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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. W wioskach okupowanej przez Prusy Polski w 1843 roku, gdzie wiara zderza sie z zakazanymi pragnieniami, Mojzesz Karnowski - czarujacy zydowski handlarz - wkracza na sciezke uwodzenia i grzechu. Kiedy zapladnia mloda katolicka dziewice Marte Nering, z ich nielegalnego zwiazku rodzi sie Walenty Karnowski, dziecko skazane na zycie pelne prob. Ale rozpusta Mojzesza przyciaga mroczne sily: opetany przez demony, pograza sie w przemocy, kradziezach i morderstwach, terroryzujac okolice.Gdy polski katolicyzm zderza sie z surowym pruskim prawem, aniol stroz Walka, Zuriel, opowiada te wciagajaca historie opetania i odkupienia. Egzorcyzmy, satanistyczne rytualy i dramat sadowy rozgrywaja sie na tle historycznych zawirowan, poruszajac tematy wiary, walki klasowej i wiecznej bitwy miedzy dobrem a zlem. Czy Mojzesz ucieknie przed pieklem, czy tez jego grzechy skaza go - i jego syna?Pierwsza ksiazka ze serii Objawienia Zuriela laczy historyczna dokladnosc z nadprzyrodzona intryga, zglebiajac relacje miedzy Polakami, Zydami i Niemcami, opetanie demoniczne i moralnosc. Idealna dla fanow mrocznej fikcji historycznej. Pomysl: Egzorcysta spotyka Malowany Ptak.Marta, niezamezna matka w gleboko katolickim spoleczenstwie, spotyka sie z odrzuceniem ze strony swojego brutalnego ojca i pogarda spoleczenstwa. Mojzesz, juz seryjny uwodziciel z wieloma nieslubnymi dziecmi rozrzuconymi po wioskach, kontynuuje swoje kobieciarskie poczynania, nie okazujac skruchy. W miare jak maly Walek dorasta, zycie Mojzesza przybiera zlowieszczy obrot: wciagniety w tajny satanistyczny kowen, oddaje sie demonom podczas rytualu w lesie w czasie pelni ksiezyca.Opetany przez 12 demonow, na czele ktorych stoi Amartia, Mojzesz pograza sie w nieokielznanym hedonizmie. Popelnia swietokradztwa - profanuje koscioly i konsekrowane hostie, morduje rywali z kowenu. Nietypowe zjawiska terroryzuja parafie zdewastowane groby, niewytlumaczalne wypadki i brutalne zabojstwa. Kowen zmusza Mojzesza do porwania wlasnego syna, Walka, w demonicznym szale.Detektyw Theo Welsch prowadzi sledztwo, odkrywajac poszlaki wskazujace na Mojzesza. Schwytany po dramatycznej oblawie, ucieka z wiezienia w nadludzkim szale, by szukac schronienia na plebanii. Ksiadz Marion Ceynowa, znany egzorcysta, przeprowadza egzorcyzmy przez dwa wyczerpujace dni, bedac swiadkiem lewitacji, demonicznych glosow, pozarow, wezy wychodzacych z ust Mojzesza i uderzen niewidzialnych sil.Narratorem tej powiesci jest aniol stroz Walka, Zuriel, ktory zna prawde o ludzkich wydarzeniach. Ksiazka szczegolowo odtwarza zycie na wsi w 1843 roku: trudy chlopskiego zycia, przywileje szlachty, zydowskie zwyczaje, katolickie nabozenstwa i pruskie represje. Szczegolowe opisy wydarzen historycznych i autentyczne praktyki kulturowe zanurzaja czytelnikow w zaginionym swiecie.Ostatecznie, pomimo prosb o uwzglednienie wplywu demonow - odrzuconych przez pruski sad epoki Oswiecenia - los Mojzesza rodzi glebokie pytania o wolna wole, grzech i odkupienie. Marta znajduje prace jako sluzaca w szlacheckim domu i wychowuje Walka, zmagajac sie z nieustajacym bolem.Opetanie Mojzesza Karnowskiego rozpoczyna serie Objawienia Zuriela, obiecujac dalsze odkrycia dotyczace niezwyklego zycia Walka widzianego oczami aniola. To porywajace polaczenie fikcji historycznej, horroru i dramatu duchowego, ktore konfrontuje sie z ciemnoscia w ludzkich dus Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A riveting historical mystery set in an alternate 1900 where the South won the Civil War In the sultry summer of 1900, New Orleans Detective Jean-Baptiste Delacroix faces the most impossible case of his career-one that will force him to choose between his badge and his brother. When a European merchant is found crucified on Andrew Jackson's statue in Jackson Square, Jean-Baptiste recognizes the elaborate staging as more than simple murder. The victim is arranged with disturbing precision, surrounded by Confederate currency and cryptic Latin phrases. As a Creole detective navigating the treacherous waters between Confederate authority and European commercial interests, Jean-Baptiste knows this killing could ignite the powder keg of tensions threatening to tear