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Wishful Thinking (Return to Ravens Pass)
by Anthony WacholtzThree friends cheat on a math test and get away with it -- until a strange substitute teacher starts asking questions.
The Wishing Game
by Patrick RedmondIn the bleak winter term of 1954 something terrible happens at Kirkston Abbey School for Boys. Forty years later a journalist hovers near the truth, buried long ago by the panicked authorities.Kirkston Abbey is no place for the weak: its rules are harsh and its discipline savage. So the struggling Jonathan Palmer cannot believe his luck when Richard Rokeby - tough, handsome, aloof - befriends him.But Rokeby's possessive friendship is suffocating and, what starts out as an innocent game amongst friends, takes a shocking turn as Palmer finds himself powerless to stop Rokeby from unleashing a horrifying fate on them all.A brilliantly clever psychological thriller, The Wishing Game launched Redmond to his bestseller status.
The Wishing Game
by Patrick RedmondIn the bleak winter term of 1954 something terrible happens at Kirkston Abbey School for Boys. Forty years later a journalist hovers near the truth, buried long ago by the panicked authorities.Kirkston Abbey is no place for the weak: its rules are harsh and its discipline savage. So the struggling Jonathan Palmer cannot believe his luck when Richard Rokeby - tough, handsome, aloof - befriends him.But Rokeby's possessive friendship is suffocating and, what starts out as an innocent game amongst friends, takes a shocking turn as Palmer finds himself powerless to stop Rokeby from unleashing a horrifying fate on them all.A brilliantly clever psychological thriller, The Wishing Game launched Redmond to his bestseller status.
The Wishing Game
by Meg Shaffer"Clever, dark, and hopeful . . . a love letter to reading and the power that childhood stories have over us long after we've grown up."--V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueLucy Hart knows better than anyone what it's like to grow up without parents who loved her. In a childhood marked by neglect and loneliness, Lucy found her solace in books, namely the Clock Island series by Jack Masterson. Now a twenty-six-year-old teacher's aide, she is able to share her love of reading with bright, young students, especially seven-year-old Christopher Lamb, who was left orphaned after the tragic death of his parents. Lucy would give anything to adopt Christopher, but even the idea of becoming a family seems like an impossible dream without proper funds and stability.Just when Lucy is about to give up, Jack Masterson announces he's finally written a new book. Even better, he's holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island, and Lucy is one of the four lucky contestants chosen to compete to win the one and only copy.For Lucy, the chance of winning the most sought-after book in the world means everything to her and Christopher. But first she must contend with ruthless book collectors, wily opponents, and the distractingly handsome (and grumpy) Hugo Reese, the illustrator of the Clock Island books. Meanwhile, Jack "the Mastermind" Masterson is plotting the ultimate twist ending that could change all their lives forever.Be careful what you wish for, because sometimes . . . you might just get it.(P) 2023 Penguin Random House Audio
The Wishing Game
by Meg ShafferThe cult-hit feel-good novel of the year! It's Willy Wonka for booklovers of all ages.'Clever, dark, and hopeful' -V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueDuring a childhood marked by neglect and loneliness, Lucy Hart found solace in books, especially Jack Masterson's Clock Island series. Now a twenty-six-year-old teacher's aide, she has shared her love of reading with bright, orphaned seven-year-old Christopher Lamb. Lucy would give anything to adopt Christopher, but even the idea of becoming a family seems like an impossible dream without proper funds and stability.Just when Lucy is about to give up, Jack Masterson announces he's finally written a new book. Even better, he's holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island, and Lucy is one of the four lucky contestants chosen to compete to win the one and only copy.For Lucy, the chance of winning the most sought-after book in the world means everything to her and Christopher. But first she must contend with ruthless book collectors, wily opponents, and the distractingly handsome (and grumpy) Hugo Reese, the illustrator of the Clock Island books. Meanwhile, Jack "the Mastermind" Masterson is plotting the ultimate twist ending that could change all their lives forever.Be careful what you wish for, because sometimes . . . you might just get it.
