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Double Threat is a new stand-alone thriller from New York Times bestselling author F. Paul Wilson. Daley has a problem. Her 26-year life so far has been unconventional, to say the least, but now she's got this voice in her head. It claims to be a separate entity that's going to be sharing her body from now on. At first she thinks she's schizophrenic, then considers the possibility that maybe she really has been invaded - but by what? Medical tests turn up nothing, yet the voice persists... and won't stop talking! When she finally she accepts the reality that she has a symbiont, she discovers that together they can cure people of the incurable. Maybe hosting a symbiont isn't such a bad thing. She retreats to a remote town in the southwest desert to hone her healing skills. But there she runs afoul of the Pendry clan, leaders of an obscure cult that worships the Visitors who inhabited the area millions of years ago. They plan to bring them back but believe Daley is the prophesied "Duad" who will undo all the cult's efforts. She must be eliminated. You know things are bad when the voice in your head is the only one you can trust.

Rx Mayhem picks up only hours after the finish of Rx Murder. Dr. Norrie Marconi is in a good place: She's solved an old friend's murder and her love life is blooming. She still has issues to deal with, such as her father's ghost and that malpractice suit, but she feels like things are settling down and she's getting her life in order. Wrong. The senior doctor in her medical group drops a bombshell that threatens to disrupt her life, some of the patients start acting strange, and one winds up near death from multiple gunshot wounds. Then there's her father's ghost who insists he won't be free until she finds out what happened to his boyhood friend Corrado, whom he's sure was murdered. When Norrie's inquiry turns up a dark side to Corrado, she hires an eccentric psychic to free her father from the family home. And that's when things take a sharp left turn.

A definitive guide to Viking art by a world expert on the subject This new survey covers all the intricate and beautiful art styles of the so-called “Viking Age.” It ranges in time from the first major Viking expeditions overseas around AD 800 to the establishment of Christianity in Scandinavia some three hundred years later. An opening chapter gives the historical and geographic background. Thematic chapters then describe and discuss the six main Viking art styles, showing how they emerged from and interacted with one another. Delicate metalwork is contrasted with elaborate wood carvings and the famous Gotland “picture stones,” and we move up in scale from the Oseberg ship to decorated weapons and fine jewels. The book’s conclusion looks at the art in relation to Viking mythology and sagas as well as its legacy in later times.

Twilight has come. Night will follow. It will begin in the heavens and end in the Earth But before that...the rules will be broken The Change is coming and the world as we know it is ending. Sixteen-year-old Ellie has changed. She looks the same but her mother detects someone else looking out through her blue eyes. Ellie builds a "shelter" in her room with an entrance that leads...elsewhere. And what of the convoy of tractor trailers Hari Tate watches drive up a mountain road and return without the trailers...leaving nothing on the mountain. What are they shipping? And the writer who finds a hole in the floor of his NYC apartment and tumbles through into...elsewhere. They will all find each other and find their answers in the electromagnetic pulses piercing the Earth from Out There, pulses that no one should hear, but some do. But they are not simply pulses. They are SIGNALZ.

Best selling author F. Paul Wilson and award-winning illustrator Alan M. Clark offer up this fun children's Christmas story about little Jessica, who wishes for a monster of her own for Christmas, and the gets more (and less) than she could have hoped for.

An original graphic novel starring Repairman Jack - written by series Creator F. Paul Wilson and illustrated by Antonio (James Bond) Fuso.Got a problem? He can fix it. He thought he'd seen the last of the Rakoshi, but one has survived. A particularly cunning and deadly Rakosh known to Jack as Scar-Lip. Now, Jack faces the fights of his life as he seeks to end the creature once and for all, before it ends him!

Jack is back.Wilson never said he was through with Repairman Jack. He said he was through turning in a new novel every year. He also said when a story came along that was right for Jack, he’d write it.The Last Christmas is that story.It’s late December between Ground Zero and Fatal Error, a winter of discontent for Jack who’s perhaps spending too much time hanging at Julio’s. An old contact, Edward Burkes, convinces him to take on a missing-person fix.As usual, nothing is as it seems and the missing person isn’t exactly a person. In fact, it’s like nothing anyone has ever seen.And in the middle of all this, the mysterious Madame de Medici hires him to safeguard a valuable object. Simple, right?Not even close.Yep, Jack is back and, as usual, weird trouble is on his heels.

The editorial discusses the evolving landscape of historical scholarship, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches. It highlights how new methodologies and perspectives enrich our understanding of historical events and figures. The piece advocates for a broader inclusion of diverse narratives and voices in historical discourse, aiming to challenge traditional interpretations and encourage critical thinking among scholars and readers alike.

In a gripping investigation, medical examiner Laura Henning confronts two mysterious corpses marked by a peculiar tattoo and connected to elusive miracle cures. Her search leads her to a cult guarding a legendary panacea, igniting an ancient conflict with a deadly brotherhood known as 536, which believes suffering is divine. As Laura teams up with a reclusive billionaire and his enigmatic bodyguard, Rick Hayden, they embark on a perilous journey across the globe, racing against time to uncover the truth behind the panacea and evade lethal adversaries.

