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The Scary Book of Christmas Lore: 50 Terrifying Yuletide Tales from Around the World
Par Tim Rayborn. 2023
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen…but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not…
all children fear just a lump of coal in their stockings. Discover the terrifying Yuletide fables, folktales, and folklore that have horrified kids (and adults) for generations during the holiday season.He sees you when you&’re sleeping, he knows when you&’re awake. He knows if you&’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness&’ sake. This lighthearted song is a bit more ominous in the context of other Christmas traditions. From beasts that threaten to cook children into stew to sinister crones who snatch little ones from their beds, you won&’t find any dancing sugar plums here. Outside of the heartwarming Christmas tales we all know and love, there are an abundance of frightening stories to chill all who hear them to the bone. Discover folklore from all corners of the world, including:Krampus (Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and northern Italy), a demonic half-goat monster who drags chains and whips bad children with birch sticks, or stuffs them in his sack to take awayThe Kallikantzari (Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Turkey), goblins who come out during Advent to cause mischief Père Fouettard (France, Belgium, Switzerland), Saint Nicholas&’ eternal cannibal manservant who deals with naughty childrenHans Trapp (Alsace-Lorraine, France), who roams the countryside disguised as a scarecrow and goes door to door on Christmas looking for children to feast uponGryla (Iceland), the giant ogre who emerges from her cave on Christmas to hunt children and cook them into stewMari Lwyd (Wales), a creature with a horse&’s skull and a long cloak that is followed by a group of chanting peopleFrau Perchta (Austria and Bavaria), who slits the bellies of bad children and stuffs them with straw These tales are sure to leave you wishing for the Grinch. Whether you are a fan of history and folklore, you love learning about different cultures, or you just want to give a holiday gift that will bring the joy of Christmas to that lucky someone (just kidding), The Scary Book of Christmas Lore is for you. &’Tis the season! Is it beginning look a lot like Christmas, yet?
Roses are red, violets are blue, in this book of fear, Valentine's haunts anew. Dare to discover the true lore…
of Valentine's Day, where love and terror intertwine in the most unexpected ways. With classic myths about tragic love, dark romances that end in murder, and true crimes committed in passion, this spine chilling book of tales will excite and fright.Beneath the red roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and declarations of love lies a shadowy history of Valentine's Day that few are brave enough to explore. In a journey that spans from ancient Roman festivals to medieval legends, this book uncovers the sinister roots of this holiday—from tales of forbidden love to spectral visitations and mysterious rituals.Lurking within these eerie pages, you'll uncover:Ancient Origins: Learn how the bloody festivities of Lupercalia evolved into the Valentine's Day we know today, complete with sacrifices, omens, and pagan rites.Dark Legends: Explore the tragic romances that have been immortalized in lore and myth.Heartfelt Horror: Venture into the dark side of love, where passion leads to madness and gruesome deaths.Modern Mysteries: Read about unexplained phenomena, disappearances, and chilling crimes committed in the name of love.Accompanied by haunting illustrations that bring these macabre stories to life, The Scary Book of Valentine's Day Lore will forever change the way you view this holiday. Forget about Cupid and candy hearts and fall head over heels into a nightmare this February 14th.
Moon Over Soho: Book 2 in the #1 bestselling Rivers of London series (A Rivers of London novel #2)
Par Ben Aaronovitch. 2011
Book 2 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.Body and Soul. The…
song. That's what London constable and sorcerer's apprentice Peter Grant first notices when he examines the corpse of Cyrus Wilkins, part-time jazz drummer and full-time accountant, who dropped dead of a heart attack while playing a gig at Soho's 606 Club. The notes of the old jazz standard are rising from the body - a sure sign that something about the man's death was not at all natural but instead supernatural. Body and soul - they're also what Peter will risk as he investigates a pattern of similar deaths in and around Soho. With the help of his superior officer, Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, the last registered wizard in England, and the assistance of beautiful jazz aficionado Simone Fitzwilliam, Peter will uncover a deadly magical menace - one that leads right to his own doorstep and to the squandered promise of a young jazz musician: a talented trumpet player named Richard "Lord" Grant - otherwise known as Peter's dear old dad.Praise for the Rivers of London novels:'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London'NICK FROST'As brilliant and funny as ever'THE SUN'Charming, witty, exciting'THE INDEPENDENT'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups'THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don't panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch's imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels.
