Douglas Clegg Livres

Les gosses sont enterrés jusqu'au cou. Comme si leurs têtes étaient des fleurs. Alors je passe la tondeuse à gazon pour les couper. Il faut les étouffer quand ils sont encore en bouton... Mais les lames de la tondeuse se coincent. Alors je vais dans la remise à outils chercher une grande paire de cisailles. Pour terminer le travail. Mais les têtes des gosses ont disparu. Je me retourne : ils sont là, derrière moi. Ils ont chacun une débroussailleuse et ils avancent sur moi. Je sais alors que je suis la mauvaise herbe du jardin... Je me réveille avant que les terribles lames ne viennent trancher ma gorge paralysée. Je jette un coup d'oeil sur mon réveil : bientôt 8 heures. Je pourrais me faire porter pâle. Mais je suis prof, après tout, et les vacances de Noël approchent...

From award-winning author Douglas Clegg comes a dark psychological thriller of madness, love and turning 18 -- and murder. In the novella PURITY, the darkest force is love.Owen Crites has watched Jenna Montgomery flower into a beautiful young woman as they've practically grown up together through the summers; Owen is the gardener's son who will one day become groundskeeper of the Montgomery summer estate on Outerbridge Island.Now, when they both reach adolescence, Owen begins to understand that Jenna is meant for a different life in adulthood than he is destined for -- and he knows that he must somehow keep her on the island until she no longer wants to leave.Enter Jimmy McTeague, the young tennis star from Manhattan, heir to a sporting goods fortune, who has also come to spend the summer with the Montgomery's -- and soon, a triangle of love, hate, and the darkest of human impulses emerges. "Clegg turns the screws dexterously in this sleek, multifaceted suspense story...Clegg brings them together in a vacation paradise saturated in alcohol, entitlement and hypocrisy..." -- Publisher's WeeklyType & Subject: fiction, psychological suspense, thriller, dark thriller, mystery, horror, suspense, novella, identity, sociopath, murder, teen, bisexual, mystery & thriller, gay/lesbian, dark romance, summer.

Set against the backdrop of a raging wildfire in Southern California, a mother-son serial killer duo emerges from the depths of a notorious psychiatric hospital. "Bloody Mary" Chilmark, a notorious figure, seizes the chaotic moment to free her imprisoned son, Doc, who is deemed one of the most dangerous inmates. As authorities scramble to manage the evacuation of the hospital, officers Trey Campbell and Jane Laymon must navigate the dark underbelly of the asylum to recapture the pair before they unleash terror once more.

Eighteen chilling tales of supernatural horror and suspense invite readers to delve into a nightmarish world crafted by Douglas Clegg, a New York Times bestselling author. Each story promises to twist the mind and evoke a sense of madness, showcasing Clegg's ability to create spine-tingling narratives that leave a lasting impact. Renowned author Dean Koontz praises the collection for its ability to evoke fear so effectively that it may require paramedics on standby, highlighting the intense experience awaiting readers.

This book promises a gripping experience filled with psychological tension and unsettling imagery, described as "high-test nightmare fuel." The narrative captivates readers with its hypnotic and haunting elements, suggesting a blend of horror and deep emotional resonance. The endorsement from Richard Chizmar highlights its intense and chilling nature, positioning it as a must-read for fans of dark fiction.

As children, they played the Dark Game.When Nemo Raglan's father is murdered in one of the most vicious killings of recent years, Nemo must return to the New England island he thought he had escaped for good, Burnley Island...and the shadowy farmhouse called Hawthorn. But this murder was no crime of human ferocity. What butchered Nemo's father may in fact be something far more terrifying...Something Nemo and his younger brother, Bruno, and sister, Brooke, have known since childhood.There are secrets buried on Burnley Island.Within the rooms of Hawthorn, beautiful Brooke Raglan has begun to go mad. She sees faces at the windows and wanders the night, trying to find what she believes is a monster.Bruno Raglan has wiped the memory of a terrible event from his mind. Now he compulsively picks apart Hawthorn and discovers that within its walls lies a forbidden secret.As he unravels the mysteries of his past and a terrible night of his childhood, Nemo witnesses something unimaginable, and sees the true face of evil while Burnley Island comes to know the unspeakable horror that grows in the darkness."Here comes a candle to light you to bed, And here comes a chopper to chop off your head."

The new masterwork of dark fiction from the bestselling author of "Isis."

In a gripping psychological thriller, an escaped inmate from a hospital for the criminally insane embarks on a deadly quest for her one true love, leaving a trail of bodies on Catalina Island. As Trey Campbell's family vacation turns into a nightmare, suspense and horror intertwine, captivating fans of renowned authors like James Patterson and Gillian Flynn. With chilling twists and a relentless pace, the narrative promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, exploring deep-seated fears and the dark side of obsession.

A school for special children. An unsolved murder. A terrified widow. A dream of blood and lost souls. A stranger with an unspeakable secret. It all comes together in the afterlife.

Why does it keep growing? Jason and his wife have a perfect life. But when Jason notices a dark stain along the collar of his son's t-shirt, a new, creeping horror enters his perfect home. "Clegg's stories can chill the spine so effectively that the reader should keep paramedics on standby."- Dean Koontz, NY Times bestselling author. 30 pages in print. Additional book excerpts are included at the back of this ebook.