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The Confabulist
by Steven GallowayFrom the beloved, award-winning, bestselling author of The Cellist of Sarajevo, a beautiful, suspense-filled novel that uses the life and sudden death of Harry Houdini to weave a magical tale of intrigue, love and illusion. The Confabulist weaves together the life, loves and murder of the world's greatest magician, Harry Houdini, with the story of the man who killed him (twice): Martin Strauss, an everyday man whose fate was tied to the magician's in unforeseen ways. A cast of memorable characters spins around Houdini's celebrity-driven life, as they did in his time: from the Romanov family soon to be assassinated, to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the powerful heads of Scotland Yard, and the Spiritualists who would use whoever they could to establish their religion. A brilliant novel about fame and ambition, reality and illusion, and the ways that love, grief and imagination can alter what we perceive and believe.
Confessions
by Kanae MinatoWhen Yuko Moriguchi's four-year-old daughter died in the middle school where she teaches, everyone thought it was a tragic accident. It's the last day of term, and Yuko's last day at work. She tells her students that she has resigned because of what happened - but not for the reasons they think. Her daughter didn't die in an accident. Her daughter was killed by two people in the class. And before she leaves, she has a lesson to teach...But revenge has a way of spinning out of control, and Yuko's last lecture is only the start of the story. In this bestselling Japanese thriller of love, despair and murder, everyone has a confession to make, and no one will escape unharmed.
Conflict in Blood (Partnership in Blood #3)
by Ariel Tachna2nd EditionSequel to Covenant in BloodPartnership in Blood: Volume ThreeAs the Alliance wizard-vampire partnerships grow stronger, the dark wizards feel the effects and become increasingly desperate to find enough information to counter them, unaware of the growing strain of the blood-magic bonds on the wizards and vampires alike. The conflict is spreading. The strife of uncomfortable relationships, both personal and professional, is threatening to tear up the Alliance from the inside, despite the efforts of Alain Magnier and Orlando St. Clair, Thierry Dumont and Sebastien Noyer, and even Raymond Payet and Jean Bellaiche, leader of the Paris vampires, who is fighting to establish a stable covenant with his own partner so he might lead by example. As the war rages on and heartbreaking casualties mount on both sides, the dark wizards keep searching for clues to understand and counter the strength of the Alliance, while the blood-bound Alliance partners hunt through ancient prejudices and forgotten lore to find an edge that can turn the tide of the war once and for all.. With new strength behind it, the Alliance's leaders move to announce its existence to the whole world, hoping to rally support against the dark wizards who threaten to destroy life as they know it. Struggling to find its way in the expanding war, the Alliance discovers that despite its advantages, the partnerships are affecting the balance of magical power in the world, which may be an even bigger threat than the war itself.This second edition received minor revision and proofing for re-release in honor of the publication of Partnership Reborn, the final book in the series.
Contaminated 2: Mercy Mode
by Em GarnerA gripping survival story, the second in a series by a best-selling author, of a strong girl rebuilding her life in a post-apocalyptic society where a contaminated drink makes victims act like zombies; just right for fans of James Dashner, Carrie Ryan, and The Walking Dead.Seventeen-year-old Velvet, her little sister, Opal, their mom, who is recovering from the Contamination, and Velvet's sweet boyfriend, Dillon, are attempting to build a new life amid the rationing and regulations of the post-outbreak nation. But the outbreak isn't over: more people turning into "Connies," more madness erupting, more killings occurring. And what they are being told is not the truth; the truth is far darker and more threatening.Praise for Contaminated:"Echoing the reality millions of young adults face daily, this dystopia speaks to a wide range of readers, including reluctant ones."--Kirkus Reviews "...This has plenty of suspense--it's not a book to read at bedtime."--Booklist"Velvet may have a softer name than her literary predecessors Katniss, Cassie, and Kaelyn, but like them she has been forced to take on adult-sized responsibilities within her repressive society.... the plot moves quickly...more of a relation-based book than many other teen dystopian novels."--The Horn BookAdulterated products are constantly in the news now; everyone has heard of problems with Chinese infant formula, US energy drinks, even popular US sports drinks. The diet drink that sets off this epidemic is inspired by these chilling, real stories.You may visit Em Garner's website at www.emgarner.com, or follow her on Twitter @EmGarnerBooks.
