Clay a Susan Griffithovi jsou autorským duem, které se proslavilo svou schopností propojit prvky urban fantasy a akčního dobrodružství. Jejich díla často zkoumají složité vztahy mezi postavami a nadpřirozenými silami, přičemž si zakládají na svižném tempu a propracovaných světech. Jako zkušení vypravěči dokáží zaujmout čtenáře svou imaginací a schopností vytvářet napínavé příběhy. Jejich společné psaní přináší do žánrové literatury jedinečný styl.
Allan Quatermain embarks on a thrilling journey through East Africa, facing the ruthless warlord Bwana Nzige, known as the Lord of the Locusts. As Quatermain navigates this treacherous landscape, he becomes the target of Nzige's deadly assassin, the formidable sorcerer Lokongoi. This edition features exclusive images and character designs, enhancing the adventure of this iconic character in a gripping tale of survival and conflict.
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Nelson Mandela's journey from a privileged upbringing to becoming a symbol of resistance against apartheid highlights his commitment to justice and reconciliation. As a lawyer and political activist, he faced imprisonment for 25 years yet emerged without a desire for revenge, instead advocating for unity in a divided nation. His election as South Africa's first black president marked a significant milestone in the country's history. Mandela's legacy is one of grace, humility, and a deep understanding of democracy, as he willingly stepped down from power to foster healing.
Set in the 1950s, the story unfolds as a new monstrous threat emerges from the depths of the Pacific, challenging the belief that the previous giant octopus was the end of their troubles. The narrative follows the U.S. Navy as they confront this unforeseen danger in the waters around Taru Taru, a remote island. With escalating tension and the stakes higher than ever, the characters must grapple with the reality that their past victory was merely a prelude to an even greater nightmare.
The second original novel based on the hit Warner Bros. TV show Arrow and concluding the first crossover between The Flash and Arrow novels! Continuing from the events of THE FLASH: THE HAUNTING OF BARRY ALLEN, team Arrow and team Flash seek to eliminate the bizarre energy that threatens to kill the Scarlet Speedster. Their quest takes them to Markovia, where they must get past an army of mercenaries and assassins to face the enigmatic Count Wallenstein.
„JMENUJI SE OLIVER QUEEN. PĚT LET JSEM SE UČIL PŘEŽÍVAT V NEMILOSRDNÉ DŽUNGLI, A NAŠEL JSEM SI CESTU DOMŮ. ALE DO DOBY, NEŽ POMOHU PŘEŽÍT I OSTATNÍM, V TÉ DŽUNGLI ZŮSTÁVÁM…“ Šarlatový běžec, jenž trpí záhadným rozostřením svých schopností, si uvědomuje, jak těžké je dodržet přísný výcvikový režim, který mu naordinoval Oliver Queen. Flashovy a Arrowovy týmy se pro něj snaží najít lék, místo toho však zjišťují, že pokud se jim tyto vady nepodaří zastavit, Barry se jim rozostří navždy. Zběsilý závod s časem naše hrdiny zavede do nepřátelské země Markovie, kde musí čelit armádě žoldáků a nájemných vrahů, a konfrontovat tajemnou postavu, známou jako hrabě Wallenstein.
An original novel by Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith based on the hit Warner Bros. series created by Greg Berlanti & Andrew Kreisberg & Geoff Johns Speeding through Central City, Barry Allen is met with a startling sight—the Flash, older, battered, and badly injured. Before he can speak, the doppelgänger is gone. Then Barry begins experiencing glitches in his powers—moments that leave him ghostly and immobile in the middle of missions. When a group of his enemies—including Pied Piper, Weather Wizard, and Peekaboo—chooses this time to launch a new assault, the Flash seeks help from his most trusted ally. Oliver Queen – the Arrow.
The uneasy stalemate between vampires and humans is over. Adele and Gareth are bringing order to a free Britain, but bloody murders in London raise the specter that Adele's geomancy is failing and the vampires might return. A new power could tilt the balance back to the vampire clans. A deranged human called the Witchfinder has surfaced on the Continent, serving new vampire lords. This geomancer has found a way to make vampires immune to geomancy and intends to give his masters the ability to kill humans on a massive scale. The apocalyptic event in Edinburgh weakened Adele's geomantic abilities. If the Witchfinder can use geomancy against humanity, she may not have the power to stop him.
Die Thronfolgerin Adele kämpft verzweifelt gegen die drohende Kriegserklärung zwischen Menschen und Vampiren, unterstützt von ihrem Geliebten Gareth. Während sie sich gegen ihr Volk stellt, um ein Blutbad zu verhindern, muss sie einen hohen Preis zahlen: ihren rachsüchtigen Ehemann und die drohende Rache der Vampire.
"Princess Adele abandons duty and embarks on a desperate quest to keep her nation from genocide as the Equatorian Empire and American Republic allies strategize plans for victory against the vampire clans of the north"--From publisher description
Set in a steampunk world, this thrilling tale follows Princess Adele, heir to the Empire of Equatoria, as she faces a vampire plague in 2020. With the Greyfriar as her protector, their bond deepens amidst an impending war between humans and vampires. The first in the Vampire Empire trilogy blends adventure, romance, and political intrigue.