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Anna Fox lebt allein. Ihr schönes großes Haus in New York wirkt leer. Trotzdem verlässt sie nach einem traumatischen Erlebnis ihre Wohnung nicht mehr. Anna verbringt ihre Tage damit, mit Fremden online zu chatten, zu viel zu trinken - und ihre Nachbarn durchs Fenster zu beobachten. Bis eines Tages die Russels ins Haus gegenüber einziehen - Vater, Mutter und Sohn. Bei dem Anblick vermisst Anna mehr denn je ihr früheres Leben, vor allem, als die neue Nachbarin sie besucht.

Although he's best known for his weird fiction writings, for much of his literary life, H.P. Lovecraft considered himself primarily a poet. Fungi from Yuggoth is his most well-known work of poetry; in it, he combines his taste for cosmic horror with his appreciation of the antiquarian and seasons it with his inimitable dry, dark wit.

In its youth, Portland, Oregon, was a bit like a rough-and-ready logging camp with a gritty, hard-punching deep-water port. Lusty lads dallied with hard-eyed beauties in dark alleys, and captains forked over “blood money” to buy men for their crews from shanghai operators. From the seedy waterfront to the notorious North End, Portland's sin sector offered vices packaged in pint glasses and perfumed corsets.

In the years after A Nation at Risk, conservatives' ideas to reform America's lagging education system gained much traction. Key items like school choice and rigorous academic standards drew bipartisan support and were put into practice across the country. Today, these gains are in retreat, ceding ground to progressive nostrums that do little to boost the skills and knowledge of young people. Far from being discouraged, however, conservatives should seize the moment to refresh their vision of quality K-12 education for today's America.

William and Emily Broadmoor are in dire strait when the economic implosion puts a severe dent in their small home renovation business. When all hope seems lost, William is approached by a man with an unrefusable offer—the chance to fix a dilapidated stone mansion in Maine. Initially, the details of the offer seem too good to be true, but with nowhere else to turn, William and Emily decide taking a look can’t hurt.

The discovery of a serial killer's burial ground rocks the peaceful town of Highlands, North Carolina. Rachel Harroway, a tragic detective with the ability to see the dead, and her brilliant atheistic partner, Jenson Peak, are put on the case. Only through the use of their unique talents can the orphaned dead find rest and the reinvigorated killer be brought to justice.

Beast Hunt invites you to step into the claws, wings, and scales of the creatures humanity has feared for centuries. From mighty dragons to forgotten forest spirits, from mechanical monstrosities to cursed beings of the deep—these are the stories of the unseen, the unheard, and the misunderstood.

After his uncle’s murder, somnambulist Harry Dee arrives at St. Maure’s school, where Tom Playfair and Percy Wynn help him solve a haunting mystery. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

Tyler Morlin spends his nights coding and cramming for MIT exams—until a vicious crime boss kidnaps his best friend, Hank. Now Tyler faces an unthinkable dilemma: Hack the FBI by dawn or say goodbye to Hank forever. With the clock ticking, Tyler pushes his intellect to the limit. But surviving will take more than just brains. It’s do or die when the villain puts him to the ultimate test of courage and loyalty. To prevail, Tyler must transform from an ordinary college student into an extraordinary vigilante overnight.

A collection of 5 short stories for children, from the author of "Tom Playfair", "Claude Lightfoot", etc.. (Summary by Maria Therese)

Vinte anos atrás, no réveillon de 1999, Sebastian Trapp, o grande escritor de livros de mistério, perdeu a esposa e o filho adolescente em circunstâncias suspeitas. Os dois desapareceram de locais diferentes e nunca mais foram encontrados. Teria o mestre dos crimes perfeitos cometido o crime perfeito? Agora, depois de um longo período de reclusão, Sebastian toma uma decisão que ninguém esperava.

In a world ravaged by an unprecedented EMP onslaught, only the fiercest courage, unbreakable family bonds, and noble sacrifices can ignite a blazing trail of hope. Desperate to escape the icy grip of the city, Jane Dove leads her family through the treacherous terrain, driven by the hope of finding safety and warmth in a small, remote cabin outside Aspen, Colorado. With only their horses and sheer determination as their guide, they embark on a perilous journey that will test their resilience and bond like never before.

Esta es la escalofriante invitación de Sebastian Trapp, reconocido novelista de misterio, a Nicky Hunter, la profesora y crítica experta en su obra con la que mantiene una relación epistolar. Desde la mansión del autor en San Francisco, Nicky comienza a desentrañar la historia de la vida de Trapp bajo las atentas miradas de su enigmática esposa y de su hija mayor. Pero Sebastian Trapp es un misterio en sí mismo.

Zwei Vermisste, eine Leiche, ein sagenumwobener Schriftsteller und eine junge Autorin, die tief in das undurchdringbare Netz aus Familiengeheimnissen hineingezogen wird... Hope und Cole Trapp, Ehefrau und Sohn des berühmten Krimischriftstellers Sebastian Trapp, sind verschwunden. Seit 20 Jahren gibt es keine Spur von ihnen. Wurden sie entführt und ermordet? In Verdacht gerät Trapp. Als Nicky Hunter engagiert wird, um Trapps Memoiren zu verfassen, stößt sie auf ein undurchdringbares Netz aus Geheimnissen.

When the daughter of a prominent businessman and a wealthy debutante vanishes, Reese Lindley returns to her hometown to cover the case for her podcast. Confronted by the past and her estranged family, Reese learns that the quiet town has more secrets to hide than she ever could have imagined.

Feeling trapped in a world exploding with chaos, stress & fear? Discover the secrets to self-mastery, emotional intelligence, & accessing inner power with this spiritual & inspirational guide.

" Je serai mort dans trois mois. Venez écrire mon histoire. " Voici ce que demande Sebastian Trapp, célèbre auteur de romans noirs, à Nicky Hunter, sa correspondante de longue date. Cette dernière, experte en littérature policière, le rejoint donc dans sa superbe demeure de San Francisco pour l'aider à rédiger sa biographie. C'est là qu'il vit reclus avec sa seconde épouse, sa fille et son neveu. Mais si, en apparence, tout se passe à merveille, Nicky ne peut s'empêcher de repenser à la mystérieuse disparition de la première femme et du fils aîné de Trapp, une nuit de 31 décembre.