Krimi & Thriller

Guy and Mandeela have dinner with a work friend, his wife, and their parasitic alien baby. The tender evening convinces the couple. On the other side of four abdominal eruptions, they too will have a family.The procedure is called PIPS-Plasmanellid Implantation Pregnancy Sequence--but the couple will not know what a plasmanellid is, or the true toll of the eruptions, until one of them is dead. Mystery shrouds the conception technology, which is not administered by a hospital, but a church--a cult that keeps an unholy secret chained in a cave.***Goodnight My Love was originally published as an audio series on The Story Must Be Told podcast. It is collected here with an additional afterword on the biographical inspiration for the story.

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"Why am I here? How do I get back?"¿¿¿A dedicated mother, established in her career, and a homeowner in a small town just outside her birthplace-Rochester, New York-Skye Cooke takes humble pride in her accomplishments, never losing sight of all to be grateful. Her ambitious endeavors to endure stable financial security pivot her world. And when the undertaking burdens, her sterling heart comes to the rescue-soothing the pressure. One afternoon, glued to the screen of her favorite anime, Skye mindlessly commences a fantasy, living a life as the show's free-spirited protagonist. Immersed in her imagination, she lulls into slumber, only to awaken aboard a boat in the middle of the sea. Arriving at a place unlike anywhere she's ever known, a disparate society filled with amicable people, Skye submerges in despair when no one offers so much as a clue to the answers she desperately seeks. Grief takes hold in the ill-fated future to never see her son or loved ones again. Until she crosses paths with someone dissimilar to this world's affable norm but familiar to the world she knows-Elias Crawford. And amidst a new journey, a futile question arises-one that only the heart would dare ask- "What if?"

Sometimes when you want desperately to wake from a dream, you are reminded that it is in fact reality. Magick is something we're taught to forget as we morph into the lost adults we become through the raging sea of reality. If magick through warped perception damages the balance, who is responsible? He who commits the deed, or the devil on his shoulder? Are the two even mutually exclusive?Through centuries of shades of gray, an ordinary modern girl finds herself at the behest of a prophecy that dares not slow down for her own adjustment. Vikings knock on the door of her family's mausoleum, threading the line between salvation and destruction. But what if something has to be destroyed so the world may be saved? Will she rise like the phoenix or become a casualty like her parents before her?

Getting away from the farm is all Hollis Fairfield can think about. But when the only job she can find is doing laundry at Camp Pinewood, she becomes a witness to horrific events she never dreamed could be real. Powerless to change anything, she despairs until her attention is snared by a young girl whom she vows to help. But what can one woman do when so much stands against her? Delilah Thorn is stuck in Atlanta engaged in diplomatic work and is desperate to get back into the field. She's had no word from her fellow agents for weeks and there's nothing she can do for them from afar. Now a prominent Confederate family is looking for assistance, and wants her to find their missing daughter. Thorn will have to go against orders to sneak back into enemy territory on a mission of mercy, unsanctioned by superiors and worth a court martial, even if she succeeds. Both women will have to face their deepest fears and come together in an act that will help forge the fate of nations.

Minerva "Minnie" Little has a burning question: where are all the ghosts? When the powerful medium moves to Historic St. Charles, Missouri, the town purported to have the most haunted street in America, she anticipates the spirits inundating her with requests to help with their unfinished business. Instead, she finds no signs of haunting: not a specter, not an orb, not even a faint imprint from a departed soul. For Minnie, the absence of ghosts is spooky.Worried about the disappearance of a gift she's had since childhood, Minnie searches for the truth about Main Street. She's perplexed to discover a ghosting full of spirits who flee from her presence. Their fear is explained by the appearance of her nemesis from the Institute for Psychical Training and Research -- A medium with an exorcise-first-ask-questions-never philosophy for dealing with the dead. Her former classmate claims to be in St. Charles to save the living from a ghost intent on revenge against the men who killed him.Minnie's path is clear. All she has to do is convince the local ghosts to trust her, find justice for the vengeful spirit, and thwart her enemy's plan.

