The Scarlet Cross


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The Scarlet Cross is a fast-paced Urban Fantasy with slow-burn romance and plot twists. Charmed meets Supernatural and Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this quick-witted story of found family, fated mates and loving oneself. Will I be able to face my greatest fears and risk losing everyone I care about? All I want is for Dad to understand my choice and accept me for who I am. But when he refuses to answer my calls or texts, it’s hard to feel loved. Juggling a secret immortal demon boyfriend and hunting the vampires congregating in Happy Valley, with the use of my abilities, it should be easy—or so I thought. But when Luke goes missing, everything changes. It turns out Luke might be connected to the very chaos that threatens to ruin me. I am The Zodian Warrior. The prophecy states I will end the chaos, but after a series of harrowing encounters with The Scarlet Cross and revelations of my lineage, the truths hidden in the shadows may just break me. This is the second book in the Chaos Curse Series.




The Scarlet Cross


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Nurse Meredith Griffin runs St. Jude Hospital's emergency ward, the largest on the Pacific Northwest coast. A psychiatric nursing specialist, she's good at managing other people's problems but is less adept with her own. When a twenty-two-year-old woman is admitted to Emergency with severe lacerations that prove fatal, her death is labelled a suicide, but Meredith isn't convinced. Soon after, her boyfriend, Detective Leo Donnelly, attends the scene of a young woman with the same mysterious fatal injuries, and Meredith knows something is terribly wrong. As she tries to connect the dots, she quickly realises that everyone – in the hospital, the Catholic church and law enforcement – is hiding something, and she must put more than her job on the line to expose the killer before they strike again. A clever and compulsive crime thriller, The Scarlet Cross takes you deep into the dark secrets of institutional power and exposes the thin membrane between safety and peril.




The Sign of the Scarlet Cross


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When a mysterious scarlet cross begins showing up on buildings in Glendale—a mark that cannot be wiped away or erased—it signals death for those within. Can the police unravel the mystery? It's a frantic race against time as the death toll rises...




The Scarlet Cross


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The Scarlet Cross


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In Twelfth Century Europe, which was divided by feudal warfare and threatened by the might of Islam in the east and the west, danger was always around the corner and fear loomed everywhere. Only by rooting himself in his courage and his faith can Karl hope to survive. This is a tale of bravery and fear, hope and despair, joy and sadness, victory and defeat. But above all it is a tale of heroism, created not only to remind the reader of the past, but to inspire them to greatness.




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BRITISH MYSTERIES - Fergus Hume Collection: 21 Thriller Novels in One Volume


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This Fergus Hume thriller collection is formatted to the highest digital standards. The edition incorporates an interactive table of contents, footnotes and other information relevant to the content which makes the reading experience meticulously organized and enjoyable. Fergus Hume (1859-1932) was a prolific English novelist. His self-published novel, "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab", became a great success. Hume based his descriptions of poor urban life on his knowledge of Little Bourke Street. It eventually became the best selling mystery novel of the Victorian era, author John Sutherland terming it the "most sensationally popular crime and detective novel of the century". Table of Contents: The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Professor Brankel's Secret Madame Midas The Harlequin Opal The Expedition of Captain Flick Hagar of the Pawn-Shop The Silent House The Bishop's Secret A Woman's Burden The Pagan's Cup A Coin of Edward VII The Mandarin's Fan The Red Window The Secret Passage The Opal Serpent The Green Mummy The Crowned Skull The Solitary Farm The Mystery Queen Red Money A Son of Perdition




The Collected Works of Fergus Hume: 22 Thriller Novels


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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Collected Works of Fergus Hume: 22 Thriller Novels (Including The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, The Secret Passage, The Bishop's Secret, The Green Mummy, The Silent House, The Crowned Skull and more)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Fergus Hume (1859-1932) was a prolific English novelist. His self-published novel, "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab", became a great success. Hume based his descriptions of poor urban life on his knowledge of Little Bourke Street. It eventually became the best selling mystery novel of the Victorian era, author John Sutherland terming it the "most sensationally popular crime and detective novel of the century". Table of Contents The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Professor Brankel's Secret Madame Midas The Harlequin Opal The Expedition of Captain Flick Hagar of the Pawn-Shop The Silent House The Bishop's Secret A Woman's Burden The Pagan's Cup A Coin of Edward VII The Mandarin's Fan The Red Window The Secret Passage The Opal Serpent The Green Mummy The Crowned Skull The Solitary Farm The Mystery Queen Red Money A Son of Perdition The Caravan Mystery




The Greatest Thrillers of Fergus Hume


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In 'The Greatest Thrillers of Fergus Hume', readers are treated to a collection of captivating and suspenseful stories that keep them on the edge of their seats. Written in a style that is both elegant and thrilling, Hume's narratives often include unexpected twists and turns that leave the reader guessing until the very end. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Hume's stories provide a fascinating insight into Victorian and Edwardian society, with detailed descriptions of both the landscape and the characters. The book offers a wide range of genres, from detective mysteries to psychological thrillers, showcasing Hume's versatility as a writer. With each story, readers are transported to a different time and place, making for an immersive and engaging reading experience. Fergus Hume, a prolific and respected author of the late 19th century, had a keen eye for detail and a talent for crafting suspenseful plots. His background as a lawyer gave him a unique perspective that shines through in his writing, particularly in his intricate and well-developed characters. Hume's ability to weave together complex narratives with surprising twists has earned him a place among the greats of thriller literature. For fans of classic thrillers and mystery novels, 'The Greatest Thrillers of Fergus Hume' is a must-read. With its masterful storytelling and thought-provoking themes, this collection is sure to entertain and captivate readers of all backgrounds.