Zdík Dušek Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

Charlottina osmiletá dcera Stella je nadprůměrně chytré, nejspíš geniální dítě. Charlottu ale znepokojuje a děsí náhlá proměna její osobnosti. Po nečekaném odchodu a smrti oblíbené chůvy Blanky má totiž Stella najednou úplně jiné chutě, záliby, dovednosti i temperament. Chováním i zjevem se začíná výrazně podobat právě Blance, pocházející z Arménie, ať už jde o používané obraty, chyby v angličtině, vzhled vlasů, rukopis nebo neustálou chuť na dušené jehněčí, a to navzdory dosavadnímu vegetariánství. Charlotte, čekající druhé dítě a vyčerpaná těhotenstvím a častými nevolnostmi, je přesvědčená, že za Stellinou proměnou je nějakým způsobem Blanka. Že by Stellu posedla? Nebo se Stella stala svou bývalou chůvou? Nebo si tu chce Blančin duch něco vyřídit? Čím víc je Charlotte celou záležitostí pohlcená, tím víc je přesvědčená, že jen ona může svou dceru zachránit... I přesto, že se záhy ukáže, že její muž považuje všechna její podezření pouze za konstrukt její mysli. Jedinečný, mrazivý příběh zkoumá nezřetelné hranice diagnózy u dětí a zásadní význam mateřských instinktů. Napínavý, nefalšovaně děsivý román s příchutí nadpřirozena ve stylu Iry Levina je ódou na mateřství, od které se nebudete schopní odtrhnout až do velkolepého, překvapivého finále.

Sonya žije v sídle, které po generace sužuje temná kletba. Poté, co má vize o smrti sedmi nevěst a krádeži sedmi prstenů, rozhodne se s prokletím jednou provždy zatočit a naplnit sídlo svých předků opět životem, radostí a nadějí. Zlo se ale nevzdává a útočí v těch nejděsivějších podobách, které ohrozí vše, na čem Sonye záleží.

Poprava vatikánského archiváře ve stínu Kremlu upozorní na spiknutí, jehož kořeny sahají do minulosti vzdálené několik staletí – do krvavé éry ruských carů. Archiváři se ještě před smrtí podaří odeslat šifrovanou zprávu: varování před děsivou hrozbou, jež souvisí s tajemstvím ukrytým ve Zlaté knihovně carů. Zpravodajská komunita se snaží odhalit pravdu o mužově smrti i jeho nebezpečném objevu a na pomoc je přivolána i Sigma Force – dostane za úkol najít ztracenou pokladnici starých knih, ale také sledovat stopu vedoucí do Arktidy, ke ztracenému kontinentu a k odhalení, jež může narušit už tak křehkou mocenskou rovnováhu ve světě. K tomu všemu však Sigma řeší vlastní potíže: po bombovém útoku na National Mall, pod nímž sídlí její ústředí, je oslabená a zranitelná. Rozvíjející se události – na ruské půdě i hluboko v Arktidě – znovu rozdmýchávají stovky let starý konflikt mezi Ruskou pravoslavnou církví a Vatikánem – a země podél severního polárního kruhu se připravují na válku, která by proměnila ledová moře v ohnivé peklo. Ačkoliv velitel Grayson Pierce a Sigma Force čelí nepřátelům na všech stranách, musí vyřešit záhadu starou tisíce let a odhalit pravdu o ztracené civilizaci a tajemném pokladu, který může planetu zachránit, nebo ji zničit. Archanděl je osmnáctým Rollinsovým románem knižní série o tajné organizaci Sigma Force, kterou kritika oceňuje jako „špičkové lidové čtení“.

V jinak mrtvém moři u pobřeží Austrálie je objevena oblast kypící životem. Světélkující koráli se vymykají dosavadním vědeckým poznatkům, ale zároveň znamenají velký příslib pro budoucnost. Ztráta čínské vojenské ponorky v oblasti však spustí brutální útok a uvede do pohybu geologickou katastrofu, jež destabilizuje celý region. Mohutná zemětřesení, sopečné erupce a smrtící tsunami věstí příchod ještě většího kataklyzmatu. Mořem se šíří jed a břehy stojí v plamenech – dokáže tajná organizace Sigma Force zastavit nebezpečí, zejména když se vrací starý protivník, pronásleduje je a maří jejich plány na každém kroku? Pokud chce mít velitel Grayson Pierce aspoň nějakou naději na úspěch, musí vypátrat klíč ukrytý v minulosti, hluboko v mytologii australských domorodců. To, co Sigma odhalí, je nicméně ještě děsivější – a může to otřást samotnými základy lidstva. Ohnivý příliv je sedmnáctým Rollinsovým románem knižní série o tajné organizaci Sigma Force, kterou kritika oceňuje jako „špičkové lidové čtení“.

Jeden se řídí citem a instinkty, druhý fakty a logikou. Zkušená policistka Kat Franková a AIDE Lock, umělá inteligence s tváří a postavou fešáckého hologramu. K dopadení vraha, který ví, co znamená strach, budou zapotřebí oba... Když je na kopci za městem objeven ukřižovaný muž, Lock a jeho šéfka Kat konečně dostanou se svým týmem přidělený první čerstvý případ, ostře sledovaný médii a veřejností. Ovšem po nálezu dalšího ukřižovaného muže jen o několik dní později je jasné, že vrah, který za sebou nezanechává žádné stopy, ještě neskončil. A čas, který má tým Kat a Locka na odhalení vraha, jim odtikává příliš rychle.

Druhý díl krvelačné romantasy. Obsahuje bonusovou kapitolu z pohledu Setha. Alexandria je předurčená k tomu, aby se stala nadpřirozeným elektrickým zřídlem. Není to žádná výhra – zvlášť když je její drahá polovička takřka všude, kam se hne. Její propojení se Sethem má i své výhody, ale nedokáže ovlivnit to, co Alex cítí k čistokrevnému Aidenovi. Když do Konventu proniknou démoni a zaútočí na studenty, objeví se fúrie, aby eliminovaly jakoukoli hrozbu… včetně apollyona a Alex. Když jsou v tom zapleteni bohové, některá rozhodnutí prostě nelze vzít zpět.

Thea získá vysněnou práci, díky níž se může přestěhovat zpátky do rodného města a být nablízku milované babičce. Navíc hned vedle bydlí kluk, do kterého byla zamilovaná už na škole. Jenže její myšlenky patří – a to doslova – vrahovi, který jí zabil rodiče.

