Alma Hromic Deckert Knihy

Výpravná sága líčí příběh sesterstva ťin-šej, skupiny žen tvořících jedinečný pevný kruh přesahující všechny třídní i společenské rozdíly.Všechny k sobě poutá slib věrnosti, silnější než ostatní přísahy, dokonce i ty složené bohům; také tajný jazyk, ťin-a-šu, který je předáván z matky na dceru; a znalosti, za něž některé z nich zaplatí nejvyšší cenu, aby osud jiných mohl být naplněn. V tomto sesterstvu najdeme císařovu dceru, švadlenu, dívku cvičící se na členku císařské gardy i učednici u léčitelky, patří sem umělkyně i kočovná dívka, která je nemanželskou dcerou císaře, a je proto považována za hrozbu pro trůn. Když se jedna z nich stane Dračí císařovnou, způsobí její odhodlání udržet si moc proti chrámovým mudrcům i proti útočícím vojskům z jiných království, že se sesterstvo dostane do nebezpečného světa dvorských intrik a spiknutí i do sporů mezi jednotlivými členkami, z nichž je může zachránit pouze ta, která zůstane věrna všem slibům, jež na počátku knihy složila umírající princezně. Román Věrné sestry je neobvyklá a poutavá kniha, plná dramat, dobrodružství a konfliktů, je to příběh o přátelství a společenství žen, zasazený do zajímavého a podmanivého orientálního prostředí.

My name is Mal Marsh. I was the oldest unTurned Were of my generation, waiting Turn after Turn for my own time... which never came. Until the day, driven by desperation and by the guilt I still carried concerning my sister Celia's tragic death, I decided it was time to stop waiting... and made a dangerous choice in the name of pride and fury. Instead of remaining the Random Were that I was born... I enlisted the help of a friend, a creature beyond the strictly drawn boundaries of Were-kind, and chose to become a Lycan, a true wolf. I thought it would give me a chance to take my revenge on those I believed to be responsible for what had happened to my sister. Right until the moment I realized that things were much more complicated that I had ever believed possible... and that my choice might have far more repercussions than I had thought. One thing was clear. Everything I thought I knew about my family was wrong

"You will never read another shapeshifter book like this. Every surprise will catch you unwary. And, like me, you will find that others will have to pry it out of your fingers." -Tamora Pierce, bestselling author "Alma Alexander has created a gripping and complicated story of family loyalty and teenage rebellion. [..] An excellent start to a brave new series." -Ysabeau Wilce, award-winning author of the Flora Segunda series RANDOM My name is Jazz Marsh. I am a Random Were, which means I am a Were of no fixed form - like all Random Were, my family can become any warm-blooded creature which is the last thing they see before they Turn. For me, when my time came, that meant... trouble. I was quite young when I lost my older sister, Celia, and my family never spoke about her. It was only when I found the secret diaries that she had left behind that I began to discover the truth behind her life and her death. I never understood what drove my moody and dangerous older brother until I began to get an inkling about his part in Celia's death... and until, driven to the edge of patience and understanding, he finally had to face his own Turn problems... and disastrously took matters into his own hands. One thing is clear. Everything I thought I knew about Were-kind was wrong. THIS IS BOOK ONE IN THE WERECHRONICLES SERIES

At the heart of this narrative lies a profound sisterhood that transcends familial ties, showcasing the power of the Jin-Shei bond. This epic tale explores the lives of women united by deep loyalty and shared secrets, emphasizing the strength and resilience found in their connections. Through their experiences, the story delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of relationships, highlighting how chosen bonds can shape identities and destinies.

This novel begins 400 years after eight women pledge themselves as sisters in the name of jin-shei, the unbreakable bond. In 18th century Syai, and its capital city of Linh-an, things have changed beyond recognition.

Before the age of the Internet one of these people might never have known the other existed.In the early days of the World Wide Web,tenuous cyber-connections might never have solidified into more than shared electrons.They were separated by oceans lapping shores of different continents, and by an almost unbridgeable gap of years.Impossible, improbable, unlikely... and yet something drew two people together anyway. Call it love. Call it fate. They found one another against all the odds, they reached out, they touched, they held on. It was strong. It was going to last forever.But forever is shorter than it used to be.

Anghara Kir Hamaheir to an ancient throne, holder of a perilous gift called Sight, one who serves the dangerous and powerful Old Gods... and then sweeps them away as the Changer of Days Red Dynan, King of Roisinan, slain in battle, leaves as his only legitimate heir a nine-year-old girl . When his bastard son Sif takes the crown for himself the rightful heir to Roisinan is forced to flee for her life. Anghara runs from one danger into the next... until she steps into the path of her destiny, and learns her true powers in the mysterious land known as Kheldrin, the Twilight Country. Forever changed by her sojourn in Kheldrin, Anghara returns to Roisinan to be met with betrayal, imprisonment, and a bitter loss of everything that she has worked so hard to understand and achieve. Anghara returns to Kheldrin to seek healing... and finds the full flowering of her fate, a transformation into the mythical Changer of Days, a bridge across the ages who makes her shattered world whole again.

Exploring a society where Were creatures live alongside humans, this omnibus delves into themes of fear, prejudice, and discrimination. The collection includes three interconnected novels—Random, Wolf, and Shifter—each highlighting the struggles and resilience of these beings in a world that both mirrors and diverges from our own. Through gripping narratives, the stories reveal the complexities of coexistence and the challenges faced by those who are different.

The narrative invites readers into a whimsical realm filled with enchanting characters and vivid imagery, including witches, princesses, and monsters. It explores themes of adventure and discovery, leading to both familiar and uncharted territories. The journey is marked by elements of magic, such as silver coins and shadow swords, alongside tales of loss and joy. This book serves as a gateway to a world where stories come alive, urging readers to unlock the door to their imagination and embark on a captivating adventure.

Der Bastardsohn Sif hat nach dem Tod seines Vaters, König Dynan, das Heer zum Sieg geführt und beansprucht die Krone. Anghara, die rechtmäßige Erbin und noch ein Kind, muss fliehen und alles zurücklassen. Verfolgt von Sifs Schergen, entdeckt sie ihre wundersame Gabe, die das Schicksal der Welt verändern könnte.