Wishing on a Christmas Cowboy (Star Valley #1)
by Sara RichardsonThis city girl could use a dose of good old-fashioned cowboy Christmas cheer in this charming holiday romance for fans of Jennifer Ryan and Maisey Yates!Pediatric nurse Kyra Fowler is finally going to realize her dream. She&’s got a job lined up at the most prestigious children&’s hospital in London. There&’s only one little snag—first she has to sell the Wyoming town she&’s just inherited from her estranged father. After a little fixing up, the place should easily attract a buyer. Hopefully she&’ll be celebrating the sale by New Year&’s.Ex-Navy SEAL Aiden Steele couldn&’t save his brother-in-law on the battlefield, but he can save his sister&’s ranch and give his nieces the life they deserve in the town they love. He&’s not about to let some outsider make a mint selling to a ruthless developer. Operation Save Star Valley is foolproof: show Kyra the sights, let the Christmas spirit work its magic, and bam! She&’ll decide not to sell and he can ensure his family is taken care of. Except as he tries to make Kyra fall in love with the town, Aiden starts falling for her.
Wishing on a Star
by Christina JonesChristmas comes but once a year ... so get into the mood with this fantastic feast of festive tales from Accent Press! With some brilliant short stories from best-selling authors, there's something for everyone: Yuletide laughs from Christina Jones and Tricia Maw, an Edwardian Advent from Caroline Dunford, some Christmas criminality from Bill Kitson and Marsali Taylor, and heart-warming episodes from Jane Wenham-Jones, Jane Risdon, and Jane Jackson, 'tis the season for jolly good reading!
Wisteria: the gorgeous new gothic fantasy romance from the bestselling author of Belladonna and Foxglove (Belladonna)
by Adalyn Grace*** HIDDEN FOIL ON THE CASE AVAIBLE FOR A LIMITED TIME LINE. PRE-ORDER YOURS NOW! ***'A deliciously deadly Gothic romance' STEPHANIE GARBER 'A true pleasure from beginning to end' JENNIFER ARMENTROUT'Decadently atmospheric' KERRI MANISCALCOThe New York Times bestseller Adalyn Grace is back with a gorgeous, thrilling, beautifully romantic gothic fantasy - if you loved Belladonna and Foxglove, you will adore this . . . Blythe Hawthorn has never let anyone tell her what to do . . . and she's not about to start now. Headstrong and passionate, she won't be ruled by society, or by her overprotective father, and certainly not by the man she's bound herself to, no matter how insufferable he is. She's determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days, even as he ensues that her life in his palace is anything but the decadent fairytale she imagined.But as Blythe discovers a new side of herself linked to his past, she'll have to decide if she's willing to let an unexpected spark ignite . . . and discover the real truth about who she is inside. PRAISE FOR ADALYN GRACE 'A darkly romantic tale' Adrienne Young 'Utterly original and completely addictive' Rachel Griffin 'Darkly twisted and deliciously gothic' Renée Ahdieh
Wit is de koudste kleur: Een donkere psychologische thriller vol spanning
by John Nicholl Marinus Henricus KruissenWit is de koudste kleur van John Nicholl Een best verkopende donkere psychologische thriller van Amazon # 1 Wit is de koudste kleur De bestverkopende dark psychological thrilling thriller van ex-politieagent en kinderbescherming maatschappelijk werker, John Nicholl. De familie Mailer is zich niet bewust van het verschrikkelijke gevaar dat hun leven binnendringt wanneer de zevenjarige Anthony door de huisarts van de familie wordt doorverwezen naar de kinderbegeleiding na het mislukken van het huwelijk van zijn ouders. De achtenvijftigjarige Dr. David Galbraith, een sadistische roofzuchtige pedofiel die als kinderpsychiater voor adviesdoeleinden wordt ingezet, heeft al een kind vermoord in de geluiddichte kelder onder het Georgische herenhuis in Zuid-Wales dat hij deelt met zijn vrouw en twee jonge dochters. Anthony wordt de laatste obsessie van Galbraith en hij zal er alles aan doen om zijn groteske fantasieën werkelijkheid te laten worden. Het boek bevat inhoud die sommige lezers vanaf het begin mogelijk verontrustend vinden. Het is vooral gewijd aan overlevenden. Genre: FICTIE / Psychologisch Secundair genre: FICTIE / Spannend
Witch
by Barbara MichaelsFor Ellen March, the secluded old house nestled in the pine woods is more than the dream home she's long been searching for. It's an escape, a chance to start over, to forget the pain of her failed marriage and enjoy the restful pace of small-town living. Here, too, is a golden opportunity to get to know Norman McKay, her handsome and worldly new neighbor. But after dark in Ellen's "perfect" house, strange visions invade her restless mind: silent strangers moving through the twilight shadows, the ghostly figure of a woman and a spectral white cat. Ellen came here hoping to bury the past, but something terrifying has taken its place. Her safe haven has become her prison . . . and there is no escape.
