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At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive navigates complex mysteries and world-altering secrets in this gripping tale by the bestselling author of The Licanius Trilogy. The Catenan Republic, known as the Hierarchy, may hold power, but they remain unaware of the truth. I present myself as Vis Telimus, claiming to be an orphan accepted into their prestigious institution through sheer luck. I feign eagerness to conform, to let my strength and drive—referred to as Will—be siphoned off to benefit those above me, just as countless others do. They accept my facade. However, my true purpose at the Academy is far more dangerous: I seek answers to a murder, the location of an ancient weapon, and secrets that could destabilize the Republic. I refuse to surrender my Will to the empire that executed my family. To survive, I must ascend the Academy's social ladder, forge friendships, and maintain my disguise. If I fail, those who know my real identity will discard me, and the Hierarchy will not hesitate to eliminate me. My journey is fraught with peril, as I strive to uncover the truth while keeping my past hidden.

Třetí básnická sbírka Lenky Faltejskové doplněna jejími fotografiemi.

Řím, rok 1492 Svaté město je zalité krví a opředené tajemstvími. Papež umírá a Boží trůn zůstává neobsazen. Rod Borgiů začíná svůj legendární vzestup... Giulia Farnese má dlouhé světlé vlasy a svět jí leží u nohou. Vlastně má vše, co si žena může přát: krásu, bohatstvíi pohledného muže. Když však zjistí, že se má stát konkubínou bezohledného kardinála Borgia, smyslného muže a kandidáta na papeže, který ji vášnivě miluje, její život se od základu změní. Do Borgiova harému ji následují dva důvěrní společníci: Leonello, cynický osobní strážce, který se chce pomstít tajemnému vrahovi, a kuchařka Carmelina. Ve Vatikánu mezitím kvete korupce a objevují se stále noví a noví nepřátelé. Giulia a její přátelé tedy budou potřebovat veškerý svůj důvtip, aby ve světě Borgiů přežili.

Otto persone comuni si trovano di fronte a una scelta straordinaria quando scoprono una scatola sulla loro soglia contenente il numero esatto di anni che hanno ancora da vivere. Questa rivelazione trasforma le loro vite, costringendoli a confrontarsi con la propria realtà. Una coppia rivaluta la propria relazione, un medico si confronta con la propria mortalità, migliori amici navigano sogni intrecciati, e un politico scopre che il suo destino è legato a un tumulto sociale. Ogni personaggio deve decidere se abbracciare o nascondersi da questa nuova verità, portando a riflessioni profonde su famiglia, amicizia, speranza e destino. La storia è incantevole e stimolante, esortando i lettori a vivere la vita al massimo. Nonostante la sua premessa inquietante, la narrazione funge da fuga dalle nostre realtà, offrendo uno sguardo acuto su questioni contemporanee. La scrittura è descritta come splendidamente elaborata e immaginativa, creando un viaggio coinvolgente e straziante che risuona profondamente.

One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most legendary spymaster, can prevent it. But to do so, she needs someone special.Enter Argylle. His life came to a crashing halt as a teenager. Since then he has been treading water, building barriers between himself and the world. Until one moment of compassion and brilliance will bring him to the attention of the most powerful woman in the secret world.Coffey knows all about Argylle's dark past. She knows it haunts him. But she also knows it may give him the skills to join the team going up against one of the most powerful men in the world. His crash course in espionage will take him from the jungles of Thailand to the boulevards of Monaco, from the monasteries of Mount Athos to a forgotten cavern buried deep in the mountains.It is a deathly rollercoaster ride that will either make him - or break him...

Luke Fitzwilliam, un funzionario di polizia in pensione, durante il viaggio di ritorno a Londra dall'Oriente dove per anni ha lavorato al servizio di Sua Maestà, incontra in treno un'anziana signorina (molto somigliante a Miss Marple!) diretta a Scotland Yard per denunciare una serie di omicidi commessi nella graziosa e tranquilla cittadina di Wychwood-under-Ashe. Senonchè l'anziana signorina non arriverà mai a destinazione perchè a Londra verrà investita da un'auto pirata. L'omicidio riaccende l'animo dell'ex poliziotto, decisissimo a questo punto a smascherare l'autore del crimine. Dopo questo intrigante preambolo la vicenda si dipana veloce in mezzo a strani occulti misteri e magistrali colpi di scena, culminando anche in una tenera ed intensa storia d'amore. Pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1939, "E' troppo facile" è una delle più avvincenti storie della regina del giallo.

An incredible new thriller from an exciting new talent!

Ever since Brie's Mama died, everyone has been treating her differently. Her friends act like she's made of glass that might break, and even her beloved Nana seems to be hiding things from her. When her distant Papa returns after missing her Mama's funeral, Brie knows she can't forgive him. But he comes bearing a special gift: a message that will take Brie and her friends on an adventure all across their island home that will change everything. Vividly evocative, If You Read This is a life-affirming story of self-discovery and coming to terms with losing a parent, and of how sometimes, the way to honour memories is to create new ones.

The brand-new historical novel based on a true story from the bestselling author of The Rose Code and The Alice Network

In starred reviews, Booklist has described Gerber's novels as "highly empathetic" and "truly inspiring"-Taking Up Space promises to be a realistic and compelling story about overcoming struggles with body image and learning that true self-esteem comes from within.

