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A teen's suicide leads to a frightening pattern within a small town where nothing is as it seems. Details about the case remind Sam Hopewell, a local investigative journalist, of what happened to his older cousin back in the ‘90s. Sam prepares to confront his darkest memories, but if he can’t overcome his past, more innocent lives might be taken. Renowned Miami detective Anna Dedrick returns to her rural birthplace with hopes of leaving behind the vices of the big city. That dream shatters when the town’s pride—an African-American child prodigy—goes missing.

Money. It’s the root of all evil and I need it bad. You could call it the wrong place, wrong time. To me the day I met Enzo was the day the old me died. When he kidnaps me thinking I’m the daughter of his enemy, the only thing I can do is pretend to be something I’m not. But the more I pretend, the deeper I fall. Enzo is dark, cruel, and menacing, but he’s protective, fierce, and determined. Soon he wants to forge a contract between our families, making me his bride, but he has no idea I’m not whom he thinks I am and when he finds out … well, I know I’m as good as dead.

The world ignites without warning. Spontaneous human combustion transforms cities into silent ash, leaving survivors with nothing but scars and instinct. For Rory, the pain began before the flames with her mother’s death. For Dante, it started when she watched her father vanish on a storm of embers. Now, in the desolate Colorado wilderness, these two young women’s path intersect. Strangers at first, they’re bound by shared loss and hardened survival. Each day brings new battles; against hunger, marauders, and nature itself. But in this crumbling world, something unexpected blooms.

When 16-year-old Jenna Waters mysteriously finds herself on a human-inhabited planet 28 light-years from Earth, she’ll do anything to find her way home. But the planet’s World Council is reluctant to help when all their resources are being directed into the war effort against the tyrannical dictator, Kael. They also don’t believe Jenna is as innocent as she claims. Desperate to prove she’s not some spy leaking council secrets, Jenna solicits the help of the gorgeous military tech, Luka, to hunt down the real culprit—only to find dead bodies in her wake.

Earth has fallen and Mars is in chaos. With their coup behind them, the Arete crew regroups and plans for life beyond the civil war. There's only one problem: one of their number has yet to return from his undercover mission.

The fear of growing old is a universal burden. Here’s the book you need to ensure that you move into and through old age with grit and grace. Fr. John LaFarge shows you how to conquer any fear of aging and how to make your golden years the best years of your life. At age 84, Fr. LaFarge was struck by the many advantages and blessings of aging, and he observed that modern men and women have lost touch with the traditional view of old age as the crowning summit of life. Seeing old age instead as a calamity, he says, is what makes aging such a misery for many.

First came the whispers. Then the screams. Then the world learned a terrifying truth: the human body can ignite from within. They called it SHC—Spontaneous Human Combustion. No warning. No logic. No mercy. One morning, people simply started burning. And it's consuming humanity, one spark at a time. Where every heartbeat could be your last, and the most dangerous thing to burn for... is hope.

Je n'ai pas l'habitude de piéger les femmes amnésiques dans le mariage. Mais je suppose qu'il y a une première fois pour tout. Elle est ici. Dans ma maison. À ma merci. J'épouse un monstre magnifique. Un escroc. Le célibataire le plus riche d'Amérique.

Welcome to FhCon. An event unlike any other, hosted by ancient and secret masters of fandom. They're insanely happy you're here. Nineteen popular, best-selling, and award-winning authors bring you stories of a convention experience only the Old Gods will make you forget.

Deputy Marshal Zeb Clemens usually goes out looking for trouble—but sometimes, it finds him first. The town of Silver Mesa seemed ideal for him: not too large, not too small, neither too remote nor too close to civilization… and even a woman he fancies. It’s the perfect hometown for a man who cannot die.

