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The reaches opened before us and closed behind, as if the forest had stepped leisurely across the water to bar the way for our return. We penetrated deeper and deeper into the heart of darkness. As the peak of European Imperialism, steamboat captain Charles Marlow travels deep into the African Congo on his way to relieve the elusive Mr Kurtz, an ivory trader renowned for his fearsome reputation. On his journey into the unknown Marlow takes a terrifying trip into his own subconscious, overwhelmed by his menacing, perilous and horrifying surroundings. The landscape and the people he meets force him to reflect on human nature and society, and in turn Conrad writes revealingly about hypocrisy, morality and the dangers of imperialism. "e;Heart of Darkness"e; is an eminent instance of the literary evocation of evil, and we can see how it might be regarded as a representation of the concept of original sin in fresh and secular terms. -T. S. EliotThe heavy hypnotic style [of "e;Heart of Darkness"e;] falls around me again, and I am aware of the poverty of my own. -Graham GreeneOne of my favorite books. -William FaulknerConrad endeavored to create a great, massive, multiphase symbol that would render his total vision of the world, his sense of individual destiny, his sense of man's place in nature, his sense of history and society. -Robert Penn Warren

- Erweiterung für diverse CMON-Spiele - Enthält: 6 Miniaturen, 58 Karten, 1 Spielanleitung - Eddie als Maskottchen von Iron Maiden - Verschiedene Inkarnationen für epische Abenteuer - Spiele: Zombicide, Cthulhu, Massive Darkness, Ankh, Rising Sun

BRING EDDIE ZUM LEBEN - Tauchen Sie mit 6 ikonischen Eddie Miniaturen in die Welt des Heavy Metals ein. MULTI-GAME KOMPATIBILITÄT - Verbessern Sie Ihr Spielerlebnis in Zombicide 2nd Edition, Black Plague, Invader, Undead or Alive, Rising Sun, Ankh: Gods of Egypt, Massive Darkness 2 und Cthulhu Death May Die: Fear of the Unknown. ALBUM ART ERWIRKT ZUM LEBEN - Diese Miniaturen stellen ikonische Iron Maiden Albumcover originalgetreu nach. EINZIGARTIGE SPIELMECHANIKEN - Jeder Eddie stellt spannende neue Spielmechaniken vor, die von Iron Maidens Liedern und Liedtexten inspiriert sind. METAL MEETS BOARD GAMES - Tauche ein in eine Welt, in der Heavy Metal Kultur auf Tabletop Gaming auf epische Mode trifft.

Iron Maiden Character Pack 2 SetEnthält 6 Figuren von Iron Maiden's legendärem Maskottchen Eddie. Mit ihnen kommen die Komponenten, die benötigt werden, um sie in verschiedenen Spielen der Verlage CMON und Portal Games zu verwenden.Schamane Eddie (Das Buch der Seelen)Sie werden in den Spielen verwendet: Zombicide Black Plague (Survivor und Necromancer), Zombicide Alive or Undead (Survivor und Abomination) und Massive Darkness 2 (Hero - Shaman).Mumie Eddie (Powerslave)Sie werden in den Spielen verwenden: Zombicide 2nd ed. (Survivor und Abomination), Zombicide Black Plague (Survivor und Abomination) und Ankh (Guardian).Demented Eddie (Piece of Mind)Sie werden in den Spielen verwenden: Zombicide 2nd ed. (Survivor und Abomination) und Zombicide Alive or Undead (Survivor und Abomination), Cthulhu Death May Die (Researcher).Kopfgeldjäger Eddie (Fremder in einem fremden Land)Sie werden in den Spielen verwenden: Zombicide Invader (Survivor und Abomination) und Zombicide Alive or Undead (Survivor und Abomination).Bassist Eddie (Fear of

