Warren Adler

Det unge New Yorker-par, Birdie og George, har alt, hvad man kan ønske sig – undtagen et barn. Tynget af sorgen over at være barnløse beslutter de sig for at tage på en lang ferie i vildmarken i Rocky Mountains for at komme tættere på naturen og på hinanden.Det, de møder i ødemarken, er imidlertid langt mere farligt, end de havde troet. Det er ikke kun dyrene og naturen, der truer de to byboere. Da de er kommet langt ind i vildmarken, opdager de, at de bliver forfulgt af nogle mennesker, der er ude på at slå dem ihjel.”Ferie i Colorado” fra 1980 er en spændende roman om det moderne menneskes møde med den ubarmhjertige natur og kampen for overlevelse.Warren Adler (1927-2019) var en amerikansk forfatter, essayist, digter og dramatiker, hvis værker er blevet oversat til en lang række sprog. Mest kendt er Adler for romanen ”The War of the Roses”, som blev filmatiseret i 1989 med bl.a. Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner og Danny DeVito. Filmen ”The Roses” fra 2025 er et remake af 1989-filmen med Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg og Kate McKinnon på rollelisten.

JONATHAN AND BARBARA ROSE ARE THE PERFECT COUPLE . . . living the dream in their beautiful house, filled with their precious antiques, their darling children and their prized Ferrari. Surely, it's all anyone could possibly want? But when Jonathan experiences a sudden heart attack (or so he thinks), Barbara realises that she wants a new life, without him. There's just one problem: they both want the house. For husband and wife, it's not just a residence: it's a passion, one that will provide the battlefield, complete with weapons and casualties, for the escalating war that follows. In this vicious black comedy, the Roses will each do whatever they can to destroy their better half - no matter the cost to themselves . . .

Soon to be a major film starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, Warren Adler's iconic story of a crumbling marriage--and an era's defining portrait of macabre divorce. "Terrifying, black-humored, black-hearted and bristling." --Gillian Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl The Roses are the perfect couple. While Jonathan is a successful lawyer at a prestigious firm, Barbara's gourmet catering business is wowing the Washington DC elite one p t at a time. Along with their two angelic children, a mansion in the best neighborhood, and their joint hobby of visiting auction houses, the Roses seem to be the paragon of the American family. But when Jonathan has a health scare, their idyllic family life is quickly shattered, and the Roses' loveless union revealed. It's clear that divorce is the only way forward, but neither husband nor wife is willing to give up their share of the life they've built. So begins a fierce domestic battle, as they each give in to their most selfish, even violent, impulses in the name of sustaining the illusion. After all, the line between suburban bliss and guerilla warfare has always been thin . . . Originally published in 1981, The War of the Roses is the novel that first told the tale of modern divorce in all its materialistic and cutthroat glory. Darkly funny, twisty, and an emblem of its time, it's a must-read classic for fans of domestic fiction.

Dive into the heart-pounding mystery by the renowned and provocative writer Warren Adler, famed for his blockbuster "The War of the Roses."In the shadowy corners of upper Michigan, Josh and Emily Flanagan, escapees from the high-pressure world of Manhattan's elite, launch an eccentric antique store. Emily, with her keen eye honed in the cutthroat antique appraisal scene, and Josh, a shrewd art and antique insurance adjuster, find their quiet life shattered when a mysterious man arrives, desperate for an antique doll for his sick grandchild.This innocuous request spirals into a whirlwind of dark family secrets, betrayal, and a chilling murder. The Flanagans are thrust into a perilous game of cat and mouse, using their astute investigative skills and creative thinking to uncover clues and untangle a web of deception.At the heart of this suspenseful novel lies a profound mystery. It promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking truth is revealed.Readers are hooked on Flanagan's Dolls: "Top class thriller from a quality author. Clear your diary; you won't put this one down until it's finished." Goodreads reviewer"...This is a book of luxurious enjoyment for anyone who loves a good mystery, or comedy, or sparkling good characterisation. It has all three and much more..." Goodreads reviewer"This story has a bit of Holmes, Christie and Fletcher. Loads of characters to choose from..." Goodreads reviewer"This book is obviously a vehicle for Adler to have fun with words & clever repartee between Flanagan & his wife... Adler continues to be a good story teller... I love that he transcends the genre with unique plots & tongue-in-cheek humor..." Goodreads reviewer"...Such a good book it had it all, entertainment and mystery. The Flanagan's were such lovable characters, it made me glad that I chose this book..." Goodreads reviewer

