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On a crisp winter evening, Detective Nikki Gill is taking a peaceful stroll through New College Oxford grounds before starting her new job at Kidlington Criminal Investigations unit the following day. But when she hears a blood-curdling scream coming from one of the buildings, she discovers the lifeless body of Professor Brian Allerton in his office and his wife kneeling by his side.

There’s an underground magical vault, protected by sorcery, security cameras, guards, and whatnot. Think of the most impenetrable place in the world. Now triple it. It belongs to a dragon, and I was hired to break into it and steal his hoard. I might be an alchemist extraordinaire and the best burglar on the East Coast, but this is not a solo job. I’ll need a team for this one. Accompanied by a powerful sorcerer, a fortune teller, a scam artist, and a hacker, I embark on the heist of the century. If we succeed, we’ll be legends. If not - crispy dragon snacks.

Stolen Souls is a gripping collection of 14 of William le Queux’s best mystery stories. From espionage to crime thrillers, these tales of deception, intrigue, and unexpected twists will keep listeners on the edge of their seats. If you love classic detective stories filled with suspense and cunning criminals, this collection is for you.

There's a rule in Crowne Hall: never look a Crowne in the eyes. It protects us more than them. I broke it once, the night Grayson Crowne mistook me for his true love and stole my first kiss. I've regretted it every day since. He hates me. He torments me. He won't let me go, because that night he whispered a secret against my lips not meant for me. Grayson Crowne, heir to the Crowne empire and notorious playboy prince is . . . a virgin. I signed a contract in my heart's blood as much as ink: help him get back his love, repair what I broke.

For the past two years, Hope Annandale has fought to hold onto her sanity. Plagued by voices and visions, she struggles to understand what's real and what's an illusion. As the lines between reality and hallucination blur, Hope discovers things that shouldn't be real suddenly exist. When Hope's world falls apart, figuring out the secrets of her past becomes a matter of life and death. And the only one who can save her is the dangerously attractive demon prince, who is bound by an ancient legacy to betray her.

Vor David, fühle ich mich nicht klein und schwach. Hier fühle ich mich sicher und geborgen. Gehalten und beschützt. Wenn ich falle, wird er mich auffangen. Nachdem alles über mir zusammenbricht, ist es Davids unendliche Liebe, die mich am Leben hält. Er ist es, der mich von meinen Qualen befreit und mir Hoffnung schenkt. Hoffnung, die ich längst verloren glaubte. Auf der Suche nach Hilfe reisen wir gemeinsam nach New York. Im Haus des Black Panthers ist neben David Sophie meine größte Stütze. Sie ist die Frau mit den faszinierendsten grünen Augen, die ich je gesehen habe.