Blíží se poslední dubnová noc, v níž podle pověr zlo sílí a musí shořet na hranici. V Bučině v Železných horách se chystá pálení čarodějnic. Anetu sem přitahují vzpomínky – na lásku a na smrt. Tady udělala nejhorší ze všech špatných rozhodnutí. Teď se sem vydává najít vyděrače, který si nechává platit za mlčení o její vině. Společnost jí dělá kamarádka Veronika. Když se od Anety nechá pozvat na chalupu pod romantickou zříceninou, neví jistě, co od bizarní tradice očekávat. Rozhodně to není vražda. O Filipojakubské noci v Bučině kromě hranice na kopci vzplane i stará nenávist. A její plameny šlehají vysoko.
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Effy porazila krále kouzelných, zbavila se nočních můr a může se s Prestonem věnovat bádání o národní pohádce Angharad. Jako první žena přijatá na literární fakultu ale brzy zjistí, že některé sny jsou nebezpečné – zvlášť když se splní. Preston začíná snít o paláci pod mořem, o světě, kde je králem, a tyto vize ho záhy pronásledují i během bdění. Když se mezi Llyrem a Argantem vyostří válka, ocitnou se Effy a Preston pod palbou. Effy ztrácí své sny a Preston ztrácí sám sebe. Jsou sny vůbec někdy jen sny?
Tři povídky filipínského autora Kristiana Cordera zachycují temnou atmosféru postkoloniální společnosti, v níž se střetávají staré venkovské tradice a obyčeje, dávné mýty i lidová víra v magickou moc křesťanských světců na straně jedné s tlakem moderního světa, překotnou urbanizací a militarizací na straně druhé. Krvavým pozadím jeho črt jsou neustálé násilné střety mezi vládními jednotkami a povstalci, doprovázené politickými machinacemi a všudypřítomnou korupcí. V těchto téměř macbethovských kulisách žijí své běžné životy Corderovi hrdinové: v „Uctívání svatého Jakuba“ je to malý Tiago, jenž se zoufale touží podobat svému tatínkovi vojákovi; v „Očích svaté Lucie“ mladý otec rodiny Pastor, který chce pracovat v zahraničí, aby mohl své ženě dopřát barevnou televizi; a v „Karnevalu ze San Cristobalu“ dívenka Dida, jež zaujatě sleduje panoptikum zrůd a v jejich znetvoření nachází paralely s vlastním mikrosvětem
Camille Prescottová má všechno – milujícího manžela, dvě děti, krásný dům u moře a dokáže se chovat naprosto dle očekávání okolí. Za pečlivě naleštěnou maskou se však skrývá žena s trezorem plným tajemství. Svou minulost pohřbila hodně hluboko a má pro to dobrý důvod: její matka je psychicky narušená, a pokud Camille někdy najde, zabije ji. Jednoho dne se šestiletá Georgie vrátí domů ze školy s tím, že si našla imaginární kamarádku. Camille se nestačí divit, když se najednou dcera zmiňuje o detailech z Camillina dětství, které neřekla živé duši. Je to jen náhoda, nebo kamarádka ve skutečnosti není ani trochu smyšlená?
Dojemný příběh o neobvyklém přátelství dvou umírajících lidí, stoletého muže a desetiletého chlapce, kteří se společnými silami snaží, aby jejich zbývající čas stál za to. Stoletý stařík Murray McBride přežil skoro všechny své příbuzné, ale teď už v sobě nevykřeše vůli žít dál. Jeho odevzdanost však zpochybní jiskřička naděje, když pozná Jasona Cashmana - desetiletého chlapce, jenž trpí nevyléčitelnou srdeční vadou a nehne se bez dýchacího přístroje. Na smrt nemocný hoch sepsal nedlouhý seznam věcí, které by ještě chtěl dokázat. Starý pán se rozhodne zlý osud načas odpálkovat tím, že tato přání pomůže dětskému pacientovi splnit. Vloží se do úkolu s urputným odhodláním být naposledy někomu užitečný bez ohledu na to, jak moc se při tom ztrapní či vyčerpá nebo kolikrát bude muset překročit vlastní stín. A zatímco spolu oba handicapovaní hrdinové kurážně odškrtávají položku za položkou, vybavuje si senior Murray své zlaté mládí, kdežto prostořeký Jason bojuje o právo zestárnout. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.
Současný thriller od držitelky Magnesie Litery v kategorii "detektivka" za rok 2024 využívá téma online seznamek, kde při hledání lásky můžete riskovat i vlastní život. Osmatřicetiletá Zuzana si po krachu dlouholetého vztahu založí profil na Tinderu, brzy ale začne litovat. Zdá se totiž, že některý z odmítnutých mužů neunesl své zklamání. Desítky vulgárních zpráv naznačují, že ji kdosi neustále sleduje. Blíží se Štědrý den, dny se krátí, tma je plná slídivých očí a kradmých kroků. A pronásledovatel má v téhle hře na kočku a myš výhodu - o své kořisti toho ví až příliš. Jeho narážky otevírají staré rány, připomínají dávná provinění... a je jasné, že se nezastaví před ničím. Nakladatelská anotace.
Debutový krimithriller skotského autora uvádí na scénu svéráznou hrdinku, novinářku Freyu, která umí svůj psychický handicap proměnit ve výhodu. Když bouře vyplaví na skalnaté pobřeží Orknejí kostry dvou dávno pohřešovaných teenagerů, je to pro reportérku Freyu intenzivní začátek nové kariéry. Osud jí přihrál téma, které má pro místní týdeník investigativně zpracovat hned poté, co se vrátila na rodné ostrovy s odhodláním znovu najít sebe sama. Při vyšetřování má spolupracovat s ostřílenou starší reportérkou Gill. Jednání s ní i s ostatními lidmi jí sice ztěžuje porucha autistického spektra, nicméně vzápětí se ukazuje, že jinakost může být v praxi výhodná: podobně jako Sherlock Holmes vnímá Freya věci v netušených detailech a souvislostech. Domů se však vrátila v nejhorší možný čas. Hrůzný nález ostatků mladých milenců otevřel staré rány a vrhá světlo na minulost, kterou nikdo z ostrovní komunity nemíní přiznat. Freyina posedlost vypátrat pravdu promění novinářskou rutinu ve hru kočky s myší. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.
