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Killer Detective (a Collection of Classic Stories by the Master of Suspense Hitchcock)

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Memoirs of a Youth with Amnesia

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A refreshing and romantic work by Gar Zevin, author of the phenomenal bestseller "Island Bookstore"! Jia Zewen's works have swept through major lists in Europe and the United States, been translated into 31 languages, and have sold more than 10 million copies in total. Rather than struggling with memories, it's better to start over from this moment. If Naomi had won the coin toss, she wouldn't have had to go back to the office to get her camera, she wouldn't have fallen down the stairs, and she wouldn't have developed amnesia. It's a pity that there is no if... Due to amnesia, Naomi has forgotten many things. She forgot that her parents were divorced, the knowledge she had learned, and her friends, classmates and teachers. At this time, Naomi discovered that she would not only face a lost past, but also a completely unfamiliar self.

Classic Novels of the Late Qing Dynasty: Biography of Flowers on the Sea (6)

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Someone Must Be Praying

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Infants aged zero to two years old who cannot be with their parents for various reasons live in the nursery - Futaba House. Every baby here has a dedicated caregiver, who is a "special adult" who can give the baby a sense of security. Before the baby reaches its second birthday, Futaba Home will find suitable adoptive parents for the baby, and then the baby will be forever separated from the caregiver who once took care of him. Whenever the baby they are responsible for leaves, these "special adults" will have a painful sense of loss. Shimamoto Atsuko, who has worked at Futaba House for twelve years, accidentally learned that the first baby she was responsible for, Taki, had been in a car accident and her life or death was uncertain. Her adoptive parents had already passed away due to the car accident. Wenzi could no longer suppress the emotions that had accumulated in her heart for many years. Regardless of the opposition of those around her, she resolutely began to look for Duoxi, whom she had not seen for nine years.

Forgotten Time

Forgotten Time

General Fiction

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The lonely and independent heroine Shao Yimin, who has been in a discordant family since childhood, met the mature, steady and charming male protagonist Su Zhe in college, and the two fell in love through mutual exploration and appreciation. When Shao Yimin learned that Su Zhe had cheated on her, she decided to break up with him. Three years later, Shao Yimin entered the workplace and met Su Zhe again. But at this time, Shao Yimin was no longer the young female college student, but an independent and mature working woman. Su Zhe is still deeply attracted to her, while Shao Yimin, who has matured mentally in the workplace, has the ability to grasp happiness as she continues to mature... Memory is a way of meeting. If we must forget each other, then please find and cherish every forgotten fresh time. With one indulgence, he became an unexpected surprise in her life that she could not prepare for. She is in conflict, is she struggling with herself and refusing the luxury she cannot afford; or is she trying to indulge, but is always ready to pay the price? He was pushing forward, enjoying a different kind of love, but he also fell into it unknowingly.

Time Seekers 2: Eternal Land

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Due to climate change, continuous heavy rains have washed away surface soil, crops cannot grow, and people almost have no food to eat. The Eternal Land has once again become a place of refuge for people, giving them hope. Little Aiden, who was once a toddler, has grown into an elite member of the government force. As a commander, he is responsible for relocating people out of Ireland in search of life. During the relocation process, Pike discovered that his younger brother was missing. He believed that Aiden had kidnapped him, so he joined the army disguised as a volunteer. Will he trust Aiden and fight alongside him to save the world?

Classic Novels of the Late Qing Dynasty: Biography of Flowers on the Sea (1)

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The Seven Year Itch (new Revised Edition)

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A Lost Woman

A Lost Woman

General Fiction

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The story mainly takes place in the town of Sweetwater along the Burlington Railway in the western United States. It tells the story of the heroine Marianne Forest's fateful twists and turns from one marriage to another. The smart, beautiful, noble and charming Mrs. Forest lives a prosperous life in Sweetwater Town with her husband, who is 25 years older than her. The guest Frank is her secret lover. When the national financial crisis hit, the family experienced a serious financial crisis, and Mr. Forest's health plummeted as a result, and he died of a stroke not long after. The young descendant Ivy Peters, who has coveted everything in the Forrester family for a long time, took advantage of the opportunity, causing Mrs. Forrester to deviate from the principles of life when her husband was alive, join in the vulgar people, go astray, and finally abandon everything here and leave Sweetwater Town. The novel expresses the dimness of the ancient pioneering spirit under the impact of material civilization and expresses the author's dissatisfaction with the increasingly materialistic and money-oriented western society. It is considered an elegy for the pioneering era.

