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What We Sacrifice for Magic: A Novel
by Andrea Jo DeWerdPerfect for fans of Practical Magic and The Lager Queen of Minnesota: a coming-of-age novel following three generations of witches in the 1960s, this enchanting and heartwarming debut explores the importance of family and the delight and heartbreak of discovering who you truly are.It&’s 1968, and the Watry-Ridder family is feared and respected in equal measure. The local farmers seek out their water charms, and the teenagers, their love spells. The family&’s charms and spells, passed down through generations of witches descending from the Black Forest, have long served the small town of Friedrich, Minnesota.Eldest daughter Elisabeth has just graduated high school—she is expected to hone her supernatural abilities to take over for her grandmother, the indomitable Magda. She&’s also expected to marry her high school sweetheart and live the rest of her life in Friedrich. But all she can ask is, why her? Why is her path set in stone, and what else might be out there for her?She soon discovers that magic isn&’t the only thing inherited in her family. That magic also comes with a great price—and a big family secret. The more she digs, the more questions she has, and the less she trusts the grandmother she thought she knew. Who is Elisabeth without her family? She must ultimately decide what she&’s willing to sacrifice for her family, for their secrets and their magic, or risk it all to pave her own way.Navigating the bittersweet tension between self-discovery and living up to familial expectations, What We Sacrifice for Magic is a touching look at coming into one&’s own.
What We Saw: A Thriller
by Mary Downing HahnA chilling murder mystery lies at the heart of this page-turning thriller about a missing teacher, small town secrets, and turbulent tween friendships from master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn.When best friends Abbi and Skylar witness a clandestine meeting between a mysterious woman and someone in a dark van, they're thrilled. Finally, a mystery to spice up the summer!Who could these people be? Why are they meeting? Are they spies? Criminals? The two girls are determined to find out. But then a local woman goes missing and is found dead in the woods. And Abbi and Skylar realize that their detective work could hold the keys to solving her murder. Suddenly, sleuthing isn't so fun anymore.As tensions rise and their friendship frays, the girls find themselves in increasing danger, and must choose between keeping a secret or exposing a life-altering truth.
What a Doll! (You're Invited to a Creepover #12)
by P.J. NightEmmy&’s new doll has strange powers over her best friend in this entrancing addition to the You&’re Invited to a Creepover series.Emmy Spencer and Lizzy Draper have been best friends since birth, but now that they&’re in seventh grade, they&’ve begun to drift apart. Lizzy—insistent on being called Liz now—has a new group of friends, and she has gone out of her way to exclude Emmy from them. It&’s almost as if Lizzy doesn&’t want Emmy hanging out with her anymore. But then Emmy comes into possession of a doll that can change all that—a doll that will put Emmy in control of Lizzy&’s every move. Can she use the doll to save their friendship, or will it end up controlling them both? This spooky tale is a level 3 on the Creep-o-Meter.
What a Ghoul Wants
by Victoria LaurieKidwella Castle in northern Wales is rumoured to be haunted by a deadly ghost, the Grim Widow, who allegedly drowns unsuspecting guests in the castle's moat. M. J Holliday has the ability to talk to ghosts, so when she and her T. V crew arrive to film their ghost-hunting cable TV show, Ghoul Getters, mysterious things start to occur. Not long after their arrival, two new victims are added to the widow's grisly roster. Fear ripples through the castle, especially when it is discovered that the victims may have had help into their watery graves from someone alive.
What if the Night Never Ended and The Day Never Came?
by Mary Elizabeth OverstreetWhat if... Barnabas was not killed at the end of "House of Dark Shadows"? What if... Maggie joins him as one of the undead, and Willie Loomis must serve both of them? Even when the vampires face their fate and Willie manages to escape and begins to make a new life for himself, the long reach of the evil from Collinwood is still able to track him down...
