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Magický ostrov. Tajný úkol. Nebezpečné tajemství. Linus Baker vede tichý, osamělý život. Je mu čtyřicet a žije v malinkatém domečku s ďábelskou kočkou a sbírkou starých elpíček. Jako sociální pracovník na oddělení péče o magickou mládež se celé dny stará o dobro dětí ve vládních sirotčincích. Když si Linuse nečekaně předvolá nejvrcholovější management, obdrží velmi zvláštní a přísně tajný úkol – odcestovat do sirotčince na ostrově Marsyas, kde žije šest nebezpečných dětí: zahradní trpaslice, lesní víla, vyvern, neidentifikovatelný zelený sliz, špicodlak a Antikrist. Linus musí překonat strach a zjistit, jak pravděpodobné je, že by mohly přivodit konec světa. Jenže děti nejsou jedinou záhadou na ostrově. Jejich opatrovatelem je totiž šarmantní a tajemný Arthur Parnassus, který udělá cokoli, aby své svěřence ochránil. Když se Arthur a Linus začnou sbližovat, vyplují na povrch dávná tajemství a Linus se musí rozhodnout, zda má dětem i Arthurovi zničit domov, nebo přihlížet, jak se svět ocitá v plamenech. Dům v blankytně modrém moři je okouzlující, mistrně vystavěný příběh o cestě a hlubokém prožitku, jakým je nalezení neobvyklé rodiny na nečekaném místě – a poznání, že do té rodiny také patříte.

Když si pro Wallace na jeho vlastní pohřeb přijde Smrtka, začne mít podezření, že je asi přece jenom mrtvý. Místo aby ho zavedla rovnou do záhrobí, vezme ho do malého městečka. Na jeho okraji, kousek od silnice vinoucí se lesem, je mezi horami uhnízděná čajovna, kterou vlastní muž jménem Hugo. Pro místní je Hugo majitelem čajovny, pro duše, které potřebují přejít na druhý břeh, je převozníkem. Jenže Wallace ještě není připravený opustit život, který sotva začal žít. S Hugovou pomocí začne objevovat věci, které za života propásl. Když se v čajovně objeví Manažer, zvídavá a mocná bytost, a dá Wallacovi jeden týden na to, aby přešel na druhý břeh, rozhodne se Wallace vměstnat celý život do sedmi dní.

Romantický fantasy příběh, v němž sledujeme Oxe, který se během dospívání sblíží se sousedem Joem a jeho rodinou, jejíž členové se přeměňují ve vlky. Oxovi bylo dvanáct, když mu jeho tatínek udělil velmi cennou lekci. Prohlásil, že Ox za nic nestojí a lidi ho nikdy nepochopí. Pak odešel. Oxovi bylo šestnáct, když na cestě potkal chlapce; chlapce, který mluvil a mluvil a mluvil. Ox později zjistil, že před tímto dnem chlapec nepromluvil skoro dva roky a že patří k rodině, která se nastěhovala do domu na konci ulice. Oxovi bylo sedmnáct, když odhalil chlapcovo tajemství, které zbarvilo svět okolo něj do odstínů červené a oranžové a fialové, alfy a bety a omegy. Oxovi bylo třiadvacet, když do města vtrhli vrahové a zanechali mu díru v hlavě i v srdci. Chlapec se pustil za netvorem s pomstou ve svých krvavě rudých očích a nechal Oxe, aby poskládal střípky svého života zpátky dohromady sám. Od toho osudného dne uplynuly tři roky - a chlapec je zpátky. Jenže teď je z něj muž a Ox už nemůže dál ignorovat píseň, která mezi nimi zní. Nakladatelská anotace.

