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Over 50 great classic short stories, each around 20 minutes in length - perfect for short journeys, bedtime listening and those moments in between.... 'The Khitmatgar' by B. M. Croker, 'The Mummy of Thompson Pratt' by Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne, 'The Ghost at the Blue Dragon' by William J. Wintle, 'A Tropical Horror' by William Hope Hodgson, 'Miracles' by Barry Pain, 'The Dust That Was Barren' by P. C. Wren, 'His Unconquerable Enemy' by W. C. Morrow, 'A Tiger’s Skin' by W. W. Jacobs....

When thinking of New Mexico, few Americans think spy-vs.-spy intrigue, but in fact, to many international intelligence operatives, the state's name is nearly synonymous with espionage, and Santa Fe is a sacred site. The KGB's single greatest intelligence and counterintelligence coups, and the planning of the organization's most infamous assassination, all took place within one mile of Bishop Lamy's statue in front of Saint Francis Cathedral in central Santa Fe.

Born to a Las Vegas showgirl, fashion designer Faith Fitzgerald's childhood was not easy, until her father found her and whisked her off to L.A. to join his wealthy family. She works hard, never letting her guard down, until she discovers that someone stole her designs and sold them to her competitor and former mentor. To catch the thief and salvage her collection, Faith turns to her ex-lover, a man who works under the radar and gets results fast. The problem is she has not seen him since she dumped him so unceremoniously.

JFK's Secret Doctor tells a thrilling story of adventure and a historic medical career. Set against the grand panorama of 20th century world events, it captures the remarkable life and spirit of climber and medical visionary Hans Kraus (1905–1996). Kraus was taught English by writer James Joyce, escaped Nazi-dominated Europe, and was JFK's secret back specialist.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to stand face-to-face with the dead? This book is part of a series of books that capture the true spirit of the paranormal investigator. We have taken stories submitted by the public, and are now presenting them to you. Inside this book you will find the tale of a woman who had sex with her dead boyfriend, the tale of a house so haunted nobody will enter it, and the true tale of one man and his phone calls from hell. Do you dare enter the world of the paranormal?

Amy Kincaid is running from her controlling ex-husband, who will stop at nothing to find her. With a new identity and a new job as a housekeeper, she just wants to be left alone to raise her daughter. Then Eddie Fitzgerald rolls into town and turns her world upside down. Eddie Fitzgerald, L.A.P.D.'s finest, lives for his job and nothing else, until he decides to take a break at the family summer home and is held at gunpoint by the most annoying, sassiest woman to ever cross his path. But something is off about Amy....

A young Amish boy ventures from Pennsylvania to California in this richly imagined historical novel from the author of An Unseemly Wife. It's 1867. Growing up among the Pennsylvania Amish, 11-year-old Joshua knows that his father is a respected church deacon who has the ear of God. But he's also seen his father's weakness for drink and borne the brunt of his violent rages. In the aftermath of a disastrous fire, Joshua fears his father's reprimand enough to run away from home.

More terrifying, true tales of the paranormal that will leave you wanting more. Have you ever seen a ghost? Have you ever run into a spirit? These people have...and most of them lived to tell the tale.

Der Schlafenszeit Borger von Amazon Bestsellerautor B. E. Bacon ist eine wunderbar unterhaltende Gute-Nacht-Geschichte eines neugierigen Eisbär namens Bristle. Bristle lebt in der Wildnis von Alaska, in einem Vorort der Stadt Eisberg. Bristle bekommt zu ihrem achten Geburtstag einen magischen Schlafstein, welcher guten Schlaf liefert.

Upswings, downturns, bubbles, patent trolls and hackers, venture capitalists and start-ups: sometimes the modern world of high-tech companies seems as ruled by the Fates, the Furies and the Muses, as any classical Greek drama. In this collection of intertwined short stories, a Silicon Valley insider imagines the forces of antiquity still active in the 21st century - with apps, databases, and a serious yen for skim-milk lattes. Proceed with caution. Your future depends on what you do next.

