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Where They Wait: The most compulsive and creepy psychological thriller of 2021
by Scott Carson'Horror has a new name and it’s Scott Carson’ Michael Connelly 'Wow!' Stephen King on The Chill ___________A desperate journalist looking for work. A new mindfulness app that promises deep sleep. A dead woman's voice heard during app-induced nightmares. ___________Desperate journalist Nick Bishop takes a job profiling new mindfulness app, Clarity. Relaxing meditations are mixed with haunting 'sleep songs' where a woman's voice sings users into a deep sleep.Then the nightmares begin.Vivid and chilling, they feature a dead woman who calls Nick by name, whispering guidance – or are they threats?Soon, he can't escape her voice. And that's when he makes a terrifying discovery: no one involved with Clarity has any interest in his article. Their interest is in him.Because whilst he may not have any memory of it, he's one of twenty people who have heard this sinister song before, and the only one who is still alive... ___________Reader reviews for Where They Wait: 'The ending was breathtaking' ?????'I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' ?????'Gripping and imaginative' ?????'One creepy ride and well worth the trip' ?????'Really had me thinking' ?????
Where the Black Flowers Bloom
by Ronald L. SmithA gripping, richly imagined fantasy set in an alternate ancient African world in which a Black girl finds her power and saves her people from evil, by the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning author of Black Panther: The Young Prince. In the land of Alkebulan, twelve-year-old Asha is an orphan, raised by Madame S, the proprietor of a traveling carnival. When Madame S is attacked by ghoulish creatures, she manages to tell Asha before she dies, “Seek the Underground Kingdom, where the black flowers bloom.”Asha doesn’t understand the mysterious words, but they launch her onto a page-turning quest to protect her people and stop an ancient evil. Along the way, she uncovers shocking secrets about the family she never knew and begins to find her place in the world as she discovers her own untapped powers.
Where the Dead Brides Gather
by Nuzo OnohA powerful Nigeria-set horror tale of possession, malevolent ghosts, family tensions, secrets and murder from the recipient of the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement and &‘Queen of African Horror&’. For readers of Octavia Butler, Ben Okri and Koji Suzuki.Bata, a young girl tormented by nightmares, wakes up one night to find herself standing sentinel before her cousin&’s door. Her cousin is to get married the next morning, but only if she can escape the murderous attack of a ghost-bride, who used to be engaged to her groom.A supernatural possession helps Bata battle and vanquish the vengeful ghost bride, and following a botched exorcism, she is transported to Ibaja-La, the realm of dead brides. There, she receives secret powers to fight malevolent ghost-brides before being sent back to the human realm, where she must learn to harness her new abilities as she strives to protect those whom she loves.By turns touching and terrifying, this is vivid supernatural horror story of family drama, long-held secrets, possession, death - and what lies beyond.
Where the Dead Wait: A Novel
by Ally WilkesAn eerie, atmospheric Polar Gothic following a Victorian explorer in search of his lost shipmate and his own redemption—from the author of the &“vivid, immersive&” (The Guardian) horror novel All the White Spaces.William Day should be an acclaimed Arctic explorer. But after a failed expedition, in which his remaining men only survived by eating their dead comrades, he returned in disgrace. Thirteen years later, his second-in-command, Jesse Stevens, has gone missing in the same frozen waters. Perhaps this is Day&’s chance to restore his tarnished reputation by bringing Stevens—the man who&’s haunted his whole life—back home. But when the rescue mission becomes an uncanny journey into his past, Day must face up to the things he&’s done. Abandonment. Betrayal. Cannibalism. Aboard ship, Day must also contend with unwanted passengers: a reporter obsessively digging up the truth about the first expedition, as well as Stevens&’s wife, a spirit-medium whose séances both fascinate and frighten. Following a trail of cryptic messages, gaunt bodies, and old bones, their search becomes more and more unnerving, as it becomes clear that the restless dead are never far behind. Something is coming through.
