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Der begnadete Betrüger Callan, erhält von Mr Solomon, einem Mitglied der magischen Gilde, ein Angebot für ein spezielles Unterfangen. Zusammen mit vier weiteren Jugendlichen – Akrobatin und Messerwerferin Meriel, Analyst Gareth, Meisterdieb Lachlan und Foxtail, der geschickten Fassadenkletterin mit der Maske – soll er ein streng bewachtes Juwel stehlen. Zahllose Erwachsene sind bereits an den magischen Fallen gescheitert, die dieses Kleinod schützen, und haben mit ihrem Leben – oder ihrem Verstand – bezahlen müssen. Wird Callan und seinen neuen Freunden das Unmögliche gelingen?

Der Schwarze Tod sucht London heim und verbreitet Furcht und Schrecken. Ein mysteriöser Prophet verheißt den Untergang der Stadt - doch plötzlich erscheint ein unbekannter Apothekermeister mit einem Heilmittel gegen die Pest, das tatsächlich wirkt. Christophers Werkstatt wird dazu auserkoren, die Arznei herzustellen. Aber ein unheimlicher Attentäter bedroht das Leben des Apothekers und damit das Leben der Londoner Bevölkerung.

Heiltränke zubereiten, Codes entschlüsseln, ab und an eine kleine Explosion - all das gehört zu Christopher Rowes Alltag als Lehrling bei Meisterapotheker Benedict Blackthorn. Doch Blackthorn wird Opfer eines mysteriösen Kults, der es auf Londoner Gelehrte abgesehen hat. Nun wird es für Christopher brenzlig und er muss untertauchen. Die einzigen Anhaltspunkte auf seiner Suche nach dem Mörder sind eine letzte verschlüsselte Nachricht von Blackthorn.

Regel Nummer eins: Lass dich niemals mit Magie ein! Aber eine lebensbedrohliche Situation zwingt Callan und seine Freunde dazu, sich auf einen Deal mit dem Auge einzulassen – dem magischen Artefakt, das sie einem Zauberer gestohlen haben. Um Lachlans Leben zu retten, haben Callan und Co keine andere Wahl, als einer neuen Mission zuzustimmen: Sie sollen die Drachenzähne, zwei Schwerter mit außergewöhnlichen Kräften, finden. Diese neue Aufgabe gipfelt in einem noch waghalsigeren Einbruch als dem, der sie zum Auge führte.

Christopher Rowe has no idea who he is. After being shipwrecked in Devonshire, he wakes up alone, his memories gone. Villagers tell him he was possessed by an unseen evil, and only became conscious after being visited by the local witch. As Christopher tries to get his bearings, he realizes his current state may be far from coincidence. Dark events have been happening in this corner of Britain - village children are disappearing without a trace. There are whispers that the malevolent ghost of the White Lady has returned to steal the children away, one by one, and consume their souls.

Christopher Rowe, apprentice to master apothecary Benedict Blackthorn, is learning all his master's secrets - like how to decipher complex codes and puzzles and how to transform simple ingredients into powerful medicines, potions, and weapons.

Rule number one: Never mess with magic. Even so, a life-or-death situation calls for Callan and his criminal friends to make a deal with the Eye—the sinister, sentient artifact they stole from a sorcerer. It's Lachlan's life in exchange for a future task, and the gang has no choice but to agree. 

Wherever Christopher Rowe goes, adventure - and murder - follows. Even a chance to meet King Charles ends in a brush with an assassin. All that's recovered from the killer is a coded message with an ominous sign-off: more attempts are coming. So when Christopher's code-breaking discovers the attack's true target, he and his friends are ordered to Paris to investigate a centuries-old curse on the French throne. And when they learn an ancient treasure is promised to any assassin who succeeds, they realize the entire royal family is at stake - as well as their own lives.

From the bestselling author of the Blackthorn Key series, this magic-infused fantasy brings together a ragtag group of kids to pull off a crime so difficult, countless adults have already tried and failed. Lured by the promise of more money than they've ever dreamed of, five young criminals are hired to steal a heavily guarded treasure from the most powerful sorcerer in the city.

