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A. J. (Andrew James) Hartley

    7. srpen 1964
    Cathedrals Of Glass: Valkrys Wakes
    Firebrand
    Will Power
    Unexpected, The
    Mykénská maska
    Žena v našem domě
    • Trinity

      • 304 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      Trinity2024
      3,8
    • What Time Devours

      • 384 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      A dead woman. A literary treasure. A dangerous quest. Thomas Knight, the protagonist from On the Fifth Day, returns and is faced with a centuries-old mystery surrounding a long-lost - and now priceless - Shakespearean play. To find it, Thomas will have to enter a story that drags loss and death after it like one of Shakespeares tragedies, a story bound to time and all it devours.

      What Time Devours2023
    • On the Fifth Day

      • 408 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      The story follows Thomas Knight as he investigates the suspicious death of his brother, a Catholic priest, in the Philippines. Joined by curator Deborah Miller, they delve into the priest's research on Christian symbols, uncovering a dangerous secret. Their pursuit is fraught with peril, as a fanatical group of agents stalks them, intent on preserving the hidden truth at any cost. The narrative weaves together themes of faith, secrecy, and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their beliefs.

      On the Fifth Day2023
    • Hideki Smith

      • 368 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      Fifteen-year-old Caleb Hideki Smith is a loser's loser.As one of the few half-Japanese students in East Portersville High School, Caleb has accepted that he will never fit in. He's not popular, can't play football, and the girl he likes doesn't even know he exists. Well, that was before he accidentally burnt down the town's most beloved historical landmark.On one fateful day, Caleb and his sister Emily stumble upon a Shinto shrine deep in the Great Smoky Mountains: a shrine Caleb knows wasn't there the day before. Faced with his unfamiliar heritage, Caleb quickly learns that fitting in was the least of his problems. You cannot outrun who you are and the past will always catch up to you eventually.Something is lurking in the caves of the mountains. And it wants to get out...The new mythological fantasy from New York Times bestselling author A.J. Hartley, with Hisako Osako and Kuma Hartley.

      Hideki Smith2023
      3,8
    • Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

      • 248 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Set against the backdrop of a transforming Denmark on the brink of war with Norway, the story explores themes of ghosts, madness, and revenge. Hamlet, the son of the former king and nephew to the new ruler, finds himself ensnared in a complex web of deception and murder, as old alliances crumble and new intrigues emerge. The narrative delves into the psychological turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by Hamlet as he navigates this treacherous landscape.

      Hamlet, Prince of Denmark2022
    • Emergence of a Modern Dwelling

      • 80 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení

      Emergence of a Modern Dwelling: Richard Neutra's Hassrick House is the first publication sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University's Center for the Preservation of Modernism and fulfills a key goal of the Center-to spotlight architecture and sites of the modern movement.

      Emergence of a Modern Dwelling2022
    • Burning Shakespeare

      • 346 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      How would the world look without the influence of Shakespeare pervading so many aspects of life and culture and belief?In a race against time, with the fate of lives and souls hanging in the balance, the forces of good and evil battle to save or destroy Shakespeare's works. Which side works to which end? That is the question, isn't it?Would we be better off without Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, and the others, or would the safety valve that theatrical expression provides back up into an explosion of apocalyptic proportions? Follow the cast of this tale—from university student to petty thief to talk show host—as they travel through time and space in Burning Shakespeare.

      Burning Shakespeare2022
      4,0
    • Co se stane, když svůj domov otevřete absolutnímu cizinci? Anna Kleinová je po narození dětí připravená vrátit se do práce jako literární agentka. Společně se svým manželem Joshem se i přes určité obavy rozhodne zaměstnat chůvu, která s nimi bude žít v domě. Všechny jejich pochybnosti zmizí, jakmile se setkají s Oaklynn Durstovou. Má skvělá doporučení, klidnou povahu a k dětem se chová přirozeně. Nemluvě o tom, že děti ji zbožňují. Ovšem nedlouho po Oaklynnině příjezdu začínají děti trpět záhadnými nemocemi a nevysvětlitelnými zraněními. Zatímco mateřská Oaklynn všechny utěšuje, Anna si nemůže pomoct a cítí se poněkud zastíněná. A podezřívavá. Manžel a přátelé ji ujišťují, že její obavy jsou neopodstatněné – Oaklynn je dokonalá. Ale Anna si tím není tak jistá. Když se ponoří do Oaklynniny minulosti, příliš pozdě zjistí, že žena, která bydlí v jejím domě, není tou, za kterou se vydává. Ovšem Oaklynn není jediná, kdo lže. A když temná tajemství vyplavou na světlo, následky mohou být smrtící.