Where the Evil Dwells
by Clifford D. SimakThe renowned Science Fiction Grand Master makes a foray into fantasy, with this tale of perilous adventure in a land of trolls, wizards, and terrifying malevolence. In an alternate Europe where the Roman Empire never fell, the expansive Empty Lands are inhabited by forces known collectively as the Evil. Yet Charles Harcourt is honor-bound to venture into that dangerous area to find his long-lost fianceé. He is joined on his trek by an abbot who hopes to locate a crystal prism that hold the soul of a saint; the non-human Knurly Man, who craves release from his pitiful existence; and the beautiful Yolanda, who seeks the answer to a secret mystery. But their arrival and their purpose had been foretold. The denizens of the Empty Lands are girding for war. And beyond the Evil lurk ancient dark powers waiting patiently for the humans whose souls will set them free.
Where the Missing Gather: 'Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now!' Lemn Sissay, author of My Name Is Why
by Helen Sedgwick'Unputdownable... Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now! It's an incredible book! READ IT.' Lemn Sissay on When the Dead Come Calling Gone but not forgotten... An archaeological dig exposes a brutal history and a witness finally speaks. It seems the wickedness swirling in the harsh sea air of Burrowhead might be excised at last. But before DI Georgie Strachan can lift the veil of evil, a black horse is slaughtered on an altar in the woods and human remains begin to surface. Sinister rituals connect past and present but no one wants to see, or tell, or hear, the truth. Soon Georgie must face the question: where do the missing souls of the village gather?
Where the Woods End
by Charlotte SalterIn a forest filled with treacherous beasts, the thing to be most afraid of is closer than you think in this middle grade horror fantasy.Kestrel, a young huntress, lives in a seemingly endless forest crawling with dangerous beasts. But the most dangerous beasts of all are the Grabbers--beings that are born when you are and stalk you throughout your life, waiting for the perfect moment to snatch and eat you. No one has ever defeated their Grabber once attacked, and those that die from accidents or other creatures are considered "lucky." Kestrel has been tasked by her mother, a powerful and controlling spell-caster, to hunt down the Grabbers in an effort to protect their village in the forest. Accompanied by Pippit, a hilariously bloodthirsty weasel, she hones her skills as she searches for a way out of the forest--and away from the judgmental villagers who despise her. But her own Grabber is creeping ever closer, and nothing in this forest is what it seems...including her mother's true motivations.
Where's Bearry?
by Joe GattoJoe Gatto—comedian, actor, producer, and star of the hit series Impractical Jokers—makes his picture book debut with this hilarious and heartwarming bedtime adventure about a boy's quest to find his missing stuffed bear, brought to life by exciting illustrations from Luke Flowers.After a long day of play, Remo has brushed his teeth, put his pajamas on, and gotten into bed, ready to sleep. Nothing can separate him from the sweet dreams he&’s about to have. Except… where&’s Bearry?!Remo NEEDS his stuffed teddy bear to sleep. Not only does Bearry protect him from monsters, spiders, and sharks, but he&’s great at cuddling and keeps the bad dreams away. He&’s the perfect best friend and now he&’s missing!With bedtime looming and his emotions racing, will Remo be able to take some deep breaths, calm himself, and continue his search? Or will Bearry be lost forever?
While Beauty Slept
by Elizabeth BlackwellFrom Elizabeth Blackwell, historical fiction at its best-The Brothers Grimm meets The Thirteenth Tale.
While Ireland Holds These Graves: The Story of an Irish Family During the 1916 British Tyranny
by Sean O’HareWhile Ireland Holds These Graves, The Story of an Irish Family During the 1916 British Tyranny, is the fateful story of a Dublin working-class family caught up in the Easter Rising of 1916. It is also the story of some leaders, especially women of that uprising, and of the spirits of past heroes who came to their aid. Finally, it is a story of Irish people who, generation after generation, and even after their martyrdom, rose up against British tyranny in Ireland. While Ireland Holds These Graves will make you proud of your Irish heritage.
