Fiction - Psychological

A dark pall hangs over Port Orchard, Washington, after the grisly remains of four young women surface in a matter of weeks. For Sheriff's Detective Kendall Stark, the case is beyond the scope of anything she's ever faced. The only thing she has to...

Murder makes monsters of people. Prosper Snow knows that better than most. Now he's back on the trail of another serial killer, only this time there's far more to the case than meets the eye. Thwarted at every turn, Prosper unwittingly uncovers a human...

Author: Douglas HaydonISBN-10: 141402469XISBN-13: 9781414024691Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2003Pages: 340Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 9.02h x 6.20w x 0.85d

This ground breaking comedic mystery is the second in the Cumulative Effect Series. A young psychiatrist with serious emotional problems seeks out help in psychoanalysis with an aging analyst immersed in his own problems. Mutual guilt lust and fear lead them closer to WWII...

Personification explores what we hold on to when everything begins to slip away. Where will your mind wander when you know the end is near?After losing its place in orbit, Earth is drifting toward a nameless planet. The collision is to occur this Tuesday...

Unravel a dark family secret in Wilkie Collins's gripping novel, "The Dead Secret." Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Cornwall, this classic of gothic fiction weaves a tale of suspense and hidden truths. As secrets long buried begin to surface, the psychological tension mounts,...

When Sheila Traventi discovers she's pregnant with her second child, she's ecstatic. Happily married to her handsome husband, Richard, and the mother of a two- year-old boy, Tim, the future can only be promising. That's until genetic testing uncovers a problem with her fetus...

Mr Blettsworthy on Rampole Island strongly recalls The Island of Dr. Moreau and is therefore Wells at his best and most fantastic. Being the Story of a Gentleman of Culture and Refinement who suffered Shipwreck and saw no Human Beings other than Cruel and...

Two sisters who shared everything. One unforgivable moment. And a second chance...There's something to talk about in every chapter of Elizabeth Joy Arnold's poignant, insightful debut novel--the perfect summer read for all those who loved Elisabeth Robinson's The True and Outstanding Adventures of the...

'Unbelievably great!!!! I loved this book.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars Louise Bridges has the perfect life. A loving husband, Patrick. Two adorable children. A comfortable home. So when PC Becca Holt arrives to break the news that Patrick has been killed in an accident,...

Author: C. C. LaneISBN-13: 9798765260883Publisher: Balboa PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2025Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.29d

Author: C. C. LaneISBN-13: 9798765260876Publisher: Balboa PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2025Pages: 136Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d

Author: J. E. RowneyISBN-10: 1917398980ISBN-13: 9781917398985Publisher: Little Fox PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/20/2025Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.67d

Author: Eloise YarvinISBN-10: 1966014295ISBN-13: 9781966014294Publisher: PublishdriveLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/24/2025Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d

Author: Sonya BatemanISBN-10: 1805731483ISBN-13: 9781805731481Publisher: Joffe Books LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/11/2025Pages: 340Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.85d

"Tender, elegant, soulful and perfect."--Samantha Harvey, Booker Prize-winning author of Orbital Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, The Land in Winter is a deft, page-turning examination of married life and a masterclass in storytelling from Booker-shortlisted author Andrew Miller. December 1962: In...

This deceptively 'small volume' is a propulsive missing-persons mystery that deepens into an existential psychodrama as resonant as E.T.A. Hoffmann's "The Sandman" or a season of True Detective. Like the mute ferryman it draws you toward its dread unveiling; like a siren pitched just...

How far would a mother go to regain control?Vivien is a master manipulator. She inherited the behavior from her own mother, Joyce, who endured a problematic childhood creating emotional issues that grew stronger and more challenging as she aged.Vivien had always been desperate to...

The Crossroads Just Before the Light is an evocative and unconventional exploration of a life shaped by pain, loss, and the search for redemption. Rather than following a traditional narrative, this book offers glimpses into the fragmented and turbulent journey of Alex, a man...

Since the death of my first husband, I know how deadly love can be...When Theo died, I swore I would never remarry. But then I meet Parker, and I find I can't say no to a second chance at happiness.But after we get engaged,...

Four novellas: 1) Nighttime Euphoria and the Field of Reeds, or One Can Get Away with What One DaresPerry and his new friend Akila (met in Puerto Rico and visiting from Egypt) are awaiting a cab shortly before midnight. Far from deterred by the...

In a neighbourhood full of secrets, who can you trust?Ruby and Mike have built a quiet and happy life, but their lives are about to unravel-with deadly consequences. When Mike's new promotion keeps him away from home, Ruby befriends the charming new neighbour, Henry....

June Dawson has always carried the emotional weight of her family's fractured past. Her mother, Rebecca, has battled depression for years, while her father, Adrien, has been a shadow in her life. But when June unexpectedly inherits her late Aunt Diana's request to drive...

Caroline thought Sardinia, Italy would be her sanctuary. She was wrong ...Still grieving the sudden loss of her husband, heiress Caroline escapes to her ancestral home with her estranged stepdaughter, Julia. She hopes that the island's rugged beauty will find her peace and bring...

For 39 years, Sonja lived without understanding why her life felt so fragmented, why she struggled with relationships, and why her moods swung from euphoric highs to crushing lows. The revelation that she has been living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder type 2 changes everything....