the city apart. But nothing prepares him for the truth he uncovers: his own brother Michel-once a devout Catholic seminarian-has become the instrument of a century-old vengeance. Venus, an ancient Vodoun priestess with memories stretching back to slavery, has waited nearly one hundred years to balance the scales of justice. The Delacroix family once promised freedom to her daughter, then sold her downriver to die in the cane fields. Now Venus has found the perfect weapon in Michel, transforming his grief over his wife's death into religious fanaticism, twisting Catholic devotion into justification for mass murder. As bodies multiply-each killing timed to a saint's feast day, each victim connected to New Orleans' web of corruption-Jean-Baptiste faces an agonizing choice. His investigation reveals that Michel plans to destroy St. Louis Cathedral during the city's grandest celebration, with hundreds of Confederate officials, European merchants, and innocent worshippers inside. To stop the attack, Jean-Baptiste must betray his brother. To save Michel, he must compromise everything his badge represents. Caught between the Sons of Divine Justice-Confederate extremists who have infiltrated the police department-and Venus's intricate conspiracy that manipulates all sides, Jean-Baptiste tampers with evidence, misdirecting investigations, and descends into the moral darkness he once fought against. His superiors demand results that serve political narratives. Federal investigators pursue their own ambitions. And Michel, the brother he loves, has become a stranger who speaks of divine judgment while preparing an act of terrorism. With St. Louis Day approaching and time running out, Jean-Baptiste must navigate New Orleans' shadowy world-from Marie-Claire Laveau's Botanica to Venus's bayou sanctuary, from the cathedral's ancient tunnels to the city's halls of power-searching for a way to save both his brother's soul and countless innocent lives. MURDER IN NEW ORLEANS is a richly atmospheric historical thriller that explores the impossible choices between duty and family, justice and mercy, in a city where the past never truly dies and vengeance can wait a century for the perfect moment to strike. Perfect for fans of alternate history, historical mysteries, and morally complex detective fiction set against the vivid backdrop of turn-of-the-century New Orleans-a city of saints and sinners, where three cultures collide and ancient grudges demand modern blood. Contains mature themes including violence, religious conflict, and historical references to slavery and racism. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the villages of 1843 Prussian-occupied Poland, where faith clashes with forbidden desires, Moses Karnowski-a charming Jewish peddler-embarks on a path of seduction & sin. When he impregnates young Catholic virgin Martha Nering, their illicit union births Valentine Karnowski, a child destined for a life of trials. But Moses's debauchery draws darker forces: possessed by demons, he spirals into violence, theft, & murder, terrorizing the area.As Polish Catholicism collides with rigid Prussian law, Val's guardian angel Zuriel narrates this gripping tale of possession & redemption. Exorcism, satanic rituals, & a courtroom drama unfold amid historical upheaval, exploring themes of faith, class strife, & the eternal battle between good & evil. Will Moses escape hell, or will his sins doom him-& his son?Book 1 of The Zuriel Disclosures Series blends historical accuracy with supernatural intrigue, delving into relations among Poles, Jews & Germans, demonic possession, & morality. Perfect for fans of dark historical fiction. Think: The Exorcist meets The Painted Bird. Martha, an unwed mother in a deeply Catholic society, faces rejection from her abusive father & societal scorn. Moses, already a serial seducer with multiple illegitimate children scattered across villages, plies his womanizing ways, showing no remorse. As baby Val grows, Moses's life takes a sinister turn: drawn into a secret satanic coven, he offers himself to demons during a full-moon ritual in the forest.Possessed by 12 demons led by Amartia, Moses descends into untamed hedonism. He commits sacrileges-desecrating churches & consecrated Hosts, & murdering