Fiction - Psychological

When a string of murders take place in a small lake town, the only conclusion is that a serial killer is on the loose. The quiet town is in an uproar for justice. Cami Wells, a journalist major, finds herself in the middle of...

Michael has been the full-time baby boy to his wife, Caroline from the early days of their marriage. A strong dominant, it took little time to get Michael back into nappies, baby clothes, a dummy, and sleeping in a cot. It was a life...

In "He Knew He Was Right," Anthony Trollope crafts a masterful narrative exploring themes of obsession, authority, and the fragility of domestic happiness. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Victorian England, the novel intertwines the lives of several characters, primarily focusing on the turbulent...

The End of the Ice Age brings together twelve tales of hardscrabble characters circling in their lonely orbits. These are stories of unfulfilled expectations, infidelities and small though ultimately meaningful victories that allow us to withstand greater losses. This could be Carver territory if...

Book 3 in the Detective Trann series.Psychological conspiracy thriller.Trials are supposed to be the last step for a criminal. Cops catch them, the law books them. But every police officer knows, that's not always the case.Detective Sean Trann couldn't wait to put the Spider...

2018 Book Excellence Award Finalist in the category FictionThe students and staff at Custer High are in the fight of their lives, battling a corporate attack on their school that is threatening their community, their futures, and their very lives. The entire city is...

"Vivid . . . Exhilarating . . . Soft Core is pacey and rich, full of verve, drama and detail." --The New York Times Book ReviewA young woman's madcap search for her missing ex-boyfriend takes her into the sexual underground in Brittany Newell's savage,...

In The way of life we came across many events, Some were Hard to remember and many are Hard to forget, There goes a saying Time heals everything, but it's not the time it's us who starts to sedate the scars by Bandaging them...

Margaret Oliphant's "Two Strangers" explores the complexities of domestic life and human relationships through a compelling fictional narrative. This literary work offers a poignant social commentary on the unspoken dynamics and psychological nuances that shape our interactions. Delving into the heart of human connection,...

Delve into the poignant world of "Memoirs of a Midget," a classic work of literary fiction by Walter de la Mare. This historical novel explores the experiences of a person of short stature within Victorian society. Categorized as historical and psychological fiction, the book...

Basil King's "The Street Called Straight" offers a compelling glimpse into domestic life and social issues in early 20th century Canada. This meticulously prepared edition presents a classic work of Canadian fiction exploring the intricacies of marriage and the psychological complexities of human relationships....

In Henry James's poignant short story, "The Altar of the Dead," explore the enduring power of memory and the complexities of grief. This literary and psychological study delves into the human need for remembrance and the solace found in commemorating those who have passed....

In 1946, in the hardscrabble industrial city of Trenton, New Jersey, a woman kills her army veteran husband in a domestic brawl--and then assumes his identity. As Abe Kunstler, he secures a factory job, buys a car, and successfully woos a young woman with...

"Germany possesses in Hermann Stehr an artist of profound clarity. That which is in motion in his works, and that which stands still, seems eternal. His people are creatures who have nothing finished in themselves, but still seem to exist at the dawn of...

Anton Gudnatz earns a tidy profit as a middleman profiteering in the post-war black market, but will his conscience catch up with him and save him before it is too late? "That's what you get when you help people so that they don't starve,"...

Professor Westfield searches for an understanding of the waste of the Great War and a release from his existential crisis. "It's right to wrestle oneself away from the mutilation through the external. For the problem of life involves displacing the activity deeper and deeper...

The rebellious teacher, Franz Faber, tells of his colleague over three nights the story of how his struggle with life, love, and faith. "For like the tree imposes its way on the seeds which it releases; like the wave dies off into the next...

Four novellas/short stories translated from German into English for the first time. "The Twilight" An old woman decides to end it all, but not before telling a few home-truths to her husband. "The Last Child" Dead souls become angels that do the work of...

It is seven years since Franz Tone awoke to find his wife had died. Now dependent on his wife's miserly niece, he is losing the will to live. Can he find love and fulfillment again?Hermann Stehr (1864-1940) was a Silesian author of over thirty...

One death is a tragedy. Two is just the beginning... When a body is discovered on a college campus, the local police call specialist forensic experts Jayne Hall and Steelie Lander to help identify the victim. But what seems like a straightforward case of...

If you can't stop watching Doctor Foster and The Affair, you won't be able to put down this chilling new four-part series.'I was hooked from the moment I started reading' USA TODAY bestseller Sue FortinMichael and Ellie are that couple.The ones who have it...

Order is a psychological urban fantasy about Xenos, a reluctant sex demon repulsed by lust and disgusted by humanity. When Asmodeus, the Prince of Lust himself, finally loses patience with Xenos's defiance, he strips him of his powers and sentences him to live as...

A young woman is lured to her late fiancé's remote island estate--only to uncover eerie family secrets, a haunting past, and a monstrous hunger stirring beneath the sea in this deliciously atmospheric horror debut from New York Times bestselling author Hannah Whitten. When Claire's...

Author: Henry JamesISBN-10: 1598530917ISBN-13: 9781598530919Publisher: Library of AmericaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/06/2011Pages: 1197Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 8.06h x 5.33w x 1.46dReview Citation(s): Chronicle of Higher Education 03/11/2011 pg. 12

"Wow! . . . I was instantly pulled in . . . I couldn't put this down and finished it in just a few hours . . . had me on the edge of my seat" --Goodreads reviewer, five stars USA Today-Bestselling Author: What...

Fire-Tongue is a thrilling blend of detective fiction, espionage, and the occult. When Paul Harley takes on what seems to be a routine murder case, he soon finds himself entangled in a web of international intrigue, secret codes, and powerful adversaries. Racing against time,...