Night and Day

Night and Day

General Fiction

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"Night and Day" is one of Virginia Woolf's novels, published on October 20, 1919. Set in Edwardian London, the story contrasts the daily lives and romances of two heroines, Catherine Hilbury and Mary Datchett, and explores the relationship between love, marriage, happiness and success. Unlike Woolf's later work "The Lighthouse", the characters' dialogue, psychological description and behavioral description occupy the same space in this book. The story has four protagonists: Catherine Silbery, Mary Datchett, Ralph Denham, and William Rodney. They explore life hard, pursue the true meaning of love, and find their true selves. "Night and Day" mentioned issues such as women's suffrage, whether love and marriage can coexist, and whether marriage is a prerequisite for happiness. Themes that appear throughout the book include the stars, the Thames and the Shiner Walk. In the book, Woolf quotes Shakespeare's works many times, especially "As You Like It".

Superman Dreams: Superman Vol

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After God created mankind, while endowing mankind with kindness, justice, and kindness, he also imposed greed, ignorance, and evil on mankind. Therefore, mankind is not satisfied with everything God has given, and also wants to imitate God in creating mankind. Based on this, various artificial supermen have appeared. They are either the result of genetic improvement, variants of human-animal hybrids, fusions of humans and machines, or mutations caused by cosmic ray radiation. They have a variety of superpowers. They can fly into the sky, appear in the night like bats, and lift trucks and buildings. Among them are knights who fight bravely against evil, and there are also villains who become supermen and then fall.

The Resurrection of the Hun (atlantis Iv Series)

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This book uses a compassionate perspective and writing style to describe the various misfortunes in our world. He does not describe calmly from a superior attitude, but touches life itself empathetically, soothing those injured hearts with his friendly soul.

Changing Planes

Changing Planes

General Fiction

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Learn this conversion method, get rid of the irritating waiting at the airport, and travel to all kinds of strange planes! People whose genes are 4% corn, a dream state that mixes the subconscious of all humans and animals, a new generation that does not need sleep, a royal country with only one commoner family... Beneath the interesting things on the surface, let Le Guin take you to explore the stories behind these planes.

Angel of Cause and Effect

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After some hard work, João and his party finally found the key to stealing Caminari's jewels - the original soul of Matt Jack Chen hidden on the earth. At the end of the operation, facing the hunter's pursuit, the spaceship Peifuning sacrificed himself and saved Mieri's life. The thief João took Chen's original soul and the consciousness of everyone on the earth and fled into space on a spaceship before the earth was destroyed by Chen. Mieri and Joao are forced to embark on their own journeys. At the same time, a war of unprecedented scale in the solar system is about to break out between Sobernost and Zuoku...

Can't Afford to Be Ambiguous

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This book tells the story of two women's ordinary yet legendary life encounters and emotional experiences. Su Airan and Li Xing, a good wife and mother, and a super hot girl; one was pushed into the abyss of despair by the sudden loss of her husband, and the other was worn out by a dull marriage. The two have different personalities and different destinies. One is tossed about by life, the other by himself; one is hit by the tricks of fate, and the other is lingering and ambiguous in extramarital affairs. The movement of the heart is beautiful, but the movement of the body is completely destroyed. The life that goes round and round, I thought it was a desperate situation, but it was just another feint of fate. The belief in love finally allows happiness to knock on the door.

Under the Sunset

Under the Sunset

General Fiction

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"Under the Sunset" (Under the Sunset), written in 1881, is a collection of short stories by Bram Stoker, consisting of 8 weird fairy tales. The story seems absurd and illogical, but it is full of truth. Emotions and reason coexist, fun and moral education are combined. It is suitable for both children and adults. This book has an important position that cannot be ignored in fantasy literature, and fully demonstrates Stoker's ability to manage stories. One of them, Shadow Builder, was adapted into a movie in 1998. Bram Stoker, Irish writer, was born in Dublin. He is known as the "Father of Vampires" because of "Dracula", thus becoming the originator of vampire novels and influencing generations of writers in the future. His works have been constantly remade and become classic movies.

