A cryptic text. A secret society. A scholar on the run.In the heart of Europe, as religious and political conflicts tear the continent apart, a scholar named Jakub Hořický is entrusted with a mysterious manuscript written in an undecipherable script. As he delves deeper into its secrets, he uncovers a hidden network of knowledge-seekers known as the Fellowship, whose members span centuries and continents, united by their pursuit of forbidden wisdom.Joined b...

Olivia Mercer, a map authenticator in Boston, discovers a 17th-century map depicting a city that never existed. As she investigates, she uncovers a secret society of cartographers who believed they were mapping "thin places"—locations where the boundary between worlds was permeable. But when a series of gruesome murders suggests that someone is using the maps to open these doorways, Olivia realizes she's stumbled onto a conspiracy far more dangerous than she ever imagined.With the ...

Embark on a captivating journey through the history of the papacy, from its humble beginnings in the early Church to its modern-day authority as a global religious and moral leader. "The Papal Journey" explores the evolution of this ancient institution, highlighting its key figures, pivotal moments, and enduring legacy.Discover how the papacy has navigated the complexities of faith, politics, and social change across the centuries. Explore:The origins of the papacy in...

They were five boys with bombs in their pockets and a dream of freedom in their hearts. Their target was an empire.On the morning of June 28, 1914, the city of Sarajevo was a stage set for pageantry, ready to welcome the heir to the mighty Habsburg throne . But hidden in the cheering crowds, a conspiracy was about to unfold. Scattered along the parade route were young assassins, their nerves fraying, their hands clutching Belgian pistols and crude bombs, ready to d...

In a world where corruption and injustice often lurk in the shadows, investigative journalists serve as the guardians of truth, shining a light on the darkest corners of society. But their relentless pursuit of the truth often comes at a high price.This book tells the stories of real journalists who have faced threats, intimidation, and even death in their quest to expose wrongdoing. From Dorothy Kilgallen's investigation into the Kennedy assassination to Jamal Khashoggi's brutal m...

In the shadows of classified government programs, a deadly secret lies dormant. Phoenix Rising unveils the Phoenix Protocol, a chilling experiment in mind control that forged perfect operatives from broken individuals.Judge Hammond's death was no accident. It's a calculated move in a game orchestrated by unseen hands. As Detective Cassandra Vale delves into the case, she uncovers a disturbing connection to her former partner's mysterious suicide and a program that pushes the bounda...

Some on the spirit side some not one about meeting a buffalo maybe in a dream and another a lady confronting a oil company, a young lady going through a right of passage for her native family while some try to stop her does she make it or not?, one escape and some about dying and a possible death maybe? maybe real or not? you decide

In the heart of Hollywood's golden age, a star falls, and the echoes of her demise reverberate through the corridors of power. Marilyn Monroe, a shimmering goddess of the silver screen, finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and lies that could shatter the illusion of American glamour and topple the very foundations of the nation.This historical fiction, inspired by real events, delves into the alleged connections between Marilyn Monroe's tragic death, President John F. Kenned...

This provocative book investigates China’s claim that Western hegemony, led by the US, harms the international community. Putting China’s geopolitical intent aside, Robert Walker assembles a breadth of independent evidence to examine the consequences of the West’s hegemonic power for individuals rather than nation states.Using the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights as an evaluative framework, this wide-ranging book assesses the robustness and consequences of Western values an...

"Walker here pairs off proto-architect Filippo Brunelleschi and doormaker Lorenzo Ghiberti in an often engaging version of Quattrocento Smackdown." — Library JournalJoining the bestsellers Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, this is a lively and intriguing tale of two artists whose competitive spirit brought to life one of the world's most magnificent structures and ignited the Renaissance.The dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore, the gr...

In the remote wilderness of Siberia, a cataclysmic event unfolded on a summer morning in 1908. The Tunguska Event—a massive explosion that flattened trees for hundreds of square kilometers—has baffled scientists and ignited imaginations for over a century.This historical mystery delves into the heart of the Tunguska Enigma, following the footsteps of Leonid Kulik, the pioneering scientist who dedicated his life to unraveling the truth behind the devastation. From the archives of th...

Barnaby Crisp is back, and the stakes have never been higher in the glittering heart of Las Vegas!Following their baffling investigation in The Case of the Caffeinated Capuchin, eccentric detective Barnaby Crisp and his pragmatic partner Maya Sharma are called to the exclusive Sapphire Slipper Casino, where impossible thefts are occurring with clockwork precision. Million-dollar watches and priceless art vanish from secure suites, leaving behind only the b...