Odplata – Lauerová Sylva (2024)

What was a lie and what was the truth? A story where anything is possible! ***** RETRIBUTION – one death, many lies, and a dangerous opponent! The latest novel by popular Czech author Sylva Lauerová (bestsellers Toy, 2007, Jumaroro, 2011, Silent Step, 2012, Sexy Strategy, 2015) is a loose continuation of her successful work HOUR OF THE VIPERS (2022) and once again delivers a thrilling detective story with elements of a psychological thriller. ***** The main character Radka, a psychotherapist from Brno, finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of events that turn her life upside down. It all began with one seemingly insignificant death, which triggered a cascade of shocking revelations. Radka is forced to confront disturbing questions: Who is trying to destroy her, why, and how far are they willing to go? In her search for the truth, unexpected realities gradually unfold, pulling her into a race against time. Should she fear for her life? The novel RETRIBUTION explores themes of trust in others, suspicion, lies as a means to an end, manipulation, intrigue, and revenge. In a suggestive style full of tension and twists, Lauerová promises readers answers to all the questions that Radka and her friend are asking. Except for one… ***************** We briefly stopped in front of the house. The streets were…