CHARLOTTE. MCCONAGHY Knihy

Franny Stoneová mala odjakživa túlavé topánky. Dáva sa viesť prílivom a vtákmi na oblohe a to jej pomáha zabúdať na straty, ktoré v živote utrpela. No divá príroda postupne mizne a Franny sa už nemôže túlať bezcieľne. Vyberie sa do Grónska, pevne rozhodnutá nájsť posledný kŕdeľ rybárov dlhochvostých a sledovať ich pri migrácii od pólu k pólu až do ďalekej Antarktídy. Presvedčí kapitána lode Saghani Ennisa Malonea, aby ju vzal na palubu – podarí sa jej obmäkčiť jeho ostrieľanú posádku prísľubom, že vtáky ich privedú k rybám, ktoré je čoraz ťažšie nájsť. Saghani teda mieri na juh cez nebezpečný, rozbúrený Atlantik a Frannini noví kamaráti si začínajú uvedomovať, že príťažlivá vedkyňa nie je tým, kým sa zdá. Sužujú ju nočné mory, donekonečna píše listy manželovi a za nič na svete sa nechce vzdať sledovania vtákov. Temné tajomstvá Franninej minulosti sa postupne odhaľujú a mladá žena, prenasledovaná spomienkami, si čoraz nástojčivejšie kladie otázku, pred čím vlastne uteká a kam smeruje.

Nezabudnuteľný príbeh o výnimočnej žene a jej zúfalom úsilí zachrániť tvory, ktoré miluje. Inti Flynnová prichádza do Škótska ako vedúca tímu biológov, ktorých úlohou je vypustiť štrnásť vlkov dravých do voľnej prírody v odľahlej časti Škótskej vysočiny. Inti dúfa, že sa jej podarí prinavrátiť život nielen zomierajúcej krajine, ale aj svojej dvojičke Aggie, traumatizovanej hroznými udalosťami, pre ktoré sa sestry odsťahovali z Aljašky. Vedomie, akých krutostí sú ľudia schopní voči divokej prírode aj voči sebe navzájom, zmenilo Inti na nepoznanie. Vlkom sa však v novom prostredí prekvapivo darí, Inti pomaly stráca ostražitosť a otvára sa priateľstvám i láske. Jedného dňa sa objaví mŕtvola miestneho farmára a Inti vie, koho budú všetci viniť z jeho smrti. Podujme sa na riskantný krok, aby svojich vlčích zverencov ochránila. Ale ak farmára nezabili vlky, kto potom? A ako sa Inti zachová, keď zistí, že muž, do ktorého sa zaľúbila, je pravdepodobne hlavný podozrivý?

In a civilization stripped of negative emotions, the populace has become mindless drones, living in a controlled environment. The story follows individuals who possess fury, the only emotion that allows them to thrive in this oppressive society. As they navigate a world devoid of authentic feelings, the characters must confront the consequences of emotional suppression and the struggle for individuality and freedom. This gripping narrative explores themes of rebellion and the importance of human emotions.

Exploring the complexities of love, this book delves into the idea that no quick fix exists for emotional pain. Instead, it suggests that true healing comes from experiencing life in all its facets. The narrative likely intertwines personal journeys and relationships, emphasizing growth and resilience. Through poignant moments and relatable struggles, it illustrates that while love can bring joy, it also requires time and life experiences to fully understand and overcome.

The narrative explores the concept of hope in the western context, drawing parallels between the careful rationing of hope and essential resources like food and water. It delves into how individuals navigate their challenging circumstances, emphasizing the resilience and resourcefulness required to maintain hope in difficult times. The themes suggest a deep connection between survival and the human spirit's capacity to endure.

Continuing the epic romantic fantasy series that began with Avery, Thorne is a story of courage, sacrifice, and forbidden love. Lovers in Kaya have always died together, bonded in death as in life. But rumors of a cure are rife. A team of young Kayans will be sent on a quest to find the answer--for the very nature of love is at stake. The beautiful but reckless Finn has never shied away from danger, and ending the bond means more to her than anyone knows. This adventure sounds thrilling, but Finn has always been willing to risk too much, and for the first time she has something--or someone--to lose. Crown Prince Thorne, in the neighboring land of Pirenti, has grown up rejecting the legacy of his father's blood, keeping caged the beast that lies dormant within. But the moment he sets eyes on the wild girl from the Kayan cliffs, his usual caution is thrown to the wind. As the world crumbles around them, can Finn and Thorne cast off the shadows to find a love stronger than either imagined? Or is their true challenge to embrace the darkness within?

Avery is a sweeping, romantic fantasy novel about finding the courage to love against all odds. The people of Kaya die in pairs. When one lover dies, the other does, too. So it has been for thousands of years--until Ava. For although her bondmate, Avery, has been murdered and Ava's soul has been torn in two, she is the only one who has ever been strong enough to cling to life. Vowing revenge upon the barbarian queen of Pirenti, Ava's plan is interrupted when she is captured by the deadly prince of her enemies. Prince Ambrose has been brought up to kill and hate. But when he takes charge of a strangely captivating Kayan prisoner and is forced to survive with her on a dangerous island, he must reconsider all he holds true. In a violent country like Pirenti, where emotion is scorned as a weakness, can he find the strength to fight for the person he loves, even when she's his vengeful enemy?

The kingdom of Kaya has been overthrown by a dark power. Trapped inside the dangerous capital, rebel leader Isadora fights the only way she can -- by hunting those more monstrous than she. Falco is the exiled emperor of a nation in tatters. But fate demands he abandon the mask that has long disguised his true nature, and rise to meet his sworn enemy, the deadly Sparrow. No one is safe from the evil sweeping the lands, not even those in the far north strongholds of Pirenti. Crown Prince Thorne is plagued by ghosts, Lady Roselyn by the past. With his land and loved ones under threat, King Ambrose must find the strength to show his people a new way of life, or allow the nation's legacy of violence to consume them. As world's end draws near the undeniable power of the bond ties Isadora and Falco together. The death of one means the death of both. But Isadora has never before surrendered to fate. She is determined to break free and choose her own path, no matter the cost.

Ein existenzieller Roman über Liebe, Schönheit und Gewalt am äußersten Ende der Welt Dominic Salt lebt mit seinen drei Kindern auf einer verlassenen Insel, irgendwo zwischen Australien und Antarktis. Weil das kleine Stück Land langsam vom steigenden Wasser verschlungen wird, ist das Forschungsteam, zu dem auch Dominic gehörte, längst abgereist, und bald soll auch die Familie ans Festland zurückkehren. Doch wird in einer folgenreichen Sturmnacht plötzlich eine Frau an die Küste gespült. Sie ist schwer verletzt, fast erfroren. Wer ist die Fremde? Und wie ist sie ausgerechnet nach Shearwater geraten? Während die Kinder sich von ihrer atemberaubend schönen Insel verabschieden müssen, von den Seelöwen und Albatrossen, den sturmumtosten Klippen und versteckten Senken, beginnen die fünf Menschen, einander zu umkreisen, ihre Sehnsüchte und Geheimnisse zu teilen und sich zu fragen: Welche Entscheidungen müssen wir treffen, um die Menschen zu schützen, die wir lieben? Mit »Die Rettung« ist Charlotte McConaghy, die Bestseller-Autorin von »Zugvögel« zurück in ihrem Element: dem wilden, wunderschönen und existenziell bedrohlichen Meer.