The Witch (War N' Wit #1)
by Gail RoughtonAriel Anson thinks she has her life in order. She’s young, smart, and beautiful, even if she doesn’t believe the beautiful part. She’s a paralegal with a great career and a fiancé who’s a CPA. You just can’t get any steadier than that. Then she meets private investigator, bounty hunter, process server Chad Garrett. What does War-N-Wit, Inc. stand for anyway? Warlock and Witch? For real? Oh, yes! For real. Her life as she knows it is over! Instead of organizing corporate documents and pleadings, she’s chasing bail jumpers and taking down serial killers. And investigating secret societies.
Witch and Famous (Witch Way Librarian Mysteries #3)
by Angela M. SandersFor a tiny town, picturesque Wilfred, Oregon, has everything, including an impressive library housed in a Victorian mansion, a touch of magic in new librarian and fledgling witch, Josie Way, a visiting movie star—and a curious tendency toward murder . . . Josie and all of Wilfred are buzzing with excitement. A-list movie star Daphne Morris has chosen to interview Roz, assistant librarian and novelist, for her book club. But when the glamorous actress quickly charms both Roz&’s long-time love and sheriff Sam, the object of Josie&’s unrequited affection, Josie turns to the whispers from her beloved books for ideas on revising the plot. Yet soon there&’s another twist . . . At a party to celebrate the interview, Daphne&’s personal chef is found dead in a scene that all too closely echoes one in Roz&’s novel. It&’s clear to Josie that someone&’s idea of a happy ending means framing her friend. She&’ll have to read between the lines with the help of the library&’s enchanted stacks, guidance from her magical grandmother&’s letters, and her cat familiar, Rodney, to solve this murder before someone decides to stage a deadly sequel . . . Praise for Angela M. Sanders&’ Seven-Year Witch&“A really lovely follow-up to the Witch Way Librarian Mystery series debut. A solid treat.&”—Criminal Element&“Full of false leads and truly surprising reveals, this terrifically plotted mystery is hard to put down.&”—BookPage&“This cozy mystery has the right balance of suspense and quirky, small-town humor.&”—Library Journal
The Witch and the Borscht Pearl
by Angela ZemanTheft and murder derail a comedienne's Catskills comebackWhen she meets Mrs. Risk, Rachel is eighteen, married, and living in fear. Her fishmonger husband is three decades older than her and intent on killing her slowly. Each day Rachel grows weaker--the result of pesticides that Ike sneaks into her food. Only the eccentric Mrs. Risk, whom the local children call a witch, sees Ike's plan. With a simple deception, she frightens Ike into having a heart attack, saving Rachel and winning herself a new assistant. The young fishwife's lifestyle is about to get a lot more interesting. Their first adventure together concerns Pearl Schrafft, a Borscht Belt comic whose career, as well as her ancient style of comedy, is on the skids. When her priceless pearl necklace vanishes and her manager drops dead, Rachel and Mrs. Risk step in. If they can't learn who has it in for the punch line queen, Pearl's Borscht Belt shtick won't be the only thing that's DOA.
The Witch and the Dead (Wishcraft Mystery)
by Heather BlakeThe national bestselling author of Gone with the Witch returns as wish-granting witch Darcy Merriweather uncovers dangerous skeletons in the closet—and the garage.... When Darcy moved to Salem, Massachusetts, she never expected her life to change as drastically as it did. But within a short time, the Enchanted Village has become her home, its mystical residents have become her family, and As You Wish, the personal concierge business formerly run by her Aunt Ve, has become her calling. Still, the time has come for change—and for Darcy to move out of Aunt Ve’s house. Darcy’s belongings are stashed in Aunt Ve’s garage, alongside a mess of memories, forgotten possessions, and, to both Ve and Darcy’s horror, a pile of old bones. It turns out they belong to Ve’s long missing second husband. Now Darcy must unpack old secrets to solve a cold case—and make sure her aunt isn’t looking at a spell behind bars.From the Paperback edition.
