Psychological Science

David Holbrook is a scrawny kid, the victim of bullies, and the neglected son of insane parents. David Holbrook is the Kallis Episkopos, a vicious murderer turned imprisoned leader of a death cult dedicated to Eris, the Hellenic goddess of discord. David Holbrook never killed anyone, and lives a lonely and luckless existence with his aging mother in a tumbledown New Jersey town. Caught between finger and trigger, David is given three chances to decide his fate as he is compelled to live and relive all his potential existences, guided only by the dark wisdom found in a bottle of cough syrup.

Tutto comincia nella sala d'attesa di un aeroporto. Non poteva essere altri che lui, una vittima perfetta. È stato sufficiente parlargli. E aspettare che la trappola scattasse. Tutto finisce nella sala d'attesa di un aeroporto. Va detto comunque che il caso non esiste. Un giallo? Forse. Certamente la doppiezza dell'uomo, la crudeltà, la bellezza e la bruttezza.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Fear collected by Roald Dahl, read by Julian Rhind-Tutt, Kevin Eldon, Tom Felton and Rory Kinnear. An audio collection of deliciously dark ghost stories for adults, picked by Roald Dahl himself. Do you enjoy being scared? Featuring 14 classic spine-chilling stories chosen by Roald Dahl, these terrible tales of ghostly goings-on will have you shivering with fear as you listen.

Six Rings is a book interested in analyzing the complexities of the brain, as well as identifying the various changes substance addiction makes to the neural pathways. The brain takes centre stage, and apart from providing insight to aid in the understanding of addictions, enormous effort is put into analyzing the different strategies that can be employed to develop the brain.

Humans, beware! A new player has come to town and made New Lisbon its puppet show. When the waters of Lake Grassum mysteriously turn fresh and flood overnight, Constable Joey's life is turned upside down. Joey's investigation into the bizarre flood uncovers more questions than answers. What seems like a natural anomaly quickly reveals more profound, unsettling changes in the town’s underworld—and its people. His childhood friend, Geoffrey, begins to exhibit an alarming ambition, and an inexplicable greed grips the town's citizens. What drives this wave of madness? Can Joey uncover the ...

Joan Cooper is a 17-year-old genius who was traumatized by the death of her older sister and who tries to rebuild her shattered world by studying string theory and the efforts to unify the laws of physics. But as she tackles the complex equations, she falls prey to disturbing visions of a divine being who wants to help her unveil the universe’s mathematical design. Joan must enter the battle between science and religion, fighting for her sanity and a new understanding of the cosmos.

The America of 2037 is a country distracted by, infatuated with, and addicted to Arcadia. The brainchild of reclusive genius Juan Diego Reyes, Arcadia is a wickedly immersive, all-encompassing social-media platform and virtual-reality interface. Although Arcadia has made the Reyes family fabulously wealthy, it's left them - and the rest of the country - impoverished of that rare currency: intimacy.

In the year 2112, technology has advanced and immortality is nearly achieved - at least for those who can afford it. Those born before the stemgineering revolution, or TrueElderly, soon discover the problems of advanced age. This is just the beginning, as an avalanche of new problems is waiting on humanity's doorstep. For enthusiastic salesman Dylan Dansby, selling an innovative new product to combat these problems could be a career defining opportunity - but Dylan's selling a product he doesn't believe in, and one that might just work a little too well...

Welcome to Hyperbole House, a reality television show that follows the lives of six mentally ill individuals and their doctor all living under the same roof. Where everything is a mystery, and nothing is as it seems. Equal parts psychology and science fiction, this mind-bender is guaranteed to elicit the desire for multiple listenings. It is a gripping study of madness and redemption, and ultimately a blueprint for remembering the future. The portal is open, step inside.

'I love you. In every world.' Young real estate agent Madison May is shocked when a client at an open house says these words to her. The man, a stranger, seems to know far too much about her and professes his love - shortly before he murders her. Felicity Staples hates reporting on murders. As a journalist for a mid-size New York City paper, she knows she must take on the assignment to research Madison May's shocking murder, but the crime seems random and the suspect is in the wind. That is, until Felicity spots the killer on the subway, right before he vanishes.

