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Spy school goes east : a spy school novel /

Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-


Ben Ripley and the other spies-in-training embark on a mission in China to investigate the disappearance of some fellow spies, facing a villainous plot along the way.
Date Published:2026

One split second

Dugoni, Robert.


"Detective Tracy Crosswhite is assigned to defend an old friend. Sheriff Jenny Almond has been charged with first-degree murder for shooting an unarmed veteran on a stormy night of confusion, paranoia, and split-second choices. Tracy is certain there more to the story of Anthony Alvarez killing--and her investigation draws her back to a cold case that still haunts the community. More than forty years ago, Alvarez was the prime suspect in the unsolved disappearance of a teenage babysitter. The lead investigator, Jenny late father Buzz Almond, always believed Alvarez had been framed. Decades later, his suspicions of a conspiracy are driving Tracy to find answers. Digging deeper into both the past and the present, she discovers a complex web of sinister motives and long-buried secrets, unearthing them one by one. As a decades-old mystery casts its dark shadow on a small town, only the truth will finally set the innocent free"--
Date Published:2026

"Detective Tracy Crosswhite is assigned to defend an old friend. Sheriff Jenny Almond has been charged with first-degree murder for shooting an unarmed veteran on a stormy night of confusion, paranoia, and split-second choices. Tracy is certain there more to the story of Anthony Alvarez killing--and her investigation draws her back to a cold case that still haunts the community. More than forty years ago, Alvarez was the prime suspect in the unsolved disappearance of a teenage babysitter. The lead investigator, Jenny late father Buzz Almond, always believed Alvarez had been framed. Decades later, his suspicions of a conspiracy are driving Tracy to find answers. Digging deeper into both the past and the present, she discovers a complex web of sinister motives and long-buried secrets, unearthing them one by one. As a decades-old mystery casts its dark shadow on a small town, only the truth will finally set the innocent free"--

Date Published:2026

The liar's playbook : a memoir of family and crime /

Bradford-Scott, Leslie


At twelve years old, Leslie Bradford-Scott watched police cars swarm her family's suburban home in Ontario. Hours later, she, her mom, and her grandmother were fleeing across the border into Florida with no explanation and no questions allowed. In an instant, her idyllic childhood turned into a maelstrom of grift, guns, and tragedy. Decades later, Leslie's mother handed her a blue binder--her father's secret prison manuscript dubbed the Liar's Playbook. Inside was a confession to trafficking goods, running arms, and playing both sides between international intelligence and the mafia. For most of her life, Leslie believed her father was a drug dealer with delusions of grandeur. Instead, she discovered a shadow world of espionage, organized crime, and explosive family secrets, including her father's claim that he smuggled jewels to fund CIA-backed operations for the Contras. Her investigation leads to Hamilton's violent "Bomb City" era, where mobsters like the Musitanos settled scores with dynamite, and some of the blood trails lead straight to her family. Part true-crime thriller, part intimate memoir, The Liar's Playbook tracks a daughter's search for truth through unreliable memories, corrupt intelligence agents, and the long echo of her father's double life. As she pieces together what really happened, Leslie must ask the one question that still haunts her: Can you forgive someone whose actions nearly destroyed you?
Date Published:2026

At twelve years old, Leslie Bradford-Scott watched police cars swarm her family's suburban home in Ontario. Hours later, she, her mom, and her grandmother were fleeing across the border into Florida with no explanation and no questions allowed. In an instant, her idyllic childhood turned into a maelstrom of grift, guns, and tragedy. Decades later, Leslie's mother handed her a blue binder--her father's secret prison manuscript dubbed the Liar's Playbook. Inside was a confession to trafficking goods, running arms, and playing both sides between international intelligence and the mafia. For most of her life, Leslie believed her father was a drug dealer with delusions of grandeur. Instead, she discovered a shadow world of espionage, organized crime, and explosive family secrets, including her father's claim that he smuggled jewels to fund CIA-backed operations for the Contras. Her investigation leads to Hamilton's violent "Bomb City" era, where mobsters like the Musitanos settled scores with dynamite, and some of the blood trails lead straight to her family. Part true-crime thriller, part intimate memoir, The Liar's Playbook tracks a daughter's search for truth through unreliable memories, corrupt intelligence agents, and the long echo of her father's double life. As she pieces together what really happened, Leslie must ask the one question that still haunts her: Can you forgive someone whose actions nearly destroyed you?