A haunting and seductive tale of a young career woman who slides quickly into the role of stepmother, in a life that may still belong to someone else. "Vivid, addictive, and crackling with life (yes, even the ghost), House of Beth asks us to...

In a mere two decades, Bobby Shaw rose from struggling artist to one of the most hated men in the world. One would assume he has many regrets: a marriage left in ruins, the failure to aid his abused best friend, an unnatural sway...

Tucked under her blanket, a teddy placed on the pillow beside her, the little girl could be sleeping. Madison's blood runs cold as she stares at the crime scene. Not wanting to believe what she's seeing, she vows to bring the child's twisted killer...

Another woman stole my husband. So I took her baby.Everyone thinks I'm just a single mom, trying to rebuild my life. They don't know the truth I buried, along with my past.My name is Evelyn Moore. I used to be a respected lawyer, a...

Feeling disconnected from the world and weighed down by her depression, Emma hides in her bedroom, contemplating whether she belongs anywhere. In the quiet of her room, Emma's torn between Mimi-her stuffed bunny who comes to life as a projection of her inner turmoil-and...

Eight close friends. One isolated lodge. One deadly secret.We came here for a reunion. But we might not make it out alive.Our annual reunion with our college friends should be magical - a luxury mountain lodge, snow falling outside, laughter by the fire. My...

Twenty years ago, Sara Singh's world was torn apart when a tragic car accident claimed her family. In the aftermath, her younger sister Sanya disappeared-last seen fleeing into the ominous, uncharted Crimson Woods. Despite relentless searches, Sanya was never found, and the case faded...

The BRAND-NEW totally addictive psychological suspense from international bestselling author Jane E. James.The house was meant to be a fresh start.But from the moment we arrived at 13 Rutland Terrace, something felt wrong.My daughter refuses to go near the cellar. The dog won't stop...

"The last literary outlaw in mainstream American fiction."--Bret Easton EllisWinner of the Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBTQ FictionFrom "the most dangerous writer in America" (Village Voice), Dennis Cooper's Closer is the controversial first novel in the award-winning George Miles Cycle--a haunting exploration of 1980s middle...

Robin Williams is not her uncle, no more than he is yours. But like Robin's humor, this text bounces from one reference to the next. Bound by its own rhythms and joy, the story unravels as it aims to protect itself. It's a bricolage...

Behind the Mirror is therapeutic fiction at its core-where emotional healing collides with high-functioning burnout, generational trauma, and a fourth marriage on the brink.Julie Sloan has spent her life performing: a polished professional, a chronic overfunctioner, and a master of pretending things were fine....

What if your memories weren't your own? What if everything you believed about your life-your choices, your identity, your past-was a lie? Nivin Abhyankar lives an ordinary life-until a cryptic note sends him spiraling into a maze of forgotten memories and dark truths. Hunted...

A truly classic gothic horror novel for the ages. A Picture of Dorian Gray has captivated generations of readers with its ethical and artistic questions. What are the true costs of excess? What happens when an artist cares more for his artistic vision than...

In this delightful tale of friendship and discovery, we meet Ron, who is struggling with loneliness and confusion over his identity and Katie, a young woman who wears nappies and plastic pants and hangs them out to dry on an old-fashioned washing line.An unexpected...

Shadows from past is a psychological thriller Book and it contains series of events which Andrew Parker faces as the only heir of his father's wealth, as well as his sins. The story weaves around how karma strangles him for revenge for being a...

A gripping thriller that'll shake your core and keep you guessing until the very last page. Some secrets are meant to be buried. Others will follow you wherever you go. After losing her fiancé in a terrible accident, all Emily Gardner wants is a...

ZAZI is a powerful and emotionally charged coming-of-age novel that delves into the complexities of abandonment, trauma, resilience, and self-discovery.From a young age, Zazi is forced to navigate a world that offers little comfort. Abandoned by her parents and left in the care of...

Step into the haunting world of "The Damned" by Algernon Blackwood, a masterpiece of supernatural fiction that will grip your imagination from the first page. Once lost to time, this chilling tale has been out of print for decades, but now, thanks to Alpha...

"The Ghost" by using William Douglas O'Connor is a compelling story approximately love, redemption, and the supernatural. Set in the picturesque English geographical region, the plot follows Sir Everard Dominey, a dissatisfied aristocrat who returns to his ancestral manor after years in exile in...

"Honeycomb: Pilgrimage Vol. 3" by Dorothy M. Richardson is a vast installment in the groundbreaking modernist novel sequence, "Pilgrimage." Published in the early 20th century, the novel keeps the narrative adventure of its protagonist, Miriam Henderson, as she navigates the complexities of her inner...

"The Bride of Lammermoor" by Sir Walter Scott is a dark and brooding masterpiece of Gothic romance and tragedy. Set amidst the windswept moors and rugged landscapes of 17th-century Scotland, this haunting novel weaves a tale of love, madness, and family feuds that will...

A lyrical fever-dream of memory, monsters, and the ghosts of family-HORSE is a dark, strange, and poetic journey through the English countryside, where nothing is quite as it seems.When a jaded man returns to his childhood home in rural England, he finds himself haunted...

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Alone in a foreign city, with nothing but her wits and quiet resolve, Lucy Snowe steps into the shadowy streets of Villette, a place teeming with secrets and unspoken tensions. As an English teacher in a prestigious girls'...

A missing teenage boy. Three friends who know what happened. A secret they swear never to tell. Until the secret comes back to haunt them...thirty years later.Jack, Matt, Cassie, and Lisa are four friends growing up on "The Edge", a cul-de-sac in the 80s....