T. Kingfisher Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

In an isolated desert town, a young woman seeking a fresh start is confronted by ancient gods, malevolent supernatural forces, and eccentric neighbours. A witty horror-tinged fantasy, perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chuck Tingle, and Rachel Harrison.When Selena travels to the remote desert town of Quartz Creek in search of her estranged Aunt Amelia, she is desperate and short of options. Fleeing an unhappy marriage, she has exactly twenty-seven dollars to her name, and her only friend in the world is her dog, Copper.On arrival, Selena learns Amelia is dead. But the inhabitants of Quartz Creek are only too happy to have a new resident. Out of money and ideas, Selena sees no harm staying in her aunt's lovely house for a few weeks, tending to her garden and enjoying the strange, desolate beauty of the desert. The people are odd, but friendly, and eager to help Selena settle into her new home.But Quartz Creek's inhabitants share their town with others, old gods and spirits whose claim to the land long predates their human neighbours. Selena finds herself pursued by disturbing apparitions, visitations that come in the night and seem to want something from her.Aunt Amelia owed a debt. Now her god has come to collect.

The next novella in the New York Times bestselling Sworn Soldier series, featuring Alex Easton investigating the dark, mysterious depths of a coal mine in America, from Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author T. Kingfisher. Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Stephen Graham Jones. Alex Easton does not want to visit America. They particularly do not want to visit an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia with a reputation for being haunted. But when their old friend Dr. Denton summons them to help find his lost cousin--who went missing in that very mine--well, sometimes a sworn soldier has to do what a sworn soldier has to do...

From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher, Hemlock & Silver is a dark reimagining of Snow White steeped in poison, intrigue and treason of the most magical kind. Featuring custom endpapers illustrated by the author! Healer Anja regularly drinks poison. Not to die, but to save - seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on. But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja's unorthodox methods can save her. Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow, but nothing seems to work. That is, until she finds a secret world, hidden inside a magic mirror. This dark realm may hold the key to what is making Snow sick. Or it might be the thing that kills them all. 'A new favourite! Masterful storytelling with creepy magic, and a fantastic cat!' Sarah Beth Durst 'A wonderfully offbeat fantasy . . . as delightful as it is impressive' Heather Fawcett

A unique blend of humor and darkness unfolds as a paladin, a forger, an assassin, and a scholar embark on a high-stakes espionage mission. When Slatee, the forger, is sentenced to death for treason, her extraordinary ability to detect magic provides her with a chance for survival, leading to unexpected twists in their perilous journey.

The Menu meets Ready or Not in this dark tale of opulent luxury and shocking violence from the New York Times bestselling author of Bloom. Thrift fashionista Dez Lane doesn't want to date Patrick Ruskin; she just wants to meet his mother, the editor-in-chief of Nouveau magazine. When he invites her to his family's big Easter reunion at their ancestral home, she's certain she can put up with his arrogance and fend off his advances long enough to ask Marie Caulfield-Ruskin for an internship someone with her pedigree could never nab through the regular submission route. When they arrive at the enormous island mansion, Dez is floored—she's never witnessed how the 1% lives before in all their ridiculous, unnecessary luxury. But once all the family members are on the island and the ferry has departed, things take a dark turn. For decades, the Ruskins have made their servants sign contracts that are basically indentured servitude, and with nothing to lose, the servants have decided their only route to freedom is to get rid of the Ruskins for good…

The revised edition serves as an essential one-volume resource for science information, now featuring enhanced Augmented Reality (AR) elements. This update provides readers with an interactive experience, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging. It combines comprehensive scientific knowledge with modern technology, catering to both curious minds and dedicated learners.

Kara hilft in dem Kuriositätenkabinett ihres Onkels und entdeckt ein mysteriöses Loch in der Wand. Zusammen mit Simon, einem exzentrischen Barista, erkundet sie die dahinterliegende, unheimliche Parallelwelt mit lebendigen Weidenbäumen und bedrohlichen Gestalten. NARNIA-artige Abenteuer und übernatürlicher Grusel erwarten sie.

Alex Easton kehrt in ein unheimliches Abenteuer zurück, um Miss Potter zu helfen. In Gallazien findet er ihr leeres Haus und einen toten Hausmeister vor. Die Einheimischen sprechen nicht über das Geschehene und fürchten eine mysteriöse Kreatur. Easton muss sich schließlich dem dunklen Schatten stellen, der über dem Haus schwebt.

Eine fesselnde Neuerzählung von Poes "Der Untergang des Hauses Usher". Soldat Alex Easton reist zum Haus seiner sterbenden Freundin Madeline und entdeckt einen Albtraum aus Pilzen und besessenen Tieren. Gemeinsam mit einem Mykologen und einem Arzt versucht er, das düstere Geheimnis des Hauses zu entschlüsseln.