Date Published:2026

Little shop of horrors

Little shop of horrors (Motion picture : 1986)


Videodisc release of the 1986 motion picture. Widescreen. Special features: Commentary by director Frank Oz; outtakes and gag reel; trailers. Business blooms at Mushnik's Flower Shop when an exotic potted plant called Audrey II arrives. It turns out the be a carnivorous "mean, green mother from outer space," filling that little shop with lotsa horrors. "Little Shop of Horrors" first flowered in a low-budget 1960 Roger Corman movie, resprouted as a smash 1980 off-Broadway musical and now comes full circle in this 1986 movie musical adaptation of the stage hit with a score by multiple Academy Award winners Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. An all-star cast of comedy pros spreads tentacles of pleasure.
Date Published:2009

Videodisc release of the 1986 motion picture. Widescreen. Special features: Commentary by director Frank Oz; outtakes and gag reel; trailers. Business blooms at Mushnik's Flower Shop when an exotic potted plant called Audrey II arrives. It turns out the be a carnivorous "mean, green mother from outer space," filling that little shop with lotsa horrors. "Little Shop of Horrors" first flowered in a low-budget 1960 Roger Corman movie, resprouted as a smash 1980 off-Broadway musical and now comes full circle in this 1986 movie musical adaptation of the stage hit with a score by multiple Academy Award winners Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. An all-star cast of comedy pros spreads tentacles of pleasure.

Date Published:2009

The little book of stoic wisdom : learn the art of living well with the classical philosophy /

Piercy, Joseph


Learn how to thrive in the modern world by unlocking the ancient art of stoicism. This practical and accessible guide will show you how to cultivate wisdom and cope with life's everyday challenges. The Little Book of Stoic Wisdom is a classical primer for anyone wanting to understand true stoicism – and even though we're living in drastically different times to the ancients, many of the lessons of Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius still stand today. The millennia-old mindset will show you how to learn the stoic art of mindful acceptance, foster calmness and reach your full potential. Featuring a breakdown of the central pillars of stoic philosophy alongside practical everyday examples, this essential book will help you to sharpen your focus, build your self-discipline and banish negative thinking. A stoic life well-lived is one which has been adopted by some of the most successful business leaders, from Steve Jobs to Bill Gates and Elon Musk, as well high-performing sportspeople such as Rory McIlroy, and historic figures such as George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson among others. The Little Book of Stoic Wisdom will show you what it truly means to live stoically and reach your goals.
Date Published:2025

Learn how to thrive in the modern world by unlocking the ancient art of stoicism. This practical and accessible guide will show you how to cultivate wisdom and cope with life's everyday challenges. The Little Book of Stoic Wisdom is a classical primer for anyone wanting to understand true stoicism – and even though we're living in drastically different times to the ancients, many of the lessons of Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius still stand today. The millennia-old mindset will show you how to learn the stoic art of mindful acceptance, foster calmness and reach your full potential. Featuring a breakdown of the central pillars of stoic philosophy alongside practical everyday examples, this essential book will help you to sharpen your focus, build your self-discipline and banish negative thinking. A stoic life well-lived is one which has been adopted by some of the most successful business leaders, from Steve Jobs to Bill Gates and Elon Musk, as well high-performing sportspeople such as Rory McIlroy, and historic figures such as George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson among others. The Little Book of Stoic Wisdom will show you what it truly means to live stoically and reach your goals.

Date Published:2025

Betting on you

Roberts, Nora.


