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A Winter Haunting
by Dan Simmons“A mix of Henry Jamesian and Stephen King style scariness . . . Surely the first psychological/horror masterpiece of the 21st century.” —The Denver PostA once-respected college professor and novelist, Dale Stewart has sabotaged his career and his marriage—and now darkness is closing in on him. In the last hours of Halloween he has returned to the dying town of Elm Haven, his boyhood home, where he hopes to find peace in isolation. But moving into a long-deserted farmhouse on the far outskirts of town—the one-time residence of a strange and brilliant friend who lost his young life in a grisly “accident” back in the terrible summer of 1960—is only the latest in his long succession of recent mistakes. Because Dale is not alone here. He has been followed to this house of shadows by private demons who are now twisting his reality into horrifying new forms. And a thick, blanketing early snow is starting to fall . . . “A Winter Haunting further demonstrates Simmons’ talent as a literary stylist. It is a frightening ghost story, one that will keep readers guessing until the last page.” —Denver Rocky Mountain News“One of the scariest and most unnerving ghost stories to come along in quite some time.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch“[A] highly effective supernatural shocker.” —Publishers Weekly“Simmons works toward a seriously well-written nonhorror novel, until we grow suspicious that we are into a deceptive tale much like the flicks The Sixth Sense and The Others, with a Jamesian ghost story overlay, wherein the everyday has an otherworldly reverse side.” —Kirkus Reviews
A Winter Haunting (Summer of Night #2)
by Dan SimmonsDale Stewart's life has become a shadow of what it once was. A respected college professor and successful novelist, he sabotaged his career and his marriage with an obsessive love affair that ended badly.With darkness closing in on him, Dale decides to return to his boyhood home in Illinois. Drawn by a recurring nightmare that has plagued him since his youth -- and a troubling certainty that something is waiting for him there -- he hopes to exorcise his demons.In the last hours of Halloween, he reaches the outskirts of the dying town of Elm Haven. There, he moves into the abandoned farmhouse that was once the home of his closest boyhood friend, the strange and brilliant Duane McBride, who lost his young life in a grisly "accident" back in the terrible summer of 1960. Hoping to find peace in isolation, he settles in for the long, harsh winter.But Dale is not alone. Soon after he arrives, cryptic messages begin appearing mysteriously on his computer screen while he struggles to work on his novel. He sees black dogs roaming the grounds. And an old enemy has reemerged, a bully who seems as determined to persecute Dale as he was in childhood.
A Witch in Time: Absorbing, Magical And Hard To Put Down
by Constance SayersA young witch is cursed to relive a doomed love affair through many lifetimes, as both troubled muse and frustrated artist, in this haunting debut novel.Helen Lambert has lived several lives-a young piano virtuoso in 1890s Paris, an actress in 1930's Hollywood, a rock star in 1970s Los Angeles-only she doesn't know it. Until she meets a strange man who claims he's watched over her for centuries, bound to her from the beginning. At first, Helen doesn't believe him. Her life is as normal as any other modern career woman's. Then she begins having vivid dreams about ill-fated love and lives cut short. Caught in a curse, Helen will be forced to relive the same tragic events that ruined her previous lives. But with each rebirth, she's developed uncanny powers. And as the most powerful version of herself, Helen must find a way to break the curse before her time runs out.A Witch in Time is a bewitching tale of passion, reincarnation and magic perfect for fans of A Secret History of Witches and Outlander.
