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The Case of the Secret Spirit-Half (Dr Ribero's Agency of the Supernatural #5)
by Lucy BanksKester is a wanted man. After letting the daemon Hrschni escape, Infinite Enterprises are hunting Kester down, and the rest of Ribero's supernatural agency swear they'll never forgive him. But who can he trust, Hrschni or Infinite Enterprises? While on the run, he reencounters the powerful daemon, who uses his powers to take Kester back and forth in time. As a spectre of the past, Kester must learn the truth about his mother while staying one step ahead of agents on his tail. But when Miss Wellbeloved and Ribero are seized by Infinite Enterprises, Kester uncovers a shocking truth, one that may change the course of the entire supernatural world. In the last and final instalment of Dr Ribero's Supernatural Agency, it all comes down to Kester and the secrets of the past.
The Case of the Twisted Truths (Dr Ribero's Agency of the Supernatural #4)
by Lucy BanksKester and Ribero's team of inept supernatural investigators are back again. But this time, the stakes have been raised. Hrschni, a powerful daemon, together with the rest of the Thelemites, are hellbent on bringing spirits back to the world of the humans . . . at any cost. Kester needs to gain control of his unique abilities, while coming to terms with the fact that his mother had more secrets than he realized. He must also decide where his allegiances really lie. As the twisted truths keep coming out, he finds it increasingly hard to know who to trust.
The Case of the Vanishing Boy
by Alexander KeyHis memory gone, a mysterious youth knows only one thing: It&’s time to runOn a crowded commuter train, a young boy shakes with fear, unable to remember how he got there or where he&’s going. His memory is a total blank. He doesn&’t even know his name. But beside him is a blind girl, Ginny, who has a way of seeing deep within people&’s souls. Looking inside the boy&’s addled memory, she discovers that his name is Jan—and he has every reason to be afraid. When the train stops, Jan flees into the night, and the police come charging after him. No matter where he goes—a church, the woods, the back alleys of this cozy suburban town—the hunters keep getting closer. He has incredible powers, and the government wants to use them for evil purposes. As his memory returns, Jan will tame his powers and stop running. With Ginny&’s help, he will begin to fight back.
The Casket-Demon
by Fritz Leiber&“You forget, baroness, the runic rhymes of the Prussian Nostradamus,&” said Dr. Rumanescue, Vividy&’s astrologist and family magician. &“Wenn der Kassette-Teufel . . . &’—or, to translate roughly, &‘When the casket-demon is let out, The life of the Von Sheer is in doubt.&’&”
La Casona
by P. M. Prior Alejandra AyalaSu vida depende de los secretos enterrados de LA CASONA Debía ser un lugar seguro, su hogar, su santuario. Cuando Prue Bridgewater ve por primera vez la vieja casona abandonada, es amor a primera vist, pero Ray, su marido, no está tan convencido. La propiedad había sido descuidada por décadas y Ray no dejaba de preguntarse el motivo. Sin embargo, Prue está al borde de un ataque de nervios, por lo que él hará lo que deba hacer para mantenerla a salvo, incluso si eso significa vivir allí. Una vez en su Nuevo hogar, Prue empieza a arreglar la casa mientras Ray está ausente. Pero tras una serie de extraños descubrimientos, ella teme haber perdido la razón. Escucha cosas y ve personas que no pueden estar ahí, y no puede dejar de sentir que alguien la observa. Mientras la sanidad de Prue se desvanece, y su matrimonio sufre, tiene dificultad para diferenciar la verdad de la fantasía. Pero las cosas van de mal en peor, y pronto no es sólo su sanidad mental, sino su vida depende de los secretos enterrados de LA CASONA.
Los casos de William Carson: Deudas de sangre
by Anthony StefanoLondres 1889, William Carson, detective privado, es enviado por la Royal Mail para buscar pistas sobre las desapariciones de unos carruajes que van de Londres a Brighton. En un accidente en esta ruta, en alguna parte en medio del bosque, William descubre una vieja mansión al cabo de un camino pavimentado que ya no se utiliza, dicha mansión está habitada por un hombre sombrío y misterioso. Ayudado por sus nuevos compañeros, ¿podrá William adentrarse en los secretos que encierra esa morada y su extraño dueño? ¿Tiene alguna relación esa mansión con las recientes desapariciones?
