The Sea Gave It Back A True Crime Novel of Murder, Sharks, and Secrets in 1930s Sydney
Burnt Cove
When Rose O'Reilly White, a respected member of the small-town Deer Isle, Maine, community, died at age 97, she left many secrets, some monstrous and others magical, including her first love, a young woman who died in a tragic fire in 1942. This woman was her teacher; Rose was a teenager. Another secret was her later long involvement with an African-American woman. A third was her poisoning and killing a Catholic priest of many years ago after Rose learned he was a serial pedophile and wanted to prevent him from abusing other victims.Rose's husband, Bill, another respected member of the Deer Isle community, knew and accepted all this. But unlike others who die leaving secrets, Rose left a key to open them, and her filmmaker son Jack brings them to light as he sets out to produce a documentary of her life-an endeavor that reunites him with his first love, with whom he had a daughter unbeknownst to him until they are together again.A novel unlike any other, Burnt Cove artfully blends horror, supernatural, dark fantasy, time travel, love, death, and mystical resurrection.
Hex House
A feverishly told, dark and unsettling Scotland-set fairy-tale about a safe haven for women which transforms them into vessels of revenge, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher, A. G Slatter and Julia Armfield ELLY Elly is running. Pregnant and still in her wedding dress, she flees the cottage that her new husband has rented for their wedding night. Because he's not what people think he is - and she knows that, one day, he'll hurt her in a way she can't fix. Freezing and lost in the dead of night, Elly begins to lose hope. A woman in the woods alone is never the beginning of the story. It's usually the end. So, when a beautiful house appears out of nowhere and a woman beckons her inside, it almost feels too good to be true. Welcome to Hex House: a refuge, a home, a sanctuary. A place that can only be found by those who truly need it; a place that promises to teach Elly how to access a power more incredible - and more terrifying - than anything she could have imagined. SIOBHAN Four years after Siobhan meets Elly at Hex House, her life is in ruins. Once a promising filmmaker invited to the house to make a documentary with her brother, Theo, she's given up on her dream after witnessing unspeakable horrors there. Now, she spends her time drinking too much, toying with an older man in increasingly dangerous ways, and trying to get Theo to speak to her again. She ignores the scar on her stomach that never fully heals. That is, until someone reaches out with news about Hex House that could change everything. And Siobhan knows, deep down, that she was always destined to return.
Requiem of the Unclaimed
Fl. 1700The tides of fate demand blood. Sybil's entire life was spent scraping the bottom of the barrel, sneaking scraps, and making do with what little money her brother Walter could smuggle back to London from Nassau. But as time passes and the last delivery from her brother becomes more distant, she soon realizes that she might finally be on her own. With nowhere left to go she ventures out across the ocean, desperately hoping to retrace her brother's footsteps. And what she uncovers is that the trail leads directly to a pirate ship filled with a conniving crew that knows more than they pretend to.Her last hope lies in unearthing her dark family legacy and making it to her brother's last known location, a cursed island in the middle of the ocean....
Quantum Wine
What if the greatest wines don't just reflect where they come from - they remember it?Alex Hartley is a London-based wine writer with a reputation for precision and a career built on scepticism. When a chance encounter with an aged Hunter Valley Semillon produces an experience she cannot explain - a vivid, inexplicable flash of place, memory, and sensation - she dismisses it as imagination.She's wrong.Drawn into the orbit of a reclusive scientist's suppressed research, Alex begins to unravel a discovery that challenges everything she thought she knew about wine, consciousness, and the nature of place itself. Dr Elizabeth Chen had a theory: that certain wines, under certain conditions, could store quantum information - fragments of environment, event, and human presence, locked into the bottle and released decades later to those sensitive enough to receive them.Chen's research was buried. Alex is about to find out why.Quantum Wine: Terroir is a literary thriller set between the wine cellars of London and the ancient soils of the Hunter Valley, where science and sensory experience collide in ways that are deeply unsettling - and impossible to ignore.For readers who believe that a great wine tells a story, this novel asks: what if that story is true?