Arthur Parnassus vede dobrý život, který si vystavěl z popela toho špatného. Je ředitelem neobvyklého sirotčince na vzdáleném a podivném ostrově a doufá, že se brzy stane adoptivním otcem šesti magických dětí, které tam žijí. Cesta k tomu však není jednoduchá. Přestože spolu s Linusem Bakerem, bývalým pracovníkem Oddělení péče o magickou mládež a láskou Arthurova života, odhalili světu, jak vládní sirotčince fungují, strach z magie stále rezonuje. A ne každý má radost z veřejného slyšení, na němž má Arthur podat své svědectví. V pokračování Domu v blankytně modrém moři se Arthurova nesourodá magická rodina musí popasovat s náročným úkolem: říci pravdu dost nahlas na to, aby už ji nikdy nešlo zamlčet. I kdyby měla vyletět z popela jako fénix.

TJ Klune vás zve hluboko do srdce prapodivného lesa a na mimořádnou cestu rodiny poskládané z náhradních dílů. Ve zvláštním, nenápadném domově postaveném ve větvích stromů žijí tři roboti – otcovský vynalézavý android Giovanni Lawson, mile sadistická mechanická ošetřovatelka a malý, neurotický vysavač. A žije s nimi i Victor Lawson, člověk. Jsou jedna rodina, schovaná a v bezpečí. Poté, co Vic z blízkého šrotoviště zachrání a opraví neznámého androida s označením „HAP“, doženou Gia ozvuky temné minulosti, a to tím nejhorším možným způsobem. Stačí totiž jen jediná kapka krve z Victorovy dlaně, aby upozornila roboty z Giova předchozího života na to, kde se nachází. A zatímco se Vicův domov hroutí v plamenech, Gio je zajat a odvezen zpátky do své staré laboratoře ve Městě elektrických snů. Zbytek Vicovy nesourodé rodiny se tak musí vydat na cestu nehostinnou krajinou, aby Gia zachránil před vyřazením, nebo ještě hůř, před přeprogramováním. Cestou za záchranou Gia musí Vic, zmítaný protichůdnými pocity zrady a náklonnosti k Hapovi, učinit rozhodnutí: Dokáže přijmout lásku s podmínkami?

Gordo Livingstone nikdy nezapomněl na lekce, které se mu vryly do kůže. Po zradě smečky, která ho opustila, se zatvrdil, útěchu našel v garáži ve svém horském městečku a přísahal, že už se nikdy nenechá zavléct do záležitostí vlků. Mělo to stačit. Stačilo, dokud se vlci nevrátili a spolu s nimi i Mark Bennett. A když městečko sevře v čelistech netvor, Gordo je povolán zpět do života, který ho opustil. „Gordo, musíš povstat. Pro svoji smečku. Pro nás. Musím tě požádat, aby ses stal čarodějem vlků.“ Nyní, o rok později, je Gordo opět čarodějem Bennettovy smečky. V Green Creeku zavládl po smrti Richarda Collinse klid a Gordo se stále ze všech sil snaží ignorovat Marka a píseň, která vyje mezi nimi. Jenže se jim krátí čas. Něco se blíží. A tentokrát to přichází zevnitř.

All Robbie Fontaine ever wanted was a place to belong. After the death of his mother, he bounces around from pack to pack, forming temporary bonds to keep from turning feral. It's enough - until he receives a summons from the wolf stronghold in Caswell, Maine.Life as the trusted second to Michelle Hughes - the Alpha of all - and the cherished friend of a gentle old witch teaches Robbie what it means to be pack, to have a home.But when a mission from Michelle sends Robbie into the field, he finds himself questioning where he belongs and everything he's been told. Whispers of traitorous wolves and wild magic abound - but who are the traitors and who the betrayed?More than anything, Robbie hungers for answers, because one of those alleged traitors is Kelly Bennett - the wolf who may be his mate.The truth has a way of coming out. And when it does, everything will shatter.Heartsong is the third book in the Green Creek series by bestselling author TJ Klune. Continue the journey with Brothersong.

Sam of Wilds emerges from the Dark Woods to find the dark wizard Myrin has overthrown the kingdom. But a brave knight, a defiant prince, a pissed-off unicorn, and a half-giant have formed a resistance in Sam's name.

