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Marcus Williams and Francis Ackerman Jr. both have a talent for hurting people. Marcus, a former New York City homicide detective, uses his abilities to protect others while Ackerman uses his gifts to inflict pain and suffering. When both men become unwilling pawns in a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of our government, Marcus finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse trapped between a twisted psychopath and a vigilante with seemingly unlimited resources. Aided by a rogue FBI agent and the vigilante’s daughter, Marcus must expose the deadly political conspiracy.

When late-night phone calls summon Jude Coleridge and Camille Prescott back to the Talbot Hall School for Girls, painful memories bombard them. Though estranged for years, both bear the physical and emotional scars from their youth.

When a child disappears without a trace during a snowstorm in a small town, Mary must unravel the mystery before it's too late. As the search intensifies, Mary confronts her own dark past, which may hold the key to unlocking the truth. With time running out and the townspeople on edge, can Mary crack the case and bring the perpetrator to justice?

There's a lot from Tess' childhood that she would rather forget. The family who moved next door and brought chaos to their quiet lives. The two girls who were murdered, their killer never found. But the only thing she can't remember is the one thing she wishes she could. Ten years ago, Tess' older sister died. Ruled a tragic accident, the only witness was Tess herself, but she has never been able to remember what happened that night in the woods.

In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man, David Martín, makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he has taken refuge in the world of books, and spends his nights spinning baroque tales about the city's underworld. But perhaps his dark imaginings are not as strange as they seem, for in a locked room deep within the house lie photographs and letters hinting at the mysterious death of the previous owner.

Samantha Tremblay searches for answers to find a killer and discover herself. A role-playing game staged in the remote woods of the North East Kingdom turns deadly when a killer uses the game to seize his victims. Samantha, the Forest Ranger for Maidstone Lake in Vermont, discovers a dead body in the woods. The locals call her Sam, and she swears to bring the killer to justice for the victim. Sam finds herself in over her head. Working alongside a New Hampshire Trooper, Zachary Gerard, assigned to the case, they discover more bodies, and the motivation to solve the crimes mounts. Old ...

Some books stay shelved for a reason… When Myra Lockwood walks into Travis Enderby’s second-hand bookshop, he is unsettled— especially by her hands, sheathed in black leather gloves, and her interest in books about pain. When he sells her a forgotten sci-fi novel with a sadomasochistic twist, he thinks that will be the end of it. But Myra isn’t finished with him—far from it—and Travis finds himself pulled into a labyrinth of memory, guilt, and buried trauma. Who is Myra Lockwood, and what does she know about the horrors lurking in Travis’s past, and on his bookshelves? In ...

The Sleepwalker's Mind by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction novel set in the mysterious and rugged terrain of Solesbury. The Sleepwalker's Mind delves deep into the troubled psyche of its protagonist, unraveling a tale of obsession, guilt, and the haunting pursuit of truth. This psychological fiction novel masterfully blends mystery and suspense, compelling readers to question the boundaries of sanity and the darkness lurking within the human soul. Follow the protagonist's nocturnal journeys through the ominous landscape, driven by an insatiable need to uncover the truth ...

After vowing never to return, Kara Wade is back in New York City. She’s come to claim the body of her twin sister, Kelly, and to find out how she died. No secret as to the cause of death - a nearly nude, 12-story plunge from a room in the Plaza Hotel - but Kara is determined to learn what led to that plunge. Enlisting the help of an old lover, now an NYPD detective, Kara delves into her sister’s life. Startling and bizarre facts begin to surface. Instead of answers, Kara finds more questions. Who was the stranger Kelly became during the months prior to her death?

When hungover ex-lawyer and Key West bar owner Jack Girard groggily wakes up one morning, he’s greeted by a beautiful woman lying next to him, and a shrill, ringing telephone. Seeing the call is from his father, Claude “The Duke” Girard, Jack answers. Within seconds, he learns that his mother is dead in an apparent suicide, and Jack hits the road, heading back to his childhood home in Miami to face his tyrannical father.

Written by Funk Roberts with Mike and Rick Tielemans, known as The Tribe Guys, this book draws on decades of combined experience and deep research into what makes communities so powerful. Mike and Rick dedicated years to studying the positive aspects of cult psychology and human behavior, uncovering timeless principles that drive loyalty, connection, and influence. By applying these 27 secrets, the team built Funk Roberts' Over 40 Alpha Membership into a $3.5 million success, and Funk has helped build other multi-six-figure Tribe-based businesses.

