Her Dark Curiosity

Her Dark Curiosity
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 9780062128072
ISBN-13 : 0062128078
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Her Dark Curiosity by : Megan Shepherd

Inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, this tantalizing sequel to Megan Shepherd's gothic suspense novel The Madman's Daughter explores the hidden natures of those we love and how far we'll go to save them from themselves. Perfect for fans of Libba Bray. Back in London after her trip to Dr. Moreau's horrific island, Juliet is rebuilding the life she once knew and trying to forget her father's legacy. But soon it's clear that someone—or something—hasn't forgotten her, as people close to Juliet start falling victim to a murderer who leaves a macabre calling card of three clawlike slashes. Has one of her father's creations also escaped the island? As Juliet strives to stop a killer while searching for a serum to cure her own worsening illness, she finds herself once more in a world of scandal and danger. Her heart torn in two, her past bubbling to the surface, and her life threatened by an obsessive killer—Juliet will be lucky to escape alive.

The Madman’s Daughter

The Madman’s Daughter
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Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 9780007500215
ISBN-13 : 0007500211
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis The Madman’s Daughter by : Megan Shepherd

A dark, breathless, beautifully-written gothic thriller of murder, madness and a mysterious island...

A Cold Legacy

A Cold Legacy
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 231
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ISBN-10 : 9780062128102
ISBN-13 : 0062128108
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis A Cold Legacy by : Megan Shepherd

With inspiration from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein—and perfect for fans of Libba Bray—this breathless conclusion to the Madman's Daughter trilogy explores the things we'll sacrifice to save those we love…even our own humanity. After killing the men who tried to steal her father's research, Juliet and her friends have escaped to a remote estate on the Scottish moors. Owned by the enigmatic Elizabeth von Stein, the mansion is full of mysteries and unexplained oddities: dead bodies in the basement, secret passages, and fortune tellers who seem to know Juliet's secrets. Though it appears to be a safe haven, Juliet fears new dangers may be present within the manor's walls. Then Juliet uncovers the truth about the manor's long history of scientific experimentation—and her own intended role in it—forcing her to determine where the line falls between right and wrong, life and death, magic and science, and promises and secrets. And she must decide if she'll follow her father's dark footsteps or her mother's tragic ones, or whether she'll make her own.

Dark Archives

Dark Archives
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Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Total Pages : 156
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ISBN-10 : 9780374717421
ISBN-13 : 0374717427
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Dark Archives by : Megan Rosenbloom

On bookshelves around the world, surrounded by ordinary books bound in paper and leather, rest other volumes of a distinctly strange and grisly sort: those bound in human skin. Would you know one if you held it in your hand? In Dark Archives, Megan Rosenbloom seeks out the historic and scientific truths behind anthropodermic bibliopegy—the practice of binding books in this most intimate covering. Dozens of such books live on in the world’s most famous libraries and museums. Dark Archives exhumes their origins and brings to life the doctors, murderers, and indigents whose lives are sewn together in this disquieting collection. Along the way, Rosenbloom tells the story of how her team of scientists, curators, and librarians test rumored anthropodermic books, untangling the myths around their creation and reckoning with the ethics of their custodianship. A librarian and journalist, Rosenbloom is a member of The Order of the Good Death and a cofounder of their Death Salon, a community that encourages conversations, scholarship, and art about mortality and mourning. In Dark Archives—captivating and macabre in all the right ways—she has crafted a narrative that is equal parts detective work, academic intrigue, history, and medical curiosity: a book as rare and thrilling as its subject.

The Journey That Saved Curious George

The Journey That Saved Curious George
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 79
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ISBN-10 : 9780547505701
ISBN-13 : 0547505701
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis The Journey That Saved Curious George by : Louise Borden

In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. They began their harrowing journey on bicycles, pedaling to Southern France with children’s book manuscripts among their few possessions. Louise Borden combed primary resources, including Hans Rey’s pocket diaries, to tell this dramatic true story. Archival materials introduce readers to the world of Hans and Margret Rey while Allan Drummond dramatically and colorfully illustrates their wartime trek to a new home. Follow the Rey’s amazing story in this unique large format book that resembles a travel journal and includes full-color illustrations, original photos, actual ticket stubs and more. A perfect book for Curious George fans of all ages.