coven rivals. Atypical phenomena terrorize the parish: vandalized graves, inexplicable accidents, & brutal killings. The coven gets Moses to kidnap his own son, Val, in a demonic frenzy.Detective Theo Welsch investigates, uncovering clues pointing to Moses. Captured after a dramatic manhunt, he escapes jail in a superhuman rage, only to seek sanctuary at the rectory. Father Marion Ceynowa, renowned exorcist, performs exorcism over two grueling days, witnessing levitations, demonic voices, fires, snakes emerging from Moses's mouth, & blows by invisible forces.Narrated by Val's guardian angel Zuriel, who knows the truth behind human events, this novel meticulously recreates 1843 rural life: peasant hardships, noble privilege, Jewish customs, Catholic devotions, & Prussian oppression. Detailed historical events, & authentic cultural practices immerse readers in a vanished world.Ultimately tried & executed despite pleas of demonic influence-dismissed by Enlightenment-era Prussian court-Moses's fate raises profound questions about free will, sin, & redemption. Martha finds employment as a maid in a noble household, & raises Val amid lingering heartache.The Possession of Moses Karnowski launches The Zuriel Disclosures Series, promising further revelations of Val's extraordinary life thru angelic eyes. A compelling fusion of historical fiction, horror, & spiritual drama that confronts the darkness within human souls while affirming faith's enduring triumph. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. W wioskach okupowanej przez Prusy Polski w 1843 roku, gdzie wiara zderza sie z zakazanymi pragnieniami, Mojzesz Karnowski - czarujacy zydowski handlarz - wkracza na sciezke uwodzenia i grzechu. Kiedy zapladnia mloda katolicka dziewice Marte Nering, z ich nielegalnego zwiazku rodzi sie Walenty Karnowski, dziecko skazane na zycie pelne prob. Ale rozpusta Mojzesza przyciaga mroczne sily: opetany przez demony, pograza sie w przemocy, kradziezach i morderstwach, terroryzujac okolice.Gdy polski katolicyzm zderza sie z surowym pruskim prawem, aniol stroz Walka, Zuriel, opowiada te wciagajaca historie opetania i odkupienia. Egzorcyzmy, satanistyczne rytualy i dramat sadowy rozgrywaja sie na tle historycznych zawirowan, poruszajac tematy wiary, walki klasowej i wiecznej bitwy miedzy dobrem a zlem. Czy Mojzesz ucieknie przed pieklem, czy tez jego grzechy skaza go - i jego syna?Pierwsza ksiazka ze serii Objawienia Zuriela laczy historyczna dokladnosc z nadprzyrodzona intryga, zglebiajac relacje miedzy Polakami, Zydami i Niemcami, opetanie demoniczne i moralnosc. Idealna dla fanow mrocznej fikcji historycznej. Pomysl: Egzorcysta spotyka Malowany Ptak.Marta, niezamezna matka w gleboko katolickim spoleczenstwie, spotyka sie z odrzuceniem ze strony swojego brutalnego ojca i pogarda spoleczenstwa. Mojzesz, juz seryjny uwodziciel z wieloma nieslubnymi dziecmi rozrzuconymi po wioskach, kontynuuje swoje kobieciarskie poczynania, nie okazujac skruchy. W miare jak maly Walek dorasta, zycie Mojzesza przybiera zlowieszczy obrot: wciagniety w tajny satanistyczny kowen, oddaje sie demonom podczas rytualu w lesie w czasie pelni ksiezyca.Opetany przez 12 demonow, na czele ktorych stoi Amartia, Mojzesz pograza sie w nieokielznanym hedonizmie. Popelnia swietokradztwa - profanuje koscioly i konsekrowane hostie, morduje rywali z kowenu. Nietypowe zjawiska terroryzuja parafie zdewastowane groby, niewytlumaczalne wypadki i brutalne zabojstwa. Kowen zmusza Mojzesza do porwania wlasnego syna, Walka, w demonicznym szale.Detektyw Theo Welsch prowadzi sledztwo, odkrywajac poszlaki wskazujace na Mojzesza. Schwytany po dramatycznej oblawie, ucieka z wiezienia w nadludzkim szale, by szukac schronienia na plebanii. Ksiadz Marion Ceynowa, znany egzorcysta, przeprowadza egzorcyzmy przez dwa wyczerpujace dni, bedac swiadkiem lewitacji, demonicznych glosow, pozarow, wezy wychodzacych z ust Mojzesza i uderzen niewidzialnych sil.Narratorem tej powiesci jest aniol stroz Walka, Zuriel, ktory zna prawde o ludzkich wydarzeniach. Ksiazka szczegolowo odtwarza zycie na wsi w 1843 roku: trudy chlopskiego zycia, przywileje szlachty, zydowskie zwyczaje, katolickie nabozenstwa i pruskie represje. Szczegolowe opisy wydarzen historycznych i autentyczne praktyki kulturowe zanurzaja