Von 1973 bis 1990 strahlte Sender Freies Berlin (SFB) die beliebte Hörfunksendung «Nur für starke Nerven» (ab 1987 unter dem Namen «Die Mitternachtsstory») aus. Der Schauspieler Friedrich Schoenfelder las darin Grusel- und Kriminalgeschichten für Erwachsene zur guten Nacht vor. Bezeichnenderweise schlug er selbst 1972 der Unterhaltungsabteilung des SFB vor, eine Sendereihe zu starten, in der von ihm redaktionell ausgewählte Gruselgeschichten zu Gehör kommen sollten. Namhafte Autoren, von denen...
Looting, murdering bands of desperadoes roamed the streets of New York like wanton jackals who destroyed what they could not devour. An underworld Juggernaut had been unleashed upon Manhattan, turning it into a place of desolation and terror. The Thuggees of the East, those masters of murder, the cruel minions of Tang-akhmut, held the city in a state of siege. One man could save New York – Richard Wentworth, the avenging Spider, and Richard Wentworth, hunted by the police, hated by the...
Deacon's life could be better. Deacon – the Shadow – kills people for a living. He kills people for a living. He's a choosy assassin, and he makes no bones about his life choices. But a baby…that's something he knows he'd never conceive of – pun intended. While he's looking into this baby situation, snarky ex-supermodel Solene Hansen is in trouble. He's sticking to her 24/7. Before long, he's learning that there's a lot more to Solene than sharp words and...
There's much to do and one day left to do it before the health fair. Adding to her list of tasks, Lauren resolves to confront the bully from her past-and is stunned in a way she never dreamed. Jack makes some interesting connections, professionally and personally, as he digs through old legal files. Maybe Hidden Falls won't be so dull after all. Liam would give anything for dull ordinary life again. He's at the end of his rope, but he can't hide forever. Will confessing to...
Never before had the destruction of Richard Wentworih, alias the Spider, seemed so imminent. For El Crocodilo, mysterious crime king from the past, forestalled Dick's every move – even influencing Nita van Sloan to lead the man she loved into the most perfect deathtrap ever set to catch the Master of Men! Harried on all sides, the target of Underworld assassins and police arrest warrants alike, the Spider gives no quarter as he races to bring another vicious supercriminal to justice. Follow...
The Hobbit has fascinated readers for more than seventy years. Now, experience the tale of humble folk who overcome fear, discouragement, and despair through steadfastness, courage, and hope in this brand-new devotional book. Featuring sixty humorous, challenging, and encouraging devotionals, these tales connect The Hobbit to contemporary life situations that listeners might experience personally while also bringing in the teaching of relevant Bible stories or verses.
For as long as I can remember, I've been the dark to my sister's light-the awkward loner to her social butterfly. Growing up, she had it all: our parent's unyielding approval, perfect grades, a permanent spot at the popular table, and the attention of the hottest guy ever-Duke Kincaid. After eighteen years of living in her shadow, I couldn't wait to escape-to finally be my own person. Yet here I am-back in my hometown, once again in Valorie's shadow. Only now, it's...
Sophia Andreou has always been the «good daughter» who tried to keep her domineering father happy. She followed the rules and did everything that was asked of her. But this time, her father is asking too much. The family company is crumbling, and her father has arranged a marriage to a Greek billionaire who can save their property business. What?! Umm, no thank you. If Cinderella can dress up to win a prince, surely Sophia can do the opposite and ditch hers… Dion Kourakis has come a long way...
