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A young woman dies in a brutal nighttime attack, and all signs indicate her killer was a Florida panther–an endangered species that hasn’t killed a human in more than 70 years. When a second attack occurs in the same manner, the locals go into an uproar. News of the killer panther will ruin the tourist season and devastate their businesses.

A mysterious package is delivered to Hamilton DeShear and Jaden Trinn—by a driver who then brutally commits suicide on their property. The box contains a message from Dr. Marcus Hauser, who everyone is certain is dead, stating: When the couple’s adopted young daughter was in Hauser’s custody, an explosive device was implanted in her head. It will detonate in 72 hours and kill her—unless DeShear comes to a secret location.

From the creators of the number one best-selling horror anthology Nightmareland, the follow up to the number one best seller Dark Visions, and the number one best seller The Box Under The Bed comes a new collection for your darker tastes: Spellbound - a horror anthology with 27 stories from 16 authors.

After destroying the last known remnants of Angelus Genetics and the evil Dr. Hauser's operations, Detective Hamilton DeShear escapes with Agent Jaden Trinn and their five-year-old ward Constantine to the Bahamas for a vacation - only to be framed for murder as Constantine is kidnapped and Trinn is nearly shot to death.

"The Power Outage": An eerie story about a lone homeowner who meets the new neighbors on a stormy night when the power on their street goes out, but the neighbors are not what he expects. "Tonight We Hunt the Beast, Lads": Against his better thinking, a medieval monk rides along with a frenzied mob to hunt a dangerous mythical beast. "A Settled Matter": A dark humor take of a would-be normal man who decides to hire a hit man to murder his wife.

USA Today best-selling author and master storyteller Dan Alatorre brings you a collection of dark stories. Included in this book are: "The Jemwaju", "Best Monday Ever", and "Dark Questions". Enjoy these eerie, dark short stories from master storyteller and USA Today best-selling author Dan Alatorre, and be sure to leave the lights on!

After completing the biggest case of his career, private detective Hank DeShear returns home to start treatment for a disabling genetic condition that could end his life, but he learns his partner on the prior case has just been murdered. Was he wrong to conclude the secretive killer known as The Greyhound had declared a truce? Or, have disciples of The Greyhound surfaced to carry on with the murders?

When Tom Bunny doesn't get enough sleep or eat well, he becomes...a Zombunny! Zombunny's adventures continue in this fun sequel, where he meets three new friends. Together, they confront monsters and solve mysteries, and along with Zombunny's use of long a words, Owlie and Maddie offer practice in their own vowel sounds (oo and ee).

Zombunny is up to his antics again, and this time, it could cost him his favorite movie! Young listeners will laugh at the consequences of his actions and words, love the fun illustrations, and practice long vowel sounds with Zombunny and his friends. Will Zombunny get to see Battle Space, or will his choices be laaaaame?

While every action scene is different, many have similar foundations. Learn how to write amazing action scenes and take your stories to new heights!

When family man Mike Torino lands a project in Italy, home of naked art, Valentino, and taxi-crashing yoga pants, he brings along his wife, hoping to rekindle their marriage. But romance gets derailed by head colds, constant bickering, and assaults from ankle-breaking cobblestone streets. Their daughter develops a gelato addiction. Mike's Italian partner has a coronary. And as for amore...Mattie tells Mike to handle things himself - and storms back to America. Mike is trapped. Leaving Italy will blow a promotion; staying might cost him his wife and family.

A young rabbit who stays up late and doesn't eat right becomes a tired, grumpy...zombunny! Great for young listeners and students learning English as a foreign language.

Bo does not like to take baths - he wants to play! But his mother has other ideas. Enjoy this funny rhyming story with your children. Fun to play for youngsters; fun for older kids to play to you!

A freak landslide at a remote mine site uncovers a strange machine to Barry's group of paleontology students. Wary of corrupt school officials, his team takes the machine home to study it in secret, reaching only one realistic - and unbelievable - conclusion: It was designed to bridge the time-space continuum. It's a time machine.

Here are some of the most delicious, mouth-watering recipes collected from my family members over the years, plus lots of new ones that my wife and I have created in our home. From a simple healthy hummus to amazing sausage balls, southern fried chicken perfect pies, you will enjoy discovering these family treasures. Some foods are meant to be enjoyed. Use fresh ingredients and don't rush.

A routine trip to the store creates a golden opportunity for a loving father to bestow a terrific Christmas memory on his three-year-old daughter. Filled with humor and love, this story will have you laughing and turning the pages to see if the stranger with the red shirt and white beard is.... Santa Maybe?

A young girl's family visits the beach, where she befriends a small crab and his friends. All is well until a little stranger washes up on shore after a storm, and she decides to work with her new friends to help him get back home - to France!

An amusing audiobook for children, The Princess and the Dolphin tells the story of a little princess who has a very special stuffed animal - that she loses somewhere in the castle! With help of her parents (the king and queen) and the family dog, they are off on a search. Persistence is important, as well as being resourceful, and working together.

The Long Cutie follows our favorite little girl, "Savvy", who continues exploring her world as only a three-year-old can, as viewed through the eyes of her father. But get this: It alternates between chapters about Savvy and chapters that tell the stories of other real life people who have Long QT Syndrome, a potentially life threatening heart condition. It's one chapter about Savvy, then a chapter about a different Long QT person, alternating back and forth through the audiobook.

You can make restaurant-quality recipes at home while feeling like you're being guided by a friend! Time with family, just like great food, should be enjoyed. There are too many complicated diets trying to ruin your day. Relax, take a break, and treat yourself. Come with us again and discover the fun and flavor in these old-school family recipes.