The story of Eliza Lucas Pinckney, who ran her father's plantation outside Charleston, South Carolina in the 1700s and struck a bargain with the plantation's slaves--teach her how to make indigo and she would teach them to read
In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life’s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory’s focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious “Kingkiller” Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess. Nolan’s loss to an unknown rook-ie shocks everyone. What’s even more confusing? His desire to cross pawns again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallory’s victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite everything, she can’t help feeling drawn to the enigmatic strategist.... As she rockets up the ranks, Mallory struggles to keep her family safely separated from the game that wrecked it in the first place. And as her love for the sport she so desperately wanted to hate begins to rekindle, Mallory quickly realizes that the games aren’t only on the board, the spotlight is brighter than she imagined, and the competition can be fierce (-ly attractive. And intelligent…and infuriating…)
Vedro přešlo v dusno a houstne! Tlapky osudu jsou nevyzpytatelné. Proto se nedivme, že to s velkolepou evakuací v románu Psí dny (Meander, 2020; ZLATÁ STUHA IBBY 2021: Beletrie pro mládež) nakonec dopadlo o chloupek jinak, než dvounozí i čtvernozí členové záchranné Mise HAF předpokládali. Hlavní je, že v průběhu akce našli dospívající Rebeka, David a Linda nejdřív ztracenou sebedůvěru a pak i jeden druhého. Jejich spřátelení psi však lítají v dalším maléru a dusno houstne.
Detektivka s prvky thrilleru od oceňované autorky románu Znič to jméno. Druhé covidové Velikonoce. Zemi svírají nejpřísnější epidemická pravidla včetně zákazu nočního vycházení. Přesto se Tamara uprostřed noci probudí v autě na lesní cestě. Je celá od krve a z posledních hodin si nic nepamatuje. Netuší, čí je ta krev, ani kam zmizel její čtrnáctiletý syn Ben. Vesnici v Lužických horách, kde trávila matka se synem sváteční víkend, posedne paranoia. Kam až vedou kořeny spletitého případu? A podaří se chlapce najít, než se po něm nadobro slehne zem?
Mladá protestantka Isabelle přežívá se svou matkou v zoufalých podmínkách neustálého trýznění z rukou místních katolíků. Lidé jejich víry jsou mučeni, pronásledováni a nuceni konvertovat k vládnoucímu náboženství. Rebelka Isabelle ale odmítá ponižování už déle snášet. Oddanost víře předků u ní nakonec nenahlodá strach, ale seznámení s katolickým vojákem Jamesem. Jejich sbližování přerve další akt násilí proti protestantům, kteří jsou bez milosti vyhoštěni z města. Dívka po strastiplné pouti Francií zakotví jako služka u katolické rodiny. Tam je však sexuálně napadena, a tak jí nezbývá než pro svou záchranu skutečně konvertovat. Jako katolička totiž může být vyslána do Kanady coby dcera krále.
Sono passati trent'anni dall'ultima visita di Greta a Marchmont Hall, la tenuta di famiglia in Galles. Ora, accanto a David Marchmont, nipote del suo defunto marito, si chiede se il luogo potrà rivelare qualcosa sul suo passato. Dopo un grave incidente d'auto, Greta ha perso la memoria e ha scelto di isolarsi nel suo appartamento londinese, mantenendo distanza da chiunque, tranne che da David, l'unico amico di cui si fida e per il quale prova sentimenti più profondi della semplice gratitudine. È stato lui a raccontarle della sua vita prima dell'incidente e a convincerla a passare il Natale a Marchmont Hall. Durante una passeggiata nel bosco, Greta scopre una lapide coperta di neve, e il nome inciso le riporta alla mente ricordi sopiti: le sue serate come ballerina di cabaret nella Londra del '45, il sogno di sposare un ufficiale americano, e l'amicizia con David, giovane comico che l'ha accolta per salvarla dalla miseria. Ricorda anche il matrimonio con lo zio di David e le difficoltà con una figlia instabile. Ma perché David le ha nascosto così tanti dettagli del suo passato? Da cosa cerca di proteggerla?
A former French Foreign Legionary infiltrates a Russian penal colony as he
tracks down a mercenary killer. A high-octane modern-day international
thriller from the author of Night Flight to Paris.
Mentre la folla defluisce dal salone nautico di Genova, un fuoristrada invade il sottopassaggio pedonale di accesso al polo fieristico e investe decine di persone. Quando cessa la sua corsa, due uomini escono dall'abitacolo e, armati di coltelli, lasciano dietro di sé una scia di morte. A fine giornata si contano sette vittime e ventotto feriti. Tra questi un poliziotto, casualmente presente durante l'azione terroristica, colpito mentre tentava di salvare due bambini. Si tratta di Riccardo Giustini, il collaboratore più alto in grado nella squadra coordinata dall'ispettore Gabriele Manzi. Sono passati due mesi dalla tragedia, quando alla squadra di Manzi viene segnalata la sparizione di Nino Barbieri, un giovane convertito all'Islam che in passato è stato indagato per il suo coinvolgimento nella causa fondamentalista. L'ispettore Manzi avrà ancora bisogno dell'aiuto dell'ex poliziotto Goffredo-Red Spada e della giornalista Orietta Costa per ritrovare Nino, prima che una nuova ondata di terrore si abbatta su Genova
Nenávist nezapomíná, křivdy nestárnou. Brilantně vystavěný psychologický thriller. Před osmnácti lety se Klára rozhodla přetrhat všechny vazby s rodným městečkem ve východních Čechách a odjet do Německa. Teď žije a pracuje v Hamburku, kde má zdánlivě všechno, co může chtít: milujícího partnera, místo na univerzitě, přátele, byt v bohémské čtvrti St. Pauli… Když jí ale jedné horké srpnové noci zavolá otec, že ho chce někdo zabít, Klára má pocit, jako by se k ní nevyřešená minulost natáhla přes propast času, aby ji přivedla zpátky domů.Po otcově smrti se vydává zařídit záležitosti kolem pohřbu a dědictví do „díry u Pardubic“. Pod rouškou poklidného maloměstského života nic není takové, jak se na první pohled zdá. Všichni, mezi nimiž se Klára během prvních dnů po otcově smrti pohybuje, něco skrývají: její mladší sestra Ela, kamarádka z dětství Majda, partnerka Klářina bývalého přítele Tereza, otcova první žena Milada…Všechny mají svá tajemství. Všechny mají důvod Kláru nenávidět. A jedna z nich ji chce vidět mrtvou.
