Forensic psychologist Claire Britten finds herself at the mercy of a treacherous sea in the third nail-biting South Shores novel. Claire Britten’s training never prepared her for this—the forensic psychology curriculum didn’t cover plane crashes. Or how to help fellow survivors cope, seven frightened people huddled in two small rafts awaiting a rescue that may never come. Especially when three of them are your ex-husband, your young daughter—and the man you love, Nick Markwood, whose pursuit by a criminal mastermind forced you all to run in the first place. When the bedraggled crew finally reaches dry land, they are still far from safe. Nick tries to secure transport to their witness-protection placement, urging everyone to stick to the identities laid out for them. They don’t need any complications. But when danger follows them to their supposed safe haven, Claire and Nick no longer know who is helping or harming them. Racked by doubt and mistrust, still hunted, they must band together—or fall.

'Gripping and all too timely' James Hawes 'A brilliant mix of detailed research and vivid storytelling' Julia Boyd 'History at its very best – and a fabulous translation, too' Graham Hurley In March 1930, after the collapse of the coalition that had ruled Germany since 1928, President Hindenburg asked Heinrich Bruning, bespectacled and scholarly leader of the Catholic Centre Party, to form a government. Some three years later, in January 1933, Hindenburg appointed as chancellor the demagogic, virulently anti-Semitic leader of the National Socialist party. Within weeks, Adolf Hitler has begun the process of dismantling the flawed democracy of the Weimar Republic and replacing it with a one-party totalitarian state. Darkness Falling depicts in compelling fashion the serial crises and mounting violence of a febrile era. Peter Walther examines the slow death of Weimar through the prism of nine colourful protagonists, including leading German politicians of right, left and centre, the clairvoyant and occultist, Erik Jan Hanussen and the formidable American journalist Dorothy Thompson. He profiles these heterogeneous characters in intriguing detail, pulling together the threads of their lives to chart the demise of German parliamentary democracy and the rise of National Socialist tyranny. Along the way we gain fascinating insights into the machinations in the corridors of power to keep the 'Bohemian corporal' from the chancellorship, and the venality of the Nazi elite and its fellow travellers from the demi-monde of early 1930s Berlin. Walther evokes the louche nightlife of the German capital – 'a playground for charlatans and prophets, madmen and crooks' – memorably and atmospherically. A masterly fusion of meticulously researched historical writing and vividly propulsive storytelling, Darkness Falling is a distinctive and enthralling account of Germany's slide from democracy to dictatorship. Translated by Dr Peter Lewis.

It is a glorious time. Chivalry is very much alive, forests are full of wild magic, unicorns lead folk to their destiny, and there’s a missing heir to be found. But the forces of the Old World are restless, and planning mayhem for the New World of mortals. In the ancient forest of Leaverness, Lien seeks only mischievous fun — but finds himself plagued by nightmares with a dangerous twist. In a rural village, Cira dreams of becoming a knight in the city of Avenel and restoring the lost heir to his throne — despite being a servant and, worse, female. The unicorn Aethon brings them together for an adventure that throws literal night-mares, cursed creatures, gallant knights, bar room brawls, primal spirits, haunted estates and all kinds of dream magic into their path. Saddle up for a dramatic and joyful ride full of colourful characters and unpredictable turns. The Darkness Dreaming is a cosy high fantasy novel that is perfect for an exciting, upbeat escape from the real world. Content appropriate for all ages.

The most dangerous trials always hit when you’re at your weakest. Every time Alexa puts herself back together, something worse hits her and sends her back to the bottom of the abyss. As she struggles to make sense of the pieces of her shattered life, a new threat emerges. Vampires, baseborn and trueborn alike, suddenly find themselves in mortal danger, a state they are poorly equipped to handle. Everyone turns to Alexa for a solution, but what can one broken girl achieve when she’s faced with a power so great, it sends fear down her spine? With no time to recover from her turmoil and the fates of two worlds weighing her down, Alexa needs to find strength where none remains. If she fails, darkness falls. The Fall of Darkness concludes the thrilling vampire saga Bad Blood. If you like urban fantasy adventures, compelling characters, and high-stakes adventures, then you will love the explosive finale of Alina Popescu’s vampire series. Buy The Fall of Darkness right now to discover the conclusion of the adventures and romances of your favorite characters.

