From the Queen of Suspense, an all-new collection of her spookiest and most sinister stories, including an Agatha Christie story never before published in the USA, The Wife of Kenite!"Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction."—Tana French, New York Times Bestselling Author For lovers of the supernatural and the macabre comes this collection of ghostly and chilling stories from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. Fantastic psychic visions, specters looming in the shadows, encounters with deities, a man who switches bodies with a cat—be sure to keep the light on whilst reading these tales. The Last Séance gathers twenty stories, some featuring Christie's beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, in one haunting compendium that explores all things occult and paranormal, and is an essential... Views: 692
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This is a 12,000 word short story. This means you don't have a deep plot or heavy character development -- just a fun, light read that is a gift to my readers to say 'thank you' for your support. This is a contemporary story and it's medium heat so that it can be enjoyable to a broader range of reader. It is intentionally not as hot as my Spice Briefs, my self published novella HOT VAMPIRE KISS, or even my Zodius series with LEGEND OF MICHAEL, where I often venture into super erotic and edgy. Those of you who have read me know that my contemporary stories tend to be light and fun and my paranormal stories are dark and edgy like HOT VAMPIRE KISS. PLEASURE WITH PURPOSE is a light, fun, sexy read.
Heather and Brad have been close family friends for ten years but both have secretly pined for each other, secretly fantasized about one sultry hot night together. So when fate delivers them a chance at that night -- will they take it -- and risk a lifetime of friendship being destroyed? Or will they convince themselves they can really wake up tomorrow and pretend it never happened?
AGAIN -- This is a 12,000 word short, sexy story. It is a free gift to
my readers. I hope you enjoy! Views: 691
Fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly will love C.M. SutterThe murder of Dwayne Lincoln sends Detective Jesse McCord on a nonstop pursuit of an unknown assailant who claims to be the city's judge, jury, and executioner. Cryptic notes discovered after each murder lead law enforcement to believe the killer is trying to rid the city of sinners with intolerable vices. Strange behavior from Tammy Lincoln, Dwayne's wife, puts Jesse on high alert. Her actions speak volumes, and her lack of concern for her husband's death causes Jesse to question her innocence.But as more murders are committed—each with an execution-style bullet to the forehead—Jesse wonders if Tammy is involved at all. She doesn't own a gun and isn't acquainted with any of the other victims. Days into the investigation and with bodies piling up, Jesse is blindsided by an unsuspecting character who turns the investigation on its tail. Jesse... Views: 691
Bondi Detective is a crime detective series set in Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia. It is the story of Detective Chief Inspector Joe Charnock. He is a widowed, 50-something who investigates grisly murders in the most cosmopolitan suburb of Sydney. He is uncompromising, tough, and still grieving the tragic loss of his wife Lucy in a cliff fall 10 years earlier. Her death haunts him. Part One.It's been twenty-five years since the Shins and Briters escaped from Edge, and Perrin and Mahrree have enjoyed watching their posterity grow in peace. But nothing in the world is the same. With governments destroyed, villages renamed, and armies in control, chaos is swirling.None of that affects the General of Salem or Professor Shin, except for an old worldly story about Colonel Shin's downfall caused by his traitorous wife and his sergeant major, Shem Zenos.Lemuel Thorne, Perrin's former captain in Edge and now the general of the world's northern army, keeps the story alive as a painful and powerful reminder to his soldiers about treachery and heroism.While Perrin and Mahrree readily dismiss the tale, their adventure-hungry 18-year-old grandson, Young Perrin Shin, finds the story, the world, and even General Thorne too intriguing to ignore.Book 6 in the "Forest at the Edge" series: Part fantasy, part adventure, part humor, part romance, part mystery all equates to a wholly entertaining and unique family saga. You've never read anything quite like this before. Views: 691
When Reid Larson moved into her employer's guest house, she had no idea how difficult her life would become. If dealing with the resident ghosts wasn't problematic enough, now there's a new poltergeist on the scene. In the midst of all this, Pia decides a remodel is in order and digs up a lot more than she bargained for.When Reid Larson moved into her employer's guest house, she had no idea how difficult her life would become. First she had to learn to deal with the resident ghosts, and that was hard enough. Now there's a new poltergeist on the scene, and she's bent on revenge. For some reason, her attacks seem mainly focused on Reid. In the midst of all this, Pia decides a remodel on the guest house is in order, and what she digs up is a lot more than she bargained for. Views: 691
