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Video Kill
by Joanne FlukeLights. . . Camera. . . With painstaking care, he "casts" his victims, each woman resembling an Alfred Hitchcock star, each killing echoing six of the legendary director's films. The only clue he leaves behind is a gruesome video of his handiwork. But the Video Killer shoots the death scenes as he believes they should have been done--with total realism. . . Kill! A former actress, Allison Rocca knows her husband, Tony, a screenwriter, has been extra busy lately. And news reporter Katy knows her ex, Chief Detective Sam Ladera, is desperately hunting the Video Killer. Still, each woman senses something unusual about the men's behavior. But as they attempt to find the truth, they unwittingly draw closer to the lens of a calculating madman searching for his next leading lady. . .
Video Palace: Collected Stories
by Dr Maynard WillsA collection of chilling stories from the leading writers in horror and suspense exploring elusive urban legends. In the popular podcast Video Palace, Mark Cambria, aided by his girlfriend Tamra Wulff, investigated the origins of a series of esoteric white videotapes. Cambria went missing in pursuit of these tapes, but not before hearing whispers of an ominous figure called the Eyeless Man. Fascinated by the podcast and Cambria&’s disappearance, Maynard Wills, PhD, a professor of folklore, embarks on his own investigation into the origins of the tapes and the Eyeless Man, who he believes has lurked in the dark corners of media culture and urban legends for at least seventy-five years. As part of his study, he has invited popular writers of horror and gothic fiction to share their own Eyeless Man stories, whether heard around the campfire or experienced themselves. Get swept away in this thrilling and terrifying collection of tales from contributors including: -Bob DeRosa -Meirav Devash and Eddie McNamara -Owl Goingback -Brea Grant -Merrin J. McCormick -Rebekah and David Ian McKendry -Ben Rock -John Skipp -Graham Skipper -Gordon B. White -Tamra Wulff and Mary Phillips-Sandy
La vidriera carmesí
by Miguel Angel MorenoEs una lucha contralos instintos más salvajes, donde sólo la fe puede salir victoriosa.El grupo de jóvenes de una fructífera iglesia protestante está a punto deexperimentar un cambio radical en sus vidas. En la noche de Fin de Año,la hija del pastor es atacada y violada poruna banda callejera que la deja inconsciente en un parque. Al enterarse de losucedido, Ismael, su prometido y el líder de jóvenes, planea la venganza. Procuraque el hecho no se sepa en la iglesia, y busca seguir con su vida, perodesconoce que alguien ha presenciado sus acciones.La vidriera carmesíhabla del lado oculto en la naturaleza humana, del modo en que puedepervertirse nuestra idea del bien y del mal cuando nos encontramosfrente a unasituación desesperada. Es una novela que muestra hasta qué puntomalvado ydesconocido puede cambiar una persona, incluso por encima de losvalores que le han enseñado desde su nacimiento, y transformarse así enun ser corruptoy retorcido.
Un viejo y su hacha
by Ron FosterUn libro de ficción preparacionista sobre la supervivencia en un mundo post-apocalíptico después de un evento PEM. Farley es un viejo preparacionista que está atrapado en la ciudad cuando una tormenta solar desencadena un evento pulso electromagnético (PEM) que corta la electricidad en todo el mundo. Nuestro héroe se queda en la ciudad enfrentando un colapso social durante diez semanas hasta que es evidente que debe escapar y en algún lado. El problema es que solo tiene medio tanque de gasolina y no tiene medios para obtener más. Su destino requiere más combustible que eso y se encuentra atascado en un camino de tierra que se dirige hacia una cabaña en el lago en la que alguna vez estuvo. Un encuentro violento cambia su vida y sus circunstancias para siempre mientras trata de proteger a un chico y su madre en un mundo apocalíptico. Este libro está lleno del humor e ingenio sureño del autor de ficción preparacionista que enseña habilidades de supervivencia mientras entretiene con un cuento lleno de giros y vueltas…
Vienna Blood
by Frank TallisThe second in the Dr. Max Liebermann series, literature's first psychoanalytic detective. In the grip of a Siberian winter in 1902, a serial killer in Vienna embarks upon a bizarre campaign of murder. Vicious mutilation, a penchant for arcane symbols, and a seemingly random choice of victim are his most distinctive peculiarities. Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt summons a young disciple of Freud - his friend Dr. Max Liebermann -- to assist him with the case. The investigation draws them into the sphere of Vienna's secret societies -- a murky underworld of German literary scholars, race theorists, and scientists inspired by the new evolutionary theories coming out of England. At first, the killer's mind seems impenetrable -- his behaviour and cryptic clues impervious to psychoanalytic interpretation; however, gradually, it becomes apparent that an extraordinary and shocking rationale underlies his actions. . . . Against this backdrop of mystery and terror, Liebermann struggles with his own demons. The treatment of a patient suffering from paranoia erotica (a delusion of love) and his own fascination with the enigmatic Englishwoman Amelia Lydgate raises doubts concerning the propriety of his imminent marriage. To resolve the dilemma, he must entertain the unthinkable -- risking opprobrium and accusations of cowardice.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Vienna Prelude (The Zion Covenant #1)
by Bodie Thoene Brock ThoeneBook 1 in the compelling Zion Covenant series. Her own identity was safely disguised. But what about those she loved most. They would soon disappear with all the others unless....