Control
by Mary Calmes Cardeno C.Vy Aleknos is the leader of a hawk shifter flock. Openly gay since he was a teen, Vy is proud and self-assured on the outside, while secretly worrying he'll be forced to spend his life alone because two males can't be mates. When bear shifter Robert Cimino appears in Vy's small town, Vy realizes his concerns were unfounded -- he has a male mate, and a sexy, dominant one to boot. Robert is a bear shifter who refuses to shift. Immediately attracted to Vy, he deviates from his normal pattern and seeks more than a one off with the powerful, bristly hawk. But Robert's affections are rooted in his human form, and when Vy discovers Robert doesn't recognize him as his mate, he pulls away. If Robert wants to stay with Vy, he must convince a man deeply ruled by his animal instincts to give their relationship as humans a chance.
Conversion
by Katherine Howe<P>From the New York Times bestselling author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane comes a chilling mystery—Prep meets The Crucible. <P>It’s senior year at St. Joan’s Academy, and school is a pressure cooker. College applications, the battle for valedictorian, deciphering boys’ texts: Through it all, Colleen Rowley and her friends are expected to keep it together. <P>Until they can’t. <P> First it’s the school’s queen bee, Clara Rutherford, who suddenly falls into uncontrollable tics in the middle of class. Her mystery illness quickly spreads to her closest clique of friends, then more students and symptoms follow: seizures, hair loss, violent coughing fits. St. Joan’s buzzes with rumors that blossoms into full-blown panic. <P>Soon the media descends on Danvers, Massachusetts, as everyone scrambles to find something, or someone, to blame. Pollution? Stress? Or are the girls faking? <P>Only Colleen—who’s been reading The Crucible for extra credit—comes to realize what nobody else has: Danvers was once Salem Village, where another group of girls suffered from a similarly bizarre epidemic three centuries ago . . . <P>Inspired by true events—from seventeenth-century colonial life to the halls of a modern-day high school—Conversion casts a spell. <P>With her signature wit and passion, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Howe delivers an exciting and suspenseful novel, a chilling mystery that raises the question, what’s really happening to the girls at St. Joan’s?
The Cormorant (Miriam Black #3)
by Chuck WendigMiriam is on the road again, having transitioned from "thief" to "killer". Hired by a wealthy businessman, she heads down to Florida to practice the one thing she's good at, but in her vision she sees him die by another's hand and on the wall written in blood is a message just for Miriam. She's expected...
Cosecha (Druida #3)
by Marata ErosRachel, Holly y Aubree ahora tienen el futuro de la raza vampírica dentro de sus cuerpos mientras los sacerdotes Druidas les persiguen. Los sacerdotes Druidas están a punto de robarles la magia. Tarrin buscó durante mucho tiempo a su alma gemela Exótica. En vísperas de una consumación segura, Lucía es arrancada de sus brazos por un viejo enemigo. ¿La reclamará antes de que roben su esencia? Beau, Kier y Cole deben unirse para defender lo que es suyo contra fuerzas empeñadas en conseguir el poder y el control. En una batalla contra viento y marea, ¿su devoción será suficiente para eclipsar las terribles circunstancias en las que se encuentran? ¿Podrá un nuevo grupo de sobrenaturales proteger el tesoro Druida? ¿O son una amenaza mayor de lo que se esperan los vampiros Cosechadores y Druidas?
Covenant: The Books Of Raziel (The Books of Raziel #2)
by Sabrina BenulisThe haunting gothic tale started in Archon continues-a mesmerizing work of the paranormal in which a young woman discovers that she is caught in a labyrinth of intrigue where angels, demons, and all the creatures between Heaven and Hell will stop at nothing to possess her.A year ago, Angela Mathers, a talented artist with a tortured soul, enrolled at the Westwood Academy and encountered the angels who haunted her dreams. Then she discovered the dark truth … she is the Archon, a being of supreme power who will determine the fate of the universe. But with such power comes great danger, and for every force seeking to aid Angela there is another burning to stop her. After a scheming demon kidnaps the Book of Raziel, Angela must find her way through a nightmarish game and enter the Door to Hell to rescue her only friend before it is too late.The perilous fate of both Heaven and Hell rests on her success.