Set in the imaginative world of Nocturnia, the story weaves a tale suitable for both adults and young readers, blending adventure with themes of self-discovery and courage. As characters navigate this unique realm, they encounter challenges that test their resilience and friendships. The narrative promises to engage middle-grade readers and above, inviting them to explore a fantastical landscape filled with intrigue and excitement.

Vampire breiten sich weltweit aus und erobern Städte, während sie die letzten Lebenden in Rinderfarmen gefangen halten. Pater Joe, der dem Alkohol verfallen ist, beschließt, seine Kirche von den Untoten zurückzuerobern. Gemeinsam mit einem Rabbi, einer Nonne und weiteren Verbündeten bereitet er sich auf den Kampf vor.

Rage, terror, and redemption: these are the stones upon which F. Paul Wilson builds the concluding chapter of Repairman Jack: The Early Years, the prequel trilogy focusing on the formative years of Wilson's globally popular supernatural troubleshooter. The strands of Jack's life, established in the first two books, Cold City and Dark City, are now woven into a complete pattern. Centered around an obscure group of malcontents intent on creating a terrible explosion in New York City in 1993, Fear City shows the final stages of young Jack becoming Repairman Jack. It is a dark and terrible story, full of plots and needless mayhem, with secret agents, a freelance torturer, a secret society as old as human history, love, death, and a very bleak triumph. Jack threads his way through this intricate maze, as people he loves are stripped away from him in a way that presages the later epic series of novels. This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.

LIFE CAME OUT OF AFRICA... But now it's death's turn. A deadly autoimmune reaction, triggered by the bite of swarming African flies, spreads like a plague, leaving billions dead and civilization in ruins. Governments collapse, and those who remain live in fear of the death carried by the skies. The origins of the flies are debated—some see them as a mutation, others as a man-made horror. As hope dwindles, many interpret the plague as divine retribution, recalling past deluges sent by God. The afflicted, in their final moments, speak of visions of God coming for them. Yet, a small group, calling themselves mungus, claims immunity and preaches acceptance of the plague, urging others to embrace the bites as a path to the afterlife. Nigel, an investigative reporter, navigates the apocalyptic landscape of plague-ravaged England, searching for Bandora, a kidnapped African boy. His quest for redemption and truth leads him to the enigmatic head mungu, a man unafraid of the flies. The narrative explores themes of apocalypse, love, and the fragile bonds that sustain both marriages and civilizations. Ultimately, it delves into the nature of truth—how we seek it, confront it, and the personal truths we must face.

Kara Wade returns to New York City to uncover the truth behind her twin sister Kelly's mysterious death, which occurred after a fall from the Plaza Hotel. Despite the apparent circumstances surrounding the tragedy, Kara is resolute in her quest for answers, seeking to understand the events that led to her sister's fatal plunge. As she delves into the investigation, she confronts her past and the secrets that may have contributed to Kelly's demise.

Dark City is the second of a new prequel trilogy, Repairman Jack: The Early Years by F. Paul Wilson. It's February 1992. Desert Storm is raging in Iraq but twenty-two-year-old Jack has more pressing matters at home. His favorite bar, The Spot, is about to be sold out from under Julio, Jack's friend. Jack has been something of a tag-along to this point, but now he takes the reins and demonstrates his innate talent for seeing biters get bit. With a body count even higher than in Cold City, this second novel of the Early Years Trilogy hurtles Jack into the final volume in which all scores will be settled, all debts paid.

A sucker is still born every minute. In this modern and interconnected world, con-men are lurking everywhere – it's never been easier for them to dupe us, take from us, and infiltrate our lives. One of the world's leading and celebrated experts on con-games takes the reader through the history of cons, how they've been updated to the modern age, how they work, how to spot them, and how to protect yourself from being the victim of one. R. Paul Wilson is a con-man who works for the other side – our side. He has spent a lifetime learning, performing, studying, and teaching about the ins and outs of the con world in order to open up our eyes to the dangers lurking about us – and to show us how not to get taken. Paul has never made a living as a con-man, profiting off of marks – he has used his expertise throughout his life to help people avoid cons. In this fascinating book, Paul takes the reader through the history and developments of the con game, what elements from the past are based on basic human psychology and have stood the test of time, what has been updated for the modern era and how it's getting used in the computer age, the structure of how these cons work, and – most importantly - how to recognize one, protect yourself and your loved ones, and avoid becoming just another sucker.

Set in the legendary worlds created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, this anthology features eleven original tales that explore diverse themes and adventures. Renowned authors like Mercedes Lackey, Sarah Hoyt, and Mike Resnick contribute their unique voices, bringing fresh perspectives to Burroughs' iconic settings. Each story promises to captivate fans of fantasy and science fiction alike, celebrating the enduring legacy of Burroughs' imaginative universe.