CMONCMON Zombicide Iron Maiden Character Pack #1 – Set von Iron Maiden Miniaturen, kompatibel mit Zombicide 2nd Edition, ab 14 Jahren, 1–6 Spieler, 60 Min aus Deutschland · Persönlicher Kontakt bei FragenWir sind ein deutscher Kaufland-Händler und stehen für unseren Service mit unserem Namen ein.Produkt-HighlightsBRING EDDIE ZUM LEBEN - Tauchen Sie mit 6 ikonischen Eddie Miniaturen in die Welt des Heavy Metals ein.MULTI-GAME KOMPATIBILITÄT - Verbessern Sie Ihr Spielerlebnis in Zombicide 2nd Edition, Black Plague, Invader, Undead or Alive, Rising Sun, Ankh: Gods of Egypt, Massive Darkness 2 und Cthulhu Death May Die: Fear of the Unknown.ALBUM ART ERWIRKT ZUM LEBEN - Diese Miniaturen stellen ikonische Iron Maiden Albumcover originalgetreu nach.EINZIGARTIGE SPIELMECHANIKEN - Jeder Eddie stellt spannende neue Spielmechaniken vor, die von Iron Maidens Liedern und Liedtexten inspiriert sind.METAL MEETS BOARD GAMES - Tauche ein in eine Welt, in der Heavy Metal Kultur auf Tabletop Gaming auf epische Mode trifft.Technische DatenMarkeCM

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Warhammer The Horus Heresy - Legiones Astartes - Journal Tactica - Mailed Fist: Legiones Astartes Super-Heavy Tanks - Englische Softcoverausgabe:Bitte beachte, dass es sich um ein Produkt in englischer Sprache handelt!The Legiones Astartes deploy super-heavy assets when the need is great – massive battle tanks with weapons so powerful they can obliterate other war machines, and threaten even enemy Titans. In some extreme cases, both sides utilise these tanks, unleashing devastating ordnance upon each other until the battlefield is littered with smouldering hulks.This gaming supplement for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy details the origins, weaponry, and usage of the super-heavy vehicles of the Legiones Astartes from their inception into the Age of Darkness. Additional rules allow you to play massive armoured assaults, including asymmetrical missions and multiplayer battles.This 48-page softcover supplement contains:– The Fist of the Legions: Detailed background on some of the largest armoured assets available to the Legiones Asta

Instant USA Today Bestseller and Indie Bestseller STARRED PUBLISHERS WEEKLY REVIEW: "Astounding, inventive." STARRED KIRKUS REVIEW: "Lush and innovative worldbuilding, gruesome body horror . . . A nail-biting tale set in a beautifully rendered world of darkness and danger" The darkness isn’t empty. It’s hungry. At the edge of the City of the Void, a massive chasm extends miles into the earth, its treacherous terrain overrun with vicious monsters and carnivorous plants. For orphaned best friends Petra and Jade, guiding treasure-seeking tourists down into the Void is the only way to earn enough to pull themselves up out of the slums for good. Petra prefers to play it safe and take jobs only in the Void’s upper levels, where the dangers are better understood, while Jade wants to risk a descent to the deepest and most mysterious Sixth Layer. Because the deeper they go, the better the payout, and the sooner their dreams can become reality. Their friendship is Petra’s whole world, and Jade’s approval means everything—so Petra agrees to do it Jade’s way. When their job goes wrong and Jade is lost in the Void, Petra must plunge deeper than she’s ever dared to save her friend. But she doesn’t know the truth of the Void . . . or what really waits for her in its depths.

We are being controlled by a massive secret order that finds its origins in the darkness of history. They emerged from ancient cults, created religions and governments are even now manipulating business and more. This audiobook delves into the elusive Illuminati. We delve deep into the esoteric world of the Bible and the many Saints of the church. And we seek out Satan himself. Get ready for a roller coaster ride into the world of myth and the occult.

Chantal Frei (pseudonym) who grew up in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, was only six years old when Satanists decided to make her into a Mother of Darkness. At that time, she had already survived massive torture – which was the reason why the cult considered her to be strong, smart, and intelligent enough to be trained by the Illuminati. Today, Chantal Frei is able to speak out about her experiences as a survivor of satanic ritual abuse, spiritual abuse, and mind control in order to help others by providing insight and knowledge. The information provided in this book is by far not complete as the author can only share what she herself has experienced and understood. She states: "More and more I realize, that with my book, I can only scratch the surface of this topic." Nonetheless, her personal account is unique and important. Chantal Frei is the first survivor with a German-speaking background who has been this deep in the inner circle of the Illuminati and has mustered enough courage to speak out about it. During cruel rituals, she met with heads of state, nobles, and celebrities. Therefore, she was taken to well-known places – such as the White House and a famous Spanish basilica – but also got into secret military facilities and a remote castle in Belgium. These places and people, some of which are also mentioned by other survivors, illustrate the terrifying extent of an abysmally dark phenomenon known as ritual abuse. Chantal Frei wants to help bring light into this darkness.

