From a beautiful antique that gives its owner a show he'd rather forget, to 'ghost detective' whose exorcism goes horribly wrong and a sinister masked ball which seems to have one too many guests, these ghost stories of supernatural terror are guaranteed to make you shiver, thrill and look under the bed tonight. From rural England to colonial India, in murky haunted mansions and under modern electric lighting, these master storytellers - some of the best writers in the English language - unfold spinetinglers which pull back the veil of everyday life to reveal the nightmares which lurk just out of sight. They are lessons in ingenuity and surprise, sometimes building slowly to a chilling climax, sometimes springing horror on you from the utterly banal. And as you'd expect from these writers, the stories are more than simply frightening - they're also disquieting exposures of mortality, loneliness and the human capacity for both evil and... Views: 33
In the years following the end of the Second World War, life at the Glens of Lochandee is tough. Many families in the village have been bereaved, and rationing is affecting business. Nevertheless, Conan Maxwell's new garage is doing well, and he and his Welsh-born partner, Nick, are hoping to expand. But how will their partnership survive their differing ambitions? Conan's young sister, Bridie is faced with a dilemma. Is her desire for Nick going to pull her away from her other great passion - her animals and farm? Will they ever be able to marry or afford a home of their own? Old school friend Fiona Sinclair returns from the city, now a successful accountant. How welcoming are the village community going to be – especially her old childhood rival, Conan? Rachel Maxwell, Bridie's mother, fears for her family and the long-term future of her beloved Glens of Lochandee. Views: 33
The Betrayed Omnitbus Collection is the ultimate collector's edition! Not only do you get all released books in the Betrayed series including Ambush, 30 Pieces of Silver, Targeted, Havoc, Covert, Shiva, and exclusively Mayhem the post-Shiva short story. A $19.99 value for just $9.99!Get it for yourself or give it as a gift to the thriller lover in your life!The Omnibus collection is the only place to find out how married life is treating Rebecca and Brandt!Warning Before you purchase this collection please be aware that 30 Pieces of Silver, Havoc and Shiva are extremely controversial religious/historical thrillers. Too controversial to be published in hardback. Please do NOT purchase this book if you were at all disturbed by the DaVinci Code or The Passion of Christ's revelations.However if you like your fiction to challenge historical events, read on...Praise for *The Betrayed Series..."Carolyn McCray's 30 PIECES OF SILVER proves that Dan Brown's crown is up for grabs. Part minefield and all roller-coaster ride, here is a story as controversial as it is thriller. Hunker down for a long night because once you start this book you won't be putting it down."James Rollins, NY Times bestseller of *Bloodline"Suspend all reality for a time and read this can't put down mystery adventure.Vince Brandt-Special Forces and Dr Rebecca Monroe a paleoarchaeoligist are dispatched with Brand's crew to track down missing fragments of the stone tablets of the Ten Commandants."Ruth IngramAmazon Reviewer"I love this series, HAVOC the second book in this series and it is better than the first. All the characters that we love from the first book return in the sequel. This book has everything that a good religious thriller should...Ancient Biblical Mysteries and Prophecies:Secret Religious Fanatic Groups that will go to any length to keep their secrets, Scientist and archeologists, Special Forces and lots of fighting, Danger and thrills in many different locations."Eclectic BookwormOverview:This collection includes the Betrayed triology's prequel: Ambush30 Pieces of Silver - Book 1 of the Betrayed TrilogyThe 30 Pieces/Havoc bridge short story: TargetedHavoc - Book 2 of the Betrayed TrilogyThe Havoc/Shiva bridge short story: CovertShiva - Book 3 of the Betrayed TrilogyThe EXCLUSIVE post-Shiva short story: MayhemMore praise for The Betrayed series..."I usually skip short stories but I loved 30 Pieces of Silver so much that I knew Ambush would be worth reading. I was right! It is a fantastic introduction to Brandt and his crew leading the reading straight into 30 Pieces of Silver. I am so in love with Carolyn McCray's writing. Move over Dan Brown, there is a new sheriff on town!"B.MjoenAmazon ReviewerFor anyone who can't get enough of James Rollins, Dan Brown, Steve Berry, and Brad Thor... The Betrayed Omnibus Collection is your next thrill fix!!! Over a half a million words of pure adrenaline pumping action!If you enjoy hard-pounding action you'll want to check out Carolyn's newest techno-thriller, Encrypted.If you were looking for near future action/adventure roller coaster, try Carolyn's MoonRush.If you were looking for Carolyn's #1 historical thriller set in ancient Rome, it is Fated. Beware though, there is a thread of paranormal romance that sneaks up on you like an asp in the night...If you were looking for a great sampling of Carolyn's other thrillers, check out Got Thrills? The Boxed Set. Views: 33