The beginning of a new prequel trilogy, Repairman Jack: The Early Years

Covers all the art styles of the so-called Viking Age. This work ranges in time from the first major Viking expeditions overseas around AD 800 to the general establishment of Christianity in Scandinavia some 300 years later. It is suitable for all those interested in this vibrant art form and in Norse history.

This collection features a range of short fiction from acclaimed author F. Paul Wilson, known for his compelling storytelling. With a reputation solidified by previous works, the stories delve into various themes, showcasing Wilson's ability to engage readers through intriguing narratives and rich character development. Each piece reflects his unique voice and perspective, making it a noteworthy addition to the literary landscape.

Repairman Jack unbound! It's the showdown against the Otherness.

Munir Habib's life has become a nightmare. His tormentor has warned Munir not to report the kidnapping of his family, or they will pay a terrible price. But a friend realizes something is terribly wrong and tells Munir he doesn't have to go to the cops. There's a guy who fixes situations like this--Repairman Jack. Jack is backed into helping Munir despite his ongoing involvement in the cosmic shadow war between the Ally and the Otherness. Or perhaps because of it. He's chafing at being forced into the defensive role of protecting the Lady, the physical embodiment of the consciousness of the planet Earth. Meanwhile, the Septimus Order and the Kickers are seemingly working in concert on a plot to extinguish the Lady and open the way for the Otherness to take over our reality. To top it all off, Dawn Pickering finally goes into labor and delivers a baby she only glimpses as it's whisked away, and is terrified by what she sees. Later she's told the baby died, but she doesn't believe it. Neither does Weezy. Neither does Jack. All these interlocking plots mean doom for humanity. But Jack never gives up or gives in.

This is the fifth book in Wilson's Adversary Cycle, updated by the author and available for the first time in trade paperback, and released in preparation for the grand climax of the Repairman Jack cycle. Poised and waiting for the moment he can unleash an ancient wave of horror that will extinguish humanity, the son of clone Jim Hanley, Jonah, poses as a graduate student in a small southern town to hide his venomous vampiric identity.

This is the way the world ends...not with a bang but a scream in the dark. It begins at dawn, when the sun rises late. Then the holes appear. The first forms in Central Park, in sight of an apartment where Repairman Jack and a man as old as time watch with growing dread. Gaping holes, bottomless and empty...until sundown, when the first unearthly, hungry creatures appear. Nightworld brings F. Paul Wilson's Adversary Cycle and Repairman Jack saga to an apocalyptic finale as Jack and Glaeken search the Secret History to gather a ragtag army for a last stand against the Otherness and a hideously transformed Rasalom.

Muž na pronajaté lodi u newyorského přístavu sleduje dvojici hořících mrakodrapů Světového obchodního centra. Je 11. září 2001… Vytahuje z ovladače "J" anténu a mačká černé tlačítko. Kdo potřebuje další výbuch hodinu poté, co se zbortila "Dvojčata" po úderech teroristů z Al-Kajdy ? Po letech si mladá autistická internetová surfařka Weezy všímá podivných nesrovnalostí a falešných stop v oficiálních prohlášeních, v tisku i v zmanipulovaných a zavádějících textech bloggerů. Ocitá se na stopě temného spiknutí a skládá si části zhoubného puzzle dohromady. Ale jen Jack, kamarád z dětství, působící v tajemném společenství, tuší, co se za vším skrývá, a vyzná se v paranoidních labyrintech aktérů v pozadí. Brilantní román F. Paula Wilsona - plný akce a nečekaných odhalení i souvislostí - vás zavede na pokraj zkázy lidstva, za níž nejsou islámští teroristé, nadnárodní korporace ani vláda.

20 neue Geschichten des Schreckens u.a. von Clive Barker, Ray Bradbury, Lisa Morton, Whitley Strieber, F. Paul Wilson, Roberta Lannes, Brian Lumley, Nancy Holder, John Farris, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Ramsey Campbell, Gahan Wilson, Rick Pickman, William F. Nolan, David J. Schow, Steve Niles, Richard Laymon. Viele Storysammlungen versprechen sehr viel und halten es nicht – Dark Delicacies™ hält Wort – 20 Leckerbissen des Bösen! 2006 ausgezeichnet mit dem Bram-Stoker-Award als beste Horroranthologie. Deutsche Erstausgabe

Jack is hired to find a legendary Japanese sword, a katana stolen from the Hiroshima Peace Museum and brought to New York City. To get it back, he maneuvers his rivals for possession of the sword--the members of a weird Japanese cult, a young Japanese businessman and his three Yakuza bodyguards, and Kicker Cult leader Hank Thompson--into a bloody melee from which Jack plans to waltz away with the fabled artifact. Also in the mix is a pregnant teenager whose unborn child, loaded with abnormal DNA, will be a decisive force in the cosmic shadow war raging behind the scenes. A pawn in the game, she is hunted by both sides. Of course, when things don't go as planned, Jack must improvise (and he hates to improvise).

