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When the world grows quiet… something begins to stir. A sound where no sound should be...... A shadow that moves when nothing is there. A truth that refuses to remain buried. In this novel-length collection of horror and dark suspense, Scott W. Cook presents six unsettling tales that explore the thin boundary between the familiar and the unknown — where curiosity leads to terror, and answers often raise even darker questions.

Whoever controls the Solomon Islands controls the vital sea lanes between the United States and Australia. When Imperial Japan seizes Tulagi and begins constructing a strategic airfield on Guadalcanal, the balance of the Pacific War hangs in the balance. America must strike first—or risk losing the entire theater. As a massive invasion force prepares for the first major U.S. offensive of the war, Lieutenant Commander Art Turner and the decorated crew of USS Bull Shark are assigned a dangerous covert mission deep behind enemy lines.

In this latest horror story collection, author Scott W. Cook brings to you nine tales of the supernatural, the macabre and the extraordinary. Lovingly crafted to engage, frighten and maybe even invoke a little thought, each tale draws you deeper into a netherworld where anything is possible.

He has no rules of engagement. And absolutely nothing left to lose.Jonathan Hunt’s life didn’t just shatter when a shadow terror network abducted his wife—it was erased. Now, a ghost fueled by a singular, burning obsession, Hunt is willing to cross every legal and moral line to find the...

USS Bull Shark is running for Pearl Harbor after leaving New London and her victory over the Nazi Q-ship, but all is not well aboard the boat. The Japanese are planning a major offensive and the clock is rapidly ticking – with what will become one of the most decisive battles of the war looming on the horizon, the Navy still doesn’t know exactly where or when it’s going to happen. Can Bull Shark play her part in the Battle of Midway? Or will she meet with Yamamoto’s secret weapon and be swept aside in Japan’s quest for power?

What makes a fantasy fantastic? Magic, of course! Whether it’s unearthly beasts, scheming sorcerers, legendary swords, or locales that defy logic and physics, a compelling fantasy story needs magical elements. The tricky part is that in order for the story to work, you have to get your reader or player to believe the unbelievable. The Kobold Guide to Magic takes you behind the scenes to learn the secrets of designing and writing about magic from 20 top fantasy authors and game designers.

They promised to only use his lethal skills for good. But in the Syrian desert, doing good requires doing something very, very bad. Ex-CIA ghost Jonathan Hunt has made a pact with his wife, Rosa: his days as a government weapon are over. From now on, they operate by a new code—stepping in as off-books samaritans for those who have nowhere else to turn. Rosa even wants Jonathan to train her so she can fight by his side in the shadows. But Jonathan knows the toll the darkness takes, and he’s deeply hesitant, desperate to protect her from the blood-soaked life he barely survived.

They extinguished the only light left in his life. Now, he’s bringing the dark. Ex-CIA ghost Jonathan Hunt spent years burying his violent past, hoping to finally live in peace. But when a brutal, targeted strike shatters his world and strips away the one person who anchored his humanity, the man he tried to leave behind is resurrected. And this time, he has absolutely nothing left to lose. The trail of blood leads straight to the heart of Washington D.C., turning the nation's capital into a hunting ground.

In the lawless shadows of the Louisiana bayou, blood is thicker than swamp water —and someone is spilling it by the gallon. When former sniper Deacon McCray reaches out to his old battle buddy, Jonathan knows immediately that it isn’t a social call. Down in the murky depths of the Louisiana swamp, Deacon’s father has barely survived a boat bombing. It’s the opening shot in a brutal war against the McCrays, a powerful local family that commands a private militia and dominates the bayou.

The Coat & Scope Podcast examines and diagnoses the stories behind remarkable people. Hosted by physician, entrepreneur, author, and international speaker Dr. Scott Cook (The Travel Doctor), each episode goes beyond the résumé to uncover the experiences, decisions, failures, risks, and defining moments that shaped extraordinary lives. Through candid conversations with entrepreneurs, physicians, business leaders, innovators, and other fascinating people, Dr. Cook explores success, resilience, leadership, career growth, business, wealth, health, and the lessons learned along the way. Using a ...

