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Deidra Ann es una niña de doce años que vive en el sur de Estados Unidos a mediados de la década de 1960. Viviendo con su abuela y su tía, Deidra Ann nunca ha conocido a su madre. Detrás de su casa hay un bosque en el que ocurren cosas misteriosas; un bosque que está prohibido para Deidra Ann. Algunos afirman que su abuela es una bruja. Cuando Jenny, la compañera de clase de Deidra Ann, desaparece, todos quieren ayudar.

Surviving a terrorist explosion, a tutu incident, and a night of celebratory drinking, hungover hero DCI Jack Austin proposes an ill-advised alliance with a newly-turned criminal informant. After a string of high-profile murders is committed, Austin goes deep undercover - and uncovers a villainous scheme that threatens the Star Chamber. His world turned upside down, Austin needs to rely on courage, skill and improbable luck. But can he bring the perpetrators of the far-reaching scheme to justice?

When Clare picks up an odd stone, she never expects to be...transported? Hundreds of years in the past and thousands of miles away, Clare is lost. Will her new friends Andrew and Harold Marshall help her to find the way back, even if they do not believe her? And more importantly, can she trust these strangers?

When her betrothed is defeated in single combat, strong-willed Scottish heiress Jeannie Tweedie is kidnapped by a band of marauders and imprisoned deep in the bogs of the Borderland. When she comes face-to-face with fellow prisoner and sworn family rival, Hugh Veitch, Jeannie must decide where her loyalties lie.

Explore the distant realms of your imagination. Dive deep into alien worlds, learn how a kingdom that knew only light brought darkness to the world, and gasp with horror at the annihilation of an entire species. Covering a myriad of thought-provoking topics—from alien cultures to human relationships and genocide—each of these five stories encapsulates the wonder of human, and humanoid, curiosity and strength.

When newly widowed Martha Henderson is invited to live with her wealthy confidante, an unanticipated lust is brought to the surface as repeated advances from married Peter target her emotions. With an escaped convict’s murders inching closer and closer to home, and Martha’s longing threatening to unravel her friendships, tangled paths cross with devastating consequences.

A week-long stay in a creepy Connecticut mansion is replete with hidden passageways, disappearing corpses, and quirky inheritance recipients. And if that’s not enough to make for hair-raising moments on the secluded, storm-bound estate, how about a ghost named Fred? The stipulation in the will of Jill Jocasta Fonne’s aunt reads: If a guest leaves early, his or her share will be divided among those remaining. The first one to leave - permanently - dies just hours after arriving.

A missing student. A gunned-down detective. A woman in fear for her life. All three are connected somehow. Detective Inspector Carl Sant and his fellow officers get on the case. But what links the disappearance of a university student, the death of an off-duty police sergeant, and a professor reluctant to help them solve the case?

Sabrina's past has caught up with her, and a terrifying secret leaves her questioning who to trust. After discovering her deeply rooted ancestral power, Sabrina is torn between her past life and her duty of being the Sibyl. Some responsibilities are too great to be escaped. But can Sabrina find a way to control her new powers, and embrace her true fate?

After Tanzaa is slated to become one of the King's many wives, she soon discovers the reason: The King covets her untapped gifts of magic. But she is in love with someone else: Dayvian, a simple musician who has her heart. After Rachel - one of the Wise Ones - tells them that Dayvian is to be one of their magical order, their life takes a drastic turn. Pursued by forces both natural and unnatural, they escape the court and seek the Heart Stone: An artifact that will fulfill Dayvian's destiny. But with all odds against them and time running out, can they prevail?

Tending to a wounded stranger, Cathy has no idea what danger it will bring to her peaceful life. The man belongs to a gang of ruthless bank robbers, who attempted to raid the National Bank in the small town of Bethlehem. Unfortunately for them, Reuben Cole and Sterling Roose are also in town, and now the survivors are on the run. But to bring the stragglers back, Cole will need to look deep into his soul and answer some serious questions about himself.

Peter Valois is about to make history. A scientist on a hot project, his days consist of recording brains and sending the files into robots for "conditioning". His plan is to use the results to fix their behavior, and then use the same method with humans. Peter's been on the straight and narrow and everything is going well, until problems with his teenage son force Peter out of his comfort zone. His scheme to save his son backfires when his cutting-edge research attracts the interest of someone who will stop at nothing to get what they want.

Another brick in the wall? Not bloody likely! Rebel student Samara Jones is one very lost young woman until she happens upon a flock of silvery geese, their goofy shepherd, and his wacko pals. Can they really help her turn her life around, or will Samara tank totally? The answer will surprise you.

Mo is seriously conflicted about life, love, family, and religion. Without Birdie to guide him, Mo would simply be a rudderless canoe, drifting aimlessly with the current. After they're summoned to solve a brutal murder in Yidtown, Toronto's Jewish quarter, Mo realizes he knows the victim, Mendel Black. A class-A putz, now with a steak knife in his heart, he just happens to be married to Mo's soulmate, Miryam. Their first meeting in over 14 years will not be the happiest of reunions.

For Conrad, moving to Overton was the promise of a fresh start, a way to escape the pain and ridicule, and leave behind the hateful words that reminded him every day he was a monster. He would not make the same mistake again. He would keep his other-self hidden, his heart shielded. Or that had been his intention. The moment his gaze met Ashley's, his resolve faltered. With a single disarming glance, she became all he could think about; an infatuation he knew must be shed. But she was human, incompatible with his kind. To love her would be to one day watch her burn.

Becker is a British traveler in trouble. Madhurima is a rising star police officer. In these three explosive tales, the two join forces to investigate the city’s crooked high society. On the way, they take on deluded would-be messiahs in search of Mother Teresa’s stolen millions, encounter fanatics, circus freaks and cannibals, fall in and out of love, and pay homage to one of the world’s most beautiful and toughest cities. Amidst passion, murder and mayhem, is there room for two lovers driven by justice and compassion?

The successful smuggler John Smith has become a highwayman to safeguard his inland trade. Riding the roads as the Yellowhammer, he makes both friends and enemies as he robs the rich and powerful.

If you ask people about their earliest memories, most will recall holidays and family parties. But for Arthur, many of his earliest memories include going with his parents to regular hospital visits and staying overnight for blood transfusions. These treatments have been a frequent part of his life since birth because he has beta-thalassemia major: a rare genetic disorder that reduces his body’s ability to produce enough healthy red blood cells.

You have a story you want to tell. You’ve organized time to do it and have come a long way in finding your writer’s voice. Now you need to decide whose story you’re going to write, and how make them so interesting that the reader is compelled to follow their journey to the end. In this third volume of the Write This Way series, Dr. Amanda Apthorpe guides you in bringing your characters to life on the page using the successful strategies she has shared with hundreds of writing students. This easy-to-follow guide is the third step in your writing journey.

Librarian Heather Brown discovers the fascinating life of Alice Bailey - a long forgotten occultist. Back in 1931, Alice is preparing to give a speech at a Swiss summer school. But how can she stave the tide of hatred and greed set to bring the world to its knees? Soon after, Alice is put on Hitler's blacklist. What she doesn't realize is the enormity of her influence to the world, and the real enemies who are much closer than she thinks. A dynamic and complex figure, Alice Bailey’s reach was huge.