Nach dem Erfolg als Hörbuch erscheinen "Die besten Horrorgeschichten der Welt" nun als Taschenbuch. Die zweite Auswahl umfasst etwa 20 Erzählungen von renommierten Autoren wie Graham Masterton, Guy de Maupassant und vielen weiteren Meistern des Horrors.

Eine Sammlung von sechs Handyman-Jack-Stories sowie fünf weiteren Geschichten, die mit Jack und dem Adversary-Zyklus verbunden sind. Enthält ein Nachwort des Übersetzers Michael Plogmann.

It starts off simply enough. Jack is hired by Christy Pickering, whose 18-year-old daughter is dating sinister and shady Jerry Bethlehem, a man twice her age. Christy neither likes nor trusts Bethlehem and hires Jack to find out if her instincts are correct. As Jack delves into the man's past, he finds connections between Bethlehem and the Creighton Institute, a government-funded facility researching a newly discovered and frightening variation on human DNA. Bethlehem is not who he pretends to be. As the bodies pile up, Jack discovers another horrific piece of the puzzle of his own identity, and why he's been drafted into a cosmic shadow war.

Set against a backdrop of grotesque mutations resulting from unchecked scientific experimentation, the story explores the duality of the human spirit. It delves into themes of bravery and depravity, juxtaposing innocence with evil, as characters navigate their transformed realities. This beauty-and-the-beast fable promises an unforgettable journey that challenges perceptions of humanity and morality.

It starts off so simply: Jack, still feeling down after the tragic events of Infernal, is hanging in Julio's when a regular named Timmy asks him for help. His teenage niece has been missing since this morning; the police say it's too early to worry, but Timmy knows something bad has happened. Jack says he'll put the word out on the street. This innocent request triggers a chain of seemingly coincidental events that lead Jack into the darkest days of his life. As has become evident in the series, Jack has been singled out, unwillingly, as the champion of one of the two supernatural forces contending for control of all human life on Earth. Neither of these forces are good or evil, just dangerous and amoral. They value and notice individual humans about as much as we do mosquitoes. Jack is desperate . . . and the last thing you want to do is make Jack desperate. That's when things begin to blow up and people begin to die. A hang-onto-your-hat-and-heart thriller of triumph and tragedy that barrels along at F. Paul Wilson's trademark breakneck pace.

Antologie povídek Thriller seznamuje čtenáře s nejlepšími autory thrillerového žánru ve výboru ryze thrillerových, dosud nikdy nevydaných povídek. Nabízí příběhy plné napětí snad ve všech podobách, jaké si jen umíme představit. Povídky napsalo dvaatřicet nejuznávanějších autorů žánru, jejichž díla byla oceněna bezpočtem literárních cen.

Set against the backdrop of a traveling carnival, the story follows Jack as he confronts the shocking reappearance of a Rakosh, a creature he thought was extinct. Despite his efforts to eradicate the species, evidence suggests that at least one has survived. This revised novella expands on the original short story, delving deeper into the themes of extinction and the unexpected consequences of one's actions.

Reunited with his distant brother after a mutual tragedy, Repairman Jack reluctantly joins his sibling on a treasure hunt off the coast of Bermuda and discovers an ancient artifact with bizarre and dangerous powers.

Repairman Jack is back! An anonymous mercenary, with no last name and no social security number, Jack has thrilled a veritable army of readers ever since his bestselling debut in The Tomb. Jack can fix any problem, supernatural or otherwise, for a price. Now, in his latest gripping adventure, he takes on two cases at once. The first involves a nun being blackmailed by someone who has photos of her she doesn't want made public. What's in those photos, she won't say, but with her meager savings just about exhausted, she hires Jack to help her. The second seems straightforward enough, as an elderly woman hires Jack to find her missing son. But to locate his quarry, Jack must infiltrate the inner reaches of the Dormentalist Church, a secretive, globe-spanning cult whose members include some of the biggest and most powerful names in entertainment, sports, and politics. Ruthless in its pursuit of critics and enemies, the Church hides a sinister agenda known only to its ruling elite. But Jack can be ruthless, too, going to darker lengths than ever before as he crisscrosses the two fix-it jobs to settle the deadliest of scores!

In this gripping continuation of the Repairman Jack saga, the hero faces a personal crisis when he learns his estranged father is in a coma after a car accident in Florida. Despite their troubled relationship, Jack travels south to the hospital, where he encounters Anya, a peculiar neighbor who seems to possess an uncanny knowledge about both him and his father. Meanwhile, a young woman named Semelee, who has unusual abilities and lives in the Everglades with a group of deformed men, senses Jack's unique presence. As Jack explores the senior community of Gateways South, he discovers an unusual drought plaguing Florida, yet Anya's lawn remains vibrantly green. This raises questions about her true nature. The community has also been shaken by a series of strange deaths among residents, attributed to bizarre animal attacks. Jack becomes increasingly aware of mysterious "lights" that appear from a sinkhole in the Everglades, hinting at another reality. To save his father from becoming the next victim, Jack must unravel these mysteries while confronting his own secrets and those of his father. The stakes are high as he delves into a world filled with danger and the unknown.