Gli Hematoi discendono dall'unione di dei e mortali, e i figli di due Hematoi di sangue puro hanno poteri di origine divina. I nati dall'unione tra i figli degli Hematoi e i mortali, invece... be', non proprio. I Mezzosangue hanno solo due possibilità: venire addestrati per diventare Sentinelle con il compito di combattere e uccidere i daimon o diventare servitori nelle dimore dei Puri. La diciassettenne Alexandria preferirebbe rischiare la vita lottando che sprecarla pulendo i pavimenti, ma non è detto che ci riesca. La sua condotta, infatti, è tutt'altro che irreprensibile. Ci sono diverse regole che gli studenti del Covenant, come lei, devono seguire e Alex ha dei problemi con tutte, ma soprattutto con la numero 1: le relazioni tra i Puri e i Mezzosangue sono proibite. Sfortunatamente, lei è attratta da Aiden, bellissimo e... Puro. Comunque innamorarsi di Aiden non è il suo più grande problema, rimanere in vita abbastanza a lungo e diventare una Sentinella invece sì. Se fallirà nel suo compito, dovrà fronteggiare un futuro più terribile della morte o della schiavitù: diventerà un daimon, e Aiden le darà la caccia. E quella sarebbe una vera disgrazia.

When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.

1806: Astrid Pooleová se v den své svatby stane obětí vraždy a s posledním dechem slíbí novomanželovi, že ho nikdy neopustí. Současnost: Grafička Sonya se s úžasem dozvídá, že její zesnulý otec měl bratra, dvojče, který jí odkázal svůj viktoriánský dům a veškeré jmění. Poté, co Sonya dorazí na místo, zjistí, že spolu s majetkem zdědila i rodinné prokletí.

"The #1 New York Times bestselling author presents a gripping new thriller that pits homicide detective Eve Dallas against a conspiracy of exploitation and evil..."--

L'ambizione lo nutre, la competizione lo guida, ma il potere ha un prezzo. È la mattina della mietitura che inaugura la decima edizione degli Hunger Games. A Capitol City, il diciottenne Coriolanus Snow si sta preparando con cura: è stato chiamato a partecipare ai Giochi in qualità di mentore e sa bene che questa potrebbe essere la sua unica possibilità di accedere alla gloria. La casata degli Snow, un tempo potente, sta attraversando la sua ora più buia. Il destino del buon nome degli Snow è nelle mani di Coriolanus: l'unica, esile, possibilità di riportarlo all'antico splendore risiede nella capacità del ragazzo di essere più affascinante, più persuasivo e più astuto dei suoi avversari e di condurre così il suo tributo alla vittoria. Sulla carta, però, tutto è contro di lui: non solo gli è stato assegnato il distretto più debole, il 12, ma in sorte gli è toccata la femmina della coppia di tributi. I destini dei due giovani, a questo punto, sono intrecciati in modo indissolubile. D'ora in avanti, ogni scelta di Coriolanus influenzerà inevitabilmente i possibili successi o insuccessi della ragazza. Dentro l'arena avrà luogo un duello all'ultimo sangue, ma fuori dall'arena Coriolanus inizierà a provare qualcosa per il suo tributo e sarà costretto a scegliere tra la necessità di seguire le regole e il desiderio di sopravvivere, costi quel che costi.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts begins the Dragon Heart Legacy trilogy of adventure, romance, and magick with The Awakening. In the realm of Talamh, a teenage warrior named Keegan emerges from a lake holding a sword—representing both power and the terrifying responsibility to protect the Fey. In another realm known as Philadelphia, a young woman has just discovered she possesses a treasure of her own... When Breen Kelly was a girl, her father would tell her stories of magical places. Now she’s an anxious twentysomething mired in student debt and working a job she hates. But one day she stumbles upon a shocking discovery: her mother has been hiding an investment account in her name. It has been funded by her long-lost father—and it’s worth nearly four million dollars. This newfound fortune would be life-changing for anyone. But little does Breen know that when she uses some of the money to journey to Ireland, it will unlock mysteries she couldn’t have imagined. Here, she will begin to understand why she kept seeing that silver-haired, elusive man, why she imagined his voice in her head saying Come home, Breen Siobhan. It’s time you came home. Why she dreamed of dragons. And where her true destiny lies—through a portal in Galway that takes her to a land of faeries and mermaids, to a man named Keegan, and to the courage in her own heart that will guide her through a powerful, dangerous destiny...

From Sunday Times bestselling author, Nora Roberts, the final thrilling instalment in the epic Dragon Heart trilogy. 'If you're after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she's your woman' The Guardian It's time for the final reckoning.... With Odran's defeat at the Battle of the Dark Portal, his quest to rule over Talamh and Breen has stalled - for now. But the terrible battle and heart-breaking losses have taken their toll. It's a time as painful as any Breen has ever known as she helps to treat the wounded, bring the dead home from blood-and ash-soaked battlegrounds and support her friends and family in their grief. With the enemy cast out and the portal sealed it is a time to recover but there is little time to rest. Soon the enemy's witches begin to appear to Breen in her sleep, practicing black magick, sacrificing the innocent, and plotting brutal destruction. It is time for Breen to seek out those in desperate need of rescue and confront the darkness with every weapon she has. An epic battle is coming. A battle Breen cannot afford to lose....

Fractal Noise is the thrilling prequel to the masterful space opera To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by internationally bestselling author of Eragon, Christopher Paolini. On the planet Talos VII, twenty-three years before the events of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, an anomaly is detected. A vast circular pit, with dimensions so perfect that it could only have been the result of conscious design. So a small team is assembled to learn more – perhaps even who built the hole and why. Their mission will take them on a hazardous trek to the very edge of existence. For one explorer, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. For another, a risk not worth taking. And for xenobiologist Alex Crichton, it’s a desperate attempt to find meaning in an uncaring universe. But every step they take toward that mysterious abyss is more punishing than the last. Ultimately, no one is prepared for what they will encounter.

Tajuplný Havran nastražil na Christophera strašlivou past a on teď sedí zavřený ve vězení v Toweru. Tento hrůzný čin je první z řady her, které Havran hodlá s Christopherem hrát... her, které jsou výzvou i rizikem zároveň. Po propuštění z vězení se Christopher, Tom a Sally pustí s Havranem do hry na kočku a myš, která je zavede do všech koutů…

A heartwarming story of two extraordinary women from two different eras who defy expectations to realise their unique gift of seeing soulmates in the most unexpected places. How much of our lives is fate, and how much is choice?

