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The Horus Heresy was a war that spanned the entire galaxy, touching every world claimed by Humanity and involving every force of arms. Of these forces, the Skitarii conclaves of the Cult Mechanicus are often ignored by history, for their oaths bound them to a singular task - to safeguard the rarest and most dangerous technological relics at any cost. This gaming supplement for Warhammer - The Horus Heresy details the secretive Skitarii Battle-Pilgryms of the Mechanicum - the servants of the Fabricator General charged with the recovery of ancient relics and enforcing his will. Contained within is an army list for the most common elements of the Skitarii forces in the Age of Darkness, in addition to supplementary rules that allow you to play exciting relic hunting missions. The Book In-depth Lore: Detailing the Skitarii Battle-Pilgryms and their role within the Mechanicum, as well as how the horror of the Horus Heresy split even these stoic warriors between loyalty to the Fabricator General and the wider Mechanicum. Additional Missions: The Vaults of Tharsis Legendary Mission and the Relic Hunt Missions Pack, featuring fast-paced missions to recover ancient weapons and devices long thought lost. Skitarii Army List: Rules for using Skitarii Battle-Pilgrym Marshals, Skitarii Battle-Pilgrym Corpus, Bonepicker hosts, Skitarii Triaros Armoured Conveyor, Skitarii Karacnos Assault Tank, Skitarii Krios Battle Tank, and Skitarii Krios Venator Tank Destroyer in battles, including additional faction rules and new weapons to represent these fearsome warriors on the battlefield. Game Contents: 1 Book (48 Pages)

19 Autorinnen, 19 queere Geschichten - Romance, Fantasy und mehr. Doch eins haben sie alle gemeinsam: Sie sind bunt. Love, Peace and Christmas - Eileen Stortz, Das Blau des Himmels - Daniela Domidian, Mission Love - Andrea Zimmermann, Der Schatz der Weltmächte - Karolina Stauber, Regenrendezvous - Kai C. Moore, Freistoss fürs Herz - Celine Bonitz, No Sleep for the Wicked - Nancy Karter, Jungle Drum - Silke Katharina Weiler, 175er - H. Quinn, Sounds Gay I'm in - Katharina Licht, Der Garten der Sterne - Anke Mückenheim, Vielleicht verliebt - L. Mattis, Zwischen den Welten - C. noxx, Herzensmelodie - Kristin M. Fox, Das Versprechen - Jessica Graves, Latebloomer, Neverbloomer - Annika Richter, Your Heart is my Throne - Talea Hale, Blaue Blitze - Saskia Rönspies, Darkness - Christian Ora.

The crew of the Artemis has escaped the nightmare of Paradise-1, but at great cost. Parker is gone. Petrova’s past continues to haunt her. Worst of all, Erebus—a timeless entity of pure darkness—has been released from its prison. Now it’s headed for Earth. Petrova must rally her crew for one final mission. Somehow, they must find a way to unite the disparate factions of the solar system—the United Earth Government, the Lunar colonies, and the outer planets—and find a way to stop Erebus. The fate of humanity—and the galaxy—is in their hands.

After being transported to another world, Kazuma is joined by his allies Aqua the goddess, Megumin the magician, and Darkness the crusader. As they conduct more missions to fulfill quests, like purifying a lake while fending off monstrous alligators, they also progress as adventurers, receiving rewards from successful outings and skilling up. But one fateful day, one of the Demon King's terrifying dullahan generals approaches their sleepy beginner city. And somehow, Megumin gets his attention straight away, or should we say, earns his wrath... What are they going to do?!

