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The gothic horror classic in a special edition hardcover A brutal murder shocks Victorian era London. The victim is a respected man of society, the prime subject an elusive figure known as Mr. Hyde. A violent, ruthless man, with a face too cruel to remember. As the investigation unfolds, Hyde's strange connection to the well-liked Dr. Jekyll draws the narrator's suspicion, but the truth is darker and more complex than he could ever imagine. Stevenson's short novel is a masterclass in suspenseful gothic atmosphere. The Best English Originals »Good and evil are so close as to be chained together in the soul.« aus Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde »You must suffer me to go my own dark way.« (Robert Louis Stevenson, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)

The gothic horror classic in a special edition hardcover A brutal murder shocks Victorian era London. The victim is a respected man of society, the prime subject an elusive figure known as Mr. Hyde. A violent, ruthless man, with a face too cruel to remember. As the investigation unfolds, Hyde's strange connection to the well-liked Dr. Jekyll draws the narrator's suspicion, but the truth is darker and more complex than he could ever imagine. Stevenson's short novel is a masterclass in suspenseful gothic atmosphere. The Best English Originals »Good and evil are so close as to be chained together in the soul.« aus Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde »You must suffer me to go my own dark way.« (Robert Louis Stevenson, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)

Experience the story from start to finish with this complete collection of the Alexander Seaton Series from prize-winning author S. G. MacLean. Scotland, 1620s. Alexander Seaton's life is in tatters. Once a minister, he has been cast out of the kirk in disgrace after his affair with the Laird's daughter was discovered. When a body is discovered in Seaton's house and his own friend is accused of murder, Seaton decides to investigate. And so begins a new chapter of his life. Join Seaton as sets he investigates poisoners, witchcraft and murder - embarking on a journey through the darkest parts of other men's souls, as well as his own. A sleuth to rival Shardlake and Cadfael, these are the perfect novels for readers of Rory Clements and S. J. Parris. ******************* Praise for S. G. MacLean ' Transports your body and soul to another time and place ' Craig Russell 'A delight on all levels . . . engaging and moving ' Manda Scott 'MacLean is a terrific storyteller ' Big Issue 'Truly memorable and exciting' Historical Novels Review 'Seaton is a compelling flawed yet indomitable figure' Scottish Field

A very young woman's first job: governess for two weirdly beautiful, strangely distant, oddly silent children, Miles and Flora, at a forlorn estate...An estate haunted by a beckoning evil. Half-seen figures who glare from dark towers and dusty windows- silent, foul phantoms who, day by day, night by night, come closer, ever closer. With growing horror, the helpless governess realizes the fiendish creatures want the children, seeking to corrupt their bodies, possess their minds, own their souls... But worse-much worse- the governess discovers that Miles and Flora have no terror of the lurking evil. For they want the walking dead as badly as the dead want them.

In einer Welt jenseits von Raum und Zeit, in der Magie und vergessene Zivilisationen aufeinandertreffen, kämpfen zwei Krieger ums nackte Überleben. Skar und Del, Krieger des geheimnisvollen Satai-Ordens, verirren sich auf ihrer Reise in die tödliche Wüste Nonakesh. Ohne Wasser, ohne Hoffnung, gejagt von Feinden und ihren eigenen Dämonen, scheint ihr Schicksal besiegelt. Doch am Rand des Todes entdecken sie etwas Unmögliches: einen lebendigen Wald, der sich wie ein Wunder aus der Einöde erhebt. Was wie Rettung erscheint, entpuppt sich als der Beginn eines weitaus größeren Abenteuers - voller Geheimnisse, fremder Mächte und tödlicher Gefahren. Denn in dieser Welt gelten andere Regeln. Und nicht alles, was lebt, ist menschlich. "Der wandernde Wald" ist der Auftakt der legendären Enwor-Saga: Ein episches Fantasy-Abenteuer voller düsterer Visionen, fremdartiger Welten und unvergesslicher Helden. Geschrieben von Wolfgang Hohlbein, einem der erfolgreichsten deutschen Autoren und mehrfachen SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautoren, entfaltet sich hier der Beginn eines Kult-Zyklus, der bereits Generationen von Fantasy-Leser:innen begeistert hat. Gelesen von Robert Frank, dessen markante Stimme den Figuren Tiefe und Intensität verleiht und die düstere Atmosphäre dieser Welt eindrucksvoll zum Leben erweckt. Ein Muss für Fans großer Fantasy-Epen und außergewöhnlicher Weltentwürfe, wie Dark Souls, Elden Ring, Conan oder The Witcher.

Immensely fun and sexy . . . everything I love about dark academia' - Ali Hazelwood, author of Bride LOVE. LIES. BETRAYAL. WELCOME BACK TO SORROWSONG UNIVERSITY . . . Alex Corbeau-Green left his heart behind. Now his world is burning down, and Ophelia Winters is desperate to prove she didn't strike the match. When she first joined Sorrowsong University, she wanted nothing more than to destroy Alex and his high-powered family. But that was before she knew him - before she fell for the man behind the reputation. In the face of an unthinkable betrayal and the disappearance of his father, Alex is forced to return to New York, hoping to forget what he had with Ophelia and to undo the damage done to his family. In Scotland, Ophelia is left reeling, alone . . . and watched. With a new anonymous tormentor threatening them both, the pair find themselves drawn back to one another. But can they rebuild the love and trust between them? And, even if they can, will it be enough to keep them alive? From Autumn Woods, Daybreak is the stunning conclusion to the Sunday Times bestseller Nightshade - a dark academia romance brimming with snarky banter, shadowy figures, and sizzling tension. Tropes: Grumpy x Grumpy Dark Academia University Setting He Falls First Groveling CEO MMC Yearning Romantic Suspense Readers love Daybreak! 'An absolute masterpiece . . . gripping, page-turning and engaging' 'All that I had hoped it would be and more' 'Emotionally charged, beautiful, and satisfying' 'Everything I want in a sequel . . . I just love these characters so much' 'I have never been so emotionally devastated' 'Such a beautiful story with an ending that left my heart full' 'Heartbreakingly beautiful . . . atmospheric, mysterious, utterly soul crushing' 'This book had everything I could want: mystery, romance, mental health representation, found family, and a truly satisfying happily-ever-after' 'Absolute perfection