For fans of Sorcery of Thorns and Furyborn comes a thrilling new fantasy about a kingdom ravaged by war, and the princess who might be the key to saving not only those closest to her, but the kingdom itself, if she reveals the very secret that could destroy her. The kingdom of Hálendi is in trouble. It's losing the war at its borders, and rumors of a new, deadlier threat on the horizon have surfaced. Princess Jennesara knows her skills on the battlefield would make her an asset and wants to help, but her father has other plans. As the second-born heir to the throne, Jenna lacks the firstborn's--her brother's--magical abilities, so the king promises her hand in marriage to the prince of neighboring Turia in exchange for resources Hálendi needs. Jenna must leave behind everything she has ever known if she is to give her people a chance at peace. Only, on the journey to reach her betrothed and new home, the royal caravan is ambushed, and Jenna realizes the rumors were wrong--the new threat is worse than anyone imagined. Now Jenna must decide if revealing a dangerous secret is worth the cost before it's too late--for her and for her entire kingdom. A Whitney Award Nominee "A gorgeous fantasy that captivates from beginning to end."--KATHRYN PURDIE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Burning Glass and Bone Crier's Moon "YA fantasy at its most fun."--DANA SWIFT, author of Cast in Firelight

Christopher Rowe is back and there are more puzzles, riddles, and secrets to uncover in this fourth novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series. Christopher Rowe has no idea who he is. After being shipwrecked in Devonshire, he wakes up alone, his memories gone. Villagers tell him he was possessed by an unseen evil, and only became conscious after being visited by the local witch. As Christopher tries to get his bearings, he realizes his current state may be far from coincidence. Dark events have been happening in this corner of Britain—village children are disappearing without a trace. There are whispers that the malevolent ghost of the White Lady has returned to steal the children away, one by one, and consume their souls. Thankfully, friends Tom and Sally find Christopher and help him reconnect with his unique skills and talents, even as his memories elude him. But as motives and secrets are revealed, Christopher finds himself in a desperate race to reclaim his memories and discover the missing children before it’s too late.

In Faithless in Death, the new Eve Dallas police thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, what looked like a lover’s quarrel turned fatal has bigger—and more terrifying—motives behind it... The scene in the West Village studio appears to be classic crime-of-passion: two wineglasses by the bed, music playing, and a body with a bashed-in head. But when Dallas tracks down the wealthy Upper East Side woman who called 911, the details don’t add up. Gwen Huffman is wealthy, elegant, tearful over the trauma of finding the body—but why did it take an hour to report it? And why is she lying about little things? As Eve and her team look into it, they find that the lies go well beyond murder—and soon they’re getting the FBI involved in a case that involves a sinister, fanatical group and a stunning criminal conspiracy...

What would you do to protect your family? When Paul Rogan sets off a bomb at his office, killing eleven people, no one can understand why. He was a loving husband and father, with everything to live for. Then his wife and daughter are found chained up in the family home, and everything becomes clear. Rogan had been given a horrifying choice - set off the bomb, or see his loved ones suffer and die. Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows the violence won't end here. The men behind the attack are determined, organised and utterly ruthless. In this shocking and challenging case, both Eve and husband Roarke are heading into serious danger.

In a small Congolese village, a United Nations relief team uncovers a disturbing phenomenon: an unknown force is leveling the evolutionary playing field, leaving people in a catatonic state while the surrounding flora and fauna evolve rapidly and become increasingly predatory. This unsettling development is emanating from a cursed area known as the Kingdom of Bones, threatening to spread across Africa and beyond. The cause of this biospheric upheaval raises urgent questions: Is it a natural occurrence, or has it been engineered by someone? Commander Gray Pierce and Sigma Force, seasoned warriors in scientific exploration, are determined to confront this extraordinary challenge, despite the personal sacrifices they have made in their mission to protect the world. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they realize they have become the hunted. To avert a global catastrophe, Sigma Force must uncover a profound secret hidden within the heart of Africa—one that will reveal essential truths about humanity's past and future. With nature turning against humankind, the stakes are higher than ever as the world teeters on the brink of chaos.

This heart-wrenching novel about family and war unearths generations of secrets and sacrifices-perfect for fans of The Paris Orphan and The Lost Girls of Paris. 2017, London: When Aurelia Leclaire inherits an opulent Paris apartment, she is shocked to discover her grandmother's hidden secrets-including a treasure trove of famous art and couture gowns. One obscure painting leads her to Gabriel Seymour, a highly respected art restorer with his own mysterious past. Together they attempt to uncover the truths concealed within the apartment's walls. Paris, 1942: The Germans may occupy the City of Lights, but glamorous Estelle Allard flourishes in a world separate from the hardships of war. Yet when the Nazis come for her friends, Estelle doesn't hesitate to help those she holds dear, no matter the cost. As she works against the forces intent on destroying her loved ones, she can't know that her actions will have ramifications for generations to come. Set seventy-five years apart, against a perilous and a prosperous Paris, both Estelle and Lia must summon hidden courage as they navigate the dangers of a changing world, altering history-and their family's futures-forever.

Third high-octane instalment in the bestselling author's compelling Jack Courtney Adventures for readers 10+, following CLOUDBURST and THUNDERBOLT. On the pretext of making a film for his mother's environmental protection work, Jack wangles an expedition to the Arctic with his friends Amelia and Xander and cousin Caleb.

Jack and his friends Amelia and Xander are in Zanzibar diving for lost treasure to support Jack's mother's coral protection project. Going further than usual on their last day, their dive boat is lured into a trap and captured by Somali pirates. Determined that his mother shouldn't pay a ransom for their release, Jack won't give up his attempts to escape. Transferred to a militia training camp for boy soldiers, the trio's only hope is the resourceful Somali boy Mo who befriends them.

Vsadili vše na jedinou kartu. Bude jim však stačit chytrost, mrštnost a odvaha, když při nich nebude stát štěstí? Nový akční příběh od autora oblíbené série Alchymistova šifra. Callan a jeho parťáci nikdy neměli lehký život. Jen díky své šikovnosti a neobyčejným schopnostem teď dostali nabídku, která převyšuje i ty nejdivočejší sny. Co na tom, že jde o krádež, na které si vylámala zuby řada dospělých, a oni nejsou ještě ani plnoletí. Když zvládnou vyfouknout přísně střežený poklad nejmocnějšímu čaroději ve městě, budou moct pověsit svoji stinnou minulost na hřebík! Callana však celý život varovali, že kouzlům je lepší jít z cesty. Můžou se kdykoliv obrátit proti vám a způsobit, že místo abyste podvod řídili vy, stanete se jeho obětí. Stojí ten risk za to?

In Shadows in Death, the new novel in Nora Roberts's #1 New York Times bestselling series, Lt. Eve Dallas is about to walk into the shadows of her husband’s dangerous past... While Eve examines a fresh body in Washington Square Park, her husband, Roarke, spots a man among the onlookers he’s known since his younger days on the streets of Dublin. A man who claims to be his half brother. A man who kills for a living—and who burns with hatred for him. Eve is quick to suspect that the victim’s spouse—resentful over his wife’s affair and poised to inherit her fortune—would have happily paid an assassin to do his dirty work. Roarke is just as quick to warn her that if Lorcan Cobbe is the hitman, she needs to be careful. Law enforcement agencies worldwide have pursued this cold-hearted killer for years, to no avail. And his lazy smirk when he looked Roarke’s way indicates that he will target anyone who matters to Roarke...and is confident he’ll get away with it. Eve is desperate to protect Roarke. Roarke is desperate to protect Eve. And together, they’re determined to find Cobbe before he finds them—even if it takes them across the Atlantic, far outside Eve’s usual jurisdiction...

