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It was a dark and starless night when a schooner becalmed in the Northern Pacific is a approached by a rowboat whose occupant although nonthreatening refuses to be seen. We find out who this hideous appearing creature is, and how he and his fiancée came to be marooned on an island inhabited by a strange fungus.

Montalbano investigates a robbery at a supermarket, a standard case that takes a spin when manager Guido Borsellino is later found hanging in his office. Was it a suicide? Inspector Montalbano and the coroner have their doubts, and further investigation leads to the director of a powerful local company. Meanwhile, a girl is found brutally murdered in Giovanni Strangio's apartment - Giovanni has a flawless alibi, and it's no coincidence that Michel Strangio, president of the province, is his father.

A weird tale that anticipates the fiction of H.P. Lovecraft. There's terror on the high seas when crewmen on a ship encounter a man whose body is slowly being absorbed by a gelatinous cosmic horror.

Beloved for the lens of the strange he places on small-town life, Steven Millhauser further reveals in Voices in the Night the darkest parts of our inner selves to brilliant and dazzling effect. Here are stories of wondrously imaginative hyperrealism, stories that pose unsettling what-ifs or that find barely perceivable evils within the safe boundaries of our towns, homes, and even our bodies.

At 3:35 am, Greta Emmett wakes to a call from the Emergency Centre. Her husband's fall alarm had been activated five minutes ago and since then he's been unresponsive. He isn't in bed beside her and on further inspection she realises he's not even in the house. By 6:00am at St Aldates police station DCS Rebecca Wainwright, multi-decorated hero of celebrated investigations, is reading notes on her new team.

It’s Easter in Cider Cove and along with it comes chocolate bunnies, candy-coated chaos, and a basket full of murder. These talking pets solve crimes! An innkeeper who reads minds. A cozy lending library. An ornery detective. Talking pets and a trail of bodies. Cider Cove is the premier destination for murder. The inn is buzzing with the Chocolate Bunny Hop Festival, and between running the event and helping Emmie prepare for her baby’s arrival, I’ve got enough on my plate to keep me hopping. But when a notoriously ruthless resident is found dead, the sweetness sours fast. With enough...

Have you ever been so hurt by a partner that you give up on finding love? John Gardener is a popular teacher with an unlimited passion for science and technology. But while his career is going great guns, his social life stinks. And fear of betrayal isn’t helping him turn that around. The only time John leaves home socially is to spend time with his ex-fraternity buddies at Games Night. A place devoid of female presence for the past five years. Until John’s scheming college roommate, Willy, moves into a house with eight gorgeous girls. And offers to host Games Night. You could almost ...

Dive into the electrifying conclusion of The Long Night Saga with The Long Dawn, Book 3 by Alex Bueno. Following the harrowing events of The Long Night and The Long Way Home, the fight for survival intensifies as John Winter, his family, their community, and the entire country face unprecedented threats in a world irrevocably changed. John and his son, Jack Winter, are on the verge of reaching home, eager to reunite with John’s wife, Emily, and their daughter, Sarah. Their long journey from Orlando, where they were when the EMP struck, to their home in Tampa has been fraught with peril, ...

The beast prowls the ancient forest. Driven to desperation by debt collectors, Caleb invites his childhood friends to a remote cabin, intending to rob them to save his own skin. Little does he know that in the nearby forest, ancient malice festers, awakened by the reckless curiosity of Aline – a brave explorer seeking solace from the ghosts of her past. As darkness descends upon the world, the creature that lay dormant for decades will rise again, and those unfortunate to wander into its domain will find themselves in the greatest nightmare of their lives. With all odds stacked against ...

Follow Dr. Jim McCray through a single twelve-hour night shift working in the emergency room of a small Midwestern hospital. The fast-paced writing chronicles Dr. McCray’s experience with wit and candor as he manages a series of typical but poignant patient interactions. The book dives deeply into the practice of modern emergency medicine with detailed descriptions of medical care and procedures. It is based on the author’s real-life experiences as a young resident physician.

Phillip woke up early and took a shower. It was still three hours before the limousine was scheduled to pick him up and take him to the airport where he would board a flight to Japan for a week-long meeting that should, if all went well, provide a contract that would be his largest score yet. As he started to walk back to his room to dress he decided to look in on KeriAnn. He always enjoyed seeing her sprawled out on her bed and enjoyed it even more when he could see her body uncovered. This morning she was indeed uncovered and to his surprise was wearing nothing but a smile. It was too ...

