Ben Weaver Knihy

Studenti vojenské akademie v South Pointu většinou pocházejí z kolonizovaných planet. Ty se vzbouří proti ústřední vládě a vytvoří Koloniální alianci sedmnácti soustav. Vypukne občanská válka a nedostatečně vycvičení kadeti si musí zvolit stranu, ke které se připojí. V občanské válce není největším nebezpečím ozbrojený nepřítel, ale všudypřítomná zrada.

Když vypukla občanská válka, opustil kadet Scott St. Andrew Terránskou alianci, aby se připojil k vzpouře Sedmnácti světů, což ho v očích armády, která ho vycvičila, označilo jako zrádce. Tyranská Aliance si však jeho loajalitu nezasloužila. Problém spočívá v tom, že z téhož podezírá i Sedmnáct světů. A teď, když se rozpadá mimozemská genetická technologie, která ho přeměnila na smrtící stroj, musí si Scott vybrat z několika pochmurných způsobů smrti: od pomstychtivého nepřítele, jehož zradil... nebo od svého vlastního zrádného a rychle stárnoucího těla. Zbývá však dosud naděje. Pokračování knihy Kadeti ze South Pointu.

Racing from the remote, war-scarred landscapes of the Middle East to the blood-soaked chaos of the U.S.-Mexico border, #1 New York Times bestselling author Tom Clancy delivers a heart-stopping thriller that is frighteningly close to reality. Working behind the scenes for the CIA, ex-Navy SEAL Maxwell Moore arrives at a rendezvous to take charge of a high-ranking Taliban captive and barely escapes with his life. Undaunted, Moore is relentless in his quest to find the terrorist cell responsible, but what he discovers leads him to a much darker conspiracy in an unexpected part of the globe... After years of planning, the Taliban have come to terms with a vicious Mexican drug cartel and agreed to supply them with opium. For the cartel, the deal means money, power, and ultimate control of the drug trade. But for the Taliban, it is a long awaited opportunity: to exploit the cartels and bring the fire of the jihad to the hearts of the infidels, striking against the very heart of America.

Sam Fisher and Fourth Echelon are called upon to find fugitive antivirus mogul Igor Kasperov before the eccentric billionaire falls into the hands of the Kremlin.

The third installment of this bestselling series continues to captivate readers with its rich character development and intricate plot twists. As the protagonists face new challenges, they navigate complex relationships and moral dilemmas that test their resolve. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and personal growth are further explored, deepening the narrative and engaging fans of the series. This book promises to deliver an exhilarating experience, filled with unexpected turns and emotional depth.

Corruption within U.S. intelligence agencies is at the heart of this fast-paced thriller. After a small-town terrorist attack leads to a tragic death, retired Marine Master Sergeant Johnny Johansen faces harrowing questions about his family's possible ties to extremists. Teaming up with former Marines, they uncover a dangerous conspiracy involving a rogue defense contractor and high-level officials. As they race against time to thwart a coast-to-coast terrorist attack, Johnny grapples with trust and betrayal, relying on the enigmatic Secret Corps for support.

Sixteen original short stories by some of the most important young songwriters working today.Amplifed presents sixteen short stories by some of the most compelling songwriters performing today. With original contributions from Mary Gauthier, Chris Smither, Maria McKee, Patty Larkin, Jim White and Rennie Sparks of The Handsome Family, Amplified showcases artists working in the short story format, many for the first time.Whether it's Mary Gauthier's haunting story of a girl caught between her warring parents, Rennie Spark's reinvention of the fairy tale, a creepy yet beautifully drawn graphic story by Zak Sally or Cam King's wildly funny apocalyptic Texas tall tale that will make it difficult for the reader to ever think about armadillos the same way again, these stories will break your heart or make you guffaw inappropriately.The same craftsmanship and narrative drive that these writers evince in their songs are on display in these stories. And who can resist a collection that starts with Maria McKee's opening line, "I had a mystical experience with Johnny Cash's pants..."?