Fiction - Psychological

When Munich businessman Ben Biller receives a mysterious note on his thirty-eighth birthday demanding that he repent for his sins by committing suicide, he dismisses it as a cruel joke. But when his life begins to unravel--he loses his dog, his girlfriend, his job,...

Author: Donald H. CarpenterISBN-10: 1456868853ISBN-13: 9781456868857Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2011Pages: 392Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Anthony Trollope was a prolific Victorian writer. Trollope's best-loved works were known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which center on the imaginary county of Basetshire. He wrote penetrating novels on political, social, and gender issues and conflicts. When Trollope returned to England after eighteen...

The Door of the Unreal is a novel written by Gerald Biss and published in 1920. The book is a blend of horror, mystery, and romance, and it tells the story of a man named John Lennox who is haunted by strange dreams and...

Author: Joann GuidryISBN-10: 1436351804ISBN-13: 9781436351805Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2008Pages: 432Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d

"God was merciful that day. Richard never had a chance to see the carnage that had been perpetrated on his wife and daughter." From The Dog You Feed by Thomas Freeman Carr A brutal, psychotic murder leaves a young family slaughtered. All evidence is...

Cathy Trenton, the O'Malley's adopted daughter, escapes death in a series of events that leads her to the cave of a monk. She figures out that she is somewhere in the mountains where the headwaters of the Darling River start. The monk nurses her...

Author: Richard KellyISBN-10: 1418408034ISBN-13: 9781418408039Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/19/2004Pages: 228Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.46h x 6.52w x 0.80d

Author: Joanna OdomISBN-10: 1410775313ISBN-13: 9781410775313Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2003Pages: 724Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.78lbsSize: 8.24h x 5.06w x 1.78d

After a bizarre accident in a high-tech lab, Clay Taylor finds himself capable of impossible things. With fascinating, believable underlying science, the story careens through one nail-biting scene after another. The chief villain's demise alone is worth the trip.Author: Dirck BrendlingerISBN-10: 1403396701ISBN-13: 9781403396709Publisher: 1st...

Author: Joan GiddingISBN-10: 1403384916ISBN-13: 9781403384911Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/22/2003Pages: 492Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.58lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d

Author: Jo C. JohnstonISBN-10: 1403370214ISBN-13: 9781403370211Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/04/2003Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d

A relationship turns into a confrontation between a man and a gentle woman whose other personality is powered by raging jealousy. The battle culminates in her violence towards her male lover and other women.Author: Alfred BuschekISBN-10: 1403317291ISBN-13: 9781403317292Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/03/2002Pages: 640Format:...

Willa Cather's My Mortal Enemy is a poignant character study of an extraordinary woman of commanding personality named Myra who gives up a fortune to marry for love. But was it the right choice? In her portrait of Myra and in her exquisitely nuanced...

Their blood and the runes. The end, just like the beginning. Pétur lives in the post-banking collapse Iceland where businessmen try to benefit and politicians pretend to be honest. He loves the thrill of money and power and he will not let anything get...

The title of the antinovel The Food in the Manger refers to the characters, to how they are in various ways abject and philosophically desperate, and, as if in a grotesque stuntedness or foreshortening of the Christ myth, unable to figure out how to...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

5 to 10 minute fiction for the time starved reader by Dr. Jol Ph. D.Author: JolISBN-10: 1300343958ISBN-13: 9781300343950Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2021Pages: 206Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.63d

Stephen Maynard is a successful businessman with a loving wife and two children. His life is perfect, and he is celebrating winning another deal. As he stops for a break on his journey home, he sees something on the TV news that would change...

"The Hippocratic Oath is one of the oldest binding documents in history. Written in antiquity, its principles are held sacred by doctors to this day: treat the sick to the best of one's ability, preserve patient privacy, teach the secrets of medicine to the...

"Even if a dog goes mad, it will always be a dog." So said a small white sign hung on a wall in Birmingham Mental Institution Ward number 3. It had a black frame, written in a hand they were all well acquainted with....

There's a rap on Lester Netherman's apartment door. It's a little blue man from the planet Paranoia named Pymm. And so begins a series of misadventures culminating in a bizarre journey to a remote desert region of Nevada. There, after an encounter with a...

After an attempt to unveil corruption nearly costs him his life, Jasper Nelson resigns from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in disgrace. Refusing to let the matter drop, the workaholic tries his hand at investigative journalism, but his efforts are met with scorn by...

Robert Haven Schauffler (1879-1964) was an American writer, cellist, athlete, and war hero. Schauffler published poetry, biographies of Beethoven, Brahms, and Schumann and a series of books celebrating American holidays. His academic studies started at the Northwestern University, but he completed his degree at...

Dorothy M. Richardson's "Revolving Lights," Volume 7 of the "Pilgrimage" series, offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century English society through a distinctly modernist lens. This work of women's fiction delves into the social life and customs of England, exploring the inner world of...

Christopher Morley's "Thunder on the Left" delves into the profound complexities of aging and morality, presenting a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. A cornerstone of literary and psychological fiction, this philosophical novel invites readers to contemplate the nature of time, experience, and the...

In Thomas Mann's masterful novella, "Death in Venice," explore the depths of the human psyche as a celebrated artist confronts mortality and the allure of beauty. Facing middle age, the protagonist journeys to Venice, seeking solace and inspiration, but instead finds himself captivated by...

