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Behind the façades of the buildings and their inhabitants, at the intersections of destinies and dooms, the METROPOLIS shelters multitudes of dreamers and sufferers, and their stories. The tales in Eduardo Capistrano's eighth book are visions of modern times, windows into curious and bizarre cases hidden by the hustle and bustle of cities.
Jeff wasn’t the same man Kit Squires had married, but was he capable of murder? A year has passed since Jeff lost his job as a radio host, yet he stubbornly clings to the hope of being rehired. He begs Kit to be patient for a little longer. But her physical therapy earnings alone can’t support the family, and their bank account is streaking toward the danger zone—much like her marriage. Desperate, Kit issues an ultimatum—get a job or move out. Then gunshots blast across the airwaves of Jeff’s former show. And in the dead air that follows, he utters some troubling last words. He had no reason to be at the station. Was this why he’d asked for “just a little more time?” Torn between believing the evidence against Jeff or trusting the integrity of the man she thought she knew, Kit’s choice puts her at odds with her son, Bryce. One of them has to be wrong and that could have fatal consequences. Was the evidence lying or had she been fooled by Jeff all along? That’s the question Kit must answer in Dead Air: A Waco Mystery, a novel about a family in crisis and the importance of character.Mostra libro
If it is a truth universally acknowledged that a good-looking girl cannot fail of attracting a clever young man does it follow that the reverse is also true? If the man comes of a terrifyingly dysfunctional family and the girl in question likes to see spooks and horrors round every corner, yes. Morland by name, Lackland by nature, Catherine, not altogether addicted to the heroine role in general, finds this greatness thrust upon her in the (fortunately, principally financial) fantasies of her would-be inamorato's father, the General. When the General finds she is the artless, simple girl that she appears and not the creature of his frankly heartless imaginings of her, he thrusts her - but I leave the event to your fevered, no doubt Gothick, even, imaginination to determine.A deliberate parody of the horrific strand in popular culture, as Jane Austen no doubt herself would observe if she could see the burgeoning cult of the Undead in Unliterary culture - It is as if Northanger Abbey had never been written! Hear it and laugh. - Summary by Tony AddisonMostra libro
After leaving a trail of terror and death in his wake, the notorious “Missouri” Boone Jennings finally meets his match in San Francisco when US marshal Ambrose Shaw catches up to him. The story of his capture, and the marshal’s bravery, has already become legend back east by the time Pinkerton inspector Ezra Johns gets off the train from New York City to testify in the murderer’s trial. When Ambrose is unable to give witness to the evils he’s seen, Ezra becomes their lone hope for putting Jennings in a noose. But if Ezra thinks that’s his biggest problem, he’s got plenty to learn about life—and the afterlife—in the spirited West. Fortunately, Ambrose is there to assist, and more than happy to oblige Ezra—in the courtroom or the bedroom. He spent his life bringing justice to the Wild West, and if he has a say in it, that’s how he’ll be spending his death too.Mostra libro
A powerful vampire. A human detective. A desire neither of them can escape. When a string of brutal murders pulls detective Sydney Willows into a case unlike anything she’s faced before, she’s forced to work with Kade Issacson, a dominant, dangerously seductive vampire with secrets he doesn’t share. Kade has spent centuries hunting monsters who prey on the innocent. Protecting Sydney should be simple. Falling for her is not. As the threat closes in and Sydney becomes the next target, he must decide how far he’s willing to go to keep her alive… and what he’s willing to risk to make her his. Set in a world of vampires, shifters, witches, and powerful alphas, Kade’s Dark Embrace is the first audiobook in the bestselling Immortals of New Orleans series. 🎧 Narrated by Ryan West Start here and continue with 14+ interconnected audiobooks. Audiobooks from NYT and USA Today bestselling author Kym Grosso THE IMMORTALS OF NEW ORLEANS Kade’s Dark Embrace Luca’s Magic Embrace Tristan’s Lyceum Wolves Logan’s Acadian Wolves Léopold’s Wicked Embrace Dimitri Lost Embrace Jax Jake Quintus Hunter Christmas Embrace Viktor JulianMostra libro
The Nigger of the "Narcissus" is one of Joseph Conrad's most powerful early novels, celebrated for its vivid prose, moral complexity, and profound examination of human solidarity under pressure. Set almost entirely aboard a merchant ship sailing from Bombay to London, the novel transforms a sea voyage into a searching study of duty, compassion, and collective responsibility. The story centers on the crew of the Narcissus and their interactions with James Wait, a gravely ill sailor whose presence becomes both a test of mercy and a source of tension. As storms batter the ship and the crew struggles with exhaustion and fear, Wait's condition forces each man to confront his own motives—self-interest, loyalty, resentment, and sympathy collide in the confined world of the vessel. Conrad uses the ship as a microcosm of society, revealing how individuals behave when bound together by necessity and shared danger. The sailors' responses to suffering expose the fragile balance between discipline and humanity, and the ways moral choices are shaped by circumstance. Rather than offering simple judgments, Conrad presents a nuanced portrait of men caught between instinct, obligation, and conscience. Renowned for its atmospheric language and innovative narrative style, The Nigger of the "Narcissus" also holds an important place in literary history for its famous preface, in which Conrad articulates his vision of fiction as an art devoted to truth, impression, and emotional resonance. Intense, lyrical, and deeply humane, the novel remains a landmark of maritime fiction and early modern literature—a compelling exploration of how individuals endure, judge, and depend upon one another when tested by the unforgiving forces of the sea.Mostra libro
What is the price of a heart that knows no bounds? In the shimmering, bittersweet world of Oscar Wilde’s "The Devoted Friend," loyalty is a beautiful garden, but manipulation is the winter frost that threatens to wither it all. This isn't just a fairy tale; it is a captivating dance of irony and wit that cuts straight to the soul. Meet Little Hans, a soul of pure kindness who believes that true friendship is the world’s greatest treasure. Then meet the Miller - a man who speaks of "devotion" with silver-tongued elegance while Hans toils in the rain. Wilde’s masterful prose, brought to life in this enchanting audiobook, explores the thin line between selfless love and the cold shadows of greed. With every word, you’ll be swept into a Victorian fable that is as lush as a summer bloom and as sharp as a thorn. In a world of fair-weather friends, do you know who truly stands by you? Dive into this timeless masterpiece and discover the haunting beauty of a classic reborn.Mostra libro