Die in der Westschweiz aufgewachsene Autorin Chantal Frei (Pseudonym) war gerade sechs Jahre alt, als Satanisten entschieden, aus ihr eine "Mother of Darkness" zu machen. Massive Folter hatte sie bereits überlebt. Deshalb erachtete der Kult sie als ausreichend stark, klug und intelligent, um sie im Kreise der Illuminaten auszubilden… Heute ist Chantal Frei als Überlebende von satanisch ritueller Gewalt, spirituellem Missbrauch und Gedankenkontrolle in der Lage, ihre Erfahrungen zu formulieren und ihre Erkenntnisse und Einsichten anderen zur Verfügung zu stellen. Diese Informationen sind bei weitem nicht vollständig, da die Autorin nur das weitergeben kann, was sie selbst erlebt und verstanden hat. In diesem Sinne weist sie darauf hin: "Mir wurde zunehmend klar, dass ich mit meinem Buch nur ein wenig an der Oberfläche dieses Themas kratzen kann!" Dennoch ist ihr Bericht einzigartig und wichtig. Denn Chantal Frei ist die erste Überlebende aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum, die so tief in den inneren Kreis der Illuminati vordrang, dies überlebte und den Mut aufbringt, darüber zu berichten. Bei grausamen Ritualen traf sie mit Staatschefs, Adligen und Prominenten zusammen. Dafür wurde sie an öffentlich bekannte Plätze – wie das Weisse Haus und das Innere einer berühmten spanischen Basilika – geführt, aber gelangte auch in geheime Militäreinrichtungen und ein abgelegenes Schloss in Belgien. Diese Orte und Personen, die zum Teil auch von anderen Überlebenden genannt werden, verdeutlichen das erschreckende Ausmass eines abgrundtief dunklen Phänomens, das in der Fachliteratur als rituelle Gewalt bekannt ist. Chantal Frei möchte dazu beitragen, Licht in diese Finsternis zu bringen.

Tsutomu Nihei, master of the mysterious architectural monolith, brings his genius to bear on the fantasy genre for the first time. Having established himself with hit series like Blame! and Knights of Sidonia, he has now created a gritty, dark fantasy world and populated it with evil sorcerors and unique undead horrors. The ingenuous farmboy Yuva must accompany a contingent of knights through the increasingly dangerous floors of massive tower on the way to rescue the princess, Nihei bringing his unique sensibility to bear on a crumbling world of malformed creatures, wounded soldiers, and labyrinthine darkness. The Reformed Unit Seven of the Royal Guard—composed of Yuva and friends, with the addition of Iscale and his Anti-Nausea Alliance—are facing down not one but two fearsome tower guardians. Meanwhile, at the fortress below the tower, big changes are on the way for both the Excavators Guild and the Parliamentary Defenders…and even farther away, news of the Dragon Tower and the old king's death has reached the Eastern Lands across the sea…!

Tsutomu Nihei, master of the mysterious architectural monolith, brings his genius to bear on the fantasy genre for the first time. Having established himself with hit series like Blame! and Knights of Sidonia, he has now created a gritty, dark fantasy world and populated it with evil sorcerors and unique undead horrors. The ingenuous farmboy Yuva must accompany a contingent of knights through the increasingly dangerous floors of massive tower on the way to rescue the princess, Nihei bringing his unique sensibility to bear on a crumbling world of malformed creatures, wounded soldiers, and labyrinthine darkness. Having joined forces, unit seven of the Royal Guard and the newly arrived members of the Anti-Nausea Alliance forge ahead through the Dragon Tower. Though it was already crawling with monsters, the ancient monolith somehow continues to become more and more dangerous thanks to the Necromancer's undead thralls—but this intrepid band of nine warriors and one crow-goat fight on nonetheless. And, in the midst of desperate battle, the shocking tale of Aridelia's past is finally revealed…!

