psychological fiction

Tells the story of the young Hannibal and his sister Mischa Lecter after their parents die during World War II, describing the serial killer's childhood and early adulthood.

A man who was once mentally retarded must face his gradual return to his former state when the astounding results of an experimental surgery that increased his intelligence prove only temporary.

Two close friends in the Salinas Valley of California dream of the time they will have enough money to buy their own farm.

Having discovered the double identity of the wealthy Transylvanian nobleman, Count Dracula, a small group of people vow to rid the world of the evil vampire.

FBI agent Alex Cross is assigned to investigate a string of murders where the victims are Hollywood stars.

The story of a young woman from Wisconsin who goes to Chicago, becomes an actress, marries and goes to New York, and when her husband loses his job, goes onstage again; and includes historical context, explanatory notes, excerpts of criticism, discussion questions, and other study tools.

Presents two novels by English writer Joseph Conrad, including "Heart of Darkness, " a story that exposes the European exploitation of Africa, and "The Secret Sharer" which describes the conflict of a captain torn between his duty to his ship and his loyalty to a young officer.

Having discovered the double identity of the wealthy Transylvanian nobleman, Count Dracula, a small group of people vow to rid the world of the evil vampire.

Presents Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel about a respected doctor whose experiments change him into a deranged murderer; and contains over 270 SAT vocabulary words and pronunciation guide.

Forensic psychologist and single father Alex Cross decides it is time to finally slow down and spend more time with his family, but he is drawn back into a dangerous investigation when his old friend Detective John Sampson asks for his help in tracking a serial rapist and murderer who may be linked to Alex's wife's death thirteen years earlier.