      Žena v našem domě2021
      3,7
    • The Mirrors Shattered

      • 424 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      In this thrilling installment, Darwen, Rik, and Alexandra must rescue the kidnapped Mr. Peregrine, leading them on a perilous journey into the depths of Silbrica. There, they encounter a bizarre mirror image of Hillside Academy, unveiling unsettling links between their world and Silbrica. As connections multiply, the trio grapples with a shocking truth: they have been deceived throughout their adventures. This gripping fantasy adventure intertwines mystery and revelation, pushing the characters to confront their fears and the reality of their quest.

      The Mirrors Shattered2020
      4,0
    • Unexpected, The

      • 200 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení

      The plot of Julius Caesar is played out between the pupils of St Francis' School and their Cyborg teachers, in the third instalment of the Shakespeare's Moon Series.

      Unexpected, The2020
      5,0
    • Impervious

      • 208 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      Trina Warren didn't plan on being anyone's hero. She planned on going to fourth period as normal. But then there was a bang, and an overturned chair, and everything was different. Now Trina finds herself in a fantasy world, pursued by a faceless, nameless monster that only she can stop.

      Impervious2020
      3,5
    • Cathedrals Of Glass: Valkrys Wakes

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení

      Teenagers fight for survival on an icy planet in this dystopian science fiction thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Steeplejack. Second in the Cathedrals of Glass series.The struggle is far from over for the deviant passengers of the Phetteron… Since their ship crash-landed on frozen Valkrys, life for Sola and her companions has been harsh. The deserted, unknown planet has awakened troublesome psychic powers within them. Meanwhile, a malevolent parasite used their minds to turn them against one another. Then what they thought was a rescue team was actually a group of soldiers sent to eradicate them. Months later, those who survived seem to have settled into a quiet routine. Instead of the protein bars and nutra drinks they once consumed back home, they now eat what small birds and furry animals they can catch. They’ve also traded server towers and chat rooms for the cobalt blue crystal underground caves and ancient cities that block out their psychic powers and allow them to disconnect from each other. Sola, however, tires of this life and is desperate to leave this world behind. She believes the ancient crystal ruins hold the solution. What she discovers may help everyone escape Valkrys—if they can still trust each other. Otherwise, the icy planet may be their final resting place… Second in the Cathedrals of Glass Series Contains a Foreword from Blink-182’s Tom Delonge

      Cathedrals Of Glass: Valkrys Wakes2020
      4,3
    • Es ist so dunkel, dass sie die Hand vor ihren Augen nicht sieht. Vorsichtig betastet Janice ihren Körper, doch sie scheint unverletzt. Aber warum riecht es dann so stark nach Blut? An einem Handgelenk ist sie angekettet. Sie hat das Gefühl, lebendig begraben zu sein. Wie ist sie an diesen Ort gekommen? Wer hat sie niedergeschlagen? Nach und nach kehrt ihre Erinnerung zurück: Janice reiste nach Kreta, um mit fünf Freunden in einer abgelegenen Villa Urlaub zu machen. Nach der anfänglichen Wiedersehensfreude kippte die Stimmung jedoch zusehends. Ein dunkles Geheimnis überschattet die Freundschaft und bedroht nun Janice‘ Leben. Denn einer ihrer Freunde will ihren Tod …

      Im Dunkeln bist du nie allein2019
      3,2
    • Firebrand

      • 350 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      In the latest Steeplejack adventure, amateur sleuth Anglet Sutonga faces a perilous mix of intrigue, including a dangerous secret, a murder within the nobility, and the mystery of missing immigrants. As she navigates these challenges, Anglet's resourcefulness and determination shine, making for an engaging and suspenseful narrative.

      Firebrand2018
      4,4
    • Preston Oldcorn is in a desolate void between life and death. In order to save his soul he must brave his greatest fear - Cold Bath Street. A ghost, gothic thriller that will keep you gripped to the end."This is an excellent book with compelling characters, a creepy atmosphere and a clever plot. It was hard to put down and I finished it in one day." Joseph DelaneyPreston Oldcorn lay quite still, eyes tight shut, trying to shrug off the cold grip of the nightmare. It was 9:22 p.m. It was always 9:22 p.m. A cold hand had plunged into Preston's chest and tightened its icy grip around his heart. In an instant, Preston was dead. Preston finds himself in a desolate void, trapped in the chasm between life and death. Soon discovering that he is not alone, Preston must stay one-step ahead of his enemies and discover the mysteries held by this new world as he tries to save his soul. But doing so means braving the darkest and most feared part of town: Cold Bath Street.

      Cold Bath Street2018
      4,1
    • Darwen Arkwright and the Insidious Bleck

      • 448 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      When Darwen and his friends journey to Costa Rica to save a boy who has been kidnapped by the Insisdious Bleck, Darwen discovers an elaborate conspiracy that threatens the future of the world.