Vienna Secrets
by Frank TallisIn the dangerous, dazzling Vienna of 1903, an ingenious doctor and an intrepid detective again challenge psychotic criminals across a landscape teetering between the sophisticated and the savage, the thrilling future and the primitive past.
Vienna Twilight
by Frank TallisIn the dynamic and dangerous Vienna of 1903, a brilliant psychoanalyst and a brave detective battle to catch criminals who commit the most clever and brutal crimes. Detective Inspector Oskar Reinhardt finds that young women are being slain in an unnerving--and ingenious--manner, with a small, almost undetectable, hat pin. For Dr. Max Liebermann, the killer is unique in the annals of psychopathology, one who murders in the midst of consensual love. Is the culprit a patient, one who swears he has a double, a shadow figure that is far more forward (in fact, indecent) with women? As danger mounts, Liebermann must find the answer while struggling with his own forbidden desire for a female patient.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Vienna Waltz (The Rannoch Fraser Mysteries #3)
by Teresa GrantWith Napoleon Bonaparte exiled to Elba, the elite of Europe have gathered at the glittering Congress of Vienna--princes, ambassadors, the Russian tsar--negotiating the fate of the Continent by day and flirting and waltzing by night. But on one of those candle-warmed evenings, Princess Tatiana, the most beautiful and talked about woman in Vienna, is found murdered during an ill-timed rendezvous with three of her most powerful conquests. . . Suzanne Rannoch has tried to ignore rumors that her new husband, Malcolm, is also one of Tatiana's lovers. As a protégé of France's Prince Talleyrand and an attaché for Britain's Lord Castlereagh, Malcolm sets out to investigate the murder. He needs Suzanne's unique skills and knowledge if he is to succeed. The complex dance between husband and wife in the search for the truth tests their marriage, their liberty, and their very lives. No one's secrets are safe, and the future of Europe may hang in the balance. . . "Glittering balls, deadly intrigue, sexual scandals. . .the next best thing to actually being there!" —Lauren Willig "A perfect blend of history, mystery, romance, and suspense." --Deborah Crombie
The Vienna Writers Circle: A Historical Fiction Novel
by J. C. MaetisA gripping and powerful tale of resilience and courage set in Vienna on the brink of WWII, as two members of Freud&’s Circle try to keep themselves and their loved ones safe as the SS closes in.Spring, 1938: Café Mozart in the heart of Vienna is beloved by its clientele, including cousins Mathias Kraemer and Johannes Namal. The two writers are as close as brothers. They are also members of Freud&’s Circle—a unique group of the famed psychiatrist&’s friends and acquaintances who once gathered regularly at the bright and airy café to talk about books and ideas over coffee and pastries. But dark days are looming. With Hitler&’s annexation of Austria, Nazi edicts governing daily life become stricter and more punitive. Now Hitler has demanded that the &“hidden Jews&” of Vienna be tracked down, and Freud&’s Circle has been targeted. The SS aims to use old group photos to identify Jewish intellectuals and subversives. With the vise tightening around them, Mathias and Johannes&’s only option appears to be hiding in plain sight, using assumed names and identities to evade detection, aware that discovery would mean consignment to a camp or execution. Faced with stark and desperate choices, Mathias, Johannes, their families and friends all find their loyalties and courage tested in unimaginable ways. But despite betrayal, heartache and imprisonment, hope remains, and with it, the determination to keep those they love alive, and Mathias and Johannes at the same time discovering that what originally condemned them—their writing—might also be their salvation.