Příběh pro fanoušky Pět kroků od sebe a Zůstaň se mnou. Sedmnáctiletá Tessa Jacobsová prožila většinu dětství v pěstounských rodinách. Nevěří proto, že si zaslouží lásku – ani od své adoptivní rodiny, natož od kohokoli jiného. Všechno se ale změní, když pozná Skylara, studenta maturitního ročníku ze sousedního města, který je beznadějný romantik. Jejich počáteční zamilovanost rychle přeroste v ten druh lásky, který vídáme jen ve filmech, a Tessa začne věřit, že by si lásku přece jen mohla zasloužit. Dokud nedojde k tragédii. Tessa se probudí sama v nemocničním pokoji, aniž by si pamatovala, jak se tam dostala. Pak se dozví děsivou zprávu: Skylar je mrtvý. Zatímco Tessa hledá odpovědi, Skylarův duch se s ní snaží spojit. Tessa zoufale touží Skylara naposledy spatřit a musí závodit s časem, aby odhalila šokující pravdu o jejich vztahu – pravdu, která by mohla vést k posmrtnému životu. Nyní i jako celovečerní film z produkce Netflixu s Joey King v hlavní roli.
Hororový příběh, postavený na základě populární série videoher. Kniha inspirovaná nejprodávanější sérií hororových videoher sleduje příběh Charlie a jejích přátel, kteří se po deseti letech od hrůzných událostí vrací do rodného města. Tehdy došlo v místní pizzerii ke čtyřnásobné vraždě. Ale kdo je vlastně vrah? Cesta zpět je otevřená, vše vypadá jako tehdy, jen kdysi roztomilí maskoti oblíbené restaurace změnili tvář. Nakladatelská anotace.
Through countless lives, seventeen-year-olds Tamar and Fayard have fallen in love, fought to be together, and died but when they discover what it will take to break the cycle, will they be able to make the sacrifice?
INDIA, Darjeeling. È il centesimo compleanno di Anahita Chavan. Nonostante la sua famiglia si stia riunendo per festeggiarla, lei è avvolta da una nuvola di tristezza. Non c’è giorno che non pensi a suo figlio, che tutti credono morto da bambino. Ma il suo istinto sottile le dice che non è così: Anahita sa in qualche modo che è ancora vivo. Per questo consegna al nipote Ari un manoscritto dove ha annotato la storia della sua vita, nella speranza che il giovane possa scoprire quanto è davvero accaduto. INGHILTERRA, Dartmoor. La bella e famosa attrice americana Rebecca Bradley si trova ad Astbury Hall, l’antico castello scelto come set del suo nuovo film. Lord Astbury, schivo proprietario del maniero, si mostra fin troppo gentile nei suoi confronti e insiste sulla somiglianza tra Rebecca e sua nonna... Sarà il viaggio di Ari in Inghilterra e l’incontro con Rebecca a gettare nuova luce sul periodo inglese di Anahita durante la Prima guerra mondiale e sull’amore tormentato tra lei e Donald, erede di Astbury Hall. Un viaggio alla scoperta delle proprie radici che gli darà modo di comprendere molto di sé e di svelare i segreti rimasti sepolti per intere generazioni.
There were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings. In this first of a new prequel series, we go back to where it all began. . . from New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn. Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places... This is not one of those times. Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday. Sometimes you fall in love with exactly the person you think you should... Or not. There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. He may be the eldest heir to the earldom, but he's arrogant, annoying, and she's absolutely certain he detests her. Which is perfectly convenient, as she can't stand the sight of him, either. But sometimes fate has a wicked sense of humor... Because when Billie and George are quite literally thrown together, a whole new sort of sparks begins to fly. And when these lifelong adversaries finally kiss, they just might discover that the one person they can't abide is the one person they can't live without...
Dopo la morte del papà, Lake, 18 anni, si trasferisce in Michigan, rassegnata ad affrontare un nuovo, faticoso inizio. La risalita però appare d'improvviso dolce, perché nella casa accanto alla sua abita l'affascinante Will, anche lui costretto dalla vita a crescere in fretta. L'intesa è immediata, ma al primo giorno nella nuova scuola, Lake scopre che il loro è un amore impossibile: Will è uno dei suoi professori. Quanto costa amare qualcuno? Per Will troppo: se si scoprisse che frequenta una studentessa, perderebbe l'affidamento del fratellino. Eppure dimenticarsi è difficile, e più stanno lontano, più Lake e Will si innamorano, fino a scambiarsi confessioni dal palco di un locale, nascondendole in poesie tra le cui righe solo loro sanno leggere. Grazie a quei versi capiranno che non bisogna lasciarsi intimidire dal futuro, perché tutto ciò che sappiamo dell'amore è che l'amore è tutto (come dice in modo magistrale Emily Dickinson e tutti noi abbiamo pensato almeno una volta nella vita).
