This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Archibald Hunter is a young Englishman who decides to move to Cruden Bay, a small Scottish Village after he experienced a strange psychic vision. He gets into possession of a certain trunk with ciphered letters from 16th century. While near the seashore, Archibald rescues from the ocean a beautiful American woman named Marjory, and she later helps him decode the cipher. From the letters Archibald learns about a secret treasure of Spaniard Don Bernardino de Escoban and realizes that it is buried on his new property. Archibald also finds out that Marjory is a descendant of Sir Francis Drake, the pirate behind many Elizabethan schemes against the Spanish, and that there is a Spanish plot against her life. Two of them agree to get married and find the treasure, but Marjory gets kidnapped and Archibald goes on a rescue mission.

Plunge into the mysterious depths of the sea with Bram Stoker, where classic horror thrillers come alive, sending shivers down your spine. The Mystery of the Sea: Bram Stoker's Best Classic Horror Thrillers by Bram Stoker: Dive into the eerie and mysterious world of classic horror with The Mystery of the Sea by the legendary Bram Stoker. This collection of thrilling tales showcases Stoker's mastery in creating suspense, horror, and the supernatural. From haunted ships to ancient curses, each story is a chilling adventure that will captivate lovers of the macabre. Why This Book? The Mystery of the Sea is a must-read for enthusiasts of classic horror. Bram Stoker's storytelling prowess, known for Dracula, is on full display in these tales that transport readers to the edge of the unknown, evoking a sense of fear and fascination. Bram Stoker, the iconic author of Dracula, solidifies his position as a master of horror with The Mystery of the Sea. This collection is a testament to Stoker's ability to weave tales that linger in the reader's imagination long after the final page.

Winner of the RBA Prize for Crime Writing Joe King Oliver was one of the NYPD's finest investigators until, dispatched to arrest a well-heeled car thief, he is framed for assault, a charge that lands him in the notorious Rikers Island prison. A decade later, King is a private detective, running his agency with the help of his teenage daughter, Aja-Denise. When he receives a card in the mail from the woman who admits she was paid by someone in the NYPD to frame him all those years ago, King realises that he has no choice but to take his own case: figuring out who on the force wanted him disposed of - and why. At the same time, King must investigate the case of black radical journalist Leonard Compton, aka A Free Man, accused of killing two on-duty police officers who had been abusing their badges to traffic drugs and women into the city's poorest neighbourhoods. In pursuit of justice, our hero must beat dirty cops and even dirtier bankers. All the while, two lives hang in the balance: Compton's, and King's own.

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year “Brilliantly breathes life not only into the perils of living at sea, but also into the hidden dangers of domesticity, parenthood, and marriage. What a smart, swift, and thrilling novel.” —Lauren Groff, author of Florida Juliet is failing to juggle motherhood and her stalled-out dissertation on confessional poetry when her husband, Michael, informs her that he wants to leave his job and buy a sailboat. With their two kids—Sybil, age seven, and George, age two—Juliet and Michael set off for Panama, where their forty-four foot sailboat awaits them. The initial result is transformative; the marriage is given a gust of energy, Juliet emerges from her depression, and the children quickly embrace the joys of being at sea. The vast horizons and isolated islands offer Juliet and Michael reprieve – until they are tested by the unforeseen. A transporting novel about marriage, family and love in a time of unprecedented turmoil, Sea Wife is unforgettable in its power and astonishingly perceptive in its portrayal of optimism, disillusionment, and survival.

Family ties so strong you can't escape... Mary Olivia Pentecost, known as Mop, was born into one of the wealthiest families in the country--and one of the most guarded. Now, two years after her mother's mysterious death, Mop is seeking closure on the disquieting tragedy by returning to the New England seaside estate of her cloistered Aunty Liv--once her closest relative and confidante. But behind the walls of the isolated estate, the shadows of the past are darker than Mop imagined. The puzzles of the family history are not to be shared, but unearthed. With each revelation comes a new, foreboding threat--and for Mop, the grave suspicion that to discover Aunty Liv's secrets is to become a prisoner of them. How well do we know the people we love? How well do we want to know them? The answers are as twisted as a tangle of vines in this throat-clutching novel of psychological suspense.

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#1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! "A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted."--The Wall Street Journal Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic."--Time Winter 1945. WWII. Four refugees. Four stories. Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept . . . This paperback edition includes book club questions and exclusive interviews with Wilhelm Gustloff survivors and experts.

A Russian conspiracy in Washington, DC . . . A passenger jet is shot down, killing hundreds. A mole wreaks havoc in the White House. And an oligarch bent on the most malicious kind of revenge targets Joe Johnson. War crimes investigator Johnson is sent undercover by his former employer, the CIA, to untangle a web of deceit and online blame games in Russia's Black Sea region after the destruction of a Malaysian airliner in Ukraine. But he quickly finds he has bitten off more than he can chew-and that the key to the conspiracy lies not in Moscow, but on Capitol Hill in Washington. Johnson, his partner Jayne Robinson, and his friends in the CIA eventually have to come to terms with the fact that Russian methods of infiltrating the US are evolving faster than American counterintelligence realizes in the post-Cold War era, and they are struggling to catch up. The drama reaches a climax in the US capital and on the Black Sea coast, where Johnson's long-term nemesis has a stronghold. The Black Sea, book number six in the Joe Johnson series, is a compelling spy thriller with multiple twists that you won't want to put down.

In Bram Stoker's 'Famous Imposters, Pretenders & Hoaxes', the reader is taken on a thrilling journey through the world of imposters and charlatans, exploring their cunning deceptions and audacious schemes. Stoker's meticulous research and vivid storytelling make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in the dark side of human nature. Written in a captivating narrative style, the book delves into the literary context of Stoker's time, showcasing his talent for weaving together historical facts and fictional elements to create a gripping tale. The text is filled with intriguing anecdotes and fascinating insights into the psychology of deception, making it a must-read for fans of true crime and mystery literature. Moreover, Stoker's nuanced analysis of these famous imposters sheds light on the societal fears and anxieties of his era, offering a unique perspective on the cultural milieu of the late 19th century. Bram Stoker's expertise in the realm of the mysterious and macabre shines through in 'Famous Imposters, Pretenders & Hoaxes', making it a captivating and thought-provoking read for anyone intrigued by the darker aspects of human nature.

“High adventure with magical spells and tall sailing ships makes for a rollicking, fun read from the author of the award-winning Indigo Springs.” —Library Journal One minute, twenty-four-year-old Sophie Hansa is in a San Francisco alley trying to save the life of the aunt she has never known. The next, she finds herself flung into the warm and salty waters of an unfamiliar world. Glowing moths fall to the waves around her, and the sleek bodies of unseen fish glide against her submerged ankles. The world is Stormwrack, a series of island nations with a variety of cultures and economies—and a language different from any Sophie has heard. Sophie doesn’t know it yet, but she has just stepped into the middle of a political firestorm, and a conspiracy that could destroy a world she has just discovered . . . her world, where everyone seems to know who she is, and where she is forbidden to stay. But Sophie is stubborn, and smart, and refuses to be cast adrift by people who don’t know her and yet wish her gone. With the help of a sister she has never known, and a ship captain who would rather she had never arrived, she must navigate the shoals of the highly charged politics of Stormwrack, and win the right to decide for herself whether she stays in this wondrous world . . . or is doomed to exile. “Something refreshing in the way of fantasy.” —S.M. Stirling, New York Times–bestselling author