A Union city is in danger of being wiped off the map. After an anthrax attack terrorized the Union's populace, Rook and Thorn have been busy attempting to figure out what the terrorist plan of Promised Land really means. The anthrax attack was merely the opening salvo. What's next? Now Rook and Thorn learn that the German Empire has created a bomb that can destroy entire cities, and that Confederacy president Bradenton has one and has plans to use it. Multiple Union cities have been targeted for terrorist attack, but the bomb can only be sent to one. How can Rook and Thorn discover which Union city is Bradenton's main target, then find it, and defuse it in time? Old friends stand beside them while new enemies block their path toward saving the Union from not only its enemies, but itself. The fifth book in the saga of Rook and Thorn brings more fast-paced action and engaging characters to this history of an alternate United States, and ties up their story in a rip-roaring fashion.

Enter a world where whimsy meets the mysterious with our 'Cute and Creepy Dolls Coloring Book'. This enchanting collection features 48 meticulously designed coloring pages that capture the perfect fusion of adorable charm and a touch of the eerie.From endearing dolls with wide-eyed innocence to those that carry a hint of delightful spookiness, each illustration invites you to explore the fine line between cute and creepy. Enjoy!

The first small gestures of rapprochement between the Union and the Free States brings not only hope for the future, but a new terror that no one had quite imagined. Disease attacks those at a governmental function, and those who have succumbed have only a small chance of survival.Can Rook and Thorn, partnered with agents from the Free States of America, get to the bottom of who is spreading disease and why before threats of plague and fire become more than mere hyperbole? Religion and politics swirl together to form a dangerous and explosive mixture from which no one may emerge unscathed.

Baton Rouge is the most alien place agent Delilah Thorn has ever been. Everything from the local cuisine to the alligators to the French-speaking populace works to keep her off-balance. Thorn is surrounded by potential enemies, a religion she does not understand, and deceit. Can she succeed in sorting through the conflicting information to understand why Louisiana has begun closing its death camps and has started to forge its own way independent of the rest of the Confederacy? Dane Rook has finally been cleared to go into the field full-time. Though it means time away from his personal life, he is excited to get back to what he does best, this time in a place he's never before visited: Louisiana. He is to be back-up to his old partner, Delilah Thorn. But forces conspire to keep them apart and his mission appears to be over before it even begins. The bayous hold many secrets, and their waters are deep and dark. Can Rook find Thorn, and together, can they determine who is friend, who is foe, and do their part to support those trying to bring Louisiana out of the darkness?

The diaries of a dead man call. Can Sandie resist? Where will reading them take her? Sandie's husband and his university nemesis compete for the affections of a man long since gone. She turns to the old man's diaries for assistance. It began in academia but it won't end there. Because university can be murder. Sandie uses the diaries to decode a mystery stretching across decades and continents. She might pay with her marriage and her life. Kidnapping and murder form the backdrop for this fast paced thriller set in 1990s New Zealand.

As world events take over in a way that nobody thought possible, paranoia becomes part of everyday life. The insidious feeling of being watched creeps over the community of Waterport, with locals ever mindful of 'what would the neighbours think?' As people handle the changes in different ways, some grow stronger and more resilient, but others feel the loss of control over their own lives overwhelming. Cracks begin to show, and a cold eye is cast on how well the characters were really connected to each other. Feelings become visceral and raw in the face of loneliness, and questions are asked about their own sense of worth and their place in the community. Some struggle more than others, and a years-old secret begins to haunt in a very real way one of the main characters and threaten what's left of their already tattered reputation. Having already lost their good standing in the community - there is not much left to lose, and that is when we humans are at our most dangerous.

