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The bird was worth a million bucks. At least, that's what she said. Jack Brady, PI, is on the trail of the Tiffany Macaw, a dingus with the power to feed obsessions that run right to the bone. Jack has to dust off some of his old skills and deal with a deceitful woman to come out of this case with his reputation intact. Written as an homage to one of the greatest PI writers of the 20th century.

Tortured and mutilated, the witches of Salem went screaming to their deaths. For almost 300 years their souls writhed in exquisite agony, helpless to act. Then the boy came. He was young, trusting...receptive to their boundless hatred; an empty vessel waiting to be filled with the burning poison of their revenge. Like a plague rat, he carried their contagion from victim to victim, infecting minds, corrupting bodies, and condemning souls to everlasting torment. Beware his luminous green eyes, for they radiate sickness and death, beware this foul...child of Salem....

The killer liked to watch them drown. First they gasped for breath. Then they thrashed around. Why did they even bother to struggle? They all ended up the same; floating dead in the water. Dr. Dean Grant, head of Criminal Forensic Medicine, was Chicago's expert on serial killings. Corpses were his business. But Grant's skills, cunning, and experience may not be enough to stop a psychopath from turning the city into his own private drowning pool.

Book Nine of the Hagenspan Chronicles, Owan's Regret: Peace of a Kind, describes the conclusion of the War of the Dragon King, and tells the story of what the heroes of Hagenspan encountered when the war was finally over. It is a romantic story set in medieval times with more than a hint of epic fantasy themes.

Into the Wilds is the third installment of the Owan's Regret portion of the Hagenspan Chronicles--the eighth book in the series. In it we find Herm the Conqueror, the Dragon King, laying waste to the lands of the north. But Owan Roarke and his family and friends--the heroes of the north--are not disposed to allow the king's mercenary army to merely run roughshod over the land and people that they love.

Owan's Regret continues the story of those who have survived the Battle of the Last Dragon. It is set approximately twelve to fifteen years after the conclusion of the Roarke's Wisdom saga; the titular star of this series is Owan, the son of Cedric Roarke. The dragons have all been killed ... but there is still evil at work in Hagenspan. And the one in whom a dragon spirit once dwelt is out to prove that there are some things in our world that are more dangerous than a dragon.

Roarke's Wisdom: The Courtship of Hollie continues the story begun in The Defense of Blythecairne. Lord Cedric Roarke journeys to the King's City to apply for the deed to the castle he won from the dragon, accompanied only by his squire Willum of Fairling. There the two of them discover that the king and the kingdom are being manipulated by a fiendish Prime Minister. In the midst of this discovery, though, Roarke finds a treasure worth fighting for: the girl Hollie.

The story of Kenyan's Lamp takes place in Hagenspan, the home of the epic fantasy Roarke's Wisdom, but it comes at a much earlier time in the history of that revered land. Kenyan's Lamp is a story of the nobility that is found in the humblest of men, and of the romance that is shared by the innocent. It is a fairy tale, in the most literal sense of the phrase.

Book Three of The Hagenspan Chronicles presents the continuing story of Roarke, Will, and Hollie as they journey to Roarke's homeland of Thraill. Pleasant days appear to be their lot for this season of the story ... until the Last Dragon of Hagenspan awakes.

Book Seven of The Hagenspan Chronicles, Owan's Regret: The Dragon King, is the second book in the Owan's Regret series, being preceded by Widows and Successions. In The Dragon King, we find that King Herm, who has risen from disgrace to reach the very throne of Hagenspan, has bent his demon-wracked soul toward a pursuit of the Lady Hollie and all that she holds dear. How will the northlands survive this fresh attempt to corrupt and destroy their innocence and peace?

Book Four of The Hagenspan Chronicles features Lord Cedric Roarke and his cohorts Willum the Bold and the Lady Hollie as they join the Defenders of Solemon in the War of the Last Dragon. The Defenders are in a bad way as the dragon ravages their town; they are unable to resist the serpent in its demonic fury. But if Roarke the Dragon-Killer joins the fight, which he must certainly do, perhaps he will be able to deliver them as he has done before.

