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The Thirteenth Tale
by Diane SetterfieldA #1 New York Times bestseller, The Thirteenth Tale is part contemporary, part historical with mysterious threads about family secrets and the magic of books and storytelling weaving the two together.All children mythologize their birth . . .So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter's collection of stories, which are as famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale as they are for the delight and enchantment of the twelve that do exist. The enigmatic Winter has spent six decades creating various outlandish histories for herself. Now old and ailing, she at last wants to tell the truth about her extraordinary past. She summons biographer Margaret Lea, a young woman who is struck by a very curious parallel between Winter's life and her own. As Vida exposes the history she meant to bury for good, Margaret is mesmerized. It is a tale of gothic strangeness, of a remote estate, feral children, a governess, a ghost, and a devastating fire. In this love letter to reading, Diane Setterfield will keep you guessing, make you wonder, move you to tears and laughter and, in the end, deposit you breathless yet satisfied back upon the shore of your everyday world.
The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel (Readers Circle Ser.)
by Diane SetterfieldWhen Margaret Lea opened the door to the past, what she confronted was her destiny. All children mythologize their birth...So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter's collection of stories, which are as famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale as they are for the delight and enchantment of the twelve that do exist. The enigmatic Winter has spent six decades creating various outlandish life histories for herself -- all of them inventions that have brought her fame and fortune but have kept her violent and tragic past a secret. Now old and ailing, she at last wants to tell the truth about her extraordinary life. She summons biographer Margaret Lea, a young woman for whom the secret of her own birth, hidden by those who loved her most, remains an ever-present pain. Struck by a curious parallel between Miss Winter's story and her own, Margaret takes on the commission. As Vida disinters the life she meant to bury for good, Margaret is mesmerized. It is a tale of gothic strangeness featuring the Angelfield family, including the beautiful and willful Isabelle, the feral twins Adeline and Emmeline, a ghost, a governess, a topiary garden and a devastating fire. Margaret succumbs to the power of Vida's storytelling but remains suspicious of the author's sincerity. She demands the truth from Vida, and together they confront the ghosts that have haunted them while becoming, finally, transformed by the truth themselves. The Thirteenth Tale is a love letter to reading, a book for the feral reader in all of us, a return to that rich vein of storytelling that our parents loved and that we loved as children. Diane Setterfield will keep you guessing, make you wonder, move you to tears and laughter and, in the end, deposit you breathless yet satisfied back upon the shore of your everyday life.
The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel (Readers Circle Ser.)
by Diane SetterfieldA #1 New York Times bestseller, The Thirteenth Tale is part contemporary, part historical with mysterious threads about family secrets and the magic of books and storytelling weaving the two together.All children mythologize their birth . . .So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter's collection of stories, which are as famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale as they are for the delight and enchantment of the twelve that do exist. The enigmatic Winter has spent six decades creating various outlandish histories for herself. Now old and ailing, she at last wants to tell the truth about her extraordinary past. She summons biographer Margaret Lea, a young woman who is struck by a very curious parallel between Winter's life and her own. As Vida exposes the history she meant to bury for good, Margaret is mesmerized. It is a tale of gothic strangeness, of a remote estate, feral children, a governess, a ghost, and a devastating fire. In this love letter to reading, Diane Setterfield will keep you guessing, make you wonder, move you to tears and laughter and, in the end, deposit you breathless yet satisfied back upon the shore of your everyday world.
The Thirty-One Doors
by Kate HulmeIf these walls could talk . . .'A novel that has the deliciously febrile atmosphere of a silent film.' THE SUNDAY TIMES'The Thirty-One Doors is a novel for those who miss the Golden Age crossword-puzzle-type crime fiction.' LITERARY REVIEWScarpside House is famed for its beauty, its isolation, and its legendary parties. Tonight, it hosts the Penny Club soiree. An annual gathering of lucky men and women from all walks of life, coming together to celebrate their survival against the odds.But this year their luck is running thin.Accidents do happen, after all . . .And some are long overdue . . .