"The world has watched Prince William and Prince Harry since they were born. Raised by Princess Diana to be the closest of brothers, how have the boy princes grown into very different, now distanced men? From royal insider, biographer and historian Robert Lacey, this book reveals the untold details of William and Harry's closeness and estrangement, asking what happens when two sons are raised for vastly different futures - one burdened with the responsibility of one day becoming king, the other with the knowledge that he will always remain spare. How have William and Harry both agreed and diverged in their views of what a modern royal owes to their country? Were the seeds of damage sowed by Prince Charles and Princess Diana as their marriage unraveled for all the world to see? In the previous generation, how have Prince Charles and Prince Andrew's own relations strained under the Crown? What role has Queen Elizabeth II played in marshalling her feuding heirs? What parts have Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle played in helping their husbands to choose their differing paths? And what is the real, unvarnished story behind Harry and Meghan's dramatic departure? In the most intimate vision yet of life behind closed doors, with its highs, lows and discretions all laid out, this is a journey into royal life as never offered before"--Publisher's description
From a former Israeli spy, comes the most realistic and authentic thriller of the year. TheTimes Number One Bestseller Winner of the CWA International Dagger. A Times, Telegraph and FT pick for Summer Reads 2019, and an FT Thriller of the Year "The year's best espionage thriller" Daily Telegraph Best Books of 2019 "Gripping, smart and shot through with dry wit. A terrific read" Simon Beckett When an Israeli tech exec disappears from Charles de Gaulle airport with a woman in red, logic dictates youthful indiscretion. But Israel is on a state of high alert nonetheless. Colonel Zeev Abadi, the new head of Unit 8200's Special Section, just happens to have arrived on the same flight. For Commissaire Léger of the Paris Police, all coincidences are suspect. When a second young Israeli from the flight is kidnapped, this time at gunpoint from his hotel room, his suspicions are confirmed - and a diplomatic crisis looms. As the race to identify the victims and the reasons behind their abductions intensifies, a covert Chinese commando team watches from the rooftops, while hour by hour the morgue receives fresh bodies from around Paris. This could be one long night in the City of Lights. Translated from the Hebrew by Daniela Zamir
Da bambina, Julia trascorreva molte ore felici nella incantevole tenuta di Wharton Park, dove suo nonno coltivava con passione le specie più rare ed esotiche di orchidee. Quando per un terribile colpo del destino la sua vita viene sconvolta, Julia – ormai un’affascinante e affermata pianista – torna istintivamente nei luoghi della sua infanzia. Spera con tutto il cuore che Wharton Park la aiuti a capire che direzione prendere, co me è avvenuto in passato. Da poco, però, la tenuta è stata rilevata dal carismatico e ribelle Kit Crawford che, durante i lavori di ristrutturazione, ha trovato in villa un diario risalente al 1940, forse appartenuto proprio al nonno di Julia. E, mentre con l’avanzare dell’inverno l’attrazione tra Julia e Kit cresce di ora in ora, Julia sente la necessità di scoprire quale verità si nasconda dietro quelle pagine annotate. Ed è così che un terribile segreto sepolto per anni viene alla luce, un segreto potente, che ha quasi distrutto Wharton Park e che è destinato a cambiare per sempre anche il futuro di Julia. Un’appassionante storia d’amore dove passato e presente si intrecciano senza sosta. Un racconto epico e commovente che rapisce fino alla fine.
Kniha o filmu. James Bond odešel z aktivní služby a žije teď v klidu na Jamajce. Ten klid však trvá jen do doby, kdy ho navštíví jeho starý přítel Felix ze CIA a požádá ho o pomoc. Mise, v níž jde o záchranu uneseného vědce, se však změní v noční můru, když Bonda přivede na stopu rafinovaného zločince vyzbrojeného novou, zkázonosnou zbraní. Dárkově vypravená kniha zavede čtenáře do zákulisí natáčení 25. oficiálního filmu o Jamesi Bondovi a odhalí místa, postavy, pomůcky, zbraně a auta filmu Není čas zemřít. V knize najdete exkluzivní fotografie z natáčení, detaily dramatických scén, kostýmní návrhy, rozbory kaskadérských kousků. To vše doplňují rozhovory s herci a členy štábu.
L'esperimento di "ibernazione" narcotica di una giovane donna, aiutata e incoraggiata da una delle peggiori psichiatre della storia. New York, all'alba del nuovo millennio. La protagonista gode di molti privilegi, almeno in apparenza. È giovane, magra, carina, da poco laureata alla Columbia e vive, grazie a un'eredità, in un appartamento nell'Upper East Side di Manhattan. Ma c'è qualcosa che le manca, c'è un vuoto nella sua vita che non è semplicemente legato alla prematura perdita dei genitori o al modo in cui la tratta il fidanzato che lavora a Wall Street. Afflitta, decide di lasciare il lavoro in una galleria d'arte e di imbottirsi di farmaci per riposare il più possibile. Si convince che la soluzione sia dormire un anno di fila per non provare alcun sentimento e forse guarire. Tra flashback di film anni '80 - Mickey Rourke in "9 settimane e 1/2" e Whoopi Goldberg -, dialoghi surreali e spassosi, descrizioni di una New York patetica e scintillante, il libro ci spinge a chiederci se davvero si può sfuggire al dolore, mettendo a nudo il lato più oscuro e incomprensibile dell'umanità.
Pravda obrátí její svět vzhůru nohama. Jess roky věřila, že Joe – otec jejího dítěte a jediný muž, kterého kdy milovala – ji v době, kdy prožívala největší životní krizi, zbaběle opustil. Ta myšlenka ji téměř zničila. O sedmnáct let později Jess při úklidu domu své matky najde v podkroví krabici plnou pohledů a dopisů a najde něco, co změní úplně všechno. Jess se se svými dvěma nejlepšími přáteli vydá na pozoruhodnou cestu po stopách vybledlých poštovních razítek, která je zavedou do různých koutů světa. Je Joe stále naživu? Ví, že na něj Jess nikdy nezapomněla? A co když jejich milostný příběh ještě neskončil? Možná se jednoho dne znovu najdou...
