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A mesmerizing masterpiece that explores the price of eternal youth and the hidden consequences of human desire. Discover "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde, one of the greatest novels in English literature and...

A mesmerizing masterpiece that explores the price of eternal youth and the hidden consequences of human desire. Discover "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde, one of the greatest novels in English literature and a landmark of Gothic fiction. Renowned for its brilliant wit, philosophical depth, and haunting atmosphere, this timeless classic continues to captivate readers with its unforgettable story and profound exploration of human nature. When the handsome young Dorian Gray becomes the subject of an extraordinary portrait, his life takes a mysterious and unexpected turn. As he pursues pleasure, beauty, and personal ambition, the boundaries between appearance and reality begin to blur. Through elegant prose and unforgettable characters, Oscar Wilde explores themes of vanity, morality, temptation, identity, art, and the consequences of unchecked desire, all while preserving the novel's most compelling revelations. First published in 1890, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" remains Oscar Wilde's only novel and is widely regarded as one of the defining works of Gothic literature. Its enduring influence on literature, philosophy, art, and popular culture has secured its place among the world's greatest literary masterpieces. Perfect for readers who enjoy classic literature, Gothic fiction, psychological drama, philosophical novels, and literary fiction, this extraordinary novel offers an unforgettable reading experience filled with suspense, beauty, and timeless insight. Experience one of the most influential novels ever written. Add "The Picture of Dorian Gray" to your Kindle library today and discover a masterpiece that continues to challenge, fascinate, and inspire readers around the world.

"He confessed to the murders… but the truth is far worse."Ben McCloud has already confessed.When the quiet, withdrawn teenager walks into a police station and claims responsibility for a string of brutal murders at Black...

"He confessed to the murders… but the truth is far worse."Ben McCloud has already confessed.When the quiet, withdrawn teenager walks into a police station and claims responsibility for a string of brutal murders at Black Hill Farm, Chief Inspector Jon Walker doesn't know what to believe. Ben is calm, cooperative… and utterly certain of his guilt.But over the course of thirteen chilling interviews, Ben's story begins to unfold.Sent to live in a remote farmhouse with his uncle and his cousin Andrea, Ben quickly becomes drawn to her—beautiful, intense, and dangerously unpredictable. Cut off from the outside world, their bond deepens into something obsessive, something forbidden.Then things begin to change.The farm feels wrong. The silence grows heavier. And whatever is hidden within Black Hill Farm is watching… waiting.As Ben reveals the terrifying truth behind the murders, one question remains:Is he a killer… or just the only one brave enough to confess what really happened?

An Apple Books Classic edition.Groundbreaking and unique even in its day, Claude McKay’s seminal novel reveals a raw, unvarnished portrait of Black life in 1920s Harlem that’s gorgeously vibrant and unapologetically hedo...

An Apple Books Classic edition.Groundbreaking and unique even in its day, Claude McKay’s seminal novel reveals a raw, unvarnished portrait of Black life in 1920s Harlem that’s gorgeously vibrant and unapologetically hedonistic.While risking his life serving in World War I, Jake Brown is shocked to discover the harsh reality of American racism has followed him and the other Black U.S. servicemen all the way to France. Utterly disillusioned, he abandons his post and eventually returns to New York.There, Jake is swept into a thrilling, exuberant world where poets, gamblers, and sex workers share the same cafés and community lifts him up even as colorism keeps old wounds alive. McKay’s warts-and-all depiction of the Harlem Renaissance pulsates with a genuine sense of danger and eroticism that transports you into this culturally explosive time and place.

After seven murders that take place in 1987, Eddie must find out what really happened that terrible day. With help from his friend, John. They tackle this case to finally fully solve it, and see who killed those innocent...

After seven murders that take place in 1987, Eddie must find out what really happened that terrible day. With help from his friend, John. They tackle this case to finally fully solve it, and see who killed those innocent kids all those years ago. Enjoy Chapters 1-4 while I finish the rest.

“An excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!” (Reader review for The Killing Game)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐FBI Agent Gemma Forge must navigate a path of macabre crime scenes to enter a diabolical...

“An excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!” (Reader review for The Killing Game)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐FBI Agent Gemma Forge must navigate a path of macabre crime scenes to enter a diabolical killer's twisted mind, racing to stop him as he recreates Dante's inferno, taking victims with him as he completes his descent into darkness—and aims to take her with him….When victims are found murdered in abandoned Midwest churches, each scene marked with Latin inscriptions about souls trapped between salvation and damnation, Gemma Forge realizes she's facing a killer obsessed with Dante's concept of Limbo. Can she decode medieval references before another innocent soul is claimed by this twisted vision of divine justice?SOON GONE is BOOK #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,00 five star ratings and reviews.The Gemma Forge mystery series delivers pulse-pounding suspense through a deadly game of psychological chess filled with stunning revelations and unforeseen developments. With its compelling protagonist and fresh approach to crime fiction, this series will keep you turning pages long into the night. Fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter, and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"“A brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!”—Reader review for Only Murder⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recovering gambling addict-turned FBI Agent Cassidy Wilde is summoned when a killer leaves a m...

