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Eliza thought she came to The Haven for answers—but the mansion’s secrets are more dangerous than she ever imagined. What begins as a search for the truth about her sister Claire’s death quickly turns into a sinister game of cat and mouse. At The Haven, a luxurious yet eerie retreat, whispers of missing guests, hidden passageways, and buried scandals haunt every corner. When Eliza discovers Claire’s journal, detailing cryptic clues and paranoid warnings, she realizes her sister’s death was no accident—and the same unseen enemy is now watching her. As Eliza uncovers a web of lies...

In the idyllic backdrop of Ballycross, County Cork, Seren once reveled in the bliss of marriage to Frenchman André while managing their quaint wine shop. A perfect world, it seemed, until an unforeseen tragedy shattered everything. Determined not to be a mere pawn in the game of fate, Seren takes charge of her destiny. In this journey, she discovers the stark difference between fate and faith—realizing that control is a powerful force. The revelation of an enigmatic email destined for her husband propels Seren into a harrowing mystery. Abandoning the comforts of Ballycross, she ventures ...

HIDDEN TREACHERY presents two riveting mysteries where nothing is as it seems and deadly secrets lurk beneath carefully crafted facades. In FINAL PERFORMANCE, retired detective James Woodward confronts the case that ended his career when a young actress is murdered at Seattle's historic Orpheum Theatre—posed identically to a fifteen-year-old cold case. As Woodward and his team unravel decades of secrets hidden within the theater's walls, they discover a sinister network of illegal adoptions and separated twins. With the Hunter's Moon rising again, Woodward races to unmask the killer ...

Peter Montrose, a 73 year old retired attorney, wakes up on August 27, 2020 in the body of a much younger married man in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Paul Skelding wakes up that same morning in a dumpy Syracuse hotel sporting the body of an old man. The two thoroughly confused men have limited time in order to figure out why their bodies were switched. Their strange dilemma makes for a fascinating adventure for both of them. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lance Majestik is a pen name of retired Canadian lawyer Donald W. Desaulniers who has written more than 100 novels. That author has published some of ...

C.T. Ferguson wishes his parents would get off his case. Forced to use his brilliant hacking skills to play detective, he hopes that each investigation is a cinch. But a body near a Baltimore chapel is only the beginning, and the better the rich kid gets at his job, the more dangerous his work becomes….

Sixteen delightful holiday short stories by some of your favorite Soho crime authors! This captivating collection of short mysteries and crime capers - which features New York Times best-selling authors, Crime Writers Association Gold and Diamond Dagger winners, and Edgar Award nominees - contains laughs aplenty, the most hardboiled of holiday noir, and heartwarming reminders of the spirit of the season.

What would happen if one day you started having extrange sensations and mind losing episodes? What are they? Are the flashbacks or only imaginations of your delusional mind? Why are they there? What they do they mean? Well... You don´t know and neitheir do I. A suspenseful novel that will have you thinking throughout the whole story. A series of misterious events from which you will not be able to escape.

Discover Dorothy L. Sayers' inimitable Golden Age detective in this complete collection of the complete Lord Peter Wimsey stories, together in one volume for the first time. Presented in chronological order, these short stories see Lord Peter Wimsey bringing his trademark wit and unique detection skills to all manner of mysteries.

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most iconic and lasting figures in literature. In this new edition of Baker Street Irregulars, authors present the iconic detective in over a dozen wildly entertaining new ways. In Keith DeCandido's "Six Red Dragons", Sherlock is a young girl in modern New York City. In Sarah Stegall's "Papyrus", Sherlock is a female librarian in ancient Egypt. In Daniel M. Kimmel's mesmerizing "A Scandal in Chelm", Sherlock is a rabbi. Derek Beebe sends Sherlock to the moon, while Mike Strauss, in "The Adventure of the Double Sized Final Issue", casts him as a comic book character.