Cast a Bright Shadow (The Lionwolf Trilogy #1)
by Tanith LeeAn epic fantasy adventure of wild creatures, enchanted landscapes, and noble destinies In a land of unending winter, the High Magus Thryfe travels with haste to the city of Ruk Kar to warn Vuldir, King Accessorate, of a growing force of envy and darkness. One of Vuldir&’s daughters, the seventeen-year-old Saphay, is to wed the Jafn chieftain Athluan, but Thryfe foresees that the marriage will lead to the destruction of all the Ruk kings, their lineage, and their people. Disregarding the magician&’s ominous words, Saphay sets off toward the East and her betrothed—only to meet disaster. Athluan, Saphay&’s husband-to-be, hears rumors of a blond maiden in royal clothes entombed in a towering pyramid of ice. It is Saphay, and she is alive. The royal wedding ensues and soon—perhaps too soon—Saphay becomes pregnant. As time goes on, the son she births will show signs of a divine and heroic destiny.
Cast in Courtlight: Cast In Shadow Cast In Courtlight Cast In Secret (The Chronicles of Elantra #2)
by Michelle SagaraA sharp-tongued warrior uncovers treachery in the halls of Imperial court in this fantasy thriller sequel to Cast in Shadow.In Elantra, a job well done is rewarded with an even more dangerous task. And Kaylin, one of the city’s most fearsome patrol Hawks, has just defeated a dark evil in the slums of Nightshade. Now she must enter a new realm of deceit and treachery—a place where silk and jewels hide deadly secrets. . . . Kaylin must go before the Barrani High Court, where a misspoken word brings sure death. And she’s never been known for her grace or manners. But the High Lord’s heir is suspiciously ill and Kaylin’s healing magic is the only shot at saving him—if she manages to dodge the traps laid for her.
Cast in Shadow: Cast In Shadow Cast In Courtlight Cast In Secret (The Chronicles of Elantra #1)
by Michelle SagaraA powerful young warrior must return to the perilous city she escaped years ago in the New York Times–bestselling author&’s fantasy series debut. Seven years ago Kaylin fled the crime-riddled streets of Nightshade, knowing that something was after her. Children were being murdered—and every victim had the same odd markings that had mysteriously appeared on her own skin. . . . Since then, Kaylin has learned to read, she&’s learned to fight, and she&’s become one of the vaunted Hawks who patrol and police the City of Elantra. Alongside the winged Aerians and the immortal Barrani, she&’s made a place for herself, far from the mean streets of her birth. But now children are dying once again. And a dark and familiar pattern is emerging. Kaylin is ordered back into Nightshade with a partner she knows she can&’t trust, a dragon for a companion, and a device to contain her powers—powers that no other human has. Her task is simple—find the killer, stop the murders . . . and survive the attentions of those who claim to be her allies . . .
A Cast-Off Coven: A Witchcraft Mystery (Witchcraft Mystery #2)
by Juliet BlackwellLily Ivory is not your average witch. She runs a vintage clothing store called Aunt Cora's Closet and has the magical ability to sense vibrations of the past from clothing and jewelry. When students are spooked at the San Francisco School for the Arts, Lily is called in to search for paranormal activity. She finds a dead body00and a closet full of old clothes with some very bad vibes.
Castigada (Reclamación Alfa #1)
by Tamara Rose Blodgett•"Inframundo, True Blood y Blade, ¿alguien se anima?". Experimente un insuperable viaje a través de una fascinante colaboración entre dos titanes de la fantasía oscura. En esta novela completa, los superventas del New York Times, el USA TODAY y el número 1 de fantasía oscura fusionan sus estilos para crear una historia de oscuro romance paranormal y garra distópica que atrapará a los lectores de principio a fin. Sigue a Narah Adrienne, una cazarrecompensas que se mueve por los sórdidos bajos fondos de un mundo cercano al futuro, mientras captura a criminales considerados demasiado peligrosos para las fuerzas del orden locales. Cuando Narah está muy cerca de superar su cuota trimestral de asesinatos, se convierte en el objetivo del Magistrado, y sus decisiones pesan mucho en su mente. Mientras tanto, Aeslin, un vampiro de élite de los Convertidores, descubre a Narah, una mujer con suficiente sangre no muerta para transformarse en un perfecto vampiro. Sin embargo, la verdadera identidad de Narah se revela cuando su objetivo de recompensa resulta ser un Cazador asignado para reclamar una parte de ella para la muerte. Atrapada en una intrincada red de decisiones contradictorias, la única esperanza de Narah reside en Matthews, un hombre que no es del todo humano. A medida que Narah se adentra en los misterios del liderazgo de los Cazadores y en las peligrosas agendas de quienes la rodean, se convierte en un peón en un complejo juego de fuerzas opuestas. Con las apuestas subiendo y el peligro acercándose, Narah debe enfrentarse a su pasado y abrazar las inimaginables posibilidades que le ofrecen sus lazos con Aeslin y Matthews. Elogios para CASTIGADA: No se pierda este apasionante relato que combina el oscuro romance paranormal con la crudeza distópica. Sumérjase hoy mismo en Castigada y experimente un mundo donde el peligro acecha en cada esquina y las alianzas inesperadas
Castle Full of Blackbirds
by Mike Mignola ANGELA SLATTERSara May Blackburn has always been an odd girl. Plagued by mysterious powers her whole life, Sarah heads to New York to seek Miss Brook at the Linton School for Girls.But the school is shrouded in strangeness, and the more secrets Sara discovers, the more dangerous and challenging her studies become. Sarah must reveal the forces that seek to control her power.Join Hellboy creator Mike Mignola as he partners with celebrated author Angela Slatter and artist extraordinaire Valeria Burzo for a new adventure full of witchcraft and magic. New from the world of Hellboy!Collects Castle Full of Blackbirds #1–#4.