The final Guardians Trilogy novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bay of Sighs and Stars of Fortune. As the hunt for the Star of Ice leads the six guardians to Ireland, Doyle, the immortal, must face his tragic past. Three centuries ago, he closed off his heart, yet his warrior spirit is still drawn to the wild. And there’s no one more familiar with the wild than Riley—and the wolf within her... An archaeologist, Riley is no stranger to the coast of Clare, but now she finds herself on unsure footing, targeted by the dark goddess who wants more than the stars, more than the blood of the guardians. While searching through Irish history for clues that will lead them to the final star and the mysterious Island of Glass, Riley must fight her practical nature and admit her sudden attraction to Doyle is more than just a fling. For it is his strength that will sustain her and give her the power to run towards love—and save them all... Don't miss the other books in the Guardians Trilogy Stars of Fortune Bay of Sighs

From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo and Holly Black. The dead of Loraille do not rest. Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on. She'd rather deal with the dead than the living, who point and whisper about the odd girl who was once possessed by a violent spirit. When her convent is attacked by possessed soldiers, Artemisia fights back by awakening an ancient spirit bound to a high saint's relic. It is a revenant, a malevolent being now whispering in her head. Wielding its extraordinary power almost consumes her in body and soul. But death has come to Loraille, and only a vespertine, a priestess trained to wield a high relic, has a chance of stopping it. As Artemisia investigates a mystery of saints, secrets and dark magic, an ancient evil is stirring. Can an untrained girl, tormented by the burden of containing the revenant's devouring power, have any hope of defeating it?

"In the latest thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, homicide detective Eve Dallas investigates a murder with a mysterious motive-and a terrifying weapon. Pediatrician Kent Abner received the package on a beautiful April morning. Inside was a cheap trinket, a golden egg that could be opened into two halves. When he pried it apart, highly toxic airborne fumes entered his body-and killed him. After Eve Dallas calls the hazmat team-and undergoes testing to reassure both her and her husband that she hasn't been exposed-it's time to look into Dr. Abner's past and relationships. Not every victim Eve encounters is an angel, but it seems that Abner came pretty close-though he did ruffle some feathers over the years by taking stands for the weak and defenseless. While the lab tries to identify the deadly toxin, Eve hunts for the sender. But when someone else dies in the same grisly manner, it becomes clear that she's dealing with either a madman-or someone who has a hidden and elusive connection to both victims"--

No matter what you see, no matter what you’ve heard, assume nothing.Adam and Sophie Warner and their three-year-old daughter are vacationing in Washington State’s Hood Canal for Memorial Day weekend. It’s the perfect getaway to unplug—and to calm an uneasy marriage. But on Adam’s first day out on the water, he sees Sophie abducted by a stranger. A hundred yards from shore, Adam can’t save her. And Sophie disappears.In a nearby cabin is another couple, Kristen and Connor Moss. Unfortunately, beyond what they’ve heard in the news, they’re in the dark when it comes to Sophie’s disappearance. For Adam, at least there’s comfort in knowing that Mason County detective Lee Husemann is an old friend of his. She’ll do everything she can to help. She must.But as Adam’s paranoia about his missing wife escalates, Lee puts together the pieces of a puzzle. The lives of the two couples are converging in unpredictable ways, and the picture is unsettling. Lee suspects that not everyone is telling the truth about what they know—or they have yet to reveal all the lies they’ve hidden from the strangers they married.

"THE DEAD CAN TALK - WE JUST NEED TO LISTEN . . . Camden mortuary assistant Cassie Raven has pretty much seen it all. But this is the first time she's come face to face with someone she knew on the slab. Someone she cared about. Geraldine Edwards, the teacher responsible for her returning to education after she got ensnared in a life of drugs. The woman who acted as a second mother to the orphaned Cassie. Deeply intuitive and convinced that she can pick up the last thoughts of the dead, Cassie senses that there must be more to the ruling of an accidental death. With Mrs E.'s evasive son demanding the release of his mother's body, Cassie knows that time is running out to find answers. Is her grief making her see things that aren't there? Or is her intuition right, and there's something more sinister to Mrs E's death than the ME thinks? Harbouring an innate distrust of the police, Cassie sets out to investigate the death and deliver justice for the woman who saved her life."--Provided by publisher

Návrat do Londýna komplikuje odhalení vražedného spiknutí. Pátý díl dobrodružné série plný magie, záhad a šifer. Christopher, Tom a Sally jsou zpátky v Londýně. Epidemie moru ustoupila a král, spokojený s jejich službami, jim nabídne překvapivou odměnu. Potíže je však sledují až domů... Neznámý vrah zaútočí na jejich starého přítele a nechá ho umírat. Pak se objeví anonymní dopis – záhadné varování ukryté v hádance a tajné šifře. Christopher a jeho přátelé zjišťují, že narazili na spiknutí hrozící smrtí králi... i každému, kdo se postaví zrádcům do cesty.

A thrilling new series by Wilbur Smith, designed for readers aged 10 and up, promises adventure and excitement. The narrative is rich in historical context and features captivating characters that embark on epic journeys. Young readers will be drawn into a world of exploration, discovery, and the challenges of overcoming obstacles, making it an engaging read for those seeking action and adventure.

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The second novel in the Guardians Trilogy from the bestselling author of Stars of Fortune. Mermaid Annika is from the sea, and it is there she must return after her quest to find the stars. New to this world, her purity and beauty are nothing less than breathtaking, along with her graceful athleticism, as her five new friends discovered when they retrieved the fire star. Now, through space and time, traveler Sawyer King has brought the guardians to the island of Capri, where the water star is hidden. And as he watches Annika in her element, he finds himself drawn to her joyful spirit. But Sawyer knows that if he allows her into his heart, no compass could ever guide him back to solid ground... And in the darkness, their enemy broods. She lost one star to the guardians, but there is still time for blood to be spilled—the mermaid’s in the water and the traveler’s on the land. For she has forged a dangerous new weapon. Something deadly and unpredictable. Something human. Don't miss the other books in the Guardians Trilogy Stars of Fortune Island of Glass

Originální příběh a jedinečný styl vyprávění. Naprosto nevídaný úkaz na young adult literární scéně. Život v Bearmouthu je plný tvrdé dřiny a odříkání. Žabka tu žije od čtyř let. Sluncem ozářený svět na povrchu se stal vybledlou vzpomínkou. Drsné pracovní podmínky, krutost vedoucích a temnota podzemních tunelů jsou v dole každodenní realitou. Když se v objeví tajemný Devlin a jako jediný si troufne položit otázku „Proč?“, vše se změní. Zavedený pořádek dostane trhliny a lidé jej začnou zpochybňovat. Napětí stoupá, věci se dávají do pohybu. Nikdo však netuší, zda na konci bude svoboda nebo zkáza.

When he befriends Kim and Connie, his belief that the end justifies the means will be tested to the core.Through her camera lens and memoirs, Leni is able to manipulate the truth about what happens when their fates collide at the Olympics.