"Includes The winning hand and The best mistake"--Title page. The winning hand -- The best mistake. Sometimes the best mistake anyone can make is to bet on love! The Winning Hand: Dazzled by the Las Vegas lights and desperate to take a chance, Darcy Wallace spends her last three dollars at a hotel casino and wins the jackpot. When casino manager Robert MacGregor Blade sees how nervous Darcy is, he steps in as a friend. But there's something alluring about the young stranger, and it's messing with Mac's good intentions. Winning Darcy over will be a gamble, but it could be the most rewarding one of Mac's life. The Best Mistake: Ex-model Zoe Fleming is now a hardworking single mom--and she wouldn't have it any other way. She only needs a tenant to help with the household expenses, and when she enlists for one, confirmed bachelor J. Cooper McKinnon signs the lease. Handsome as he is, Coop isn't planning on settling down. He certainly didn't sign up to be a father, but the more time he spends getting to know Zoe and her son, Keenan, the more he can picture their future as a family. If only he can convince Zoe he's finally ready to commit... Could this be a recipe for disaster, or the best mistake she's ever made?
Date Published:2026

"Includes The winning hand and The best mistake"--Title page. The winning hand -- The best mistake. Sometimes the best mistake anyone can make is to bet on love! The Winning Hand: Dazzled by the Las Vegas lights and desperate to take a chance, Darcy Wallace spends her last three dollars at a hotel casino and wins the jackpot. When casino manager Robert MacGregor Blade sees how nervous Darcy is, he steps in as a friend. But there's something alluring about the young stranger, and it's messing with Mac's good intentions. Winning Darcy over will be a gamble, but it could be the most rewarding one of Mac's life. The Best Mistake: Ex-model Zoe Fleming is now a hardworking single mom--and she wouldn't have it any other way. She only needs a tenant to help with the household expenses, and when she enlists for one, confirmed bachelor J. Cooper McKinnon signs the lease. Handsome as he is, Coop isn't planning on settling down. He certainly didn't sign up to be a father, but the more time he spends getting to know Zoe and her son, Keenan, the more he can picture their future as a family. If only he can convince Zoe he's finally ready to commit... Could this be a recipe for disaster, or the best mistake she's ever made?

Date Published:2026

This inevitable ruin : dungeon crawler Carl book seven /

Dinniman, Matt.


This Inevitable Ruin was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. The ninth floor. Faction Wars. Nine armies enter, led by rich and powerful aliens from across the galaxy. The winning team must capture and hold the castle at the very center of the battlefield. Strategy, alliances, pitched battles, betrayal . . . It all makes for great fun and even greater television. But thanks to Carl, Donut, and Katia, this season is different. For the first time ever, the crawlers have their own army. The NPCs, who are normally used as nothing but cannon fodder, have become fully self-aware and have formed an unprecedented team of their own. And it's not just the crawlers who are at risk this Faction Wars. Any combatant who dies on the battlefield stays in the ground. For Donut and Katia, the stakes are even higher. No matter who wins the war, only one of them will be allowed to leave this level. If they all want to survive, they're going to need a little help from a veteran or two. This is it. This is what they've been fighting toward. This is war.
Date Published:2025

This Inevitable Ruin was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. The ninth floor. Faction Wars. Nine armies enter, led by rich and powerful aliens from across the galaxy. The winning team must capture and hold the castle at the very center of the battlefield. Strategy, alliances, pitched battles, betrayal . . . It all makes for great fun and even greater television. But thanks to Carl, Donut, and Katia, this season is different. For the first time ever, the crawlers have their own army. The NPCs, who are normally used as nothing but cannon fodder, have become fully self-aware and have formed an unprecedented team of their own. And it's not just the crawlers who are at risk this Faction Wars. Any combatant who dies on the battlefield stays in the ground. For Donut and Katia, the stakes are even higher. No matter who wins the war, only one of them will be allowed to leave this level. If they all want to survive, they're going to need a little help from a veteran or two. This is it. This is what they've been fighting toward. This is war.

Date Published:2025

The eye of the Bedlam Bride : dungeon crawler Carl book six /

Dinniman, Matt.


