Real Mysteries

A missed clue. A wrong diagnosis. Sometimes the greatest danger comes not from illness itself, but from human error. In Medical Mysteries – Misdiagnosed, bestselling author Dean Lawton explores 20 real-life cases where patients suffered, struggled, and sometimes triumphed despite catastrophic medical mistakes. From wrong-leg amputations to deadly missed infections, these gripping true stories reveal the razor-thin margin between life and death when critical details are overlooked. How did a man survive months of unnecessary cancer treatments he never needed? What caused a young boy’s "...

When the brain turns against itself, the results can be terrifying — and sometimes miraculous. In Medical Mysteries – Brain on Fire, bestselling author Dean Lawton explores 20 extraordinary real-life cases of hidden brain illnesses, shocking neurological breakdowns, and remarkable recoveries. From strange delusions and lost memories to sudden transformations and mysterious fevers, these stories reveal how little we truly understand about the mind’s inner workings. What causes a healthy young journalist to descend into madness almost overnight? How can a tiny brain injury erase years ...

Slough House is the Intelligence Service outpost for failed spies, former high-fliers now dubbed the 'slow horses'. Catherine Standish, one of their number, worked in Regent's Park long enough to understand treachery, double-dealing and stabbing in the back, and she's known Jackson Lamb long enough to have learned that old sins cast long shadows. And she also knows that chance encounters never happen to spooks, even recovering drunks whose careers have crashed and burned.

Read the first book in the Riley Scott detective series, with a twist at the end that you won't see coming, although it was right in front of you the entire time. Atropos will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing from the opening line until the heart pounding ending. If you’re a fan of Harry Bosch and Alex Cross, make room for the Riley Scott mystery series! If there is such a thing as a routine murder, Detective Riley Scott was hoping that the one he just caught would be exactly that—routine. It turns out to be anything but. He quickly realizes that it is connected to a ...

‘The Brotherhood’ is a thrilling new mystery series by acclaimed author Bronwyn Law, which uncovers the ancient secrets buried in the Old City of Jerusalem. Journalist Keren Kane is trying to build a new life in Israel when she finds herself investigating the strange death of a young Palestinian boy in Jerusalem, who is found next to a dumpster with his throat slit. The murder is highly unusual even for a country torn by sectarian violence, but Kane’s investigation is quickly shut down by the police. In the meantime, Kane gets a tip-off that hundreds of young Jewish children are being...

Before Alex Marzano-Lesnevich begins a summer job at a law firm in Louisiana, working to help defend men accused of murder, they think their position is clear. The child of two lawyers, Alex is staunchly anti-death penalty. But the moment convicted murderer Ricky Langley’s face flashes on the screen as Alex reviews old tapes—the moment they hear him speak of his crimes—they are overcome with the feeling of wanting him to die. Shocked by their reaction, Alex digs deeper and deeper into the case.

Do You Know Your Life’s Purpose? In today's increasingly troubled world, more and more people are searching for more meaning in their lives. How about you? Are you tired of just getting through each day instead of feeling a sense of purpose and direction? Sometimes the answer to a question is best explored in reverse. In order to find more purpose in life, perhaps we need to go to the end—death—and work backwards from there. Is it possible that contemplating death can lead to more meaning in life? Is There Such a Thing as Life After Death? What happens to us after we die? Do we see ...

You won’t find this in any PI manual. Step into the real world of private investigation—where false identities, hidden cameras, and gut instincts collide with human folly and outright fraud. From the quiet corners of Appalachia to the busy streets of New York, this gripping collection of true stories pulls back the curtain on what it really means to chase the truth. Meet the investigator who bluffed his way onto Civil War battlefields, played pool with a fraudster to extract a confession, and faked a car chase just to earn the trust of a backwoods gang. Whether it’s tracking stolen ...

📖 Book Description (Optimized for KDP Listing): 🔮 Cursed castles, haunted villages, demonic forests, and ancient paranormal legends—this is the Paranormal Map of Europe! From the mysterious ruins of Houska Castle in the Czech Republic to the shadowy legends of the Black Forest in Germany, this book uncovers 25 of the most haunted and enigmatic locations in Europe. Packed with eyewitness encounters, chilling folklore, and scientific theories, this book presents the facts behind Europe’s supernatural past and present. 👻 Are these hauntings real, or is there a rational explanation...

Bigfoot is back—and the encounters are even more shocking and terrifying than before. Following the chilling stories of Real Bigfoot Encounters, this second volume dives deeper into the most bone-chilling, unexplained, and terrifying encounters with the legendary creature. From remote forests to eerie backroads, eyewitnesses recount their firsthand experiences with the unknown. Are these creatures simply hiding in the shadows, or is something more sinister at play? Prepare yourself for even more spine-tingling stories of fear, mystery, and encounters that will make you question what lurks...