"Caught in a web of Supernatural forces, Sadie's dream of becoming the top lawyer in New York may be cut short. However, that's the least of her worries as a wealthy prince, and vampire, Justin vows to protect her from the malicious intentions of another vampire, Jean Luc. As Sadie's dreams become more frequent and haunting, Justin must act fast before her past catches up to her and threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. But with Jean Luc's sinister plan looming and Sadie's life on the line, will Justin be able to save her before it's too late?" For fans of dark, paranormal romance...

The Headless Fountain Man A simple photo. A quick snap shot. One woman's perfect picture is about to become her scariest nightmare. Devil at the Wheel A Joyride in a Chevy Chevelle. The car was just sitting there for the taking. What could possibly go wrong? Vinnie and Mike are about to find out what can and will go wrong once they turn the key. Evil awaits. Ride shotgun if you dare. Fear of the Scarecrow A desperate and angry man is hungry for revenge. He seeks out justice in a most unlikely way. Sometimes justice comes with a price. The Dragon A simple machine. Able to answer requests. ...

It’s about meeting, getting married, and falling in love... in that order. Lexie Frost is a young cocktail waitress working in a Las Vegas casino. Nate Zimmerman is a marketing executive from back east. When Nate flies to Vegas for a business trip ahead of his team, he literally runs into Lexie, who spills a tray of drinks on him. Later, after a friendly game of quarters gets out of hand, they wake up the next morning to discover they got married at an all-night wedding chapel. During their whirlwind attempt to undo their mistake, Lexie and Nate discover that they might be made for each ...

Scarlett has discovered a secret that she must share with Bryson. The secret is so forbidden and taboo that it could tear them apart. Scarlett travels back to the Smoky Mountains to find Bryson's and his wolfpack. Her trip back will not be without issues as her heart will be captured by another man, Bryson's best friend.

The murderer has a perfectly logical reason for his kills. Logical, but insane. Wounded soul and single dad Nick Clayborne uses a radio scanner to listen in on private conversations. It’s virtually his only adult contact. He fills notebooks with what he hears in hopes of an eventual book deal. Then three of those strangers are murdered. Panicking, he reaches out to a long-time favorite he's been listening in on for years.

Find romance and mystery in the heart of New Orleans, on a cruise up the Mississippi River, and in a small mid-western town with a long-forgotten mystery of its own. Enjoy the first two books from the Secrets of the River Series Box Set including After Night Falls and Midnight in Darkness. AFTER NIGHT FALLS Tragedy, secrets, and heartache. It’s been the story of her life for years. Abigail knew that she should be afraid of him…but she wasn’t. Not even when he told her who he was…and why he was there. She’d taken a job on the cruise ship years ago with the thought that if she was ...

From The Best-Selling Author Kostas Krommydas [Over 200 000 Copies Sold in Greece Alone] “Had me gripped from start to finish.” Lesley Willsher The best journeys are the ones we never make. Some trips start with a suitcase in hand. Other, after a fight. And some when a new job forces you to drop everything and leave. Some journeys have been engraved in our souls. Because they hurt us. Because they made us hurt our loved ones. And some trips are governed by a crazy love. They make us forget what it’s like to live and cause the pain of unrequited love. But the thing you may only realize...

The first three books in The Chronicles of the Immortal Council, starring vampire Private Eye Samantha Moon. VAMPIRE ABDUCTION (Book #1) When a young vampire, Alexei Romanov, is abducted by a deranged lunatic, the members of the Immortal Council are forced to reveal their existence to Samantha Moon. The grief of losing one of their own members, coupled with their frustration at the careless behavior of new immortals, forces Julia Agrippina to employ Samantha Moon to find out who took Alexei, find him, and bring him home safely. Sam quickly discovers it’s an offer she can’t refuse. It ...

The perfect safari. Or the perfect deception? Suave and debonaire Mark Dacks has garnered together an intimate group of guests for an exclusive tour of central Africa. A once in a lifetime experience. Or so it seems… Appearing to be the consummate host, Mark, and his hostess, Korina Prague, deal in illicit gems. Unbeknown to their guests, the safari is a front but they are just as valued. During an evening of cocktails and gambolling, Mark slips out for a rendezvous on the slippery steps of Devil’s Gorge. To make an exchange for diamonds. But he’s betrayed. Was he sold out by one of ...