This is the first novel in a series of Dark Psychological Mystery Thrillers. Lyra King is hired as a nanny by the Bryants. The Bryants are extremely wealthy. As the wealthy sometimes do, they have their quirks, as well as dark secrets. When Lyra arrives to live with the Bryant’s she senses right away that there are some things that are off with the staff and family. She is forbidden from entering a section of the house. Lyra begins to investigate to uncover those secrets and what might lie hidden in the forbidden portion of the house. Detective Courtney Cane is simultaneously on the hunt ...

A chilling revelation. A sinister presence. A perilous descent into chaos. When Chance's peaceful life in a small Alaskan town shatters, he is thrust into a psychological nightmare. His mind teeters on the edge, haunted by the cryptic whispers of his troubled past and the harrowing memories of the Grinning Man. The scars of trauma blur the boundaries of reality, plunging him into a darkness penetrated only by his love for his therapist. Yet the Grinning Man's shadow looms large, orchestrating terror from the obscurities of Chance's mind.

What happened to yesterday? Meet Elliott Murphy - a remarkable man, Senior FBI agent, a grateful husband, and a recovering alcoholic. Hey - nobody is perfect but this guy is set to become a legend. After one of his not so good days, Elliott is fighting for his life, coming out of a drunken stupor. Something he is capable of doing but rarely embraces. But one thing draws him back better than anything else - a good mystery. Especially when it involves chasing the mob who has involved an unknowing insurance executive in fraud. The one dose of adrenaline that Elliott needs. Will Elliott be able...

Susan Lentigo's daughter was murdered 20 years ago - and now, at long last, this small-town waitress sets out on a road trip all the way from Upstate New York to North Dakota to witness the killer's execution. On her journey she discovers shocking new evidence that leads her to suspect the condemned man is innocent - and the real killer is still free. Even worse, her prime suspect has a young daughter who's at terrible risk. With no money and no time to spare, Susan sets out to uncover the truth before an innocent man gets executed and another little girl is killed.

Dive into a world where danger lurks in every shadow and secrets are hidden in plain sight. In this gripping thriller anthology, you'll journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche, where the truth is a shifting enigma. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as each story unfolds, pulling you deeper into a web of suspense, intrigue, and pulse-pounding action. From espionage in a post-apocalyptic world to a young man's desperate attempts to clear his name, these tales will keep your heart racing, your mind guessing, and your instincts sharpened. In this single-author anthology, ...

After her hand is amputated following a tragic accident, Rachel Cooper suffers vivid nightmares of a woman imprisoned in the trunk of a hollow tree, screaming for help. When she begins to experience phantom sensations of leaves and earth with her missing limb, Rachel is terrified she is going mad. But then another hand takes hers, and the trapped woman is pulled into our world.

Az őz, megjelenése idején - 1959-ben - úgy robbant, mint a bomba. Hermann Hesse ajánló sorai egyengették külföldi útját, azóta 42 nyelven olvasható. A regény egyetlen hatalmas belső monológ. Szabó Magda bravúrosan formálja meg hősét, annak démoni alakját, melyet Für Anikó hiteles átéléssel közvetít.

Enter the fevered imagination of Tobin Elliott. Ten awful stories await you. Tales of love, tales of hate, tales of wonder, tales of horror. Ugly stories. About terrible people. Doing horrible things. In this first collection, you'll find some terribly awful people—some friends, some family, some enemies, and some lovers. Some are just starting out, whether testing their newfound powers, or their newfound hungers, and claiming their first victims. Others you'll find at the end of their long, fruitful career of evil, looking back on their past deeds.

Vanessa Everly is a successful actress in Los Angeles, but she’s still traumatized by the night that ripped her world apart. Eight years ago, Vanessa and her younger sister Roxanne were attacked on the beach in their hometown in Oregon - and Roxanne was kidnapped. Devastated, Vanessa ended her relationship with handsome medical student Christian Montgomery, whose troubled brother Brody was the police’s prime suspect. Now, Vanessa receives the news she never thought she’d hear: Roxanne is alive. Back in Everly Cliffs, Vanessa is reunited with her sister - and with Christian.