'As the culmination of the vast tapestry of storylines that form The Second Apocalypse, [The Unholy Consult] is a great and fitting finale that closes the show with a massive exclamation point' - Pat's Fantasy Hotlist '... it can at last be said that Bakker has written the epic fantasy series of the post-Tolkien era' - Speculiction A score of years after he first walked into the histories of men, Anasûrimbor Kellhus rules all the three seas, the first true Aspect-Emperor in a thousand years. The Unholy Consult is the hugely anticipated final novel in R. Scott Bakker's acclaimed Aspect-Emperor series, set in a vivid world of myth, war and sorcery. It is a series that stands alongside the finest in the genre, for its grand scope, rich detail and thrilling story. Books by R Scott Baker: Prince of Nothing Trilogy The Darkness That Comes Before The Warrior-Prophet The Thousandfold Thought Aspect-Emperor The Judging Eye The White Luck Warrior The Great Ordeal The Unholy Consult Novels Neuropath Disciple of the Dog Light, Time, and Gravity

David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas meets Octavia Butler’s Earthseed series, as acclaimed author Monica Byrne (The Girl in the Road) crafts an unforgettable piece of speculative fiction about where humanity came from, where we are now, and where we’re going—and how, in every age, the same forces that drive us apart also bind us together. "A stone-cold masterpiece."—New Scientist The Actual Star takes readers on a journey over two millennia and six continents—telling three powerful tales a thousand years apart, all of them converging in the same cave in the Belizean jungle. Braided together are the stories of a pair of teenage twins who ascend the throne of a Maya kingdom; a young American woman on a trip of self-discovery in Belize; and two dangerous charismatics vying for the leadership of a new religion, racing toward a confrontation that will determine the fate of the few humans left on Earth after massive climate change. In each era, a reincarnated trinity of souls navigates the entanglements of tradition and progress, sister and stranger, and love and hate—until all of their age-old questions about the nature of existence converge deep underground, where only in complete darkness can they truly see.

Tsutomu Nihei, master of the mysterious architectural monolith, brings his genius to bear on the fantasy genre for the first time. Having established himself with hit series like Blame! and Knights of Sidonia, he has now created a gritty, dark fantasy world and populated it with evil sorcerors and unique undead horrors. The ingenuous farmboy Yuva must accompany a contingent of knights through the increasingly dangerous floors of massive tower on the way to rescue the princess, Nihei bringing his unique sensibility to bear on a crumbling world of malformed creatures, wounded soldiers, and labyrinthine darkness. Even as the mystery of Yuva's lineage is unraveled, a new group of intrepid (and somewhat seasick) adventurers arrives to assay the Dragon Tower. A crippled dracomorph and his mute assistant, a Ratwick princess and her stout knight defender, an aged pyromancer and his loyal crow-goat steed, a battle maiden in full plate armor—what dangers await this motley crew within the labyrinthine stone monolith's walls…?

