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Snowfire
by Phyllis A. WhitneyA chilling tale of murder and secrets set against the treacherous slopes of a ski lodge—from &“the queen of the American gothics&” (The New York Times). Linda Earle&’s stepbrother had a bright future. An aspiring athlete, he was being mentored by championship skier Julian McCabe, but then his career was cut short when he was accused of murdering Julian&’s wife, Margot. Convinced of his innocence and determined to clear his name, Linda takes a job as après-ski hostess at the McCabe&’s Pocono lodge, nestled in the shadow of their imposing estate. Once Linda insinuates herself into the guarded family, she discovers that everyone behind the walls of Greystones mansion had a reason to murder the much-hated Margot, including her disturbed daughter, her malicious and jealous sister-in-law, even the brooding and handsome Julian, with whom Linda is falling dangerously in love. But with a mysterious killer in a house of secrets, Linda has reason to fear that anyone—including herself—could be the next victim. New York Times–bestselling author &“Phyllis Whitney is, and always will be, the Grand Master of her craft&” (Barbara Michaels). This ebook features an illustrated biography of Phyllis A. Whitney including rare images from the author&’s estate.
Snowman
by Norman BognerIt is impossible to foresee that Bradford's search for the Snowman would terminate in a devastating spectacle. Based on all the sightings and reports Bradford reads about, he hopes to locate a mammal of some kind. From his early student days in anthropology, Bradford theorizes that such a creature could exist in these climatic conditions, even though his colleagues at Harvard scoff at the notion. Only fieldwork, he feels, outside the confines of a university hothouse, could prove his case. He is wrong on all counts.
So Close (Blacklist #1)
by Sylvia DayFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crossfire® saga comes the beginning of a twisty tale of obsession and rage, as a trinity of women protect what they covet at any cost.You can’t believe all of them, but can you trust any of them?Widower Kane Black is still ruinously married to his late wife, Lily. Grief has hollowed him… until he sees a woman with his wife’s inimitable beauty on the streets of Manhattan. He whisks her up to his towering penthouse, protectively under guard, nestling her in dark opulence where Lily’s memory is a possessive beguiling force.Aliyah, Kane’s mother, deals in science. There are too many questions, too few answers, and too much at stake. “Lily” has dangerous control over Kane and there can be only one queen on the throne.Amy, Kane’s sister-in-law, has been bloodied by deceit and betrayal, and she’s devolving into murderous rage. She’s paid too high a price and now intends to claim what she’s owed.Three women, linked by buried secrets, circle the man who unquestioningly accepts the return of his beloved long-dead wife. Kane is happier than he’s ever been, and he’ll do anything to stay that way.Propulsive and sly, So Close is a lushly gothic novel of domestic suspense with the emotional intensity, scorching sensuality, and complex exploration of female trauma that are the hallmarks of multimillion-copy international bestseller Sylvia Day.
So Thirsty
by Rachel HarrisonA woman must learn to take life by the throat after a night out leads to irrevocable changes in this juicy, thrilling novel from the USA Today bestselling author of Such Sharp Teeth and Black Sheep.Sloane Parker is dreading her birthday. She doesn&’t need a reminder she&’s getting older, or that she&’s feeling indifferent about her own life. Her husband surprises her with a birthday-weekend getaway—not with him, but with Sloane&’s longtime best friend, troublemaker extraordinaire Naomi. Sloane anticipates a weekend of wine tastings and cozy robes and strategic avoidance of issues she&’d rather not confront, like her husband&’s repeated infidelity. But when they arrive at their rental cottage, it becomes clear Naomi has something else in mind. She wants Sloane to stop letting things happen to her, for Sloane to really live. So Naomi orchestrates a wild night out with a group of mysterious strangers, only for it to take a horrifying turn that changes Sloane&’s and Naomi&’s lives literally forever. The friends are forced to come to terms with some pretty eternal consequences in this bloody, seductive novel about how it&’s never too late to find satisfaction, even though it might taste different than expected.