Strhující závěr epické vesmírné ságy od autora bestsellerové série Odkaz Dračích jezdců. Xenobioložka Kira Navárezová na průzkumné misi objevila mimozemský organismus a celý život se jí obrátil vzhůru nohama. Měkké ostří – jak organismus pojmenovala – ukrývá řadu děsivých tajemství. Poté, co se Kiře a jejím přátelům nepodaří najít mystický artefakt pro boj s medúzáky a strašlivými nočními můrami, představuje poslední naději pouto, které mezi Kirou a Měkkým ostřím vznikne. Pouto, které může pro lidstvo znamenat rozdíl mezi životem a smrtí. *Kniha 2 není druhý díl série, ale jen druhá část samostané knihy (originál byl vydán jako jedna kniha).

Roma, 1515. Curiosando tra i manoscritti conservati negli Archivi Vaticani, Leonardo da Vinci s'imbatte in un meraviglioso codice arabo, un trattato d'ingegneria meccanica risalente al IX secolo. Al suo interno, sono contenute una mappa del Mediterraneo e una traduzione dell'XI canto dell'"Odissea", in cui si narra la discesa di Ulisse nel Tartaro... Groenlandia, oggi. La missione della squadra di ricerca capitanata dalla dottoressa Elena Cargill è fare luce su una scoperta eccezionale: una nave d'epoca medievale sepolta sotto il ghiaccio. Nella cabina del comandante, Elena scova uno strano manufatto d'oro, di chiara fattura araba, che sembra essere una sorta di mappa meccanica. Ma, prima che lei possa analizzare quel reperto, un commando armato li attacca e uccide i suoi colleghi... Washington, oggi. La Sigma Force è in stato di massima allerta: la figlia del senatore Cargill è scomparsa, ed è compito di Painter Crowe e della sua squadra riportarla a casa sana e salva. Gray Pierce si lancia subito sulle tracce dei rapitori, in un folle inseguimento attraverso il Mediterraneo, e a poco a poco intuisce che quegli uomini stanno ripercorrendo l'antica rotta battuta da Ulisse per raggiungere il Tartaro cantato da Omero, un luogo che scienziati e sovrani hanno cercato invano per secoli, attratti dalla promessa di un potere al di là di ogni immaginazione. Le porte dell'inferno stanno per aprirsi...

Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a masterful epic science fiction novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Inheritance Cycle, Christopher Paolini. 'Action-packed SF adventure that zings along at hyperluminal speed' - Peter F. Hamilton Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds. Now she's awakened a nightmare. During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she's delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn't at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity's greatest and final hope . . . Praise for Christopher Paolini and his work: 'Christopher Paolini is a true rarity' - Washington Post 'An authentic work of great talent' - New York Times Book Review 'A breathtaking and unheard of success' - USA Today 'Christopher Paolini makes literary magic' - People

Nastaly kruté časy, kdy celou zemi pustoší krvelační válečníci, kteří se nezaleknou ničeho, ani samotné smrti. Jediný král Alfréd stále věří, že dokáže Vikingům vzdorovat a postavit království opět na nohy. Řady vyčerpaných vojáků však značně prořídly, proto pověří nebezpečným úkolem mladého mnicha Mathewa. To, jak zvládne riskantní misi, rozhodne o výsledku nadcházející bitvy.

Co přinutí obyčejného úředníka, aby unesl malou dívku? Proč je schopen zkušený pilot ubít svoji ženu k smrti nebo kněz znásilnit a poté i zavraždit prostitutku? Všech 35 mužů a žen pocházelo ze slušných rodin a měli dobré zaměstnání – někteří byli lékaři, policisté, jiní učitelé – všichni se však dopustili toho nejtěžšího hříchu. Skrývají se snad v každém člověku zločinecké sklony?

Jedné noci se na mostě setká devět lidí. Nikdy v životě se neviděli. Všichni se společně rozběhnou a skočí. Svědkem sebevraždy je několik cestujících s kolemjedoucího vlaku. Mezi nimi jsou i dva lidé, kteří také brzy skoncují se životem… jen o tom ještě neví. Policie se usilovně snaží odhalit toho, kdo sebevrahy vybírá. Jak ale zastavit kult, když člověk ani neví, že je jeho členem?

The first novel in the dazzling historical trilogy from bestselling author Joanna Rees. For fans of Lucinda Riley and Penny Vincenzi.

In the race to save one of their own, Sigma Force must wrestle with the deepest spiritual mysteries of mankind in this mind-expanding adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, told with his trademark blend of cutting edge science, historical mystery, and pulse-pounding action. Arriving home on Christmas Eve, Commander Gray Pierce discovers his house ransacked, his pregnant lover missing, and his best friend’s wife, Kat, unconscious on the kitchen floor. With no shred of evidence to follow, his one hope to find the woman he loves and his unborn child is Kat, the only witness to what happened. But the injured woman is in a semi-comatose state and cannot speak—until a brilliant neurologist offers a radical approach to "unlock" her mind long enough to ask a few questions. What Pierce learns from Kat sets Sigma Force on a frantic quest for answers that are connected to mysteries reaching back to the Spanish Inquisition and to one of the most reviled and blood-soaked books in human history—a Medieval text known as the Malleus Maleficarum, the Hammer of Witches. What they uncover hidden deep in the past will reveal a frightening truth in the present and a future on the brink of annihilation, and force them to confront the ultimate question: What does it mean to have a soul?

Ecco a voi i BTS, i re del K-pop, nella prima biografia della boyband coreana che sta conquistando il mondo! Inseriti dal Time tra le 25 personalità più influenti su internet, i BTS sono un vero e proprio fenomeno. Il loro peculiare mix di pop e hip hop, il look coloratissimo e lo straordinario sostegno della ARMY, l’appassionata fanbase, hanno portato i loro album in vetta alle classifiche internazionali. BTS - Icone del K-Pop racconta la storia di questi sette bellissimi ragazzi – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V e Jungkook – e della loro ascesa come nuove stelle della musica mondiale. Attraverso ampi approfondimenti su vari membri della band, sulla loro musica e su quello che la rende unica, questo libro ricostruisce tutta l’avventura, dagli esordi fino all’esplosione sui social network… coronata dalla fama e dal successo planetario. Il libro contiene anche sedici pagine di fotografie a colori della band mentre suona dal vivo, scherza e si diverte. I ragazzi hanno recentemente annunciato un tour mondiale, che ha fatto il tutto esaurito nel giro di pochi minuti. Tenetevi pronti per lo tsunami Bangtan Boys!

Odhalte kouzlo přírody a inspirujte se vědou, která stojí za vybranými sedmi přírodními jevy. Od duhy a sopek po bioluminiscenční vlny a květiny vzkvétající v suchých vyprahlých pouštích, svět kolem nás nepřestává udivovat. Mladí průzkumníci budou číst krok za krokem vědecká vysvětlení a poté zkoumat jevy ve vzrušujících bludištích.

