Books with title Whispers in the Attic

“I’m so terrified that psycho’s going to kill me!”Maria Dersch prophetically predicted her death at the savage hands of her ex-boyfriend, Billy Ray Shaughnessy, who hid in her attic for two and a half days with an ax before sneaking down in the dead of night, chopping Maria and her new lover to death.In The Attic is an intense, shocking, and unforgettable psychological crime thriller based on the horrific, true murder case Garry Rodgers investigated as an actual detective.It’s also told from the killer’s point of view through his lyrical, psychotic, and homicidal thoughts.In this lightning-paced, mind-twisting, psychological ride, you’re suspended in a six-day investigation and search for Billy Ray after Maria reported a violent, knife-point, sexual assault committed by him on a Friday afternoon.Over the weekend, police and friends made a frantic attempt to lock Billy Ray from the house and track him down to prevent escalation. They failed. He’d been in the attic the entire time.At 3 a.m., on Sunday morning and in the black of night, Billy Ray climbed down. He butchered Maria and her defenseless lover, committing unspeakable desecration to their bodies. Billy Ray aimlessly left the crime scene—a senseless scene sickening to the hardest of investigators—and was caught three days later, still caked with his victims’ blood.Billy Ray confessed, allowing a terrifying yet fascinating access to his psychopathic, anti-social mind—a mind diagnosed as one of the most outstanding cases of mental disorder a team of forensic psychiatrists ever saw.Here’s what readers of In The Attic are saying:“Aghast! This is one of the best written and easily the most horrifying suspense story I have read. The writing is so clear and so compelling that you are immediately drawn in. I. Could. Not. Put. This. Down.”“The author’s seamless POV transitions are genius. You’re given a disquieting look into the deeply disturbed, misogynistic psyche of a killer and the concern of a dedicated, seasoned police officer.”“As events unfolded, I found myself praying the victim would somehow survive, which is absurd, as you know going in, the story is about a double murder. Garry Rodgers’ writing is so fluid, he places you in the detective’s shoes without effort—you’re there, you’re experiencing scenes as they unfold. I’m not prone to nightmares by something I’ve read, but Garry Rodgers has succeeded where others left little, or no impact.”“Do not let the horrific and graphic nature of this novel dissuade you. This is a must-read for crime novel enthusiasts. I felt driven to finish this book in record time. True story, great writing, emotional investment. What more could you want from a title?""In my opinion, Garry Rodgers is slated to become one of the most outstanding crime writers of our time.””If you've ever read The Widow by Fiona Barton or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, my feeling while reading In The Attic was akin to my feelings while reading Widow and Train. I don't just think it's a great read, I think it's an important story—of mental illness, abuse, and how the limitations in social services can sometimes coalesce at the wrong moment, hurting all involved.”“It sounds like a cliché, but I couldn’t put it down. I was gripped from the first sentence, and was not so much reading as inhaling the story until it was done. I took a long, cathartic shower to get my head back in my own world, so I could write sensibly about my experience as a reader of this gripping story.””No awareness that I was reading a book, but more like I

'An enjoyable read for young teens and adults alike' (Jackie Courtney)Are you brave enough to follow Emily up into the attic and beyond?She was looking for a secret hiding place, to escape her bickering parents, but instead she found another world. Welcomed by a strange boy who informed Emily he had been waiting for her for over a hundred years, our plucky heroine is introduced to the mysterious attic room. If you ignore the fact that there are no corners, no windows, no door, this is a place to forget things and she did, glorious moment after glorious moment...Although, nothing comes without a price. She must now help another: a little girl with big nightmares.Emily travels deeper into the attic and further away from home. Can she help Harriet by ridding her of the nocturnal nuisance that is Henry? The only clues to his identity are: his blackened, grimy feet; his games of hide and seek and his nasty habit of bursting out from the toy cupboard to terrify the little girl.To find the answers that she seeks she must travel faster, further and wider, each step taking her away from home but closer to the truth.Can she piece the puzzle together in time and find her way back?

Book Two in Lauraine Snelling's Exciting Wild West Wind SeriesAfter fleeing North Dakota and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have finally found the hidden valley in South Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down roots. But to her dismay, she discovers a ranch already built on her land.Cassie's arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom and forces her to reveal secrets she's kept hidden for years. Her son Ransom is suspicious of Cassie and questions the validity of her claim to the valley. But Lucas Engstrom decides from the start that he is in love with her and wants to marry her.Will Cassie be able to build a home on the Bar E Ranch and fulfill her father's dream of raising horses, or will she be forced to return to the itinerant life of her past?

