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Winner of four major prizes for the best critical/biographical book related to crime fiction: the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity and H.R.F. Keating Awards; and shortlisted for both the Agatha and Gold Dagger Awards. ‘Martin Edwards is the closest thing there has been to a philosopher of crime...

The stories in this collection will dredge up delight in crime fiction fans, as watery graves claim unsuspecting victims on the sands of an estuary and disembodied whispers penetrate the sleeping quarters of a ship's captain. This British Library anthology collects the best mysteries set on choppy seas, along snaking rivers and even in the supposed safety of a swimming pool, including stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, C. S. Forester, Phyllis Bentley and R. Austin Freeman.

1930. Nell Fagan is a journalist on the trail of an intriguing and bizarre mystery: in 1606, a man vanished from a locked gatehouse in a remote Yorkshire village, and 300 years later, it happened again. Nell confides in the best sleuth she knows, judge's daughter Rachel Savernake. Thank goodness she did, because barely a week later Nell disappears, Rachel is left to put together the pieces of the puzzle.

UPDATE: Includes an overview of Pope Leo's latest interview released in September 2025 Before he was Pope Leo XIV, before the world knew his name, Cardinal Robert Prevost sat down for an intimate, wide-ranging conversation about the soul of the Catholic Church — and where it must go next. Recorded just nine months before his election as Pope, this rare and deeply personal interview with then-Cardinal Robert Prevost offers a window into the heart and mind of a man who would soon lead the global Catholic Church. In these brief pages, you’ll hear a voice formed by St. Augustine’s ideals ...

¿Estás cansado de luchar una batalla por la pureza que sientes que nunca podrás ganar? ¿Te sientes atrapado en un ciclo silencioso de pecado, vergüenza y confesión, que te deja agotado y sin esperanza? No estás solo. Y es posible alcanzar una libertad verdadera y duradera. Durante demasiado tiempo, los hombres católicos hemos librado la guerra por la integridad sexual en un aislamiento lleno de vergüenza. Sentimos profundamente las heridas causadas por la pornografía, la masturbación y las relaciones rotas, pero a menudo carecemos de las herramientas específicas y de la ...

There are two types of entities: the Hunter and the Hunted—and revenge, guilt, lust, and desperation drive all of them. Darkness falls quickly when you're being stalked—but it is always dark when you' re the stalker. From shadowy city streets and Amazon jungles to deep-South swamps, this collection of eight stories involving elements of mystery, science fiction, and horror is sure to entertain.

Dive Deep into Marian Dogma and the Controversy raised by a recent Church document about Mary On November 4, 2025, the Vatican published a document that ignited the most explosive Marian controversy in modern Catholic history. Mater Populi Fidelis declared two beloved titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary—"Co-redemptrix" and "Mediatrix of All Graces"—inappropriate for Catholic teaching. In this comprehensive investigation, discover: The biblical foundations and 2,000-year history of Catholic teaching on Mary's role in salvation How five popes taught the very language this new Vatican ...

You already know you're supposed to lead your family. The question is how. Most Catholic fathers carry a quiet weight. They love their wives and children deeply. They want to be men of faith. But somewhere between the morning alarm and the end of another exhausting day, the gap between the father they are and the father they want to be stays stubbornly, frustratingly wide. Saint Joseph closed that gap. He didn't do it with a program or a formula. He did it in a workshop in Nazareth, in the ordinary unglamorous years of a life nobody recorded, by being fully present to the people in his care...

The main aim of detective stories is to entertain, but the best cast a light on human behaviour and display both literary ambition and accomplishment. Even unpretentious detective stories, written for unashamedly commercial reasons, can give us clues to the past and give us insight into a long-vanished world that, for all its imperfections, continues to fascinate.

De la bulle avortée de 1365 à la fondation calvinienne de 1559, ce livre audio retrace la naissance puis l’essor de l’Université de Genève comme matrice d’une cité lettrée et d’une Europe réformée, entre ambitions savoyardes, résistances épiscopales et volontarisme communal. On y voit Calvin et Théodore de Bèze transformer une “grande eschole” en un système complet, du Collège aux “lectures publiques”, réglé par des statuts exigeants, un calendrier d’études progressif et un recrutement international.