Sleepwalker Trilogy

Sleepwalker Trilogy

General Fiction

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"The Sleepwalker Trilogy", also translated as "The Sleepwalker", is the first important work published in 1931 by the famous Austrian writer Hermann Bloch (1886-1951). It is highly praised by Milan Kundera and Carlos Fuentes. The novel uses stories from three eras to express the changes of the times from 1888 to 1918. From the perspective of the historical concept of value collapse, it artistically reproduces the death process of traditional Western culture.

Selected Novels of Chekhov·love Collection

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Chekhov is a world-class master of short stories in Russia and the last critical realist art master in Russia in the late 19th century. Together with the French writer Maupassant and the American writer O. Henry, he is known as one of the "three major short story writers in the world". This collection collects 11 short stories. "Love" depicts the ordinary life of a couple before and after they get married. "The Thief" mocks the hypocrisy and ignorance of intellectuals. "Death of an Actor" reflects the tragic life of an actor.

Torch in the Ear (canetti Collection)

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"Torch in the Ear" is the second part of Canetti's autobiographical trilogy, which spans from 1927 to 1931. After being forcibly taken away from Zurich, the paradise of knowledge, by his mother, Canetti came to Frankfurt, Germany, to "face real life." After graduating from high school, again against his will, he entered the University of Vienna to study chemistry. Fortunately, during this period, he never gave up his pursuit of literature and art. He met celebrities in the literary and artistic circles such as Hermann Bloch, Bertolt Brecht, and Isaac Babel, and met Visa, who later became his wife.

Celtic Dawn

Celtic Dawn

Literature

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"Celtic Dawn" is a collection of essays by W. B. Yeats published in 1893. It is a representative work of his early romantic gorgeous style and a representative work of the "Irish Literary Revival Movement". It is a collection of folktales and myths from the west of Ireland. This collection of essays ends with a poem "Into the Dawn". It is because of this collection of essays that the "Irish Literary Revival" is also known as the "Celtic Dawn". W. B. Yeats (William Butler Yeats, June 13, 1865 - January 28, 1939), an Irish poet, playwright and essayist, a famous mystic, the leader of the "Irish Literary Revival" and one of the founders of the Abbey Theatre. Yeats's poetry was influenced by romanticism, aestheticism, mysticism, symbolism and metaphysical poetry, and evolved its unique style.

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General Fiction

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"Journey to the West" is one of the four classic Chinese classics (i. E. "A Dream of Red Mansions", "Journey to the West", "Water Margin" and "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms"). It is a mythological novel with rich content and brilliant ideas. The book tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Seng and White Dragon Horse protecting Tang Monk on his journey to the west to obtain scriptures. The five masters and apprentices experienced various hardships and dangers along the way, slaying demons along the way, and finally obtained the true scriptures. It fully expresses the author's realist feelings and the ideological themes of promoting justice, punishing evil and promoting good.

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One of the "Four Great Masterpieces", it is the greatest literary masterpiece of the 18th century in China. It is based on the four major families of Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue, and uses the love tragedy of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu as the main clue. It focuses on the process of Jia Jiarong and Ning's mansion from prosperity to decline. It extensively reflects the social contradictions and class struggles at that time, and criticizes feudal ethics. It has broad and profound thoughts, exquisite art, and rich and vivid language. The book contains detailed descriptions of ancient Chinese folk customs, feudal system, worldly customs, clothing, architectural stone and other aspects. It is large in scale, rigorous in structure and all-inclusive, making it a model and pride of Chinese literature and standing in the forest of world literature.

Journey to the West (four Great Classical Chinese Literature)

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"Journey to the West" is "a mythological novel with rich content and brilliant ideas". It is the first romantic novel about gods and demons in ancient China written by Wu Cheng'en, a novelist in the Ming Dynasty, with a positive romantic approach. The full text tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Monk and White Dragon Horse protecting Monk Tang on his journey to the west to obtain scriptures. The five masters and apprentices experienced various hardships and dangers along the way, slaying demons and demons along the way, fighting wits and courage, turning dangers into dangers, and finally reaching the West and obtaining the scriptures. The work creates many lifelike images, cleverly combines the good and evil in the world of gods and demons with the real society, praises the master and apprentice's fearless and courageous spirit, fully expresses the author's realist feelings, and the ideological theme of promoting justice and punishing evil.

