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The Genesis Glitch: A Ballashiels Mysteries short story (The Ballashiels Mysteries)
By Stewart Ferris. 2017
December 2012. There is global paranoia surrounding the predicted event described in the ancient scrolls recently discovered in the Sphinx:…
the resurrection of ancient malevolence in the form of Halford. His body has been preserved for 12 millennia in such condition that reanimation might be possible using the genesis procedure.Death on the Edge: A V.I. Warshawski Short Story (V.I. Warshawski Novels)
By Sara Paretsky. 2018
In this short story from New York Times bestselling author Sara Paretsky, acclaimed detective V.I. Warshawski must confront gun violence…
in her own Chicago hometownLegendary sleuth V.I. Warshawski is no stranger to the sound of bullets. Growing up in the Windy City, it was a way of life: loved ones taken too early, gangs patrolling the streets by night, police too quick to touch a trigger. Now, in the wake of a string of high school shootings across the United States, V.I.’s hometown has become impassioned by the growing movement to tackle gun violence. News reaches her old high school on Chicago’s South Side that an essay competition spearheaded by renowned newspaper The Edge is calling for high school students to write about how gun violence has affected their young lives. Overseeing the contest is Marcena Love, a British journalist V.I. has tangled with in the past. But when disputes arise over the poignant and divisive winning essay, violence strikes Mirabel High. To protect the students and teachers, and reveal a killer in their midst, V.I. must employ all her skills as a detective, as well as delve into the darkest moments of her childhood, to solve this deeply personal case.Hailed by P.D. James as “the most remarkable” of modern crime writers, Sara Paretsky is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-one novels, including the renowned V.I. Warshawski series. She is one of only three living writers—alongside John Le Carré and Lawrence Block—to have received both the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America and the Cartier Diamond Dagger from the Crime Writers Association of Great Britain. She lives in Chicago with her husband.Odd Thomas: You Are Destined to Be Together Forever (Short Story)
By Dean Koontz. 2014
The singular journey of Odd Thomas is approaching its unforgettable conclusion in Saint Odd. But before Odd's destiny is revealed,…
this exclusive eBook short story looks back--way back--to where it all began for Odd Thomas and Stormy Llewellyn, two souls who are destined to be together forever. Amid the dizzying rides, tantalizing games of chance, and fanciful attractions of a state fair, two teenage sweethearts on the cusp of life and love's pleasures find their way to a shadowy carnival tent brimming with curiosities. There, from the bizarre and enthralling Gypsy Mummy, a mechanized merchant of dreams and prognosticator of tomorrows, the young couple learns what fate promises for them. But fate, for Odd Thomas and Stormy Llewellyn, is something altogether different: full of dark corners, sharp edges, and things no seer or soothsayer could ever anticipate. And for Odd Thomas, a gallant fry cook from a sleepy California desert town, the future beckons--to listen to unquiet spirits, pursue unsettling mysteries, and learn shocking truths . . . for a purpose far greater than himself. Acclaim for Dean Koontz and his Odd Thomas novels "This is Koontz working at his pinnacle, providing terrific entertainment that deals seriously with some of the deepest themes of human existence: the nature of evil, the grip of fate and the power of love."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The nice young fry cook with the occult powers is Koontz's most likable creation . . . candid, upright, amusing and sometimes withering."--The New York Times "One would be hard-pressed to find a more satisfying read. . . . Not since Watchers has Dean Koontz created such an endearing and enduring character as Odd Thomas. . . . A superb story from one of our contemporary masters."--San Antonio Express-News "An inventive . . . mix of suspense, whimsy and uplift."--The Washington Post "Heartfelt and provocative . . . a wonderfully rich and entertaining story."--Chicago Sun-Times "Suspense, tension, and surprising plot twists . . . Characters and the search for meaning, exquisitely crafted, are the soul of his work. . . . One of the master storytellers of this or any age."--The Tampa TribuneFather Brother Keeper: Stories (Mary Mccarthy Prize In Short Fiction Ser.)