What the #@&% Is That?: The Saga Anthology of the Monstrous and the Macabre
by John Joseph Adams Douglas CohenThe Saga book of all contain the line "What the @#&% is That?"--is often humorous, sometimes terrifying, but always incredibly entertaining.Ranging from irreverent humor to straight out horror, What the @#&% Is That? grew from a meme on Twitter when iconic comic book artist Mike Mignola painted a monster. Nobody knew what the F it was, but they loved it. Renowned editors John Joseph Adams and Doug Cohen then asked some of the best writers in the fantasy, horror, and thriller genres including Jonathan Maberry, Seanan McGuire, Christopher Golden, and Scott Sigler to create a monster story that included the line "WTF is that?" This anthology is a feast for the imagination for anyone who loves monsters.
What the Dead Want
by Norah OlsonHaunting photographs and dark family secrets make this second spine-tingling novel from Norah Olson the perfect read for fans of creepy, suspenseful teen fiction.A love of photography, an old camera, and countless questions—these are all that sixteen-year-old Gretchen has left of her mother, who mysteriously disappeared years ago.Now she must return to the place where her mom vanished—a decaying mansion that Gretchen has suddenly inherited from her great-aunt Esther. However, Gretchen won’t find the answers she’s seeking without unraveling the secrets that lurk inside the house. There are stacks of photographs and letters from her ancestors that go back centuries, pointing to some kind of haunting past. But when proof of the mansion’s dark history appears to Gretchen in the form of ghostly visions and the soft, eerie whisper of her mother’s voice, there’s no doubt that something sinister has taken place there.No matter how scared she might be, Gretchen must somehow uncover the reasons why this indescribable force has descended upon her family and find a way to set everyone—even the dead—free.
What the Moon Brings
by H. P. LovecraftH. P. Lovecraft was one of the greatest horror writers of all time. His seminal work appeared in the pages of legendary Weird Tales and has influenced countless writer of the macabre. This is one of those stories.
What the Night Knows (with bonus novella Darkness Under the Sun): A Novel
by Dean Koontz#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn the late summer of a long-ago year, Alton Turner Blackwood brutally murdered four families. His savage spree ended only when he himself was killed by the last survivor of the last family, a fourteen-year-old boy.Half a continent away and two decades later, someone is murdering families again, re-creating in detail Blackwood's crimes. Homicide detective John Calvino is certain that his own family--his wife and three children--will be targets, just as his parents and sisters were victims on that distant night when he was fourteen and killed their slayer.As a detective, John is a man of reason who deals in cold facts. But an extraordinary experience convinces him that sometimes death is not a one-way journey, that sometimes the dead return.Includes the bonus novella Darkness Under the Sun!ary more malevolent than any he has yet created, with their own home the battleground. Of all his acclaimed novels, none exceeds What the Night Knows in power, in chilling suspense, and in sheer mesmerizing storytelling.
What's A Ghoul To Do? (Ghost Hunter #1)
by Victoria LaurieM.J., her partner Gilley, and their client, the wealthy, de-lish Dr. Steven Sable, are at his family's lodge, where his grandfather allegedly jumped to his death from the roof-although Sable says it was foul play. But the patriarch's isn't the only ghost around. The place is lousy with souls, all with something to get off their ghoulish chests. Now M.J. will have to to quell the clamor-and listen for a voice with the answers...
What's Become of Screwloose? And Other Inquiries
by Ron GoulartIn a world where all-too-fleshy Man can be bitten by mechanical dogs, pursued by neurotic autos, attacked by berserk washing machines and cuckolded by possessive houses, there had better be a keen eye and clear voice present to ask the right questions and report the goings on. As these ten stories prove, Ron Goulart is well up to the task of tracer of lost and wayward cyborgs. For example, in "Prez," Goulart tells us about a man who learns that it can he dangerous to make an enemy of a family pooch which is not only more than human but able to turn on to become inhuman. "Into the Shop" features a crime-fighting car that can't keep his friends and foes straight, while "The Monte Cristo Complex" portrays a man grasping at revenge against the ultimate bureaucracy. As for Screwloose, an android who can kill and die for love, the reader needs to know what's become of him, because Screwloose is becoming now.