Edward og Vivien m der hinanden under tragiske omst ndigheder. Et fly er styrtet ned, og under oprydningen efter katastrofen finder man blandt vragdelene deres respektive gtef ller. Men der noget mystisk ved situationen. En politimand kaster lys over sagen, da han afsl rer, at de rejste under falske navne som gtepar, og at de hver is r var i besiddelse af identiske, uidentificerede n gler. Edward og Vivien er ikke alene overv ldet af sorg og vrede, de er ogs forvirrede. De s tter sig for at finde frem til sandheden om deres bedrageriske gtef ller og dermed deres egne liv.

A candid and fearless exploration of love and intimacy among elders from the bestselling author of the iconic novel turned box-office hit "The War of the Roses"Eighty-three-year-old Harvey Franklin never thought he would find love again after losing his wife of more than fifty years. Spending his days walking his beloved poodle in Central Park, he has gotten used to the idea of being alone. Everything changes the morning he meets eighty-year-old Sarah Silverman. Romance blooms between the two and they quickly become entangled in a passionate love affair. When Sarah reveals her husband's battle with dementia, things become complicated...

A clever look into the machinations of Hollywood from the bestselling author of the blockbuster hit The War of the Roses.When his movie fails, washed-out Hollywood producer Zane Galvin suddenly finds himself neck-deep in a whopping $5 million debt. What's worse, he only has 30 days to pay up The clock is ticking fast.Desperate to claw his way out of the tight situation, Zane teams up with an unlikely cast of equally desperate misfits to pull off an incredibly insane plan.Will anyone come out of this nest of vipers a winner?Lose yourself in Warren Adler's darkly hilarious and electrifying foray into Hollywood's underbelly fraught with tension, greed, blackmail, and betrayal.

The chilling new drama from Warren Adler, the bestselling author of 'The War of the Roses, ' gets to the heart of brainwashing and its power to corrupt and control. A father. A mother. A daughter. A cult. When their twenty-three-year-old daughter goes missing, divorcees Harry and Paulie are forced to leave behind their newly constructed lives to track Grace down. But Grace isn't lost, not physically at least. They find her seemingly unharmed in California on a sunny farm the other residents call "Camp Star." But nothing is as it seems... Sinister motives lurk behind the smiles of those at the camp and the two soon learn that Grace is in the clutches of a notorious cult. Under the spell of mind control, she denies Harry and Paulie as her family and shuns their love, leaving them to search for answers in the most desperate of places. Scrambling to piece together their shattered lives, Harry and Paulie race against the clock to bring Grace back home - but will she ever be able to return? How do you help someone who doesn't know they're lost?Readers are at the end of their seats reading Finding Grace ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book will have you flipping pages late into the night wondering what will be the outcome of two parents trying to rescue their daughter from a cult. - Ashly, Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The characters pulled me in and emotions were so raw that I could not put it down. - Ellie M., Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down. It was intriguing. Absolutely worth reading - J.A., Amazon Reviewer

"Warren Adler writes with skill and a sense of scene." -The New York Times Book ReviewA new thriller from the critically acclaimed novelist Warren Adler, well known for his iconic novel turned box office hit, The War of the Roses, and many more notable titles including Random Hearts, Target Churchill and Trans-Siberian Express... Milton Gold is a fringe operating "hustling lawyer," barely making it in the cutthroat chaos of 1970s New York City. His world is suddenly turned inside out when he meets the mysterious and beautiful Karla Smith, a Polish-American woman, who approaches him with an assignment that will test his skills beyond anything he has ever experienced. Karla hires him to find what he thinks will lead to his biggest payout yet: her inheritance of one-hundred million dollars in gold coins hidden by her banker father from the Nazis during World War II. Despite his skepticism he joins Karla in a fantastic, dangerous and adventurous trek through communist dominated Europe to Auschwitz where the treasure has been hidden in an unsuspecting place. Milton and Karla discover things along the way that profoundly change their relationship and ultimately test their moral view of the world and society. Balanced with humor and tragedy, Heart of Gold explores the brutality of life behind the iron curtain and the boundaries of morality during the darkest days of the Cold War.

