Krimi & Thriller

"Cthulhu has many instruments, but all of them are possessed of free will, and magnetic power can only operate mysteriously, even on the most primitive and stubborn brains." Written to complete and conclude a series of metaphysical fantasies featuring Auguste Dupin, a character invented by Edgar Poe, which involve him with characters and entities invented by H. P. Lovecraft, as well as actual historical figures and occasional devices appropriated from other works of weird fiction, The Cthulhu Palimpsest, A Romance of Termination is a must-have, both for fans of the series and for fans of Brian Stableford, who produced this long-projected final volume with the pen of a master story-teller.

John Carling was a writer of historical fiction novels. He is best known for his novel The Doomed City (1910). His other works include: The Shadow of the Czar (1902), The Viking's Skull (1904), The Weird Picture (1905) and By Neva's Waters (1907).

Join mother and daughter author duo Tiffany and Caitlyn Pace for a chilling homage to 90s camp slasher horror in this choose-your-own-adventure-style story, Camp Meltaway. First in the Deadly Choices: Will You Survive? series, Camp Meltaway follows a group of camp counselors as they reunite for the start of the summer camp season at Camp Blackwater. But life isn't all s'mores and campfire renditions of Kumbayah. Each counselor holds their own dark secret. ¿And then there is the matter of The Melted Woman who haunts the surrounding woods...

SUMMARYAfter The Ice Beast's world was destroyed he went to a planet called Earth but he didn't go to Earth alone a Fire Beast went to Earth with him but when The Ice Beast came to Earth he was afraid of people being scared of him and he meets a kid named Max and he tries to hide the Ice Beast's identity and The Ice Beast meets friends and a love on his adventure but The Fire Beast took over a military base and plans to take over the planet now it's up to The Ice Beast and Max to stop him and The Ice Beast might learn how to be a hero.

Edward Frederic Benson (24 July 1867 - 29 February 1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer. Benson's first book published was Sketches From Marlborough. He started his novel writing career with the (then) fashionably controversial Dodo (1893), which was an instant success, and followed it with a variety of satire and romantic and supernatural melodrama. He repeated the success of Dodo, which featured a scathing description of composer and militant suffragette Ethel Smyth (which she "gleefully acknowledged", according to actress Prunella Scales), with the same cast of characters a generation later: Dodo the Second (1914), "a unique chronicle of the pre-1914 Bright Young Things" and Dodo Wonders (1921), "a first-hand social history of the Great War in Mayfair and the Shires".

Caleb's heart continues to burn with God's promise to give him a mountain home in the land of Canaan. He works the family farm in his small village while dreaming of one day going to war and claiming the land awaiting him. His wife and her family do all they can to dissuade him from leaving the village and reentering the war, risking his life and those around him. There are many in his village telling him he is a foolish old man pursuing what they believe is a suicide mission sure to destroy himself and those who join with him. Caleb forms a small group and travels to the mountain to spy out the land and prepare for war. A traitor from one of the cities on the mountain learns of Caleb's plans and sets out to inform the murderous leader in Debir of his activities. Joshua joins in with Caleb, and the two of them wage one last war, driving out the wickedness that destroyed the lives of many living in Hebron and Debir.The reader is carried along through the intense battles on the mountain, costing many their lives, and is blessed in the end, realizing God's promises to His children never fail. He goes before them in war, leading them to victory as they face insurmountable odds, trusting in the power of God to protect and see them through.Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Katie--a lonely young woman without a past, seeks seclusion; timid yet explosive.David--a family man without a family; insecure with something to prove.Duncan--a man's man; happily married but in love with his best mate's girl.Sydney Crane--a lost soul.Running from a traumatic past, twenty-four-year-old Katie Nelson leaves America to start over in small-town England. She purchases a used bookshop and intends to disappear into the countryside. She is determined to make a new life in a new place with a new name. Who is the real Katie? What is she hiding?Plagued by paranoia, fear, and memory issues, Katie is satisfied with her self-imposed isolation until her calm is broken when two very different men notice her. One is infatuated. One is obsessed.

"Archive 99" is a collection of compelling and engaging stories that challenge the frontiers of reality as we know it. Each tale is a journey through the infinite possibilities of the universe, exploring distant worlds, confronting the unknown and prompting us to reflect on our position in the immensity of the cosmos.Volume 1-2

Ji-Yoo, un joven marginado en Corea del Sur, es sometido a un experimento del Dr. Lee que le otorga habilidades sobrehumanas. Convertido en un arma para combatir alienígenas, Ji-Yoo descubre oscuros secretos gubernamentales y se une a la resistencia. Tras enfrentarse a enemigos mortales y perder a amigos, Ji-Yoo se sumerge en una realidad distorsionada donde su pasado y presente se entrelazan, desafiando la línea entre la verdad y la ilusión. Enfrentándose a su propia cordura, Ji-Yoo lucha por descubrir la verdad mientras el malvado Dr. Lee y un mundo distópico amenazan con devorar su existencia.

