In the tradition of Daphne du Maurier, Michelle Richmond, and Shari Lapena, comes the newest mystery thriller from Edgar Award-winning, bestselling author Carol Goodman--a twisty, chilling story set in a former Magdalen Laundry in Manhattan that explores today's #MeToo complexities. It's taken Joan Lurie three years to write her article exposing a famous newspaper tycoon as a sexual predator. On the eve of its publication, she celebrates at a party thrown in her honor and is riding high...only to be brutally attacked as she is returning home late that night. Traumatized and suffering the effects of a concussion, she moves to a highly secure new apartment building in northern Manhattan called the Refuge. Safely sequestered away, she tries to begin writing a book that expands her much-lauded exposé. At the Refuge, Joan encounters a frail 96-year-old woman who has been living in the building since the 1940s when it was a Magdalen Laundry and Refuge for Fallen Women. When Lillian first arrived, she was hiding out from the infamous Murder, Inc mobsters. As Lillian relates her story about the long-ago incriminating incident she witnessed that forced her into hiding, Joan recalls certain details of her own investigation. The more Joan learns about Lillian and the fabled story of the Refuge, the more she realizes they may be linked to the book she is writing--and to her attacker that fateful night. As Joan starts to connect the clues and unravel decades worth of history, she must stay one step ahead of those who are desperate to make sure Joan never uncovers the final truth.

Betrayed By Her Own Heart Sarah Spalding has learned to forge her own way and never to trust anyone--least of all a Yankee. But when her companion abandons her while on a train to Colorado, Sarah begrudgingly accepts the help of Whitman Kendrick--a Yankee, yes, but one with the most bewitching green eyes. Allowing Whit to be her traveling escort is one thing, taking him as a lover is another--even though she's tempted beyond reason. . . Whit Kendrick isn't quite sure what to make of the sharp-tongued, sassy woman sharing his train compartment. All he knows is that Sarah is refreshingly different from most women--and his urgent, primal attraction for her is unlike any he's experienced. Breaking down Sarah's wall of defense won't be easy. But Whit is determined to prove to Sarah that they're more alike than different--and loving each other is all they need. . . "Williamson spins a fast-paced story. . .that intrigues as it titillates." --Romantic Times on The Education of Madeline

THEY KILLED THE JOURNALIST TO KILL THE STORY. THEY SHOULD HAVE KILLED ZEB CARTER AS WELL The body was so well hidden that Zeb Carter found it only because he was lost. Elena Petrova, the cops told him later. A journalist. Highly reputed. She was raped before she was killed. And that made him mad. But it still wasn't his problem he decided, and made preparations to leave town. He got the warning as he was heading to his vehicle. Go away, a stranger in the shadows told him. And stay away. That riled Zeb Carter. And then he went hunting. USA Today Bestselling Author Ty Patterson 'sets the benchmark in thriller writing'

Sit back turn the lights down low and get ready for the scare of your life. 31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead told by Drac Von Stoller. Immerse yourself into some of the best horrifying short stories ever told such as Campfire Tales, The Impaler, The Crematory, The Red Room, The Book of the Dead (Necronomicon), The Haunted Hearse, Castle Walls of Death, The Shadowman, A Visit from the Greys (Aliens). Plus 22 more Horrifying Tales from the Dead. If your one of those readers like I am and don't have the time to get lost in a long Novel then these short stories are what your looking for. Some of the characters you will read about are Vampires, Witches, Impaler, Witch Finder General, Aliens, Dead Sea Captain, Axe Murderer, Shadowman, Pirates, Flesh Eaters, Ghosts, Demons, Devil, Evil Fairies, Army of the Dead and the Unknown.