Set in the dreamy backwoods of Oregon, Heartsong is a queer, paranormal romance of burning passion and pack loyalty, and is the third book in the Green Creek series.All Robbie Fontaine ever wanted was a place to belong. After the death of his mother, he bounces around from pack to pack, forming temporary bonds to keep from turning feral. It's enough - until he receives a summons from the wolf stronghold in Caswell, Maine.Life as the trusted second to Michelle Hughes - the Alpha of all - and the cherished friend of a gentle old witch teaches Robbie what it means to be pack, to have a home.But when a mission from Michelle sends Robbie into the field, he finds himself questioning where he belongs and everything he's been told. Whispers of traitorous wolves and wild magic abound - but who are the traitors and who the betrayed?More than anything, Robbie hungers for answers, because one of those alleged traitors is Kelly Bennett - the wolf who may be his mate.The truth has a way of coming out. And when it does, everything will shatter.Heartsong is the third book in TJ Klune's beloved Green Creek series. Continue the journey with Brothersong.Praise for TJ Klune:'Like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket' - V. E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue'A whimsical, warm-hearted fantasy' - The Guardian'A radiant treat' - Locus Magazine

Set in the dreamy backwoods of Oregon, Brothersong is a queer, paranormal romance of burning passion and pack loyalty, and is the fourth book in the Green Creek series. In the ruins of Caswell, Maine, Carter Bennett glimpsed the truth of what had been right in front of him the entire time. And then it was ripped away from him. Desperate for answers, Carter takes to the road, leaving family and the safety of his pack behind. But therein lies the danger: wolves are pack animals, and the longer Carter is on his own, the more his mind slips toward the endless void of Omega insanity. Relentless, he pushes on, following the trail left by the feral wolf he tracks: Gavin, the son of Robert Livingstone. The half brother of Gordo Livingstone. What Carter finds will change the course of the pack forever. Gavin's history with the Bennett family goes back further than anyone knows. And it includes a secret kept hidden by Carter's father, Thomas Bennett. But uncovering this knowledge will come at a price: for the sins of the fathers will come to rest on the shoulders of their sons. Brothersong is the fourth and final book in the beloved Green Creek series by bestselling author TJ Klune. Start the journey with Wolfsong. Praise for TJ Klune: 'These fantasy novels have it all: drama, romance, tragedy and family' - Cosmopolitan.com 'A radiant treat' - Locus Magazine

"Sam of Wilds faced the Dark wizard Myrin and lived to tell the tale. Granted, the battle left him scarred, but things could be a hell of a lot worse. It's not until he reunites with Morgan of Shadows and Randall that he realizes just how much worse things could be. Because the scars have meaning and hint at Myrin's true plans for Sam and the Kingdom of Verania. With time running out, Sam and his band of merry misfits--the unicorn Gary, the half-giant Tiggy, Knight Commander Ryan Foxheart, and the dragon known as Kevin--must travel to the snowy mountains in the North and the heart of the Dark Woods to convince the remaining dragons to stand against Myrin. Along the way, Sam learns secrets of the past that will forever change the course of the future. A reckoning is coming for Sam of Wilds, and there is nothing he can do to stop it."--

In the small mountain town of Amorea, it's stretching toward autumn of 1954. The memories of a world at war are fading in the face of a prosperous future. Doors are left unlocked at night, and neighbors are always there to give each other a helping hand. The people here know certain things as fact: Amorea is the best little town there is. The only good Commie is a dead Commie. The Women's Club of Amorea runs the town with an immaculately gloved fist. And bookstore owner Mike Frazier loves that boy down at the diner, Sean Mellgard. Why they haven't gotten their acts together is anybody's guess. It may be the world's longest courtship, but no one can deny the way they look at each other. Slow and steady wins the race, or so they say. But something's wrong with Mike. He hears voices in his house late at night. There are shadows crawling along the walls and great clouds of birds overhead that only he can see. Something's happening in Amorea. And Mike will do whatever he can to keep the man he love.