Retreat: the clever, twisty rollercoaster thriller
Par Krysten Ritter. 2025
'The Talented Mr Ripley meets How to Kill Your Family. Sharp, funny and has a twist you won't see coming'…
Eve KellmanEven for a con artist, Liz is about to take things way, way too far . . . Liz has always had a knack for charming people and gaining their trust. That's what makes her such a talented con artist. But lately the pressure's rising - Liz's past crimes have started snapping at her heels. So she leaps at the chance to escape to the Mexican coast to decorate a socialite's new villa, planning to lie low, enjoy paradise, and behave herself for once.When Liz is mistaken for her absent employer, Isabelle, she can't help getting drawn into this glamorous seafront community. But dangerous secrets lurk beneath the surface, and it's not long before Liz realises that this time, she might be in over her head . . .Spoiler: it's going to be carnage.'Sexy, breakneck, full of surprises. A wild ride' Mary Kubica'Written with enormous verve, this effervescent story featuring the resourceful - if amoral - Liz glitters like the diamond on her finger' Daily Mail'Try not to drop it in the pool at the jaw-dropping twist' Ellery Lloyd'A fiendish tale of trouble in paradise. Expertly paced, tightly plotted' LA Times'This book was a great read. Who doesn't love a well-written bad girl?' ***** Reader Review'Razor-sharp' Wendy Walker'This book was so much fun to read! One big twist and turn after another' ***** Reader Review'A dynamite read' Rachel Sargeant'A whirlwind. I read it over the course of a few hours' ***** Reader Review'Seductive and satisfying' Vikki Patis
There Came A-Tapping: A gripping thriller that will keep you up all night
Par Andrea Carter. 2025
'Beautifully written . . . This dark tale never loses its grip. Best not to read it at night' DAILY…
MAIL'Atmospheric, creepy . . . kept me guessing right till the end. I loved it' ANDREA MARA'Scary and thrilling in equal nature, I was obsessed with finishing this book. A must read' JO SPAIN------------Since losing her parents in a car crash as a teen, Allie has struggled to cope. Meeting Rory finally made things easier. She's come to rely on him for almost everything, so when he disappears while filming a documentary in the West of Ireland, she fears she'll come undone. Again.Tap...When a couple arrive at the Dublin apartment she and Rory share, claiming to be the new tenants, Allie is distraught. Why did Rory let out their home without telling her? And - where is he?Tap-tap...She seeks refuge at the run-down and reputedly haunted Raven Cottage in the Slieve Bloom mountains, where she and Rory were planning to move one day. Allie slowly starts to build a life for herself - and begins to believe that she might manage to make it alone.Tap-tap-tap...But then Rory's car is found submerged at the end of a pier, nowhere near where he was supposed to be - and the body in the driver's seat isn't his. Alison starts to revisit her memories of their time together, and begins to question if she can trust them...A gripping, haunting thriller that will give you chills - perfect for fans of Tana French, Erin Kelly and Jane Casey.------------'A rural community full of secrets, a satisfyingly baffling mystery and a plot that races along to a perfect conclusion' JANE CASEY'Hauntingly atmospheric . . . will keep you up all night!' SAM BLAKE'Devoured this in two sittings. A hugely atmospheric mystery with a creeping sense of dread' BRIAN MCGILLOWAY'Had me gripped from the start' AMANDA JENNINGS
Levi The Little Shepherd Boy
Par Steve Brown. 2019
Levi the shepherd boy is tired of watching sheep. Mostly he is tired of his older brothers pushing him around.…
A miraculous event one night causes Levi to wander off--will his brothers be angry that he left the flock unattended?
