Fiction - Psychological

Peter Schlemihl examines how a person confronts the cost of exchanging inner wholeness for external gain, using elements of the provided text only as a foundation for broader reflection. The narrative framework suggests an encounter with an unusual offer that disrupts ordinary aspirations and...

Reunited in old age, two former lovers confront the past and what could have been in this subtle psychological novel that upends expectations--from the acclaimed author of Your Steps on the Stairs. During their youth, Gabriel Aristu and Adriana Zuber lived a passionate love...

A minister endures a crisis of faith--and humanity--in this historical novel about the Church of England from the New York Times-bestselling author.1940. Jon Darrow is an Anglican priest with psychic gifts and a fulfilling, well-ordered life. Suddenly, he receives a vision calling him to...

BOUND BY CRIMSON by Jennifer CourtAfter the sudden, brutal murder of her parents, twenty-one-year-old Lyric Dawson is left utterly alone-adrift in grief and betrayal.When a mysterious invitation leads her to an opulent masquerade, she meets a man cloaked in charm and power. He offers...

"A juicy cat-and-mouse thriller, tightly plotted to keep readers turning the pages! Trench skillfully builds suspense as tension mounts, making it easy to race to the end."--Sophie Stava, author of Count My LiesTo catch a serial con artist, three women will stop at nothing...

In the heart of a small, tight-knit community, The Last Quiet Harbor tells the story of Scott Hartwell, a man wrestling with his past, present, and uncertain future. From church basements to hidden docks, Scott's journey is one of self-redemption, love, and a quest...

"A truly captivating read. Kaplan builds an amazing world that makes us think about what defines humanity." -Dr. Peter Weiss, ER physician and author of ProgenyFive years after a catastrophic plague collapses civilization, a neurodivergent mathematician emerges from isolation into a jungle-reclaimed Oahu. Obsessed...

Seventeen-year-old Philippa Laakso was many things to many people. Caring and selfish. Kind to some, cruel to others. And now, she was dead. When seventeen-year-old Philippa's body is found in her front yard, the police launch an investigation. Everyone close to Philippa is questioned:...

In "The Man Who Loved Too Much," Mike Shapely embarks on a second career in the ministry, driven by the haunting memories of his late wife and her struggle with cancer. Thriving in the vibrant atmosphere of a large Evangelical church, he revels in...

"The rarest specimens require the ultimate price."Arthur is a man consumed by his collection. In his cramped, humid apartment, he nurtures a garden of botanical predators. But his newest acquisition-a nameless, prehistoric entity recovered from a deep jungle sinkhole-is different. It doesn't just wait...

Lizzie, a happy, attractive and successful woman in her twenties, who falls in love with Edward as he charms his way into her life with his good looks, captivating personality and almost obsessive devotion. She ignores the many warning signs as well as concerns...

William Golding's profound tale of stranded youth, survival, and the shadowy depths of human nature A Penguin Classic At the dawn of the next World War, a plane crash strands a group of schoolboys on a remote island. There are no grownups. No rules....

Welcome To Shady Haven. You May Never Leave...The Hamptons: a playground for the rich, or the perfect trap? For Ben and Meredith Knight, Shady Haven is about to turn from sanctuary to nightmare.When a child innocently mentions a cryptic "Project Sunburn," the family's fragile...

When whispers cross the veil between worlds, silence becomes more terrifying than screams.Author: Hamza LaaouamriISBN-13: 9798232122089Publisher: Hamza LaaouamriLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/09/2025Pages: 62Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.15d

Throughout history, the concepts of honesty and truth have often been conflated. Many people mistakenly believe that honesty inherently means conveying the absolute truth. If you were to engage a conspiracy theorist, after an elaborate and impassioned explanation linking seemingly unrelated ideas, they would...