"A year has passed since the Dark Wizard Myrin attempted to take control of the Kingdom of Verania. Though the scars of the final battle remain, Veranians have come together in unity in order to rebuild. Good King Anthony sits on the throne once more, with Morgan of Shadows at his side. However, a king is not immortal. One day, Anthony will step down, paving the way for his son, Grand Prince Justin, to assume the throne. And Justin wants anything but. Unfortunately for him, he finds himself with bigger things to worry about than just becoming the ruler of a country. At the celebration of the might of Verania and its people, a delegation arrives, led by a man who calls himself a magician. This man represents the King of Yennbridge, who has come to claim what was promised to him years before: the hand of the firstborn son of the King and Queen of Verania. With his ridiculous friends at his side- Sam, Ryan, Kevin, Gary and Tiggy- Justin sets out to make the visiting king's life a living hell. Which, of course, backfires spectacularly, and when the dust settles, Justin finds his friends changed in ways he can't expect, leaving him standing alone. Except he's not as alone as he thinks, given the King of Yennbridge will do anything to prove he's worthy of the frozen heart of the Ice Prince. Prince Justin has finally met his match. Let the games begin." - Amazon

Can the young wizard, Sam, survive an epic quest, save the prince, and win the heart of the dreamy Knight Ryan Foxheart?

Gordo Livingstone never forgot the lessons carved into his skin. Hardened by the betrayal of a pack who left him behind, he sought solace in the garage in his tiny mountain town, vowing never again to involve himself in the affairs of wolves.It should have been enough.And it was, until the wolves came back, and with them, Mark Bennett. In the end, they faced the beast together as a pack . . . and won.Now, a year later, Gordo has found himself once again the witch of the Bennett pack. Green Creek has settled after the death of Richard Collins, and Gordo constantly struggles to ignore Mark and the song that howls between them.But time is running out. Something is coming. And this time, it's crawling from within.Some bonds, no matter how strong, were made to be broken.Ravensong is the second book in the Green Creek series by bestselling author TJ Klune. Continue the journey with Heartsong.

Ravensong is the second book in the Green Creek Series, the beloved fantasy romance sensation by New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, about love, loyalty, betrayal, and family. “Complex and startling... Green Creek is the perfect setting.” —Charlaine Harris The Bennett family has a secret: They're not just a family, they're a pack. Ravensong is Gordo Livingstone's story. Gordo Livingstone never forgot the lessons carved into his skin. Hardened by the betrayal of a pack that left him behind, he sought solace in the garage in his tiny mountain town, vowing never again to involve himself in the affairs of wolves. It should have been enough. It was, until the wolves came back, and with them, Mark Bennett. And when his town is caught in the jaws of a beast, Gordo is summoned back into the life that left him. “Gordo, you must rise. For your pack. For us. I must ask you to become the witch to the wolves.” Now, a year later, Gordo has once again found himself the witch of the Bennett pack. Green Creek has settled after the death of Richard Collins, and Gordo constantly struggles to ignore Mark and the song that howls between them. But time is running out. Something is coming. And this time, it’s coming from within. The Green Creek Series is for adult readers. Now available from Tor Books.

Once upon a time, the wizard’s apprentice Sam of Wilds got his happily ever after in the arms of his cornerstone, Knight Commander Ryan Foxheart. A year has passed, and while Sam’s been captured five or six more times since then, things are pretty great. His parents are happy, Gary and Tiggy still eat sass for breakfast, Randall is somehow alive despite being older than the gods, the King rules with a gentle hand, Kevin the dragon is as gross as ever, Morgan sighs a lot, Ryan continues to be dashing and immaculate, and Sam is close to convincing Prince Justin they will be best friends forever. Life is good. Until it’s not. Because Vadoma, the leader of the gypsy clan and Sam’s grandmother, has come to the City of Lockes with a dire prophecy written in the stars: a man of shadows is rising and will consume the world unless Sam faces his destiny and gathers the five dragons of Verania at his side. And she brings along her second-in-command, a man named Ruv. Ruv, who Vadoma says is Sam’s true cornerstone.

