Download or read book The Sinister written by David Putnam and published by Oceanview Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publishers Weekly Starred Review Bruno Johnson, shaken to his core, but still a formidable force—unrelenting when it comes to saving a child Ex-cop, ex-con Bruno Johnson and his wife Marie hide in plain sight from the law in an upscale L.A. hotel as Bruno heals from a run-in with a brutal outlaw motorcycle gang—and the loss of his son—a son he didn't know he had until it was too late. Marie, now pregnant with her first child, fears Bruno may never fully recover. She knows that soon they must return to Costa Rica to rejoin their large family of rescued children—kids who owe their lives to Bruno and Marie's intervention. But when Bruno's friend, FBI Deputy Director, Dan Chulack, pleads with Bruno to help rescue his kidnapped granddaughter, escape plans are put on hold. After exhausting all legitimate investigative avenues, Chulack seeks Bruno's brand of justice. With Marie's reluctant consent and her own special expertise, they plunge into the evil world of those who prey on children. Meanwhile, Bruno's mother, a woman he has never known, appears asking for forgiveness—and Bruno's assistance—while bringing her own set of complications. Bruno finds his professional and his personal lives colliding in a pursuit that is excruciating and brutal. The Sinister is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and James Lee Burke While all of the novels in the Bruno Johnson Crime Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is: The Disposables The Replacements The Squandered The Vanquished The Innocents The Reckless The Heartless The Ruthless The Sinister The Scorned (coming 2023) The Diabolical (coming 2024)

Download or read book The Sacred and the Sinister written by David J. Collins, S. J. and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the work of eminent scholar Richard Kieckhefer, The Sacred and the Sinister explores the ambiguities that made (and make) medieval religion and magic so difficult to differentiate. The essays in this collection investigate how the holy and unholy were distinguished in medieval Europe, where their characteristics diverged, and the implications of that deviation. In the Middle Ages, the natural world was understood as divinely created and infused with mysterious power. This world was accessible to human knowledge and susceptible to human manipulation through three modes of engagement: religion, magic, and science. How these ways of understanding developed in light of modern notions of rationality is an important element of ongoing scholarly conversation. As Kieckhefer has emphasized, ambiguity and ambivalence characterize medieval understandings of the divine and demonic powers at work in the world. The ten chapters in this volume focus on four main aspects of this assertion: the cult of the saints, contested devotional relationships and practices, unsettled judgments between magic and religion, and inconclusive distinctions between magic and science. Freshly insightful, this study of ambiguity between magic and religion will be of special interest to scholars in the fields of medieval studies, religious studies, European history, and the history of science. In addition to the editor, the contributors to this volume are Michael D. Bailey, Kristi Woodward Bain, Maeve B. Callan, Elizabeth Casteen, Claire Fanger, Sean L. Field, Anne M. Koenig, Katelyn Mesler, and Sophie Page.

Download or read book The Sinister Man written by Edgar Wallace and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a crime mystery novel that revolves around the murder of a professor. The body of a professor has been discovered floating in the Thames. Scotland Yard Superintendent Wills is invited to investigate the murder. It appears the victim was an archeology Oxford professor who had previously been studying the Kytang Wafers, an archeological artifact that is now missing. The wafers are fragments of an ancient text that could change relations between Red China and a Tibetan-style nation known as "Kytang." According to an autopsy, the professor was killed by a karate blow. Will the Scotland Yard investigator unravel the mystery surrounding the death of the professor and the missing artifact?