Hi, I'm Vicky Sterling. I wasn't born bad, I was made this way.Unwanted, passed around, beaten quiet. Then I learned how to make noise.They dragged me through the gutters, prostitution, violence, power games so dirty you can't wash them off, I crawled out sharp,...

The Greatest Short Stories of Leo TolstoyDiscover the timeless brilliance of one of literature's most revered masters in this exceptional collection of Leo Tolstoy's greatest short stories. With profound insights into the human condition, Tolstoy explores themes of morality, spirituality, social injustice, and the...

Two lives meet in the most surprising and unpredictable way. Characterized through contrasting themes of control, darkness, silence, and that of light, joy and imagination, Girl at My Window is a suspenseful and mysterious journey of two girls from very different worlds.In a quiet...

The Friend of the Family, by Fyodor Dostoevsky, explores the complexities of human relationships within a dysfunctional Russian family. Set against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal desires, the novel delves into the psychological intricacies of its characters, revealing their hidden motives and...

Author: Kendra ElliotISBN-10: 166253650XISBN-13: 9781662536502Publisher: MontlakeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/20/2027Format: Hardcover

Author: Kendra ElliotISBN-10: 1662536496ISBN-13: 9781662536496Publisher: MontlakeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/20/2027Format: Paperback

Kendra left her small-town roots behind to build a successful career as a lawyer in Las Vegas. Life was on track-until one reckless night changed everything.In Toxicity, a one-night stand turns into a dangerous entanglement, dragging Kendra into a world of obsession, power, and...

Nick Stone has escaped his stepfather, sort of. The man follows him, dragging at his sanity with malevolent comic relief. Hank, The Steps, is not the only problem. The boy is broken and naively innocent, when he walks into Thomas Cates' world of pain....

Unknown is in prison for fraud. Ambiguous is in prison for murder. And Stud is in prison for, well, no one really knows for sure.To pass the time, the prisoners tell stories to each other. They do this to avoid going insane. The facts...

""Like Whitehead's The Intuitionist, Alyssa Cole's When No One Is Watching or Zakiya Dalila Harris' The Other Black Girl, Reprieve straddles genres in the best possible way. . . . Sure to spark conversation and debate at book clubs across the land."" -LOS ANGELES...

The White Devil delves into the destructive effects of power, ambition, and betrayal in a world where moral corruption is prevalent. The play examines the destructive nature of desire, highlighting the tragic downfall of characters driven by personal vendettas and ambitions. At the core...

"The Wisdom of Father Brown" is a collection of stories written by G.K. Chesterton in the first half of the twentieth century. The book features Father Brown, a modest and unassuming priest, who, alongside his friend Inspector, solves complex mysteries and crimes. Unlike other...

This novel is considered Joseph Conrad's finest literary achievement. This gripping novel turns the spotlight on the political turmoil of nineteenth-century Russia and then shows the dramatic development in the life of an average student named Razumov as he prepares for his future as...

Ernst Barlach (1870-1938) war ein deutscher Bildhauer, Schriftsteller und Zeichner. Barlach ist besonders bekannt für seine Holzplastiken und Bronzen. Au erdem hinterlie er ein vielgestaltiges druckgraphisches, zeichnerisches und literarisches Werk. Seine künstlerische Handschrift, sowohl in der bildnerischen als auch in der literarischen Arbeit, ist...

Tony faces a potential new world of riches and power beyond his imagination after his best friend Geoff helps him get elected into a secret, exclusive club from around the world called The Nostradamus Society. The owner, an elderly Russian count, holds the meetings...

How could a girl, growing up in a world controlled by men, rise to rule over them? What hardships fueled her tenacity? What setbacks hardened her resilience? What battles transformed her into a formidable leader? These are the fascinating mysteries unraveled by the story...

Jane Eyre (1847) by Charlotte Brontë is arguably the world's favorite love story, a romantic classic beloved by generations of readers. Jane Eyre is a young English governess who overcomes an abusive childhood and falls in love with her pupil's guardian, Mr. Rochester, the...

