The Three Impostors - format ePub

Set in the middle of the First World War, 'The Terror' unfurls the atrocities of the German invasion alongside the terrifying fear of the unknown - unexplained murders, surreptitious occurrences and collective...

'The White People' is a horror short story by Arthur Machen in which two men discuss the eternal battle between good and evil. Eventually one of them pulls out and opens a mysterious diary filled with...

"And Mr. Joseph Walters is going to stay the night?" said the smooth clean-shaven man to his companion, an individual not of the most charming appearance, who had chosen to make his ginger-colored mustache...

The centerpieces of this collection are two essays by Arthur Machen, Strange Roads and With the Gods in Spring. Both use images of journeys through the countryside to evoke a sense of place and an innate...

In "The Inmost Light," Arthur Machen delves into the themes of mysticism and the supernatural, interweaving elements of horror and the uncanny with philosophical questions about the nature of reality...

In 'The Novel of the Black Seal,' Arthur Machen weaves a haunting narrative that navigates the delicate boundaries between the seen and unseen realms. Rich in atmospheric detail, this novella employs...

Arthur Machen's "The Angels of Mons: The Bowmen and Other Legends of the War" weaves an intricate tapestry of mysticism and World War I folklore. Published in 1914, the collection includes the titular...

In "The Greatest Works of Arthur Machen - Ultimate Horror & Dark Fantasy Collection," readers are invited into a meticulously curated anthology that captures the essence of Machen's masterful storytelling....

In "The White People," Arthur Machen presents a haunting exploration of the occult and supernatural that delves into the intersections of innocence and darkness. Written in a rich, evocative style characteristic...

Arthur Machen's "The Great God Pan" stands as a seminal work in the realm of horror literature, renowned for its atmospheric tension and exploration of the supernatural. Written in a period marked by...

In "The Hill of Dreams," Arthur Machen weaves a lyrical and haunting narrative that explores themes of imagination, desire, and the metaphysical landscape of Wales. Set against the backdrop of a fading...

'I will not read it; I should never sleep again' A doctor performs an experiment on a young woman that goes horribly wrong, and a series of increasingly strange events follow: sinister woodland rituals,...

Arthur Machen's 'The Three Impostors' is a seminal work in the realm of dark fantasy, characterized by its eerie atmosphere, intricate plot, and Gothic undertones. First published in 1895, the book is...

Arthur Machen's 'Ultimate Collection: The Greatest Occult & Supernatural Classics' is a compilation of some of the most iconic works in the genres of occult and supernatural fiction. Known for his...

• Los arqueros • Los niños felices • Un nuevo Cuento de Navidad Arthur Machen (1863 - 1947), escritor y periodista galés, fue autor de relatos de terror...

ArthurMachen (1863-1947)"– Je suis très content de vous voir, Clarke, très content ; je craignais qu'il ne vous fût impossible de venir.– J'ai pu m'arranger pour quelques jours. Les affaires ne vont pas...

Arthur Machen (1863-1947) est un écrivain gallois souvent considéré comme le grand écrivain de la weird fiction, un genre littéraire empruntant à la fiction d’horreur surnaturelle, qui fait un pont entre...

Le docteur Raymond opère le cerveau de sa pupille, Mary, afin qu’elle puisse voir la nature profonde du monde derrière le voile des apparences et des illusions. L’opération est un échec. Mary pert la...

A discussion between two men on the nature of evil leads one of them to reveal a mysterious Green Book he possesses.

"I am glad you came, Clarke; very glad indeed. I was not sure you could spare the time." "I was able to make arrangements for a few days; things are not very lively just now. But have you no misgivings,...

The Great God Pan is a horror and fantasy novel by the Welsh writer Arthur Machen. Machen was inspired to write about the Great God Pan through his experiences in the ruins of a pagan temple in Wales....

A little girl takes a shortcut on her way home and is never to be seen again. Luckily Machen’s favourite supernatural investigator Dyson is tasked with unravelling the mystery. While examining the girl's...

Machen’s occult investigator Dyson is back to the job with another murder mystery. 'The Inmost Light' presents Dyson’s first-hand account of a story he witnessed - the wife of a famous London doctor is...

'The Hill of Dreams' follows the story of the introverted rector's son Lucian Taylor. He stumbles upon an odd Roman hill fort in his Welsh hometown which possesses his mind with supernatural visions and...

'The Secret Glory' follows the story of young Ambrose Meyrick, who is enchanted by the legend of the San Graal and the forces that kept it secret in his Welsh homeland. Ambrose’s Christian public school...

'A Fragment of Life' is a short story by Arthur Machen taking a close look at the life of a young couple who turn to spirituality for fulfillment and away from the unsatisfying banality of their everyday...