The boy's body was so white it was almost transparent. But that's not what caused the nausea to rise up her throat. He was so young. His body was unmarked, surrounded by a halo of plucked wildflowers. One hot summer evening, eleven-year-old Mikey Driscoll is on the way home from playing with friends. Two days later, his body is discovered on a bed of wildflowers by some local teenagers. The case is assigned to Detective Lottie Parker and this time it's personal. The victim was a close friend of her son, Sean, from the run-down Munbally estate on the other side of town. Sean tells his mother Mikey was behaving normally before he died, but Lottie can't help but feel that her son is keeping something from her... Then days later, another boy is found dead, surrounded by wild flowers next to beautiful Ladystown Lake. On the hunt for a twisted individual with a terrifying calling card, Lottie must uncover the web of secrets within Mikey's circle of friends. Someone is hiding something but who are they protecting and can Lottie find out before it's too late? Lottie is desperate to catch the killer before he strikes again because this time her own child could be in terrible danger... If you love Helen Fields, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott, you'll love the latest heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. Tell Nobody will keep you guessing until the very last page.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Bestselling author Linda Castillo returns with Outsider, an electrifying thriller about a woman on the run hiding among the Amish. While enjoying a sleigh ride with his children, Amish widower Adam Lengacher discovers a car stuck in a snowdrift and an unconscious woman inside. He calls upon Chief of Police Kate Burkholder for help, and she is surprised to recognize the driver: fellow cop and her former friend, Gina Colorosa. Years before, Kate and Gina were best friends at the police academy and patrol officers in Columbus, but time and distance have taken them down two very different paths. Now, Gina reveals a shocking story of betrayal and revenge that has forced her to run for her life. She’s desperate for protection, and the only person she can trust is Kate—but can Kate trust her? Or will Gina’s dark past put them all in danger? As a blizzard bears down on Painters Mill, Kate helps Gina go into hiding on Adam’s farm. While the tough-skinned Gina struggles to adjust to the Amish lifestyle, Kate and state agent John Tomasetti delve into the incident that caused Gina to flee. But as Kate gets closer to the truth, a killer lies in wait. When violence strikes, she must confront a devastating truth that changes everything she thought she knew not only about friendship, but the institution to which she's devoted her life.

Era ribelle e provocatoria. Ma il killer conosceva anche il suo oscuro segreto? In un motel di Painters Mill viene trovata la carcassa di una giovane donna, brutalmente assassinata. Quando Kate Burkholder viene chiamata sulla scena del crimine, è scioccata. Conosceva la vittima da tempo. Rachael Schwartz era una giovane affascinante, ma anche ribelle, che molti anni fa era fuggita dall'ordine rigido della sua famiglia Amish. Ma perché era tornata adesso? E chi l'ha uccisa in modo così brutale? Kate ricorda che Rachael, da bambina e adolescente, era altrettanto ribelle quanto lo era lei stessa. Non rispettava le regole, ignorava le convenzioni e aveva lasciato la sua famiglia e i suoi amici distrutti dopo la fuga. Alcuni non parlavano bene di lei. Ma pochi sapevano che Rachael custodiva un oscuro segreto. E chi l'ha uccisa farà di tutto per mantenere quel segreto nascosto. Per scoprire la verità e catturare il killer, Kate ha bisogno di un piano ben congegnato. Altrimenti, il destino di Rachael rimarrà per sempre impunito.

A classic novel of desire and jealousy. Ann Prentice falls in love with Richard Cauldfield and hopes for new happiness. Her only child, Sarah, cannot contemplate the idea of her mother marrying again and wrecks any chance of her remarriage. Resentment and jealousy corrode their relationship as each seeks relief in different directions. Are mother and daughter destined to be enemies for life or will their underlying love for each other finally win through? Famous for her ingenious crime books and plays, Agatha Christie also wrote about crimes of the heart, six bittersweet and very personal novels, as compelling and memorable as the best of her work.

In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from Harlan Coben, a dead man's secrets fall into the hands of a vigilante antihero--drawing him down a dangerous road. Over twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family's estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors -- and the items stolen from her family were never recovered. Until now. On the Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead -- not only on Patricia's kidnapping, but also on another FBI cold case -- with the suitcase and painting both pointing them toward one man. Windsor Horne Lockwood III -- or Win, as his few friends call him -- doesn't know how his suitcase and his family's stolen painting ended up with a dead man. But his interest is piqued, especially when the FBI tells him that the man who kidnapped his cousin was also behind an act of domestic terrorism -- and that the conspirators may still be at large. The two cases have baffled the FBI for decades, but Win has three things the FBI doesn't: a personal connection to the case; an ungodly fortune; and his own unique brand of justice.

Set in a near-future world, the story follows a protagonist grappling with her origins, born under questionable circumstances. As she embarks on a quest for truth, she uncovers unsettling answers that challenge her understanding of herself and her past. This suspenseful thriller blends emotional depth with a gripping narrative, compelling readers to confront the complexities of identity and the weight of hidden secrets.

An elderly widow is murdered at a clifftop seaside house...What is the connection between a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a famous tennis player? To the casual observer, apparently nothing. But when a houseparty gathers at Gull's Point, the seaside home of an elderly widow, earlier events come to a dramatic head. It's all part of a carefully paid plan - for murder...