One man. Seven Kings. England's bloody throne . . . THE EPIC STORY FROM MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN, PERFECT FOR FANS OF ROBERT HARRIS' ACT OF OBLIVION 'Iggulden tells an absolutely cracking story. The pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent' THE TIMES _________ Tenth century England: a divided and broken country of misrule. Yet King Athelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, seeks to unite the kingdom under one crown. By his side is Dunstan of Glastonbury - priest, soldier, visionary and, some insist, traitor - whose task is to steward seven kings through fire, war, murder and fury to see Athelstan's dream come true. But what stain will it leave on his mortal soul . . . _________ 'Iggulden has created an intriguingly complex saint - flawed, spiteful and unreliable as the teller of his own tale. Through his eyes we watch the story of the making of England' The Times 'Engrossing. Rich in intrigue, with Iggulden breathing life into this remarkable and complex figure who played a vital role in safeguarding a newly united England' Daily Express 'A gripping and glorious legend. Brilliant!' Weekend Sport 'Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times' Star 'Dunstan is a vivid, convincing character' BBC History Magazine

Immensely fun and sexy . . . everything I love about dark academia' - Ali Hazelwood, author of Bride LOVE. LIES. BETRAYAL. WELCOME BACK TO SORROWSONG UNIVERSITY . . . Alex Corbeau-Green left his heart behind. Now his world is burning down, and Ophelia Winters is desperate to prove she didn't strike the match. When she first joined Sorrowsong University, she wanted nothing more than to destroy Alex and his high-powered family. But that was before she knew him - before she fell for the man behind the reputation. In the face of an unthinkable betrayal and the disappearance of his father, Alex is forced to return to New York, hoping to forget what he had with Ophelia and to undo the damage done to his family. In Scotland, Ophelia is left reeling, alone . . . and watched. With a new anonymous tormentor threatening them both, the pair find themselves drawn back to one another. But can they rebuild the love and trust between them? And, even if they can, will it be enough to keep them alive? From Autumn Woods, Daybreak is the stunning conclusion to the Sunday Times bestseller Nightshade - a dark academia romance brimming with snarky banter, shadowy figures, and sizzling tension. Tropes: Grumpy x Grumpy Dark Academia University Setting He Falls First Groveling CEO MMC Yearning Romantic Suspense Readers love Daybreak! 'An absolute masterpiece . . . gripping, page-turning and engaging' 'All that I had hoped it would be and more' 'Emotionally charged, beautiful, and satisfying' 'Everything I want in a sequel . . . I just love these characters so much' 'I have never been so emotionally devastated' 'Such a beautiful story with an ending that left my heart full' 'Heartbreakingly beautiful . . . atmospheric, mysterious, utterly soul crushing' 'This book had everything I could want: mystery, romance, mental health representation, found family, and a truly satisfying happily-ever-after' 'Absolute perfection

It has been twelve years since a dark, murderous figure stalked the alleys and courts of Whitechapel. And yet, in the summer of 1900, East London is still poor, still brutal, still a shadow city to its western twin. Among the reformers is an idealistic young woman named India Selwyn-Jones, recently graduated from medical school. With the help of her influential fiancé--Freddie Lytton, an up-and-coming Liberal MP--she works to shut down the area's opium dens that destroy both body and soul. Her selfless activities better her patients' lives and bring her immense gratification, but unfortunately, they also bring her into direct conflict with East London's ruling crime lord--Sid Malone. India is not good for business and at first, Malone wants her out. But against all odds, India and Sid fall in love. Different in nearly every way, they share one thing in common--they're both wounded souls. Their love is impossible and they know it, yet they cling to it desperately. Lytton, India's fiancé, will stop at nothing to marry India and gain her family's fortune. Fractious criminal underlings and rivals conspire against Sid. When Sid is finally betrayed by one of his own, he must flee London to save his life. Mistakenly thinking him dead, India, pregnant and desperate, marries Freddie to provide a father for hers and Sid's child. India and Sid must each make a terrible sacrifice--a sacrifice that will change them both forever. One that will lead them to other lives, and other places . . . and perhaps--one distant, bittersweet day--back to each other.

Mage Alex Verus is back in the seventh in the "gorgeously realized"* urban fantasy series from the national bestselling author of Veiled. I'm used to people wanting me dead. But, this time, I'm not the only one on the hit list-and time is running out... Diviner Alex Verus finally made one too many enemies on the Council of Mages, and now one of them is angry enough to have him executed. Fighting for his life is nothing new, but this kill order also calls for the death of Alex's dependents-and there's no way that he'll let Luna, Anne, and Vari take the heat. With only a week before he's history, Alex will have to figure out how to disassociate himself from his friends, scrounge up allies on the Council, and hopefully keep his head attached to his body. But saving himself is going to bring him into direct opposition with his former master and the Dark mages surrounding him. And, this time, escaping with his life might mean losing his soul...

