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One Breath Away
The true-crime story of a Florida woman's violent downfall from viral fame, by the New York Times bestselling author of She Survived: Jane.When she was fifteenn, Jennifer Mee developed an unrelenting case of the hiccups—hiccupping as many as fifty times a minute for months. Soon the Florida teen's strange story went viral. Dubbed the “Hiccup Girl” by the media, she gained international sympathy and appeared on a slew of popular TV shows. Eventually, Jennifer's hiccups went away—and so did her fame.Depressed and craving affection, Jennifer hooked up with the wrong people and slipped into drug dealing and street life—a downward spiral that led to the murder of an innocent young man. Now, renowned investigative journalist M. William Phelps expertly recounts Jennifer's shocking true story of thwarted desires, betrayed trust, and deadly manipulation.Praise for M. William Phelps“One of America's finest true-crime writers.” —Vincent Bugliosi, New York Times bestselling author of Helter Skelter“Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers.” —Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Tell No LiesIncludes sixteen pages of dramatic photos
Obsessed
The New York Times bestselling author of Bad Girls tells the true-crime tale of a Connecticut woman who became a real-life Fatal Attraction.Sheila Davalloo was young, attractive, and successful. When she started a new job at a cutting-edge research lab in Stamford, Connecticut, she met the man of her dreams. Nelson Sessler had no idea how violently Sheila would react when he began seeing a co-worker, Anna Lisa Raymundo. Sheila eliminated her rival in a bloody knife attack—and then turned her rage on another victim she saw as an obstacle to her passions. M. Williams Phelps recounts the riveting story of a white-collar love triangle gone horribly wrong . . . and the terrifying infatuation that drove one woman to kill.Praise for Obsessed“True-crime junkies will be sated by the latest thriller from Phelps, which focuses on a fatal love triangle that definitely proved to be stranger than fiction. The police work undertaken to solve the case is recounted with the right amount of detail, and readers will be rewarded with shocking television-worthy twists in a story with inherent drama.” —Publishers WeeklyIncludes sixteen pages of dramatic photos
I'd Kill For You
A dark fantasy game turns to real-life murder in this true crime classic by the New York Times–bestselling author—featuring interviews with the killer. After her mother’s untimely death, college student Clara Schwartz became distant and withdrawn. But the drama surrounding her family was far from over. In December of 2001, her father Robert—a nationally renowned DNA researcher—was fatally stabbed by what seemed to be a ninja-style sword. Police arrested eighteen-year-old Kyle Hulbert, a troubled teen . . . and aspiring vampire. Kyle had not acted alone, however. He was a close friend of Clara's, one of a circle obsessed with role-playing games. Drawing on exclusive interviews with the killer, bestselling author M. William Phelps reveals a frightening subculture, the tragic collision of two young people’s dark worlds, and its deadly consequences. Includes sixteen pages of dramatic photos
She Survived: Anne
From the bestselling author of The Killing Kind, a woman shares her story of survival after a man holds her captive at gunpoint.By the time Anne Bridges saw the gun in Jimmy Williams's hand, it was already too late. The bad things she had heard about him—how he had drugged a woman and held her hostage—Anne now realized were true. Only now it was her turn.What began as a well-intentioned attempt to reconnect with an old friend became, for Anne, a struggle to survive. In her own words Anne shares a chilling minute-by-minute account of her ordeal—the shotgun blast that nearly ended her life, her desperate struggle to escape, and the courage that sustained her on her long road to recovery—as part of a compelling narrative by award-winning, New York Times bestselling author M. William Phelps. She is telling her story in hopes that other women will not have to go through what she endured at the hands of a violent attacker.Praise for New York Times bestselling author M. William Phelps“One of America's finest true-crime writers.” —Vincent Bugliosi, New York Times bestselling author of Helter Skelter“Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers.” —Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Tell No Lies“Anything by Phelps is an eye-opening experience.” —Suspense Magazine“Phelps is the king of true crime.” —Lynda Hirsch, Creators Syndicate columnist
She Survived: Melissa
From the bestselling author of The Killing Kind, a woman shares her story of survival after an attack during a home invasion.A few days before her twenty-sixth birthday, Melissa Schickel returned to her Indianapolis home and went to bed. An hour later, she was yanked from her dreams into terror. An intruder held her down, brutally beating and stabbing her.Melissa fought fiercely. The assailant fled, leaving her to face a long road to recovery from deep-seated fear and post-traumatic stress. She tells her exclusive true story as part of a compelling narrative by bestselling crime expert M. William Phelps. Her strength and courage will inspire all women with similar experiences to think of themselves proudly as survivors—not victims.Praise for New York Times bestselling author M. William Phelps“One of America's finest true-crime writers.” —Vincent Bugliosi, New York Times bestselling author of Helter Skelter“Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers.” —Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Tell No Lies“Anything by Phelps is an eye-opening experience.” —Suspense Magazine“Phelps is the king of true crime.” —Lynda Hirsch, Creators Syndicate columnist
Failures of the Presidents
Take a humbling journey through America’s proud history with this engaging and informative look at the nation’s most epic presidential blunders.Failures of the Presidents recounts twenty of the worst bad calls to come out of the executive office, ranging from the nation’s birth to the start of the twenty-first century. Author Thomas Craughwell begins with George Washington, who tried to pay for the Revolutionary War with a tax on whiskey—a choice that sparked the newly formed country’s first bloody rebellion.Centuries later, another George—the second President Bush—was convinced that Iraq was hiding weapons of mass destruction. His invasion of the country resulted in a protracted, deadly, and costly war that gave a serious blow to American credibility around the world.Between these episodes, there were many other regrettable, embarrassing, or downright disastrous mistakes made by residents of the White House—the worst of which are explored in this book.
