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The human race has been on the receiving end of many viral and bacterial diseases. And as medicine brings them to heel, eradicates their power, so Nature and Evolution brings others to the fore in a ceaseless march to weaken some, to strengthen others. And, as our race understands their mysteries, so we begin to weaponize them for our own malevolent use as biological weapons. Authors have always been drawn to this global scale and individual human response. In this collection virus and plague are given their head and the responses must see cure or capitulation within.

Since its inception in the 19th Century photography has been a trusted source capturing both truth and reality. It cannot lie. Our eyes may deceive us, but the camera cannot. In this volume whilst our classic authors are at the early edge of photography’s development, they use it in ways that are both innovative and atmospheric as very often the camera and the photographer become a central part in many fascinating stories.

Inspector Darch of Scotland Yard finds himself dealing with a baffling mystery which will test his powers of deduction to the very limit.

Who is this enigmatic figure, Nostalgo, whose grinning visage appears on posters throughout London? When a gruesomely disfigured body, strikingly similar to the posters face, mysteriously disappears from a police station, Jack Masefield finds himself thrust into an intricate web of greed, deception, and revenge. Determined to protect his fiancée Claire from her dubious guardian Anstruther, Jack peels back layers of dark deeds and dangerous secrets.

Dive into the compelling tale of The Four Fingers, an extraordinarily rich gold mine in Mexico, shrouded in mystery and steeped in Aztec history. Its location is known only to a sole surviving descendant. This detective story manages to captivate its audience with unexpected twists and turns at every juncture. Intertwined with these mysteries is a beautifully crafted love story that adds an extra layer of intrigue. Adapted from the 1908 edition by Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, this podcast promises an immersive journey through time, love, and enigma.

In this volume our classic authors conjure up all sorts of damnations and destructions in literary assaults testing our will to survive and our ingenuity to overcome situations where the outlook is bleak at best and the total extinction of us at worse.

Venture into the mysterious world of the Corner House, an abandoned abode with a history as dark as its hallways. Encounter the enigmatic Countess with her captivating wealth and beauty that leaves no one untouched, except for a cryptic vagabond with a curious knowledge of her past. A new crime disrupts the life of a promising young doctor, whilst a brave governess steps in to save his future. Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling tale of suspense and secrets? (Jacquerie)

The Doom of London is a collection of six disaster stories that depict London being struck by extreme weather, financial ruin, deadly viruses, and catastrophic accidents. A gripping and prophetic look at urban disaster scenarios.

The Mystery of the Ravenspurs follows a wealthy family plagued by a series of unexplained deaths and disappearances in their seaside castle. As their numbers dwindle, the remaining members must unravel the sinister mystery before they, too, fall victim to the unknown terror haunting them.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.