A dazzling triumph from the bestselling author of 'The War of the Roses' - a sweeping and ambitious novel spanning across two eras and the city at the center of it all. A mother's deathbed confession.A son's life spins out of control. And now Osiris has one mission; to find his long lost sister, Isis. Osiris embarks upon a journey to his ancestral home in Egypt. The winding streets of the City of the Dead conceal many dangers. His mother's enemies are everywhere and will not hesitate to kill to keep their secrets hidden. Cryptic clues left by his mother slowly begin to unravel, and with it, a trail of cold bodies in Osiris' wake. But he is not the only one searching for Isis. And this predator is not looking for a happy reunion but something much more sinister. This bitter and incredibly deadly enemy is hot on Osiris' scent; he's hunter that triggers a heart-stopping chase with utterly fatal consequences. Follow Osiris in this edge-of-your-seat roller-coaster ride of daring maneuvers and nerve-wracking action as they try to find Isis before they both end up in just another Egyptian tomb. Readers thrilled about this edge of your seat novel: "Mother Nile is an utterly engrossing story." - Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Mr. Adler's writing is remarkable; his use of language erudite and energized." - Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Mr.Adler is a masterful storyteller..." - Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This story is so skillfully drawn to pull us in from the start and keep us captive till the very end." - Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a lovely gift inside a nitty-gritty novel that cannot be easily classified.. It is as tender as as it is cruel." - Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The story line itself makes the book worthwhile, but the detailed look at life in the recent past makes the book exceptional." - Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In an ideal world, they never would have met.Vivien Simpson is a happy stay-at-home mom with a young son who adores her successful husband. Edward Davis is an ambitious aide to an important Congressman who loves his wife.When a plane crash brings about the discovery that their supposedly loving and now deceased spouses were entangled in a deeply passionate love affair, they are devastated and baffled by the revelation.Determined to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, they embark on a hunt for the truth behind their spouses' infidelity, guided only by the two mysterious identical keys they left behind.Along the way what they discover about themselves and the mysterious nature of love will render readers breathless.The enduring romance novel that inspired the Hollywood film starring Harrison Ford.

A gripping suspense thriller from the critically acclaimed novelist Warren Adler, well-known for the iconic novel turned international box-office hit "The War of the Roses."The firebombing of a black church, a former synagogue in Brooklyn, sets off a deadly chain reaction of international intrigue and bloody violence.The attackers are young Arab men. They mistakenly believe that this church-whose stained-glass windows illustrate the Stars of David-is still a synagogue. In the wake of the bombing, a white-shoe Wall Street firm sends its young, token Jewish lawyer to help the church pro bono in their insurance claim.However, this charity case takes a sharp turn when the church pastor finds three massive trunks filled with gold and precious jewels worth multimillions in the damaged basement.The origin of the treasure is puzzling. Its presence in the basement of a black church is even more bizarre. It produces a ripple effect, drawing in people from all walks of life and faith who would stop at nothing to get a hold of the riches.A suspenseful story of terror and greed, Residue illustrates how the long tail of the past can reach into the present with life-altering results.

After serving his Brooklyn district for years, Congressman Sullivan discovers that his once comfortable Irish-American majority has given way to a diverse district of blacks and Hispanics.Challenged by a more liberal opponent, he tries everything possible to maintain his seat only to painfully learn that he and his views are outdated and irrelevant to today's world. But he doesn't bow out of the race gracefully, and the fierce ensuing campaign brings new insights to the meaning of democracy and the terrors of a swiftly changing world.If, as it is said, all politics are local, this compelling story transcends politics and puts a human face on how the American democratic system really operates.Unforgettable characters and a powerful plot offer a remarkable and tense story of how tragic endings affect new beginnings.