Spannende Unterhaltung der Spitzenklasse! Der Privatdetektiv „Handyman“ Jack wird in die Auseinandersetzungen rivalisierender Wahrsager und Okkultisten verwickelt, die mit dem Übersinnlichkeitswahn der New Yorker Schickeria gute Geschäfte machen. Doch kaum hat Jack damit begonnen, die Scharlatane mit ihren eigenen Tricks zu schlagen, stößt er bei seinen Ermittlungen auf das Geheimnis um einen Ritualmörderklub, dessen Opfer sich im Spukhaus der wahrsagenden Brüder Kenton bemerkbar machen. „F. Paul Wilson hat den Bogen raus. Er weiß genau, wie er den Leser in Atem hält und bis zur letzten Seite fesselt!“ Shelf Life

Repairman Jack returns in a thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestseller, The Tomb. Known for his unique skills as a situation fixer, Jack operates outside the law and societal norms, with no last name or Social Security number. After fifteen years apart, he is contacted by his estranged sister, Kate, who seeks his help to understand her girlfriend Jeanette's alarming trance-like behavior. A mysterious stranger leads Kate to Jack, who is less than thrilled about their reunion and what she learns about his unconventional life. As Jack investigates, he discovers that Jeanette's condition stems from experimental therapy for a brain tumor, which has left her and other subjects infected by a mutated virus. This virus is intent on multiplying, and if Jack fails to contain it, the consequences could be catastrophic. Meanwhile, while riding the 9 train, Jack faces a life-threatening situation when a passenger begins shooting indiscriminately. Jack intervenes, neutralizing the threat, but this act of bravery catches the attention of a local tabloid reporter who sees an opportunity to elevate Jack to celebrity status. This newfound fame threatens to unravel the very essence of who Repairman Jack is and the life he has built.

Can you imagine a new chemical compound, a non-addictive designer drug that heightens your assertiveness, opens the door to your primal self, giving you an edge wherever you compete? Whether on the street or the football field, in a classroom or a boardroom. Wouldn’t you be tempted to try it . . . just once? What happens if it releases uncontrollable rage and makes you a killer?

Tristan je dokonalý špión: nemá totožnost, rodinu, přátele ani práva. Je to MIM. Žádný pouliční klaun... nic takového... ale uměle vytvořená a klonovaná lidská bytost, jejíž metamorfovanou DNA lze programovat tak, aby se změnila v masku - perfektní genetickou kopii kteréhokoliv člověka čí jiného smyšleného tvora. Mimové jsou majetkem válčících městských států a mohou se stát neúnavnými dělníky či tajnými agenty - dokud náročnost přejímaných masek nezpůsobí rozklad mimové tělesné schránky. Jeho jedinou šancí na přežití je získání Osobnosti - postavení občana a stálé podoby. Tristana od Osobnosti dělí pouze jediný úkol. Musí se vydat do nepřístupného nervového centra nepřátelské korporace, zmocnit se přísně utajovaných dat a uniknout divokým a neskutečným peklem psychopatických kultů a mutantského podzemí. Brzy však zjišťuje, že se ocitl ve víru intrik a lží, do jeho poslání zasahují tajuplná postava jménem Okasan a revoluční organizace Proteus. Bez ohledu na to, zda je pouhou figurkou na šachovnici, nebo hráčem, či člověkem, Tristanova maska a role, která mu připadla, rozhodnou o dalším osudu - nebo zhoubě - celé lidské rasy.... celý text

Repairman Jack returns to investigate the disappearance of a well-known conspiracy theorist, journeying into a world where aliens are real, the government is up to no good, and apocalypse is just around the corner.

F. P. Wilson ve sbírce povídek Pustiny dokazuje, že ovládá nejenom románovou tvorbu. Tato sbírka, která představuje povídky vzniklé během posledních dvou desetiletí, zaujme především svou pestrostí: čtenář zde najde klasické, syrové horory vedle povídek vysloveně humorných či ironických. Wilson se ve svých povídkách často věnuje nevšedním zpracováním slavných témat populární kultůry - setkáte se tu třeba s Batmanovým protivníkem Jokerem, který je zavřen za zdmi psychiatrické léčebny, se slavným detektivem Dickem Tracym, jenž je právě na stopě zločinu v rokenrolovém hudebním vydavatelství, nebo s písničkářem Bobom Dylanem čelícím útoku plagiátora z budoucnosti. Vynikající titulní povídkou složil Wilson poklonu klasikovi amerického hororu H. P. Lovecraftovi. Wilsonovy povídky jsou děsivé i duchaplné, zábavné i plné hlubšího smyslu. Zcela rozhodně patří k tomu nejlepšímu, co v hororovém žánru můžete najít

With authors ranging from Stephen King to Steven Spruill, this anthology of horror fiction aims to showcase some of the genre's newer stars as well as many older and more established writers.