After narrowly escaping the fall of Rossarb, Princess Catherine leads a rag-tag group of survivors into the barren wasteland of the Northern Plateau. With the Brigantine army snapping at their heels, Edyon and Ambrose become separated from the group, while demon hunter Tash leads Catherine and March to an unlikely refuge - the hidden tunnels of the demon world itself. They soon find that the tunnels hold their own dangers and, while Tash travels deeper, hoping to learn more about their mysterious inhabitants, Catherine and March must return to the surface to resume the war. But the world above is in turmoil. King Aloysius's army has captured the Pitorian prince, Tzsayn, and is poised to overrun the whole country. To have any hope of challenging her father's tyranny, Catherine needs to form her own army, but when danger lurks at every turn, how can she tell an ally from an enemy? What Tash discovers in the demon tunnels could change everything, but if the message doesn't reach Catherine in time, the war might already be lost ...
Kazi and Jase have survived, stronger and more in love than ever. Their new life now lies before them - the Ballengers will be outlaws no longer, Tor's Watch will be a kingdom, and Kazi and Jase will meet all challenges side by side, together at last. But an ominous warning mars their journey back, and they soon find themselves captured in a tangled web of deceit woven by their greatest enemies and unlikeliest allies, a place where betrayals run deeper and more deadly than either had thought possible, and where timeless ambitions threaten to destroy them both.
Christopher is seven years old. Christopher is the new kid in town. Christopher has an imaginary friend. We can swallow our fear or let our fear swallow us. Single mother Kate Reese is on the run. Determined to improve life for her and her son, Christopher, she flees an abusive relationship in the middle of the night with her child. Together, they find themselves drawn to the tight-knit community of Mill Grove, Pennsylvania. It's as far off the beaten track as they can get. Just one highway in, one highway out. At first, it seems like the perfect place to finally settle down. Then Christopher vanishes. For six long days, no one can find him. Until Christopher emerges from the woods at the edge of town, unharmed but not unchanged. He returns with a voice in his head only he can hear, with a mission only he can complete: Build a treehouse in the woods by Christmas, or his mother and everyone in the town will never be the same again. Twenty years ago, Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower made readers everywhere feel infinite. Now, Chbosky has returned with an epic work of literary horror, years in the making, whose grand scale and rich emotion redefine the genre. Read it with the lights on.
Červencová vedra dopadla na Kostelec plnou vahou a šesťačku Rebeku Voříškovou, jejímž tělesným proporcím i rodinným poměrům rozhodně není co závidět, čeká jen další smutná schovávačka před vrstevníky na domácí zahradě. Osamělá zakomplexovaná holka z městečka pyšnícího se leda tím, že leží v úředně uznaném pupku republiky, však ještě netuší, že tyhle prázdniny budou i pro ni čarovné.
As war spreads like wildfire, the Smoke Thieves face their greatest challenges yet. With her father tightening his grip on the Northern Plateau, Catherine sends her loyal bodyguard Ambrose into the dragon's den on a desperate mission to disrupt the supply of smoke. In Calidor, Edyon and March face a future divided while, trapped in the demon world, Tash wrestles with the price of her past. But as the battle for the human kingdoms reaches its climax, the demon realm reveals a final, terrible secret. One with the power to change the course of the war - and history - forever...
Je to dvacet let, co Cařin přítel zemřel při hrozivé autonehodě a její sestra Anna šla do vězení. Z tragédie se stala místní legenda, ale Caře se díky rodinnému životu a kariéře podařilo minulost pohřbít. Zato Anna, kterou nedávno propustili z nápravného zařízení, bojuje se závislostí a pocity viny a studu. Jediné, co by jí zřejmě pomohlo, je Cařino odpuštění. Když se dá Anna dohromady, ve vzpomínkách se zaměří na události oné noci. Ale co když právě o to Cara nestojí?
Her breath rose and fell in fearful gasps but it was too late. She could already see what she dreaded most. The back seat was empty. Bye, bye, Mummy. When a devoted teacher goes missing under suspicious circumstances and an actor is murdered at a local reservoir there's no obvious link between the cases. But as DI Robyn Carter starts to delve deeper, her investigations lead her to Abigail, perfect wife and mother to beautiful little Izzy. What was Abigail's connection to the victims? And why is she receiving threatening messages from an anonymous number? Robyn's instincts tell her there's a connection between these deaths, that it's personal, but the last time she acted on impulse her fiancE was killed. To break this case and earn her place back on the force, she must learn to trust herself again - and fast. As she inches closer to the truth, Izzy is abducted. Unless she can get to the killer in time, a little girl will die. Gripping, fast paced and nailbitingly tense, this serial killer thriller will chill you to the bone. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter.
JO NESBO: #1 Sunday Times bestseller, #1 New York Times bestseller, 40 million books sold worldwide He's the best cop they've got. When a drug bust turns into a bloodbath it's up to Inspector Macbeth and his team to clean up the mess. He's also an ex-drug addict with a troubled past. He's rewarded for his success. Power. Money. Respect. They're all within reach. But a man like him won't get to the top. Plagued by hallucinations and paranoia, Macbeth starts to unravel. He's convinced he won't get what is rightfully his. Unless he kills for it.
Goodread's Romance Book of the Year, 2018 A Washington Post Book of the Year, 2018 An AmazonBook of the Year, 2018 Cosmopolitan's 33 Books to Get Excited About in 2018 Elle Best Summer Reads 2018 __________ A heartwarming and refreshing debut novel that proves one thing: there's not enough data in the world to predict what will make your heart tick. It's high time for Stella Lane to settle down and find a husband - or so her mother tells her. This is no easy task for a wealthy, successful woman like Stella, who also happens to have Asperger's. Analyzing data is easy; handling the awkwardness of one-on-one dates is hard. To overcome her lack of dating experience, Stella decides to hire a male escort to teach her how to be a good girlfriend. Faced with mounting bills, Michael decides to use his good looks and charm to make extra cash on the side. He has a very firm no repeat customer policy, but he's tempted to bend that rule when Stella approaches him with an unconventional proposal. The more time they spend together, the harder Michael falls for this disarming woman with a beautiful mind, and Stella discovers that love defies logic. Heart-tugging, sexy and utterly joyful - The Kiss Quotient is a book for anyone who has been in love, or in lust...
