Ergebnis für "Spin" in Literatur & Belletristik

In the aftermath of a NASA rocket launch gone terribly wrong, Captain Calli Chase comes face-to-face with her missing twin sister - as well as the startling truth of who they really are. Now, a top secret program put in motion years ago has spun out of control, and only Calli can redirect its course. Aided by cutting-edge technologies, the NASA investigator and scientist turned Space Force pilot sets out on a frantic search for the missing link between the sabotaged rocket launch and her predetermined destiny…a search that someone else seems very interested in stopping.

Alain Whitstock II. hat eine besondere Schwäche für alte Gegenstände. Sobald er sie berührt, lösen sie eine so warme, wohltuende Schwere in ihm aus, dass er schier süchtig nach solchen Artefakten ist. Je älter sie sind, desto länger hält dieses Gefühl an. Bei einem Besuch in Japan findet er einen Schrein, zu dem ein schwarzes Messer zählt, Alain spürt schon von weitem, was für ein unglaubliches Alter diese Antiquität ausstrahlt. Wenn er dieses Messer zu seinem Eigen zählen könnte, würde es ihm jahrelang dieses wunderbare Gefühl bereiten. Welche Grenzen wird Alain überschreiten, um an das schwarze Messer zu gelangen?

Regel Nummer 1: Schlafe nie, ich betone, niemals mit ihm! Seit die toughe Marissa White bei dem erfolgreichen Selfmademan Riley Walker tätig ist, haben sie kaum noch Freizeit. Zum Firmenjubiläum verordnen ihre Freunde den beiden daher spontan eine Zwangspause. Trotz ihrer Belustigung über die üblichen Verkupplungsversuche stimmen Marissa und Riley der Idee arglos zu. Schließlich halten sie den Punkt, an dem aus ihnen mehr werden könnte, schon lange für verstrichen.

Julia Dorning is a spinster, or at least on the road to becoming one. She has no social life, hates her career, and lives in her parent's basement with her cat, Charlie. With the arrival of Jared Moody, the new hire at work, Julia's mundane life is suddenly turned upside down. Her instant (and totally ridiculous) crush on the new guy causes Julia to finally make some long-overdue changes, in hopes to find a life that includes more than baking and hanging out with Charlie. But when the biggest and most unexpected change comes, will the new and improved Julia be able to overcome it?

Short, inspiring episodes that zoom in on key moments from an author’s journey. In each light, face‑to‑face chat, they share the experience and mindset that helped them keep writing and eventually publish their work. It’s quick, practical motivation for writers and book lovers, who want insight into what it takes to finish a book, clarity on next steps, and to share a laugh together. This podcast is brought to you by Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform. Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ ...

"A key to the audiobook’s success for fans is its all-star cast — a strong advantage here for audio over print. When a “Next Generation” cast member speaks in 'Fan Fiction,' from Patrick Stewart to Marina Sirtis, it’s that actor’s actual voice you’re hearing." -- The Providence...

Sixteen years ago, Princess Halla of Yshrem saved the life of an eight-year-old barbarian boy and watched her kingdom fall to ruin, all on the same day. Now, she is a forgotten spinster in a quiet temple, living her days out in solitude. The last of her line, she exists in the hope that she has been forgotten, for to be remembered by the enemy is to be certain death. One person has not forgotten her. Mathior, now 24, is the fierce warrior king of the Cyclopae. Yshrem is in turmoil and his advisors have a suggestion - kill the last remaining member of the royal line.

Viterra, das Königreich unter einer Glaskuppel, lässt seine royalen Kinder seit Anbeginn der Zeiten im Verborgenen aufwachsen. Das gilt nicht nur für den Prinzen, der gerade eine aufwendige Prinzessinnenwahl durchlaufen musste, sondern auch für seine Schwester Evelina, deren Prinzenwahl noch bevorsteht. Nur leider ist Evelina alles andere als eine typische Prinzessin und kein Mädchen, das sich gerne versteckt hält. Und dennoch ist es ausgerechnet ein Maskenball, der ihr den Weg in die Freiheit zeigen wird.

