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When horror author Thad McAlister began his latest novel, a tale rooted in the witch trials of centuries past, the words flowed effortlessly. The story poured forth, filling page after page with the most frightening character ever to crawl from his imagination. It was his greatest work, one that would guarantee him a position among the legends of the craft.

New Orleans Detective Nikki Mayeaux has decided it’s when a technicality sets a serial rapist free. Jaded and frustrated, this latest injustice brings her to a boiling point. She arrives at the monster’s home intending to end his reign of terror, only to find someone else got there first. His throat slit, his lifeless body left in the front seat of his car. Only one person wanted him dead more than her—his final victim—a girl of only sixteen who has vanished in the seedy underbelly of the French Quarter where residents will go to great lengths to protect their own.

Hollows Bend, New Hampshire, is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat breakfast at the Stairway Diner. The crime rate—zero—is a point of pride for Sheriff Ellie Pritchett. The day the stranger shows up is when the trouble starts. The sheriff and her deputy investigate the mysterious teenage girl. None of the locals can place her. She can’t—or won’t—answer any questions. She won’t even tell them her name.

In the shadows of 1950s New York, a brilliant mind teeters on the edge of madness. Edgar Maguire's sculptures are taking the art world by storm, but behind each masterpiece lies a horrifying secret. When Fiona, the object of Edgar's lifelong obsession, reenters his life, it ignites a passion that blurs the lines between creation and destruction. As his art evolves into something terrifyingly beautiful, a trail of bodies begins to surface across the city.

Michael and Megan Fitzgerald are siblings who share a terrifying past. Both adopted, and now grown — Michael is a long-haul truck driver, Megan a college student majoring in psychology — they trust each other before anyone else. They've had to. Their parents are public intellectuals, an Ivy League clinical psychologist and a renowned psychiatrist, and they brought up their adopted children in a rarefied, experimental environment. It sheltered them from the world's harsh realities, but it also forced secrets upon them, secrets they keep at all costs.

Una noche, Michael Fitzgerald descubre a una joven muerta en su bañera al volver del supermercado. Al lado del cadáver hay una pluma de gorrión. Aterrorizado, llama a la policía, que le interroga sobre la víctima, Alyssa Tepper, a la que él asegura no conocer. El detective Dobbs y la agente Gimble, del FBI, unen fuerzas en lo que parece un simple asesinato: cuando salen a la luz fotos en las que Michael aparece besando a Alyssa, es arrestado de inmediato, pero a las pocas horas aparece otra víctima con el mismo patrón: una pluma de gorrión colocada al lado del cuerpo.

Tue nichts Böses, sonst wird er dich bestrafen. Zuerst wird er einen Menschen entführen, den du liebst. Dann wird er dir ein Ohr des Opfers in einem weißen Geschenkkarton schicken. Daraufhin ein Auge, dann die Zunge. Du kannst versuchen ihn zu stoppen, aber du wirst es nicht schaffen. Denn er ist der Four Monkey Killer, und er kennt kein Erbarmen. Du kannst nur hoffen, dass er nicht weiß, wer du bist und dass er es nie erfährt.

La polémica presentadora de radio Jordan Briggs ha conseguido ser una de las voces más famosas del país, con un estilo de lo más personal: es incapaz de contenerse y dice siempre lo que piensa, por impopular que sea, a micro abierto frente a millones de oyentes. Cuando uno de sus oyentes, Bernie, le propone empezar un juego en directo, Jordan lo ve cómo la mejor forma de empezar la mañana y acepta, sin darse cuenta de que, sin querer, va a abrir una puerta al pasado y el juego de Bernie se va a convertir en una trampa mortal que dejará muchas víctimas en su camino.

Tue nichts Böses, sonst wird er dich bestrafen. Zuerst wird er einen Menschen entführen, den du liebst. Dann wird er dir ein Ohr des Opfers in einem weißen Geschenkkarton schicken. Daraufhin ein Auge, dann die Zunge. Du kannst versuchen ihn zu stoppen, aber du wirst es nicht schaffen. Denn er ist der Four Monkey Killer, und er kennt kein Erbarmen. Du kannst nur hoffen, dass er nicht weiß, wer du bist und dass er es nie erfährt.

A Poisonous Rosary Someone's got it in for a senior Nun at the local church. While she liked to point out the sins of others, she had quite a few of her own, and one of them ended up killing her. The church's priest is a sweet gentleman, but did the Sister have the goods on him? Or does the embattled younger nun who is subjected to the older nun's outbursts had enough? A witch friend of Celestial's has also had her own loathsome encounters with the deceased Nun. Could she have have a hand in the murder? Nikoli, the werewolf shifter detective is on the case. He and Celestial are getting ...

