Download or read book The Stranger Behind You written by Carol Goodman and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award-Winning Author! A chilling story set in a former Magdalen Laundry in Manhattan that explores today’s #MeToo complexities. "In a twisting, mesmerizing story that is as beautifully written as it is utterly propulsive, Goodman keeps us breathlessly turning the pages right to the shocking and poignant end. I absolutely loved this layered and moving novel!” —Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author You’re never really alone Journalist Joan Lurie has written a seething article exposing a notorious newspaper tycoon as a sexual predator. But the night it goes live, she is brutally attacked. Traumatized and suffering the effects of a concussion, she moves into a highly secure apartment in Manhattan called the Refuge, which was at one time a Magdalen Laundry. Joan should be safe here, so how can she explain the cryptic incidents that are happening? Lillian Day is Joan’s new 96-year-old neighbor at the Refuge. In 1941, Lillian witnessed a mysterious murder that sent her into hiding at the Magdalen Laundry, and she hasn’t come out since. As she relates to Joan her harrowing story, Joan sees striking similarities to her own past. Melissa Osgood, newly widowed and revengeful, has burning questions about her husband’s recent death. When she discovers a suspicious paper trail that he left behind, she realizes how little she knew about her marriage. But it seems Joan Lurie might be the one who has the answers. As these three lives intersect, each woman must stay one step ahead of those who are desperate to make sure the truth is never uncovered.

Download or read book The Stranger s Secrets written by Beth Williamson and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Betrayed By Her Own Heart Sarah Spalding has learned to forge her own way and never to trust anyone--least of all a Yankee. But when her companion abandons her while on a train to Colorado, Sarah begrudgingly accepts the help of Whitman Kendrick--a Yankee, yes, but one with the most bewitching green eyes. Allowing Whit to be her traveling escort is one thing, taking him as a lover is another--even though she's tempted beyond reason. . . Whit Kendrick isn't quite sure what to make of the sharp-tongued, sassy woman sharing his train compartment. All he knows is that Sarah is refreshingly different from most women--and his urgent, primal attraction for her is unlike any he's experienced. Breaking down Sarah's wall of defense won't be easy. But Whit is determined to prove to Sarah that they're more alike than different--and loving each other is all they need. . . "Williamson spins a fast-paced story. . .that intrigues as it titillates." --Romantic Times on The Education of Madeline

Download or read book Behind You written by Ty Patterson and published by Three Aces Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THEY KILLED THE JOURNALIST TO KILL THE STORY. THEY SHOULD HAVE KILLED ZEB CARTER AS WELL The body was so well hidden that Zeb Carter found it only because he was lost. Elena Petrova, the cops told him later. A journalist. Highly reputed. She was raped before she was killed. And that made him mad. But it still wasn't his problem he decided, and made preparations to leave town. He got the warning as he was heading to his vehicle. Go away, a stranger in the shadows told him. And stay away. That riled Zeb Carter. And then he went hunting. USA Today Bestselling Author Ty Patterson 'sets the benchmark in thriller writing'

Download or read book Behind You Book One written by Zaynab and published by SuperNovel(HK)Co.,Limited. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'm sorry," I stammered feeling his warm breath fanning my face, and his dark eyes boring into mine, with hate evident on his face. He pinned me against the wall once again, looking straight into my eyes. Warm tears made their way down my chin, and I had no strength in stopping them. "It's too late to say sorry my dearest wife" he whispered holding me roughly by the waist. At that moment I know I'm in deep trouble. He is selfish and only thinks about himself. He doesn't care if it'll trouble the people around him. Jawad returns from his journey when he gets the news of him getting married or he loses his position of being the heir to his father's company. Farah is a beautiful and kindhearted woman, with a nice and loving family. When a marriage proposal came for her, she knew her life is about to change. As she has no opposition to marriage, she agrees to marry the man her parents choose for her. Two opposites are tied in an arranged marriage. Will they keep their differences aside? And make their marriage work?