It has been twelve years since a dark, murderous figure stalked the alleys and courts of Whitechapel. And yet, in the summer of 1900, East London is still poor, still brutal, still a shadow city to its western twin. Among the reformers is an idealistic young woman named India Selwyn-Jones, recently graduated from medical school. With the help of her influential fiancé--Freddie Lytton, an up-and-coming Liberal MP--she works to shut down the area's opium dens that destroy both body and soul. Her selfless activities better her patients' lives and bring her immense gratification, but unfortunately, they also bring her into direct conflict with East London's ruling crime lord--Sid Malone. India is not good for business and at first, Malone wants her out. But against all odds, India and Sid fall in love. Different in nearly every way, they share one thing in common--they're both wounded souls. Their love is impossible and they know it, yet they cling to it desperately. Lytton, India's fiancé, will stop at nothing to marry India and gain her family's fortune. Fractious criminal underlings and rivals conspire against Sid. When Sid is finally betrayed by one of his own, he must flee London to save his life. Mistakenly thinking him dead, India, pregnant and desperate, marries Freddie to provide a father for hers and Sid's child. India and Sid must each make a terrible sacrifice--a sacrifice that will change them both forever. One that will lead them to other lives, and other places . . . and perhaps--one distant, bittersweet day--back to each other.

Immensely fun and sexy . . . everything I love about dark academia' - Ali Hazelwood, author of Bride LOVE. LIES. BETRAYAL. WELCOME BACK TO SORROWSONG UNIVERSITY . . . Alex Corbeau-Green left his heart behind. Now his world is burning down, and Ophelia Winters is desperate to prove she didn't strike the match. When she first joined Sorrowsong University, she wanted nothing more than to destroy Alex and his high-powered family. But that was before she knew him - before she fell for the man behind the reputation. In the face of an unthinkable betrayal and the disappearance of his father, Alex is forced to return to New York, hoping to forget what he had with Ophelia and to undo the damage done to his family. In Scotland, Ophelia is left reeling, alone . . . and watched. With a new anonymous tormentor threatening them both, the pair find themselves drawn back to one another. But can they rebuild the love and trust between them? And, even if they can, will it be enough to keep them alive? From Autumn Woods, Daybreak is the stunning conclusion to the Sunday Times bestseller Nightshade - a dark academia romance brimming with snarky banter, shadowy figures, and sizzling tension. Tropes: Grumpy x Grumpy Dark Academia University Setting He Falls First Groveling CEO MMC Yearning Romantic Suspense Readers love Daybreak! 'An absolute masterpiece . . . gripping, page-turning and engaging' 'All that I had hoped it would be and more' 'Emotionally charged, beautiful, and satisfying' 'Everything I want in a sequel . . . I just love these characters so much' 'I have never been so emotionally devastated' 'Such a beautiful story with an ending that left my heart full' 'Heartbreakingly beautiful . . . atmospheric, mysterious, utterly soul crushing' 'This book had everything I could want: mystery, romance, mental health representation, found family, and a truly satisfying happily-ever-after' 'Absolute perfection

Mage Alex Verus is back in the seventh in the "gorgeously realized"* urban fantasy series from the national bestselling author of Veiled. I'm used to people wanting me dead. But, this time, I'm not the only one on the hit list-and time is running out... Diviner Alex Verus finally made one too many enemies on the Council of Mages, and now one of them is angry enough to have him executed. Fighting for his life is nothing new, but this kill order also calls for the death of Alex's dependents-and there's no way that he'll let Luna, Anne, and Vari take the heat. With only a week before he's history, Alex will have to figure out how to disassociate himself from his friends, scrounge up allies on the Council, and hopefully keep his head attached to his body. But saving himself is going to bring him into direct opposition with his former master and the Dark mages surrounding him. And, this time, escaping with his life might mean losing his soul...

"All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream." Enter a world of haunting melancholia, ethereal love and gripping psychological dread in this comprehensive collection of poetry by the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. From the rhythmic and mournful despair of The Raven to the timeless elegy of Annabel Lee, Poe's verse reveals the soul of a man grappling with sorrow, loss, and the nature of beauty itself, often finding a strange and delicate hope even in the darkest moments. There are more than seventy poems included in this collection Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic known for his dark, atmospheric tales and haunting poetry. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in American literature, Poe helped shape the horror and science-fiction genres and is widely credited with inventing detective fiction in his 1841 short story, Murders in the Rue Morgue. Despite a life marked by personal tragedy and financial hardship, Poe produced a number of enduring classics such as The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Fall of the House of Usher, and since his somewhat mysterious death, he and his writings have had a wide-ranging influence in popular culture. In 1946, the Mystery Writers of America established the annual Edgar award, which honour the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and film. This audiobook is fully indexed. Once downloaded, each poem and chapter will be listed so you can easily navigate to the individual sections.

