Steven Savile Knihy

"Based on the acclaimed video game series from ArenaNet."

V roce 1926 dva bratři milovali Eleanor Raines: slibnou mladou herečku z východního Londýna. Ale ta zmizela se Sethem Lockwoodem a už se nikdy neobjevila. Isaiah, Sethův mladší bratr si nikdy nepřipustil, že by mohla nadobro zmizet. Uběhlo 70 let a oba bratři jsou dávno mrtví. Ale jejich temné tajemství hrozí, že zničí celé město. Seth sepsal smlouvu s Damiolem, iluzionistou, jenž vymyslel geniální trik. Uměl skrýt část Londýna, která pak fungovala jako vězení mimo synchronizaci s naší dobou, kde sto let normálního světa trvá jen jeden rok. Tato iluze se jmenuje Skleněné město A jeho stěny začínají praskat.

"There is a plague coming....For forty days and forty nights fear shall savage the streets. Those steeped in sin shall burn. The dying begins now" With this chilling message a wave of terror unlike anything the world has ever seen sweeps the streets of Europe. Thirteen martyrs burn themselves alive in thirteen major cities simultaneously. And this is just the beginning. A religious cult calling itself the Disciples of Judas has risen in the Middle East. They twist the words of ancient prophecies to drive home the fear. Everything you believe in will be proved wrong. Everything you hold true will fail. Day by day the West wakes to increasingly harrowing acts of terror. As fear cripples the capitals of Europe, the only question is where will be the next to fall? London? Rome? Berlin? In a race against time - believing the terrorists intend to assassinate the Pope - Sir Charles Wyndham's unique Special Ops team, codename Ogmios, track a labyrinthine course through truth, shades of truth and outright lies that takes them from the backstreets of London to the shadow of Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin and all the way into the heart of the Holy See itself.

A blood-drenched omnibus telling the story of the Von Carstein vampire counts, cruel undead rulers of the cursed land of Sylvania.

In a world where magic has nearly vanished, the remaining power is derived from consuming the dead. This dark practice reveals the desperation of a society clinging to remnants of enchantment. As characters navigate moral dilemmas and the consequences of their choices, themes of survival, sacrifice, and the haunting allure of forbidden power emerge. The story explores the lengths individuals will go to reclaim what has been lost, highlighting the complexities of life and death in a starkly transformed reality.

Exploring the profound theme of mortality, the narrative delves into the emotional and psychological journey of facing death. Characters grapple with their fears, regrets, and the inevitability of their fate, leading to poignant reflections on life and what it means to truly live. The story invites readers to confront the complexities of dying, ultimately revealing the beauty and fragility of existence. Through intimate storytelling, it challenges perceptions of death and encourages a deeper appreciation for the moments that define us.

Peter Ash and Frankie Varg, agents with the European Crimes Division, investigate a series of murders where the victims are sent sinister gifts in the post... severed human body parts. Accompanying those gifts is a note: Memini Bonn. I remember Bonn. What does this mean, and when will the killings end?

Celebrating five decades of sci-fi and fantasy television, this book delves into the cult shows that have shaped popular culture. It includes interviews with writers and creators, providing historical context and insights into beloved series such as "The Twilight Zone," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and "Heroes." Enhanced with black-and-white photographs, it serves as a comprehensive guide for devoted fans, showcasing the diversity and impact of the genre on home entertainment.

SG-1 are asked by the Tok'ra to rescue a creature known as Mujina. The last of its species, Mujina is devoid of face or form and draws its substance from the needs of those around it. The creature is an archetype - a hero for all, a villain for all, depending upon whose influence it falls under.

One day, we'll all be myths. During a time that man has forgotten, a mighty ship was laid to rest beneath the rolling waves of the Aegean Sea. With her, the secrets and powers of the Gods lay, waiting to be discovered... Orla Nyren is a spy, a mercenary, a stone cold killer. The last thing she will ever do is let her guard down. Forced into time off from the Ogmios Team, she finds herself in unfamiliar territory: vacationing with civilians in the Peloponnese. A late night encounter with a handsome stranger offers her a glimpse into a side of life she has never allowed herself to imagine: normalcy, freedom, love. But old secrets refuse to stay buried and when the ship is exhumed, her vacation takes a drastic turn. With the help of fellow team member, Jude Lethe, Orla embarks on an adventure that will return her to the myths of old in which the unthinkable is made real and the horrors of man's resolve threaten to seal the doom of humanity. It begs the question: how far is one willing to go before they upset the Gods? Will tempting fate simply result in proving that we make our own, or will it anger the Gods beyond any chance of absolution?