What's Past Is Presence
by Lori C. HawkinsOne night Peter wakes his partner Alec in the middle of the night while in the throes of a nightmare and launches Alec on a three-day adventure into the unseen. Peter claims that the source of his nightmare was the discovery that their house was a gruesome Victorian era crime scene. Alec is skeptical of the story, but he becomes very worried about Peter's mental state when he reports seeing a shadowy presence in their bedroom. When the situation takes a turn for the worse, Alec is in a terrified panic... until Peter does something about it and faces the fallout.A part of the 2010 Daily Dose Set, Midsummer's Nightmare, which includes 30 M/M stories of supernatural romance that may feature an edge of suspense and heart-pounding fear; a taste of the paranormal worlds of ghosts, vampires, and werewolves; and even the stuff of nightmares and dreamscapes.
What's in the Walls? (Orca Shivers)
by Julie ChampagneScritch, scratch… One day after floor hockey practice, ten-year-old Zack hears some strange sounds in the school gym. But he's the only one in there. It sounds like scratching...and it's coming from inside the walls. As he investigates, he wonders what could be making the sound. Giant spiders? The ghost of a construction worker buried alive when the school was built? Zack soon discovers that the school custodian has not been doing a good job of keeping the school clean. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
What's in the Woods? (Scary Graphics)
by Steve FoxeAndy isn't excited for camp. Things go downhill when the older boys start telling stories of mysterious fairy circles hidden in the ancient woods. If you disturb a circle, they say, you'll be snatched away forever by vicious creatures. Andy assumes it's a made-up tale to frighten newbies, but when he kicks over a circle made of stones and bones, he'll find out there may be some truth to the legends after all...In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-color art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
Wheel of Stars
by Andre NortonFew authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton. With the love of readers and the praise of critics, Norton&’s books have sold millions of copies worldwide.She can see, but she cannot forestall . . . Gwennan Daggert, caught in an underworld of eternity, of hellish nightmares and beautiful dreams, of time and no time, must now fulfill the destiny she can no longer deny.Tor Lyle, a mysterious man of an ancient family, is a force of evil in an unbreakable cycle of doom. They descend from the here and now into a struggle between good and evil older than Earth. Against an apocalyptic dream of disaster and a battle to save those who will inherit the Earth, these two forces must solve the mysteries of the stars and of eternal fate. Deep within them, they hold the keys that unlock the future, but they must first break the chain of terror and destruction.
Wheels of Terror: The Graphic Novel
by Sven Hassel Jordy DiagoA graphic novel adaptation of Sven Hassel's classic war novel, WHEELS OF TERROR, illustrated by Jordy Diago.Stationed on the Eastern Front and now equipped with armoured vehicles, Sven Hassel and his comrades from the 27th Penal Regiment fight on remorselessly . . . All of them should be dead: life expectancy on the Front is measured in weeks. But Sven, Porta, the Old Un and the Legionnaire fight to the end, not for Germany, not for Hitler, but for survival.From the blistering cold to the horrors of tank warfare, WHEELS OF TERROR is a sobering depiction of war's brutalities, and the violence and inhumanity that the history books leave out.
When Angels sing-A Christmas Story
by Turk PipkinWhen Michael Walker was a child, he'd wished that every day could be Christmas. But that was thirty years ago, before a tragic accident changed his life one Christmas morning. He still can't muster any spirit for the holidays-and he doesn't want to. For him, it will always be a time of pain, a memory of that day. He scowls at his neighbors' fervent holiday traditions and even at his own children's joyful anticipation of the season's celebrations. But when his young son faces a sadness as profound as his own, Michael is the only one who can save him. It takes nothing short of a miracle to give Michael the courage to make peace with his past and find the hope, joy, and spirit that he lost. A testament to the depth of a parent's love, When Angels Sing is a life-affirming story you won't soon forget.
When Ghosts Call Us Home
by Katya De BecerraHaunting of Hill House meets found-footage horror in this edge-of-your-seat thriller that explores the power of family ties and the trauma that lurks there. When Sophia Galich was twelve, she starred in her older sister Layla's amateur horror movie Vermillion, which recorded raw footage of her very real reactions to scenes her sister concocted in their old Californian house on the coast--Cashore House. In the years after the film's release, Sophia's relationship with her sister became more strained, while her memories of the now-infamous house fueled her nightmares. Vermillion amassed an army of fanatical fans who speculated about the film's hidden messages, and it was rumored that Layla made a pact with the devil--her soul in exchange for fame and arcane knowledge. Sophia dismissed this as gossip...until Layla disappeared. Now, Sophia must study the trail of clues Layla has left behind, returning to the very place where it all began. As she gets closer and closer to Cashore House's haunted heart, she must once again confront the ghosts of her childhood. But the house won't reveal its secrets without a fight.
