Jason Parent Knihy

By-the-book Detective Asante Royo can only clean up Fall River's filth for so long without getting dirty. When he's called to an apparent suicide at an apartment complex notorious for its prostitution and drug trade, he doesn't shed a tear for the life wasted. Yet something about the scene haunts him, and when his investigation gets swept under the rug, he has a hard time living with the stain. Jaden Sanders is an unstable loner who lives across the hall from the crime scene. When three men break into his apartment, Jaden is ready for a fight. He kills two of his attackers in self-defense then stalks and stabs the third in the back. Jaden is soon arrested for murder. With no clear motives for the home invasion or Jaden's violent response, Royo must uncover the true story before more people get hurt. His only leads are derived from the version of events extracted from a truly unbalanced mind. Is Jaden a victim being steamrolled by cold justice or a murderer capable of killing again?

Set in the notorious town of Clifton Heights, this collection features stories from three prominent voices in contemporary horror. Readers are invited to explore chilling narratives that unfold during Halloween, showcasing the eerie atmosphere and unsettling events that define the season. Each author brings a unique perspective, crafting tales that delve into the darker aspects of human nature and the supernatural, making for a spine-tingling read.

Detectives Bruce Marklin and Jocelyn Beaudette have put plenty of criminals behind bars. But a new terror is stalking their city. The killer's violent crimes are ritualistic but seemingly indiscriminate. As the death toll rises, the detectives must track a murderer without motive. The next kill could be anyone... maybe even one of their own.Officer Aaron Pimental sees no hope for himself or humanity. His girlfriend is pulling away, and his best friend has found religion. When Aaron is thrust into the heart of the investigation, he must choose who he will become, the hero or the villain. If Aaron doesn't decide soon, the choice will be made for him.

A multi-national research team, led by a medical genomics expert suffering from MS, study an ancient pandoravirus at a remote Siberian research facility. Called Molli by the research team, it is a force too dangerous to escape their compound. But the virus has a mind of its own, and it wants out.

The night uncovers all we wish not to see. A troubled man enters a dusky park before sunset. A young woman follows, hidden in shadow. Both have returned to the park to take back something the past has stolen from them, to make right six long years of suffering, and to find justice or perhaps redemption-or maybe they'll settle for some old-fashioned revenge. But something evil is alive and awake in those woods, creatures that care nothing for human motivations. They're driven by their own insatiable need: a ravenous, bottomless hunger. The campgrounds are full tonight, and the creatures are starving. Before the night is over, they will feed.

Come. Take our hands. The twilight is dimming, but the moon is bright enough to see by, and it's the perfect night to go for a walk. We'll stroll through a cemetery in Exeter to where police officers are dispatched every Halloween and where a one-hundred-fifty-year-old vampire-girl is said to still roam. We'll wander the wharfs in Jamestown, but mind your footing; the sea is home to all manner of creatures just waiting to break the surface after a thousand-year sleep. And keep an eye on the Romanesque Revival windows of the mansions along Newport's Cliff Walk; you might catch a glimpse of a silhouette with no earthly reason for being there. In Providence, we'll stalk the shadowy streets along with the ghosts of transcendentalist poets and jilted lovers, but don't be surprised to discover that the monsters of Lovecraft's fiction are not, in fact, the product of his imagination. The capital city has secrets and those secrets have tentacles. And teeth. Welcome to Rhode Island, home of the weird, the hometown horror, the haunted, the hunted. Home of the Gothic and of horror with history. We promise there's something here for everyone, whether visiting or already one with the region's countless legends. Rhode Island is the smallest state but the biggest house of horrors... And the door is open.

Exploring the psychological impact of fear, this narrative delves into how terror can consume individuals when they allow it to take root within them. As characters confront their inner demons, the story examines the struggle between embracing fear and overcoming it. Through intense emotional journeys, readers witness the profound effects of terror on relationships and personal growth, ultimately highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of darkness.

Sebastian "Seb" McAlister finds himself in a perilous situation after being shot by a gang in Vegas. In a frantic bid for survival, he escapes in his powerful Hellcat, but his luck quickly runs out as he loses consciousness in the desert. This gripping tale intertwines themes of desperation and fate, as Seb's journey takes a dark turn, leaving his fate uncertain as he races away from danger.

"Major Crimes Detective Samantha Reilly prefers to work alone-- she's seen as a maverick, and she still struggles privately with the death of her partner. The only person who ever sees her softer side is Michael Turcotte, a teenager she's known since she rescued him eleven years ago from the aftermath of his parents' murder-suicide. In foster care since his parents' death, Michael is a loner who tries to fly under the bullies' radar, but a violent assault triggers a disturbing ability to view people's dark futures. No one believes his first vision means anything, though-- not even Sam Reilly. When reality mimics his predictions, however, Sam isn't the only one to take notice. A strange girl named Tessa Masterson asks Michael about her future, and what he sees sends him back to Sam-- is Tessa victim or perpetrator? Tessa's tangled secrets draw Michael and Sam inexorably into a deadly conflict. Sam relies on Michael, but his only advantage is the visions he never asked for. As they track a cold and calculating killer, one misstep could turn the hunters into prey"--Page 4 of cover.