When Apollo Kagwa was just a child, his father disappeared, leaving him with recurring nightmares and a box labelled 'Improbabilia'. Now a successful book dealer, Kagwa has a family of his own after meeting and falling in love with Emma, a librarian. The two marry and have a baby: so far so happy-ever-after.However, as the pair settle into their new lives as parents, exhaustion and anxiety start to take their toll. Emma's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, until one day she commits an unthinkable act, setting Apollo on a wild and fantastical quest through a suddenly otherworldly New York, in search of a wife and child he no longer recognises. An epic novel for our anxiety-ridden times, The Changeling is a tale of parenthood, love - in its most raw and brutal form - and, ultimately, humanity.
Mary E. Pearson's Dance of Thieves is a new YA novel in the New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles universe, in which a reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives—and their hearts.When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfill their own secret missions.
From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends With Us and November 9 comes a moving and haunting novel of family, love, and the power of the truth.
"Meredith Price is the luckiest woman alive. Her husband Andrew is a charming and successful financial broker. She has two lovely stepchildren and is living in affluence in a mountain resort town. After three years of marriage, Meredith's life has become predictable. Until the day she disappears. Her car has been discovered in a grocery store parking lot--purse and phone undisturbed on the passenger seat, keys in the ignition, no sign of struggle, and no evidence of foul play. It's as if she vanished into thin air"--Dust jacket flap.
Chcete se pobavit, dozvědět se něco o Velké Británii, a rozšířit si přitom slovní zásobu? Pak je tato knížka právě pro vás. Kromě všemožných kulturních kuriozit se také naučíte užitečné obraty a fráze a získáte hlubší vhled do přemýšlení a životního stylu Angličanů.
Sono trascorsi secoli da quando l'angelo caduto Cam ha detto addio a Lilith, strappandole il cuore, ma ancora non riesce a dimenticarla. Invidioso dell'amore perfetto di Daniel e Lucinda, decide di ritrovarla, ovunque sia. Così stringe un patto con Lucifero: ha quindici giorni per riconquistare l'unica ragazza che abbia mai amato davvero. Se ci riuscirà, potranno vivere insieme, liberi; ma se non dovesse farcela, Cam rimarrà nell'Inferno per sempre, dove lo aspetta un posto speciale. È cominciato il conto alla rovescia: il più oscuro e ambivalente tra gli angeli ci apre finalmente il suo cuore tormentato, mentre lotta contro il tempo.
Narrazione di grande potenza, il libro è un viaggio attraverso i corridoi nascosti del crimine organizzato, esplorando le sue dinamiche, rivalità e connessioni con la politica. La scomparsa di Jimmy Hoffa, leggendario leader sindacale e figura di grande potere, è uno dei misteri più affascinanti della storia americana. Hoffa, visto l'ultima volta il 30 luglio 1975, intratteneva rapporti con la mafia e le più alte cariche dello Stato, rendendolo un personaggio scomodo per molti. Frank Sheeran, l'Irlandese, uno dei pochi non italiani nella lista dei principali esponenti della criminalità organizzata, chiede di confessare i suoi crimini prima di morire. Durante anni di interviste con Charles Brandt, noto procuratore, rivela il suo coinvolgimento in oltre venticinque omicidi, incluso quello di Hoffa. La sua storia inizia come figlio della Grande Depressione, soldato in Italia durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, e culmina con il suo ruolo di sicario di fiducia nella Cupola di Cosa Nostra. Basandosi sulle sue confessioni, Brandt crea un racconto epico, con rivelazioni inedite sul coinvolgimento della mafia nell'assassinio dei Kennedy.
Lester nikdy nechodil do školy, vždy ho učila jeho maminka. Ale nyní nastal čas, aby nastoupil do páté třídy do jedné z londýnských základních škol. Ale nic není tak, jak si představoval – jídelna je příliš hlučná, všude je příliš mnoho dětí a nikdo nemá čas si s ním popovídat o nejnovějších poznatcích o vesmíru, který miluje. Zdá se, že vše je špatně – tedy až do okamžiku, kdy se v okolí koná vědecký veletrh.
Dojemný příběh autistického chlapce, který čelí každodenní realitě života základní školy, ukazuje, že není ani tak důležité, jak si vedete při vyučování, jako spíš to, kým doopravdy jste.
The internationally bestselling novel from the author of The Rosie Result - two misfits walk 2,000 km along the Camino to find themselves and, perhaps, each other.
Miranda's suspense thriller smartly explores the theme of personal identity in a world where identities can be lost or stolen. The narrative raises questions about who Emmy truly is and whether she exists at all. Transitioning from YA to adult fiction, Miranda proves her prowess with a twisty, layered tale that includes romance and strong writing, captivating psychological suspense fans. The solid plot offers an entertaining experience, making it highly recommended for readers who enjoy clever and resourceful female characters, even when friendships turn into nightmares. This relentlessly paced thriller weaves multiple mysteries, leading to an intricate climax that keeps readers perplexed alongside the characters. The book's excellent pacing of information highlights the themes of trust and friendship, while distinct characters enhance the suspense with unexpected twists. Readers will find themselves racing through the pages to the thrilling conclusion, showcasing Miranda's talent for character development and storytelling. Fans of psychological thrillers will be drawn to this engaging narrative, which follows the success of her debut adult novel.