Journey with us through the astonishing transformation of our protagonist, once revered as a pillar of society in an upscale English town, now scorned as a deceitful rogue. Witness his staggering metamorphosis from a respectable professional to a notorious gambler, celebrated by croupiers and cocktail waitresses in the world's finest casinos. His audacious schemes continue to drain wealth from the unsuspecting and baffle authorities on both sides of the Atlantic. Where will his next audacious plot unfold? His drastic career shift sets him at odds with nearly every soul he encounters. Will he succeed in outwitting them all? Can he stay ahead, evading the wrath of those he's wronged? His intricate strategies lead him on a globe-trotting adventure, keeping his pursuers constantly off-balance. But can they close the gap? Will he deplete his reservoir of luck, of ideas...? He may be able to deceive some for a while, but can he mislead everyone long enough to taste victory?

In 1865, Victorian shipping merchant Arthur Harrison set out for Zermatt with ambitions of conquering mountains. Instead, he stumbled upon an enigma that would consume him: the mysterious Katrin and a peculiar triple-headed eagle cypher, delicately embroidered on a picnic tablecloth. As Arthur delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself on an unexpected journey, one that not only challenges his understanding but also holds unforeseen consequences for him and everyone connected to him.

Minecraven is a secluded hamlet built originally to house workers employed by the Craven family, whose later members endowed the inhabitants generously. The last of the line died without issue. Consequently, due to changed circumstances, and with a little prompting, a new vibrancy is experienced in the community. At the same time, secrets unfold, and crimes are discovered. Throughout, the mysterious past of the four central characters provides an enticing narrative thread. Their credible motivations and dialogue ensure the reader is engaged right to the end.

Matt Wild is an ordinary south London driving instructor with an extraordinary plan to win back his estranged wife and child. During a routine driving lesson with a talkative bank clerk, a brilliant idea strikes him like lightning: to orchestrate a daring bank heist, aiming for a haul of over a million pounds. With a mix of charm, persuasion, and a touch of deception, Matt enlists the help of three friends to join him on this audacious adventure, ready to take on the high street bank in broad daylight. But will their hair-brained scheme actually work? Set against the scorching backdrop of the summer of 1976, this heart-pounding tale is a rollercoaster ride of spills and thrills, guaranteed to keep you perched on the edge of your seat, eagerly turning the pages to discover if Matt's desperate gamble will pay off or lead them all into a dangerous abyss.

Camille Mercier is more than a master of French cuisine; he's a master of manipulation. Using his culinary prowess, he draws out his patrons' deepest desires - until he crosses paths with 'Crave,' setting off a tumultuous clash with his talented sous chef, Timothee Emmeric. Power can be intoxicating, and for Camille, almost irreplaceable. Yet, how far will he descend to maintain it? In a dark world of blackmail, confinement, and unspeakable crimes, every choice Camille makes weaves him deeper into a web of his own narcissistic design. His hunger for recognition in the culinary world sets him on a collision course with Timothee, whose talent and ambition are equal to his own. As tensions rise, Camille must confront an age-old truth: sometimes, getting everything you wish for can be the most dangerous thing of all. Will he learn the value of humility, or will he lose himself entirely?

An exciting addition to the always-short list of sailing fiction is Anne Millen's Tripping Over the Ocean. Aria Stihl, tough lawyer, keen sailor and blue-water dreamer, sees a delivery voyage as a step toward doing a single-handed ocean passage. With Oscar, the 'world's best crew', and two experienced sailors, she tries to avoid the usual problems of yacht deliveries and to make a quick and easy passage from Auckland to Suva. But she has taken on more than she expects, and by the end of the voyage, all their lives are changed.Anne lived aboard for five years and wrote the popular memoir, More Than a Thousand Dawns, which told the story of her four-year circumnavigation of the world.