Gustavo Tiberius is not normal. He knows this. Everyone in his small town of Abby, Oregon, knows this. He reads encyclopedias every night before bed. He has a pet ferret called Harry S. Truman. He owns a video rental store that no one goes to. His closest friends are a lady named Lottie with drag queen hair and a trio of elderly Vespa riders known as the We Three Queens. Gus is not normal. And he's fine with that. All he wants is to be left alone. Until Casey, an asexual stoner hipster and the newest employee at Lottie's Lattes, enters his life. For some reason, Casey thinks Gus is the greatest thing ever. And maybe Gus is starting to think the same thing about Casey, even if Casey is obsessive about Instagramming his food. But Gus isn't normal and Casey deserves someone who can be. Suddenly wanting to be that someone, Gus steps out of his comfort zone and plans to become the most normal person ever. After all, what could possibly go wrong?

Five years ago, Benji Green lost his beloved father, Big Eddie, who drowned when his truck crashed into a river. All called it an accident, but Benji thought it more. However, even years later, he is buried deep in his grief, throwing himself into taking over Big Eddie's convenience store in the small town of Roseland, Oregon. Surrounded by his mother and three aunts, he lives day by day, struggling to keep his head above water. But Roseland is no ordinary place. With ever-increasing dreams of his father's death and waking visions of feathers on the surface of a river, Benji's definition of reality is starting to bend. He thinks himself haunted, but whether by ghosts or memories, he can no longer tell. It's not until the impossible happens and a man falls from the sky and leaves the burning imprint of wings on the ground that he begins to understand that the world around him is more mysterious than he could have possibly imagined. It's also more dangerous, as forces beyond anyone's control are descending on Roseland, revealing long hidden truths about friends, family, and the man named Calliel who Benji is finding he can no longer live without.

"Through bravery, charm, and an alarming amount of enthusiasm, Nick landed himself the superhero boyfriend of his dreams. Now instead of just writing stories about him, Nick actually gets to kiss him. But having a superhero boyfriend isn't everything Nick thought it would be-- he's still struggling to make peace with his own lack of extraordinary powers. When new Extraordinaries begin arriving in Nova City-- siblings who can manipulate smoke and ice, a mysterious hero who can move objects with their mind, and a drag queen superhero with the best name and the most-sequined costume anyone has ever had-- it's up to Nick and his friends Seth, Gibby, and Jazz to determine who is virtuous and who is villainous"--

Short stories starring characters from the Tales of Verania series. In the opening story, The Unicorn in the Tower, Gary is a princess trapped in a stone tower by the evil Lady Tina DeSilva, who plans on sacrificing him on the first full moon after his eighteenth birthday. Sam and the Beanstalk features a poor farm boy who exchanges his family's bull for magical beans and the promise of treasure in the sky. In The Good Boy, Todd and his immaculate ears take center stage: when Todd's father dies, he leaves his son in the care of his evil stepmother and two stepsiblings who live to make Todd's life a living hell. David's Dragon, the final and only canonical tale, is set a thousand years before the rise of the Dark wizard Myrin. It tells of a lonely boy in a small village who befriends a dragon

Flash Fire is the explosive sequel to The Extraordinaries by USA Today bestselling author TJ Klune!Nick landed himself the superhero boyfriend of his dreams, but with new heroes arriving in Nova City it’s up to Nick and his friends to determine who is virtuous and who is villainous. Which is a lot to handle for a guy who just wants to finish his self-insert bakery AU fanfic.

"Nick, Seth, Gibby, and Jazz are back in action bringing justice, protection, and disaster energy to the people of Nova City. An unexpected hero returns to Nova City and crash lands into Nick's home, upturning his life, his family, and his understanding of what it means to be a hero in the explosive finale of the thrilling and hilarious Extraordinaries trilogy by New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune."-- Provided by publisher

'Like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket' - V. E. Schwab on Under the Whispering DoorOx Matheson was twelve when his father taught him a lesson: Ox wasn't worth anything and people would never understand him. Then he left.Ox was sixteen when the energetic Bennett family moved in next door, harbouring a secret that would change him forever. For the family are shapeshifters, who can transform into wolves at will. Drawn to their magic, loyalty and enduring friendships, Ox feels a gulf between this extraordinary new world and the quiet life he's known. He also finds an ally in Joe, the youngest Bennett boy. Joe is charming and handsome, but haunted by scars he cannot heal.Ox was twenty-three when murder came to town, and tore a hole in his heart. Violence flared, tragedy split the pack and Joe left town, leaving Ox behind. Three years later, the boy is back. Except now he's a man - and Ox can no longer ignore the song that howls between them. Wolfsong is the first book in the Green Creek series by bestselling author TJ Klune. Continue the journey with Ravensong in 2023.