So Witches We Became
by Jill Baguchinsky★ "Skillfully crafted and sharply descriptive with horrifying imagery to spare... Powerfully angry and vengeance-laden, with terrifying and very human monsters." –School Library Journal, starred reviewA queer, feminist spin on Stephen King&’s The Mist, this ode to female-rage is a perfect pick for fans of She Is a Haunting, and a reminder that if "boys will be boys", girls will fight back. For high school senior Nell and her friends, a vacation house on a private Florida island sounds like the makings of a dream spring break. But Nell brings secrets with her—secrets that fuse with the island's tragic history, trapping them all with a curse that surrounds the island in a toxic, vengeful mist and the surrounding waters with an unseen, devouring beast. Getting out alive means risking her friendships, her sanity, and even her own life. In order to save herself and her friends, Nell will have to face memories she'd rather leave behind, reveal the horrific truth behind the encounter that changed her life one year ago, and face the shadow that's haunted her since childhood. Easier said than done. But when Nell's friends reveal that they each brought secrets of their own, a solution even more dangerous than the curse begins to take shape. Reading like a YA feminist spin on Stephen King&’s The Mist, So Witches We Became is a diverse, queer horror about female friendship, the emotional aftermath of surviving assault, and how to find power in the shadows of your past. Step into your witchy power or be swallowed by the curse–the choice is yours.
So perché l'acqua del mare sa di sale
by Carmelo Massimo Tidona Steve VernonQuesto racconto è ambientato in un’Okinawa lacerata dalla guerra, ai tempi degli ultimi giorni della campagna del Pacifico della Seconda Guerra Mondiale. È narrata dal punto di vista di un giovane pilota Kamikaze che si prepara a far volare il suo caccia nel fianco di una nave da guerra americana. È un racconto che parla di senso di colpa, solitudine, ricordi e del sapore del mare. Oh, è c’è anche un mostro marino. Immagino fosse il caso di menzionarlo... WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT STEVE VERNON "A questo genere serve sangue fresco, e Steve Vernon è una bella trasfusione." – Edward Lee, autore di FLESH GOTHIC e CITY INFERNAL "Se Harlan Ellison, Richard Matheson e Robert Bloch avessero una serata di sesso a tre in una vasca d’acqua calda, e poi un gruppo di scienziati entrasse e filtrasse l’acqua e mescolasse il DNA rimasto in una provetta, l’esperimento genetico risultante molto probabilmente crescerebbe per diventare Steve Vernon." – Bookgasm "Steve Vernon è una sorta di anomalia nel mondo della letteratura horror. È una delle nuove voci più fresche del genere, anche se la sua carriera copre vent’anni. Scrivendo con una baldanza e una fiducia rare, Steve Vernon sa guidare il lettore attraverso un’intera gamma di emozioni, da paura e repulsione fino a pietà e risate." – Cemetery Dance "Armato di un bizzarro senso dello humour, un mucchio di originalità, un talento per il rischio e una forte abilità di caratterizzazione – Steve ha di sicuro un talento." - Dark Discoveries "Steve Vernon è nato per scrivere. È un vero scrittore e siamo fortunati ad averlo." – Richard Chizmar Anche mia madre pensa che io sia piuttosto forte.
So...I Survived the Zombie Apocalypse and All I Got Was This Podcast
by VariousIn a lonely compound surrounded by the zombie apocalypse, one girl remains unchanged. A slight garden mishap means a supply run to the outside where she makes a life-changing discovery—they only eat the males. Now Mara Mitchell is on a mission; make friends with the undead, or kill them all.
Sob a Luz da Lua Neon
by Theda BlackZach está sozinho, perdeu o emprego e está quase na hora de pagar o aluguel. Ele acha que sabe tudo sobre azar, mas está prestes a descobrir o verdadeiro sentido da palavra. No ensino médio, Mal era o garoto de ouro. Até que foi para o mal caminho. Agora está de volta aos trilhos, fazendo faculdade e visando o futuro. Eles nunca se encontraram, mas numa noite de verão, tudo muda. Eles se encontram com um problema desesperador, presos e amarrados juntos na escuridão. A lua está brilhante no céu quando Zach percebe que Mal está mudando, ficando mais volátil e selvagem. De repente, Zach tem coisas piores para se preocupar além de ter sido sequestrado - ele está preso com um homem que irá se transformar num lobo durante a lua cheia.
Sob a Pele (A Defesa dos Transfiguradores #1)
by Margo Bond CollinsEla tem sorte de ser charmosa. Ele tem sorte dela não morder. Muito... Lindi Parker trabalha duro para ser humana, uma tarefa nada fácil para uma meio-cobra. Ela não tem nenhum desejo de procurar por outros como ela — até um novo caso mudar tudo. Quando Lindi descobre que ela não é a única transfiguradora no mundo, ela também descobre que pode ser a próxima da lista de um assassino. Para salvar a si mesma e às crianças abusadas com que ela trabalha, ela terá que se aliar ao dr. Kade Nevala, um membro da tribo transfiguradora responsável por erradicar as meio-cobras — e o homem mais bonito que Lindi já conheceu. Ainda mais assustador é que ela terá que aceitar seu lado serpente, uma escolha que tem enormes consequências para Lindi e todos ao seu redor.
