Haunted Village Series Books 1 - 3


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Welcome to the ultimate experiment in terror… Professor Abel Worthe is brilliant, wealthy, and utterly immoral. He is an expert in a very particular field: the study of fear and death. Using his vast resources, Worthe has transported a collection of haunted houses and paranormal sites to his hidden village. And kidnapped civilians are forced to confront unknown horrors in the chilling name of research. Marcus Holt thought his worst memories were behind him. A veteran of the Vietnam War, this old soldier is haunted by nightmares of brutal conflict. But he’s about to discover that his battle for survival has only just begun… Book 1 - Worthe’s Village: Marcus Holt finds himself kidnapped and thrust into Worthe’s village of horrors. Now known as ‘Subject B’, this tough as nails combat veteran is determined to survive long enough to find and kill his malicious captor. Book 2 - Hell’s Hammer: Trapped in the shadowy streets of a haunted village, Marcus and his young friend Alex must deal with a new threat: the ghost of a vicious murderer, who kills with a bloody mason’s hammer. And the sadistic Professor Worthe is about to learn that a caged animal is the most dangerous subject of all… Book 3 - Butcher’s Hands: There is a new test subject in Worthe’s haunted village: a Roman Catholic priest. This new victim’s faith and devotion are put to the test when the group is hunted by a vicious ghost welding a bloody meat cleaver. Marcus must put his courage, experience, and iron will to the test, as he clashes with the diabolical professor Worthe and his grisly collection of supernatural killers. Can he survive this ordeal and win his freedom? Or will the final result of Worthe's experiment be too much fear for one man to take…




Isabelle Darby Cozy Village Mystery Series, Books 1-3


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When Isabelle Darby moves to the tranquil and picturesque village of Lower Dimblebrook, she is expecting peace and solitude, not scandal and murder! But along with the quaint thatched cottages and afternoon tea she encounters gossip and intrigue, along with a stern, but deliciously handsome, detective. Life in the city was never like this! Book 1, Deadly Whispers in Lower Dimblebrook. Fiona Lambourne has been found murdered in the local car park and gossip is rife that the killer was a jealous lover. In an effort to defend her friend's reputation and prove DI Wainwright wrong, Issie finds herself face to face with the real killer. Will she become the next victim? Book 2, Wilful Changes in Lower Dimblerbook. There's another dead body in the village and this time Issie is a suspect. Her determination to prove her innocence makes her a target for Lower Dimblebrook's latest killer, will DI Wainwright arrest her or become her knight in shining armour? Book 3, Key Mishaps in Lower Dimblebrook. Who killed Donald Babbington? Was it a crazed catnapper, or a blackmail plot gone wrong? As per usual Issie finds herself at the centre of the investigation - much to the displeasure of DI Wainwright who would rather ask her out for dinner rather than demand her fingerprints!




Haunted Village Series Books 7 - 9


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The final battle between the living and the dead begins… Professor Abel Worthe has subjected the inhabitants of his village to unimaginable horrors. But the professor’s brutal experiment is finally coming to an end. And Worthe has saved his deadliest surprise for last. Book 7 - Christopher’s Blade: Within the walls of a rotting old New England cottage, the ghost of a vicious serial killer named Christopher longs to taste the blood of a fresh victim. Marcus must battle this undead killer, as a new enemy gathers beyond the village gates. Book 8 - Silent Death: As Marcus and the others struggle to escape the village, they find themselves stalked by a demented soul who hears voices in her head urging her to kill. But this deadly specter isn’t the only foe they must face. The sadistic Professor has set his eyes on one of the subjects, and Marcus must find a way to save him at all costs. Book 9 - Deranged Souls: Injured from his battles against the supernatural, Marcus confronts a ghost from his past, as another subject finds himself consumed by his growing paranormal abilities. The final battle draws near, and enemies and allies both converge on the village’s walls. Can Marcus finally beat the professor at his own sinister game? Marcus must overcome crippling pain and fear—and fight harder than he ever thought possible. But will courage be enough to defeat the enemies, and escape the professor’s sinister gauntlet? Or will Subject B finally join the tortured souls that haunt Worthe’s village…




Haunted Village Series Books 4 - 6


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The game of death has only just begun… Professor Abel Worthe’s experiment in terror continues. But as Marcus Holt battles against these supernatural killers, a new terror rises up from the village’s haunted grounds—terror that even the Professor can’t control. Book 4 - Soul Harvest: Trapped in Worthe’s haunted village, Marcus and his team discover a frightened young mother eager to reunite with her child. But they soon become the target of a wrathful spirit that longs to carve out the heart of any mother he can find. Book 5 - Poisonous Whispers: When a new building appears in the village’s snow-swept streets, Marcus and his team are haunted by the cries of panicked children. But they soon find themselves stalked by the ghost of a bitter old woman, whose touch brings a painful death to her victims. Book 6 - Brutal Lessons: As Marcus and the others navigate a rotting old schoolhouse, they are hunted by the vengeful spirit of its former headmaster. This blood-thirsty ghost is forever bound to an old wooden cane… a weapon he uses to beat people to death. Now known as Subject B, Marcus Holt struggles to survive one terrifying encounter after another. He swore he would do whatever it took to escape. But against enemies such as these, death may be the only way out…