The Eye of the Bedlam Bride was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, have survived longer and leveled up higher than anyone ever thought they could in the galaxy's most popular reality show, but after the shocking conclusion of the seventh level, it's now anyone's game. A pantheon of forgotten gods. An old grudge between a talk show host, an heiress, and the man they shattered along the way. A rapidly deteriorating AI system. An inconvenient tiara upon the head of a friend. It is bedlam on the eighth floor. The crawlers are given a new task: Find and capture six monsters, each of which will be turned into a card. The stronger, the deadlier, the better. At the end of the floor, the bad guys will also have decks, made of some of the most powerful cards available. So it's crucial for crawlers to assemble the toughest squad possible. But, like always, there is a catch. There's always a catch. If Carl and Donut want a winning hand, they'll have to capture the most lethal and terrifying monster of them all: Shi Maria. She was once married to a now-missing god. Her special attack is known to drive one insane. They call her the Bedlam Bride. But even if Carl and Donut can capture her, they know all too well that just because someone has been captured, it doesn't mean they have been tamed. Welcome, Crawlers. Welcome to the eighth floor of the dungeon.
Date Published:2025

The Eye of the Bedlam Bride was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, have survived longer and leveled up higher than anyone ever thought they could in the galaxy's most popular reality show, but after the shocking conclusion of the seventh level, it's now anyone's game. A pantheon of forgotten gods. An old grudge between a talk show host, an heiress, and the man they shattered along the way. A rapidly deteriorating AI system. An inconvenient tiara upon the head of a friend. It is bedlam on the eighth floor. The crawlers are given a new task: Find and capture six monsters, each of which will be turned into a card. The stronger, the deadlier, the better. At the end of the floor, the bad guys will also have decks, made of some of the most powerful cards available. So it's crucial for crawlers to assemble the toughest squad possible. But, like always, there is a catch. There's always a catch. If Carl and Donut want a winning hand, they'll have to capture the most lethal and terrifying monster of them all: Shi Maria. She was once married to a now-missing god. Her special attack is known to drive one insane. They call her the Bedlam Bride. But even if Carl and Donut can capture her, they know all too well that just because someone has been captured, it doesn't mean they have been tamed. Welcome, Crawlers. Welcome to the eighth floor of the dungeon.

Date Published:2025

The gate of the feral gods : dungeon crawler Carl book four /

Dinniman, Matt.


The Gate of the Feral Gods was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. "New Achievement! Total, Utter Failure. You failed a quest less than five minutes after you received it. Now that's talent. A floating fortress occupied by warrior gnomes. A castle made of sand. A derelict submarine guarded by malfunctioning machines. A haunted crypt surrounded by lethal traps. It was supposed to be easy. One bubble. Four castles. Fifteen days. Capture each one, and the stairwell is unlocked. Here's the thing. It's never easy. Carl and his team can't go it alone. Not this time. They must rely on the help of the low-level, I-can't-believe-these-idiots-are-still-alive crawlers trapped in the bubble with them. But can they be trusted? Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the fifth floor of the dungeon"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

The Gate of the Feral Gods was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. "New Achievement! Total, Utter Failure. You failed a quest less than five minutes after you received it. Now that's talent. A floating fortress occupied by warrior gnomes. A castle made of sand. A derelict submarine guarded by malfunctioning machines. A haunted crypt surrounded by lethal traps. It was supposed to be easy. One bubble. Four castles. Fifteen days. Capture each one, and the stairwell is unlocked. Here's the thing. It's never easy. Carl and his team can't go it alone. Not this time. They must rely on the help of the low-level, I-can't-believe-these-idiots-are-still-alive crawlers trapped in the bubble with them. But can they be trusted? Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the fifth floor of the dungeon"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Carl's doomsday scenario : dungeon crawler Carl book two /

Dinniman, Matt.


