A collection of forty crime and thriller short stories, with all profits from the sale of this book to be donated to Hospice UK and Sophie’s Appeal. Do you think you know darkness? Think again. Bloodhound Books presents Dark Minds—a collection of stories by authors who have come together to produce an anthology that will lure, tantalise and shock its readers. What took place “By the Water?” What goes on behind “A Stranger’s Eyes?” And what is so special about “Slow Roast Pork?” From master authors such as Lisa Hall, Steven Dunne, Louise Jensen and Anita Waller, readers can expect a one hell of a ride . . . All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to Hospice UK and Sophie’s Appeal. Dark Minds is a collection of forty crime and thriller short stories from authors including; Louise Jensen, L.J. Ross, Lisa Hall, Steven Dunne, Betsy Reavley, Alex Walters and Anita Waller, plus many more. For the complete table of contents, look inside.

For the first time, the best of Jim Ody's published short-stories are together in one anthology, including four previously unreleased. Twelve twisted tales that touch on psychological/thriller, horror and YA, including: A detective sent to a travelling circus to find a missing boy; A guy with a mysterious trunk must meet a stranger at a motel to survive; A doll turns up and becomes a little girl's best friend. Then things turn strange; A surprise birthday party is memorable, if only the birthday boy survives; and a group of orphans find the world is about to end... 1 The Reveal 2 A Moth in The Jar 3 The I-Scream Van 4 Teaching Tom 5 Boat Trip 6 The Trunk 7 The Day 8 A Doll Named Sasha 9 Surprise Party 10 The Orphans 11 Hide & Seek 12 Virgin Women From Outta Space

Beneath The Whispers A Jim Ody novella Genevieve Deboise is too good for Scott Dean. He's always known that. It isn't a shock to learn she is cheating on him. What is a surprise is bumping into his childhood sweetheart in the woods where he'd planned to take solace in his heartbreak and bruised ego. But running into Mary-Ann Jennings isn't exactly the fairy tale it might seem. Instead, his first love needs his help finding a USB stick that has fallen into the wrong hands. Now in the cellar of Genevieve's new lover, Scotty must confront his feelings for both women in order to retrieve the missing USB stick. On a quest to confront his past and locate Mary-Ann's property, he journeys through the whispers that have always surrounded him. Love will make you do crazy things. But is it enough to get beneath the whispers?

One accident and five lives are changed in an instant. No one could predict the catastrophic effect it will have on their futures. As each of them tries to move on, that fateful event is impossible to shake off and the finger of blame is pointed in all directions. The need for revenge burns brightly. The first of the Hudson Bell series, this tale will grip you from the start. Hudson Bell is a former DI, often consulted by the police, he specialises in tracking down the missing. ★★★★★ "If you're looking for something to keep you turning the pages, this is it.. ★★★★★ "I have never read a book by this author before. This was my first but not my last! ★★★★★ "Such an intense, chilling novel which is guaranteed to leave you wanting more. ★★★★★ "The plot line is superb and the characters are brilliant and really help carry the story forward.

The End? A Crazy Ink paranormal anthology Featuring stories by bestselling and award-winning authors! Every beginning has an end. Or, it's supposed to. But what happens when the end is only the beginning? Five authors. Five stories on all types of crazy that may come with the end of life on earth as we know it. Zombies. Silence. Death. New life. Utopia. Another beginning. Heaven. Hell. Nothingness. Do you have what it takes to face the end of the world? With something for everyone, Crazy Ink's The End? will have you questioning everything and wondering if you're ready for that day life stops or starts new again...

Joel Baxter is infamous for solving weird cases. When he receives an email from a teenage boy, saying his town is cursed, he cannot turn it down. "I will more than likely be dead when you read this. There is nothing I can do about it. It's the curse, and we've hit The Crazy Season." Every 20 years, there are unexplained teenage deaths and it's started again. Everybody in Black Rock has secrets and nobody wants to speak. What the reviewers are saying; 5.0 out of 5 stars Dark, thrilling and mysterious! Where do I start?! This book sucked me in from the moment I started reading and continued to do so until I read that final page. 5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!! A must read!! I've just finished reading this book and can't recommend it highly enough! I didn't want it to end!! A fantastic story that swept me away with lots of twists and turns. I couldn't put it down!! I'm really looking forward to reading Joel's next adventure!!

A.W.0.L. A.I. A Crazy Ink Anthology Life is cracked enough. Add robots. What happens when artificial intelligence appears and human thinking goes A.W.0.L? Five authors. Five stories of artificial intelligence and a crazy mix of takes on what could happen if artificial intelligence is all the world had. With something for all sci fi fans, A.W.0.L. A.I. is sure to spin your mind. The question is, are you programmed to keep up?

Tall Trees Campsite is idyllic, with cabins situated on a picturesque lake, and surrounded by woodland. Three groups of individuals meet for the first time, each harbouring secrets. They all have good reasons to lie. A tale of sinister dark pasts and events that will haunt you. Can events be buried forever? Can a place harbour evil? Will the truth set you free or kill you?"Not everyone will survive," grins the little girl.

The devil lurks in darkness to prey on the weak. Men become monsters. Crime is rampant. Gina leads a simple life, quietly caring for an old man she calls Pops. But the night brings her to life. When nightmares interrupt her sleep, she patrols the city to protect those the police can't. She rules the night. A familiar figure emerges from the shadows. Gina must return to the house she escaped to finally bury the demons. But someone watches her every move. Evil has a face she knows and this time he wants her dead.