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Midnight at the Barclay Hotel
by Fleur BradleyHunting ghosts and solving the case before checkout? All in a weekend's work.Read the novel that New York Times bestselling author, Chris Grabenstein calls, "My kind of mystery!"When JJ Jacobson convinced his mom to accept a surprise invitation to an all-expenses-paid weekend getaway at the illustrious Barclay Hotel, he never imagined that he'd find himself in the midst of a murder mystery. He thought he was in for a run-of-the-mill weekend ghost hunting at the most haunted spot in town, but when he arrives at the Barclay Hotel and his mother is blamed for the hotel owner's death, he realizes his weekend is going to be anything but ordinary.Now, with the help of his new friends, Penny and Emma, JJ has to track down a killer, clear his mother's name, and maybe even meet a ghost or two along the way.
Midnight in Madrid (The Russian Trilogy #2)
by Noel HyndWhen a mysterious relic is stolen from a Madrid museum, people are dying to discover its secrets. Literally. U.S. Treasury agent Alexandra LaDuca returns from Conspiracy in Kiev to track down the stolen artwork, a small carving called The Pietà of Malta. It seems to be a simple assignment, but nothing about this job is simple, as the mysteries and legends surrounding the relic become increasingly complex with claims of supernatural power. As aggressive, relentless, and stubborn as ever, Alex crisscrosses Europe through a web of intrigue, danger, and betrayal, joined by a polished, mysterious new partner. With echoes of classic detective and suspense fiction from The Maltese Falcon to The Da Vinci Code, Midnight in Madrid takes the reader on a nonstop spellbinding chase through a modern world of terrorists, art thieves, and cold-blooded killers.
Midnight in Your Arms
by Morgan KellyFor fans of Downton Abbey and readers of Jude Deveraux and Teresa Medeiros comes a brand-new tale of a love that dares to defy time itself . . . When psychic Laura Dearborn inherits Stonecross Hall in 1926, she has no idea she's inheriting a love story too--one that she's lived again and again. But as Alaric Storm III, the handsome owner of the mansion from sixty years earlier, starts to haunt her waking dreams, Laura discovers her heart's true home has always been within Stonecross's walls. Tormented by memories of war, Alaric Storm III is used to spirits--just not ones from the future. Set on fire by Laura's ghostly affections, Alaric is forced to choose: follow his heart and grasp Laura's hand through time, or surrender to the call of duty and live without love. As All Hallows' Eve draws near, Alaric and Laura must find a way to hold on to each other forever--or risk repeating their tragic romance until the end of time.
Midnight on Beacon Street: A Novel
by Emily Ruth Verona“My nineties heart was warmed and thrilled by Emily Ruth Verona’s debut novel, Midnight on Beacon Street. The shade of Shirley Jackson haunts this page-turner, which abounds in classic horror movie references, both revisiting and critiquing the tale of a babysitter left alone with kids she may or may not be able to protect. I loved every minute of it.” —Polly Stewart, author of The Good Ones“A delightfully twisted, poignant shot of 90s nostalgia, Emily Ruth Verona’s Midnight on Beacon Street is a treat for anyone who’s been, or been babysat by, a scrappy teenager in a dark house at night.”—Julia Fine, author of Maddalena and the Dark and The Upstairs HouseA suspenseful and entertaining debut thriller—and love letter to vintage horror movies—in which a teenager must overcome her own anxiety to protect the two children she’s babysitting when strangers come knocking at the door.October 1993. One night. One house. One dead body.When single mom Eleanor Mazinski goes out a for a much-needed date night, she leaves her two young children—sweet, innocent six-year-old Ben and precocious, defiant twelve-year-old Mira—in the capable hands of their sitter, Amy. The quiet seventeen-year-old is good at looking after children, despite her anxiety disorder. She also loves movies, especially horror flicks. Amy likes their predictability; it calms the panic that threatens to overwhelm her.The evening starts out normally enough, with games, pizza, and dancing. But as darkness falls, events in this quaint suburban New Jersey house take a terrifying turn—unexpected visitors at the door, mysterious phone calls, and by midnight, little Ben is in the kitchen standing in a pool of blood, with a dead body at his feet.In this dazzling debut novel, Emily Ruth Verona moves back and forth in time, ratcheting up suspense and tension on every page. Chock-full of nods to classic horror films of the seventies and eighties, Midnight on Beacon Street is a gripping thriller full of electrifying twists and a heartwarming tale of fear and devotion that explores our terrors and the lengths we’ll go to keep our loved ones safe.