Přehledná a srozumitelně napsaná encyklopedie plná názorných obrázků a fotek! Poznejte Evropu zblízka! Získáte přehled o všech evropských státech, seznámíte se se zvířaty a rostlinami, jež jsou pro ně typické. Zavedeme vás k významným kulturním památkám, na tajemná místa a k podivuhodným přírodním útvarům. Poznáte překvapivé národní zvyky, státní symboly nebo charakteristické způsoby oblékání. Přesvědčte se, že Evropa je rozmanitý a barevný kontinent, který stojí za to prozkoumat. Tak se do toho pusťte!

"Six young magicians and illusionists team up to save their small town from a crooked carnival owner and his goons"--

The second in a gripping young fantasy series from the author of THE HUNGER GAMES. Spies have reported the sighting of a Rat King in the Underland, a character who has been legendary since the Middle Ages. Recognizable by its tremendous size and snow-white coat, the Rat King is destined to bring war to the Underland. But when Gregor eventually comes face to face with the Rat King, he finds he is unable to kill him. Gregor's heart tells him he's making the right decision. Will it be one he lives to regret?

Čarodějova učně Paddrena trápí podivné vize, ve kterých se objevuje město na pokraji vyhlazení. Když zemře jeho mistr a Řád čarodějů odmítne tuto násilnou smrt vyšetřovat, Paddren se zaváže, že vraha odhalí. Pátrání ho zavede na cestu plnou nájemných zabijáků, sekt a nestvůr stvořených krvavou magií. Ale jeho nic nezastaví. Vize, které ho spojují se vzpomínkami dávno mrtvého čaroděje, jsou klíčem k rozluštění mnoha hádanek. A on je hodlá vyřešit.

Invece di passare l’estate a giocare con gli amici, Gregor si ritrova a gestire Boots, la sorellina di due anni, che parla come un alieno in miniatura. Un giorno, la piccola pestifera si tuffa oltre una grata e sparisce. Gregor si lancia all’inseguimento e finisce nel Sottomondo, un luogo straordinario e terribile, abitato da umani dalla pelle bianchissima e dagli occhi viola, che si sono anticamente rifugiati sottoterra per sfuggire a una persecuzione, e lì hanno creato un mondo parallelo, dove si vola in sella a pipistrelli giganti, ci si allea con gli scarafaggi e si combatte contro ragni e ratti bianchi… Gregor scopre che anche suo padre, scomparso qualche tempo prima, è disperso nel Sottomondo. Toccherà a lui cercarlo, sulle tracce di un’antica profezia…

To find justice for a new victim, Lieutenant Eve Dallas will have to discover what dirty secrets Larinda Mars used to victimize others. But along the way, Eve may be exposed to information she really didnt want to know

Rodiče pošlou Magdu k příbuzným do Bavorska, aby ji uchránili před bombardováním Berlína. Od dívek jejího věku se očekává poslušnost a loajalita vůči třetí říši, Magda se dokonce stane ochutnávačkou jídla určeného pro samotného vůdce. Ve víru nebezpečných událostí se snaží nalézt svobodu i důstojnost a v neposlední řadě naplnit svou touhu po lásce, bezpečí a pomstě.

Genova, 1903. La Corona del Diavolo, un antico e pericoloso manufatto, è al centro di una missione di Alexander Bell, uomo di scienza deciso a trovarlo e proteggerlo per il bene dell'umanità. Oggi, sull'isola di Queimada Grande, un gruppo di ricercatori scopre con orrore che tutti i serpenti sono morti, solo per essere attaccati da un elicottero che semina morte e distruzione. Nel frattempo, sull'isola di Maui, Gray Pierce e Seichan si trovano in una situazione disperata: una vacanza si trasforma in un incubo quando droni bombardano l'isola. Per salvarsi e capire il motivo dell'attacco, devono seguire un mistero legato alla fondazione dello Smithsonian. Isolati e braccati da killer, Gray e Seichan sono costretti a fare un'alleanza con un nemico del passato, la Gilda, per affrontare una minaccia che potrebbe sterminare l'umanità. La loro lotta per la sopravvivenza si intreccia con eventi storici, rivelando segreti e pericoli in un'avventura che mette a rischio tutto ciò che conoscono.

One woman's fear is a another woman's weapon... ''When I look back on my relationship with Kathy I marvel at how naive she was, how little she knew. But then, she always thought she had everything: the job; the baby; the friends; and him. She thought she was safe. She thought that nothing could touch her perfect world. She should never have trusted me.'' A woman sets out to destroy a female colleague in this chilling psychological thriller.

As the plague decimates London in 1665 and an assassin threatens the apothecary's life, apprentice Christopher Rowe and his faithful friend Tom, following a trail of puzzles, riddles, and secrets, risk their lives to untangle the heart of a dark conspiracy.

Od okamžiku, kdy Jack Buckles objevil pod legendární Baker Street sídlo tajné detektivní organizace, uběhl jeden rok. Jeho otec stále leží v kómatu a nic není jako dřív. Gwen s ním nemluví, a co je horší, v hlavě se mu usadil neodbytný hlas, který stále dokola mluví o jakémsi plameni. Pak ale dojde k nečekanému zvratu. Jack začne být podezříván z krádeže prastarého drahokamu – Rubínu černého prince. Jednoho ze tří prokletých rubínů, které přináší znalosti, loajalitu a vládu nad národy tomu, kdo je ovládá. Jack a Gwen musí najít skutečného zloděje a rubíny zachránit. Pokud to nestihnou a dojde k jejich zneužití, bude to katastrofa pro celý svět.

'Enjoyable, original and intriguing' B A Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors. An emotional new psychological thriller from the #1 bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed. You have 18 months left to live . . . On a wet Monday in January, Jess Mount checks Facebook and discovers her timeline appears to have skipped forward 18 months, to a day when shocked family and friends are posting heartbreaking tributes to her following her death in an accident. Jess is left scared and confused: is she the target of a cruel online prank or is this a terrifying glimpse of her true fate? Amongst the posts are photos of a gorgeous son she has not yet conceived. But when new posts suggest her death was deliberate, Jess realises that if she changes the future to save her own life, the baby boy she has fallen in love with may never exist.

At Sci-Fi Junior High, everyone knows Kelvin Klosmo's scientist parents are geniuses, but Kelvin's own geniusness hasn't exactly ... kicked in yet. Can he keep his secret hidden, even when an evil scientist takes the form of a stuffed bunny and tries to conquer the universe? A hilarious illustrated story that's out of this world!