Los Vientos de Kedem
by Roger Radford Daniel YagolkowskiDesquite y castigo divino en Oriente Medio. Nada más que un solo hombre puede salvar a Israel de un holocausto nuclear. El agente del Mossad David Katri se debate entre el deber hacia su país y la conciencia, mientras batalla para impedir un complot terrorista árabe para destruir la Casa de Israel. Su implacable enemigo, Rashid Sedaui, está decidido a provocar el fin del Estado judío. La acción alterna entre el cuartel general del Mossad en Tel Aviv y el desierto sirio, entre los pululantes suburbios chiiitas de Beirut y la base nuclear secreta de Pakistán cerca de Islamabad. Las calles de Estocolmo y de la Viena aislada por la nieve también quedan empapadas en sangre cuando Katri se encuentra enredado en una telaraña de engaños tejida por árabes, cristianos y judíos. Una telaraña donde hasta el amor tiene precio. Los Vientos de Kedem es una narración infartante de venganza, coraje, amor y traición
Viesti tuonpuoleisesta
by Claudio RuggeriYlikomisario Vincent Germanon järkkymätön mielenrauha alkaa horjahdella eläkeläisen tehtyä oudon itsemurhan ja nimettömän kirjeen saavuttua poliisiasemalle - kirjeen, joka ilmoittaa syyllisen rikokseen, jonka uhrista ei ole tietoakaan. Ylikomisarion ei auta muu kuin alkaa kasata palapeliä.
The Vietri Project: A Novel
by Nicola DeRobertis-TheyeA Lithub, Good Reads, Bustle, and The Millions Most Anticipated Book of 2021"The Vietri Project is a riveting, shifting quest, an evocative trip to Rome, and a beautiful portrayal of the ways you need to return to the past in order to move forward. A great delight from start to finish.”--Lily King, New York Times bestselling author of Writers and LoversA search for a mysterious customer in Rome leads a young bookseller to confront the complicated history of her family, and that of Italy itself, in this achingly intimate debut with echoes of Lily King and Elif Batuman.Working at a bookstore in Berkeley in the years after college, Gabriele becomes intrigued by the orders of signor Vietri, a customer from Rome whose numerous purchases grow increasingly mystical and esoteric. Restless and uncertain of her future, Gabriele quits her job and, landing in Rome, decides to look up Vietri. Unable to locate him, she begins a quest to unearth the well-concealed facts of his life.Following a trail of obituaries and military records, a memoir of life in a village forgotten by modernity, and the court records of a communist murder trial, Gabriele meets an eclectic assortment of the city’s inhabitants, from the widow of an Italian prisoner of war to members of a generation set adrift by the financial crisis. Each encounter draws her unexpectedly closer to her own painful past and complicated family history—an Italian mother diagnosed with schizophrenia and institutionalized during her childhood, and an extended family in Rome still recovering from the losses and betrayals in their past. Through these voices and histories, Gabriele will discover what it means to be a person in the world; a member of a family and a citizen of a country—and how reconciling these stories may be the key to understanding her own.
The View from Chickweed's Window
by Jack VanceIn the aftermath of World War II, 8-year-old Luellen Enright is orphaned and shipped to San Francisco and the care of a covetous aunt, over-friendly uncle, and adolescent male cousins.Her only friend is a neighbor boy-the sickly and eccentric "Chickweed", who writes in his "Book of Dreams" and makes home movies. Lulu suffers indignities and all manner of abuse, is finally accused of murder, and sent to juvenile detention.Years later Lulu sets out to reclaim what was taken from her-a priceless Sung vase left by her missionary father, baldly stolen by her aunt.One of four Jack Vance mystery novels which never found a mainstream publisher, The View from Chickweed's Window tells in delicate detail the misery of a defenseless child in the hands of unpleasant adults, and cruel older children. In typical style Vance gives us a robust heroine who, rather than crushed by hardship-is instead motivated strongly to restore justice, with a focus on result over scruple!
