Mel Odom Knihy

Jsou to velrybáři devatenáctého století, kteří na celé měsíce i roky opouštějí svoje domovy, aby pátrali po největších tvorech žijících na Zemi. Lovit tyto mořské obry pro jejich olej je jejich práce a každý z nich doufá, že si při tom vydělá dost, aby uživil svou rodinu doma v přístavu. Jsou to lovci temného moře na výpravě za nebezpečným behemotem. Jejich řemeslem je boj na život a na smrt a i ten největší zelenáč mezi nimi ví, jaké jsou jeho šance na přežití… dokud je drasticky nesníží ještě větší lovec, než jsou oni sami, nezemský predátor, který je jim teď v patách.

As Templar Simon Cross fights to lead the hunted survivors of the demon surge toward salvation, time and supplies run short. Simon must penetrate the dark secrets of the demons -- as well as those of his partner in peril, Leah Creasey -- to keep his charges safe. But Leah's organization won't surrender their knowledge easily, even as new technology emerges from the Goetia Manuscript that could help Simon's cause. Warren Schimmer, linked to one of the darkest of the hellspawn -- the demonic Lilith -- is himself also targeted by infernal forces. No longer able to hide, Warren must emerge as a leader and turn a ragged band of Cabalists into an army. But when a vicious weapon that uses dreams against the human survivors of the city draws the Templars, the Cabalists, and the Hunters into the same arena, will they join forces...or turn against one another?

LONDON, 2038 The once-great city lies in ruins. A massive gash in the fabric of our reality roils against the horizon as it blends into a permanently darkened sky. The world as we know it has come to an end. Demons, the visions of our nightmares, walk the Earth. Mankind, driven in retreat to the sanctuary of the Underground, struggles to survive the Hellish apocalypse. Among the survivors are those who foresaw the coming of the darkness, those who see it as an opportunity to improve the standing of man, and those who seek revenge for what was lost. All are now banding together in the shadows, arming themselves with futuristic weapons and arcane spells designed for one purpose -- to battle the demonic hordes and take back their world.

The trilogy that began in Exodus continues: 2024: Four years after the Demons opened the planar rift known as the Hellgate, mankind's desperate struggle to survive continues. Simon Cross, expatriate of the secret Templar order, works to find and transport survivors out of the ruined city. Hiding within London's Underground system, Simon is raising an army to fight against the encroaching Darkness. Now, he battles the monsters that roam the city and fends off a jealous Knight who plans to take Simon down...all while striving to reunite the divided Templar forces. Warren Schimmer, a Cabalist who is magically linked to a powerful demon, searches for Goetia. Also known as the Lesser Key of Solomon, this ancient artifact could provide the forces of good or evil with an edge in the ongoing war. Standing in his path is Simon Cross. Warren has made a bargain with his Demon lord for survival and the promise of vengeance against the persuasive Templar...but a Demon's promise is made to be broken.

Darrick Lang se vrací domů. Před lety odešel z Bramwellu, aby se zkusil nějak protlouct jako žoldák nebo námořník. Ale Bramwell už není tím městem, které kdysi opustil. Mezi jeho obyvatele se vplížilo něco temného a strašlivého. Je to velmi staré a hlavně trpělivé, připravené vlákat nevinné do sítí zášti, nenávisti a zla, aby to skrze ně mohlo ovládnout celou zem. Ta stejná moc nyní volá i Darricka a jeho možná jedinou nadějí je projít cestou zatracení přímo do Horoucích Pekel.

A soldier finds himself deep within enemy territory, where the dynamics of conflict are constantly changing. As he navigates this unpredictable landscape, he must adapt quickly to survive. The tension of being surrounded by foes, combined with the uncertainty of shifting alliances and battle lines, creates a gripping narrative of resilience and strategy in the face of danger.

A thrilling virtual reality adventure unfolds as the Net Force Explorers face unexpected danger at a computer game convention. When monsters from a newly released game break free, the explorers must navigate a perilous landscape where the line between game and reality blurs. Tension escalates as they confront these formidable foes, testing their skills and teamwork in a race for survival.

THE ROVER RETURNSAfter his adventures on the mainland Wick, the Rover, returned to his duties at the Vault of All Known Knowledge and quickly worked his way up the hierarchy , continuing his quest for the preservation of books and the knowledge contained therein.And now that quest is threatened.AN APPRENTICE ACQUIREDIt is many years later and lowly Wick is now Grandmagister Lamplighter of the Great Library. His trips to the mainland are fewer due to his advanced age, and lately he has enlisted an apprentice researcher by the name of Jugh to undertake those roving duties he used to relish.An encounter with a goblin ship on the high seas leads to Jugh's discovery of a book in goblin hands, a most urgent matter that must be investigated.A SHADOW DESCENDSThis single event , the acquisition of a single book, leads to startling revelations that forewarns of a great evil that exists that is every bit as powerful as the Vault of All Known Knowledge, and whose presence in the Great Library may indeed result in The Destruction of the BooksAnd perhaps much worse.

"A shocking accident gave Matthew Cahill the ability to see a nightmarish netherworld that nobody else does, pitting him in a fight to save us all -- and his own soul -- from the clutches of pure evil in these three exhilarating tales of dark humor, nonstop action, and pure horror."--Page 4 of cover