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Richard Hannay, fringant trentenaire, s'ennuie ferme à Londres… Plus pour longtemps : son voisin de palier, qui venait de lui révéler des informations hautement confidentielles, est assassiné dans son...

In John Buchan’s thrill-a-minute novel „Salute to Adventurers”, hero Andrew Garvald makes his way from the dreary moors of his native land to the deceptively bucolic landscape of early colonial America....

The Power-House is a novel by John Buchan, a thriller set in London, England.It was written in 1913, when it was serialised in Blackwood's Magazine, and it was published in book form in 1916. The narrator...

„Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown” is a time-tested adage that suits Peter Pentecost, a young monk and legitimate claimant to England’s Throne. But he is not alone as others are vying for power...

The Courts of the Morning is a 1929 adventure novel by John Buchan, featuring his character Sandy Arbuthnot. The prologue is narrated by Richard Hannay, so the novel is sometimes included in Buchan's...

Richard Hannay arrives in London on the eve of World War I, where he meets an American agent seeking help in stopping a political assassination. Before long, Hannay finds himself in possession of a little...

These twelve stories are told by the old soldiers of the Runagates Club as they reminisce.Richard Hanny, hero of ‘The Thirty-nine Steps’, reappears recounting a trek into the bush in ‘The Green Wildebeest’....

Although this book was listed in a collection of Richard Hannay stories, Hannay makes only a brief appearance at the beginning. Begins in the pleasant atmosphere of a country house in the Scottish borders,...

Richard Hannay, un enginyer de mines britànic que acaba de tornar de Rodèsia, està avorrit de la nova vida que ha començat a Londres. Tot canvia quan troben mort a casa seva un home que ha descobert un...

Huntingtower is a novel written by John Buchan, first published in 1922. The novel is set in Scotland and follows the adventures of three young men who become involved in a plot to rescue a Russian nobleman...

When Sir Edward Leithen leaves London to spend Whitsuntide as a guest at Flambard, he has no idea of the extraordinary sequence of events about to unfold. Among the collection of fellow guests, some of...

The Three Hostages is the fourth of five Richard Hannay novels by the Scottish author John Buchan, first published in 1924.  John Buchan (26 August 1875 – 11 February 1940) was a Scottish novelist, historian,...

The Thirty-Nine Steps is an adventure novel by the Scottish author John Buchan. It first appeared as a serial in Blackwood's Magazine in August and September 1915 before being published in book form in...

The Gap in the Curtain is a 1932 borderline science fiction novel by John Buchan. Part of the action is autobiographical, featuring the agonies of a contemporary up and coming politician.

John Buchan's novel 'A Lodge in the Wilderness' takes the reader on a thrilling adventure through the rugged landscapes of British Columbia as a group of travelers find themselves stranded in a remote...

John Buchan's 'Collected Supernatural Stories' is a compilation of eerie and mysterious tales that delve into the realm of the supernatural with a touch of gothic sensibility. Each story is crafted with...

Lunar Series: Book 5: Moon PowerMultiplying settlements required more, reliable power.Two solar power farms located on either side of the string of Mare Frigoris settlements separated by a little over...

To save his family, he has to reveal the secret that would make him a target.Richard Rowens has hidden the truth about himself all his life, a secret that has estranged his eldest son, Steve.When a powerful...

I saw my billionaire boss. Naked.That's right, ladies and gents.After a hotel screw-up, I walk in on none other than Michael Greer.The hot alpha male is the CEO of the company I'm interning at.I'm desperate...

Mati – Wonderfully written! Fascinating book that provokes many thoughts! Delightful reading!Ron – The book is fascinating! I finished reading it over one night!Arie – Was a special and pleasant reading....

What if Santa Claus wasn't a jolly myth but a cursed vampire—the last of his kind—desperately protecting a fragile world from collapse?Penance in the North takes you to the edge of the Arctic, where the...

In a world ruled by betrayal, love may be the deadliest trap of all.In the dangerous and often deadly world of the mafia, staying loyal to the family is rule number one. Antonio learns this first hand,...

Moon Plex: A NovellaLunar Series: Book 8Maddie Post was a good reporter who was approaching the end of a long, admirable, journalistic career.Her last story was to be an expose on the commercial settlements...