Experience the relentless horror of a post-apocalyptic world in "Oasis," a gripping and darkly satisfying zombie novella that delves into themes of resilience, horror, and the unyielding human will to survive. In the wake of devastating solar flares, the remaining population has been transformed into flesh-craving zombies due to solar radiation, leaving only a handful of survivors unscathed. A resilient family of civilians and a battle-hardened squad of soldiers are on a desperate mission to reach the safety of New Atlantis, a fortified UN base at the South Pole. With hordes of undead relentlessly pursuing them, their harrowing journey becomes a desperate race against time. Will they manage to reach the oasis of New Atlantis alive, or will they succumb to the ravenous undead and join their ranks? Praise for Oasis:"Oasis treads classic Romero-esque ground and has a suitably downbeat ending that I really enjoyed. I have to admit I do enjoy my zombie stories to be grimmer than grim and I'm glad to say this novella delivers on that score." - The Eloquent Page. "OASIS is sharp, brutal, spiced with humour, and a great addition to the ever-growing sub-genre of Zombie Apocalypse tales. It stands on its own and yet again showcases Joan's great talents with words and storytelling. If you're looking for a quick read that'll give you thrills, terror and zombies..." - Dave de Burgh

Agatha Christie's famous detective, Miss Marple has amazed everyone with her super ability to solve murders. Why hasn't any killer tried to knock her off when they learn she is on the case? In this satire a Miss Marble, quite different from Miss Marple, is to be murdered by a group of people out for revenge. A perfect settiing is a 500 year anniversary celebration of a castle located in Northern England. Bumbles, fumbles and outright stupidity foil attempts to kill her. Comic satire.Lisa Binion AuthorStory & My Thoughts: I grew up reading Agatha Christie's mysteries. I own all of them, and each one has been read several times. No criminal could get away with any wrongdoing if Miss Marple happened to be in the vicinity. With her long history of solving crime, have you ever wondered why no criminal ever tried to do away with her? Twelve Days of Christmas Mayhem and Murder is a mystery-comedy spoof in which Miss Marple is known as the hilarious Miss Marble. In this story, someone is trying to do away with her so she will no longer stick her nose where criminals feel it doesn't belong. Cheatham castle in northern England provides the setting for this story during a brutal British winter and the Christmas season. A 500-year anniversary is seen as a time to draw attention to the castle and prepare to turn it into a tourist magnet. During this celebration,the castle is full of guests and one or more of these guests wants snoopy old Miss Marble dead. Others among the visitors do not want her to stay alive. There are enough red herrings, attacks, narrow escapes, and murders to satisfy any fan of mystery fiction. I don't believe that there will ever be another Agatha Christie, but Aaron Knight has successfully written a satisfying spoof of one of the brilliant detectives she created. If you are a fan of Miss Marple stories, you might get a kick out of seeing her in a different light. I believe that even Agatha Christie herself would get a kick out of this spoof of one of her famous detectives.

"The Players" is a science fiction short story written by American author Everett B. Cole. The story of this book provides a thought-provoking examination of human nature and the impact of scientific experiments. The narrative is set in the distant future and revolves around an advanced civilization that has perfected the skill of manufacturing extremely realistic, android-like robots known as "players." These machines are so realistic that they can pass for humans, replete with emotions and personalities. The participants serve as props in a sophisticated game in which wealthy individuals manage their lives like puppets, playing with their emotions and experiences. The narrative revolves around Jason Tabor, a powerful and wealthy man who becomes enamored by a particular player named Linda. However, as he gets lost in the game, he starts to question the ethics of treating these created beings as simple toys. This creates an ethical quandary, forcing Tabor to confront the consequences of his actions. "The Players" by Everett B. Cole is a cautionary tale about the ethical limits of scientific discovery and the implications of dehumanizing technology. It calls into question the nature of consciousness, empathy, and the responsibilities that come with superior technical skills.

Take matters into your own hands, or let the chips fall where they may? A dream holiday turns into a nightmare when DCI Erica Cooper's leave is abruptly cancelled. Hope East, a left-leaning politician, has been murdered. Was this a political assassination, or does a darker force lurk behind the scenes? The ramifications of Hope's death quickly ripple far beyond the walls of local government, and soon Newcastle finds itself divided like never before. As tensions escalate and a culture war looms, Cooper must race against time. Can she unravel Hope's murder before the city is changed beyond recognition? Just as she and the team are making progress, a harrowing massacre in an industrial estate brings death on a scale Cooper has never seen before, and she faces a moral dilemma when it seems the killer is, in a warped way, doing the world a favour. "The House Always Wins" is the heart-pounding seventh instalment in the DCI Cooper series by Newcastle-born author B Baskerville. Set against the backdrop of Newcastle and Sunderland, this twisty thriller will keep you on the edge. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, AM Peacock, and Howard Linskey. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of suspense, where taking justice into your own hands is the ultimate gamble.

