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Long lost to the public in out-of-print pulp magazines, dusty Victorian anthologies, and the pages of now defunct newspapers, these vintage vampire stories have truly proved immortal. Resurrected now for the year 2011, this is a stunning collection of nineteenth-century vampire stories by heavyweights such as Sabine Baring-Gould and Bram Stoker. These rare stories are arranged in chronological order from 1846 to 1913 and are compiled by two of the world's leading vampire anthologists and experts.

USA Today bestselling author of Nine Jan Burke delivers chills, suspense, shockers, and sharp wit in eighteen works of short fiction sure to satisfy longtime fans and newcomers alike. This positively addictive anthology is full of surprises—a patchwork of settings and characters not soon forgotten, and mysterious twists and revelations not quickly shaken!

Jack Walsh's father's old business partner goes on a rampage, killing Tom and Marsha Walsh before trying to take out Jack, who manages to kill him. Jack realizes that if he reports the crime - and his self-defense - he will have a guardian appointed because of his young age, and the event will haunt him for the rest of his life. So he "disappears" his family and the killer by incinerating and disposing of their bodies. After that traumatic event, Jack's other life challenges seem easy, as he roars through high school, college, and then joins the NFL's San Diego Chargers.

Eine mörderische Spionage-Affäre, ein Schiffsbrüchiger aus der Zukunft und die Geburt ihres Patenkindes halten Maisie im 18. Teil von Fiona Wilders Cosy-Crime-Reihe "Maisie, Mord und Meer" in Atem. Beim morgendlichen Spaziergang mit der hochschwangeren Sunny stolpert Maisie über einen Mann, der schwer verletzt an den Strand gespült wurde. "Ich komme aus der Zukunft" stammelt er mit ausländischem Akzent.

Who would suspect that the same mind that created the most famous literary detective of all time also took on the eternally popular genre of vampires? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a contemporary of Bram Stoker, gave us some fascinating works of vampire fiction. From the bloodsucking plant in "The American's Tale" to the bloodsucking wife in "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire," he reveled in the horror created by creatures who survived on the blood of men and women.

In 1984, John Thompson was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of a prominent white man in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was sent to Angola Prison and confined to his cell for 23 hours a day. However, Thompson adamantly proclaimed his innocence and just needed lawyers who believed that his trial had been mishandled and would step up to the plate against the powerful DA’s office. But who would fight for Thompson’s innocence when he didn’t have an alibi for the night of the murder and there were two key witnesses to confirm his guilt?

An estimated 800,000 children are reported missing each year in the United States. Only one in 10,000 are found dead. Yet unsolved child murders are almost a daily occurrence - of nearly 52,000 juvenile homicides between 1980 and 2008, more than 20 percent remain open. Drawing on FBI reports, police and court records, and interviews with victims’ families, this book provides details and evidence for 18 unsolved cases from 1956 to 1998.

Brought to you by Penguin. Read by award-winning narrator Jeff Harding. **NOW A MAJOR PRIME TV SERIES STARRING ALAN RITCHSON** After an epic and interrupted journey all the way from the snows of South Dakota, Jack Reacher has finally made it to Virginia. His destination, the closest thing to a...

Courtney Cain’s life is turned upside down when she loses her job at a prestigious ad agency and she’s ready for a change. When she finds an opening at the Curly Bay Pet Hotel and Rescue, it seems like the perfect fit. Her pet-loving antics soon uncover all sorts of small-town cozy murders and mysteries.

Officer Brian Henderson knows there is something just not right about Walt Marlow, and he's determined to find out what it is. Meanwhile, Beverly's dead husband visits Danielle in a dream hop, telling her about his wife's part in his death. Can Danielle convince Brian to stop worrying about Walt and be a little more concerned about his new girlfriend, Beverly?

Eighteen baffling true-crime cold cases—solved.

DETECTING DEADLY THREATS With ruthless criminals closing in, this K-9 is on a mission to defend. Amateur photographer Lauren Hollander narrowly escapes a kidnapping attempt—moments before a disastrous earthquake rocks her small town, destroying her store. She’s saved from the rubble by...

Eighteen baffling true crime cold cases—solved! A young girl walking home from a Halloween party is snatched from the street by two lowlife brothers. What happens next is pure evil. A woman is gunned down on her doorstep by an assassin in a clown suit. The clues point to an unlikely suspect. Thirty years after a teenager's death, her killer finally breaks down and confesses, claiming he's being tormented by his victim's ghost. Killing was his business, rape and robbery his stock in trade. Eventually, though, your sins catch up with you.

An einem malerischen Aussichtspunkt über dem Vézère-Tal findet Bruno die Leiche von Monique, einer erfolgreichen Geschäftsfrau. Auf dem Beifahrersitz drei Abschiedsbriefe, der Fall scheint klar. Doch Bruno wird ein ungutes Gefühl nicht los. Gleichzeitig verbreiten sich in Saint-Denis heimtückische Gerüchte, und schon bald steht sein Posten auf dem Spiel. Trotz allem bleibt Bruno Bruno. Er lässt sich ein köstliches Essen in prickelnder weiblicher Gesellschaft nicht entgehen und macht sich daran herauszufinden, was wirklich mit Monique passiert ist.

The latest instalment of the irresistibly charming, perennially best-selling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Precious Ramotswe has always idolised her father, the late Obed Ramotswe. She feels that she knows all about his life - but does she? Sometimes our parents surprise us, and we discover that things were not quite what we thought them to be.

Behind the events you know are the killers you don't. When diplomacy fails, we're the ones who gear up. Officially we don't exist, but every government in the world uses our services. We've been saving the world, and your ass, for 100 years. Seventeen people have done this job before me. I am 18. The most feared assassin in the world. But to be the best you must beat the best. My next target is 17, just as one day 19 will hunt me down. It's a dog-eat-dog world and it gets lonely at the top. Nobody gets to stay for long. But while we're here, all that matters is that we win.

On a hot summer's day, a car speeds through the streets of Helsingborg. When it reaches the harbour, the driver keeps going, straight into the cold, dark sea. A body in the water. But it is not a suicide. The autopsy reveals that this man has been dead for some time. He was murdered two months ago, and his body has been in the deep freeze. As more bodies are discovered, Fabian Risk must hunt a killer with a mission: to preserve his victims and create the perfect death....

En un día de verano, un coche acelera por las calles de Helsingør. Cuando llega al puerto, el conductor sigue su camino, y se adentra y sumerge directamente hacia el mar frío y oscuro. Pero no se trata de un suicidio. La autopsia revela que este hombre lleva un tiempo muerto. Fue asesinado hace dos meses y su cuerpo ha sido congelado. A medida que se descubren más cuerpos, Fabian Risk debe cazar a un asesino que parece tener una misión: preservar el cadáver de sus víctimas y crear la muerte perfecta.

Zu seiner Überraschung erhält Walter Piefke Besuch von Professor Laufenbach. Dieser berichtet ihm, dass das Geheimnis des Labors der Bruderschaft vor seinen Augen explodiert ist. Gemeinsam mit Lena Reiser versucht er zu überprüfen, ob Professor Laufenbachs Erzählungen der Wahrheit entsprechen. Doch schon bald bemerken Piefke und die Reporterin, dass jemand in Lebensgefahr schwebt.

Après une course folle, une BMW plonge dans les eaux de la gare maritime d'Helsingborg. Quelques heures plus tard l'identité du passager défraie la chronique : il s'agit de Peter Brise. La star nationale des technologies de l'information dont l'avenir semblait florissant.