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A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology

The Deaf, The Battle with the Slum, Degeneracy, The Leaven in a Great City, Boyville, etc.

by Harry Best, Jacob A. Riis, W. T. Stead, Eugene S. Talbot, Lillian William Betts, John E. Gunckel, Mrs. Sophie Van Elkan Lyons Burke, Guy Thorne, Bernard Mandeville, Samuel Merwin, Arthur Lawrence Hayward, James Harold Romain, Clifton R. Wooldridge, William Booth, L. O. Curon, Mary Higgs, George M. White, Sigmund Engel, Margaret Wynne Nevinson, John Josiah Munro, Caroline H. Woods, Nels Anderson, Charles Kingston, Josiah Flynt, Charles Gustavus Mutzenberg, V. M. Masten, Hans Kurella, R. M. Algie, A-No. 1, Louis Albert Banks, Samuel Paynter Wilson, W. A. Chapple, Roland Burnham Molineux, Carlo de Fornaro, John Thomas Smith, Roy K. Anderson, Jacobus X, Wellington Scott ...

Delve into the profound and multifaceted world of societal imperfections with 'A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology.' This anthology presents a panoramic exploration of social issues, ranging from urban poverty and criminality to behavioral psychology and societal reform. The collection encompasses a variety of literary styles, including investigative narratives, ... Read more

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Delve into the profound and multifaceted world of societal imperfections with 'A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology.' This anthology presents a panoramic exploration of social issues, ranging from urban poverty and criminality to behavioral psychology and societal reform. The collection encompasses a variety of literary styles, including investigative narratives,
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A Short Stay in Hell

by Steven L. Peck ...

An ordinary family man, geologist, and Mormon, Soren Johansson has always believed he'll be reunited with his loved ones after death in an eternal hereafter. Then, he dies. Soren wakes to find himself cast by a God he has never heard of into a Hell whose dimensions he can barely grasp: a vast library he can only escape from by finding the book that contains the story of his life.In this haunting ... Read more

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An ordinary family man, geologist, and Mormon, Soren Johansson has always believed he'll be reunited with his loved ones after death in an eternal hereafter. Then, he dies. Soren wakes to find himself cast by a God he has never heard of into a Hell whose dimensions he can barely grasp: a vast library he can only escape from by finding the book that contains the story of his life.In this haunting
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A Long Shadow

by H L Marsay ...

Series Book 1 - Chief Inspector Shadow Mystery
Old sins cast long shadows…When the bodies of a young, homeless girl and a girl who disappeared thirty years ago are found on the same day, residents in the historic city of York are aghast. It seems unlikely the two cases are related, and yet some of the same players knew both victims. As Detective Chief Inspector John Shadow and his eager new partner, Sergeant Jimmy Chang, dive into their ... Read more

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Old sins cast long shadows…When the bodies of a young, homeless girl and a girl who disappeared thirty years ago are found on the same day, residents in the historic city of York are aghast. It seems unlikely the two cases are related, and yet some of the same players knew both victims. As Detective Chief Inspector John Shadow and his eager new partner, Sergeant Jimmy Chang, dive into their
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The Midnight Voyeur

by E.L. Koslo ...

Narrated by Branden Davis-Butler, Troy Duran, Cole Eubanks ...

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10 hours 25 min

Tragedy struck when I least expected it, leaving me a widow in what was supposed to be the prime of my life. With my daughter away at college, I withdrew further—becoming a reclusive version of myself.The quietness of my big empty house was suffocating, my only form of solace being the rhythmic laps I repeated each day in my pool. Day after day, I remained frozen in time, while the world moved on ... Read more

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Tragedy struck when I least expected it, leaving me a widow in what was supposed to be the prime of my life. With my daughter away at college, I withdrew further—becoming a reclusive version of myself.The quietness of my big empty house was suffocating, my only form of solace being the rhythmic laps I repeated each day in my pool. Day after day, I remained frozen in time, while the world moved on
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The Fairytale Killer

E&M Investigations, Book One

by LJ Bourne ...

Series Book 1 - E&M Investigations
The Fairytale Killer chooses women the world has learned not to see. Then he turns them into princesses no one will ever forget.In the dark alleyways of Berlin, a ruthless serial killer is on the loose. Young women are plucked from the streets, murdered in cold blood, and arranged like fairytale princesses. The killer leaves behind no trace—only nightmares and a city gripped by fear.Investigative ... Read more

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The Fairytale Killer chooses women the world has learned not to see. Then he turns them into princesses no one will ever forget.In the dark alleyways of Berlin, a ruthless serial killer is on the loose. Young women are plucked from the streets, murdered in cold blood, and arranged like fairytale princesses. The killer leaves behind no trace—only nightmares and a city gripped by fear.Investigative
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Skeletons in the Closet: Book 1 in the Misadventures of the Laundry Hag series

The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag, #1

by Jennifer L. Hart ...