Download or read book Flesh on the Grill written by Drac Von Stoller and published by Drac Von Stoller. This book was released on 2011-12-08 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlie was sick and tired of cooking at his Uncle Sam's diner because all Sam had on the menu was the same bland stuff that had been cooked over twenty years. Charlie knew he could do better than his uncle ever could. Charlie decided he had enough money saved up to open his little diner in town. The following morning he was going to tell his Uncle Sam today would be his last day to work at the diner. Charlie broke the news to his Uncle Sam but Sam was hurt that Charlie wanted to leave the family business. Sam said "Charlie, why do you want to leave? Haven't we paid you well and given you all the free meals and a nice place to stay." Charlie answered "Please don't make this difficult for us both. I'm not happy here anymore. I just feel that it's time for me to move on Besides I'm a man now and I need to take care of myself and start my diner. I hope you understand Uncle." Sam replied "Yes, I do understand I just wanted to believe you would just work here the rest of your life like I have, but sometimes leaving the family business is for the best. When you open your new diner, Charlie could I please come by and see what wonderful things you have done." "Sure, Uncle Sam, you'll be the first person I call. Now Uncle come over and give me a big hug, Wish me luck." “Okay, Charlie! You take good care of yourself and don't forget to call me when the diner is finished," said Uncle Sam. "Don't worry Uncle Sam you'll love my new diner. Now tell everyone it's been a pleasure working here. Now I've got to get to the bank and take out a small loan to cover some of the construction costs for the new diner," said Charlie. "Charlie, why don't you let me give you the money you need to cover the remaining construction costs," said Uncle Sam. "No, I appreciate your kindness but I need to do this all alone just like you did when you started your diner," said Charlie. "Well alright, we'll be talking soon Charlie," said Uncle Sam. Charlie's diner was up and running ready to give his Uncle Sam's diner a run for their money. In reality, Charlie's was a flop compared to his Uncle Sam's diner, but that was to be expected since Uncle's diner had been there for over twenty years now. Charlie was working longer hours than he expected to make a profit. Charlie started getting depressed and drinking more than he should. Then one night when all of his customers were gone, Charlie sat down at one of the tables eating a ham sandwich because that's all he could afford since his diner was losing so much money. Charlie could barely pay his rent on time and there was no extra money to spend on himself. Charlie went back into the kitchen to make a fresh batch of chili for the next day since that was one of his best dishes but that wasn't saying much. As Charlie was stirring his chili, he paused for a moment thinking as hard as he could to think of some way to drum up more business and bring Uncle Sam's diner customers to his place instead. Then entered a man dressed in a black trench coat with a black hat and dark glasses. Charlie said to the stranger "Can't you see the place is closed for the night." The stranger responded "That's not why I'm here. I am here because I want to make a deal with you." Charlie said ", Is this some kind of a joke or something?" "This is no joke!" said the stranger. "Okay, what kind of a deal could you possibly want to take with me because I'm not selling the diner? I just need a way to bring in more customers that's all," said Charlie. "If you will just be quiet for a moment I'll tell you what I'm offering. Number one I don't want to buy you out. What I have to offer you will bring in more customers than you could dream about," said the stranger.

Download or read book The Stranger You Know written by Jane Casey and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He meets women. He gains their trust. He kills them. That's all London police detective Maeve Kerrigan knows about the man she is hunting. Three women have been strangled in their homes, and it appears to be the work of the same sadistic killer. With no sign of break-ins, every indication shows that the women let their attacker in willingly. The victims' neighbors and friends don't seem to remember anything unusual or suspicious, and Maeve is almost at a loss about how to move forward with the investigation. Then the evidence starts to point to a shocking suspect: DCI Josh Derwent, Maeve's partner on the police force. Maeve refuses to believe he could be involved, but how well does she really know him? Secrets Derwent has long kept locked away are coming back to haunt him, and the more Maeve learns about her partner's past, the more difficult it is to dismiss him as a suspect. After all, this is hardly the first time Derwent's been accused of murder. Jane Casey returns with her most outstanding novel yet in The Stranger You Know, a taut thriller and an intimate portrayal of complicated, all-too-human characters.

Download or read book 31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead Volume 1 written by Drac Von Stoller and published by Drac Von Stoller. This book was released on 2011-09-10 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sit back turn the lights down low and get ready for the scare of your life. 31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead told by Drac Von Stoller. Immerse yourself into some of the best horrifying short stories ever told such as Campfire Tales, The Impaler, The Crematory, The Red Room, The Book of the Dead (Necronomicon), The Haunted Hearse, Castle Walls of Death, The Shadowman, A Visit from the Greys (Aliens). Plus 22 more Horrifying Tales from the Dead. If your one of those readers like I am and don't have the time to get lost in a long Novel then these short stories are what your looking for. Some of the characters you will read about are Vampires, Witches, Impaler, Witch Finder General, Aliens, Dead Sea Captain, Axe Murderer, Shadowman, Pirates, Flesh Eaters, Ghosts, Demons, Devil, Evil Fairies, Army of the Dead and the Unknown.

