Ergebnis für "The Streets" in Action & Abenteuer

Im März 1896 fehlen im Bankhaus Alderton, Pryce & Co. in der Lombard Street fünfzehnhundert Pfund in Gold, obwohl der Tresor verschlossen und unversehrt ist. Ausgerechnet ein Constable der Metropolitan Police hielt in der Nacht Wache, und Inspektor Lestrade soll den Fall bis Freitag klären. Doch der Tresor gibt keinerlei Spur preis.

WINNER OF THE AUGUST DERLETH AND ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARDS A masterpiece brimming with scientific splendor, magical intrigue, and fierce characters, from the author who “has reshaped modern fantasy” (The Washington Post) “[China Miéville’s] fantasy novels, including a trilogy set in...

Ein Toter im U-Bahn-Tunnel der legendären Baker Street hinterlässt magische Spuren und ruft damit Peter und seine Kollegen von der Drei-Mann-Spezialeinheit für Übernatürliches auf den Plan. Als wären Ermittlungen in Abwasserkanälen nicht schon schrecklich genug, bekommt das Team Verstärkung durch FBI-Agentin Kimberley Reynolds. Als sich herausstellt, dass der Vater des ermordeten Kunststudenten ein hohes Tier im US-Senat ist, werden mit amerikanischer Autorität sämtliche Register gezogen.

In the modern world, qi is money. The days of traveling martial artists and mountaintop masters are over. Power is controlled by corporations, modernized martial arts sects, and governments. Those at the bottom of society struggle as second-class citizens in a world in which power is a commodity. Rick has attempted to separate himself from the world of cutthroat killers but is drawn in by a chance to participate in a contest at the highest levels. 

The Awakened aren’t just humanity’s last defense against the monsters—they’re celebrities, flush with power, status, and wealth. Xay had always dreamed of becoming the strongest—fighting epic battles and living a fast-paced life of adventure. But when the Awakened System assigned him a skill from the Artificer Sphere, his dreams seemed out of reach. Until his unknown Bloodline manifested—granting him the ability to bond with other Awakened and transfigure their essence into weapons.

Lin “The Silent One” Vu is a gangster and sometime private investigator living in Chinese-occupied Hanoi, in the steaming, paranoid alleyways of the 36 Streets. Born in Vietnam, raised in Australia, everywhere she is an outsider. Through grit and courage Lin has carved a place for herself in the Vietnamese underworld where Hanoi’s crime boss, Bao Nguyen, is training her to fight and lead. Bao drives her hard; on the streets there are no second chances. Meanwhile the people of Hanoi are succumbing to Fat Victory - a dangerously addictive immersive simulation.

This series follows a new god as he forges his own path and redefines what it means to be divine. His journey will take him across the upper and lower realms, where he will cultivate unimaginable power, forge deep bonds of friendship and love, face formidable enemies, and inspire unwavering devotion among those who choose to follow him. But divinity is more than strength.

Sheikh Raja Hadi, the heir to the Kingdom of Simdan, was taken by a stranger when he was a boy. His abduction saved his life. Raised far from home, he is forced to watch as his uncle destroys the legacy of his father. Katie Ashe longs for adventure. Raised by her deaf mother, her life has revolved around staying one step ahead of the local gangs. A six-month internship teaching sign language in Jawahir offers Katie a chance to see the world. Her dreams turn into nightmares when she uncovers a plot to kill the legendary Savior of Simdan.

Living in a peaceful, prosperous African-American neighborhood in Los Angeles, Mack Street is a mystery child who has somehow found a home. Discovered abandoned in an overgrown park, raised by a blunt-speaking single woman, Mack comes and goes from family to family, a boy who is surrounded by boisterous characters and yet deeply alone.

Street Ohana is a gritty coming-of-age crime novel about loyalty, survival, and the cost of growing up where the streets raise you faster than life ever should. Ghost never planned on becoming the man he is. He learned early how to fight, how to protect his own, and how to move through a world where trust is rare and consequences are permanent. Surrounded by his crew, brothers bound not by blood, but by shared scars, Ghost navigates love, violence, ambition, and loss in a city that never forgives weakness.

