Obklíčen démonickými silami, zrazen děsivým spiknutím ve vlastní rodině, jde Corwin, princ královské krve, vstříc konečnému odhalení. Největší tajemství královské rodiny, schopnost manipulovat stíny a cestovat paralelními světy, bylo prozrazeno nepřátelům Amberu. Corwin musí v útoku na ďáblovu pevnost riskovat vše...
Komiksová adaptace slavného Verneova dobrodružného sci-fi románu o vynálezu výbušniny ohromné ničivé síly a o boji jejího vynálezce s nepřáteli lidstva. Pro starší děti. Profesor Thomas Roch vynalezl superzbraň, ničivou třaskavinu. Po několika pokusech prodat vynález vládám různých zemí skončil v blázinci. Odtud profesora unese hrabě Artigas, ve skutečnosti nechvalně proslulý pirát Ker Karraj, aby ho využil ke svému záměru, ovládnout svět. Ale do cesty se mu postaví inženýr Hart, který vystupoval v převleku jako profesorův ošetřovatel. -- Originál komiksu byl pokládán za ztracený a nalezl se teprve nedávno; toto je první vydání po 22 letech.
In this riveting follow-up to The Blood Gospel, the first book in the thrilling and atmospheric Order of the Sanguine series, New York Times bestselling authors James Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell deliver a tale of international adventure, intrigue, suspense, and supernatural mystery involving a modern scientist, a highly secret eternal spiritual order, and a terrifying power who must join forces to bring down a ruthless and cunning enemy and prevent the Apocalypse. While exploring a tomb hidden for centuries in the depths of Masada, Israel, brilliant archaeologist Erin Granger began an incredible journey to recover a miraculous ancient artifact tied to Christ himself. The quest introduced her to a diabolical enemy determined to discover the book and use its powers for his own dark ends. It also led her to an ancient and highly secret Vatican order—known simply as the Saguines. Though she survived, the danger has only just begun . . . An attack outside Stanford University thrusts Erin back into the fold of the Sanguines. As the threat of Armageddon looms, she must unite with an ancient evil to halt the plans of a man determined to see the world end, a man known only as Iscariot.
What price will we pay for true salvation? As an escalating scourge of grisly murders sweeps the globe, archaeologist Erin Granger must decipher the truth behind an immortal prophecy, one found in the Blood Gospel, a tome written by Christ and lost for centuries. With the Apocalypse looming and the very foundations of our world crumbling, Erin must again join forces with Army sergeant Jordan Stone and Father Rhun Korza to search for a treasure lost for millennia, a prize that has already fallen into the hands of their enemy. The forces of darkness have crowned a new king, a demon named Legion, who walks this Earth wearing many faces. His reach is beyond measure—even the walls of the Vatican fall before him. To have any hope of saving the world, Erin must uncover the truth behind man's first steps out of the Garden of Eden, an event wrapped in sin and destruction, an act that damned humankind for eternity.
„Je iba jediný skutočný svet… všetky ostatné sú len tiene.“ Nezvyčajná urban fantasy v drsnom štýle a ostrom tóne pripomína detektívku. Krátke, vecné vety ženú dej dopredu a vnášajú napätie. Hlavný hrdina Corwin, amberský princ, sa ocitá na Zemi po zrade svojich súrodencov, ktorí vedú bratovražedný boj o moc. Príbeh je bohatý na zvraty, mystický a realistický, pričom jeho vplyv na literatúru je porovnateľný s Pánom prsteňov. Corwin sa prebudí v nemocnici a nevie, kto je. Po stretnutí s bratom Randomom sa dostáva do paralelného sveta Amber. Počas korunovácii brata Erica prichádza o zrak a končí vo väzení, odkiaľ ho vyslobodí čarodejník Dworkin. Po obnovení zraku sa zapája do obrany Amberu proti netvorom, pričom odhaľuje intrigy svojich súrodencov. Vzniká napätie, keď sa zapletie s Darou, ktorá mu porodí syna Merlina. Osudy potomkov vládcu Oberona sa komplikujú zradou a pomstou. Príbehy rozpráva Merlin, ktorý sa ocitá medzi poriadkom a chaosom. Ako počítačový expert z tieňovej Zeme sa jeho dobrodružstvá prelínajú so sci-fi prvkami. Autor prekvapuje novými nápadmi, kde programátor diskutuje so sfingou a cestuje medzi svetmi pomocou superpočítača. Znalci považujú toto dielo za kultové v žánri fantasy.
A modern gothic thriller, perfect for fans of Dan Brown's THE DA VINCI CODE.
