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Get ready for unrelenting terror at its best with The Hell of the Dead Saga by Erik Handy! In the first book, a death cult is on the hunt for their next sacrifice, while the dead rise to collect revenge, leaving a priest and a police chief to protect themselves and those they care about. The second book picks up where the first left off, with a secret cabal conducting terrifying experiments on the invincible undead. In the third book, a deadly virus spreads through a city, leaving it defenseless and vulnerable to the plague's vicious grip. And in the final installment, the fates of friends ...

This essay-style short story, published in 1943, is a sequel to the earlier work Going Home (1943). The protagonist, who his family has disowned, receives news that his mother is dying and heads back to his family home with his wife and child. He is the sixth son of a wealthy family from Aomori. He went to Tokyo Imperial University with the hopes of his family, but became involved in left-wing movements, was arrested by the police, became addicted to drugs, and repeatedly attempted suicide. Dazai is aware that he has been a bad son to his mother and that her death is imminent. He also has ...

Shot point-blank in the chest. Paul Kaye collapses onto the gleaming tile of his luxury home. His killer vanishes into the predawn darkness. Fast-paced. Riveting. Unforgettable. Paul and Lisa Kaye’s marriage is unraveling, their dream home in Encino unable to hold together what success and status can’t mend. Paul finds solace—and purpose—with his much younger girlfriend, while wondering if there’s any way back to the life he built with his wife. Until he’s murdered. Detective Tom Stone dives into a labyrinth of secrets—fractured friendships, shady business dealings, jilted ...

She's not a karate expert. She can't pick a lock. And she certainly isn't a master of disguise.... But Riley is stubborn, and this is her city. She's not going down without a fight! If you like female characters who are strong, funny, and real, then you're going to love Kay Riley, a Chicago cop wrongly accused of a terrorist bombing, and on the run for her life. A wiser woman might flee the country, but Riley is determined to clear her name. Armed with a quick wit and some friends who don't mind breaking a few laws, Riley becomes an amateur vigilante.

To find her missing sister, small-town cop Maya Hutchinson risks her life by posing as her glamorous twin. Under escalating attacks, Maya accepts protection from dashing senator's son, Connor McNamara. Cop turned PI, Connor McNamara has his own secret mission and is forced to choose between family loyalty and love. hen the scent of danger draws near, will Connor and Maya survive long enough to forgive and accept each other? Secrets of Rios Azules series: sweet, wholesome books about faith, love, and murder. Welcome to Rios Azules, a small Texas town where rivers and emotions run deep, and ...

For this mission, they’ll risk their lives. For each other, they’ll risk their hearts. Buddy Rider's little Cessna spotter aircraft was shot down twice over the jungles of Vietnam, and ten years later he’s flying crop dusters for a living while tinkering with an old WWII transport aircraft. He avoids the painful memories of the war, the bad times, and the loss of friends, until a young woman comes to his aircraft hangar in search of him. Elizabeth Anderson is a lay nun dedicated to aiding the helpless, and her immediate task is to rescue fellow missionaries and orphans trapped in war-...

Fast-paced dark fantasy infused with mystery, suspense, and dry humor! The city of Caedia is ambushed by the army of Beorland. Kove, an outcast, a coward, unfit to join the King’s Guard huddles alone amidst the chaos as his city, his home, all that he loves is destroyed. Tasked with the assassination of King Alban of Caedia, Raena S’ehn of the Black Knives witnesses an otherworldly power in the form of flame erupting from Kove’s body during the assault. With her assassination attempt thwarted, she opts to kidnap Kove in place of the king, taking him to her master hidden deep beneath ...

An Insane Thriller Ride Darius Shaw is a security guard working the night shift in the small town of Shadow Bay, New York. When he finds two bodies in the local recreation center pool, he calls 911, but he’s not the only one calling in drowning victims. The operator has received multiple calls for dead people in the past thirty minutes. Within hours, over a dozen bodies are found in pools, bathtubs, and the lake—all apparent victims of violence as the bodies have bite marks and bruising. Then Darius comes across a journal that belonged to one of the victims, which includes startling ...

This stand-alone book continues characters from The Hawkeye Ridge Series. Bryce Wilhelm III, Captain of the U.S. Equestrian Team, was raised in a life of privilege. Fiercely rebelling against his father's parental dictates to become a doctor, he joins the Army and becomes a Green Beret. He serves as the aide to General Prescott, who runs a classified anti-terrorism unit, Bryce becomes his 'troubleshooter.' Severely wounded and discharged from the Army, Bryce agrees to continue to function as General Prescott's undercover 'troubleshooter' on Volcano Ranch, guarding the ranch an General ...

Timing is everything: one second can separate life from death. Just ask Marc Lange; for better or worse, his timing is always spot on. On that point, countless people can thank their lucky stars for this amazing gift, whether they know it or not. Indeed, Marc's gift of being in the right place at the right time is put to the test over and over. Whether it's terrorists wanting a huge body count or dealing with the global criminal mastermind, Mr. X --Marc takes them on. He better hurry, every second counts.