Venture into the vast expanse of outer space with Charles Dye's "The Man Who Staked the Stars," a classic tale of adventure and psychological exploration. This science fiction novel delves into the human psyche against the backdrop of daring space exploration. Journey beyond the...

Discover Feodor Sologub's darkly comic masterpiece, "The Little Demon," a cornerstone of 19th-century Russian literature. This meticulously prepared edition presents a timeless exploration of human nature through the lens of biting social satire and profound psychological fiction. Sologub's work delves into the complexities of...

"Beyond Bedlam" by Wyman Guin is a chilling exploration of psychological mystery interwoven with classic science fiction. Delve into a world where the boundaries of the human mind are tested by the potential of alien contact and the unsettling reality of multiple personality. This...

Bernard Wolfe's "Self Portrait" explores the unsettling intersection of technology and identity in a future shadowed by dystopian possibilities. Delving into themes of cybernetics and self-perception, the novel presents a powerful vision of a world grappling with the very definition of what it means...

In Henry James's "The Sacred Fount," prepare to be drawn into a world of subtle social dynamics and psychological intrigue within the confines of an English country house. This literary exploration of man-woman relationships unfolds through the eyes of an unnamed narrator, whose observations...

Stefan Zweig's "The Burning Secret" explores the complexities of pre-war Austria through the intense lens of a young boy's experience. Set against the backdrop of a sanatorium, the story delves into the powerful and often bewildering emotions of childhood. This literary and psychological fiction...

Unravel the dark secrets of a family's past in Gertrude Atherton's haunting tale, "Hermia Suydam." Steeped in the chilling atmosphere of gothic fiction, this psychological thriller explores the hidden depths of family dynamics. Within the walls of a possibly haunted house, a gripping mystery...

Rose Macaulay's "Dangerous Ages" is a compelling work of British domestic fiction that offers a sharp social commentary on women's issues and generational differences. This meticulously prepared edition brings back into print a classic exploration of the complexities of life and relationships. Within the...

Rose Macaulay's "Dangerous Ages" is a compelling work of British domestic fiction that offers a sharp social commentary on women's issues and generational differences. This meticulously prepared edition brings back into print a classic exploration of the complexities of life and relationships. Within the...

Delve into the complexities of the human mind with Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.'s "The Guardian Angel," a compelling work of 19th-century psychological fiction. This historical novel explores the inner world of a psychotherapy patient, offering a fascinating glimpse into the nascent field of mental...

Fyodor Dostoyevsky's "The Idiot" remains a powerful exploration of innocence and social alienation in 19th-century Russia. This classic of Russian literature delves into the complexities of human nature within the backdrop of aristocratic society. Dostoyevsky masterfully crafts a psychological fiction that examines the challenges...

Fyodor Dostoyevsky's "The Gambler" delves into the intoxicating world of chance and its grip on the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of roulette tables and high-stakes wagers, this classic of Russian literature explores the destructive nature of addiction. The story is a compelling...

Dive into the intricate world of Honore de Balzac's "Louis Lambert," a cornerstone of French literature exploring the depths of the human psyche. This classic work of psychological and philosophical fiction delves into the complexities of intellect, spirituality, and the search for meaning. As...

"Clarissa, Volume 3 of 9" continues Samuel Richardson's monumental 18th-century epistolary novel, a cornerstone of literary and psychological fiction. Told through a series of letters, the novel explores themes of virtue, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. This volume delves deeper into the...

Delve into a classic tale of suspense with Marie Belloc Lowndes's "The End of Her Honeymoon," a gripping mystery that explores the dark undercurrents of marriage. This psychological thriller masterfully weaves a web of intrigue, keeping you on the edge of your seat as...

"Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron" by Mary Cholmondeley offers a compelling exploration of marriage and social constraints in the Victorian era. This work of psychological fiction delves into the complex dynamics of man-woman relationships, portraying individuals trapped within the confines of their...

D. H. Lawrence's "The Trespasser" explores the complexities of love and marriage, delving into the psychological depths of relationships. A poignant love story, this novel examines the intricate dynamics between individuals and the social issues that impact their lives. With themes of fidelity and...

Knut Hamsun's "Hunger" is a gripping narrative exploring the depths of poverty and the struggle for survival in an unforgiving urban landscape. A seminal work of literary fiction, this classic novel delves into the psychological torment of a young man battling starvation. Set against...

In the Mouth of the Wolf has a layered set of characters, each with his or her own personal questions, who confront their past as it bears on their present behavior if they are to survive. Three men in the novel have varying degrees...

'I not only write books. I am this book. The actual person or persons.'-----------After a flash flood in 1965 an elderly man became trapped down a Sydney parkland storm drain. Children discovered him but did not tell their parents. Instead they fed him a...

London, July 2005. London is hit by a series of bombs. Jamie's boyfriend disappears without a trace. Hundreds of miles away in Cornwall, how can Jamie find out what has happened to him? The initial impact of that terrible day is followed by a...

It's the swinging sixties, and Kelton MacLeod is on a year's scholarship at Aberdeen University. When local girl Carol falls for his easy American charm, she abandons family, friends and her fiancé to run off with Kelton to St Louis, Missouri. Smooth as silk,...

One autumn day, six people with troubled pasts, meet at the Chanctonbury Ring, a circle of beech trees on top of an Iron Age hill fort on the northern edge of the South Downs. The Devil whom it is believed lurks within the hill,...