Monsters Among Us

Fans of Sadie and You will be riveted by this compulsively readable new thriller about a survivor of dating violence who uses her newfound awareness of everyday evil to hunt for a killer. When Catherine Ellers returns home after her first semester at college, she is seeking refuge from a night she can barely piece together, dreads remembering, and refuses to talk about. She tries to get back to normal, but just days later the murder of someone close to her tears away any illusion of safety. Catherine feels driven to face both violent events head on in hopes of finding the perpetrators and bringing them to justice with the help of her childhood friend, Henry. Then a stranger from college arrives with her lost coat, missing driver's license--and details to help fill in the gaps in her memory that could be the key to solving both mysteries. But who is Andrew Worthington and why is he offering to help her? And what other dangerous obsessions is her sleepy town hiding? Surrounded by secrets and lies, Catherine must unravel the truth--before this wolf in sheep's clothing strikes again.

Have you ever seen something you couldn’t explain? This meticulously researched and thrilling exploration of the otherworldly will challenge your idea of reality. Mysterious wolf-people, sentient mists, and UFOs…if you've ever heard a curious bump in the night, caught a glimpse of a strange-looking someone (or something) out of the corner of your eye, or seen an unusual craft dart across the sky before it vanishes without a trace, there's only one person to call: Linda S. Godfrey. An expert in strange creatures and lore, she has offered reporting on bigfoots, werewolves, strange energy forms, and other bizarre beings for years. Godfrey will enthrall even skeptics as she leads you through the mystical, legendary, and scientific angles of these creatures and the myths that surround them. Within these pages, you will encounter: - First-hand testimony of a terrifying transformation from woman to beast (during a church service, no less) - The Lost Lizard People of Los Angeles - A growling, phantomlike home invader - Wolfmen who walk on two legs - People stalked by invisible predators Delivering a broad mix of modern-day and historical sightings, and supported by Godfrey's interviews with eyewitnesses, Monsters Among Us is essential reading for anyone hunting for the real accounts behind their childhood campfire stories.

Rather than assuming that film and the media tell us little about the reality of criminological phenomena, "Gothic criminology," as instantiated in this collection of essays, recognizes the complementarity of critical academic and aesthetic accounts of deviant behavior as intersecting with the public policy in complex, non-reductive ways.".

In the gripping and suspenseful thriller, "Monsters Among Us" author Liz Zemlicka takes readers on a heart-pounding journey into a world where sinister forces and hidden truths lurk beneath the surface. Filled with unexpected twists and chilling revelations, this captivating novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final page. When the protagonist, haunted by menacing voices urging him towards a sinister purpose, seeks solace in alcohol, he unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will forever alter his life. Suddenly awakened in a hotel room to the horrifying sight of an abandoned island engulfed in flames, he realizes that his existence will never be the same again. Teamed up with his steadfast companion, Max, the protagonist sets out on a relentless quest to uncover the truth behind the ominous fires and the dark forces driving them. As they navigate through a treacherous maze of deception and betrayal, they become entangled in a web of secrets and danger. Will they be able to withstand the menacing shadows that threaten to consume them? As the story unfolds, the protagonist is framed for crimes he did not commit, turning the whole town against him. Fueled by a mix of betrayal and anger, he embarks on a frantic search for evidence amidst the wreckage. With only fragments of his memory intact, he must uncover the truth about his own past while avoiding those who wish to see him silenced forever. With vivid imagery and a relentless pace, "Monsters Among Us" delves into the depths of human nature, exploring themes of trust, resilience, and the masks we wear to conceal our darkest secrets. This gripping tale will keep readers guessing until the final heart-stopping climax. For fans of pulse-pounding thrillers and haunting psychological dramas, "Monsters Among Us: Unveiling Darkness" is an unputdownable rollercoaster ride that will leave readers questioning their own perception of reality and the monsters that may exist in their midst. Brace yourself for a journey into the shadows where the true nature of humanity is revealed and the line between good and evil blurs. "Quite intriguing, a very good read from start to finish.” — ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Richard Biddle

For Samantha, running means freedom. That is, until the day a morning run turns into a living nightmare. Samantha wakes up to find herself held hostage in a cabin. With a masked abductor repeatedly injecting her arm with an unknown substance, Samantha tries in vain to find out what he wants, but he refuses to speak. Until the day he breaks his silence and promises her one day she will fall in love with him but the best part will be that she won't know who he is... until it's too late.

