Ужасы и Мистика
Различные книги в жанре Ужасы и МистикаThe Wisdom of Father Brown
“The Wisdom of Father Brown” is a 1928 collection of mystery short stories by English writer G. K. Chesteron. Set in the early twentieth century, each of the stories centres around the cunning investigations of Father Brown, a catholic priest-cum-detective who uses his incredible intuition to solve a variety of perplexing mysteries. The stories include: “The Absence of Mr Glass”, “The Paradise of Thieves”, “The Duel of Dr Hirsch”, “The Man in the Passage”, “The Mistake of the Machine”, “The Head of Caesar”, “The Purple Wig”, “The Perishing of the Pendragons”, “The God of the Gongs”, “The Salad of Colonel Cray”, “The Strange Crime of John Boulnois”, and “The Fairy Tale of Father Brown”. A fantastic collection of classic mystery short stories not to be missed by fans and collectors of Chesterton's seminal work. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) was an English philosopher, theologian, writer, and critic. Born in London in 1874, he studied at the Slade School of Art and began to work as a freelance journalist after graduation. Over the course of his life, his literary output was incredibly diverse and highly prolific, ranging from philosophy and ontology to art criticism and detective fiction. However, he is probably best-remembered for his Christian apologetics, most notably in “Orthodoxy” (1908) and “The Everlasting Man” (1925). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic work now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories
"Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories" is an 1891 collection of short stories by Oscar Wilde. Imbued with Wilde's famous wit, these clever mystery stories will not disappoint fans of Wilde's work and the short story form. The stories include: «Lord Arthur Savile's Crime», «The Canterville Ghost», «The Sphinx Without a Secret», «The Model Millionaire» and «The Portrait of Mr. W. H.». Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and essayist. He was among London's most popular playwrights in the early 1890s, gaining considerable renown for his novel «The Picture of Dorian Gray» (1890). Other notable works by this author include: «The Ballad of Reading Gaol» (1898), «The Importance of Being Earnest» (1895), and «Salome» (1891). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic letter now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
The Innocence of Father Brown
“The Innocence of Father Brown” is a 1911 collection of mystery short stories by English writer G. K. Chesterton. Set in the early twentieth century, each of the stories centres around the cunning investigations of Father Brown, an amateur detective who uses his incredible intuition to solve a variety of perplexing mysteries. The stories include: “The Blue Cross”, “The Secret Garden”, “The Queer Feet”, “The Flying Stars”, “The Invisible Man”, “The Honour of Israel Gow”, “The Wrong Shape”, “The Sins of Prince Saradine”, “The Hammer of God”, “The Eye of Apollo”, “The Sign of the Broken Sword”, and “The Three Tools of Death”. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) was an English philosopher, theologian, writer, and critic. Born in London in 1874, he studied at the Slade School of Art and began to work as a freelance journalist after graduation. Over the course of his life, his literary output was incredibly diverse and highly prolific, ranging from philosophy and ontology to art criticism and detective fiction. However, he is probably best-remembered for his Christian apologetics, most notably in “Orthodoxy” (1908) and “The Everlasting Man” (1925). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic work now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
The Incredulity of Father Brown
“The Incredulity of Father Brown” is a 1926 collection of mystery short stories by English writer G. K. Chesterton. Set in the early twentieth century, each of the stories centres around the cunning investigations of Father Brown, an amateur detective who uses his incredible intuition to solve a variety of perplexing mysteries. The stories include: “The Resurrection of Father Brown”, “The Arrow of Heaven”, “The Oracle of the Dog”, “The Miracle of Moon Crescent”, “The Curse of the Golden Cross”, “The Dagger with Wings”, “The Doom of the Darnaways”, and “The Ghost of Gideon Wise”. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) was an English philosopher, theologian, writer, and critic. Born in London in 1874, he studied at the Slade School of Art and began to work as a freelance journalist after graduation. Over the course of his life, his literary output was incredibly diverse and highly prolific, ranging from philosophy and ontology to art criticism and detective fiction. However, he is probably best-remembered for his Christian apologetics, most notably in “Orthodoxy” (1908) and “The Everlasting Man” (1925). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic work now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
Залесский зверь
Ранним утром густой туман окутывает окрестности белорусской деревушки, где планируется строительство аккумуляторного завода. Когда мгла отступает, местные находят разорванное тело молодой девушки. Милиционер и журналистка пытаются выяснить, что за зверь нанес такие увечья. В деревню также приезжает московский юрист, который представляет интересы компании, отвечающей за строительство завода. Между героями нарастают противоречия, а тем временем густой туман вновь окутывает окрестности деревушки…
Мёртвые хозяева. Что есть обнажившаяся душа!?
Смерть есть смерть, и отношение к ней у людей схожее: отталкивающее, пугающее, сомнительное.Но все мы по-разному реагируем на последнюю обитель бренного тела – кладбище и его «внутреннее убранство». Для Ярослава было не только горько смириться с потерей любимой бабушки, а хуже всего узнать, что она просто стала мертвой хозяйкой своего захоронения, хозяйкой, чье тело изменилось до неузнаваемого отвращения. Трагедии, жуткие сны, надежды и любовь всё сплелось воедино…
Тёмные сказки
Сказки, собранные в этой книге, смело можно назвать страшными, но главные их цели не напугать читателя, а заставить его поразмышлять о том, какими порой жуткими бывают последствия тех или иных поступков, поделиться с читателями мудростью, которая для наших предков была само собой разумеющейся частью жизни и быта. Каждая сказка привязана к фольклору и традициям того или иного праздника Колеса года – годичного цикла ритуальных празднеств, бывших основополагающими для веры и быта наших предков.
ПЕРСТЕНЬ МАЗЕПЫ. Жанна Лилонга. Под знаком огненного дракона
Главного героя преследует череда мистификаций, где люди и предметы имеют множество личин, а преступления похожи на жестокий розыгрыш. Следователь близок к разгадке, однако личность подозреваемого не вписывается в схему. Если взглянуть на произошедшее с его позиций, он вызовет скорее сочувствие. Нити следствия пересекаются, заставляя предполагать, что все участники чем-то связаны. Если не сейчас, то в прошлом.«Жанна Лилонга» и «Под знаком огненного дракона» опубликованы отдельными книгами.
Непознанное рядом – мистика как тень. Часть 3
Поклонники жанра мистики смогут оценить удивительные рассказы из реальной жизни, от которых сердце замирает.В издании собраны странные истории из области фантастики, которые не могут оставить читателя равнодушным. Реинкарнация, продолжение жизни после смерти, тайны и загадки – все это можно увидеть на страницах.
Film About the Demon. Daughter of the Dawn
Her films are designed to bring legions of demons into the world. Athenais is leading the way as a movie star, pushing all the famous actresses. Who is she: a beauty with a dark past or a real demon? She signs autographs for fans with their own blood, and her bodyguards look like monsters from hell. Only one journalist has solved her secret, but he is forced to remain silent. And creepy creatures roam the streets at night, inviting people to a shocking film about the Lucifer rebellion.