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Deep Lake, in Wisconsin, had a curious and sinister charm. By day it was a charming resort for summer visitors, but by night its character took on sinister depth like the swirl of its own waters. The...

For one, I have never been one of those who apologize for my frank and never-ending delight in mystery stories. Their mazes have led me unwearied through miles of printed pages, and if only the problem...

A wealthy entrepreneur is found murdered in the study of his lavish New Jersey mansion. Suspects include a retinue of servants, a beautiful niece, a private secretary and a will. Circumstantial evidence...

Ptomaine Street (1921) by Carolyn Wells is a Jazz Age story about Warble Petticoat--who begins life as Warble Mildew, is promptly expelled from school for putting a caterpillar done the neck of another...

As the character of a woman may be accurately deduced from her handkerchief, so a man's mental status is evident from the way he opens his mail. Curtis Keefe, engaged in this daily performance, slit the...

"Well, by the Great Catamaran! I think it's the most footle business I ever heard of! A regulation, clinker-built, angle-iron, sunk-hinge family feud, carried on by two women! Women! conducting a feud!...

A respectable young attorney in New York City, Otis Landon has barely settled into his new living quarters when an incident occurs in a neighboring apartment that he cannot, in good conscience, ignore....

Raspberry Jam Carolyn Wells - Renowned detective Fleming Stone is back again in this captivating whodunit with some spooky supernatural elements. When a titan of industry is found dead in his lavish apartment,...

Murder mystery novelist Mr Curran is found dead in a locked room following a dinner party. The disappearance of his fiancé makes her the most obvious suspect – but there is more to this case than meets...

Sam Appleby pays a weekend visit to Sycamore Ridge, Dan Wheeler's Connecticut estate. His intentions are not innocent, however, as they are old political rivals, and Appleby wants Wheeler's support for...

In the eleventh instalment in the 'Patty Fairfield' series by Carolyn Wells, Patty makes her debut in society. She wants to be more than just a pretty debutante however and sets up a new club, in which...

Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable. It is not so much actively intellectual as passively...

First published in 1923 'More Lives Than One' by author Carolyn Wells is the first in the 'Lorimer Lane' detective series. In a bohemian part of 1920s New York, a woman is murdered at a costume party....

Back home in America following her European adventures, in 'Patty's Success' Patty begins to learn a little about the world of work. Patty hears about a talented young artist who wants to come to New...

The second in the 'Fleming Stone' series of mystery novels by popular author Carolyn Wells, 'The Gold Bag' centres on the mysterious murder of a wealthy businessman Joseph Crawford – killed in the comfort...

First published in 1909 'Dick and Dolly' by Carolyn Wells is a short children's story about young twins Dick and Dolly. Orphaned when they were still infants, the pair lived happily with their Grandma...

'A truly heartwarming return to Blossom Heath!' HEIDI SWAIN 'For the ultimate pick-me-up, book a table at the Cosy Cat Café immediately! I adored it!' FIONA COLLINSNew Beginnings at The Cosy Cat Café...

A group of friends journey to a remote part of West Khasi Hills, in northeast India, to witness the performance of an ancient Lyngngam funeral ceremony that lasts six days. Concluding with the cremation...

An instant New York Times bestseller, this furious, queer debut novel about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power against your oppressors is perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys.Prepare to...

Payback is a killer . . . 'This book was brilliant! . . . Rita is so complex and intriguing. I binged it!' 5* reader review'Powerful . . . a first class thriller.' 5* reader review'I could not put...

Working with my close friends in our small hometown's police department has always been my game plan. Focusing on my job with Piper Falls PD and moving up the ranks quickly was my goal, and I've reached...

The value of the journey transcends the goal of reaching the destination. A man ventures through the depths of his beloved's subconscious to save her, only to discover a deep-rooted secret that could...

This hasn't been Ivy Stevens' month. She was ousted as a witch, chased out of town by a mob, and ghosted by her boyfriends. Now she's being forced to work with the exes who ruined her life. If death weren't...

This book is called "Hilarious & Polished" which is about learning how to laugh, then you learn so many old & new levels of comedy. Once you read this book you have enbace comedian that will change...