Society of Supernatural Sleuths Box Set (Society of Supernatural Sleuths Series #1)
by Kailin GowWhat could be more exciting of a mystery as the supernatural ones...especially ones that Master Sleuths Sherlock Holmes, himself, would have to require the assistance of a lovely girl of 18 named Scarlet on... Scarlet, a born adventurer who is the daughter of Egyptologists and Explorers, had been tracking and discovering ancient artifacts since she was a little girl, is the sort of sleuth that Mr. Holmes would send for when he needed someone with the gift of supernatural sight. Now Scarlet is off to a new adventure and all grown up. In Society of Supernatural Sleuths Part 1, she is sent to London, England where she find mystery, danger, and steamy romance with not 1 supernatural, but a reverse harem of them. Vampires, Fae, and a surprise supernatural. You get all 3 in Books 1 to 3: Scarlet's Three Immortal Magic Fae and Fangs **The Society of Supernatural Sleuths is a RH Fantasy Mystery Romance Series recommended for 17 and up due to steamy scenes. But then again, it is a bit steampunk and a lot of bit fun and fantasy.
Sogni oscuri e strane storie: Un racconto breve di Baker Johnson
by Terry M. WestBaker Johnson è un ricercatore psichico, de monologo ed esorcista che vive a New York City negli anni trenta. Brillante ma pieno di difetti, Baker possiede percezioni extrasensoriali che gli consentono di leggere le persone con una sola occhiata. In “Sogni oscuri e strane storie”, Baker viene chiamato a Providence dal morente autore del macabro H.P. Lovecraft per fargli una confessione che minaccerà la sua vita e la sua sanità mentale.
Sole Possession
by Bryn DonovanAfter David Girard inherits his family's creepy old estate-a place that holds only tragic memories for him-he wants nothing to do with it. The sooner it's out of his possession, the better, so he hires Andi Petrowski to fix it up for a quick sale. He's immediately drawn to the feisty contractor, but he fears his father's cruel legacy will ruin everything.The moment Andi enters the Girard mansion, she's haunted by disturbing visions. She tries to brush them off, but her attraction to David isn't as easy to ignore. Their relationship soon crosses the line from professional to personal, despite his guarded nature and warnings about his dark past.When the dreams and visions intensify into very real violence, David and Andi are desperate to uncover the evil threatening to possess him. Could Andi's gifts be the key to uncovering the darkness within David? And will he be strong enough to break the family curse and protect the woman he loves?86,000 words
Sole Survivor: A Novel
by Dean KoontzA catastrophic, unexplainable plane crash leaves three hundred and thirty dead -- no survivors. Among the victims are the wife and two daughters of Joe Carpenter, a Los Angeles Post crime reporter.A year after the crash, still gripped by an almost paralyzing grief, Joe encounters a woman named Rose, who claims to have survived the crash. She holds out the possibility of a secret that will bring Joe peace of mind. But before he can ask any questions, she slips away.Driven now by rage (have the authorities withheld information?) and a hope almost as unbearable as his grief (if there is one survivor, are there others?), Joe sets out to find the mysterious woman. His search immediately leads him into the path of a powerful and shadowy organization hell-bent on stopping Rose before she can reveal what she knows about the crash.Sole Survivor unfolds at a heart-stopping pace, as a desperate chase and a shattering emotional odyssey lead Joe to a truth that will force him to reassess everything he thought he knew about life and death -- a truth that, given the chance, will rock the world and redefine the destiny of humanity.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Sole Survivor: A gripping, heart-pounding thriller from the number one bestselling author
by Dean Koontz300 died in a mysterious plane crash...but really happened? From bestselling phenomenon Dean Koontz, this gripping thriller is perfect for fans of THE EYES OF DARKNESS and Stephen King.'Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler' The TimesA catastrophic, unexplained plane crash leaves three hundred and thirty dead - and no survivors.Among the victims are the wife and two daughters of Joe Carpenter, a Los Angeles Post crime reporter.A year after the crash, still gripped by an almost paralysing grief, Joe encounters a woman who claims to have survived the crash. But before he can ask any questions, she slips away.As desperate chase and shattering emotional odyssey will lead Joe to a truth that will force him to reassess everything he thought he knew about life and death - a truth that, given the chance, will rock the world and redefine the destiny of humanity.What readers are saying about Sole Survivor:'The action is fast paced, the characters are well developed and the suspense is excellent - I certainly would not have guessed the ending''This book takes off at breakneck speed. It will keep you glued to the edge of your seat''This is one of the only books ever to keep me guessing right to the end. The end is absolutely brilliant!'
