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Raven Dane

    Raven Daneová je britská autorka, jejíž tvorba se pohybuje na pomezí temné fantasy, steampunkových románů a hororových povídek. Ve svých dílech se často noří do viktoriánské éry a nadpřirozených témat, přičemž její styl je charakteristický hutnou atmosférou a propracovanými světy. Daneová si buduje pověst autorky, která mistrně propojuje prvky gotického hororu s historickou fikcí a vytváří tak napínavé a znepokojivé příběhy. Její jedinečný hlas v literatuře vyniká schopností vtáhnout čtenáře do temných zákoutí lidské psychiky a do světů, kde se realita a nadpřirozeno prolínají.

    Cyrus Darian and the Technomicron
    Cyrus Darian and the Ghastly Horde
    Absinthe and Arsenic
    The Unwise Woman of Fuggis Mire
    • The Unwise Woman of Fuggis Mire

      • 304 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      4,3(15)Ohodnotit

      Set during the Feast of St Epiligia, the story follows Morven the Unwise Woman, a reluctant seer who must assist a motley crew of characters—including a middle-aged apprentice, a highwayman, a scruffy unicorn, and a Doc Marten-clad elf maiden—in their quest to thwart Demonica, the bored daughter of a dark ruler. This whimsical tale parodies High Fantasy tropes with humor and irony, showcasing the absurdity of noble quests and the unexpected role of voles in the unfolding chaos.

      The Unwise Woman of Fuggis Mire
    • Absinthe and Arsenic

      • 246 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      3,0(1)Ohodnotit

      In rural England, zombies attack a sleepy Yorkshire village ... a Thames-side urchin falls foul of a vengeful spirit ... a plot to mix arsenic and absinthe goes horribly wrong ... ghostly spectres haunt the streets of gaslit London ... and a clockmaker becomes obsessed with the passing of time. Welcome to the dark and fantastical world of Raven Dane, where a curse brings with it a fatal chill and an aging relative is a demon in disguise. 16 TALES OF VICTORIAN HORROR, STEAMPUNK ADVENTURES AND DARK, DEADLY, OBSESSION.

      Absinthe and Arsenic
    • Cyrus Darian and the Ghastly Horde

      • 266 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Cyrus Darian, now the reluctant leader of a ghost army, embarks on a new adventure alongside his inventor friend Miles and the enigmatic Tia. As they seek a way to control the spectral horde, Darian must choose between relying on his companions' technology or resorting to his usual occult methods. The story promises a gripping blend of excitement, danger, and thrilling escapades, showcasing the author's skill in intertwining various characters with their own agendas into a cohesive narrative.

      Cyrus Darian and the Ghastly Horde
    • Hired by a wealthy American, Cyrus Darian sets off on his first misadventure to find the mysterious and powerful Technomicron. With his colleagues and friends - adventure-seeking inventor Sir Miles Hardwick, and a demon trapped in human form - Darian must traverse the poisonous London fog to expose the conspiracy behind the London Turbines. What mysteries will Darian unearth in his determined search, and how many women will his philandering ways take advantage of ...? Welcome to the Misadventures of Cyrus Darian: alchemist, hedonist, philanderer and anti-hero.

      Cyrus Darian and the Technomicron