The Thirty-One Doors
by Kate HulmeA spooky murder mystery to chill the blood and torment the mind.If these walls could talk . . .Scarpside House is famed for its beauty, its isolation, and its legendary parties. Tonight, it hosts the Penny Club soiree. An annual gathering of lucky men and women from all walks of life, coming together to celebrate their survival against the odds.But this year their luck is running thin.Accidents do happen, after all . . .And some are long overdue . . .(P) 2022 Hoderr & Stoughton Limited
The Thirty-One Doors: The gripping murder mystery perfect to read this Halloween
by Kate HulmeIf these walls could talk . . .'Intricate murder mystery... gripping.' WOMAN'A compelling who, how and why dunnit.' THE SUN'A gripping murder mystery.' WOMAN'S WEEKLY 'A novel that has the deliciously febrile atmosphere of a silent film.' THE SUNDAY TIMES'Spookily atmospheric, a page-turner murder mystery.' CHOICE MAGAZINE'The Thirty-One Doors is a novel for those who miss the Golden Age crossword-puzzle-type crime fiction.' LITERARY REVIEWScarpside House is famed for its beauty, its isolation, and its legendary parties. Tonight, it hosts the Penny Club soiree. An annual gathering of lucky men and women from all walks of life, coming together to celebrate their survival against the odds.But this year their luck is running thin.Accidents do happen, after all . . .And some are long overdue . . .
The Thousandfold Thought: The Prince Of Nothing, Book Three (The Prince of Nothing #0)
by R. Scott BakkerAs the Holy War approaches its climax, emperors will fall, and terrifying revelations will come to light, in the final novel of the acclaimed fantasy epic. All opposition to the man once derided as the Prince of Nothing has vanished or been vanquished. Their leaders slain, the heathen Fanim have fled in disarray. One final march will bring the Holy War to the fabled city of Shimeh. But so very much has changed. Anasurimbor Kellhus, the Warrior-Prophet, now leads the Men of the Tusk. The cuckolded sorcerer Achamian serves as his tutor, betraying his school to protect the man he believes can prevent the Second Apocalypse. The Scylvendi barbarian, Cnaiur, succumbs finally to madness. The Consult, sensing the endgame near, work frantically to prepare for the coming of the No-God. The final reckoning is at hand. Faceless assassins will strike in the dead of night. The sorcerous Schools will be unleashed. And Anasurimbor Kellhus will at last confront his father and the dread revelation of the Thousandfold Thought.
The Thread That Binds the Bones (The Chapel Hollow Novels #1)
by Nina Kiriki HoffmanWinner of the Bram Stoker Award: Tom can see ghosts—and that&’s the least of his gifts. Now he must harness his newfound magic to save Chapel Hollow. A drifter trying to hide his extraordinary powers—and find a place where he belongs—Tom Renfield has recently settled in the small Oregon town of Arcadia. But when Laura Bolte gets into his cab, he&’s plunged deep into a world of magic he didn&’t even know existed. The pair is thrown together by supernatural forces, and Tom learns that Laura is the gifted daughter of an ancient family who lives in the nearby enclave of Chapel Hollow. But the mysterious clan has dark—and dangerous—secrets. If Tom is to have any hope of finding the kinship he&’s been looking for, he and Laura must find a way to protect the home of her ancestors and the innocent citizens of Arcadia. The debut of a Philip K. Dick Award nominee who has been called &“this generation&’s Ray Bradbury,&” The Thread That Binds the Bones is an extraordinary fantasy novel by the author of A Fistful of Sky and The Silent Strength of Stones (TheSunday Oregonian). The Thread That Binds the Bones is the 1st book in the Chapel Hollow Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. This ebook includes the bonus stories &“Lost Lives&” and &“Caretaking.&”
The Three
by Sarah Lotz*****Coming soon to your screen as a major BBC adaptation by Golden Globe winner Peter Straughan*****They're here ... The boy. The boy watch the boy watch the dead people oh Lordy there's so many ... They're coming for me now. We're all going soon. All of us. Pastor Len warn them that the boy he's not to-- The last words of Pamela May Donald (1961 - 2012) Black Thursday. The day that will never be forgotten. The day that four passenger planes crash, at almost exactly the same moment, at four different points around the globe. There are only four survivors. Three are children, who emerge from the wreckage seemingly unhurt. But they are not unchanged. And the fourth is Pamela May Donald, who lives just long enough to record a voice message on her phone. A message that will change the world. The message is a warning.
