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One of the Time 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All Time In the much-anticipated sequel to the “magnificent fantasy epic” (NPR) Grace of Kings, Emperor Kuni Garu is faced with the invasion of an invincible army in his kingdom and must quickly find a way to defeat the intruders. Kuni Garu, now...

In a small town in Northwestern Vermont, Tom Woods has never really stood out in a crowd. In fact, his closest friend was his younger brother, Levi. It was no small wonder when a local doctor started a study for a drug that he claimed would cure his brother’s epilepsy, Tom was one of the first to sign up to help him. However, the study didn’t go as planned and Tom’s world is turned upside down as he discovers that a concussion isn’t the only thing he got during the experiment.

Der Start der neuen Serie von Bestsellerautor Dale Brown, in dem Russland und die USA vor einem nuklearen Krieg stehen. Nach einer gescheiterten Mission wird Nicholas Flynn, Geheimdienstoffizier der Air Force, zu einer abgelegenen Radarstation an der arktischen Grenze Alaskas strafversetzt. Doch im hohen Norden braut sich nicht nur ein mächtiger Blizzard zusammen, plötzlich dringen auch russische Militärflugzeuge in den amerikanischen Luftraum ein. Der Kreml sucht fieberhaft nach einem atomar bewaffneten Tarnbomber, den ihr Testpilot entführt hat.

Er hat sie immer geliebt. Doch jetzt könnte es zu spät sein. Marigold Martin ist schön, klug und hat das Herz am rechten Fleck - und plötzlich den Mann ihrer Träume vor sich. Wie ein Sturm fegt er in ihr Leben, reißt sie mit und lässt sie hoffen, dass er der Eine sein könnte. Maßgeschneiderter Anzug, charmantes Lächeln, Worte, die ihr Herz höher schlagen lassen. Er will sie, und sie ist bereit, an die Liebe zu glauben. Zachary Haven dagegen kennt nur Chaos. Ein Fehler in seiner Jugend, ein Leben voller verpasster Chancen, und eine Frau, die er nie vergessen konnte.

As a professional wizard, Harry Dresden knows firsthand that the “everyday” world is actually full of strange and magical things—and most of them don’t play well with humans. And those that do enjoy playing with humans far too much. He also knows he’s the best at what he does. Technically, he’s the only at what he does. But even though Harry is the only game in town, business—to put it mildly—stinks. So when the Chicago P.D. bring him in to consult on a double homicide committed with black magic, Harry's seeing dollar signs.

On the nightmare battlefields of the far future, few foes spark more fear and dread than the Chaos Space Marines. Nurturing a hatred that is millennia-old, they attack without mercy, spreading terror and destruction in their wake. Now hell has come to Hydra Cordatus, for a massive force of terrifying Iron Warriors, the brutal assault masters of Chaos, have invaded the planet and lain siege to its mighty Imperial citadel. But what prize could possibly be worth so much savage bloodshed and destruction—and how long can the defenders possibly hold out?

Nach einem Streit mit seinen Eltern finanziell auf sich gestellt, bewirbt sich Core bei der Agentur ›Your secret Wish‹ als Escort. Unter dem Decknamen Storm erhält er bald seinen ersten Job: Aleksandar bucht ihn als Reisebegleiter für seinen Verlobten Gabriel. Storm weiß nicht, was ihn erwartet, nur dass Gabriels Bedürfnisse befriedigt werden sollen und ihm dabei keine Grenzen gesetzt sind. Aber was genau bedeutet das? Vor allem, da der junge Mann keinerlei Interesse an einem sexuellen Abenteuer zeigt?

Tessalyn Ausra’s fate has always been out of her hands. Still bonded to the Heir of Endings, she now finds herself with more control than ever before. Everyone wants something from her, and she has to choose a side. But in a realm full of villains, she trusts no one, and she has secrets of her own to keep.

Mark arbeitet nach wie vor für die Rebellen und erledigt gefährliche Aufgaben. Er weiß selbst nicht, was in ihn gefahren ist, dass er sich regelmäßig mit dem Warrior Storm trifft. Doch der junge Mann zieht ihn magisch an. Obwohl Mark mit dem Feuer spielt, lässt er sich auf eine Beziehung ein. Eine Entscheidung mit schwerwiegenden Folgen... diese prickelnde Romance beginnt zeitlich mit den Ereignissen in Teil 2 (Crome) und endet inhaltlich nach Teil 3 (Ice). Sie erzählt die Geschichte des Arztes Mark Lamont und des jungen Kriegers Storm.