House Helmawr has fallen! As a living god takes the throne of Necromunda, Lady Haera fights her way to the Dust Wall and the loyal Enforcers stationed there. As the Ash Waste Nomad tribes gather for a massive assault on the Ironhead Squat holds, gangs rush to win favour with House Aranthus, capture the last Helmawr heir, or simply survive the darkness rising from below Hive Secundus. This narrative expansion follows on from the planet-changing events in Necromunda - The Aranthian Succession - The Vaults of Temenos, and continues the Succession Campaign from that book. It also introduces new rules to add even more variety, scope and excitement to your battles on Necromunda. The Book Age of the Aranthian: Details of the events which unfolded on Necromunda following the rise of the Aranthians, the awakening of the Broodspire, and the beginning of the Scavenger's War. Includes a full timeline of the Age of the Aranthian, and a listing of known Nomad signs. The Fall of Helmawr Campaign: Rules for playing a series of linked games, the third instalment in the Succession Campaign. Gangs fight to seize and maintain control of vital Waypoints across the ash wastes, allowing them to hunt down the Helmawr heir, or help her escape. Narrative Scenarios: Seven narrative scenarios that reflect the events of Lady Haera's flight and the Scavengers War, including Wasteland Ambush, and Through the Vortex, which sees you fighting against the weather as well as opposing gangs. Dramatis Personae: Four Dramatis Personae central to the story, to hire and use with your gang: Asun'ghar, the Lady of Ash; the Squat brothers Orrin Grimjarl, Last Charter Lord of Jardlan, and Urson Grimjarl, Jardlan Nomad Hunter; and Silberlant Sevos, the Infotek. Additional Rules: New rules for House Van Saar, Palanite Enforcer, and Ironhead Squat Prospector gangs to use in Necromunda battles, including new crew, gang tactics, and Ash-jumper Arachni-rigs for Van Saar, new crew and the Tauros Venator for Palanite Enforcers, and the Skalvian Explorator and Claim Jumper for Iron Squad Prospectors. This is an expansion to Necromunda - you'll need a copy of the Necromunda - Ash Wastes Rulebook (or the Necromunda - Core Rulebook and Book of the Outlands supplement) to use the contents of this book. Game Contents: 1 Book (128 Pages)

'You think you got away with something, don't you? But your time has run out. We know where you are. And we are coming . . . ' Experience the horror, with this gripping tale from ***THE OVERNIGHT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR*** of Between Two Fires **** Andrew Ranulf Blankenship is a handsome, stylish nonconformist with wry wit, a classic Mustang, and a massive library. He is also a recovering alcoholic and a practicing warlock, able to speak with the dead through film. His house is a maze of sorcerous booby traps and escape tunnels, as yours might be if you were sitting on a treasury of Russian magic stolen from the Soviet Union thirty years ago. Andrew has long known that magic was a brutal game requiring blood sacrifice and a willingness to confront death, but his many years of peace and comfort have left him soft, more concerned with maintaining his false youth than with seeing to his own defence. Now, a monster straight from the pages of Russian folklore is coming for him, and frost and death are coming with her . . . **** PRAISE FOR THE BESTSELLING-HIT BETWEEN TWO FIRES 'A beautiful nightmare that grips you from start to finish' VICTORIA AVEYARD 'Breathlessly paced and fiercely cinematic, it's just a classic' JOE HILL 'Buehlman is a master of horror' ED CROCKER 'An absolute masterpiece' GRIMDARK MAGAZINE 'Thoroughly riveting, visceral and, ultimately, hopeful' FANFIADDICT 'A harrowing, haunting, heartfelt journey into darkness' JOE ABERCROMBIE

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of Survive the Night and Final Girls comes a tense and twisty thriller about a summer camp that s impossible to forget no matter how hard you try. Two Truths and a Lie. Vivian, Natalie, Allison, and Emma played it all the time in their cabin at Camp Nightingale. But the games ended the night Emma sleepily watched the others sneak out into the darkness. The last she or anyone saw of the teenagers was Vivian closing the cabin door behind her, hushing Emma with a finger pressed to her lips.... Fifteen years later, Emma is a rising star in the New York art scene, turning her past into paintings massive canvases filled with dark leaves and gnarled branches over ghostly shapes in white dresses. When the paintings catch the attention of the wealthy owner of Camp Nightingale, she implores Emma to come back to the newly reopened camp as a painting instructor. Despite her guilt and anxiety or maybe because of them Emma agrees to revisit her past. Nightingale looks the same as it did all those years ago, haunted by a midnight-dark lake and familiar faces. Emma is even assigned to the same cabin she slept in as a teenager, although the security camera pointed at her door is a disturbing new addition. As cryptic clues about the camp's origins begin to surface, Emma attempts to find out what really happened to her friends. But her closure could come at a deadly price.