Kappa and Siren descend deeper into the darkness of the ocean and uncover the harrowing truths of their own destinies in this thrilling fourth installment of the hit Webtoon series Castle Swimmer. Kappa and Siren continue their thrilling journeys beyond the kingdom walls. Accompanied by his new companions Pim and Pagoon, Siren ventures into the shadowy ocean depths in search of a cure for his curse. Facing terrifying creatures that prey on their deepest fears and desires, the trio uncover more about Siren's prophecy and the darkness entwined with his fate. Meanwhile, Kappa continues to battle the great demigod crab with the last of the Octalia people, learning to harness his magical powers and grow his strength. Despite being on separate missions, Kappa and Siren remain connected through their unwavering dedication to each other, even if it is just an inflicted hallucination. Join Kappa and Siren as they bravely push forward into the unknown and face more mythical obstacles in this captivating continuation of the Castle Swimmer saga. This beautiful graphic novel collects episodes 66-86 of Webtoon's Castle Swimmer.

The Final Battle is Here. When Arthur found a magic sword in a pawnshop, he never thought it would make him into the Builder of Legend and thrust him into the forefront of the fight with the Darkness. Now, on a mission only he can complete, Arthur and his girls will have to hold the lines against the Darkness's final assault while defeating the four horsemen, freeing God from captivity, and of course, confronting the Empress. Sure, the odds might be stacked against him, but if there's anyone who can do it, it's the penniless orphan turned King of Heaven and Hell.

The epic sequel to the bestselling TikTok sensation We Hunt the Flame , by the #1 bestselling author of A Tempest of Tea - featuring an exclusive bonus chapter!! This is YA fantasy at it's best. Lush, hopeful and devestating, We Free the Stars is Hafsah Faizal's spellbinding conclusion to the Sands of Arawiya duology, set in a world inspired by ancient Arabia. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series. Darkness surged in his veins. Power bled from her bones. The battle is over, but the war is just beginning. Low on resources and allies alike, Zafira and Nasir are determined to finish their mission; to restore magic to their kingdom. But the land teems with the return of an ancient evil, and as Nasir fights to command the magic in his blood, Zafira battles a very different darkness. And yet, in spite of everything, they find themselves falling into a love they can't stand to lose. Time is running out and if order is to be restored, sacrifices will have to be made . . .

Auf der Jagd nach dem Panther - In Hongkong trifft eine Gruppe von Interpol-Agenten ein, um gegen Panther Duen - den Kopf eines extrem brutalen Verbrecher-Syndikats - auszusagen. Doch auf dem Weg in den Gerichtssaal wird der schwer bewaffnete Gefangenentransport berfallen und der Panther verschwindet. Wurde er von seinem Bruder, dem Tiger befreit oder von seinen Gegnern entfhrt? Entgegen den Anweisungen der rtlichen Polizei nimmt die perfekt ausgebildete Spezialeinheit von Interpol die Verfolgung des Panthers auf und trifft bald auf einen uerst gefhrlichen Gegner...Das furiose Action-Feuerwerk von DANIEL LEE (DRAGON BLADE) zum ersten Mal auf Blu-ray! Mit SAMMO HUNG (IP MAN, DIE TODESFAUST DES KLEINEN DRACHEN), SIMON YAM (SEA WOLVES - IN THE LINE OF DUTY 7), VANESSA WU (IP MAN 4), SHAWN YUE (INFERNAL AFFAIRS), XIA YU (BIRTH OF A DRAGON), EVA HUANG (KUNG FU HUSTLE), BINGBING LEE (FORBIDDEN KINGDOM, RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION), MAGGIE Q (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III, RUSH HOUR 2), ANDY ON (NEW POLICE STORY), PHILIP NG (CITY OF DARKNESS

Dr John Dee has destroyed Paris in his mission to find Nicholas Flamel and Sophie and Josh Newman. The two missing pages of the book of Abraham the Mage are still with them and the Dark Elders need them for the Final Summoning. They will not rest until they are in power and the human race has been destroyed. Nicholas Flamel knows he must protect Josh and Sophie and the pages from the Dark Elders. For this he must rely on Clarent - the sister sword to Excalibur - and the sword's evil power makes it nearly impossible to use without darkness seeping into the soul of whoever wields it. What will be the price to pay for the twins to remain protected and the Dark Elders to be defeated?

