Dark Thriller

Although he hasn’t seen Robert Bergin for 40 years, Ishmael feels duty bound to respond when his old friend calls for help. Robert’s daughter Gillian is about to be married, and he is afraid she’ll fall prey to the ancient family curse. Arriving in rural Yorkshire, Ishmael and his partner Penny learn that the vicar who was to perform the ceremony has been found dead in the church, hanging from his own bell rope.

Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already delved into the heart-pounding World's Scariest Legends. Thirty-one years after the events of The Dancing Plague, Ben, Sally, and Chunk are now adults leading separate lives. But what they experienced as twelve-year-old kids seems to be happening all over again in a remote Arizona town—and it will reunite them for a terrifying battle against the evil that has haunted them since childhood.

Imogen Duffy is an up-and-coming Irish jump jockey making her mark in steeplechase racing. But not all is well in Imogen's life. Jealous of her success, Imogen’s controlling boyfriend Liam is stalking her and when she tries to break it off with him, he turns violent. Fleeing to England, Imogen hopes to leave Liam behind. But Liam vehemently refuses to let her go–until he’s found dead, stabbed with a knife bearing Imogen’s fingerprints.

DCI Alex Rogan is barely holding himself together. Haunted by the loss of his wife, he throws himself into the murder of a young woman—the victim he's dubbed the Jigsaw Girl. But as he digs deeper, the case becomes a maze of secrets, lies, and brutal truths no one wants exposed. Then her sister vanishes. Now the clock is ticking, and Rogan must hold his nerve as he hunts a killer who’s always one step ahead. With his job, reputation, and sanity hanging by a thread, he knows one thing for certain: If he doesn’t solve the puzzle in time, another girl will die. Jigsaw Girl is the ...

In modern-day America, Dez is a former lawyer and teacher - an ephebophile with a proclivity for teenage girls hiding out in a trailer park with his latest conquest, Chloe.

Having been in and out of courtrooms (and therapists' offices) for a number of years, Dez is adrift, at odds with a society that persecutes him over his desires. From his couch one afternoon, Dez watches an interview with Jasper Ulrickson, a doting father and loving husband whose heartrending memoir, Lessons from My Daughter, has become a national best seller.

She was my everything…until she betrayed me with my own flesh and blood. I'm the most ruthless Mafia Don in Sin City. No one crosses me, especially not the woman I loved—the one who shattered my heart and fled with another man's baby. Years of bitterness hardened me. I built an empire on vengeance, fueled by the memory of her betrayal. Fate intervened, thrusting us back into each other's lives. Now, my daughter—the child I never knew existed—is dying. And the only way to save her is a liver transplant—from a donor found in my own twisted family. My half brother, a snake who trades...

The carnival arrived at dusk, bleeding rust and promising escape. For Lily, it was a one-way ticket out of her dead-end town. But when the moon rises, the main attraction is unleashed. The Carnival Nocturne is a predator, and its charismatic owner holds a monstrous secret. When a local boy vanishes and the first body is found mutilated near the Ferris wheel, Lily realizes the truth: the cheap tricks and rigged games are a cover for something ancient and hungry. A violent storm cuts them off from the world. The power dies. The screams begin. Trapped on the carnival grounds with a handful of ...

A stunning woman. A secret cabal of torture. Can she survive long enough to escape? Avril Gillios keeps herself in top physical condition. Her marathon running and healthy lifestyle unexpectedly connected her to an ancient sex trafficking ring. Little does she know she's about to be purchased... As the head of the powerful Consortium, Sir exudes power, confidence, and male charm. When he purchases Avril for his own secret pleasures, he shivers at the thought of orchestrating her delicious screams. Handcuffed to Sir's dark desires, Avril's only chance for survival depends on thoroughly ...

Alessandro D’Angelo. He was my forbidden temptation. My obsession. My ruin. In his arms, I was fire. In his world, I was ash. Then he vanished—without a word, without a trace—leaving my heart and my life in ruins. Now, six years later, he’s back—lethal, relentless, and looking at me like I still belong to him. The masquerade ball was supposed to be just another job—one night, one illusion. I never expected to come face-to-face with the man who shattered me. But I’m not the same woman he left behind. I have secrets of my own—like the son he knows nothing about. His enemies ...

