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Whispers from the Dead
by Joan Lowery NixonOnly Sarah senses the horror. The minute she steps through the doorway of her family's new home, Sarah feels a smothering cold mist, and hears the echo of a scream and a heartbreaking whisper in Spanish, "Help me!" Sarah feels compelled to find out who is trying to reach her. But can she uncover the mysteries of the past before terror strikes again?
Whispers From the Past (Charmed #4)
by Constance M. Burge Rosalind NoonanPulled back in time by a demon to Puritan Massachusetts, Phoebe must free one of her ancestors from the demon's spell in order to return to her own time, before the witch hunters discover her true nature and kill her.
Whispers From the Past (Tearoom Mysteries #16)
by Anne Marie RodgersElaine Cooke and Jan Blake are delighted to attend a mother-daughter retreat at a beautiful old hotel in nearby Penzance. It's a reunion of sorts for Elaine's mom, Virginia, and members of a longtime service guild that she joined in high school. The retreat becomes a family affair when Elaine's daughter, Sasha, also arrives. But as is often the case with the intrepid cousins, mystery follows! When Virginia returns to her room, following dinner, she finds a "gift" and a cryptic note on her pillow. Some other attendees received similar unsettling surprises. Who entered the guest rooms and left these sinister little items? And what secret do the recipients share? Working behind the scenes of the camaraderie and conversation, Elaine and Jan race to solve the mystery before the weekend is ruined. Meanwhile, Archie Bentham uncovers new information about his father that completes the story of the painting's journey from England to Maine. Mix together one stately Victorian home, a charming lakeside town in Maine, and two adventurous cousins with a passion for tea and hospitality. Add a large scoop of intriguing mystery and sprinkle generously with faith, family, and friends, and you have the recipe for Tearoom Mysteries.
Whispers in the Dark (A KGI Novel #4)
by Maya BanksNathan is being held captive and is in agony. His saving grace is the voice of an angel who eases his pain and helps him regain enough strength to escape. When he does, she leaves him with a void that he can barely stand. When he escapes and returns to the KGI, he hears her again-now she needs him.Her name is Shae, and she's on the run with her sister. A government group wants to harness their abilities to heal. The KGI wants to help- but can Nathan quiet his soulmate's doubts and convince her that they are meant to face these dangers together?
Whispers in the Dark
by Chase J. JacksonCollege graduate Adrian Ramirez has finally landed his first job, and it's the opportunity of a lifetime: teaching at the elite Finley Academy in his hometown of Newnan, Georgia. Life is on the upswing, and Adrian returns home with girlfriend Lea and high hopes---but the Academy is not the idyll he imagined. Along with the new pressures of adulthood, and a rising anxiety disorder he's having trouble hiding, Adrian discovers there's been a string of unexplained dropouts at the school. He suspects something is amiss with two of his students, identical twins Raven and Robin. One outgoing, one withdrawn, both keeping a secret. When Adrian is accused of being at the center of a student's breakdown, he is forced to dig deeper to unravel the mystery, finding influences of the paranormal along the way. Will Adrian be able to unlock the dark secrets of Finley Academy---and his own past---in time?
Whispers in the Dark (Man of the Month)
by BJ JamesMR. JULYHis Name: Rafe CourtenayHis Challenge: To rescue a kidnapped childHis Accomplice: Beguiling Valentina O'HaraTheir Destination: A remote canyon where danger will merge with desireWhen Rafe Courtenay is on a mission, nothing stands in his way. Not scorching heat and rugged terrain. Not a tempting female whose tormented nightmares shatter the still desert nights. But Rafe, who has never truly needed anyone, needs Valentina O'Hara. And though the legendary markswoman inhabits a man's perilous world, Rafe intends to win her trust-and love-by treating her like a real woman.MAN OF THE MONTHTHE BLACK WATCH: Men and women sworn to live-and love-by a code of honor.