When He was Bad
by Shelly Laurenston Cynthia EdenTwo of paranormal romances bestselling authors combine their extraordinary talents and set the pages on fire with an after-dark anthology featuring Alpha males so hot, so wild, and so bad, they may just be the best youve ever had. . . Shelly Laurenston Miss Congeniality Its those damn stockings that get me every time. They have this sexy little line down the back and I cant help but stare at her legs. . . constantly. And youd think shed be all over me like every other female in the Seattle area. Im young, good looking, and one day Ill be Alpha Male of my familys Pack. But Professor Irene Conridge acts like I dont even exist. How is that possible? Now shes got enemies coming out of the woodwork and I have to protect her. Why? Because thats the kind of man I am. Yes, I am that amazing. Of course, it doesnt hurt that while I work to secure her safety, shell be hanging out at my house. Thats hours. . . days even that Ive got Irene Conridge right where I want her. Cynthia Eden Wicked Ways Im too dangerous for her. I know it, but I cant get my sexy new neighbor out of my head. When I hear her scream one night, the absolute last thing I expect to see is Miranda Shaw--star of my hottest fantasies--being attacked by a vampire. Now the undead jerk is after her, and Im the only thing standing between the beautiful lady and a killer who just wont stop. Well, too bad for him, because that vamp has just made the worst mistake of his afterlife--hes tangled with a shifter. And Miranda, well, shes so busy watching out for him that she wont see me closing in on her--not until its too late--and Im about to show her just how wild I can get. . . Originally from Long Island, New York, Shelly Laurenston has resigned herself to West Coast living, which involves healthy food, mostly sunny days, and lots of guys not wearing shirts when they really should be. These days Shelly spends most of her time writing, reading, and, like her heroines, trying to avoid any prison time. To find out more about Shellys books, check out her website at www. shellylaurenston. com.
When Heaven Weeps: A Novel (The Martyr's Song Series #2)
by Ted DekkerA thriller unlike any you have ever read. A love strong enough to bring a tremor to your bones. A sacrifice powerful enough to make heaven weep.At the close of World War II, a shell-shocked solider, Jan Jovic, was forced to inflict a game of life and death on a peaceful Bosnian community. In a few short hours, this young man was confronted by more love—and hate—than most experience in a lifetime.Years later, Jan has become a world-renowned writer with widespread influence in the United States, his past buried deep in his memory. Until, at the most inopportune time, the game Jan witnessed comes back to haunt him . . . and unwittingly leads him to a beautiful broken woman caught in an underworld of crime.Jan must now defeat an evil rarely seen. But there is a price. One that even this war-scarred solider can&’t imagine.Praise for When Heaven Weeps:&“Ted Dekker is one of the most remarkable creative writers of our time . . . engrossing and spiritually inspiring . . . highly recommended!&” —Bill Bright, founder and president, Campus Crusade for Christ International&“When Heaven Weeps is a first in Christian fiction: a bold, knock-your-socks off, four-hankie, romantic supernatural thriller. And a brilliantly written one to boot. Hang on for something brand new.&” —Mark Olsen, screenwriter and bestselling author of HadassahBook 2 in the Heaven/Martyr&’s Song trilogyBook 1: Heaven&’s WagerBonus book 1.5: The Martyr&’s SongBook 2: When Heaven WeepsBook 3: Thunder of HeavenBook length: app. 80,000 words
When I Cast Your Shadow: A Novel
by Sarah Porter2017 Bram Stoker Awards Finalist for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel (Horror Writers Association)“Engrossing. Filled with nightmarish dreamscapes and menacing villains, it also treads the tender terrain of family....Highly recommended!”—Kendare Blake, New York Times bestselling author of Three Dark Crowns“Darkly seductive. Sarah Porter’s writing glitters and her storytelling stuns in this twisted tale of siblings, love, and death.” —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval"Porter offers a poignant consideration of how far we will go for the people we love." —School Library Journal, starred review"A wildly innovative, whip-smart, and utterly spellbinding testament to family, memory, and love—and the messes and miracles of each—poised to possess legions of readers." —Booklist, starred reviewIN WHEN I CAST YOUR SHADOW, A TEENAGE GIRL CALLS HER BELOVED OLDER BROTHER BACK FROM THE GRAVE, WITH DISASTROUS CONSEQUENCES....RUBYHaunted by her dead brother, unable to let him go, Ruby must figure out whether his nightly appearances in her dreams are the answer to her prayers—or a nightmare come true…EVERETTHe’s always been jealous of his dashing older brother. Now Everett must do everything he can to save his twin sister Ruby from his clutches. DASHIELLCharming, handsome, and manipulative, Dash has run afoul of some very powerful forces in the Land of the Dead. His only bargaining chips are Ruby and Everett. At stake is the very survival of the Bohnacker family, bodies and souls...."A haunting tale of possession that explores the ghostly landscape of dreams and nightmares—but more importantly, the particular dynamics among siblings, both oppressive and redemptive." —Kirkus ReviewsAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
When I Grow Up
by Richard E. LoweThe two professors couldn't agree on the fundamentals of child behavior. But that was before they met little Herbux!