The Elders say Abigail committed suicide, but Tamar secretly harbors doubt. They were best friends, two high school seniors looking forward to the future.... Now, she's gone. Could Abigail's death be linked to that forbidden book from the Old Days? Why did she have to read that stupid thing, anyway? Haunted by these questions, Tamar eventually learns the shocking truth from an Apostate who passes along the notorious book. As suspicion mounts against her, Tamar must do the unthinkable to avoid Abigail's grim fate.

Life doesn’t come with cheat codes. Vera Bartlet finally lands her dream job after rescuing her dad from the psychotic bullies who held him captive. Despite dealing with the recurring trauma from being bullied and the psychological struggles surrounding it, Vera’s moving in a much better direction. With time-travel under her belt, happily engaged friends, and an improved relationship with her previously estranged Uncle Edgar, life is stable - until the time machine gets stolen.

Gabriel Schist is spending his remaining years at Bright New Day, a nursing home. He once won the Nobel Prize for inventing a vaccine for AIDS. But now, he has Alzheimer’s, and his mind is slowly slipping away. When one of the residents comes down with a horrific virus, Gabriel realizes that he is the only one who can find a cure. Encouraged by Victor, an odd stranger, he convinces the administrator to allow him to study the virus. Soon, Gabriel’s hallucinations interfere with his work. Can he find a cure before his brain deteriorates past the point of no return?

Step right up to the therapy session of a lifetime, where your past isn’t just a memory, it’s a playground. This anointed guidebook into chronomanipulation offers you the once-in-an-eon chance to tweak, nudge, and outright bulldoze through those pesky regrets that have been cluttering your life. Ever thought a tiny tweak in your past could catapult you into a utopian present, or at least fix that horrendous haircut from senior prom? Under the compassionate guidance of Dr. Tamara Warp, discover the exhilarating, potentially universe-altering, but always entertaining world of therapeutic ...

"The Drake-Thorn Experiment," is a Science Fiction novel that offers insightful exploration into the complexities of human behavior, authored by Sven Torkelson. In this thought-provoking book, Torkelson presents the results of a futuristic, groundbreaking study that delves into the intricacies of human interaction, shedding light on the mysterious ways in which we relate to one another. Through a series of experiments conducted by Drake and Thorn, Torkelson unpacks the nuances of social dynamics, offering readers a fresh perspective on the nature of human relationships. If you're curious ...

Tapper - a projecting empath - is the product of a corrupted government. Nurtured from birth and ruthlessly trained, Tapper learns the art of manipulation and persuasion - becoming an elite operative with a gift of immense power. He’s the government’s prized spy until he does the unthinkable. Horrified by his actions, branded as a monster, he goes into self-exile on Mitta-4 - a colony planet on the fringe of the known universe - to settle down and lose himself in a new life. There, he finds danger comes in many guises.

Who are you when you dream? Rick isn't sure anymore.... Is he Rick, living in the here and now? Working a boring job, married to Cath. Or is he Dan, living 600 years and half a galaxy away? Exploring an alien planet with Vanessa by his side. Two worlds, one man. While he's awake in one place, he's asleep in the other. Simple enough, until people from Dan's world start turning up in Rick's life. Confusing? But then it gets worse. Dan is accused of a crime he didn't commit. Ricks wife leaves him and both realities are falling apart. Which life is real? Will either go back to how it was?

Mystic Traveler is a story about Mark, an ex-banker who can travel through a portal. He becomes an FBI agent. Both he and his wife, Kathy, are trained in hand-to-hand combat and firearms and are both expert shots. The anomaly can take him to different dimensions and times. He has no control over where it's going to take him. Sometimes it takes him to strange lands, and other times it will take him back to the old Wild West. In the time when he is home, he spends it in an FBI task force fighting bank robbers and kidnappers.

On a dying world, salvation lies 87 light-years away. As Naratu's atmosphere fails, geneticist Ayathesti holds the key to her people's survival: creating a hybrid species on a distant planet called Earth. The mission is clear - collect DNA, establish a colony, and secure a steady supply of gold to save their world. But what begins as a desperate bid for survival will unlock an adventure spanning two worlds.

The year is 2024, and the residents of the Tower, a virus-proof apartment building, live in a state of permanent lockdown. The building is controlled by James, who keeps the residents safe but incarcerated. Behind bricked-up front doors, their every need is serviced; they are pampered but remain prisoners. This suits Eugene just fine. Ravaged by the traumas of his past, the agoraphobic ex-detective has no intention of ever setting foot outside again.