"“A brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!”—Reader review for Only Murder⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recovering gambling addict-turned FBI Agent Cassidy Wilde is summoned when a killer leaves a mysterious, single playing card at the scene. Finding herself trapped in the center of a diabolical case that summons her worst memories, Cassidy must keep it together to save the next victim in what is another hand in a deadlier game….A killer is stalking the ultra-rich, turning their opulence into crime scenes and their diamonds into death sentences. FBI Agent Cassidy Wilde races to stop them before another Jack of Diamonds is played—but in this high-stakes game, even the winner loses everything.EVER GONE is book #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The CASSIDY WILDE series deals out mystery and suspense with every turn of the page. Its compelling protagonist, a gifted investigator fighting her own demons, anchors stories that will grip you from the first card to the final reveal. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Kendra Elliot, and Melinda Leigh are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn’t guess theculprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!”—Reader review for Only Murder⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more.”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I can't say enough about this author! How about ‘out of this world’! This author is going to go far!”—Reader review for ONLY MURDER⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUT⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUT⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A killer leaves a mysterious trail of death with Buddhist overtones, and FBI Agent...

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A killer leaves a mysterious trail of death with Buddhist overtones, and FBI Agent Cain Shepherd, a practicing Buddhist, is the FBI’s last hope to understand the subtle clues, and stop a murderer before it’s too late…Predators are dying by their own methods as FBI Agent Cain Shepherd decodes crime scenes of righteous retribution. Can he stop a spiritually-corrupted killer who views murder as the path to enlightenment before he claims the next victim?EDGE OF MADNESS is BOOK #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,000 five star ratings and reviews.The CAIN SHEPHERD mystery series delivers pulse-pounding suspense, while filled with shocking twists and revelations. With its distinctive protagonist, this series reinvigorates the mystery genre and will keep you turning pages all through the night. Fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Gardner, and Gregg Olsen are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Acapulco's first female police detective dives into an ocean of secrets, lies, and murder when she investigates her own lieutenant's death."Consistently exciting" -- Kirkus ReviewsIn this explosive start to the award-win...

Acapulco's first female police detective dives into an ocean of secrets, lies, and murder when she investigates her own lieutenant's death."Consistently exciting" -- Kirkus ReviewsIn this explosive start to the award-winning crime fiction series set in Acapulco, Emilia Cruz beat the odds to be the city's first female police detective.Now she has to navigate the corruption that turned the department into a pressure cooker of danger and distrust.Drug cartel money can buy anyone, it seems. Including Emilia's own lieutenant.When he's murdered, Emilia is assigned to lead the investigation. She uncovers an ugly mess no one wants exposed.Both Acapulco's mayor and the head of the police union want Emilia to sweep evidence under the rug and close the case. Male colleagues are ready to sabotage her, resentful of a woman in the squadroom.But Emilia won't walk away because her prime suspect is another police detective.Feeling like one of Acapulco's famous cliff divers praying not to smash into the rocks below,  Emilia must choose between truth and survival. Either way, she won't be ready for the impact.Neither will you."A thrilling series" -- National Public RadioAwarded the National Intelligence Medal for her counterdrug work, ex-CIA author Carmen Amato guides you through a world torn from today's headlines. Detective Emilia Cruz isn't just solving crimes, she's showing you the pervasive darkness of Mexico's narco underworld. Acapulco is ground zero. In today's war on drugs, cartels fight over smuggling routes into the United States for fentanyl and cocaine, homicide rates spiral, human trafficking is on the rise and missing persons are never found.The danger is real, the stakes couldn't be higher and every cop is a target.Yet each day, Emilia Cruz finds another reason to keep fighting for the people of Acapulco.She's a good liar, a fast thinker, and a mean kickboxer in a department that didn't want her and is still trying to break her. Even as she fights to keep what she's earned, Emilia keeps a record of women who have gone missing--casualties of Mexico's drug violence--and is always searching for Las Perdidas, the Lost Ones.

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Dr. Lucy Crimson, criminal psychology professor, former BAU agent, has unmatc...

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Dr. Lucy Crimson, criminal psychology professor, former BAU agent, has unmatched brilliance and expertise into the mind of serial killers, and is the one person the FBI turns to when they need help. But when a new killer targets her, matching her brilliance, the race is on to solve the cryptic clues before she may end up as the next victim….   When Lucy’s brightest student uncovers a pivotal clue in a cold case, the line between classroom and crime scene blurs dangerously, and only Lucy can follow the trail. Can Lucy outsmart a cunning killer who has already made his next move? Or will her lecture on criminal minds become a real-life lesson in survival?   INSIDE HIS MIND is BOOK #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,00 five star ratings and reviews.   The LUCY CRIMSON series is a heart-pounding page turner, packed with action, suspense and mystery that will compel you late into the night as you try to unravel the clues. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Teresa Driscoll, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love.   Future books in the series are also available!   “This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!” —Reader review for The Killing Game ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

New York Times bestseller Ann Cleeves' beloved detectives from the Shetland series, Willow Reeves and Jimmy Perez, move to the Orkney islands and unearth a new investigation in this gripping short story. Detectives Will...

New York Times bestseller Ann Cleeves' beloved detectives from the Shetland series, Willow Reeves and Jimmy Perez, move to the Orkney islands and unearth a new investigation in this gripping short story. Detectives Willow Reeves and Jimmy Perez have left Shetland and moved to Orkney, the group of islands off the northern coast of Scotland. Their house isn't quite ready yet so they decide to rent a cottage for three months, found through a police colleague.Davie Tait is a farmer in his seventies and owns the land on which the cottage sits. Naturally, Willow and Jimmy befriend him during their stay. When a woman named Gloria comes to visit Davie one day, Willow becomes suspicious of their relationship once she learns of the unlikely circumstances that brought them together. She can't help but suspect something is amiss . . .