The astounding new novel from the master of science fiction President Barack Obama's summer reading choice THE EARTH WAS A TICKING TIME BOMB. To ensure the survival they had to look beyond its atmosphere. So they became pioneers. Five thousand years later and their progeny form seven distinct races and they must journey to an alien: Earth. A magnificent, visionary work of speculative fiction from a true visionary that will dazzle you with its depth, psychology and awesome imagination.
A stunning new archaeological thriller by the New York Times bestselling co-author of Brimstone and Relic. A moon rock missing for thirty years... Five buckets of blood-soaked sand found in a New Mexico canyon... A scientist with ambition enough to kill... A monk who will redeem the world... A dark agency with a deadly mission... The greatest scientific discovery of all time... What fire bolt from the galactic dark shattered the Earth eons ago, and now hides in that remote cleft in the southwest U.S. known as Tyrannosaur Canyon? Tyrannosaur Canyon is a stunning novel from acclaimed bestselling author Douglas Preston, hailed by Publishers Weekly as "better than Crichton."
Scary Tales - spooky stories for young readers: scary but not too scary
A serial killer who targets "deserving" people realizes that a new serial killer in Miami is imitating him as an invitation to play.
Amusement park-loving Samantha receives a ticket to a very special ride that takes her on a heart-stopping adventure along with her equally terrified companion
From Jeff Lindsay, the bestselling author of the Dexter series, comes the long-awaited sequel to his debut novel, Tropical Depression, featuring ex-cop Billy Knight.Billy Knight wants to ride out Key West’s slow-season with the occasional charter and the frequent beer. But when he discovers a dead body floating in the gulf, Billy gets drawn into a deadly plot of dark magic and profound evil. Along with his plucky, gun-happy friend, Nicky, and Anna, a resilient and mysterious survivor of her own horrors, Billy sets out to right the wrongs the police won’t, putting himself in mortal peril on the high seas.
After seven national bestsellers and eight seasons as one of the most successful shows on television, New York Times bestselling author Jeff Lindsay bids a thrilling farewell to his uniquely twisted and beloved serial killer, Dexter Morgan. Dexter Is Dead is the definitive conclusion of the character who has become a global icon. Dexter Morgan has burned the candle at both ends for many years. Blood spatter analyst . . . husband . . . father . . . serial killer. And now, for the first time, his world has truly collapsed. Dexter is arrested on charges of murder. He has lost everything?including his wife, his kids, and the loyalty of his sister. Now completely alone, Dexter faces a murder charge (for a crime . . . ironically . . . he did not actually commit). His only chance for freedom lies with his brother, Brian, who has a dark plan to prove Dexter's innocence. But the stakes are deadly, and the epic showdown that lies in Dexter's path may lead, once and for all, to his demise. Jeff Lindsay's trademark devilish wit and cutting satire have never been sharper. Dexter Is Dead marks the end of a beloved series, but is also Dexter's most satisfying and suspenseful outing yet.
Is evil alive? Dr Jerry Halpern is trying to find out, studying for his PhD on the subject. Dexter Morgan, meanwhile, has a few wicked things of his own to contend with - not least, planning his wedding to Rita to complete his nice-guy disguise. But when a student of Halpern's is found burnt, molested and headless - seemingly sacrificed to an ancient god - and Dex is brought in as forensic analyst to help investigate, he realizes he could be dealing with someone a whole lot more sinister than he is. Soon it seems the dark passenger in Dexter's head has gone into hiding. And when something creeps out your friendly neighborhood serial killer, you know it's serious. As Halpern and Dexter are stalked by death, it looks like it's getting personal - especially as Dex now has a family to protect. Gradually, Dexter realizes his stepchildren might share his extra-curricular interest in death. Could he help them target their bloodlust, just as he steers his own? But to do that, Dex must cope with a certain mutilated sergeant from his past, and more importantly, stay alive. -- Publisher details.
Policista Billy Knight, který při únosu přišel o ženu a malou dceru, se po odchodu od losangeleského sboru odstěhoval na floridský ostrov Key West. Má svůj člun a živí se jako průvodce svátečních rybářů. Zařekl se, že se do Los Angeles ani k policejní práci už nikdy nevrátí, ale jeho bývalý kolega Roscoe ho přinutí názor změnit. Požádá Billyho, aby mu pomohl najít vraha mladého černocha, který zemřel při rasových nepokojích. Vyšetřování jeho smrti prý policejní hlavouni zahrávají do autu a je třeba, aby se vyšetřování ujal někdo zkušený, ale přicházející zvenčí. Billy nejprve odmítá, o pomoci Roscoeovi začne uvažovat, až když se dozví, že mrtvý chlapec byl Roscoeův syn. Když je v hollywoodské uličce brutálně zabit i Roscoe, nasedá Knight do letadla a vydává se do Los Angeles, aby odhalil vraha, který si je tak jistý sám sebou, že se nezastaví před ničím.
