Dark Mind Games

Dr. Tim Dare is a forensic psychiatrist whose life is in a mess: his wife has just left him to find herself; his mother is being sued for libel by a small-town mayor over a mystery novel; he’s been made the monitor of a man just out of psychiatric hospital, a man he considers a psychopathic murderer; he’s being hauled before a disciplinary committee for “misplacing” a file; one of his patients is “transferring” feelings to him rather too romantically; and now someone’s threatening to kill him. He thinks he needs to see a shrink himself.

"This tale of seduction, obsession, and murder will resonate with fans of Patricia Highsmith. The pace is fast, the prose is smooth, and the plot genuinely twisty." "She felt no remorse for drawing blood. In the context of their relationship, it had its place." For Max and Laurel, nothing is off limits when they meet in room 553. Their illicit affair is exhilarating, passionate--and dangerous. Driven as much by compulsion as pleasure, Max can't stop. His mistress is Jesus on the streets, and Satan in the sack. But when things take a sharp and sudden turn for the worse, he finds himself ...

From the bestselling author of The Social Affair comes a twisted, unrelenting psychological thriller set in a utopian society where beauty is currency, perfection is power, and secrets are a death sentence. Statistically speaking, fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. What are the odds for murder? Widower Tom Anderson is a savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Problem is, one is a lonely number. Thankfully, he solved for X by finding the perfect woman. It wasn't easy. Tom is very specific. He has to be. Having checked 'find trophy wife' off his list, life was moving along ...

In a truly groundbreaking exposé of professional golf, Michael Calvin and Thomas Bjorn - captain of the 2018 European Ryder Cup Team - capture the distinctive nature of the game, and the principles and philosophies of players who dominate the world rankings. With unprecedented access to the European Tour players, and in-depth interviews with the European Ryder Cup team, Calvin reveals a sport which operates entirely within the finest margins of excellence.

Best-selling author Britney King returns with a page-turning thriller that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue. Join six friends as they confront a fateful decision that spirals into a dark and twisted journey. During a night of drunken revelry, three couples spontaneously agree to swap spouses for a wild weekend that promises liberation from the monotony of their lives. They're all friends—what could possibly go wrong? As the weekend unfolds, the six find themselves in a pressure-cooker of hidden desires, festering grudges, and unbearable tension. And when one ...

A lot of our behavior comes from the subconscious mind. And while psychology studies different mental and emotional patterns, dark psychology is used as a tool for manipulation. As such, it is directed at our subconscious mind. The government and corporations, for example, use a lot of dark techniques to control the population. However, there are techniques that you can use to protect yourself. The first one is learning about the basis of dark psychology. Only then can you begin to understand what’s really going on in your mind!

When Kate meets the captivating Dan on her 21st birthday, she believes she's found her happily ever after. But her fairy tale is shattered when he disappears without a trace, leaving her with a broken heart and a mind full of unanswered questions. Just as Kate begins to pick up the pieces, a startling letter arrives, unravelling a tangled web of lies that Dan had spun. As she delves deeper into her lover's dark secrets, Kate's perception of their shared past shifts, and she uncovers hidden truths in her own life that she never could have imagined. With her future hanging by a thread, Kate ...

From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a dark, unrelenting psychological thriller where marriage is a battlefield, deception is a weapon, and losing means death. Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets Dexter. Jude and Kate are the perfect suburban couple—at least, that's what they want you to believe. In reality? He's a contract killer. She likes to even the score. Few married couples are as competitive as Jude and Kate. But then, most spouses don't track their arguments with a body count. Their silent pact to outdo each other begins as a twisted game of skill, survival, and ...

From the bestselling author of Bedrock comes the explosive second installment in the series—a blistering psychological thriller where lies are weapons, love is leverage, and the wrong choice isn't just dangerous—it's deadly. Addison Greyer has always played by the rules. She built the perfect life, followed the script, and did what was expected. Then came William Hartman—mysterious, wealthy, and dangerously irresistible. She knew better. She fought like hell to resist. But some temptations are too powerful to ignore. Now, caught in a web of obsession, deception, and consequences she ...

From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a dark, provocative psychological thriller where charm is a weapon, obsession is deadly, and the truth is buried beneath a web of lies. Jason McClure knew how to play the game—wealthy, charming, and dangerously persuasive, he collected women like trophies and left behind a trail of broken hearts. Now, someone has played him. His body is discovered naked in a dumpster, a crumpled photograph shoved in his mouth. A final message. A warning. Criminologist Camile Brennan is exactly the kind of woman Jason would have pursued. ...

For fans of Single White Female and Basic Instinct, Beyond Bedrock is a dark, addictive psychological thriller where obsession is a slow-burning fuse, trust is a dangerous illusion, and the perfect life is never as secure as it seems. "She was the worst kind of evil. And I opened the door and watched her walk right into our lives." Addison and William Hartman's once-turbulent affair is behind them—at least, that's what they tell themselves. Now, they have it all: success, power, and a marriage built on secrets as much as love. But when Addison hires Lydia Hammonds, it's more than just a ...

Dexter meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith. They're the perfect neighbors, the perfect parents, the perfect couple. If it weren't for that one thing... From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a dark, unrelenting psychological thriller where marriage is a deadly game, deception is currency, and trusting the wrong person isn't just a mistake—it's a death sentence. "I've been watching her for weeks. I know how she takes her coffee, the way she smooths lotion over her wrists, the precise moment exhaustion settles in before she drifts to sleep. I don't know what she looks like when...

Tensions grow as the Empire continues to try and expand, Emperor Cree pressing on his Lord Commander to take over Frier. His son, Prince Loren Cree IV, begins to show the Crown Prince Mutid who's really in charge. At the same time, Mutid, now the King of Harub, has plans of his own, starting with freeing his mother. And once he does, he finds that her advice may take him to new heights and unchain him from the Empire's bounds. The Josin to the South of Harub are confused by the intrusion of their lands. They still consider the Harubians allies, members of the Human Alliance along with them....

As pessoas manipuladoras costumam usar táticas secretas para fazer com que outras pessoas façam o que querem. Eles tentam exercer controle sobre suas vítimas usando métodos de agressão ocultos. Qual é o lado sombrio da natureza humana? Também examinaremos outros tópicos relacionados à manipulação. Por exemplo, aprofundaremos em como ver se alguém está manipulando você ou quais táticas de vendas as pessoas usam para fazer você comprar alguma coisa. Todas essas coisas serão úteis quando você tentar entender melhor a psique humana.