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The Weight of This World
by David JoyCritically acclaimed author David Joy, whose debut, Where All Light Tends to Go, was hailed as “a savagely moving novel that will likely become an important addition to the great body of Southern literature” (The Huffington Post), returns to the mountains of North Carolina with a powerful story about the inescapable weight of the past. A combat veteran returned from war, Thad Broom can’t leave the hardened world of Afghanistan behind, nor can he forgive himself for what he saw there. His mother, April, is haunted by her own demons, a secret trauma she has carried for years. Between them is Aiden McCall, loyal to both but unable to hold them together. Connected by bonds of circumstance and duty, friendship and love, these three lives are blown apart when Aiden and Thad witness the accidental death of their drug dealer and a riot of dope and cash drops in their laps. On a meth-fueled journey to nowhere, they will either find the grit to overcome the darkness or be consumed by it.From the Hardcover edition.
The Weight Of Water
by Anita ShreveOn Smuttynose Island, off the coast of New Hampshire, more than a century ago, two Norwegian immigrant women were brutally murdered. A third woman survived by hiding in a cave until dawn. In 1995, Jean, a photographer, is sent on an assignment to shoot a photo essay about the legendary crime. Taking her extended family with her, Jean stays in a sailboat anchored off the coast, and finds herself gradually becoming more and more engrossed in the bay's mysterious and gruesome past. Wandering into a library one day, she unearths letters written by Maren, the sole survivor of the murder spree. Jean's fear of losing all that she cares about is reflected in Maren's poignant tale of love and loss, and her obsession with the ancient story drives her to wild impulsive action -- with unrecoverable consequences.
Weird Detective: The Stars Are Wrong
by Fred Van LenteThe streets of New York have been plagued by a pattern of crimes too weird and bizarre for the average detective. Lurking in the evidence are shadows of loathsome horrors from beyond space and time, seeking to usher in the unimaginable evil of the Old Ones. And the only man capable of fighting against the unspeakable terrors isn't a man at all. Detective Sebastian Green is one of them--it takes a monster to catch a monster. New York Time's best-selling author, Fred Van Lente, and artist Guiu Vilanova are on the case for Weird Detective, a Lovecraftian mystery tale!
Weird Events on Campus: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Hua Banyu（linying）All greed is the beginning of evil. The school is the sanctuary of education, but under the drive of benefits, it has become a veritable hell on earth. Teacher was originally an engineer who had transformed the human soul, but became the murderer of the children...No. 1 High School was the national college entrance examination champion's base. Every year, the teacher in charge of senior year (1), Teacher Gu, would bring the students to the academy to carry out their demonic closed study. Every year, there would be students who could not bear the burden and went crazy. The new College Entrance Examination has created the history of No.1 Middle School. Just as the school prepared to host Teacher Gu's celebratory feast, Teacher Gu suddenly disappeared …A few years later, Xie Ke, a handsome male teacher, came to the classroom of a senior in high school. He was secretly adored by a beautiful and gentle girl. With an uneasy mood, Xie Ke led the students from Grade 3 (1) class into a courtyard known as the "Fierce Room" for closed study. However, on the very first day they entered the courtyard, the mysterious and mysterious Teacher Gui appeared. From then on, Xie Ke and Quiet had entered into a life of horror and terror.Can you sell your soul in exchange for real demand? Can giving up faith really be exchanged for greed? Will Xie Ke and Jing Jing be able to escape the deadly curse in the end?