After losing everything, Nate Cartwright retreats to his family's summer cabin, where he stumbles upon a group defending a girl with remarkable powers. As he navigates this unexpected alliance, he must confront formidable adversaries who threaten their safety. The story intertwines themes of resilience, friendship, and the struggle against dark forces.

He's Shadow Star's number one fan, writing fan fiction of their adventures together and dreaming of a day where he too dons a costume and fights crime. Too bad ADHD isn't a superpower, otherwise Nick would be golden. Instead of stopping villains and their convoluted schemes of global domination, Nick must contend with starting his junior year, a father who doesn't trust him, and a best friend named Seth, who may or may not be the love of Nick's short, uneventful life. It should be enough. And it is...until a fateful encounter with Shadow Star forces Nick to realise his true destiny. He's tired of being ordinary, and he'll do whatever it takes to become something more.

From New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune comes a queer retelling of the Pinocchio tale, inviting readers into a peculiar forest and the extraordinary journey of a family made from spare parts. This paperback edition includes the poignant short story 'Reduce! Reuse! Recycle!' set in the same world. In a small home nestled in the branches of a tree, a human named Victor lives with three robots: a sadistic nurse machine, a love-seeking vacuum, and a fatherly inventor-android named Giovanni Lawson. They form a hidden, safe family. However, when Vic salvages an unfamiliar android labeled 'HAP', he discovers a dark connection between Hap and Gio, who share a past of hunting humans. Hap inadvertently reveals Gio's location, prompting robots from Gio's former life to arrive, intent on capturing him and returning him to the City of Electric Dreams. To rescue Gio from potential decommissioning or reprogramming, the unconventional family embarks on a perilous journey across an unforgiving land. Along the way, Vic grapples with his feelings for Hap, which come with complicated strings attached. This standalone fantasy adventure is inspired by Carlo Collodi's classic, showcasing a deeply stirring journey through a world of extraordinary robots.

"Three years ago, Bear McKenna's mother took off for parts unknown with her new boyfriend, leaving Bear to raise his six-year-old brother Tyson, aka the Kid. Somehow they've muddled through, but since he's totally devoted to the Kid, Bear isn't actually doing much living--with a few exceptions, he 's retreated from the world, and he's mostly okay with that. Until Otter comes home. Otter is Bear's best friend's older brother, and as they've done for their whole lives, Bear and Otter crash and collide in ways neither expect. This time, though, there's nowhere to run from the depth of emotion between them. Bear still believes his place as the Kid's guardian, but he can't help thinking there could be something more for him in the world ... something or someone."--Page 4 of cover.

Auf der zauberhaften Insel Marsyas lebt Arthur Parnassus mit magisch begabten Waisenkindern und seiner großen Liebe Linus Baker. Doch als ein neuer Bewohner Arthurs dunkle Vergangenheit enthüllt, steht sein Traum von einem glücklichen Leben für alle in Gefahr.

Trabajo, trabajo y más trabajo. Linus Baker podría ser una persona cualquiera, en un lugar cualquiera, viviendo una vida cualquiera. Él estaba convencido de esto y, si tú lo hubieras conocido, tampoco habrías dudado en asegurar que pertenecía al montón, ni más, ni menos. Y así era, hasta el día en que la Altísima Dirección llama a este funcionario del Departamento Encargado de los Jóvenes Mágicos para supervisar un orfanato del que apenas hay registros. Con esta nueva tarea entre manos, Linus viajará a la isla de Marsyas, donde deberá supervisar a seis huérfanos catalogados como peligrosos (hablamos del futuro Anticristo, entre otros) y a su enigmático tutor. Ahí, deberá dejar de lado sus miedos y prejuicios, que no son pocos, para darse cuenta de que lo que realmente tiene que hacer no es aquello a lo que fue enviado. Porque en Marsyas, Linus descubrirá que el camino a la felicidad es distinto para cada uno de nosotros, y que si te atreves a recorrerlo, llegarás al lugar donde te encontrarás a ti mismo. Un libro que llenará tu corazón.