A Witch in Time: absorbing, magical and hard to put down
by Constance Sayers'Prepare to be dazzled' Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger'Fresh and original' Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches Four lives, one woman, a star-crossed love . . .In 1895, sixteen-year-old Juliet begins a passionate, doomed romance with a married artist.In 1932, aspiring actress Nora escapes New York for the bright lights of Hollywood and a new chance at love.In 1970, Californian musician Sandra's secret love affair threatens to tear her band apart.And in 2012, Helen is starting to remember the tragic details of lives that never belonged to her.Bound to her lover in 1895, and trapped by his side ever since, Helen has lived through multiple lifetimes, under different names, never escaping her tragic endings. Only this time, she might finally have the power to break the cycle . . .Absorbing, magical and hard to put down, A Witch in Time is a heartbreakingly beautiful story about a death-defying love, a time trapping curse and the power of destiny. Perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and A Secret History of Witches.'[I] loved A Witch in Time by Constance Sayers! Perfect combo of historic locales (Paris to Los Angeles), artists (painters to 1970s rockers), and cool witchery to tie them together' Jay Asher, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author'A captivating tapestry of a tale' Gwendolyn Womack, bestselling author of The Fortune Teller'Sayers weaves a spell of love, lust and magic to create a page-turner like no other' Steph Post, author of Miraculum'Fans of Deborah Harkness will devour this page-turning tale of love, reincarnation, and dark magic. A highly unique and enjoyable read!' Hester Fox, author of The Witch of Willow Hall
A Witch in Time: absorbing, magical and hard to put down
by Constance Sayers'Prepare to be dazzled' Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger'Fresh and original' Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches Four lives, one woman, a star-crossed love . . .In 1895, sixteen-year-old Juliet begins a passionate, doomed romance with a married artist.In 1932, aspiring actress Nora escapes New York for the bright lights of Hollywood and a new chance at love.In 1970, Californian musician Sandra's secret love affair threatens to tear her band apart.And in 2012, Helen is starting to remember the tragic details of lives that never belonged to her.Bound to her lover in 1895, and trapped by his side ever since, Helen has lived through multiple lifetimes, under different names, never escaping her tragic endings. Only this time, she might finally have the power to break the cycle . . .Absorbing, magical and hard to put down, A Witch in Time is a heartbreakingly beautiful story about a death-defying love, a time trapping curse and the power of destiny. Perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and A Secret History of Witches.'[I] loved A Witch in Time by Constance Sayers! Perfect combo of historic locales (Paris to Los Angeles), artists (painters to 1970s rockers), and cool witchery to tie them together' Jay Asher, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author'A captivating tapestry of a tale' Gwendolyn Womack, bestselling author of The Fortune Teller'Sayers weaves a spell of love, lust and magic to create a page-turner like no other' Steph Post, author of Miraculum'Fans of Deborah Harkness will devour this page-turning tale of love, reincarnation, and dark magic. A highly unique and enjoyable read!' Hester Fox, author of The Witch of Willow Hall
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping: A cosy, heartfelt witchy romance from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
by Sangu Mandanna'One hundred percent delightful!' SARAH BETH DURST 'Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful' OLIVIA ATWATERWhat if love is the best magic of all?A witch has a second chance to get her magical powers - and her life back on track in this feel-good, whimsical new cosy fantasy from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her powers, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with their quirky guests' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems lost. Until she finds about an old spell that could restore her power . . . Enter Luke Larsen, handsome magical historian, who might have the key to unlocking the spell's secrets. Luke has no interest in the inn's madcap goings-on, and is even less interested in letting a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls. So no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help. Running an inn, reclaiming lost power, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover she doesn't have to do alone - and that love might be the best magic of all.TROPESCozy fantasy 🧚♀️Magical inn ✨🏠Found family🫂Grumpy x grumpy 💢 x 💢Talking animal sidekick 🦊💬READERS LOVE SANGU MANDANNA'Wistful, gorgeous and beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A perfect cozy book to warm the cockles of your heart and soul' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wonderfully nostalgic storytelling voice' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So warm, fun and twinkly!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is just one big magical hug' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping: A cosy, heartfelt witchy romance from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
by Sangu Mandanna'One hundred percent delightful!' SARAH BETH DURST 'Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful' OLIVIA ATWATER What if love is the best magic of all? A witch has a second chance to get her magical powers - and her life back on track in this feel-good, whimsical new cozy fantasy from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her powers, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with their quirky guests' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems lost. Until she finds about an old spell that could restore her power . . . Enter Luke Larsen, handsome magical historian, who might have the key to unlocking the spell's secrets. Luke has no interest in the inn's madcap goings-on, and is even less interested in letting a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls. So no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help. Running an inn, reclaiming lost power, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover she doesn't have to do alone - and that love might be the best magic of all.