Whispers in the Dark: A breath-taking police thriller perfect for fans of The Girl in the Ice (DI Erika Piper)
by Chris McDonaldThe author of A Wash of Black returns with &“a gritty, chilling, gut-punch of a novel . . . DI Erika Piper is a masterful creation.&” —Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End Small-time drug dealer Marcus Stone and DCI Clive Burston met for the first time one night in August. By the end of that night, both had been shot dead in a bedroom in the heart of gang territory. Manchester DI Erika Piper is at a loss to explain what happened. How did these two even meet, let alone end up dead in what appears to be a strange murder-suicide? As Erika leads the investigation, two others are killed in a similar fashion. One murder, one suicide. Is someone orchestrating these tragedies like a kind of macabre puppet show? As she delves deeper into the lives of the victims, a catastrophic event threatens to derail the whole investigation . . . Can Erika solve the case and bring a vicious killer to justice before time runs out? &“A brightly emerging star of UK crime fiction.&” —Rob Parker, author of Far from the Tree &“Real, compulsive and thrilling.&” —Noelle Holten, author of the Maggie Jamieson series &“A book that will make your heart and head spin.&” —S. E. Moorhead, author of Witness X &“Not only a thrilling mystery, but in the way it delivers its thrills [it] becomes an exploration of grief, and of how past pain can be reclaimed into future joy.&” —Dominic Nolan, author of After Dark
Whispers in the Dark
by Walter MosleyPtolemy Bent--"Popo"--is different. At an age when most babies are cooing "Mama, " Popo was speaking in complete sentences. He was reading college textbooks when he was still too young for nursery school. Popo may just be the smartest human being on Earth. And he spends all his time listening to the radio . . . to white noise that comes drifting down from the sky like stardust. Chill Bent is a two-time loser with a hair-trigger temper. After the death of Popo's mother, the ex-con assumes responsibility for his nephew, vowing to protect the boy from a government eager to strip away his African-American heritage and exploit his genius like a natural resource. Together, Popo and Chill are about to embark on an extraordinary journey into the farthest reaches of the mind and the soul . . . a journey you will never forget. In this stunning new speculative fiction short story by the bestselling author of Blue Light, part of an interconnected collection of stories called Futureland, a young African-American genius searches for God with the tools of cutting-edge science. Look for the complete volume of Futureland, available now.
Whispers in the Dark (The Enforcers #3)
by Debra WebbA clairvoyant is reunited with a familiar stranger from a past she can’t remember in this paranormal romantic suspense from a USA Today–bestselling author.After helping the police track a serial killer brutalizing her sleepy Louisiana town, Darby Shepard made headlines that put her life on the line. Now, the only man she can trust to keep her safe is the enigmatic, inexplicably familiar Aidan Tanner who seems to know Darby as well as she knows herself. She knows this man—like a whisper in the dark that she can’t quite grasp. As the danger escalates around them, the dark secrets from that past fight to resurface.
Whispers in the Fog
by Carolyn KeeneTREACHEROUS FOG AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE JUST THE BEGINNING OF NANCY'S ADVENTURE! Katie Firestone, champion kayaker and owner of a whale-watching tour boat, has invited George, along with Nancy, Ned, and Bess, to vacation in Seabreak, north of San Francisco. But when Katie's boat is vandalized, suspicion falls on fisherman Holt Scotto, who may be trying to run Katie out of business. The menace doesn't stop there: a bike accident, a stalker, danger at an abandoned lighthouse, and a terrifying kayak trip lead Nancy to a hidden sea cave. Inside, Nancy discovers a dangerous secret. Soon her fearless instincts plunge her deeper into trouble -- and it will take all her courage, daring, and wits to get herself and her friends out of it alive!
Whispers in the Reading Room
by Shelley GrayLydia’s job at the library is her world—until a mysterious patron catches her eye . . . and perhaps her heart. Just months after the closure of the Chicago World’s Fair, librarian Lydia Bancroft finds herself fascinated by a mysterious dark-haired and dark-eyed patron. He has never given her his name; he actually never speaks to a single person. All she knows about him is that he loves books as much as she does. Only when he rescues her in the lobby of the Hartman Hotel does she discover that his name is Sebastian Marks. She also discovers that he lives at the top of the prestigious hotel and that most everyone in Chicago is intrigued by him. Lydia and Sebastian form a fragile friendship, but when she discovers that Mr. Marks isn’t merely a very wealthy gentleman, but also the proprietor of an infamous saloon and gambling club, she is shocked. Lydia insists on visiting the club one fateful night and suddenly is a suspect to a murder. She must determine who she can trust, who is innocent, and if Sebastian Marks—the man so many people fear—is actually everything her heart believes him to be.