Mladé vědecké pracovnici Julii Gordonové se podařilo proniknout do tajemného prostoru lidské paměti. Její výzkum by mohl znamenat významný pokrok při léčbě duševních poruch a nemocí souvisejících s odumíráním mozkových buněk, pro talentovanou a inteligentní Julii znamenal však daleko víc - podařilo se jí tak zachránit život vlastní sestře. Julie a Samanta jsou dvojčata, avšak dvojčata zcela odlišná jak povahou, tak schopnostmi, a dochází mezi nimi k mnoha konfliktům, pro něž se sestry téměř nestýkají. Samanta, nadaná malířka, jednoho dne upadne do kómatu a lékaři jí nedávají žádnou naději na přežití. Julie se rozhodne zasáhnout, a díky své vědecké metodě se dostane do "krajiny vzpomínek" své sestry. Zjistí, že Samantu se zřejmě někdo pokusil zabít. Kdo, proč a jak? Julie se musí vrátit daleko do své i sestřiny minulosti, aby odhalila zločince, jenž se pokouší zahladit stopy dávné vraždy dalším zločinem. Úspěch v souboji s vrahem jí přines nejen radost ze záchrany sestry, ale i nečekané poznání - Julie si uvědomí, jak hluboký vztah ji k sestře váže, a díky tomu přehodnotí i svůj dosavadní život. Oblíbený žánr vědecko-fantastického románu tak přerůstá v důmyslný psychologický příběh o složité cestě za tajemstvím lidských duší.

Rodinný lekár Alan Bulmer má službu aj na stanici rýchlej zdravotníckej pomoci. Od chvíle, keď mu zomierajúci tulák odovzdá schopnosť liečiť ľudí dotykom, sa mení celý Bulmerov život... Opúšťa ho manželka, stráca licenciu, prichádza o svoj dom. Vdova po vietnamskom veteránovi, s povesťou extravagantnej umelkyne, Sylvia Nashová je snáď jediná, ktorá mu verí...

This book provides a full overview of the archaeology of the Vikings in Scotland, incorporating many results from the recent period of intense fieldwork and excavation.

Repairman Jack operates outside the law, tackling dangerous situations rather than appliances. Living off the grid with no identity, he accepts only cash for his services. His unique approach often puts him in peril as he goes to great lengths to resolve problems for his clients, showcasing his resourcefulness and determination.

Akční román plný dramatických situací vypráví o nájemném střelci, který je při své poslední akci zrazen a svůj život zasvětí pomstě. Hrdina knihy, Jack Nacht, je adoptivním synem profesionálního střelce, který ho tomuto řemeslu naučil téměř k dokonalosti a proto byl Jack najat k vraždě jistého senátora. Při atentátu je ale zatčen policií a vážně postřelen, ochrne a je upoután na nemocniční lůžko. Přijde na to, že se jednalo o past a že ho podvedl jeho společník. Podstoupí riskantní operaci páteře, aby se uzdravil a mohl se mu pomstít. Během pobytu v nemocnici se ale zamiluje do své ošetřovatelky a tím umožní společníkovi, který dívku unese jako rukojmí, další protiúder, než nastane dramatický okamžik posledního zúčtování.... celý text

Pestilence, floods, war, social upheaval, drug crime, wicked leaders, conspiracies, corruption even visions of death-dealing aliens -- this superb collection of stories takes an unforgettable imaginative journey into terror and transcendence. Each decade of the twentieth century is assigned to one of the top fantasy/horror authors of the modern age who evokes the particular madness of that decade as it contributes to a prophecy for the next century. Decade by decade as the millennium approaches in these powerful, chilling tales, the tension builds toward a dramatic revelation that is both a prophetic warning and a visionary answer for all humankind. A singular publishing event, Revelations is a stunning anthology-novel by modern superstars of fantasy and horror, including New York Times -- bestselling author Clive Barker, David J. Schow, and Ramsey Campbell.

Z lekárskeho prostredia. Mladá lekárka Gina Panzellová už od detstva obdivuje slávneho plastického chirurga Duncana Lathrama, ktorý vyvinul novú metódu urýchľujúcu hojenie rán pomocou implantátu. Gina však nechápe, prečo sa Duncan vzdal sľubnej kariéry na chirurgii, odsťahoval sa do Washingtonu a začal robiť plastické operácie kongresmanom, ktorými otvorene opovrhoval. Keď dvaja senátori zomrú za nevyjasnených okolností a ďalších dvoch postihne ťažká psychóza sa Gina rozhodne zistiť podstatu zázračného implantátu.

Medical thriller. President Tom Winston's plan to legalise narcotics lands his boyhood friend Dr. John Van Duyne into a dangerous game with the drug cartels. Colin Andrews is the pseudonym of F. Paul Wilson.

Ein packender Thriller zu einem - nicht nur in den USA - emotionsgeladenen Thema: zur Reform des Gesundheitswesens und zur plastischen Chirurgie.