Hailed by STEPHEN KING as 'a brilliant, massive combination of history and supernatural horror'. Now a chilling 10-part TV series from RIDLEY SCOTT on BBC2 and iPlayer The most advanced scientific enterprise ever mounted, Sir John Franklin's 1845 expedition in search of the fabled North-West Passage had every expectation of triumph. But for almost two years his ships HMS Terror and Erebus have been trapped in the Arctic ice. Supplies of fuel and food are running low. Scurvy, starvation and even madness beging to take their toll. And yet the real threat isn't from the constantly shifting, alien landscape, the flesh-numbing temperatures or being crushed by the unyielding, frozen ocean. No, the real threat is far more terrifying. There is something out there in the frigid darkness. It stalks the ships and snatches men. It is a nameless thing. At once nowhere and everywhere, this terror has become the expedition's nemesis . . . Readers are gripped by The Terror: ***** 'One of the best books I have ever read. I couldn't put it down!' ***** 'A tremendous weighty achievement in atmosphere and storytelling.' ***** 'So beautifully written and well researched. I can't praise this book highly enough.'

Discover the fate of the original black Magician, Pug, and his motley crew of agents who safeguard the world of Trigia, as prophecy becomes truth in the Midkemian trilogy. THE KINGDOM BESIEGED The Darkness is coming... The Kingdom is plagued by rumour and instability. Kingdom spies in Kesh have been disappearing - either murdered, or turned to the enemy side. Information has become scant and unreliable; but one thing appears clear. Dark forces are on the move... Since Pug and the Conclave of Shadows enforced peace after the last Keshian invasion, the Empire has offered no threat. But now factions are rising and Jim Dasher reports mobilizations of large forces in the Keshian Confederacy. As the men of the West answer the King's call to muster, Martin conDoin - left as caretaker of Crydee Keep - will suddenly be confronted with the vanguard of an invading army. He reminds himself that he is a year older than his legendary ancestor, Prince Arutha, was when he stood firm against the Tsurani invasion, but Arutha had an army to command, and Martin is left with old men and young boys. Massive events are about to unfold, events which threaten the future of all human life in Midkemia...

Hailed by STEPHEN KING as 'a brilliant, massive combination of history and supernatural horror'. And made into an acclaimed, chilling 10-part Ridley Scott-produced BBC TV series Hailed as the most advanced scientific enterprise ever mounted, Sir John Franklin's 1845 expedition in search of the fabled North-West Passage had every expectation of triumph. But for almost two years his ships HMS Terror and Erebus have been trapped in the Arctic ice. Supplies of fuel and food are running low. Scurvy, starvation and even madness have begun to take their toll. And yet the real threat isn't from the constantly shifting, alien landscape, the flesh-numbing temperatures or being crushed by the unyielding, frozen ocean. No, the real threat is far more terrifying. Because there is something out there in the frigid darkness. It stalks the ships and snatches men. It is a nameless thing. At once nowhere and everywhere, this terror will become the expedition's nemesis . . . Readers are gripped by The Terror: ***** 'One of the best books I have ever read. I couldn't put it down!' ***** 'A tremendous weighty achievement in atmosphere and storytelling.' ***** 'So beautifully written and well researched. I can't praise this book highly enough.'

The Laundry Files' "fast-paced blend of espionage thrills, mundane office comedy and Lovecraftian horror" (SFX) continues as Hugo Award-winning author Charles Stross assigns a day trader to a permanent position on the night shift... After stumbling upon the algorithm that turned him and his fellow merchant bankers into vampires, Alex Schwartz was drafted by the Laundry, Britain's secret counter-occult agency that's humanity's first line of defense against the forces of darkness. Dependent on his new employers for his continued existence-as Alex has no stomach for predatory blood-sucking-he has little choice but to accept his new role as an operative-in-training. For his first assignment, Alex is dispatched to Leeds to help assess the costs of renovating a 1950s Cold War bunker for use as the Laundry's new headquarters. Unfortunately, Leeds is Alex's hometown, and the thought of breaking the news to his parents that he's left banking for the Civil Service, while hiding his undead condition, is causing him more anxiety than learning how to live as a vampire secret agent preparing to confront multiple apocalypses. Alex's only saving grace is Cassie Brewer, a drama student appearing in the local goth festival who is inexplicably attracted to him despite his awkward personality and massive amounts of sunblock. But Cassie has secrets of her own-secrets that make Alex's nightlife behaviors seem positively normal...