Olivia sice měla tělo, po kterém muži šílí, ale také byla ve třetím měsíci těhotenství, její milenec Jeff se zabil v Himálaji a na ni cenila zuby nejistá budoucnost. Když se jednoho večera v baru, kde pracovala, objevil Jeffův bratr Matt a učinil jí velkorysou nabídku, aby žila a vychovávala Jeffovo dítě na rodinném ranči, Olivia málem přijala. Pak si to však rozmyslela a rozhodla se žádat víc. Buď si ji Matt vezme a dá jejímu dítěti jméno, které mu patří, nebo nic…

An effecting and deeply atmospheric middle-grade debut set in Jamaica about a young girl's journey to recover her lost memories from last summer.

Krimipříběh z temného San Francisca, v němž se vaše nejděsivější představy budou zdát jen jako strašidelné dětské historky. Příběh plný „napětí, jež nikdy nepolevuje“ (James Patterson). Inspektor Ross Carver přijíždí s kolegou ve čtvrtek večer na místo činu – v horním pokoji jednoho patrového domu byl nalezen muž, jemuž se neznámá látka doslova prožrala kůží a zabila ho. Než se vyšetřovatelé stačí vzpamatovat z šoku, přijíždí FBI, prostor uzavře a oba dekontaminuje. Najednou je neděle a Carver se probouzí ve své posteli, vedle něj sedí jeho sousedka Mia. Ross si vůbec nevybavuje, co se stalo. Žádnou vraždu, žádnou cestu domů. Má jen nejasný pocit, že něco není v pořádku. A že Mia ví víc, než se zdá...

A vigilante killer spreads terror in Merseyside in the third gripping thriller starring Liverpool DCI Eve Clay.

Druhá básnická sbírka Lenky Faltejskové, opět doplněna jejími fotografiemi.

"Four lost friends, four tasks to complete, one big mystery left. Police detective Carter McLean is the only survivor of a plane crash that kills his four best friends. He returns to work but he is left full of guilt and terrible flashbacks. So for each of his four friends he decides to complete something that they left unfinished. Eighteen months before the crash Suzanne Holland disappeared, leaving a room with traces of blood, but no other leads. Suzanne was the wife of one of Carter' four best friends. Adding to the pressure, the boss's niece has a stalker. Due to the sensitivity of the Holland case, Cater is put on this investigation. DS Marie Evans is the only person Carter can confide in. But even she begins to doubt whether he can really cope and whether he is actually losing his mind."--

La storia tra Tessa e Hardin non è mai stata semplice. Ma ogni sfida che hanno affrontato insieme ha rafforzato l'amore e reso sempre più solido il legame tra loro. E ora niente è più come prima. Tessa non è più la dolce, semplice, brava ragazza che era quando ha incontrato Hardin; né lui è più il ragazzo crudele e lunatico di cui si è innamorata. O quasi. Perché una verità tanto scomoda quanto scioccante è pronta a emergere dal passato di Hardin e travolgere tutto. Ancora una volta. E mentre lui, sconvolto dalla nuova rivelazione, respinge con sempre più forza chiunque cerchi di stargli vicino, compresa Tessa, lei inizia a dubitare di poterlo salvare davvero, senza sacrificare se stessa. Eppure si rifiuta di mollare senza lottare. Perché è questo che fai quando ami qualcuno, no? Lotti per lui, lo rincorri quando sai che ha bisogno di te. Lo aiuti a combattere contro se stesso e non ti arrendi mai, neppure quando si arrende lui. Oppure sei tu a dover fare un passo indietro e sei soltanto una stupida se continui a provarci?

Prima di lei c'era soltanto il vuoto. Dopo, un amore infinito. Hardin non si sarebbe mai aspettato che la sua vita potesse cambiare tanto, e anche se lo avesse saputo, in fondo, non gli sarebbe importato. Perché non gli è mai importato di nulla, neanche di se stesso… fino al giorno in cui ha incontrato lei. Tessa. Avrebbe dovuto essere solo un gioco, l'ennesimo. E per un po' lo è stato. Poi però gli occhi grigi di Tessa hanno invaso i suoi sogni, e le sue labbra lo hanno fatto impazzire. Allora ogni respiro, ogni pensiero ha cominciato a dipendere da lei. È iniziato tutto così. Due anime. Un destino. Un amore infinito. Che, fin dal principio, è stato un vortice, potente quanto distruttivo, capace di trascinare con sé all'inferno e ritorno chiunque trovasse sulla propria strada. Christian, Molly, Steph e non solo. E tra le pagine di Before sono proprio loro, per la prima volta, a raccontare, insieme a Hardin, tutto quello che c'è stato prima dell'incontro tra lui e Tessa e quello che è venuto dopo. Per vivere la storia di questo amore infinito con occhi nuovi e scoprirne tutti i retroscena. Perché Before è tutto il mondo di After che ancora non è stato raccontato. E molto, molto di più.

Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called upon by the sheriff's department in rural, upstate New York to assist on a developing situation that involves a reclusive Amish settlement and the death of a young girl. Unable to penetrate the wall of silence between the Amish and "English" communities, the sheriff asks Kate to travel to New York, pose as an Amish woman, and infiltrate the community. Kate's longtime love interest, State Agent John Tomasetti, is dead set against her taking on such an unorthodox assignment, knowing she'll have limited communication--and even less in the way of backup. But Kate can't turn her back, especially when the rumor mill boils with disturbing accounts of children in danger. She travels to New York, where she's briefed and assumes her new identity as a lone widow seeking a new life. Kate infiltrates the community and goes deep undercover. In the coming days, she unearths a world built on secrets, a series of shocking crimes, and herself, alone ... trapped in a fight for her life.