czytelnikow w zaginionym swiecie.Ostatecznie, pomimo prosb o uwzglednienie wplywu demonow - odrzuconych przez pruski sad epoki Oswiecenia - los Mojzesza rodzi glebokie pytania o wolna wole, grzech i odkupienie. Marta znajduje prace jako sluzaca w szlacheckim domu i wychowuje Walka, zmagajac sie z nieustajacym bolem.Opetanie Mojzesza Karnowskiego rozpoczyna serie Objawienia Zuriela, obiecujac dalsze odkrycia dotyczace niezwyklego zycia Walka widzianego oczami aniola. To porywajace polaczenie fikcji historycznej, horroru i dramatu duchowego, ktore konfrontuje sie z ciemnoscia w Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Chicago, 1891-1896-a city expanding fast. Steam whistles, tenement stoups, the smell of coal, the clang of horsecars. Polish immigrants crowd the Near-west Side, carrying their language, saints, griefs, and hopes. In the midst of this restless, muscular city rises the most extraordinary and terrible building of the decade: the three-story labyrinth known as the Murder Castle. This novel steps away from sensationalized crime narratives and enters the world of the ordinary people who brushed against that darkness without knowing it.The story follows the Karnowski family, Polish Catholics struggling to gain a foothold in Chicago Polonia. Valentine Karnowski, a skilled joiner, works long hours and scrapes together additional income wherever he can-including jobs subcontracted to the strange hotel rising at 63rd and Wallace. He sees only the work before him: tight deadlines, shifting instructions, sealed spaces he is told not to question. In a city where unemployment can rise without warning and manhood is judged by whether a man can provide bread and a home, Val cannot afford to walk away. Yet guilt begins to root itself in him, even as he tries to believe the Castle is merely an eccentric businessman's whim.At home, Marcyanna holds the family together with prayer, determination, and the stubborn pride of a woman who will not let hardship win. Their children-Vincent, Frank, Felix, Joanna, Luke, and Marianna-grow into the city's rhythms: shrill factory whistles, friendly parish festivals, the hunger of lean months, and the frightening typhoid that sweeps the city. Thru their eyes, readers enter the real texture of immigrant life: bad drinking water, child labor, crowded wooden houses, and the upright moral world of Fr. Barzynski, who guides, rebukes, and consoles his flock.Chicago itself is a character. The World's Columbian Exposition dazzles the public while masking the poverty lingering only blocks away. Political machines tighten their grip on the wards, and whispers of police corruption drift thru saloons and alleys. Meanwhile, strange disappearances orbit the handsome, persuasive figure known as H. H. Holmes, tho few suspect anything amiss until it is too late.As the Murder Castle fills with rumors and dread, Val feels the pressure of complicity without knowledge. He struggles to confess what he cannot name, fearing both the loss of his livelihood and the judgment of God. Neighbors, shopkeepers, parishioners, and even policemen appear in glimpses-each carrying a piece of the truth, none able to see the whole.In 1896, when the Castle's secrets finally surface, the Karnowskis must confront the question that lies at the heart of the novel: What responsibility does an ordinary person bear for evil he did not intend, but helped make possible?Rich in historical detail, steeped in the reality of Chicago Polonia, this novel offers an intimate lens on one of America's most infamous crimes, and the people who unwittingly enabled him to act-and the cost of surviving in a world where conscience, poverty, faith, and fear collide. