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  A Dark Brown Dog - A poignant...

  Stephen Crane

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  Stephen Crane was born 1st November, 1871 in Newark, New Jersey and was the eighth surviving child out of fourteen.  Incredibly he began writing at the age of four and was published several times by the age of sixteen.   
   
  Crane only began a full-time education when he was nine but quickly mastered the grades needed to catch up and move forward. Although educated at Lafayette and Syracuse he had little interest in completing university and was keener to move on to a career, declaring college to be ‘a waste of time’.  By twenty he was a reporter and two years later had published his debut novel ‘Maggie: A Girl of the Streets’.  In literary circles this was hailed as the first work of American literary Naturalism.  
   
  Two years later, in 1895, he was the subject of worldwide acclaim for his Civil War novel, written without the benefit of any actual war experiences, ‘The Red Badge of Courage’.  It was indeed a masterpiece and his finest hour.  A year later life began its downwards descent when he became embroiled in a scandal which was to doom his career.  In attempting to help a suspected prostitute being falsely charged by a policeman he became the target of the authorities. 
   
  Later the same year en-route to Cuba as a War Correspondent he met the hotel madam Cora Taylor in Jacksonville, Florida.  This was to become the defining relationship of his life.  Continuing his journey, somewhere between Florida and Cuba his ship sank, and he was cast adrift for several days.  Rescued, he returned to cover conflicts wherever they were situated, some as far away as Greece.  For a time he lived in England with Cora, usually beyond their means, befriending fellow writers such as H G Wells and Joseph Conrad.    
   
  In declining health and beset by money problems, Stephen Crane died of tuberculosis, aged a mere 28 on 5th June 5, 1900, at Badenweiler, Germany. He is buried in New Jersey.

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  A Day in Fall

  Charles Harned

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  "Readers seeking a contemporary thriller that embraces military technology, social change, and political intrigue will welcome A Day in Fall's involving, satisfyingly complex events." - Midwest Book Review 
  The election of an inexperienced and controversial president threatens to plunge America into chaos. When a prominent demographist is abducted shortly after a deadly riot, Echelon agent Michael Larson is the only one who connects the two events. 
  Echelon tracks the growing threat of domestic extremism. It doesn't take Larson long to discover that a very real foe is gaining power - the alternative right. More acts of violence are promised. All evidence points to someone in the highest ranks of the federal government helping them. 
  A prolific newcomer named Samit Bathari bursts onto the scene. And although he seems like the answer to all of America's problems, he has his own dark past that must be reckoned with as democracy and the country's very fabric are endangered.

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  The Billionaire’s Melody -...

  Rafael Shamsiev

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  Unveil the dark underbelly of power and corruption in The Billionaire’s Melody: Influence and the Dark Secrets. Billionaire music mogul Colmbs F. Carrer seemingly has it all—fame, fortune, and unrivaled influence. Yet, behind the glittering façade lies a chilling truth: a hidden world of abduction, human trafficking, and deceit, meticulously protected by his wealth and connections. 
  When investigative journalist Samantha King stumbles upon a cryptic clue, her relentless pursuit of justice leads her into a dangerous web of cover-ups, blackmail, and betrayal. With powerful enemies and shadowy alliances standing in her way, Samantha must risk everything to expose the sinister empire Carrer has built—before it’s too late. 
  🔹 Why Listeners Will Love This Audiobook: 
  ✅ A gripping suspense thriller filled with twists and high stakes. 
  ✅ Perfect for fans of investigative crime, dark secrets, and powerful conspiracies. 
  ✅ Narrated by Brad Derry, who brings this electrifying story to life. 
  ✅ Published by Panda Publishing Agency 
  Will Samantha bring the truth to light, or will the cost of justice prove too great? The Billionaire’s Melody is a thrilling journey into power, influence, and the dark secrets hidden behind society’s elite. 
  🎧 Now Available on Amazon and Audible. Start Listening Today! 
  Perfect for fans of suspenseful crime fiction, thrillers, and stories of justice in the face of impossible odds.

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  The Orphans of Mersea House

  Marty Wingate

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  England, 1957. Olive Kersey’s only love never returned from World War II, and now she’s alone and penniless. Then the last person she ever expected to see again returns to Southwold. Olive’s childhood friend, Margery Paxton, arrives to claim her inheritance: Mersea House, a stately old home she plans to turn into the town’s only lodging. Olive’s life takes a sunny turn when Margery hires her to run the establishment. But Mersea House holds its own mysteries—and its own dangers. First, rumors begin to fly when two enigmatic lodgers move in: Hugh Hodson, manager of the town cinema, and Mrs. Abigail Claypool, a recluse and war widow. And then the completely unexpected happens: Margery is informed she has a new ward, eleven-year-old Juniper Wyckes, the orphaned daughter of Margery’s first love. Mrs. Lucie Pagett, Children’s Officer at the local authority, informs Margery that Juniper was severely stricken with polio as a child and makes clear that she could be taken away if her welfare is in jeopardy. The past is never far behind for the inhabitants of Mersea House, and looming secrets may destroy the friendships they've created.

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  Hard Winter

  William W. Johnstone, J. A....

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  Two Families. Two Dynasties. Two Centuries. 
   
   
   
  A Saga of Montana. 
   
   
   
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  As winter descends upon Cutthroat County, rancher Ashton Maddox has to rely on a skeleton crew to keep his cattle from succumbing to the dangers of the cold winter months. County Sheriff John T. Drew has his hands full this time of year heading up search and rescue missions for adventurous snowboarders and skiers tempting fate on nearby Always Winter mountain range. When an unexpected blizzard covers the region, Drew finds himself babysitting a vicious gang of prisoners stranded in town. And as the storm triggers avalanches, Drew and Maddox learn their son and daughter are trapped on the mountain—and that the gang's leader has escaped from custody . . .  
   
   
    
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  This isn't the first Montana blizzard that the Drew and Maddox families have faced. Back in 1894, Murdo Maddox lost his livestock—and nearly his entire cowboy crew—braving a treacherous storm that ravaged the countryside. Sheriff Napoleon Drew pursued a mad dog killer across the unforgiving snow and ice. Both men risked their lives to save others, fighting the most devastating weather conjured by nature—and the worst in human nature . . .

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  Dracula's Guest

  Anonym

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  "Dracula’s Guest" is a chilling story by Bram Stoker, originally intended as the prologue to Dracula but published posthumously. It follows a young Englishman traveling in Bavaria on Walpurgis Night, who disobeys local warnings and takes shelter in an abandoned crypt during a violent storm. There, he encounters a terrifying female vampire and a mysterious, powerful woman who seems neither alive nor dead. The story blends Gothic horror, supernatural dread, and vivid atmosphere, featuring elements later expanded in Dracula, such as ancient evil, folk superstition, and the thin veil between life and death. With its icy landscapes, eerie isolation, and haunting imagery, "Dracula’s Guest" stands as a masterful tale of horror and the unknown—an essential piece of Stoker’s dark literary legacy.

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