High in the Italian alps, cut off from the outside world, sits a chapel battered by winds and icy blizzards. The priests who guard this sacred place have sworn to protect the dangerous treasure that lies within their walls. But when Joe Mason and his team are called to the remote church, they find its ancient stones reduced to rubble, the priests murdered in cold blood and their precious cargo stolen.

When patrolman Brandon Hall comes upon a broken-down car on a Colorado highway, he finds a young girl in a bloodied nightgown at the wheel. In the back seat, the brutalized body of a teenage boy. The girl will say only one word: Hurt. When the girl is admitted to the hospital, the doctor on call is Brandon’s ex-wife, Olivia Blake. For Olivia and Brandon, the traumatized Jane Doe opens a floodgate of memories. It’s been four years since they shared their own tragedy—the unsolved disappearance of their eight-year-old daughter, Carly, and the end of their marriage.

In the realm of Evlontus, King Magnus longs for simpler times when evil was his only concern. But now, with magic restored, chaos reigns and he faces constant scrutiny from the council he reluctantly leads. Desperate to maintain control, he seeks newfound power to secure his throne. However, his plans are thwarted by an imposing threat—the elements themselves! The physical realm grows displeased with mortal presence, and the elements are determined to eradicate humanity once and for all. Brace yourself for an epic battle that will decide the fate of the kingdom!

'This book was a top notch thriller. I devoured it in less than a day!' Netgalley reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A great plot with many exciting turns and twists that kept me engaged until the very last page!' 'A fun and twisty summer read that kept me guessing. One of the only books I’ve ever read in one sitting.' You thought you were keeping them safe. You let the evil in... My heart twists as I watch my teenagers, Willow and Josh, head off on their first holiday without me. They're spreading their wings, venturing into the world, and I feel a mix of pride and anxiety. ...

An exhilarating adventure set in the Netherlands, Croatia, Italy, Luxembourg, and Turkey about stolen art, the mafia, and a father’s vengeance. When researcher Zelda Richardson begins working at a local museum, she doesn’t expect to get entangled with an art theft, knocked unconscious by a forger, threatened by the mob, or stalked by drug dealers. To make matters worse, a Croatian gangster is convinced Zelda knows where a cache of recently pilfered paintings is. She must track down an international gang of art thieves and recover the stolen artwork in order to save those she loves most....

Tessa I should’ve known better than to take a job at Fauleic Cosmetics. The second I met Cole Hartman — cold, ruthless, way too hot for his own good — I realized I wasn’t hired for my brains. He looked at me like I already belonged to him. Like he could see through everything — straight to the soft, curvy girl underneath. And he wanted it all. It started with a contract. Strict rules. Private research: a little...milky collection work on the side. Nothing I couldn’t handle. But Cole doesn’t just want me to follow the contract. He wants surrender. He wants to every inch of me ...

Are you tired of pretending to be outgoing in order to succeed in your career, longing for a way to lead that feels natural and empowering? Have you ever felt like your introverted nature holds you back from achieving your full potential in leadership? Introverts possess unique strengths like deep listening, thoughtful decision-making, and powerful empathy that make them exceptional leaders. With the right strategies, introverts can manage stress effectively, leverage their natural resilience, and thrive under pressure without compromising their well-being.

I'm Tracy Belden and my crazy client just killed her husband. She told me so when she called me at oh-dark-thirty. Now his body is in the morgue, my client is the number one suspect, and I’m the main witness. With the police ready to make an arrest, she changes her story and hires me to find the real killer. Can I solve the case before my client is arrested for murder? But if she’s the killer, how can I finish my crossword puzzle with a clear conscience? If you like fast-paced, humorous cozies, dive into the Crossword Puzzle Cozy Mysteries! Available in e-book, paperback, and on Kindle ...

What happens to a character when the story is over? Sunny Dae Grayson is about to find out. In a moment of profound loss and rage, Sunny destroyed her character, upending her story as an act of defiance. But the end of her narrative doesn't mean the end of her existence. Sunny finds herself in a mysterious new world inhabited by other characters whose tales have concluded. But this strange realm is dying, its life force ebbing away as their tales are forgotten. Determined to make a difference, Sunny teams up with Johnny Mountain, a fearless young adventurer, and Jackson Windstrom, a pensive...

Harvey Bennett didn’t sign up for this Christmas adventure. When a small-town holiday festival turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Ben and Julie are thrust into a chilling mystery buried beneath the snow-covered streets of Hope, Alaska. At the center of it all is a legendary golden ornament—a piece of local history said to hold the key to a fortune in lost gold. But someone else wants that fortune, and they’ll stop at nothing to claim it. As a ruthless financier and his dangerous crew close in, Ben and Julie follow a trail of cryptic clues carved into tombstones and hidden in ...