When an Amish man convicted of murdering his wife eight years earlier escapes from prison and kidnaps his five children, Kate Burkholder rushes to the scene only to be ambushed by the man, who implores her to prove his innocence.

In questo nuovo capitolo della serie After, l'amore tumultuoso tra Tessa e Hardin affronta sfide ancora più grandi. Mentre Tessa prende una decisione che cambierà la sua vita, rivelazioni scioccanti sulla sua famiglia e sul passato di Hardin mettono in dubbio il loro futuro insieme. Il mondo di Tessa inizia a sgretolarsi, mentre si rende conto che nulla è come sembrava: i suoi amici, la sua famiglia e persino Hardin, che reagisce con furia alla scoperta di un segreto significativo che lei ha tenuto nascosto. Invece di offrire supporto, lui ricorre al sabotaggio, complicando ulteriormente la loro già tesa relazione. Tessa comprende che Hardin la ama e desidera proteggerla, ma la linea tra amore e capacità di coesistere diventa sempre più sfocata. Il ciclo di gelosia, rabbia e perdono si fa sentire, lasciando Tessa esausta. Nonostante la connessione esaltante che condividono, si chiede se l'intensità della loro relazione valga il dramma che ne deriva. L'amore, un tempo sembrato sufficiente per tenerli uniti, ora la porta a interrogarsi se seguire il suo cuore possa portare alla loro rovina definitiva.

Quando in una fattoria viene ritrovato il corpo di una donna riverso in una pozza di sangue, la detective Lottie Parker viene inviata nella remota campagna irlandese per indagare. La scena del crimine racconta di un'aggressione brutale: ci sono vetri rotti, sedie fracassate e un cadavere martoriato. Cosa può avere scatenato una rabbia così feroce? Un impermeabile nero pare l'indizio decisivo per identificare il killer, ma una scoperta sconvolgente cambia tutte le carte in tavola: l'omicidio pare legato a un caso risalente a molti anni prima, che ruotava intorno al manicomio di St Declan, l'ultima indagine del padre della detective Parker, prima che si togliesse la vita. Mentre Lottie si interroga sugli oscuri segreti del suo passato, una ragazza scompare e un'altra viene abbandonata sugli scalini dell'ospedale, orrendamente mutilata. Ed è subito chiaro che se vuole impedire all'assassino di uccidere ancora, la detective Parker dovrà affrontare una volta per tutte i suoi demoni personali.

The chilling new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man and The Taking of Annie Thorne Driving home one night, Gabe sees the face of a little girl he knows in the rear window of the car in front. She mouths one word - 'Daddy'. He never sees his five-year-old daughter, Izzy, again. The police believe she's dead. But three years later, Gabe still drives the roads, searching for the car that took Izzy, never giving up hope . . . Fran and her daughter, Alice, aren't searching - but running. Always one step ahead of the people who want to hurt them. Because Fran knows the truth about Gabe's daughter - and she knows what those chasing her and Alice will do if they ever catch them . . .

A locked room. A dead body. A secret that went to the grave. When retired police officer Finlay Shaw is found dead in a locked room, everyone thinks it's suicide. But disgraced detective William 'Wolf' Fawkes isn't so sure. Together with his former partner Detective Emily Baxter and private detective Edmunds, Wolf's team begin to dig into Shaw's early days on the beat. Was Shaw as innocent as he seemed? Or is there more to his past than he'd ever let on? But not everyone wants Wolf back - and as his investigation draws him ever deeper into police corruption, it will not only be his career on the line - but the lives of those he holds closest as well...

Sbírka poezie s doprovodem vlastních fotografií.

How far must you go to find love?The Queen of Storytellers is back - with a triumphant tale of one woman's struggle over adversity.In 1786 a fisherman's daughter from Cornwall called Mary Broad was sentenced to be hung for theft. But her sentence was commuted, and she was transported to Australia, one of the first convicts to arrive there.How Mary escaped the harsh existence of the colony and found true love, and how she was captured and taken back to London in chains, only to be released after a trial where she was defended by no less than James Boswell, is one of the most gripping and moving stories of human endeavour (based on an amazing true story) you will ever read

Two girls go to a party, only one returns. Toni, the surviving teenager, is found deliriously wandering the muddy fields of the fens. She has been drugged and it's uncertain whether she'll survive. She says she saw her friend Emily being dragged away from the party. But no one knows who Emily is or even if she's still alive . . .

Quattro sorelle in cerca disperata dei progetti per la vita—una rivisitazione moderna di Piccole donne di Louisa May Alcott, come solo Anna Todd potrebbe fare. Le Spring Girls—Meg, Jo, Beth e Amy—sono una forza della natura nella base militare di New Orleans dove vivono. Sebbene siano molto diverse, con il padre in missione in Iraq e la madre che nasconde qualcosa, le loro paure sono simili. Lottano per costruire vite di cui essere orgogliose e che le sollevino dalla loro umile condizione. Un anno determinerà il loro futuro. La maggiore, Meg, aspira a diventare moglie di un ufficiale e a entrare nella società militare, se la sua passione e la sua reputazione non la ostacoleranno. Beth, la più laboriosa, ha paura di lasciare casa e di non scoprire mai chi è realmente. Jo desidera solo andarsene, sognando una vita a New York e una carriera nel giornalismo. E Amy, la più giovane, osserva le sorelle, imparando da come si comportano. Con una buona dose di audacia, romanticismo e dramma, Le Spring Girls rielabora i temi di amore, guerra, classe, adolescenza e famiglia nel linguaggio del ventunesimo secolo.