Aus dem Inhalt der Ausgabe: Ein schwarzmetallisches Gipfeltreffen: Die neue Legacy-Ausgabe #161 bringt eine geballte Ladung düsterer Klangkunst, charismatischer Frontmänner und spannender Themenwelten an den Start. Im Mittelpunkt steht die große Black-Metal-Achse des kommenden Herbstes: Anlässlich der Tour von Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir und Dark Funeral trafen wir zwei der prägendsten Figuren des Genres zum Gipfeltreffen – Nergal und Shagrath. Was sie verbindet, reicht weit zurück: Tape-Trading in urzeitlichen Tagen, exzessive Nächte trotz klammer Kassen und eine gemeinsame Geschichte, die bis heute nachhallt. Zwei starke Persönlichkeiten, zwei Perspektiven auf das Rock’n’Roll-Leben, abgerundet von einem Update von Lord Ahriman aus dem Dark-Funeral-Lager. Für alle Freunde etwas lebensbejahenderer Kunst finden sich in der neuen Legacy drei ausführliche Co-Titelstories mit den Prog-Metaller Myrath, den Thrash-Titanen Exodus und ihrem coolen „Goliath“ sowie mit den Post-Metal-Legenden Long Distance Calling, die erst kürzlich mit einer Live-Scheibe Aufmerksamkeit erregten und nun mit einem neuen Album daherkommen. Emotionales Dunkel evozieren anschließend wiederum Miserere Luminis, die mit ihrem neuen Album ein ebenso finsteres wie feinsinniges Werk vorlegen und sich im Gespräch überraschend reflektiert und philosophisch zeigen. Ganz anders Meyhna’ch von Mütiilation, der in fatalistischer Konsequenz die Verantwortung für Hölle und Dämonen dem Menschen selbst zuschreibt – das neue Album liefert dazu den passenden, beklemmenden Soundtrack. Mit Sakis Tolis richtet sich außerdem der Blick nach Griechenland: Neben seiner Arbeit mit Rotting Christ fand der Dark-Metal-Visionär Zeit für ein weiteres Soloalbum und spricht im Interview über Kreativität, Vergänglichkeit und die Suche nach dem inneren Kind. Winterfylleth wiederum setzen ihrer gesellschaftlichen Frustration einen düster-melancholischen Sound entgegen – motiviert, entschlossen und atmosphärisch nehmen sie den Kampf der „unyielding season“ auf. Thematisch außergewöhnliche Wege beschreiten Skaphos, die sich den finsteren Tiefen des Meeres widmen und ihren cineastischen Black-Death-Ansatz sogar filmisch umsetzten. Ebenfalls konzeptionell stark zeigen sich Antrisch, die auf ihrer neuesten „Expedition“ den Wahnsinnstrip vertonen, der einst schon Werner Herzog zu „Aguirre“ inspirierte. Damit vereint auch das Legacy #161 erneut große Namen, tiefgehende Interviews und ungewöhnliche Perspektiven – von schwarzer Szene-Historie bis zu gesellschaftlicher Gegenwartsanalyse. Außerdem: Wie so häufig, gibt es auch in dieser März/April-Ausgabe einen großen Überblick über die coolsten Festivals des kommenden Jahres – so bunt zusammengewürfelt, dass für jede und für jeden etwas dabei ist! PLUS 1. LEGACY-COMPILATION mit 16 Tracks: Tauthr, Bong-Ra, Warside, Aether, Manic Impressions, Chaosaddiction, Sic Zone, Funeral Pile, Servator, Shotgun Justice, Slaveson, Cutterred Flesh, Stellvris, HKSPK, Sikario, Cybergod 2. LABEL-SPECIAL: Jawbreaker Records 3. STUDIO-REPORT: Pro-Pain Zusätzlich zu den Titel- und Band-Features der CDs gibt es Interviews mit: Acerbic, Agabas, Angus McSix, Antrisch, Axel Rudi Pell, Blindead 23, Caught In A Mirror, Cnoc An Tursa, Cyclone, Daemonium Regni, Damnatio Ad Bestias, Dark Funeral, Death By Dissonance, Draken, Drawn By Evil, Exodus, Frozen Ocean, Ghosther, Godsticks, Graufar, Hell Boulevard, Hounds, Immolation, Incandescent Trance Ritual, Kaleidobolt, Kerrigan, Lead Injector, Leaves‘ Eyes, Locus Noir, Long Distance Calling, Lost Society, Malhkebre, Malum, Messticator, Midnatt, Miserere Luminis, Müttilation, Myrath, Nero Doctrine, Nervosa, Nytt Land, Overtoun, Prong, Qwälen, Ram-Zet, Ravenous, Relieved In Black, Resurrected, Rotten Blasphemy, Sakis Tolis, Saltatio Mortis, Sanctvs, Schattenmann, Skaphos, Slagmaur, Soul Of Anubis, Sylosis, Tabernis, Tauthr, Templar, The Gems, Thundermother, Tomorrow’s Outlook, Tulus, Unverkalt, Varmia, Via Doloris, Vitamin X, Wasteland Clan, Wi

It all started with a munch, a meetup for the kink-minded. How was Luna supposed to know that it would change her life forever? A munch. A play party. A Dom that sets her passion aflame.After a string of failed vanilla relationships leaves her feeling unfilled, Luna Weir decides to give the fetish scene one last shot. But with her one and only experience as a submissive leaving much to be desired, she has little hope that the lifestyle is her answer. So when she gives the local scene one final try in the form of a casual meetup for the kink-minded, the last thing she expects is to be pulled back into the world of ropes and commands. But that is precisely where she meets Jacob Dakota—Mr. Tall, Dark and entirely Dominant. The experienced Dom commands respect from other Dominants and desire from the subs in the community who frequent The Playgrounds, a local fetish club. And when Jacob takes her under his wing, Luna senses he wants something more beyond the careful words and veiled glances. Now she must figure out whether her feelings for Jacob are enough for her to take a leap of faith and relinquish control. Because a simple yes will bind her to him, heart and soul.

