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New York Times bestsellers P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast return with Give Up the Night, the astonishing conclusion to their Moonstruck duology set in a dark and magickal world filled with incredible danger and irresistible romance. Since becoming Moonstruck on her eighteenth birthday, Wren...

Als eines Abends die berühmte Professorin für Ethnologie Jabez Wilson völlig aufgelöst in der Baker Street auftaucht und verzweifelt berichtet, dass sie von haitianischen Voodoo-Geistern heimgesucht wird, sind Sherlock & Watson zunächst skeptisch. Dennoch versprechen sie, ihr zu helfen und ahnen nicht, in welch brisanten Fall sie hineingeraten sind. Denn dass der Fund einer männlichen Leiche wenige Wochen später mit dem Voodoo-Zauber zusammenhängt, ist selbst für Sherlock nicht gleich offensichtlich.

Diesmal ermittelt Sherlock in seinem bisher persönlichsten Fall: Sein Bruder Mycroft wird beschuldigt, Rita Burnet, ein stadtbekanntes Callgirl, mit einem Messer umgebracht zu haben. Die Indizien belasten ihn und die Polizei ist von seiner Schuld überzeugt. Doch was ist in jener dunklen Gasse wirklich passiert? War es eine missglückte Mission des Geheimdienstes oder hatte noch jemand ganz anderes seine Finger im Spiel? Die Uhr tickt, denn zu allem Überfluss schwebt Mycroft seit dem Vorfall in Lebensgefahr.

Die Enthüllungsjournalistin Violet Hunter wurde entführt − und bis jetzt fehlt jedes Lebenszeichen von ihr. Zuletzt arbeitete sie an einer Story über moderne Sklaverei und hatte sich dafür inkognito als Angestellte in eine Reinigungsfirma eingeschlichen. Sherlock & Watson nehmen die Ermittlungen auf und entdecken ein menschenverachtendes System von Ausbeutung und Abhängigkeiten. Doch als dann mehrere Frauenleichen, allesamt asiatischstämmig, gefunden werden, nimmt der Fall noch viel größere Dimensionen an und reicht bis an die höchsten Regierungskreise.

Unter spektakulären Umständen wird das Bild "We are all Napoleon" des berühmten Street-Art-Künstlers Moneyman aus einem Privatmuseum geraubt. Die Polizei tappt im Dunkeln und Inspektor Lestrade lässt sich nur widerwillig von Sherlock & Watson bei der Suche nach den Tätern unterstützen. Warum hatten die es nur auf das eine Kunstwerk abgesehen? Hat es etwas damit zu tun, dass niemand die wahre Identität von Moneyman kennt? Sherlock & Watsons Wege führen in die moderne Kunstwelt, in der die Gier nach Profit längst die Macht übernommen hat. Als das Bild plötzlich wieder auftaucht, ist das Rätsel damit jedoch noch lange nicht gelöst.

Superstar Maria Gibson wird beschuldigt, ihren Ex-Mann, den erfolgreichen Musikproduzenten Neil Gibson, ermordet zu haben. Doch die Sängerin beteuert ihre Unschuld und wendet sich hilfesuchend an Sherlock & Watson. Die tauchen ein in das lukrative Geschäft der Musikindustrie, in der viele bereit sind, für Ruhm und Reichtum ihre Prinzipien über Bord zu werfen. Hat Maria ihren ehemaligen Manager und Ehemann wirklich aus Habgier umgebracht? Oder führen die wahren Gründe tiefer in die Vergangenheit? Als eine weitere Leiche auftaucht, ist klar: Sherlocks & Watson stehen vor einer großen Herausforderung.

In Eucharistic Saints, your children will encounter stories of saints they may already know, like Pope Saint John Paul II and St. Thomas Aquinas, and they will become familiar with saints they may not know yet, like St. Peter Julian Eymard and St. Tarcisius. This book also introduces your children to holy souls who were their own age, like Blessed Carlo Acutis, St. Jacinta Marto, and Blessed Imelda, patron saint of First Communicants. Your children will see how God’s grace filled these saints’ hearts and enkindled in them an enduring Eucharistic love.