While You Sleep: A Novel
by Stephanie MerrittA modern-day ghost story set on a remote Scottish island, While You Sleep is a page-turning, chillingly erotic Hitchcockian thriller evoking the dark atmospheric of a house that may be more than it seems . . . It begins, they say, with a woman screaming . . . On a remote Scottish island, the McBride house stands guard over its secrets. A century ago, a young widow and her son died mysteriously there; just last year a local boy, visiting for a dare, disappeared without a trace. For Zoe Adams, newly arrived from America, the house offers a refuge from her failing marriage. But her peaceful retreat is disrupted by strange and disturbing events: nighttime intrusions; unknown voices; a constant sense of being watched. The locals want her to believe that these incidents are echoes of the McBrides’ dark past. Zoe is convinced the danger is closer at hand, and all too real—but can she uncover the truth before she is silenced?
Whirlwind (Dreamhouse Kings #5)
by Robert LiparuloDavid, Xander, and Toria King never know where the mysterious portals in their house will take them: past, present, or future. They've still got to find a way to bring their mother back and keep Taskidian from getting them out of the house.
Whiskers of a Chance (Chain of Fate #1)
by Tempeste O'RileyJason Grant runs his own IT business from home, owns his own home, and has the best friend he could imagine. What he doesn't have, or believe he will ever have, is love. When Jason catches a glimpse of his new neighbor on moving day, his libido ignites and his fascination in piqued. He even manages to concoct an excuse to go over and meet the man who makes him hope and want for more than he has in years. Keith Skyler is a shifter in a world where his kind is known only to a few, but they don't often mix and they never mate. Keith has been hoping for a mate since before he can remember, but gay lynx don't have true mates. As far as he knows, they don't have mates at all. However, while moving his little family across Seattle--and away from their tribe--his reality tips and spins more than he thought possible. When these two men meet over a dish of five-cheese broccoli-noodle casserole, sparks fly. Who knew a welcome-to-the-neighborhood gift could give both of them their chance at love?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Vol 1 (Escapando dos Mortos)
by Wj Lundy Fernando Luiz Schumann SessegoloWhiskey Tango Foxtrot é uma introdução ao mundo apocalíptico do Sargento Brad Thompson. O rádio fica mudo durante um comboio no Afeganistão, uma patrulha perdida no deserto. Com sua unidade e base destruídas, o Sargento Brad Thompson subitamente se vê isolado em comando de um pequeno grupo de homens tentando sobreviver na desolação afegã. A população local foi afligida por uma doença que os transforma em animais raivosos. Eles os perseguem em cada canto e parada. Esforçando-se para manter sua equipe junta e unir sobreviventes, o Sargento precisa lutar para encontrar um local seguro.
Whiskey and Water
by Elizabeth BearSeveral years ago, Matthew the Magician ended an age-old war. It only cost him everything - and everyone - he knew and loved. Turning against his mentor, Jane Andraste, in the realm of Faerie left him physically crippled and his power shattered. But Matthew remains the protector of New York City. So when he finds a young woman brutally murdered by a Fae creature, he must bring her killer to justice before Jane uses the crime to justify more war-and before he confronts an even larger threat in the greatest Adversary of all . . .
Whisky Tango Foxtrot - Escapando De Los Muertos.
by Sabrina Ferrino Wj LundyWhisky Tango Foxtrot es una presentación del mundo apocalíptico del Sargento Brad Thompson. Una patrulla solitaria perdida en el desierto, de repente pierde todo tipo de comunicación cuando sus radios dejan de funcionar. Con su unidad y su base principal destruída, el Sargento Brad Thompson se encuentra aislado y a cargo de un pequeño grupo de hombres tratando de sobrevivir en tierras olvidadas de Afganistán. La población local ha sido afectada con una enfermedad que convierte a las personas en animales rabiosos. En cada esquina y en cada rincón, Brad y sus hombres son perseguidos por esas cosas. En su lucha por mantener a su equipo unido y con vida, debe pelear y eludir su camino a la seguridad.