Download or read book Right Behind You written by Diana Wilkinson and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-03-24 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heart-stopping thriller from Diana Wilkinson, author of the Number One bestseller The Girl in Seat 2A I have no idea why he thinks I had anything to do with Danielle’s accident. My only crime was being in the vicinity when she fell down the stairs. Being forced into therapy for stalking, though, is well over the top. But my therapist, Justine, is quite the character. I know what she wants to hear, and I’m also a master at playing the system. When she twigs what’s really on my mind, she might not be so cool. I’m starting to enjoy watching her try to unravel my secrets. And make no mistake, there are plenty of dark corners to explore..... From the bestselling author of 4 Riverside Close comes a dark and twisty thriller, with an anti-hero you can't help but love Previously published as The Girl Who Turned A Blind Eye Praise for Right Behind You from real readers: ‘I was hooked! I couldn't put it down!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘I loved this book! ... This was totally up my street - creepy, dark, atmospheric and chilling.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘A cold and darkly menacing read ... you never quite know what is going to happen next...’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘This book was a gift. Very different and gripping plot, and a very twisty ending that I didn’t see coming.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘Loved this book ... for anyone who likes twisty turny thrillers.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘It really did have me gripped ... I liked how unique the story is.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘Another wonderful five star book from Diana Wilkinson that keeps you guessing to the end.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review ‘What a brilliant book. I need more from Diana.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review

Download or read book written by Heinrich Walter Guggenheimer and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2000 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Wolf Tale written by A. N. Lexén and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-06-14 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen-year-old Wille and fourteen-year-old Hugo, two brothers from the small village of Horndal, are like other teenagers, dealing with love troubles, strong friendships, and school fatigue – a typical teenage life where nothing unexpected happens. But fate has different plans, and after a terrifying nightmare, Wille receives a peculiar necklace from his mother. Soon he realises that reality is not what it seems, and Hugo is hiding a heavy secret from him. When a new guy starts in Wille’s class, it becomes the beginning of an adventure that takes Wille and Hugo, along with their friends Oscar and Lovisa, far away from their hometown. The journey takes them through dense forests and over mighty mountains, all while being chased by demonic creatures and malevolent beings. Their guide is a mysterious, talking wolf that leads them north towards the mountainous regions near the Norwegian border. This is the story of Wille and his brother Hugo, who one day discover that they are gods and must leave their home in the human world to make their way to the gods’ realm in Asgard. It becomes an intense pursuit where they are hunted by forces of evil and must collaborate to stay alive until they reach safety. They must confront the darkness within themselves, and their friendship is put to the test as they face dangerous decisions and terrifying enemies. However, they also meet new friends who show them that friendship and love are worth fighting for. A tale of adventure, magic, sorrow, and terror – but also humour, friendship, love, and embracing one’s true self. A

Download or read book The Stranger s Compass written by David W. Thompson and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Stranger's Compass continues where the author, David W. Thompson left off with his first book A Stranger's Journey. This book contains short, practical devotionals that have real life applications. These devotionals are based on questions and true life situations that have impacted David's personal life. His use of humor, satire and honest reflection give the reader insight into one man's journey through the everyday trials of walking the Christian life. It is a great tool for small group Bible study or personal devotions. David W. Thompson, in his own words, is the most unusual bank president in the United States. Besides being a banker for over 30 years, David is an ordained minister, church elder and men's Bible study leader. Other accomplishments include a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and qualifying to carry a concealed weapon. Mr. Thompson holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. David's first book A Stranger's Journey has found its way to Europe and Australia. It is being used by members of the U. S. Army for small group Bible study. David remains sold out to Jesus Christ and making Bible application practical and interesting. You may contact David Thompson at www.strangersjourneybook.com.