Babe Paley est la plus en vue des "Cygnes de la Cinquième Avenue" , ces femmes de la haute société new-yorkaise des années 1950. Son atout indéfinissable : son style. Elle incarne l'élégance, fait souvent la une de Vogue, mais ce que personne ne voit, c'est le sentiment de solitude qu'elle laisse dans son sillage, en dépit de sa fortune, de ses enfants, de son mari riche et puissant. Jusqu'au jour où Truman Capote surgit dans sa vie. Leur amitié est instantanée et fulgurante. Babe trouve chez l'écrivain prodige, aussi génial qu'extravagant, la passion qui manquait à son existence. Grâce à elle, Truman accède à cette élite qui le fascine tant. Et à ses secrets, ses rumeurs, ses scandales, y puisant son inspiration, au risque de trahir Babe. Une fiction terriblement délectable et efficace. Nathalie Crom, Télérama. Melanie Benjamin fait tomber les masques de ces êtres iconiques et idolâtrés. Un roman sensationnel. Olivia de Lamberterie, Elle. Traduit de l'anglais (Etats-Unis) par Christel Gaillard-Paris.

Vincent je obyčejný kluk, který nemá rád zvířata. Nedivte se mu – jeho táta pracuje v zoo a je celé dny pryč. Máma zas utekla s krotitelem lvů a přidala se k cirkusu. V den svých osmých narozenin však zjistí, že rozumí řeči zvířat. Všechna zvířata ze zoo mu začnou vykládat, co by si dala: tučňák by si přál rybí prsty, plameňák zas cukrovou vatu. Všichni čekají, že jim Vincent jejich přání splní. Ale narozeniny má přece on! Snad na to všichni nezapomněli?

Na vlnách lásky do náruče moci. Dvě krásné urozené Francouzky Rose a Aimee míří do Paříže za štěstím. Do Rose se zamiluje generál Napoleon Bonaparte a za chvíli je z ní francouzská císařovna. A Aimee? Při cestě na Martinik ji unesou piráti a prodají do harému. Krásou a inteligencí okouzlí tureckého sultána a záhy vystoupá na pozici s nepředstavitelnou mocí. Jenže štěstí je vrtkavé…

Il diner più famoso d'America, con la sua vetrata piena di luce contro il buio della notte. Una sigaretta fumata di fronte a una finestra aperta, lasciando che il sole penetri nelle ossa. Una coppia separata da una noia invincibile. Un cinema mezzo vuoto dove una donna aspetta l'uomo che ama. Edward Hopper immortalava frammenti di vita invitando chi guarda a immaginare il resto. Gli autori di questa antologia hanno dato loro respiro e ne è uscita una raccolta di testi - noir ma non solo - pieni di grazia e realismo, in cui a prendere corpo sono i personaggi dei dipinti. In tutti, come nei quadri che li ispirano, la scena americana svela il suo volto magico e oscuro, la sua struggente verità.

V Erdasu se vypráví tato legenda... Vlk Brigan, leopardice Uraza, panda Dží a sokolice Essix – čtyři Padlí. Dávno předtím, než přišli na svět jako spirituální zvířata, obývali divoká zákoutí světa jako Velcí strážci, nejmocnější tvorové v Erdasu. Když povstal šílený král, přidali se tito čtyři odvážlivci k armádě lidí a zvířat, která ho měla za úkol porazit. Aby se jim to podařilo, museli zaplatit cenu nejvyšší, obětovat své životy. V této knize najdete jejich dávno zapomenuté příběhy. Dozvíte se o nejodvážnějších činech, jaké kdy Erdas zažil, i o bezohledné zradě, která byla na samém počátku.

Una giovane donna entra correndo nella casa di Grayson Pierce, agente segreto della Sigma, e sviene tra le sue braccia. Sconcertato, Pierce la riconosce all'istante: è Seichan, membro di spicco di un'organizzazione terroristica. La donna è gravemente ferita e ha con sé un piccolo ma preziosissimo oggetto: un obelisco di pietra su cui sono incisi simboli di una lingua antichissima, precedente addirittura ai geroglifici. Cosa significano quei segni? E chi vuole uccidere Seichan? Nel frattempo, nell'oceano Indiano, gli ospiti di una lussuosa nave da crociera vengono infettati da un virus devastante e apparentemente sconosciuto. Poco dopo, alcuni pirati s'impadroniscono della nave, ma il loro interesse non si concentra sul ricchissimo bottino, bensì su coloro che sono stati colpiti dal virus e sui due scienziati che stanno investigando sull'accaduto: Lisa e Monk, agenti della Sigma. Che cos'ha di così importante quell'epidemia? E in che modo essa è legata all'enigmatico obelisco di pietra e al leggendario viaggio di Marco Polo in Cina? Toccherà agli uomini della Sigma risolvere il mistero, in una lotta contro il tempo per bloccare quella che si profila come la più grande minaccia per la sopravvivenza dell'uomo sulla Terra.

Kdo by to byl řekl, že se z nudného účetního může vyklubat… SMRŤÁK! Skrývá Jimův táta děsivé tajemství? Jim Čeřík nutně potřebuje Turboběžku! Nejenže je extrarychlá a superhustá, ale hlavně – právě na ní začala jezdit do školy úžasná Fiona. Jestli si ji nepořídí co nejdřív, hrozí, že Fiona zmizí turborychlostí z jeho života. A tak Jim s kamarádem Willem vymyslí plán, jak Turboběžku získat. Stačí se jen nenápadně vplížit do kanceláře Jimova táty. To bude hračka, vždyť pan Čeřík je jen nudný účetní. Nebo není?

A nail-biting psychological drama for fans of the Richard & Judy bestseller THE LAST THING SHE TOLD ME One, two, three . . . Lisa Dale shuts her eyes and counts to one hundred during a game of hide-and-seek. When she opens them, her four-year-old daughter Ella is gone. Disappeared without a trace. The police, the media and Lisa's family all think they know who snatched Ella. But what if the person who took her isn't a stranger? What if they are convinced they are doing the right thing? And what if Lisa's little girl is in danger of disappearing forever? *** Linda's next emotional page-turner, THE SECOND TIME WE MET, is now available to pre-order!!

Třináctiletý Jack Buckles má neobyčejné nadání – dokáže nacházet ztracené věci. Nejen zapomenuté rukavice nebo druhou ponožku, ale i předměty, u kterých se již jejich majitelé vzdali naděje, že je ještě někdy uvidí. Jedno se mu však nedaří. Najít svého otce, který zmizel beze stopy. Během pátrání Jack odhalí, že otec nebyl tím, za koho se vydával. Pracoval totiž na ministerstvu stopařů a patřil mezi členy tajné organizace detektivů, která již po staletí slouží britské koruně. Jack přijde na to, že jediný způsob, jak otce spatřit, je najít předmět, po kterém pase zločinný Hodinář. Tajemný Uhel spojený s Velkým požárem Londýna. Dokáže Jack Uhel najít a zachránit otce, nebo ho jeho talent nalézat ztracené věci zradí?

The first of a brand-new series of adventure books from the creator of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (sales of over 20 million copies worldwide).