Midnight's Choice (Switchers #2)
by Kate ThompsonTess, who has the ability to change into animal form, must choose between good and evil as she tries to decide whether to "Switch" into a phoenix or a vampire for the rest of time.
Midnight's Kiss (Elder Races #8)
by Thea HarrisonIn the latest Novel of the Elder Races, two souls who have long buried their passions are about to be consumed...<P><P>Ever since their scorching affair ended years ago, Julian, the Nightkind King, and Melisande, daughter of the Light Fae Queen, have tried to put the past behind them--and distance between them. But when a war breaks out between Julian and Justine, a powerful Vampyre of the Nightkind council, they find themselves thrown together under treacherous circumstances...Kidnapped as leverage against Julian, Melly is convinced that her former lover won't be rushing to her rescue. <P>But when Julian gives himself up to save her, they both end up Justine's captives. Armed only with their wits and their anger, Melly and Julian must work together to escape. But will they be able to ignore their complicated history, or will the fiery passion that once burned them blaze again?
Midnight's Lair: A terrifying journey deep underground
by Richard LaymonTrapped underground, how will they escape? Midnight's Lair is a terrifying journey into evil by the highly acclaimed Richard Laymon. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz.Mordocks's cave is one of the wonders of the world: a place where, every year, thousands of sightseers go deep beneath the earth's surface to marvel at Nature's handiwork. But it's also home to things Nature never intended - violent, evil things. And when a power failure traps a group of tourists underground, the creatures emerge from the darkness... What readers are saying about Midnight's Lair: 'Written with Laymon's usual fast-paced, action packed, no-holds-barred style of writing, you'll find the novel difficult to put down at any point, with the next horrifying event just around the corner''This is 253 pages of pure splatterpunk heaven, delivering classic Laymon horror with a no-holds-barred approach and a reflection of his truly twisted imagination. Absolutely great stuff!''The pace is frenetic, the characters are both endearing and repulsive, and the gratuitous violence is almost non-stop. Never have I read a book that could leave me slack jawed with horror and something akin to awe'
Midnight's Sun (Gateway Essentials #338)
by Garry Kilworth'The wolf Meshiska gave birth to five cubs on the night before full moon. Outside the den a storm was lashing the spruce trees. The sky and the land had become part of each other: a scatterwind night swirling with fragments of black and white. Snow became darkness and darkness snow, and any creature lost between the two found a rock or a tree and lay down beside it, to wait until the world had formed again.'Into this bleak landscape, Athaba is born, a young wolf destined for great adventure. Exiled from his pack for breaking its rigid codes of behaviour and showing too much imagination, Athaba becomes a 'raven wolf', a lonely scavenger living on scraps and his wits.Survival in the icy wastes is hard and dangerous without the comfort and protection of the pack. Injured, and stranded far from home, Athaba is forced to strike up an uneasy alliance with his natural enemy: a man. Together, but ever wary of each other, the wolf and the solitary hunter start their long walk home across the wilderness.It soon becomes clear that the man must learn to be a wolf if he is to survive in the wolf's world. And Athaba has to use all his imagination to learn new skills and strategies to fend for himself and his new pack member: for he discovers that men are frail, and often very ignorant!