Moon Nuke: A NovellaLunar Series: Book 7A steady supply of power was needed if the settlements on the Moon in Mare Frigoris were to keep growing.But putting a nuclear reactor on the Moon was the greatest...

Moon Rail: Lunar Series: Book 6A Short StoryBuilding a two-thousand-mile rail system to connect the Mare Frigoris settlements was a dangerous undertaking.Young Graham Timothy thought he was up for the...

On the mysterious and vast continent, there are constant disputes among the five territories. In Qingyan Village on the edge of the continent, the ordinary teenager Li Yi harbours a burning desire to...

On the mysterious and vast continent, there are constant disputes among the five territories. In Qingyan Village on the edge of the continent, the ordinary teenager Li Yi harbours a burning desire to...

He is an ordinary boy on the edge of heaven, dreaming of becoming a strong man. By chance, he accidentally got a mysterious bead, but it attracted the jealousy and persecution of his enemies. In an attack,...

He is an ordinary boy on the edge of heaven, dreaming of becoming a strong man. By chance, he accidentally got a mysterious bead, but it attracted the jealousy and persecution of his enemies. In an attack,...

He is an ordinary boy on the edge of heaven, dreaming of becoming a strong man. By chance, he accidentally got a mysterious bead, but it attracted the jealousy and persecution of his enemies. In an attack,...

In the mysterious and exotic land of Nanyang, ancient legends and modern civilisation are intertwined, with undercurrents swirling beneath the calm surface of the sea. An ordinary young man who originally...

In a world where love is tested by distance, "Currents of Heartfelt Connection" follows Aria and Luca as they navigate the challenges of a long-distance relationship. Aria has rebuilt her life in San...

In the mysterious and exotic land of Nanyang, ancient legends and modern civilisation are intertwined, with undercurrents swirling beneath the calm surface of the sea. An ordinary young man who originally...

 is a fantasy tale set in the kingdom of Glanvoria, where all magic is tied to the ancient trees that cover the land. These trees are the living heart of the kingdom's magic, but as their powers fade,...

In  Kolkata, India, where prosperity and poverty collide violently, Charlie is a teenager living in a slum. His parents died young, and he lives with his elderly grandmother. Despite the hardships of...

He is an ordinary boy on the edge of heaven, dreaming of becoming a strong man. By chance, he accidentally got a mysterious bead, but it attracted the jealousy and persecution of his enemies. In an attack,...

Wings of Desire is a captivating romantic journey that follows Amelia, a brilliant intern at a prestigious company, and Oliver, a wealthy, enigmatic billionaire with a jet-setting lifestyle. When their...

The Mysterious Arrival introduces Alex, a spirited 13-year-old with a penchant for mischief, as he moves into an eerie old house on the outskirts of Brighthaven. Driven by curiosity and armed with a mysterious...

Strong and sensitive sidekick, Echo, is everything Morgan ever dreamed of. And this powerful mage and flirty henchwoman is not letting the fact their employers are archenemies stand in the way of them...

There are consequences for what Ani discovered beneath Paris...With their first inquisitor mission over, all Ani and Nik can do is assist as Khafre runs a funeral for one of the Seth Blessed and Hotep...

In the vast expanse of a galaxy ruled by the oppressive Dominion, a band of unlikely heroes emerges to ignite the flames of rebellion. "The Nexus Crusible" continues to tells the electrifying story of...

In Blackwell Ops 31: Jack Temple, my publisher introduced Jack to the world.Temple's Way is the first installment in the rest of the story, as told to the author.As always, only the more sensitive parts...

The Wives' Tales are love stories that attempt to capture the complexities of a married life. This book is for mature readers, and discretion is advised.Tale One: The Seafarer's Wife - Her love is tethered...

In the arid expanse of forgotten highways and isolated towns, something stirs—something ancient, relentless, and hungry. These are stories of survival and despair, where nature turns predator, and humanity's...

Someone is killing conductors on the Underground Railroad. With a cellar full of runaway slaves, Olivia June Mathieson must decide whether the handsome Fenton Pierce-Smythe is savior or traitor.Both Fenton...

A rogue wave on the Great Lakes brings together two unlikely people who are each searching for more from life.Even after her husband's suicide, Corinne Woodward remains faithful to him while single-handedly...