Whisper
by Paolo Santini Michael BrayDESCRIZIONE DEL LIBRO Doveva essere un nuovo inizio per Steve e Melody Samson. Un luogo in cui cominciare una nuova vita insieme, lontano dal caos e dai pericoli della città. Ma la loro nuova casa, una graziosa villa isolata nel bel mezzo della densa foresta di Oakwell, ha una storia inquietante, che gli abitanti del posto hanno tenuto segreta per generazioni. Un’entità malvagia dimora a Villa Speranza e nella foresta maledetta che la circonda. Un’entità che si è risvegliata dopo decenni di inattività ed ha intenzioni terribili nei confronti della giovane coppia. Se senti i sussurri, potrebbe già essere troppo tardi.
Whisper Down the Lane: A Novel
by Clay ChapmanInspired by the McMartin preschool trials and the Satanic Panic of the &‘80s, the critically acclaimed author of The Remaking delivers another pulse pounding, true-crime-based horror novel.Richard doesn&’t have a past. For him, there is only the present: a new marriage to Tamara, a first chance at fatherhood to her son Elijah, and a quiet but pleasant life as an art teacher at Elijah&’s elementary school in Danvers, Virginia. Then the body of a rabbit, ritualistically murdered, appears on the school grounds with a birthday card for Richard tucked beneath it. Richard doesn&’t have a birthday—but Sean does . . .Sean is a five-year-old boy who has just moved to Greenfield, Virginia, with his mother. Like most mothers of the 1980s, she&’s worried about bills, childcare, putting food on the table . . . and an encroaching threat to American life that can take the face of anyone: a politician, a friendly neighbor, or even a teacher. When Sean&’s school sends a letter to the parents revealing that Sean&’s favorite teacher is under investigation, a white lie from Sean lights a fire that engulfs the entire nation—and Sean and his mother are left holding the match.Now, thirty years later, someone is here to remind Richard that they remember what Sean did. And though Sean doesn&’t exist anymore, someone needs to pay the price for his lies.
Whisper in the Dark
by Joseph BruchacEvery monster can be overcome if you know the right way to go about it. Maddy has always loved scary stories, especially the spooky legends of her Native American ancestors. But that was before she heard about the Whisperer in the Dark, the most frightening legend of all. Now there's an icy voice at the other end of the phone and a chilling message left on Maddy's door. Suddenly this ancient tale is becoming just a bit too real. Once, twice, three times he's called out to her. Where will she be when he finally calls her name?
Whisper in the Dark
by Joseph Bruchac Sally Wern Comport<P>Every monster can be overcome if you know the right way to go about it. <P>Maddy has always loved scary stories, especially the spooky legends of her Native American ancestors. <P>But that was before she heard about the Whisperer in the Dark, the most frightening legend of all. Now there's an icy voice at the other end of the phone and a chilling message left on Maddy's door. <P> Suddenly this ancient tale is becoming just a bit too real. Once, twice, three times he's called out to her. Where will she be when he finally calls her name?