Death, snow, and mistletoe: a Tori Miracle mystery
Par Valerie S Malmont. 2000
Just as New York transplant Tori Miracle was starting to enjoy the Christmas season in her quaint little Pennsylvania town,…
the community is upset by a missing boy, two murders, and a thirty-year-old mystery. And with the police chief- her boyfriend- out of town, Tori's got her hands full helping his replacement and making enemies along the way
Murder book
Par Frank F Weber. 2017
Jon Frederick spent his adolescence protecting his mentally ill brother and worrying about his parents' farm as it headed toward…
bankruptcy. So when Mandy Baker, the alluring new girl in town, pursued him, he was easily enamored. But on the day he ended their tryst, Mandy vanished. There is no doubt in the small Minnesota town of Pierz that the flirtatious girl is dead, and there is little doubt that Jon got away with murder. A decade later, Jon is made an investigator with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. While investigating a case near his hometown, Jon quietly reopens the murder book on Mandy Baker and begins to see commonalities between Mandy's disappearance and his new case. Digging up the past raises intriguing possibilities with an old friend, Serena Bell?but also forces them to work through old betrayals. As the investigation intensifies, Jon realizes he has crossed paths with the killer before. Frank Weber, a forensic psychologist, expertly examines the intricacies of investigations, victim impact, and predatory thought in his debut thriller. Adult. Unrated
Death by rhubarb
Par Lou Jane Temple. 1996
Kansas City caterer Heaven Lee turns amateur sleuth to save her business when a local lawyer drops dead from poisoning…
in the middle of dinner at Heaven's trendy new restaurant, Cafe Heaven. Some strong language
Cupig: the Valentine's day pig
Par Claire Tattersfield. 2023

A caffeine conundrum (CaFUNated mysteries #01)
Par Angela Ruth Strong. 2018
Sassy city girl Tandy Brandt moves to the small town of Grace Springs to start a coffee shop, never imagining…
she'll be competing with local beauty queen Marissa Alexander and her dreams of running a tea house. Unfortunately, the current store owner dies before selling the location to either of them, and they both become murder suspects. The unlikely pair team up in an attempt to discover the real killer, though with the secrets in Tandy's past and Marissa's infamous clumsiness, they could be their own works enemies. Despite their differences, they follow clues to question a sweet, apple pie baking antique store owner, a GQ Santa in the retirement center, and a hipster millionaire with no social skills. Will they be able to figure out whodunit and prove their innocence before one of them goes to jail ... or worse? Adult
Lethal legacies
Par Colleen J Shogan. 2022
"It's springtime in Washington, D.C. and congressional staffer Kit Marshall has more on her plate than she can handle. With…
her boss campaigning for an open U.S. Senate seat, Kit is left to run the office in her absence and manage a new week long American history extravaganza filled with high-profile events, lectures, and receptions. When the Director of the Capitol Visitor's Center ends up dead, Kit springs into action to clear a longtime friend, who becomes the prime suspect in the murder. With her best pal Meg pressuring her to solve the mystery quickly, Kit must figure out how to navigate her closest relationships while keeping an eye out for the diabolical killer. The investigation takes Kit across the city to famous locations, including Georgetown University, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the White House. When the killer strikes a second time, the pressure to solve the crimes intensifies. Has our favorite Capitol Hill sleuth finally met her match? In the end, Kit learns the hard way that history tends to repeat itself, often with deadly consequences."-- From publisher
The green man
Par Kate Sedley. 2013
"In 1482 an English army invades Scotland in order to put King James III's younger brother, the Duke of Albany…
on the Scottish throne. Albany insists that Roger Chapman be a member of his personal bodyguard, but a series of sinister events centered around the cult figure of the Green Man make Roger question Albany's true motive."-- OCLC
The three kings of Cologne
Par Kate Sedley. 2013
"The new Roger the Chapman novel. When the remains of Isabella Linkinhorne, who disappeared twenty years earlier and was known…
to have had three secret lovers, are discovered on nunnery land, Roger the Chapman is called in. Faced with the task of tracking down three people of whom he knows next to nothing, Roger nicknames them Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior after the Magi the Three Kings of Cologne."-- Goodreads
The bridge troll murders (Hook Runyon mystery #05)
Par Sheldon Russell. 2017
"They say a railroad is little more than a small town that stretches a thousand miles along a single winding…
thread. And like any small town, gossip is known to travel up and down the rail so fast it might as well be a telephone party line. So when a local runaway turns up dead sixty miles down track under a bridge marked as a safe hobo camp, it becomes Hook Runyon's job to find out what happened before it hits the headlines of the local newspapers."--Publisher's description. Adult. Strong language. Violence