When the owner of a local diner is accused of Hemlock poisoning, will her true identity be revealed? Jody has owned the local diner for years. She normally keeps to herself, but now she's thrust into the spotlight. Is her new cook looking to take over? Does the new eatery in town not want any competition? Or is magic the culprit? Can Celestial figure out the who and the why before Jody goes 'downtown?'

The Ladies Moral Society has a Death Problem When four deaths occur at the same time, Celestial is tasked with finding who would want these people dead. Were the deaths caused by supernatural means? Celestial's witch friend Sofia is accused. She had every right to be angry with the deceased party, but was murder on her mind. A local preacher in town calls the murders justified. What the what? He rails against supernatural forces...did he think the Ladies Society had secrets of their own? Or is he hiding his own private mystery? One of the victims' brother stood to inherit a lot of money ...

Mysteries Amidst Moonlit Meadows In the heart of the town, Celestial Meadow's enchanting candle, herb, and spice emporium stands as a beacon for those seeking remedies. As a gifted witch, Celestial blends a touch of magic with her natural wares to conjure potent cures. But there's one tragedy she couldn’t prevent—the murder of Isabella, a member of her own kin. Isabella's reputation was, to put it mildly, less than sterling. Townsfolk often cast sidelong glances her way, making the list of potential culprits lengthy. Could it be Joyce, driven by envy of Isabella's special bond with a ...

Seit Monaten herrschen in Chicago Minustemperaturen, als die Leiche der jungen Ella Reynolds eingefroren im See gefunden wird. Die Medien beschuldigen gleich den berüchtigten Four Monkey Killer Anson Bishop, aber Detective Sam Porter will nicht glauben, dass der etwas damit zu tun hat. Er kennt den Serienkiller gut. Er hat ihn geschnappt und laufen lassen. Und er hat noch eine Rechnung mit ihm offen. Porter hat sich zudem noch auf einen gefährlichen Deal eingelassen: Er soll Bishops Mutter finden, im Gegenzug würde Bishop ihm helfen, den Mörder seiner Frau zu stellen.

A man is found dead with a pot of blood next to him. Looks like a witchy type of murder but Celestial nor her coven practice such dark arts. The victim was a womanizer. Did one of his quests leave him with a lasting death itch? Or did he tangle with a dark magic? Celestial will aid Nikoli, the wolf shifter Sheriff, to discover who is making witches look bad in Savannah. ***Find out in the third book in the Hocus Pocus Cozy Witch Mystery Series*** ***The Paperback Page Length of this Book is 189 Pages***

De enige geautoriseerde Dracula-thriller: kom erachter waarom Bram Stoker Dracula heeft geschreven. Waar te beginnen? Er is zo veel te vertellen en veel te weinig tijd, maar ik weet wanneer alles is veranderd. We waren nog maar kinderen: ik zeven, Matilda acht. Het begon zo onschuldig, met een beetje afluisteren. Maar tegen het einde van die week was ik genezen, was onze dierbare Ellen verdwenen en was een heel gezin dood. Ierland, 1854. Bram Stoker, een ziekelijk kind, brengt zijn jeugd door in zijn ouderlijk huis in Dublin.

Officer Walter O'Brien is called to a murder scene on his first night with Detroit PD. A terrified young woman has bludgeoned her attacker with shocking skill. She is also a brilliant escape artist. Her flight from police custody makes the case impossible to solve—and, for Walter, impossible to forget. His fascination with the missing, grey-eyed woman approaches obsession. And when Walter discovers that he's not alone in his search, only one thing is certain. The string of murders didn't begin in his home city—but he's going to make sure it ends there.

Auf dem Friedhof von Chicago wird eine Frauenleiche entdeckt. Augen, Zunge und Ohren wurden entfernt und in kleinen Schachteln verpackt daneben gelegt. Kurz darauf tauchen weitere, ähnlich zugerichtete Opfer auf. Für die Polizei und das FBI ist klar, dass die Morde die Handschrift des immer noch flüchtigen Four Monkey Killers Anson Bishop tragen. Doch Detective Sam Porter glaubt nicht daran. Als Bishop sich stellt und betäuert unschuldig zu sein, fällt der Verdacht auf Sam Porter selbst - denn er hat kein Alibi, dafür aber ein verheerendes Geheimnis.

A Killer Love Potion There's a new shop in town and their love potion is killer...literally. Victims are piling up and a suspect asks Celestial for help. Can she help them clear their name before more bodies are discovered? Is one of the victims hiding a shady past? Could a minister in town want to rid the city of paranormal beings? Or are the new inhabitants of a gift shop actually wolves in sheep's clothing? ***Find out in the second book in the Hocus Pocus Cozy Witch Mystery Series***

It is 1868, and a 22-year-old Bram Stoker has locked himself inside an abbey's tower to face off against a vile and ungodly beast. He is armed with mirrors and crucifixes and holy water and a gun - and is kept company by a bottle of plum brandy. His fervent prayer is that he will survive this one night - a night that will prove to be the longest of his life.