Hi,I'm Rick. AKA, Beelzebub. AKA, Mephistopheles. AKA, Old Hat. AKA, Mr. Scratch. AKA... AKA... AKA.You may think of me as the Father of Lies, but for the record, I'm also the Daddy of Mammon and Steve....

She certainly doesn't look like the girl he knew in high school, but then again, neither does he.Faye Lunsford's life is right on track. PhD in biology, check. A great job, check. Fantastic apartment,check....

Her destiny is tied to the house of O'Connor—a family cursed by an ancient evil once banishedto a realm between realms.Aoibhe O'Ceallaigh always knew there was a chance she'd become a banshee, chosen...

Boxing contender.Bride pinched for murder.No happy honeymoon, just a brawl!Los Angeles, 1954 … Gangsters, romance, and … murder!After his big bout, boxer Jimmy Doherty and fiancée Lindy, marry in the...

It's reunion time for the Crystal Cove High Class of 1989, and romance is in the air. Second chances, surprise loves, secret crushes . . . it's all here set against a totally rad mix tape playlist that...

Her sister's death haunts her dreams. Now, her own nightmare is about to begin.Olivia Kai's professional life is in shambles, she's living out of a suitcase, and none of it matters. Her baby sister is...

Deana Weber's life in Philadelphia is falling apart. She's just been laid off from work and hasn't a clue what to do next. While she would prefer to wallow in her misery, her BFF, Lilli pushes her to...

1888: A young prostitute opens a gift from a painter and discovers van Gogh's bloody ear.2042: The inventor of gene-tweaking buys a desiccated ear which he believes holds the key to bottling human genius.Vinny...

Cathelina Duvert's debut novel The Box is a soulful exploration of resilience, forgiveness, and the transformative journey of healing.Estranged from her family, grappling with pressures at work, and trapped...

Selena had long realized her old school friend Mila was quite a toxic character and was becoming increasingly worse.   When two incidents that can't be ignored take place in a row, Selena decides she...

A sexy superhero romantic adventure, Phaze won the 2019 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award (NERFA) and the 2019 Northern Hearts Award.Phaze was also a finalist for the 2019 Uncaged Book Reviews'...

Death-cult leader Joseph Proffit has met his end! Along with him perishes the secret method for manufacturing indigo, the substance that imbued him with godlike abilities.To the dismay of Naomi's family,...

Psychic P.I. Piper Ashwell has to watch her back now more than ever. She and her husband, Detective Mitchell Brennan, have been known to break the rules, and Detective Scott, the newest member of the...

When a lighthouse keeper's daughter finds a mysterious sailor with amnesia, the secrets she uncovers may change her life forever.   Elizabeth Montonna, daughter of the Tibbett's Point Lighthouse keeper,...

Miss Sheena MacGregor had loved Camdyn Oaks, Earl of Irvine, once upon a time. How could she not fall for his charm, honeyed words, and seductive lips? When she found out it was all a ploy, his betrayal...

'A sparkling modern fairytale... like reading champagne' NATASHA PULLEYThe wait is over... Million-copy bestseller Joanne Harris is back with her first fantasy novel in 6 years - and this time it's a...

'Full of tension, urgency, atmosphere and feeling - this is Riley Sager at his very best' LEE CHILDTHE BRAND NEW HEART-STOPPING THRILLER FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOROn July 15, 1994, ten-year-old...

This heart-wrenching yet humorous novel shows how one decision can change a lifetime and how one moment can impact a destiny. Myrtle Pontier shows up unannounced on her sister's doorstep with no explanation...

The year is 3284, six standard years since the Swarm broke through from their own reality and invaded the Sovereign Stars.Their purpose?To eradicate all human life from the galaxy. To them, the very concept...

After raising her siblings, witty and ambitious Kari Savoy is ready to dive headfirst into a new career challenge: Director of Marketing and Events for the luxurious Pearl Resort and Residences on picturesque...

Axiel's world is completely transformed when he encounters Vyolette, the mysterious girl who is scorned as an outcast by their classmates. With her ethereal beauty and mysterious aura surrounding her,...

A Dakota Johnson x TeaTime Book Club Pick MOST ANTICIPATED by Los Angeles Times, LitHub, Polygon, Fangoria, and Paste A harrowing, intimate novel about a woman and the people who depend on her as the...