Series Book 1 - The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag
Maggie thought the hardest part of the job would be the wine stains. She didn't count on the bloodstains.Maggie Phillips is a stay-at-home mom with a mounting pile of bills and a talent for scrubbing out the toughest spots. When her wealthy new neighbors offer her a side-hustle to clean their mansion, she sucks up her pride and grabs the bleach.The house is stunning, the paycheck is better, and ... Read more

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Maggie thought the hardest part of the job would be the wine stains. She didn't count on the bloodstains.Maggie Phillips is a stay-at-home mom with a mounting pile of bills and a talent for scrubbing out the toughest spots. When her wealthy new neighbors offer her a side-hustle to clean their mansion, she sucks up her pride and grabs the bleach.The house is stunning, the paycheck is better, and
... Read more
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Married by War

by Sarah K. L. Wilson ...

Narrated by Elise Hoffman ...

Unabridged

3 hours 10 min

He's a knight bound by honor. She's a sacrificial bride. Their love cannot be.When Sir Oakensen is asked to retrieve the king's illegitimate daughter to be offered in a marriage of peace with the fae, he is hoping for nothing more than a hot meal and to keep his men alive.When Iva is told that her fate is not in the kennels raising the king's dogs, but rather to be the bride of an enemy king, she ... Read more

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He's a knight bound by honor. She's a sacrificial bride. Their love cannot be.When Sir Oakensen is asked to retrieve the king's illegitimate daughter to be offered in a marriage of peace with the fae, he is hoping for nothing more than a hot meal and to keep his men alive.When Iva is told that her fate is not in the kennels raising the king's dogs, but rather to be the bride of an enemy king, she
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The Bridge Kingdom

by Danielle L. Jensen ...

Series Book 1 - The Bridge Kingdom
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The Bridge Kingdom is heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!”—Elise Kova, author of A Deal with the Elf KingThe iconic Bridge Kingdom series begins: a sweeping, sizzling fantasy romance filled with political intrigue and passionate love, from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The Bridge Kingdom is heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!”—Elise Kova, author of A Deal with the Elf KingThe iconic Bridge Kingdom series begins: a sweeping, sizzling fantasy romance filled with political intrigue and passionate love, from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in
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Ivy & Bone

A Hades and Persephone Romance

by R.L. Perez ...

Narrated by Krys Janae, Zachary Johnson ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Ivy & Bone
Unabridged

8 hours 32 min

A dangerous deal with the devil gives one witch more than she bargained for...Prue is an earth witch, blessed with power from the Triple Goddess. Still mourning the loss of her twin sister, Prue summons the devil himself from the Underworld, intent on bringing her sister back from the dead. But when she meets him—a handsome man named Cyrus—he is more deadly and alluring than she anticipated. Prue ... Read more

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A dangerous deal with the devil gives one witch more than she bargained for...Prue is an earth witch, blessed with power from the Triple Goddess. Still mourning the loss of her twin sister, Prue summons the devil himself from the Underworld, intent on bringing her sister back from the dead. But when she meets him—a handsome man named Cyrus—he is more deadly and alluring than she anticipated. Prue
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A Vampire Bewitched

A Steamy Fated Mates Romance

by L.E. Wilson ...

Series Book 1 - Deathless Night
Fate has a f#cked up sense of humor.Fated mates didn’t really exist. Not for monsters like him. Or so Nikulas thought.Then he met her.One taste of her forbidden blood was all it took to realize the truth. Emma Moss was his.And he could never claim her.Because while he needs her to help him rescue his brother, he won’t ask her to stay in his world. The supernatural forces aligning against them ... Read more

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Fate has a f#cked up sense of humor.Fated mates didn’t really exist. Not for monsters like him. Or so Nikulas thought.Then he met her.One taste of her forbidden blood was all it took to realize the truth. Emma Moss was his.And he could never claim her.Because while he needs her to help him rescue his brother, he won’t ask her to stay in his world. The supernatural forces aligning against them
... Read more
The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening

by L. J. Smith ...

Series Book 1 - Vampire Diaries
The #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries!A deadly love triangle.Elena Gilbert is a high school golden girl, used to getting what she wants. And who she wants. But when the boy she’s set her sights on—the handsome and haunted Stefan—isn’t interested, she’s confused.She could never know the real reason Stefan is struggling to resist her: Stefan is a ... Read more

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The #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries!A deadly love triangle.Elena Gilbert is a high school golden girl, used to getting what she wants. And who she wants. But when the boy she’s set her sights on—the handsome and haunted Stefan—isn’t interested, she’s confused.She could never know the real reason Stefan is struggling to resist her: Stefan is a
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The Cursed Witch

Timecaster Chronicles, #1

by R.L. Perez ...

Series Book 1 - Timecaster Chronicles
She's a witch with no powers. He's a shape-shifting vampire. Trusting him could save her... or cost her everything.16-year-old Brielle Gerrick can't access her magic. In an effort to awaken her powers, she gets sucked into a time portal—to a castle in Spain in the year 1735.The castle is attacked by demons. Their leader is a shape-shifting vampire named Leo Serrano, an arrogant creep who enjoys ... Read more

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She's a witch with no powers. He's a shape-shifting vampire. Trusting him could save her... or cost her everything.16-year-old Brielle Gerrick can't access her magic. In an effort to awaken her powers, she gets sucked into a time portal—to a castle in Spain in the year 1735.The castle is attacked by demons. Their leader is a shape-shifting vampire named Leo Serrano, an arrogant creep who enjoys
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