Weird Nights (Shadow Promised Ser. #2)
by Rebecca RoyceBook Two of the Shadow Promised. Mindy Spellman hasn’t been the same since a demon stepped into her life, murdered her boyfriend and left her scarred inside and out. Jonah is one of the blood-oathed, sworn to guard mankind against things that go bump in the night. He’s promised Mindy he’ll teach her how to protect herself. But a poltergeist on the loose leaves him feeling protective—and lust-struck. She’s supposed to be under his care, but as they battle the forces of evil, he finds himself caring too much. **Please note, this book was published under the same name by a different publisher**
Weird Tales: Best of the Early Years 1923-25
by Harry HoudiniThirteen tales of terror—from the macabre and morbid to unexplainable stories of the occult—from such authors as Harry Houdini, H. P. Lovecraft, and others. First hitting newsstands in 1923, Weird Tales magazine quickly became a literary monster in discovering and publishing the best horror, sci-fi and fantasy writers of its day. The pulp magazine was one of the earliest publications, if not the first, to feature strange tales of occultism and alien invasions that simply didn&’t fit into any other magazine at that time. The stories struck a chord with those early audiences, and as a result, Weird Tales created a subgenre as &“weird&” could be attached itself to various genres. Marquee names like master magician Harry Houdini and cosmic horror creator H. P. Lovecraft graced the magazine&’s pages during those early years with several debut stories, alongside authors who were already giants in their own right—Otis Adelbert Kline, Seabury Quinn, and Greye La Spina. Maybe lesser known, but no less influential, writers like Frank Belknap Long Jr., Mary S. Brown, Lyllian Huntley Harris, Hasan Vokine, Arthur J. Burks, and H. Warner Munn turned out disturbing yarns that have stood the test of time only to be resurrected nearly a century later. This collection features those early authors across thirteen spooky stories from the impactful years of 1923 to 1925 that are best enjoyed at the witching hour. Reading ritual aside, you&’ve been warned.
The Weird World of Wes Beattie (June and Sidney #1)
by John Norman HarrisA disreputable lawyer is out to prove his lying client is no killer in this classic Canadian mystery: &“Very exciting and full of excellent comedy" (P.G. Wodehouse). A timid young man from a quiet Toronto suburb, no one would pay much attention to Wes Beattie if it wasn&’t for his tendency to lie. And now the whole world is watching Wes, because he&’s finally gone too far. His uncle has been bludgeoned to death, and the weapon is covered in his fingerprints. But even as he goes on trial for murder, facing undeniable evidence against him, Wes still swears up and down he didn&’t do it. Wes's wild explanations about a frame-up, a villainous gang, and a mysterious sexpot only enrage his already mortified family. But Sidney &“Gargoyle&” Grant, a disreputable young lawyer, sees no reason to rush to condemnation, and resolves to untangle the truth.
The Weirdo (Penguin Joint Venture Readers Ser.)
by Theodore TaylorChip Clewt, known simply as the weirdo, lives like a hermit in the Powhatan Swamp, a National Wildlife Refuge that is at the center of a heated controversy between local hunters and environmentalists. A hunting ban on the Powhatan is about to expire. The environmentalists want to protect the wildlife; the hunters are oiling their guns. Then someone completely unexpected comes forward to spearhead the conservation effort--the weirdo. Includes a reader's guide.
Weirdo
by Cathi UnsworthNamed one of the Best Crime Books of the Year by the Guardian , Weirdo is an atmospheric thriller about a teenage girl convicted of murder in a 1980s seaside town and the private investigator who reopens the case to discover that she may not have acted alone … Corinne Woodrow was fifteen when she was convicted of the ritualistic murder of her classmate in a quaint seaside town. It was 1984, a year when teenagers ran wild, dressed in black, stayed out all night, and listened to music that terrified their parents. Rumours of Satanism surrounded Corinne and she was locked up indefinitely, a chilling reminder to the parents of Ernemouth to keep a watchful eye on their children. Twenty years later, private investigator Sean Ward — whose promising career as a detective with the Metropolitan Police was cut short by a teenager with a gun — reopens the case after new forensic evidence suggests that Corinne didn’t act alone. His investigation uncovers a town full of secrets, and a community that has always looked after its own.
