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The Dervan Empire has at last triumphed over Volanus, putting the great city to the torch, its treasures looted, temples defiled, and fields sown with salt. What little remains of Volanus is scattered across the empire, its wealth plundered and its survivors sold into slavery. It is an absolute victory for the Dervans in every way but one. Hanuvar, last and greatest general of Volanus, still lives. He now travels the length of the Dervan Empire that conquered his homeland, driven by a singular purpose—to find what remains of his people who were carried into slavery across the empire.

In 1982, ten-year-old Emma Jacobs disappeared while on her way home from school. Almost four decades later the case file lands on Kate Gazzara’s desk. A cursory review of the case quickly turns into a personal nightmare for her team member, Detective Anne Robar. Haunted by vague, shadowy memories, of her own abduction more than thirty-seven years ago, Anne becomes consumed by them.

Stella Adler was one of the 20th Century's greatest figures. She is arguably the most important teacher of acting in American history. Over her long career, both in New York and Hollywood, she offered her vast acting knowledge to generations of actors, including Marlon Brando, Warren Beatty, and Robert De Niro. The great voice finally ended in the early 1990s. But, her decades of experience and teaching have been brilliantly captured and encapsulated by Howard Kissel, in the 22 lessons you'll hear in this audiobook.

Tauchen Sie ein in das düstere Abenteuer Der schwarze Hund des Todes von Robert E. Howard, in neuer Übersetzung und packend gelesen von Benjamin Werner. Der Erzähler begibt sich in die finsteren Wälder, um Richard Brent vor einem entkommenen Verbrecher zu warnen. Auf seinem Weg stößt er auf einen brutalen Mord und wird in ein übernatürliches Grauen hineingezogen. Ein verfluchter Mann, der sich in ein monströses Wesen verwandelt hat, sinnt auf Rache. Perfekt für Fans von düsterer Fantasy und Horror.

Erleben Sie den kosmischen Horror von H. P. Lovecrafts Die Farbe aus dem All, eindrucksvoll gelesen von Alexander Wohnhaas. Diese fesselnde Geschichte erzählt von einem mysteriösen Meteoriten, der auf einer abgelegenen Farm in Neuengland einschlägt. Aus dem Meteor strömt eine unheimliche, fremdartige Farbe, die das Land und alles Leben darauf langsam in den Wahnsinn und Verfall treibt. Lovecrafts Meisterwerk des kosmischen Grauens lässt Sie bis zum schaurigen Finale nicht los.

“Stand absolutely still, Amanda,” she read, “and you won’t get hurt.” Two seconds later a bullet from a sniper’s rifle shattered the driver’s side window of her Lexus SUV. That’s how it began, early on a Friday morning when Amanda, Harry’s wife, found the note tucked under her windshield wiper. The incident was quickly followed by a series of events that would put his family and friends in deadly danger and test Harry to his limits.

With more questions and answers than any other edition, the Encyclopedia of Counseling, Fourth Edition is still the only book you need to pass the NCE, CPCE, and other counseling exams. Every chapter has new and updated material and is still written in Dr. Rosenthal's lively, user-friendly style that counselors have come to know and love. He is a humorous writer, a scholar's scholar, and has the unique ability to convey complexity an nuance for both fellow scholars or laymen. The book’s new and improved coverage incorporates a range of vital topics.

Welcome to Osprey, where something's always hiding just beneath the surface. Josh Warlocke hates his life. Growing up in a funeral home in the small town of Osprey comes with its own issues, and all he wants is to get out on his own. One day, Josh picks up a frozen corpse hundreds of miles away, and brings it to the home. The trip is filled with strange events that almost cost him his life, and has him doubting his sanity. Josh is more than happy to arrive alive and unload the body on the home.

Worms of the Earth is a dark fantasy story by Robert E. Howard, first published in 1932. Set in the world of Roman-occupied Britain, the tale follows Bran Mak Morn, the last king of the Picts, as he seeks revenge against the oppressive Roman Empire. When a Roman official publicly tortures and humiliates one of Bran's people, the Pictish leader turns to an ancient, forbidden race— the Worms of the Earth— for help in exacting his vengeance.

The Haunter of the Ring by Robert E. Howard is a supernatural horror story steeped in dark magic, occultism, and the perilous consequences of meddling with ancient forces. The narrative follows John Kirowan, a recurring character in Howard's mythos, who is drawn into a sinister plot involving a cursed ring and a malevolent spirit. The story begins when Kirowan's friend, John Conrad, reaches out to him in desperation. Conrad's wife, Evelyn, has been behaving strangely, seemingly under the influence of a powerful, malevolent force.