The Castle in Transylvania
by Jules VerneBack from the dead: the first ever zombie story Before there was Dracula, there was The Castle in Transylvania. In its first new translation in over 100 years, this is the first book to set a gothic horror story, featuring people who may or may not be dead, in Transylvania. In a remote village cut off from the outside world by the dark mountains of Transylvania, the townspeople have come to suspect that supernatural forces must be responsible for the menacing apparitions emanating from the castle looming over them. But a visiting young count scoffs at their fears. He vows to liberate the villagers by pitting his reason against the forces of superstition - until he sees his dead beloved walking the halls of the castle....
The Castle of Iron (Gateway Essentials #61)
by L. Sprague deCamp Fletcher PrattThe Mathematics of Magic was probably the greatest discovery of the ages - at least Professor Harold Shea thought so. With the proper equations, he could instantly transport himself back in time to all the wondrous lands of ancient legend.But slips in time were a hazard, and Shea's magic did not always work - at least, not quite as he expected . . .The Castle of Iron is the second in L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt's much-loved Compleat Enchanter series.
The Castle of Otranto
by Horace WalpoleOn the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances. His calculating father Manfred fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his son's bride himself - despite the fact he is already married. But a series of terrifying supernatural omens soon threaten this unlawful union, as the curse placed on Manfred's ancestor, who usurped the lawful Prince of Otranto, begins to unfold. First published pseudonymously in 1764, purporting to be an ancient Italian text from the time of the crusades, The Castle of Otranto is a founding work of Gothic fiction. With its compelling blend of sinister portents, tempestuous passions and ghostly visitations, it spawned an entire literary tradition and influenced such writers as Ann Radcliffe and Bram Stoker.
The Castle of Otranto: The Old English Baron
by Horace WalpoleThe Gothic masterwork that revolutionized popular fictionWhen Prince Manfred of Otranto loses his son in a strange and terrifying accident, he fears that an ancient prophecy has come to pass and his family will be stripped of its castle and lands before he can produce a new heir. Desperate to hold on to their power, he decides to divorce his wife and marry Isabella, his son&’s betrothed. But Isabella escapes into the gloomy passages beneath the castle, and with the help of a young peasant named Theodore, finds sanctuary in a nearby monastery. Manfred threatens to kill Theodore unless Friar Jerome turns the girl over to him. Only a shocking twist of fate can save Isabella and ensure that the Castle of Otranto falls to its rightful heir. An immediate sensation when it was published pseudonymously in 1764, The Castle of Otranto is widely considered to be the first Gothic novel. Rich with romance, spine-tingling suspense, and supernatural horror, the novel profoundly influenced the works of Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe, and Mary Shelley. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Castle of Sorrows (Fiction Without Frontiers)
by Jonathan Janz"One of the best writers in modern horror to come along in the last decade. Janz is one of my new favorites." -Brian Keene A year ago composer Ben Shadeland traveled to the Sorrows, a reportedly haunted island off the California coast, to find inspiration for a horror movie music score. Instead, he found madness, murder, and an ancient evil. His family barely survived the nightmare, and Ben swore he'd never return to the island or its accursed castle. Now Ben's infant daughter has been kidnapped and Ben is convinced that the malevolent creature that lives in the catacombs beneath Castle Blackwood is responsible. Ben joins three federal agents, a sultry medium, and others in an attempt to save his daughter. But what awaits them is far worse than they ever imagined. The creature - an ancient god named Gabriel - has grown more powerful than ever. It has summoned unspeakable monsters to the island - both human and supernatural. And Gabriel won't rest until he has his revenge. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
The Castle of the Demon
by Reginald HillA woman on the run from her husband encounters danger in a seaside town: &“An eminently likable heroine . . . a highly clever ending&” (Booklist). Emily Salter is once again using her maiden name, living with her dog in a town along northern England&’s coast that she remembers fondly from childhood holidays. Her intention was to get far away from her controlling and threatening husband. Here, she&’s found some refuge, even met a nice gentleman, though she&’s not anxious to jump into another relationship. But her new home is not as peaceful as it appears on the surface. Spies lurk in its remote corners—and a dead body lurks under the water. To Emily&’s shock, she is beginning to suspect that the intrigue has something to do with her—as well as the man she thought she left behind—in this suspenseful mystery by a Diamond Dagger–winning author who &“delivers literate, complex, and immensely satisfying thrillers&”( Orlando Sentinel). Also published under the title The Turning of the Tide.