The Weiser Book of Occult Detectives: 13 Stories of Supernatural Sleuthing (The Weiser Book)
by Judika IllesA compilation of vintage occult mysteries by Arthur Conan Doyle, Algernon Blackwood, J. Sheridan Le Fanu, and Helena Blavatsky, and others. Whether they investigate paranormal mysteries or use their own supernatural gifts to solve crimes, occult detectives maintain an extraordinary hold on our imaginations. From X-Files to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, there are no shortage of contemporary examples. In The Weister Book of Occult Detectives, esoteric scholar Judika Illes delves into the literary roots of this enduring subgenre. Among the ranks of occult detectives featured in this book are beloved favorites such as Dr. Hesselius, Dr. Taverner, Thomas Carnacki, and John Silence. They are joined by the more obscure or unjustly forgotten sleuths such as Shiela Crerar and Diana Marburg. Their investigative techniques range from palmistry and clairvoyance to psychometry, mesmerism, dreams, and good old deductive reasoning.
Weiß ist die kälteste Farbe: Ein düsterer Psychothriller
by John Nicholl Eva MarkertEin fesselnder Psychothriller von John Nicholl, ehemaliger Polizeibeamter und Sozialarbeiter im Kinderschutz. Trau, schau, wem! Die Familie Mailer ahnt nichts von der furchtbaren Gefahr, die in ihr Leben eindringt, als der siebenjährige Anthony von der Hausärztin an den Erziehungsberatungsdienst verwiesen wird, nachdem die Ehe seiner Eltern gescheitert ist. Der 58-jährige Dr. David Galbraith, ein sadistischer Pädophiler auf der Jagd nach Opfern, ist als beratender Kinderpsychiater dort angestellt. Er hat bereits einen Jungen ermordet – im schalldichten Keller seines georgianischen Stadthauses in Südwales, wo er mit seiner Frau und den zwei kleinen Töchtern lebt. Galbraith ist von Anthony geradezu besessen und macht vor nichts Halt, um seine grotesken Fantasien Wirklichkeit werden zu lassen. Das Buch enthält Material, das einige Leser*innen als verstörend empfinden könnten. Es ist all denen gewidmet, die überlebt haben. Brilliant und packend. Weiß ist die kälteste Farbe lässt einen von der allerersten Seite an nicht mehr los. Mit klopfendem Herzen hält man den Atem an bis zum schockierenden Ende. Lesermeinungen zu Weiß ist die kälteste Farbe: „Einer der besten Psychothriller, die ich je gelesen habe.“ The Book Review Café „Hervorragend geschrieben, dieser Psychothriller hat mich gefesselt.“ Read Along With Sue „Ich gebe zu, ich habe kurz vor dem Ende die Luft angehalten.“ Crimesquad.com „Nicholl ist ein großartiger Geschichtenerzähler. Es ist eine Kunst, ein Buch über derartige Gewalt und Brutalität zu schreiben, ohne es mit unnötigen Details zu überfrachten.“ Great Book Escapes „Ein meisterhaft geschriebener, düsterer Psychothriller.“ Albina Hume – Bestsellerautorin „Ich glaube, ich habe noch nie ein Buch gelesen, dass die Abgründe des menschlichen Geistes und der menschlichen Seele so gut aus
Welcome Back to the Night
by Elizabeth MassieA family reunion marks the beginning of a terrifying bond between three relatives and a fourth troubled woman who, for a brief time, was part of the family.
A Welcome Grave (Detective Lincoln Perry, #3)
by Michael KorytaOnce on the police force, Perry ended his career when he left prominent attorneys, Jefferson, bleeding in the parking lot of his country club. Now Jefferson is dead, the victim of a brutal murder.
