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The hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a whole new generation of fans to Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective. In this unique collection, Sherlock co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have selected their all-time favorite Sherlock Holmes adventures, providing listeners a curated masterclass in crime fiction. Each of these 19 tales, from Sherlock's first appearance in A Study in Scarlet to the late classic The Dying Detective, is a potent mix of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings, and revenge.

LA SOLA COSA CHE PUÒ SALVARE IL REGNO, È L’UNICA CHE NEMMENO I FATI POSSONO CONTROLLARE. "Io combatterò per te, Sera. Ti libererò. E se per farlo dovrò devastare Dalos e tutti i suoi abitanti, così sia" giurò. "Niente mi fermerà. Perché senza di te non sono niente, liessa." Ora che Sera e Nyktos sono nelle mani di Kolis, c’è solo un modo per liberare l’affascinante Primordiale, ed evitare che l’esercito delle Terre d’Ombra invada Dalos innescando una guerra feroce tra Vita e Morte.

Follow the greatest of the greatest detective in the world in Agatha Christie’s short-story collection Poirot Investigates. Featuring 11 adventures around the world, this collection show’s Christie’s famous character Hercule Poirot at his best as he travels and unravels mysteries of all sorts.

This year's shortlist of six exceptional stories each take the listener on an intense and gripping journey into the human heart. With poise, precision, and a light-footed grace, they conjure dramatically different, starkly real worlds. Hailing from Ireland, the United States and The Bahamas, the finalists of 2020 share stories on subjects as far apart as their settings, exploring among them romantic and marital discord, dark secrets, homelessness and even a high school football team; yet each one opens doors into its characters' lives in surprising and moving ways.

The stories in Avalanche combine humor with an earnest examination and indictment of white entitlement, guilt, shame, and disorientation in the wake of waking up to the reality of racism. Focusing on the perspective of white, cis, straight, and mostly middle-aged and middle-class characters, this collection shines a light on the obliviousness of white privilege, the violence of polite, quiet racism hiding just under the surface of mundane, everyday situations, and the anguished flailing of "well-intentioned white ladies" desperate to confirm their essential goodness at all costs

When a young actress is found murdered under chillingly mysterious circumstances in his mansion, celebrity medium Jacob Shepherd's carefully crafted act begins to crumble. Desperate and out of his depth, he turns to Michael Merlyn, a renowned psychic and exorcist with real powers—and secrets of his own. Alongside Merlyn’s paranormal detectives, Kate and Victoria, they dive into a labyrinth of dark energies and hidden truths within the house. As they peel back the layers, they uncover a force that threatens not just their lives but the very fabric of reality itself.

En Armas Cotidianas, Silas Dakar traza un relato íntimo y profundo de la condición humana. Con una narrativa que transita entre lo poético y lo incisivo, revela cómo lo cotidiano deja huellas que se transforman en actos de valentía. Esta colección invita a los lectores a descubrir que las pequeñas batallas definen la vida y a encontrar, en lo aparentemente común, la fuerza para resistir y transformar.

Step into the chilling embrace of fear with Dead Things in Dark Places: Season 2, another haunting collection from the maestro of the macabre, David Viergutz. Known for his darkly captivating tales, Viergutz once again lures you into a sinister anthology where terror knows no bounds. Brace yourself as you unravel the mystery of an orphan whose shadow harbors a sinister secret, or traverse the eerie streets of a town shrouded in an impenetrable veil of mist, where the boundary between reality and nightmare blurs.

In the enchanting coastal town of Beaufort, where the slow southern ways cast a spell of serenity, a captivating romance unfolds. Tyler Winwood and Jake Forman two collage wrestlers who share a deep bond both on and off the mat, find themselves on a journey of self-discovery, Jake and Tyler. There two friends Morgan and Carter, become instrumental in the lives of the two boys. Paths intertwine in unexpected ways.

Rehoboth Beach takes center stage in the series of short stories included in Perfect Beach Day. This collection of humorous and endearing stories is the perfect companion to a beach chair on a sunny day, a porch swing on a rainy beach day, or a sofa in front of a crackling fire. These stories include quirky and delightful characters who will show just how special Rehoboth Beach can be.

Es una oportunidad para desarrollar una conversación contigo mismo mientras haces la lectura, y tienes la oportunidad si lo decides dado el formato propuesto, de escribir tus aportes en tiempo real; es como un libro de trabajo, guía o especie de diario donde solamente tu tienes acceso. Inspirado en mi propia experiencia sobre el rol que desempeña un cuaderno de anotaciones personales, y sobre la utilización de mis conocimientos antiguos relacionándolos con todo tipo de experiencias, he tenido la fortuna de darle forma y de conectar parte de esta información, en este libro práctico.

This exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcases a number of new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous) writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and strength of 2SQness throughout its plight in the maw of settler colonialism's histories.

In a world where the land is divided between technologically advanced humans and magical creatures, what would you do if your destiny were to destroy the world and yourself? Ray will have to deal with this news in this unique fantasy tale. "The Observer" follows a young woman hoping to become the leader of Mars. Her big day has come and she needs her husband to reassure her. Being an observer of the great leader for years has given her the skills to do so, but, does she believe that herself?

Investigative journalist Harper Beckett uncovers a gruesome secret: the townsfolk cultivate a rare fungus that thrives in human lungs, turning its victims into unwilling hosts for the harvest. As Harper becomes ensnared in their twisted rituals, she must fight to escape a nightmare that has taken root inside her, before she, too, becomes part of the harvest.

Step into the shadows with 'Tainted,' a bone-chilling collection designed to haunt your darkest nights. Tales filled with a spectrum of horrors, from evil spirits to bleeding caves, haunted sewers, and sinister childhood games. In this second installment, Moore delves even deeper into the darkest recesses of the human psyche.

It’s not that I’m trouble as much as trouble follows me everywhere. Especially when it comes to the Caribou Creek police chief, Garrett Bradley. Every time I cross paths with the man too sexy for his own good, trouble follows. Which is why I should know better than to speed through town. Because of course Garrett pulls me over. But instead of giving me the ticket I expect, he arrests me. The jerk.

SINISTRES TROPIQUES ! Ce recueil rassemble 5 récits de crime exotique cultes de la littérature classique : - Amok, Stefan Zweig - Le bouddha vivant, H.J Magog - Dans le ventre d'Huitzilipochtli, Gustave Le Rouge - Une histoire contée par la mer, William Charles MORROW - Le Chameau noir, Earl Derr BIGGERS

... nehmen dich mit auf die Jagd. Wer ist Jäger und wer die Beute? Wie unterscheidet man Freund von Feind? Traust du dich in den dunklen Wald, ein Labyrinth, ein Casino, runter zum Fluss und sogar in den Krieg? Suchst du ein Abenteuer? Mit Spannung, Tiefgang, Action, Verrat? Dann ist deine Suche zu Ende, denn blaues Feuer stürzt vom Himmel, während eine Jägerin ihren letzten Kampf ausficht. Neun Tote erheben sich. Drei Söldner gehen auf Kopfgeldjagd. Sechs Geschwister lauern in der Dunkelheit und eine Seuche geht um.

I have been in love with him for as long as I can remember… And now, it seems like he has noticed me as well. I have never been someone’s top priority. Not to my friends, family, or ex-lovers. I have been madly in love with someone that I can’t have… Until now that is. Walker Holliday, the sexy silver-fox who owns Rustic Ridge Horse Company who brings out every desire inside of me that is aching for his touch. I never thought things would happen the way that they did.