In a London flat, two young boys face the unbearable sadness of their mother's sudden death. Their father, a Ted Hughes scholar and scruffy romantic, imagines a future of well-meaning visitors and emptiness.In this moment of despair they are visited by Crow - antagonist, trickster, healer, babysitter. This self-described sentimental bird is attracted to the grieving family and threatens to stay until they no longer need him. As weeks turn to months and physical pain of loss gives way to memories, this little unit of three begin to heal.In this extraordinary debut - part novella, part polyphonic fable, part essay on grief, Max Porter's compassion and bravura style combine to dazzling effect. Full of unexpected humour and profound emotional truth, Grief is the Thing with Feathers marks the arrival of a thrilling new talent.
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2018 'You will sob little tears of joy' Nell Zink 'I recommend it with my whole heart' Ann Patchett 'I adore this book' Armistead Maupin 'Charming, languid and incredibly funny, I absolutely adored Arthur' Jenny Colgan 'Marvellously, endearingly, unexpectedly funny' Gary Shteyngart 'Bedazzling, bewitching and be-wonderful' New York Times Book Review 'A fast and rocketing read . . . a wonderful, wonderful book!' Karen Joy Fowler 'Hilarious, and wise, and abundantly funny' Adam Haslett WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T RUN AWAY FROM YOUR PROBLEMS? Arthur Less is a failed novelist about to turn fifty. A wedding invitation arrives in the post: it is from an ex-boyfriend of nine years who is engaged to someone else. Arthur can't say yes - it would be too awkward; he can't say no - it would look like defeat. So, he begins to accept the invitations on his desk to half-baked literary events around the world. From France to India, Germany to Japan, Arthur almost falls in love, almost falls to his death, and puts miles between him and the plight he refuses to face. Less is a novel about mishaps, misunderstandings and the depths of the human heart.
Copertina alternativa qui. Basta un istante per sconvolgere un’esistenza. A cambiare quella di Lucinda, diciassette anni, è stato l’incidente in cui è morto un suo caro amico. E lei ha visto addensarsi di nuovo le ombre scure che la perseguitano da quando è bambina. Guardata con sospetto dalla polizia e da chi la ritiene responsabile della morte dell’amico, Luce – così la chiamano tutti – è costretta a entrare in un istituto correzionale. Nessun contatto con il mondo esterno, telecamere di sorveglianza, ragazzi e ragazze dal passato oscuro e disturbato sono tutto ciò che trova alla scuola Sword & Cross. E poi appare Daniel, e Luce d’un tratto non sa più cosa è vero e cosa non lo è: il cuore le dice di averlo già incontrato, ma nella sua mente si accendono solo rari lampi di ricordi troppo brevi per essere veri. Soltanto quando rischia di perderla, Daniel decide di uscire allo scoperto: i loro cuori si conoscono da sempre, da tutte le vite che Luce non ricorda ancora di aver vissuto.
The Kingdom of Morrighan is steeped in tradition and the stories of a bygone world, but some traditions Lia can't abide. Like having to marry someone she's never met to secure a political alliance.
Bryn's only ally against those who have taken over her kingdom is Konstantin, and despite knowing that he is too dangerous her heart tells her she can trust him, but as the entire troll world stands on the brink of war, the Trylle, specifically Finn Holmes, and Ridley, her first love, come to her aid.
At twenty-two years old, Sydney is enjoying a great life: She's in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers that Hunter is cheating on her--and she's forced to decide what her next move should be. Soon, Sydney finds herself captivated by her mysterious and attractive neighbor, Ridge. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there's something about Sydney that Ridge can't ignore, either. They soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one.
David Winkler begins life in Anchorage, Alaska, a quiet boy drawn to the volatility of weather and obsessed with snow. Sometimes he sees things before they happen—a man carrying a hatbox will be hit by a bus; Winkler will fall in love with a woman in a supermarket. When David dreams that his infant daughter will drown in a flood as he tries to save her, he comes undone. He travels thousands of miles, fleeing family, home, and the future itself, to deny the dream. On a Caribbean island, destitute, alone, and unsure if his child has survived or his wife can forgive him, David is sheltered by a couple with a daughter of their own. Ultimately it is she who will pull him back into the world, to search for the people he left behind.
A novel about love, music and coming to terms with the past, from the author of the international bestseller The Rosie Project. On the cusp of fifty, Adam Sharp has a loyal partner, earns a good income as an IT contractor and is the music-trivia expert at quiz nights. It’s the lifestyle he wanted, but something’s missing. Two decades ago, on the other side of the world, his part-time piano playing led him into a passionate relationship with Angelina Brown, who’d abandoned law studies to pursue her acting dream. She gave Adam a chance to make it something more than an affair—but he didn’t take it. And now he can’t shake off his nostalgia for what might have been. Then, out of nowhere, Angelina gets in touch. What does she want? Does Adam dare to live dangerously? How far will he go for a second chance?
Ogni notte, impaziente di imparare il modo di vivere dei coguari, fa visita a sua madre nella foresta. Sa di essere a metà tra due mondi: troppo selvaggia per le consuetudini raffinate e le dame in ghingheri di Biltmore, troppo umana per condividere del tutto il destino dei suoi simili. Una notte, Serafina incontra nella foresta un inquietante individuo e viene aggredita da feroci mastini che sembrano obbedire ciecamente ai suoi ordini. Ma quel che è peggio, è che è convinta che il forestiero non sia solo, bensì che abbia già inviato un suo complice in incognito a Biltmore. Qualcuno sta seminando scompiglio al castello. Una misteriosa serie di attacchi mette alla prova Serafina nella sua parte di guardiana di Biltmore e culmina in un tragico evento che allontana brutalmente da lei il suo grande amico e unico alleato, Braeden Vanderbilt. Con il cuore spezzato, Serafina fugge. Nel folto della foresta si ritrova ad affrontare il demone che assedia Biltmore, scoprendo che i suoi intenti sono molto più malvagi di quanto pensasse. Tutti gli esseri umani e le creature che abitano tra le Blue Ridge Mountains corrono spaventosi pericoli. Perché possa sconfiggere questo essere diabolico, prima che travolga la sua adorata dimora, bisognerà che Serafina compia un viaggio nel profondo di se stessa e accetti il destino che le appartiene da sempre.