When I'm Gone (Stone Trail Series)
by Amber ReddStone Trail: Book TwoAs New Year's approaches, a grieving Richie Tatten collects his dead sister's belongings from the institution where she lived. The mystery of her suicide confounds him and adds to his growing frustration with the disappearance of his life partner, Albert, who vanished months earlier. Hoping to find answers, Richie heads to the small town of Stone Trail, but the unwelcoming citizens leave Richie reluctant to continue his search. Then new information about his sister's death gives him a lead on Albert's whereabouts--and thrusts him into the middle of a battle between magic and werewolves.
When It's Perfect (The Marsh Sisters Series)
by Adele AshworthUSA Today–bestselling Author: In Victorian London, a bereaved earl and a beautiful seamstress are drawn into a mystery—and a heated romance . . .When the mesmerizing Marcus Longfellow, Earl of Renn, comes striding into Miss Mary Marsh's life, her world is set spinning. The ladies of London’s ton clamor for the lacy confections Mary creates, but the earl is seeking something more from her. And he is very persuasive in his pursuit. Gentle, quiet Mary has always avoided romance, but her strong attraction to the adventurous nobleman is immediate and irresistible. Dare she trust the dashing lord with her secrets?She is hiding something—Marcus is certain of it—a clue, perhaps, to explain his sister’s untimely death. A sensuous seduction will surely loosen young Mary’s tongue, and the determined earl is eager to oblige—for in all his world travels, Marcus has found no treasure more exquisite than she. But is his growing passion for her interfering with his search for the truth?Praise for the novels of RITA Award-winning author Adele Ashworth “[Adele Ashworth] is certain to become one of romance’s most beloved writers.” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times–bestselling author of The Devil in Winter“A satisfying denouement.” —Publishers Weekly“Exquisitely written and brimming with emotion.” —Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Bridgerton novels
When Jackals Storm the Walls (Song of Shattered Sands #5)
by Bradley P. BeaulieuThe fifth book in The Song of the Shattered Sands series--an epic fantasy with a desert setting, filled with rich worldbuilding and pulse-pounding action.The reign of the kings of Sharakhai has been broken. The blood mage, Queen Meryam, now rules the city along with the descendants of the fabled twelve kings.In the desert, Çeda has succeeded in breaking the asirim's curse. Those twisted creatures are now free, but their freedom comes at great cost. Nalamae lies dead, slain in battle with her sister goddess. Çeda, knowing Nalamae would have been reborn on her death, sets out on a quest to find her.The trail leads Çeda to Sharakhai where, unbeknownst to her, others are searching for Nalamae as well. Çeda's quest to find her forces her into a terrible decision: work with the kings or risk Sharakhai's destruction.Whatever her decision, it won't be easy. Sharakhai is once more threatened by the forces of the neighboring kingdoms. As the powers of the desert vie for control of the city, Çeda, her allies, and the fallen kings must navigate the shifting fates before the city they love falls to the schemes of the desert gods.