Whispers in the Sand
by Barbara ErskineBarbara Erskine's bestseller set in richly mysterious Egypt, where past and present elide. Recently divorced, Anna decides to cheer herself up by retracing a journey her great grandmother made in the nineteenth century: a Nile cruise from Luxor to the Valley of the Kings. Anna carries with her on the voyage two mementos of her great-grandmother Louisa: an ancient Egyptian scent bottle, and the diary of that original Nile cruise, which has lain unread for a hundred years. As she follows in Louisa's footsteps, Anna discovers in the diary the chilling secret of the scent bottle and is pursued by the same terrifying spectre as her great grandmother.
The Whispers in the Walls
by Sophie CleverlyWhen the walls begin to speak, it is unwise to ignore what they have to say...At the bidding of their cold-hearted stepmother, twin sisters Scarlet and Ivy are sentenced to board for a year at Rookwood School. The headmaster is cruel, the hallways are drafty, and there seems to be a thief afoot. When the finger of suspicion is pointed at Scarlet, she'll do whatever it takes to clear her name—including some late-night detective work. But in the darkness of Rookwood, mysteries of the past come to light. The walls are talking of secrets past, and it's up to Scarlet and Ivy to listen to their story...
Whispers of a Scandal: a completely addictive psychological suspense thriller that will keep you hooked for 2021
by Julie CorbinWho knows your darkest secret?After every parents' evening, friends Nina, Bel and Rachel look forward to their regular debrief at the pub. But there will be no clinking Prosecco tonight. They are discussing an anonymous note that has been left in a child's schoolbag: This class has secrets. All the parents tell lies. As more notes are discovered, scandalous accusations are made and the school playground becomes rife with rumours. Who could be revealing the three friends' secrets? Because they thought the only people who knew everything about them were each other...An addictive psychological suspense thriller full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of Heidi Perks, Lisa Hall and Jane Corry.'Unique, addictive and completely absorbing' Kiersten Modglin, digitally bestselling author of Just MarriedREADERS LOVE WHISPERS OF A SCANDAL:'Without a question one of the best books that I have read this year''So unpredictable and twisty''Keeps you wanting to read more. A very gripping read from beginning to end''I thought I had read some good thrillers this year but this blows the socks off of them!''Gripping, dark, intense and chilling'
Whispers of a Scandal: a completely addictive psychological suspense thriller that will keep you hooked for 2021
by Julie CorbinWho knows your darkest secret?After every parents' evening, friends Nina, Bel and Rachel look forward to their regular debrief at the pub. But there will be no clinking Prosecco tonight. They are discussing an anonymous note that has been left in a child's schoolbag: This class has secrets. All the parents tell lies. As more notes are discovered, scandalous accusations are made and the school playground becomes rife with rumours. Who could be revealing the three friends' secrets? Because they thought the only people who knew everything about them were each other... An addictive psychological suspense thriller full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of Heidi Perks, Lisa Hall and Jane Corry.
Whispers of a Scandal: a completely addictive psychological suspense thriller that will keep you hooked for 2022
by Julie CorbinWho knows your darkest secret?After every parents' evening, friends Nina, Bel and Rachel look forward to their regular debrief at the pub. But there will be no clinking Prosecco tonight.They are discussing an anonymous note that has been left in a child's schoolbag: This class has secrets. All the parents tell lies.As more notes are discovered, scandalous accusations are made and the school playground becomes rife with rumours.Who could be revealing the three friends' secrets? Because they thought the only people who knew everything about them were each other...An addictive psychological suspense thriller full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of Heidi Perks, Lisa Hall and Jane Corry.(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Whispers of Fate: The Mistresses of Fate, Book Two (Mistresses of Fate)
by Deirdre DoreIn the bestselling tradition of Laura Griffin, this second book in a new romantic suspense trilogy features an heiress whose search for her long lost friend has kept her from a man that has always fascinated her, the man assigned to investigate her friend's cold case.Christina, Tavey, and Raquel have been haunted for decades by the death of their best childhood friend--a crime that remains unsolved. Decades later, all three are still anchored in their small hometown of Fate, Georgia, and obsessed with discovering what happened to their friend so many years ago... Tavey Collins's parents died when she was very young, under mysterious circumstances. She was raised by her grandparents and inherited her family estate when she was sixteen, keeping up the Collins tradition of service to the town and running her various businesses. Her passion, however, is in the training of tracking dogs, which she uses to find the missing, and search for clues into the disappearance of her long lost friend. When her dogs discover some evidence in her friend's case, Tavey is determined to once again question a long-time suspect, even as it threatens to drive a wedge in the new found understanding she has with Tyler. The deeper she and Tyler delve into the case, the darker the whispers become, hinting at long-buried secrets in Tavey's own family, secrets that threaten them both.