By Edith Pearlman, Nathan Poole. 2015
"Heartfelt, lyrical, and moving, these stories make you feel the texture of your life alter while you're immersed in them.…
This remarkable book announces the arrival of a brilliant young writer."--Robert Boswell Stories set in rural Georgia investigate small moments that illuminate life-altering struggles: a man slipping into dementia is abandoned at a diner with his granddaughters; a farmer's son discovers his love of carving wooden birds but buries his creations in shame; bait dogs are left to die, chained in the woods, when they grow too old to fight.City of Screams: A Short Story Exclusive (Order of the Sanguines Series)
By James Rollins, Rebecca Cantrell. 2012
From New York Times bestselling author James Rollins and award-winning suspense novelist Rebecca Cantrell comes a disturbing story of vengeance,…
bloodshed, and creatures that prowl the night. In the haunted, war-torn highlands of Afghanistan, amid the ruins of Shahr-e-Gholghol, an archaeology team is massacred in the night. Sergeant Jordan Stone and his crack forensic team are called in to examine the site, to hunt for the perpetrators of this horrific act. But the discovery of a survivor--a child of ten--will shatter all the team knows about life and death. Among the crumbling bones of dead kings, something hoary and murderous stirs out of the ancient past, lurching forward to claim vengeance on those still living. Included with this thrilling story is a sneak peek at The Blood Gospel, where the further exploits of Sergeant Stone and his team will be revealed.The Bank Job.: A Detective Lorimer short story (DSI William Lorimer #11)
By Alex Gray. 2015
Meet Detective William Lorimer, the star of author Alex Gray's bestselling Glasgow-set crime series. The Bank Job is a gripping…
3,000 word short story that reveals the dramatic event that inspired the young William Lorimer to become a policeman. Alex Gray's acclaimed series brings Glasgow to vivid life in all its grit and glory and this story is the perfect introduction to her winsome detective, as well as a treat for all fans of the series.Praise for Alex Gray's Lorimer series:'Brings Glasgow to life in the same way Ian Rankin evokes Edinburgh' Daily Mail'Gray is the new master of Scottish crime writing' Scottish Daily Express'Cracking storylines and well-rounded relationships' Daily Record'A gritty, fast-paced read' SunLove and Other Crimes: Short stories from the bestselling crime writer
By Sara Paretsky. 2021
In this spellbinding collection, Sara Paretsky showcases her extraordinary talents with fourteen short stories, including one new V.I. story and…
seven other classics featuring the indomitable detective.In 'Miss Bianca' a young girl becomes involved in espionage when she befriends a mouse in a laboratory that is conducting dark experiments. Ten-year-old V.I. Warshawski appears in 'Wildcat,' embarking on her very first investigation to save her father. A hardboiled New York detective and elderly British aristocrat team up to reveal a murderer in Chicago during the World's Fair in 'Murder at the Century of Progress'. In the new title story, 'Love & Other Crimes' V.I. treads the line between justice and vengeance when the wrongful firing of a family friend makes him a murder suspect.Love and Other Crimes: Short stories from the bestselling crime writer
By Sara Paretsky. 2021
The master of twisting suspense and New York Times bestelling author gives us fourteen compelling stories of crime and mystery.In…
this spellbinding collection, Sara Paretsky showcases her extraordinary talents with fourteen short stories, including one new V.I. story and seven other classics featuring the indomitable detective.In 'Miss Bianca' a young girl becomes involved in espionage when she befriends a mouse in a laboratory that is conducting dark experiments. Ten-year-old V.I. Warshawski appears in 'Wildcat,' embarking on her very first investigation to save her father. A hardboiled New York detective and elderly British aristocrat team up to reveal a murderer in Chicago during the World's Fair in 'Murder at the Century of Progress'.In the new title story, 'Love & Other Crimes' V.I. treads the line between justice and vengeance when the wrongful firing of a family friend makes him a murder suspect.(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton LtdKiss of Life: A Kiss Trilogy Short Story (The Kiss Trilogy #2)
