Alexander Gordon Smith è principalmente riconosciuto per la sua serie di romanzi per giovani adulti, Fuga dal Forno. La sua scrittura è caratterizzata da narrazioni avvincenti e mondi intricati pensati per catturare i lettori più giovani. Smith, che ha sempre desiderato scrivere, ha perseguito la sua passione dopo aver studiato Letteratura Inglese e Americana all'università. Le sue prime esperienze nell'editoria e la sua prolifica produzione di articoli e racconti hanno gettato le basi per il suo lavoro successivo, spesso alimentato da ricerche approfondite.
'The whole world has become a prison, and Alfred Furnace is its master. Monsters rule the streets, beasts of pure fury that leave nothing but murder and madness in their wake. I have to find a way to use my powers to destroy Furnace, but in doing so I risk becoming the very force that kills us all.'
The gripping third instalment in Alexander Gordon Smith's epic series about Furnace, a terrifying underground prison for teenagers - now with the bestselling US cover. We had one last shot at freedom and we failed.
Exploring the solar system and its cosmic context, this engaging guide covers topics such as its discovery, the mysteries beyond, and methods of exploration. It features detailed sections that provide insights into our celestial neighborhood and beyond. An additional reference section enhances its utility, offering fact charts, star maps, a glossary of scientific terms, and a comprehensive index, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in astronomy and space exploration.
The sequel delves into the consequences of a demonic pact made in Hellraisers. As the protagonist faces the repercussions of their choices, they must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with dark forces and moral dilemmas. The story explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the struggle against malevolent powers, as the characters confront their past actions and the looming threat of the Devil's engine.
The second book in Alexander Gordon Smith's no-holds-barred teen series, where the terror has only just begun - now with the bestselling US cover. We thought we'd made it, we thought we were free.
It starts with a single thread. Something strange you catch in the corner of your eye. Something following you in the shadows. Things that once slept are awakening. No one else sees them. No one believes. But once it all unravels, everyone will know.This trip down the trails of madness features short horror suspense stories by Alexander Gordon Smith, Maxwell Alexander Drake, Eric Bishop, McKel Jensen, Tim Keller, Mike Nelson, TJ Tarbet, Gabriel Taylor, Isaac Timm, Chadd VanZanten, and E.B. Wheeler.
Furnace the world’s most secure prison for young offenders, buried a mile beneath the earth’s surface. Convicted of a murder he didn’t commit, sentenced to life without parole, “new fish” Alex Sawyer knows he has two find a way out, or resign himself to a death behind bars, in the darkness at the bottom of the world. Except in Furnace, death is the least of his worries.Soon Alex discovers that the prison is a place of pure evil, where inhuman creatures in gas masks stalk the corridors at night, where giants in black suits drag screaming inmates into the shadows, where deformed beasts can be heard howling from the blood-drenched tunnels below. And behind everything is the mysterious, all-powerful warden, a man as cruel and dangerous as the devil himself, whose unthinkable acts have consequences that stretch far beyond the walls of the prison.Together with a bunch of inmates—some innocent kids who have been framed, others cold-blooded killers—Alex plans an escape. But as he starts to uncover the truth about Furnace’s deeper, darker purpose, Alex’s actions grow ever more dangerous, and he must risk everything to expose this nightmare that’s hidden from the eyes of the world.
An ordinary American kid finds himself thrust into a terrifying conflict in this new horror trilogy. As he navigates an invisible war against a formidable enemy, the story promises to deliver intense suspense and chilling encounters. The author, known for the Escape from Furnace series, sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with horror and adventure.
The conclusion of an explosive trilogy centers on a secret battle for an ancient machine capable of granting any wish at the cost of one's soul. As characters navigate this perilous quest, themes of power, sacrifice, and the consequences of desire intertwine, leading to a gripping finale filled with suspense and moral dilemmas. The narrative promises to deliver intense action and profound revelations as the struggle for control reaches its climax.
Rodina detektiva šéfinspektora Ketta je možná zase celá, ale on sám je zlomený muž. Poté, co byl ve světle předchozích událostí postaven mimo službu, se rozhodne vzít své dcerky na tolik potřebné prázdniny na norfolkském pobřeží. Místo klidu a míru, který tak zoufale potřebuje, však Kett najde místí komunitu v propukajícím chaosu. Pohřešují se čtyři pubertální děti a pokud si Kett nepospíší, co nevidět dojde k nejhoršímu. Kett je nucen následovat smrtící nápovědy, které mu zanechal únosce, jediný člověk, který ví, kde se unesené děti nacházejí. Má to však jeden háček. Únosce je mrtvý. Zatím nejnapínavější díl jedné z nejočekávanějších sérií tohoto roku. Dokonalé čtení pro fanoušky J. D. Kirka, L. J. Rossové, Davida J. Gatwarda, Simona McCleavea, J. M. Dalglieshe, Val McDermidové a Iana Rankina.