Whisper in the Wind: Book Four in the Fetch Phillips Archives: a fantasy set in a world where the magic has disappeared... (Fetch Phillips #4)
by Luke ArnoldThe world has lost its magic - literally - and Fetch is done being a hero.Once a detective, all he wants now is to run his café in peace. Sunder City is still recovering from the sudden and violent end of magic, and if one man can't solve all its problems, he can at least stop some people going hungry. But when a kid on the run shelters in Fetch's café, and a chain of gruesome murders begins among Sunder's high and mighty, trouble is brought to Fetch's door.There's a word whispered on the wind, and that word is revolution...A brand new fantasy adventure from Luke Arnold; a private detective solves cases in a fantasy world where magic has disappeared.Praise for this series:'An effortlessly readable series that could be the illegitimate love child of Terry Pratchett and Dashiell Hammett' Kirkus'Sure to have readers coming back for more' Publishers Weekly'A marvellous noir voice; Luke Arnold has captured the spirit of the genre perfectly' Peter McLean'Sunder City [is] an evocative creation, it has echoes of Ankh-Morpork, but also a broken melancholy all of its own' SFX
Whisper in the Wind: Book Four in the Fetch Phillips Archives: a fantasy set in a world where the magic has disappeared... (Fetch Phillips #4)
by Luke ArnoldThe world has lost its magic - literally - and Fetch is done being a hero.Once a detective, all he wants now is to run his café in peace. Sunder City is still recovering from the sudden and violent end of magic, and if one man can't solve all its problems, he can at least stop some people going hungry. But when a kid on the run shelters in Fetch's café, and a chain of gruesome murders begins among Sunder's high and mighty, trouble is brought to Fetch's door.There's a word whispered on the wind, and that word is revolution...A brand new fantasy adventure from Luke Arnold; a private detective solves cases in a fantasy world where magic has disappeared.Praise for this series:'An effortlessly readable series that could be the illegitimate love child of Terry Pratchett and Dashiell Hammett' Kirkus'Sure to have readers coming back for more' Publishers Weekly'A marvellous noir voice; Luke Arnold has captured the spirit of the genre perfectly' Peter McLean'Sunder City [is] an evocative creation, it has echoes of Ankh-Morpork, but also a broken melancholy all of its own' SFX
Whisper of Death
by Christopher PikeFive teenagers find themselves the only ones left in the world. Betty Sue, a girl who committed suicide, had written stories about each of them. Who was she? What was she?
Whisper of Souls: A Prophecy of the Sisters Novella (Prophecy of the Sisters)
by Michelle ZinkBefore Prophecy of the Sisters, before Alice and Lia became pawns in the curse that turned sister against sister, the burden of the prophecy belonged to their mother, Adelaide. This is her story.Adelaide Milthorpe is losing her grip on sanity. She is a Gate-a human portal to the Otherworlds, destined to bring forth Samael, the most powerful demon of all time, and his Lost Souls. Prowling the halls of Birchwood Manor, Adelaide is haunted by the whispers of the otherworldly Souls, who seek to use her for entry into the real world, where they would wreak havoc and rule beside their leader, Samael, in chaos. Their pleas plague her, torture her, tempt her. Samael calls to her, his promise of peace in the Otherworlds increasingly difficult to resist. And the stakes are high, for if Adelaide gives in to his urgings, her two daughters will inherit the same curse, forcing them to make the same impossible choice as they, too, are cast in the roles of Guardian and Gate. In this novella that delves further into the Prophecy, Adelaide's struggle to reconcile her two worlds as she descends into madness will captivate fans of the Prophecy of the Sisters series and new readers alike.
Whispered Words (PowerUp! #3)
by Marie HarteThe third steamy, stand-alone romance from New York Times bestseller Marie Harte’s psychic romantic suspense series—POWERUP! Chloe’s voices are real, and sexy mirror images of each other. A m/f/m romance. Ex-government agent Chloe King is a clairaudient who’s always been able to escape trouble at the last minute. She’s just getting over being nearly murdered by a serial killer when a stalker almost brings her down. The voices she’s heard more than half her life have disappeared, and she’s afraid her life is coming to an end. If she can’t hear those voices again, she’ll die. She can feel it. But she never counted on the voices being real. Or belonging to two strong, sexy men resolved to keep her as their own. Warning: this title contains the following—brothers who like to share, a woman who hears voices, sarcastic psychics, and a stalker who puts the crazy, in, well, crazy. “While their emotions and sexual tension continue to build, a psychopath is still on the loose… This was one fantastically written story and I can’t wait to read Nathan’s story.”5 Stars, SirenBookReviews