A Wizard's Shelter
by Hollis ShilohVisiting his sister Mary at the lighthouse should be a delightful vacation for Elliot--except he's going there in disgrace while he awaits his fate from the wizard council. Mary's assistant, Rue, is a gentle, self-possessed young man about Elliot's age. Elliot is drawn to him, and his magic seems to calm down around the handsome and mysterious Rue. Elliot sinks gratefully into the unexpected grace of Rue's kindness and friendship. He doesn't understand why his magic is broken or why it feels whole again around Rue. But right now he's just trying to survive, grateful for the reprieve Rue's friendship provides. But then a a potential tragedy on the beach culminates in Rue revealing his true nature: he's a selkie, both man and seal, with a magic that somehow complements and heals Elliot's when they're together. And that might not be possible for much longer.
A Wolf in the Fold
by Perry AmbroseRoderick, who owes his title and estate to his mother's money, has never been truly accepted by the local gentry. After his mother dies of fright at the feet of the wolf that's been terrorizing the countryside, talk in the club turns to how to deal with the alleged werewolf. Some of the men wish to mount a hunt, and it's even suggested that the creature could be captured and sold, perhaps to that mad American, P.T. Barnum. Roderick's solution is to purchase a dog, hopefully with the help of the handsome Lord Staynesburgh. He's eager for the chance to get Staynesburgh alone, to ask for his discretion: Staynesburgh saw Roderick emerging from a certain London club, and Roderick fears he'll lose the rest of his already low reputation. But the full moon is only a couple of weeks away, and Roderick has preparations to make if he isn't to risk more than just a few sheep.
A Wolf's Résistance
by Tj NicholsRenny knew the risks when he started working for the Résistance, but he never expected to be captured and branded as a loup-garou and traitor to the State of France by the occupying Germans. Now on the run and wounded, he needs a place to hide and heal. A blacksmith's on the edge of a small town looks like the ideal place. At first Marc doesn't want to believe Renny is a shapeshifter, but his curiosity and desire to help outweighs his caution. It feels good to lie to the soldiers. Better to see the heat in Renny's eyes. One night together makes Marc realize he wants more from life than hot coals and cold nights, but with no end to the war in sight, neither man can make promises.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package "A Walk on the Wild Side".
A Wreck of Seabirds
by Karleah OlsonWhen Briony first meets Ren, he is standing in the freezing sea at the edge of their tiny town.Ren hasn' t been home for a decade but has returned to be with his dying father.Briony won' t leave, hoping that Sarah, her missing sister, will one day reappear.But Sarah and her friend Aria have been stranded on a desolate island far off the coast. The longer they' re trapped there, the less alone they seem.How many secrets in this town have been swallowed by the brooding sea?
A cidade das sombras
by Rafael EstradaHá quem não preste muita atenção as sombras, ao fim e ao cabo são só inofensivas silhuetas que os corpos projetam. Mas a avó de Elia não pensa da mesma maneira. Ela afirma que estão vivas e nos usam como escudos contra a luz em um desesperado ato de autoafirmação. Embora as ignoremos, não podemos prescindir delas. Vocês perguntarão se é possível que influenciem as pessoas. Pensando bem, porque estão aqui de forma intencional: perseguem-nos, nos rodeiam, se movem entre nós e observam tudo o que fazemos. Uma novela onde realidade e fantasia estão tão intimamente unidas que resulta quase impossível diferenciá-las.