Linus Baker, ein gewissenhafter Beamter im Jugendamt für magisch begabte Kinder, wird auf eine geheime Mission zu einem Waisenhaus auf einer abgelegenen Insel geschickt. Dort trifft er auf außergewöhnliche Kinder, darunter möglicherweise der Sohn des Teufels, und erlebt ein magisches Abenteuer, das sein Leben verändert.

Mit farbig gestaltetem Buchschnitt – nur in limitierter Erstauflage der gedruckten Ausgabe (Lieferung je nach Verfügbarkeit) Mit Mut, Charme und Enthusiasmus hat Nick es geschafft: Er ist endlich mit seinem ersten Freund zusammen. Und zwar nicht mit irgendeinem Jungen, sondern mit einem waschechten Superhelden. Doch dann taucht eine Gruppe neuer Extraordinaries in Nova City auf – mit Kräften, von denen bisher noch nie jemand etwas gehört hat. Die Stadt droht ins Chaos zu stürzen, und Nick und seine Freunde müssen erst einmal herausfinden, wer bei alldem eigentlich gut und wer böse ist …

In einer Hitzewelle kurz vor den Sommerferien gründet Nick Bell mit seinem Freund Seth und seinen Freundinnen Jazz und Gibby ein Superhelden-Team, um Nova City zu schützen. Sie müssen sich gegen den Bürgermeisterkandidaten Simon Burke und den entflohenen Superschurken Shadow Star behaupten.

Mit farbig gestaltetem Buchschnitt – nur in limitierter Erstauflage der gedruckten Ausgabe (Lieferung je nach Verfügbarkeit) Nick Bell ist ein ganz gewöhnlicher Teenager. Wobei das in einer Stadt voller Superhelden schon wieder ungewöhnlich ist. Und der beste Autor von Superhelden-Fan-Fiction zu sein, ist ja quasi auch eine Superkraft, oder? Als Nick eines Tages Shadow Star, dem berühmtesten Helden der Stadt – und sein heimlicher Schwarm – begegnet, beschließt er, selbst ein Held zu werden, um Shadow Star zu beeindrucken. Widerwillige Hilfe bekommt er dabei von seinem besten Freund Seth. Wird Nick Shadow Stars Herz erobern oder erkennt er, dass seine wahre große Liebe eigentlich schon die ganze Zeit an seiner Seite ist?

Nate Cartwright steht vor den Trümmern seines Lebens: seine Eltern sind tot, sein Bruder will nichts von ihm wissen und seinen Job hat er auch verloren. Er beschließt, nach Roseland in Oregon zu fahren. In der Abgeschiedenheit der Berge will er wieder zu sich selbst finden. Pläne schmieden. Vielleicht endlich einen Roman schreiben. Nate war schon seit Jahren nicht mehr in der Hütte seiner Familie. Seit seine Eltern ihn nach seinem Coming-out rausgeworfen haben nicht mehr. Soweit er weiß, sollte die Hütte verlassen sein. Nur, dass sie das nicht ist. Ein Mann namens Alex hat sich dort versteckt und mit ihm ein kleines Mädchen, das auf den obskuren Namen Artemis Darth Vader hört. Die Geschichte, die Alex und Artemis erzählen, ist so unglaublich, dass sie eigentlich nur wahr sein kann. Und plötzlich muss Nate eine Entscheidung treffen: Will er sich weiter den Dämonen seiner Vergangenheit ergeben oder will er für eine Zukunft kämpfen, die er nie für möglich gehalten hätte?