After Revenge of the Sith, a newly forged Darth Vader hunts for the secrets of life and death under the watchful eye of Emperor Palpatine. In the wake of Emperor Palpatine's rise to power, the true nature of his most sinister enforcer remains a mystery. Darth Vader is a dominant yet illusive figure: the shadow cast by a malignant Imperial regime, unknowable to even its top officials. But even as his humanity gives way to myth, Vader remains haunted by the promises of the dark side, seeking the ultimate power that his master has hinted at but withheld-the power to conquer death itself. On the volcanic world of Mustafar, Vader undertakes a dark ritual, bleeding a kyber crystal to forge his lightsaber. This act unleashes a power far greater than he anticipated, giving him a glimpse into the limitless potential of the Force. Vader is determined to follow this vision, even if it means defying his master's orders. Yet he finds the Emperor is suspiciously supportive of his mission, even sending Vader to the Diso system to investigate rumors of a Force-wielding shaman able to raise the dead. At his side are a cadre of the Emperor's scarlet-robed Royal Guard, led by Colonel Halland Goth-a decorated soldier with a very personal interest in Vader's mission. Even as the Emperor's true motivations reveals themselves, Vader falls deeper into obsession. His journey takes him far across the galaxy, chasing rumors and phantoms. But no matter how far he travels, he cannot escape the shadows within his own soul. Haunted by the echoes of his past, Vader circles the true resolution to his quest: only once all weakness is purged can he become a master of evil.

Aus dem Inhalt der Ausgabe: Ein schwarzmetallisches Gipfeltreffen: Die neue Legacy-Ausgabe #161 bringt eine geballte Ladung düsterer Klangkunst, charismatischer Frontmänner und spannender Themenwelten an den Start. Im Mittelpunkt steht die große Black-Metal-Achse des kommenden Herbstes: Anlässlich der Tour von Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir und Dark Funeral trafen wir zwei der prägendsten Figuren des Genres zum Gipfeltreffen – Nergal und Shagrath. Was sie verbindet, reicht weit zurück: Tape-Trading in urzeitlichen Tagen, exzessive Nächte trotz klammer Kassen und eine gemeinsame Geschichte, die bis heute nachhallt. Zwei starke Persönlichkeiten, zwei Perspektiven auf das Rock’n’Roll-Leben, abgerundet von einem Update von Lord Ahriman aus dem Dark-Funeral-Lager. Für alle Freunde etwas lebensbejahenderer Kunst finden sich in der neuen Legacy drei ausführliche Co-Titelstories mit den Prog-Metaller Myrath, den Thrash-Titanen Exodus und ihrem coolen „Goliath“ sowie mit den Post-Metal-Legenden Long Distance Calling, die erst kürzlich mit einer Live-Scheibe Aufmerksamkeit erregten und nun mit einem neuen Album daherkommen. Emotionales Dunkel evozieren anschließend wiederum Miserere Luminis, die mit ihrem neuen Album ein ebenso finsteres wie feinsinniges Werk vorlegen und sich im Gespräch überraschend reflektiert und philosophisch zeigen. Ganz anders Meyhna’ch von Mütiilation, der in fatalistischer Konsequenz die Verantwortung für Hölle und Dämonen dem Menschen selbst zuschreibt – das neue Album liefert dazu den passenden, beklemmenden Soundtrack. Mit Sakis Tolis richtet sich außerdem der Blick nach Griechenland: Neben seiner Arbeit mit Rotting Christ fand der Dark-Metal-Visionär Zeit für ein weiteres Soloalbum und spricht im Interview über Kreativität, Vergänglichkeit und die Suche nach dem inneren Kind. Winterfylleth wiederum setzen ihrer gesellschaftlichen Frustration einen düster-melancholischen Sound entgegen – motiviert, entschlossen und atmosphärisch nehmen sie den Kampf der „unyielding season“ auf. Thematisch außergewöhnliche Wege beschreiten Skaphos, die sich den finsteren Tiefen des Meeres widmen und ihren cineastischen Black-Death-Ansatz sogar filmisch umsetzten. Ebenfalls konzeptionell stark zeigen sich Antrisch, die auf ihrer neuesten „Expedition“ den Wahnsinnstrip vertonen, der einst schon Werner Herzog zu „Aguirre“ inspirierte. Damit vereint auch das Legacy #161 erneut große Namen, tiefgehende Interviews und ungewöhnliche Perspektiven – von schwarzer Szene-Historie bis zu gesellschaftlicher Gegenwartsanalyse. Außerdem: Wie so häufig, gibt es auch in dieser März/April-Ausgabe einen großen Überblick über die coolsten Festivals des kommenden Jahres – so bunt zusammengewürfelt, dass für jede und für jeden etwas dabei ist! PLUS 1. LEGACY-COMPILATION mit 16 Tracks: Tauthr, Bong-Ra, Warside, Aether, Manic Impressions, Chaosaddiction, Sic Zone, Funeral Pile, Servator, Shotgun Justice, Slaveson, Cutterred Flesh, Stellvris, HKSPK, Sikario, Cybergod 2. LABEL-SPECIAL: Jawbreaker Records 3. STUDIO-REPORT: Pro-Pain Zusätzlich zu den Titel- und Band-Features der CDs gibt es Interviews mit: Acerbic, Agabas, Angus McSix, Antrisch, Axel Rudi Pell, Blindead 23, Caught In A Mirror, Cnoc An Tursa, Cyclone, Daemonium Regni, Damnatio Ad Bestias, Dark Funeral, Death By Dissonance, Draken, Drawn By Evil, Exodus, Frozen Ocean, Ghosther, Godsticks, Graufar, Hell Boulevard, Hounds, Immolation, Incandescent Trance Ritual, Kaleidobolt, Kerrigan, Lead Injector, Leaves‘ Eyes, Locus Noir, Long Distance Calling, Lost Society, Malhkebre, Malum, Messticator, Midnatt, Miserere Luminis, Müttilation, Myrath, Nero Doctrine, Nervosa, Nytt Land, Overtoun, Prong, Qwälen, Ram-Zet, Ravenous, Relieved In Black, Resurrected, Rotten Blasphemy, Sakis Tolis, Saltatio Mortis, Sanctvs, Schattenmann, Skaphos, Slagmaur, Soul Of Anubis, Sylosis, Tabernis, Tauthr, Templar, The Gems, Thundermother, Tomorrow’s Outlook, Tulus, Unverkalt, Varmia, Via Doloris, Vitamin X, Wasteland Clan, Wi