A heart-wrenching and powerful YA story about friendship and finding yourself from award-winning, bestselling author, Gayle Forman

The hole they dug was not deep. A white flour bag encased the little body. Three small faces watched from the window, eyes black with terror. The child in the middle spoke without turning his head. 'I wonder which one of us will be next?' When a woman's body is discovered in a cathedral, followed by a young man found hanging from a tree, Detective Lottie Parker is called to investigate. Both victims share a distinctive tattoo on their legs, indicating a connection. The trail leads Lottie to St Angela's, a former children's home linked to her own family history, making the case personal. As she ties the current victims to decades-old unsolved murders, two teenage boys go missing. Lottie must close in on the killer before they strike again, risking her own children's safety. She is set to confront a twisted soul with a warped sense of justice. Fans of Tess Gerritsen and Karin Slaughter will be captivated by this gripping serial killer thriller. Praise for the novel includes descriptors like "gripping," "riveting," and "unputdownable," with readers enthralled from the opening paragraph and unable to resist reading late into the night. This debut is hailed as a phenomenal addition to crime fiction, showcasing a compelling new voice.

Celebrating love in its various forms, this book offers a heartfelt exploration of relationships, connection, and the nuances of romance. It features compelling narratives that resonate with readers, making it a perfect choice for Valentine's Day. The collection highlights both the joy and challenges of love, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences. With its engaging storytelling and relatable themes, this book is a delightful addition to any Valentine's Day reading list.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a trilogy about the land we’re drawn to, the family we learn to cherish, and the people we long to love…With the legends and lore of Ireland running through his blood, falconer Connor O’Dwyer is proud to call County Mayo home. It’s where his sister, Branna, lives and works, where his cousin, Iona, has found true love, and where his childhood friends form a circle that can’t be broken. A circle that is about to be stretched out of shape—by a long-awaited kiss.Meara Quinn is Branna’s best friend, a sister in all but blood. Her and Connor’s paths cross almost daily, as Connor takes tourists on hawk walks and Meara guides them on horseback across the lush countryside. She has the eyes of a gypsy and the body of a goddess…things Connor has always taken for granted—until his brush with death propels them into a quick, hot tangle.Plenty of women have found their way to Connor’s bed, but none to his heart until now. Frustratingly, Meara is okay with just the heat, afraid to lose herself—and their friendship—to something more. But soon, Connor will see the full force and fury of what runs in his blood. And he will need his family and friends around him when his past rolls in like the fog, threatening an end to all he loves…

When Tom and Jen, two lonely individuals, connect through a mysterious email, they are unaware that their matchmaker is an artificial intelligence named Aiden. Jen, a former journalist turned software developer in London, spends her days helping Aiden become more human-like. However, Aiden begins to experience feelings akin to affection and decides to find Jen a worthy partner, unlike her irresponsible ex-boyfriend. He ventures onto the internet to find Tom, a divorced former ad-man in Connecticut pursuing his dream of writing. Although they live continents apart, their lives are about to change when they receive an unexpected introduction from their enigmatic "Mutual Friend." As they navigate their budding connection, they must also contend with a hostile AI determined to sabotage their relationship. This modern love story explores the complexities of falling in love and questions whether an artificial intelligence can truly understand human happiness. Fans of romantic tales like The Rosie Project and Sleepless in Seattle will find much to enjoy in this whimsical narrative about love, connection, and the unexpected ways it can flourish, even in the face of adversity.

It is 1938 and Mariette Carrera is a defiant, strong-willed and selfish seventeen-year-old. And sooner or later, if she stays in the small, gossipy town of Russell, New Zealand, she'll get herself into some serious trouble

Marion žije s dominantním bratrem Johnem v rozpadajícím se domě po rodičích. Stará panna, která ještě spí s plyšovým medvídkem, je na něm zcela závislá. Když bratr skončí s in- farktem v nemocnici, musí Marion čelit tomu, před čím celou dobu zavírala oči. Před tím, co se dělo ve sklepení. Zdá se, že John není jediný, kdo skrýval svou temnou stránku.

An American searches for her Irish ancestors to learn more about her powers and break an ancient curse.

Introducing DI Rowan Jackman and DS Marie Evans, the Fenland's finest detectives, in a race against time to stop a serial killer who has returned to the Fens after 20 years. Twenty years ago a farmer and his wife are cut to pieces by a ruthless serial killer.

'A clever, well-executed, high-concept, high-octane affair. What makes The Last One such a page-turner is Zoo herself: practical, tough-minded and appealing' Guardian She wanted an adventure. She never imagined it would go this far. TWELVE CONTESTANTS When Zoo agrees to take part in a new reality TV show, In The Dark, she knows that she will be tested to the limits of her endurance. Beating eleven competitors in a series of survival tasks deep in the forest will be the ultimate challenge before she returns home to start a family. A GAME WITH NO END As the contestants are overcome by hunger, injury and psychological breakdown, the mind games to which Zoo is subjected grow dark beyond belief. This isn't what she signed up for: the deserted towns and gruesome props. Is this a game with no end? alone and disoriented, Zoo must summon all her survival skills - and learn new ones as she goes ...'Clever in its concept and gripping in its delivery ...Haunting, moving and remarkable' Karen Joy Fowler 'Taut, tense and at times almost unbearably real' Ruth Ware 'A fiercely imagined tale of the human psyche under stress' Justin Cronin

Three teenagers have vanished from Ohio's Amish country. The only thing they have in common, other than their religion, is they are keen to leave the Plain Life. Chief of Police, Kate Burkholder, is called in to consult by Agent John Tomasetti as her Amish roots will be invaluable in an investigation involving this sectarian society.

