[PDF] The Sinister eBook

Author : David Putnam
Publisher : Oceanview Publishing
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 32,95 MB
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1608094278

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Publishers Weekly Starred Review Bruno Johnson, shaken to his core, but still a formidable force—unrelenting when it comes to saving a child Ex-cop, ex-con Bruno Johnson and his wife Marie hide in plain sight from the law in an upscale L.A. hotel as Bruno heals from a run-in with a brutal outlaw motorcycle gang—and the loss of his son—a son he didn't know he had until it was too late. Marie, now pregnant with her first child, fears Bruno may never fully recover. She knows that soon they must return to Costa Rica to rejoin their large family of rescued children—kids who owe their lives to Bruno and Marie's intervention. But when Bruno's friend, FBI Deputy Director, Dan Chulack, pleads with Bruno to help rescue his kidnapped granddaughter, escape plans are put on hold. After exhausting all legitimate investigative avenues, Chulack seeks Bruno's brand of justice. With Marie's reluctant consent and her own special expertise, they plunge into the evil world of those who prey on children. Meanwhile, Bruno's mother, a woman he has never known, appears asking for forgiveness—and Bruno's assistance—while bringing her own set of complications. Bruno finds his professional and his personal lives colliding in a pursuit that is excruciating and brutal. The Sinister is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and James Lee Burke While all of the novels in the Bruno Johnson Crime Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is: The Disposables The Replacements The Squandered The Vanquished The Innocents The Reckless The Heartless The Ruthless The Sinister The Scorned (coming 2023) The Diabolical (coming 2024)

Author : David J. Collins, S. J.
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 21,57 MB
Release : 2019-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0271084391

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Inspired by the work of eminent scholar Richard Kieckhefer, The Sacred and the Sinister explores the ambiguities that made (and make) medieval religion and magic so difficult to differentiate. The essays in this collection investigate how the holy and unholy were distinguished in medieval Europe, where their characteristics diverged, and the implications of that deviation. In the Middle Ages, the natural world was understood as divinely created and infused with mysterious power. This world was accessible to human knowledge and susceptible to human manipulation through three modes of engagement: religion, magic, and science. How these ways of understanding developed in light of modern notions of rationality is an important element of ongoing scholarly conversation. As Kieckhefer has emphasized, ambiguity and ambivalence characterize medieval understandings of the divine and demonic powers at work in the world. The ten chapters in this volume focus on four main aspects of this assertion: the cult of the saints, contested devotional relationships and practices, unsettled judgments between magic and religion, and inconclusive distinctions between magic and science. Freshly insightful, this study of ambiguity between magic and religion will be of special interest to scholars in the fields of medieval studies, religious studies, European history, and the history of science. In addition to the editor, the contributors to this volume are Michael D. Bailey, Kristi Woodward Bain, Maeve B. Callan, Elizabeth Casteen, Claire Fanger, Sean L. Field, Anne M. Koenig, Katelyn Mesler, and Sophie Page.

Author : Edgar Wallace
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 36,10 MB
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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This is a crime mystery novel that revolves around the murder of a professor. The body of a professor has been discovered floating in the Thames. Scotland Yard Superintendent Wills is invited to investigate the murder. It appears the victim was an archeology Oxford professor who had previously been studying the Kytang Wafers, an archeological artifact that is now missing. The wafers are fragments of an ancient text that could change relations between Red China and a Tibetan-style nation known as "Kytang." According to an autopsy, the professor was killed by a karate blow. Will the Scotland Yard investigator unravel the mystery surrounding the death of the professor and the missing artifact?

Author : Alexander Blade
Publisher : BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 45,64 MB
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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The Sinister Invasion by Alexander Blade catapults readers into an apocalyptic future where Earth faces an onslaught from an alien force. This sci-fi thriller is a roller-coaster ride filled with suspense, danger, and high-stakes decisions. With The Sinister Invasion, Alexander Blade delivers a potent mix of action and intrigue. The narrative is a perfect blend of chilling suspense, thrilling battles, and well-drawn characters, making it an unforgettable journey into the unknown. Underneath the thrilling plot, The Sinister Invasion also grapples with profound questions about humanity's place in the universe, the morality of war, and the price of survival. The book is a captivating read that stimulates the mind and stirs the emotions. Are you ready to confront the alien threat? Then pick up The Sinister Invasion and plunge into a world where every decision counts and the survival of humanity hangs in the balance. Order your copy today!

Author : Dan Brereton
Publisher : Image Comics
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 25,64 MB
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1534305343

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Evil is again afoot and only the Nocturnals stand watch against the darkness. The death of the powerful and mysterious Judge Hemlock opens the door to one macabre revelation after another, as Doc Horror, spooky daughter Evening, and an armed revenant called the Gunwitch, investigate a haunted house enshrouded in the occult. What the Nocturnals find in the dungeon-like basement - and the toy-filled attic - is only the beginning of a wild and deadly hunt, as the monstrous Hemlock children are once again free to roam the countryside, seeking revenge on anyone unlucky enough to cross their sinister path.

