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Rome, 1948. Twenty women are brutally murdered, their throats slit and their faces removed with surgical precision. Then the murders stop as abruptly as they started, and the horrifying crimes and their victims are lost to history. Now over 60 years later, the killings have begun again. This time in America. It's up to homicide detectives Marcus Carter and Angela Darden to stop the murders, but how can they catch a serial killer who leaves no traces of evidence and no apparent motive?

Most people associate storms and other big weather with death - with the kind of force that makes each of us wonder about life, time, and the nature of our surroundings. The stories in Storm have more to say than that. Deep Blue offers compelling tales of shipwrecks and salvage, submarine adventure and free diving, nautical survival and cannibalism.

The Definitive War Novels Collection is a collection of 11 works that all centre around the destruction of war, and span out to encompass themes from family to love and beyond. Read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators, included here are novels and epics from Ernest Hemingway; Erich Maria Remarque; Leo Tolstoy; Homer; Stephen Graves; Rebecca West; and many more.

Bat is a riveting mystery novel, adapted from a globally recognized play that enjoyed a staggering 867-run show on Broadway and was recreated into three different films between 1926 and 1959. Immerse yourself in this complex narrative, featuring a diverse cast of characters, masterfully brought to life through the narration by Alan Winterrowd.

Immerse yourself in a chilling tale of mystery and suspense that unfolds in a house of murder. A shadowy figure known only as the Bat is spreading terror, the law proving ineffective against this threat. When the formidable Miss Van Gorder refuses to be intimidated, what chilling revelations will she uncover? Experience the thrill of the dramatically read classic The Bat, originally published in 1926. This entertaining mystery, interwoven with suspense and humor, is a snapshot of the eras Asian xenophobia and Prohibition in the United States. The narrative is detailed with a diverse cast of ...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. For America, as the century closes, she is becoming less isolated. Her industrial might, her rising military power are pulling her ever closer into the entangled globe of nations. Her authors flex ideas and lexicons with riveting tales of this astonishing society.

Climbing the corporate ladder isn't just about hard work—it’s about mastering the strategies that accelerate your career trajectory and build lasting influence. Breaking Boundaries is your essential guide to breaking through limitations, empowering yourself, and taking deliberate control of your professional growth. Whether you're a rising star in your field, a mid-level contributor ready for a leadership role, or a seasoned professional looking to make your next big move, this book offers a roadmap for success.