After an unfortunate run-in with a train, Tariq awakens in a magical world as the last of a mythical race that vanished centuries ago. He inherits a legacy that demands he grow in strength, rebuild an empire, and uncover the secrets behind the extinction of his new people. But nothing says he can’t enjoy the adventure along the way. Wielding powerful solar magic, befriending Sacred Beasts, and exploring ancient cities are just the beginning, and he intends to make the most of his new life no matter what.

After rescuing Amy and dismantling the twisted experimentation lab, Xay and his team get honored as heroes. However, Cosmos Academy responds with brutal, individualized coaching—forcing them to confront their weaknesses and face the true scale of power within the Awakened World.

What risks would you take if you had nothing left to lose?1970s New York City is almost bankrupt. Police, schools and other municipalities struggle under massive layoffs, buildings are abandoned and the streets are dangerous. For Johnny Alvarez—a young runaway, haunted by abuse suffered at the hands of his sadistic older brother and dysfunctional parents—the lawlessness offers camouflage and opportunity. He squats in a derelict tenement and gathers a gang of streetwise kids, most of whom struggle with their own issues.

With its new population, Solara's reconstruction kicks off with a bang. Idris and the newly formed High Council immediately tackle food supply chains, inter-species diplomacy, and district planning. Beyond the city, he still had a secretive clan of Kitsune to win over, a Fae Queen to placate, and the deranged demon-summoning cult that wanted to swallow the light.

While New Meridian narrowly survived Anton and the Blood Moon, Xay learned two impossible facts about himself: he carries the essence of a Primordial God in his soul and, as if that weren’t enough, he’s a lost prince. Unsure what to do about the first truth and skeptical of the second, Xay and his friends set out for the Kingdom of Illantari to meet this supposed royal family.

Niemand darf wissen, dass ich den Menschen als Gefährtin beansprucht habe. Die Feinde stehen vor den Toren – eine falsche Bewegung und ich werde alles verlieren. Meine Welt wird für sie nie sicher sein. Wenn mein Rudel herausfindet, dass ich mich mit einem Menschen gepaart habe, wird es rebellieren. Die Risse werden größer denn je werden und das Rudel wird zerbrechen. Das Leben aller, die ich liebe, steht auf dem Spiel. Madison trägt zwar mein Mal, ist jedoch nicht damit zufrieden, mein schmutziges kleines Geheimnis zu bleiben.

Chris Faulkner has just landed the job of his dreams. But Shorn Associates are market leaders in Conflict Investment. They expect results, they expect the best. Chris has one very high-profile kill to his name already but he will have to drive hard and go for kill after kill if he's to keep his...

After the attack at the Aero Cup Opening Ceremony, shock turns to suspicion, and even Xay finds himself in the crosshairs. With classes postponed and emotions exhausted, Xay and his friends retreat to the mountains where Shifu Wu was raised. There, they find peace in new ways to train, while Xay finally grows closer to Tyra. But the city never sleeps. Sinister plots unfold and collide, and once it’s all over, New Meridian may never be the same again.

Everyone has a secret... Only some lead to murder. Introducing Leo Stanhope: a Victorian transgender coroner's assistant who must uncover a killer without risking his own future When the body of a young woman is wheeled into the hospital where Leo Stanhope works, his life is thrown into chaos...

Being a defective marks me in the eyes of the Solis Fae. Wingless. Magicless. Weak. To my kind, I’m nothing—not when strength is needed to survive the perpetual snow and ice that shrouds our northern continent in endless winter. But I’ve persevered, living a meaningful yet simple life with my sister...until the hated Crown Prince of the Winter Court thunders into our village. Prince Norivun’s massive black wings and potent magic cloud my senses and steal my breath. He’s beautiful yet brutal, so when he whisks me away and locks me in his castle I’m certain my death is tomorrow’s promise.