The Three
by Sarah LotzLost meets The Passage in this incredible new thriller, for all fans of The Shining Girls and Stephen King.They're here ... The boy. The boy watch the boy watch the dead people oh Lordy there's so many ... They're coming for me now. We're all going soon. All of us. Pastor Len warn them that the boy he's not to-- The last words of Pamela May Donald (1961 - 2012) Black Thursday. The day that will never be forgotten. The day that four passenger planes crash, at almost exactly the same moment, at four different points around the globe. There are only four survivors. Three are children, who emerge from the wreckage seemingly unhurt. But they are not unchanged. And the fourth is Pamela May Donald, who lives just long enough to record a voice message on her phone. A message that will change the world. The message is a warning.(P)2014 Hodder & Stoughton
The Three Imposters: or the Transmutations
by Arthur MachenThe complete lost classic of psychological horror from the master himself, Arthur Machen! It is a coincidence… But what happens when one coincidence turns into two? Or three? Or more? Dyson knows something is strange after a man in spectacles casts aside an ancient coin that has been missing for centuries. But when Dyson meets mysterious stranger after mysterious stranger looking for the man in spectacles, he realizes someone is not telling the truth. But who can he trust? An early influence over H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Call of the Cthulu,” The Three Imposters is sure to please any fan of psychological horror. Now with a brand new foreword by game designer of the acclaimed role-playing game Call of the Cthulu, Sandy Petersen!
The Three Impostors: Or, The Transmutations (Essential Gothic, Sf And Dark Fantasy Ser.)
by Arthur MachenOn the surface, everything appears normal and cheerful in this bustling suburb of neatly laid out homes and well-trimmed hedges. But nothing is really as it seems. For in this world of impostors, conspiracies combine with dark forces to veil a once-ordinary London neighborhood in a cloud of mystery and fear.A masterpiece of Gothic horror and suspense that inspired such writers as H. P. Lovecraft, The Three Impostors is Machen's famous collection of "weird tales" — a string of shocking short stories woven together with a fine narrative thread. Rich with terror, adventure, satire, deception, and dreamlike fantasy, it is a classic of occult literature written by a stylistic master.
The Three Sisters
by Lisa UngerThe final e-short in a thrilling mini-series about a psychic medium, from award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger.When Eloise's granddaughter, twenty-year-old Finley, comes to live with her, Eloise's abilities start to change--things seem to be getting easier. Her load is lighter, and rather than chasing down people she needs, they are coming to her. She teams up with detective Jones Cooper to help a desperate father bring his daughter's killer to justice. Meanwhile, Finley, who is developing gifts of her own, has bigger problems than she's willing to admit. Will Eloise help Finley and others see the difference between justice and revenge, or will things spiral out of control first?Returning to the psychological suspense that earned Lisa Unger such critical acclaim for Beautiful Lies and In the Blood, The Three Sisters is the third and final part in a gripping series from "an accomplished pro" (Kirkus Reviews).
The Three: A Novel
by Sarah LotzFour simultaneous plane crashes. Three child survivors. A religious fanatic who insists the three are harbingers of the apocalypse. What if he's right?The world is stunned when four commuter planes crash within hours of each other on different continents. Facing global panic, officials are under pressure to find the causes. With terrorist attacks and environmental factors ruled out, there doesn't appear to be a correlation between the crashes, except that in three of the four air disasters a child survivor is found in the wreckage.Dubbed 'The Three' by the international press, the children all exhibit disturbing behavioural problems, presumably caused by the horror they lived through and the unrelenting press attention. This attention becomes more than just intrusive when a rapture cult led by a charismatic evangelical minister insists that the survivors are three of the four harbingers of the apocalypse. The Three are forced to go into hiding, but as the children's behaviour becomes increasingly disturbing, even their guardians begin to question their miraculous survival...