The View from Rainshadow Bay: The View From Rainshadow Bay, Leaving Lavender Tides, The House At Saltwater Point, Secrets At Cedar Cabin (A Lavender Tides Novel #1)
by Colleen Coble"Prepare to stay up all night with Colleen Coble. Coble's beautiful, emotional prose coupled with her keen sense of pacing, escalating danger, and very real characters place her firmly at the top of the suspense genre. I could not put this book down." --Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Shattered“…The View From Rainshadow Bay, opens with a heart-pounding, run-for-your-life chase. This book will stay with you for a long time, long after you flip to the last page.” - 4 STARS, RT Book ReviewsAfter her husband, Jack, dies in a climbing incident, Shauna has only her five-year-old son and her helicopter charter business to live for. Every day is a struggle to make ends meet and she lives in constant fear of losing even more than she already has.When her business partner is murdered, his final words convince Shauna that she’s in danger too. But where can she turn? Zach Bannister was her husband’s best friend and is the person she blames for his death. She’s barely spoken to him since. But right now he seems her only hope for protecting her son.Zach is only too happy to assuage his guilt over Jack’s death by helping Shauna any way he can. But there are secrets involved dating back to Shauna’s childhood that more than one person would prefer to stay hidden.In The View from Rainshadow Bay, suspense, danger, and a longing to love again ignite amid the gorgeous lavender fields of Washington State.
The View from the Cherry Tree
by Willo Davis RobertsRob believes that Mr. Calloway's death was an accident. Then a flowerpot almost falls on him. And three bullets just miss him. And someone tries to poison his food. When he tries to tell his family that he thinks there has bee a murder, they are too busy with his sister's wedding to care. If he's not careful, Rob may be the next victim.
The View from the Cherry Tree
by Willo Davis RobertsThis bestselling classic mystery from Willo Davis Roberts is about a boy who witnesses a murder. Though Rob saw Mrs. Calloway fall to her death, strangled by the leather strap of her binoculars, he wants to believe that it was an accident. He wants to pretend he didn’t see the hands that pushed her out of her window. Then a flowerpot almost falls on him. And three bullets just miss him. And someone tries to poison his food. When he tries to tell his family that he thinks there has been a murder, they are too busy with his sister’s wedding to care. Will Rob be the murderer’s next victim?
A View from the Hill
by Cid Ricketts SumnerTHE FORTUNE TELLER TOLD HER—“YOU AIN’T DONE LIVING YET!”In A View from the Hill, popular author of novels such as Ann Singleton (1938) and But the Morning Will Come (1949), Cid Ricketts Sumner, paints a vivid picture of a woman’s mature years made rich by living life to the fullest in a series of brief essays on friendship, love, and finding new interests.
A View from the Lake
by Greg F. GifuneCut off by a blizzard, a widow must contend with the phantoms of drowned children, as well as with a husband who may not be dead so much as transmuted into something more shocking than a mere ghost.
A View From the Square
by John TrenhaileStepan Ilyich Povin, the KGB's chief of foreign intelligence, is seeking asylum in the West. In exchange he offers a stunning piece of information: The Soviets are about to capture a sophisticated American spy plane that radar cannot detect, a plane that is so crucial to America's defense that she will risk war to keep its secrets from the Soviets. The Americans send Kirk Binderhaven - an ex-CIA operative and survivor of countless perilous assignments - to destory the plane. Deep within Soviet territory, trekking across snowbound Siberian wastes to reach his target, Binderhaven will encounter the cruelest odds of his career...and a beautiful Russian woman who will become critical to the whole enterprise. A VIEW FROM THE SQUARE is the second book in the Stepan Povin trilogy, the thrilling sequel to A Man Called Kyril
The View From The Tower
by Charles LambertComparable to The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Simon Mawer and Ordinary Thunderstorms by William Boyd. Media and online promotion, including advertisements online and in print, and promoted through our street team of bloggers and reviewers, the Witness Protection Program. Physical ARCS available, and digital ARCs issued through NetGalley. Co-promotion with The Friday Project at HarperCollins, who will be publishing a non-fiction title by the author at the same time.