For Henry Huggins and his friends Robert and Murph, a clubhouse is a place where they can do as they please, without being bothered by girls. The sign that says No Girls Allowed -- This Means You especially means Ramona Quimby. Lately Ramona has been following Henry on his newspaper route, embarrassing him in front of Henry's customers. The day Ramona follows Henry to the clubhouse, she wants to teach him girls aren't so bad, but she almost puts an end to his newspaper career forever. Views: 33
The heat is on... First Responders, Book 3The last person firefighter Chris Jackson expects to rescue from a burning animal shelter is Ally Gallant—his ex-fiancée. Even though three years have passed since she gave him back his ring, one look at her frightened face in the haze of a smoky building is all it takes for him to realize he’ll still do anything to protect her. Ally’s put her heart and soul into the shelter, and she’s devastated when it’s destroyed. What's more, Chris is suddenly there for her in ways she doesn’t expect—ways she’s sure she doesn’t deserve—as she makes decisions about her future. Then there’s the not-so-small matter of the blazing passion between them that refuses to be extinguished. But when Chris is injured while on a call, Ally’s reminded of all the reasons she walked away. Now she must look deep within herself to find the courage to put fear on the back burner and step into the fire—into love. Warning: Adorable dogs, a hot firefighter and five-alarm passion. Fire extinguisher (or cold shower) highly recommended. Views: 33
Product DescriptionThe first volume in the atmospheric and suspenseful Inspector Ramirez seriesIn beautiful, crumbling Old Havana, Canadian detective Mike Ellis hopes the sun and sand will help save his troubled marriage. He doesn’t yet know that it’s dead in the water—much like the little Cuban boy last seen begging the Canadian couple for a few pesos on the world famous Malecon. For Inspector Ricardo Ramirez, head of the Major Crimes Unit of the Cuban National Revolutionary Police, finding his prime suspect isn’t a problem—Cuban law is. He has only seventy-two hours to secure an indictment and prevent a vicious killer from leaving the island. But Ramirez also has his own troubles to worry about. He’s dying of the same dementia that killed his grandmother, an incurable disease that makes him see the ghosts of victims of unsolved murders. As he races against time, the dead haunt his every step... Views: 33
A major new biography of Graham Greene with extensive new material; exclusive, never-before-seen photographs of Greene on his travels; and full family cooperationAn essential read for fans of literary biography, this book finally and fully illuminates a pivotal episode in Graham Greene's life and career in the kind of detail that will sate any fans of his work, but which also provides a fascinating glimpse into a writer's life. In 1965, Greene joined journalist Bernard Diederich in the Dominican Republic to embark on a tour of its border with Haiti, then ruled by "Papa Doc" Duvalier. They were accompanied by activist priest Jean-Claude Bajeux. Diederich had known Greene since the mid-1950s and had lived in Haiti for 14 years. He was a seasoned correspondent for the British and North American press and had reported many stories from the region, including Castro's triumph in Cuba and the death of the Dominican dictator, Trujillo. In 1963, he had been thrown out of Haiti... Views: 33
Arnell Rayford's mother, Esther, is where she's always wanted to be. Ensconced in the mansion where her own mother once worked as a housekeeper, she runs a thriving business that's surely making the previous owner turn in her grave. For Esther, money is everything, and no one will stand in the way of her making it--not even her only child.While some may call Esther's live-in employees prostitutes, she prefers to call them ladies of charm--or tenants. There are no laws against renting out rooms, after all. Of course, there are laws against prostituting one's own underage daughter. It's a devastating secret Arnell and Esther have kept for years. Esther calls the jobs "favors," but Arnell recognizes them for what they are: demands couched in blackmail.Now that Arnell is engaged to a pillar of the community, Esther's latest request may well send her over the edge--but she won't be going alone. Because while Esther is holding Arnell's past overhead, her... Views: 33
Lady Triona McKee's life is under desperate siege. The marriage she thought would answer her dreams has left her struggling alone to provide for her people, while an arrogant kinsman prepares to take her land. But one look into the cynical green eyes of her cousin's boldest knight warns Triona that even a promise of help is just as dangerous...
Betrayal taught Sir Brett Murray to make protecting others his only life. Still, the growing desire he can't help but feel for this entrancing widow makes him long to earn more than her trust. But in trying to save all she cherishes, he can't see how an honor-scarred knight can stay in her world and her heart... unless he risks everything to prove his love is now and forever always... Views: 33
Patricia Stephens Due fought for justice during the height of the Civil Rights era. Her daughter, Tananarive, grew up deeply enmeshed in the values of a family committed to making right whatever they saw as wrong. Together, in alternating chapters, they have written a paean to the movement--its hardships, its nameless foot soldiers, and its achievements--and an incisive examination of the future of justice in this country. Their mother-daughter journey spanning two generations of struggles is an unforgettable story.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 33