The Threshold
by Marlys MillhiserA doorway to the past reveals a warning for the future in this time-travel adventure by the author of Michael's Wife Just released from prison after serving time for a false drug charge, Aletha Kingman decamps to Telluride, Colorado, for a fresh start. One day when she's sketching an abandoned miner's shack, she encounters a young girl, Callie, who's been transported from the turn of the century. Aletha follows Callie back in time to the rough-and-tumble mining town where the impoverished girl faces a future of disrepute and her brother Bram is caught in the bloody conflict between hard-working miners and their bosses. Together with her newfound friend, the enigmatic Cree, Aletha is determined to use her foresight from the future to make a difference in the past. Suffused with the social and political history of the American West, The Threshold crosscuts between the disparate worlds of glitzy modern-day Telluride and its past incarnation as a gritty, turbulent mining town, brilliantly posing the question of whether we can--or should--alter the course of history.
The Thrill Club (Fear Street #24)
by R. L. StineTalia Blanton writes horror stories. Her friends love them until the stories start to come true. Talia's friends become Talia's victims. Is Talia making her stories come true or someone else?
The Thrill of the Haunt (A Haunted Guesthouse Mystery #5)
by E. J. CoppermanAlison Kerby's guesthouse is already crowded with spirits. The last thing she needs is a whole new batch of haunts settling in. As Alison's reputation as "the ghost lady" grows, so does her business--and not always in a way she'd like.<P><P> Tourists may be flocking to her guesthouse for a chance to glimpse her resident spirits, but her special abilities are also bringing unwanted private investigation cases to her door. And she has no choice but to take a case when the local homeless man is found murdered under mysterious circumstances, just hours after asking for help in exorcising a specter.If that weren't enough to deal with, Alison's other PI case soon turns fatal, as the mistress she was spying on for a jealous wife turns up dead as well. <P>The cases seem like they couldn't possibly be linked, but with a mountain of clues, motives and suspects--both living and dead--Alison will have to think fast before someone else checks out for good...
The Throat: Blue Rose Trilogy (3) (Blue Rose Trilogy #3)
by Peter StraubPeter Straub's chilling Blue Rose Trilogy comes to an astonishing close--secrets unearthed, demons revisited, and mysteries solved. The Throat. Tim Underhill, now an acclaimed novelist, travels back to his hometown of Millhaven, Illinois after he gets a call from John Ransom, an old army buddy. Ransom believes there's a copycat killer on the loose, mimicking the Blue Rose murders from decades earlier--he thinks his wife could be a potential victim. Underhill seeks out his old friend Tom Pasmore, an aging hermit who has attained minor celebrity as an expert sleuth, to help him investigate. They quickly discover that Millhaven is a town plagued by horrifying secrets and there is a twisted killer on the loose who is far more dangerous than they ever imagined. Expertly tying together the events of Koko and Mystery, The Throat proves Peter Straub to be the master of the suspense novel.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Throne of Amenkor (Throne of Amenkor)
by Joshua PalmatierThe Throne of Amenkor Trilogy omnibus brings together The Skewed Throne, The Cracked Throne, and The Vacant Throne for the first time.One young girl holds the fate of a city in her hands. If she fails, it spells her doom—and the end of her world.Twice in the history of the city of Amenkor, the White Fire had swept over the land. Over a thousand years ago it came from the east, covering the entire city, touching everyone, leaving them unburned—but bringing madness in its wake, a madness that only ended with the death of the ruling Mistress of the city. Five years ago the Fire came again, and Amenkor has been spiraling into ruin ever since. The city's only hope rests in the hands of a young girl, Varis, who has taught herself the art of survival and has been trained in the ways of the assassin. Venturing deep into the heart of Amenkor, Varis will face her harshest challenges and greatest opportunities. And it is here that she will either find her destiny—or meet her doom.