Schwebende Inseln, Magie und Drachen – für Fans von Christopher Paolinis Bestsellerreihe Eragon Sagenumwoben und mysteriös – so bezeichnen die Menschen die Drachen, die einst die Magie zu ihnen brachten. Als die Welt ins Wanken gerät, beginnt die Suche nach diesen fantastischen Wesen. Doch nicht jeder hat dabei Gutes im Sinn.Drachen bedeuten Abenteuer. Das wird Remy schnell klar, als ihm ein Gewitter ein Drachenbaby in die Arme weht. Er spürt sofort eine besondere Verbindung zu dem Tier, nennt es Storm und schwört, es zu beschützen. Koste es, was es wolle.

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the "remarkably engaging" (Washington Post) history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. The Roman Republic was one of...

Telryn "Trip" Yert has always been a little odd, with hunches that are too accurate to explain. Magic is feared and forbidden in Iskandia, so he's struggled his whole life to hide his eccentricities. As a boy, he was forced to watch his mother's execution. Her crime? Witchcraft. Understandably, Trip wants nothing to do with the power that lurks within him, always threatening to reveal itself. Instead, he dedicates himself to serving as an officer in the king's army, to battling pirates and imperial conquerors. He longs to become a soldier as respected and renowned as General Zirkander.

“Few writers do it better than Child.” ––BOOKLIST Former naval doctor Peter Crane is urgently summoned to a remote oil platform in the North Atlantic to help diagnose a bizarre medical condition spreading through the rig. But when he arrives, Crane learns that the real trouble lies far...

As Storm Breaking opens, the western allies, led by Karal, Karsite Sunpriest and delegate to the Valdemaran Court, and the Adepts Firesong and An'desha, have traveled deep into the Dorisha Plains to locate the ancient ruins of the Tower of Urtho, Mage of Silence, creator of the gryphons. Legend has it that below the Tower, deeply buried beneath the plains, is Urtho's Vault, hidden stronghold of some of the most powerful magical weapons ever devised - weapons that Urtho himself felt were too dangerous to use.

When food poisoning sweeps through Dallas, Patrick Laycal doesn't expect a princess to show up at his door asking for his help. Her one, simple request dumps him in the middle of a royal mess—one that could cost him far more than just his life.

With her phenomenal Mage Winds trilogy, bestselling author Mercedes Lackey captivated fans across the country. Now in the first volume of the series sequel, she continues the same storyline, returning readers to a war-torn Valdemar in preparation to confront an ancient Eastern Empire - ruled by a monarch whose magical tactics by be beyond any sorcery known to the western kingdoms.

A consummate insider as the girlfriend of Lindsey Buckingham, Fleetwood Mac singer and guitarist, Carol Ann Harris leads fans into the very heart of the band's storms between 1976 and 1984. From interactions between the band and other stars - Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, and Dennis Wilson - to the chaotic animosity between band members, this memoir combines the sensational account of some of the world's most famous musicians with a thrilling love story. The parties, fights, drug use, shenanigans, and sex lives of Fleetwood Mac are presented in intimate detail.

Three months after the killer rain first fell, Ruby is beginning to realise that she cannot survive alone. When a chance encounter lands her back in the army camp, Ruby thinks she is safe. But being safe has a price, and if Ruby wants to stay she must keep her eyes - and her mouth - shut.

The #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series comes to a stunning conclusion in War Storm. VICTORY COMES AT A PRICE. Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Cal’s betrayal nearly destroyed her. Now determined to protect her heart—and secure freedom for Reds and newbloods like...

The reign of the kings of Sharakhai has been broken. The blood mage, Queen Meryam, now rules the city along with the descendants of the fabled 12 kings. In the desert, Çeda has succeeded in breaking the asirim's curse. Those twisted creatures are now free, but their freedom comes at great cost. Nalamae lies dead, slain in battle with her sister goddess. Çeda, knowing Nalamae would have been reborn on her death, sets out on a quest to find her.