"A taught, battle-of-wits medical thriller that turns on vengeance. A smart, exciting tale that's given added dimension by Wilson's investing the villain with a righteous cause for his maniacal behavior." (Publishers Weekly) "Wealthy plastic surgeon Duncan Lathram would seem to have it made. Thanks to the aid of his brother, a hotshot pharmacologist and implant inventor, his clientele is the rich and famous. But then representatives and senators on a congressional guidelines committee, all of whom have had close associations with Duncan, start dying. Duncan's young surgical colleague, Gina Panzella, starts putting implants, accidents, and motives together, and the action in Wilson's medical thriller picks up. The smoothness with which Wilson develops the plot, the fact that all the major characters are believable human beings, and the mounting excitement as the pieces of a murderous puzzle fall into place should keep readers rapt right to the last page." (Booklist) "Implant features an attractive and well-spoken villain whose warped take on things is understandable, if not justified...a terrific story." (Kirkus Reviews)

Was ist nur aus der guten alten Erde geworden? In den Bars sitzen geklonte Filmstars, in den Gärten promenieren genmanipulierte Saurier, und in den U-Bahn-Schächten kämpfen verwahrloste Kinder ums Überleben. Kaum zu glauben, daß in dieser verrückten Welt ein Mann für Recht und Ordnung streitet: Sigmund Dreyer, seines Zeichens Privatdetektiv. Seine Klienten sind die Außenseiter von Cyberland und seine Jobs gefährliche Knochenarbeit. Da kann es schon einmal vorkommen, daß man den Kopf verliert – im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes.

Americká autorka, narozená 1946. Quinn Cleary má stipendium na Ingraham, nejexkluzivnější lékařské škole v Americe, a cítí, že se jí podařilo dosáhnout úspěchu. Brzy však její nadšení zchladí podezření, že za dobře střeženými zdmi institutu se odehrávají nejasné věci. Quinn sdílí své obavy se svým přítelem, hráčem na automatech Timem Brownem, ale ten jí zpočátku nevěří. Když však náhodou zjistí, že je Quinn odposlouchávána, oba se ocitají v noční můře plné lží, intrik a mocenských fantazií - noční můře, ze které možná není úniku.

Dobře napsaný horor se odehrává v současném New Yorku, kde si šílený bráhman začne vyřizovat staré účty za pomoci démonů, kteří se živí lidmi. Hlavním hrdinou příběhu je muž, který se díky tragédii ve své minulosti dostal na okraj společnosti. Tím, že dokáže žít v anonymitě a pohybovat se vně společenských pravidel, může se živit řešením případů, na něž státní aparát ani policie prostě nestačí. O pomoc se na něho obrací indický diplomat, kterému surově zbili babičku, a oloupili ji o vzácný rodový náhrdelník, a současně jeho bývalá láska, které se za podivných okolností ztratila příbuzná. Náš hrdina se pustí do pátrání a zjistí, že oba případy do sebe zapadají. Jeho lásce se ztrácí další příbuzná a o život jde i její dcerce. Jedná se o rodovou kletbu, která má být nyní naplněna. Podaří se dítě ještě zachránit?

The masters of the macabre bring the dead to life in these never-before-collected stories and short novels of the vampire in all its frightening forms. Authors include Clive Barker, Robert Bloch, Ramsey Campbell, and David J. Schow. Includes the first publication of Red Reign, by Kim Newman, author of Bad Dreams and The Night Mayor. CONTENTS Introduction: The Children Of The Night by Stephen Jones Human Remains by Clive Barker Necros by Brian Lumley The Man Who Loved The Vampire Lady by Brian Stableford For The Blood Is The Life by F. Marion Crawford The Brood by Ramsey Campbell Hungarian Rhapsody by Robert Bloch Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe Vampire by Richard Christian Matheson Stragella by Hugh B. Cave A Week In The Unlife by David J. Schow The House At Evening by Francis Garfield The Labyrinth by R. Chetwynd-Hayes Beyond Any Measure by Karl Edward Wagner Doctor Porthos by Basil Copper Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker It Only Comes Out At Night by Dennis Etchison Dracula's Chair by Peter Tremayne The Better Half by Melanie Tem An Episode of Cathedral History by M.R. James Chastel by Manly Wade Wellman Der Untergang Des Abendlandesmenschen by Howard Waldrop The Room In The Tower by E.F. Benson Laird of Dunain by Graham Masterson Midnight Mass by F. Paul Wilson Blood Gothic by Nancy Holder Yellow Fog by Les Daniels Vintage Domestic by Steve Rasnic Tem Red Reign by Kim Newman Vampire Sestina by Neil Gaiman

This startling, high-octane collection includes short novels by Clive Barker and Karl Edward Wagner, and stories by such luminaries of fear as Lisa Tuttle, David J. Schow, Ramsey Campbell, Brian Lumley, Dennis Etchison, and others.

