Mind Thriller

On their way home from the local corner market, two best friends take the usual shortcut through the woods... and come across something glowing in the near distance. Curious, the boys investigate... and soon discover a campfire in an unlikely location. Strangely, there are other people here, too—all seemingly drawn to the same mysterious flame. The mysterious and hungry flame... What Readers are saying: ★★★★★ “It was a great read from beginning to end. I believe the story was aimed more for young adults, but this 55 year old enjoyed it too. Anne Rice, J.R. Rain, and Stephenie ...

Bestseller in Hard Science Fiction! Bestseller in Science Fiction Adventure! In the dark heart of an ancient city, an even darker secret is waiting. On a rugged frontier world, ex-soldier Booker takes a job providing security for a high-stakes archaeological dig. The goal: to decode the inscriptions of a long-dead civilization. The problem: giant scorpions lurking in the caverns, and they're far more deadly than anyone realized. When a savage attack on a brilliant young linguist forces Booker to confront the horrors of the underground ruins, he uncovers a chilling truth: the city hides a ...

Private Investigator Sloane Monroe has solved every case that's come across her desk with the exception of one - the brutal murder of her sister Gabrielle. Three years have passed without a trace of the killer until today, when a young woman's body is discovered on a patch of dirt in front of the local supermarket at daybreak. Now Sloane is faced with the most difficult challenge of her life - finding a man who's a master at concealing his identity before he captures his next victim and sends them to eternal rest.

Laura Kasischke, the critically acclaimed and nationally bestselling poet and author of The Raising, returns Mind of Winter, a dark and chilling thriller that combines domestic drama with elements of psychological suspense and horror - an addictive tale of denial and guilt that is part Joyce Carol Oates and part Chris Bohjalian. On a snowy Christmas morning, Holly Judge awakens with the fragments of a nightmare floating on the edge of her consciousness. Something followed them from Russia.

In "The Church Lady Killer: The Mind of Jane Marie Fonder," we delve into the dark depths of envy and betrayal that can lurk behind the facade of a seemingly perfect life. Meet Jane Marie Fonder, a woman who embodies the spirit of her tight-knit community while harboring a tumultuous storm within. Her life, marked by feelings of jealousy and unappreciation, spirals into tragedy when a single choice transforms her from a beloved church lady to a notorious killer. This gripping tale unfolds like a slow-burning candle, illuminating the intricate layers of Jane Marie's psyche. As she battles ...

Charlotte Anne Mattas longs to turn back the clock. Before her husband, Sam, went to serve his country in the war, he was the man everyone could rely on—responsible, intelligent, and loving. But the person who's come back to their family farm is very different from the protector Annie remembers. Sam's experience in the Pacific theater has left him broken in ways no one can understand—but that everyone is learning to fear.

Explore tales of the unusual, the peculiar, and the mysterious. Enter a realm where logic defies reason yet somehow feels entirely sensible. Stories that will intrigue and captivate your imagination. These truly are stories to wrap your mind around. Stories Include: Taste of Freedom Phyllis finds the perfect ingredient for her stew and gets a taste of freedom. Hunting the Scullywiggins The last memory Ben has is hunting the scullywiggins. He awakes to find he’s being detained in an unfamiliar location. Give It a Few Days Cheryl may have a valid reason for rejecting the truth. East of ...

As Jen struggles to resist the pleasures of the Spymistress, Nicole flies to her rescue. Along the way, she'll meet a damsel in distress who can only be aided through hypnotic means. But is this a damsel...or a Mistress in disguise?

After a hair-raising adventure at Loch Ness, Samantha Moon and the gang continue their whirlwind European tour... Next stop: London. Just as Samantha Moon, her kids, Kingsley and Allison settle in at their posh hotel in London, they are confronted by the ghost of a murdered woman. And not just any woman. By all appearances, she had been one of Jack the Ripper's victims... Except she's wearing modern clothing. As the mystery deepens and the clues pile up, Sam and company soon find themselves on the trail of something dark and murderous... And eager to claim its next victim. Click BUY NOW or ...

Dive into a chilling tapestry of paranormal intrigue with Haunted Minds, a spine-tingling journey through the eerie Cornish moors and shadowy streets of London at the turn of the 20th century. This thrilling blend of horror and psychological suspense explores the mysterious interplay between the tangible brain and the intangible spirit, challenging the confines of materialist doctrine with tales of restless spirits and ghostly phenomena. Through detailed accounts and vivid storytelling, experience the eerie occurrences that lurk in the abandoned mines of Cornwall and the desolate corners of...

