STAR RAVE READER REVIEWSOh! What a perfect ending!The best Romanov story I have ever readFascinating, intriguing and very hard to put down! ... Spellbinding from start to finishWOW! Just, a 5+ stars WOW!You will be enrapturedIts going to break your heartA truly remarkable book

THE UNMISSABLE BESTSELLER INSPIRED BY THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF MIDWIFE MARTHA BALLARDBrimming with courage, mystery, and heart, The Frozen River is the perfect curl-up-and-dive-in read for anyone who loves unforgettable heroines and atmospheric winter drama.ThrillingIrish TimesLawhon works storytelling magic with a real-life heroinePeople MagazineThe narrator of Ariel Lawhons The Frozen River is another stalwart heroineThe New York TimesHistorical fiction at its best! 5 Star Reader ReviewThese markings of ink and paper will one day be the only proof that I have existed in this world. That I lived and breathedMaine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the towns most respected gentlemenone of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own.Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie.Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhons newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.Inspired by the life of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into history.For fans of OUTLANDER and WHERE THE CRAWDADS SINGReaders love Ariel LawhonThe HYPE IS REAL ... I was absolutely drawn into Marthas world, the harshness of the life, the struggle of women to have a voice, the mystery created. I loved this book so much! Its in my books of the yearI give this book ALL THE STARS One of the BEST HISTORICAL FICTION THRILLER BOOKS that Ive readExtremely ABSORBING and enjoyable readRIVETING ... I would thoroughly recommend it to any historical fiction lovers, or those who enjoy stories based around strong womenThis story is so POWERFUL, and its astonishing how relevant Marthas FIGHT FOR JUSTICE still feels today ... If youre looking for a rich, layered story about justice, resilience, and a woman who refused to be silenced, The Frozen River is A MUST-READHighly recommended for fans of historical fiction with STRONG FEMALE LEADS, intricate plotting, and a BEATING HEART OF JUSTICE. A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN, quietly fierce book that will stay with you long after the final pageIts SECRETS kept me UTTERLY HOOKED

A thrilling historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace OMalley, the infamous Irish sea captain and folk heroine who risked everything to protect her people against the powerful Elizabethan regimeGrace OMalley was born to be at sea. Raised alongside her brother by their father, chief of the name of clan OMalley, Grace learns early that her dreams of the open water are not compatible with the life shes expected to lead as the daughter of a noble family. And when her father marries her to the wrong man, a neighbouring chief named Donhal, Graces world shifts for the worse.Undaunted, Grace raises a family without abandoning her passion, aiding her hot-tempered husband in his campaigns against rival tribes. Eventually ousted from her husbands land in the wake of his death, Grace returns to her childhood home and begins her career as a pirate in earnest, claiming new territories and finding deeper love, only to see her livelihood threatened by English incursions into Ireland, and her family endangered in an attempt to check her power.Tenderly observed and fiercely written, Ariel Lawhons gripping latest novel channels the natural beauty of sixteenth-century Ireland alongside the brutality of the period as seen through the eyes of an unforgettable heroine and defender of her people, who truly earned the title the Pirate Queen of Ireland.PRAISE FOR ARIEL LAWHONOne of our most interesting authors of historical fictionPeopleAriel Lawhon is a masterful storyteller Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. LewisHer skill with characterisation is enviable 5 Star Reader ReviewAn extremely talented author 5 Star Reader Review

Un retrato cercano y apasionado de los verdaderos pasajeros del último vuelo del Hindenburg. Atrás dejaron una tormenta en ciernes en Europa y delante de ellos se vislumbraba un desastre. Pero, mientras tanto, sobrevolaron el Atlantico, ajenos al inexorable y tragico destino que les esperaba.En la tarde del 3 de mayo de 1937 noventa y siete personas se embarcaron en el Hindenburg para su vuelo con destino a Lakehurst, New Jersey. Entre ellas se encontraban la asustada azafata que no era lo que aparentaba, el resuelto piloto decidido a conquistar su corazon, el ingenuo ayudante de cabina deseoso de mantener el puesto en el mayor zepelin del mundo, el impetuoso periodista que figuraba en la lista negra en su Alemania natal y el enigmatico hombre de negocios americano con afan de venganza.En el transcurso de tres dias, confusos debido a la cantidad ingerida de champan, descubrimos sus mentiras, sus miedos, sus intenciones ocultas y sus esperanzas para el futuro.¿Quien sera capaz de destruir el Hindenburg? ¿Y como?Si te emocionaste con Titanic, preparate para un viaje por las nubes repleto de intrigas, secretos, amor y un tragico final.Reseñas: Esta novela sorprende con una extraordinaria e intensa intriga que deja al lector hipnotizado.The New York Times Book ReviewUn libro fascinante y emocionante...People MagazineUna gran novela al estilo de Agatha Christie.Kirkus ReviewsEl viaje de los sueños ha conseguido que nos acordemos de aquellos hombres y mujeres que murieron aquel funesto dia de hace ochenta años o que lograron sobrevivir milagrosamente. De esta forma, la ficcion de nuevo pone en valor lo que la historia dejo en segundo plano. Blog Libros y literatura

