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Eliot Rosewater, a drunk volunteer fireman and president of the fabulously rich Rosewater Foundation, is about to attempt a noble experiment with human nature, with a little help from writer Kilgore Trout. The result is Kurt Vonnegut's funniest satire, an etched-in-acid portrayal of the greed, hypocrisy, and follies of the flesh we are all heir to.

The house was built in the Old Queen's time: built for an Elizabethan pirate who was knighted for the plunder he brought home. It survived many eras, many reigns: it saw the passing of Cromwell and the Civil War. It became rich with an Indian Nabob and poor with a 20th century innkeeper. It saw wars, and lovers, and death. Children were born there, both heirs and bastards. It had ghosts and legends and a history that grew stranger with every generation.

With Molly Murphy’s wedding to NYPD Captain Daniel Sullivan quickly approaching, the Irish P.I. heads to the Westchester County countryside,where Daniel’s mother can counsel her on a bride’s proper place. Surprisingly, Molly seems to be agreeing with her future mother-in-law’s advice. Molly promises to leave her detective work behind and settle down after becoming Daniel’s wife…but she isn’t married yet. So when she gets word of a possible case, Molly sneaks back into the city to squeeze in a little more sleuthing before the wedding bells can ring.

Pretty Celia Mardham should have been a success in her London Season, but a near fatal riding accident has left her with a pronounced limp which means she cannot even make a good curtsy, let alone dance. There can be no expectation of marriage, but her mama makes one last effort. She draws up a list of guests for a country house sojourn, picking only young ladies she feels will not be rivals, and some potential suitors. Among the well-bred gentlemen is Lord Levedale.

Amber Hill never imagined she would find herself a war widow and single mom. She feels robbed and is angry at God, and she doesn't know how to help her nine-year-old daughter Bree through her grief. Where, Amber wonders, are the Sunday dinners, the picnics, the bike rides, the time together they should be enjoying as a family? Instead, Amber is left with a folded flag and an empty heart.

An "intoxicating, propulsive...utterly mesmerizing" novel about Black life in Philadelphia and the struggle to build intimate connections through the eyes of a struggling ex-Army grad student (Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr!) After a deployment in the Iraq War, Joseph Thomas is fighting to find...

Step into the vibrant world of Paul John Hausleben, the charismatic voice behind God Bless the Keg Publishing LLC's podcast. Known affectionately as PJH, or Paulie, or #27, this multifaceted creator invites you to join him on a delightful exploration of life, stories, and the passions that fuel his creativity. With a unique blend of wit, warmth, and a classic Paterson, New Jersey accent, Paul brings storytelling to life in a way that will resonate with anyone who loves a good yarn.In each episode, expect to hear Paul’s candid musings on everything from his beloved New Jersey, to his favorite...

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 9 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Jagd der Vampire" von Barbara Hambly, "Das Schloss des weißen Lindwurms" von Bram Stoker und "Die Spinne" von Hanns Heinz Ewers.

Paris 1907: Prof. Asher und der Vampir Simon Ysidro sind nach Paris aufgebrochen, um dort nach dem ältesten Vampir Europas zu suchen. Ihre diesbezüglichen Nachforschungen versetzen die französische Meistervampirin Elysée de Montadour und ihre Gespielin nicht gerade in Euphorie.

London am Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts, eine Stadt des Nebels, der Gaslaternen und der Vampire. Seit Jahrhunderten treiben sie in den dunklen Gassen unbehelligt ihr Unwesen. Nun jedoch sehen sie sich einer ernstzunehmenden Gefahr gegenüber. Ein Unbekannter öffnet am Tag ihre Särge und setzt sie dem todbringenden Sonnenlicht aus. Nur einer kann den Blutsaugern noch helfen: der ehemalige Meisterspion Prof. James Asher. Der Vampir Simon Ysidro ersinnt einen perfiden Plan, Asher zu zwingen, ihnen zu helfen.