Ergebnis für "Legender" in Thriller

Eine paradiesische Insel, ein tödlicher Fluch und ein großer Showdown vor Gericht – fesselnd gelesen von Charles Brauer. Die Schriftstellerin Mercer Mann sucht nach einer packenden Geschichte für ihren nächsten Roman. Da macht sie Bruce Cable, der charmante Buchhändler von Camino Island, auf ein Drama aufmerksam, das sich quasi direkt vor ihren Augen abspielt: Ein skrupelloses Bauunternehmen will sich eine verlassene Insel zwischen Florida und Georgia unter den Nagel reißen. Nur die letzte Bewohnerin der Insel, Lovely Jackson, stellt sich ihm in den Weg.

Rhonda Perea und Jared Samson verbinden zwei Dinge: Sie sind Special Agents bei Homeland Security Investigations und sie haben eine lockere Affäre. Beides ändert sich schlagartig, als Rhonda nur knapp einem Anschlag entgeht. Sie flüchtet nach Santa Barbara, wo sie Unterschlupf bei einem alten Freund sucht. Währenddessen findet Jared heraus, dass Rhonda kurz davor war, einen Schmuggler-Skandal in den eigenen Reihen aufzudecken, und gerät dadurch selbst in den Fokus der Drahtzieher. Ein gefährliches Katz- und Mausspiel mit ungewissem Ausgang nimmt seinen Lauf.

Moving north to wintry Maine, King and Slater get three days of rest before they’re barreling straight back to Boston with their hearts in their throats. Something they left behind has blown up in their faces, and suddenly they’re vulnerable, exposed. It’s all different now; the game has changed. In the shocking aftermath, it’s on them to pick up the pieces, and before long it dawns on them that they’ll need to make a choice. They’re caught between a rock and a hard place. To keep their families safe, they’ll need to do what they swore they’d never do.

I wouldn't call it love at first sight, but my body definitely reacted when I saw her. Getting Faith Robbins under me became my obsession. I knew I wanted fast and done. It's how I always did things. Looking for anything more with a woman was never in the cards. I wasn't like the other guys in the Cerberus MC. I didn't want more. It was physical, sating a desire. Then someone began to seek revenge, and my other instincts kicked in. Spending time with her was about protecting her, keeping her safe.

Over a century ago, I left my homeland and my people. I’ve never gone back. I’ve deprived myself of the community for a variety of reasons, both good and bad. I made the decision, regardless of the consequences, and never looked back.

At a time when Humans were just starting to venture forth into the Galactic Union as mercenaries, Martin Quincy survived long enough to do something no one else had - he retired. There was only one problem: He got bored. After battling aliens for many years - killing aliens and getting paid - retirement didn’t suit him, and he decided to strap on the combat armor and go back to the stars. Along with his old friend Kal, Martin joined Cartwright’s Cavaliers, humanity’s best merc company. Life was exciting! But he got bored. Again.

Er wird dich auch töten Nach dem Tod ihrer Mutter erbt Laura überraschend ein Vermögen und eine Kiste mit verstörenden Fotos. Die in bescheidenen Verhältnissen aufgewachsene Studentin erkennt, dass sie viel zu wenig von dem Leben ihrer alleinerziehenden Mutter wusste. Sie begibt sich auf Spurensuche in die Heide und erfährt dort, dass sie einen Bruder hat, der vermutlich in den USA lebt. Die Spur führt nach Coconut Grove zur Rocklegende Rob Ryan. Er gibt ihr einen Hinweis: „Klub 27". Und warnt sie: „Er wird dich auch töten".

We come from two different worlds. I’m from the streets. She might as well live in an ivory tower. I made my living with my fists. I doubt she could even throw a punch. Our paths never should have crossed. We never should have met. That doesn’t change the facts. I would sell my soul to taste those red lips. Fight the devil himself to hear her laugh. Burn in hell to have a single night. Scarlett Priest shouldn’t even know men like me exist, but sometimes temptation is stronger than will. If this is how I go down, it’ll be worth every second of the fall.

When Legend sees his political war-mongering father heading in a direction Legend can’t agree with, he walks, but walking away from his little brother, Larry, can’t happen. He is special in so many ways—even Clary, who has helped him many times, agrees. When intel of a government uprising is confirmed, Legend swoops in to remove Larry from the danger zone. It’s not like Legend can leave behind his brother’s tutor either....