"Do you know how to get to the rose garden?" "No, you can't go there. A monster lives there." Shaw Hollander is desperate. Broke, unemployed, and determined to help his ailing mother, he falls on the good graces of a wealthy benefactor who is willing to give Shaw a job at his mansion in order to pay off his mother's debts. Suddenly finding himself surrounded by lavish riches, he has no idea what his duties truly entail until he's sent to the rose garden and meets the tragically mutilated Isobel. This Beauty and the Beast story holds true to the core of the fable while shaking off the element of fantasy and dragging it into present-day reality. Shaw and Isobel are ready to let you climb into their four-wheel-drive pickup and take a ride with them into their version of happily ever after, but only if you first dare to gaze upon the monster among the roses.

As someone who works with victims of Narcissistic abuse and a survivor of Narcissistic abuse myself, I wanted to write a book that will help you spot and stop Narcissistic abuse, then heal and recover from it and learn how to fight back. This book takes a totally original approach and shows you how to not only reclaim your life but never be abused again. It has already been described as a self-defence manual for the mind.So if you suspect that you are being abused by a Narcissist, or are you concerned that one of your friends or family is? Of if you have ever experienced Narcissistic abuse yourself, then I wrote this book for you. Working as a clinical therapist and in the mental health recovery field for over a decade I have witnessed the cruel and devastating effects which Narcissistic abuse can have. It is one of the vilest forms of abuse that a person can suffer and the long term effects can be very damaging to all areas of our lives. Narcissists will damage self-esteem, emotional health and mental health, destroy our confidence; drain our finances, energies and ruin our chances of ever becoming our best selves.If you have ever encountered a Narcissist you will know just how impossible they are to deal with and for some people even harder to break away from and defeat. So I have assembled all of my practical and clinical knowledge of helping others to break away and heal from abuse and put it into this book. I created it to help guide you to safety, teach you to heal and also to be that self-defence manual for your mind. As a therapist I have worked with and helped dozens of people to spot if they are in abusive relationships, then empowered them to stop the abuse, heal and move on from it. The main problems with Narcissist abuse is we are all vulnerable to it and do not always realise that it is happening. This book can reach a range reach of people who are already be suffering from this horrific abuse but may be unaware of it.Section 1. How to spot a Narcissist and the types of abuse they inflict, including hidden abuse. It also focuses on the kind of person who may be ripe for abuse themselves and what to do to change if you are being abused. Section 2. How to break away from a Narcissist and to start to find your inner confidence again. Section 3. How to heal from abuse and help you to answer those difficult to understand areas of your mind, such as why we return to abusive people and how to stop this ever happening again.Section 4. Covers how to be mentally strong and defend your mind against Narcissist people. This section is a great read for anyone even if you have not been a victim of abuse. As we will always encounter Narcissists in life and this section looks at the mindset of a Narcissist, psychological warfare and how to defeat them every time. I have also devoted a section of the book to what I call verbal Ju-jitsu. This section teaches you how to verbally and mentally defeat Narcissists when you are under attack from them in social and private situations. Finally, we look at the types of Narcissists you could encounter, from covert Narcissist to Narcissist managers, dates and even family members.This book goes way beyond Gaslighting and it will challenge your thinking, as this is the only way you will ever grow and develop and become strong again. I have filled the book with various self-help and healing techniques, which I have developed over the years to help others heal, move away from abuse and fully recover so they can start to no longer see themselves as victims or weak, but as strong survivors.There are also personal accounts of my own life and how I show you how I overcame the worst Narcissistic abuse of my self-healed and learned to fight and become mentally strong again.There is no need for this abuse to happen to anyone. We need to open our eyes to the realities of the Monsters Who Live Amongst us. This book will show you how.

Presents two stories featuring Carl Kolchak, talented newspaper reporter and determined seeker of truth, no matter how bizarre that truth may be.