Kappa and Siren descend deeper into the darkness of the ocean and uncover the harrowing truths of their own destinies in this thrilling fourth installment of the hit Webtoon series Castle Swimmer. Kappa and Siren continue their thrilling journeys beyond the kingdom walls. Accompanied by his new companions Pim and Pagoon, Siren ventures into the shadowy ocean depths in search of a cure for his curse. Facing terrifying creatures that prey on their deepest fears and desires, the trio uncover more about Siren's prophecy and the darkness entwined with his fate. Meanwhile, Kappa continues to battle the great demigod crab with the last of the Octalia people, learning to harness his magical powers and grow his strength. Despite being on separate missions, Kappa and Siren remain connected through their unwavering dedication to each other, even if it is just an inflicted hallucination. Join Kappa and Siren as they bravely push forward into the unknown and face more mythical obstacles in this captivating continuation of the Castle Swimmer saga. This beautiful graphic novel collects episodes 66-86 of Webtoon's Castle Swimmer.

Without the island paradise, without the sisterhood that shaped her, without a mission of peace…she’s still the Absolute Amazon! Spiraling out of the catastrophic events of Absolute Power, a new side of the DC Universe is born—the Absolute Universe! In a different, darker world, Diana of Themyscira was not raised in paradise, but instead was exiled to the underworld as a baby and raised by an enemy. Darkness and exile did not destroy her; instead, they made her all the stronger—honed into an even greater weapon by tragedy, danger, and magic. Long denied her Amazonian heritage, Diana has finally reached the time for her to rejoin the surface world. Armed with new weapons forged in Hell, and a mission that looks a bit more like justice than peace, Diana will not be stopped on her quest to save the world and discover her place in it, even if that means carving it herself! Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson is joined by breakout superstar artist Hayden Sherman to reinvent Wonder Woman from the ground up! Collects Absolute Wonder Woman #1-7.

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! The third book in the Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series, featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests! Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld. Winston and his pet player, Brian, are headed to the Nether for their next mission. Heat, fire, and a reddish darkness greets them. Pretty spooky stuff. Before they know it, they are under attack from skeletons! Captain Skeleton demands to know what they are doing in the Nether. They need to investigate the haunted fortress, of course! Even the skeletons are scared of that place. Can Winston and Brian conquer their fears and save the day? Read and find out! An adventurous and fun story, with engaging illustrations throughout Features classic Minecraft characters Perfect for young gamers & getting them off screens

He craves her light. She fears his darkness. Moe: I was raised by the enemy-built to kill, taught to lie, and trained to hide the monster I might be. But Raylen sees through it all. She shines light into my shadows, hears the truths I won't say. And if this mission exposes the blood I fear is in my veins... She'll be the only thing that can guide me out of the dark. Raylen: I buried my past, along with the man who taught me fear. No one knows what I did. No one can. But Moe watches me like he already knows. He wasn't supposed to matter--just a friend, just a fling--but now he's the only one who doesn't make me flinch. And if he finds out the truth... He won't run... I fear he'll pull me deeper into the darkness I'm starting to crave. This is book three in the interconnected standalone series Chaotic Love. Although reading the previous books is not necessary, it's highly recommended to better understand all the characters and ensure you have the best chance of getting the full picture. Hide From Me is a secret military society romance that explores darker topics, contains explicit content, and includes profanity. Recommended for mature readers only.