A View to a Kilt (Liss MacCrimmon Mystery #13)
by Kaitlyn DunnettA series of blizzards have kept tourists away from Moosetookalook, Maine, and shoppers out of Liss MacCrimmon’s Scottish Emporium. But as warmer weather brings promises of tartan sales and new faces, melting snow reveals cold-blooded murder . . . Liss has suddenly found herself in charge of the March Madness Mud Season Sale, a town-wide celebration created to boost the local economy during the slushy weeks of early spring. With businesses ailing after a rough winter, the pressure is on to make this year’s effort the can’t-miss-event of the season. But before Liss can get her hands dirty, her husband makes a horrifying discovery. There’s a dead man on their property, and he didn't die of natural causes . . . Stunned by the murder mystery developing in her own backyard, Liss receives another shock. The victim is identified as Charlie MacCrimmon, an uncle believed to have died eleven years before Liss was born. No one has seen or heard from Charlie since he went off to fight in Vietnam. What secrets could he have been hiding for so many years, and who would want to kill a man long thought to be dead? Enlisting the help of her family, Liss uncovers more questions than answers as she delves into her uncle’s murky past. One thing is clear—before he met his end, Uncle Charlie was desperately trying to warn her about something sinister. And unless Liss can soon track down a maniacal criminal as elusive as the Loch Ness Monster, she just might be the next MacCrimmon to disappear . . .
A View to a Kiss
by Caroline LindenAn English spy is distracted by a noble beauty while hunting for a traitor in this sensual Regency romance series opener by a USA Today–bestselling author.Mystifying kisses . . . It was a most coveted invitation—a glittering ball attended by all the important people of the ton. But Mariah, a ravishing beauty thought by all to be the catch of the season, never expected to find true love amid the shadows. The mysterious man she meets there ignites a passion within her she never thought possible. When he starts a clandestine midnight courtship in her bedroom, Mariah is scandalized—and enthralled.From a man who knows just what he desires . . . Harry Sinclair is a man of secrets who would do anything to protect those in his charge. But when he lays eyes on the stunning Mariah, duty and desire collide. Though every man in London lusts for her, he knows the fiery attraction between them is unparalleled. But in a world where trust can turn to treason and scandal can topple the throne, Harry and Mariah will fight a perilous fight for their precious love—and their lives.
The Viewless Winds
by Murray MorganThe Viewless Winds by Murray Morgan is a gripping historical novel set against the rugged beauty and perilous isolation of Alaska’s frontier in the early 20th century. This richly woven tale explores the clash of cultures, the lure of uncharted wilderness, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of nature’s raw power.The story centers on a group of pioneers and indigenous Alaskans whose lives become intertwined as they struggle to survive and thrive in one of the harshest environments on earth. At the heart of the narrative is a young adventurer seeking fortune and meaning in the untamed North, and a resilient native woman whose deep connection to the land holds the key to survival.As these characters grapple with their desires, fears, and the forces of nature, they also confront the tensions between tradition and progress, and the human cost of ambition and exploration. Morgan’s evocative prose brings the landscape to life, from the howling winds to the treacherous glaciers, immersing readers in a world where survival often depends on forging unexpected alliances.The Viewless Winds is a story of resilience, courage, and the enduring bonds between people and the land they call home. With vivid characters, historical depth, and a plot that is both poignant and thrilling, Murray Morgan captures the spirit of a time and place where the stakes were as vast as the wilderness itself.Perfect for fans of historical fiction and tales of adventure, The Viewless Winds is a compelling narrative that reflects on humanity’s fragile yet enduring relationship with nature. It’s a tribute to those who dared to confront the unknown and carve out lives in a world defined by both beauty and brutality.
The Vig: A gripping crime thriller full of twists (Dismas Hardy)
by John LescroartThe later you pay, the steeper the price... Dismas Hardy returns in The Vig, the second instalment in John Lescroart's stirring series. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and Scott Turow.'The plot twists and turns...Hardy is one of the more real and engaging characters in... crime solving' - Los Angeles Times Payback is murder.A beautiful woman paid it with her body. A seedy lawyer used somebody else's money. It's the vig - the exorbitant interest mob loan sharks take on their money. Now everyone has to pay... Down-and-out lawyer Rusty Ingraham left behind a murdered woman and a houseboat splattered with blood. All the evidence said Ingraham was in San Francisco Bay. Dead. But a friend of Ingraham's, former cop and prosecutor Dismas Hardy, isn't so sure. And Hardy has to find out, because a stone-cold killer, now paroled, once threatened to kill Ingraham and Dismas Hardy both. To save his own skin, Hardy must face down liars and killers on both sides of the law. From mob foot soldiers to broken-hearted lovers to renegade cops, a dozen lives are tied to the fate of Rusty Ingraham - and the payback has only just begun.What readers are saying about John Lescroart:'[John Lescroart] develops characters and storylines like no other author I have read''Lescroart is a very talented and imaginative crime writer''I am never disappointed by any books from John Lescroart'