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Michael Gallatin is a British spy with a peculiar talent: the ability to transform himself into a wolf. Although his work in North Africa helped the Allies win the continent in the early days of World War II, he quit the service when a German spy shot his lover in her bed. Now, three years later, the army asks him to end his retirement and parachute into occupied Paris. A mysterious German plan called the Iron Fist threatens the D-Day invasion, and the Nazi in charge is the spy who betrayed Michael’s lover. The werewolf goes to France for king and country, hoping for a chance at bloody vengeance.

World War III is three months old. After attacking and sinking the Destroyer USS Stacy Heath, the Chinese took possession of Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. The US sends 20,000 soldiers and Marines in to support India. The Russians use the opportunity to invade Ukraine, which leaves NATO with no choice but to counterattack. A full-fledged European ground war begins.

In these 34 intriguing episodes, leading historian Christopher Andrew rewrites history, considering what might have transpired if pivotal events had turned out differently. By altering a single, plausible fact, he explores alternative futures where the Spanish Armada landed on English soil, Pontius Pilate freed Jesus, the Nazis occupied Britain and many more.

Private detective Alex Lockerby never expected to be the prime suspect in a high profile murder case. But when the police find him standing over a body with his fingerprints on the murder weapon, he rapidly jumps to the top of their list.

Ole allowed his brother to live. Highpoint is under threat of being destroyed, and the strongest guilds have it out for the Knights of the Ashes. The human realm is no longer safe. Families need to be evacuated, and Ole's city needs to be built. Only then will they feel truly safe. But not all is lost. Mana based technology was discovered and is currently being built. But there's a problem. They need Ole and his knowledge to finish it all. Sora and Riley are still at odds over their relationship, and Ole is finally ready to choose.

When a witch in her best friend's coven is murdered, Ella must set aside her own battles to take down a supernatural assassin. She'll only have one chance because her best friend Deb is next on the hit list. But Ella didn't count on the dark and powerful magic that brought the assassin to life - or the man behind the assassin. It's a nightmare beast sent by none other than tycoon Jacob Gregori, and he aims to kill Deb and every last witch in Lynnette Leblanc's coven.

The Providence Rider is the fourth installment in the extraordinary series of historical thrillers featuring Matthew Corbett, professional problem solver. The narrative begins in the winter of 1703, with Matthew still haunted by his lethal encounter with notorious mass murderer Tyranthus Slaughter. When an unexplained series of explosions rocks his Manhattan neighborhood, Matthew finds himself forced to confront a new and unexpected problem. Someone is trying - and trying very hard - to get his attention.

The wizards discover to their cost that it’s no easy task to change history. Roundworld is in trouble again, and this time it looks fatal. Having created it in the first place, the wizards of Unseen University feel vaguely responsible for its safety. They know the creatures that lived there...

Novela de aventuras, novela de guerra, de exilio y de amor, 'El silbido del arquero' es un viaje a los mitos de un pasado que aún ilumina nuestro presente. Cuando Eneas, huido del saqueo de Troya con su hijo y algunos hombres, naufraga en la costa africana, ante las playas de la ciudad de...

North America, 2047. For the small Pacific Coast community of San Onofre, life in the aftermath of a devastating nuclear attack is a matter of survival, a day-to-day struggle to stay alive. But young Hank Fletcher dreams of the world that might have been, that might yet be - and dreams of playing a crucial role in America's rebirth.

When my pack rejects me on Christmas Day for not being their scent match, I’m devastated. My stepmom sets me to work in her luxury hotel like I am an Omega Cinderella. My gorgeous childhood best friend from the poor Sinner pack becomes my boss, protector, and secret Alpha. He may fall first, but I fall harder. Except, it breaks my heart because our love is forbidden.

Die Saat von Nibiru – Die ersten Götter entführt die Leser und Leserinnen auf eine faszinierende Reise zu den Ursprüngen der Menschheit – und weit darüber hinaus. Paru, ein junger Absolvent der Akademie auf dem Planeten Nibiru, gehört zu einer neuen Generation, die darauf vorbereitet wird, eine entscheidende Mission zu erfüllen: Die Suche nach einer neuen Heimat für sein Volk, das im Inneren eines sterbenden Planeten lebt. Was wie eine wissenschaftliche Expedition beginnt, entwickelt sich bald zu einer spirituellen und politischen Zerreißprobe.

1828. Un jeune orphelin chinois est recueilli à Canton par un professeur et conduit à Londres. Rebaptisé Robin Swift, le jeune garçon consacre ses journées à l'étude des langues dans l'optique d'intégrer le prestigieux Institut royal de traduction de l'Université d'Oxford, plus connu sous le nom de Babel. Berceau de l'argentogravure, les étudiants y exploitent le sens perdu des mots à l'aide de barres d'argent enchantées.

Eine Space OperaLiam träumt davon, Offizier zu werden und den trostlosen Verhältnissen seiner Heimatwelt zu entkommen. Doch er scheitert am harten System des Reiches, das streng zwischen „Edel“ und „Nieder“ trennt. Desillusioniert schließt er sich dem Widerstand an, der gegen die Herrschaft des Imperiums kämpft.

Um das Unausweichliche zu verhindern, musst du alles auf eine Karte setzen! Die feindlichen Insurgents konnten die letzten Divinus-Reserven der Erde in ihre Gewalt bringen. Das Ziel ist zum Greifen nahe: Die Unterjochung der Menschheit. Dazu fehlt ihnen das letzte Puzzlestück, die Entschlüsselung des Pontem-Codes. Der letzte Widerstand der Menschen ist gebrochen und verteilt auf der ganzen Welt. Schwer angeschlagen versucht sich eine kleine Gruppe Mutiger erneut zusammenzufinden. Ihre persönlichen Differenzen müssen überwunden werden.

A small mountain town is isolated by a snowstorm as an ancient evil, gone pandemic, turns the residents into the living dead. Almost overnight the town becomes a snowy tomb of the roaming, hungry infected. Stranded by the weather, hiding, a small group of survivors follows the progress of the disease as society around them and around the world begins to break down. Determined to escape, they find that the normal rules of civilization don't apply anymore. Will they be able to adapt to this strange, hungry new world?

In this thought-provoking masterpiece, H.G. Wells predicts the inventions that will inadvertently lead to mass destruction, forcing the world to "start over." You will see many similarities between H.G. Wells' new world and today's world due to the recent technological revolution. This stimulating novel will leave you wondering if and when the remaining predictions will come to pass!

"All the women of my family had gone to war... Now my turn had come... So, it is the custom that a free woman leave her mother's house to bind herself and those of her blood to a neighboring clan, either by the sword or by the cradle." So begins the story of young Tamras, as she embarks on her journey to become a warrior's apprentice. This epic story is not about battles and armor, but rather about relationships, coming of age and wisdom, and deep insights into the human experience.

David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas meets Octavia Butler’s Earthseed series, as acclaimed author Monica Byrne (The Girl in the Road) crafts an unforgettable piece of speculative fiction about where humanity came from, where we are now, and where we’re going—and how, in every age, the same...

In this stunning conclusion to the After The Rift series, Josie and her friends return home to find Glancia on the brink of war and their enemies in power. With political machinations and court intrigue bringing danger at every turn, they must tread carefully. But being careful won’t bring resolutions and answers. It won’t bring back lost memories or stop the nation hurtling into war.