1952, Indocina francese. Dalla morte della madre, Nicole, diciottenne franco-vietnamita, è vissuta all’ombra della bella sorella maggiore, Sylvie. Quando Sylvie prende le redini degli affari di famiglia, che ruotano intorno al commercio della seta, a Nicole non resta che accontentarsi della gestione di un vecchio negozio, nel quartiere vietnamita di Hanoi. La zona, tuttavia, pullula di militanti ribelli pronti a tutto per porre fine alla dominazione francese, persino a tradire i loro cari. In questo clima sempre più teso Nicole scopre la corruzione su cui si regge il sistema coloniale e si rende conto con sgomento che anche la sua famiglia è coinvolta… Nel frattempo, la ragazza conosce Trân, un ribelle vietnamita, e, nonostante sia innamorata di Mark, un affascinante imprenditore americano che incarna alla perfezione l’uomo dei suoi sogni, le sembra finalmente di intravedere una via di fuga da una vita che non ha scelto e da una cultura a cui non sente di appartenere. In un Paese dilaniato dai contrasti, è difficile per Nicole fare la scelta giusta, capire di chi fidarsi… La figlia del mercante di seta è un romanzo affascinante sulla rivalità tra sorelle, sull’amore che sfida la sorte, sui segreti da tenere nascosti, a cui fa da sfondo un Vietnam incantevole nell’età del colonialismo.
Ten years ago, Nicolette Farrell left Cooley Ridge, North Carolina under difficult circumstances. She'd just broken up with Tyler, the man she thought she'd marry, and her best friend, Corrine, had disappeared, never to be heard from again. When the call comes that her father is ailing, Nic is living in Philadelphia, light years away from her younger self. She drops everything to care for her dad, but within days of her return another girl goes missing. As Nic works to unravel what happened to the missing girl, shocking truths emerge about her neighbors, her family, and what really happened to Corinne that night ten years ago.
'The emperor's mistress had been murdered, and the world had been taken hold of and turned upon its head' Prague, 1599. Christian Stern, a young doctor, has just arrived in the city. On his first evening, he finds a young woman's body half-buried in the snow. The dead woman is none other than the emperor's mistress, and there's no shortage of suspects. Stern is employed by the emperor himself to investigate the murder. In the search to find the culprit, Stern finds himself drawn into the shadowy world of the emperor's court - unspoken affairs, letters written in code, and bitter rivalries. But there's no turning back now...
An Verehrerinnen mangelt es dem Draufgänger Darius Carsington wahrlich nicht – wohl aber an seiner Bereitschaft zur Ehe. Bis sein Vater eine List ergreift: Er vermacht Darius einen ruinösen Landsitz. Gelingt es ihm nicht, diesen binnen eines Jahres wieder in Schwung zu bringen, muss er heiraten! Grimmig entscheidet sich Darius für das in seinen Augen kleinere Übel, den Landsitz – doch da läuft ihm seine neue Nachbarin über den Weg. Darius verliert fast die Fassung. Nicht dass er etwas gegen die schöne, unnahbare Lady Charlotte hätte, nein. Aber muss sie dabei derart verführerisch sein, dass sie nie gekannte Gelüste nach Liebe in ihm weckt?
Roth and I are on an open-ended tour of the world. Roth being Roth, this means missionary in Morocco, reverse cowgirl in Calcutta, bent over the bow of a houseboat in Hanoi, slow and sleepy on St. John. Anywhere and everywhere, in every conceivable position, and some I didn't know were possible. Life was pretty incredible. Until I woke up in his chateau in France, alone. On the bed next to me was a note. There were only four words: He belongs to me.
An epic and gripping tale of catastrophe and survival, The Passage is the story of Amy–abandoned by her mother at the age of six, pursued and then imprisoned by the shadowy figures behind a government experiment of apocalyptic proportions. But Special Agent Wolgast, the lawman sent to track her down, is disarmed by the curiously quiet girl—and risks everything to save her. As the experiment goes nightmarishly wrong, Wolgast secures her escape—but he can’t stop society’s collapse. And as Amy walks alone, across miles and decades, into a future dark with violence and despair, she is filled with the mysterious and terrifying knowledge that only she has the power to save the ruined world. (back cover)
Discover the twisty, gripping Richard & Judy Book Club pick and Sunday Times Number One bestseller. And don't miss Clare's brand-new mystery: The Last Party is out now. You do the same thing every day. You know exactly where you're going. You're not alone . . . When Zoe Walker sees her photo in the classifieds section of a London newspaper, she is determined to find out why it's there. There's no explanation: just a grainy image, a website address and a phone number. She takes it home to her family, who are convinced it's just someone who looks like Zoe. But the next day the advert shows a photo of a different woman, and another the day after that. Is it a mistake? A coincidence? Or is someone keeping track of every move they make . . . Praise for I See You: 'A breathless thriller . . . It's a must-finish-at-all-costs job' Daily Mail 'A chilling and original story . . . kept me reading until dawn' Rachel Abbott 'Accomplished, addictive and thought-provoking - you'll never feel the same about taking the tube again' B A Paris 'A deliciously creepy tale of urban paranoia' Ruth Ware 'Wonderfully sinister. Had me looking over my shoulder every time I travelled on the tube' Fiona Barton 'Another edge-of-your-seat thriller . . . a terrifyingly plausible plot and gasp-inducing ending' Good Housekeeping 'I had chills the entire way through' Jenny Blackhurst
No one ever disappears completely... You leave for work one morning. Another
day in your normal life. Until you come home to discover that your boyfriend
has gone. His belongings have disappeared. He hasn't been at work for weeks.
It's as if he never existed. But that's not possible, is it? And there is
worse still to come.
