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  Frankenstein - The Modern...

  Mary Shelley

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  Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley about the young student of science Victor Frankenstein, who creates a grotesque but sentient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. 
  Shelley started writing the story when she was eighteen, and the novel was published when she was twenty. The first edition was published anonymously in London in 1818. Shelley's name appears on the second edition, published in France in 1823.Shelley had travelled through Europe in 1814, journeying along the river Rhine in Germany with a stop in Gernsheim which is just 17 km (10 mi) away from Frankenstein Castle, where two centuries before an alchemist was engaged in experiments. Later, she travelled in the region of Geneva (Switzerland)—where much of the story takes place—and the topics of galvanism and other similar occult ideas were themes of conversation among her companions, particularly her lover and future husband, Percy Shelley. Mary, Percy, Lord Byron, and John Polidori decided to have a competition to see who could write the best horror story. After thinking for days, Shelley dreamt about a scientist who created life and was horrified by what he had made; her dream later evolved into the story within the novel.

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  Angel Eye

  Madeleine Nakamura

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  BOOK 2 OF THE CURSEBREAKERS SERIES, FEATURED #1 ON KIRKUS REVIEWS' 20 SCIENCE FICTION FANTASY NOVELS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND 
   
   
   
  Author Madeleine Nakamura plunges listeners back into her spellbinding series, where Professor Adrien Desfourneaux's journey through peril, passion, and dark magic takes a thrilling new turn in Angel Eye. 
   
   
   
  "A queer, smart, bewitching read." —Meredith Katz, author of The Cybernetic Tea Shop 
   
   
   
  When a healer begins murdering hospital patients, Professor Adrien Desfourneaux discovers that the threat is far closer to him than he could have imagined. 
   
   
   
  Still recovering from a recent institutionalization and unable to trust his own mind or magic, Adrien is drawn into the witch hunt as suspicion falls upon those closest to him. The city's inquisitors and witchfinders are losing control, the magicians are growing more and more resentful, and the scars from Adrien's last brush with disaster refuse to fade. To put an end to the innocent deaths, to keep his dearest friends, and to prove himself worthy of a potential new romance, Adrien is forced to confront his own blind spots before he's fatally ensnared by the angel of death's machinations.

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  The Squaw - A gruesome tale...

  Bram Stoker

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  Abraham Stoker was born in Dublin, Ireland on the 8th of November 1847, the third of seven children.  
   
  His early years were plagued with such ill-health that he was unable to start school until the age of seven.  He turned the long periods of recovery into an opportunity for thinking and said “I was naturally thoughtful, and the leisure of long illness gave opportunity for many thoughts which were fruitful according to their kind in later years”.  
   
  Strikingly at Trinity College, Dublin his health had returned with such vigour that he was named their University Athlete whilst also achieving a BA in Mathematics with honours.  
   
  At this time his interest in theatre became a job offer to be the Dublin Evening Mail’s theatre critic, co-owned by Sheridan Le Fanu.  He now began to also write short stories and in 1872 ‘The Crystal Cup’ was published.  An interest in art developed and he co-founded the Dublin Sketching Club.  
   
  In 1878 came marriage to Florence Balcombe.  She had formerly been courted by Stoker’s acquaintance, Oscar Wilde.  The marriage produced one child.   
   
  Stoker had some years before reviewed Henry Irving’s Hamlet and had dined with him.  That friendship now resulted in a proposal from Irving to move to London and to manage his Lyceum Theatre.  His numerous commercial innovations ensured both he and the theatre thrived.  Irving would also often take Stoker with him when he toured abroad. 
   
  Despite this busy life Stoker continued to write and these works paved the way for his most famous creation, published in 1897, ‘Dracula’.  It is rightly recognised as one of the greatest horror novels of all time and although not the first with a theme of Vampires, it is undoubtedly the most well-known. 
   
  Stoker also wrote poetry and many excellent short stories and continued to write novels and other works throughout his career. 
   
  Politically Stoker supported Home Rule, though only by peaceful means.  He was also keen on following scientific trends particularly in medicine. 
   
  In 1902 his tenure at the Lyceum Theatre ended and although he continued to write his health was deteriorating, mainly due to a series of debilitating strokes. 
   
  Bram Stoker died on the 20th April 1912, in Pimlico, London.  He was 64.

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  The End House

  Michael Robertson Jr

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  A mind-bending horror novel from the author of the Kindle Bestselling Lance Brody supernatural suspense series! 
  A forgotten farmhouse hidden in the mountains. An ancient book full of gruesome history. A struggling writer trying to keep his grasp on reality … and survive The End House. 
  When Declan Scheider wakes alone and confused in the abandoned old house, slowly the memories begin to flood him. Some feel right, some feel … off. Not his own. And soon, it’s more than memories that begin to creep out of the shadows. 
  He swears he’s hearing things, seeing things that aren’t really there, and he can’t shake the feeling that he’s never quite alone. 
  When he finds the ancient book bound in worn black leather, he begins to feel the line between what is real and what isn’t completely disappear as the book’s horrific tales consume him, and he starts to wonder... 
  Where is he? Who is he? 
  He thought he knew. 
  Praise for Michael Robertson Jr's work: 
  ★★★★★ "Almost Stephen Kingish in character building and imagination." 
  ★★★★★ "The story pulls you in, and makes it hard to put down." 
  ★★★★★ "I’m a fan of Dean Koontz and Stephen King and am always looking for a good thriller. Michael Robertson Jr is right up there with them. Love the Lance Brody Series" 
  ★★★★★ "One of the best reads in ages! I was drawn in and felt like I knew the characters personally." 
  ★★★★★ "This book was so well written. It captivated from page 1. It is truly written in the spirit of Linwood Barclay or Lisa Gardner. Very hard to put down. I just purchased the next series." 
  ★★★★★ "I felt like I was part of the story with his vivid details. Lance is a great character, and his exploits are mysterious and will draw you in. Loved this series."

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  The Third Person

  Henry James

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  Delve into the intricate exploration of perspectives and relationships in "The Third Person" by Henry James. This audiobook presents a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of human connections, personal motives, and the interplay between three distinct characters. James' rich prose and psychological insight offer a deep dive into the inner workings of the human mind. With its themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of self-fulfillment, the story captivates listeners by revealing the nuances of desire and the power of emotional entanglements. Through its finely drawn characters and intricate plot, it provides a thought-provoking examination of the blurred lines between intimacy and independence.

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  Suhagan chudail returns

  Atul Kumar Sharma

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  It had been 30 years since Gulabo died, after that horrific incident, Sachin had to leave the village along with his family because the villagers had sealed Sachin's house from all sides, so that the shadow of the witch would not fall on anyone. One day when a marriage invitation came from his friend, Sachin left for his old village with his family. As soon as he stepped in that village, some people started dying mysteriously in the marriage house. Who was behind all this? Had the witch returned to complete her revenge?

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