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Deep within the ancient roots of a gnarled ash tree lies a sinister secret that haunts the inhabitants of an English manor. This chilling tale explores the intersection of nature and the supernatural, where past sins take on a terrifying physical form. M. R. James weaves a masterclass in atmospheric dread, ensuring every rustle of a branch feels like a ghostly touch.
As featured on the Talking Tudors podcast.‘Right up there with C J Sansom… A brilliant historical thriller’ Philip Gwynne Jones‘Thoroughly engaging… beautifully written’ Zoe SharpLonglisted for the Historical Fiction Company Award 2022 Finding the battered body of a young boy was not unusual in Bloody Mary’s cruel England. However, the stabbed tongue, a false seal and strange letter implicate Princess Elizabeth, threatening to bring down the Tudor Dynasty. Doctor John Dee and his secret apprentice, Margaretta, using his brilliant mind and her strange abilities, embark on a perilous journey to solve this brutal murder. Before their work can really begin, another body is found. As Dee and Margaretta delve deeper into their investigation, they uncover a web of deceit, political intrigue and treachery that threatens to engulf them both. When more bodies are discovered and arrests are made, time is running out. With rumours of witchcraft and treason swirling around them, can they untangle the mystery before it’s too late? ‘Engaging and compelling’ Mark Ellis‘A rollicking tale with just the right pinches of sex and humour’ Shots Magazine‘The beginning of a wonderfully different Tudor crime fiction series’ Alis Hawkins‘A wonderful debut’ Jules Swain‘Absolutely spellbinding… alive with atmosphere and realism’ Chris Lloyd‘Entertaining and immersive’ Historical Novel SocietyMostra libro
🎬 Experience atmospheric visual editions of classic horror tales by searching for creators like Jonathan Dunne Horror on YouTube. ⛓️ Hope Can Be the Cruellest Form of Torture... | Timeless Terrors #170 | The Torture by Hope by Villiers de l'Isle-Adam | Narrated by Jonathan Dunne First published in 1888, The Torture by Hope by the French Symbolist writer Villiers de l'Isle-Adam is widely regarded as one of the greatest psychological horror stories ever written. Set during the Spanish Inquisition, this unforgettable tale follows a condemned prisoner who is unexpectedly presented with what appears to be a miraculous opportunity to escape. As hope begins to eclipse despair, every step toward freedom becomes an exercise in unbearable suspense, leading to one of the most devastating conclusions in classic literature. This timeless classic is narrated by horror author Jonathan Dunne using the public-domain English text made available by Project Gutenberg. Jonathan Dunne — Author Pages 📖 Goodreads: https://bit.ly/49HelLJ 📚 Amazon: https://bit.ly/49CCa7v 📘 BookBub: https://bit.ly/4bk6NzO About Timeless Terrors Step into Timeless Terrors, where classic tales of the uncanny, strange, and gothic are brought back to life through narration. From Gothic ghost stories and psychological horror to cosmic dread, these public-domain masterpieces helped shape the horror genre and continue to captivate readers and listeners around the world. This narration, performance, audio production, editing, artwork, thumbnail, and video presentation are © 2026 Jonathan Dunne. All righMostra libro
Set in a haunted manor house in a picturesque English village, this debut novel is a modern-day ghost story filled with emotional complexity and family secrets. Will be irresistible for fans of Eve Chase, Kate Morton, and Shirley Jackson. Francine Thwaite has lived all her fifty-five years in her family's ancestral home, a rambling Elizabethan manor in England's Lake District. No other living soul resides there, but Francine isn't alone. There are ghosts in Thwaite Manor, harmless and familiar. Most beloved is Bree, the mischievous ghost girl who has been Francine's companion since childhood. When Francine's estranged sister, Madeleine, returns to the manor after years away, she brings with her a story that threatens everything Francine has always believed. It is a tale of cruelty and desperation, of terror and unbearable heartache. And as Francine learns more about the darkness in her family's past—and the role she may have played in it—she realizes that confronting the truth may mean losing what she holds most dear. As moving and poignant as it is chilling, Her Little Flowers is a story of grief and enduring love—and of the haunting regrets only forgiveness can dispel.Mostra libro