(Edited February 26th 2018) I was running with no place to go and nowhere to hide. Emilia I had no one. They left me at the orphanage when I was young and from there I went from foster home to foster home, carting the black trash bag with my life shoved into it. John was a welcoming rain washing away the past or so I thought. Beau Killing is like breathing natural. I was born into this life and running the local MC that was always where I was going to end up. I didn't need or want an old lady I had plenty of woman floating around to satisfy any craving I had. So why was this chick becoming ...

Set in a variety of Southern landscapes, these startling stories excavate the ambiguous terrain of the human heart. Pizzolatto finds beauty in loneliness as his characters attempt to bridge the gulfs between themselves and others, past and present, and sometimes the even wider chasms that separate them from their true selves.

(Professionally Edited June 24th 2018) I let his love almost destroy me and now I was running from it all. Alisa I've loved him forever or so it seems. I was to be wed to his twin brother as the contract demanded. He let his sister beat me and his brother kill my father. Now, the Emilio Empire is at stake and everyone wanted a piece of it. But, the Emilio empire isn't the only prize. In order to take control of the family, they needed me to say I do. And, I am not willing to go down without a fight. Jason She should have been mine. However, our fates were decided the day we were born. I ...

This collection includes four book-centered mystery novellas from four masters of the craft: The Scroll, Reconciliation Day, The Compendium of Srem, and The Mysterious Disappearance of the Reluctant Book Fairy.

Lieutenant Ethan Hendricks’ greatest nightmare just also happened to be his grandfather’s newest business venture. Logan Hendricks is thrilled about his brand new detective agency’s first case, but things weren’t turning out the way they were supposed to, including the attempted murder of one of his brand new employees. But he figures their next case, which involves finding a missing sister, should go a lot smoother. How dangerous could it be? Ethan Hendricks wasn’t quite as confident about his grandfather’s new hobby, or that the supposedly straight-forward case of a missing ...

CAUTION! Do not approach a body of water... The last ones didn’t come back. Ghosts. Hidden mysteries. A world of silence awaits. Eric continues his maddening quest to reveal the truth of his childhood friends’ demise. He’s tired, and each new discovery pushes him further to the edge. But he is staying to fight the mystical being that’s been collecting the souls of Swanton children for decades. With Sherriff Dunning and Eloise Carter, he’ll dive deep into a swamp of murders, ancient curses, and hidden secrets that should’ve stayed that way. Scary beings, ouija boards, a lost ...

A complex and fast-paced financial thriller taking place over three continents. Follow the money!

Death and Madness in Four Tales A. M. Arimont shows in his stories that true horror is always and everywhere lurking around us. Just where we feel safest, horror strikes hardest. Four tales in which horror unexpectedly invades the everyday world. Jack Ketchum: "I've read his stories, A.M.Arimont is talented!" Daybreak A new summer day begins in a quiet suburban town. Here, where house after house is lined up, there is still peace and order. But how well do you really know your neighbors? What if death and madness lived right next door? Tunnel vision You feel safe in your apartment, but ...

What dangers lurk beyond the edge of town? After getting lost on a dark country road on their way back to the city, a group of revelers decide the best solution is to stop at a local bar and resume drinking. But after a member of their group is dragged outside and attacked, their nightmarish evening has only just begun. Fueled by adrenaline and an angry desire to hand out justice, their search for the attacker takes them deep into a world they were never prepared to go. Torn Web is the length of a long short story.

Berlin does not make it easy to write noir fiction - or perhaps Berlin makes it too easy. Noir tradition casts a long, influential, and even daunting shadow. Neither Döblin nor Benn, Brecht nor Lang, catered to any crime fiction traditions. They merely steeped their literary projects in a great deal of noir. And so it is with most of the stories in our anthology: they do not necessarily follow the usual patterns of crime fiction, but regard noir as a license to write as they wish, a certain way of approaching the city, and a prism through which its nature is viewed....

This outstanding collection of short stories showcases all the writing skill that has made Jo Nesbo the undisputed 'king of all crime writers' (Daily Express) and a repeat Sunday Times number-one best-selling author. Filled with dark intrigue, twists and unforgettable characters, this audiobook will have you listening late into the night.