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. W wioskach okupowanej przez Prusy Polski w 1843 roku, gdzie wiara zderza sie z zakazanymi pragnieniami, Mojzesz Karnowski - czarujacy zydowski handlarz - wkracza na sciezke uwodzenia i grzechu. Kiedy zapladnia mloda katolicka dziewice Marte Nering, z ich nielegalnego zwiazku rodzi sie Walenty Karnowski, dziecko skazane na zycie pelne prob. Ale rozpusta Mojzesza przyciaga mroczne sily: opetany przez demony, pograza sie w przemocy, kradziezach i morderstwach, terroryzujac okolice.Gdy polski katolicyzm zderza sie z surowym pruskim prawem, aniol stroz Walka, Zuriel, opowiada te wciagajaca historie opetania i odkupienia. Egzorcyzmy, satanistyczne rytualy i dramat sadowy rozgrywaja sie na tle historycznych zawirowan, poruszajac tematy wiary, walki klasowej i wiecznej bitwy miedzy dobrem a zlem. Czy Mojzesz ucieknie przed pieklem, czy tez jego grzechy skaza go - i jego syna?Pierwsza ksiazka ze serii Objawienia Zuriela laczy historyczna dokladnosc z nadprzyrodzona intryga, zglebiajac relacje miedzy Polakami, Zydami i Niemcami, opetanie demoniczne i moralnosc. Idealna dla fanow mrocznej fikcji historycznej. Pomysl: Egzorcysta spotyka Malowany Ptak.Marta, niezamezna matka w gleboko katolickim spoleczenstwie, spotyka sie z odrzuceniem ze strony swojego brutalnego ojca i pogarda spoleczenstwa. Mojzesz, juz seryjny uwodziciel z wieloma nieslubnymi dziecmi rozrzuconymi po wioskach, kontynuuje swoje kobieciarskie poczynania, nie okazujac skruchy. W miare jak maly Walek dorasta, zycie Mojzesza przybiera zlowieszczy obrot: wciagniety w tajny satanistyczny kowen, oddaje sie demonom podczas rytualu w lesie w czasie pelni ksiezyca.Opetany przez 12 demonow, na czele ktorych stoi Amartia, Mojzesz pograza sie w nieokielznanym hedonizmie. Popelnia swietokradztwa - profanuje koscioly i konsekrowane hostie, morduje rywali z kowenu. Nietypowe zjawiska terroryzuja parafie zdewastowane groby, niewytlumaczalne wypadki i brutalne zabojstwa. Kowen zmusza Mojzesza do porwania wlasnego syna, Walka, w demonicznym szale.Detektyw Theo Welsch prowadzi sledztwo, odkrywajac poszlaki wskazujace na Mojzesza. Schwytany po dramatycznej oblawie, ucieka z wiezienia w nadludzkim szale, by szukac schronienia na plebanii. Ksiadz Marion Ceynowa, znany egzorcysta, przeprowadza egzorcyzmy przez dwa wyczerpujace dni, bedac swiadkiem lewitacji, demonicznych glosow, pozarow, wezy wychodzacych z ust Mojzesza i uderzen niewidzialnych sil.Narratorem tej powiesci jest aniol stroz Walka, Zuriel, ktory zna prawde o ludzkich wydarzeniach. Ksiazka szczegolowo odtwarza zycie na wsi w 1843 roku: trudy chlopskiego zycia, przywileje szlachty, zydowskie zwyczaje, katolickie nabozenstwa i pruskie represje. Szczegolowe opisy wydarzen historycznych i autentyczne praktyki kulturowe zanurzaja czytelnikow w zaginionym swiecie.Ostatecznie, pomimo prosb o uwzglednienie wplywu demonow - odrzuconych przez pruski sad epoki Oswiecenia - los Mojzesza rodzi glebokie pytania o wolna wole, grzech i odkupienie. Marta znajduje prace jako sluzaca w szlacheckim domu i wychowuje Walka, zmagajac sie z nieustajacym bolem.Opetanie Mojzesza Karnowskiego rozpoczyna serie Objawienia Zuriela, obiecujac dalsze odkrycia dotyczace niezwyklego zycia Walka widzianego oczami aniola. To porywajace polaczenie fikcji historycznej, horroru i dramatu duchowego, ktore konfrontuje sie z ciemnoscia w Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A riveting historical mystery set in an alternate 1900 where the South won the Civil War In the sultry summer of 1900, New Orleans Detective Jean-Baptiste Delacroix faces the most impossible case of his career-one that will force him to choose between his badge and his brother. When a European merchant is found crucified on Andrew Jackson's statue in Jackson Square, Jean-Baptiste recognizes the elaborate staging as more than simple murder. The victim is arranged with disturbing precision, surrounded by Confederate currency and cryptic Latin phrases. As a Creole detective navigating the treacherous waters between Confederate authority and European commercial interests, Jean-Baptiste knows this killing could ignite the powder keg of tensions threatening to tear the city apart. But nothing prepares him for the truth he uncovers: his own brother Michel-once a devout Catholic seminarian-has become the instrument of a century-old vengeance. Venus, an ancient Vodoun priestess with memories stretching back to slavery, has waited nearly one hundred years to balance the scales of justice. The Delacroix family once promised freedom to her daughter, then sold her downriver to die in the cane fields. Now Venus has found the perfect weapon in Michel, transforming his grief over his wife's death into religious fanaticism, twisting Catholic devotion into justification for mass murder. As bodies multiply-each killing