Tsutomu Nihei, master of the mysterious architectural monolith, brings his genius to bear on the fantasy genre for the first time. Having established himself with hit series like Blame! and Knights of Sidonia, he has now created a gritty, dark fantasy world and populated it with evil sorcerors and unique undead horrors. The ingenuous farmboy Yuva must accompany a contingent of knights through the increasingly dangerous floors of massive tower on the way to rescue the princess, Nihei bringing his unique sensibility to bear on a crumbling world of malformed creatures, wounded soldiers, and labyrinthine darkness. An evil necromancer slays the king and carries off his daughter, secreting her in the legendary Dragon Tower. To save the princess, her steadfast Royal Guard assays the stronghold, but the way is blocked by powerful eldritch creatures… So, to supplement their forces in the face of mounting casualties, they press ordinary folks from the surrounding villages into service—including Yuva, a sturdy young farmboy with a strong back but no experience in battle, and only a battered old helm and wooden shield to protect him. Master of science fiction Tsutomu Nihei (Blame!, Knights of Sidonia) turns his unique storytelling voice and architectural eye to fantasy for the first time, offering a dark, gritty tale of swords and sorcery, bravery and adventure, great heroes and ultimate evil. Gird your loins, heft your blade, and enter the Dragon Tower.

Privacy is a privilege. Shame is a weapon. And someone is always watching.One storm-lashed October night, sixteen-year-old Hugo vanishes from the Gotland ferry. The search is called off, but a hushed-up witness report and a sister's intuition suggest Hugo didn't just fall-he was pushed. While the mystery of the missing boy lingers, a brutal wave of violence hits the island. An aging school photographer is left for dead in his home, his life's work-a massive photo archive-systematically ravaged by fire.The investigation takes a devastating turn for Detective Tomas Hartman when his own mother is assaulted and left to die in the forest. Her only memory? The cold lens of a camera filming her agony.As Detective Inspector Maria Wern takes the lead, the hunter becomes the hunted. She receives an email that stops her heart: a high-definition video of her own bedroom, filmed from the darkness outside her window. In a world where our most private secrets are just one 'send' away from public disgrace, Maria must track down a digital predator before her own life is uploaded for the world to see. Because in the age of the internet, the ultimate weapon isn't a gun or a knife-it's the truth, weaponized.In this gripping sixteenth installment of the Maria Wern series, international bestseller Anna Jansson explores a chilling new frontier of crime. The killer doesn't just want to take lives; he wants to destroy them with a single click.'Anna Jansson is a driven crime writer who knows the art of telling a story' - Ölandsbladet Sweden

"Pirateaba is an amazing world builder, and as a writer, I am in awe of their story constructing skills....The Wandering Inn is a favorite... You won't find anything else like it." - Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl In this second volume of The Wandering Inn, Book One of the massive epic fantasy world that has become a LitRPG sensation, new characters take center stage as the Innverse expands beyond Erin Solstice's inn. Even as Erin finds companions out of goblins, necromancers, drakes, and gnolls, Ryoka Griffin wants no part in making friends. She just wants to run. Luckily, there's a guild that allows her to do just that, and Ryoka soon finds herself delivering messages and packages across the city. But she's an oddity to the other runners, and not just because she doesn't wear shoes. No, there's something about her that just doesn't fit in...and it's probably the fact that she's from the real world, and not the fantasy one she's been sucked into. Like Erin, she has found herself pulled into a fantasy realm she doesn't understand. And like Erin, she wants to learn more...but wants to do it her own way. Yet even she is learning she can't do everything alone, and after a dangerous delivery introduces her to the adventuring group The Horns of Hammerad-and other deliveries bring her into the scope of a powerful Lady and a mysterious magic-user-her new world will never be the same. Darkness is growing in the Innverse, with new players and monsters being added to the chessboard, and both Erin and Ryoka are finding out that as amazing magic can be, it's also incredibly deadly.

