Thomas Wheeler je scenárista, ktorého debut The Arcanum predstavuje jeho prvú prózu. Wheeler sa zameriava na zložité naratívne štruktúry a vytváranie pútavých svetov. Jeho schopnosť pretkávať napätie hlbokými postavami rezonuje v jeho dielach. Jeho práca je oslavovaná pre svoju originálnu víziu a majstrovské rozprávanie.
Set in the aftermath of World War I, the narrative unfolds in a world teetering on the brink of chaos, where a clandestine group called the Arcanum emerges. Tasked with protecting humanity, these visionaries navigate the dark underbelly of major cities, confronting rising violence and uncertainty. As they grapple with the thin line between order and disorder, the story explores themes of vigilance and the moral complexities of safeguarding civilization.
Whosoever wields the Sword of Power shall be the one true King. But what if the Sword has chosen a Queen? Nimue grew up an outcast. Her connection to dark magic made her something to be feared in her Druid village, and that made her desperate to leave... That is, until her entire village is slaughtered by Red Paladins, and Nimue's fate is forever altered. Charged by her dying mother to reunite an ancient sword with a legendary sorcerer, Nimue is now her people's only hope. Her mission leaves little room for revenge, but the growing power within her can think of little else. Nimue teams up with a charming mercenary named Arthur and refugee Fey Folk from across England. She wields a sword meant for the one true king, battling paladins and the armies of a corrupt king. She struggles to unite her people, avenge her family, and discover the truth about her destiny. But perhaps the one thing that can change Destiny itself is found at the edge of a blade. Look out for the original Netflix series starring Katherine Langford streaming everywhere Summer 2020!
All serious Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts want to visit London to see the places mentioned in the Great Detective's adventures. ... The book groups the 400+ Sherlock Holmes sites by the nearest underground or railway station. Entering GPS addresses after arriving at the station will generate turn-by-turn directions from one Sherlock Holmes site to another. Six walking tour maps are also included. These are ... walks in Holmes and Watsons footsteps. Finally, for those with a statistical bent, the book lists 454 characters named in the book, and statistically analyzes their titles and occupations. -- Publisher's description.
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G.I. Joe vs. Cobra! That was the main theme of the Real American Hero. But G.I. Joe had other enemies across the years that gave them nearly as much trouble as Cobra. This book takes a narrative look at these additional enemies of the Real American Hero, from the Red Shadows to the Iron Grenadiers and more!
This book takes a narrative look at the two animated series, from Marvel/Sunbow and DiC, that ran from 1983-1992, based on the Real American Hero world of Hasbro's G.I. Joe. The book is primarily a broadcast order episode guide complete with extensive plot synopses for each episode.
Delving into personal experiences, this fourth installment of the ADVENTURES IN POP CULTURE series blends anecdotes from the author's life in the pop culture realm with broader autobiographical tales. Readers can expect a mix of humor and insight as the author shares unique adventures, enriching the narrative with reflections that extend beyond just pop culture.
It's time for the Magic People to choose a new leader - a true King. The choice of higher powers falls on the sixteen-year-old Nimue, who, however, is marked by dark spells, which terrifies the whole village of Druids. The girl decides to flee and never return to her homeland, but when the Crimson Paladins destroy the entire settlement, only Nimue can fulfill a special mission - to deliver a mighty sword to Merlin. Enlisting the support of the knight Arthur, she embarks on a dangerous journey. A high reward has been announced for her head, but will anyone be able to hunt down the Wolf Witch? This book is a rethinking of the legend of King Arthur, embodied in the story of a brave girl who fulfills an assignment, no matter what it costs her.