timed to a saint's feast day, each victim connected to New Orleans' web of corruption-Jean-Baptiste faces an agonizing choice. His investigation reveals that Michel plans to destroy St. Louis Cathedral during the city's grandest celebration, with hundreds of Confederate officials, European merchants, and innocent worshippers inside. To stop the attack, Jean-Baptiste must betray his brother. To save Michel, he must compromise everything his badge represents. Caught between the Sons of Divine Justice-Confederate extremists who have infiltrated the police department-and Venus's intricate conspiracy that manipulates all sides, Jean-Baptiste tampers with evidence, misdirecting investigations, and descends into the moral darkness he once fought against. His superiors demand results that serve political narratives. Federal investigators pursue their own ambitions. And Michel, the brother he loves, has become a stranger who speaks of divine judgment while preparing an act of terrorism. With St. Louis Day approaching and time running out, Jean-Baptiste must navigate New Orleans' shadowy world-from Marie-Claire Laveau's Botanica to Venus's bayou sanctuary, from the cathedral's ancient tunnels to the city's halls of power-searching for a way to save both his brother's soul and countless innocent lives. MURDER IN NEW ORLEANS is a richly atmospheric historical thriller that explores the impossible choices between duty and family, justice and mercy, in a city where the past never truly dies and vengeance can wait a century for the perfect moment to strike. Perfect for fans of alternate history, historical mysteries, and morally complex detective fiction set against the vivid backdrop of turn-of-the-century New Orleans-a city of saints and sinners, where three cultures collide and ancient grudges demand modern blood. Contains mature themes including violence, religious conflict, and historical references to slavery and racism. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the villages of 1843 Prussian-occupied Poland, where faith clashes with forbidden desires, Moses Karnowski-a charming Jewish peddler-embarks on a path of seduction & sin. When he impregnates young Catholic virgin Martha Nering, their illicit union births Valentine Karnowski, a child destined for a life of trials. But Moses's debauchery draws darker forces: possessed by demons, he spirals into violence, theft, & murder, terrorizing the area.As Polish Catholicism collides with rigid Prussian law, Val's guardian angel Zuriel narrates this gripping tale of possession & redemption. Exorcism, satanic rituals, & a courtroom drama unfold amid historical upheaval, exploring themes of faith, class strife, & the eternal battle between good & evil. Will Moses escape hell, or will his sins doom him-& his son?Book 1 of The Zuriel Disclosures Series blends historical accuracy with supernatural intrigue, delving into relations among Poles, Jews & Germans, demonic possession, & morality. Perfect for fans of dark historical fiction. Think: The Exorcist meets The Painted Bird. Martha, an unwed mother in a deeply Catholic society, faces rejection from her abusive father & societal scorn. Moses, already a serial seducer with multiple illegitimate children scattered across villages, plies his womanizing ways, showing no remorse. As baby Val grows, Moses's life takes a sinister turn: drawn into a secret satanic coven, he offers himself to demons during a full-moon ritual in the forest.Possessed by 12 demons led by Amartia, Moses descends into untamed hedonism. He commits sacrileges-desecrating churches & consecrated Hosts, & murdering coven rivals. Atypical phenomena terrorize the parish: vandalized graves, inexplicable accidents, & brutal killings. The coven gets Moses to kidnap his own son, Val, in a demonic frenzy.Detective Theo Welsch investigates, uncovering clues pointing to Moses. Captured after a dramatic manhunt, he escapes jail in a superhuman rage, only to seek sanctuary at the rectory. Father Marion Ceynowa, renowned exorcist, performs exorcism over two grueling days, witnessing levitations, demonic voices, fires, snakes emerging from Moses's mouth, & blows by invisible forces.Narrated by Val's guardian angel Zuriel, who knows the truth behind human events, this