The Throne of Broken Gods: The MUST-READ second book in Amber Nicole's dark romantasy series! (Gods and Monsters #2)
by Amber V. NicoleSAMKIEL AND DIANNA ARE BACK!! NOW WITH AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER !!One of Book Riot's '10 NEW THRILLING AND DELICIOUSLY DARK ROMANCE BOOKS'Don't miss this second addictive instalment in the Gods & Monsters series from BookTok sensation, Amber V. Nicole!_________________________WHERE THERE ARE GODS, THERE ARE ALSO MONSTERS . . . When I burn this world to embers, and you paint me as the villain, remember, I really did try to be good . . . once. Dianna is hellbent on revenge. As the last shred of her humanity is ripped from her, she decides to embrace her monstrous side and set the worlds alight. Samkiel alone refuses to believe that she has become the monster that everyone else sees, and he'll do anything in his power to save her from herself, even if it means losing her. With every realm now at risk from Kaden's army, and a myriad of new threats on the horizon, Samkiel can't afford to let his guard down. And as Dianna's thirst for blood only increases, he is running out of time to save them both . . .Don't miss the first book in this series, THE BOOK OF AZRAEL and look out for Book 3 coming soon . . ._________________________⭐ Readers can't get enough of Samkiel and Dianna! ⭐'This was a wild ride that kept me on my toes, broke my heart thouroghly and made me cry so much, a story of mourning and love. I can't wait for book 3' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An emotional rollercoaster . . . I honestly wish I could read these books again and again for the first time. And I need to mention the stunning writing- it's hard to make an almost 900 page book feel so epic and to flow as easily as it does, but Amber does it so incredibly well. I'm just so blown away by everything in this series . . . I'm SO excited for the next book and can't wait to be back in this world!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The Throne of Broken Gods shattered me into little tiny pieces, I am fully broken but I absolutely loved every second of it. I cried so much and felt so many emotions that I have never felt before . . . My only question is when is the third book coming out? . . . This was a brilliant, perfect and extraordinary book, that I'm going to recommend to everyone, because everyone needs to read this miracle!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I cannot say enough positive things about this book . . . Amber Nicole is a freaking genius . . . Dianna is one of the best FMCS ever written and the journey she goes on if phenomenal . . . This book was everything! . . . I say I consumed this masterpiece but really it consumed me!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This sequel was everything I could have wished for and more. . . . Amber's worldbuilding is utter perfection. The intricate plot, world, history- amazing!! The multiple POV's, the back stories we get and views of the events of the first book... these were EVERYTHING! This book gets ALL the love, stars, whatever because it utterly deserves it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The Throne of Broken Gods: The MUST-READ second book in Amber Nicole's dark romantasy series! (Gods and Monsters #2)
by Amber V. NicoleSAMKIEL AND DIANNA ARE BACK!! NOW WITH AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER !!One of Book Riot's '10 NEW THRILLING AND DELICIOUSLY DARK ROMANCE BOOKS''Amber's series breaks the rules in the best way. Her main character is strong, capable, and unapologetically powerful. There is no damsel here. This story is filled with fast-paced action, an in-depth world, and a romance that goes from simmer to boil. If you like romantasy, read this!' RAVEN KENNEDY'A wicked ride from beginning to heart shattering end. Leaving me literally screaming for more. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to get more our morally corrupt heroine who you can't help but root for, along with the giggle inducing banter between her and the heroic god Samkiel' HANNAH NICOLE MAEHER'Once in a while I read a series that reminds me of just why I love enemies to lovers, slow burn, and morally grey characters so much. Gods and Monsters is that series. This is perfection. Amber Nicole's Dianna is the FMC of my soul' NISHA J. TULIDon't miss this second addictive instalment in the Gods & Monsters series from BookTok sensation, Amber V. Nicole!