Commanded by the magical artifact known as the Dragon’s Eye, junior con artist Callan and his friends are eagerly reaching the end of the epic quest that will finally free him from the Eye’s sinister hold. But their final task is their most ambitious: sneaking into the emperor’s private island prison and rescuing a man from a jail cell that has been locked tight for a hundred years. This impossible heist will strain the gang’s unique abilities to thieve and deceive everyone from the guards, the city elite, the warden, and even the nefarious local crime boss who warns them to stay away.

Christopher, Tom, and Sally are back in London at last. Everyone is relieved at their return - the plague has ended, and the king, pleased with their service, offers a surprising reward. But trouble has followed them home.... First, an old friend is ambushed and left for dead. Then an anonymous letter arrives at Blackthorn - a mysterious warning hidden inside a riddle and secret code. As Christopher and his friends begin to investigate, they soon discover they’ve stumbled upon a plot to kill the king...and anyone else who dares stand in the traitors’ way.

London, 1665. Fourteen-year-old Christopher Rowe is apprenticed to master apothecary Benedict Blackthorn. In Blackthorn's shop, Christopher learns the delicate secrets of transforming simple ingredients into powerful medicines, potions and weapons. His beloved master guides him with a firm, steady hand - instilling him with confidence and independence that prove increasingly vital as Christopher learns of a mysterious cult preying on the most learned men in London.

The stakes are higher than ever when the Raven sets Christopher up for a horrible crime, leading him to be locked away in London’s most notorious prison. This terrible act is the first in a series of games the Raven plans to play with Christopher...games that are as dangerous as they are challenging. Once free from prison, Christopher, Tom, and Sally engage in a cat-and-mouse game with the Raven that takes them all over London. Can Christopher outwit the Raven one final time and finally unmask him? And what price might he have to pay to achieve that? 

The Black Death has returned to London, spreading disease and fear through town. A mysterious prophet predicts the city's ultimate doom - until an unknown apothecary arrives with a cure that actually works. Christopher's Blackthorn shop is chosen to prepare the remedy. But when an assassin threatens the apothecary's life, Christopher and his faithful friend, Tom, are back to hunting down the truth, risking their lives to untangle the heart of a dark conspiracy.

Excerpt of best-selling title, The Peacemaker. Conflict-resolution expert Ken Sande shows you how to help permanently resolve disputes in your everyday life. He takes you beyond quick fixes to true, life-changing reconciliation with family members, coworkers, and fellow believers.

The Reading Rainstorm is a series all about first time read throughs of epic fantasy novels. The show is hosted by Thomas Wolf, Kevin Wolf, and Tim Sanders. We begin with an episode dedicated to the author and theory generation knowing little to nothing about the book. Following that is a chapter by chapter read through going into detail story arch, character develop, and world building of that many have fallen in love with. If you're new like us join us on the journey, if you have already experienced the series relive it through fresh eyes. Either way sip your morning coffee, grab a drink, ...

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The9450the premier podcast dedicated to women's basketball and all the latest news and happenings in the world of basketball. Founded by Daniel Artest and Kevin "K.Dot" Lewis, this show promises to deliver insightful analysis, engaging debates, and plenty of laughs as they dive into the world of women's basketball. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the WNBA or just looking to get more involved in the world of basketball, The9450 Network is the show for you. Whether you're a casual fan or a seasoned pro.

Cat Noir is a character based, fully scored, comedy series trapped within a podcast.Every fortnight, follow the fortunes or misfortunes of an ever growing cast of charactersplayed by Matt Sanders and Kevin Chilvers.There will be action, adventure, drama, high and low stakes with huge doses of comedy.Where the silly and absurd sit side by side in the shade.All music (C) Kevin Chilvers Some sound effects from www.zapsplat.com Artwork by Maisie Chilvers. Social media management by Laurie Stone.Geoff the Baker pays us in tiny cakes if we mention him in bios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...