Journey to the West, Three Volumes (a Must-read Classic of Traditional Culture for Primary and Secondary Schools)

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This book is an accessible reading version of "Journey to the West" carefully prepared for high school students. The so-called accessibility is reflected in: original text + phonetic notation of difficult words + annotations. The annotations are not verified and strive to be concise. The appendices include story outline, main characters and events, themes, artistic features, etc., To facilitate readers to grasp the original work from a macro perspective after reading the original work.

Four Great Masterpieces of Chinese Classical Literature (volume 5)

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Four Great Masterpieces of Chinese Classical Literature (volume 10)

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The Four Great Classics (youth Edition) in Four Volumes: Journey to the West

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This series of books includes "A Dream of Red Mansions", "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", "Water Margin" and "Journey to the West". These four works are well-known to every household and have a profound influence in our country. They are rare masterpieces in Chinese literature. The stories and scenes in it have profoundly affected Chinese people's ideas and value orientations. The four works have been praised by readers of all ages for their extremely high artistic level, detailed characterization and rich ideological connotation.

The Four Great Classics (youth Edition) in Four Volumes: the Romance of the Three Kingdoms

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This series of books includes "A Dream of Red Mansions", "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", "Water Margin" and "Journey to the West". These four works are well-known to every household and have a profound influence in our country. They are rare masterpieces in Chinese literature. The stories and scenes in it have profoundly affected Chinese people's ideas and value orientations. The four works have been praised by readers of all ages for their extremely high artistic level, detailed characterization and rich ideological connotation.

Journey to the West (youth Edition of the Masterpiece)

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"Journey to the West" is the pinnacle of Chinese classical novels about gods and demons. The book tells the story of Monk Tang, his master and his disciples, who conquered demons and demons all the way, and went through ninety-nine and eighty-one years of hard work to obtain the scriptures. The author delicately and profoundly creates four extremely classic images: the compassionate, generous but weak and pedantic master Tang Seng; the rebellious and powerful Sun Wukong; the selfish, cunning, lazy and lazy Zhu Bajie;

Quick Wear: Fishing for Beauties and Sending All Scumbags to the Crematorium

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[The female protagonist must be included in the exciting article! Xue Ruan was bound to the system of a scumbag, and from then on he embarked on the road of teaching scumbags how to behave in a small world. First-class acting skills and top-notch charm. Green tea, the original tea, is about scheming. No matter what kind of aloof and tyrannical King of Grass Sea you are, you will be tickled right from the start. After abusing the male protagonist, he will abuse the male partner, and after he abuses the male partner, he will abuse the female partner. In the end, he will fall in love without being allowed to go to the crematorium. [No cp, a scumbag counterattack + a slap in the face, a cool story, the heroine is a high-ranking green tea, pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger, sassy and cool] [The heroine will not be tempted by the scumbag, and the scheming green tea and white lotus will not be soft-hearted, you can eat it with confidence]

May Life Be Easy (hardcover Collector's Edition)

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The real calmness in life is not to avoid disputes and noise, but to face confusion and troubles calmly. In the journey of life, pain and joy always go hand in hand. How much twists and turns can we endure, how much happiness we deserve. Mr. Jia Pingwa writes about the people and things he sees and feels with sincere and simple writing. Every line of his words sparkles with dazzling wisdom. After reading the life fragments presented by Mr. Jia Pingwa in the book, we will eventually understand that being calm does not mean following the crowd, and do not submit to a strong fate prematurely. Only by keeping your original intention silently can you become your true self. The true meaning of life is to live it calmly and calmly.

Gaudy Night

Gaudy Night

General Fiction

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"Tawdry Night" is a novel by the famous British detective novelist Dorothy L. Sayers. It tells the story of Harriet Vanney returning to her alma mater to attend an alumni reunion, and has since been involved in a war against intellectual women. A series of strange things happened in the college, and soon she found herself trapped in a nightmare of romance and fear... "Tawdry Night" is suitable for lovers of detective novels.

