Author: Eva Pohler
Publisher: Eva Pohler Books/Green Press
ISBN: 9780989999076
Category : Older women
Languages : en
Pages : 398
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Soccer mom Yvette Palmer lives an ordinary life in San Antonio, Texas when a box is delivered to her by mistake, and in taking it to its rightful owner--a crotchety neighbor named Mona who shares her back fence--is drawn into a strange and haunting tale. Mona's ratty robe, mood swings, and secretive behavior all raise red flags, and Yvette is sure someone else is living there despite Mona's claim to live alone, but Yvette is unable to break away as she listens to how Mona transformed from a young college woman about to be married to the odd, reclusive, ghost of a woman she is now. As Yvette listens to her neighbor's tale, she discovers a shocking connection, but doesn't know whether Mona's come to help or to harm her and her family.
Author: Brad Meltzer
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1455522678
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
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There's nothing more mysterious than a locked box. Whether it's a literal strongbox, an empty coffin, the inner workings of a scientist's mind, or an underground prison cell, there are those who will use any means necessary to unlock the secrets of...The Mystery Box. With this anthology, bestselling author Brad Meltzer introduces twenty-one original stories from today's most prominent mystery writers. In Laura Lippman's "Waco 1982," a young reporter stuck with a seemingly mundane assignment on lost-and-found boxes unwittingly discovers a dark crime. In Joseph Finder's "Heirloom," a scheming neighbor frightens the new couple on the block with an unnerving tale of buried treasure. In R.L. Stine's "High Stakes," a man on his honeymoon gets drawn into a bizarre bet involving a coffin--a bet he may pay for with his life. From the foothills of Mount Fuji to Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, from a physics laboratory in wartime Leipzig to an unusual fitness club in Boca Raton, these sometimes terrifying, sometimes funny, and always suspenseful tales will keep you riveted to the page.
Author: Roma N. Dessai
Publisher: Notion Press Media Pvt Limited
ISBN: 9781684871346
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
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This is an extremely powerful and intriguing story of a young girl Sophia and her friends . Sophia and her friends visit her Farmhouse for a stay where they find a unique box. After they reach the farmhouse they learn many secrets which they were unaware of. Sophia's parents embarks on a journey of mysteries behind the box which leads them to many surprises. An innocent mistake leads to behavioral changes in Sophia . Sophia's parents and friends attempt to help her unfolds many untold secrets which keeps them astonished . The combined efforts to help Sophia come out of the misery puts her into more trouble. The incidents of the story are wholly absorbing. It is a story of The Mystery Box, how they find it and how it changes their life to an extent that it starts affecting them at each and every point in their life. They make lot of efforts to come out of it which puts them in more and more trouble until they learn the truth.
Author: Kazu Kibuishi
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606238205
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
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Provides an anthology of seven short graphic works--by such artists as Kazu Kibuishi, Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier--on the theme of a mysterious box and the marvels, or mayhem, within.
Author: Eva Pohler
Publisher: Green Press/Eva Pohler
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
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Is her neighbor a friend or a foe? Soccer mom Yvette Palmer lives an ordinary life in San Antonio, Texas when a box is delivered to her by mistake, and in taking it to its rightful owner—a crotchety neighbor named Mona who shares her back fence—is drawn into a strange and haunting tale. Mona’s ratty robe, mood swings, and secretive behavior all raise red flags, and Yvette is sure someone else is living there despite Mona’s claim to live alone, but Yvette is unable to break away as she listens to how Mona transformed from a young college woman about to be married to the odd, reclusive, ghost of a woman she is now. As Yvette listens to her neighbor's tale, she discovers a shocking connection, but doesn't know whether Mona's come to help or to harm her and her family. "A brilliantly compelling read!"--Perkins ★★★★★ "It is extremely compelling and I could not stop reading, this book is pure escapism and would make a brilliant film or mini series. I found it completely different to the usual thrillers that I read, but I really enjoyed it and would not hesitate to recommend it to others."--A L H ★★★★★ "This is an exciting book that will definitely take you out of your ordinary, day-to-day routine."--Linda Brooks ★★★★★ "This was a really unique and well done mystery / thriller. I liked everything about the authors style and the way the mystery reveals itself. It's a story within a story, and it quite enjoyable to read that way."--Cid Herman ★★★★★ "Wow. This book should be a movie. . . .I enjoyed it and couldn’t put it down. . . the suspense and intrigue in the story was page-turning and had me riveted. . . .Now I have to read a cozy mystery to calm myself down."--Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "People, here is another edge of your seat,nail biting, stay up all night,great read."--Sonya, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "A dark and surprising tale. If you are not into a book that you can't guess with a real twist at the end, or not comfortable with dark subjects, it is not the book for you."--K. Buell ★★★★★ Grab your copy to begin the terrifying adventure today!
Author: Carolyn Louise Whitehead
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512726966
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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Carolyn L. Whitehead is an author from Nashville, Tennessee. This delightful childrens book will have you smiling as she tells the comical story of conversations between her grandchildren, E.J. and Iesha.
Author: Sally Grindley
Publisher: Hodder Wayland
ISBN: 9780750026987
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 25
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Book Description
The Magical Myths series classic single story myths are re-told by top children's authors. Each title includes an introductory spread providing additional background information, putting the myth into a historical context for young readers.
Author: Martin Sebastian Moritz
Publisher: Wessex Astrologer
ISBN: 9781910531587
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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Book Description
A 360 Degrees analysis of the astrological 8th house, the place in the chart which includes death, debts, possessiveness, entanglements, sexuality or boundary crossings. With copious case studies, it is entertaining and insightful, a good read that will challenge any level of astrologer - particularly those in the thrall of the 8th house.
Author: Gardner Hunting
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boxes
Languages : en
Pages : 266
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Author: Jonah Lehrer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501195883
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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New York Times bestselling author Jonah Lehrer “unravels the mystery of mysteries” in this “absolute delight” (Malcolm Gladwell) of a book that blends psychology, neuroscience, and anthropology to shine a new light on everything from the formulas of our favorite detective shows to the tricks of successful advertising campaigns and the calculated risks of the stock market. Why is mystery so compelling? What draws us to the unknown? Jonah Lehrer sets out to answer these questions in a vividly entertaining and surprisingly profound journey through the science of suspense. He finds that nothing can capture a person’s attention as strongly as mystery, and that mystery is the key principle in how humans view and understand the world. Whenever patterns are broken, we are hard-wired to find out why. Without our curiosity driving us to pursue new discoveries and solve stubborn problems, we would never have achieved the breakthroughs that have revolutionized human medicine, technology—and culture. From Shakespeare’s plays to the earliest works of the detective genre, our entertainment and media have continually reinvented successful forms of mystery to hook audiences. Here, Lehrer interviews individuals in unconventional fields—from dedicated small-business owners to innovative schoolteachers—who use mystery to challenge themselves and to motivate others to reach to new heights. He also examines the indelible role of mystery in our culture, revealing how the magical world of Harry Potter triggers the magic of dopamine in our brains, why the baseball season is ten times longer than the football season, and when the suspect is introduced in each episode of Law & Order. Fascinating, illuminating, and fun, Mystery explores the many surprising ways in which embracing a sense of awe and curiosity can enrich our lives.