Carl's Doomsday Scenario was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. The aliens have come, and they've transformed Earth into a multilevel, video game--like dungeon. It's the newest season of the galaxy's most watched game show, Dungeon Crawler World. Now on the third floor, Carl and Donut have to fight harder than ever. They've already proven that a Coast Guard vet and once-and-forever feline royalty are an almost unstoppable team. Their ratings are off the charts. Viewers can't get enough. But the dungeon gets more dangerous each day, and now there's a whole new problem to deal with: Quests. They call it the Over City. A sprawling, once-thriving metropolis devastated by a mysterious calamity. But these streets are far from abandoned. An undead circus trawls the ruins. Murdered women rain from the sky. An ancient spell is finally ready to reveal its dark purpose. Can Carl and Donut solve the mystery in time? And can Carl finally find some pants?
Date Published:2024

Carl's Doomsday Scenario was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. The aliens have come, and they've transformed Earth into a multilevel, video game--like dungeon. It's the newest season of the galaxy's most watched game show, Dungeon Crawler World. Now on the third floor, Carl and Donut have to fight harder than ever. They've already proven that a Coast Guard vet and once-and-forever feline royalty are an almost unstoppable team. Their ratings are off the charts. Viewers can't get enough. But the dungeon gets more dangerous each day, and now there's a whole new problem to deal with: Quests. They call it the Over City. A sprawling, once-thriving metropolis devastated by a mysterious calamity. But these streets are far from abandoned. An undead circus trawls the ruins. Murdered women rain from the sky. An ancient spell is finally ready to reveal its dark purpose. Can Carl and Donut solve the mystery in time? And can Carl finally find some pants?

Date Published:2024

The dungeon anarchist's cookbook : dungeon crawler Carl book three /

Dinniman, Matt.


The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. "Welcome to the Gun Show! The top ten list is populated. The sponsorship program is open. The difficulty is ramping up. The first three floors were nothing compared to what Carl and Donut now face. The Iron Tangle. An impossibly-complicated subway system built out of the world's subterranean railway systems, all combined and then tied together into a knot. Up is down. Down is up. Close is far. The cars are filled with monsters, the railway stations are less than safe, and the exit is always just a few stops away. But there is hope. For the first time, the crawlers are all working together. The loot is better than ever. And the secret to unraveling it all may be hidden in the pages of a seemingly-useless book. Welcome, crawlers. Welcome to the fourth floor of the dungeon"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. "Welcome to the Gun Show! The top ten list is populated. The sponsorship program is open. The difficulty is ramping up. The first three floors were nothing compared to what Carl and Donut now face. The Iron Tangle. An impossibly-complicated subway system built out of the world's subterranean railway systems, all combined and then tied together into a knot. Up is down. Down is up. Close is far. The cars are filled with monsters, the railway stations are less than safe, and the exit is always just a few stops away. But there is hope. For the first time, the crawlers are all working together. The loot is better than ever. And the secret to unraveling it all may be hidden in the pages of a seemingly-useless book. Welcome, crawlers. Welcome to the fourth floor of the dungeon"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

War of the worlds : minority report double feature /


2 discs. War of the Worlds: An earth-shattering adventure that both "rivets and amazes" (Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune), War of the Worlds reunites superstar Tom Cruise and Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg for one of the most awe-inspiring cinematic experiences of all time! A contemporary retelling of H.G. Wells' classic, the sci-fi thriller reveals the extraordinary battle for the future of humankind through the eyes of one American family. Fleeing from an extraterrestrial army of killer Tripods that annihilate everything in their path, Ray Ferrier (Cruise) races to keep his family safe. War of the Worlds is an action packed adventure that explodes with spectacular special effects! Minority Report: For six years, Washington DC has been murder-free thanks to astounding technology which identifies killers before they commit their crimes. But when the chief of the Precrime Unit (Cruise) is himself accused of a future murder, he has just 36 desperate hours to discover who set him up—or he'll be hunted down and destroyed by the "perfect" system he helped create.
Date Published:2005

2 discs. War of the Worlds: An earth-shattering adventure that both "rivets and amazes" (Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune), War of the Worlds reunites superstar Tom Cruise and Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg for one of the most awe-inspiring cinematic experiences of all time! A contemporary retelling of H.G. Wells' classic, the sci-fi thriller reveals the extraordinary battle for the future of humankind through the eyes of one American family. Fleeing from an extraterrestrial army of killer Tripods that annihilate everything in their path, Ray Ferrier (Cruise) races to keep his family safe. War of the Worlds is an action packed adventure that explodes with spectacular special effects! Minority Report: For six years, Washington DC has been murder-free thanks to astounding technology which identifies killers before they commit their crimes. But when the chief of the Precrime Unit (Cruise) is himself accused of a future murder, he has just 36 desperate hours to discover who set him up—or he'll be hunted down and destroyed by the "perfect" system he helped create.