If Janet Chow hadn’t been such a jerk to everyone at Sewanhaka High, they might have voted her Most Likely to Succeed. Twenty-plus years later, life hasn’t turned out how Janet expected. She’s rudderless, her career in journalism crashed, burned, and buried. How did it come to this? But then one day, Janet recognizes her mortal enemy from high school—Pam Kowolski! Somehow, Pam’s become America’s manic pixie sweetheart, an online psychic predicting the end of the world. Pam’s rich, hawt, and famous, meanwhile Janet looks...middle aged. How did this happen? How did Pam Kowolski steal Janet’s life? Janet knows the truth: there’s no way a dumb ass like Pam earned her success. She’s lying about her powers. The world isn’t ending. Pam’s a FRAUD. It’s time for Janet to wake up and claim what’s hers by writing an article that TAKES PAM DOWN. But to reveal Pam, she’s got to dig deep into their shared past. There’s bad stuff back there, scary stuff, and the more Janet learns, the more she worries: what if Pam Kowolski is right?Mostra libro
Finding an exorcist in the modern age is no easy feat. Evelyn Peters is eager to discover everything waiting for her in life, until a near-death experience leaves her feeling uneasy. As the days wear on, so does her patience, leading to unexplained bouts of violence. Strange dreams bring ominous premonitions of a winged demon feasting on her soul. What’s a girl to do about a possession when exorcisms have been discontinued in all but the most hidden of churches? Desperate for relief, Evelyn fills up the car, hits the highway, and takes a terrifying road trip with a demonic passenger. EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a dark, thrilling tale in the first book of the “Backseat Demons” series of horror/dark urban fantasy novels, from the author who brought you the multiple-award-winning “Lorestalker” series. "A heart-warming, and heartfelt road trip to hell and back from one of the PNW's [Pacific NorthWest's] most prolific and talented horror authors. Barnett utilizes comedy, rapid-fire pacing, and in-depth characters to guide us through this narrative discussion on choice, freewill, love, and whether any of those concepts are truly what they seem." ~ Clay Vermulm, Author of 'Crevasse' Host of the Fermented Fiction Podcast “…a thrilling blend of horror, humor, free will, and fear. The fast-paced plot is packed with action that never stops until the final page. …brilliantly crafted and captivating.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Alma Boucher (5 STARS) “…Once I started reading it, I could not put the book down. This was an amazing book, and I can’t wait to read something else by J.P. Barnett.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Frank Mutuma (5 STARS) “…a thrilling and surprising read that provides a fresh perspective on demons and exorcism, challenging traditional narratives. …a wonderful read, and I highly recommend it...” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Luwi Nyakansaila (5 STARS)Mostra libro
What do you do when skeletons in the family closet come out to play? Imogene Lynch, assistant to the head embalmer of Greener Pastures Mortuary, has always longed for family, but her newfound cousin, Chelsea, is a big disappointment. Not only are they complete opposites, but Chelsea needs help with the kind of problem Imogene does her best to avoid—murder. And this one seems impossible to solve since Chelsea doesn't know who the victim is. Cursing her big heart and well-developed sense of guilt, Imogene plunges into a mystery more twisted than she could have imagined. Cryptic clues, as confusing as the ghosts who leave them, entangle the cousins, and dark family secrets begin to unravel. Imogene discovers she and Chelsea may have more in common than she'd thought. And that's not a good thing. The Lynches have baggage of a supernatural kind. Can Chelsea and Imogene work as a team, solve the crime, and lay the spirits of the past to rest, or will their mismatched psychic abilities lead them into danger? If you can imagine Agatha Raisin as a twenty-something, rockabilly, ex-hairstylist with a weird connection to the dead, this book is for you.Mostra libro