Toward the end of World War Two Hitler unleashed the Gomorrah virus, which wiped out most of humanity and turned the rest into vampires, except for those like seventeen-year-old Sophie Harkness, who carry a genetic mutation that makes them immune--but when her best friend is murdered and attempts are made on her life, Sophie sets out to discover the dark secrets that lie at the heart of Haven, the last refuge of the immunes.

Like a letter from the past, Mildred Mifflin's aching journal of loss speaks to a modern audience in a modern way. In a desperate, crushingly painful journey to make sense of the death of her daughter, Mifflin penned an honest work that speaks to anyone dealing with grief. First published in 1888, this lovely work brings a message of hope. Questioning her faith, Mifflin turned to many authors who had written of grief. She finally comes to terms with loss in her own way and realizes what a friend tells her is true: "You will never get over this." But she does find a way to go on and to keep her beloved Ruby with her. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "The Joseph Conrad's Marlow Books: Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, Youth & Chance (All 4 Titles in One Edition)". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Heart of Darkness Lord Jim Youth Chance Joseph Conrad ( 1857 – 1924), was a Polish author who wrote in English after settling in England. Conrad is regarded as one of the greatest novelists in English, though he did not speak the language fluently until he was in his twenties. He wrote stories and novels, often with a nautical setting, that depict trials of the human spirit in the midst of an indifferent universe. He was a master prose stylist who brought a distinctly non-English tragic sensibility into English literature.

This carefully crafted ebook: "Greatest Works of Joseph Conrad: Heart of Darkness, Nostromo, The Duel, Lord Jim, Victory, The Shadow-Line, The Arrow of Gold, The Secret Agent, The Nigger of the Narcissus & Under Western Eyes" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Content: Novels and Novellas: Heart of Darkness Lord Jim Victory: An Island Tale Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard The Shadow Line: A Confession The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale The Nigger of the 'Narcissus': A Tale of the Forecastle The Duel Under Western Eyes Memoirs, Letters and Articles A Personal Record; or Some Reminiscences The Mirror of the Sea Notes On Life And Letters Autocracy And War The Crime Of Partition A Note On The Polish Problem Poland Revisited First News Well Done Tradition Confidence Flight Some Reflections On The Loss Of The Titanic Certain Aspects Of The Admirable Inquiry Into The Loss Of The Titanic Protection Of Ocean Liners A Friendly Place On Red Badge of Courage Biography & Critical Essays Joseph Conrad (A Biography) by Hugh Walpole Joseph Conrad by John Albert Macy A Conrad Miscellany by John Albert Macy Joseph Conrad & The Athenæum by Arnold Bennett Joseph Conrad by Virginia Woolf Joseph Conrad (1857-1924), was a Polish author who wrote in English after settling in England. Conrad is regarded as one of the greatest novelists in English, though he did not speak the language fluently until he was in his twenties. He wrote stories and novels, often with a nautical setting, that depict trials of the human spirit in the midst of an indifferent universe. He was a master prose stylist who brought a distinctly non-English tragic sensibility into English literature.

War. Fire. Destruction. Xhea believed that the Lower City had weathered the worst of its troubles-that their only remaining fight would be the struggle to rebuild before winter. She was wrong. Now her home is under attack from an unexpected source. The Central Spire, the City's greatest power, is intent on destroying the heart of the magical entity that resides beneath the Lower City's streets. The people on the ground have three days to evacuate-or else. With nowhere to go and time running out, Xhea and the Radiant ghost Shai attempt to rally a defense. Yet with the Spire's wrath upon them, nothing-not their combined magic, nor their unexpected allies-may be strong enough to protect them from the power of the City. From Nebula Award-nominated author Karina Sumner-Smith, Towers Fall is a fantastic climax to this amazing and thought-provoking trilogy.