Casto (Gods of War #1)
by Xenia MelzerGods of War: Book IAll is fair in love and war. Renaldo has lived happily by that proverb his entire life. But he has finally met his match, and he's about to discover how unfair love and war can be. When demigod and warlord Lord Renaldo takes a beautiful stranger captive during an ambush, he is delighted to have found a distraction that will keep him entertained during the upcoming siege. Little does he know, Casto is keeping more than just one secret from him. Slowly, Renaldo gets sucked into a turbulent roller-coaster relationship with his mysterious prisoner, one that begins with hatred and soon spirals into a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. And when it seems that things can get no worse, an old enemy stirs right in the heart of his home. Determined to keep Casto by his side, Renaldo has to find a balance between the capricious young man and his own destiny as a ruler and god to his people.
Cat (Wildflowers #4)
by V.C. AndrewsLying about her past seems less horrifying than revealing her darkest secrets...Cat had listened patiently as the other three girls in Dr. Marlowe's therapy group shared their innermost feelings. They had described their broken families honestly, to the point of pain. If Cat doesn't tell her own tale, the others will see it as a betrayal. So she has no choice. Or does she? Maybe she could lie—just make something up. Anything would be better than the truth. For Cat has the darkest, most horrifying secret of them all...
Cat (Fear Street #45)
by R. L. StineAccidentally killing the cat that kept getting in his way during basketball practice, Marty believes that cats everywhere are seeking revenge against him when he sees cats wherever he goes and begins having terrible nightmares.
A Cat Builds a Raft
by Bee AllenFamilies, Zeke knows, are complicated... and shapeshifter families are a whole other ball of catnip. Ten months ago, Zeke went off the Schuyler clan radar, determined to live a painless life of luxury as a housecat. It was a fantastic decision: his human, Toby, feeds him, cuddles him, and loves him with all the simple devotion he could ever want. Sure, he sometimes feels the desire to know Toby on a real, human basis, but it's squashed by terror and inertia. But Zeke isn't the only one with a complicated family. A break-in heralds the end of Zeke's fantasy life and throws him headlong into a new drama. Toby's family is from the sea, where conflict is resolved a little differently. Zeke will have to use all his feline cunning to get him and Toby out of this mess safely--and both men will have to confront their fears, their families, and their future.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package "A Walk on the Wild Side."
Cat in Glass
by Nancy EtchemendyThe eight tales in this collection by Nancy Etchemendy weave great suspense with interesting plots and unusual characters. "Lunch at Etienne's" is a story narrated by a woman who is surrounded by death but doesn't seem to realize it. "Cat in Glass" is about a mysterious, malevolent sculpted cat that commits gruesome murders and is told from the point of view of the sculpture's frightened and bewildered owner. There is also "The Sailor's Bargain", a captivating story about an orphan whose haunting dreams lead to a stark revelation of another life, and "The Lily and the Weaver's Heart", in which a one-eyed Jacinth dares to take her place in a cruel world by risking a journey that is usually reserved for the most able-bodied men of the culture.
Cat in Glass and Other Tales of the Unnatural
by Nancy EtchemendyThe story is about a malignant cat committing frightful murders.