Maine, 1789. Cuando el río Kennebec se congela y un hombre aparece sepultado bajo el hielo, buscan a Martha Ballard para examinar el cadáver y determinar la causa de la muerte. Como partera y curandera, es testigo de lo que sucede a puerta cerrada en Hallowell. Su diario es un registro de cada nacimiento, defuncion, delito y debacle que transcurre en el pueblo, asi como de muchos de los secretos de sus vecinos. Hace unos meses, Martha registro los detalles de una presunta violacion cometida por dos de los hombres mas respetados del pueblo; ahora han hallado el cuerpo de uno de ellos en el rio. Sin embargo, cuando un medico local pone la conclusion de Martha en tela de juicio y declara que la muerte ha sido solo un accidente, ella se ve obligada a investigar el asesinato por su cuenta.A medida que el juicio se acerca y que los rumores y los prejuicios se intensifican, Martha persigue la verdad sin descanso. Pero su diario no tarda en salir a la luz, convirtiendose en el epicentro del escandalo y arrastrando consigo a sus seres queridos, por lo que se vera obligada a decidir con quien yace su lealtad.La novela de Ariel Lawhon es inteligente, compleja y revolucionaria, y en ella nos presenta a una heroina que se nego a aceptar cualquier otra cosa que no fuese la justicia en una epoca en la que se creia que las mujeres estaban para ser vistas, no para ser escuchadas. Un rio helado es una historia emocionante, tensa y tierna sobre una mujer excepcional que, a pesar de haber dejado un legado sin precedentes, hoy en dia apenas se la recuerda.Los fans de Claire Fraser de Outlander disfrutaran de la Martha de Un rio helado, pues es valiente y no tiene pelos en la lengua cuando se trata de proteger a los inocentes. Es impresionante. -The Washington PostLawhon vuelve a conseguir una narracion magica con una heroina que existio de verdad. -The New York Times Book ReviewUna obra dramatica de lo mas gratificante. Un libro vivido e imposible de soltar de una de nuestras autoras mas interesantes de ficcion historica. -Reseña destacada de Kirkus

A thrilling and heart-wrenching novel inspired by the astonishing real life story of Nancy Wake. Perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring's MY NAME IS EVA, Kate Quinn's THE ALICE NETWORK and Imogen Kealey's LIBERATION, soon to be a blockbuster movie.In 1936, foreign correspondent, Nancy Wake, witnesses first-hand the terror of Hitler's rise in Europe. No sooner has Nancy met, fallen in love with and agreed to marry French industrialist Henri Fiocca, than the Germans invade France and force her to take on her first code name of many. The Gestapo call her the White Mouse for her remarkable ability to evade capture when smuggling Allied soldiers across borders. She becomes Helene when she leaves France to train in espionage with an elite special forces group in London. Then, when she returns to France, she is the deadly Madame Andree. But the closer France gets to liberation, the more exposed Nancy - and the people she loves - will become.Inspired by true wartime events, Code Name Helene is a gripping and moving story of extraordinary courage, unfaltering resolve, remarkable sacrifice - and enduring love.

Un retrato cercano y apasionado de los verdaderos pasajeros del último vuelo del Hindenburg. Atrás dejaron una tormenta en ciernes en Europa y delante de ellos se vislumbraba un desastre. Pero, mientras tanto, sobrevolaron el Atlantico, ajenos al inexorable y tragico destino que les esperaba. En la tarde del 3 de mayo de 1937 noventa y siete personas se embarcaron en el Hindenburg para su vuelo con destino a Lakehurst, New Jersey. Entre ellas se encontraban la asustada azafata que no era lo que aparentaba, el resuelto piloto decidido a conquistar su corazon, el ingenuo ayudante de cabina deseoso de mantener el puesto en el mayor zepelin del mundo, el impetuoso periodista que figuraba en la lista negra en su Alemania natal y el enigmatico hombre de negocios americano con afan de venganza. En el transcurso de tres dias, confusos debido a la cantidad ingerida de champan, descubrimos sus mentiras, sus miedos, sus intenciones ocultas y sus esperanzas para el futuro. ¿Quien sera capaz de destruir el Hindenburg? ¿Y como? Si te emocionaste con Titanic, preparate para un viaje por las nubes repleto de intrigas, secretos, amor y un tragico final. Reseñas:Esta novela sorprende con una extraordinaria e intensa intriga que deja al lector hipnotizado.The New York Times Book Review Un libro fascinante y emocionante...People Magazine Una gran novela al estilo de Agatha Christie.Kirkus Reviews El viaje de los sueños ha conseguido que nos acordemos de aquellos hombres y mujeres que murieron aquel funesto dia de hace ochenta años o que lograron sobrevivir milagrosamente. De esta forma, la ficcion de nuevo pone en valor lo que la historia dejo en segundo plano.Blog Libros y literatura