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Verlag: Titan Books
A NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestseller. A woman must confront the demons of her past when she attempts to fix up her childhood home in this devilishly clever take on the haunted house novel from the author of Black Sheep and So Thirsty.
Annie Jackson and her brother Lewis return to investigate the disappearance of a family friend, leading them to spellbinding mystery that digs deep into a past that should, perhaps, remain undisturbed … A chilling gothic thriller from the critically acclaimed author of The Murmurs… `Annie and her brother, Lewis … find themselves uncovering a world of black magic and murder. A creepy tale with the terrifying legend of the baobhan sith at its core´ Observer `Malone is the master of twists, turns and the unexpected´ Herald Scotland _______ Annie surged forward, but she was too slow, too late. A hand came over and down, and she felt a sharp pain at the back of her neck. Then all became smoke, and silence. Hiding from the world in her little white cottage on the shores of a loch, Annie Jackson is fighting to come to terms with the world of the murmurs, a curse that has haunted female members of her family for centuries. While she is within the ancient, heavy stone of the old dwelling, the voices merely buzz, but the moment she steps outside the door they clamour to torment her all over again, bringing with them shocking visions of imminent deaths. Into this oasis comes her adoptive mother, Mandy McEvoy, begging for Annie's help. Mandy's nephew Damien has gone missing, after dropping off his four-year old son at his mother's home. Unable to refuse, but terrified to leave her sanctuary, Annie, with the help of her brother Lewis, is drawn in to a secretive, seductive world that will have her question everything she holds dear, while Lewis' life may be changed forever… The second book in the critically acclaimed Annie Jackson Mysteries series, The Torments is both a contemporary gothic thriller and a spellbinding mystery that deeps deep into a past that should, perhaps, remain undisturbed… _______ Praise for Michael J. Malone `A tense, creepy page-turner´ Ian Rankin, New Statesman `One of the best books I've read … Dark, tender, human, haunting, compassionate, gripping and rooted in Scotland and its history. A triumph´ S.E. Lynes `His biggest smash hit yet … an assured paranormal thriller in which the paranormal isn't even the scariest part…´ Herald Scotland `A fine, atmospheric chiller´ Douglas Skelton `Mesmeric and suspenseful´ Marion Todd `One of the best books I've read … Dark, tender, human, haunting, compassionate, gripping and rooted in Scotland and its history. A triumph´ S.E. Lynes `Poetic and beautifully crafted´ Caro Ramsay `A beautifully written tale, original, engrossing and scary… a dark joy´ The Times `A deeply satisfying read´ Sunday Times `A fine, page-turning thriller´ Daily Mail `Brilliantly creepy … a spine-tingling treat´ Daily Record `Prepare to have your marrow well and truly chilled by this deeply creepy Scottish horror … A complex and multi-layered story´ Sunday Mirror `Unsettling, multi-layered and expertly paced´ CultureFly `Disturbing but compulsive … I loved it' Martina Cole 'Both thought-provoking and heartbreaking´ Foreword ReviewsZum Buch
The Ravens A flock of ravens floats upon the air over their prey, Like a looming black storm cloud of gloom, In the later hours of the death of the day, They fight each other for room, In the melee, one is injured it falls, Blood and gore fill the air, The air is filled with their dire calls, Little did the observers of this carnage care, To them, it was merely a display of the nature of the raven, Upon the hour they fled, They were neither crazed nor craven, They were happy and well-fed.Zum Buch
This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. Sleep Tight is a spine-chilling psychological thriller that will keep you up at night. Caroline, a young woman searching for peace and solitude in her new home, quickly finds herself haunted by something far more sinister than she ever imagined. As strange occurrences begin to plague her, she’s thrust into a terrifying game of cat and mouse with an unseen force that watches her every move. As Caroline’s fear intensifies, the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur. The whispers in the dark grow louder, the shadows seem to shift, and the oppressive feeling of being watched becomes overwhelming. Desperate for answers, Caroline unravels the horrifying truth about her home’s past—an unsettling history of death and terror that refuses to remain buried. But no matter how much she uncovers, she can't escape the feeling that something is waiting for her in the darkness. Sleep Tight is a harrowing tale of fear, isolation, and the unrelenting hold of an ancient evil. Filled with twists, tension, and a sense of impending doom, this audiobook will keep listeners on edge until the final, shocking revelation.Zum Buch
Step into the chilling world of H. P. Lovecraft’s The Colour Out of Space, a landmark tale of cosmic horror and science fiction. When a strange meteorite crashes onto Nahum Gardner’s farm, it unleashes a terrifying force beyond human comprehension—an indescribable “colour” that poisons the land, warps nature, and drives the Gardner family into despair and madness. Blending eerie atmosphere, rural isolation, and the unknown terror of extraterrestrial presence, this story stands as one of Lovecraft’s most haunting masterpieces. Perfect for fans of gothic horror, weird fiction, and unsettling science fiction, this timeless classic explores humanity’s fragility in the face of forces far greater than itself.Zum Buch
London is doomed and Scotland may be their only chance for survival. If the vines and the Creeps didn’t bring about London’s ultimate destruction, Operation Inferno would. Within six days, thermo baric bombs will be dropping on the city, obliterating everything. Adam Blake has no choice but to lead the inhabitants of the Block out of the city and through a hostile world devoid of human life. Their only chance of safety lays over five hundred miles away in the cold wilds of Scotland. As they put distance between them and the impeding bombing, Adam fears failure the most. With his past experience and losses weighing him down, he struggles with the ability to get this motley crew to safety. It’s a long and dangerous road leading north – Hell’s Road – with his new family and what’s left of the survivors he’s grown to know. Stakes are high in his newfound apocalyptic life. Can they get far enough away from the blast zone? Will they be able to stand on their own against the vines, Creeps, and whatever else they might face on Hell’s Road?Zum Buch
On the winter solstice, an ancient evil demands its due in the heart of Bath. When down-on-his-luck busker Evan takes to the streets of Bath during the Christmas market, he hopes his music will earn him enough for a warm meal and bed for the night. But after a violent robbery leaves him broken and destitute, Evan unwittingly awakens an ancient evil that demands blood sacrifice in return for vengeance. Lured into the dark depths beneath the city by a mysterious woman who is far more than she seems, Evan discovers the long-dormant spring of the Celtic goddess Sulis. Will he escape the ravenous deity or become her latest victim, a midwinter sacrifice to revive her cursed waters? USA Today bestselling author J.F. Penn masterfully blends folklore and the supernatural in this chilling short story set amidst the history and shadows of the ancient city of Bath.Zum Buch
