Vesuvian books (269 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A detective's pursuit of immortality leads him down a deadly path. Jake Wood's life is shattered when a search for a missing friend plunges him into a world of genetic experimentation. Waking eighteen months later, presumed dead, he finds his world irrevocably changed: his fiancée remarried, his career gone. Now, an outcast in his own life, Jake retreats, only to be drawn back in when a break-in reveals he was a target. Drawn into a web of conspiracy surrounding Fortech Industries and their quest for the 'Immortal Gene,' Jake must now confront a serial killer known as the Blood Eagle Killer. But Jake is more than human now, and as he hunts, he discovers the line between life and death, man and monster, has blurred. Can he stop the killer, or will his newfound power consume him? For fans of medical thrillers, genetic mysteries, and dark crime fiction.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. It's 2025. Sisters, Doris and Thea, exist worlds apart, despite living within a few miles of one another. Doris with her regular home and regular husband and regular job, and Thea slinking along the edges of society, solitary and invisible. When a storm of biblical proportions strikes, the wayward sisters are begrudgingly forced together as the rain waters rise, each attempting to survive both the flood and each other. One year later, Thea--now calling herself Sestra--floats throughout a ravaged, flood soaked world. Her former life drowned beneath metric tons of water, she and her only companion, Robert, battle starvation, heatstroke, and the monstrous creatures called Posies that appeared alongside the flood. When they run across what they assume to be an abandoned tugboat, their journey takes a new turn, and the truth about the flood and the monsters seems more intricately linked to Thea's past then she may realize.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A heartwarming Hawaiian escape about second chances and finding home. After losing her job and boyfriend, architect Jenna Burke inherits her aunt's dilapidated Victorian home on desirable beachfront land in Hawaii. There's a catch: the house must be renovated before it can be sold, and Jenna has to oversee the work with a contractor who drives her crazy. As Aunt May's broken old house starts to feel like home again, Jenna is torn between the life she's been chasing in the city and the one she'd left behind. Will she embrace the aloha spirit and discover that sometimes the best things in life are the ones you never planned for? Perfect for readers who enjoy: Second chance romances Stories about strong women Heartwarming family dynamics.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. None. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. "Visceral poems pack an emotional punch, and yet, also hold a beauty, truth, and lyricism that cannot be denied. A message carried with strength by the entire volume." -Library Journal  2023 The BookFest Awards® Winner  A showcase of poetry from some of the darkest and most lyrical voices of women in horror.  Under Her Skin features the best in never-before-published dark verse and lyrical prose from the voices of Women in Horror. Centered on the innate relationship between body horror and the female experience, this collection features work from Bram-Stoker Award® winning and nominated authors, as well as dozens of poems from women (cis and trans) and non-binary femmes.  Edited by Lindy Ryan and Toni Miller, Under Her Skin celebrates women in horror from cover to cover. In addition to poems contributed by seventy poets, the collection also features a foreword penned by Science Fiction Poetry Association (SFPA) Grand Master and recipient of the Horror Writers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, Linda D. Addison; interior illustrations by Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association Grand Master and recipient of the Horror Writers Association Lifetime Achievement Award Marge Simon; and cover art by noted horror artist Lynne Hansen.  "Under Her Skin pair[s] body horror with verse to explore.the female experience, including the endless and sometimes surgical quest for unattainable beauty, the inherent and catastrophic violence of abusive relationships and societal expectations, and the frightening transformation(s) of motherhood." -Rue Morgue. Simon, Marge (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Book One in the From Kona with Love series depicting multicultural romance, love, loss, and redemption woven into a family saga set in the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Though connected, each installment can be read as a standalone. After Andrea "Andie" Matthews chooses her career over a marriage proposal and then loses a promotion she worked so hard for, she jumps at the chance to take a break and help run a friend's coffee shop. Alone in Hawaii, Andie befriends the staff and quickly grows to care for them, making her determined to revive the company. As luck would have it, she meets the mysterious Warren Yates on Christmas Eve. They share a cup of coffee, some conversation, and even a moment, which leads to many more in the coming weeks. But when Andie learns who Warren really is--and what he actually wants--she is torn between her feelings and his deception. Will Warren be able to win her heart back.