From Britain's 'master of horror', Adam Nevill, comes The Ritual, winner of the August Derleth Award and perfect for fans of Stephen King. Now a major film with Rafe Spall. Four old university friends reunite for a hiking trip in the Scandinavian wilderness of the Arctic Circle. No longer young...

After five failed seasons and one humiliating heartbreak, Jane Talbot has accepted her fate as a spinster. She agrees to attend Lord Sperrin’s country house party to escape society’s scrutiny, but the promise of discovering the legendary jewel of Parcathia adds unexpected intrigue and draws her into the path of the far too charming Henry Lendin, Viscount Harroway.

Julia Dorning thought she would die a lonely spinster. That was until nine months ago, when her world was turned upside down. Now she's got a dream career as a bakery owner, and a relationship with handsome Jared Moody - a life she never thought possible. Just as she's starting to feel comfortable in her new life, Julia is invited to battle it out on national television making cupcakes. An amazing opportunity, if she can muster up the confidence to do it, that is. Then, out of the blue, Jared goes and throws a wrench in their relationship, causing Julia to have to make some decisions.

Deep conversational sit‑downs with authors who’ve gone from messy first draft to finished, published book. Together, you walk through their inspiring journey – writing habits, blocks, feedback, rewrites, and the moment they had to pick their publishing path. The tone stays light, honest, and motivational, so it feels like talking to a peer who’s treading the same road, sharing their intimate moments of hardships, triumphs, and hard-earned experience. This podcast is brought to you by Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform. Connect with Spines Publishing hello@...

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER Colum McCann’s beloved novel inspired by Philippe Petit’s daring high-wire stunt, which is also depicted in the film The Walk starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt In the dawning light of a late-summer morning, the people of lower Manhattan stand hushed, staring up...

The Empire’s ancient foes have come to destroy, bringing with them threats new and old. The Blood Clan pirates and the savage Hudar Horde cavalry are joined by the magic of the Vandil, long believed lost to the ages. Kullen and Natisse must fight to preserve the threads that hold Dimvein together. Only together can they and their allies both high and low keep the enemy from burning everything they’ve built to the ground. It’s a race to the end, blades slashing and fire raging.

In Spine Chillers Volumes 21–25, the nightmares cut deeper, twisting familiar places into traps you cannot escape. Empty roads whisper with voices that shouldn’t exist. Locked doors swing wide to invite you inside. And shadows you thought were harmless reach out with claws.

The terror continues in Spine Chillers Volumes 16-20, where each tale leads you further into the dark. Here, haunted houses echo with restless footsteps, unseen eyes track your every move, and ancient curses stir awake after centuries of silence. This book holds nightmares that twist the ordinary into the unthinkable. A quiet street becomes a hunting ground. An empty room conceals something breathing just out of sight. And once the horrors reveal themselves, escape is no longer possible.

Once upon a time there were three young ladies who, despite their fortunes, had been on the marriage mart a bit too long. They were known as “the Spinster Heiresses” . . . Is it wrong for a woman to want more? Not if she is a Spinster Heiress. They do not settle. Any young miss would be very...

Spine Chillers Volumes 11–15 brings another wave of terrifying short stories, each one designed to leave you breathless with dread. In this book, shadows stir in forgotten rooms. Whispers echo from the walls. Doors open on their own, revealing places that should never exist. Ghosts, curses, and things older than time reach out with cold hands, eager to claim the living.

Her love died on a battlefield. He carries a torch for a woman he’s never met. Can the tragic death of a soldier entwine the souls of two strangers?

Johnny is stuck - living at home and watching after his brother while working as a stock boy is not what he dreamed about. But when he and his best friend, Goat, see an opportunity to break free of the monotony and take care of Johnny's brother all in one shot, they jump on it. Now they're on the run and about to find out the price for freedom. A moving and fast-paced thriller, Final Spin is a gripping exploration into brotherhood and sacrifice- straight from the dark heart of America.