Dark betrayals can lead to dark consequences. It had always been the two of us, me and my brother Cooper. Taught to hunt ghosts and send them on their way, we were raised as a team by our mother and father. Now, I'm riding solo. After getting a call from an old friend, I take her request for help. It's the best excuse I've got to put 2,000 miles between me, my past, and all the other emotions I'm not wanting to feel right now. On a lake in Maine, apparitions are seen and cries are heard across the smooth water’s surface. Many have drowned near a small island that sits in the lake's center. The town is tight lipped and claims they were all accidents, but I know better. One drowning, sure. Dozens, not so much.However, the more I start to uncover about the town and its dark history, the more my own past begins to catch up with me. This time, the dark betrayals will not go unnoticed and with nowhere to hide, I have no choice but to face them.

TREACHEROUS FOG AND SNEAKER WAVES ARE JUST THE BEGINNING OF NANCY'S ADVENTURE! Katie Firestone, champion kayaker and owner of a whale-watching tour boat, has invited George, along with Nancy, Ned, and Bess, to vacation in Seabreak, north of San Francisco. But when Katie's boat is vandalized, suspicion falls on fisherman Holt Scotto, who may be trying to run Katie out of business. The menace doesn't stop there: a bike accident, a stalker, danger at an abandoned lighthouse, and a terrifying kayak trip lead Nancy to a hidden sea cave. Inside, Nancy discovers a dangerous secret. Soon her fearless instincts plunge her deeper into trouble -- and it will take all her courage, daring, and wits to get herself and her friends out of it alive!

Animals know the scent of evil, and those that whisper can warn their brethren..."Chaser trotted through the door, then stopped to stare at the stranger. He stretched his head forward to catch the person’s scent, his fur rising just as Honey’s had. He looked up at her, then back at the person. Without whispering a word, his message was clear. Don’t come down."The stranger changed Honey's life, and though her heartbreak was finally lessened when this gentle calico cat had kittens, evil returned. With her last two babies, Honey fled deep into a forest of fascination, struggle, learning, and laughter, all of it recounted by Pilgrim, her beautiful black kitten with emerald green eyes.

For small town girl, Abby Lynn McAlister, life is about following your heart. But what happens when your heart leads you astray? She’ll find out because her heart has been set on her best friend, Henry Newburn, since the fifth grade.A preacher’s daughter and former tomboy, Abby discovers that life holds lots of secrets and things simply aren’t always the way they seem. Luckily she has a confidant to help her navigate the serious twists life has to offer her. J.B. is Henry’s solid and rugged younger brother. A cowboy by trade, J.B. stands ready to jump to the rescue whenever Henry seems to come up short. Set in the Oklahoma Panhandle, Whispers in the Wind is Abby’s story and she spins it down to the bittersweet end.

A coming-of-age tale that will make you laugh and cry, perfect for fans of Time Travelling With a Hamster and The Goldfish Boy.Before she disappeared, Riley's mama used to tell him stories about the Whispers, mysterious creatures with the power to grant wishes.Riley wishes for lots of things. He wishes his secret crush Dylan liked him back. He wishes the bumbling detective would stop asking awkward questions. But most of all he wishes his mother would come home . . .Four months later, the police are no closer to finding out the truth - and Riley decides to take matters into his own hands.But do the Whispers really exist?And what is Riley willing to do to find out?

A young boy takes an imaginative climb into an attic of infinite possibilities in this ode to a child's fantasy world from the team behind A Boy Wants a Dinosaur A small boy, bored with all his toys, suddenly notices a trapdoor in the ceiling that can be reached by climbing the ladder of his toy fire engine. Once up in the attic he finds a window that opens many other windows, entering a world where anything might happen, and he meets a very special friend.

Climbing up the rickety ladder of his toy fire truck, a young boy emerges into a marvelous secret world in the attic of his house. Anything may happen, he discovers, as he explores this new world. He finds an old flying machine and sails through the air above mysterious cities. He stops to help a friendly spider weave its web, and in an open field bathed in moonlight, he meets a talking tiger. Your readers will recognize this imaginary realm, where a child can open windows to other worlds and anything is possible.

★★★★★ With echoes of Kipling's Mowgli, this heartwarming tale will appeal to boys and girls as well as Mum's and Dad's.. ★★★★★★★★★★ A lovely well written book. Definately will be sharing and recommending to my teacher friends. ★★★★★★★★★★ A delightful book for any age, a lovely heartwarming story ★★★★★Sometimes, only animals can tell the truth from the lies. An exciting forest adventure, perfect for 5 - 10 year olds.Worlds collide when Dal, a boy who can talk to animals, meets Whisper, a strange girl, at forbidden Forest Farm. Dal's best friend, a fearless stag called Treon, is convinced the girl is not all she seems. Can Dal, Treon and Whisper uncover all the secrets that the forest has been hiding, in time to avoid the terrible danger that awaits?★★★★★ Has all the elements that children love in a book; adventure, danger, talking animals and a happy ending.. ★★★★★★★★★★ I bought for my 9 year old niece - who loved it. ★★★★★★★★★★ I look forward to more adventures with Dal and Whisper. ★★★★★