Midnight, Texas - Turno de día (Midnight Texas #2)
by Charlaine HarrisTurno de día regresa a la ciudad de un único semáforo, esa que solo se ve cuando se va de camino a otra parte... Midnight Texas es la serie de televisión de la NBC basada en las novelas de Charlaine Harris, que transmite Syfy en España y Latinoamérica. Incluso en una ciudad como Midnight, habitada por personas reservadas y discretas, Olivia Charity es un enigma. Vive con Lemuel, el vampiro, pero nadie sabe qué hace, solo que es bella y... peligrosa. Manfred Bernardo, el médium, descubre lo mucho que puede llegar a ser esto último cuando, al trasladarse a Dallas un fin de semana por trabajo, ve a Olivia en compañía de una pareja que al día siguiente es encontrada muerta. Las cosas se ponen aun peor cuando uno de los clientes habituales y muy acaudalados de Manfred muere durante una sesión de espiritismo. Manfred regresa de Dallas envuelto enun escándalo y perseguido por la prensa, para horror de sus conciudadanos, que recurren a Olivia en busca de ayuda. De algún modo, saben que ella es capaz de conseguir que las cosas vuelvan a ser normales. O al menos tan normales como pueden serlo en Midnight. La crítica ha dicho...«El libro es de una acción trepidante y fácil de leer... Estoy impaciente por leer el próximo de esta serie.»Fantasy Book Review «La Mark Twain de las cosas que viven debajo de tu cama.»Houston Press «Un novela de misterio fuera de lo común.»Publishers Weekly «Divertida pero siniestra... Una novela de misterio muy estrafalaria que revela más detalles fascinantes sobre los diversos habitantes de esta pequeña ciudad.»Locus «Un poco de magia, un poco de misterio y mucha imaginación, en una historia divertida pero un tanto inquietante.»Kirkus Reviews «Tan íntima y profunda como las novelas de SookieStackhouse».Library Journal
Midnight: A gripping thriller full of suspense from the number one bestselling author
by Dean KoontzWhat is the dark and terrifying secret that haunts Moonlight Cove? Midnight is a gripping thriller from bestselling novelist Dean Koontz that explores a town haunted by a deadly presence. Perfect for fans of THE EYES OF DARKNESS and Stephen King.'A monster hit... In his own masterful way, Koontz slowly unveils the escalating horror... breath-taking' - Dallas Morning News A string of inexplicable deaths has occurred in the picturesque coastal town of Midnight Cove; sinister, shadowy figures stalk the streets in the dead of night and four people are drawn together by terrifying circumstance: a young woman determined to find the truth behind her sister's suicide; an undercover federal agent; a child on the run from her parents; and a wheelchair-bound veteran.As darkness descends, these four must confront the chilling nightmare of Moonlight Cove... What readers are saying about Midnight: 'The characters are exceedingly well drawn, the plot is compelling and the concept one that really engages''The book is thought-provoking, it's part adventure and part reflection of the darker side of human nature, but it's mostly just good, pulse-racing fun''Keeps you spellbound and wanting to keep the lights on!'
Midnight: Book 7 (The Vampire Diaries #7)
by L.J. SmithDark, gripping and romantic - read the books that inspired the phenomenal Netflix vampire series. Book 7 in the Vampire Diaries series from bestselling author L. J. Smith.In Midnight, golden girl Elena Gilbert is back from the Dark Dimension, having successfully freed her vampire boyfriend Stefan Salvatore from imprisonment. Saving Stefan had an unlikely consequence: his vampire brother Damon Salvatore has become a mortal. While the trio reels from this latest twist, they must still deal with the demons that have taken over Elena's hometown, Fell's Church. Midnight takes Elena, Stefan, and Damon to their darkest moments yet... Darker than Twilight, more punch than Buffy and bloodier than True Blood - enjoy this romance with real bite...
Midst: Tales from the Cosmos (Midst)
by Colin Lorimer Jasmine Walls Kendra WellsDive into the cosmos of Midst with 3 stories exploring the Un, the Fold, and the discovery of Midst itself. An unexpected and unique graphic novel tie-in with the hit podcast Midst from Third Person in conjunction with Critical Role.Third Person and Critical Role proudly present the collected edition of tales from the Midst cosmos.Between the bright Un and the mysterious Fold sits the islet of Midst…What do a crash landing on an uncharted islet, a struggling farmer in the Un, and a small Fold town plagued by peculiar changes have in common? They&’re all part of the strange and expanding cosmos of Midst, the hit sci-fi/western podcast series from Third Person in conjunction with Critical Role. Explore the people, places, and bizarre phenomena that will immerse you in the unexpected and unique stories from an entirely new cosmos. This hardcover collection features 3 individual stories, with writing by Colin Lorimer, Jasmine Walls, and Kendra Wells; art by Alejandro Aragón, Aviv Or, and Vash Taylor; and colors by Chris O&’Halloran, Quinton Winter, and Kelly and Nichole Matthews, in collaboration with Matt, Sara, and Xen of Third Person!Collects Midst: Address Unknown, Midst: The Valorous Farmer, Midst: Ripples, and sketchbook material.