Download or read book Richard Mallinson s Fast Fiction written by Richard Mallinson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At only a page each in length, Richard Mallinson's elegantly structured short stories are a pithy fast fiction for a modern multimedia age. A rapid succession of carefully worked observations, the stories read like a dynamic anthology of life's collisions and interactions, its projected plans and unexpected rotations. There is a great joy in the subverted (the interviewer becomes the interviewee; the private detective becomes the conspirator) as well as an interest in the open-ended. Possibility abounds, for these are always tales of the present; the past is unclear and the future unwritten. Adhering to the strict one-page format, the writing is marvelously precise: it is highly disciplined, but infinitely rich, conjuring the most unique and sharply observed characters with remarkably few words. If indeed "we read fiction . . . in order to meet individuals" as the character Tolson declares in Mallinson's "Tolson's Creed," then in this anthology we are introduced to a plethora of distinct personalities, rendered all the more compelling by their relentless unpredictability.

Download or read book Look Behind You written by Elaine Harootunian Reardon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There are images of food that string like beacons throughout the book, wonderful foods from two cultures, the speaker's Armenian grandparents on one side, and her Irish grandmother on the other. There is a teller of fortunes with coffee grounds, faeries, a banshee, and Halloween spirits. Readers will find themselves satiated with tastes and smells, and myths and fables gleaned from an American childhood enriched with deep roots in both cultures." Lori Desrosiers

Download or read book Don t Look Behind You written by Ann Rule and published by Gallery Books. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 New York Times bestselling author and true crime master Ann Rule presents her fifteenth volume of the acclaimed Crime Files series focusing on disturbing stories of people in danger, sometimes from strangers and sometimes from the people they know and love. Walking home on a dark night, you hear footsteps coming up behind you. As they get closer, your heart pounds harder. Is it a dangerous stranger or someone you know and trust? The answer is as simple as turning around, but don’t look behind you…run. With her signature in-depth research and compelling writing, Ann Rule chronicles fateful encounters with the secret predators hiding in plain sight. First in line is a stunning case that spanned thirty years and took one determined detective to four states—ending, finally, in Alaska—where he unraveled not one but two murders. A second case appears to begin and end with the hunt for the Green River Killer, focusing on a Washington State man who was once cleared as a suspect in that deadly chain of homicides. In another true story, a petite woman went to a tavern, looking only for conversation and fun. Instead, she met violent death in the form of a seven-foot tall man who had seemed shy and harmless. You’ll feel a chill as you uncover these and numerous other cases of unfortunate victims who made one tragic mistake: trusting the wrong person—even someone they thought they knew.

Download or read book A Stranger s Game written by Colleen Coble and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wealthy hotel heiress Torie Bergstrom comes to Jekyll Island certain her friend Lisbeth's death wasn't an accident—but Torie gets more than she bargained for when the killer begins to play mind games with her in this gripping new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble. Even though Torie Bergstrom hasn’t been back to Georgia since she was ten, she was happy to arrange a job for her best friend at one of the family properties on Jekyll Island. But when Torie learns that Lisbeth has drowned, she knows it is more than a tragic accident: Lisbeth was terrified of water and wouldn’t have gone swimming by choice. Torie goes to the hotel under an alias, desperate to find answers. When she meets Joe Abbott and his daughter while they are rescuing baby sea turtles, she can only hope they are as trustworthy as they seem. And when someone begins to play mind games with her, proving they know her real identity, Torie couldn’t be more grateful to have an ally. The more Torie and Joe dig, the more elusive the truth seems. But one thing is clear: someone will risk anything—even another murder—to keep their secrets buried. Full-length, stand-alone romantic suspense Also by Colleen Coble: Edge of Dusk, One Little Lie, Two Reasons to Run, Three Missing Days, Strands of Truth, Tidewater Inn Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Download or read book Tales from the Stranger s Room Volume 2 written by David Ruffle and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2022-12-14 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 2 includes more Sherlock Holmes and Watson tales collected by David Ruffle from writers around the world.

Download or read book Unaccompanied Minor written by Hollis Gillespie and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-12-02 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen-year-old April May Manning spent her life on airplanes with her flight attendant parents. When her father dies in a crash, April's mom marries a pilot who turns out to be an abusive jerk, and gets Mom confined to a psychiatric hospital. So April takes off, literally, living on airplanes, using her mother's flight benefits, relying on the flight crews who know she's been shuttling between divorcing parents for a year. Then, there's a hijacking, but why is April's "dad" on board? April flees to the cargo hold with another unaccompanied minor she's met before, and they fight to thwart the hijackers, faking a fire, making weapons from things they find in luggage. At last, locked in the cockpit with a wounded police officer, the boy, and his service dog, April tries to remember everything her parents said to do in a crisis above the clouds. But she knows it won't be enough.