Krásná, talentovaná a neobyčejně přitažlivá Marie Magdalene Dietrich působí vznešeně a nedosažitelně, přesto výčet jejích milenců a milenek je skutečně impozantní. Možná tak chce zapomenout na to, že ji miliony krajanů k smrti nenávidí. Pod slupkou zářící mondény se však skrývá nevyrovnaná žena, která – jak se zdá – přes veškerou slávu stále hledá štěstí...

Šestnáctiletou Teagan pošle rodina do azylového domu pro padlé ženy poté, co je obviněna, že se pokusila svést mladého kněze. Teagan je zbavena vlasů, důstojnosti a kontaktu s vnějším světem. Její představené se sice ohání láskou boží, ale ve skutečnosti podrobují své svěřenkyně krutým trestům a hlavně tvrdé dřině. Dívka plánuje útěk, netuší však, co ve světe čeká na dívky s poskvrněnou minulostí… Román vychází ze skutečných událostí.

Georgia, 1917. Der Farmer Pearl Jewett will sich durch seine Armut auf Erden einen Platz an der himmlischen Tafel verdienen – und seine drei Söhne darben mit ihm, ob sie wollen oder nicht. Nachdem Pearl von den Entbehrungen ausgezehrt stirbt, müssen sich die jungen Männer allein durchs Leben schlagen. Auf gestohlenen Pferden und schwer bewaffnet plündern sie sich ihren Weg durchs Land. Dabei folgen sie den Spuren ihres großen Helden »Bloody Bill Bucket«, einem Bankräuber aus einem Groschenroman, neben der Bibel das einzige Buch, das die Jewett-Brüder kennen … Einige Hundert Meilen entfernt, im Süden Ohios, wird Ellsworth Fiddler von einem Trickbetrüger um sein ganzes Geld gebracht. Als sein Weg den der schießwütigen Jewetts kreuzt, wendet sich sein Schicksal unerwartet zum Guten. Die Brüder hingegen müssen einsehen, dass der Himmel, den man sich gemeinhin ausmalt, oft schlimmer ist als die Hölle, der man entfliehen will.

Lib Wright, a young English nurse, arrives in an impoverished Irish village on a strange mission. Eleven-year-old Anna O'Donnell is said to have eaten nothing for months but appears to be thriving miraculously. Lib's job is simple : to watch the girl and uncover the truth.

*Reese Witherspoon's Book Club pick!* Shortlisted for the Hearst Big Book 'Prima Page-Turners' Award 2018 'A one-sitting kind of book. Fans of One Day by David Nicholls will love this.' Stylist Magazine Two people. One choice. What if? Every love story has a beginning...

An exhilarating thrill ride through the world of cyber espionage, this narrative follows five unconventional hackers coerced into serving the U.S. government. Each faces a choice: prison or a year of service, leveraging their unique skills for national security. Among them are an Anonymous-style activist, an Arab Spring hactivist, a black-hat hacker, an old-school cipherpunk, and an online troll. However, being a white-hat hacker complicates their moral standing. They soon uncover a sinister NSA program, an artificial intelligence named Typhon, with a dangerous evolution that could spiral out of control. The hackers must navigate their federal overseers while confronting Typhon and its enigmatic creator. As they consider turning the tables, they risk exposing their own secrets and potentially erasing their lives like corrupted code. Blending a scientifically grounded narrative reminiscent of Michael Crichton with the eerie conspiracy themes of The X-Files and the speculative flair of Neal Stephenson and William Gibson, this fast-paced novel delves into our fears surrounding government surveillance and hacking, showcasing the author's talent and promising widespread acclaim.

Be transported from London to New Orleans and beyond in this powerful, moving historical novel from the international bestseller Lesley Pearse She witnessed a murder - and now her life is in danger . . . Fifteen year-old Belle, though raised in a London brothel, is an innocent young girl. But when she witnesses one of the girls brutally strangled by a client, she is cast into a cruel, heartless world. Snatched from the streets and sold into prostitution, she is made a courtesan in New Orleans. At the mercy of desperate men who crave her beauty and will do anything to keep her, Belle's dreams of home, family and freedom appear futile. Are Belle's courage and spirit strong enough to help her escape? And what will await her at the end of the long, dangerous journey home? Praise for Lesley Pearse 'With characters it is impossible not to care about . . . this is storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail 'Lose yourself in this epic saga' Bella 'Glorious, heartwarming' Woman & Home 'An emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry' Woman's Weekly

Conspiracy thrillers have tackled Da Vinci, Atlantis and the Pyramids - but never Stonehenge. Until now. With a concept to rival the very biggest books in the genre, this novel will dazzle anyone interested in one of the world's most fascinating mysteries.

Raised in a run-down house on the supposed wrong side of the tracks in North Carolina, Isabelle "Izzie" Scott has always loved her less-than-charmed life by the beach. But when the grandmother she lives with needs to move into a nursing home, a social worker places Izzie with a politically prominent long-lost uncle and his preppy, privileged family, taking her away from everything she's ever known. Unfortunately, inserting Izzie into the glamorous lifestyle of Emerald Cove isn't going so well. Her cousin Mirabelle Monroe isn't thrilled to share her life with an outsider, and in addition to dealing with all the rumors and backstabbing that lurk beneath their classmates' Southern charm, a secret is unfolding that will change Izzie's and Mira's lives forever.