Whispers of the Bayou
by Mindy Starns ClarkBack Cover What mysteries lie hidden by the dark water of the Bayou? Swept away from Louisiana Bayou country as a child, Miranda Miller is a woman without a past. She has a husband and child of her own and a fulfilling job in a Manhattan museum, but she also had questions--about the tragedy that cut her off from family and caused her to be sent away, and about those first five years that were erased from her memory. Summoned to the bedside of Willie Pedreaux, the old caretaker of her grandparents" antebellum estate, Miranda goes back for the first time, hoping to learn the truths of her past and receive her rightful inherittance. But Willie's premature death plunges Mirand into a nightmare of buried secrets, priceless treasure and unknown enemies. Follow one woman's search through the hidden rooms of a Bayou mansion, the enigmatic snares of an ancient myth, and the all-consuming quest for a heart open enough for love--and for God.
Whispers of the Dead: A Novel of Suspense (David Hunter #3)
by Simon BeckettISkin is a work of art, a nest of capillaries, glands and nerves that both regulates and protects. It is our sensory interface with the outside world, the barrier at which our individuality - our self - ends. And even in death, something of that individuality remains. . . /I Still suffering the physical and emotional effects of a near fatal attack, David Hunter takes a research trip to the Body Farm in Tennessee, the world famous facility where he first learned his trade as a forensic anthropologist. He wants to re-hone his skills after his enforced convalescence, but he also needs to prove to himself that he's still up to the demands of his work. Then he's contacted by an old friend who's investigating a sadistic murder. Bound and tortured, the victim's body has decomposed beyond recognition - far more so than it should be. Fingerprints found at the scene appear to identify the killer, but it quickly becomes clear that nothing about this case is as it seems. Despite misgivings about his readiness, Hunter is intrigued and agrees to help. However some resent his presence on the investigation and Hunter begins to wonder if this entire trip hasn't been a mistake. But then a second body is found and suddenly his involvement is no longer a matter of choice. The trail left by the killer begins to point to an impossible conclusion and Hunter finds that nothing he's experienced before has prepared him for where it will lead. . .
Whispers of the Dead (The David Hunter Thrillers)
by Simon BeckettWhile visiting his mentor in Tennessee, a forensics expert matches wits with a killer of terrifying skill in this acclaimed crime series.To escape the violence that nearly killed him, forensic pathologist Dr. David Hunter leaves the United Kingdom for America, returning to the Body Farm—the Tennessee research center where he once trained. David is there to find out if he&’s still up to the job of confronting death in all its strange and terrible forms. So when his former mentor asks David to accompany him to a crime scene, he agrees. But even David is unprepared for what awaits them in a remote cabin.The victim has been tortured, the body decomposed beyond recognition. The fingerprints seem to identify the killer, but David is unconvinced. When a second body is found, it&’s clear that the killer is dangerously familiar with the intricacies of forensics. Pushed deep into the heart of a terrifying manhunt, David begins to wonder if they&’re on the trail of a maniac who cannot be stopped.
Whispers of the Dead: Fifteen Sister Fidelma Mysteries (Sister Fidelma Mystery #15)
by Peter TremayneFidelma of Cashel - sister to the King of Muman, a religieuse of the Celtic Church and an advocate of the Brehon courts - returns in this new collection of fifteen tales. These stories of murder, mayhem, and mystery are not merely spellbinders but also provide insight into the ways and mores of the complex, fascinating society of seventh century Ireland as well as heretofore unrevealed background details of Fidelma herself.