A forlorn London suburb. Four people are gathered around a table in a derelict abandoned house. One is a beautiful woman with hazel eyes, Helen. Two are men who are maniacally laughing along with Helen....

'The Angels of Mons' is a short story by Arthur Machen based on a popular British legend - at the beginning of the First World War some soldiers claimed to have been aided by a supernatural force at the...

"Of living creators of cosmic fear raised to its most artistic pitch, few if any can hope to equal the versatile Arthur Machen." -H.P. Lovecraft Dr. Thomas Vivian has been brutally murdered and supernatural...

The pagan rituals and ancient ruins in Machen’s portrayal of Wales played a pivotal role in guiding the creative force responsible for the horror novella 'The Great God Pan'. Upon publication in 1894...

What does Tee Rutledge have in common with a mouse?They both witnessed a brutal murder. Unfortunately, the details of the horrific crime are a bit…fuzzy.Those addictive coffee beans with their magical...

Four writers. Four genres. Four reasons to kill.When four broke writers meet for their annual retreat in upstate New York, they share it all—insulting rejection letters, crushing disappointments, the...

In the labyrinthian arteries of Toronto, an unlikely trio unites to swindle millions from a powerful pharmaceutical corporation.A fraudulent sexual assault case against her college professor endowed Grace...

From the Mind of Derringer Award Winning Author James Blakey Comes Thirteen Tales of Crime and Mystery."Fast Times at Spiro Agnew High" - Junior Mike Wimmer owes money to the school loan shark. But Mike...

Tall, proud and handsome male lead, Brogan Kavenagh, grew up fast and hard. Determined to defend the disgraced Kavenagh name, his refusal to back down earned him the reputation of a brawler. However,...

Haunting nightmares are only the beginning.For years, Serenity has been tormented by nightmares of a creature she believes abducted her childhood best friend from the bayou. The police dismissed her claims,...

The Front Step An Anthology Like No Other Step into a world of human connection, dark imaginings, and journeys across the globe in this captivating short story collection. Each tale is a prism through...

A READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK! “A riveting wilderness suspense novel by a novelist at the height of her powers” (Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Candy House), Heartwood...

In the frozen depths of the Arctic, the world's largest oil reserve lies waiting—and some will kill to claim it.When scientist Richard Cathey discovers a game-changing energy source that could reshape...

A dried salt lagoon in the South Australian desert will soon host OWTCAST, a post-apocalyptic wargaming event. Competitors from around the world will utilise their high-tech gear to confront one another...

Time, Curious Time is a collection of four short stories that involve mystery, humor, and romance. "The Music Helped Her to Forget" follows Marina, a single mom with brown hair and brown skin who takes...

2042 is a cautionary tale of the future of media wrapped up in a slow-burning thriller.Katherine Tanaka is the head of Corporate Communications at Artemis, the global powerhouse that holds the monopoly...

Some predictions are better left unread.Eliza Thorne, a meticulous librarian with an orderly life, discovers an ancient leather-bound journal hidden in a donation box. The journal's elegant script documents...

All systems fail. All societies crumble. All worlds end.In the authoritarian Federation, there is a plot to assassinate and replace the President, a man who has downloaded his mind to a succession of...

'Compelling . . . almost Dickensian' Times'The best thriller writer in the world' Daily Telegraph*****Jonas Merrick - a legendary intelligence analyst for MI5 - has been banished to the Post Room of Thames...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

‘Addictive. A first-class page-turner.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange,...

OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDENOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina...

The first thriller in the Mickey Bolitar series, now airing as an original series on Amazon Prime. Bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once, Harlan Coben brings us a shocking...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘Let there be spaces in your togetherness,And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.’...

From J.A. Jance, a writer whose thrillers are “hot and getting hotter” (Booklist), the latest in her New York Times bestselling and heart-pounding Ali Reynolds series. Chuck Brewster, the former business...

Sam wakes up in the middle of a strange field, no memory of where he was or how he got there, barely even able to remember his name. As he sets out to try and regain his memory, he comes across a mysterious...

"A fascinating story of crime amid the complexity of human emotion.  Packed with high octane tension, The Vulnerable is a must-read for thriller lovers." — Lisa Towles, Amazon Bestselling author of Terror...

A rival to overcome… A truth to reveal… A family firm. A long-held promise. What will it take to protect all she loves? Alice Fraser has everything she needs. A comfortable home. A few good friends. A...

Lady Matilda has always been an introvert, preferring her books to awkward conversations with strangers. As her first Season arrives, her mother insists she put away her bluestocking and concentrate on...