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Life is looking up for DCI John Drake. His relationship with his daughter is back on track and together, they're dealing with the trauma they suffered at the hands of the Family Man. But their respite doesn't last long. Unknown to Drake, his partner, DS Ellie Wilkinson, has her own demons to battle in the aftermath of their most recent case.

His life in tatters, DCI John Drake is struggling to move past the events of The Family Man. But when a brutal new serial killer surfaces, he seizes the opportunity to pull himself back from the brink. Despite her public commendation, DS Ellie Wilkinson has been sidelined into a support role. Still dealing with what she witnessed at the Whitman's house, she's determined to work with Drake again. But as their new team begins to delve deeper into this latest case, dark secrets are uncovered. And what they reveal raises the stakes for everyone involved...

In Post Haste, R. M. Ballantyne intricately weaves the tale of Phillip Mayland and his friend, George Aspel, set against the fascinating backdrop of the 19th-century British Post Office. Drawing from the Postmaster-General’s Annual Reports and personal investigations, Ballantyne offers a vivid exploration of postal work and communication across the Kingdom. He expresses his gratitude to Sir Arthur Blackwood and his team for their invaluable insights, hoping that while the narrative may not exhaust the subject, it will certainly engage and entertain readers. Join us on this journey through ...

My name is Rowan Gant. I'm just an average guy...well, except for the fact that I'm a witch. That last part is the reason I'm the go-to guy for the local cops whenever a murder is a little beyond the pale, and they need a consultant with knowledge of the occult. I didn't actually want the job, but apparently the job wanted me.

Auf dem Grundstück des alten Landsitzes Castringham Hall steht eine große alte Esche. Früher soll in dem Baum eine Hexe herumgeklettert sein...

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In the world of speculative fiction… Your favorite authors… Have selected best new voices of the year.

"Whispers of the Heart" is a captivating anthology that explores the multifaceted dimensions of love. Through poignant verses and lyrical imagery, the book delves into the intricacies of passion, longing, and intimacy.

Genuinely chilling narratives of paranormal phenomena, the returning dead, uncanny apparitions, sinister happenings and inexplicable events which make your blood run cold. Listen in the dark... if you dare!

Haunted by the death and destruction left in his wake, Graelyn hopes to confront his father and get the answers to his questions. What is the purpose of being Night Kissed? How is Gray supposed to wake a dreaming god? Fresh from the assault by the Order of the Merciful Mother, Gray and his companions travel to the Port of the Hanged Masses on their way to the ruined temple of Kry’Lana. Once in the city, Gray encounters a mysterious, dark skinned warrior, seeking the aid of one of his companions, and a sinister force deadlier than anything Gray’s encountered so far.

Savushun chronicles the life of a Persian family during the Allied occupation of Iran during World War II. It is set in Shiraz, a town which evokes images of Persepolis and pre-Islamic monuments, the great poets, the shrines, Sufis, and nomadic tribes within a historical web of the interests, privilege, and influence of foreign powers; corruption, incompetence, and arrogance of persons in authority; the paternalistic landowner-peasant relationship; tribalism; and the fear of famine.

Throughout the human experience, historians have wondered “what if?”. What if Sherman had fought for the South in the US Civil War? What if Germany had fought to the end in World War I? What if World War III had actually happened? Wonder no more, for these questions, along with many others, are answered in this audiobook.

Human cloning. Technology evolves faster than we do. The law shields us from our worst temptations. But the opportunity is there, dangling just out of reach - perfection and ascension or delusion and destruction. The choice is ours. In this collection of clone-themed stories, 10 of today’s top speculative fiction writers explore our morality and built-in societal restraints and reflect upon our state of grace. Similar is not necessarily the same.

The 32nd edition of Writers of the Future may be the best new book yet! Brand-new adventure through space, time, and possibility. Along the way these new authors will introduce you to fascinating characters such as Nate, a very loyal companion - like most werewolves would be. Keanie has a parasite that lets her morph and so transform into anyone. Liz owns a dinosaur maker, but raw ingredients can be a problem. Anna slaves away in a factory but her magic leaves her unfulfilled. These authors take creative writing to a whole new level!

The Confliction - Dragoneer Saga III, is the thrilling conclusion to the "Full Confliction" cycle of Dragoneer Saga books. In this episode, The Dragoneers face the Sarax that were loosed in Book 2 - Cold Hearted Son of a Witch, as well as the rogue druids of Dou, and something else that no one, not even the remaining Hazeltine Witches expect.

William E Simon - quintessential American figure of the American century: Wall Street wunderkind, Treasury Secretary under Presidents Nixon and Ford, successful entrepreneur, US Olympic Committee president, best-selling author, pioneering philanthropist, and devout Catholic. Simon's insightful and often humorous autobiography, A Time for Reflection, includes a diverse cast of characters whose lives intersected with his own.

This collection of unabridged, unforgettable tales, written by some of science fiction's most esteemed authors, pays homage to one of the genre's most cherished story types. Whether time travel stories leap forward in time or slip into the past, they remain popular with fans.

Midnight Shadows features two classics of horror and the supernatural. "Young Goodman Brown" is the chilling story of a young Puritan man who finds himself drawn into a world of witchcraft and unspeakable black magic. "The Ash Tree" is the tale of Sir Richard, who encounters an ancient tree that harbors a dark and grotesque secret.

Your search for something new and different in sci fi and fantasy ends here. Presenting this year's collection of fresh voices, fabulous worlds, and fantastic new characters. Each year, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future contests' blue-ribbon judges search the world to discover and introduce to you the very best new talent in sci-fi and fantasy.

This is a story from the Classic Ghost Stories collection.