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  Two Tales From Anton Chekhov

  Anton Chekhov

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  Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (January 29, 1860 - July 15, 1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who, though a doctor by profession, is considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high-esteem by writers and critics. The following recording includes the short stories, "The Trousseau" and "Champagne (A Wayfarer's Story)."

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  Adventure of the Tea-Stained...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Craig...

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  You need more Sherlock? You love the stories of The Canon but you want more ... more stories that are similar to the original sixty. You have come to the right place.
  The Adventure of the Tea-Stained Diamonds:
  He was not much more than a child. I estimated his age at fourteen. He was a handsome boy, with the raven-black hair and deeply tanned skin color that marks a person who came from the lands under the Raj. His young body was beginning to show the signs of an emerging well-made sportsman. From his place, lying on his back on the pavement, his dark-brown eyes stared up at the morning sky ... lifeless. Behind his head was a pool of blood, now darkened and congealed.

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  Perfect Escape The (A Jessie...

  Blake Pierce

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  When married women begin to vanish, leaving behind a tapestry of shattered families, profiler Jessie Hunt must untangle a lethal knot of duplicity. As she peels back layers of lies surrounding a charming bigamist with deadly secrets, Jessie finds herself in a race against time to stop a killer who's silencing witnesses to protect an unthinkable truth.
  
  “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”
  —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)
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  THE PERFECT ESCAPE is book #46 in a new psychological suspense series by bestselling author Blake Pierce, which begins with THE PERFECT WIFE, a #1 bestseller (and free download) with over 5,000 five-star ratings and 1,000 five-star reviews. 
  
  A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, the JESSIE HUNT series is a riveting new series that will leave you turning 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)
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  “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)
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  “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)
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  “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)
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  “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)
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  “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”
  —Reader review (Girl, Alone)
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  Shadow Mirror

  Rebecca Jose

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  Sophia Boralis is haunted by the death of her mother, her life consumed by a dark and dangerous depression that brings sinister shadows to life in her mirrors. After a desperate suicide attempt, she finds herself under the care of Harper, a psychiatrist with an almost otherworldly presence, at a mental health hospital.  
   In the hospital, Sophia meets Jeremy, a boyishly handsome man whose brokenness mirrors her own.  Yet, Jeremy harbors deep suspicions about Harper and his true intentions. Harper offers Sophia and Jeremy a chance to confront their trauma through shadow work, inviting them to his secluded mental institution where he teaches Witchcraft for therapeutic means.  There, Harper reveals his own suspicions about Jeremy to Sophia, leaving her torn between her two men, not knowing who to trust or who to fear. 
  As Sophia delves into Harper’s world, she encounters her shadows, which are actually inner demons more formidable and supernatural than she ever imagined.  In a world where trust is fragile and reality is blurred, she must navigate her way to sanity, all while her inner demons claw their way to the surface… 
    And they want out...

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  The Green Mummy

  Fergus Hume

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  "The Green Mummy" by Fergus Hume is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young couple, Archie Hope and Lucy Kendal, as they navigate their romance amidst a backdrop of mystery and intrigue, particularly centered on a rare mummy that Lucy's archaeologist stepfather, Professor Braddock, is eager to acquire.  
  At the beginning of the novel, readers are introduced to Archie and Lucy, who engage in a playful yet serious conversation about their engagement. Archie reveals the lengths he has gone to gain Professor Braddock’s consent to marry Lucy, including the purchase of a valuable Peruvian mummy from Malta. Their lighthearted banter is soon overshadowed by more serious concerns regarding the enigmatic mummy, as Lucy expresses unease about her stepfather's obsession with archaeology.  
  This opening establishes a blend of romantic elements and hints at darker, unforeseen complications, setting the stage for a larger mystery involving the disappearance of the mummy and the tragic fate of Braddock's assistant, which unfolds later in the story.

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  The Mental Case

  John Ellsworth

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  Sanity is on trial as Thaddeus Murfee faces his toughest case. 
   
   
   
  Ansel Largent, a fierce Chicago attorney, seems to have it all: a successful career, a happy marriage and near-universal respect. 
   
   
   
  Until everything falls apart in a single night, with the disappearance of the two women closest to him. 
   
   
   
  Largent's life and character are put under intense scrutiny, casting doubt on his mental stability. 
   
   
   
  Thaddeus Murfee takes on his most complex case yet, defending Ansel in a trial that will push him to his limits. 
   
   
   
  As the truth unravels, Murfee is determined to protect the innocent, but the outcome will leave him questioning his own moral compass. 
   
   
   
  For fans of John Grisham, a twisted legal thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

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