The aces of the New Republic have one final chance to defeat the darkness of Shadow Wing in this thrilling conclusion to the Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron trilogy! In the wake of Yrica Quell's shocking decision-and one of the fiercest battles of their lives-the remnants of Alphabet Squadron seek answers and closure across a galaxy whose old war scars are threatening to reopen. Soran Keize has returned to the tip of Shadow Wing's spear. Operation Cinder, the terrifying protocol of planetary extermination that began in the twilight of the Imperial era, burns throughout the galaxy. Shadow Wing is no longer wounded prey fleeing the hunters of the New Republic. With its leader, its strength has returned, and its Star Destroyers and TIE squadrons lurk in the darkness between stars, carrying out the fallen Emperor's final edict of destruction-as well as another, stranger mission, one Keize has championed not for the dying Empire, but for its loyal soldiers. Alphabet Squadron's ships are as ramshackle and damaged as their spirits, but they've always had one another. Now, as they face the might of Keize's reborn juggernaut, they aren't sure they even have that. How do you catch a shadow? How do you kill it? And when you're finally victorious, who pays the price?

The fourth novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan's GhostWalker series plunges two lovers into a game where danger and passion lurk in the darkest shadows of the mind… Jack Norton is a GhostWalker, a genetically enhanced sniper with a merciless sense of justice, a phantom welcomed by the anonymity of the night. But a mission to rescue his brother in the jungle has left him vulnerable to rebel forces. His only salvation is his power of telepathy. Then he meets Briony, an unusual beauty on a mission of her own. But they share more than the sweltering heat... Briony shares the GhostWalker powers. Yet she's different. She doesn't know what she is, or what she's capable of. But her enemies do. And Jack and Briony's flight will take them into a frightening conspiracy of mind and body-across the globe, and into the heart of darkness where the shocking truth is something neither of them could have foreseen-or can escape.

Celebrate the Eisner Award winner for Best New Series with a premium hardcover collection! Without the island paradise, without the sisterhood that shaped her, without a mission of peace…she’s still the Absolute Amazon! In a different, darker world, Diana of Themyscira was not raised in paradise but instead was exiled to the underworld as a baby and raised by an enemy. Darkness and exile did not destroy her; instead, they made her all the stronger—honed into an even greater weapon by tragedy, danger, and magic. Long denied her Amazonian heritage, Diana has finally reached the time for her to rejoin the surface world. Armed with new weapons forged in Hell and a mission that looks a bit more like justice than peace, Diana will not be stopped on her quest to save the world and discover her place in it, even if that means carving it herself! Diana’s mission begins as she takes on ancient kaiju, creatures from the pits of Hell, and the gods themselves in this premium deluxe edition hardcover. While she has any number of dangerous weapons, magicks, and witchcraft at her disposal, her enemies will soon learn that the deadliest weapon in her arsenal is her love for her friends and her people. Collects Absolute Wonder Woman #1-14.

An epic Celtic fantasy of ancient magic, forgotten songs, and a destiny that could restore a broken kingdom. In the island realm of Seare, strength is measured by the sword. But Conor Mac Nir is a musician whose greatest gift lies in the music of an ancient harp and the forbidden faith he refuses to abandon. When a diplomatic mission uncovers secrets about Seare's past, Conor is swept into a battle against an ancient evil determined to plunge the kingdom into darkness. Joined by a courageous young woman and an ancient warrior brotherhood, Conor embarks on a perilous journey to uncover Seare's forgotten history. As enemies gather and the final battle approaches, he will face impossible choices that jeopardize everything he holds dear. This series features: A Celtic-inspired fantasy world filled with myth and legend Sacred music that brings hope to war-torn kingdoms High-stakes adventures through haunted ruins and perilous seas A compelling clean romance Themes of faith, sacrifice, redemption, and hope This complete e-book box set includes: Oath of the Brotherhood Beneath the Forsaken City The Sword and the Song Journey through the Song of Seare trilogy, where the greatest weapon against darkness may be a song remembered . . . and faith that endures.

Chiri is a fun-loving super cook looking for fresh adventures and ingredients, but her love of exploration has landed her in some serious magical trouble and she's going to need all the help she can get to find home again. Chiri and best friend Dai live in an orphanage right next to the deepest, darkest forest. On a scavenging mission to find some amazing new ingredients for her many culinary experiments, Chiri plunges both her and her best friend into the secret kingdom of Puddin', a secret place plagued by the Thousand Faces Monster and inhabited by all sorts of magical people and critters. Befriending witches, bards, ogres and sorcerers, can our two protagonists make it home and more importantly, can they evade the darkness that has awoken on their arrival?