It was a dream come true. Susan loved all things Scottish. So, when the opportunity presented itself, there was no question in her mind that she would go on the archaeological dig in the Highlands.

Eugene Sandow, Kraftathlet und selbsternannter "stärkster Mann der Welt" steht unter Spionageverdacht. In seinem Gepäck für eine Auslandstournee wurden gestohlene Geheim-Dokumente gefunden. Sherlock Holmes soll Scotland Yard unterstützen und diskret ermitteln. Ist Sandow wirklich schuldig oder ist er lediglich das Opfer einer infamen Intrige?

Traveling schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, doesn't believe the rumors about witches and spirits haunting the idyllic village of Sleepy Hollow. The townsfolk, led by the rich Van Tassel family, are friendly and welcoming to strangers. On Halloween night, Ichabod is caught in the clutches of a frightening specter. But the Headless Horseman is not the devil he has been led to believe, and Ichabod finds himself falling for the lonely spirit.

Joachim B. Schmidt schreibt Geschichte neu. Seine "Tell"-Saga einen Pageturner, einen Thriller, ein Ereignis: Beinahe 100 schnelle Sequenzen und 20 verschiedene Protagonisten jagen wie auf einer Lunte dem explosiven Showdown entgegen. Schmidt bringt uns die Figuren des Mythos nahe und erzählt eine unerhört spannende Geschichte.

Eine paradiesische Insel, ein tödlicher Fluch und ein großer Showdown vor Gericht – fesselnd gelesen von Charles Brauer. Die Schriftstellerin Mercer Mann sucht nach einer packenden Geschichte für ihren nächsten Roman. Da macht sie Bruce Cable, der charmante Buchhändler von Camino Island, auf ein Drama aufmerksam, das sich quasi direkt vor ihren Augen abspielt: Ein skrupelloses Bauunternehmen will sich eine verlassene Insel zwischen Florida und Georgia unter den Nagel reißen. Nur die letzte Bewohnerin der Insel, Lovely Jackson, stellt sich ihm in den Weg.

He woke deep within the ground, and the first sensation he felt was hunger. An overwhelming hunger for blood that demanded satisfaction. But as he hunted the dark streets of Paris for prey, a voice called to him, soothing, calming, giving him the strength to control his craving. Francesca Del...

The Icelandic nation has a long and rich history of storytelling. Throughout centuries characterized by hardship, poverty, and dark winters, the Icelanders kept their spirits high and moral values intact by telling each other stories. In this collection of 15 Icelandic folk legends, we get a glimpse of the world view of the Icelanders in centuries past as they endeavored to understand and cope with the natural phenomena around them. There are stories of malicious ghosts, outlaws living in carved-out boulders, hidden people residing in grassy knolls...

It’s hard to keep secrets in a small town...It’s even harder to keep a secret that could expose not only your family but an entire species. That’s what Frankie Cavanaugh must do. As the daughter of the leader of the Wisdom Counsel, it’s up to her to step into her father’s shoes until another leader is chosen. It’s also up to her to continue her lineage within the species. She wants to do neither. She considers the shifter gene a curse rather than a gift, robbing her of a normal life.

The only constant in life is change...and it's not always for the better. After an operation gone wrong that laid him low, Levi's obsession to find the men who betrayed him has grown to the point where nothing else seems to matter to him anymore...For every step of Levi's journey toward rebuilding his life, Ice has been there for him. Just as Levi has been at a standstill, waiting to get his final revenge, Ice can't resolve the heart of her conflicts until the monster that nearly destroyed their world is brought down for good.

Mankind is no longer the dominant species. When Harrison Kent suggests an outing to a remote campsite in Colorado, his friends are all eager for a few days of fun and adventure. What awaits them, though, is far more than they ever bargained for. They learn that Sasquatch is real, but these are not the shy creatures of legend. A madness has claimed them, erasing their once peaceful nature and leaving in its wake a rampaging horde of monsters that's about to descend upon the unsuspecting residents of a remote town.

A new resident ghost, a chilling murder and a mother-daughter duo caught in the crosshairs. Will they unmask the killer before they become the next victim? The small town of Hideaway Bay is rocked by another murder just weeks before Christmas. When they stumble upon the body, amateur sleuths Lily and Cassie are thrust into the middle of the murder investigation. To clear their names, they must search for the real culprit.