By Debbie Viguie. 2013
The Baron has lived for hundreds of years, a vampire who makes the most of his immortal life. Having personally…
learned the value of freedom, he has lately been using his exceptional fighting skills to assist the Union Army in the American War Between the States. When two ladies are kidnapped by ruthless guerrilla fighters who call themselves the Raiders, he agrees to help not just because he may be the only one who can save them, but because he owes a debt that he has been repaying for centuries. A companion short story to New York Times bestselling author Debbie Viguie's Kiss Trilogy, this e-book exclusive also includes an extended preview of the first novel in the series, Kiss of Night.Red Eye: Patrick Kenzie vs. Harry Bosch: An Original Short Story
By Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane. 2014
In this short story from the thrilling anthology FaceOff, bestselling authors Dennis Lehane and Michael Connelly--along with their popular series…
characters Patrick Kenzie and Harry Bosch--team up for the first time ever.Harry Bosch finds himself on unfamiliar territory when he arrives at Boston's Logan airport, on the trail of a fifteen-year-old unsolved murder. Meanwhile, local P.I. Patrick Kenzie is sniffing around the same suspect that Bosch is tracking--but for a totally different reason: the recent disappearance of a seventh grade girl labeled as a runaway by the lead detective in charge of the case. Kenzie isn't so sure the girl went willingly out of her bedroom window in the middle of the night. When the two veterans meet outside the suspect's house, each man plays a vital part in solving the other's crime.For more exciting pairs, check out all eleven short stories in FaceOff!The Body: Short Stories About College Students And Professors (Different Seasons #2)
By Stephen King. 1982
The No. 1 bestselling author Stephen King's timeless coming-of-age novella, The Body - set in Castle Rock and originally published…
in his 1982 short story collection Different Seasons, and adapted into the film classic Stand by Me - is now available as a stand-alone publication.We'd all listened to the Ray Brower story . . . he was a kid our age The small town of Castle Rock is tuning in to the news of a young boy who has gone missing from a nearby town.Gordie Lachance and his three friends set off along the railway tracks on a quest, determined to become famous by officially finding the boy's body. But their journey becomes a rite of passage, and as they cross the railway trestle and the tracks begin to hum, the boys encounter an intimation of their own mortality.Adapted into the 1986 classic film Stand By Me, The Body is an iconic exploration of friendship, loneliness and adventure, an unforgettable coming-of-age story by master chronicler of small-town adolescence and universal experience, Stephen King.A husband in love with his wife. A wife willing to do anything to escape him. An affair turned deadly.From…
USA Today bestselling author Pamela Crane comes a domestic noir short story about a deadly obsession.The pregnancy test he found in the garbage confirmed it: Fatherhood at last. But when his wife announces her desire for divorce—and a majority of their assets—Hollywood icon Allen Michaels loses not only his wife, but his sanity. As Allen reveals the gory secrets of his mysterious past, with love leaving him battered and broke, how far is too far to avenge the promise of “til death do us part”?Unleash Allen’s hidden demons as he takes justice into his own demented hands…The companion story to the bestselling psychological thriller, The Admirer's Secret. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni's Third Watch and Dean Koontz's The Neighbor.“Crane delivers a taut literary thriller that fans of Jeffery Deaver will devour. If you love dark, brooding characters and domestic drama turned murder, you’ll love A Fatal Affair.” – reader review“Mesmeric … chilling … Pamela Crane is a new thriller author to watch.” – reader reviewDoctor Who: Eleventh Doctor (Doctor Who: 50th Anniversary Short Stories #10)
By Neil Gaiman. 2013
Eleven Doctors, eleven months, eleven stories: a year-long celebration of Doctor Who! The most exciting names in children's fiction each…