Charlie was sick and tired of cooking at his Uncle Sam's diner because all Sam had on the menu was the same bland stuff that had been cooked over twenty years. Charlie knew he could do better than his uncle ever could. Charlie decided he had enough money saved up to open his little diner in town. The following morning he was going to tell his Uncle Sam today would be his last day to work at the diner. Charlie broke the news to his Uncle Sam but Sam was hurt that Charlie wanted to leave the family business. Sam said "Charlie, why do you want to leave? Haven't we paid you well and given you all the free meals and a nice place to stay." Charlie answered "Please don't make this difficult for us both. I'm not happy here anymore. I just feel that it's time for me to move on Besides I'm a man now and I need to take care of myself and start my diner. I hope you understand Uncle." Sam replied "Yes, I do understand I just wanted to believe you would just work here the rest of your life like I have, but sometimes leaving the family business is for the best. When you open your new diner, Charlie could I please come by and see what wonderful things you have done." "Sure, Uncle Sam, you'll be the first person I call. Now Uncle come over and give me a big hug, Wish me luck." “Okay, Charlie! You take good care of yourself and don't forget to call me when the diner is finished," said Uncle Sam. "Don't worry Uncle Sam you'll love my new diner. Now tell everyone it's been a pleasure working here. Now I've got to get to the bank and take out a small loan to cover some of the construction costs for the new diner," said Charlie. "Charlie, why don't you let me give you the money you need to cover the remaining construction costs," said Uncle Sam. "No, I appreciate your kindness but I need to do this all alone just like you did when you started your diner," said Charlie. "Well alright, we'll be talking soon Charlie," said Uncle Sam. Charlie's diner was up and running ready to give his Uncle Sam's diner a run for their money. In reality, Charlie's was a flop compared to his Uncle Sam's diner, but that was to be expected since Uncle's diner had been there for over twenty years now. Charlie was working longer hours than he expected to make a profit. Charlie started getting depressed and drinking more than he should. Then one night when all of his customers were gone, Charlie sat down at one of the tables eating a ham sandwich because that's all he could afford since his diner was losing so much money. Charlie could barely pay his rent on time and there was no extra money to spend on himself. Charlie went back into the kitchen to make a fresh batch of chili for the next day since that was one of his best dishes but that wasn't saying much. As Charlie was stirring his chili, he paused for a moment thinking as hard as he could to think of some way to drum up more business and bring Uncle Sam's diner customers to his place instead. Then entered a man dressed in a black trench coat with a black hat and dark glasses. Charlie said to the stranger "Can't you see the place is closed for the night." The stranger responded "That's not why I'm here. I am here because I want to make a deal with you." Charlie said ", Is this some kind of a joke or something?" "This is no joke!" said the stranger. "Okay, what kind of a deal could you possibly want to take with me because I'm not selling the diner? I just need a way to bring in more customers that's all," said Charlie. "If you will just be quiet for a moment I'll tell you what I'm offering. Number one I don't want to buy you out. What I have to offer you will bring in more customers than you could dream about," said the stranger.

"I'm sorry," I stammered feeling his warm breath fanning my face, and his dark eyes boring into mine, with hate evident on his face. He pinned me against the wall once again, looking straight into my eyes. Warm tears made their way down my chin, and I had no strength in stopping them. "It's too late to say sorry my dearest wife" he whispered holding me roughly by the waist. At that moment I know I'm in deep trouble. He is selfish and only thinks about himself. He doesn't care if it'll trouble the people around him. Jawad returns from his journey when he gets the news of him getting married or he loses his position of being the heir to his father's company. Farah is a beautiful and kindhearted woman, with a nice and loving family. When a marriage proposal came for her, she knew her life is about to change. As she has no opposition to marriage, she agrees to marry the man her parents choose for her. Two opposites are tied in an arranged marriage. Will they keep their differences aside? And make their marriage work?

First Order: Zeraïm / Tractate Peah and Demay is the second volume in the edition of the Jerusalem Talmud, a basic work in Jewish Patristic. It presents basic Jewish texts on the organization of private and public charity, and on the modalities of coexistence of the ritually observant and the non-observant. This part of the Jerusalem Talmud has almost no counterpart in the Babylonian Talmud. Its study is prerequisite for an understanding of the relevant rules of Jewish tradition.