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They say you should be careful what you wish for. They weren't kidding. I wanted The Circle of the Veil to take me seriously, to see that I was no rogue, but a force to be reckoned with. An asset worthy of their respect. Nova tried to warn me. He was right. I had no idea what I was getting myself into.

The past is never over. It's just waiting for an opportunity to return... When the notorious serial killer the Beast of Manchester was captured, the streets should have been safe. Except the police got the wrong man. An innocent person was convicted, and only later was the culprit put away. Now, those connected to the case are being targeted. Someone wants revenge. DI Thomas Ridpath has to relive the horrors all over again. As the bodies stack up once more, Ridpath knows the answers lie in the mistakes made the first time round.

Nowhere is safe. No one can be trusted. A bloodied body is found in a Manchester Immigrant Removal Centre. The investigating officer and the pathologist seem certain: a suicide. But for DI Ridpath something doesn't add up. As the evidence starts to unravel, and with few leads, the pressure is on to find answers before the Inquest is closed. Caught between the police, the coroner and a system that doesn't care, Ridpath isn't making any friends.

Once again, HellBound Books Publishing brings you an outstanding collection of horror, dark, slippery things, and supernatural terror - all from the very best up and coming minds in the genre.

Discover love online… As dating gets difficult, many either stumble across or turn to the digital world of possibilities. Though it may be frowned upon by traditionalists, most find the true love they’ve been searching for. Don’t knock it until you try it. Featuring stories by A.M. Lockhart, Katie Kent, D.L. Lewellyn, D.B. Förster, Cathy Seddon, Frank Lee Howe, Lana Nizhehorodova and Iren Adams.

Der zweite Band der Fantasy-Saga "Der dunkle Kristall", bekannt durch die gleichnamige Netflix-Serie: spektakulär, originell und aufregend! Die jungen Gelflinge Naia und Kylan haben die entsetzliche Verschwörung der Skekse aufgedeckt. Nun sind die beiden Freunde auf der Flucht vor ihren einstigen Meistern, aber auch vor ihrem eigenen Volk. Doch da der talentierte Liedererzähler Kylan nun die Wahrheit über den dunklen Kristall kennt, muss er diese verbreiten, auch wenn es schmerzlich sein wird, sie zu erzählen.

Three severed hands. No clues. A race against time. Three embalmed hands are discovered in a disused Victorian house. Is it a gangland ritual? The work of a cult? Or just a prank played by Medical Students? And what happened to the bodies? Meanwhile the Coroner needs to issue a Presumption of Death certificate on a teenage girl who vanished eleven years ago in mysterious circumstances. As hints emerge the two cases are connected, DI Ridpath pushes himself to the limit to find out what really happened.

Angel blood runs through her veins. Spunky guitar goddess Spike just wants to be a rockstar. But destiny calls, and it won't be denied. Spike spends her days training for a war she never wanted to be part of and her nights as the guitarist of up-and-coming rock band, Crimson Sin. Like all nephilim, she's caught in the middle of a war between the light and the dark. She's got a werewolf best friend, a penchant for partying, and a problem with commitment. Spike does her best to avoid choosing a side, until she meets smoking-hot bass player Rowen Cruz and devilish frontman Arrow Lynch.

Das Finale der Fantasy-Saga "Der dunkle Kristall", bekannt durch die Netflix-Serie! Den jungen Gelfling-Rebellen ist es noch nicht gelungen, die sieben Clans zu vereinen. Doch Naia, Kylan und ihre Freunde müssen die Feuer des Widerstands gegen die tyrannischen Skekse entzünden. Nur wenn sich die Gelflinge erheben und wieder Teil des großen Liedes von Thra werden, besteht noch eine Chance, die Zerstörung ihrer Heimat abzuwenden. Aber ist Rettung überhaupt noch möglich? Denn der dunkle Kristall wurde längst ins Verderben gerissen.