Midwinter of the Spirit (Merrily Watkins Mysteries #2)
by Phil RickmanReverend Merrily Watkins finds herself replacing a retiring exorcist who is determined to make the transition as unpleasant as possibleDiocesan Exorcist: a job viewed by the Church of England with such extreme suspicion that they changed the name. It's Deliverance Consultant now. Still, it seems, no job for a woman. But when the Bishop offers it to Merrily Watkins, parish priest and single mother, she's in no position to refuse. It starts badly for Merrily and gets no easier. As an early winter slices through the old city of Hereford, a body is found in the River Wye, an ancient church is desecrated, and signs of evil appear in the cathedral itself, where the tomb of a medieval saint lies in pieces.
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickSeven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined--this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice. An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? From award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick comes a book about passion and preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds of love. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013. A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013.
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickWhat would you sacrifice for someone you've loved forever? Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award, MIDWINTERBLOOD is a dark, breathtaking and cleverly crafted paranormal love story like no other, beautifully told in seven parts and spanning ten centuries.Have you ever had the feeling that you've lived another life? Been somewhere that has felt totally familiar even though you've never been there before, or felt that you've known someone even though you are meeting them for the first time?Eric and Merle loved and lost one another, and have been searching for each other through time ever since. This novel comprises seven short stories and travels in time, from 2073 back to the days of Viking sagas. Across the different tales, the two souls appear as lovers, mother and son, brother and sister, and artist and child as they come close to finding each other before facing the ultimate sacrifice . . .
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickWhat would you sacrifice for someone you've loved forever? Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award, MIDWINTERBLOOD is a dark, breathtaking and cleverly crafted paranormal love story like no other, beautifully told in seven parts and spanning ten centuries.Have you ever had the feeling that you've lived another life? Been somewhere that has felt totally familiar even though you've never been there before, or felt that you've known someone even though you are meeting them for the first time?Eric and Merle loved and lost one another, and have been searching for each other through time ever since. This novel comprises seven short stories and travels in time, from 2073 back to the days of Viking sagas. Across the different tales, the two souls appear as lovers, mother and son, brother and sister, and artist and child as they come close to finding each other before facing the ultimate sacrifice . . .
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickHave you ever had the feeling that you've lived another life? Been somewhere that has felt totally familiar even when you've never been there before, or felt that you've known someone even though you are meeting them for the first time?In a novel comprising seven parts each of them influenced by a moon - flower moon, harvest moon, hunter's moon, blood moon - and travelling from 2073 back in time to the dark of the moon and the days of Viking saga, this is the story of Eric and Merle who have loved and lost one another and who have been searching for each other ever since. In the different stories the two appear as lovers, mother and son, brother and sister, artist and child as they come close to finding each other before facing the ultimate sacrifice.Beautifully imagined, intricately and cleverly structured this is a heart-wrenching and breathtaking love story, but it also has the hallmark Sedgwick gothic touch with plenty of blood-spilling, a vampire and sacrifice.Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickSeven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined—this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice. An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? From award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick comes a book about passion and preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds of love. This title has Common Core connections. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013
Mighty Old Bones (Thistle & Twigg Mysteries #2)
by Mary SaumsJane Thistle and Phoebe Twigg are as different as two best friends can be. Phoebe has never seen any reason to leave her small Southern hometown, while Jane, the urbane widow of a career military officer, has traveled all over, only recently putting down roots in Tullulah, Alabama.At times, Tullulah can be a sleepy little town, but no one sleeps through the thunderstorm that knocks down a tree on Jane's property and uncovers a pile of skeletal remains buried underneath. Jane has some archaeological experience, thanks to all her travels, and knows a few experts. She invites an old friend to come down to Tullulah to have a look and catch up on old times. When tests discount their best theories and point to a far more recent death, Jane and Phoebe find themselves in the midst of some strange happenings.Mary Saums's Mighty Old Bones, the second in this delightful series, rattles Alabama with two of the newest and unlikeliest sleuths throughout the southlands.