Dark Mirror

Dark Mirror
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Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 9781429965453
ISBN-13 : 1429965452
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Dark Mirror by : M. J. Putney

Lady Victoria Mansfield, youngest daughter of the earl and countess of Fairmount, is destined for a charmed life. Soon she will be presented during the London season, where she can choose a mate worthy of her status. Yet Tory has a shameful secret—a secret so powerful that, if exposed, it could strip her of her position and disgrace her family forever. Tory's blood is tainted . . . by magic. When a shocking accident forces Tory to demonstrate her despised skill, the secret she's fought so hard to hide is revealed for all to see. She is immediately exiled to Lackland Abbey, a reform school for young men and women in her position. There she will learn to suppress her deplorable talents and maybe, if she's one of the lucky ones, be able to return to society. But Tory's life is about to change forever. All that she's ever known or considered important will be challenged. What lies ahead is only the beginning of a strange and wonderful journey into a world where destiny and magic come together, where true love and friendship find her, and where courage and strength of character are the only things that determine a young girl's worth. Dark Mirror is M.J. Putney's first young adult novel, and it's enthralling—an historical fantasy that's both fast-paced and deeply moving.

Curiosity Killed the Cat (Poison Apple #7)

Curiosity Killed the Cat (Poison Apple #7)
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 194
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ISBN-10 : 9780545389457
ISBN-13 : 0545389453
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Curiosity Killed the Cat (Poison Apple #7) by : Sierra Harimann

Poison Apple Books: Thrilling. Bone-chilling. These books have bite!Hannah isn't thrilled to be moving in with her dad and his new family, who live right next to a spooky cemetery. Luckily, Hannah doesn't believe all the "ghost cat" stories she's heard about the graveyard. Not so luckily, the cemetery is the least of Hannah's troubles. Her stepsister, Madison, is the meanest girl in Hannah's grade. Her cat, Icky, has been missing since the move. And worst of all, Hannah can't sleep at night: Something keeps scratching at her door, but when she looks for it, nothing is ever there! Hannah's starting to wonder -- could those scary stories be true after all?

A Curious Tale of the In-Between

A Curious Tale of the In-Between
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 239
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ISBN-10 : 9781619636002
ISBN-13 : 161963600X
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis A Curious Tale of the In-Between by : Lauren DeStefano

An exquisite middle grade debut about a girl who befriends ghosts from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Lauren DeStefano, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Sheila Turnage.

The Madman's Daughter Trilogy: The Complete Collection

The Madman's Daughter Trilogy: The Complete Collection
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 777
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780062411891
ISBN-13 : 0062411896
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis The Madman's Daughter Trilogy: The Complete Collection by : Megan Shepherd

Megan Shepherd's gothic suspense trilogy, inspired by the stories of H.G. Wells, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Mary Shelley, is perfect for fans of Libba Bray, Leigh Bardugo, and classic horror and science fiction. This collection also contains a sneak peek of The Cage, the first book in Megan Shepherd's gripping new series about teens held captive in a human zoo by an otherworldly race. The Madman's Daughter, inspired by The Island of Dr. Moreau, is the story of Dr. Moreau's daughter Juliet, who travels to her estranged father's island only to encounter murder, madness, and a scintillating love triangle. Her Dark Curiosity: Inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, this tantalizing sequel explores the hidden natures of those we love and how far we'll go to save them from themselves. A Cold Legacy: With inspiration from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, this breathless conclusion to the Madman's Daughter trilogy explores the things we'll sacrifice to save those we love . . . even our own humanity.

A Peculiar Curiosity

A Peculiar Curiosity
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Publisher : Fitzroy Books
Total Pages : 260
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1947548069
ISBN-13 : 9781947548060
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis A Peculiar Curiosity by : Melanie Cossey

An anthropology professor, Duncan Clarke, stumbles upon the travel journal of a Victorian curiosity dealer that describes a victim of a Haitian witch doctor. Clarke's holiday pastime becomes an all-consuming obsession as he seeks to understand the chilling implications of the journal and the horrifying way in which his own life is tied to the past