Don't Look Back Now (original Work of the Movie "venice")

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A suspenseful classic from a 20th century literary master! Daphne Du Maurier, a literary giant who won the Edgar Allan Poe Award and the National Book Award, and the author of the classics "Butterfly Dream" and "Dreaming of Life" is the first collection of short suspense novels. Listen to me and don't look back! Don't look back! "Don't look back now." John warned his wife Laura in a restaurant in Venice. But everything changed when Laura looked back. Later - Laura met a pair of twin sisters who claimed to be able to see the souls of the dead, but her husband John thought the twin sisters had evil intentions. John found the figure of a little red girl running away in an alley, but his wife Laura saw nothing. At the same time, Venice was gradually shrouded in the shadow of death, and everyone was discussing a serial murder case. The police could not see any motive, the murderer has not been brought to justice, and John and Laura still knew nothing about it...

And You Who Are Celebrating Your Ninth Eighteenth Year

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This is a youth mystery novel that tells a rather creative mystery story. The protagonist "I" in the novel accidentally saw the figure of a female classmate whom I had a crush on in high school while commuting. Surprisingly, she seemed to be the same as she was in high school and people around her seemed to have become accustomed to it. Even after discussing "I" with her classmates later, I learned that she seemed to be going to high school again and again at the same age. Driven by curiosity, "I" began to search for the truth hidden behind this. While "I" recalled the time when we went to school together, "I" visited classmates and teachers, which triggered a series of interesting stories.

Smiley's Farewell

Smiley's Farewell

General Fiction

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"Smiley's Farewell" is a spy novel filled with melancholy memories. "Our ideal is freedom, but we have given up too much freedom for this goal." The Berlin Wall was torn down, and an era ended. Ned, a British intelligence officer who is about to retire, invites his mentor Smiley to give a speech to the young trainees. Along with Smiley's narration, Ned also fell into his memory... The high spirits of victory and the thrill of crisis have long been indifferent, but the depression after defeat and the pain of betrayal can not be erased for a long time. We defeated our opponents, but only the fragments of humanity remained.

Phantom Alley

Phantom Alley

General Fiction

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On a foggy night in London, Ralph Tierney lost his way in London and accidentally entered an alley called Kraken Street, where he witnessed an ongoing murder: when the woman stabbed the man with a dagger, darkness struck. When the light returned, he saw the woman lying on the floor. After escaping, he turned around to look for the alley again, but no matter how hard he looked, he couldn't find it! What's even more incredible is that everything that happened that night seemed to be real events nineteen years ago! This phantom alley seems to be able to travel through time and space...

The Prosecution's Criminal (2024 Edition)

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Twenty-three years ago, Matsukura was reborn after committing the rape and murder of a young girl, but was acquitted due to lack of evidence. Now, he is once again listed as a suspect in the murder of an old couple. Prosecutor Tsuyoshi Mogami, who has tried countless criminals, vowed to use all investigation methods to bring Matsukura to justice, even if the cost is to make himself a criminal...

The King of Tomb Robbers (1)

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"Mr. Feng, the camera is ready, do you want to check it?" My words about "going down the well" just now were so shocking that everyone in the tomb began to look at me with admiration, especially the group of rainbow warriors who claimed to be omnipotent. As descendants of the Egyptians, their deep-rooted fear of the Pharaoh made them timid from the moment they entered the tomb, not daring to act wildly, let alone rashly enter this strange ancient well. Warriors admire warriors, and I almost earned the respect of everyone just by saying those words. I looked back at Bawan who was facing the stone wall blankly, weighed it a little, and walked towards the central tomb first.

The Original World (collection·5 Volumes in Total)

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Late one night in the coldest month of winter, a thunderstorm woke up the sleeping villagers of Woniu Village. At the same time, a mysterious and peculiar couple, Bai Xiaoyang and Tuo Guan, stayed at the home of the respected Zhang Yaoye. On this morning, when the people of Woniu Village were holding a denunciation meeting in the ancestral hall, a giant python attacked Zhang Ziyin, who was being criticized, from a podocarpus tree in the courtyard of the ancestral hall. The ugly Tuo Guan unexpectedly started a life-and-death struggle with the giant python. In the process of chasing the giant python, a mysterious tree hole opened by thunder suddenly appeared in the old forest of Woniu Village. With the emergence of the tree hole, the mysterious things hidden under the mound of earth in Woniu Village were completely revealed. A bronze civilization that mysteriously disappeared into the fog of history gradually surfaced, and a magical key that opened the dust-sealed door reappeared in the world. Whoever controls this key controls the door of reincarnation. All persistence and competition are a game that has been set up...