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In a world at war with demons, one girl will face the ultimate test when she is forced to enter into an ancient, deadly competition for the chance to save her mother's soul… before she loses her forever. From the author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night comes the beginning of a dark and opulent fantasy duology, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass. Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore Àn’yīng’s family apart, leaving her mother barely alive and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and mó—beautiful; ravenous demons—roam the land, feasting on the flesh of humans and drinking their souls. Àn’yīng is no longer a helpless child, though. Armed with her crescent blades and trained in the ancient art of practitioning, she has decided to enter the Immortality Trials, which are open to any mortal who can survive the journey to the immortal realm. Those who complete the Trials are granted a pill of eternal life—the one thing Àn’yīng knows can heal her dying mother. But to attain the prize, she must survive the competition. Death is common in the Trials. Yet oddly, Àn’yīng finds that someone is helping her stay alive. A rival contestant. Powerful and handsome, Yù’chén is as secretive about his past as he is about his motives for protecting Àn’yīng. The longer she survives the Trials, the clearer it becomes that all is not right in the immortal realm. To save her mother and herself, Àn’yīng will need to figure out whether she can truly trust the stranger she’s falling for or if he’s the most dangerous player of all . . . for herself and for all the realms.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER After Revenge of the Sith, a newly forged Darth Vader hunts for the secrets of life and death under the watchful eye of Emperor Palpatine. In the wake of Emperor Palpatine’s rise to power, the true nature of his most sinister enforcer remains a mystery. Darth Vader is a dominant yet illusive figure: the shadow cast by a malignant Imperial regime, unknowable to even its top officials. But even as his humanity gives way to myth, Vader remains haunted by the promises of the dark side, seeking the ultimate power that his master has hinted at but withheld—the power to conquer death itself. On the volcanic world of Mustafar, Vader undertakes a dark ritual, bleeding a kyber crystal to forge his lightsaber. This act unleashes a power far greater than he anticipated, giving him a glimpse into the limitless potential of the Force. Vader is determined to follow this vision, even if it means defying his master’s orders. Yet he finds the Emperor suspiciously supportive of his mission, even sending Vader to the Diso system to investigate rumors of a Force-wielding shaman able to raise the dead. At his side are a cadre of the Emperor’s scarlet-robed Royal Guard, led by Colonel Halland Goth—a decorated soldier with a very personal interest in Vader’s mission. Even as the Emperor’s true motivations reveal themselves, Vader falls deeper into obsession. His journey takes him far across the galaxy, chasing rumors and phantoms. But no matter how far he travels, he cannot escape the shadows within his own soul. Haunted by the echoes of his past, Vader circles the true resolution to his quest: only once all weakness is purged can he become a master of evil.

After Revenge of the Sith, a newly forged Darth Vader hunts for the secrets of life and death under the watchful eye of Emperor Palpatine. In the wake of Emperor Palpatine's rise to power, the true nature of his most sinister enforcer remains a mystery. Darth Vader is a dominant yet illusive figure: the shadow cast by a malignant Imperial regime, unknowable to even its top officials. But even as his humanity gives way to myth, Vader remains haunted by the promises of the dark side, seeking the ultimate power that his master has hinted at but withheld-the power to conquer death itself. On the volcanic world of Mustafar, Vader undertakes a dark ritual, bleeding a kyber crystal to forge his lightsaber. This act unleashes a power far greater than he anticipated, giving him a glimpse into the limitless potential of the Force. Vader is determined to follow this vision, even if it means defying his master's orders. Yet he finds the Emperor is suspiciously supportive of his mission, even sending Vader to the Diso system to investigate rumors of a Force-wielding shaman able to raise the dead. At his side are a cadre of the Emperor's scarlet-robed Royal Guard, led by Colonel Halland Goth-a decorated soldier with a very personal interest in Vader's mission. Even as the Emperor's true motivations reveals themselves, Vader falls deeper into obsession. His journey takes him far across the galaxy, chasing rumors and phantoms. But no matter how far he travels, he cannot escape the shadows within his own soul. Haunted by the echoes of his past, Vader circles the true resolution to his quest: only once all weakness is purged can he become a master of evil.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In a world at war with demons, one girl will face the ultimate test when she is forced to enter into an ancient, deadly competition for the chance to save her mother's soul… before she loses her forever. From the author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night comes the beginning of a dark and opulent fantasy duology, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass. Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore Àn’yīng’s family apart, leaving her mother barely alive and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and mó—beautiful; ravenous demons—roam the land, feasting on the flesh of humans and drinking their souls. Àn’yīng is no longer a helpless child, though. Armed with her crescent blades and trained in the ancient art of practitioning, she has decided to enter the Immortality Trials, which are open to any mortal who can survive the journey to the immortal realm. Those who complete the Trials are granted a pill of eternal life—the one thing Àn’yīng knows can heal her dying mother. But to attain the prize, she must survive the competition. Death is common in the Trials. Yet oddly, Àn’yīng finds that someone is helping her stay alive. A rival contestant. Powerful and handsome, Yù’chén is as secretive about his past as he is about his motives for protecting Àn’yīng. The longer she survives the Trials, the clearer it becomes that all is not right in the immortal realm. To save her mother and herself, Àn’yīng will need to figure out whether she can truly trust the stranger she’s falling for or if he’s the most dangerous player of all . . . for herself and for all the realms.