The Challenge from Beyond by Robert E. Howard is a gripping tale of cosmic horror, written as part of a collaborative effort by five prominent writers of weird fiction. Howard's section stands out for its vivid descriptions, action-packed narrative, and themes of survival in the face of incomprehensible, otherworldly forces. The story begins when a group of archaeologists uncovers a strange, alien artifact buried deep in the Earth's surface.

Dig Me No Grave by Robert E. Howard is a dark and chilling tale of supernatural horror, exploring themes of occultism, fate, and the consequences of dabbling in forbidden knowledge. The story is narrated by John Conrad, who recounts a terrifying experience he shared with his friend, John Grimlan.

The Thing on the Roof by Robert E. Howard is a chilling tale rooted in the dark mythos of ancient civilizations, exploring themes of human greed, forbidden knowledge, and the consequences of disturbing things best left forgotten. The story follows the first-person narration of an unnamed scholar, who recounts the events surrounding a dangerous expedition undertaken by his associate, Tussmann, an arrogant archaeologist driven by ambition.

The Fire of Asshurbanipal by Robert E. Howard is a thrilling adventure story with elements of supernatural horror, blending historical mystery with the timeless allure of lost treasures. Set in the deserts of the Middle East, the tale follows two treasure hunters—Steve Clarney, an American adventurer, and Yar Ali, his Afghan companion—on their dangerous quest to uncover an ancient artifact known as the Fire of Asshurbanipal.

Mallory Vayle would list her interests as being normal, books about ponies and very definitely NOT talking to dead people. But when her parents' carriage takes a leap off Gibbett Bridge - an accident for which there appears to be no explanation - she is taken in by a strange aunt the family disowned years ago and brought to her new, and very spooky, home. Aunt Lilith, a charlatan psychic, is quick to monetise Mallory's prodigious skills in talking to dead people and starts to advertise grand seances (ticketed obvs) in her spiritual news sheet.

Tauchen Sie ein in die düstere Welt von H. P. Lovecraft mit dem Hörbuch Die lauernde Furcht, meisterhaft gelesen von Benjamin Werner. In dieser packenden Erzählung folgen wir dem Protagonisten, der sich auf die Spur einer unheimlichen Bedrohung begibt, die tief in den Wäldern und alten Ruinen lauert. Lovecrafts eindringliche Schilderungen von Furcht und Schrecken lassen die Hörer bis zum letzten Moment nicht los. Perfekt für Fans klassischer Horrorliteratur und düsterer Geschichten.

Skull-Face is a fantasy novella by American writer Robert E. Howard, which appeared as a serial in Weird Tales magazine, beginning in October 1929, and ending in December, 1929. The story stars a character called Stephen Costigan but this is not Howard's recurring character, Sailor Steve Costigan. The story is clearly influenced by Sax Rohmer's opus Fu Manchu but substitutes the main Asian villain with a resuscitated Atlantean necromancer (similar to Kull's bit character Thulsa Doom) sitting at the center of a web of crime and intrigue meant to end White/Western world domination with the help of Asian/Brown/African peoples.

The Shadow Kingdom is one of the earliest examples of sword-and-sorcery fiction, written by Robert E. Howard in 1929. The story is set in the mythic past, in the ancient kingdom of Valusia, ruled by King Kull, a barbarian warrior from Atlantis. As Kull takes the throne, he faces a hidden and insidious threat from a race of shape-shifting serpent people who have secretly controlled the kingdom for generations. The story explores themes of power, betrayal, and identity, blending elements of fantasy, horror, and adventure.

In a prehistoric world where ancient forces still rule the earth, the Norse warrior Niord faces a monster that has terrorized generations. The Valley of the Worm is a dark and mysterious journey to a time when mythical beasts and immortal heroes shaped the fate of the world. Guided by unshakable courage, Niord ventures into the unknown to confront the most powerful evil—a monstrous Worm, a creature older than time, whose existence reminds humanity of forgotten gods and demonic forces. Can even the mightiest man hope to survive against an unimaginable nightmare from the depths of hell?

Caught up in a series of hideous headline-generating crimes, Will Stewart confronts the question of whether to reveal himself or allow innocent lives to be lost. An old enemy surfaces. A vile night stalker poses a threat. And helping Andy in a race to determine the fate of a missing Essex police officer while testing the side effects of "the other thing" pushes Will to the edge...