A lenda da Bruxa do Pântano
by Lori Beasley BradleyAngelique Clairvoux mora em St. Martinsville, Louisiana, livre da escravidão em outras partes do sul. Morando junto com a avó, ela pratica vodu e ganha a vida contando fortunas e vendendo amuletos e remédios. Quando os caçadores de escravos chegam, Angelique é capturada e atacada, mas consegue escapar para as selvas do bayou com seus poucos pertences, apenas para nunca mais ouvir falar dela. Logo depois, vários homens da área entram no bayou em busca do tesouro de Angelique ... sem saber do perigo para aqueles que têm o mal em seus corações contra as mulheres. Anos depois, Raquel Clairvoux - parente distante de Angelique - começa a pesquisar o incidente de Angelique. Mas ela pode desvendar a lenda da bruxa do pântano?
A scuola di streghe: Libro 6 - L'amore vince sempre (A scuola di streghe #6)
by Katrina KahlerQuesto è l'ultimo libro della serie A scuola di streghe ed è anche il più emozionante! Man mano che Fiamma cresce, diventa più difficile tenerlo al sicuro all'interno della scuola. Charlotte e Molly trovano una soluzione, ma altri draghi fuggiti causano problemi nei villaggi locali e Miss Moffat viene incolpata per aver permesso a un drago di scappare! Quando Molly scopre che Miss Moffat ha due soluzioni al problema del drago, è terrorizzata e organizza un piano per salvare Fiamma.Riuscirà a tenere Fiamma al sicuro?Chi altro sa della presenza del drago all'Accademia?Il rapporto tra Charlie e Charlotte diventerà più profondo?C'è solo un modo per scoprirlo. Spero che ti piaccia questo libro!
A segunda vida de Hippolyte Bontampis
by Isabella Marques Paula Cristina AlvesHippolyte Bontampis é um homem comum, cuja vida monótona e sem amor acaba uma manhã- Ele é abatido por uma desconhecida, no seu apartamento, com uma bala em cheio no coração. Este não é o fim da história, mas o princípio. Hippolyte acorda e leva-nos com ele para um labirinto surrealista onde se cruzam vários fios de Ariana. Ele reencontrará a paixão, o ciúme e o ódio. E é através da sua morte que ele encontrará um sentido para a sua vida.
A substância do mal
by Luca D'AndreaUm triplo e cruel assassinato por resolver. Um rastro de violência e morte que assombra os habitantes duma calma comunidade isolada nas montanhas. Bletterbach, um desfiladeiro gigante em que os fósseis podem contar toda a história do mundo. «D'Andrea é um verdadeiro mestre.» La Stampa Jeremiah Salinger, um jovem guionista de televisão de Nova Iorque, muda-se com a mulher, Annelise, para Siebenhoch, uma calma comunidade isolada nas montanhas do Sul do Tirol, onde ela cresceu. Com eles, também, a filha, a precoce Clara, de cinco anos. Fascinado pelas montanhas e pelas pessoas que ali vivem, Salinger começa a fazer um documentário sobre resgates na montanha. Mas, duranteas filmagens, envolve-se num acidente assustador. Enquanto tenta esquecer a sua experiência traumática, descobre, por acaso, um facto sangrento que remonta há trinta anos: o massacre de três jovens ocorrido durante uma caminhada no desfiladeiro Bletterbach. O crime não tem um culpado e, na aldeia, ninguém quer falar sobre o assunto... Sobre A substância do mal: «Pode ser comparado (sem medo de exagero) a Stephen King e a Jo Nesbo.» La Repubblica «D'Andrea constrói uma obra trepidante, sem pausas, revelando, magistralmente, pistas e reviravoltas até à última página.» Il Fatto Quotidiano «No mundo dos thrillers, é difícil ser original, mas Luca D'Andrea conseguiu, bem equipado, subir o pico mais alto da ficção de suspense internacional.» Il Giornale «Uma máquina narrativa calibrada, com um uso habilidoso da técnica do suspense.» Il Mattino «D'Andrea é um verdadeiro mestre na mistura de paisagens e tradições, seguindo o ritmo de uma trama apertada e sangrenta, onde a exasperação da culpa individual se torna uma grande culpa colectiva.» La Stampa
