She Who Sleeps Sax Rohmer

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Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Jazz AgeAncient EgyptArchaeology

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Reared among the ancient relics of his father's museum-like estate, wealthy dreamer Barry Cumberland finds himself disillusioned by modern Jazz Age society. He yearns for something deeper, captivated by the mysterious allure of the Egyptian priestesses immortalized in antiquity. One stormy night, as he races his roadster through the mountain shadows outside New York, a flash of lightning illuminates an impossible vision: a beautiful woman standing upon a lonely balcony, adorned in the ceremonial robes of a Theban princess. A violent crash plunges him into darkness, but awakening only deepens the mystery. Swept from lavish high society into a hypnotic world of archaeological secrets, forgotten dynasties, and ancient sorcery, Barry embarks on an intoxicating journey from Manhattan to the sands of the Nile. To uncover the identity of the haunting figure, he must decipher an enigmatic legend and confront the perilous mystery of She Who Sleeps.

Contents · 33 chapters

The Mysterious Mr. Quin
The Mysterious Mr. Quin
At sixty-two, the fastidious and elflike Mr. Satterthwaite has spent his life as an observer, watching the intricate dramas of high society unfold from the front row. But on a stormy New Year’s Eve at a remote country house, ordinary life takes an uncanny turn when a stranded traveler knocks on the door. Enter Harley Quin: a dark, slender stranger whose fleeting appearances seem magically illuminated by the colors of the harlequin. Wherever Mr. Quin materializes, forgotten tragedies resurface, hidden motives come to light, and baffling puzzles find their missing pieces. Serving as a mysterious catalyst, Quin gently prompts the observant Satterthwaite to step from the sidelines into the heart of human passion, crime, and redemption. Atmospheric, melancholic, and subtly supernatural, this captivating collection blends classic whodunits with poetic intrigue, drawing readers into a world where everyday secrets conceal spectral wonders.
The Daughter of Anderson Crow
The Daughter of Anderson Crow
In the sleepy village of Tinkletown, New York, self-important town marshal Anderson Crow reigns supreme as lawman, fire chief, and newly minted detective. Pompous yet well-meaning, Crow prides himself on keeping absolute order—until an unexpected arrival turns his quiet world upside down. When a mysterious stranger flees town, leaving an abandoned baby girl behind, Anderson takes in the foundling and raises her as his beloved daughter, Rosalie. Years later, Rosalie blossoms into a charming young woman, but shadowy figures from her hidden past suddenly emerge with sinister intentions. As kidnappers, scheming villains, and bizarre secrets descend upon Tinkletown, Crow enthusiastically leads a bumbling investigation to protect his daughter and unmask the truth. Full of witty satire, rural charm, and escalating suspense, this delightful mystery balances eccentric small-town antics with genuine peril and high-stakes adventure.
The Lock and Key Library
The Lock and Key Library
Shadows lengthen and secrets stir in The Lock and Key Library, an enthralling treasury of classic mystery and detective fiction compiled by Julian Hawthorne. From windswept, desolate bungalows across colonial India to shadowed parlors and locked chambers, each tale plunges curious travelers, intrepid investigators, and wary skeptics into the realm of the uncanny. A weary solitary traveler seeks shelter from a tempest in a decaying outpost, only to hear the unmistakable, phantom click of billiard balls rattling across a supposedly empty adjoining room. Elsewhere, astute sleuths confront baffling crimes, deceptive alibis, and eerie supernatural occurrences that defy reason. A chilling, suspenseful atmosphere pervades every page, where mundane realities fracture and unseen presences linger just beyond the candlelight. Readers who relish ingenious puzzles, psychological dread, and the thrill of the unknown will find themselves thoroughly captivated by these masterfully woven enigmas.
Children of the Whirlwind
Children of the Whirlwind
In a dingy corner of New York’s East Side, life revolves around the pawnshop of the enigmatic Duchess—a legendary fence whose dark house harbors thieves, schemers, and outcasts. Among them is proud, willful Maggie Carlisle, an eighteen-year-old caught between the squalor of the waterfront and the allure of high-rolling city life. When the Duchess’s handsome grandson, Larry Brainard, is released from Sing Sing, the local underworld buzzes with anticipation. Maggie's father, Old Jimmie, and flashy Broadway crook Barney Palmer are eager to pull Larry back into lucrative heists, but Larry fails to appear, leaving everyone guessing at his true game. Meanwhile, an eccentric mechanic turned painter watches from the attic, observing the restless souls below. Atmospheric, tense, and rich with streetwise grit, this crime drama plunges readers into a shadowy world where hardened criminals, sudden temptations, and buried loyalties collide in a storm of ambition and danger.

She Who Sleeps Completed

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Contents · 33 chapters

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