A dual U.S. citizen serial killer strikes in Italy, tying his victims to massive helium balloons, and FBI Special Agent Juliette Hart, head of a new team to hunt down international killers, is dispatched to hunt him down in Italy. The key to catching this killer lies in his roots in New York, and it will take all Juliette has to bridge the two continents on this global manhunt and stop him—before it's too late. "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) NOTHING THERE is Book #2 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. FBI Special Agent Juliette Hart had hoped to leave the darkness of her past behind her, and to never return to Europe. But the one killer who has eluded her in the U.S. has also forced her return. The FBI soon realizes it needs a special team to handle overseas cases, to hunt down killers anywhere they may go—and they need Juliette to lead it. But can Juliette overcome her demons? Or will her darkness swallow her whole? A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Juliette Hart series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are now also available. "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next." —Reader review (Her Last Wish) "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" —Reader review (Her Last Wish) "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" —Reader review (City of Prey) "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." —Reader review (City of Prey) "Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone) "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone)

The fourth book in the Of Flesh & Bone series from New York Times bestselling author Harper L. Woods, where the heated Fae romance of A Court of Thorns and Roses meets The Witcher. Once, I bartered my soul for my mate. Offering Mab my bound allegiance was the only way to save Caldris's life-the only bargain I could make to keep us both from the Void. After cruelly murdering the King of Summer, her own brother, Mab became unhinged and there was no telling what she would do. Caldris is safe for now because of my sacrifice, but at a cost. Queen Mab only wants one thing from me. Then, I was banished to Tartarus, from where few ever return. Mab has demanded a tribute-a snake from the crown of Medusa. Navigating through the horrors of Tartarus, I must pass the Trials of the Five Rivers to prove my worth to the primordials and steal the unthinkable. All without my magic. Now, I must embrace my darkness, my past. To survive, I must discover who I am-who I'm fated to be. Human, and Fae, and something... other. Embracing all the sides of magic, light and dark, is the only way to escape Tartarus and get back to Caldris. I will save him, the Fae, and the humans from Mab. Even if it kills me. TROPES Separated Mates ¿¿¿¿¿¿ Persephone x Hades Vibes¿¿ Fate ¿¿ READERS ARE LOVING HARPER L. WOODS: 'Magic and fighting and spice. Oh my!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'If you adore Rhysand, then read this book. If you fancy the Bargainer series, then read this book. If you revel in Zodiac Academy, then you already bought this book ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A massive five star plus read' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'One of the best fantasy books I've read this year ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Just WOW!' ¿¿¿¿¿

'No one does suspense better' STEPHEN KING The massive number-one bestseller from the author of heart-stopping psychological thrillers When She Was Good, The Secrets She Keeps and The Other Wife Philomena McCarthy has defied the odds and become a promising young officer with the Metropolitan Police despite being the daughter of a notorious London gangster. Called to the scene of a domestic assault one day, she rescues a bloodied young woman, Tempe Brown , the mistress of a decorated detective. The incident is hushed up, but Phil has unwittingly made a dangerous enemy with powerful friends. Determined to protect each other, the two women strike up a tentative friendship. Tempe is thoughtful and sweet and makes herself indispensable to Phil, but sinister things keep happening and something isn't quite right about the stories Tempe tells. When a journalist with links to Phil's father and to the detective is found floating in the Thames, Phil doesn't know where to turn, who to blame or who she can trust. This exhilarating thriller from the bestselling author - whose books have sold more than 6 million copies - is Michael Robotham's finest page-turner yet. 'Robotham has done it again' Sydney Morning Herald 'There's a relatable darkness to Aussie author Michael Robotham's thrillers that pulls you in - every time' The Australian Women's Weekly 'a twisty-turny, second-guessing great read with a killer ending' Herald Sun 'Robotham delivers again with a pacy tale that ratchets up the tension and refuses to be put down' Courier Mail 'Superior writing, clever plotting and credible characters' Canberra Weekly 'a well-crafted thriller that pulls you so deeply into its pages that you'll want to finish it all in one sitting' Mamamia 'Michael Robotham keeps upping his game. With each new book, I say it's his best yet. Well, THIS is his best.' LINWOOD BARCLAY