Solitary
by Travis ThrasherHis Loneliness Will Soon Turn to Fear.... When Chris Buckley moves to Solitary, North Carolina, he faces the reality of his parents' divorce, a school full of nameless faces--and Jocelyn Evans. Jocelyn is beautiful and mysterious enough to leave Chris speechless. But the more Jocelyn resists him, the more the two are drawn together. Chris soon learns that Jocelyn has secrets as deep as the town itself. Secrets more terrifying than the bullies he faces in the locker room or his mother's unexplained nightmares. He slowly begins to understand the horrific answers. The question is whether he can save Jocelyn in time. This first book in the Solitary Tales series will take you from the cold halls of high school to the dark rooms of an abandoned cabin--and remind you what it means to believe in what you cannot see.
Solitary (Escape from Furnace #2)
by Alexander Gordon SmithThe rocket-paced underground odyssey continues as Alex Sawyer and his mates seek the way out of Furnace Penitentiary. Their first try only lands them deeper in the guts of the prison for young offenders, and then into solitary confinement.
Solstice Wood
by Patricia A. McKillipWhen bookstore owner Sylvia Lynn returns to her childhood home in upstate New York, she meets the Fiber Guild - a group of local women who meet to knit, embroider, and sew - and learns why her grandmother watches her so closely. A primitive power exists in the forest, a force the Fiber Guild seeks to bind in its stitches and weavings. And Sylvia is no stranger to the woods...
Solstice: A Tropical Horror Comedy
by Lorence Alison"Part teen drama, part horror story... Readers will want to finish in one sitting." —Kirkus ReviewsA music fest goes wrong in Lorence Alison's comic YA thriller Solstice as selfie-mad concert-goers wake up to realize their tropical island fantasy is a deadly nightmare.When Adri is offered an all-expenses-paid trip to the exclusive Solstice Festival, she throws caution, her prestigious summer internship, and her parents goodwill to the wind. She just wants to live a little before the first day of the rest of her life, planned and scheduled in accordance with her parents’ law school dreams.But when she and a horde of affluent, entitled teen partiers arrive at the island paradise, it looks nothing like the luxury vacation they were promised. There’s barely any food, nowhere to stay, and not nearly enough porta-potties. Pretty soon, the festival is trending on social media for all the wrong reasons, and the music acts are cancelling left and right.And then the first dead body washes up on the beach.Adri has a front-row seat as everything devolves into chaos—and she's in a prime position to put together the clues to who—or what—is killing off the helpless attendees. But even if she finds the killer, how can she hope to stop them?Check your privilege at the door—before it gets you killed. This is one vacation you can’t escape.An Imprint Book"Topical, tropical—and terrifying! A fast-paced read that will have you on the edge of your seat."—Caleb Roehrig, author of Death Prefers Blondes
Sombras de Mabini
by Richard Stooker Antonio AmaranteQuando Dan consegue finalmente retornar a Manila, ele se lembra de seu amor por Lin Lin, uma garota de bar. O mesmo ocorre com Raul, o informante da polícia. O mesmo ocorre com as sombras de Mabini. Agora o rosto de Lin Lin consiste de uma máscara de cicatrizes e sua vergonha a mantém longe de seu amado. Não é possível que ele ainda a ame... ou é? Raul quer emboscá-los para a polícia. Enquanto as sombras de Mabini aguardam sua vingança. Quando Dan encontra Lin Lin pela primeira vez em uma calçada lotada no notório Mabini, um distrito de bares de Manila, ele não quer uma mulher para passar a noite. Quando ele dá um beijo de despedida em Lin Lin antes de pegar o táxi para o aeroporto, ele se apaixona. Logo depois, o Prefeito Alfredo Lim fecha os bares de Mabini e Lin Lin passa a trabalhar em uma área menos segura. Lá, ela encontra um cliente que não quer que outro homem veja seu rosto bonito... e o dilacera com uma faca. Agora Dan retorna para as Filipinas, disposto a se casar com Lin Lin. Ele conseguirá encontrá-la, quando ela não quer que ele veja suas cicatrizes? Se sim, ele ainda a amará? As sombras de Mabini, que não se esqueceram das paixões da vida, querem saber. Da mesma forma quer saber um informante da polícia, esperando lucrar com a prisão de um estrangeiro saindo com uma prostituta. A Nightshade Publications comprou os direitos desta história para ser incluída na revista HAUNTS, mas a revista foi cancelada antes de sua publicação.