Yeonnam-Dong's Smiley Laundromat
For readers who loved Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Book Shop, this heartwarming Korean bestseller tells the story of a mysterious diary left in a laundromat brings together patrons from all walks of life.Yeonnam-Dong's Smiley Laundromat is a place where the extraordinary stories of ordinary people unfold. Situated at the heart of rapidly gentrifying district of Seoul, the laundromat is a haven of peace and reflection for many locals. And when a notebook is left behind there, it becomes a place that brings people together. One by one, customers start jotting down candid diary entries, opening their hearts and inviting acts of kindness from neighbours who were once just faces in the crowd. But there is a darker story behind the notebook, and before long the laundromat's regulars are teaming up to solve the mystery and put the world to rights. Instantly capturing the hearts of readers around the world, this is a novel about the preciousness of human relationships and the power of solidarity in a world that is increasingly cold, fast-paced, and virtual.
Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement 2 (light novel)
Having saved the kingdom from invasion, Mitsuha suddenly finds herself elevated to the rank of viscountess. Exploiting her world-jumping ability to the fullest, she's now busy improving things in her new domain (with a little help from Earth's advanced knowledge and technical skills). But with ballroom season on the way, it's her obligation as a noble to return to the capital. Sure, the timing couldn't be worse, but it might also present a perfect chance to showcase her new flagship product-popcorn?! That's not the only iron Mitsuha has in the fire, though: when she decides to hold a tournament to drum up sales for a new line of board games, things go a little too well! Between that and the arrival of unexpected visitors from a distant land, the newly-minted Viscountess Mitsuha von Yamano really has her hands full!
Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement 3 (light novel)
The board game tournament is finally over, and Mitsuha's General Store is open for business...occasionally, anyway! Actually, Mitsuha's going to be away from the capital for quite some time, now that she's been attached to a diplomatic delegation?! She's already got a lot on her plate, but she can't very well ignore a command from the king himself… And so Viscountess Mitsuha von Yamano, aka the Lightning Archpriestess, sets off with Sabine and Colette in tow... But with a fully-equipped RV-not to mention Mitsuha's world-jumping power-it's not exactly going to be an arduous journey. Delicate negotiations, handsome princes, and bandit raids await as the girls leave their kingdom and their comfort zone for the first time!!
Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement 1 (light novel)
Mitsuha is your average teenage orphan-until one day she falls off a cliff, and finds herself in another world strangely akin to medieval Europe! Beset by wolves, she discovers she has the ability to travel freely between the two worlds, and decides to make a life for herself in both. Now all she needs to do is save up 80,000 gold coins for a comfortable retirement... Piece of cake, right?! No matter how out of control things get, Mitsuha keeps her cool, turning every hurdle into a business opportunity. From shopkeeper to war hero to viscountess, her meteoric rise seems unstoppable-but with each success comes new obligations and new costs. Does every step up just take her further from her goal??
Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement 4 (light novel)
Having completed their diplomatic delegation, Mitsuha and the girls finally get to go home…but there's no time for our heroine to relax! In Japan, she becomes a small business owner and also opens her first store on Earth: an art gallery café. In the other world, the viscountess ventures solo to the enemy land across the sea, and even launches another shop! “I am Nanoha, crosser of dimensions in the name of a wandering god! I cast open a path to another world!” Using her world-jumping ability, Mitsuha becomes an explorer of the New World, a spy, a sculpture artist, and more! There's no stopping her now! Business is booming in volume 4!
Am I Actually the Strongest? 3 (light novel)
A cushy reclusive life is practically a given when you're reincarnated in an alternate world as the son of aristocracy, right? Well, protagonist Haruto Zenfis couldn't be more wrong! Ordered by the king, he reluctantly attends an elite magic school where he attempts to flunk out by showing off his lack of talent… But why is everyone oohing and ahhing at my peon-tier skills?! The last thing I want is to be another isekai trope. Meanwhile, the kingdom is under crisis. Luckily, there's a new superhero (and her trusty circle of friends) in town to save the day! Over-powered and clueless about it, here's volume three of Haruto's painstaking struggles to becoming the world's greatest…shut-in.