A substância do mal
by Luca D'AndreaUm triplo e cruel assassinato por resolver. Um rastro de violência e morte que assombra os habitantes duma calma comunidade isolada nas montanhas. Bletterbach, um desfiladeiro gigante em que os fósseis podem contar toda a história do mundo. «D´Andrea é um verdadeiro mestre.»La Stampa Jeremiah Salinger, um jovem guionista de televisão de Nova Iorque, muda-se com a mulher, Annelise, para Siebenhoch, uma calma comunidade isolada nas montanhas do Sul do Tirol, onde ela cresceu. Com eles, também, a filha, a precoce Clara, de cinco anos.Fascinado pelas montanhas e pelas pessoas que ali vivem, Salinger começa a fazer um documentário sobre resgates na montanha. Mas, durante as filmagens, envolve-se num acidente assustador. Enquanto tenta esquecer a sua experiência traumática, descobre, por acaso, um facto sangrento que remonta há trinta anos: o massacre de três jovens ocorrido durante uma caminhada no desfiladeiro Bletterbach. O crime não tem um culpado e, na aldeia, ninguém quer falar sobre o assunto... Sobre A substância do mal: «Pode ser comparado (sem medo de exagero) a Stephen King e a Jo Nesbo.» La Repubblica «D'Andrea constrói uma obra trepidante, sem pausas, revelando, magistralmente, pistas e reviravoltas até à última página.» Il Fatto Quotidiano«No mundo dos thrillers, é difícil ser original, mas Luca D'Andrea conseguiu, bem equipado, subir o pico mais alto da ficção de suspense internacional.» Il Giornale «Uma máquina narrativa calibrada, com um uso habilidoso da técnica do suspense.» Il Mattino«D'Andrea é um verdadeiro mestre na mistura de paisagens e tradições, seguindo o ritmo de uma trama apertada e sangrenta, onde a exasperação da culpa individual se torna uma grande culpa colectiva.» La Stampa
A través de sombras y oscuridad
by Natalie J. CaseMason Jerah es una Sombra, un sanador mítico, viviendo en secreto en California del Norte, a través de sombras y oscuridad. Alaric Lambrecht es una Sombra, un empático y psíquico, trabajando junto con su familia en los suburbios de Sacramento. Luego de capturar a un asesino serial, y descubrir que es una Sombra, pone en movimiento un maremoto inesperado que los afecta a ambos.
A two-day march to the east
by Ismail WahdanA two-day march to the east is a short novel, taking place in a post-apocalyptic world, divided into two sides east and west. The novel revolves around three characters who watched the end of the west side from several different sides. The first is a psychiatric prisoner in a hospital. He discovers that a former doctor in the hospital helped him, and she also incited him to return to the east, but for very different reasons, to spark a revolution against the regime. Distracted between the two and their stories, he goes with them east without knowing what the next step could be.
A visão do vampiro
by Shawn Wiseman Catherine MeiraO livro conta a história de Kara, a única híbrida de vampiro e telepata da qual já se ouviu falar. Por isso, ela lida com muito preconceito e pessoas tentando machucá-la devido a sua perigosa combinação de poderes. Ela e sua melhor amiga vampira, Olivia, estão fazendo um trabalho para uma vampira tão velha quanto a própria raça e Olivia é pega pela polícia na fuga. Até aí tudo bem, mas dizem que os detetives de polícia são telepatas e que há muitos dentro da delegacia, devido a sua facilidade para resolver crimes. Se isso for verdade, pode ser apenas o início de uma guerra que Kara não deseja lutar. Here's the complete translation! Hope everything is okay. Best wishes!