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

WINGS SO WICKEDA GOLDEN CITY NOVEL Fourth Wing meets The Serpent and the Wings of Night in this dark, alluring fantasy romance filled with tension, combat, magic, and rivals. Huntyr has fought for survival her entire life. Raised under Lord, the master of assassins in Midgrave, she has spent over twenty years learning to kill the blood-hungry, depraved vampyres that lurk in the darkness. Huntyr is the most lethal fae in the kingdom, which is why Lord chooses her to complete the next mission. Huntyr must survive Moira Seminary and make it into The Golden City-the mysterious elite society of the few remaining angels and the magic fae who live in luxury with no crime, no poverty, and certainly no vampyres. Only when she arrives at the academy, she's forced to room with Wolf-the terrifying fallen angel who happens to know her assassin identity. Determined to keep her head down in Moira, Huntyr tries her best to ignore Wolf. Over time, though, he not only becomes the only person she can lean on, but the one who might keep her alive through the life-threatening tests to get into The Golden City. A wolf and his huntress. An academy designed to break them. Huntyr will do anything to please the assassin master, but Wolf begins to test her in ways she never imagined. Is she strong enough to stick to the mission? Or will new truths-and alliances-put everything at risk? Wings So Wicked is a new adult fantasy romance with fae, vampyres, fallen angels, magical trials, fierce main characters, dark themes, forced proximity, 'who did this to you' moments, possessive males, rivals to lovers, elite societies, hidden identities, and so much more. Readers who love academy settings, main characters riddled with darkness, angst, and slow burn romances will devour this story!

A new novel full of passion and desire from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of the This Man series His scars run deep. His love runs fierce. Izzy White knows of the darkness in this world. After all, she escaped it long ago. Now, she has a built a stable life, making caring for others her mission. But one act of kindness upends her efforts when the notorious and wildly attractive Theo Kane crashes into her world. His reputation is terrifying yet with Izzy Theo is tender-a complete gentleman-and she falls hard. As Theo's demons come to light Izzy knows she should run, but she can't leave, not now. Yet staying together could doom them both. Fall in love with the addictive and dangerous Gentleman Sinner, from the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author of the This Man series. Don't miss out on pre-ordering Jodi's brand new swoon-worthy and passionate romance, Leave Me Breathless, coming this November.

Auf der Jagd nach dem Panther - In Hongkong trifft eine Gruppe von Interpol-Agenten ein, um gegen "Panther Duen" - den Kopf eines extrem brutalen Verbrecher-Syndikats - auszusagen. Doch auf dem Weg in den Gerichtssaal wird der schwer bewaffnete Gefangenentransport überfallen und der Panther verschwindet. Wurde er von seinem Bruder, dem "Tiger" befreit oder von seinen Gegnern entführt? Entgegen den Anweisungen der örtlichen Polizei nimmt die perfekt ausgebildete Spezialeinheit von Interpol die Verfolgung des Panthers auf und trifft bald auf einen äußerst gefährlichen Gegner... Das furiose Action-Feuerwerk von DANIEL LEE ("DRAGON BLADE") zum ersten Mal auf Blu-ray! Mit SAMMO HUNG ("IP MAN", "DIE TODESFAUST DES KLEINEN DRACHEN"), SIMON YAM ("SEA WOLVES - IN THE LINE OF DUTY 7"), VANESSA WU ("IP MAN 4"), SHAWN YUE ("INFERNAL AFFAIRS"), XIA YU ("BIRTH OF A DRAGON"), EVA HUANG ("KUNG FU HUSTLE"), BINGBING LEE ("FORBIDDEN KINGDOM", "RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION"), MAGGIE Q ("MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III", "RUSH HOUR 2"), ANDY ON ("NEW POLICE STORY"), PHILIP NG ("CITY OF DARKNESS"), ISABELLA LEONG ("BURSTING POINT") und Hollywood-Superstar MICHAEL BIEN ("TERMINATOR", "ALIENS: DIE RÜCKKEHR").