From Sundance Award-winning filmmaker and podcast creator Miles Joris-Peyrafitte and #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard, Gaslight is a tense thriller that dredges the inner workings of cults, the susceptibility of young minds, and the fragility of both friendship and marriage.Rebecca is...

From the mind of acclaimed reporter Gary Baum comes In Pursuit of Beauty, a striking debut novel that examines the nature of truth and allure in our modern world. What would you endure to fulfill your dreams? What would you do to have the...

The Unknown Masterpiece explores the nature of artistic creation, challenging the notion that great art stems solely from technical skill. Instead, Balzac highlights the intense emotional journey of artists, revealing the exaltation and agony tied to their craft. The narrative delves into the relentless...

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket A man's ambition and desire for a better life lead him down a dark and treacherous path, where love, greed, and moral compromise collide. Torn between two women and the promise of wealth, he finds himself making choices...

A short story is a piece of imagined life taken out of the flow, so to speak, and given a special cut and polish, a reader can still be made aware of the flow. The story can be seen to fit into life as-a-whole....

In this gripping collection of five eerie tales, Robert Allbee pulls you into a world where nothing is quite what it seems. Each page will keep you hooked from start to finish. These chilling psychological horror stories are packed with suspense, unexpected twists, and...

Across four disconnected timelines, a freelance writer, a Tibetan Buddhist monk, a Latin tutor, and a science teacher hold subconscious secrets. Events in their lives make them question their deep-seated beliefs. Mysterious women could hold the key to finding answers to their internal conflicts...

Virginia Woolf's most famous novel, now in a new edition that reflects the author's own revisions to the work for the first time ever. This is the definitive edition of one of the most important novels of the 20th Century, complete with a cover...

While on his way to North Africa, octogenarian David Green is quarantined for twelve days in London, England. His time is spent cooped up in a small hotel room peering out of his window watching humanity scurry about while he waits to be released...

Discover the novel called a "brilliant read, funny and poignant, with an insider's knowledge of Wall Street" that plunges readers into the financial sector's ruthless heart, where fortune, ambition, and betrayal collide in the rise and devastating fall of a financial titan. (New York...

Robert Louis Stevenson's novella 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' was one of the first literary works to explore the phenomenon of split personality. A macabre classic, it is deservedly one of Stevenson's most popular stories.Author: Robert Louis StevensonISBN-10: 1470003511ISBN-13: 9781470003517Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage:...

The first novel out of this Canada-based series has it all; Allison McKean, a product of the system, having been placed in foster care, quickly learned to run from authority, often landing in police stations and courtrooms. Still a minor, Allison found seclusion with...

Edith Wharton, a master of social observation, delves into the complexities of upper-class life in "Twilight Sleep." This compelling work of psychological fiction explores the intricate dynamics of marriage and family within a privileged world. Through sharp social satire, Wharton dissects the facade of...

Fyodor Dostoyevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov" stands as a towering achievement in classic literature, a compelling family drama set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia. This meticulously prepared print edition brings to life a profound exploration of faith, doubt, morality, and the complexities of human...

Joseph Conrad's "Under Western Eyes" plunges into a world of political intrigue and moral compromise, set against the backdrop of expatriate communities in Geneva. This meticulously prepared edition offers a powerful exploration of betrayal and its psychological consequences. The novel examines the choices faced...

James Joyce's "Ulysses," a cornerstone of modernism, explores the complexities of human existence through a single day in Dublin. This landmark novel, employing the innovative stream-of-consciousness technique, delves into the inner lives of its characters, revealing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with unprecedented depth....

"Wanderers" by Knut Hamsun, a cornerstone of Norwegian and Scandinavian literature, explores the depths of the human psyche through the eyes of its characters. This literary classic delves into the lives of wanderers, capturing the essence of life in Norway and offering a poignant...

On the Edge opens with the discovery of a rotting corpse in the marshes on the outskirts of Olba, Spain--a town wracked by despair after the burst of the economic bubble, and a microcosm of a world of defeat, debt, and corruption. Stuck in...

...the tale is lighthearted and funny thanks to the humor of oddball Delbert, but it also explores some substantial issues, which gives it poignancy and weight. A well-written novel that is an interesting exploration of mental illness from the perspective of a sufferer's partner....

A woman haunted by a dark inheritance returns to the woods where her mother vanished, in this queer Gothic novel--a butch Black Swan. Sam, finally sober and stable with a cat and a long-term boyfriend in Brooklyn, returns alone to Hemlock, her family's deteriorating...

Author of the New York Times Notable Book The Boy Who Went Away--winner of the Rome Prize and the British Society of Authors' McKitterick Prize--Eli Gottlieb returns with The Face Thief. A powerfully dark and gripping tale of two men obsessed with one very...

"Left by the Gypsies" by J.D. Gould follows Simon Billings, a man who has become a drifter after a series of personal failures, including the end of a significant relationship with Charlotte. The narrative unfolds as Simon wanders through Maryland, grappling with his past...

Author: Marci GiebelsISBN-13: 9798218997939Publisher: Misty Morn PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/25/2025Pages: 238Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d

What would you do if you found yourself in a dangerous situationof even perhaps losing your life? For Monica, it wasn't only her she was worried about, but about the tiny life she was carrying in her womb. She had no other alternative but...

How far would a mother go to regain control?Vivien is a master manipulator. She inherited the behavior from her own mother, Joyce, who endured a problematic childhood creating emotional issues that grew stronger and more challenging as she aged.Vivien had always been desperate to...