Vampire Diaries meets Norse mythology in this sequel to Soul of Shadow from TikTok sensation Emma Noyes. ------------------------------------ I will make myself strong. I will find Elias. I will kill Elias. I will never trust a boy with my heart again. These are the vows Charlie Hudson made the day after Elias Everhart betrayed her, nearly killing everyone she loves most. One month later, revenge is still her priority, even as she navigates a harsh new reality: one where her brother and friends can now see Asgard, making them just as susceptible to its dazzling delights - and deadly dangers - as she is. But when two bodies turn up in the forest outside town, and Elias waltzes back into her life with an offer to help find out what's happening, Charlie finds herself accepting his offer-but only because feigning an alliance is her best chance to figure out how to kill him. And if it feels like the more time she spends with him, the more her heart softens, it must be a trick of the unusually warm fall air. Because there's no way she would make the grave mistake of falling for Elias Everhart twice... right? ------------------------------------ Praise of Soul of Shadows:- "What happens when an ordinary teen finds herself rocketed into an overlapping world of Nordic mythology? In Noyes' case - a breakneck story and surprising twists." - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A perfect fit for fans of morally gray love interests, dark mythology, and found-family storytelling . . . Full of heart and tension-filled scenes, this beautifully written sequel emphasizes that, even in chaos, love and redemption burn brightest of all." - Booklist "This book is absolutely incredible. If you loved the Vampire Diaries or any other show that combines the angst of high school with the darkness of a supernatural world, you will love this book!" 5***** Reader Review "Yurrrrrrrp this was exactly what I needed" 5***** Reader Review "Emma's writing is sharp and beautiful" 5***** Reader Review ' Norse mythology and folklore permeate a treacherous, atmospheric setting bursting with magic and danger ' Publishers Weekly

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • After Revenge of the Sith, a newly forged Darth Vader hunts for the secrets of life and death under the watchful eye of Emperor Palpatine. In the wake of Emperor Palpatine’s rise to power, the true nature of his most sinister enforcer remains a mystery. Darth Vader is a dominant yet illusive figure: the shadow cast by a malignant Imperial regime, unknowable to even its top officials. But even as his humanity gives way to myth, Vader remains haunted by the promises of the dark side, seeking the ultimate power that his master has hinted at but withheld—the power to conquer death itself. On the volcanic world of Mustafar, Vader undertakes a dark ritual, bleeding a kyber crystal to forge his lightsaber. This act unleashes a power far greater than he anticipated, giving him a glimpse into the limitless potential of the Force. Vader is determined to follow this vision, even if it means defying his master’s orders. Yet he finds the Emperor suspiciously supportive of his mission, even sending Vader to the Diso system to investigate rumors of a Force-wielding shaman able to raise the dead. At his side are a cadre of the Emperor’s scarlet-robed Royal Guard, led by Colonel Halland Goth—a decorated soldier with a very personal interest in Vader’s mission. Even as the Emperor’s true motivations reveal themselves, Vader falls deeper into obsession. His journey takes him far across the galaxy, chasing rumors and phantoms. But no matter how far he travels, he cannot escape the shadows within his own soul. Haunted by the echoes of his past, Vader circles the true resolution to his quest: only once all weakness is purged can he become a master of evil.

After Revenge of the Sith, a newly forged Darth Vader hunts for the secrets of life and death under the watchful eye of Emperor Palpatine. In the wake of Emperor Palpatine's rise to power, the true nature of his most sinister enforcer remains a mystery. Darth Vader is a dominant yet illusive figure: the shadow cast by a malignant Imperial regime, unknowable to even its top officials. But even as his humanity gives way to myth, Vader remains haunted by the promises of the dark side, seeking the ultimate power that his master has hinted at but withheld-the power to conquer death itself. On the volcanic world of Mustafar, Vader undertakes a dark ritual, bleeding a kyber crystal to forge his lightsaber. This act unleashes a power far greater than he anticipated, giving him a glimpse into the limitless potential of the Force. Vader is determined to follow this vision, even if it means defying his master's orders. Yet he finds the Emperor is suspiciously supportive of his mission, even sending Vader to the Diso system to investigate rumors of a Force-wielding shaman able to raise the dead. At his side are a cadre of the Emperor's scarlet-robed Royal Guard, led by Colonel Halland Goth-a decorated soldier with a very personal interest in Vader's mission. Even as the Emperor's true motivations reveals themselves, Vader falls deeper into obsession. His journey takes him far across the galaxy, chasing rumors and phantoms. But no matter how far he travels, he cannot escape the shadows within his own soul. Haunted by the echoes of his past, Vader circles the true resolution to his quest: only once all weakness is purged can he become a master of evil.

The only way to survive in a realm full of villains is to become one. "No one writes emotional, immersive, beautiful chaos like Melissa Roehrich." -LJ Andrews, bestselling author of The Ever Seas and Broken Souls and Bones A Fated Purpose Tessalyn Ausra has taken her revenge, and it's never tasted so sweet. Feared by the rulers of Devram, she's under the protection of the Achaz Kingdom where she can fulfill her purpose. But with power she can't control and the bond still in place, she finds temptation and chaos around every corner. Correcting the balance promises the ultimate freedom, but the dark still calls, even if destiny beckons. She's finally found her purpose in this world. Will it lead to salvation or destruction? A Broken Destiny Theon St. Orcas has been planning for this moment his entire life. Finally the Arius Lord, he's more alone than ever. Axel is missing, Luka is in another kingdom, and he's left with two broody strangers from another realm and no Source. Once again, he's racing against time to figure out a history that's been manipulated. Pulled in all directions, sacrifices are demanded. How can he protect his people when the biggest threat is the one he'd sacrifice anything for? A Tempting Betrayal Sent to a foreign kingdom, Luka Mors finds himself the outsider he's always dreaded being. Needing to stay at Tessa's side, he's in the center of a dangerous game, but more than that, he's forced to stay in the presence of a temptation he's been denying for years. He's always prided himself on his loyalty, but what does he do when that loyalty starts to waver?