Egitto, 1324 a.C.: un nemico avanza dalle terre da cui il popolo è fuggito, portando vendetta. La sacerdotessa teme che il dono divino della sua gente, una benedizione celata in una maledizione, venga scoperto. Londra, 1895: un amuleto dall'Africa, ritenuto portatore di sventura, viene aperto dagli scienziati della Royal Society, causando morti atroci in pochi giorni. Oggi, nel deserto del Sudan, il corpo mummificato di Harold McCabe, un archeologo scomparso, viene rinvenuto. Durante l'autopsia, si scopre che è stato mummificato vivo e il suo cervello emette un bagliore rosato. In breve, il personale medico che lo ha esaminato sviluppa una misteriosa malattia. Per contenere il contagio, le autorità si rivolgono a Painter Crowe. Insieme a Grayson Pierce, si dirigono sul luogo, ignari che la loro missione li porterà a scoprire un segreto antico e pericoloso, in grado di minacciare l'intera popolazione mondiale. Dall'Egitto al Circolo Polare Artico, dall'Inghilterra al Ruanda, Painter e i suoi compagni si trovano coinvolti in una corsa contro il tempo per fermare una catastrofe di proporzioni bibliche.

Following a series of murders, an apothecary’s apprentice must solve puzzles and decipher codes in pursuit of a secret that could destroy the world in this “spectacular debut” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). “Tell no one what I’ve given you.” Until he got that cryptic warning, Christopher Rowe was happy, learning how to solve complex codes and puzzles and creating powerful medicines, potions, and weapons as an apprentice to Master Benedict Blackthorn—with maybe an explosion or two along the way. But when a mysterious cult begins to prey on London’s apothecaries, the trail of murders grows closer and closer to Blackthorn’s shop. With time running out, Christopher must use every skill he’s learned to discover the key to a terrible secret with the power to tear the world apart. In his stunning debut novel, Kevin Sands brings readers on a heart-stopping adventure rich with suspense, mystery, and unforgettable characters.

"In the remote mountains of Croatia, an archaeologist makes a strange discovery: a subterranean Catholic chapel, hidden for centuries, holds the bones of a Neanderthal woman. In the same cavern system, elaborate primitive paintings tell the story of an immense battle between tribes of Neanderthals and monstrous shadowy figures. Who is this mysterious enemy depicted in these ancient drawings, and what do the paintings mean? Before any questions can be answered, the investigative team is attacked, while at the same time, a bloody assault is made upon a primate research center outside of Atlanta. The search for the truth will take Commander Gray Pierce of Sigma Force 50,000 years into the past. As he and Sigma trace the evolution of human intelligence to its true source, they will be plunged into a cataclysmic battle for the future of humanity that stretches across the globe ... and beyond. Along the way, revelations involving the lost continent of Atlantis will reveal true mysteries tied to mankind's first steps on the moon. Gray Pierce and his team will face their greatest threat: an ancient evil, resurrected by modern genetic science, strong enough to bring about the end of man's dominance on this planet."-- Back cover

A Former Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his war dog Kane are thrust into a global conspiracy that threatens to shake the foundations of American democracy in this second exciting Sigma Force spinoff adventure from New York Times bestselling authors James Rollins and Grant Blackwood. Tucker Wayne's past and his present collide when a former army colleague comes to him for help. She's on the run from brutal assassins hunting her and her son. To keep them safe, Tucker must discover who killed a brilliant young idealist - a crime that leads back to the most powerful figures in the U.S. government. From the haunted ruins of a plantation in the deep South to the beachheads of a savage civil war in Trinidad, Tucker and Kane must discover the truth behind a mystery that leads back to World War II, to a true event that is even now changing the world . . . and will redefine what it means to be human. With no one to trust, they will be forced to break the law, expose national secrets, and risk everything to stop a madman determined to control the future of modern warfare for his own diabolical ends. But can Tucker and Kane withstand a force so indomitable that it threatens our very future?

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Every cop gets angry when a police officer is killed. And Lieutenant Eve Dallas is no exception. Throwing every resource into solving Amarylis Coltraine's brutal murder, Eve encounters bitter opposition from Coltraine's fellow officers, who are desperate to take over the case. But when Eve receives a strange parcel containing Coltraine's badge and gun together with a note threatening the imminent arrival of her own ID, she knows the case has just got personal. Then a link to millionaire Alex Ricker, son of a criminal she had put behind bars, heats things up even further. Ricker was romantically involved with Amarylis - did she leak information to him and then have a change of heart? Eve must put herself in extreme danger to get to the truth . . .

66 × 4 = 264 = vítězství?!? Jen jednou za život se pořádá závod na zamrzlý konec světa. Cena pro statečného vítěze? Nevyčíslitelná! Pocit dokonalého štěstí, že to dokázal!!! Není to totiž žádná sranda. Cestu k cíli ohrožují sněžní obři, mořské nestvůry a tlupy hladových yettiů. Šen a Sika nemohou odolat touze po dobrodružství a hlavně po vítězství. Čekají na ně silní soupeři, ale ti na rozdíl od nich nemají šestašedesát mopslíků, a tedy saně poháněné dvěma sty šedesáti čtyřmi tlapkami. To by v tom byl mops, aby nevyhráli.

Poodhalte roušku životních osudů dvou slavných mužů, kteří rozčeřili poklidné vody módního světa. Autorka Dana Thomasová líčí fascinující i krutý svět módní branže bez příkras. Vysoké ambice často přicházejí s vysokou cenou a tvrdým dopadem. Před více než dvěma desetiletími se na britské návrhářské scéně objevili excentričtí muži John Galliano a Alexander McQueen, kteří chtěli rozpoutat módní revoluci. Galliano začínal jako ilustrátor, zatímco McQueen pracoval jako krejčí na Savile Row. Po získání prestižních pozic ve firmách Givenchy a Dior se tlak na ně stal neúnosným. Navenek silní, ale v soukromí plaší umělci čelili drtivým nárokům módního průmyslu. V roce 2010 Dior ukončil spolupráci s Gallianem kvůli jeho nepřijatelným výrokům, zatímco McQueen spáchal sebevraždu tři týdny před plánovanou přehlídkou. Oba návrháři šokovali britskou společnost svými odvážnými modely a neotřelými nápady. Galliano přinesl koncept smyslné siluety tvaru přesýpacích hodin, zatímco McQueen uchvátil módní svět svou převratnou kolekcí ve dvaceti třech letech. V roce 2011 si Kate Middletonová oblékla model od McQueena na svatbu s princem Williamem.

Un ex agente delle Forze Speciali americane esce dalla giungla amazzonica e muore quasi istantaneamente a causa di un tumore pervasivo. Il fatto singolare è che quell'uomo, quattro anni prima, era entrato nella giungla come membro di una spedizione incaricata di compiere ricerche in campo biofarmaceutico e aveva un unico braccio, mentre, al momento della morte, ne ha due. Un gruppo di scienziati e di militari americani viene dunque inviato in Amazzonia per cercare di capire cosa sia successo ai compagni di quell'uomo e al suo braccio "ricresciuto", ma non prima di aver obbedito alla richiesta di rimandare il cadavere negli Stati Uniti, ignorando che esso è portatore di una malattia che potrebbe sterminare la popolazione americana.