Ghosts Gothic Mystery

William Day should be an acclaimed Arctic explorer. But after a failed expedition, in which his remaining men only survived by eating their dead comrades, he returned in disgrace. Thirteen years later, his second-in-command, Jesse Stevens, has gone missing in the same frozen waters. Perhaps this is Day’s chance to restore his tarnished reputation by bringing Stevens­—the man who’s haunted his whole life—back home. But when the rescue mission becomes an uncanny journey into his past, Day must face up to the things he’s­ done.

The riveting tale of the Curse of the Stradivarius, unfolds poignantly as a gothic mystery book, set in 19th-century England and Italy during the early to mid-1800s.The narrative pivots around the extraordinary life of Franklin Ricketts, whose existence begins to take an eerie turn after inheriting his family estate in Worth. He forms a deeply rooted bond with fellow music enthusiast, William Bolton at Oxford University. Their shared admiration for the violin and piano intertwines their destinies, uncovering an ominous connection to the maddening suite "Areopagita" by Graziani. As Franklin ...

The latest thrilling collection of “Vampire for Hire” stories featuring vampire private eye, Samantha Moon, including: Silver Hammer - When a silver hammer appears in the hands of one of Samantha Moon’s closest friends―along with a bloodthirsty need to use it―the vampire detective is about to discover just how clever the Universe can be... When Sam Met Santa - When Santa Claus shows up at Sam Moon's door, it's hardly the strangest thing that's ever happened to her. What happens next, however, is another story... One Swallow - A murdered wife. A desperate husband seeking revenge. ...

In a remote countryside station long removed from the main line, a lonely stationmaster maintains a schedule no train follows—until one cold evening, a forgotten locomotive glides in from nowhere. The passengers have no faces. The whistle doesn’t echo. And the watch in his pocket, long dead, starts ticking again. The Stationmaster’s Watch is a chilling tale of memory, regret, and the hour that never ends—another eerie entry in the world of Sebastian Blackwood.

Can ghostly interference help a relationship develop, despite self-imposed restrictions? Reverend Paul Weber takes it upon himself to discover what exactly happened at the Enchanted Dreams Manor in the past so that he can help the ghosts find peace in death. But he is out of his depth because he has no experience with ghost hunting. Lisa's professional expertise is creep, and she has been on a few ghost-hunting teams. Flamboyant and outspoken, she volunteers to help Paul with his task. The attraction between Paul and Lisa is instant. But, because of his duties, Paul maintains a strict hands...

Meet Andrei. He's a non-violent vampire who faints at the sight of blood, loves cats, and hopes to find someone to love. He's been alone for most of his life. In this Halloween cozy mystery, Andrei is looking for a home and wants a few real friends. He moves to a charming small town. But his new house is haunted, and he's accused of a murder he didn't commit.

Step into the haunted heart of the South with The Rose Falls Trilogy, where love, betrayal, and the supernatural intertwine in an unforgettable saga of vengeance and redemption. Helene Wyndham's love for her cousin Paul blinds her to his sinister ambitions. As the Wyndham family fortune hangs in the balance, Paul's greed leads to murder, and Helene's fate is sealed in silence. Generations later, Sasha Berry Wyndham inherits the enigmatic Rose Falls estate, unaware of the dark history it holds. With her boyfriend Adam by her side, they uncover the estate's secrets, only to awaken the ...

A novel of Gothic Horror and psychological suspense, "Ghostly Oath" is an artfully composed novel that plunges readers into a haunting labyrinth of mystery, fear, and spectral obsession. Set in the stark isolation of the UK during the darker half of the 19th century, this chilling narrative masterfully intertwines otherworldly terror with the psychological unravelings brought upon by insidious apparitions. The Plot Begun around a cozy fireplace, a group of eager listeners huddled for the tale of their lives - a chilling spectral narrative passed on through a mysterious manuscript. Delivered...

EVIL HAS A FACE The children of New Orleans are disappearing one by one. No bodies have been found. No ransom demands made. Rich or Poor. Black or White. Boy or Girl. The kidnapper does not play favorites. PRAY Nineteen year-old Jon-Luc Boudreaux is trying to manage his gift. He’s a psychic medium. In other words, he sees the dead. They appear to him as living, breathing people. At times it’s hard to know the difference. One night he is visited by the ghost of a young girl named Charlotte. Her message is simple: Save the children. THAT EVIL Jon-Luc has no idea how to do that. He’s not...

A gothic mystery book set in the outskirts of Terneuse, a small townnear the Scheldt river in the Netherlands during the 1600s. Delving into the heart of the 17th Century, this electrifyinglyatmospheric novel features Alexander Willhaven, a young manconsumed by the desire to unveil the truth and break a familial cursethat's haunted his lineage for generations. Inching the perimeters of financial desperation, Alexander's world isturned upside down as he learns about a mysterious locked roomwithin their family cottage. Said to have secrets that could potentiallylead to undiscovered wealth and...