Witch and Wizard 3. La magia del fuego (Witch & Wizard #Volumen 3)
by James Patterson«ESCÚCHAME, no tenemos mucho tiempo. Imagínate que todas las cosas que te gustan estuvieran prohibidas. Tus libros, tu música, tus películas, el arte# Que te lo hubieran quitado todo. Quemado. Esa es la vida bajo el Nuevo Orden. Ahora, cada segundo que pasamos despiertos tenemos que luchar por las libertades que hemos perdido. Incluso nuestra imaginación está en peligro. Y además nos acusan de ser criminales. Eso es. Wisty y yo somos los criminales más buscados del Nuevo Orden. ¿Qué crimen hemos cometido? Promover el pensamiento libre y la creatividad# Ah, y practicar la magia. ¿Te has perdido? Voy a retroceder un poco#» Whit y Wisty Allgood lo han sacrificado todo para liderar la Resistencia contra el cruel régimen totalitario que gobierna su mundo pero, hasta el momento, la magia de los hermanos no ha sido capaz de detener la maldad del Único que es Único. Wisty sabe que ha llegado la hora de enfrentarse cara a cara con él, pero su lucha y su fuego solo consiguencanalizar y aumentar el poder de este ser invencible. ¿Cómo podrán prepararse para el momento de la verdad? ¿Cómo conseguirán vencerle? Llega la tercera entrega de la serie Witch & Wizard y las apuestas nunca estuvieron tan altas; las consecuencias del enfrentamiento final... lo cambiarán todo. Quien controla el fuego, gana el juego
The Witch at Wayside Cross: Jesperson and Lane Book II (Jesperson and Lane #2)
by Lisa TuttleShould you find yourself in need of a discreet investigation into any sort of mystery, crime or puzzling circumstances, think of Jesperson and Lane . . .Jesperson and Lane have just solved their first major case when a man bangs violently on their door - and almost immediately drops dead. The police rule death by natural causes, but the detectives are determined to find out what really happened . . .Mr Manning was screaming about witches before his death.The case takes them to Mr Manning's Norfolk home, a land of mysterious Shrieking Pits and ancient knowledge. Mr Manning was himself a member of the enigmatic School of Ancient British Wisdom, and not the first to suffer a similar fate. Local gossip suggests that he was secretly engaged to one of the three lovely sisters who reside at Wayside Cross - but which one? Are they really witches, as the gossips also claim?And what does all this have to do with the mysterious Shrieking Pits and a mother desperate to find her missing baby? Jesperson and Lane, at your service.'One of the SF and fantasy & horror field's most urbane - and much under-appreciated- writers' Love Reading
The Witch at Wayside Cross: Jesperson and Lane Book II (Jesperson and Lane #2)
by Lisa TuttleSequel to The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief, this terribly witty Victorian series of adventures is perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Sally Lockheart and The Night Circus.Should you find yourself in need of a discreet investigation into any sort of mystery, crime or puzzling circumstances, think of Jesperson and Lane . . .Jesperson and Lane have just solved their first major case when a man bangs violently on their door - and almost immediately drops dead. The police rule death by natural causes, but the detectives are determined to find out what really happened . . .Mr Manning was screaming about witches before his death.The case takes them to Mr Manning's Norfolk home, a land of mysterious Shrieking Pits and ancient knowledge. Mr Manning was himself a member of the enigmatic School of Ancient British Wisdom, and not the first to suffer a similar fate. Local gossip suggests that he was secretly engaged to one of the three lovely sisters who reside at Wayside Cross - but which one? Are they really witches, as the gossips also claim?And what does all this have to do with the mysterious Shrieking Pits and a mother desperate to find her missing baby? Jesperson and Lane, at your service.'One of the SF and fantasy & horror field's most urbane - and much under-appreciated - writers' Love Reading(P)2024 Quercus Editions Limited
A Witch Before Dying: A Wishcraft Mystery
by Heather BlakeWhen Darcy is hired by Elodie Keaton to clean up her missing mother's disorderly home, the Wishcrafter is certainly up for the task. After all, the motto of her Aunt Ve's personal concierge service As You Wish is "No Job Impossible. " But beneath the piles of old newspapers and knickknacks Darcy discovers something much more disturbing--Patrice Keaton's body. Darcy's determined to give Elodie peace of mind by investigating her mother's disappearance and death. Patrice was last seen over a year ago after a fight with her Charmcrafter boyfriend. Was her murder a crime of passion? Or were Patrice's troubles caused by the Anicula, a wish-granting amulet? Now Darcy has to not only find a killer, she has to find the Anicula--before the power of ultimate wish fulfillment falls into the wrong hands.