Mika - Os Olhos da Serpente: A Filha do Açougueiro (1 #1)
by Ghesia MorettThriller sobrenatural de ação, aventura, terror, ficção científica e romance, Em um futuro indeterminado, Mikaela vive seus próprios pesadelos sem entender o que acontecem. Desesperada e tentando proteger sua família, ela esconde de todos e busca uma solução para voltar a sentir-se normal. Um amigo fiel e um grupo de gênios adolescentes a ajudam, mas será difícil todos saírem bem dessa situação. Mistério, intriga, terror, aventura, ação e romance acompanham essa heroína insensata e impulsiva, que luta com todo seu coração.
Mika snake eyes II: Survive (Mika #2)
by Ghesia MorettIs surviving a death trap a miracle or a plot to take her to hell? Mika can only endure the disaster of his life based on the vigilante's hatred and justice. Without mercy or compassion, even if you have to resort to the terror of your own monster. Only one thing can defeat him: love. And if that fails? Surviving itself will be another matter.
Mika. Snake Eyes. Nightmares. (MIKA #1)
by Ghesia MorettMika knows she isn’t normal, but fighting against her own hell can lead her to places and situations that are difficult to overcome. The force of her spirit and heart guide her and she mustn’t lose the battle against other forces, because it would be too violent and catastrophic. It’s based on the love for her family, true friendship, and all the love she feels to support herself. Coming to understand what Mika is, can cause more harm than good. She will need all the strength of her indomitable spirit and the courage of her heart to be able to resist past whatever good or evil it may cause.
Mika. The Butcher's Daughter (Mika #3)
by Ghesia MorettIn an undetermined future, where the walls between nations are a reality, science and the creatures of the dark hope to make a dead legend reality. Meanwhile, the world prepares for a special and unique occasion: A worldwide meteor shower. Everything seems to be going well for Mika and her family. However, there is nothing better than a quicker and more lethal host than could be imagined. No one is ready for something like that, except maybe…Her. And some more chosen ones. Mystery, intrigue, horror, adventure, action, and romance accompany this foolish and impulsive heroine who fights by instinct and from the heart.
Milady Alex! (The Secret World of Alex Mack #15)
by Diana G. GallagherFor Alex Mack and her friends, going to a Renaissance Fair is a cool way to learn about the Middle Ages without even cracking a book. It's like stepping right into the days of knights and lords and ladies. And Alex, for once, could use a knight in shining armor. Separated from her friends, she gets whacked in the head by a stray leather ball, and it knocks her out cold. When she wakes up, Alex has completely lost her memory! It doesn't take her long to realize she's got some awesome powers. But she also senses they've put her in real danger. She knows someone is after her. But without her memory, how will she ever know who's an enemy, and who's a friend?
Mile 81
by Stephen KingWith the heart of Stand By Me and the genius horror of Christine, MILE 81 is Stephen King unleashing his imagination as he drives past one of those road signs . . .At Mile 81 on the Maine Turnpike is a boarded up rest stop, a place where high school kids drink and get into the kind of trouble high school kids have always gotten into. It's the place where Pete Simmons goes when his older brother heads off to the gravel pit to play 'paratroopers over the side'.Pete, armed with only the magnifying glass he got for his tenth birthday, finds a discarded bottle of vodka in the boarded up burger shack and drinks enough to pass out. That's why he doesn't notice a freshly mud-spattered station wagon (which is strange because there hadn't been any rain in New England for over a week) which veers into the Mile 81 rest area, ignoring the sign that reads 'closed, no services'.The driver's door opens but nobody gets out . . .