Harbor Of Torment: Lightkeeper's Descent Is a rewritten version of my first ever title "The LightHouse Keeper". It tells the story of Jameson a man who battles his grief, Alchoholism, and PTSD as they manifest in a Horrific way for him not being able to distinguish whether what is happening to him is real or just his imagination.

Take the leap from terrified newbie to confident dad in your first year of fatherhood – even if diapers seem unsolvable and swaddles make you sweat! You're not alone. Fatherhood is like assembling an Ikea cupboard with no instructions – simple in theory, confusing in practice. You don’t need to be an expert to conquer fatherhood. All you need are the right tools and a touch of humor. What if there was a guide just for you – a first-time dad – with practical advice, ingenious baby hacks, and entertaining anecdotes? Well, that guide exists!

Throughout history and the present, inspiring and encouraging words from black people are like music to our souls when we become tired or distressed. The contribution and sacrifice of black people of the past and present are relevant, as we continue to fight inequality, racism and police brutality. Music or words in melodic form has always lifted black people when slave master's whip comes out, or when white mobs slaughter and murder innocent black people without remorse.

Dill is a loyal service dog, who rarely leaves his companions side. His companion is a grouchy, kvetching, red-headed chain-smoker in her 60s who doesnt take care of herself as well as she should. They drive up to Banff from Seattle to Sharons mountain chalet so she can read her books in peace...

Millennials (those born between 1980-2000) are the most educated and technologically capable generation in Canadian history. But when it comes to the complex world of investments, taxes and retirement, many have no idea where to start. The financial landscape has changed. Inadequate pensions and personal savings are forcing many seniors back to work. Millennials need to empower themselves with the knowledge and tools to ensure their financial independence in retirement.

Relieving lower back pain often involves a combination of lifestyle changes, self-care techniques, and, if necessary, professional medical intervention. In this book we will investigate many solutions to lower back pain and activities to avoid.

Bloomsbury presents Amnesiac written and read by Neil Jordan. A haunted record of a life devoted to the visual art of the cinema and the written word, by Ireland's greatest director and one of her finest novelists. In this vivid, moving and strange memoir, Neil Jordan – the author of classic...

We follow Jack, an immortal serial killer, as he is imprisoned in Victorian London and taken to Los Angeles. We tag along when he's released in the 1930s, and follow as he attempts to adjust to the “modern” world in America.

Reborn in a crypt, Nick was given an ancient heritage and an important task: to become king, and make the Archaens rise again. Nick was now the last one, and he would need to find allies by forming Soul Pacts with both followers and wives. With the power of the Soul Knight class, he would have to use both paladin and necromancer magics to conquer the tower and defeat his enemies. But not all was right, in or outside the tower. A bandit warlord had taken control of the city of Havendale, and a deathly Trial within the tower lurks, barring Nick from collecting his Heritage.

In this book, we will dive into the small but yet impactful habits that have greatly enriched my own life. I firmly believe that anyone can adopt these habits and experience positive transformations. By diving deeper into self-awareness, embracing gratitude, and harnessing positive energy, you will come to realize your own worth and understand that you have the power to shape the life you truly desire. These habits will serve as a solid foundation of self-love, empowering you to manifest the positive energy necessary to bring your dreams to fruition.

An extensive interview with a gentleman who is ready to close the chapter of his life. Learn about his ongoing spiritual path as Aaron Savvy talks about his past, present, and future.

It's a darn hot summer here at the Crescent Motel. I've been running this place for years, but now everything's gone to sh... heck. Some new guests have arrived, and I thought things might be looking up, but then this woman, Diana March, shows up claiming to be my Aunt Betty's daughter. She's even got a will to prove it, and now she wants to take over the motel. It's a total mess.

Waiting to Breathe is not just a story; it's a reflection of the contemporary corporate landscape and the human search for meaning in life's ever-changing currents. It resonates with listeners seeking authenticity, purpose, and a deeper understanding of the human condition.