Date Published:2005

No escape


Widescreen format. Originally released as a motion picture in 2015. Title from the container. Special features: Feature commentary with John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle ; deleted scenes ; behind the scenes gallery. How far will one man go to protect the ones he cares about most in the world? An intense international thriller, centers on an American businessman as he and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia. Suddenly finding themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, they must frantically look for a safe escape as rebels mercilessly attack the city.
Date Published:2015

Widescreen format. Originally released as a motion picture in 2015. Title from the container. Special features: Feature commentary with John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle ; deleted scenes ; behind the scenes gallery. How far will one man go to protect the ones he cares about most in the world? An intense international thriller, centers on an American businessman as he and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia. Suddenly finding themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, they must frantically look for a safe escape as rebels mercilessly attack the city.

Date Published:2015

Corpse bride


Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Originally released as a motion picture in 2005. Special features: Inside the two worlds; Danny Elfman interpets the two worlds; The animators, the breath of life; Tim Burton, dark vs. light; Voices from the underworld; making puppets tick; The voices behind the voice; The Corpse bride preproduction galleries; theatrical trailer; music-only track. The corpse bride -- Inside the two worlds -- Danny Elfman interprets the two worlds -- The animators: the breath of life -- Tim Burton: dark vs. light -- Voices from the underworld -- Making puppets tick -- The voices behind the voice. A young man is brought into the underworld of the dead after mistakenly wedding a rotting corpse as he practiced his wedding vows.
Date Published:2005

Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Originally released as a motion picture in 2005. Special features: Inside the two worlds; Danny Elfman interpets the two worlds; The animators, the breath of life; Tim Burton, dark vs. light; Voices from the underworld; making puppets tick; The voices behind the voice; The Corpse bride preproduction galleries; theatrical trailer; music-only track. The corpse bride -- Inside the two worlds -- Danny Elfman interprets the two worlds -- The animators: the breath of life -- Tim Burton: dark vs. light -- Voices from the underworld -- Making puppets tick -- The voices behind the voice. A young man is brought into the underworld of the dead after mistakenly wedding a rotting corpse as he practiced his wedding vows.

Date Published:2005

Hitchcock


Based on the book "Alfred Hitchcock and the making of Psycho" by Stephen Rebello. Originally released as a motion picture in 2012. Features: deleted scene, Becoming the master : from Hopkins to Hitchcock, Obsessed with Hitchcock, Sacha Gervasi's behind-the-scenes cell phone footage, Hitchcock cell phone PSA, The story, The cast, Danny Elfman : maestro, Hitch and Alma, Remembering Hitchcock, commentary with Sacha Gervasi and Stephen Rebello, theatrical trailer, digital copy, UltraViolet enabled. Widescreen. Version français incluse. Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish. Film director Alfred Hitchcock becomes obsessed with making the horror movie "Psycho."
Date Published:2013

Based on the book "Alfred Hitchcock and the making of Psycho" by Stephen Rebello. Originally released as a motion picture in 2012. Features: deleted scene, Becoming the master : from Hopkins to Hitchcock, Obsessed with Hitchcock, Sacha Gervasi's behind-the-scenes cell phone footage, Hitchcock cell phone PSA, The story, The cast, Danny Elfman : maestro, Hitch and Alma, Remembering Hitchcock, commentary with Sacha Gervasi and Stephen Rebello, theatrical trailer, digital copy, UltraViolet enabled. Widescreen. Version français incluse. Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish. Film director Alfred Hitchcock becomes obsessed with making the horror movie "Psycho."