Mortlake Series Books 1–3


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Werewolves, ghosts, and the undead are only the beginning… The eccentric Professor Marcus Mortlake seems like an unlikely candidate to battle the supernatural. Despite his scruffy exterior, this paranormal investigator has faced deathly horrors and risked his life countless times to defend humanity. But no matter how many supernatural menaces he defeats, it is never enough. Haunted by his past, and tortured by the present, these horrific adventures bring Mortlake face to face with an evil beyond his wildest imagination… This compilation features books 1–3 of Mortlake Series: Wolfsbane (Book 1): A pack of savage killers lurk within the British countryside, harboring a sinister agenda. Infecting themselves with an ancient curse to gain power and strength, these ravenous beasts set their sights on human prey… House of Whispers (Book 2): Haslam House has no shortage of restless spirits prowling its dusty halls, communicating with the owner’s young daughter through pictures and drawings. The spirits whisper their pleas to be saved from a dark presence, whose hunger for souls has grown ravenous over the centuries… Bloodlust (Book 3): A series of grisly murders occur in fog-shrouded London. The trail of clues lead from the city streets to the dank sewers deep below. Mortlake must come face-to-face with a deadly adversary who uses Mortlake’s darkest secrets against him… Join Professor Mortlake as he confronts the supernatural terrors that threaten to destroy humanity. Grab your copy of Mortlake Series Books 1–3 today!




The Chief Inspector Gamache Series, Books 1-3


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#1 New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author Louse Penny's beloved Chief Inspector Armand Gamache mystery novels have received critical acclaim, won numerous awards, and have enthralled millions of readers. Featuring Chief Inspector of Homicide Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec, these extraordinary novels are here together for the first time in a fabulous ebook bundle. Still Life Chief Inspector Gamache and his team of investigators are called to the scene of a suspicious death in Three Pines, a rural village south of Montreal. The locals are certain it's a tragic hunting accident and nothing more, but Gamache smells something foul this Thanksgiving season. A Fatal Grace When CC de Poitiers is found dead the day after Christmas, electrocuted in the middle of curling match with no witnesses, Chief Inspector Gamache digs beneath the surface to find where the real secrets are buried. But it seems that Gamache has some enemies of his own, and with the coming of the bitter winter winds, something far more chilling is in store. The Cruelest Month A group of Three Pines villagers decide to celebrate Easter with a séance at the Old Hadley House, hoping to rid the town of its evil-until one of their party dies of fright. But was it a natural death, or murder? As Chief Inspector Gamache investigates, he will be forced to face his very own ghosts as well as those residing in this seemingly idyllic town.




The Max Tudor Series, Books 1-3


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Agatha Award-winning author G. M. Malliet has charmed mystery lovers and Agatha Christie devotees everywhere with the critically acclaimed Max Tudor mysteries featuring handsome former-spy-turned-cleric Father Max Tudor. Together for the first time are the first three books in the series: Wicked Autumn Ex-spy Max Tudor has established himself as vicar of a quiet idyllic English village. But when the peace is shattered with a harrowing murder, Max finds himself roped into an investigation that stirs up memories he'd rather not revisit. A Fatal Winter Max investigates two deaths at Chedrow Castle, but finds his investigation complicated by a raucous group of long-lost greedy relatives and a growing attracting to new-age believer Awena Owen. Pagan Spring Max's newfound happiness with Awena is disturbed when a dinner guest is murdered. Connections to long-ago crimes help Max unravel the clues-but can he restore peace to Nether Monkslip in time to finish his Easter sermon?