Covenant in Blood (Partnership in Blood #2)
by Ariel Tachna2nd EditionSequel to Alliance in Blood Partnership in Blood: Volume Two The wizards and the vampires have forged an alliance based on blood and magic, hoping to turn the tide of the war against the dark wizards. A few wizard-vampire bonds are as successful as Alain Magnier's and Orlando St. Clair's, but some are much less so, leading to arguments, resentment, and outright fights between the allies despite their mutual goals. Following his best friend Alain's example, Thierry Dumont determinedly forms a partnership with vampire Sebastien Noyer, despite the wizard's discomfort with being so close to a vampire--a man--so soon after his wife's death. But they find that desperation may be the key to forming a covenant that works: Thierry and Sebastien are almost immediately devoted to one another's safety. With new strength behind it, the Alliance's leaders move to announce its existence to the whole world, hoping to rally support against the dark wizards who threaten to destroy life as they know it. Struggling to find its way in the expanding war, the Alliance discovers that despite its advantages, the partnerships are affecting the balance of magical power in the world, which may be an even bigger threat than the war itself.This second edition received minor revision and proofing for re-release in honor of the publication of Partnership Reborn, the final book in the series.
Craven
by Melanie CaseyA reluctant psychic, a troubled detective... and a deeply twisted serial killer.Moving to the city, Cass Lehman hoped to leave her recent notoriety behind her. Her ability to experience the final moments of a violent death helped the local police capture a serial killer, but also meant she was almost his first victim...With a place of her own and a new job, things are looking up for Cass. But just as she starts to feel settled, Cass is targeted by a deranged stalker.Are the personal attacks linked to a string of unsettling deaths that have left the police stumped?Her 'gift' is called on yet again by the one man she vowed she would never contact. Cass and police Detective Ed Dyson are thrown back into each other's lives but can they overcome their feelings to put an end to the terror?Will her experiences of death reveal the mind of the killer... or is there no such thing as a happy ending?
Crazy Love You: A Novel
by Lisa UngerIn the New York Times bestselling Jones Cooper series by Lisa Unger, falling in love should be a dream but sometimes it&’s a living nightmare in this &“haunting, compulsive tale that will have you under its spell long after you&’ve closed the book&” (Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author).Darkness has a way of finding Ian when he is with Priss. Even when they were kids, playing in the woods of their small upstate New York town, he could feel it. Still, Priss was his best friend, his salvation from the bullies who teased him mercilessly and from his family&’s deadly secrets. Now that they&’ve both escaped to New York City, Ian is no longer the tortured victim. He is a talented and successful graphic novelist, and Priss…Priss is still trouble. The booze, the drugs, the sex—Ian is growing tired of late nights together trying to forget the past. Especially now that he&’s met sweet, beautiful Megan, whose love makes him want to change for the better. But Priss doesn&’t like change. Change makes her angry. And when Priss is angry, terrible things begin to happen…
Creature Feature 2 (Creature Feature #2)
by Rhys Ford Poppy DennisonVolume TwoTwo Men. One Apocalypse. Rise of the Revenants by Poppy Dennison Vampyres are on the loose in Detroit, and novice hunter Taz Cohen is on the job. The mission seems simple: stop the vamps. But Taz knows nothing about the mythical creatures, so he's in for the fight of his life. Then he meets insanely attractive construction worker Darren Foster, who jumps into the battle with both feet. Sparks and bullets fly as they struggle against the vampyre horde and their attraction to each other. Avoiding gruesome death from the undead might be easier than shielding their hearts from each other. Legacy of Blood and Death by Rhys Ford For Javi Navarro, Detroit will become another blood-splattered city in his rearview mirror after he puts its dead back into the ground. Expecting an easy hunting job, Javi instead finds a kiss of ancient vampyres on the hunt for a descendant of their long-dead creator. Reclusive Ciarnan Mac Gerailt abandoned his family legacy of blood and death magic after it nearly destroyed him. Unfortunately for Ciarnan, the Motor City can only be saved if he resumes his dark arts and joins forces with Javi Navarro, the hunter who brought the vampyre apocalypse--and hope for the future--straight to Ciarnan's front door.
Creepy Archives Volume 20 (Creepy Archives)
by VariousCreepy, the quintessential horror comics anthology from Warren Publishing, always delivered a heaping helping of horror! In this deluxe hardcover, which collects issues #94 through #98, you'll find uncanny fables of magical children, shocking tales of extraterrestrial encounters, and barbaric stories of warrior apes! Top talents like Frank Frazetta, Carmine Infantino, Bernie Wrightson, John Severin, Bruce Jones, and others contribute to this volume, which also includes all original letters columns, text pieces, and ads--as well as a new foreword by Eisner Award-winner Jonathan Case (Green River Killer, The Creep, Eerie Comics)!