The Plan Revisited
What have Adam and Jane discovered in the Parker family boxes that were never reopened after ten years? As they discover the contents, it has far-reaching consequences. Disturbing, hidden secrets come to light in this sequel to 'The Plan', following the lives of three friends.The construction company founded by the late Steve Parker and Mark Baldini has grown from strength to strength. As personal life events arise that have a potential impact on all their futures, what will this mean for Adam and Jane as they are forced to revisit their life plan?In this tense narrative, two pivotal characters unravel in unexpected ways. Unresolved trauma, obsessive revenge and shifting relationships unfold. Their mutual disclosures bring to the surface matters of significant public concern.The novel covers themes of interpersonal relationships and the impact of abuse and trauma.
Erased
She Doesn't Exist. Neither Does Her Baby. Now What?From Slovenia's Bestselling author Miha Mazzini'Mazzini has written a funny, frightening picture of a skewed, manipulative state, with delicious descriptions of characters ranging from the naive to the well-intentioned, to the corrupt.' - Morelle Smith, European LiteratureWhen a "software error" erases Zala from the system, she discovers that officially, she and her newborn don't exist.As Zala fights desperately to prove her existence, and save her child from adoption, she uncovers the Kafkaesque reality of Slovenia's system - one that erased 25,671 citizens on February 26, 1992.A chilling thriller about bureaucracy as violence, and one mother's battle against the state.'Poetic, tragic and moving, this is an author that conquered my heart with this hard tale of an unbelievable European piece of history that still affects so many Slovenian citizens.' - @aratecla_the_bookrat
Alive By Proxy
Can attorney Quinton Bell hang on to his new life, as he hides in plain sight, in this lawyer-on-the-run suspense thriller?Alive By Proxy takes readers on a heart-pounding ride through the life of a criminal defense attorney whose world was wiped out by the very client he tried to save. After faking his own death and stepping into the life of his deceased best friend, Quinton walks a razor-thin line every day to keep his past buried and his future intact.When Houston Wildcatters linebacker Marcus Hale is charged with the brutal murder of his agent, the case detonates into a media firestorm. As the defense digs deeper, the murder case opens into something darker with buried secrets, dangerous leverage, and hidden lives that refuse to stay in the shadows.As the courtroom battle intensifies, so does the danger beyond it. Unseen eyes track Quinton's every move. Old ghosts stir. The identity that has kept Quinton alive begins to feel more fragile than ever.Every witness, every revelation, and every step closer to the truth threatens to expose both Quinton and his client. Will Quinton find a way out, or will he forever be a target in a deadly game of cat and mouse?Praise for the Proxy Legal Thriller Series: "A riveting read that expertly teams courtroom drama and legal maneuvering with imminent danger, spine-tingling suspense, a touch of romance, and non-stop action. Talk about an adrenaline rush!" - ReedsyCan a woman write a thriller book that leaves you going, Wow, how did I ever miss this author before?' Yes, she can. Fist bumps and high fives to author, Manning Wolfe on this fantabulous thriller!" - Forgotten Winds"I love the whole book! From beginning to end, it was a roller coaster ride! From New York to Texas, With incredible character development, and plot twists from beginning to end! Looking back, there were subtle clues, but not until the very end was there a resolution. I would highly recommend this book!" - Susan Riley, Amazon Customer"Manning Wolfe just put herself on my list of must-read authors!" - John Ellsworth
Burnt Cove
When Rose O'Reilly White, a respected member of the small-town Deer Isle, Maine, community, died at age 97, she left many secrets, some monstrous and others magical, including her first love, a young woman who died in a tragic fire in 1942. This woman was her teacher; Rose was a teenager. Another secret was her later long involvement with an African-American woman. A third was her poisoning and killing a Catholic priest of many years ago after Rose learned he was a serial pedophile and wanted to prevent him from abusing other victims.Rose's husband, Bill, another respected member of the Deer Isle community, knew and accepted all this. But unlike others who die leaving secrets, Rose left a key to open them, and her filmmaker son Jack brings them to light as he sets out to produce a documentary of her life-an endeavor that reunites him with his first love, with whom he had a daughter unbeknownst to him until they are together again.A novel unlike any other, Burnt Cove artfully blends horror, supernatural, dark fantasy, time travel, love, death, and mystical resurrection.