Romance meets adventure during the age of sail as Annette Armtrove sets out to capture the affections Captain William Darroch of the Royal Marines aboard HMS Comet. Securing a posting as the Ship Captain’s cook her travels take her across the Atlantic where HMS Comet and crew must struggle to suppress the rising pirate activity of the Brotherhood of the Coast. It is during these battles that Annette discovers, much to everyone’s surprise, that she is more talented with a blade than anyone could have foreseen. Captain Darroch has to reconcile his duty to the British Empire and internal ...

While on a Northern Minnesota Boundary Water’s canoe trip, a father and son found something that was left by Sgt. Carl Larsson eight months earlier. Why was it there? Under what circumstance was it left? The answers to those mysteries take the listener back fourteen months to the time of Carl Larsson’s and Anna ‘Loakie’s’ wedding and honeymoon. From that point forward, Carl’s life is a roller-coaster ride that includes love, rescue, death, sorrow, friendships, good fortune, and a promise that can’t be broken.

Questa raccolta di dieci racconti fantastici, caratterizzati dal gusto per il soprannaturale, il mistico e il macabro, rievocano atmosfere vicine alle narrazioni di Edgar Allan Poe. Chambers ha lasciato il segno nella letteratura horror del Novecento e in particolare nel maestro del mistero e del terrore H.P. Lovecraft, che ha affermato: "Quest'opera raggiunge vertici straordinari di paura cosmica". Giustamente famosi sono i racconti che hanno come filo conduttore "Il Re Giallo", una fantomatica tragedia che induce alla pazzia tutti coloro che la leggono.

When Chairman Meow announced his run for Mayor of Pawsburg, nobody took him seriously—until his campaign promises started to make purr-fect sense. Mandatory Naps. Universal Tuna. The Abolition of the Vacuum Cleaner. With a platform like that, who could resist? “Pawlitics: My Cat Runs for Mayor” is a laugh-out-loud political satire that proves even the smallest paws can make the biggest impact. A short, sharp, and delightfully absurd read for cat lovers and anyone who’s ever wondered what would happen if a cat ran the world.

When your cat starts swiping right, you know things are about to get interesting! The Purr-suit of Love is a hilarious satirical tale following one tech-savvy feline as he dives whiskers-first into the world of online dating. From awkward first “meow-tings” to unexpected matches and mismatches, this quick read explores love, loyalty, and digital drama—all through the eyes of a cat who refuses to settle for less than purr-fection. A lighthearted Kindle Short Read for anyone who’s ever wondered what their pet might do with a smartphone.

Why do we keep talking to cats when they clearly don’t care? In Cat Chat: One-Sided Conversations, we explore he hilarious futility of trying to communicate with creatures who think eye contact is optional and attention is a luxury. This short, satirical read dives into the strange human compulsion to share our thoughts, emotions, and dinner plans with a pet whose only real concern is when the next meal is served. It’s a witty look at love, loneliness, and the quiet triumph of being completely ignored—one meow at a time. Perfect for cat lovers, humor fans, and anyone who has ever said...

Join zoologist Percy Smith on his hilarious and thrilling adventures as he seeks out fantastical creatures, bizarre monsters, mysterious relics, and captivating women. In this delightful blend of humor and science fiction, prepare for a wild ride filled with laughter and wonder!

Imagine a world where life is orchestrated day after day by mysterious tentacled Orbs, all thanks to glowing buttons descending from the sky. Dive into this fascinating exploration of how such a reality unfolds! - Summary by Christine Rottger

Dive into a gripping sci-fi horror adventure where alien monsters hide in plain sight, masquerading as humans! Join William Chester and his intrepid allies as they uncover a sinister conspiracy that threatens humanity. Faced with the malevolent forces of Earths secret rulers and the governments they manipulate, this brave band of heroes must rally together to fight back. Expect thrilling romance, heart-pounding action, and speculative twists in this captivating lost classic. - Summary by Adam Benckeser