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Everyone needs a break now and then but sometimes getting away from it all can be murder. Martin Edwards presents a jam-packed travel case of 18 mysteries, featuring short stories from crime legends, such as Christianna Brand, Anthony Berkeley and Ethel Lina White, alongside more obscure writers revived in this anthology. Grab your ticket for a journey from the classic 1920s seaside holiday to the 1980s homebody’s dream – perfect for an armchair reverie or a summer getaway.

The perfect gift for every Catholic mom. A heartfelt, faith-filled companion to help mothers grow closer to God, lead their families with grace, and find strength in prayer. This book will help Catholic moms: Pray with confidence through every season of motherhood Find peace, strength, and clarity in moments of overwhelm Intercede powerfully for their children, marriage, and home Deepen their relationship with Jesus, Mary, and the saints Build a prayer life that shapes the heart of the whole family In a world that often overlooks the sacred role of motherhood, Mom’s Book of Catholic ...

Grieving the loss of a relationship? Caught between hoping your ex will return and fearing the same pain all over again? Worried that something inside you makes deep, lasting connection impossible? Do you fear abandonment in your relationships—even when nothing is “wrong”? Do you keep people at arm’s length, only to feel painfully alone afterward? In your quietest moments, do you still wonder: Am I safe? Am I loved? Am I alone? If so, you’re not weak, damaged, or beyond healing. You may be living from an unhealed attachment wound. Healing Your Attachment Style offers a Catholic ...

The Catholic Church is being pulled apart from both ends. One pope. Two schisms. No clean answers. On February 2, 2026, the Society of Saint Pius X announced it would ordain new bishops in July — an act Rome has warned will constitute formal schism. Three weeks later, the German Bishops' Conference elected a new president who publicly questions whether the Church's teaching on women's ordination is settled. Pope Leo XIV, elected less than a year earlier, faces both fires simultaneously. A Pope Between Two Fires is the essential guide to the most serious crisis in Catholic unity in a ...

UPDATE: Includes an overview of Pope Leo's latest interview released in September 2025 Before he was Pope Leo XIV, before the world knew his name, Cardinal Robert Prevost sat down for an intimate, wide-ranging conversation about the soul of the Catholic Church — and where it must go next. Recorded just nine months before his election as Pope, this rare and deeply personal interview with then-Cardinal Robert Prevost offers a window into the heart and mind of a man who would soon lead the global Catholic Church. In these brief pages, you’ll hear a voice formed by St. Augustine’s ideals ...

Winner of four major prizes for the best critical/biographical book related to crime fiction: the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity and H.R.F. Keating Awards; and shortlisted for both the Agatha and Gold Dagger Awards. ‘Martin Edwards is the closest thing there has been to a philosopher of crime...

The woman in white—surreal artist Damaris Gethin—has invited a select group to the opening of her exhibit Artist in Crime, held in the eerie subterranean Hades Gallery. As costumed models reenact famously violent deaths, the artist herself portrays Marie Antoinette on the day of her execution, complete with a guillotine on the stage. It's not a prop; within ten minutes of Rachel's promise to solve Damaris's future murder, the artist slips her neck into the collar of the device and the very real blade sends her head rolling at the feet of her horrified audience.

Dive Deep into Marian Dogma and the Controversy raised by a recent Church document about Mary On November 4, 2025, the Vatican published a document that ignited the most explosive Marian controversy in modern Catholic history. Mater Populi Fidelis declared two beloved titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary—"Co-redemptrix" and "Mediatrix of All Graces"—inappropriate for Catholic teaching. In this comprehensive investigation, discover: The biblical foundations and 2,000-year history of Catholic teaching on Mary's role in salvation How five popes taught the very language this new Vatican ...

¿Estás cansado de luchar una batalla por la pureza que sientes que nunca podrás ganar? ¿Te sientes atrapado en un ciclo silencioso de pecado, vergüenza y confesión, que te deja agotado y sin esperanza? No estás solo. Y es posible alcanzar una libertad verdadera y duradera. Durante demasiado tiempo, los hombres católicos hemos librado la guerra por la integridad sexual en un aislamiento lleno de vergüenza. Sentimos profundamente las heridas causadas por la pornografía, la masturbación y las relaciones rotas, pero a menudo carecemos de las herramientas específicas y de la ...

Commissioned by Audible and written especially for audio format this collection brings together six crime stories through the themes of discovery, destination and arrival. Top narrators bring these gripping tales to life acknowledging the Scandinavian tradition of oral storytelling.

