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  His Secret Sin

  Aleister Crowley

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  A short story by Aleister Crowley. What happens when a repressed Englishman acquires an artistic photograph in Paris?

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  The Lost Reflection - A New...

  ETA Hoffmann

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  Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffman was born on the 24th January 1776, the youngest of three children, in Königsberg, then in Prussia but now part of the Kaliningrad Russian enclave. 
   
  His parents separated when he was two and for many years life was to be provincial and, despite his talents for the creative arts and the classics, much was passing him by. 
   
  At 20 Hoffman obtained employment as a clerk and to the art that now surrounded him.  Two years later he was in Berlin attempting a career as a composer with an operetta called ‘Die Maske’.  His gift for drawing caricatures and sharing them often got him into trouble that was easier to avoid. 
   
  The years of Napoleon ravaging Europe were bad for Hoffman; he moved often and took on works as varied as theatre management and music critic.  In this his talents were now more evident.  His works on Beethoven where highly regarded by the master himself. 
   
  His literary breakthrough came in 1809, with ‘Ritter Gluck’, about a man who believes he has met the composer 20 years after his death.  However the various jobs and the wars continued and plagued any career advancement despite his constant travel for opportunities, often through dangerous territories. 
   
  In the wake of Napoleon’s defeat in 1814, Hoffmann returned to Berlin where his opera ‘Undine’ was performed by the Berlin Theatre.  Life was now more settled and many of his most famous works were written at his time. 
   
  From 1819, Hoffmann was struggling with both legal disputes and ill health.  Alcohol abuse and syphilis were physically weakening him and from 1822 paralysis set in.  His last works were dictated to his wife or to a secretary as all around him society descended into an anti-liberal agenda, stifling dissent with threats of legal action and even treason.  The ailing Hoffman was among them. 
   
  E T A Hoffmann died on the 25th June 1822 in Berlin of syphilis.  He was 46.

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  Through the Surface

  Juliet Rose

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  Two tragedies, a few months apart and multiple states away from each other, leaves four people dead with one fighting for their life. As a result, this uproots the lives of teenagers Ledger Elliot and Iris Brubaker, who know nothing of each other. Fifteen years later, their paths cross when Iris moves to the small Maine island Ledger has lived on his whole life. After her grandmother's death, Iris inherited a lodge on the island and intends to reopen it as a hotel. 
  Unbeknownst to Ledger and Iris, their lives are about to collide, and their dark pasts will come to haunt them with the help of the history and possession of the lodge. Through an unexplainable draw they are cast together and find themselves fighting for their lives, and the protection of the island residents, against unseen foes. Demonic forces which followed them from their pasts, are determined to take over the lodge and reopen a portal to hell. Through this battle Ledger and Iris discover they were sent to stop one another, yet through their connection unleash a power they'd never known existed.

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  Hiding From the Light: An...

  Barbara Erskine

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  A gripping tale of witchcraft and romance, past and present, from the Sunday Times bestselling author… 
  The parish of Manningtree and Mistley has a dark history. In 1644, Cromwell's Witchfinder General tortured scores of women there, including Liza the herbalist, whose cottage still stands. Some say the spirits of his victims still haunt the old shop on the High Street… 
  Emma Dickson gave up her high-flying career to live in Liza’s cottage, but as Halloween approaches, visions of a terrible past are driving her to madness. In despair, Emma turns to the local rector for help, but he, too, is in the grip of something inexplicably dangerous… 
  Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine: 
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  In her latest bestseller, Sunday Times bestselling author Barbara Erskine masterfully combines suspense, historical mythology, and gothic elements to create a thrilling narrative. The ghostly legends and ancient fairy tales that permeate the story are not mere figments of imagination, but a haunting reality that adds depth to the plot. 
  For fans of Elena Collins (The Wicked Lady), Paula Brackston (The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish), Kelley Armstrong (A Stitch in Time), Susanna Kearsley (The Lesser Stars), and Lucinda Riley (The Seven Sisters). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Sleeping Policemen - A Novel

  Dale Bailey, Jack Slay Jr.

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  A late-night joyride takes a sharp turn into nightmare territory when a group of college students tries to cover up a crime of carelessnessA moment of inattention on a winding roadway in the Smoky Mountains leaves a stranger dead and his accidental killers at the mercy of a possible witness. Finney Durant, Nick Laymon, and Reed Tucker are desperate not to be linked to the crime. Finney and Tucker insist on hiding the corpse, and Nick, hard up for money, takes the man’s cash. But the hit-and-run is just the beginning of their problems once they use a key found in the victim’s pocket to open a bus locker—and find a videotape that opens an ever-widening doorway into horror.

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  Echo From A Bayou - One Man's...

  J. Luke Bennecke

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  A high concept suspense thriller of adventure and betrayal with a supernatural twist. 
  After a freak skiing accident puts him in a coma, John Bastian awakens with memories of a past life as Jack Bachman. Unshakable visions of treasure, a violent ax attack, and a captivating redhead consume his thoughts, propelling him toward a dangerous future that feels as inevitable as his past. 
  John embarks on a journey to Louisiana, where all the new memories as Jack center, to find answers and confront the man who murdered him in his past life. As danger lurks at every turn, John must fight for survival and protect those he loves before a hurricane hits. 
  This page-turner is full of twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Experience the thrill of ECHO FROM A BAYOU and discover the truth about John's past life in this exciting novel. 
  "What can I say about this fantastic novel? The pacing is amazing. The action starts on the first page and only gathers momentum from there. Bennecke knows exactly where to drip-feed information and where to cut it off to keep readers hooked without being frustrated. The setup is taut. Who could resist searching for another life? One that held true love, adventure, and a fortune in gold? The premise is so intricate and uniquely executed. It’s the kind of story you can jump on board with immediately." - Independent Book Review 
  "Bennecke brings both setting and characters into stark clarity with realistic and detailed descriptions. Echo from a Bayou will captivate readers with astonishing surprises and reveals as John falls down the rabbit hole of his other self." -Chanticleer Book Reviews, 5 stars 
  "Bennecke’s narrative is a riveting blend of high-octane action and suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats." -Literary Titan

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