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Combe Island off the Cornish coast has a bloodstained history of piracy and cruelty but now, privately owned, it offers respite to over-stressed men and women in positions of high authority who require privacy and guaranteed security. But the peace of Combe is violated when one of the...

Adam Dalgliesh takes on a baffling murder in the rarefied world of London book publishing in this masterful mystery from one of our finest novelists. Part of the bestselling mystery series that inspired Dalgliesh on Acorn TV “Complex and compelling.... James is writing in full mastery of...

Every hundred years, four kids from four cities must save the world.Rome, December 29.A mix-up with their reservations forces Harvey from New York, Mistral from Paris, and Sheng from Shanghai to share a room with the hotel owner’s daughter, Elettra. The four kids discover an amazing...

Todo lo que Dalgliesh necesitaba era unas tranquilas vacaciones junto al mar, largos paseos, una taza de té al calor de la chimenea y, lo mejor de todo, nada de cadáveres ni pesquisas criminales.

P. D. James is “the reigning mistress of murder.” –Time Handsome Cambridge dropout Mark Callender died hanging by the neck with a faint trace of lipstick on his mouth. When the official verdict is suicide, his wealthy father hires fledgling private investigator Cordelia Gray to find out...

Barely Legal sex! Ah, the thought of a young and inexperienced girl awakened to sexual pleasures or brought to new heights with group sex, rough sex, and more! At Naughty Daydreams Press, our authors understand the allure, and in this collection, you’ll find barely legal babes aplenty enjoying first experiences such as first lesbian sex, first anal sex, and even virgin sex! It’s a scorching mega-collection of 20 stories, and it’s sure to please.

The Alpha Ship One crew are famous for two things: making Earth heaps of money and doing it under the cover of deep space. The mercenary ship is commissioned to run missions on dangerous planets, to reap great rewards from unsuspecting alien races and to take minerals, precious metals, and invaluable resources for Earth's galactic expansion. They do the work that no other ship in Earth's fleet would dare consider. Why? Because if they get found out, then Earth abandons them; leaves them to rot in the middle of the universe, unaided and unheard of until the very end of time itself.

This program is read by the author. In the literary tradition of Carmen Maria Machado’s In the Dream House, Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior, and Jesmyn Ward’s Men We Reaped, this debut memoir confronts both the challenges and joys of growing up Black and making your own truth...

The London Classics Collection: Stories of the City allows you to step into the heart of London with a curated selection of iconic literary works that explore the soul of one of the world's most fascinating cities. From the smoky alleys of Victorian London to the political upheavals of the 20th century, this collection brings together stories that capture the city's rich history, diverse characters, and unflinching reflections on society.

P. D. James is “the greatest living mystery writer.” –People Headstrong and beautiful, the young housemaid Sally Jupp is put rudely in her place, strangled in her bed behind a bolted door. Coolly brilliant policeman Adam Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard must find her killer among a houseful of...

Jake Landon thinks a second ranger season in the Colorado Rockies with his hyper-competent lover Kurt Carlson is close enough to heaven, and a national forest is big enough to be his closet. City life, school - and the luxuries of electricity and running water - can wait, maybe forever, as long as Jake doesn’t have to come out. He doesn’t plan on Kurt’s vision of his future being as narrow and direct as the single track roads through the trees.

Dive into the chilling depths of our Horror Anthology, where seven tales unfold the eerie mysteries that lurk in the shadows. Each story will send shivers down your spine, leaving you questioning what's real and what's a nightmare. Brace yourself for a journey into the macabre, where every minute unveils a new realm of fear.

Auf Martingale Manor, dem Herrenhaus der Maxies, wird das traditionelle Sommerfest gefeiert. Als wäre dies nicht genug Aufregung, muss sich Mrs. Maxie an diesem milden Julitag auch noch mit der Nachricht herumschlagen, dass sich ihr Sohn mit dem neuen Hausmädchen verlobt hat, der ledigen Mutter Sally Jupp. Hinter ihrer Maske aus Tüchtigkeit und Ergebenheit versteckt Sally Gefühle der Verachtung - was den meisten auf Martingale verborgen bleibt. Am nächsten Morgen jedoch wird Sally ermordet aufgefunden.

Deacon Shader is a child out of time, removed as a baby from his ancient-world parents and raised on the Isle of Maranore. On his seventh birthday, the philosopher Aristodeus arrives to commence the boy’s training with sword and mind. Nothing short of excellence will suffice, if Deacon is to fulfill his destiny and avert the Unweaving of all things. But as Aristodeus pushes him to the limits, reavers are spotted approaching the coast, and a cloud of horror descends upon the village. For these are no ordinary pirates. They sail under the Impaled Man, the grisly flag of Verusia, land of the undead and realm of the Lich Lord. Ward of the Philosopher is a novella of 15,500 words introducing the character of Deacon Shader as a child. The novella serves as an introduction to the bestselling Shader series.

Water, is the fourth in a series of four horror anthologies based on the elements. Within this book, you will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Immerse yourself in tales of shipwrecks, evil spirits, terrifying aquatic creatures, and much more.

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Hey, y'all hear about that Dirty Pair? That's good! It's good! You should watch it! We think it's good, which is why we're gonna do everyone a favor and make a podcast where we go through every episode of the classic series based on the (questionably) classic light novels by Haruka Takachiho. Maybe we'll do the OVAs and Dirty Pair Flash too, who can say? I sure can't. It's too early to tell!Music by FASSounds from Pixabay. Extremely janky MS-paint level cover art by me, baby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A terrifying science experiment unleashes a phantasmal killer from beyond the grave. An ancient tome devours the minds of all who dare read its endless pages. And a donut-shop waitress discovers a sinister secret ingredient that keeps customers coming back for more....

Fueled by the latest research in positive psychology and organizational behavior, this guide illuminates the compelling evidence that strengths-based teams accelerate business results. It presents a fresh perspective on team building, leadership, and organizational growth by focusing on what’s inherently right and powerful within each individual.

Professor Meridian hires a Siberian priest with strange powers to go after Hauck and Sveta and his werewolves....