The main aim of detective stories is to entertain, but the best cast a light on human behaviour and display both literary ambition and accomplishment. Even unpretentious detective stories, written for unashamedly commercial reasons, can give us clues to the past and give us insight into a long-vanished world that, for all its imperfections, continues to fascinate.

Death has come twice to Ravenbank, a remote community in England’s Lake District, each time on Halloween. Just before the First World War, a young woman’s corpse was found, with a makeshift shroud frozen to her battered face. Her ghost - the Faceless Woman - is said to walk through Ravenbank on Halloween. Five years ago, another woman, Shenagh Moss, was murdered, and again her face was covered to hide her injuries.

The Power of And offers a new narrative about the nature of business, revealing the focus on responsibility and ethics that unites today's most influential ideas and companies. R. Edward Freeman, Kirsten E. Martin, and Bidhan L. Parmar detail an emerging business model built on five key concepts: prioritizing purpose as well as profits; creating value for stakeholders as well as shareholders; seeing business as embedded in society as well as markets; recognizing people's full humanity as well as their economic interests.

Antes de ser el Papa León XIV, antes de que el mundo conociera su nombre, el Cardenal Robert Prevost se sentó para una conversación íntima y de amplio alcance sobre el alma de la Iglesia Católica y hacia dónde debe ir. Grabada solo nueve meses antes de su elección como Papa, esta entrevista rara y profundamente personal con el entonces Cardenal Robert Prevost ofrece una ventana al corazón y la mente de un hombre que pronto lideraría la Iglesia Católica global. En estas breves páginas, escucharás una voz formada por los ideales de San Agustín de comunidad, búsqueda de la verdad...

De la bulle avortée de 1365 à la fondation calvinienne de 1559, ce livre audio retrace la naissance puis l’essor de l’Université de Genève comme matrice d’une cité lettrée et d’une Europe réformée, entre ambitions savoyardes, résistances épiscopales et volontarisme communal. On y voit Calvin et Théodore de Bèze transformer une “grande eschole” en un système complet, du Collège aux “lectures publiques”, réglé par des statuts exigeants, un calendrier d’études progressif et un recrutement international.

There are two types of entities: the Hunter and the Hunted—and revenge, guilt, lust, and desperation drive all of them. Darkness falls quickly when you're being stalked—but it is always dark when you' re the stalker. From shadowy city streets and Amazon jungles to deep-South swamps, this collection of eight stories involving elements of mystery, science fiction, and horror is sure to entertain.

"Once you’ve read these letters, there’s no turning back—your spiritual journey will take on a new direction entirely." In the twilight of his career, a renowned cardinal receives an unexpected letter from an unknown monk dwelling near a remote mountain lake. The monk, seeking guidance to discern whether his mystical experiences are truly of God, begins a humble correspondence that transforms both men—and leaves an indelible mark on all who read their words. Through their heartfelt exchange, these two seekers explore humanity’s deepest questions: What is the purpose of suffering? ...

A crew of experienced astronauts nearing the completion of a 20-year mission in space discover that their ship is being followed by an unknown craft on their way back to earth. In this science fiction novelette, the crew debates an impossible decision on whether to lead the craft back to earth and risk all of humanity, or veer off into space to protect the earth but ensure their own demise. Short story/novelette 13,000 words Science fiction From 13 Acorns-Modern Short Stories for Thoughtful Adults

Are you entering this Advent season with a heart that’s tired, tender, or quietly aching? You’re not alone—and you don’t need to have it all together to welcome Christ. Heal Your Heart This Advent is a gentle, day-by-day devotional for anyone longing for deeper peace, emotional healing, and true spiritual preparation during the 25 days leading to Christmas 2025. Rooted in Scripture and enriched by the witness of beloved (and often overlooked) saints, it offers daily companionship for weary hearts. In this 25-day journey, each entry includes: A short Scripture passage A brief ...

After unexpectedly coming home to find a “Dear John” letter from his girlfriend, Daniel feels the calling for a fresh start—packing all his belongings in the car and taking a road trip out west hoping to rediscover what is essential to life. When his car breaks down in the mountains of Wyoming, he walks for several miles in search of assistance. After stopping at the first home he passes, he meets an old hunting guide and dog trainer named Kurt, who generously welcomes him in and offers to let him stay until the mechanic shop reopens after the weekend.