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  Call of Cthulhu The - A Classic...

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  The Call of Cthulhu is one of the most influential horror stories ever written, laying the foundation for what is now known as cosmic horror. 
  First published in 1928, this short story by H. P. Lovecraft follows a fragmented investigation into a strange cult, a mysterious bas-relief, and disturbing accounts that point toward the existence of an ancient and incomprehensible entity. As the narrator assembles documents, testimonies, and reports, a terrifying realization begins to emerge: humanity is neither central nor safe in the universe it inhabits. 
  Rather than relying on action or shock, The Call of Cthulhu builds its horror through implication, atmosphere, and the gradual collapse of human certainty. The story explores themes of insignificance, forbidden knowledge, and the fear of truths too vast for the human mind to endure. 
  This audiobook presents the story unabridged, preserving Lovecraft’s original language, structure, and tone. It is ideal for listeners interested in classic horror, cosmic dread, existential fiction, and early twentieth-century speculative literature.

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  Dying To Be Heard - Historical...

  Paula Harmon

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  Would you betray a friend to save a country? Would you betray a country to avenge a friend?London May 1913.Angry about the treatment of suffragettes, and a supporter’s murder, Dr Margaret Demeray’s friend Maude urges their suffrage group towards violent militancy.But Margaret is conflicted when a parcel bomb brings casualties to her hospital. And what is the risk to a fragile peace treaty which is about to be signed, and to Fox who’s tracking down stolen diplomatic documents?Fox thinks someone is hiding behind suffrage militancy to detract from his search. Margaret thinks the murders and the missing documents are intrinsically linked, and Maude might be the next victim.If she’s wrong, then one of her fellow suffragettes is a murderer. But if she’s right, then someone else is trying to find the documents and is prepared to kill to get them.Time is running out. If someone finds the person with the documents before Fox does, that person might not survive. If the documents are published, Europe might be catapulted into war before any of its nations are ready to fight.Margaret and Fox need to move fast before one more person is silenced.

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  Corpselight - Verity Fassbender...

  Angela Slatter

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  Life in Brisbane is never simple for those who walk between the worlds. 
  Verity's all about protecting her city, but right now that's mostly running surveillance and handling the less exciting cases for the Weyrd Council - after all, it's hard to chase the bad guys through the streets of Brisbane when you're really, really pregnant. 
  An insurance investigation sounds pretty harmless, even if it is for 'Unusual Happenstance'. That's not usually a clause Normals use - it covers all-purpose hauntings, angry genii loci, ectoplasmic home invasion, demonic possession, that sort of thing - but Susan Beckett's claimed three times in three months. Her house keeps getting inundated with mud, but she's still insisting she doesn't need or want help... until the dry-land drownings begin. 
  Verity's first lead in takes her to Chinatown, where she is confronted by kitsune assassins. But when she suddenly goes into labour, it's clear the fox spirits are not going to be helpful…

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  Tea & Talismans - A Paranormal...

  Elle Wren Burke

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  An influx of new family members. A series of death threats. Can our psychic sleuth find the culprit before her cousin ends up in a coffin? 
   
   
   
  Alara Beatty, dog mom and novice psychic, is already exhausted by her biological family and she hasn't even met most of them yet. Before she can even begin to process their antics, her mother shows up uninvited. 
   
   
   
  Mother dearest has brought Alara's grumpy uncle and happy-go-lucky cousin too. They've only been in town long enough to dip their toes in the hard desert sand when a death threat aimed at Alara's new cousin appears. He begs her to use her psychic powers to find the culprit before they act on the threat and put him six feet below the desert. Still anxious about using her abilities, Alara is hesitant, but when family secrets are exposed just as more threats emerge, Alara can't afford to stand aside. 
   
   
   
  Can Alara find the perpetrator in time to save the only new family member she actually likes? 
   
   
   
  If you like amateur sleuths, humorous adventures, and charming canine companions, then you'll love Elle Wren Burke's mystical mystery.

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  Wordsworth Key The: A new...

  Julia Golding

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  'A twisting, well-paced whodunit alongside the central couple’s scandalous unmarried-yet-living-together relationship. If it were a TV series it might be called ‘Decorum and Sass’. I’d watch it.' Historical Novel Society  
  'Exceptionally written … another riveting read filled with wit, wisdom and wonder. An unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' Cindy L. Spear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  1812 The Lake District 
  Despite their attempts to keep their forbidden romance away from the disapproving eyes of society, Dr Jacob Sandys and his lover, the actress Dora Fitz-Pennington, find themselves drawn into the scandals of the British elite once more when William Wordsworth’s prized notebook of unpublished poems goes missing. 
  When news arrives of a disturbing murder in London – a body pulled from the Thames with a shepherd’s crook wedged in the victim’s mouth – Dora and Jacob are compelled to investigate. 
  What links a poet's stolen treasure to a high-society murder? And will Dora and Jacob's love weather the storm, or will dark secrets doom their happiness?Readers love The Wordsworth Key: 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once again Julia Golding delivers a first class, intelligent, layered, unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you're a fan of books that blend mystery with a bit of history and plenty of heart, this is a must-read! 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐' Dora and Jacob have quickly become one of my favorite sleuthing couples' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another brilliant, enthralling mystery following Dora and Jacob. I adored the witty romantic scenes and I hope to read more from this series' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'From the first page, I was HOOKED and I barely put the book down while I read it' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gentle Readers, this story is a delight' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series is becoming a guilty pleasure for me. Can't wait for more' 
  The Wordsworth Key, the latest novel by Julia Golding, is a thrilling sequel that follows the journey of Dora and Jacob, the amateur sleuths. As they investigate a high-society murder and a poet's stolen treasure, their secret love story unfolds, making this detective novel a top pick for the readers. 
  For fans of Joan Aiken (The Girl from Paris), Grace Burrowes (The Last True Gentleman), Eva Ibbotson (The Morning Gift), and Maz Evans (Over My Dead Body). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  Rising Moon - A Jesse McDermitt...

  Wayne Stinnett

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  On Grassy Key, things aren’t as idyllic as they seem. The quiet, sleepy community has been awakened. A young woman with strong ties to the community is missing. 
  A local craftsman, the last person to see the girl, is questioned and released. The girl’s friends are interviewed. Nobody knows what happened to Cobie, except that she left for work one day and didn’t arrive. The only lead is the girl’s car, parked where she worked. But it provides no clues, and nobody saw anything. 
  Days go by. Then weeks. The case grows cold. 
  The employer of the girl’s mother knows Jesse McDermitt, a retired Marine and reputed government spook. Jesse leans on people the way only he can and soon finds there is a lot more to the abduction than anyone knew. 
  Does he find the missing girl? Does he survive what he uncovers? 
  Find out in this 19th novel in Wayne Stinnett’s wildly popular Jesse McDermitt Caribbean Adventure series.

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