During a New Orleans Mardi Gras Ball, psychic entertainer Diana Racine touches the hand of a masked Cyrano de Bergerac and is instantly transported into the icy-cold body of a dead woman submerged in water. As Diana crumples to the floor, water filling her lungs, she hears Cyrano whisper that the game has begun. Diana has been called every epithet in the book: charlatan, cheat, publicity hound...and genius - all at least partially true. But convincing New Orleans police lieutenant Ernie Lucier that her vision of the dead woman is the real thing may be her hardest act yet.

For fans of Single White Female and Basic Instinct, Beyond Bedrock is a dark, addictive psychological thriller where obsession is a slow-burning fuse, trust is a dangerous illusion, and the perfect life is never as secure as it seems. "She was the worst kind of evil. And I opened the door and watched her walk right into our lives." Addison and William Hartman's once-turbulent affair is behind them—at least, that's what they tell themselves. Now, they have it all: success, power, and a marriage built on secrets as much as love. But when Addison hires Lydia Hammonds, it's more than just a ...

From the bestselling author of Bedrock comes the explosive second installment in the series—a blistering psychological thriller where lies are weapons, love is leverage, and the wrong choice isn't just dangerous—it's deadly. Addison Greyer has always played by the rules. She built the perfect life, followed the script, and did what was expected. Then came William Hartman—mysterious, wealthy, and dangerously irresistible. She knew better. She fought like hell to resist. But some temptations are too powerful to ignore. Now, caught in a web of obsession, deception, and consequences she ...

A collection of short stories from some of your favorite authors. You think you know darkness? Think again. Bloodhound Books presents Dark Minds - a collection of stories by authors who have come together to produce an anthology that will lure, tantalize, and shock listeners.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be accused of a crime you did not commit? How would you handle being locked up inside one of the country's bloodiest and harshest prisons for something you did not do? Meet Patrick Bernard. Patrick is as normal as they come: a hard-working family man who loves his wife and young son. He leads a simple, yet busy life made up of working two jobs to make ends meet. Life as he knows it comes to a halt on a hot summer morning in Louisiana. What starts as a normal workday ends in a terrifying, uncertain future with nowhere to turn.

Get ready to jack into an electrifying technothriller series that will keep you glued to the edge of your seat. The NeuralTech Rising trilogy by Bryon Vaughn is a mind-bending, adrenaline-fueled ride that explores the chilling consequences of runaway technology and the indomitable power of the human spirit. Set in a near-future world where a sinister corporation wields the power to invade minds and corrupt souls, this gripping saga follows an unlikely band of rebels as they fight to unplug from the madness and expose the truth. With each installment ratcheting up the tension and the stakes,...

Annie and Fia are ready to fight back. The sisters have been manipulated and controlled by the Keane Foundation for years, trapped in a never-ending battle for survival. Now they have found allies who can help them truly escape. After faking her own death, Annie has joined a group that is plotting to destroy the Foundation. And Fia is working with James Keane to bring his father down from the inside. But Annie’s visions of the future can’t show her who to trust in the present. And though James is Fia’s first love, Fia knows he’s hiding something.

The life of a secret agent is never boring, yet there is one particular lady that wouldn’t have it any other way. After receiving a prestigious award, only afforded to a select few, Agent M (Max) is called upon once again. With little to go on except rumors that a terrorist cell is planning something big in the near future, she immediately begins asking questions: Where is this cell located? Who are they? What are they planning to do? The only answer she gets from Director Neil Carter? That’s for you to find out! With only three weeks to solve the mystery and report back, Agent M sets ...

From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a dark, unrelenting psychological thriller where marriage is a battlefield, deception is a weapon, and losing means death. Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets Dexter. Jude and Kate are the perfect suburban couple—at least, that's what they want you to believe. In reality? He's a contract killer. She likes to even the score. Few married couples are as competitive as Jude and Kate. But then, most spouses don't track their arguments with a body count. Their silent pact to outdo each other begins as a twisted game of skill, survival, and ...

Frank Wilcox is a man at the bottom—jobless, alone, and one eviction notice away from disappearing altogether. Then he stumbles into a strange curiosity shop tucked between the cracks of the city and leaves with an ancient coin that promises unimaginable wealth… for a price. At first, the miracles roll in: cash from nowhere, lottery wins, a lucrative business deal. Frank’s life transforms overnight. But each windfall carries a hidden cost—deaths that grow too frequent, too close, and too deliberate to be coincidence. As his fortune grows, so does the gnawing dread in his gut: the ...