The original book made into this audiobook is the first in-depth, authoritative look at the flying-saucer phenomenon and is considered to this day to be one of the best works on the subject ever made. Donald Keyhoe includes a number of documented cases where thousands of people witnessed strange objects in the sky, all at the same time and in various parts of the country. Eyewitnesses are interviewed, and much is done to show how and why the veil of government secrecy was enforced.

They say Bigfoot is a myth. In California, he’s a local. From the towering redwoods of Humboldt County to the sun-scorched deserts of the south, Bigfoot sightings in California are more than just folklore — they’re an enduring phenomenon. This gripping collection explores 25 true encounters, each tied to the Golden State’s wilderness, parks, and backroads. Inside Bigfoot: Welcome to California, you’ll find: The iconic stories every cryptid enthusiast knows — with new, rarely shared insights Lesser-known sightings from remote regions, many never featured in books or documentaries...

DRAGONS LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . I stole the Red Diamond and summoned my Dragon before it was ready. But the beast did not give me the strength I needed to straighten my broken body, make me handsome like I once was, like my mate deserves in a man. Now all I want is to burn myself to ashes, float away on the wind. But fate won't let me turn away. Won't let me give up. And you know what? Neither will she . . . Drama and madness, fire and steam, action and adventure. Sweetness with a touch of darkness. No cheating. No cliffhangers. And a guaranteed happy ending. This is dragon-love, ...

Bree’s new home is luxurious and private, with a fancy Beverly Hills address. What a shame it’s not hers. Widowed, penniless, living in her car, and out of options, she’s climbed the fence and crashed in the pool house. All she wants is a good night’s sleep. But when Sophie, the absentee owner, finds her, she gets a whole lot more.

As a small boy hunting in the deep Florida swamps, C.E. “Kid” Miller had to become a crack shot, or his five sisters would go hungry. Now, in the summer of 1946, Miller hunts Georgia moonshiners instead of game, and packs a Smith and Wesson instead of a double barrel.

Are you ready to take a deep dive into darkness? This is the terrifying true story of a bizarre and brutal series of murders committed between 1974 and 1985 near the city of Florence in Italy. Over a period of nine years a sadistic serial killer killed and mutilated fourteen helpless victims and then hacked body parts from their corpses to take as macabre souvenirs. Three men were convicted of these crimes, but there are serious doubts that any of them were really guilty. All that we are certain about is the chilling name given to this killer by an Italian journalist: Il Mostro, the Monster...

It's 1946, and Jamie McCoy has just returned to Boston from combat in the Pacific to learn that his mother has died while he was overseas; his father, a World War I hero and world-renowned aviator, had vanished while attempting a solo flight over the Atlantic many years before. While settling his parents' estate, Jamie is told about some mysterious events leading to his father's flight that convince him to visit the rural Connecticut town where he grew up. There, in the idyllic all-American community of Granbury, he finds that his father's memory is idolized, but that of his mother is ...

In the mood to be scared? Satisfy your craving with this delectable variety of paranormal stories for the supernatural enthusiast. Delve into the shadows and into a collection of stories so intriguing its binge-worthy. Treat yourselves to a haunted apartment that refuses to be inhabited in My Very Own Place. Ever been the new kid at school? Well what about at a haunted school? Listen more in New Kid, Old School. Never seek out antiques without researching the consequences first it never ends well. Learn more in The Collector.

AMERICAN KILLERS - VOLUME 1 *Bloodlust Unleashed Henry Lee Lucas, an embodiment of unbridled malevolence, reigns as a figure cloaked in darkness and infamy. His claims to have extinguished the lives of hundreds teeter between the chilling realms of truth and the treacherous landscapes of his own sinister imagination. *The Fallacy of a Perfect Slaying Conceived as the epitome of criminal artistry, a meticulously planned crime unfolds. Yet, the hubris of two affluent prodigies who snuffed out the life of a 14-year-old boy proves their intellect far inferior to their audacity. Within mere ...

Sometimes the most terrifying mysteries are the ones growing inside us. In Medical Mysteries – Strange Growths, bestselling author Dean Lawton explores 20 shocking true cases of tumors, parasites, and bizarre masses that left patients and doctors stunned. From tree-like growths and hidden parasites to tumors filled with teeth, these real-world stories reveal the strange and unsettling ways the human body can betray itself. How did a man live with a 77-pound tumor before anyone realized it? What could cause a "third arm" to begin forming from a man’s chest? Why did a young woman’s ...