Short Fiction Collection

Anthony Horowitz selects and introduces the best mystery stories from the past year, under the auspices of the world's oldest mystery fiction specialty bookshop.

After a long run as a respected journalist, Edward “Fitz” Fitzhugh is on his way out when he stumbles across the story of a lifetime. The Gravedigger is a serial kidnapper who taunts the police with riddles. The other puzzle is his motive, which Fitz is determined to piece together. When an eyewitness to the latest abduction leads Fitz closer to the facts, he realizes that the last great story of his career is not at all what it appears to be.

Journey through the sinister corridors of history with these chilling tales of horror and survival. From the freezing desolation of Barbarossa to the war-torn memories of a young Georgian expat in Vienna, and from post-apocalyptic nightmares to the forest witches in the Ardennes feasting on the souls of Belgian soldiers, each story unravels a dark narrative of human endurance and fear. Encounter monstrous moral dilemmas, vengeful spirits, and eerie confrontations in this anthology where the past's shadows collide with horror's depths. Prepare for a gripping blend of history and the macabre ...

When Ella boards a sumptuous charter off the coast of Australia, she feels…dread. Her husband, Mac, the social butterfly who makes these wellness retreats so much easier to navigate, is stuck at work, leaving her exposed to the other passengers. Luckily, she forms an instant bond with the charismatic Chloe, a newly single woman salving a broken heart. But as the friendship grows, Ella discovers they share more than the need for an escape, and their devastating connection has the power to forever alter their lives.

Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, these newly created stories follow Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on special new adventures. Each story is broken down into short chapters—perfect for shared listening or for newly confident kids to enjoy independently.

THE FIRST 5 EPISODES OF THE EXCITING, TIME-TRAVELING, STEAMPUNK MYSTERY SERIES! Episode 1: The "Ghost" Division Agent Artful Doyle, the Bureau's expert on Reports and Regulations, has been unexpectedly given an assignment after three years doing desk work. She's been sent to "bring to heel" their foremost Ripperologist, Agent Darrish Fox, who shows signs of going rogue. But when she finally arrives in Victorian London and discovers what Agent Fox has been investigating, she realizes that situations in the field are rarely as cut-and-dried as they are on paper. The Bureau has always used ...

As a pro athlete, I have one unbreakable rule when it comes to men—Don't date another baseball player. Good thing I haven't been tempted once in four years in the majors. Until the day a rising star walks into my locker room. Outgoing and sexy-as-sin, Grant has confidence and talent for miles. But, I've got far too much trouble in my past to want to bring any into my present.

Thirty-four years ago, on October 31, poor Hannah Talbott took part in a scavenger hunt gone violently wrong. The mean girls made sure of it. To this day, for a haunted local mother, the most unsettling Halloween costume of all is an urban legend they call Hannah-Beast. It’s a reminder of the past she can’t forget. Especially tonight when it’s come back, so close to home.

Grab the Thrilling Finale: Three-Novel Collection #2! Will the hotel rise from the ashes, or will their island dreams be shattered forever? Don’t miss the breathtaking wrap-up to this thrilling saga!In this heart-pounding conclusion, join Teresa, Cindy, and Alexandra as they find themselves head over heels in danger and in love with handsome billionaires. The mysterious saboteur behind the hotel's troubles is finally revealed—but at what cost? With the hotel project in peril, lives and loves hang in the balance. Will the women revive the hotel and stay alive to see their dreams come ...

On a far-off colony, humans tower over the local species who grow the plants they need. Narr keeps the workers in line—someone has to. But when Narr learns just how short-lived their species is, the little alien embarks on a big mission: to find out why their people die and how to stop it. Stubborn and hopeful, Narr has a plan for the locals, for humans, and for the future.

‘We are now about to visit the most marvellous places and see the most wonderful things!’ This edition of James and the Giant Peach, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found throughout the book and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers.

Join in the hot, steamy exhibitionism with sexy Josh Lance, a new comer to the public scene – as he explores the heady world of the gay adult cinema scene. Join Josh as he enjoys his very first foray into the incredibly sexy scene, and very quickly builds up to incredibly hot gay, interracial multiple action... 21,000 words of incredibly hot, steamy words of interracial, gay, public exhibitionist action. 1/. Keen to explore his bisexual side and encouraged by his partner, Ray, Josh Lance ventures into the sexy gay world of the Aphrodite’s Adult Cinema. Dressed to kill and eager to ...

When Ivy Leavold is left destitute by her brother's death, she is taken in by her cousin's brooding, tortured widower—Julian Markham. Handsome and possessive, it's not long before Ivy falls for him. But Mr. Markham has dark secrets, secrets that may put Ivy in danger…

This boxed set contains the first three books in the Dragon Riders of Elantia series: Call of the Dragon, Flight of the Dragon, and Might of the Dragon. If you like sassy heroines, spunky dragons, crazy adventures, and wild treasure hunts, this is the series for you.

From mystery and crime to romance and tragedy, in this collection you will discover award-winning writing that effortlessly spans genre and style. Witness the excess and luxury of 1920s America in The Great Gatsby, experience profound meditations on death in The Bridge of San Luis Rey, as well as Poirot's very first murder case in The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

In such acclaimed novels as Let the Great World Spin and TransAtlantic, National Book Award-winning author Colum McCann has transfixed listeners with his precision, tenderness, and authority. Now, in his first collection of short fiction in more than a decade, McCann charts the territory of chance and the profound and intimate consequences of even our smallest moments.

A collection of the three best-selling high-stakes stand-alones in the Extravagant series!

I had an excuse two years ago when I met the sexy but innocent reporter on campus. She interviewed me for a story on major league baseball's rising stars, and we shared a hot, passionate night that ended far too soon. Now I know the woman I can't stop thinking about is the coach's daughter....

This fierce collection from New York Times bestselling historical fiction authors sweeps readers back in time with exhilarating short stories of unforgettable female characters. Spanning decades, these indelible women broke through barriers in disparate worlds of art, war, science, love, and injustice and paved the way for other women to follow. Strike a match and blaze a trail.

With a lot of faith and forgiveness, both might learn to trust again—but they’ll need a little heavenly help and a lot of inspiration. The loss of his mother in a terrible car accident, and then the loss of his wife when she walked out on him with absolutely no explanation. For two years, he has tried to move on, trusting that God has some plan for him and devoting himself to his family and their ranch. But when Mackenzie reappears out of nowhere, it turns Lance’s world upside down Read all the books in Seven Billionaire Cowboy Brothers at Christmas Wilmont Lodge Romance series by ...