create their own unique adventure about the time-travelling Time Lord.Thousands of years ago, Time Lords built a Prison for the Kin. They made it utterly impregnable and unreachable. As long as Time Lords existed, the Kin would be trapped forever and the universe would be safe. They had planned for everything . . . everything, that is, other than the Time War and the fall of Gallifrey. Now the Kin are free again and there's only one Time Lord left in the universe who can stop them!Author Neil Gaiman puts his own unique spin on the Doctor's amazing adventures through time and space in the eleventh and final story in the bestselling 50th anniversary series!Doctor Who: Fifth Doctor (Doctor Who: 50th Anniversary Short Stories #5)
By Patrick Ness. 2013
Read Patrick Ness's first ever story in the world of Doctor Who.In 1945, a strange new craze for Truth Tellers…
is sweeping the kids of small-town America. The Fifth Doctor and Nyssa soon arrive to investigate the phenomenon, only to discover that the actual truth behind the Truth Tellers is far more sinister than anyone could have imagined... Author Patrick Ness puts his own unique spin on the Doctor, his terrifying alien enemies and time-travelling adventures.Doctor Who: Fourth Doctor (Doctor Who: 50th Anniversary Short Stories #3)
By Philip Reeve. 2013
When the Fourth Doctor takes Leela to visit an immense tree space station known as the Heligan Structure, little do…
they know that the tree has been asleep for centuries, dreaming of vengeance against a man in a blue box ... As the tree awakes, the Time Lord and his companion soon discover why they are such unwelcome guests.Author Philip Reeve puts his own unique spin on the Doctor, his terrifying alien enemies and time-travelling adventures.Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor (Doctor Who: 50th Anniversary Short Stories #9)
By Derek Landy. 2013
Eleven Doctors, eleven months, eleven stories: a year-long celebration of Doctor Who! The most exciting names in children's fiction each…
create their own unique adventure about the time-travelling Time Lord.When the TARDIS lands on a planet that looks identical to Earth, the Tenth Doctor and Martha are amazed to find it packed with fictional characters from her childhood. But who has the power to create an entire world out of books and why? The Doctor and Martha must solve the mystery before their story ends!Author Derek Landy puts his own unique spin on the Doctor's amazing adventures through time and space.Doctor Who: Eighth Doctor (Doctor Who: 50th Anniversary Short Stories #7)
By Alex Scarrow. 2013
Eleven Doctors, eleven months, eleven stories: a year-long celebration of Doctor Who! The most exciting names in children's fiction each…
create their own unique adventure about the time-travelling Time Lord.In a small town in the Nevada desert, an alien pathogen has reduced the entire population to a seething mass of black slime. When the Eighth Doctor arrives, he realises this latest threat to humanity is horrifyingly familiar - it is a virus which almost annihilated his entire race, the Time Lords...Author Alex Scarrow puts his own unique spin on the Doctor's amazing adventures through time and space.Doctor Who: Sixth Doctor (Doctor Who: 50th Anniversary Short Stories #4)
By Richelle Mead. 2013
A wedding on the planet Koturia turns out to be a far more dangerous proposition than the Sixth Doctor and…
Peri ever expected. It marks the return of a formidable old foe whose genius matches the Doctor's. Can the Doctor outwit this villain, save Peri and stop the wedding in time?American fantasy author Richelle Mead puts her own twist on the Doctor's amazing adventures through time and space.Here be dragons: a Mark Joesbury/Lacey Flint short story (Lacey Flint Novels Ser.)
By Sharon Bolton, S. J Bolton. 2016
Mark Joesbury of Scotland Yard's Covert Operations Unit is working undercover in a terrorist gang. As the gang builds to…
an attack on London's most iconic landmarks, Mark realizes they've got the woman he loves--Detective Constable Lacey Flint. Violence and strong language. 2016Super puzzletastic mysteries: short stories for young sleuths from Mystery Writers of America
By Peter Lerangis, Chris Grabenstein, Bruce Hale, Kate Milford, Stuart Gibbs, Lamar Giles, Tyler Whitesides. 2020
Anthology of short mysteries featuring tales of hapless superheroes and stolen squirrel monkeys to murderous triplets and haunted basements. Includes…
stories by Chris Grabenstein, Stuart Gibbs, Lamar Giles, Peter Lerangis, Kate Milford, and more. For grades 3-6. 2020