Ergebnis für "The Castaways" in Literatur & Belletristik

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Eine kleine Insel im Südwestpazifik, Sonne, Palmen und wunderschöne Korallenriffe – für die Schwestern Erin und Lori sollte es ein Traumurlaub werden. Doch auf dem Hinflug kommt es zwischen den beiden zum Streit, und Erin lässt ihre Schwester nach einem Zwischenstopp alleine weiterfliegen. Eine Entscheidung, die sie bitter bereut. Denn die Maschine verschwindet spurlos, Lori kommt nie an ihrem Ziel an. Erins Welt gerät ins Wanken. Fieberhaft sucht sie nach einem Lebenszeichen ihrer Schwester, ohne Erfolg.

Trapped in a dead-end town and a dead-end life, Amy Nettle dreams of escaping her abusive father and starting over, somewhere far away. The arrival of a black envelope heralds just that, in a way she never could have imagined. Whisked away to the Saunders Academy, a Gothic manse in the heart of an eternal storm-tossed ocean, Amy is one of dozens of teenagers plucked from dozens of parallel Earths and selected for an education in witchcraft. It seems too good to be true... except. Except no one will tell them why they were chosen, or what happens after graduation.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The message was found inside a shark. Three versions of it, in three languages, each damaged differently by seawater — French, English, German — and from the three together, only one thing could be recovered with certainty: the latitude. 37° South...

They came to the deserted island to compete on a popular reality television show. Each one hoped to be the last to leave. Now they're just hoping to stay alive, because the island isn't deserted after all. Contestants are disappearing, but they aren't being eliminated by the game. They're being taken by the monstrous, half-human creatures that live deep in the jungle. The men will be slaughtered. The women will be kept alive as captives. Night is falling, the creatures are coming, and rescue is so far away....

During the war with Thorea, Jason and Miranda are jumping through a wormhole when a power surge causes the wormhole to jump. The wake up to find themselves in another star system. With no contact with the Delphi League, they decide to land on a planet in the system. There they discover humans living in the stone age.

Embark on a journey of exploration and adventure with "Castaways of the Flag," a podcast that delves into themes of resilience, discovery, and the longing for home. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of survival and the spirit of adventure, inviting listeners to reflect on the trials and triumphs of those who find themselves adrift in unfamiliar territories. This series is not just a collection of stories but a tapestry woven from diverse narratives that celebrate the human experience in the face of adversity. As characters navigate their own odysseys, ...

When Amy Nettle was whisked from her dead-end small town life to the Saunders Academy, a brooding Gothic fortress in the heart of an endless storm-tossed ocean, she was promised an education in witchcraft. She got more than she bargained for. Beyond the brutal lessons that pushed her to her mental and physical limits, there were leviathans and killer mermaids in the water, lethal magic in the air, and an invader determined to make sure none of the new students survived long enough to see their graduation day.

Adrift in the Mediterranean Sea, Ben falls captive to a band of slave traders and their leader, Al Misurata. With his faithful dog, Ned, at his side, Ben must plot escape as the ship of scoundrels sails up the Libyan coastline toward Italy, where a trap awaits. Ruthless enemies and hard times appear around every bend, but Ben and Ned have quick wits to rely on and, just as important, one another.

'Welcome to the escape room. Your goal is simple. Get out alive.' In the lucrative world of Wall Street finance, Vincent, Jules, Sylvie and Sam are the ultimate high-flyers. Ruthlessly ambitious, they make billion-dollar deals and live lives of outrageous luxury. Getting rich is all that matters...

Dark storm clouds gathered on the horizon as the Johnson family, huddled together on the ship's deck, braced themselves for what was to come. David, a tall and weathered man with determination etched on his face, barked orders to secure loose items and gather life jackets. His piercing blue eyes scanned the chaos unfolding around them, his voice steady and commanding.

Set adrift on the tides of fate by the deaths of her parents and left wanting answers, Laura Callaway now lives with her uncle and his disapproving wife in North Cornwall. While wreckers search for valuables along the windswept Cornwall coast - known for its many shipwrecks but few survivors - Laura searches for clues to the lives lost so she can write letters to next of kin and return keepsakes to rightful owners. When a man is washed ashore after a wreck, Laura acts quickly to protect him from a local smuggler determined to destroy him.

Stranded on an uncharted Pacific island, Tarzan is forced to take command of an ill-sorted party—English aristocrats, a Dutch officer, a woman of doubtful reputation—to ensure their safety from a band of mutineers led by a madman. A lost colony of Mayans, avid for potential victims for their barbarous human sacrifices, only add to their danger. But the Lord of the Jungle has unexpected allies… Cast away with his band is a shipment of African animals unknown to the island, striking terror in the hearts of the Mayans and mutineers alike.

A strange and deadly plague, lethal to the Human kindred of New Sylestia, has taken hold in the coastal city of Fairport. While the Militia Commander Velyxi fights alongside the local magistrate to keep the vulnerable seaport quarantined amidst panic and internal forces, her daughter Lorewyn, a young and somewhat unseasoned Elven archer, along with Rhianyn and Shyntiel sail west across the ocean in hopes of finding the distant and mysterious Crown Islands, and the only hope for a cure.

In the nuke-altered America of the 21st century, time conspires against survival, especially for a legendary group of warriors led by Ryan Cawdor. Born and bred in Deathlands, Ryan dares to unlock the secrets buried deep in the wreckage of a planet. Time may be the enemy in the daily struggle to stay alive, but perhaps it can reveal something better....

Emily Rogers hoped her most dangerous days were behind her when she escaped from the Island. But soon, she realizes that trying to figure out her relationship with Christopher Williams and dodging nosy reporters are the least of her worries. The evil they uncovered on the island is hunting them down.

Don't miss the next utterly gripping and spine-tingling thriller from bestselling author Nina Manning, available to pre-order now! You won't want to leave... until you can't. After dumping her boyfriend and fleeing England, Sadie can't help but say yes when she's invited to visit an island just...

Embark on a captivating adventure through uncharted territories and the depths of human resilience with In Search of the Castaways. This podcast invites listeners to explore the themes of exploration, survival, and the unbreakable bonds of family as characters undertake perilous journeys across vast oceans and treacherous landscapes. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that dives into tales of shipwrecks, daring rescues, and the relentless quest for connection in the face of adversity. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the spirit of ...

After hijacking a balloon from a Confederate camp, a band of five northern prisoners escape the American Civil War. Seven thousand miles later, they drop from the clouds onto an uncharted volcanic island in the Pacific. Through teamwork, scientific knowledge, engineering, and perseverance, they endeavor to build a colony from scratch. But this island of abundant resources has its secrets. The castaways discover they are not alone. A shadowy, yet familiar, agent of their unfathomable fate is watching.

Jules Verne achieved a triumph when his imagination, fired by Rudolph Wyss’ The Swiss Family Robinson was impelled to carry the story a step farther in The Castaways of the Flag. An island was ever his spiritual home; and no one was ever happier upon one. The Castaways of the Flag is a satisfactory sequel to The Swiss Family Robinson because it is the production of Jules Verne, an original genius, set in motion by Rudolph Wyss. Wherever The Swiss Family Robinson is heard, The Castaways of the Flag should also be heard.