A wily doctor goes out on a limb to find a killer Two elderly people passing is an unremarkable occurrence in the British seaside town of Hastings, and certainly not unusual for police doctor and medical examiner Callie Hughes.But what bothers her inquisitive nature is that both individuals had recently packed a suitcase. Not the obvious actions of those with one foot in the grave.Exploring further, Callie's colleagues find irregularities in the bloods of one of the deceased, but having been cremated, the other individual is beyond reach. Her concerns dismissed by the obstructive, former romantic interest, DI Steve Miller, who can see no link between the deaths, Callie is side-lined and left to deal with a new trainee at the surgery who is proving hard to handle. If only Callie would rest her case, things might work out. But she is convinced a killer is out there, and won't stop nosing until she proves it. DEADLY REMEDIES is the fifth murder mystery by Candy Denman about female sleuth Dr Callie Hughes. The full list of books is as follows:

A police doctor tries to extricate herself from a tricky situation in this gripping medical thrillerWhen human remains are discovered in the garden of a house in the seaside town of Hastings, Dr Callie Hughes can't resist trying to dig up the truth.However, her amateur sleuthing is put on the backburner when her car is vandalised. She seems to have a stalker, and they are becoming increasingly intent on terrorising her.DI Steve Miller suspects it is a released criminal whom Callie helped put behind bars. But even with the detective sleeping outside her home and her friend Kate Ward protecting her, the situation escalates.Perhaps it is time to up sticks, leave the south coast for good, and head to Belfast where her boyfriend is waiting.Or perhaps someone with a bone to pick will stop Callie in her tracks.BONES OF CONTENTION is the seventh standalone mystery in this bestselling medical crime fiction series. The full list of books, FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback, is as follows:1. DEAD PRETTY2. BODY HEAT3. GUILTY PARTY4. VITAL SIGNS5. DEADLY REMEDIES6. MURDER LUST7. BONES OF CONTENTIONIf you enjoy fiction by Patricia Cornwell, Tim Sullivan, or Kathy Reichs, you'll love these books!

"The Incarnate" is a chilling paranormal thriller that stretches from Sydney's serene suburbs to eerie moonlit rituals. A tough detective and a courageous female cop tackle a daunting case entwined with witchcraft, sacrificial murders, and a nightmarish supernatural realm. Thacka, an old-school cop, leads the investigation into a sinister coven practicing sexual rituals and human sacrifices. Created by filmmaker and author G L. Keady, this narrative blends dark humour with sensuality in a story that is as visually arresting as it is terrifying, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

"The Abandoned Farmers" by means of Irvin S. Cobb is a poignant literary work that delves into the lives and struggles of farmers who've frequently been marginalized or ignored. In this book, Cobb, a celebrated American slapstick comedian and author, gives a heartfelt exploration of the challenges confronted by using people who depend upon the land for their livelihood. This in all likelihood illuminating and empathetic paintings displays the profound impact of financial modifications, technological improvements, and evolving social dynamics on farming communities. Cobb's writing is characterised by both humor and compassion, as he narrates the trials and triumphs of those who hard work on the land. "The Abandoned Farmers" serves as a tribute to the resilience and unwavering spirit of the women and men who work the fields, often dealing with adversity with dedication and a experience of community. It is a literary testament to the enduring values of tough work and the unbreakable bonds forged in rural settings, reminding readers of the vital function farmers play in maintaining our global.

Embark on a chilling journey into the depths of darkness with acclaimed author Joan De La Haye as she presents another gripping collection of 13 dark and twisted tales. From the deceptive allure of a lucky coin to the haunting disappearance of a lost child in the woods, each story will leave you questioning the fragility of your reality. Join a couple on a seemingly innocent hike, only to discover that their greatest threat lies not in infidelity but in something far more sinister. Stand alongside an old woman as she fiercely defends herself and her faithful companion against unspeakable horrors. Uncover the secrets of a mysterious gateway that opens doors to a world where forbidden knowledge brings dire consequences. Joan De La Haye's masterful storytelling delves deep into the shadows, stirring a potent blend of suspense, horror, and unease. These 13 captivating narratives will disturb your nights as the lines between dreams and nightmares blur. Be forewarned: the monsters lurking within these pages are best kept at bay by the comforting glow of light. As you immerse yourself in each tale, prepare for a thrilling and thought-provoking experience that will linger long after you've turned the final page. Joan De La Haye's dark visions will test the limits of your imagination, keeping you on edge and reminding you that sometimes the most terrifying monsters are the ones that dwell within our own minds.

