While on a weekly hike in their favorite forest, 10-year-old best friends Caleigh and Griffin come across an unfamiliar clearing. Something strange is wrong with the grass; it looks covered with crystals. As they examine the ground they hear an eerie sound. Curiosity piqued, they search for the source of that sound and make an astounding discovery. What should they do? After a heated argument, Caleigh and Griffin have disturbing dreams, plan different encounters, and find themselves in great danger in the forest. Can their friendship survive? Can they each find their way out of danger? Can they solve the mystery of the wailing woods?
Caught in their motorboat the Sleuth by a sudden storm at sea, Frank and Joe Hardy are relieved to see the lights of a yacht. But their SOS ignored. The shrill sound of a siren fills the night air and moments later a helicopter drops an object alongside the Sleuth: a wallet containing two thousand dollars! The next day, a truck carrying a shipment of high-powered rifles has been stolen. These two apparently unconnected events are clues in a tangle of mystery which turns out to be one of the detective brothers’ most exciting adventures.
"Flash Frights" is a chilling collection of 50 concise and spine-tingling horror stories that will send shivers down your spine. Dive into a world of terror and suspense as each tale unfolds, offering quick but potent doses of fear and excitement. From ghostly apparitions to sinister creatures, this anthology promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, delivering a relentless onslaught of scares and thrills in bite-sized portions. Perfect for those seeking a quick adrenaline rush and a taste of the macabre, "Flash Frights" guarantees a hair-raising reading experience that will haunt your nightmares.
A politician’s past war crimes are revealed in this psychologically haunting novel by the National Book Award–winning author of The Things They Carried. Vietnam veteran John Wade is running for senate when long-hidden secrets about his involvement in wartime atrocities come to light. But the loss of his political fortunes is only the beginning of John’s downfall. A retreat with his wife, Kathy, to a lakeside cabin in northern Minnesota only exacerbates the tensions rising between them. Then, within days of their arrival, Kathy mysteriously vanishes into the watery wilderness. When a police search fails to locate her, suspicion falls on the disgraced politician with a violent past. But when John himself disappears, the questions mount—with no answers in sight. In this contemplative thriller, acclaimed author Tim O’Brien examines America’s legacy of violence and warfare and its lasting impact both at home and abroad.
Discover a terrifying world in the woods in this collection of five hauntingly beautiful graphic stories that includes the online webcomic sensation “His Face All Red,” in print for the first time. Journey through the woods in this sinister, compellingly spooky collection that features four brand-new stories and one phenomenally popular tale in print for the first time. These are fairy tales gone seriously wrong, where you can travel to “Our Neighbor’s House”—though coming back might be a problem. Or find yourself a young bride in a house that holds a terrible secret in “A Lady’s Hands Are Cold.” You might try to figure out what is haunting “My Friend Janna,” or discover that your brother’s fiancée may not be what she seems in “The Nesting Place.” And of course you must revisit the horror of “His Face All Red,” the breakout webcomic hit that has been gorgeously translated to the printed page. Already revered for her work online, award-winning comic creator Emily Carroll’s stunning visual style and impeccable pacing is on grand display in this entrancing anthology, her print debut.
Dive into the chilling depths of terror with "50 Mini-Horror Stories." This collection delivers bite-sized nightmares that will haunt your imagination. From sinister curses to malevolent spirits, each story packs a punch in a compact and thrilling narrative. With themes ranging from psychological horror to supernatural encounters, these tales will keep you on the edge of your seat, craving more with every turn of the page. Immerse yourself in the darkness as you navigate through twisted plot twists, unexpected horrors, and spine-tingling suspense. Perfect for horror enthusiasts, this anthology promises to deliver macabre delights in concise, captivating bursts.
In the shadowed halls of Blackthorn Manor, a place steeped in history and mystery, an ancient legacy of redemption unfolds. It is a tale that weaves its way through the very fabric of the manor's existence, beckoning those who dare to seek solace and transformation within its enigmatic walls. Within these thirty-five chapters, we delve into a realm of horror—a genre that serves as the canvas for the exploration of redemption's intricate dance. Each chapter presents a unique and original tale, written with the mastery of an award-winning author, unveiling the depths of darkness and the glimmers of light that reside within. From the haunting whispers that echo through the halls to the ethereal dances that transcend time, the stories that unfold within Blackthorn Manor transcend mere fright and delve into the realms of the human condition. They invite readers to contemplate the complexities of guilt, forgiveness, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. As we journey through the chapters, we witness the transformative power of the artifacts within Blackthorn Manor—the Veil of Illusions, the Eternal Flame, the Resonant Chimes, and the Luminous Key. These mystical objects serve as catalysts for redemption, guiding our characters towards self-discovery, healing, and the ultimate revelation of the human capacity for growth and forgiveness. Amidst the darkness and the horrors that lurk within these pages, there is a glimmer of hope—a recognition that redemption is not bound solely to the realms of the supernatural. It is a thread that weaves through the fabric of humanity, reminding us that even in the face of our deepest fears and darkest deeds, there is the potential for transformation and salvation. Prepare to be immersed in a world where horror becomes a canvas for introspection, where the unknown becomes a catalyst for self-discovery, and where the legacy of redemption unfolds within the haunting embrace of Blackthorn Manor.
The third novel starring Montana's fly fisherman-cum-detective Sean Stranahan, for fans of C. J. Box and Craig Johnson Wolves howl as a riderless horse returns at sunset to the Culpepper Dude Ranch in the Madison Valley. The missing woman, Nanika Martinelli, is better known as the Fly Fishing Venus, a red-haired river guide who lures clients the way dry flies draw trout. As Sheriff Martha Ettinger follows hoof tracks in the snow, she finds one of the men who has fallen under the temptress’s spell impaled on the antler tine of a giant bull elk, a kill that’s been claimed by a wolf pack. An accident? If not, is the killer human or animal? With painter, fly fisherman, and sometimes private detective Sean Stranahan’s help, Ettinger will follow clues that point to an animal rights group called the Clan of the Three-Clawed Wolf and to their svengali master, whose eyes blaze with pagan fire. In their most dangerous adventure yet, Stranahan and Ettinger find themselves in the crossfire of wolf lovers, wolf haters, and a sister bent on revenge, and on the trail of an alpha male gone terribly wrong.