Sin retorno
Par Susana Rodríguez Lezaun. 2021
"Irene Ochoa has long felt trapped in a dead end alley, an alley whose walls seem to cave in on…
her as the abuse by her husband Marcos becomes habitual. Her only weapon is her survival instinct and it is very clear to her that it is either Marcós life or her own. The perfect opportunity presents itself on a Wednesday when Marcos comes home more drunk than usual and falls asleep. A couple of hours later, firefighters and policemen investigate the cause of a fire that took its only victim: Marcos. Everything has gone as planned, but there is one thing that Irene has no control over. That same night she got rid of her abuser and she is able to taste her freedom at last, she meets a man that could take it right from under her again. This man is Inspector Vázquez, the policeman in charge of her murdered husband's case. Their relationship signifies passion, longing and danger. Whilst Pamplona still is in a state of shock over the accident, Inspector Vázquez is in the midst of quite possibly his most lurid case of his entire career: several voyagers that had been on the Camino de Santiago were found dead in Roncesvalles, just a few kilometers away, which leads the investigators to believe that this was the work of a serial killer." -- Provided by publisher
A lie for a lie
Par Emilie Richards. 2009
"Actor and singer Grady Barber has returned to his hometown to judge the Emerald Springs Idyll, a talent show to…
help raise funds for the local hospital. As the newest volunteer on the fund-raising committee, the minister's wife Aggie Sloan-Wilcox is assigned the unenviable task of ensuring that Grady's needs are met. Unfortunately, Grady's needs are legion, as are the enemies he makes. So when Aggie stumbles upon his dead body, she isn't surprised."-- From publisher
A truth for a truth
Par Emilie Richards. 2010
"After Godwin "Win" Dorchester, a former minister of the Consolidated Community Church, dies suddenly during a celebration of his return…
to Emerald Springs, his memorial service is cut just as short. The coroner's office has requested an autopsy, and minister's wife Aggie Sloan-Wilcox is the first to learn why. Win, beloved among the congregation, was murdered - and the number one suspect is his widow. Hildy Dorchester may be meddlesome, but Aggie knows her predecessor, a relentless do-gooder, isn't a killer."-- From publisher
Face her fear
Par Lisa Regan. 2024
"Blood roars in Josie's ears as they circle the tree in the deep snow. A woman lies still on the…
freezing ground. The howling wind lifts the last of the snow clinging to her face, exposing her lovely features, frozen in forever sleep. Detective Josie Quinn is still recovering from the killing of a beloved member of her team when she and her husband Noah receive yet more devastating news. Close to her breaking point, Josie heads to a specialist trauma retreat, set in an isolated group of log cabins in the mountains of Pennsylvania. But fear is not far behind her. Josie's five fellow patients all seem to be hiding secrets darker than just the problems that brought them there and a storm is gathering, with thick snow coming down fast, isolating the cabins from the world below. Then one morning, Meg Cleary disappears. Having spent years living in terror of a stalker, Meg had come to the retreat to try to piece her life back together. But now, her cabin is empty, no logs are burning in her fireplace, no tracks in the snow lead to or from her door. Quickly organizing a search, Josie's worst fear is realized when she finds Meg's body lying in the snow, the marks around her neck revealing that her death was no accident. And this is no normal case, as Josie is stranded without her team, a phone signal or any legal authority to investigate. When she discovers that someone has placed hidden cameras inside the retreat buildings, Josie's terror grows with the knowledge that the murderer is among them. Then another patient goes missing. With their food supplies running low and no chance of escape, Josie knows that she is in the greatest danger of her life, and that she alone has a chance to identify the killer and save the rest of the group before it's too late...."-- From publisher
Los nombres prestados
Par Alexis Ravelo. 2022
"A psychological thriller with a social-political plot featuring a translator who hides a terrorist past and a former superintendent who…
has been tracking her for years. The well-structured novel uses an omniscient narrator to address such important themes as identity, forgiveness, redemption, evolution and truth. It is 1986. Everyone in Nidocuervo knows that the boy and Marta Ferrer, la Colorada, are different. Everyone also knows that Tomás Laguna, a retired insurance broker, rented the guardians' house to live there with Roco, a black dog. In reality, nobody knows anything: neither of them is what they say they are, and not even they are aware of the ties that bind them, although the time will come when they will have to settle their accounts with the horror of political violence." -- Provided by publisher