"In a deadly game of wits, every move could be your last." Cam Derringer is entangled in a lethal battle against a relentless spy. Jack Stiller, his partner and a former member of the notorious Cobra Force, faces a grim reality: his old teammates are being assassinated, and he's the prime suspect. With Captain Marrow’s mysterious death casting a long shadow, Jack can't remember if he's the killer or a pawn in a sinister plot. As bodies pile up, Cam and his allies race to clear Jack's name and stop classified information from reaching China. The Tropical Gambit is a thrilling adventure ...

Wellman’s work will be remembered, and should be preserved because it combines the dark gothic tradition of the American pulps with a detailed snapshot of regional history and culture. This mixture is shown through the lens of the American modernist tradition, revealing something that is larger than the sum of its parts.

When her friend disappears, and the cops seem uninterested in following up the case, a glamorous young woman starts her own investigation. With the help of an autistic child and her ex-lover, she digs deeper into the missing woman's affairs - especially her job as a criminal defense attorney.

“One of the most likable vigilante serial killers” ( The New Yorker) faces his ultimate adversary…an evil so terrifying it scares away Dexter’s inner monster - and nearly dries up his sense of humor - in this wickedly witty, darkly suspenseful novel.

Fin Fleming is an accomplished scuba diver and chief underwater photographer at a famed oceanography institute on Grand Cayman. Her best friends disappear, and it doesn’t take long for the kidnapper to contact her with demands. Since the kidnapping occurred on the water, the police have asked for her help. She’d do anything to save her friends, so she dives right in to solve the mystery. But it’s not easy. There’s a killer shark in the area and someone is stealing scuba tanks from her dive shop.

It's Blasphemer's Week, the annual period during which the gods vacation at Mount Olympus and ignore the inconsequential mortals, and it always begins with blood.

A child is promised the kingdom of darkness. The promise of complete control of the underworld and all that it possesses will be his. There are rules, he is told. In order to be awarded such a gift, he must bring souls to the table, and before that happens, he must commit one of the most heinous acts imaginable to prove he is a loyal subject to the evil one. It's a battle between good and evil. There are dangers that lurk in every corner for those that try to intervene. This dark, gruesome, and supernatural tale will keep you intrigued until the very last page. On Henry’s eighteenth ...

After returning home from her mother’s funeral, Lacey Windham seeks solace in her father, the only parent she has left. However, when her father reveals that she is not who she thought she was, that she was a found adoption, and he hands her an old book and antique necklace, her whole world changes overnight. Soon, she realizes that she is being watched and followed by someone who seems like he doesn’t belong. He reveals himself and states that she can trust him. She shouldn’t have a reason to feel so nervous, right? Darkness lurks in every corner, and she must find out who she is and...

Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny weather-lashed island that is home to the world's largest seed bank. Until, during the worst storm in living memory, a stranger washes ashore. The family nurse the woman, Rowan, back to strength, but it seems she isn't telling the whole truth about why she's there.

Once, I was broken, battered, and bruised. Too weak to save myself, my summer Skye did what had to be done. My sister bears the guilt of taking a life to protect her little beanpole. I should have saved her, but I was too weak, too small, too fragile to fight. But, I’m not little anymore. I’m not scared. I’m no longer afraid. Skye’s little beanpole grew into a giant of a man, and I’m on a mission to make those who hurt us pay for their crimes. Every step of my life brings me to this moment. I will bring down evil. John Snowden doesn’t know the power of love. He has no idea what ...

Warning, this story contains graphic scenes of violence, sexual assault and disturbing themes. It is not suitable for everyone. You got Lucy's story in "Please, Pick Me" now our tale continues as we follow Olivia in a gripping tale of betrayal and revenge. It's been 2 years since Olivia's father was tragically killed, while dealing with the aftermath of his death suspicions arise, leading her to confront Lucy, whom she believes is responsible. As the past secrets and long-buried truths come to light, Olivia is torn between seeking justice and facing the unsettling reality of her shattered ...