Douglas Clegg Bücher

Der zweite Teil der düsteren Vampir-Trilogie voller Abenteuer, Gier und Leidenschaft Er ist Aleric der Falkner, der Sohn der Hexe, der Messias der Vampire! Doch nicht einmal Aleric ist der schrecklichen Zauberin Enora gewachsen. Er sieht nur noch eine Möglichkeit, sie aufzuhalten. Er muss jene Frau finden, die ihn einst mit ihrem dunklen Kuss zum Vampir machte – Pythia, die kalte Königin … Mit dem „Bram-Stoker-Award“ wurde Clegg die höchste Auszeichnung für Horror-Literatur verliehen.

Alaric der Falkner und seine Geliebte Pythia stellen im Land der Sarazenen eine Armee aus Sterblichen und Vampiren auf, um die Zauberin Enora und ihre Werwölfe zu besiegen. Alaric muss sich seinem Schicksal stellen, um zum Messias der Vampire zu werden und die Dunkle Mutter zu stoppen.

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.