“James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!"*** FROM USA TODAY & MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY ***THE MASK HAS FINALLY BEEN FOUND. AND THEY’LL KILL ANYONE TO HAVE IT. In ancient Thailand, the king falls unexpectedly ill. Tradition states that he who first dons the Mask of Succession after the king’s death shall inherit the throne. This has held true for centuries, however, for the first time, the eldest son isn’t worthy. The shocking events that follow leave a kingdom in turmoil, and the bejeweled mask lost to history. Until now. An archaeology team has found the mask and are desperate to keep that fact a secret until they can secure the priceless artifact. The leader of the dig calls in an old colleague, Archaeology Professor James Acton, who may be able to transport the mask to safety. Acton and his wife, already heading to the region with friends, agree to visit the dig site, though haven’t been informed as to why. They’ve only been given an ominous warning. Bring security. They arrive at the remote dig site to find a relieved colleague, a dozen children visiting from a nearby school, and a secret that hasn’t been kept, leading to a bloody raid they barely survive. Alone in the jungle, with help nowhere to be found, the professors and children are in a fight for their lives as they attempt to traverse a thick, unforgiving land, while fleeing a vicious gang hellbent on possessing a lost piece of history. In Fatal Reunion, award winning USA Today and million copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy once again takes history and twists it to his own end, thrusting the reader into an action filled thrill-ride, sure to have you burning through the pages. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins, then you'll love this thrilling tale of archaeological intrigue.Get your copy of Fatal Reunion today, and discover what happens when history and greed collide… Views: 691
Stuck in a dead-end job in a dead-end town, Bobbie Drex is even stuck in a dead man's shoes—until a fateful gunshot sends her life bulleting from mundane to insane in no time flat.Apparitions. Weird phone calls. Red eyes following her.If that weren't bizarre enough, a weird, wisecracking stranger washes up on her doorstep. Hell bent on a crazy mission, he sends Bobbie's life plummeting even further off the rails….She'd yearned for a new career. But chasing down monsters? Really?When the tables are turned and something sets its sights on Bobbie, she's forced to compete in a contest from which there's no turning back.The Lunatic's Game has begun…. Views: 690
First published in Redbook in 1975 to enormous acclaim, this O. Henry Award winner sold 100,000 copies in paperback. Swimmer in the Secret Sea is the poignant story of how a man and a woman endured the shock and anguish of their newborn baby's death. Views: 690
Ariadne Oliver, Queen of Crime Fiction, has been asked to devise a "Murder Hunt" for a fête at Nasse House, the home of Sir George Stubbs. But she begins to suspect that someone is manipulating the scenario of her game and fears that something very sinister is being planned.
She sends for her old friend Hercule Poirot. At first he is not inclined to take her very seriously but soon a series of events propels him to change his mind.
Then suddenly all Ariadne's worst fears are realised when the girl playing the part of the murder victim is found strangled in the boat-house. For Hercule Poirot, the Murder Hunt has become a grim reality.
A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring John Moffatt as the great Belgian detective, with Julia McKenzie as Ariadne Oliver. Views: 690
People are dying, but no doctor will come. One man wants desperately to help, but the dark secret of his past prevents him from doing anything other than praying, which is the best thing he could do. Mike Maltby's third adventure in a small isolated town buried in a high mountain pass in Idaho.TeaserA clear mist drowned the yard before me, the amount of times I had been here when it’s been misty but it’s never been this bad before, I continued into the yard, walking briskly to where my horse was stabled, the mist was starting to freak me out now, I continued to look around to find if anyone else was here and upon doing so I noticed that the mare and foal wasn’t in the paddock where they are usually kept, I glanced down at my wrist to see what time it was and noticed that my watch had stopped and looked liked it was also misted up, the mist was playing tricks on my eyes, forming shapes and making me believe there was something there but every time I ran over to the spot, there was nothing there. Ever since I had stabled my horse here I always thought there was something creepy about this place even in the daytime never mind in the mist, it’s sort of one of those mists that you would see in a horror movie a really creepy type. By this time I had reached the back of the stallion stables and was just about to check up on Keano, looking over the stable door I saw him laying down in the corner back to me, he looked like he was asleep, so peaceful as I approached him I noticed something wasn’t right, I couldn’t see his auburn chest steadily rising and falling, I started to panic, I took a quick step towards him and was greeted by two dark red eyes, I froze to the spot with the eyes intently watching me, every step I took they followed until they started to approach me, I followed the eyes and was greeted by a grayish outline of what looked like a large dog, it was slowly creeping towards me I continued to walk backwards when my back touched something, I instantly knew that I had been cornered against a wall, it knew it had me and took the opportunity and lunged for me it seemed to disintegrate into thin air but I could swear the eyes lingered for a second more, but I don’t think it was that which freaked me out, I could see out of the corner of my eye there was something sat next to me…… Views: 690
BOOK 2 IN THE IRON DRUID CHRONICLES
Atticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, doesn’t care much for witches. Still, he’s about to make nice with the local coven by signing a mutually beneficial nonaggression treaty—when suddenly the witch population in modern-day Tempe, Arizona, quadruples overnight. And the new girls are not just bad, they’re badasses with a dark history on the German side of World War II.
With a fallen angel feasting on local high school students, a horde of Bacchants blowing in from Vegas with their special brand of deadly decadence, and a dangerously sexy Celtic goddess of fire vying for his attention, Atticus is having trouble scheduling the witch hunt. But aided by his magical sword, his neighbor’s rocket-propelled grenade launcher, and his vampire attorney, Atticus is ready to sweep the town and show the witchy women they picked the wrong Druid to hex.
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