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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.

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!

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.

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...

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В очередном сборнике "Классика зарубежного рассказа" вас ждут следующие произведения: Ашар Амеде "Шкатулка черного дерева"; Брет Гарт "Маленький старатель"; Роберт Стивенсон "История одной лжи"; Эдит Блэнд "Дом с привидениями"; Джером К. Джером "Очаровательная женщина"; О.

Kate Gazzara is back with three more compelling, shocking, and intense cases. Greed, revenge, jealousy, money, love, hate. Are all motives for murder and all in a day’s work for Lt. Kate Gazzara, a dedicated female detective in a world dominated by men.

A Storytel tem a honra de apresentar uma série original para quem está em casa, para quem está lutando, para quem enxerga além. A cada sexta-feira, cinco grandes autores terão suas histórias publicadas em áudio, ficções que trazem esperança e novos horizontes. Ouça histórias...

USA Today bestselling author Tonya Kappes brings you southern and quirky characters in her mystery series. Her stories are charged with humor, friendship, family, and life in small southern towns. Welcome to Normal, Kentucky, where NOTHING is normal.

ABSOLUTE TERROR AWAITS! Think you're safe? THINK AGAIN. “27 Scary Stories. The Ultimate Collection of Terrifying Horror Tales” is not just a title—it’s a PROMISE. Over 18 HOURS of blood-chilling suspense, nightmare-fueled twists, and unforgettable screams packed into one terrifying experience.

Contains books 16–18 in the Middle Falls Time Travel series.

Featuring New York Times bestselling author Victorine E. Lieske. Readers will love this collection of six novellas - three contemporary and three historical - all with one thing in common: Romance.

Voici de nouvelles histoires où le hasard est roi. Pour être juste, personne n'a vu le hasard dans aucune de ces histoires. Chacun a imaginé une cause correspondant à sa philosophie de l'existence : Dieu bien sûr, qui voit tout, prévoit tout, de toute éternité ; la fatalité qui rejoint le destin pour basculer plus aisément dans l'horreur ; la vie, le milieu, l'éducation, l'enfance meurtrie qui inconsciemment nous guident vers cette confrontation fatale.

Für diesen Band habe ich meine persönlichen Lieblingsgeschichten ausgesucht. Dies waren meine ersten Schritte als Autor und der Versuch, eine eigene Sprache zu finden: Geschichten, die sich mit dem Schreiben auseinandersetzen, über das Scheitern, die Faszination von Kränen und Strommasten und die Angst vor dem Vergessen. Geschichten über Väter, die Traurigkeit und den Zauber der Symmetrie. Geschichten über grüne Gießkannen. Vorwiegend über grüne Gießkannen.