The Power of And offers a new narrative about the nature of business, revealing the focus on responsibility and ethics that unites today's most influential ideas and companies. R. Edward Freeman, Kirsten E. Martin, and Bidhan L. Parmar detail an emerging business model built on five key concepts: prioritizing purpose as well as profits; creating value for stakeholders as well as shareholders; seeing business as embedded in society as well as markets; recognizing people's full humanity as well as their economic interests.

Death has come twice to Ravenbank, a remote community in England’s Lake District, each time on Halloween. Just before the First World War, a young woman’s corpse was found, with a makeshift shroud frozen to her battered face. Her ghost - the Faceless Woman - is said to walk through Ravenbank on Halloween. Five years ago, another woman, Shenagh Moss, was murdered, and again her face was covered to hide her injuries.

Commissioned by Audible and written especially for audio format this collection brings together six crime stories through the themes of discovery, destination and arrival. Top narrators bring these gripping tales to life acknowledging the Scandinavian tradition of oral storytelling.

Antes de ser el Papa León XIV, antes de que el mundo conociera su nombre, el Cardenal Robert Prevost se sentó para una conversación íntima y de amplio alcance sobre el alma de la Iglesia Católica y hacia dónde debe ir. Grabada solo nueve meses antes de su elección como Papa, esta entrevista rara y profundamente personal con el entonces Cardenal Robert Prevost ofrece una ventana al corazón y la mente de un hombre que pronto lideraría la Iglesia Católica global. En estas breves páginas, escucharás una voz formada por los ideales de San Agustín de comunidad, búsqueda de la verdad...

"Once you’ve read these letters, there’s no turning back—your spiritual journey will take on a new direction entirely." In the twilight of his career, a renowned cardinal receives an unexpected letter from an unknown monk dwelling near a remote mountain lake. The monk, seeking guidance to discern whether his mystical experiences are truly of God, begins a humble correspondence that transforms both men—and leaves an indelible mark on all who read their words. Through their heartfelt exchange, these two seekers explore humanity’s deepest questions: What is the purpose of suffering? ...

The woman in white—surreal artist Damaris Gethin—has invited a select group to the opening of her exhibit Artist in Crime, held in the eerie subterranean Hades Gallery. As costumed models reenact famously violent deaths, the artist herself portrays Marie Antoinette on the day of her execution, complete with a guillotine on the stage. It's not a prop; within ten minutes of Rachel's promise to solve Damaris's future murder, the artist slips her neck into the collar of the device and the very real blade sends her head rolling at the feet of her horrified audience.

During the height of World War 2, a young German soldier on the Russian front is unexpectedly killed moments after committing a heinous and unforgivable crime. After his soul is hurled through the aether, he finds himself surrounded by blinding light and standing before God to explain his actions and face judgement. In this powerful WW2 Christian historical fiction, instead of condemning the young man’s soul, God mysteriously sends him back to earth to relive the moment until he can change the outcome and come to understand the nature of truth and evil.

A crew of experienced astronauts nearing the completion of a 20-year mission in space discover that their ship is being followed by an unknown craft on their way back to earth. In this science fiction novelette, the crew debates an impossible decision on whether to lead the craft back to earth and risk all of humanity, or veer off into space to protect the earth but ensure their own demise. Short story/novelette 13,000 words Science fiction From 13 Acorns-Modern Short Stories for Thoughtful Adults

A Rosary for a Church longing to be one. A prayer guide for believers longing to heal. In an age of division, polarization, and spiritual uncertainty, The Rosary for Unity with Pope Leo XIII offers a path back to the heart of Christ’s desire for His Church: a family reconciled in truth, charity, and peace. This devotional invites you to: Rediscover the power of intercessory prayer Heal wounds of division within families, parishes, and the global Church Cultivate humility, unity, and peace in imitation of Mary Recommit to Christ’s prayer “that they may all be one” Participate ...

Are you entering this Advent season with a heart that’s tired, tender, or quietly aching? You’re not alone—and you don’t need to have it all together to welcome Christ. Heal Your Heart This Advent is a gentle, day-by-day devotional for anyone longing for deeper peace, emotional healing, and true spiritual preparation during the 25 days leading to Christmas 2025. Rooted in Scripture and enriched by the witness of beloved (and often overlooked) saints, it offers daily companionship for weary hearts. In this 25-day journey, each entry includes: A short Scripture passage A brief ...