A viúva escandalosa (Noivas góticas #3)
by Erica MonroeUm escândalo prova-se mortal neste romance regencial gótico… Lady Jemma Forster sabe muito bem quão impiedosos os fofoqueiros podem ser. Ela sacrificou sua felicidade para restaurar a reputação da família. Seu casamento por conveniência, com um conde rico, significou dizer adeus à paixão e a qualquer chance de alegria ao lado do homem charmoso que incendiara sua alma. Ela levava uma vida calma e prática como Condessa de Wolverston até o marido ser assassinado; e o único homem que pode levar os assassinos à justiça é seu antigo amor. O policial Gabriel Sinclair passou os últimos três anos tentando esquecer da inteligente e linda Lady Jemma, que quebrou seu coração quando se casou com o melhor amigo de Gabriel. A morte do Conde de Wolverston reaproxima Gabriel e Jemma enquanto se empenham para encontrar o assassino do conde. A investigação os leva às partes mais sombrias e perigosas de Londres, com ameaças vindo de todos os lados. São parceiros perfeitos para solucionarem crimes, mas poderão também serem parceiros no amor?
A Última Floresta
by A L ButcherUm Conto sobre a Ira da Natureza Quando os humanos estão prestes a derrubar a última floresta, uma desagradável surpresa os aguarda. Uma história curta de fantasia sombria sobre o furor da natureza.
AJ Torres and the Treasure of Captain Grayshark
by José Pablo IriarteA swashbuckling tale of friendship, courage, and ghost pirates! Join twelve-year-old AJ and his friends on an epic adventure to find the long lost treasure of Captain Grayshark.When AJ and Jayden discover a gold coin washed up on the shore of Miami after a hurricane, they think it might be the answer to all of their problems.They suspect the dingy old coin may be part of the long lost treasure of Captain Grayshark, whose loot was valued in the millions. That much money could help the Torres&’s sinking family business and more importantly, allow Jayden to stay in Miami with his mom, instead of moving miles away from his best friend. The boys set out on a quest, along with resident ghost expert, Andrea Wade, to unearth the pirate&’s treasure on a nearby haunted island. But the pursuit of treasure might prove more perilous than they could ever imagine—with treacherous waters and a crew of angry ghost pirates waiting for them on Scream Island . . . A slightly scary, laugh-out loud adventure about searching for gold, but finding much more along the way.
Abandon
by Sean DesmondSean Desmond's Abandon, now a major motion picture starring Katie Holmes and Benjamin Bratt.There are worse places an Ivy Leaguer, desperate to restore a tattered academic career, can pass the mist-shrouded New England autumn of his senior year. There is serenity on the secluded fourth floor of the cavernous stone dormitory, marred only by the occasional echoed footfall on the stairs of muffled voice in the corridor. The atmosphere is ripe for quiet study--until it begins.Floorboards creak in seemingly deserted hallways. Phantom whispers stir the silence. Invisible eyes seems to lurk, watching. At last, an enigmatic stranger emerges from the shadows, claiming to be a fellow student. But nobody else can see or hear the presence that seeps in like fog rolling off the Charles River. Nobody else can sense, with growing dread, the terrible truth.Decades have passed since the murky accident that claimed the lives of three Adams House residents. But somebody wants to relive--and punish--the sins of the past. Somebody is preying on the dorm's current occupants, even as one of their peers descends slowly into a surreal world where madness meets mayhem; where nothing is certain but the chilling suspicion that what has happened before can--and must--happen once again...
Abandon: A Novel
by Blake CrouchA century-old mystery—and a desperate battle to survive—unfold in this standalone thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter and Recursion. On Christmas Day in 1893, every man, woman, and child in a remote mining town disappeared, belongings forsaken, meals left to freeze in vacant cabins, and not a single bone found. Now, journalist Abigail Foster and her historian father have set out to explore the long-abandoned town and learn what happened. With them are two backcountry guides—along with a psychic and a paranormal photographer who are there to investigate rumors that the town is haunted. But Abigail and her companions are about to learn that the town&’s ghosts are the least of their worries. Twenty miles from civilization, with a blizzard bearing down, they realize they are not alone. The ordeal that follows will test this small team past the breaking point as they battle the elements and human foes alike—and discover that the town&’s secrets still have the power to kill. Part journey into old-West history, part nail-biting survival thriller, Abandon is a bloody, darkly surprising tale as only Blake Crouch could deliver.