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Clarissa Pearce always trusted her mother Adelle Pearce but what happens when her world is turned upside-down. What happens when she discovers that she's not just switched at birth but been given some dodgy medicine her whole life. Join Clarissa's journey through this adult thriller of betrayal and lies.
This recording has been digitally produced by Blake Pierce, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. Texas Ranger (and part Native American) Rachel Blackwood, fierce and resilient, must cross the harsh Texas landscape while tracking the most notorious serial killers. When a historic ranch is rattled by a series of chilling murders, Rachel is plunged deep into the world of rodeos and ranching, racing to uncover dark secrets before the killer strikes again… “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NOT THIS TIME (A Rachel Blackwood Suspense Thriller—Book 2) is Book #2 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. As a child, Rachel felt a connection to her Native American heritage, learning traditional customs and survival skills from the aunt who raised her. Haunted for years by her parents’ mysterious and unsolved deaths, Rachel vowed to find their killer—and protect all other innocent lives from the same fate. Can Rachel find the killer in time before he strikes again? A page-turning and harrowing suspense thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured protagonist, the RACHEL BLACKWOOD series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available. “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Voir livre
In the ashes of a fallen kingdom, Princess Stephanie Hill is the last ember of a slaughtered people. Hunted by the very empire that destroyed her home, her only shield is the man she should despise: Prince Alexander, the Emperor’s rebel son. Stephanie is a weapon of last resort, cursed with a power no one has wielded in a millennium—Vespertine magic, a volatile fusion of her people’s sacred light and the enemy’s devouring shadow. To master it is to find harmony; to fail is to be torn apart from within. But the tyrant they flee is more than a conqueror. Emperor Brown seeks not to rule the world, but to end it. He communes with the Maw, a cosmic entity of pure hunger, planning to merge with it during the coming Crimson Eclipse. His goal is apotheosis: to unmake reality and forge a new universe of perfect, eternal silence. Stephanie and Alexander are not just fighting for their lives; they are the last defense against the erasure of all existence. With the clock ticking down to oblivion, these two fugitives must forge a treacherous alliance with a brilliant, power-hungry chancellor who would see them both dead. Blending the sprawling worlds of epic fantasy with the chilling dread of cosmic horror, this is a desperate race against time, a high-stakes thriller where the only thing more dangerous than the god they must kill is the ally they are forced to trust. Can they master the power of twilight before it consumes them, or will the entire universe be swallowed by the Maw?Voir livre
This recording has been digitally produced by Fiona Grace, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. “A great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SINISTER SOUFFLE: A MILLIE SWISS COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #10) is the tenth book in a new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews! After a messy divorce, chocolatier Amelia “Millie” Swiss decided to fulfill her lifelong dream of moving to Paris and opening her own chocolate shop. But even amid the romantic backdrop of Paris, Millie finds her world upended when she has to solve a murder as suspicion swirls around her… When a prominent marriage counselor dies after tasting Millie's lavender-infused chocolate soufflé at a romantic Valentine's Day event, all eyes turn to a bitter ex-client whose marriage the counselor failed to save. But Millie soon discovers that love's secrets run deeper than anyone imagined—and the real killer will do anything to protect a scandal buried for decades. Dive into the captivating universe of the Millie Swiss series, where coziness meets clever humor and delightful oddity. This series masterfully interweaves moments of gentle laughter, deep feelings, and surprising narrative twists. Expect to encounter an adorable lead character who will capture your affection and hold your attention captive well into the wee hours of the night. Future books in the series are also available! "Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Voir livre
Search the Ethernet is set in a quiet neighborhood in Central City, in Some State, in the US. The characters include a single mom, her children and dog, and a gaming group who are meeting for an evening of fun, as well as a lot of people who know how to say, "I don't think I can help you." It encapsulates a crisis on what should have been a quiet evening of just hanging out online and having fun. You will enjoy this story if you:Play role-playing games, on screen or table-topLike mystery storiesEnjoy family-oriented short storiesBelieve that we are all responsible for each other in this worldHave online friendsBelieve that online friends are more than a pixel paper dollsKnow someone who substitutes gaming for activities because they are ill or disabledHave ever realized you only know someone by their character nameLike stories based on the Heinleinian writing principal of "if this goes on"Know someone who has cancer, diabetes, or any other debilitating illness This story is about the friendships that can be forged online through MMORPG's and is for the good friends I have made through my guild. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.Voir livre
A locked room, a poisoned corpse, and a cursed treasure worth half a million pounds. When the beautiful Mary Morstan arrives at 221B Baker Street seeking the truth about her vanished father, she brings with her a singular puzzle: a mysterious pearl received every year for six years, and a summons from an anonymous benefactor. Sherlock Holmes, bored with the commonplace world and yearning for mental exaltation, immediately seizes the case. But what begins as a simple quest for answers swiftly escalates into a chilling pursuit of justice across the foggy alleys and muddy waterways of Victorian London. Against a backdrop of blood pacts forged in the faraway Andaman Islands, a relentless wooden-legged convict, and an unearthly accomplice, Holmes and Watson must unravel the sinister meaning behind the sign of the four. Why you will love this: As a foundational pillar of Mystery/Detective Fiction, this iconic novel seamlessly blends intellectual deduction with pulse-pounding thriller elements. Fans of Victorian suspense, traditional police procedurals, and amateur sleuth dynamics will be enthralled by the masterful introduction of Dr. Watson's romance, Holmes's deductive genius, and one of the most thrilling boat chases on the River Thames ever committed to paper. Arthur Conan Doyle was a British physician and writer whose creation of Sherlock Holmes revolutionized the crime genre. His profound influence cemented the structural tropes of modern detective fiction, making his works timeless cornerstones of global literature.Voir livre
Betrayed by his rivals and falsely accused of sedition by a justice system that is anything but, Edmond Dantes is thrown into the dungeon of the Chateau d'If and left for dead. A chance encounter with a mad priest leads to the resurrection of hope, a frightening escape, and the discovery of untold riches. Twenty four years after his incarceration, Edmond Dantes reemerges as the mysterious and vampire like Count of Monte Cristo, with the sole intention of extracting vengeance on those who profited from his disappearance. This classic thriller by Alexandre Dumas has been reimagined many times over the centuries, but this audiobook recording, taken from the original English translation, edited and performed by award winning narrator Joshua Macrae, takes Dumas' Shakespearean poetry and wit and blends it with the craft of modern audio story telling. It's a wild ride from start to finish . . .Voir livre