Mara is a Japanese-American girl with a history of personal tragedy. Though she still cuts to quell the pain, she thought she had left the worst behind her. But her boyfriend's sudden death and a visit to one of the most haunted places in...

In this riveting coming-of-age story, one man turns abuse into power--and hate into love. From the moment he's born, Owen Crowley knows nothing but neglect and cruelty until he's finally rescued by a loving couple. But when tragedy strikes, he's left once again at...

The intriguing novel The Silent Journey takes place in the 1960s within a large home in India. The family members living in the house find themselves trapped within their own set limits, not allowing them to grow or show their true mettle. The story...

The addictive Julie Madigan Thriller medical thriller series continues...After a small wedding to Zach in Albuquerque, Julie Madigan, now Julie Samualson, goes back to Michigan to pack and say goodbye to her friends and coworkers before moving to the log cabin Zach had built...

Maggis's family are Irish immigrants living in New York in the late 1800's. Maggie is the daughter of a drunken mother and a cruel father. She is seduced by a friend of her brother's and subsequently thrown out by her family. She becomes a...

Howell... how-well... how well do you really know anyone? My mother had no idea how fitting this new last name would be for herself or for me, even though I wasn't born yet. I had been spending my entire life trying to hide my...

Set in an imaginary world where computer technology hasnt happened and the only way of survival is to keep ahead of game. Castindas is thrown into a perilous adventure, risking his life for a quest to the Dungeon of the Chingwatzi, sent by a...

The Session is about the birth, death, and rebirth of relationships. Characters find themselves in cycles of destruction, sinking in the darkness of the ego. Dr. River Meadows, a marital therapist, finds herself working with a couple she has an unnerving attraction to. There...

Music erupts like a volcano of angst. Darren screams out to the crowd like a fallen angel preaching against the normal. He looks untouchable, but it's a lie... I'm sorry, Darren. Sally starts to sing, and the words surge through the crowd like a...

First published in 1904 by best-selling author Henry James, this novel is a complex and intense study of marriage and adultery in England. It completes what some critics have called the "major phase" of James' career. The Golden Bowl explores the tangle of interrelationships...

***** "A disturbing, gripping page-turner, it pulled me in further and further until I realised I was going to read it in one sitting.There's a sense of menace throughout and the narrative is addictive. FIVE STARS***** "There's no messing around with this book, it...

In this chilling psychological tale set in revolutionary France, a young couple confront their darkest fears. Looming above them, between healing and oblivion, lies the French Republic's most shocking secret.FRANCE, 1794 - The Reign of TerrorJulien d'Aureville, a young boy from a broken home...

Puzzle Pieces takes its name from the idea that all individuals are irregular in some way, similar to the pieces of a puzzle, and that there is a place for everyone in the finished picture - in life. It speaks to the strong power...

Dr. Therin Scheckley, a psychiatrist at an expensive private mental hospital, never dreamed all four of his most critical charges would one day stroll out the gate and hit the open road across the country - with his own mistress. Jerry Sohl is the...

What happens when the bullied cross the line, deciding to take matters into their own hands? Four high school teens find out just how much bullying they can take before they decide that they can't be targets anymore. What lines will be crossed? On...

He is an enigma and a genius. He is perhaps the greatest strategist of all time. Unable to relate to his fellow human beings, he relies upon his pieces in rank and file for all his companionship and comfort. While he plays, the bloodiest...

Everything that ever was happened because someone thought of it. So what about the thoughts that we keep to ourselves and never share? Have you ever had disturbing thoughts that you couldn't get rid of? Do you struggle with rejection? or control? Life isn't...

During the summer of 1968, the Nightland, Incorporated carnival stopped in suburban Pecan Groves, Texas to stage a one-week show. Its performances paralleled a three-man prison escape, the miraculous resurrection of a cherished young boy, and the mysterious appearance of a young lady with...