In 1936 and at just 17years old, Yusuf Abbas murders two desert travellers for their camels and worldly goods. In 1950 and now calling himself Sheikh Yusuf Abbas, he murders a British Ambassador and the members of a British oil exploration company, shortly afterwards, when a neighbouring Sheikh and his family are poisoned, he merges their lands to create the Sabba Oil empire. On the other side of the world, Richard Neilson, a sickly 14-year-old is devastated when his beloved father (whilst working in Egypt) is decapitated by Arab fanatics. He vows to avenge his death. Two years later, and having thrown himself into a gruelling fitness regime, he enlists in the army and eventually wins selection into the SAS. Najeeb Abbas (Yusuf's son) is a malevolent, unremorseful psychopath who, upon leaving Cambridge University with a degree in nuclear physics, persuades his father to fund a desert research facility to tackle global warming. But beneath the façade, his intentions are much darker and the consequences of his actions prove fatal for his remorseful father and potentially devastating for the Gulf of Mexica and Canadian Cantrell's oilfields. Fate throws these two polar opposite lives together, and once again Richard's family is threatened by Abbas' deep-rooted intentions to destroy. Will he succeed? Or will Richard finally get the revenge he's spent most of his life planning? Discover for yourself in this dark, gritty, and electrifying world of Al-Qaeda, terrorist conspiracies, SAS heroes, M16 agents, suicide bombings, assassination plans and desert ops - where revenge stops at nothing.

On a summer night in 1932, twelve-year-old Joel Fitchett wanders into an East Texas diner badly beaten and carrying his unconscious brother, Clancy. Though both boys claim they have no memory of what happened, the horrific details are etched into their minds as deep as the scar left across Joel's face.Thirteen years later, both men still struggle with the aftershocks of that long-ago night and the pact they made to hide the truth. When they find themselves at the center of a murder investigation, they make a decision that will change everything. A second lie, a second pact and for a time, a second chance.In 1991 college student, Garrison Stark, travels to Texas chasing a rumor that Clancy Fitchett is his biological grandfather. Though Clancy has been missing since 1946, Garrison plans to find him and discover the truth. But after unearthing sixty years of secrets, Garrison realizes the truth may be more than he bargained for.Told in alternating timelines from World War II to 1992, Enemies of Doves is a tale of family secrets, jealousy and deception perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Allen Eskens. "Enemies of Doves weaves a timeline of events that makes for compelling reading. It's an ecological system of interlocking decisions, discoveries, and circumstances that spans some sixty years of love, danger, and revelations." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review"Some books are so easy to read, to fall into the words, that you lose track of time and sense of place. I fell easily into the world Shanessa Gluhm painted. Between snappy, witty banter, and intriguing mystery, I devoured Enemies of Doves in a single sitting." -Jennifer Silverwood, Author of The Borderlands Saga

A Different Kind of WarAn unhappy and angry Michael Roberts returns to England expecting to be wasting his time at the Regimental depot instead of fighting the French. He soon discovers that the war is also being waged in England, although it is a different kind of war...The fourth thrilling adventure in David J Blackmore's Wellington's Dragoon series.

A post-apocalyptic thriller, Dead Souls Awakening, answers a crucial question for many believers: Where was the Messiah during the three days when his body lay in a tomb before the Resurrection? Summoned back to earth by humans, the Messiah stands before the Last Judgment, where He is the accused-not outside the gates of Jerusalem but in a courtroom in Las Vegas, Nevada.The novel features dynamic characters, fast-paced action, and contemporary relevance. The current pandemic and the major socio-political changes in the US since 2019 are all interwoven.Author Alexander Suslov has lived in Europe and the United States, including Las Vegas, where much of his latest book takes place. A graduate of Georgetown University, he currently lives in the south of France, where he is working on the second installment of DEAD SOULS AWAKENING. He also draws from his childhood experience in the then-Soviet Union. He notes: "Growing up on the 'wrong' side of the Iron Curtain, I personally witnessed life in an authoritarian state where basic human rights were suppressed in the name of state security." Like dystopian classics 1984 and A Clockwork Orange, this is a warning about how quickly history can repeat itself anywhere in the world at any time.