      Darwen Arkwright and the Insidious Bleck2012
      3,9
    • Darwen Arkwright and the Peregrine Pact

      • 448 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      11 year old Darwen Arkwright has spent his whole life in a small English town where, despite his best efforts, there was no adventure to be found. Now he is forced to move to America, to live with his aunt in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Darwen knows things will be different there but what he finds is beyond even his wildest imagination. After following a strange flying creature through the shopping centre, Darwen discovers an enchanting world through the old mirror hanging in his closet, a world that holds as many dangers as it does wonders.

      Darwen Arkwright and the Peregrine Pact2012
      3,4
    • Will Power

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      The continuing adventures of Will Hawthorne and his ethically dubious compatriots, wherein they are transported by forces beyond their control to a land none of them have ever seen before, and are forced to play a vital role in the developing goblin-human conflict.

      Will Power2011
      5,0
    • Act of Will

      • 384 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      Act of Will is a boisterous fantasy adventure that introduces us to Will Hawthorne, a medieval actor and playwright who flees the authorities only to find himself inextricably bound to a group of high-minded adventurers on a deadly mission. Will travels with them to a distant land where they are charged with the investigation and defeat of a ruthless army of mystical horsemen, who appear out of the mist leaving death and devastation in their wake. In the course of Will’s uneasy alliance with his new protectors, he has to get his pragmatic mind to accept selfless heroism (which he thinks is absurd) and magic (which he doesn’t believe in). Will must eventually decide where his loyalties really lie and how much he is prepared to do--and believe--to stand up for them.

      Act of Will2010
      4,0
    • Op de vijfde dag

      • 356 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      De met raadselen omgeven dood van een katholieke priester roept diens broer, Thomas Knight, het nodige wantrouwen op. En dan met name omdat de kerkautoriteiten er het zwijgen op toe doen. Het enige dat Thomas weet is dat zijn broer opde Filippijnen om het leven is gekomen, de laatste halte die hij aandeed in het kader van zijn onderzoek naar de geschiedenis van vroeg-christelijke symbolen. Maar Thomas en curator Deborah Miller zijn niet de enigen die het spoor volgen van de gevaarlijke en labyrintische tocht van de priester. Elke beweging die ze maken, wordt onmiddelijk geregistreerd door de fanatieke kliek van personen aan wie alles is gelegen om het verbijsterde geheim waar Thomas' broer op is gestuit, in het verborgenen te laten.

      Op de vijfde dag2008
      3,3
    • Het masker van Atreus

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení

      / 9789061120469 / / Nederlands / Dutch / Néerlandais / Niederländisch / paperback / 23 x 15 cm / 320 .pp /

      Het masker van Atreus2007
      4,0
    • La mascara de Atreo

      • 440 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      Esa medianoche, dos grandes empresas esperan a Deborah, la conservadora de un museo privado de Atlanta: allí encuentra el cadáver de su mentor, y una cámara secreta que contiene algunas de las piezas reunidas por Heinrich Schliemann -descubridor de Troya y del tesoro micénico- en el siglo XIX. Falta una máscara de oro, que

      La mascara de Atreo2006
    • Určitá tajemství by měla zůstat skryta. V nevelkém muzeu v Atlantě, metropoli amerického jihu, se koná benefiční večírek. Mladá kurátorka Debora Millerová se má co ohánět, aby získala pro muzeum dostatek financí. A to ji čeká ještě práce na nové výstavě. Nepříjemnosti se kupí. Jak odmítnout osobní návrhy dotěrného sponzora a neurazit ho? Místo odpočinku po večírku ji překvapí telefonát neznámého muže, který ji nutí vrátit se znovu do muzea. Právě teď, uprostřed noci. Po návratu do muzea nachází Debora majitele, svého zaměstnavatele a učitele, zavražděného… Kromě podivné, naškrábané poznámky se jménem starořeckého krále objeví za knihovnou tajnou místnost plnou úžasných antických starožitností. Nebo téměř plnou – něco totiž chybí. Po muzeu se mohlo během večírku potulovat množství cizích lidí. Debora volá policii a skrývá se před podezřelými návštěvníky. Ale když nakonec zjistí, že se nemůže spolehnout ani na muže zákona, kteří by ji měli ochránit před pronásledováním a nevyžádanými telefonáty, rozhodne se radši ze Spojených států odjet. Pokračuje ovšem v pátrání na vlastní pěst. Jako vystudovaná archeoložka se domnívá, že pokud přijde na stopu chybějícímu artefaktu, pravděpodobně mykénské posmrtné masce, najde i vrahy svého učitele. Snaží se rozplést souvislosti, ujasnit si, kdo stojí na její straně, a hlavně: nenechat se zabít.

      Mykénská maska2006
      3,4