Real Mysteries

Julia Swann, mother of two young boys, is on the phone with her husband, Michael, when the call abruptly cuts out. It isn't until later in the evening when she discovers that something terrible has happened at Penn Station, where Michael was waiting for a train home. Julia races to New York City to look for Michael, her panicked searching interwoven with memories of meeting and falling in love with the husband she's now desperate to find.

Read all of Cindy Blackburn's Cozy Mysteries for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Welcome to Lake Elizabeth, Vermont, where Santa Claus is due to arrive any day now, and Cassie Baxter is going nuts. Who wouldn’t go nuts? This is her first Christmas with her adopted son Truman, and she’s determined to make it memorable. But that human skull the kid found when he was searching for Christmas decorations in the attic wasn’t exactly part of the plan. And Joe Wylie, Cassie’s supposed boyfriend, isn’t making life any easier during this frantic week before the holiday either. Then there’s ...

Within this book, you will find eyewitness stories unlike anything you've heard before. You will experience the terror, the helplessness, the loss of control, and the torment felt by those who have fallen prey to the dark powers in this world - the demon possessed.

Without Redemption was written on a number of parallel tracks that constantly intersect: First, it is the most detailed historical biography ever written about Bill Bonin, the notorious Freeway Killer responsible for murdering 22 teenage boys over ten-months in 1979-80. Second, it is a psychological roadmap which charts the evolution of Bonin’s personality from abused child to sexual predator to serial killer. This is accomplished using documents from his childhood, war service, multiple California government mental health and penal institutions, witness testimony and the expertise of ...

When an heir hunter turns up looking for Charlie Cassidy and finds he’s been dead for years, he tells Cassidy’s son and daughter, he has information which might connect them, through their late father, to an unclaimed legacy. He asks them if they’d like him to process their claim; but they think his fees are too high and decide to do the job themselves. It’s a choice they regret when they discover their father was not the man they thought he was. This book is the third in the Templederry Trilogy. The First is The Learning Curves and the second is Father Unknown.

She thought it was just a house. But the bone-chilling mysteries lurking within the walls have plans for Claire…and they don’t include letting her leave alive. When Claire Montgomery inherits a historic mansion, she expects a quick reno and hefty profit. But disturbing events suggest a sinister spirit lurks within the walls. Seeking answers, Claire turns to rugged contractor Jed, who knows ghosts all too well. As eerie incidents escalate, they edge toward the dark truth while fighting their sizzling attraction. Can Claire crack the century-old mystery before she becomes the next target?...

She was terrified...the pain was relentless. Nothing in her life prepared her for this. She desperately needed somewhere safe...someplace she could hide. Someone she could trust. It was dark...and getting darker. Ronan Hendricks didn’t recognize her voice. Not family...not friends. Probably not an enemy. But he didn’t need the years he’d spent as a detective to recognize what he did hear... Fear. In a desperate moment of hope, a single number saved her life. Then a complete stranger opened his home offering safety yet Grace knew danger surrounded them...when the pain allowed her few ...

Filius Thoreau, arch-benefit fraudster and jaunty raconteur, celebrates the silver anniversary of his induction into the world of the workshy with his candid, but not too candid, autobiography in which he celebrates the unique and sinuous path he has steered through the minefield of work-obsessed modern Britain. From the dark days of the Poll Tax through the laissez-faire nineties to the ghastly government work schemes of the new millennium, Filius has marched onwards to the sound of his own personal drummer and constructed a uniquely apologist philosophy along the way.

People throughout the ages have claimed to have mysterious and blood-chilling encounters with unexplained forces, such as Mothman, demons, ghosts, and extraterrestrials. Ann Gaiman has compiled an anthology of over 25 of the creepiest real-life short stories on the most shocking and mysterious supernatural events that have taken place - all based on eyewitness accounts telling their encounters with the supernatural.

Are you ready for a deep dive into the mysteries of the ocean? In this gripping eBook, we take you on a journey through the mesmerizing world of marine ecosystems, exploring the vast diversity of marine life and the intricate balance that sustains it. From the vibrant colors of marine plants to the elusive creatures of the ocean depths, you'll discover the wonders of the ocean in a way you never have before. But this is more than just a book about the beauty of the ocean. It's also an urgent call to action. We'll explore the devastating effects of human activity on marine ecosystems, from ...

