By refusing to directly depict its protagonist, this novel revolutionized the art of characterization in the 20th century. The narrative follows the life of Jacob Flanders through...

Thomas Carnacki is not a typical detective; he investigates the "ab-human" using a combination of ancient folklore and electrical gadgetry. These stories introduce the "electric...

The Madden sisters struggle to maintain a veneer of respectability while facing the grim economic reality of being unmarried in a shifting London. Amidst the hollow celebrations...

Isolated by his high rank, a dying clergyman reflects on a life of ceremony that has left him spiritually hollow and estranged from his own humanity.

The tragic rivalry between the Durie brothers destroys a noble Scottish family in this dark tale of psychological warfare. The story follows the virtuous but dull Henry and his...

The terror of a massive forest fire becomes the ultimate test of survival for a group of young men trapped in the Canadian wilderness. As the flames close in, they must find the...

A mysterious crypt protected by seven distinct mechanisms holds the key to a vast fortune and a terrifying bloodline secret. As the heirs begin to vanish one by one, a relentless...

A wealthy recluse fears for his life and locks himself in a bedroom, only to be found dead with no sign of entry. The detective must analyze the charred remains of a twisted...

The Llano Estacado offers no shelter for the weak, and two young riders must cross its parched expanse to prove their worth. Dust storms, thirst, and the threat of hostile...

Newland Archer is engaged to the perfect society debutante, but his world is upended by the return of the scandalous Countess Olenska. He is torn between the safety of convention...