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  And Then There Were Nun

  A. M. Huff

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  AS YOU SOW, SO SHALL YOU REAP. 
  The Sisters of the Abbey of the Sacred Heart receive a generous but strange bequest. Named specifically, six nuns must spend two weeks at a rustic, off-the-grid lodge in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon. Should any one of them at any time during the two weeks leave the property they will forfeit the 200-acre gift. 
  Sounds easy enough. 
  The question isn't, can they hold out; it is, will any of them survive. 
  THE PAST WILL DO MORE THAN HAUNT YOU. IT WILL KILL YOU.

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  One Flew Over the Crow’s Nest

  Ken Casper

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  Someone's murdered Brayton Spites! 
  Nobody's sorry he's dead--with one exception. A ruthless, unscrupulous businessman, notorious womanizer, and heartless father, he turned his back on his only legitimate son after the boy's grandfather abused him. So when Spites's body is found in a dark alley in Coyote Springs, the question is not who killed him, but what took so long? 
  Jason Crow, rancher, vintner, and double amputee, is invited to help find his biological father's murderer. He has no idea just how personal the quest is about to become. The list of suspects includes his half-brothers, Harden Spites and Kelvin Dodge, as well as Brayton's alcoholic widow, Dolly Dodge. Then there's Neldona Chance, a prostitute with a heart of gold, who shared a complex relationship with Brayton, Harden, and Kelvin. 
  Bodies pile up. Family tensions rise. Tempers reach the breaking point when the sheriff comes to arrest Jason's grieving and emotionally fragile mother for the murder of the profligate man she never stopped loving.

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  The Secret Agent

  Joseph Conrad

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  "The Secret Agent" is a novel written by Joseph Conrad, and published in 1907. The story is set in London in the late nineteenth century and revolves around a group of anarchists and their plot to detonate a bomb at Greenwich Observatory. The novel explores themes such as terrorism, politics, morality, and betrayal. The novel's protagonist is Adolf Verloc, a seemingly unremarkable man who owns a small shop selling pornographic materials. However, he is also a secret agent working for an unnamed foreign embassy. Verloc is tasked with infiltrating a group of anarchists and providing intelligence on their activities. 
  The novel introduces several characters, including Verloc's wife Winnie, her mentally disabled brother Stevie, and the anarchists' leader, known as The Professor. As Verloc becomes more deeply involved with the anarchists, he is torn between his duty to his employer and his loyalty to his new friends. 
   
  The novel takes a critical view of both anarchism and the British intelligence service, questioning the morality of using violence to achieve political ends. The character of The Professor embodies the dark side of anarchism, as he is willing to sacrifice innocent lives for the sake of his political agenda.The novel also explores the complex relationships between the characters. Verloc's marriage to Winnie is strained, and his involvement in the anarchist plot only exacerbates their problems. Stevie is a sympathetic character, and his death at the hands of Verloc is a tragic turning point in the novel. Conrad's writing style is dense and complex, with a strong emphasis on psychological realism. He delves deep into the minds of his characters, exploring their motivations and fears. The novel also features Conrad's signature use of symbolism, with the Greenwich Observatory representing the watchful eye of society, and the bomb representing the destructive power of anarchism.

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  Freshly Built Tomb The: A...

  DarkAsia

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  Dive into the enigmatic world of the occult with 'The Freshly Built Tomb,' a bone-chilling audiobook masterpiece that weaves together elements of horror, mystery, and detective genres. Immerse yourself in the dark secrets and sinister mysteries that lurk within its haunting narrative. 
  Unveil the mysteries of Thach Sen, a master of the mystical arts, as he delves into the arcane secrets of using a lightning-struck corpse's hand as a talisman for thievery and protection. While it remains uncertain if anyone has ever dared to employ such an eerie technique, Thach Sen remains steadfast in his belief that practicing the forbidden arts, with the hand of a lightning-struck corpse, can paralyze even the bravest soul. Under the veil of night, intruding into a homeowner's abode, the victim succumbs to an immobilizing fear that renders them utterly motionless. 
  Through a long and arduous journey, enduring a life of hardship for nearly two years with no returns, every expense resting heavily on Nghiem's shoulders, the unofficial wife, Huệ, whom Nghiem seduced upon his return, shoulders the burden. However, Nghiem's conviction in his inevitable prosperity remains unshaken, fueled by the mystical knowledge imparted to him by Thach Sen's arcane teachings. Nghiem believes that, in the future, he will attain wealth, sever his ties with the rural wife, and return to Nam Vang to express his gratitude to his mentor. He envisions himself establishing a new life in Saigon, obtaining a permanent residency permit, and securing his eternal success.

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  Case of the Redeemer's Coming...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Nora Godwin

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  The Redeemer's Coming A few days before Christmas Inspector Lestrade is asking Holmes for assistance in a strange murder case. The extremely challenging and downright dangerous investigation leads them to a catholic abbey in Middlesex, where evil strikes terror into people's hearts.

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  Her Wild Coast Promise - A small...

  Dakota Davies

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  A small town friends to lovers suspense romance from USA Today bestselling author Dakota Davies.Attending my best friend Noah’s wedding last summer was both the best thing and the worst thing to ever happen to me. The best was meeting Cora Tucker, Noah’s feisty little sister. That night we danced, laughed ourselves silly, and shared our dreams. Though we both knew it was just friendship, our chemistry crackled like a lit fuse.Not kissing her was the worst thing that could have happened to me. That and saying goodbye.So when my sheriff resigns in the middle of a high-stakes murder case and I’m suddenly a candidate for his replacement, there’s only one person I trust to help me win. Two days after my desperate call, Cora shows up looking as beautiful and confident as ever. Yet it’s clear this idea I hatched is making us miserable—me for having to resist the sassy spitfire, and Cora for inheriting an impossible campaign, and an impossible boss.But as our passion for each other flares to life, the criminal forces at work in my valley are watching, and they don’t like what they see…If you like a twisty mystery intertwined with sexy, spicy small town suspense, you will love Cora & Seth's high-octane romance set in small town Alaska!

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