The Riddle of the Vines
Blackmail, kidnapping, and murder were the tools used by gentlemanly villains to cover the tracks of a crime that netted millions of pounds annually for almost two decades. The story unfolds through the eyes of Johnny Cobbold, a City of London wine shipper who is under continuous threat and perceived to hold the key that could reveal the crime and the identity of its perpetrators. Gripping and tantalising to the last, the narrative also reveals fascinating, little-known facts about wine and London itself.
Cry of Dogs
'In the lazy outskirts of Kolkata, Ron and Yash, two 18-year-old best friends and passionate animal lovers, stumble upon a dark mystery that disrupts their lively neighborhood. A series of unnatural deaths of the stray dogs around their society raises a lot of questions. When their beloved neighborhood stray, a scruffy dog named Laali, is found dead, Ron and Yash, along with their friends, are propelled into action.Determined to uncover the truth, they begin their investigation, interviewing local shopkeepers and animal rights activists. They kept an eye on the residents. As they dig deeper, they discover a shadowy connection between one of the shopkeepers and a few local goons.The duo, along with a few trusted friends of the society, gather evidence as a couple of more dogs are killed on their watch.With time running out and the stakes rising, the kids must confront their fears and bring out the best in each other. As they piece together the puzzle, they not only fight for the lives of the street dogs but also discover the true meaning of friendship and courage, and come face to face with a cold-blooded killer. In a heart-pounding climax, the boys devise a daring plan to expose the culprits and save Browny, risking everything for the voiceless beings they love.Who is behind the gruesome deaths? What is their true motive? And can the teenagers, armed with little more than bravery and determination, bring justice to the voiceless?In a gripping tale of friendship, courage, and the fight for what's right, Ron and Yash and their friends discover that heroism comes in many forms-and sometimes, it begins with a bark.
Colour Coded
In order to drop her past, she had to drop a lot more than she wanted to... including the love of her life.In the fifth part of the Colour Coded series, Tide finds herself grappling for air in more ways than one after her identity is revealed during a hostage situation in Hamilton. When the team learn how her identity was uncovered by Neon, they race against the clock to locate and rescue a key character from The Teal Tide's past, as well as many other innocent people that Neon kept under his thumb.But Tide's emotional state has the whole team questioning her motives as well as her competency when she suddenly finds a courageousness that she never had before.Is it bravery or stupidity? Will it have colour coded succumb to Chromatic's plans? And will they manage to have Tide be the only one to keep her past a secret while she's in the line of fire?
Cry of Dogs
'In the lazy outskirts of Kolkata, Ron and Yash, two 18-year-old best friends and passionate animal lovers, stumble upon a dark mystery that disrupts their lively neighborhood. A series of unnatural deaths of the stray dogs around their society raises a lot of questions. When their beloved neighborhood stray, a scruffy dog named Laali, is found dead, Ron and Yash, along with their friends, are propelled into action.Determined to uncover the truth, they begin their investigation, interviewing local shopkeepers and animal rights activists. They kept an eye on the residents. As they dig deeper, they discover a shadowy connection between one of the shopkeepers and a few local goons.The duo, along with a few trusted friends of the society, gather evidence as a couple of more dogs are killed on their watch.With time running out and the stakes rising, the kids must confront their fears and bring out the best in each other. As they piece together the puzzle, they not only fight for the lives of the street dogs but also discover the true meaning of friendship and courage, and come face to face with a cold-blooded killer. In a heart-pounding climax, the boys devise a daring plan to expose the culprits and save Browny, risking everything for the voiceless beings they love.Who is behind the gruesome deaths? What is their true motive? And can the teenagers, armed with little more than bravery and determination, bring justice to the voiceless?In a gripping tale of friendship, courage, and the fight for what's right, Ron and Yash and their friends discover that heroism comes in many forms-and sometimes, it begins with a bark.