Nestled in the tranquility of a cathedral town in England, a web of gossip, secrets, and deception unravels around characters who are not all they appear to be. This captivating murder mystery unfolds in a setting as intriguing as the people who inhabit it. (Summary by Gesine)

The unassuming Leonard Middlebrook, a young lawyer with a penchant for bibliographical pursuits, finds himself embroiled in a thrilling mystery that spans from the British Isles to the Far East. His journey begins when he is invited to the secluded Ravensdene Court on the Northumbrian coast, where Francis Raven, a retired Indian careerist, requires assistance in sorting through a vast collection of books and artifacts. As Leonard delves deeper into the task, he becomes the epicenter of a chilling enigma that threatens not just him, but also the lively Miss Raven, Franciss niece. Join Leonard ...

Unser Ende wird kommen. Ich sehe es in deinen Augen, so wie du es in meinen siehst. Nichts kann uns vor dem beschützen, was in uns darauf wartet, alles zu zerstören. NOLAN: Wir sind wie rotes Feuer und schwarzes Öl. Niemand kann uns daran hindern, zu brennen. Wir werden uns gegenseitig verzehren. Du mich und ich dich. Bist du wirklich bereit, bis zum Ende zu gehen? Oder hast du endlich dazugelernt und weißt, dass es nur einen Ausweg gibt? Sag mir, Prinzessin, ob du dir wirklich deinen Untergang wünschst. Vielleicht bin ich ja auch der Held in dieser Geschichte und werde dich davor retten.

This gripping psychological thriller follows a determined girl who, after her sister Emma’s suspicious death is ruled a suicide, refuses to accept the official explanation and confronts the controlling and abusive Andrew, whose dark secrets threaten her and her unborn child. As she uncovers the truth hidden within the walls of their oppressive home, she must summon the courage to fight for her freedom and justice for Emma.

In the neon-lit depths of Mafia Land, a city rebuilt by women after the collapse of patriarchal rule, three ruthless Mothers hold absolute power. Beneath their flawless regime, Leonor, a deadly assassin trained by her enigmatic mentor, plots to shatter the matriarchy and restore the old order. But when her lover is murdered by the regime’s most feared enforcer, Leonor’s grief ignites a relentless quest for vengeance.

Dear Mr. Gallagher, I do not need this job. In fact, I will remind you that I'm doing you a favor. I am working for you only because I don't want you to inflict your grumpiness on my friends any longer. I am a strong, confident woman and know how to put men like you in their place. I won't succumb to your flirtations or your attempts to try and shock me. I am not impressed by your six-pack or your six-figure bank account. I suggest you realize that I am out of your league in so many ways, it's not even funny.

Embark on a gripping journey with investigative journalist Richard Brixey as he delves into the heart of ancient Silchester, England, in a desperate search for his vanished uncle, Mr. Linthwaite. From the haunting ruins of the Priory to unyielding potential witnesses, every turn holds a new mystery. Encounter the enigmatic Mrs. Byfield and uncover her deeply hidden ties to Mr. Linthwaite. What clandestine plot did Mr. Linthwaite unwittingly discover, leading to his sudden disappearance? Is he still among the living or has he met a grim fate? Amidst the intrigue, will the charismatic Brixey ...

The Luke Sackville Crime Thriller series continues… Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood Luke Sackville’s Ethics Team has several projects on the go ranging from environmental negligence to social media trolling. As they start to investigate these apparently minor misdemeanours, Luke begins to see a link between them. Further work reveals connections to an organised crime cartel, but before Luke can act a trap is laid and more than one of his team find themselves fighting for their lives.

Hello everyone, and welcome to Catholics in Ordinary Time, a podcast where we listen to Catholics. Pretty simple really. I'm a Jesuit Catholic priest with questions about how Catholics practice their faith or why they quit. Everyone has a story and I want to hear more.

Journey into the heart of a “rotten borough” and uncover its secrets. This term, rooted in the 18th century, represents a parliamentary constituency where few property owners had the power to elect a local member of parliament. But what happens when this system is replaced by a new one that still allows a select few to secretly profit from the boroughs finances? Following a narrow victory, a newly elected mayor, committed to reforming this corrupt system, is found mysteriously murdered in the Mayors Parlour. His young nephew, visiting from London, takes it upon himself to unravel ...