Author : Erik Larsen
Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 19,41 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1302377388

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Collects Spider-Man (1990) #15, 18-23. The Six have never been more sinister than in this star-studded saga! They've looted and slaughtered their way across an alien world, and Earth is next! If even Spider-Man's strength, wit and new web cannons can't stop the murderous miscreants and their robot army, it may take a dozen heroes to win the day - but one of the Six outweighs and outpowers all of them combined! Guest-starring Ghost Rider, the Incredible Hulk, Deathlok and more! Author: Erik Larsen, Terry Kavanagh. Illustrator: Erik Karsen, Scott McDaniel. © 2020 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. All characters featured in this issue and the distinctive names and likenesses thereof, and all related indicia are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc. No similarity between any of the names, characters, persons, and/or institutions in this magazine with those of any living or dead person or institution is intended, and any such similarity which may exist is purely coincidental. www.marvel.com.com.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 49,19 MB
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1479450979

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“The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger,” the second in a series of 12 mystery stories featuring Tommy & Tuppence, was originally published in the The Sketch on October 22, 1924. These tales were billed “Tommy and Tuppence—A Detective Series by Agatha Christie” and would later be collected as Partners in Crime. “The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger,” would become the sixth story in the collection. The conceit of the series is simple: The Beresfords’ friend Mr Carter, who works for a government intelligence agency, arrives bearing a proposition for the adventurous duo. They are to take over The International Detective Agency, a recently cleaned-out spy stronghold, and pose as the owners so as to intercept any enemy messages coming through. In the meantime Tommy and Tuppence can take on cases as this detective agency, an opportunity that delights the young couple. They employ Albert, a young man introduced in The Secret Adversary, as their assistant at the agency. The two tackle a series of cases, each mimicking the style of a famous fictional detective of the period, including Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Thorndyke, G.K. Chesterton, A.E.W. Mason, and even Christie’s own Hercule Poirot (among others). “The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger” is an espionage story, following in the footsteps of Valentine Williams and the detective brothers Francis and Desmond Okewood. One of Williams’ books in particular—The Man with the Clubfoot (1918)—is mentioned by Tuppence in the story.

Author : Karny McFlynn
Publisher : McFlynn Books
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 22,69 MB
Release : 2018-09-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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There’s a murderer in the kingdom, lock up your… shoes? When our dear Cinderella moves into the castle to begin her happily ever after she learns all too quickly how much her life will change, but with her darling Prince by her side and her step-sister Alice supporting her she’s got it all under control. Until the kingdom’s newest citizen turns up murdered... with Cindy’s famous shoe. Someone’s trying to get rid of Cindy but who? With the Royal Inquisitor missing in action it’s up to Cindy to prove her innocence and catch a killer, but will she be able to find the murderer before she’s the next victim? Or will Cindy’s happily ever after become happily never after? A Fairy Tale Cozy? You betcha, why should witches get to have all the fun? There’s plenty of magic in the kingdom. Join the fun in this full length standalone fun fairy tale cozy mystery. The first in the Fairly Mysterious Tales Series by Karny McFlynn Keywords: fun, humorous, sweet, romantic, fairies, princesses, female protagonist

Author : Andrea Kear
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 48,5 MB
Release : 2013-04-03
Category :
ISBN : 1300901039

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In this book, a young boy named Woobie first wonders if his brother is really a dreaded chupacabra. He examines his brother to determine the truth. During this process Woobie makes up a rhyme and a silly song to add to the fun.

Author : Sean Ferrell
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 36,35 MB
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1645951847

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The Wild Robot meets Sweet Tooth in the first book in a sweeping adventure series packed with robots, smugglers, battles, and a lonely boy trying to find where he fits in the world. Eleven-year-old Noah has grown up in a mysterious house that grows larger every night with only his mother and a robot-boy for company. He spends his days building robotic devices for the city of Liberty, a place he’s not even allowed to visit—not since his father almost destroyed it when Noah was only a baby. When Noah discovers a message hidden in one of his father's inventions, he decides to run away to find him. He’s sure that at his father’s side he’ll finally get the recognition he deserves. With the help of a band of smugglers (especially unofficial second in command, young Winona), he sails to Singe to rescue his father, who he’s certain is as misunderstood as he is, but the man he finds there is even more of a monster than his mechanical creations. And when Noah returns home, he accidentally leads his father’s robot army to Liberty once more. Now, it’s up to Noah to rescue the city—but to do so, he’ll have to make a terrible choice.