A Welcome Grave: Lincoln Perry 3 (Lincoln Perry Ser. #Vol. 3)
by Michael KorytaLincoln Perry was once a rising star on the Cleveland police force, until he was kicked out after he got in a fight with Alex Jefferson, the millionaire his fiancée left him for. When Jefferson is tortured and murdered, it isn't long before the police are at Lincoln's door asking questions.Things go from bad to worse when Lincoln agrees to do a favour for Jefferson's widow - track down the dead man's son who has unknowingly inherited his millions. What should be a routine search for a missing person ends with the son's body lying in the morgue and Lincoln in jail.Lincoln realises that Jefferson's millions are the target of a thirst for revenge that hasn't been satisfied by blood. But soon Lincoln is being pursued by a pair of deadly assailants and under pressure from the police, who are determined to put him back behind bars, if he survives long enough to make it there . . .
A Welcome Murder
by Robin YocumAfter his unspectacular professional baseball career ends with a knee injury in Toledo, Ohio, Johnny Earl gets busted for selling cocaine. After serving seven years in prison, all he wants to do is return to his hometown of Steubenville, retrieve the drug money he stashed before he went to jail, and start a new life where no one has ever heard of Johnny Earl.However, before he can leave town with his money, Johnny is picked up for questioning in the murder of Rayce Daubner, the FBI informant who had set him up on drug charges in the first place. Then his former prison cellmate shows up--a white supremacist who wants the drug money to help fund an Aryan nation in the wilds of Idaho. Five memorable characters, each with a separate agenda, come together in this layered tale of murder, deceit, and political intrigue.
Welcome To Dubai
by Omar TyreeWhen American Gary Stevens decides to explore the immaculate tourism haven of Dubai in the Middle East, he finds much more than he bargained for. Plans for a peaceful and harmless visit to the exotic land of seven-star hotels, international culture, food and shopping, quickly change when Gary attracts the attention of a beautiful, rebellious and enticing Muslim woman. Gary stumbles into a violent labor revolt triggered by the death of a poor immigrant construction worker, who falls from one of Dubai's hundreds of fast-developing buildings. The exploitation of thousands of disposable immigrant laborers emboldens an Egyptian revolutionary to seek vengeance for the greed and inhumane practices of Dubai's business elite Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, the outspoken wife of Dubai's youngest and most successful business leaders inspires an insurgence of young Muslim women---they seek empowerment, education and the freedom to pursue true love and romance. Gary becomes entangled in the uprising when the radicals take hundreds of international tourists hostage at the same hotel where Gary is staying. To make matters worse, these zealots include the older brother of the beautiful Muslim woman who has fallen for Gary. With nonstop action and cultural intrigue, Welcome to Dubai is the first full book in The Traveler series created by New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Gary Stevens was introduced by Tyree in the e-book prequel, No Turning Back, in January 2013.
Welcome to Harmony Harbor Box Set Books 1-3 (Harmony Harbor)
by Debbie MasonIn this special three-book collection from USA Today bestselling author Debbie Mason, visit a town where love is just around the corner . . . Mistletoe CottageSophie DiRossi loved growing up in Harmony Harbor but now it's the last place she wants to be. Left homeless by a fire, she's forced to go back to the small coastal town that harbors a million secrets, including her own. Sophie sees this secret reflected every day in her daughter's blue eyes-and she must keep it hidden from the only man she has ever loved. For Liam Gallagher, seeing Sophie again sparks a desire so fierce that it takes his breath away. Now he will do whatever it takes to show her that they deserve a second chance. Starlight BridgeHidden in Graystone Manor is a book containing all the dark secrets of Harmony Harbor, and Ava DiRossi is determined to find it. No one-especially not her ex-husband, Griffin Gallagher-can ever discover what really tore her life apart all those years ago. But what's never changed are the sexy sparks of attraction between Ava and Griffin, and he won't give her up again without a fight. He knows there's the real possibility of a future together . . . if the truth doesn't burn the bridge between them forever.Primrose LaneOlivia Davenport has finally gotten her life back together. She's become Harmony Harbor's most sought-after event planner and left her past behind her-until she learns that she's now guardian of her ex's young daughter. With her world spinning, Olivia doesn't have time for her new next-door neighbor, no matter how handsome he is. Dr. Finn Gallagher would really like to be the shoulder Olivia leans on, and with a little help from some matchmaking widows and a precocious little girl, Finn might just win her over.Don't miss Sugarplum Way, available in October 2017!
Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza: A Fina Mendoza Mystery (The Fina Mendoza Mysteries #1)
by Kitty FeldeA lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina heroine. – Kirkus ReviewsBeware the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill!Legends say if you see the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill, you're cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it. And the last thing her family needs right now is a jinx!Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mom to live with Papa, a congressman from California. But then she comes face-to-whiskers with a mysterious cat in the Capitol Crypt. Is it the Demon Cat?Disasters follow! Jars of spaghetti sauce explode. Fina's beloved grandmother Abuelita breaks her leg. And Fina's only friend in Washington, a big orange dog named Senator Something, becomes the next target.The only way for Fina to save her family from future "cat"astrophe is to solve the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.This Readers' Favorite Award-winning novel is more than a mystery story!Fina takes us backstage at the U.S. Capitol to see firsthand how government works with an emphasis on Congress and the Legislative Branch. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries provide an introduction to civics for elementary age children.The West Wing meets Nancy Drew...For fans of Nancy Drew Mysteries, Boxcar Children, Encyclopedia Brown, and Hardy Boys!THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES SERIES: Book 1 – Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza Book 2 – State of the Union Book 3 – Snake in the Grass (coming soon)ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH: Book 1 – Bienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza Book 2 – Estado de la UniÓn Book 3 – Serpiente en la Hierba (muy pronto)ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: – Perfect for classroom or homeschooling settings – Free podcast based on the books and current events: The Fina Mendoza Mysteries – 32-page Teacher's Guide including language arts, math, and social studies lessons
The Welcoming (Mills And Boon Ser.)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEUndercover and on the hunt for a dangerous gang, Roman DeWinter checks into Charity Ford's inn with just the clothes on his back and a loaded .38 revolver. It's just another assignment for Roman - simple, uncomplicated. But the federal agent has never know the comfort and warmth of home - and he soon finds himself under the spell of Charity, his beautiful and intriguing innkeeper. The only problem is, Roman has come looking for a criminal mastermind, and Charity is his key suspect. Now he has to decide if he should trust his heart or his head...Includes a preview of The Witness
The Well: A Novel
by Catherine ChanterSet in a modern-day Britain where water is running out everywhere except at the farm of one seemingly ordinary family whose mysterious good fortune leads to a shocking act of violence, The Well is “extraordinary...a mesmerizing read…combining a gripping mystery, nuanced psychological drama, and striking prose” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).When Ruth Ardingly and her family make that first long drive up from the city in their grime-encrusted car and view The Well, they are enchanted by a jewel of a farm that appears to offer everything they need: an opportunity for Ruth, an escape for her husband, and a home for their grandson. But when the drought begins, everything changes. Surrounded by thirty acres of lush greenery, the farm mysteriously thrives while the world outside crumbles under the longest dry spell in recorded history. No one, including the owners, understands why. But The Well’s unique glory comes at a terrible price. From the envy of their neighbors to the mandates of the government, from the fanaticism of a religious order called the Sisters of the Rose to the everyday difficulties of staying close as husband and wife, grandmother and child—all these forces lead to a shocking crime. Accusations of witchcraft, wrongdoing, and murder envelop the family until their paradise becomes a prison. A beautifully written debut novel that “channels Margaret Atwood and Gillian Flynn, creating a story that’s speculative and suspenseful” (Minneapolis Star Tribune), The Well is an utterly haunting meditation on the fragile nature of our relationships with each other and the places we call home.
We'll Always Have Parrots (Meg Langslow #5)
by Donna AndrewsParrots, parrots everywhere, not to mention the monkeys, and, yes, don't forget the tiger.