"You ready to tell me what we're carrying?" "Why is it so important for you to know?" "Well first place, if it was nitroglycerin, then I would take another route. If it was whiskey I'd stop for a drink any time. Why is it you don't want to tell me?" "Alright, if you must know, it's dynamite." "Dynamite! Why in blazes didn't you tell me that when we started?" "If you had known would you have agreed to carry it?"

Embark on a whimsical journey through enchanted meadows and magical forests with "The Adventures of Astra the Rabbit." Astra, a clever and curious rabbit with a heart full of courage, discovers a hidden world beyond the burrow that promises excitement, mystery, and friendship.

She thought she could summon a lover but got a demon instead. Experience a sizzling collision of magic and desire in the captivating paranormal novella, "Burning," written by Joan De La Haye. When the lonely witch, Marcie Grove, grows weary of her dismal love life, she dares to summon a lover through a transformative full moon ritual. Little does she know that her desperate attempt to find romance will ignite a perilous encounter with a malevolent demon, threatening not only her existence but also the lives of her coven members. As the chilling consequences unravel with explosive intensity, "Burning" immerses readers in a scorching tale of dark desires and mystical mayhem. Step into a twisted world and prepare to be ensnared in an inferno of suspense and supernatural intrigue that will leave you spellbound. Praise for "Burning":"Verdict: A horror story that uses its eroticism to chilling effect. 8/10" - Sci-Fi Bulletin"Worth every minute and great for a commute, lunch break or time for yourself." - Horror Blog.

Zurückzustecken und stumm zu leiden, ist ganz normal, glaubt Teresa. Schließlich hat ihre narzisstische Mutter sie seit 33 Jahren darauf getrimmt. Doch als sie durch einen Zufall herausfindet, dass ihr angeblich unbekannter Vater gar nicht unbekannt ist, löst sie sich von ihren Fesseln und verschwindet nach Mallorca. Fest entschlossen will sie dort den Teil von sich aufspüren, der ihr immer gefehlt hat.Nicht ohne Hintergedanken organisiert Teresas Vermieterin, die rüstige Seniorin Doro, ausgerechnet Benjamin als einheimischen Unterstützer. Widerwillig erklärt sich der schroffe, abweisende Mann, der sonst allen Frauen aus dem Weg geht, bereit, Teresa zu helfen. Mit Witz, Charme und Durchhaltevermögen gelingt es ihr, seine Schutzwälle zu überwinden. Doch das Vertrauen ist brüchig und eine falsche Entscheidung reicht aus, um die frische Verbindung zu zerstören. Für immer?Der zweite Teil der Doro spielt Amor - Reihe. Jeder Band beinhaltet eine in sich abgeschlossene Geschichte um eine Frau, die von der temperamentvollen, Amor-spielenden Seniorin Doro in Richtung Liebe geschubst wird.

"The Monster" is a gripping science fiction short story written by S. M. Tenneshaw. This story takes readers on a thought-provoking journey into morality, identity, and the repercussions of scientific experimentation. The story takes place in a future where scientific progress has reached new heights. Dr. Victor Grange, a talented but morally troubled scientist, is on the verge of making a game-changing discovery. Through a combination of genetic engineering and artificial intelligence, he has developed a monster known simply as "The Monster" in his laboratory. As Dr. Grange delves deeper into his invention, he must confront the ethical quandaries that his activities have created. The Monster possesses intelligence and self-awareness that pushes the limits of what it is to be human. The story raises significant concerns about the nature of consciousness, autonomy, and the duties of those who mess with life's essential essence. "The Monster" by S. M. Tenneshaw is a thought-provoking and morally charged story that asks readers to consider the ethical ramifications of scientific innovation. The deep character development and philosophical depth of the novel make it a memorable contribution to the science fiction genre, prompting us to ponder the ramifications of interfering with the fundamental parts of existence.

"Bodyguard" is a science fiction short story written by H. L. Gold. It provides an engrossing and thought-provoking investigation of futuristic topics and ethical quandaries. "Bodyguard" is set in a future where advanced technology has revolutionized society and revolves around Crispin DeFord, a guy who works as a "bodyguard" for individuals. These bodyguards, however, are not traditional defenders; rather, they are masters in manipulating probability and anticipating accidents or threats. They use their abilities to avoid mishaps and keep their clients safe. As the novel progresses, Crispin is confronted with a moral conundrum when he sees a customer who seeks protection from a hypothetical event involving a terrible moral choice. Crispin questions the ethics of changing probabilities to assist harm, even if the customer requests it. "Bodyguard" by H. L. Gold dives into complicated topics of ethics, free choice, and the effects of technology on human conduct. It asks readers to consider the moral consequences of employing modern technology to predict and influence events, even if those events may cause harm to others.