Date Published:2013

A secret escape

Morgan, Sarah


"Sometimes the bravest thing is starting over! A lifelong friendship Childhood friends Milly and Nicole had always been more like sisters so Milly never understood why, eighteen months ago, Nicole dropped out of contact completely. Milly buried that hurt and moved on with her life. A call for help Now, suddenly, Nicole is begging for Milly’s help. She needs somewhere private to hide, and the only safe place she can think of is Milly's holiday home business in the Lake District. Milly knows she should tell Nicole no, but she can’t ignore the desperation in her old friend’s voice so, despite her misgivings, she agrees to let Nicole stay. A summer to reconnect The two women begin to reconnect over the summer, and there’s a potential new romance for Milly too. But then the biggest bombshell of all lands and their delicate friendship is put to the ultimate test … Can the friends come together in this time of need, or will this summer break their bond forever?"--From author's website.
Date Published:2025

"Sometimes the bravest thing is starting over! A lifelong friendship Childhood friends Milly and Nicole had always been more like sisters so Milly never understood why, eighteen months ago, Nicole dropped out of contact completely. Milly buried that hurt and moved on with her life. A call for help Now, suddenly, Nicole is begging for Milly’s help. She needs somewhere private to hide, and the only safe place she can think of is Milly's holiday home business in the Lake District. Milly knows she should tell Nicole no, but she can’t ignore the desperation in her old friend’s voice so, despite her misgivings, she agrees to let Nicole stay. A summer to reconnect The two women begin to reconnect over the summer, and there’s a potential new romance for Milly too. But then the biggest bombshell of all lands and their delicate friendship is put to the ultimate test … Can the friends come together in this time of need, or will this summer break their bond forever?"--From author's website.

Date Published:2025

The antique hunter's death on the Red Sea : a novel /

Miller, C. L. (Cara L.)


Freya and Aunt Carole are back! After their successful solve at Coptham Manor, Freya and Carole return to late mentor Arthur Crockleford's antique shop in Dedham Vale, but after receiving an invitation (and then suspicious disinvitation) from an antiques specialist cruise and a break-in and murder at a local maritime museum, Freya and Carole are back on the case! The two catch up to their original cruise ship in Cyprus, for a route that will take them through the Suez Canal (with a stop in Egypt) to their eventual destination off the Red Sea in Jordan. The ship has an art gallery filled with stolen antiquities listed in Arthur's journal. This time, Freya and Carole are on the hunt for a shadowy figure called "The Collector," who traffics in stolen artifacts, and whom they believe to be on board. But on a ship full of antiques enthusiasts--plus some unexpected familiar faces--will Freya and Carole be able to discover the Collector's identity before people begin disappearing from the ship? Or are they next?
Date Published:2025

Freya and Aunt Carole are back! After their successful solve at Coptham Manor, Freya and Carole return to late mentor Arthur Crockleford's antique shop in Dedham Vale, but after receiving an invitation (and then suspicious disinvitation) from an antiques specialist cruise and a break-in and murder at a local maritime museum, Freya and Carole are back on the case! The two catch up to their original cruise ship in Cyprus, for a route that will take them through the Suez Canal (with a stop in Egypt) to their eventual destination off the Red Sea in Jordan. The ship has an art gallery filled with stolen antiquities listed in Arthur's journal. This time, Freya and Carole are on the hunt for a shadowy figure called "The Collector," who traffics in stolen artifacts, and whom they believe to be on board. But on a ship full of antiques enthusiasts--plus some unexpected familiar faces--will Freya and Carole be able to discover the Collector's identity before people begin disappearing from the ship? Or are they next?

Date Published:2025

A parade of horribles : dungeon crawler Carl book eight /

Dinniman, Matt.


A Parade of Horribles was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they're forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon. Races. Get from point A to point B, and don't come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too normal, a little too simple. Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don't listen to those whispers about what's happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it "a coming-out party for the ages." Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine. Carl hates that it's business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do. So Carl is planning a party of his own. It's a plan so dangerous, so insane, he can't even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong, it's not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they've ever been.
Date Published:2026

A Parade of Horribles was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they're forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon. Races. Get from point A to point B, and don't come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too normal, a little too simple. Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don't listen to those whispers about what's happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it "a coming-out party for the ages." Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine. Carl hates that it's business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do. So Carl is planning a party of his own. It's a plan so dangerous, so insane, he can't even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong, it's not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they've ever been.