The Agatha Raisin Series, Books 1-3


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In M. C. Beaton's New York Times bestselling series set in the English Cotswolds, Agatha Raisin, former London PR agent turned private detective, discovers that there is nothing cozy about village life. This collection of Agatha Raisin mysteries--now a hit show on Acorn TV and public television--features the first three books in one volume The bossy, vain, and charmingly insecure Agatha finds that she has a talent for getting herself into trouble. . . and getting to the bottom of a mystery. The Quiche of Death When Agatha enters a village baking contest, she hopes it will make her the toast of the town. But when the judge dies of poisoning, Agatha is forced to admit that she bought the quiche at a bakery in London. When she starts receiving sinister notes Agatha must determine whether they're related to her cheating and meddling or to the suspicious death. It may mean the difference between egg on her face and coroner's tag on her toe. The Vicious Vet Agatha is still trying to adjust to village life, so she jumps at the chance to visit the new vet, who is single and good-looking, even though her tabby doesn't have a thing wrong with him. Unfortunately, the vet is soon found dead. The police rule it an accident, but Agatha convinces her bachelor neighbor James Lacey that playing amateur detective might be fun. The Potted Gardener A new woman has caught the eye of Agatha Raisin's neighbor James Lacey. When a series of mysterious assaults on the town's finest gardens is followed by a shocking murder, Agatha gets the chance to remind him of her genius for investigation. She immediately starts yanking up village secrets by their roots and digging up details about the victim-who may just have some hidden dirt of her own.




Horror Stories Series [Box Set - 1-3 Books]


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The ghost of a girl returns to take vengeance from her murderers (Haunted Ship - THE REVENGE). Pizza suddenly turns people into werewolves (Pizza - THE FEAR IS BACK). A wedding function gets disrupted by blood-curdling zombies (Wedding Function - KNOCK OF DEATH). Three books box set of HORROR STORIES series contains ninety hair-raising stories for adults. Dive into chilling stories to encounter all paranormal moments, only if you are a daredevil.




The WAR Series Books 1-3


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Justice. Atonement. Second chances. Meet the men and women of the WAR series. They came to West Africa seeking justice, atonement, and second chances. None of them planned to stay. But when the maelstrom of the local rebellion sucks them into a fight for their lives, they’re forced to decide how far they’re willing to go in order to survive, to protect the innocent…and to find love. The titles included in this volume are: WAR: DISRUPTION - BOOK 1 WAR: INTRUSION - BOOK 2 WAR: OPPOSITION - BOOK 3 WAR: DISRUPTION He’s been trained for war, but nothing prepared him for love. Max Lansing is convinced someone deep inside the military is protecting an international arms dealer. Every time they get close, the target slips through their fingers. Desperate to catch the man who almost killed his brother, Max strikes out on his own to protect his old black ops team, but quickly finds himself under fire from every direction. Because of his choices, a group of American dancers gets caught in the crosshairs and blood is shed. Max grabs the sole survivor, and runs. Former prima ballerina Emily Iwasaki was promised her trip to West Africa to help raise awareness for war orphans would be safe. In a flurry of gunfire, everyone around her is killed and she finds herself on the run with a stranger she’s not sure she can trust, but the sizzling chemistry between them can’t be denied. Stakes are raised. A weapon of mass destruction must be recovered. Max has no choice but to work with Emily or thousands more innocents will die. In the midst of the jungle, with rebels hot on their heels, a costly mistake leaves Emily in danger and alone. Max will do anything to save the woman he now loves, even walk away from the vengeance he promised his brother. WAR: INTRUSION He’s trained to kill. She’s trained to heal. Their definitions of right and wrong are about to be challenged. WAR team leader Lachlan MacKay has tracked smuggled weapons to a West African clinic and his number one suspect is the doctor running it. His first problem. He doesn’t trust doctors. His second problem. He’s really attracted to this doctor. But he’s determined to ferret out the truth before more innocent lives are lost. In a remote corner of war-torn West Africa, trauma surgeon Dr. Helen Kirk is desperate to leave her past behind her. After months spent repairing her reputation, she’s one step from returning to the hospital work she loves. When Lachlan MacKay shows up at her clinic digging for secrets, Helen finds herself drawn into the middle of a deadly plot intended to destroy the community she loves so dearly. Faced with imminent death, Helen and Lachlan must decide if their beliefs are worth dying for… or if their love is worth living for. WAR: OPPOSITION He hardened his heart to survive. But now the rules have changed. Now it’s about more than survival. Now it’s about her. Bush pilot Seth Jarrod is trapped in the complicated web of West African rebels. Obey every order, or they kill his niece. Each mission they require strips away a piece of his soul and he’s getting awfully close to losing what he has left. Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Kirra Neilson is on her way to a benefit concert when her bus is attacked by rebels searching for stolen diamonds. All the passengers are being systematically searched and killed and she’s next in line. Using skills she promised herself she’d left in the past, Kirra slips her cuffs and escapes. But eluding armed men on foot is only possible for so long. Fate intervenes and Kirra finds herself face to face with a man who makes her heart sing, something she never thought she’d feel again. Together they must find a way to stay alive, save the people at the benefit concert, keep Seth’s family safe, and keep the diamonds out of rebel hands. If you like dark, gritty, edge-of-your-seat action, strong heroes and heroines who are pushed to their physical and moral limits, and an international setting, then you’ll love Vanessa Kier’s romantic thriller series, WAR. Get The WAR Series Books 1-3 today to begin the adventure!