True Mystery

A gripping true-life story about an extraordinary destiny of a young man, forced to make the choice of life: sell his soul to serve the devil, or preserve his dignity by taking a new path to a new world. The book chronicles the remarkable adventure of a foreign student who finds himself at the center of an action-packed spy thriller while studying in Moscow. Being eyewitnesses to the events, relying on solid documentary research and historical facts, the Grigorov Brothers authentically recreate the life of foreigners in the Soviet capital at the height of the Cold War, while masterfully ...

Heart-pounding Fear. Chilling Anguish. Heartbreak. Priceless Love. The Ultimate Sacrifice. All in less than a minute. Sometimes precious moments is all there is. Between one heartbeat and the next, Susa is plunged into a devastating nightmare, wounded and broken, yet desperate hope filled her heart and soul. Nothing in her life had ever prepared her for this. Adam Manning arrives at a crime scene and quickly sees that not everything is as it seems. Unknown to the town’s small police force, neither is he. If you enjoy clean mystery romance and inspirational women’s fiction filled with ...

In the middle-classed neighborhood of Muswell Hill, underneath a spectacular residence located at 23 Cranley Gardens, a gruesome discovery was about to be unearthed. While working on drainage pipes of the house at that location, a plumber discovered several bones and a flesh-like substance covering the inside of the pipes.The pipes led to the top floor apartment of the residence. It was rented to Dennis Nilsen, a 37-year old, quiet, soft-spoken civil servant. Nilsen was also a retired policeman with military service.Shockingly, the police were about to discover Dennis Nilsen was also one of...

When bestselling thriller writer Ian Ferguson's research gets too close to the enigmatic founder of a classified-leaks website, he becomes the victim of a ruthless pair of assassins. Convinced that Ferguson was on to something big, his publisher enlists crusading journalists Tom Novak and Stella Mitchell to complete his book, and identify who was behind the hit. But when the pair link Ferguson's death to a notorious member of the British royal family, they begin to uncover a plot that points uncomfortably close to home – Stella's estranged mother.

Hidden in the hills. Lost in the woods. Forgotten by society. Feral is a haunting collection of seven immersive narratives—true and rumored accounts of people who have chosen, or been forced, to vanish from modern civilization. From reclusive mountain clans and children raised in the wild to whispered tales of violent hermits and abandoned homesteads with strange inhabitants, these stories explore the chilling realities of life lived off the grid. Each 6,000-word story plunges you into an atmospheric, unnerving account told with the vivid detail of a cinematic true-crime series. Combining...

.“Here's a marvelous treat, the wittiest historical mystery … introducing the unlikely sleuthing team of Leonardo da Vinci and a young dwarf, this novel deftly intertwines fact and fiction in a deliciously clever tale”. Review from National Advertising A black banner flies from Leonardo’s tower room, warning everyone he is dissecting the latest victim in a series of murders. In the bustling halls of the Sforza Castle in Milan amidst the looming threat of French invasion in 1498, a series of gruesome murders shatter the façade of opulence and revelry. At the heart of the intrigue ...

Our world is built upon mysteries, so when somebody tells you nothing is impossible, you best believe them. Unexplainable Happenings is a thoughtfully-curated anthology series of occurrences most would deem impossible. Bone-chilling beholdings, unwilled encounters, and the unthinkable all come together to create an unusual and genuine series.

In the closing days of 1799, the United States was still a young republic, its uncertain future contested by the two major political parties of the day: the well-moneyed Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, and the populist Republicans, led by Aaron Burr. The two finest lawyers in New York, Burr and Hamilton were bitter rivals both in and out of the courtroom, and as the next election approached - with Manhattan likely to be the swing district on which the presidency would hinge - their animosity reached a fever pitch.

Nature doesn’t care how prepared you are. Stretching over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail is a test of endurance, willpower, and survival. But for some hikers, the true challenge wasn’t the mountains — it was the sudden fever, the twisted ankle, the blood loss, the vanishing companion. In Medical Mysteries – Appalachian Trail, you'll find 20 true stories of medical emergencies, disappearances, infections, injuries, and unexplained deaths that occurred on America’s most iconic trail. A hiker survives 26 days lost in the woods before dying just miles from ...