In America, where "old" is a dirty word, people over sixty-five are often shut out as if growing old were some kind of contagious disease. But you cannot shut the Sunset Gang out of your heart.With time running short, these intrepid residents of Sunset Village in Florida continue to thirst for life and love."The Sunset Gang" is as lively, fun, and courageous a group as you'll find anywhere this side of the Last Reward. The fact that you'll find them at Sunset Village, a condominium retirement community in Florida - where an ambulance siren is the theme song and cycling at a stately pace is strenuous exercise - does not mean that they are ready to pack it all in. Not by a long shot.Sex and romantic love keep Sunset Village bubbling with activity.If you were to walk down one of its well-tended paths, you might spot Jenny and Bill sitting on a bench, acting like young lovers, and never suspect that they are married - to other people And at the pool, Max Bernstein, with an expertise that comes from five decades of skirt chasing, is singling out attractive widows.But the true beating heart of Sunset Village is the love of family and friends. Widowed Molly Berkowitz learns that although her son and daughter may be failures in the eyes of the world, they are well worth bragging about, and Isaac Kramer begins to feel truly at home when the gray-haired boys down at the Laundromat start calling him by his old neighborhood nickname, "Itch."This short story series about aging in America that inspired the PBS American Playhouse TV trilogy produced by Linda Lavin and starring Uta Hagen, Harold Gould, Dori Brenner and Jerry Stiller, garnering Doris Roberts an Emmy nomination for 'Best Supporting Actress' in a mini-series.Readers are finding The Sunset Gang endearing : "I enjoyed the humour, the Jewishness of it all and the fact each story spoke to me. Adler excels at describing every day situations and emotions." - Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Witty and delightful stories full of surprises and reminders of all the Jewish grandmothers of my youth." - Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"These wonderful stories call to mind the work of Isaac Bashevis Singer." - Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The stories are fast paced, sentimental, honest, and are funny." - Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the bestselling author of War of the Roses, soon to be a major motion picture: The Roses, starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch. New York Echoes 2 is the second volume of Adler's New York short stories in which all the heartache, joy, pain, and anguish of the big apple zeitgeist come to life.These unforgettable stories will make you laugh and cry as a remarkable parade of characters pursue their busy lives in the most fantastic city on earth.In these vividly rendered short stories, Warren Adler reveals New York as the heartbeat of America, where creativity resides in every nook and cranny. Energy pulsates through its pavements and infuses its denizens, inveterate New Yorkers.Adler's fiction hallmarks are at play in "New York Echoes 2" and delivered through powerful stories that reflect a unique understanding of the human condition. These stories deal with the mysterious nature of love and attraction, fragile family bonds, the obsessive pursuit of the creative artist, and the emotional toll it exacts.In these stories, past memories collide with present realities, and chance encounters have unexpected consequences. Above all, these radiant tales celebrate the short story genre and an author's return to his much-loved city.

A suspenseful political thriller from Warren Adler, the bestselling author of the iconic novel turned international box-office hit "The War of the Roses." A womanizing married Senator, enjoying a tryst in his Delaware beach home with a beautiful black woman, discovers that his paramour has accidentally drowned. Aware of the scandal that could ensue and destroy his political career, the Senator mounts a campaign of cover-up and cynical lies designed to deflect the potential damage. This suspenseful tale of adultery, media manipulation, and political chicanery has familiar overtones and exposes the dilemma faced by any public figure who chooses the path of dissimulation and lying to protect his or her career. This story mirrors today's headlines and provides insights into the dark netherworld of political manipulation.

More stories from Warren Adler's acclaimed short stories collection "The Sunset Gang." "Never Too Late for Love" combines additional stories written after "The Sunset Gang" was published, dealing with the same intrepid crew who inhabit Sunset Village. Anyone who is aging-meaning all of us-will revel in these stories of joy, love, sex, and energy that give a deeper meaning to the aging process, especially in what the young might call "the twilight years." In these stories, there is no sense of oncoming doom and life goes on in a perpetual sunset. Anyone who has an "older" friend or parent will marvel at this wonderful, inspiring collection and enjoy reading and re-reading these stories for years to come.