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What if the person beside you holds a horrifying secret? What if the friendly neighbor next door hides a monstrous double life? The Psychology of Serial Killers: Inside the Mind of Monsters and Patterns of Predation takes you deep into the twisted psyches of history’s most notorious murderers—unraveling the dark forces that drive them to kill.

Immortal, seductive, able to shift into a wolf, and a downright sinful highland warrior, Kennard O'Caha has had only one mission for the past several centuries - find and destroy the dark sorcerer Athol. Now that the job is done, it's time to park his motorcycle, kick up his boots, and enjoy a few drinks. But when a stubborn redhead is set in his path, it's all he can to do to keep from instantly claiming her - his mate. Evil has its sights set on his woman and he's not about to let her go without one hell of a fight.

Being stolen from Earth has taught me that there's nothing in this universe to be trusted. Not people, not promises. So I make sure that I'm prepared for the worst at all times. I fill my homestead with pit traps. I make weapons for fun. I avoid my friendly neighbors. And I never leave my house if I can help it. So when I find a deathly-ill cat alien on my living room floor, I do what any sensible human woman would do. I put a stun-stick to his jock and demand answers.

"THE BIBLE IN PHRASES" magnifies the iconic wisdom and powerful words that have resonated with millions for millennia. Dive deeper than ever before into the nuanced phrases and verses that have shaped moral compasses, inspired revolutions, and provided solace in times of despair. Beyond just words, these are the keystones of faith, the echoes of ancient voices, and the guiding lights of countless souls. This meticulously researched study brings you closer to the heart of scripture, elucidating its profound impact on our language, culture, and personal journeys.

Lutz finally finds a place in the elven lands where he's been accepted, despite his title of False Hero. He works tirelessly to protect the elven forest from a deadly disease and a rampaging horde of demons. But just as he puts a stop to the plans of Chaos to summon an army at the elves' doorstep, he receives a pleading message from Princess Lumina.

Wolf knows that this is not a good idea. There are a million reasons—all of them bad—telling him exactly why he should stay away. But when Raven's nightmares burst out of her dreams and into her reality, he doesn't have a choice anymore. He has to protect her, while somehow protecting his battered heart.

In this profound and revealing essay, Borges and Judaism explores the intimate and persistent relationship between one of the most universal writers of the 20th century and one of humanity’s most ancient cultures. Through his stories, poems, and essays, Borges engages in dialogue with the Kabbalah, reimagines the myth of the Golem, reflects on the Holocaust through symbolism, and turns exile and memory into keys for reading the world. This book traces the explicit and invisible links between Borges’ universe and Jewish thought, from Spinoza to the wandering characters of his fictions.

I'm sick of being alone, sick of being ignored by my alien "husband," Xade, and exhausted from always being as nice as possible. When the local alien wildlife starts rampaging, all I see is a golden opportunity to finally get some alone time with him on a mission, convince Xade to be my friend… and maybe more. Xade's grumpy demeanor brings out another side of me, though, and I start to realize saying "no" is a skill I need to work on.

Down and out in Paris and London is the first full-length work by the English author George Orwell, published in 1933. It is a memoir in two parts on the theme of poverty in the two cities. The first part is an account of living in near-destitution in Paris and the experience of casual labour in restaurant kitchens. The second part is a travelogue of life on the road in and around London from the tramp's perspective, with descriptions of the types of hostel accommodation available and some of the characters to be found living on the margins.

The High-Protein Meal Prep Cookbook by best-selling nutrition author Oliver H. Brooks brings you a straightforward, no-fuss guide to prepping clean, protein-rich meals that support your performance, fat loss, and strength goals—without the stress.

Want to turn casino gambling into a profitable side hustle? In this game-changing guide, professional gambler Marcus Q. Donovan reveals the insider secrets, strategies, and psychological tactics that separate winners from amateurs. Discover how to beat blackjack with card counting, dominate poker with advanced strategies, and exploit the best bets in roulette and craps. Learn bankroll management, risk control, and how to stay under the casino’s radar while maximizing VIP comps and bonuses.

Step into the shadows of America’s criminal underworld in this riveting true crime audiobook that exposes the rise and fall of the Mafia’s most powerful families. Acclaimed historian and bestselling author Isabella Hayes delivers a gripping exploration of the American Mafia—from its early roots in the immigrant neighborhoods of New York and Chicago to its nationwide empire of violence, extortion, and political corruption.

When Squire Fenton Babblewick inherits his uncle's Yorkshire estate, it's the perfect opportunity to realise his utopian dreams. He attempts to become a member of parliament, reform beetroots, win the love of lovely Lucinda, be a musical composer genius and buy a workhouse to turn it into a school. His ever present manservant - August Snipe, the true brains - watches in dismay as his master makes mistake after mistake. A sit-com set in the 18th century.

Disillusioned businessman, John Lawrence Locke, finds himself summoned as a hero to another world, filled with monsters and magic! With his body reverted to the age of 15, the 33-year-old's mind is filled with the possibility of battles and adventures, like the ones in his favorite video games.

I lose myself in my artwork, and for a few hours each day, I can forget about how trapped I feel in the merkingdom as the unwanted and inconvenient niece of an angry, bitter king. If I could find a way to support myself, I could leave the lake—and Uncle Caralorn—and start fresh somewhere else. The fates must have a sense of humor, because Ever's newest resident, an ancient vampire, offers to hire me to redo the town's welcome packet. Betmal is over-the-top charming one minute and possessively dominant the next, and it's far too easy to get lost in those flashing crimson eyes.

Lutz and the girls have finally arrived at the Dragon Isles. While it would be great if they could meet with the Dragon Lord quickly, plans often have a way of getting derailed. With a Red Dragon as his guide—if you can call someone with such a callous attitude a guide—Lutz makes his way through the dragon's lands, meeting with intelligent dragons from various broods, along with the ones who rule them, the Ancients.

When a young woman's body shows up in the small town of Helena, Louisiana, a local reptile consultant, Brenda Gray, is brought in to examine the case. Elsewhere, ten former college friends plan a long overdue reunion at their friend's luxurious island lake house, expecting the party of a lifetime. Their night is interrupted when a mysterious creature appears and begins hunting them down, one by one. As they are cut off from help, Brenda struggles to piece together the deadly truth, racing to save the trapped islanders from the savage monster lurking among them.

I'm not a dominatrix. I'm just a single mom struggling to pay the bills and raise my two kids. But when my sister, Kalli signs up as an escort for a demon and ends up with a billionaire demon boyfriend, I can't help wondering if I should re-think my work situation. I'm not looking for a boyfriend, but if the huge, handsome, rich minotaur wants to pay to get on his knees for me, I'd have to be stupid to turn that down, right?

Barrett "Hack" Moore has been obsessed with Paisley Wessex for six long months. All it took was one glance at her picture for the tough MC enforcer to fall for the sweet college student. Staying away from Paisley was the last thing Hack wanted, but that's what he did because it was what she needed. Paisley didn't know that the hot biker had been keeping a close eye on her all this time. Not until he showed up at her hotel room door when she was on the run from a dirty cop, and he finally claimed the woman who was meant to be his all along—her.

Lutz and his companions have finally arrived at the eastern edge of the Orakian kingdom, just a few short days away from the elven lands. But he's not the only one who's made the trek east. Princess Lumina has deduced his destination and is hot on his trail. However, there are other forces at play in the Far East, and Lutz finds himself dragged into the center of a storm that's secretly raging on Orakio's eastern border - one that could spell doom for the four races if left unchecked. Soldiers, nobles, and even Princess Lumina herself have their eyes set on Lutz.