Crow and Crown (Crow and Firefly and Crow and Crown)
by Sam C. LeonhardSequel to Crow and FireflyFour years after Ari and Dagur's forced marriage, not many know the man at the future king's side. Dagur, the king's nephew, is convinced secrecy is necessary for Ari's safety. Ari, on the other hand, doesn't mind that not many know of his existence, let alone what he looks like. But one day, everything changes. The king dies and Dagur is called to court--alone. When he's attacked on the way, it's up to Ari to find out who the enemy is. And if that's not enough, he also has to figure out who wants the king dead, deal with a wayward healer, and find a missing fiancé.
A Crown of Lights (Merrily Watkins Mysteries #3)
by Phil RickmanExorcist Reverend Merrily Watkins is challenged by a modern day witch hunt, in her third adventureWhen a redundant church is bought by a young pagan couple, the local fundamentalist minister reacts with fury. In an isolated community on the Welsh border, a modern witch hunt begins. Diocesan exorcist Merrily Watkins is expected to keep the lid on the cauldron, but what she finds out will seriously test her beliefs. Also, there's the problem of the country lawyer who won't be parted from his dead wife; the mystery of five ancient churches all dedicated to St. Michael, slayer of dragons; and a killer with an old tradition to guard.
CRYPT: Guardians' Reckoning
by Andrew HammondThe fifth in Andrew Hammond's fast-paced and action-packed CRYPT series, for fans of CHERUB, YOUNG BOND and Darren Shan.Jud Lester is the Covert Response Youth Paranormal Team's star agent. When the police are unable to solve a crime, they call in CRYPT. But with four deadly and dangerous missions behind them, can Jud and the team get to the bottom of yet another mystery?
Cryptshiver
by Chacelyn PierceWhen a skinned corpse found in a cemetery rises from the dead, supernatural agents Avi Grissom and Jakob Ender hunt for the killer. But Grissom is more interested in his partner's mysterious disappearance two years ago and his recent return. Something isn't right with Ender, and the werewolf in Grissom desperately needs to sniff out what has Ender so tight-lipped while fighting off the desire for the secretive vampire that has only grown during his absence. His quest to solve the murder unearths personal truths of vengeance and death magic, and reveals one of their most notorious enemies.
Cuckoo Song
by Frances Hardinge"The first things to shift were the doll's eyes, the beautiful grey-green glass eyes. Slowly they swivelled, until their gaze was resting on Triss's face. Then the tiny mouth moved, opened to speak. ; What are you doing here?; It was uttered in tones of outrage and surprise, and in a voice as cold and musical as the clinking of cups. ; Who do you think you are? This is my family;" <P><P> When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows that something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out. Soon Triss discovers that what happened to her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that she is quite literally not herself. In a quest find the truth she must travel into the terrifying Underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family - before it's too late...
The Cursed
by Heather GrahamA haunted house in Key West Hannah O'Brien, who grew up in the house and now runs it as a B and B, has always had a special ability to see a pair of resident ghosts. But when a man is murdered in the alley behind her place, she's dismayed when his spirit appears, too, asking for help. FBI agent Dallas Samson has a passionate interest in the murder, since the victim's a colleague whose death is connected to the smuggling ring known as Los Lobos-the wolves. Now Dallas is even more committed to chasing them down.... Unaware that Dallas has certain abilities of his own, Hannah calls her cousin Kelsey O'Brien, a member of the FBI's Krewe of Hunters, an elite unit of paranormal investigators. The present-day case is linked to a historical mystery involving salvagers, a curse and a sunken ship. Danger and desire bring Hannah and Dallas together, but to survive, they have to solve the mysteries of the past-and stay alive long enough to solve the crimes of the present!
