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King Markon of Montalier is at the end of his tether. His son, Prince Parrin, is afflicted with a rather nasty curse that slaughters, maims, or brutally attacks any woman with whom he so much as flirts. After the rumor that sweeps around the kingdom, promising that any woman breaking the "curse" will be eligible to marry the prince, there is no shortage of willing volunteers. Unfortunately, there is also no shortage of bodies piling up.

The world isn't the same as it was yesterday. In fact, Viv is no longer sure that she is the same as she was yesterday. She can do something she never knew was possible—and Luca tried to kill her, just like Jasper said he would if she let him get too close. At the teahouse, it's business as usual, however: tentacles in the top floor, an invasion of not-quite-real-but-nevertheless-terrifying spiders . . . and a new murderer to catch, of course. Someone is trying to make sure a Greek-Australian couple never makes it to the altar, and it's not just perfume they're sneaking into the bride's room.

Viv just wants work—any work. Well, not quite any work. But she's desperate enough to accept a job offer as personal assistant to Jasper Renner—the rich and mysterious owner of the Renner Tea House—even though odd things happen whenever he's around. She expects to deal with rich, entitled Melbournians and a full business schedule. Instead, Viv finds herself following Jasper into a strange new world where a murderous madman has been incarcerated in a secret floor at the old Kew Asylum that may or may not exist in the human world as she knows it.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of the American male author whose time has now come again.

Charles's son, Michael Strange, was a top cryptologist and SEAL Team 6 member on the Osama Bin Laden raid in 2011. Three months later on August 6, 2011, Michael was killed in Afghanistan along with 30 other Americans on call sign Extortion 17. Charles has been seeking the truth about Michael's death for nearly a decade and has gone to Congress, the Pentagon, and The White House. Simultaneously he leads other Gold Star Families to finding peace.

Four curiously gifted children from different parts of the world come together in a kingdom ruled by a peanut brittle-addicted monarch who wishes to destroy their uniqueness in his quest for absolute power.

On a call to rescue humans buried in a landslide, celestial warrior Gladriel kills a demon, a once-an-eon occurrence. And now demons are after her, to exact revenge. Despite the Almighty’s explicit order to let him handle it, Glad breaks rank to fight back and is expelled from Heaven. Squadron leader Kessien and Gladriel have shared a secret attraction for ages, but when she is expelled from Heaven, sparks fly and Kessien vows to find a way to reverse her sentence.

Gods versus Karma seamlessly blends sci-fi elements with Greek mythology, making it a unique and immersive universe to inhabit. The story brilliantly switches between perspectives that collectively work together to support a dynamic plot. Keeping a steady pace, JWR Henderson introduces listeners to distinguished characters, fascinating realms, and structures.

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Tired of podcasts that treat you like you're in a league of your own? Perfect, you've just crash-landed onto the island where fantasy dreams go to get heckled. We don't just separate the champs from the chumps; we create a Hall of Shame for those who thought drafting a defense in round three was a masterstroke. Eager for affirmation? Keep dreaming. But if you actually nail your picks, we might just raise an eyebrow in your general direction before we turn back to the joyous pastime of incinerating your competitors' hopes and dreams. This isn't just a podcast; it's an intervention for your ...

Best friends who love to debate sports and have great time.

"Asfaltjunglen" tegner et nådesløst portræt af en bundkorrupt amerikansk storby i 1940‘erne. Bystyret beslutter sig for at forsøge at rydde op i kriminaliteten og korruptionen i håb om at kunne genvinde magten ved det kommende valg, og det lykkes dem at finde en retskaffen mand til jobbet. Samtidig ankommer en forbryder af internationale proportioner til byen for at udføre et spektakulært kup, som byen aldrig har set magen til. Fronterne er trukket skarpt op mellem myndighederne og forbryderne i kampen om magten i byen.

Den hårdkogte og geniale forbryder Roy Earle er blevet nedbrudt og livstræt efter at have afsonet mange år i fængsel. Uden for murene har hans gamle ven Store Mac M‘Gann til gengæld brug for hans hjælp. Han er ved at planlægge et kup, og Earle er den eneste, han kan forestille sig, vil kunne lede den gruppe af unge overmodige lømler, som han har samlet til opgaven. Mac betaler en svimlende sum for at få Roy løsladt før tid, og nu må Roy rejse til Nevadas bjerge, hvor han skal møde resten af banden og få styr på dem.

Rico har altid haft ambitioner om at komme til tops i den kriminelle underverden. Han starter sin forbryderkarriere i en lille by i Midtvesten i USA, og lidt for lidt lykkes det ham at kæmpe sig op til en af de mest magtfulde positioner i mafiaen. Hvad Rico næppe havde regnet med, er, hvor svært det er at beholde sin position, når først man har opnået den. "Lilla Cæsar" er W.R. Burnetts debutroman, og med den slog han sit navn fast som gangsterromanens fader.

Time is running out, war will be waged, and sacrifices will be required. Ali and Kovis return home believing the god of dreams has been dealt with, but before they can breathe easy, the empress’ nightmares start coming to life, plunging the empire into chaos. Ambien may be in hiding, but he’s far from idle. The empire is about to discover the lengths the god will go to in his quest to conquer Wake—lengths that will pit father against daughter in an epic showdown.

Life Inside My Head is a scattered collection of stories from the life of the author, R.W. Martin. Life inside the mind of someone with ADHD can be a random and unpredictable ride. With wit and humor, R.W. Martin weaves funny but real stories that can be hard to believe, although all true. For over 40 years, he has dedicated his life to entertaining anyone who crosses his path and dreams of the day he can be a star.

Are you looking for a new action-packed psychological thriller box set chock-full of terrifying killers to listen to? Look no further. Whether you’re a fan of bone-chilling serial killer thrillers or edge-of-your-seat psychological horror, this psycho box set has something for everyone. From psychological suspense thrillers to high-stakes whodunits, this collection is sure to keep you up at night with its gripping narratives and nail-biting suspense. With hours of entertainment waiting for you, this serial killer box set is one purchase you won’t regret.

Ali won the contest of her life, The Ninety-Eight, as a pawn of the Council, but danger still lurks. Her father is using her beloved's sibling to track her down. But an even bigger threat still looms: Her father plans to conquer Wake by turning humans into empty-shells to do his bidding. Ali and Kovis desperately search for a way to stop him, but every idea requires that she return to Dream, a move that will kill her.

The last weekend of May 1944, a saboteur is finalizing his plans to destroy the town of Scarlet Tanager, Kentucky, and its coal industry for the sake of his reputation, the fatherland, and the fuhrer. The innocent will suffer, the uncommitted will cower, those who care will rally, blood will be spilt, fuses will be lit, and the Earth will shake.

Being brought back from the brink of death was Marissa Thomas’ childhood story. She was sure she would die before they figured out what was causing her cycle of sickness. As Marissa got older, she discovered the cure herself. She would be sick no more! And she would no longer be victimized by the one person she should’ve been able to trust the most. As a healthy adult, Marissa felt a calling to help others in need. She became the finest head nurse one small-town hospital had ever seen. She was hailed as a hero, saving little lives who were also on the brink of death. Or were they?