Download or read book Sinister written by Lisa Jackson and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three New York Times bestselling authors unite their talents in this riveting novel of family secrets, obsession, and murder. As fear and distrust spread through Prairie Creek, soon all the Dillingers, and those closest to them, are targets—and suspects. A killer has been honing his skill, feeding his fury, and waiting for the moment when the Dillingers come home—to die . . . In Blood Ira Dillinger, the family’s wealthy patriarch, has summoned his children home for his upcoming wedding. Eldest son, Colton, and his siblings don’t approve of their father’s gold-digging bride-to-be. But someone is making his displeasure felt in terrifying ways, setting fires just like in the past. Only this time, there will be no survivors. Will Be Rewarded Twenty years ago, a fire ravaged the Dillinger family’s old homestead, killing Judd Dillinger and crippling his girlfriend. Most people blamed a serial arsonist who’d been seen around town. But strange things are happening in Prairie Creek, Wyoming, again. A Killer’s Patience “This collaborative novel has all the tension and suspense that Jackson fans expect. The web of family ties and secrets creates a strong plot. Readers who enjoy shows like Criminal Minds will find the serial killer satisfyingly scary.”—RT Book Reviews “Sinister reads as if penned by a single author, so kudos to each of thecollaborators.”—Mystery Scene

Download or read book THE SINISTER INVASION written by Alexander Blade and published by BEYOND BOOKS HUB. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sinister Invasion by Alexander Blade catapults readers into an apocalyptic future where Earth faces an onslaught from an alien force. This sci-fi thriller is a roller-coaster ride filled with suspense, danger, and high-stakes decisions. With The Sinister Invasion, Alexander Blade delivers a potent mix of action and intrigue. The narrative is a perfect blend of chilling suspense, thrilling battles, and well-drawn characters, making it an unforgettable journey into the unknown. Underneath the thrilling plot, The Sinister Invasion also grapples with profound questions about humanity's place in the universe, the morality of war, and the price of survival. The book is a captivating read that stimulates the mind and stirs the emotions. Are you ready to confront the alien threat? Then pick up The Sinister Invasion and plunge into a world where every decision counts and the survival of humanity hangs in the balance. Order your copy today!

Download or read book Nocturnals The Sinister Path written by Dan Brereton and published by Image Comics. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evil is again afoot and only the Nocturnals stand watch against the darkness. The death of the powerful and mysterious Judge Hemlock opens the door to one macabre revelation after another, as Doc Horror, spooky daughter Evening, and an armed revenant called the Gunwitch, investigate a haunted house enshrouded in the occult. What the Nocturnals find in the dungeon-like basement - and the toy-filled attic - is only the beginning of a wild and deadly hunt, as the monstrous Hemlock children are once again free to roam the countryside, seeking revenge on anyone unlucky enough to cross their sinister path.

Download or read book Spider man Revenge of the Sinister Six written by Erik Larsen and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2014 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Spider-Man (1990) #15, 18-23. The Six have never been more sinister than in this star-studded saga! They've looted and slaughtered their way across an alien world, and Earth is next! If even Spider-Man's strength, wit and new web cannons can't stop the murderous miscreants and their robot army, it may take a dozen heroes to win the day - but one of the Six outweighs and outpowers all of them combined! Guest-starring Ghost Rider, the Incredible Hulk, Deathlok and more! Author: Erik Larsen, Terry Kavanagh. Illustrator: Erik Karsen, Scott McDaniel. © 2020 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. All characters featured in this issue and the distinctive names and likenesses thereof, and all related indicia are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc. No similarity between any of the names, characters, persons, and/or institutions in this magazine with those of any living or dead person or institution is intended, and any such similarity which may exist is purely coincidental. www.marvel.com.com.