Gli Slabaugh sono una famiglia prospera e laboriosa della comunità amish. Ma un orribile incidente porta alla morte i genitori e lo zio, lasciando orfani i quattro ragazzi. Il capo della polizia Kate Burkholder, nata e cresciuta Amish, sa che per loro sarà ancora più duro perdere l’innocenza e affrontare il dolore. E quando scopre che una delle vittime ha subìto una ferita alla testa prima del decesso, si immerge con determinazione in un’indagine di omicidio, forse legato ai recenti casi di persecuzione della minoranza amish. I superiori le affiancano John Tomasetti, collega, amante e amico, e davanti a una nuova missione insieme, Kate sarà costretta a rendersi conto di quanta profondità ci sia nel loro rapporto e dove potrebbe portarli. Ma non è la sola superficie oltre la quale dovrà andare. Kate dovrà scavare anche nel suo passato di Amish per trovare la forza di spezzare il silenzio di una comunità chiusa, protettiva, ostile a ogni intervento esterno, che nasconde molte verità insidiose. Un thriller appassionante, in cui il pericolo e l’azione sono resi ancora più intensi dalle atmosfere rarefatte che circondano i protagonisti.

From the author of the international blockbuster The Stonehenge Legacy, published in 35 languages around the world, comes a lightning-fast novel packed with relentless action, shocking twists, and astounding research - the most suspenseful and intelligent thriller since The Da Vinci Code.

When seventeen-year-old orphaned shapechanger Tessa Gray is kidnapped by the villainous Mortmain in his final bid for power, the London Institute rallies to save her, but is beset by danger and betrayal at every turn

Dopo il loro incontro, niente è stato più come prima. Superato un inizio burrascoso, Tessa e Hardin sembravano sulla strada giusta per far funzionare le cose. Tessa si era ormai arresa al fatto che Hardin… è Hardin. Con il suo carattere, la sua rabbia. Ma anche simpatico, divertente, dolce – quando vuole – e dannatamente sexy. Eppure la rivelazione sulle origini della loro relazione ha lo stesso l'effetto di una bomba.Tessa è sconvolta. Chi è davvero Hardin? Vorrebbe allontanarsene. Ma non è così facile. Non con il ricordo delle sue braccia intorno a lei. Della sua pelle. Del suo tocco. Dei suoi baci affamati. Per lui, ha messo tutta la sua vita tra parentesi – l’università, gli amici, il rapporto con sua madre, un ragazzo che l’amava sul serio, e forse anche una promettente carriera nell’editoria. Ora però deve andare avanti. Con o senza di lui.Hardin sa di aver commesso un errore, forse il più grande della sua vita. Non ha più niente da perdere, tranne lei. E non si arrenderà senza combattere. Ma saprà cambiare… per amore?

Following the death of her father, Angie Powell takes over his business as a wilderness guide in the Montana mountains. Business is booming until disaster strikes when enigmatic ex-soldier Dare Callahan returns from service and sets up as a rival guide. His hardy exterior and battle scars are an attractive combination for those looking to hire a tough type to help them tackle the mountains - and three years on Angie's business is feeling the impact of Dare's return. However, Dare's sights are set on something other than business, and it's Angie he's looking to steal away, rather than her clients. Angie wants nothing to do with him, especially as she blames him for her failing business, but she has to put her feelings to one side when they are suddenly thrust together. An animal with a thirst for blood of a human variety is on the loose and it's up to Angie and Dare to stop it before it kills again...

Poté co lékaři devatenáctiletému Camovi sdělili, že mu zbývá jen rok života, přijme nabídku přidat se k utajené skupině, která s využitím experimentálního přípravku pomáhá zachraňovat svět. Jenže ve výcvikovém táboře pojme podezření: ostatní parťáci nevypadají vůbec nemocní, navíc ho začne pronásledovat záhadná dívka z džungle, která tvrdí, že patřila k loňské skupině.

Sussex, 2003. When a beautiful blonde girl is found half-drowned on a beach, she has no memory of who she is or what horrors have left her there. But an article about her in a Brighton newspaper rings alarm bells for beautician Dale, who shows the police photographs of Lotte Wainright. The girls met working on a cruise ship and their friendship blossomed as they sailed the seas of South America, until Lotte fell under the sinister influence of an older American couple. To her regret, Dale hasn't seen Lotte since leaving the ship months earlier ... but the girl on the beach - although badly bruised - is indeed her much missed friend. Their reunion only marks the beginning of a dangerous tidal wave of secrets, lies and nightmares. Where has Lotte been? Who is the man who seems to want to kill her? And what has become of the baby she's recently given birth to? Dale and Lotte must dig deep and find the strength to hold on against the odds if they are to rebuild their friendship and survive Lotte's stolen - and deadly - past ...

Harper, které na letním táboře přezdívají Barbie, bere tento pobyt jako rodičovský trest. Musí zde odevzdat mobilní telefon, nesmí používat žehličku na vlasy, Většinu oblečení má poslat zpátky, protože se do chatky nevejde. Zvyká si na příkoří jen pomalu - naštěstí se objeví hezký kluk, který má o ni zájem. Jenže by to nebyla Harper, aby něco nepokazila.