When Dr. Watson agrees to share lodgings with Sherlock Holmes, he soon finds himself involved in a shocking and mysterious murder case. What will Holmes discover when he examines the body? There are no marks on the dead man, so why is there so much blood at the scene of the crime? Inspector Lestrade and Inspector Gregson have asked Holmes to help them. But will they listen to his advice?

Terri and Sonya continue to navigate the precarious paths of memory and identity. As Terri's forgotten past begins to surface, each memory brings not only a piece of her old self but also intense headaches that cloud her present. Each moment spent with Sonya uncovers the vibrant threads of a life once lived together, filling them with bittersweet nostalgia and raw emotion. But as Terri draws closer to the woman she loves, the resurgence of her former self comes at a steep cost. Sonya finds herself in a heart-wrenching predicament of cherishing the fleeting glimpses of the partner she lost, ...

Fear. Anguish. Heartbreak. Selfless love. Ultimate sacrifice. All in less than a minute. Sometimes that’s all there is. Adam Manning arrives at the crime scene and quickly sees that not everything is as it seems. Neither is he. If you enjoy clean mystery romance and inspirational women’s fiction filled with love, hope, family, new and old friendships, and a mystery to keep you guessing, Stay With Me is the series collection for you. This is Book Eight of the eight-part Stay With Me mystery romance novella series. Book 8 of 8.

Unearth the Mysteries of the Supernatural in Poltergeists Chronicles A Century of Unexplained Phenomena. Prepare to embark on a journey where the ordinary merges seamlessly with the supernatural. This enthralling collection of spine-tingling tales will transport you through the annals of time and across the far reaches of space, immersing you in the eerie and the unexplained. From the ancient castles shrouded in European history to the enigmatic enclaves of the modern era, brace yourself for an unforgettable adventure. Dive headfirst into the annals of history as you unlock the long-buried ...

ABNA Publishers Weekly Review “… passionate, highly readable thriller that takes place in two distinct time periods.” San Diego Book Awards Winner, Best Published Mystery, Sisters in Crime Two women, separated by three centuries, are connected by a legacy of greed, depravity and deceit--a legacy which threatens to make them both victims of the Salem witch trials. 1692, Salem, Massachusetts Born in a time and place of fierce religious fervor, 16-year-old Felicity Dale has only endless church meetings and the drudgery of chores to look forward to. When her friends begin accusing ...

With a trillion sensors feeding data into a central computer unleashed into the world, governments, militaries, mega-corporations, dictators, and even hackers will be able to hear the heartbeat of the Earth. This is an invisible communications network enveloping everything, including your home. These Smart Dust particles, 100 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, easily penetrate human skin, enabling trackers to monitor every moment of your day.

Ghost Stories Book & Poltergeists Scary Stories Not For Kids Paperback version: 100 scary stories Kindle version: 148 scary stories Step into the chilling realm of the unknown with Ghost Stories Book & Poltergeists Scary Stories Not for Kids. This captivating anthology beckons you into a world where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, inviting you on an extraordinary journey through the most perplexing and enduring enigmas that have haunted the human psyche for generations. From Denmark's Dragsholm Castle and England's Mermaid Inn to France's Château de Brissac, our ...

The streets heat up as rules are broken. No longer are the families all on the same page, now it's every man for themselves. The Best family get's put to the test as they go out on their own in an effort to control it all. You know what they say when you're trying to hold the top spot, everyone starts coming for the Best family the higher up the ladder they go. There are always casualties in war and others are always trying to bring you down from the throne. Only one king will remain to claim it all, which soldiers have what it takes to get the job done is the question at hand.

Following the jailhouse suicide of Vernon Butts, one of the main Freeway Killer defendants housed in the Los Angeles County Men's Central Jail, the LA Mental Health and Sheriff's Dept. was determined to keep other serial killers housed at the jail from a repeat event. Vonda Pelto, a newly minted psychologist, was selected for the task. Vonda’s assignment was not to council them in any way, it was to offer them an emotional sounding board and keep them on an even keel in order to get through their trails. From 1981 to 1985 she lived in the hall of mirrors world of serial killers and ...

Here’s a harrowing array of spine-chilling stories that will make your heart race nonstop. This book is full of twists and turns, dark corners, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and devilish plots that get your blood pumping. Horror Anthology contains 19 short stories of terrifying real tales of horror. With exceptional articulation and clarity, author Ann Gaiman spins dark but real tales that will make you sit on the edge of your seat.