Wasteland Tracking

Wasteland Tracking

General Fiction

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In order to avenge the murder of his father, Apache Chief Winnetu was tracking the murderer Sante, and on the way he happened to meet the hero of the West, Old Iron Hand. The old iron hand traveled across the American continent in order to capture Gibson, the big liar who kidnapped the banker's son, but he repeatedly failed. The two met, and while traveling westward, they also encountered the Ku Klux Klan, a radical organization on the American continent, and narrowly avoided being killed. After escaping, Winnetou and the old iron hand were helping the western hunters and the old pioneer gunmen to do a hide business, but unfortunately fell into the trap set by Santer. The Comanche tribe and the Apache tribe were involved, fighting in the wilderness, and blood flowed... Can the chaos and bloodshed end? Can a peace pipe bring peace? Has the villain Sante been captured? By the end of this adventure, we can finally determine that the answer is yes.

Goodbye Gods

Goodbye Gods

General Fiction

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They tried to overturn the oracle, but ended up becoming the gods' playthings. For six cases, God accurately revealed the identity of the murderer. Is it a conjecture without evidence? Or an almost oracular truth? The detective team conducted an in-depth investigation with questions. People's hearts are mysterious, the case is complicated and confusing, and the truth is within reach, but they dare not take another step forward. When evil thoughts gnaw at the heart, when desires erode reason, when lies cover up the truth... You and I are both devils!

Mazarov Murder Case

Mazarov Murder Case

General Fiction

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Mr. Salim Mazarov is an informal and generous traveler. He traveled far and wide, often taking out diamonds from his jacket pockets in public places and talking to people like a farmer showing off grains of wheat. Until one day, he was finally found dead in a "den of thieves" in the wilderness of northern England. This was clearly a robbery-murder, possibly the work of a homeless man, or a well-planned crime. But the most puzzling thing is that he left all his inheritance to me, Melvin Holt, whom he had only known for less than a few months. When the suspicious eyes of the police and greedy coveters approach at the same time, is this huge inheritance falling from the sky a blessing or a curse?

All Strange Tales: This Chapter

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Weird and bizarre stories do not always appear in deserted and closed valleys or in folklore. In the bustling metropolis, whenever night falls, in pubs, stations, theaters, coffee shops, hospitals... Between yin and yang, terror follows you. Danger is hidden in the details of life that people have not paid attention to, and creepy things happen from time to time. The intertwined emotions of love and hate, the ups and downs of the story, the interpretation of modern style, and the experience of a different Japan.

Murder in Paradise

Murder in Paradise

General Fiction

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Ten minutes ago, Pemberton Bryce, who had just been fired, kindly gave directions to a stranger. After walking out of the consultation room, he saw the stranger's body and a mysterious note in the Paradise Cemetery. As the investigation deepens, Bryce is inevitably involved. The jewelry from decades ago reappears in the world, and the grievances and resentments of twenty years never end. The love of the three people rotates back and forth. Can Bryce finally get his wish and get what he longs for?

The King of Tomb Robbers (4)

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This action would almost kill me instantly. The bullets in the magazines of the firearms used by Yingdao and the others are all soaked in biological and chemical poisons. Once they hit the target, the mortality rate is as high as 99%. But I couldn't care less, as my mind kept imagining the image of sharks jumping and splashing in the sea. This scene made all the blood in my body rush to the top of my head, almost breaking through the Tianling Cap and spurting out. I am a human being, and I simply cannot imagine that my eldest brother Yang Tian will turn into an inexplicable shark in the sea. A burst of acid surged up in my stomach, my throat became choked a few times, and I almost started vomiting.

