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Ten stories from the case files of homicide detectives Turner Hahn and Frank Morales, these are tales of murder, deception, greed, and mayhem only this duo can solve. Murder is the operative word in this collection, from hardened criminals to deceitful damsels, to the cold minds of serial killers. Come along for the ride as Turner and Frank face off with the crazies, the cunning, and the brilliant as they try to get away with murder.

When Clare picks up an odd stone, she never expects to be...transported? Hundreds of years in the past and thousands of miles away, Clare is lost. Will her new friends Andrew and Harold Marshall help her to find the way back, even if they do not believe her? And more importantly, can she trust these strangers?

Dream Lover and Other Tales includes seven paranormal and supernatural stories. The collection includes "Glint", "Dream Lover", "Ben Franklin's Dream", "The Mayor's Cow", "The Maestro's Gift", "Tracks in the Snow", and "The Messiah of Harriman".

The Crocodile Who Lost His Glasses and Other Stories is a collection of nine imaginative tales for children of all ages from Giles Ekins, author of the acclaimed The Adventures of a Travelling Cat books. A collection of tales perfect for bedtime, The Crocodile Who Lost His Glasses and Other Stories will delight listeners of all ages.

Sasha I don’t need help in any room of my house…much less the bedroom. All of my time is better spent taking care of my patients. One day the door rings and my drop-dead gorgeous neighbor is standing there with a box in his hand. His dog, Fortune, chewed up a delivery from a friend of mine and he had to replace the item. When I open the box, I’m horrified that my friend sent me a personal bedroom happiness helper…and it isn’t small…at all. But the meeting does set off some magic with Liam and I start to question if my job is all I need in life. Liam is confident, charismatic, ...

Bella My sisters thought they’d surprise me with a trip to see my friend for Christmas. Little did I know, it was a set up for an intervention. They all think I’m cynical about love…well, who wouldn’t after what I’ve been through?! A gift exchange has me considering finding a new friend, and when the gift slips from my hands and out the window onto the handsome neighbor’s lap below, I’m mortified. The amusing mishap does lead to a date. And maybe an intervention of love. Cam is take-charge, ask questions later, and makes me feel more than I’ve ever felt. But my bliss is ...

Zena Good job. Nice home. Growing bank account. I’ve got it all. All except a man as my friend Zeek points out on the regular. So Zeek decides to get me an early Christmas gift…a singing elf telegram with a present that makes me turn every shade of red when I open it. But I’ve got bigger problems than a lively, rainbow meat stick…I’ve got plumbing problems. When Harry, the comical elf, comes to my rescue, I reconsider my “I’ve got it all” stance. Harry is honest, hard-working, and I can’t get that silly elf and his ridiculously catchy song out of my head. Maybe I need ...

Dirty Noir is10 stories of the riptide in human affairs, for those of us who are magnetically drawn to the passionate, strange, and dreadful. Get ready to meet the honeymoon couple who encounter grief in Mexico; Zack, the schoolboy assassin in love with a circus beauty; Miguel, who proves to be unexpectedly dangerous; the Giant Rat of Sumatra, cruellest contract-killer in the business, and Phoebe, perhaps the strangest, and surely the sharpest, woman in fiction.

A private investigator - a stranger in a strange land - searches for a missing girl in Tokyo. Two brothers have a lifelong pact. But what happens when a deal goes wrong? A homeless man gives up his drug and alcohol-fueled life. But, is the good life all it's supposed to be? Stopped by police one night, a group of friends runs into trouble. Soon, one of them must confront his past.

Snap Shots are short stories about women who overcome emotional and physical challenges, and become empowered.

Los personajes de estas historias varían en edad, desde Gloria, de 70 años, que está a punto de encontrar el amor de nuevo, hasta Bobby, de cinco años, que no tiene ni idea de por qué su papá ya no está. También está Hannah, de 16 años, una fugitiva que encuentra el amor sólo para perderlo. A nivel filosófico, estas historias reflejan el mundo en el que vivimos, sacando a la luz cuestiones sociales como la falta de vivienda, el coste humano de la guerra, los abusos sexuales y cuándo vamos demasiado lejos en el tratamiento médico.

He gathers his wits and calls emergency services. Despite a thunderstorm, Sheriff's deputies, the fire department, and an ambulance all respond quickly. But there's little they can do. The victims are long dead. The snoop invites the emergency workers inside, out of the rain, to await the arrival of the coroner and the funeral home staff. The lightning flashes. The thunder rolls. And the setting inspires the police, firefighters, and paramedics to pass the time by telling stories, both thrilling and chilling. And you are invited to join them.

Bienvenidos a las Tierras de Tormentas. A primera vista todo parecer ser igual, pero hay pequeños indicios de que no todo parece ser lo que es. Hasta las cosas más ordinarias pueden parecer algo extrañas.

There is nothing that compares to the faithfulness of the family dog. For six years, Teddy has helped out on the family farm, walked the kids to the school bus, comforted them when they were sad, and snuggled with them through cold winter nights. In the dusk of a warm summer evening, when an intruder makes his way through the yard, threatening all that Teddy holds dear, the four children learn a devastating truth about the meaning of faithfulness. This is a touching story of love and ultimately, forgiveness.

Time Wasters are short adventures based on true stories. They’re all titled Super Short Preludes because they are just that: super short stories that lead up to big life concepts or events, designed to help pass short spouts of time. Each mini-book in the series actually contains an entire story that will draw you in, make you laugh, and then allow you to move on with your life.

Os números 1, 2 e 3 viviam sozinhos achando que um era mais importante do que o outro, até descobrirem que precisam um do outro e que, juntos, podem fazer muitas coisas. Um livro interativo de alfabetização matemática, que apresenta ao leitor os números, tratando ainda de assuntos como amizade, respeito e união.​ Agora em audiolivro!

A woman sits on a city bus, reflecting on her life - do both need change in direction? Is it possible that a single pea left on plate can change one’s future? What dark secrets are revealed by an old suitcase? And will the surprise for Christine go according to plan? Playing upon a myriad of sentiments and emotions, Eileen Thornton's A Surprise for Christine is a collection of 12 sweet, lighthearted, and romantic stories sure to brighten even the darkest of days.

Jacob’s brother is king and married. His sister is about to be. His younger sister is happy in her home. But where does he fit in? Is he too young for the job his brother has given him? A story of faith, family, and identity. A sequel short story to Courage and Corruption.

Santa Claus has had enough of mischievous elves wreaking havoc at the North Pole. Banishing them to the bustling streets of New York City, these rogue elves find themselves in a world far removed from the snowy serenity they once knew. Struggling to adapt to their newfound urban surroundings, the misfit elves hatch a devious plan to sustain themselves—stealing food and toys from unsuspecting homes. With a stolen truck as their makeshift headquarters, the naughty elves embark on a spree of festive thievery, leaving a trail of chaos in their wake. Can the spirit of the season prevail over ...

Even native-born Americans don’t know the Deep South well. It’s a beautiful, deeply forested region with diverse people and a long history. These stories set in Mississippi and Louisiana deal with two mysteries. How well do we know a place? And how well do we know our families?