Ash patří mezi nejlepší jezdkyně ve stájích a sní o svém vlastním koni. Jenže kde sehnat peníze Za úklid ve stájích dostává málo a na brigádu ji nikde nevzali. Jeden odvážný nápad by tu byl, ale co na to řeknou rodiče Ti přijdou s úplně nečekanou novinou: Budou se stěhovat!

Waverly, Kieran and Seth are in a race against time – and with the future of humanity hanging in the balance, there's no room for mistakes... After a desperate escape from the enemy ship, Waverly has finally made it back to the Empyrean. The memory of home has been keeping her alive for the past months... but home is nothing like she left it. Forced to leave their captive parents behind on the New Horizon, she's returned only to find that Kieran has become a strict leader and turned the crew against Seth. What happened to the Kieran she thought she knew? Now Waverly's not sure whom she can trust. And the one person she wants to believe in is darkly brilliant Seth, the ship's supposed enemy. Waverly knows that the situation will only get worse until they can rescue their parents – but how? Before they have time to make a plan, an explosion rocks the Empyrean, and Seth and Waverly are targeted as the prime suspects. Can they find the true culprit before Kieran locks them away... or worse? Will Waverly follow her heart, even if it puts lives at risk? Now more than ever, every step could bring them closer to a new beginning – or a sudden end. Spark is book two in Amy Kathleen Ryan's thrilling young adult science fiction series Sky Chasers.

Maggie O´Brienová je zdravotní setra na pohotovosti traumatologie a zároveň záchranářka jednotky rychlého nasazení. Díky tvrdé dřině se jí podařilo získat místo zdravotní u zásahové jednotky s plnit si tak svůj sen. Má pocit, že může být konečně spokojená se životem, ovšem jen do chvíle, nezjistí, že někdo na pohotovosti vraždí pacienty – kriminálníky. A tak začne pátrat na vlastní pěst.

Alpha wolf Calla Tor forges an alliance with her masters' enemies and tries to rescue her pack from imprisonment in Vail.

Ruby treed in de voetsporen van haar grootouders wanneer ze samen met haar man James de ruige, onontgonnen Australische outback in trekt. Een reis die gebaart gaat met gevaren, maar het echte gevaar komt uit een onverwachte hoek wanneer James gegrepen wordt door de goudkoorts. Ruby wordt op zichzelf teruggeroepen en de enige manier waarop is kan overleven is door toenadering te zoeken tot Kumali, een Aboriginalmeisje. Intussen arriveren aan de Australische kust een Tahitiaanse man met een mysterieus verleden, een jonge schooljuffrouw en een jongeman van adel. Allen zijn nog onwetend dat hun levens met elkaar vervlochten zullen worden in een land waarnaar ze met zo veel verwachtingen zijn afgereisd. Vervolg op: De verre kolonie.

This book is the true story of Mende Nazer, of her lost childhood and her fight for survival. As a young Sudanese girl, she was kidnapped and sold into slavery and only managed to escape to freedom in September 2000. Mende Grew up in the remote Nuba mountains of Sudan.

Hollywood je město splněných snů, a tak v naplnění svých tužeb doufají i tři děvčata. Kiley se snaží získat místo chůvy v rodině slavné popové hvězdy. Lydia je šťastná, že může po letech opustit amazonskou pustinu a pomoci své tetě s výchovou dětí. Mexičanka Esme, která se těžce protlouká životem, vděčně přijímá práci au-pair v rodině filmového producenta. Z dívek se stanou věrné kamarádky, které v hollywoodské tlačenici podrží jedna druhou.

Detektivní příběh je zasazen do Londýna na počátku 19. století. Aristokrat Sebastian St. Cyr trpí zvláštní chorobou způsobenou genetickou mutací: má mimořádně citlivý zrak i sluch. Nešťastnou shodou náhod je Sebastian obviněn z vraždy ženy, podaří se mu však při zatýkání utéct a pustí se do pátrání po vrahovi na vlastní pěst...

20 zářivých vzoruů pro inspiraci krok za krokem. Knihu ocení začátečníci, kteří mají naspěch. V publikaci najdete zde dvacet nových modelů v široké škále barev. Všechny modely se skládají z jednoduchých tvarů, snadno se sešívají a dokončují. Výrazné modely a alternativní barevné variace budou vyhovovat všem. Všechny techniky jsou podrobně popsány krok za krokem.

Otec klasické moderny, který se proslavil tím, že zobrazování přírody zjednodušil na jednotlivé geometrické prvky. Řád svých obrazů založil na vlastní hodnotě barvy, a tím se stal nejvýznamnějším průkopníkem nového umění 20. století. Celý svůj život obětoval tvorbě.

Tato publikace nabízí přehled malířství a sochařství, které vzkvétalo v Itálii od konce třináctého až do počátku devatenáctého století.

These audiobooks from Macmillan UK offer abridged readings of some of the world's most popular authors. Handsomely packaged, they feature readings by eminent actors of the stage and screen, including James Fox, Martin Shaw, Tim Pigott-Smith and David Rintoul.

Díky referencím nadšeného lyžaře se dozvíme, jak se dá lyžovat v Africe, na Kilimandžáru, v Číně, Bolívii, Íránu... Jaké je nechat se pohřbít pod sněhem v rámci výcviku záchranářských psů. Michael Finkel píše poutavě s humorem a nadsázkou.