Carmen Ann Boucher is used to abuse so much that she expects it. With plans to save herself from this misery, Carmen starts her senior year at the local high school. Her fears of yet another year of facing her nemesis vanish into thin air when two random strangers enter her life. Or are they random strangers?Carmen's life changes in that moment, and a bright new world opens up before her. A world so magical that Carmen has difficulty understanding and accepting her role in this new world. Not only does Carmen learn that her whole life was a lie, but she has to face challenge upon challenge to prepare for the ultimate fight. With the help of her new friends and their unquestionable love, Carmen finds the place where she belongs.A J Maritz takes the reader into a magical world with a fresh, fast-paced writing style, allowing the reader to accompany the relatable characters on a journey of discovery, feeling everything the characters do so vividly that the reader can escape to a world where magic is real and alive.

Enter the gripping world of Gillian Hazeltine, the prototype of Erle Stanley Gardner's legendary attorney, Perry Mason. From the golden era of pulps, Hazeltine stands out as the most popular criminal attorney/investigator series character. Authored by George F. Worts, renowned for his adventure tales, Hazeltine's courtroom exploits take center stage in this edition. Known for characters like Peter the Brazen and Singapore Sammy, Worts's Hazeltine series spans nearly 30 riveting courtroom adventures. Immerse yourself in the drama as Hazeltine tackles the next two challenging cases: "The Screen of Ice" and "The Crime Circus." A must-read for fans of classic legal thrillers and pulp fiction enthusiasts alike.

When the cover story becomes more dangerous than the main mission...Join the crew of the small Coast Guard cutter Kauai on an exhilarating sea adventure like no other. Tasked with a covert intelligence operation, their mission takes an unexpected turn when a volcanic eruption rocks the shores of the picturesque Caribbean island of Saint Ignatius.Lieutenant Ben Wyporek, recently married and serving as the second in command, must navigate the challenges of his demanding role while also supporting his neurodiverse soulmate. Meanwhile, Kauai's captain, Haley Reardon, discovers that command doesn't have to mean loneliness as she embarks on a risky romance with the charming and enigmatic Defense Intelligence Agency spy Peter Simmons.Within this explosive adventure, the crew of the Kauai also thwarts an eco-terrorist plot to sabotage an oil tanker, saving countless lives. But their heroism doesn't end there, as they valiantly rescue dozens of individuals trapped aboard a burning and sinking dive boat. Amidst the chaos, Cadet Marcus Porter's Academy summer internship takes an unforeseen and treacherous turn, thrusting him into both a spine-tingling adventure and a blossoming romance with the captivating young island administrator, Isabelle Jones.This page-turning and heart-pounding tale immerses readers in a gripping maritime escapade where duty, love, and daring collide. Will the crew of the Kauai emerge victorious against both natural and man-made threats? Prepare to embark on an unforgettable voyage filled with suspense, heroism, and unexpected connections that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

This is an ALL-NEW edition, completely revised and reformatted for 2011...From LEE GOLDBERG, bestselling author of THE WALK and the MONK mysteries, comes the final, pulse-pounding book in the bloody, action-packed JURY SERIES.Brett Macklin faces his greatest adversary yet--a ruthless, professional hit woman, seductress and master of disguise who launches a campaign of terror and bloodshed against him, pushing the vigilante to the emotional and physical breaking point, unleashing a bloody killstorm on the L.A. streets."As stunning as the report of a .357 Magnum, a dynamic premiere effort [...] The Best New Paperback Series of the year!" West Coast Review of Books

This is the story of an asteroid miner challenged by the universe, and rising to the challenge every time. Told as a saga, Jeffrey Sokolov, accompanied by his sentient artificial intelligence avatar, Elizabeth, finds himself in a position to prevail and defend the solar system at each turn.