Date Published:2026

The butcher's masquerade : dungeon crawler Carl book five /

Dinniman, Matt.


The Butcher's Masquerade was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. "Attention. Attention. The gates are down. The hunters are loose. Run, Run, Run. A lush jungle teeming with danger. Savage dinosaurs seeking blood. A fallen princess intent on vengeance. A mysterious, end-of-floor celebration for the top crawlers, dubbed "The Butcher's Masquerade." The sixth floor. The Hunting Grounds. As the remaining crawlers battle for their lives, a new, terrible threat looms. Outside tourists are finally allowed to enter the game, and they are here and ready to hunt. Among them is Vrah, a famed and veteran hunter, intent on collecting the biggest trophy of her career. But their prey is far from harmless, and this season they are fighting back"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

The Butcher's Masquerade was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. "Attention. Attention. The gates are down. The hunters are loose. Run, Run, Run. A lush jungle teeming with danger. Savage dinosaurs seeking blood. A fallen princess intent on vengeance. A mysterious, end-of-floor celebration for the top crawlers, dubbed "The Butcher's Masquerade." The sixth floor. The Hunting Grounds. As the remaining crawlers battle for their lives, a new, terrible threat looms. Outside tourists are finally allowed to enter the game, and they are here and ready to hunt. Among them is Vrah, a famed and veteran hunter, intent on collecting the biggest trophy of her career. But their prey is far from harmless, and this season they are fighting back"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Dungeon crawler Carl : dungeon crawler Carl book one /

Dinniman, Matt,


Dungeon Crawler Carl was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. "The apocalypse will be televised! A man. His ex-girlfriend's cat. A sadistic game show unlike anything in the universe: a dungeon crawl where survival depends on killing your prey in the most entertaining way possible. In a flash, every human-erected construction on Earth - from Buckingham Palace to the tiniest of sheds - collapses in a heap, sinking into the ground. The buildings and all the people inside have all been atomized and transformed into the dungeon: an 18-level labyrinth filled with traps, monsters, and loot. A dungeon so enormous, it circles the entire globe. Only a few dare venture inside. But once you're in, you can't get out. And what's worse, each level has a time limit. You have but days to find a staircase to the next level down, or it's game over. In this game, it's not about your strength or your dexterity. It's about your followers, your views. Your clout. It's about building an audience and killing those goblins with style. You can't just survive here. You gotta survive big. You gotta fight with vigor, with excitement. You gotta make them stand up and cheer. And if you do have that "it" factor, you may just find yourself with a following. That's the only way to truly survive in this game - with the help of the loot boxes dropped upon you by the generous benefactors watching from across the galaxy. They call it Dungeon Crawler World. But for Carl, it's anything but a game"--
Date Published:2024

Dungeon Crawler Carl was originally self-published, in a different form, in 2021. "The apocalypse will be televised! A man. His ex-girlfriend's cat. A sadistic game show unlike anything in the universe: a dungeon crawl where survival depends on killing your prey in the most entertaining way possible. In a flash, every human-erected construction on Earth - from Buckingham Palace to the tiniest of sheds - collapses in a heap, sinking into the ground. The buildings and all the people inside have all been atomized and transformed into the dungeon: an 18-level labyrinth filled with traps, monsters, and loot. A dungeon so enormous, it circles the entire globe. Only a few dare venture inside. But once you're in, you can't get out. And what's worse, each level has a time limit. You have but days to find a staircase to the next level down, or it's game over. In this game, it's not about your strength or your dexterity. It's about your followers, your views. Your clout. It's about building an audience and killing those goblins with style. You can't just survive here. You gotta survive big. You gotta fight with vigor, with excitement. You gotta make them stand up and cheer. And if you do have that "it" factor, you may just find yourself with a following. That's the only way to truly survive in this game - with the help of the loot boxes dropped upon you by the generous benefactors watching from across the galaxy. They call it Dungeon Crawler World. But for Carl, it's anything but a game"--

Date Published:2024