She's known nothing but darkness for 413 days... but he'll burn down the world to save her. After a year in captivity, Nova Monroe is back in Starlight Grove-but she's not the same woman who vanished. She lives on the edge, chases adrenaline, and refuses to be caged again. Cliff diving. Mountain biking. Anything to feel alive and outrun the memories clawing at her. But the single dad with shadows of his own won't let her face it alone. Especially when she finds herself needing a place to stay. Kol Archer has made it his mission to protect her. As a Forest Service investigator, he's no stranger to rugged terrain or battling for control. But nothing prepared him for Nova-her fire, her fight, the way she makes him feel something he thought was lost. The closer they get, the more dangerous things become. Someone doesn't want Nova to move on. And Kol is determined to stop them-no matter the cost. Because for the first time in forever, Nova's not just surviving. She's learning how to live, how to trust, and reminding Kol he can, too. But as darkness looms, the truth could destroy them both... ____________________________________ Into the Fading Twilight is a single dad, roommates-to-lovers, small-town romance about a woman starting over and a man who will do anything to keep her safe. This book can be read as a stand-alone.

The epic sequel to the bestselling TikTok sensation We Hunt the Flame , by the #1 bestselling author of A Tempest of TeaThis is YA fantasy at it's best. Lush, hopeful and devestating, We Free the Stars is Hafsah Faizal's spellbinding conclusion to the Sands of Arawiya duology, set in a world inspired by ancient Arabia. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series.Darkness surged in his veins. Power bled from her bones.The battle is over, but the war is just beginning. Low on resources and allies alike, Zafira and Nasir are determined to finish their mission; to restore magic to their kingdom.But the land teems with the return of an ancient evil, and as Nasir fights to command the magic in his blood, Zafira battles a very different darkness. And yet, in spite of everything, they find themselves falling into a love they can't stand to lose.Time is running out and if order is to be restored, sacrifices will have to be made . . .

A dangerous power is growing in the shadows... and it's calling to her. As a revered light mage, Carmela has dedicated her life to battling the encroaching darkness. But when a routine mission leads her into a treacherous trap, she comes face to face with Lazarus , the infamous Dark Mage whose name is a curse and a promise. He is a monster of immense power, a shadow to her light, and his unsettling fascination with her is a terrifying, thrilling paradox. In a twist of fate, their opposing magics clash with a blinding force, creating a chaotic storm of sensation and a forbidden connection that shatters everything Carmela thought she knew. When he lets her go, he doesn't just release a captive—he unleashes a dangerous obsession. The Dark Mage has left a mark on her soul, a seed of his darkness that begins to bloom, corrupting her pure light and sparking a terrifying desire she can't deny. Drawn to the very man she should destroy, Carmela descends into his dark domain, risking everything to understand the inexplicable bond that now ties them. But Lazarus isn't just seeking to extinguish her light; he wants to possess it, to make it part of his own. He is a master of pleasure and pain, a predatory fallen god who will stop at nothing to claim her—body, soul, and magic. What happens when a hero's light becomes a willing prize for the darkness? The Dark Mage's Obsession is a seductive and heart-pounding journey into a world where good and evil blur. If you crave a story with a fierce heroine, a morally grey villain, and a connection so intense it burns, this twisted tale of power, passion, and possession will leave you breathless.