Biting cold, thick fog and frigid, torrential rain…The perfect recipe for misery. The perfect cocktail for a deadly battle of wits. Near the end of the bitter Aleutian winter, a Soviet weather aircraft is shot down over the Japanese-held island of Attu. What few realize is that the five crewmembers aboard are not ordinary airmen, but members of a crack Soviet intelligence team carrying information vital to the coming Allied offensive. The Japanese know something is different… and they're determined to find the survivors before anyone else.

Jonathan Hunt has forty-eight hours to rob the Vatican, stop a biological apocalypse, and make it to the altar on time—assuming the super-soldiers don't kill him first. Jonathan Hunt thought the hardest part of his week in Rome would be choosing a font for the wedding invitations. He was wrong. In the Eternal City to marry the love of his life, the former CIA operative is dragged back into the shadows by an old ally with a desperate plea. A ghost from the past, Abraham Pale, has resurfaced. Known in the underworld as "The Plague," Pale isn't just selling weapons anymore; he’s creating them.

A former wet-work operative just wanted to get married, but the Italian mob had other plans for his Sunday morning. Jonathan Hunt is done with war. After years as a black-ops cleaner for a government agency that doesn't exist, he’s retired to the Amalfi Coast with a simple mission: marry the woman he loves and raise their children in peace. But his fiancée, Rosa, has one non-negotiable condition for the wedding—Jonathan must make a full confession.

Japan’s landed some heavy blows… but it’s time for the next round and this time… America is hitting first! At pearl harbor, the men and pilots of Enterprise stepped into a nightmare. At the Marshals, Wake and Marcus, they let the Japanese know that the U.S. was not afraid to fight. At Midway, they deflected a massive attack and altered the course of the war… and now it’s time to truly get some payback. The navy and Marines are going to do what Japan failed to do at Midway – break down the door and get their foot in Japanese territory.

Check out my book, Breaking Free From Churchianity, at https://a.co/d/dLQauFIBreaking Free From Churchianity with Scott Cook – an author, spiritual coach, and former pastor – explores what lies beyond the established boundaries of religious legalism on a journey towards spiritual freedom!Through an intensely personal narrative, Scott shares his transition from a fear-based, works-oriented religious life to discovering a faith grounded in the realities of God's unconditional love, complete grace, and unending compassion.Whether you're currently questioning, seeking clarity, or yearning for ...

Napoleon Bonaparte, ambitious young officer and military genius, realizes early that he’s destined for power and glory…and that quest will take him on a journey of conquest not just for territory, but for ultimate power as well!

Hungry, exhausted, and bloody, the U.S. Marines on Guadalcanal can't rest for long because the Empire of the Rising Sun is massing to roll over them like a bloody tsunami. And all that separates the marines from destruction is a single little river and 500 miles of tropical islands.

Orlando private investigator Scott Jarvis is celebrating his birthday with friends and his new lover when one of Florida’s most powerful drug lords requests an audience. Apparently, a large shipment of cocaine was smuggled into the state resulting in a couple of murders… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Apparently, the dope is poisoned and is headed for the streets where thousands of lives are at risk.

Art Turner and the crew of USS Bull Shark are about to become the spearhead in a new offensive in the Pacific. As an island nation, the Empire of Japan depends on the sea to maintain its vital supply chain… and it’s into this jugular that Admiral Nimitz intends to plunge his knife. On the other side of the world, Pat Jarvis is given command of his brand new submarine – the Megalodon. And like her sister, this new shark is being sent on a special mission. To find and sink a rogue Nazi spy ship commanding U-boat forces in the Caribbean.

There’s a super storm brewing out in the Pacific… one that will change the course of history forever… After three successful raids on Japanese outposts, the men and pilots of USS Enterprise are ready to get out there and hit Tojo once more. However, something dark and dangerous lies on the horizon… but before they face that storm, the U.S. Navy and Army has a delivery to make… right to Hirohito’s front porch!