Download or read book The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger written by Agatha Christie and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger,” the second in a series of 12 mystery stories featuring Tommy & Tuppence, was originally published in the The Sketch on October 22, 1924. These tales were billed “Tommy and Tuppence—A Detective Series by Agatha Christie” and would later be collected as Partners in Crime. “The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger,” would become the sixth story in the collection. The conceit of the series is simple: The Beresfords’ friend Mr Carter, who works for a government intelligence agency, arrives bearing a proposition for the adventurous duo. They are to take over The International Detective Agency, a recently cleaned-out spy stronghold, and pose as the owners so as to intercept any enemy messages coming through. In the meantime Tommy and Tuppence can take on cases as this detective agency, an opportunity that delights the young couple. They employ Albert, a young man introduced in The Secret Adversary, as their assistant at the agency. The two tackle a series of cases, each mimicking the style of a famous fictional detective of the period, including Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Thorndyke, G.K. Chesterton, A.E.W. Mason, and even Christie’s own Hercule Poirot (among others). “The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger” is an espionage story, following in the footsteps of Valentine Williams and the detective brothers Francis and Desmond Okewood. One of Williams’ books in particular—The Man with the Clubfoot (1918)—is mentioned by Tuppence in the story.

Download or read book Cinderella and the Sinister Slipper written by Karny McFlynn and published by McFlynn Books. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s a murderer in the kingdom, lock up your… shoes? When our dear Cinderella moves into the castle to begin her happily ever after she learns all too quickly how much her life will change, but with her darling Prince by her side and her step-sister Alice supporting her she’s got it all under control. Until the kingdom’s newest citizen turns up murdered... with Cindy’s famous shoe. Someone’s trying to get rid of Cindy but who? With the Royal Inquisitor missing in action it’s up to Cindy to prove her innocence and catch a killer, but will she be able to find the murderer before she’s the next victim? Or will Cindy’s happily ever after become happily never after? A Fairy Tale Cozy? You betcha, why should witches get to have all the fun? There’s plenty of magic in the kingdom. Join the fun in this full length standalone fun fairy tale cozy mystery. The first in the Fairly Mysterious Tales Series by Karny McFlynn Keywords: fun, humorous, sweet, romantic, fairies, princesses, female protagonist

Download or read book The Sinister Side of Woobie written by Andrea Kear and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, a young boy named Woobie first wonders if his brother is really a dreaded chupacabra. He examines his brother to determine the truth. During this process Woobie makes up a rhyme and a silly song to add to the fun.

Download or read book The Sinister Secrets of Singe written by Sean Ferrell and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wild Robot meets Sweet Tooth in the first book in a sweeping adventure series packed with robots, smugglers, battles, and a lonely boy trying to find where he fits in the world. Eleven-year-old Noah has grown up in a mysterious house that grows larger every night with only his mother and a robot-boy for company. He spends his days building robotic devices for the city of Liberty, a place he’s not even allowed to visit—not since his father almost destroyed it when Noah was only a baby. When Noah discovers a message hidden in one of his father's inventions, he decides to run away to find him. He’s sure that at his father’s side he’ll finally get the recognition he deserves. With the help of a band of smugglers (especially unofficial second in command, young Winona), he sails to Singe to rescue his father, who he’s certain is as misunderstood as he is, but the man he finds there is even more of a monster than his mechanical creations. And when Noah returns home, he accidentally leads his father’s robot army to Liberty once more. Now, it’s up to Noah to rescue the city—but to do so, he’ll have to make a terrible choice.

