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  The Voice in the Night - From...

  William Hope Hodgson

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  William Hope Hodgson was born in Essex, England on November 15th, 1877. 
  Over his short career he produced a large body of work which explored and covered many genres. From horror, to science fiction, to stories on the sea, where he had spent much of his early life. 
  In 1899, at the age of 22, he opened W. H. Hodgson's School of Physical Culture, in Blackburn offering tailored exercise regimes for personal training.  
  Eventually the business shut down and he immersed himself in writing.  An article in 1903 ‘Physical Culture versus Recreative Exercises’ led the way into fiction writing.  In 1904 came his first short story ‘The Goddess of Death’.  It was the beginning of an intensely creative period in his life. 
  He wrote novels, poetry and many, many short stories including series on the Sargasso Sea and Captain Gault. 
  One of his most memorable creations was his Carnacki, Supernatural Detective creation.  This fused together his passion for sleuthing and interest in the Occult.  It was a memorable success. 
  When war drew its shadow over Europe Hodgson received a commission as a Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery. In 1916 he was thrown from a horse and suffered a serious head injury; he received a mandatory discharge, and returned to writing. 
  Hodgson recovered sufficiently to re-enlist but at the Battle of Ypres in April 1918 he was killed by an artillery shell.

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  Lord Jim

  Joseph Conrad

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  "He is one of us." — Marlow
  
  Young Jim is a promising officer in the British merchant marine, a dreamer fueled by romantic visions of heroism. But when the pilgrim ship SS Patna strikes an underwater object and begins to sink, Jim commits an act of cowardice that will haunt him forever: he jumps. Abandoning hundreds of passengers to their fate, he survives only to face a court of inquiry and a lifetime of self-loathing. The story follows Jim as he drifts through the ports of the East, shadowed by his secret shame, until the narrator Marlow helps him find a final chance for "greatness" in the remote jungle territory of Patusan. There, among the warring factions of the archipelago, Jim seeks to become the hero he once failed to be.
  
  A Masterpiece of Moral Ambiguity: Conrad's novel is a pioneering work of modernism, using a fractured timeline and multiple viewpoints to ask a difficult question: Can a single moment of weakness define a man's entire soul? Jim's struggle is not with the law, but with his own internal "ideal" of who he should be.
  
  The "One of Us" Philosophy: Through Marlow's eyes, we see Jim as a representative of the human condition—flawed, idealistic, and deeply vulnerable. The novel explores the "misty" nature of truth and the fragility of the codes we live by, whether they be the rules of the sea or the expectations of society.
  
  The Final Stand in Patusan: In the second half of the novel, the scale shifts from a maritime drama to a colonial epic. Jim rises to become "Tuan Jim" (Lord Jim) to the local people, but the arrival of the villainous Gentleman Brown forces a final, tragic reckoning. It is a climax that challenges the possibility of ever truly escaping one's past.
  
  Explore the depths of the human heart. Purchase "Lord Jim" today.

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  The Complete Novels of Jack London

  Jack London

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  Experience the thrilling adventures and unforgettable storytelling of one of America's greatest literary voices.
  
  Discover "The Complete Novels of Jack London," a remarkable collection bringing together the celebrated novels of one of the most influential authors in American literature. Renowned for his vivid descriptions, adventurous spirit, and powerful exploration of humanity's relationship with nature, Jack London's works continue to captivate readers around the world.
  
  This comprehensive collection offers readers the opportunity to explore London's extraordinary novels through unforgettable characters, compelling adventures, and richly imagined settings. His stories examine universal themes including survival, courage, friendship, ambition, perseverance, freedom, justice, loyalty, the struggle between civilization and nature, and the resilience of the human spirit. Blending literary realism with exciting adventure, his novels remain timeless classics that continue to inspire readers of every generation.
  
  Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern adventure fiction, Jack London left a lasting impact on American and world literature. His enduring novels have been translated into numerous languages and adapted for film, television, and stage, securing his place among the most celebrated storytellers of all time.
  