This town...there's an evil here... In a town where the people are colder than the weather, and the situation is crazier and more mysterious than anyone can possibly imagine, Chicago police officer Christian Hawk decides to take on the challenge of unravelling three months’ worth of strange disappearances. Opting to escape and fall into his work after a personal tragedy, officer Hawk ventures into the cold, desolate town of Holberg, Norway to attempt to uncover why multiple people have gone missing, with no obvious traces left behind except strange markings.

Von Jim Henson erdacht, von Netflix als Serie verfilmt und von J.M. Lee als atemberaubende High-Fantasy-Saga zu Papier gebracht: Der dritte Band der Fantasy-Saga "Der dunkle Kristall"! Die Verschwörung der finsteren Skekse hat den dunklen Kristall schwer beschädigt. Die Gelflinge Naia und Kylan wollen ihr Volk warnen, doch die gefährliche Fahrt über das Silbermeer steht ihnen bevor. Zu ihrem Glück fanden sie in den dunklen Höhlen von Grot nicht nur Schrecken, sondern auch neue Freunde: Der lichtscheue Amri schließt sich ihrer Rebellion an.

From the far reaches of space, King Vortax of Kyperias, a realm renowned for its cutting-edge technology, sets his sights on Omeria. Unbeknownst to its inhabitants, this new adversary emerges from the shadows of both the past and future, bringing with him innovations and deceptions unlike anything Omeria has ever faced. Dubbed 'The Dystopian King,' Vortax's invasion challenges Max’s experience and valour in ways unimaginable.

A woman appears on the streets of Shanghai. She has thousands of cuts - and is screaming for Inspector Danilov... Days later, the woman is dead. But another body is left waiting for the Inspector. Someone is playing with Danilov... someone prepared to kill, just to get their message across. At first, the victims seem unconnected. But with each body bringing a new message for Danilov, he knows this is a riddle especially designed for him. As more bodies start appearing, time is running out to solve the deadly puzzle.

Arianna Ward doesn't have a lot to look forward to in life, least of all freedom. She's spent a year being tortured and bitten as a vampire's pet, and when she's sold to a new master on her 19th birthday, she's sure she's in for another awful year ahead. But her new master is different. His name is Ren. He has secrets—and plans. He wants to make a fair trade with Arianna, and the offer on the table is her freedom. Ren wants her to complete one task for him, and then she can walk away from the horrors of the supernatural world forever.

Fiona Ember would like to think she’s settling into her new life in Boston. She has friends, she has hobbies, she has a job, and she has absolutely no desire to go back to the high-stakes world of magical clans. At least, that’s what she tells herself to get through the day. At night, she dreams of Lightning clan, her family, her best friend, and—of course—Nicolas.

Ka was raised to be a Bearer, a surrogate for wealthy parents who don't want to or can't have their own children. Forced to stay silent and devote every moment of every day and every action to creating the perfect environment for growing someone else's child, she'd never questioned her role. Until now.

In this book, the author shares personal stories, captivating the listener with descriptions of her experiences and challenges as an African immigrant, an international student, and later, as a mother of three children. The quotes she chooses to use as openers for each letter reflect her background as an African anthropologist and spiritual leader. She sums up each missive with lessons she has learned during her decades of living in the United States. This book offers insight into the life a minoritized American immigrant from an internal perspective.

Discover the secrets that successful people use to maximize their results. If you are unhappy with your current state of life, if you feel you deserve a lot more than you have right now, and if you feel life is being unfair to you, you're in the right place! If you truly want to be the real boss of your life, accomplish every goal you set, and achieve success in any category of your life, this audiobook is for you.

An unidentified body is discovered in New York City, with numbers and symbols written in blood near the corpse. Gilmo, a North Korean national who interprets the world through numbers, formulas, and mathematical theories, is arrested on the spot. Angela, a CIA operative, is assigned to gain his trust and access his unique thought-process.

"I love you like a skipping stone...I love you like a doggy's bone..." Celebrating the love between a parent and a child, this rhyming book features a host of animals and the things they love about each other. Perfect for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and as a reminder to the big kids in your life.