_________________________WHERE THERE ARE GODS, THERE ARE ALSO MONSTERS . . . When I burn this world to embers, and you paint me as the villain, remember, I really did try to be good . . . once. Dianna is hellbent on revenge. As the last shred of her humanity is ripped from her, she decides to embrace her monstrous side and set the worlds alight. Samkiel alone refuses to believe that she has become the monster that everyone else sees, and he'll do anything in his power to save her from herself, even if it means losing her. With every realm now at risk from Kaden's army, and a myriad of new threats on the horizon, Samkiel can't afford to let his guard down. And as Dianna's thirst for blood only increases, he is running out of time to save them both . . .Don't miss the first book in this series, THE BOOK OF AZRAEL and look out for Book 3 coming soon . . ._________________________⭐ Readers can't get enough of Samkiel and Dianna! ⭐'This was a wild ride that kept me on my toes, broke my heart thouroghly and made me cry so much, a story of mourning and love. I can't wait for book 3' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I'm just so blown away by everything in this series . . . I'm SO excited for the next book and can't wait to be back in this world!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A brilliant, perfect and extraordinary book, that I'm going to recommend to everyone, because everyone needs to read this miracle!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Amber Nicole is a freaking genius . . . This book was everything!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This sequel was everything I could have wished for and more. . . . Amber's worldbuilding is utter perfection' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The Tides
by Melanie TemAn elderly patient with Alzheimer's disease is not taken seriously at the Tides Nursing Home when he starts seeing the vision of his dead wife, a disturbed and dangerous woman. Then sinister and fatal accidents start to plague the Tides.
The Tilian Cure (The Pandemic Sequence Series #3)
by Tom CalenSometimes the cure is worse than the disease . . . The thrilling conclusion to the bestselling post-apocalyptic trilogy.Seven years ago, the Tilian Virus swept across the globe. In its wake, billions fell horribly ill . . . but they did not die. Death would have been a blessing. Instead, friends and loved ones regressed to a primitive state of existence; consumed with one driving instinct—survival. But it was not just the virus’ victims who had changed.The world’s few remaining survivors were forced to adapt as well. Teachers and students, farmers and politicians began their own struggle to survive in a world unmade. However, they quickly learned that the outbreak of the virus was only the beginning. Its lasting effects were even more merciless.Now comes the survivors’ last stand. Some forces divide, while others band together. Enemies, human and Til alike, surrounded them from all sides. The weary must summon their last vestiges of strength if they are to hold against the approaching tide of death . . .
The Time Kings
by John Glasby J.B. DexterThey came out of the long grey ages of Time, killing and plundering, and their object was to take back captives to appease the blood-thirsty mobs. The city was burning when Paul Sanders drove into it that wet and foggy evening, the streets filled with tall, cruel-faced warriors.Taken prisoner by them, he and a handful of others found themselves transported in Time to the world of a million years hence. A strange world filled with the weirdest anachronisms where a superstitious people were held in thrall by three men, the Time Kings, who alone knew the secret of time travel.The ancient knowledge had been destroyed by a people smarting under utter defeat. During the long ages there had been three Interstellar Empires when Earth had reigned supreme throughout the galaxy, but it remained for a group of men from the early dawn of the Atomic Age to overthrow the anarchy which prevailed and to restore Earth to her previous position of greatness, leading the people back to the stars which were their destiny.
The Time Thief
by Angela DorseyWhen Mika rescues a cat, strange things begin to happen. Does Mika have the courage to take on Angel’s darkly gifted, cruel owner? One evening as twelve-year-old Mika walks to her friend Aimee’s house, she hears a cat yowl and goes to rescue it in front of an abandoned house. She brings the cat home and decides to call her Angel. With Angel safe at Mika’s home, strange things start to happen. Someone appears to be watching the house, and a dark presence seems to stalk her in the woods. One day after school Mika arrives home to find that Angel has disappeared. Mika is broken-hearted and worried for the gentle little cat. When Mika and Aimee go out to find Angel, they find her trying to scratch her way out of the house where Mika found her. They free her, but not before Angel’s mysterious owner sees them. After a narrow escape, Mika thinks the problem is solved. But then one of her brothers goes missing. Does Mika have the courage to save both her brother and Angel? Or will the darkly gifted, cruel woman claim them all?