The Redemption of Nimbaurs
In a bustling city, a young girl - Vidushi found out her dog missing and sets up on an adventure searching for it with her friend Mario, when she discovers that other dogs and youths start to disappear too.This quest included Ishani too, who was finding their friend Edmond suspicious. What began as a quest to rescue the missing children soon unravels into a journey through hidden realms, ancient secrets, and the dangerous ambitions of Alaika, whose greed threatens everything they hold dear as they hear a word whispered in shadows, Nimbaurs. Who was she? As the mysteries deepen, the three pre-teen friends discover that courage is forged in adversity, and redemption lies in becoming stronger, braver, and more united than ever before.
The Riddle of the Vines
Blackmail, kidnapping, and murder were the tools used by gentlemanly villains to cover the tracks of a crime that netted millions of pounds annually for almost two decades. The story unfolds through the eyes of Johnny Cobbold, a City of London wine shipper who is under continuous threat and perceived to hold the key that could reveal the crime and the identity of its perpetrators. Gripping and tantalising to the last, the narrative also reveals fascinating, little-known facts about wine and London itself.
The Versatile Detective Agency
Set in India In the early eighties Max and Natalle, now married, take their teenage daughters to escape the turmoil of their London life. They take on what they consider to be an easy case, that of embezzlement. The case soon becomes a murder investigation, and Max finds himself embroiled in helping an old friend, Manu, who now heads up the district of Bombay where the events take place.Natalie hopes to become better acquainted with her adopted daughters, Alex and Maddle, by encouraging them to help her with tasks such as following subjects of interest. Their involvement creates tensions not just with Max but also draws the attention of the Bombay Mafia boss, who wants to become legitimate by taking over the Bollywood film industry.Once again Max and Natalle's relationship is tested as she becomes emotionally involved with an Indian surgeon who defies all the conventions placed upon him by his beloved father.
A Touch of Fear
For those who like their horror light, here are five tales to give just a chill. Discover a new recipe, find a wayward husband, dig up an extra appendage, learn a new craft, and find the perfect pet. These stories bring a shiver as they leave you with a smile.
Fighting Spirit
A father in Hell, a dead lover, and a demon gangster on her tail. Today is the best day of Tazia's life.Anastasia Savoy's had a hell of a time. Literally. She's been stuck underground since the end of the last Demon War. One hundred years holed up in her father's miserable company, only permitted to run a few guns, take a few contracts, and collect the blood money. She's been a model daughter. But now she's free. Well almost.With the world brought to the brink of perdition, all Tazia wants to do is pick up her cash and get outta Dodge. Then a psycho angel interrupts her plans and instead of a life of tequila on the beach, she's forced into an alliance to save the demon who was her jailer. It sickens her. But if Tazia refuses, not only will she die, she'll put those she loves at risk too...Tazia is a smart-mouthed anti-heroine who attracts trouble like a magnet, and gives it back--in spades. Fighting Spirit is her first adventure in the Dark Urban Rising trilogy. It is a supernatural thriller set on the streets of modern-day Turin, London, and Detroit. It treads lightly in the darkness, with not a small amount of blood and gritty humor.
Hero Worship
Billy just wants to fit it. So, why does he insist he can fly?For rich technomancer, Billy Nadig, life's a game: he lives in a cool East London penthouse, has a bedroom stocked with blond-haired lovelies, and an unhealthy obsession with women's shoes. But when Billy is told he's a Sleeper, awoken by Heaven to stop his best friend, Tazia--a half-vampire girl--make a decision that could destroy the world, even he realizes it's time to get serious.Billy's agonizing transformation couldn't come at a worse time: demons are rising, evil angels take center stage, and an indomitable mercenary continues to dog his every step. Saving the Earth will take both hard fighting and hard choices, maybe even the ultimate sacrifice--to kill his best friend. But if she dies, who will save Billy?With his perfect hair and a slick line in chat, Billy says he's just trying to fit in. But in the second of the Dark Urban Rising trilogy, "fitting in" takes him to another level entirely.Hero Worship is a supernatural thriller set on the streets of modern-day London, Las Vegas, and Boston. It digs into the darkness, with not a small amount of blood and gritty humor.