Whispers of the Dead: An unputdownable collection of gripping Celtic mysteries (Sister Fidelma)
by Peter TremayneWHISPERS OF THE DEAD is a sumptuously rich feast of fifteeen short mystery tales, featuring the brilliant and beguiling Sister Fidelma, the seventh-century sleuth of the Celtic Church.PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: 'A brilliant and beguiling heroine. Immensely appealing' Publishers Weekly, 'Definitely an Ellis Peter competitorSister Fidelma originally made her debut as one of crime fiction's most interesting sleuths in short story form. The sharp-witted religieuse captured the hearts of many readers as she successfully tackled the most baffling of crimes in her other role as advocate of the law courts of Ireland, using the ancient Brehon Law system. This collection contains an astonishing range of crimes and misdemeanours and seamlessly blends historical detail, character and story into mysteries that will confound and surprise.WHISPERS OF THE DEAD is the second collection of these stories to be published in the UK. With its breath-taking range of settings and crimes, it is guaranteed to entertain and intrigue - and is an anthology that no lover of Celtic culture or historical crime should be without.What readers are saying about WHISPERS OF THE DEAD:'Beautifully written with style and wit''An excellent collection - I had a hard time putting it down''The Sister Fidelma novels are taking on almost cult proportions and are becoming ever more popular with each offering from the author, whose obvious knowledge of the times and subjects shine out like a beacon on the shore'
Whispers of the Dead: An unputdownable collection of gripping Celtic mysteries (Sister Fidelma)
by Peter TremayneWHISPERS OF THE DEAD is a sumptuously rich feast of fifteeen short mystery tales, featuring the brilliant and beguiling Sister Fidelma, the seventh-century sleuth of the Celtic Church.Sister Fidelma originally made her debut as one of crime fiction's most interesting sleuths in short story form. The sharp-witted religieuse captured the hearts of many readers as she successfully tackled the most baffling of crimes in her other role as advocate of the law courts of Ireland, using the ancient Brehon Law system. This collection contains an astonishing range of crimes and misdemeanours and seamlessly blends historical detail, character and story into mysteries that will confound and surprise.WHISPERS OF THE DEAD is the second collection of these stories to be published in the UK. With its breath-taking range of settings and crimes, it is guaranteed to entertain and intrigue - and is an anthology that no lover of Celtic culture or historical crime should be without.(P) Soundings, 2004
Whispers of Vivaldi (Tito Amato Series)
by Beverle Graves MyersVenice, 1745, is an age of reckless pleasures, playful artifice, and baroque excess. An accident has reduced Tito Amato's glorious singing voice to a husky croak. But now the male soprano is determined to prove himself as a director. As the Teatro San Marco is losing subscribers to a rival company, the theater's Maestro Torani charges Tito with locating the perfect opera to fill the seats in time for Carnival.Surprisingly, a second-rate composer provides the very thing—an opera so replete with gorgeous melodies the public speculates it was written by the late Antonio Vivaldi. Even more disconcerting are the rumors swirling around Angeletto, a male soprano imported from Naples to sing the lead. Is the singer truly a castrato or a female soprano engaging in a daring but lucrative masquerade?Both matters turn dangerous when Maestro Torani is viciously attacked and killed. And Tito is the prime suspect. His own life as well as the future of Teatro San Marco now depend on his skills as a sleuth....
Whispers of Warning
by Jessica EstevaoRuby Proulx’s new life in Orchard Beach, Maine, faces some sinister complications in the next Change of Fortune Mystery by Jessica Estevao…Free from the clutches of her con artist father, Ruby Proulx is starting to settle in at the Belden, her aunt Honoria’s seaside hotel. She loves finally being rooted in one place and also feels a sense of purpose as she helps Honoria keep her business afloat by acting as a psychic medium for the hotel’s metaphysically inclined guests. When one of the guests, renowned Spiritualist and outspoken suffragist Sophronia Foster Eldridge, checks into the hotel for a monthlong stay, Ruby finds her sense of purpose expands outside the confines of home and family. Sophronia takes Ruby under her wing and mentors her in the mediumistic abilities, encouraging her to fight for women’s rights. But not everyone is as happy with Sophronia’s appearance in Old Orchard. When a dangerous act of sabotage is carried out and a body is found floating in the pool of a local bathhouse, Ruby takes it upon herself to find answers— and in the process learns that her new friend has been hiding some deadly secrets of her own…