Cursed Fate
by Victoria SmithEvil has invaded Taylor Reed's life, and now her only chance is to rely on the help of ex-demon hunter, Ben Jones. They have their work cut out for them ... not only do they have to end a family curse, but to win Taylor's freedom and save her life, they'll have to fight their growing mutual attraction. Is the love between a retired hunter and a reluctant witch strong enough to thwart a centuries-old evil? Find out in Victoria Smith's new paranormal romance, Cursed Fate.When artist and occasional witch Taylor Reed finds her ex-husband murdered in her kitchen, she denies what she really saw. Fearing the ominous presence will make her its next victim, she runs--right into Ben Jones.Ben is a retired demon hunter, and though he's left his former life behind, he's compelled to help Taylor find answers and stop the demon hunting her. That's not all he's compelled to do...A family curse, a binding ritual neither knew they were part of, and a demon who can't be stopped unless Taylor and Ben resist their feelings--Cursed Fate is a journey of survival, and proof true love really can conquer all.Content Notes: Sweet, Paranormal, Hauntings, Magic, Witches, Suspense
Dall'inferno
by Maria Paola Fortuna Enrique LasoCarlos, un manager di successo, riceve la peggiore delle notizie: sua moglie e sua figlia sono morte in un incidente. Sentendosi colpevole per non aver trascorso tempo a sufficienza con sua figlia, intraprende una ricerca di redenzione per conoscerla meglio. La sorpresa di Carlos avviene quando, man mano che viene a scoprire alcuni dettagli della vita di sua figlia, attraverso la direttrice della scuola, della psicologa e delle amiche della bambina, comincia a sospettare che forse non era come lui la credeva e che dietro il viso adorabile della sua bambina si nascondevano terribili segreti. Dopo varie notti in cui sente rumori strani che provengono dalla sua radio sveglia, sua figlia gli chiederà aiuto...direttamente dall'Inferno! Da quel momento Carlos comincerà un'avventura da brividi nella quale non avrebbe mai voluto trovarsi.
Dangerous Creatures (Dangerous Creatures Ser.)
by Kami Garcia Margaret StohlFrom the world of Beautiful Creatures-a dangerous new tale of love and magic.Ridley Duchannes is nobody's heroine. She's a Dark Caster, a Siren. She can make you do things. Anything. You can't trust her, or yourself when she's around. And she'll be the first to tell you to stay away-especially if you're going to do something as stupid as fall in love with her. Lucky for Ridley, her wannabe rocker boyfriend, Wesley "Link" Lincoln, never listens to anyone. Link doesn't care if Rid's no good for him, and he takes her along when he leaves small-town Gatlin to follow his rock-star dream. He teams up with a ragtag group of Dark Casters, and when the band scores a gig at a hot Underground club, it looks like all of Link's dreams are about to come true. But New York City is a dangerous place for both Casters and Mortals, and soon Ridley realizes that Link's bandmates are keeping secrets. With bad-boy club owner Lennox Gates on her heels, Rid is determined to find out the truth. What she discovers is worse than she could have imagined: Link has a price on his head that no Caster or Mortal can ever pay. With their lives on the line, what's a Siren to do? Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthors of the Beautiful Creatures novels, are back to cast another magical spell. Their signature blend of mystery, suspense, and romance, with a healthy dose of wit and danger, will pull fans in and leave them begging for more.
Dare to Be You…
by Dale MayerPlease note - these books end in cliffhangers!!!This collection contains:Vampire in Denial - Book 1 of the Family Blood Ties SeriesDangerous Designs - Book 1 of the Design SeriesIn Cassie's Corner - A preview of this book.
The Dark: Ghost Stories
by Jeffrey Ford Tanith Lee Terry Dowling Mike O'Driscoll Gahan Wilson Jack Cady Joyce Carol Oates Stephen Gallagher Daniel Abraham Ramsey Campbell Sharyn McCrumb Charles L. Grant Kathe Koja Lucius Shepard Kelly Link Glen HirshbergThis award-winning horror anthology is the &“yardstick by which future ghost fiction will be measured&”—featuring Tanith Lee, Joyce Carol Oates, and others (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Award-winning anthologist Ellen Datlow—praised by William Gibson as &“the genre&’s sharpest assembler of strange, dark fictions&”—is determined to prove that ghost stories still possess the power to chill modern readers to the marrow. So she reached out to a list of varied and talented authors and invited them to scare the heck out of her. The resulting anthology redefines the ghost story, venturing beyond the accustomed tropes and into horror&’s true realm: the unknown. The Dark takes a nuanced and disquieting look at the tormented and unquiet dead; the darkness in us, the living; and the sometimes tenuous boundary between the two. Under the covers of The Dark, you will find a gathering of sixteen unique ghost stories, deftly penned by authors versed in the argot of the damned, including Ramsey Campbell, Jeffrey Ford, Glen Hirshberg, Kelly Link, Sharyn McCrumb, Lucius Shepard, and Gahan Wilson. This is the stuff nightmares are made of.Winner of the International Horror Guild Award for Best Anthology of the Year