This collection of narratives, all told by people who were actually part of the American Civil War, was first published in 1885 and was received very well by the public, who caused it to have a further five reprints during the next few years. You'll hear about a number of famous escapades that took place during the Civil War, from a civilian with Unionist sympathies but living in the South, through to the unparalleled locomotive chase that inspired Buster Keaton's all time classic silent movie The General.

Some 100,000 soldiers fought in the April 1862 battle of Shiloh, and nearly 20,000 men were killed or wounded; more Americans died on that Tennessee battlefield than had died in all the nation's previous wars combined. In the first book in his new series, Steven E. Woodworth has brought together a group of superb historians to reassess this significant battle and provide in-depth analyses of key aspects of the campaign and its aftermath.

Lex Fitzgerald is not your average billionaire. He leads a double life as the conscientious head of his family and the pleasure-seeking rogue who parties hard and pushes the limits in and out of the bedroom. His two worlds are about to collide because of one woman, Jillian Finnegan. Lex needs a secret weapon to defeat a competitor and finds it in Jillian Finnegan. He has no intention of letting her potty mouth, her crazy lifestyle, or her eccentric family get in his way. So when he makes her an offer, he expects her to accept. However, sparks start to fly.

Published in 1924 in response to growing racial tensions, W. E. B. Du Bois’ The Gift of Black Folk explores the contributions African Americans have made to American society, detailing the importance of racial diversity to the United States. He chronicles their role in the early exploration of America, their part in developing the country’s agricultural industry, their courage on the battlefields, and their creative genius in virtually every aspect of American culture.

Nachdem die Friedensgespräche gescheitert sind, flieht Seraphina mit Niran zurück nach Eira. Da ihr Herz längst ihm gehört, ist sie entschlossener denn je, den Krieg zu beenden. Dazu muss sie ihre aufkeimenden Phönixkräfte stärken und unter Kontrolle bringen. Nur wenn sie ihre volle Macht erweckt, kann sie ihre Familie retten und sich selbst eine Zukunft mit Niran ermöglichen.

"Wir beide haben Fehler gemacht. Und wir beide sind nicht mehr die Personen, die wir vor einigen Jahren waren." Léas und Eletta sehen sich nicht oft. Aber wenn sie aufeinandertreffen, verbringen sie jede Nacht zusammen. Schon seit Jahren halten sie ihre Affäre geheim und gehen sich deswegen tagsüber aus dem Weg. Das ändert sich jedoch, als Léas die diplomatischen Gespräche mit dem östlichen Kontinent leiten soll und Eletta den selbstbezogenen Prinzen unterstützen muss. Doch die Verhandlungen reißen schmerzhafte Erinnerungen wieder an die Oberfläche.

In the remote town of Kapaskacing, deep in Northern Ontario, something ancient has awakened. When a series of brutal, inexplicable killings sends shockwaves through the community, the local police are left scrambling for answers. With no signs of human involvement and only the most vicious wounds left behind, whispers of an old legend—the Ma’iingan, a vengeful spirit wolf—resurface among the townsfolk.

Packende Romantasy mit Spice und epischen Kämpfen. "Für immer besteht aus vielen kleinen Momenten im Jetzt. Du kannst es nicht einfach zurücknehmen oder gehen." Ausgerechnet an Reed hat Eve ihr Herz verloren. An jenen Mann, der sie dem König von Nives ausgeliefert hat. Doch Reed beteuert, einen Plan zu haben. Eve weigert sich allerdings, ihm zu glauben. Als jedoch das Leben ihrer Freunde und das Schicksal Tynans auf dem Spiel steht, hat sie keine Wahl, als ihm zu vertrauen. Unter einer Bedingung will sie Reed noch eine Chance geben: Wenn er ihr all seine Geheimnisse verrät.

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Detective Inspector Fiona MacLeod thought she had left her troubled past behind when she returned to the quiet town of Forres. But when the body of a murdered journalist is discovered behind a local pub, Fiona is pulled into an investigation that is far too personal. The victim, Alan Reid, was once a trusted ally from her time on the Organized Crime squad in Aberdeen—someone who had tried to reach her the night he died.