When the bombs that stopped the species war tore holes in the veil between worlds, they allowed entry to the Others. Now, a hundred years later, humans and shifters alike live in artificially lit cities designed to keep the darkness at bay . . . The humanoid supersoldiers known as the déchet were almost eradicated by the war. Ever since, Tiger has tried to live her life in peace in hiding. But in the wake of her discovery that Central City's children are being kidnapped and experimented on, Tiger's conscience won't let her look the other way. The key to saving them lies within the walls of a pharmaceutical company called Winter Halo. But as Tiger learns more about the facility, her mission is derailed by a complication: Winter Halo's female security guards are being systematically attacked by an unknown force. Now Tiger must summon all her gifts to stop those responsible for both atrocities-no matter the cost to herself...

Charles Monroe, a young scientist from the distant land of Circocavea, sets out on a dangerous journey with his wife and a mysterious, black-masked pirate. Their goal: a flower whose magic can cure any illness. But it lies in the cold grasp of a king who tolerates healing only for himself and stains the snow with the blood of those who dare oppose him.Monroe seeks knowledge and redemption, the pirate seeks revenge for all the suffering the monarch has caused, and the scientists wife desperately tries to protect both men from the darkness of their own plans. For threatening the king would be pure suicide. If she cannot dissuade the men from their mission, then she will at least fight alongside themfor their sake. Perhaps for one of them a little more than for the other...A novel of daring adventures, clashing blades, and the multilayered, contradictory complexity of love.

The Hunger Games meets vampires in the third book of the bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent, a heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of love and treachery between mortals and gods. Now available as a Special Edition with beautiful sprayed edges. Mische lost everything when she was forcibly Turned into a vampire - her home, her humanity, and most devastating of all, the love of the sun god to whom she had devoted her life. Now, sentenced to death for murdering the vampire prince who Turned her, redemption feels impossible. But when Mische is saved by Asar, the bastard prince of the House of Shadow with a past as brutal as his scars, she's forced into a mission worse than execution: a journey to the underworld to resurrect the god of death himself. Yet, Mische's punishment may be the key to her salvation. In a secret meeting, her sun god commands her to help Asar in his mission, only to betray him . . . by killing the god of death. Mische and Asar must travel the treacherous path to the underworld, facing trials, beasts, and the vengeful ghosts of their pasts. Yet, most dangerous of all is the alluring call of the darkness - and her forbidden attraction to Asar, a burgeoning bond that risks invoking the wrath of gods. As her betrayal looms, the underworld closes in and angry gods are growing restless. Mische will be forced to choose between the redemption of the sun or the damnation of the darkness. From the TikTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author Carissa Broadbent, The Songbird and the Heart of Stone is a brand-new book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, and the first book in a stunning new duology. Reading order for The Crowns of Nyaxia Series: The Serpent and the Wings of Night The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King The Songbird and the Heart of Stone

The brand new spy-themed puzzle series from G. T. Karber, the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Murdle Does money link districts in the Forests of Newlovia, or is it the colour green? Does darkness ally the Steppes of Cowardia, or is it fear? Can you unite Tinseltown Swamp, or is it doomed to chaos? Welcome to The Division, a mysterious organisation where your puzzle-solving skills are key to ending conflict and disorder in a dystopian world. Work alongside Agent B to divide far-flung regions into peaceful countries, all linked by out-of-the-box connections. But as Agent B travels the world with an underground network of spies, The Division might turn out to be less virtuous than it seems... Bordergrams combines secret missions, shocking betrayals, cryptic clues and connections-style puzzles to create a must-have adventure for aspiring spies everywhere.

"Welcome to the DC Universe in 1950s America--a land of promise and paranoia, of glittering cities and segregated slums, of dizzying scientific progress and simmering Cold War conflict. A land without the Justice League: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Or so it seems. The masked mystery men who fought for freedom in the Second World War have been outlawed. The soldiers and spies who conducted top-secret missions into the unknown now work in the shadows. And those icons who do still fight on--Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman--operate under hidden agendas and dueling ideologies. Yet this America needs its heroes more than ever. With darkness gathering on the horizon once more, only a bold new generation of adventurers--young, daring, and dedicated to the better angels of our nature--is equal to the challenge of the new frontier"--