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Book One in the From Kona with Love series depicting multicultural romance, love, loss, and redemption woven into a family saga set in the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Though connected, each installment can be read as a standalone. After Andrea "Andie" Matthews chooses her career over a marriage proposal and then loses a promotion she worked so hard for, she jumps at the chance to take a break and help run a friend's coffee shop. Alone in Hawaii, Andie befriends the staff and quickly grows to care for them, making her determined to revive the company. As luck would have it, she meets the mysterious Warren Yates on Christmas Eve. They share a cup of coffee, some conversation, and even a moment, which leads to many more in the coming weeks. But when Andie learns who Warren really is--and what he actually wants--she is torn between her feelings and his deception. Will Warren be able to win her heart back.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. "A psychological portrait akin to Lord of the Flies." ~Midwest Book Review SOME TRUTHS ARE BETTER KEPT SECRET. SOME SECRETS ARE BETTER OFF DEAD. ALONG THE BANKS OF THE BOGUE FALAYA RIVER, sits the abandoned St. Francis Seminary. Beneath a canopy of oaks, blocked from prying eyes, the teens of St. Benedict High gather here on Fridays. The rest of the week belongs to school and family--but weekends belong to the river. And the river belongs to Beau Devereaux. The only child of a powerful family, Beau can do no wrong. Star quarterback. Handsome. Charming. The "prince" of St. Benedict is the ultimate catch. He is also a psychopath. A dirty family secret buried for years, Beau's evil grows unchecked. In the shadows of the haunted abbey, he commits unspeakable acts on his victims and ensures their silence with threats and intimidation. Senior year, Beau sets his sights on his girlfriend's headstrong twin sister, Leslie, who hates him. Everything he wants but cannot have, she will be his ultimate prize. As the victim toll mounts, it becomes clear that someone must stop Beau Devereaux. And that someone will pay with their life. * * * "If Gillian Flynn and Bret Easton Ellis had a book baby, it would be River of Ashes." ~Booktrib "River of Ashes offers an inside look into the mind of a psychopath--a cautionary tale that the scariest monsters are the ones you know but never suspect." ~Pearry Teo, PhD (Award-Winning Director of The Assent, Executive Producer of Cloud Atlas) "You could practically taste the fear." ~Laura Hernandez "Nothing can prepare you for what you will find within these pages." ~Goodreads "The type of cautionary tale that keeps you alive by reminding you that sometimes the biggest horrors aren't the monsters hiding under the bed but the ones hiding in plain sight." ~The Nerd Daily "Alexandrea Weis is one of the most talented authors around, and in a short time her novels are destined to stand along with authors such as Stephen King, Gillian Flynn, Joyce Carol Oates, and Jeffery Deaver." ~The Strand Magazine Warning: This book contains rape, violence, and a psychopath's POV, which some readers will find disturbing and might have you looking over your shoulder.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. None. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. When it comes to professional team sports in America, the NFL is king. And where there are NFL players there are NFL agents. Sports agents have been labeled as vultures for their willingness to resort to slimy, underhanded tactics to recruit clients and make deals. Enter NFL agent Eugene Lee, whose ethics are beyond reproach. In My Brother's Keeper, we'll meet players in various stages of their NFL career--from college, to the pros, to life after the game. Eugene takes us into the homes of potential clients, the locker rooms of current clients, and anywhere else an agent must go to keep the dreams of players alive. Above all, we'll get insight into why Eugene has chosen to walk a path of righteousness, conducting business with the same integrity and faith by which he lives. Some say he's a true "Jerry Maguire," but Eugene Lee is an original, a one-of-a-kind personality whose life is just as exciting as the games played by his clients.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. None. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Spooner, Luke (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. "A gritty, character-led, YA novel with a relatable and easy to root for protagonist." ~ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards How do you survive the worst thing that can ever happen? When Katie McCabe's dad gets sick and is hospitalized, she's sent to live with her uncle in a strange town. But within days of arriving, her dad unexpectedly dies. Struggling with her new reality, Katie is lost. She doesn't fit in at her new home and never will. It only gets worse when Katie starts her freshman year of high school and begins to have run-ins with the son of the man who owns the town--a powerful man with ties to her family's past. Then one day, she is attacked from behind. Blindfolded and slung across the back of a horse, Katie is taken up into the hills. Dumped in the middle of the wilderness in an oncoming storm, she is left to find her way home. But how will she survive.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. From the Helen Kay Chapbook Award-Winning poet Cassondra Windwalker, an unsuspecting librarian falls head-over-heels for a married man, but when she finds herself caught up in a whirlwind romance, she discovers her new husband's past wives have all met early deaths-and some aren't ready to let go yet. Obsession never dies.When librarian Sigrun falls head-over-heels for the sophisticated and very married Edgar Leyward, she never expects to find herself in his bed-or his heart. Nevertheless, when his enigmatic wife Octavia dies from a sudden illness, Sigrun finds herself caught up in a whirlwind romance worthy of the most lurid novels on her bookshelves. Sigrun soon discovers Octavia wasn't Edgar's first lost love, or even his second. Three women Edgar has loved met early deaths. As she delves into her beloved's past through a trove of discovered letters, the edges of Sigrun identity begin to disappear, fading into the women of the past. Sigrun tells herself it's impossible for any dark magic to be at play-that the dead can't possibly inhabit the bodies of the living-but something shadowy stalks the halls of the Leyward house and the lines between the love of the present and the obsessions of the past become increasingly blurred-and bloody. Mixing lyrical prose with simmering terror, Hold My Place is a modern gothic horror worthy of Shirley Jackson's nightmares and Daphne DuMaurier's dangerous lovers. Hold My Place is a dark, sensuous tale about obliterating love, and Windwalker's superb prose fairly drips with beauty. You simply must read this haunting book. -Mercedes M. Yardley, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Little Dead RedSinister undertones steadily build into a genuine sense of doom.as thought-provoking as it is harrowing. -Publishers WeeklyWith ethereal prose Hold My Place]'s departure from genre tropes will make it a favorite with gothic-horror and dark-romance readers. -BooklistA satisfying blend of romance and ghost story. Hold My Place is anything but ordinary or predictable, despite its firm roots in the horror world. -Midwest Book Review Brimming with muted eroticism, Hold My Place is a dark romance novel punctuated by longing, lingering spirits and love without end. -Foreword Reviews.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. None. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A boy discovers his destiny as a dragon fighter! Ike Rupert Hollingsberry's life changes when he's attacked by a giant locust, just like the one that killed his famous father. He soon learns his dad's death was a cover-up for a far greater purpose: to lead the Royal Order of the Fighting Dragons. Whisked away to Florida, Ike discovers a hidden world of dragons, magic, and an ancient prophecy. Now, Ike must embrace his destiny and prepare for battle. With the help of his friends, he will face the terrifying locusts and a mysterious villain who threatens to unleash chaos upon the world. Will Ike be able to live up to his father's legacy and save the day? This action-packed adventure is perfect for readers who enjoy: Dragons and mythical creatures Fast-paced fantasy Stories about friendship and courage.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. None. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Break a mirrorWalk under a ladderStep on a crackInnocent childhood superstitions .But someone at the Trask Academy of Performing Arts is taking things one deadly step further when the campus is rocked with the deaths of some of its star students.Layna Curtis, a talented, popular senior, soon realizes that the seemingly random, accidental deaths of her friends aren't random--or accidents--at all. Someone has taken the childhood games too far, using the idea of superstitions to dispose of their classmates. As Layna tries to convince people of her theory, she uncovers the terrifying notion that each escalating, gruesome murder leads closer to its final victim: her.Will Layna's opening night also be her final bow?Gold Medal Winner for Fiction: Horror--2019 International Book Awards.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.