Raw Deal
Good guys don't make deals with demons. Do they?The world is approaching the Tipping Point--when the rising demons will outnumber humankind. Assassin for hire, Soren Huxford, needs to pick a side. It should be easy; he's human after all and so is Tazia, the girl he loves and his first priority. But when the only demon he respects calls in a favor, Hux faces an impossible choice: hold true to humanity or prove his loyalty by throwing-down alongside the demons.Set against a backdrop of imminent disaster, where fighting the demons from his past are as real as those leaping from each dark corner, Soren needs to get a grip or he may become a monster too. And what about the girl? If he picks the wrong side, will he lose her forever?Still with its gritty humor intact, Raw Deal is the darkest of the Dark Urban Rising trilogy. Though Hux leads the charge, this third and final book brings him back together with Tazia and Billy to face the day of reckoning. Raw Deal is a supernatural thriller set on the streets of modern-day Las Vegas, Detroit, and Turin. Blood is guaranteed.
Exit 8
From the award-winning director and NYT bestselling author of If Cats Disappeared from the World, the thrilling novelization of his hit film Exit 8, adapting the indie game of the same name.A young man is commuting on a packed Tokyo subway, when he receives a phone call from his ex, with life-changing news. As he hurries off the train and through the station to join her, the call drops, no signal. Suddenly, reality shifts. He can't find the exit. Each time he passes through sterile corridors, silent except for his own footsteps, he discovers himself back at the beginning, going past the same advertisements, locked closets, coin-operated photo booth, and, disturbingly, the same man, who never responds to him. His desperation increases, but a sign on the wall reveals the rules he must follow in order to escape: Do not overlook any anomalies.If you find an anomaly, turn back immediately.If you do not find any anomalies, do not turn back.Go out through Exit 8. As he stumbles through this endless loop, its only variations the bizarre terrors he is forced to endure, he finds himself confronting the traumas and disappointments of his past, and staring down the crossroads of his future. But as he falls deeper and deeper into this seemingly inescapable new reality, Exit 8 has never felt further away--unless, perhaps, anomalies are not things to be feared but to be embraced. Will he ever escape, and what lies on the other side?
Saltwater
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters comes a slow-burn psychological drama about an opulent family that unravels when a decades-old crime resurfaces."Full of chills and darkness."--Oprah Daily"Fans of family dramas and thrillers will devour this tense, suspenseful novel."--Woman's WorldIn 1992, Sarah Lingate is found dead below the cliffs of Capri, Italy, leaving behind her three-year-old daughter, Helen. Despite suspicions that the old-money Lingates are involved, Sarah's death is ruled an accident. And every year, the family returns to prove it's true. But on the thirtieth anniversary of her death, the Lingates arrive at the villa to find a surprise waiting for them--the necklace Sarah was wearing the night she died. Haunted by the specter of that night, the paranoid, insular Lingate family begins to crack, and Helen seizes the opportunity with the help of Lorna Moreno, the family assistant. But then Lorna disappears, and the investigation into Sarah's death is reopened. Everyone who was on Capri thirty years ago remains a suspect--Helen's controlling father, Richard; her rarely lucid aunt, Naomi; her distant uncle, Marcus; and their circle of friends, visitors, and staff. Even Lorna, her closest ally, may not be who she seems. As long-hidden secrets about that night boil to surface, one thing becomes clear: Not everyone will leave the island alive. Combining a glittering, dark atmosphere, morally-gray characters, and mind-bending twists, Saltwater is an exploration of the corrupting effects of generational privilege and the lengths people go to protect a legacy--and how no one can hold a grudge like family.
