The British Army suffered one of its greatest crises when in December 1899 the Boer irregulars inflicted three reverses in South Africa in 'Black Week'. A nation grown accustomed to success was stunned. Part of the answer was a very British blend of patriotism and pragmatism. For the first time civilian volunteers and part-time soldiers were allowed to fight overseas to the horror of traditionalist professional soldiers. Yet, by the end of the Boer War, almost 90,000 men had volunteered to...

Some stories don't end. They linger, becoming modern folklore—campfire tales whispered to remind us that monsters are real. The story of Ted Bundy is one such tale. But the monster in this story didn't have claws or fangs. He had a warm smile, a law degree, and a disarming way of asking for help. He was the man you'd invite inside.Decades after his execution, the name 'Bundy' still carries a chilling resonance. Why? It isn't just the brutality of his crimes or the staggering number...

Quiet Rooms: The Life, Crimes, and Aftermath of Jeffrey Dahmer is an unflinching, deeply researched true‑crime chronicle that goes far beyond the headlines. Across fifteen meticulously crafted chapters, it traces Dahmer's life from early warning signs to his death in custody — and, critically, centers the stories of his seventeen known victims. Through human‑focused narratives, it examines missed interventions, investigative breakthroughs, the trial, prison years,...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Most Infamous Serial Killers in History takes you on a chilling journey into the lives of the world's most notorious murderers. This comprehensive book explores the darkest aspects of human nature, detailing the harrowing stories of serial killers who have left an indelible mark on history. From their early lives to their descent into violence, each chapter uncovers the twisted paths that led these individuals to commit som...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Some stories don't end. They linger, becoming modern folklore—campfire tales reminding us that monsters are real. The story of Ted Bundy is one such tale. But this monster didn’t have claws or fangs. He had a warm smile, a law degree, and a disarming way of asking for help. He was the kind of man you’d invite inside.Decades after his execution, the name "Bundy" still chills us. Why? It’s not just the brutality of his crimes or t...

The Most Infamous Serial Killers in History takes you on a chilling journey into the lives of the world's most notorious murderers. This comprehensive book explores the darkest aspects of human nature, detailing the harrowing stories of serial killers who have left an indelible mark on history. From their early lives to their descent into violence, each chapter uncovers the twisted paths that led these individuals to commit some of the most shocking crimes ever recorded.Through met...

The 6:20 Man is back, dropped by his handlers into a small coastal town in Maine to solve the murder of a CIA agent who knew America’s dirtiest secrets—can Travis Devine uncover the truth before his time runs out?When CIA operative Jenny Silkwell is murdered in rural Maine, government officials have immediate concerns over national security. Her laptop and phone were full of state secrets that, in the wrong hands, endanger the lives of countless operatives. In need...

They save our lives every day, and we’ve never heard their stories. Experience the life-or-death intensity of working on the front lines, in this important book putting a spotlight on America’s greatest unsung heroes.Around the clock, across the country, these highly skilled and compassionate men and women sacrifice and struggle for us and our families.You have never heard their true stories. Not like this. From big-city and small-town hospitals. From behin...

In the vein of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief and Deborah Feldman's Unorthodox, journalist Emily Brady journeys into a secretive subculture--one that marijuana built.Say the words "Humboldt County" to a stranger and you might receive a knowing grin. The name is infamous, and yet the place, and its inhabitants, have been nearly impenetrable. Until now.Humboldt is a narrative exploration of an insular community in Northern Californ...

Frank Sinatra was the greatest entertainer of his age, invigorating American popular song with innovative phrasing and a mastery of drama and emotion. Drawing upon interviews with hundreds of his collaborators as well as with "The Voice" himself, this book chronicles, critiques, and celebrates his five-decade career. Will Friedwald examines and evaluates all the classic and less familiar songs with the same astute, witty perceptions that earned him acclaim for his other books about jazz an...

In this thrilling novel from the authors of the bestselling Death of the Black Widow, the police of a small New England town are confronted with a baffling series of crimes.Hollows Bend, New Hampshire, is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat breakfast at the Stairway Diner. The crime rate—zero--is a point of pride for Sheriff Ellie Pritchett.The day the stranger shows up is when the trouble star...

Alison Bliss shares her smart, sexy, contemporary voice in this new rom-com about a curvaceous heroine falling for her personal trainer. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Weiner.The course of true love was never supposed to start on a stair climber ...Preslee Owens has never worked out in a gym before. Like truly never. Until today. As she struggles to stay upright on the stair climber, she accidentally broadcasts a vlog that lets complete strangers—and even wor...