From mystery to mayhem in the heart of Louisiana. An investigation that could unveil dark secrets. A haunted estate where danger lurks in every shadow. When Father Gomez, a rugged priest, receives a chilling call during a routine exorcism in the French Quarter, he knows he must act. Joined by his loyal companions, Ling and Hibbs, he embarks on a treacherous journey to the enigmatic Le Belle Palm estate, hidden deep in the swamp. As they navigate its eerie corridors, unsettling clues and whispered warnings hint at a sinister past. Each revelation draws them deeper into a haunting tale where ...

👻A Halloween ball at Netherfield. A ghostly Lady in White and a hidden agenda. Can Elizabeth Bennet unmask the truth before her sister’s reputation is ruined? 👻 When the Bingleys host a spooky celebration at Netherfield Park, Elizabeth Bennet is drawn into a web of intrigue, ghostly tales, and unexpected encounters. The charming Mr. Wickham sets his sights on Jane, and Elizabeth clashes with the brooding Mr. Darcy, convinced he knows more than he’s letting on. But when Jane disappears, Elizabeth must forge an unlikely alliance with the vexing Mr. Darcy. With her heart caught ...

In the sultry, shadowed streets of New Orleans, where jazz drifts through iron-laced balconies and secrets fester beneath the Spanish moss, four extraordinary women are drawn together by fate—and a touch of the supernatural. Welcome to The Order of the Midnight Bloom , an urban fantasy series that will sweep you into a world where life, death, and everything in between blur like smoke on a moonlit night. Rose and Gail, society mavens and proprietors of their family’s historic funeral parlor, have built lives steeped in tradition—but nothing could prepare them for what lies beyond the ...

The House on Thornhallow Moor (Book One of the Between Heartbeats Series) On the wind-swept cliffs overlooking Blackwater Hollow stands Thornhallow Moor—a house bound by secrets older than the sea. When Clara Wren returns to the neglected Victorian estate of her childhood, she expects memories, perhaps even closure. But the house has waited patiently for her arrival, harboring more than just dust and echoes of the past. Whispers drift through empty rooms, footprints glisten with seawater, and in the shadows stands Silas Vale—a ship’s captain lost to a storm over a century ago. Bound ...

On the night of a fierce storm, Reilly seeks refuge from the elements in the imposing abode of Manor Lannigan. There, over dinner, the current Lord recounts the tale of his ancestors Alice and Edward. When Lannigan's story ends and bedtime beckons, will it all end well for Reilly? With Five Stars from Readers' Favorite, The Cries of Manor Lannigan is a marvelous and haunting tale of the supernatural that will linger in the imagination long after you've finished reading.

Beyond the Veil: Three Dark Tales of Life, Death, and the Unseen Step into a world where the line between life and death blurs, and the shadows whisper of things unseen... Cappuccino Heaven: Journey into the afterlife with Elizabeth Walker, who discovers that Heaven isn't quite what she imagined. Amidst familiar faces and endless cappuccinos, a darker realm looms, pulling her toward secrets that could unravel everything she once believed. Dead Dreams: For Adam and Summer, living on society's fringe seemed like the perfect escape—until they realize not everyone can see them. Plagued by ...

Mystery of Bloodsworth Manor is a must read for fans of Gothic suspense and paranormal fiction. Nothing is as it seems. 16-year-old Claire McKenna and her sister, Lauren, have been stuck in a group foster home for teens for nine miserable months. When a prominent family in Gallows Point, MA requests guardianship, it gives Claire hope that her life will be semi-normal again. Those hopes are shattered soon after arriving to Bloodsworth Manor when her sister disappears. Evidence suggests Lauren ran away, but when Claire learns of a similar disappearance that occurred in the town five years ...

Assumptions are invariably incorrect Unknown to Rubi, the handsome and mysterious guy she met at a wedding seems adamant to show her a good time. After her discovery that she had never been legally married, and assuming that Nathan has no interest in the opposite sex, Rubi is grateful for the diversion. But an exhilarating motorbike ride returns them to the Enchanted Dreams Manor where they met. Too bad neither of them is aware that their destination is haunted, and the ghosts aren't thrilled about having them disrupt their ongoing torment in room 13. Regardless, Nathan seems to want to ...

In this tantalizing tale of Victorian ghost stories and family secrets, timid, solitary librarian Gerard Freeman lives for just two things: his elusive pen pal Alice and a story he found hidden in his mother's drawer years ago. Written by his great-grandmother Viola, it hints at his mother's role in a sinister crime. As he discovers more of Viola's chilling tales, he realizes that they might hold the key to finding Alice and unveiling his family's mystery - or will they bring about his untimely death, as they seem to foretell?

Hannibal Lecter emerges from the nightmare of the Eastern Front, a boy in the snow, mute, with a chain around his neck. He seems utterly alone, but he has brought his demons with him. Hannibal's uncle, a noted painter, finds him in a Soviet orphanage and brings him to France, where Hannibal will live with his uncle and his uncle's beautiful and exotic wife, Lady Murasaki.