Hororový příběh s klasickou upírskou zápletkou. Jen hrad hraběte Drákuly vystřídala tajuplná pevnost ukrytá kdesi v rumunských horách, viktoriánskou dobu počátek 2. světové války a obětí jsou tentokrát vojáci wehrmachtu a elitní jednotky SS. Pevnost je poctivě napsaný horor, který sklidil slušný ohlas (devět týdnů se držel na špici newyorských bestsellerů – o dva týdny déle než proslavená Sophiina volba) a dočkal se i volného pokračování s názvem Zabij dítě, které se vrací.

Dramatický thriller je volným pokračováním autorovy knihy Pevnost a navazuje na ni v líčení odvěkého zápasu mezi dobrem a zlem. Zlo se v románu projevuje předpokládaným příchodem Antikrista, jímž má být dosud nenarozené dítě muže, který za svou existenci vděčí vědeckému experimentu a který, ač sám je obětí, je posléze jako původce zla zabit. O život jeho potomka usilují příslušníci sekty, považující se za vyvolené k zápasu se zlem a jednající v obavách o budoucnost lidstva. Atmosféra napětí a tajemna, promyšlené zápletky i dramatický spád děje posunují knihu so stupeň výše, než je obvyklý průměr tohoto žánru.

On the eve of World War II, Hiroki Okumo, disciple of an ancient Japanese religion, seeks the long-lost key to the devastating Black Wind while two men try to steal his fiance, Meiko

Náhle dokázal dělat zázraky. Po deseti letech praxe rodinného lékaře doktor Alan Bulmer náhle zjistí, že dokáže léčit i ty nejtěžší nemoci pouhým dotekem ruky. Nejprve tomu sám odmítá uvěřit a hledá racionální vysvětlení. Žádné však neexistuje, a tak Alan začne využívat tajemné síly, aby uzdravoval nevyléčitelně choré a trpící pacienty. Ale za všechno se platí... Narušenou rovnováhu je třeba vyrovnat. Alan se svou schopnost sice snaží utajit, ovšem marně. O jeho zázračné moci se dozví veřejnost a od té chvíle se mu život změní v chaos a blázinec. Rozpadne se mu manželství, nemůže dál vykonávat lékařskou praxi. Postupně se proti němu obrátí rodina, kolegové a dokonce i sdělovací prostředky. Věří mu pouze bohatá, krásná, záhadná Sylvia Nashová a Ba, její vietnamský zahradník, kterého ještě v jeho vlasti uzdravil člověk se stejnou schopností zázračného doteku - dat-taj-vao. A Ba rovněž ví o kruté dani, kterou si dotek od svého nositele vybírá. Náhle se objeví pomoc ze strany, odkud ji nikdo nečekal - od senátora Jamese McCreadyho, jenž prostřednictvím své Nadace zaměřené na lékařský výzkum nabídne prozkoumat podstatu Alanovy údajně zázračné schopnosti. Slibuje, že pokud nejde o podvod, pomůže Alanovi získat zpět ztracenou prestiž. Alen je na dně, a proto senátorovu nabídku přijímá. Ale teprve nyní ho čeká ta nejkrutější daň.

A conspiracy threatens the LaNague Charter and the freedoms of Federation planets, prompting Pete Paxton to seek help from Josephine "Jo" Finch, CEO of Interstellar Business Advisors. Despite her mistrust due to suspicions surrounding her father's death, Jo becomes embroiled in a dangerous political game against a cunning adversary and a powerful psi-talent. As they navigate intrigue and unexpected alliances, the story weaves together elements of science fiction, politics, and finance, culminating in a surprising resolution and a richly developed narrative.

Set against a backdrop of revolution, the narrative follows Peter LaNague as he seeks to dismantle the oppressive Outworld Imperium and reshape governance for its citizens. His journey involves forming unlikely alliances, including with a madman and a notorious robber baron, while skillfully managing fierce warriors from Flint. LaNague grapples with the moral complexities of his mission, striving to avoid becoming the enemy he opposes. This edition also features two short stories and an introduction by the author, blending philosophical themes with action.

Healer (Book 3 of the LaNague Series) is the thrilling conclusion to the LaNague Federation Trilogy. The Outworld Imperium, which began as a rebellion for independence, has devolved into a bloated, bureaucratic entity that produces nothing and survives solely on taxation. This failing business is perpetually in debt, relying on loans to cover massive deficits. Peter LaNague's revolutionary vision aims to dismantle the entrenched Imperium and reshape the understanding of government for all Outworlders. To achieve this, he must forge alliances with a madman and the last of Sol System's robber barons, strategically utilize the fierce warriors from Flint while keeping them in check, and outmaneuver the relentless forces of the Imperium. Amid these challenges, LaNague's most significant test is to execute his plan without becoming the very enemy he seeks to overthrow. This edition also includes the short stories "Lipidleggin'" and "Ratman," along with an introduction by the author. F. Paul Wilson is a bestselling author with over thirty novels and 100 short stories to his name, with more than seven million copies in print in the US and translations in twenty-four languages. He is a practicing physician living at the Jersey Shore with his wife, Mary.