The Six Mysteries of Isidro Parodi (the Complete Works of Borges)

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In the collection of detective novels by Borges, the master of Latin American literature, the first imprisoned detective in history appears! This book is a detective novel co-written by Argentinian writers Jorge Luis Borges and Adolfo Bioy Casares under the pseudonym Honorio Bustos Domec. Borges had a special liking for the genre of detective novels. He tried to break the limitations of detectives' abilities and created "the first imprisoned detective" - ​​Isidro Parodi. Compared with the blind detective Max Carrados, the gentleman detective August Dubin, and the remote puzzle-solving Prince Zaleski, this housebound Parodi is even more impressive. He was wrongly imprisoned and solved six incredible mysteries in Cell 273 of Buenos Aires Prison. The six mysteries told in the novel parody the classic settings in the history of detective novels such as "Murder on the Orient Express" and "The Stolen Letter". They pay tribute to them one by one and add inversions, making the story full of intellectual fun and human tone.

The Key Sentence is Death

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A famous divorce lawyer was killed tragically in his home. The murder weapon was an expensive bottle of red wine worth 2,000 pounds. Three numbers were left on the wall at the death scene: 182. Before the previous book was published, Hawthorne approached Horowitz with a case that was very similar to what would appear in the BBC TV series "Sherlock." The two began a twists and turns of investigation again. Horowitz encountered many setbacks during this period, such as the script being rejected, the filming of the TV series being behind schedule, bad weather, being framed, having to become Watson (he clearly wanted to be a detective), and other (more popular) writers. At the same time, there are more and more mysteries surrounding Hawthorne, which are even more complicated than the case. Horowitz faced his notebook and racked his brains: a bottle of sky-high price of red wine, a death message, a scandal, a past event, and two best-selling authors. What is the connection between all this?

Detective's Notes: Strange Case Scene

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The most special part of the annual blockbuster Criminal Police Notes series, "Wind and Rain Like a Book", the special investigation team of the Public Security Department reveals the whole process of the investigation of ghost-related cases that have never been made public: the devil's eye chase, the reincarnation killing, the underworld... The special investigation team entered the most incredible place of death. Detective Chen He was summoned to the special case team of the Public Security Department because of his special abilities, specializing in solving a series of strange cases that cannot be explained by common sense, thus being released into a completely different and bizarre world. The magic eye, reincarnation, the road to hell... These scenes that only appear in fantasy novels have become part of his daily work. And what kind of darkness is behind those weird crimes that is unknown to reality?

Rejection Library

Rejection Library

General Fiction

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A library dedicated to storing manuscripts rejected by publishers, a sudden best-selling masterpiece, an unknown author who is said to have never read a book, a suspenseful story about books and people. "The Library of Rejected Manuscripts" is a best-selling novel published in 2016 by the contemporary French writer David Fontenos. There is a "Rejected Manuscript Library" in Crozon, Brittany, France. For more than ten years, it has been dedicated to collecting manuscripts delivered by the author himself that cannot be published and have given up hope of publication. Delphi, an experienced editor in the publishing industry, and her fiancé, the frustrated young novelist Frederick, accidentally visited the library and discovered a masterpiece: "The Last Hour of a Love Story" by the author named "Henry Peake". Who is "Henry Peake"? In the process of investigating the author's identity, Delphi and Frederick discovered that he was a deceased pizza chef. In the eyes of his widow and daughter, Henry Peake almost never touched books, and his life had nothing to do with writing. Unexpectedly, when the manuscript was published under Delphi's operation, it achieved great success, and the Rejected Manuscript Library, which few people paid attention to, also became famous. However, some people have begun to doubt the authorship of the lost work. Apart from the name on the cover page of the manuscript, what else can prove that a man who is busy with the small pizza shop business is writing a novel that pays tribute to the great poet Pushkin? Is there another twist to the incident, or is the whole thing an elaborate hoax? "The last moments of the love story" seem to be coming quietly to everyone involved...

You Will Die in Six Hours

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This book is a collection of mystery short stories written by Japanese reasoning master Kazuaki Takano and author of "The Lost 13 Steps". It contains 5 stories: You will die in 6 hours - Mio, who is about to celebrate her 25th birthday, learns that she will be killed in 6 hours; Time Magician - the future, who is desperate for the future, encounters his whereabouts 20 years ago in his hometown The unknown self; the day when I can't fall in love - Wei Ya, who frequently changes her boyfriend, can never fall in love with anyone but this Wednesday; there is some mysterious connection between the dancer in the doll house - Miho who dreams of becoming a dancer and the museum that is about to close; I will die in 3 hours - a wedding banquet full of guests, will everyone die in 3 hours? !

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