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  The Enchanted Island

  Washington Irving

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  Washington Irving (1783 - 1859) was the outstanding American writer. The best works of Washington Irving are: Humorous history of New York, by Dietrich Knickerbocker and Rip van Winkle — the story about a person who has overslept 20 years.  The essay "The Enchanted Island" was written in 1840. The author describes the island of St. Brandan, which is one of the mysterious places. Many expeditions have started from the Canaries to find it. Ancient geographers believed, that it was inaccessible. Modern scientists consider, that the island doesn't exist and is an optical illusion. Do you want to know about mysteries of this island? Get acquainted with  "The Enchanted Island" by Washington Irving!A SmartTouch Media production.

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  The Foster Mother - A...

  N F (icky) Webber

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  There's a world of difference between a mother and a psychopath. But sometimes, it's hard to tell them apart...  
  When a young mother abandons her baby in a crowded park, Nora steps in to take her place. Little does Nora know that this act of kindness will plunge her into a chilling and twisted journey. 
  As Nora becomes deeply entangled in the life of the abandoned child, a series of dark secrets about the mother’s haunting past gradually come to light. The more Nora uncovers, the more she realises she has unwittingly entered a manipulative web of lies and deceit. 
  With complex characters, a narcissistic psychopath at the heart of it all, and a relentless plot filled with shocking twists and turns, The Foster Mother, is a heart-pounding, fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Prepare for an exhilarating rollercoaster ride that challenges your perceptions of trust, love, and the depths of human darkness. 
  Perfect for fans of gripping psychological suspense novels like Verity, Home Before Dark, The Surrogate Mother, and The Locked Door. This pulse-pounding tale will leave you breathless. Immerse yourself in a story that delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the boundaries of maternal instinct, manipulation, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. 
  The Foster Mother is an unputdownable, must-read for lovers of psychological thrillers, with a compelling narrative that will haunt you long after the final page is turned.

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  Let the Good Prevail - A Novel

  Logan Miller, Noah Miller

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  Small-­town boys Caleb and Jake Boyd spend their days splitting logs and barely scraping by in the badlands of New Mexico. Caleb, a decorated war hero, wants to put his fighting days behind him, find a decent job, and start a quiet life with his new fiancée. But Jake is always dreaming bigger than he should, and when he stumbles across a large crop of marijuana hidden in the wilderness, he thinks he has finally hit the jackpot. 
  It turns out that stealing the harvest is about the worst scheme Jake has ever had, and before long, the brothers find themselves on a collision course with a vicious drug cartel, its eccentric kingpin—a professional dancer­ turned­ gangster who walks barefoot among the mesas—and a corrupt, cocaine-­addled sheriff, who also happens to be Caleb’s future father-­in-­law. Violence and mayhem ensue, hurtling Caleb on a tragi­comic journey toward an unexpected end.

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  The Psychic's the Thing

  Ada Bell

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  Enjoy this small town paranormal cozy mystery with an amateur sleuth by award-winning author Ada Bell. 
  Much Ado About Murder 
  When the local college announces the spring play, Aly’s roommate Amy proposes trying out together. Amy’s a drama major, so it should be fun. Aly’s surprised to be cast as understudy to the lead. Erica’s a real diva, so Aly vows to learn her lines and stay behind the scenes. But when a stage light falls onto their star, it’s curtains for Erica. Her death looks like a tragic accident until Aly receives a vision of murder. 
  Initially, the police think Aly killed Erica to take her part, but what they don’t know is how badly Amy wanted the role. Or how much she hated Erica. When Amy takes center stage as the prime suspect, Aly takes on the detective role once more to prove her friend’s innocence. She just needs to do it without further implicating herself. 
  Erica treated the entire cast and crew with contempt; who hated her enough to kill? Was it the ex-boyfriend forced to share the spotlight with the woman he once loved? The costume designer whose hard work wound up in tatters? Or was it the rival furious that Erica got cast as the lead? With Aly’s help, maybe the play’s the thing to catch the conscience of the killer. 
  The Psychic's the Thing is the seventh book in the Shady Grove Psychic Mysteries series. This small town paranormal mystery with an amateur female sleuth will appeal to fans of Annabel Chase, Amy Boyles, and Lily Webb.

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  The Lost Children - The BRAND...

  Victoria Scott

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  A BRAND-NEW spell-binding historical story of forbidden love and buried secrets from the bestselling author of The Storyteller's Daughter 🕯️✨ Perfect for fans of Evie Woods, Kate Storey and Lucinda Riley! 
  On the wild Cornish coast, love and loss echo through the halls of Hallows Abbey, where the past refuses to stay buried... 
  1966: Standing on the rugged Cornish coast, Hallows Abbey can be a lonely place for the boys boarding there. For Theresa, however, it offers an escape from her father’s long shadow, and as the school nurse, she tries to be a comfort to those students struggling to adjust to their remote life. But, before the year is over, Theresa will make a terrible decision – and the consequences for the children in her care will change everything… 
  2025: With her own children having just left home, Amanda’s emotions are in turmoil when she arrives at the isolated school where her husband is to be Deputy Head. When she learns of the school’s tragic history, in which a group of boys went out on a boat trip and disappeared, she becomes obsessed with finding out what happened, even when her research risks upsetting the fragile equilibrium of the school. But when she starts to hear voices in the gardens and crying in the halls at night, she begins to wonder if she’s losing her mind. 
  Only one thing seems certain: this corner of Cornwall could well be Amanda’s undoing. 
  Lose yourself in a spellbinding tale of whispers through time... Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Barbara Erskine, and The Secret of Crickley Hall. ✨📖 
  Previously published as The House on the Cliff 
  Praise for Victoria Scott: 
  'A fabuous twisty dual timeline with a hint of spooky season ghost story. I loved it!' – Rachel Burton 
  The twists and turns revealed kept me turning pages way longer than I was meant to stay awake. The way Meredith's mind gets confused as she learns more and more tugged at my heart, and reading Ellen's experiences with her beau and how his mental health was essentially compartmentalised in an era when there wasn't much knowledge was heartwrenching. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  'Within the tale, there are elements of the gothic tradition, with old houses, fog, rising waters, stormy weather and more. The reader's pulse rate rises as we are committed to following the action. I thoroughly enjoyed The House In The Water. It consumed me from the start. It was the first book by Victoria Scott but I certainly she she will write more.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  'Don't you love a dual time line novel? I do and this one is exceptional – I have read the author's earlier work and this is straying into much darker territory, but I think it only serves to show what a great writer she is… Atmospheric, gripping, with huge heart and impossible to put down – the very best sort of book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beautiful captivating prose, kept me totally engaged in both timelines.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  Wonderful. My first by this author but not the last. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  'This is definitely a spellbinding and unsettling tale with a dash of romance set in WW2 and 2013 that might haunt your dreams and leave you with a lot to think about! A riveting read.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  'I was engrossed in the story from the start. May Day House is a rehab house for soldiers during WWII. They are cared for and sent back to war. Years later a couple buys the house which soon appears to be haunted by the soldiers who had been there. It is a great story.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  Second Hand Stiff

  Sue Ann Jaffarian

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  Thanksgiving with her fault-finding mother has Odelia Grey stewing in her own juices. But her husband's cousin Ina—who shows up to dinner alone with ugly bruises—clearly has it worse. Things quickly go downhill after Odelia's mother decides to extend her visit a few extra days to attend a storage auction with Ina, who owns a consignment shop. The day of the auction, the thrill of bargain hunting gives way to tragedy when Ina's husband is found inside a storage locker—dead.

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