Showing results by publisher "Spoken Realms" in Thriller & Suspense

Mistress of Satan's Hounds, by Frederick C. Davis, takes place in a small town next to a prison. There are very few escapes from this prison. It isn't because inmates can't escape, they fear being caught and mutilated by a particularly vicious pack of bloodhounds owned by a local and reclusive eccentric, Ira Clegg. Clegg seemed to gather a certain amount of perverse satisfaction when his "devil" dogs would maul another victim.

"Unholy Eyes" by Monroe Karasik. A chilling story about a man named Ralph who is haunted and controlled by a mysterious woman with compelling black eyes, forcing him to commit murders. Despite his attempts to escape, he remains under her influence until he collapses and is taken to a mental institution. Will he recover and escape the unholy eyes of this demonic woman?

"Dead Soldier", a short story by Jack Sword narrated as an audiobook by Mike Vendetti ,is a gripping and intense exploration of the complexities of revenge, loss, and human experience in the face of violence. Robert Mayne's character is shaped by a tumultuous past, driving him to seek justice in a world that may feel devoid of it. The contrast between war-torn landscapes and the serene environment of Pebble Beach adds a layer of tension to his journey, suggesting the psychological scars that persist beyond the battlefield.

In "The Watchers," Wally Hunter weaves a gripping tale of fear, complicity, and the desperate search for justice. This intense audiobook follows the harrowing experience of a woman who witnesses a chilling scene unfold just outside her window--a man with a knife threatening a girl in a parked car. As her pleas for help go unheard, her husband stands resolute against any intervention, echoing the inaction of their neighbors who merely watch from the shadows. Driven by an unyielding sense of morality, she ultimately chooses to reach out for help, only to be thwarted once again.

Follow Charles Dennison, an inventor with a groundbreaking creation that could change the world. With so much at stake, Dennison must stay vigilant and protect his invention at all costs. But, are there larger forces at play here?

Ivy Malone and Mac MacPherson have been circling the idea of marriage for some time (see the five books in the Ivy Malone Mysteries series), and now they’ve made the Big Decision. They’re getting married! Except there is the problem of that dead body—and a killer who’s willing to bring their plans to a screeching halt.

When Agnes Blakiston and her maid Maggie take possession of a rental house for the summer, their idea of a tranquil stay is almost immediately upended. First, there is the telephone. It rings late at night, just one ring, but there is never anyone on the line. They begin to notice things have moved during the night. A candle has burned low, and a shawl has disappeared. And then Maggie, spooked and suspicious, discovers a note. It's a confession to a murder. But who has written it and, equally confounding, who has been killed?

A possible crime of passion, but it might have been the hurricane. Will the trap catch the killer?

Clint Morgan's "Corpseless Coffin" is a gripping mystery tale that originally appeared in "Spicy Mystery Stories", a pulp magazine in July 1937. The story follows Jim Hargrove, who falls victim to a gypsy girl's spell of madness after a rather lengthy affair.

Philadelphia, 1947. When private investigator Cole Harper is summoned to the penthouse of Sam Hensley—a powerful but shadowy industrialist--he knows it's no ordinary case. Luxury goods, military surplus, and counterfeit money are disappearing from Hensley's warehouses, and the clues point to an operation as sophisticated as it is ruthless. But Harper soon discovers this is no simple theft—this is the black market at its most dangerous.

When a body turns up at a Texas Uni Campus, police initially believe it’s the result of an initiation gone wrong, the victim covered in graffiti while suspended above a fire pit. As more bodies are found, each the result of a sadistic game played by a vicious killer, it soon becomes clear that a new evil has risen. With the death toll mounting and the police left clueless, Sam is quickly dispatched to help locate the monster. But things take a turn when a student makes a confession so shocking, it leaves many questioning the very force meant to protect them.

Sam always knew she was different. Her morbid fascination with death has kept her isolated from the world, shut away by a father aware of the monster inside her. A direct descendent of one of the most notorious serial killers of the century, Sam harbors the kind of fury that craves blood. With her father’s navy-seal training, Sam is taught the mental strength to control an evil threatening her very existence. Now armed with a skill set to kill and a thirst for blood, this girl is about to unload her wrath on an unsuspecting world.

A female killer calling herself “Black Death” is murdering men around Chicago’s less-than-respectable establishments. Each body is found with a black rose, together with the same cryptic calling card, leaving authorities baffled as to her identity. When the latest victim turns out to be a well-respected police officer, the city’s mayor reaches out for help.

Dive into the thrilling world of Allan Pinkerton's "The Detective and the Somnambulist," a captivating tale of mystery and intrigue set in the late 19th century.

Discover the gripping tale of "Solitary" by Robert Silverberg, brought to life by the captivating narration of Mike Vendetti. In a galaxy governed by infallible computers, one man dares to think differently. Follow George Brauer, a disillusioned Crime Bureau technician, as he embarks on a daring quest to solve the decades-old mystery of Edward Charcot, the only man to ever escape the Procyon Correctory.

Embark on a thrilling adventure deep into the heart of the Central Brazilian jungle with Arthur J. Burks' captivating tale, " Church in the Jungle." Narrated by the talented John W. Michaels, this audiobook brings to life the harrowing journey of a fearless explorer who finds himself lost and alone in the dense, perilous wilderness.

Step into a world of suspense and supernatural intrigue with "The Chapel of Mystic Horror," a gripping story by Seabury Quinn. Expertly narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti, this audiobook will transport you to a haunted house filled with dark secrets and ancient evils. Join Dr. Trowbridge and the enigmatic Jules de Grandin as they unravel the mysteries of a Cypriote villa transplanted to America. With its eerie atmosphere, spine-tingling encounters, and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this tale is perfect for fans of classic horror and supernatural fiction.

Experience the chilling and vivid tale of "The Man in Black" by Paul Ernst, brought to life by the captivating narration of Mike Vendetti. Dive into the eerie atmosphere of a masquerade ball turned sinister, where a grim figure clad in formal black mingles with the dancers but does not dance. As the night unfolds, secrets are revealed, and the line between the living and the dead blurs.

Step into the enigmatic world of Henry Hobart, a man whose life is a series of precise duplications.

Immerse yourself in the eerie world of Boganville with the gripping audiobook, "The Town the Dead Things Claimed," narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti. Feel the rain and thunder as you follow John Crayton's journey into a village shrouded in mystery and fear. Explore the haunted Corse home perched ominously on a cliff, where the dead seem to roam. Uncover the heartbreaking secrets behind Stella's sudden marriage and tragic death. Encounter the unseen as John faces the terrifying white wraiths and the sinister forces at play.