Download or read book The Legend of The Sinister Swamp written by Drac Von Stoller and published by Drac Von Stoller. This book was released on 2024-07-20 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legend of the Sinister Swamp was a place of mystery and dread, its murky waters hiding countless secrets and terrors. The Jackson family, consisting of the mother Hilda and her two sons Robert and Bobby, lived in an old, rundown cabin near the edge of the swamp. They were a family of outcasts, with no formal education or morals, and they were shunned by the rest of the town. The Jacksons were rumored to be involved in all sorts of dark and twisted activities, but no one dared to confront them. Anyone who traveled near the swamp was met with a terrible fate, disappearing without a trace. The dilapidated cabin stood as a testament to the Jacksons' isolation, its weathered wood groaning under the weight of years of neglect. Moss-covered shingles hung precariously from the roof, threatening to fall at any moment. The windows, clouded with grime and cobwebs, seemed to watch passersby with a malevolent gaze. Inside, Hilda Jackson sat in a creaky rocking chair, her gnarled fingers methodically sharpening a rusted knife. The flickering light from a lone oil lamp cast eerie shadows across her wrinkled face, accentuating the malice in her eyes. "Boys," she called out, her voice raspy and cold. "It's almost time for the hunt." Robert and Bobby emerged from the darkened corners of the cabin, their eyes gleaming with anticipation. Robert, the elder of the two, stood tall and lanky, his greasy hair hanging in matted clumps around his face. Bobby, shorter and stockier, had a permanent sneer etched onto his features. "Yes, Ma," they replied in unison, their voices devoid of emotion. Hilda's thin lips curled into a sinister smile. "I can smell 'em coming. Fresh meat, ripe for the picking." The brothers exchanged excited glances, their fingers twitching with barely contained eagerness. As night fell, a group of five teenagers approached the outskirts of the swamp. They had driven from the nearby town, their curiosity outweighing their fear of the local legends.

Download or read book Spider Man vs The Sinister Six written by Marvel Press and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read along with Marvel! Spider-Man's deadliest enemies—Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, the Vulture, Sandman, and Mysterio—combine forces to form the ultimate Super Villain team: The Sinister Six! And they have one goal in mind: Destroy Spider-Man!

Download or read book Larryboy and the Sinister Snow Day written by Sean Gaffney and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2003 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once again Larryboy saves the day and shows the Veggie kids in Bumblyburg that when they stop learning, they stop growing.

Download or read book The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy written by Nikki Loftin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-16 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spooky twists and soaring prose make this foodie update on Hansel and Gretel an unforgettable must-read. Lorelei is bowled over by Splendid Academy—Principal Trapp encourages the students to run in the hallways, the classrooms are stocked with candy dishes, and the cafeteria serves lavish meals featuring all Lorelei's favorite foods. But the more time she spends at school, the more suspicious she becomes. Why are her classmates growing so chubby? And why do the teachers seem so sinister? It's up to Lorelei and her new friend Andrew to figure out what secret this supposedly splendid school is hiding. What they discover chills their bones—and might even pick them clean! Mix one part magic, one part mystery, and just a dash of Grimm, and you've got the recipe for a cozy-creepy read that kids will gobble up like candy.

Download or read book The Sinister Secrets of the Fabulous Nothings written by Sean Ferrell and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technological wonders and terrors combine to weave an enchanting tale of finding your own way to belong in the second book in the sweeping Sinister Secrets series. It’s been thrilling for Noah having the crew of the Abbreviated stuffed in his odd-twisting home. After spending a life being lonely, he finally feels like he has a family. But sailors are meant to be at sea, and now Noah’s terrified that they’ll leave him alone once more. He wishes he had the answer to solve this latest predicament. And then the strangest things start happening in the city of Liberty. Under cover of darkness, people’s greatest wishes start to come true. But what begins as the marvelous realization of dreams soon morphs to ghoulish nightmare . . . and only Noah seems to be able to see the chimeras for what they really are. What’s more, the infiltration may all be his fault. Now Noah must use his cunning to save Liberty once more. But how do you battle an invisible threat? And what will it cost him? Accompanied by vibrant black and white illustrations, the stunning second book in the Sinister Secrets series reunites old friends for new challenges in a quest brimming with eerie mystery, adventure, and an aching desire to find a space in the world.

Download or read book Hardy Boys 15 The Sinister Signpost written by Franklin W. Dixon and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1936-09-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In one of the most dangerous and intriguing cases of their careers, Frank and Joe Hardy help their father investigate a series of mysterious car accidents. Each of the drivers had seen a signpost marked DANGER shortly before his accident. The young detectives investigate, only to discover that the signposts have vanished. The attempted theft of a secret experimental motor and the kidnapping of a famous race horse are part of this thrilling case, which proves to be as sinister as the signposts themselves.