Sombras de Rose: Un viaje en el tiempo de romance y fantasmas
by Deb StoverDeb Stover nos lleva de la mano a un apasionante viaje en el tiempo donde conviven el pasado y el presente, conjugándose en una aventura de romance, suspenso, sensualidad, recreación de época, humor, en fin...creatividad. Una delicia.
Some Assembly Required
by Bru Baker Lex ChaseEveryone wishes they were dead when wandering the purgatory of a home furnishings store, but these guys actually are. Benji Goss is the quintessential good guy. When his boyfriend dumps him and moves out, Benji obligingly keeps the cat--even though he's allergic--because his ex's new place doesn't accept pets. He's always joked the cat would be the death of him, but not in a way he expects when a feline mishap crushes him under a DEL TORO bookcase. Snarky loner Patrick Bryant is in such a rut he barely remembers the life he used to lead. The last thing he recalls is being decapitated by a DEL TORO bookcase in a freak accident. As a spiritual CASA resident, he haunts the aisles of affordable Italian furniture, assisting fellow spirits in moving on to their final destinations. When Benji appears in the CASA café, Patrick considers the naïve spirit just the man to cure his boredom. Benji's relentless optimism chips away at Patrick's sarcasm, making him question if there's something beyond what he can see. But the heart is like CASA furniture--there's always some assembly required.
Some Kind of Magic (Being(s) in Love #1)
by R. CooperA Being(s) in Love StoryBeing a police detective is hard. Add the complication of being a werewolf subject to human prejudice, and you might say Ray Branigan has his work cut out for him. He's hot on the trail of a killer when he realizes he needs help. Enter Cal Parker, the beautiful half-fairy Ray's secretly been in love with for years--secretly, because while werewolves mate for life, fairies... don't. Ray needs Cal's expertise, but it isn't easy to concentrate with his mate walking around half-naked trying to publicly seduce him. By the time Ray identifies the killer--and sorts out a few prejudices of his own--it may be too late for Cal.
Some Shall Break (The None Shall Sleep Sequence #2)
by Ellie MarneyThis electrifying, chilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling thriller None Shall Sleep focuses on junior FBI consultants Travis Bell and Emma Lewis with a new case that may unravel everything they&’ve been working for. After a harrowingly close contact with juvenile sociopath Simon Gutmunsson, junior FBI consultants Emma Lewis and Travis Bell went their separate ways: Emma rejected her Quantico offer and Travis stayed to train within a new unit of the FBI Behavioral Science division. But the unit&’s latest case is feeling eerily familiar and Kristin Gutmunsson—Simon Gutmunsson&’s eccentric twin—reaches out to Travis to send a warning: Emma is in peril. When Travis and Kristin turn up evidence that points back to Daniel Huxton, the serial killer that Emma had escaped, things become more complicated. With a copycat on the loose, Emma returns to Quantico and is thrown back into her past traumas. Compelled to prevent more tragedy—even if it means putting herself in danger—Emma turns to Simon for help once again. But Simon is keeping secrets that could impact their entire investigation. Will the team be able to stop the Huxton copycat before time runs out for his next victims?
Some Will Not Sleep: Selected Horrors
by Adam NevillIn ghastly harmony with the nightmarish visions of the award-winning writer's novels, these stories blend a lifelong appreciation of horror culture with the grotesque fascinations and childlike terrors that are the author's own.
Some of Your Blood
by Theodore SturgeonNamed one of the Horror Writers Association's Top 40 Horror Books of All Time, Theodore Sturgeon's gripping psychological thriller both fascinates and terrifies with the story of a troubled soldier and his bizarre, violent obsession with vampirismAt the height of an unnamed war, a soldier is confined for striking an officer. Referred to as George Smith in official papers and records, the prisoner comes under the observation of Army psychiatrist Philip Outerbridge, who asks the young man to put his story down on paper. The result is a shocking tale of abuse, violence, and twisted love, a personal history as dark and troubling as any the doctor has ever encountered. Believing the patient to be dangerously psychotic, Dr. Outerbridge must dig deeper into his psyche. And when the truth about the strange case of George Smith is fully revealed, the results will be devastating. Told through letters, transcripts, and case studies, Some of Your Blood is an extraordinary, poignant yet terrifying, genre-defying novel. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Theodore Sturgeon including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the University of Kansas's Kenneth Spencer Research Library and the author's estate, among other sources.