Witch Child
by Elizabeth LloydThe hanging of Goody Glover was worse than anything young Rachel Gray could have imagined. The rope tight around her shriveled throat. The jerking of her twisted limbs. Her two black eyes starting madly-straight at Rachel... The nightmares began soon afterwards. THe old witch was dead; Rachel had witnesses her execution. And yet at night the scrawny face of Goody Glover rose up to taunt her and her claw-like fingers closed in a death grip around Rachel's soft neck. Rachel woke up screaming with terror-onlt to feel the spirit of Goody Glover still within her, waiting to torment her again. There was no one to help her; no one to save her. Rachel had only her innocence to battle the terror that had taken over her soul... - See more at: http://www.easons.com/p-903593-witch-child.aspx#sthash.iKTddXIU.dpuf
Witch Cradle (John McIntire Mysteries)
by Kathleen Hills"Hills' latest John McIntire adventure is dark, dense, and delicious—and musn't be rushed."—Booklist STARRED reviewJanuary, 1951: America is in the grip of war in Korea, the threat of nuclear annihilation looms, and Senator Joe McCarthy has begun his Red Scare. But the residents of St. Adele, Michigan, are more concerned with staying warm and shoveling snow until a bizarre ice storm brings down a towering pine. Entangled in its roots is evidence that leads Constable John McIntire to the abandoned farmstead of a young Finnish-American couple who had supposedly left the community years before to help build a workers' Utopia in the Soviet republic of Karelia. There he discovers two bodies, buried sixteen years in an unused cistern.In his zeal to uncover the truth, McIntire brings the scrutiny—and the suspicion—of a Red-hunting government agent upon his neighbors and himself. Then a part of the past he hoped to bury forever threatens to destroy his new life.
Witch Craft (Nocturne City, Book #4)
by Caitlin KittredgeWerewolf homicide detective Luna Wilder guards the fine line that separates Nocturne City's humans from the weres and witches that roam its streets. Now, Luna must thwart a new evil more dangerous than anything she's ever encountered. WITCH CRAFT. Someone or something is setting fire to the homes of the city's most infamous non-humans, racking up a body count that's growing by the day. And strange, otherworldly creatures no one has seen before--selkies, trolls, and harpies--are causing chaos throughout the city. Racing to stop the carnage, Luna turns to sexy federal agent Will Fagin for help. As they work to uncover the source of the bloodshed, Luna's attraction for Will deepens. But just as she learns Will's darkest secret, Nocturne City is thrust into total chaos--leaving Luna and Will in a path of destruction they may not be able to stop or survive.
The Witch Doctor's Wife
by Tamar MyersFrom beloved mystery writer Tamar Myers comes an enthralling tale of duty, greed, danger, and miracles in equatorial Africa. The Congo beckons to young Amanda Brown in 1958, as she follows her missionary calling to the mysterious "dark continent" far from her South Carolina home. But her enthusiasm cannot cushion her from the shock of a very foreign culture--where competing missionaries are as plentiful as flies, and oppressive European overlords are busy stripping the land of its most valuable resource: diamonds. Little by little, Amanda is drawn into the lives of the villagers in tiny Belle Vue--and she is touched by the plight of the local witch doctor, a man known as Their Death, who has been forced to take a second job as a yardman to support his two wives. But when First Wife stumbles upon an impossibly enormous uncut gem, events are set in motion that threaten to devastate the lives of these people Amanda has come to admire and love--events that could lead to nothing less than murder. Richly evocative, written with warmth and humor, and based on the author's own experiences, Tamar Myers's The Witch Doctor's Wife is an unforgettable African journey with a spellbinding mystery at its heart.
Witch Dreams
by Vivian Vande VeldeSixteen-year-old Nyssa uses her ability to sec into people's dreams to discover who murdered her parents six years ago.
The Witch Elm: A Novel
by Tana French<P>Toby is a happy-go-lucky charmer who's dodged a scrape at work and is celebrating with friends when the night takes a turn that will change his life - he surprises two burglars who beat him and leave him for dead. Struggling to recover from his injuries, beginning to understand that he might never be the same man again, he takes refuge at his family's ancestral home to care for his dying uncle Hugo. <P><P>Then a skull is found in the trunk of an elm tree in the garden - and as detectives close in, Toby is forced to face the possibility that his past may not be what he has always believed.A spellbinding standalone from one of the best suspense writers working today, The Witch Elm asks what we become, and what we're capable of, when we no longer know who we are. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Witch Hill
by Marion Zimmer BradleyThe house atop Witch Hill was the perfect refuge for grief-stricken Sara Latimer. Slowly she regained hope and joy in life, and soon she fell in love with handsome Brian Standish. But most townspeople averted their eyes when they passed her on the street, or muttered charms to ward off evil. She was a witch, they said-just like her Great Aunt Sara before her. All Sara Latimers were witches. And Sara felt the power stirring within her. Would she embrace it, or would her love for Brian drive all darkness from her soul?