Struggling artist Skyler Moore is flabbergasted when she receives a suspicious phone call from a lawyer she’s never met regarding a “private matter.” As soon as she arrives at the law firm’s office, she learns she’s the recipient of a large inheritance, a life-changing sum that will allow her to realize her long-held dream of becoming a mother. But who was her benefactor, Christopher Whaley? The late man’s name means nothing to Skyler, and she has no idea why he would leave her such an enormous bequest.

On a cold January morning, the killer executed Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse in broad daylight. Eight shots fired a block from the Kaufman County Courthouse. Two months later, a massacre. The day before Easter, the couple slept. Bunnies, eggs, a flower centerpiece gracing the table. Death rang their doorbell and filled the air with the rat-a-tat-tat of an assault weapon discharging round after round into their bodies. Eric Williams and his wife, Kim, celebrated the murders with grilled steaks. Williams planned to exact revenge on all those who had wronged him.

Dr Nell Ward is delighted when her childhood friend Percy announces she's engaged to handsome businessman Hawke McAnstruther - and rashly offers to host the wedding at Finchmere, her family's estate. But she hadn't anticipated Percy's parents' fiery disapproval of the groom. The ceremony is barely over before Hawke's shady personal and professional life starts to unravel, and tension ripples through the assembled guests.

Do you feel safe in the United States? Does your government protect you? And if you do feel safe and protected, at what cost? Our political system resembles a merry-go-round, a constant barrage of thoughts - circling the inner desires of our soul. Are you up to date on the suspicious deaths of our political system? Are you a firm believer in democracy? Looking back on the history of the United States - the first mainstream "deep state" death is the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Since his death, the deep state has become a black hole - eating up lives and careers it deems a ...

There are few remaining frontiers on our planet. But perhaps the wildest, and least understood, are the world's oceans: too big to police, and under no clear international authority, these immense regions of treacherous water play host to rampant criminality and exploitation.

Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world's most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale.

Writer Karen Walker knows more than most about murderers. Her first love went on to become The Bagman, a notorious serial killer now locked away for life in a maximum-security prison. Karen has spent her life running from the weight of having loved him, defended him and, ultimately, leading the police to his door. But now, ten years later, just as she’s about to publish her account of his crimes, a young woman is abducted in horribly familiar circumstances.

Listen to the uncensored and unfiltered events that have left these witnesses forever changed. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this audiobook will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the great outdoors.

Medical Mysteries – Deadly Fevers: 20 Devastating Cases of Outbreaks, Strange Plagues, and Race-to-Survive Scenarios When fever strikes without warning, survival can come down to a matter of hours. In Medical Mysteries – Deadly Fevers, bestselling author Dean Lawton unearths 20 real-life cases where invisible killers — from ancient plagues to newly emerged viruses — left devastation in their wake. Explore history’s deadliest outbreaks, the frantic races to contain them, and the lives forever changed by mysterious and terrifying fevers. How did a deadly mist kill thousands in ...

BRITISH LEGAL HISTORY - The Fielding Brothers & Bow Street Runners - the early days and beginnings of policing in England with the infamous Fielding Brothers, the early Bow Street Runners, Robert Peel, Jerome Caminada, and other brutal crime fighters, covering highway robberies, gruesome murders, street crime and a host of dangerous attacks on society. A fascinating slice of legal history and nostalgia, featuring Victorian & Edwardian Manchester crime.

It seems straightforward to Attorney Nate Shepherd: a middle-aged billionaire dies while celebrating at a wedding reception. The grief-stricken family lashes out, though, blaming the billionaire’s date for his death. When the family brings all of its power to bear, the wheels of local justice threaten to overwhelm the woman. As Nate Shepherd steps in to defend her, he tries to deflect the misplaced anger that’s directed at the woman for the tragedy. But as the investigation progresses, a tangled history unravels, including unexpected ties to Nate’s own life.