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It's an honor to bring light to the dark. The nineteenth-century whaling village of Warbler is famous for its lucky ship figureheads-and infamous for people disappearing into the nightly fog. In this murky locale, the lamplighter is synonymous with safety and protection, and it's a position Temperance assumes when her father is found hanging from one of the lampposts. Though Tempe proves competent, the town is still hesitant to let a woman handle...
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Embark on a riveting journey into the heart of mystery, a tapestry of the most baffling and haunting unsolved missing persons cases. Each chapter is a gateway into a different, intricately woven story, alive with meticulously researched details that transport you into the very midst of these unresolved enigmas.
Imagine delving into the vivid realms of these mysteries, pieced together with gripping police reports, emotionally charged interviews,...
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In the quiet hours beneath a starlit sky, where the world pauses and whispers of the unknown seem louder, a timeless tale unfolds. This story, not bound by the constraints of era or region, meanders through history and across the globe, leaving an indelible imprint on the tapestry of human experience. It speaks of the enigmatic, those who have stepped into the void, vanishing without a trace, their stories hanging in the balance of reality and myth.
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Delve into the most perplexing missing persons cases that continue to mystify experts, haunt families, and captivate the public's imagination.
Each chapter unfolds a different story, meticulously researched and vividly retold, exploring the intricate details of these unsolved mysteries. From the disappearance of a promising young student who vanished without a trace, to the sudden and inexplicable absence of a beloved mother, these stories traverse...
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Secret prisoners behind closed doors, they were real-life Cinderellas-- with no hope of rescue. Nowhere to run...nowhere to hide...nowhere to turn...
Enter today's sordid world of slaves and masters, where innocent young girls are sold to the rich, and subjected to horrifying degradation.
Beautiful Laxmi was the servant of two Arab princesses who regularly...
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Embark on an enigmatic voyage within these pages, a journey that traverses not just the physical realms, but the obscure corners of the mind and the hidden crevices of the unknown. Herein lie tales of the most baffling and spine-chilling vanishings known to humanity. This is not merely a collection of unsolved cases, but a cryptic maze of narratives, stitched together with threads of curiosity, dread, and an unquenchable thirst for the unfathomable.
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A captivating journey into the heart of some of the world's most baffling disappearances. This book delves into the enigmatic world where people vanish without a trace, leaving behind a web of mystery and unanswered questions. Each case is a puzzle, a challenge to the conventional, and a testament to the unfathomable nature of human existence.
This volume explores a variety of disappearances that have baffled experts for decades, if not centuries....
8) Stolen in the Night: The True Story of a Family's Murder, a Kidnapping and the Child Who Survived
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Gary C. King's Stolen in the Night is the horrific, grisly true crime account of a child abuser and kidnapper
Joseph Duncan had been convicted of raping and torturing a 14-year-old boy in Tacoma, Washington. On the Internet he proudly boasted of his perversions. But the system turned Duncan loose, and no one would stop him from committing an even more...
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"Safeguarding Against Crime in Everyday Life" is a comprehensive guide that equips readers with essential knowledge and practical strategies to enhance personal safety and security. The book explores the multifaceted landscape of crime, providing insights into its definition and societal impact. Organized into twenty insightful chapters, the book delves into various aspects of crime prevention, from assault and robbery to identity theft and digital...
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Starved, neglected, abandoned – the true story of the woman kept a secret from the world for 25 years. In the summer of 1876 the vivacious, intelligent, and beautiful Blanche Monnier vanishes, as if she never existed. Twenty-five years later, within the confines of a middle-class respectable chateau, the French authorities uncover a shocking crime that shakes not only the local community, but the political world of rural France. The truth of Blanche...
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Beneath the luminous embrace of the moon, in the serene and shadow-laden hours where the world seems to hold its breath, an age-old mystery stirs to life. This mystery, unbound by time or geography, weaves an intricate web through continents and cultures, inscribing itself indelibly into the annals of human history. It's a mystery wrapped in shadows, the haunting and spine-tingling saga of individuals who have vanished into thin air, leaving behind...
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Dive into the captivating world of mystery and intrigue with "Mystery Chronicles: Unraveling the World's Greatest Unsolved Cases"! In this spellbinding collection, embark on an interactive journey through history's most baffling enigmas, from ancient riddles to modern-day mysteries. Explore Unsolved Cases: Uncover the secrets of unsolved crimes, disappearances, and unexplained phenomena that have confounded investigators for centuries.Delve into Historical...
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"For the past five years, Ryan Richardson has relived that terrible night. The car door ripping open. The crushing blow to the head. The hands yanking him from the vehicle. His girlfriend Ali's piercing scream as she is taken. With no trace of Ali or the car, a cloud of suspicion hangs over Ryan. But with no proof and a good lawyer, he's never charged, though that doesn't matter to the podcasters and internet trolls. Now, Ryan has changed his last...
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"Hazel Davis is drifting: she's stalled in her career, living in a city she hates, and less successful than her younger sister @evelyn, a lifestyle influencer. Evie came of age on the family YouTube channel after a viral video when she was five. Ten years older and spotlight-averse, Hazel managed to dodge the family business--so although she can barely afford her apartment, at least she made her own way. Evie is eighteen now, with a multimillion-dollar...
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