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John French

    John French je spisovatel a herní designér na volné noze z anglického Nottinghamu. Jeho romány zahrnují sérii Ahriman od Black Library a trilogii Pán nočních můr pro Fantasy Flight. Zbytek jeho tvorby lze nalézt v mnoha dalších knihách, včetně bestselleru New York Times Age of Darkness. Když nepřemýšlí, jak by temné a zhoubné bytosti mohly zničit realitu a prostor, John rád diskutuje o tom, proč by to byl dobrý nápad... a také o pití dobrého vína.

    Ahriman: Sorcerer
    Catalina Over Arctic Oceans
    A Drop in the Ocean: Ditchings in World War II
    Robert Shaw
    The Horusian Wars: Divination
    Frankenstein: Monsters of The Abyss
    • Frankenstein: Monsters of The Abyss

      • 204 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
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      You only think you know the story of the monster and his creator.The monster never asked for life or even his mockery of one. Victor Frankenstein never asked if he should pierce the veil of death. His cousin Elizabeth never asked for her heart to be torn asunder Obsessed with conquering death, Victor's compulsion crossed the border into madness. He robbed graves of what was buried within and Death of its sting. Horrified by his success, he abandoned his creation. Hated and hounded for his appearance, the creature's only crime was wanting a life he had not asked for. As the first of his kind, and in defiance and honor of his creator, he took the name Adam Frankenstein. Victor and Adam find themselves locked in an epic conflict that rages from Switzerland to Ireland and back, a struggle that ensnares Elizabeth, who is caught between the man she is engaged to and the one she loves. It is a clash that can only end in death. But thanks to Victor, death is no longer the end. In this, the true tale of House Frankenstein, you may find that the true Monsters of the Abyss are not what you have been led to believe.

      Frankenstein: Monsters of The Abyss
    • A truly awesome collection of short stories featuring Inquisitor Covenant. Read about the allies – rogues, agents, psykers and killers – who aid him in his battle against the darkness.

      The Horusian Wars: Divination
    • Robert Shaw

      The Price of Success

      • 294 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
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      Robert Shaw is renowned for his Oscar-nominated performances in iconic films such as From Russia with Love, A Man For All Seasons, and The Sting. However, he is perhaps best remembered for his unforgettable role as Quint in the blockbuster Jaws, which left a lasting impact on cinema. This book delves into his career, exploring the unique aspects of his performances and his contributions to the film industry.

      Robert Shaw
    • Focusing on the remarkable resilience and courage of the Air Sea Rescue service, the stories blend tragedy with humor, showcasing the extraordinary experiences of its men. Their tenacity and bravery in the face of adversity create a compelling narrative that highlights both the challenges they faced and their unwavering spirit.

      A Drop in the Ocean: Ditchings in World War II
    • John French first took up flying in 1937 with the University of London Air Squadron, and this move was to signal the start of a long and varied career in flight that would see him involved in some of the most iconic wartime exploits of the Twentieth Century. Posted to Gibraltar in the midst of war, he flew sorties in support of the North African landings during Operation Torch, a particularly interesting episode in Second World War history. From here, he was to work on the iconic Catalina – the spectacular water plane, employed to such great effect in an array of military operations in the latter half of the Twentieth Century. His exploits are relayed in vivid, first hand detail, offering fresh insights into this period of history from a man engaged at the heart of the action. Post war exploits flow into accounts of wartime engagement, and there is space too in which to detail John's post-war career behind the Iron Curtain.Diary entries, edited and complied by his grandson Anthony Dyer, have been lovingly woven together to create a complete narrative which spans a career of such wide variety and achievement to make it perfect material for a book such as this.

      Catalina Over Arctic Oceans
    • Ahriman: Sorcerer

      • 409 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení
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      Ahriman, greatest sorcerer of the Thousand Sons and architect of the Rubric that laid his Legion low, continues to walk the path towards salvation, or damnation. Searching for a cure for his Legion, he is forced to consider - was the great ritual somehow flawed from the very beginning? The answer may lie within the mysterious artefact known as the Athenaeum of Kallimakus, a grimoire of forgotten lore which is reputed to contain the exact words of the lost Book of Magnus… or, perhaps, even a transcription of the primarch's deepest and most secret thoughts.

      Ahriman: Sorcerer
    • Praetorian of Dorn

      • 480 stránek
      • 17 hodin čtení
      4,2(50)Ohodnotit

      Terra comes under attack from an enemy within as the Imperial Fists and Rogal Dorn prepare for the coming of Horus.

      Praetorian of Dorn
    • Sons of the Emperor: An Anthology

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
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      An amazing collection of Horus Heresy Primarch short stroies, penned by a host of best selling authors. A must have for all fans of Horus Heresy!

      Sons of the Emperor: An Anthology
    • Ahriman: The Omnibus

      • 880 stránek
      • 31 hodin čtení
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      Omnibus containing all three novels in the Ahriman trilogy - Ahriman: Exile, Ahriman: Sorcerer and Ahriman: Unchanged - as well as eight additional short stories. The name Ahriman has lived in infamy ever since the galactic war of the Horus Heresy. The greatest sorcerer of the Thousand Sons, and protege to the primarch Magnus the Red, Ahriman's deepest flaw is hubris. His mistaken belief in casting the Rubric to cure his Legion of their curse has seen him exiled. Though spurned by his kin, Ahriman has not given up on his quest to restore his brothers from the fleshless husks they have become, and he will brave the worst horrors of the galaxy, and the Eye of Terror itself, to obtain the knowledge to achieve it. For to bring about salvation, Ahriman must risk his own further damnation and the wrath of his primarch.

      Ahriman: The Omnibus
    • 1914

      The Early Campaigns of the Great War by the British Commander

      • 312 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
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      The perspective of the British Expeditionary Force's commander during the Great War offers a unique insight into military strategy, leadership challenges, and the realities of warfare. The narrative delves into personal experiences and pivotal decisions made on the battlefield, highlighting the complexities of command amidst the chaos of conflict. It examines the impact of these choices on soldiers and the overall war effort, providing a detailed account of the trials faced by military leaders during one of history's most significant conflicts.

      1914