novel meticulously recreates 1843 rural life: peasant hardships, noble privilege, Jewish customs, Catholic devotions, & Prussian oppression. Detailed historical events, & authentic cultural practices immerse readers in a vanished world.Ultimately tried & executed despite pleas of demonic influence-dismissed by Enlightenment-era Prussian court-Moses's fate raises profound questions about free will, sin, & redemption. Martha finds employment as a maid in a noble household, & raises Val amid lingering heartache.The Possession of Moses Karnowski launches The Zuriel Disclosures Series, promising further revelations of Val's extraordinary life thru angelic eyes. A compelling fusion of historical fiction, horror, & spiritual drama that confronts the darkness within human souls while affirming faith's enduring triumph. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A riveting historical mystery set in an alternate 1900 where the South won the Civil War In the sultry summer of 1900, New Orleans Detective Jean-Baptiste Delacroix faces the most impossible case of his career-one that will force him to choose between his badge and his brother. When a European merchant is found crucified on Andrew Jackson's statue in Jackson Square, Jean-Baptiste recognizes the elaborate staging as more than simple murder. The victim is arranged with disturbing precision, surrounded by Confederate currency and cryptic Latin phrases. As a Creole detective navigating the treacherous waters between Confederate authority and European commercial interests, Jean-Baptiste knows this killing could ignite the powder keg of tensions threatening to tear the city apart. But nothing prepares him for the truth he uncovers: his own brother Michel-once a devout Catholic seminarian-has become the instrument of a century-old vengeance. Venus, an ancient Vodoun priestess with memories stretching back to slavery, has waited nearly one hundred years to balance the scales of justice. The Delacroix family once promised freedom to her daughter, then sold her downriver to die in the cane fields. Now Venus has found the perfect weapon in Michel, transforming his grief over his wife's death into religious fanaticism, twisting Catholic devotion into justification for mass murder. As bodies multiply-each killing timed to a saint's feast day, each victim connected to New Orleans' web of corruption-Jean-Baptiste faces an agonizing choice. His investigation reveals that Michel plans to destroy St. Louis Cathedral during the city's grandest celebration, with hundreds of Confederate officials, European merchants, and innocent worshippers inside. To stop the attack, Jean-Baptiste must betray his brother. To save Michel, he must compromise everything his badge represents. Caught between the Sons of Divine Justice-Confederate extremists who have infiltrated the police department-and Venus's intricate conspiracy that manipulates all sides, Jean-Baptiste tampers with evidence, misdirecting investigations, and descends into the moral darkness he once fought against. His superiors demand results that serve political narratives. Federal investigators pursue their own ambitions. And Michel, the brother he loves, has become a stranger who speaks of divine judgment while preparing an act of terrorism. With St. Louis Day approaching and time running out, Jean-Baptiste must navigate New Orleans' shadowy world-from Marie-Claire Laveau's Botanica to Venus's bayou sanctuary, from the cathedral's ancient tunnels to the city's halls of power-searching for a way to save both his brother's soul and countless innocent lives. MURDER IN NEW ORLEANS is a richly atmospheric historical thriller that explores the impossible choices between duty and family, justice and mercy, in a city where the past never truly dies and vengeance can wait a century for the perfect moment to strike. Perfect for fans of alternate history, historical mysteries, and morally complex detective fiction set against the vivid backdrop of turn-of-the-century New Orleans-a city of saints and sinners, where three cultures collide and ancient grudges demand modern blood. Contains mature themes including violence, religious conflict, and historical references to slavery and racism. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.