  Perfect for readers who enjoy classic literature, adventure fiction, American literature, historical fiction, wilderness adventures, literary classics, and timeless novels, "The Complete Novels of Jack London" is an essential addition to every digital library.
  
  Embark on unforgettable literary adventures. Add "The Complete Novels of Jack London" to your Kindle library today and discover a timeless collection of novels filled with courage, discovery, and masterful storytelling.

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  Jam For The Enemy - Former...

  Edgar Wallace

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  Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born on the 1st April 1875 in Greenwich, London.  Leaving school at 12 because of truancy, by the age of fifteen he had experience; selling newspapers, as a worker in a rubber factory, as a shoe shop assistant, as a milk delivery boy and as a ship’s cook.  
   
  By 1894 he was engaged but broke it off to join the Infantry being posted to South Africa. He also changed his name to Edgar Wallace which he took from Lew Wallace, the author of Ben-Hur.  
   
  In Cape Town in 1898 he met Rudyard Kipling and was inspired to begin writing. His first collection of ballads, The Mission that Failed! was enough of a success that in 1899 he paid his way out of the armed forces in order to turn to writing full time.  
   
  By 1904 he had completed his first thriller, The Four Just Men. Since nobody would publish it he resorted to setting up his own publishing company which he called Tallis Press. 
    
  In 1911 his Congolese stories were published in a collection called Sanders of the River, which became a bestseller. He also started his own racing papers, Bibury’s and R. E. Walton’s Weekly, eventually buying his own racehorses and losing thousands gambling.  A life of exceptionally high income was also mirrored with exceptionally large spending and debts.  
   
  Wallace now began to take his career as a fiction writer more seriously, signing with Hodder and Stoughton in 1921. He was marketed as the ‘King of Thrillers’ and they gave him the trademark image of a trilby, a cigarette holder and a yellow Rolls Royce. He was truly prolific, capable not only of producing a 70,000 word novel in three days but of doing three novels in a row in such a manner. It was estimated that by 1928 one in four books being read was written by Wallace, for alongside his famous thrillers he wrote variously in other genres, including science fiction, non-fiction accounts of WWI which amounted to ten volumes and screen plays. Eventually he would reach the remarkable total of 170 novels, 18 stage plays and 957 short stories. 
   
  Wallace became chairman of the Press Club which to this day holds an annual Edgar Wallace Award, rewarding ‘excellence in writing’.  
   
  Diagnosed with diabetes his health deteriorated and he soon entered a coma and died of his condition and double pneumonia on the 7th of February 1932 in North Maple Drive, Beverly Hills. He was buried near his home in England at Chalklands, Bourne End, in Buckinghamshire.

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  The Grey Wig - Stories and...

  Israel Zangwill

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  Stories and novellas - an old woman's wig, a chess player, a Whitechapel courtship. Zangwill wrote these across twenty years and the title story is among the best short things in late Victorian English. This edition adds a gallery of 58 plates bound with the text, with paintings by William Logsdail, Théophile Steinlen, William Mitchell and Charles Conder, and subjects ranging from an Antwerp fishmarket to the Greek theatre at Taormina.

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  Persuasion

  Jane Austen

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  Fall in love with Jane Austen’s Persuasion, brought to life by the evocative narration of Yolanda Kettle.  
  Eight years after being persuaded to break off her engagement to the man she loved, Anne Elliot is a shadow of the vibrant woman she once was. Quietly navigating a life of duty and disappointment, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Captain Frederick Wentworth—the man she never stopped loving. 
  As their circles intertwine, old wounds resurface, and second chances hang in the balance. Will Anne and Wentworth overcome the regrets of the past, or will pride and time keep them apart forever? 
  Rich with Austen’s subtle wit and profound emotional insight, Persuasion is a poignant story of yearning and second chances. 
  Jane Austen (1775–1817) is one of the most beloved authors in English literature. Renowned for her sharp wit, social insight, and unforgettable heroines, she has captivated readers for over two centuries. Her best‑loved works - such as 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility' -  continue to inspire countless adaptations for screen, stage, and radio.

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