Well And Truly
by Evelyn Wilde MayersonWith this beautifully rendered novel about three generations of women brought together after a family death, Evelyn Wilde Mayerson, author of five critically acclaimed novels, has crafted a set of characters and captured a sense of place with a stunning precision that once again substantiates her enormous talent. After nearly twenty years in her husband's Vermont hometown, New Yorker Maggie Hatch is still an outsider. She has a mother-in-law who gives her a nervous stomach, an old house with floors that slant, and a much-beloved doctor-husband who unexpectedly dies on her while tying his tennis shoes. So how did it happen that she could be so devastated by her loss, and less than five months later lie shivering in another man's arms? Maggie, who is approaching forty, is just as shocked by this "scandalous" turn of events as her neighbors, but suspects it is not all that surprising, given the circumstances. First there is the matter of her precocious daughter, who drops out of Smith College after one month and arrives home with an unpleasant young man in tow. Then her beautiful, much-married mother temporarily moves in to try to be the parent she never was when Maggie was growing up. And her very best friend turns abruptly cool when she thinks Maggie has made a pass at her husband. Finally, there is the matter of murder. Maggie is prematurely torn out of mourning by a summons to serve as a juror in the trial of a fifteen-year-old girl accused of murdering her mother. But how can she uphold her oath as a juror--to well and truly pass judgment on the accused--unless she first takes stock of her own life, as a mother, a daughter, and an attractive woman in her sexual prime? And what about the wonderfully cranky new man who couldn't have picked a worse (better?) time to make her feel alive again? As this wry, poignant novel moves to its bittersweet conclusion, Evelyn Wilde Mayerson reminds us that life can throw a curve when we least expect it. With the wittiest, most outrageous dialogue to be found in contemporary fiction, and with a heroine who is endearing, unpredictable, and very real, this life-affirming story of loss, redemption, and falling in love all over again quietly steals your heart.
Well Bred and Dead: A High Society Mystery (The High Society Mysteries #1)
by Catherine O'ConnellNewly widowed Pauline Cook was once the toast of the Windy City elite—but now she's practically broke. At least she's in better shape than her dear departed friend Ethan Campbell, whose corpse Pauline has had the misfortune to discover. A writer who chronicled the lives, loves, and ensembles of the Gold Coast's most elegant ladies, Ethan apparently took his own life—while inelegantly clad in old boxers, no less. And since no relatives are coming forward to claim Ethan's remains, it falls to Pauline to settle his final affairs . . . with her own dwindling funds.However, there are things about Ethan's suicide that don't seem to add up: the ratty undergarments he "chose" to die in, for example . . . and the multiple birth certificates the police turn up in his apartment. Before she can truly lay her friend to rest, plucky Pauline's determined to get to the bottom of his increasingly suspicious death.
Well Done, Secret Seven: Book 3
by Enid BlytonSolve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. Also available in audiobook! In book three, the Secret Seven have a new meeting place - a treehouse! But someone else is using it too. The gang are furious, but then they learn the intruder is in big trouble and needs their help. Can the Seven come to the rescue?Solve the mystery! Cover and inside illustrations are by the brilliant Tony Ross, illustrator of David Walliams's books. The story was first published in 1951. This edition features the classic text and comes with a Bonus Blyton section at the back with quizzes, puzzles and other bonus extras! Enid Blyton ®, The Secret Seven ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.
Well Done, Secret Seven: Book 3 (Secret Seven #41)
by Enid BlytonSolve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. Also available in audiobook! In book three, the Secret Seven have a new meeting place - a treehouse! But someone else is using it too. The gang are furious, but then they learn the intruder is in big trouble and needs their help. Can the Seven come to the rescue?Solve the mystery! Cover and inside illustrations are by the brilliant Tony Ross, illustrator of David Walliams's books. The story was first published in 1951. This edition features the classic text and comes with a Bonus Blyton section at the back with quizzes, puzzles and other bonus extras! Enid Blyton ®, The Secret Seven ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.