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You mean when Ready asked him if we were out of our course? I must say I thought it was a silly question to put. It was the same the other evening about the cargo. If the skipper says we're in ballast...

You mean when Ready asked him if we were out of our course? I must say I thought it was a silly question to put. It was the same the other evening about the cargo. If the skipper says we're in ballast...

Tony "Pocket" Upton is almost seventeen-years-old, a student at a resident school in England, and has suffered from asthma as long as he can remember. Pocket makes regular overnight trips into London...

This fast-paced page-turner from E. W. Hornung has something for every reader: a juicy murder mystery, a tender romance, charming local color, a critique of Victorian social mores, around-the-world adventures,...

Wounded warrior Duncan receives a mysterious letter from an old friend requesting his counsel. During a follow-up visit, he presses Elizabeth for details, and she admits that an older woman whose intent...

Arthur Raffles is a prominent member of London society, and a national sporting hero. As a cricketer he regularly represents England in Test matches. He uses this as a chance to commit a number of burglaries,...

In E. W. Hornung's 'A Thief in the Night: A Book of Raffles' Adventures', readers are transported into the world of the gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, who leads a double life as a celebrated cricketer...

Gentleman thief Raffles is daring, debonair, devilishly handsome-and a first-rate cricketer. In these eight stories, the master burglar indulges his passion for cricket and crime: stealing jewels from...

It was half-past twelve when I returned to the Albany as a last desperate resort. The scene of my disaster was much as I had left it. The baccarat-counters still strewed the table, with the empty glasses...

Raffles had vanished from the face of the town, and even I had no conception of his whereabouts until he cabled to me to meet the 7.31 at Charing Cross next night. That was on the Tuesday before the 'Varsity...

If I must tell more tales of Raffles, I can but go back to our earliest days together, and fill in the blanks left by discretion in existing annals. In so doing I may indeed fill some small part of an...

The two new boys in Heriot’s house had been suitably entertained at his table, and afterwards in his study with bound volumes of Punch. Incidentally they had been encouraged to talk, with the result that...

Arabella was the first at the farm to become aware of Mr. Teesdale's return from Melbourne. She was reading in the parlour, with her plump elbows planted upon the faded green table-cloth, and an untidy...

E. W. Hornung's novel, 'The Rogue's March', is a compelling tale of adventure and deceit set against the backdrop of Victorian England. The book follows the protagonist, a charming yet morally ambiguous...

E. W. Hornung's 'The Amateur Cracksman' is a classic collection of short stories featuring the gentleman thief, A. J. Raffles. Set in late 19th-century London, the book combines elements of mystery and...

E. W. Hornung's 'Denis Dent' is a captivating novel that uniquely combines elements of mystery, adventure, and psychological depth. Set in late 19th century England, the novel follows the story of Denis...

Four Aliens travel from the planet Pangia to save the human race and read their journey to success

Sergeant Jack Calloway has survived warzones, watched his brothers-in-arms fall, and fought to protect his country. But when he returns home, he faces a battle he never trained for—one against a corrupt...

The Butcher's Code: When Justice Fails, Blood Will Speak is a relentless, pulse-pounding horror thriller spanning approximately 300 pages of pure, unfiltered terror. In this dark tale, three seemingly...

Alive or dead, blessed or cursed, Shin has to decide if she will forgive the vicious sins of her mysterious past or if her own ghosts will destroy her.Abandoned at birth, given a male's name at an automated...

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Once upon a time, Jackson Phillips wasn't just a cab driver. In another life, he went by another name—Cracker Jack, the best safecracker money could buy. That was before Jack met the love of his life,...

The Skull Coast is a forbidden land, guarded by creatures of the deep and a cursed treasure that has driven those who dare to claim it to madness and death. Kazi and Malaika, heirs to two great kingdoms,...

Content:Two funny and crazy stories about 'the Fish Sandwich Mafia.' Can, but shouldn't, be taken too seriously. Colorfully illustrated with images generated by an AI.Laughter for young and old with these...

After the mysterious deaths of her brother and sister at the fangs of what looks like a feral dog, Jenny Cameron develops nightmares and blackouts. The quest for the truth about herself leads to her long-lost...

When New Yorker Jed Villain takes a vacation to a small Caribbean Island, he thinks his beach house is the perfect getaway until he meets the English social butterfly, Remi Fern. As their instant attraction...

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A heart-wrenching wartime romance about second chances, courage, and choosing love despite fear…Five years after losing his beloved wife, renowned composer Victor Grayson lives as a recluse in his hillside...

Rose Veretta is the heartbeat of the nation. Her smiles on magazine covers are worth a million dollars and to just get one of her clicks was to die for. People loved her and she loved her audience. At...

"Whispers of the Aegean" transports readers to the sun-drenched shores and ancient heart of a small Greek island, where the rhythmic crashing of waves carries secrets, and the olive groves stand as silent...

Valerie and those around her are experiencing the all-encompassing emotions of love. Valerie tells her friends, The Romance Club, all about her dynamic third year of marriage to Alex; the passionate love,...

Kip is a conman, looking for a place to hide out for a while. Sisters-in-law Jo and Mo Waite are seeking a front man for their detective agency, since nobody seems excited about hiring two sixty-plus...

        Andrea and Justin thought they made a clean break, when Justin took a job promotion. The promotion was what he had been working towards for his entire career, but it required he move to another...

You are a naive young druid, a half giant of the Dru Kai Sai clan on your first venture out into the world beyond the mountains. You couldn't have known you'd end up falling into the space between universes,...

In a country in which teachers are demonized as incompetent, where everyone wants quality schools but no one wants to pay for them, what becomes of those who stand for principle, who know what to do to...

An accidental collision brings a young woman, and an elderly man together in an unlikely way. Faith has been living life by just going through the motions, while Matthew has lived a long and full life....

Moving from the city to the country has always involved challenges, and for Mikaela Gordon, the new teacher in town, the challenges seem enormous.  Not only does she need to learn many new things about...

A book capable of summoning and controlling all demons on Earth? *Adds to TBR*London has gone to hell—literally. Lazarus, Keith, and I barely escaped Hell but now our city is crawling with demons who...

Mariannridge, a small, tight-knit coloured community nestled in the heart of Durban, was a place where dreams were either born or buried. The flats and semi-detached houses stood like silent witnesses...

When Syrah is confronted with half-truths after her abduction, her world falls apart. Everything she thought she knew about herself and her surroundings turns out to be a fragile web of lies and secrets....

The Girl From My Dreams"Length:336 pagesWhat happens when your dreams are not just dreams?,  Swoet has always been haunted by the same unforgettable visions of a strikingly beautiful girl with golden...

Whispers in Ice Caves is a collection of four short stories that blend the science fiction genre with dreamy and vivid scenescapes. From the tale of a sentient robot who craves companionship to the harrowing...

"Let go of my wife if you want your species to survive."DELPHINE:Earth is dying, and the only bright spot in my life is not real—an irresistibly gorgeous alien prince who claims he's coming for me. My...

The immortal King Glëa po'Lon is rebuilding the Kingdom of Xol after his hard-won victory ended a civil war. While he plans for perpetual reign, he grapples with the prospect of outliving his aging friends....

Hitchhiking is easy, right? Stick out a thumb, hop in an old jalopy and see the country from behind someone else's bug-splattered window. But even hitching from Boston to Los Angeles was a lot trickier...