'Exquisitely-written and utterly compelling' SUSAN BARKER 'The soul of a stylish mystery and the pace of an old-fashioned thriller' MOHAMMED HANIF 'Elegant, edgy and cinematic' EMMA CLAIRE SWEENEY Anna has never met anyone like the enigmatic Loll: a British hostess at the Moonglow bar, in the Japanese city of Osaka. While Anna teaches bored students by day, Loll passes the nights in smoky, dim-lit rooms where she pours men's drinks, lights their cigarettes and laughs playfully at their jokes. With her blonde wigs, shimmering dresses and bejewelled nails, Loll cuts a mesmerising figure. But her skin bears unexplained bruises beneath its glittering facade, and Anna's concern slowly begins to grow. She is troubled by the secret of the carved jade stone necklace that her glamorous new friend seems determined to protect; the mysterious identity of Loll's best client with shadowy links to the city's underworld crime bosses; and the sight Anna witnesses one afternoon: Loll teetering alone on the edge of a railway track, caught in the deafening rush as a train hurtles by. Unlike Anna who has come to Osaka to learn more about her half-Japanese heritage, Loll seems to have no clear reason for being there and no easily discernible past. And so when she suddenly disappears, there are only the barest of clues as to where she might have gone. But, desperate to find her friend, Anna refuses to give up. Soon she is thrown onto a trail that will take her into the darkest corners of the neon-choked metropolis - hidden, forbidden places from which those who know the city best warn her to stay away.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The first book of a dark and opulent fantasy duology set in a world at war with demons—perfect for readers who love epic battles, dangerous magic, and high-stakes adventure. Continue the story in The Dragon and the Sun Lotus, available now! The stunning first edition of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom features a beautiful flower design stenciled on the ombre sprayed edges, exclusive printed endpapers, and a foil-stamped case! “A sweeping romantasy . . . fast-paced and brimming with a gritty allure.”—Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna “A mesmerizing blend of danger, spellbinding magic, and lush world-building . . . plunges readers into a world of deadly trials and ravenous demons.”—Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore Àn’yīng’s family apart, leaving her mother barely alive, and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and mó—beautiful; ravenous demons—roam; feasting on the souls of humans. Àn’yīng’s only hope now is the Immortality Trials. If she can complete every Trial in the magical competition, she has the chance to save her mother’s life. But the Trials are deadly, and the longer Àn’yīng survives, the clearer it is that certain contestants are out for her blood. Even odder, though, is the handsome rival who seems intent on protecting her life. Survival is key, but Àn’yīng will need to figure out if she can trust the stranger she’s falling for, or if he’s the most dangerous player of all. The thrilling beginning of The Three Realms duology THE SCORPION AND THE NIGHT BLOSSOM THE DRAGON AND THE SUN LOTUS

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The first book of a dark and opulent fantasy duology set in a world at war with demons—perfect for readers who love epic battles, dangerous magic, and high-stakes adventure. Continue the story in The Dragon and the Sun Lotus, available now! The stunning first edition of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom features a beautiful flower design stenciled on the ombre sprayed edges, exclusive printed endpapers, and a foil-stamped case! “A sweeping romantasy . . . fast-paced and brimming with a gritty allure.”—Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna “A mesmerizing blend of danger, spellbinding magic, and lush world-building . . . plunges readers into a world of deadly trials and ravenous demons.”—Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore Àn’yīng’s family apart, leaving her mother barely alive, and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and mó—beautiful; ravenous demons—roam; feasting on the souls of humans. Àn’yīng’s only hope now is the Immortality Trials. If she can complete every Trial in the magical competition, she has the chance to save her mother’s life. But the Trials are deadly, and the longer Àn’yīng survives, the clearer it is that certain contestants are out for her blood. Even odder, though, is the handsome rival who seems intent on protecting her life. Survival is key, but Àn’yīng will need to figure out if she can trust the stranger she’s falling for, or if he’s the most dangerous player of all. The thrilling beginning of The Three Realms duology THE SCORPION AND THE NIGHT BLOSSOM • THE DRAGON AND THE SUN LOTUS

For the first time, you can pray with a woman who has transformed the lives of millions around the world. This precious collection gives readers a chance to experience the personal, daily, spiritual practice of Mother Angelica. Seen by millions each day on the television network she founded, Mother Angelica is one of the most trusted and beloved religious figures of our time. Her words of wisdom about the spiritual life have been broadcast throughout the world on EWTN and have become New York Times bestselling books. For Mother the act of prayer is an unceasing daily conversation with the Divine-one that has been a source of inspiration and solace for nearly seven decades. Now Mother Angelica shares a lifetime of her private prayers and devotions so that you can experience and utter the very words that have shaped her incredible life. This treasury of material, much of it never before published, includes: * A complete prayer journal composed during Mother's personal dark night of the soul * Handwritten meditations offered to her sisters * Two moving versions of the Stations of the Cross composed for her community * Devotions and petitions from her early religious life Throughout, Mother Angelica's humor, warmth, and wisdom shine through. More than a collection of prayers, this special volume is an intimate portrait of one of the world's great women of faith. For devoted fans of Mother Angelica as well as for those just coming to know her, this inspiring guide will be a cherished companion along each step of the path to holiness.