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When a mysterious signal from the outer reaches of space is detected, the world is on the brink of an unimaginable breakthrough - first contact with an advanced alien race. Fleeing their dying planet, they offer Earth an extraordinary alliance that could alter the course of human history. But beneath this promise lies a chilling ultimatum: for the aliens to survive on Earth, half of humanity must be sacrificed. The choice is stark - comply or face complete annihilation. In the shadowy corridors of global power, the elite devise a plan so diabolical it threatens to plunge the world into eternal darkness. They manufacture a global crisis - deadly space gases supposedly contaminating the atmosphere - and introduce P-23, a "life-saving" vaccine, as the only hope for mankind. Gripped by fear, billions rush to take the injection. Those who resist are labelled enemies of the state, hunted down, and eradicated. SAS soldier Frank Cresswell embarks on a dangerous mission into the uncharted caves of Wales. There, a dying comrade hands him a pen drive containing the explosive truth. The revelations shatter everything Frank has ever believed in. The conspiracy is far vaster and more horrifying than he could have imagined, exposing the full extent of the elites' treachery. Now, Frank is faced with an agonizing decision: remain loyal to the very forces that destroyed his life or risk everything to expose the truth. P-23: The Cull is a relentless, high-stakes thriller that will seize your attention from the first page and refuse to let go. As Frank battles impossible odds, you'll be drawn into a world where trust is a luxury, truth is a weapon, and survival demands unthinkable sacrifices. This is a story of deception, betrayal, and one man's unbreakable will to fight against insurmountable odds. Prepare for a heart-stopping journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down until the very last page.

From the bestselling author of Threads that Bind and Hearts that Cut comes a brand-new compulsive romantasy about a girl obsessed with the dark and the shadowy magical prince she falls in love with, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Laini Taylor. 'A world so unique and addictive that I devoured this in a matter of days. Whimsical prose and a slow burning romance unlike any I've read before.' Alexandra Christo , author of To Kill a Kingdom THE DARK HAS COME ALIVE . . . Six years ago, vicious creatures began to crawl out of the dark crevices of the world, and with it Sascia's fascination with the darkness was born. Now that fascination has become an obsession, and while exploring an area known for its connection to the Darkworld, Sascia - impossibly - pulls out a person from the shadows. But Nugau is no ordinary person, they're the heir to the Darkworld, with one mission . . . to kill Sascia. Except, the second time they meet, Nugau is younger and doesn't recognise Sascia. And the third time, Nugau stumbles out of the darkness with poison running through their veins, expressing their undying love for her. Piecing together the puzzle, Sascia makes two shocking discoveries: the timelines of her world and Nugau's are not linear, and she is inexplicably entangled in a war between humanity and the Dark. But with their worlds at battle, is it worth fighting for each other . . . ? PRAISE FOR MOTH DARK: 'An achingly hopeful, breathtaking love story. It's the sort of book you want to linger in the dark with, and I absolutely loved every moment sunk within its pages.' Bea Fitzgerald , author of Girl, Goddess, Queen 'Darkly dreamy, timely and expertly crafted. You will find star-crossed romance, a heady blend of science and magic and brilliant characters determined to end the cycle of violence.' Allison Saft , author of Wings of Starlight 'Utterly enthralling and darkly whimsical, Moth Dark is a thrill ride of a book, with its tale of twisted timelines and unyielding love. Sascia and Nugau's story is certain to stay with you long after the book is over.' A. B. Poranek , author of Where the Dark Stands Still 'A lush, breathtaking and wholly unique fantasy, with a devastating star-crossed romance and a world that lifts off the page like a fluttering of moths.' Ava Reid , author of A Study in Drowning 'Moth Dark is everything I've come to expect from Kika Hatzopoulou - dark, twisty, romantic and completely, dazzlingly original. Unlike anything else I've read.' Sarah Underwood , author of Lies We Sing to the Sea 'Wildly imaginative, achingly romantic and impossible to put down. Get ready, readers: your next book obsession has arrived.' Angela Montoya , author of A Cruel Thirst

For readers who loved the moral complexity of Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles and the dark atmosphere of Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House , a contemporary gothic vampire tale with slow-burning tension – where following your heart means confronting the darkness within. Atmospheric, beautifully written, and compulsively readable from the first page, fans of Only Lovers Left Alive will be at home here. In a city where the old world bleeds into the new, Erin hunts the things others can't see: fatigued, reluctant, and ultimately alone in her mission. But when her best friend is found dead in what the police call suicide, she knows better. The investigation draws her into a world of decades-old grudges and fragmented histories – and at the heart of it, a lone vampire who may be the killer, the key, or something altogether more dangerous. As allegiances shift and more victims emerge, Erin must navigate a landscape where immortals play long games with mortal lives, each death chosen to send a message she doesn't yet understand. Dalton's restrained, precise prose paints emotional realism and uncertainty in a story that's unflinchingly honest about desire and complicity. Psychologically merciless, gorgeously restrained yet atmospherically rendered... a vampire novel that trusts you to sit in the dark alongside the creatures it examines. The Gloaming is the first book in the Blood of the Revenants series. N.B. The Gloaming contains depictions of violence/adult situations and is only recommended for readers 18+. What Readers Are Saying "This story is dark, romantic, action-packed, and surprisingly thoughtful. The balance of violence, vulnerability, and intrigue really made it stand out." - Goodreads Reviewer "Come for the vampire lore; stay for a mystery that sinks its teeth in and refuses to let go." - Amazon Reviewer "Gothic romance meets urban fantasy with a slow burn that made my Buffy-loving heart extra happy." - Goodreads Reviewer

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An extraordinary insight into life under one of the world's most ruthless and secretive dictatorships - and the story of one woman's terrifying struggle to avoid capture/repatriation and guide her family to freedom. As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee was one of millions trapped by a secretive and brutal communist regime. Her home on the border with China gave her some exposure to the world beyond the confines of the Hermit Kingdom and, as the famine of the 1990s struck, she began to wonder, question and to realise that she had been brainwashed her entire life. Given the repression, poverty and starvation she witnessed surely her country could not be, as she had been told "the best on the planet"? Aged seventeen, she decided to escape North Korea. She could not have imagined that it would be twelve years before she was reunited with her family. She could not return, since rumours of her escape were spreading, and she and her family could incur the punishments of the government authorities - involving imprisonment, torture, and possible public execution. Hyeonseo instead remained in China and rapidly learned Chinese in an effort to adapt and survive. Twelve years and two lifetimes later, she would return to the North Korean border in a daring mission to spirit her mother and brother to South Korea, on one of the most arduous, costly and dangerous journeys imaginable. This is the unique story not only of Hyeonseo's escape from the darkness into the light, but also of her coming of age, education and the resolve she found to rebuild her life - not once, but twice - first in China, then in South Korea. Strong, brave and eloquent, this memoir is a triumph of her remarkable spirit.

***THE OVERNIGHT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** DISCOVER THE EPIC TALE OF MEDIEVAL HORROR DRIVING BOOKTOK WILD 'A beautiful nightmare that grips you from start to finish' VICTORIA AVEYARD This edition includes a critical foreword from bestselling author Joe Hill **** The year is 1348. Thomas, a disgraced knight, has found a young girl alone in a dead Norman village. An orphan of the Black Death, and an almost unnerving picture of innocence, she tells Thomas that plague is only part of a larger cataclysm-that the fallen angels under Lucifer are rising in a second war on heaven, and that the world of men has fallen behind the lines of conflict. Is it delirium or is it faith? She believes she has seen the angels of God. She believes the righteous dead speak to her in dreams. And now she has convinced the faithless Thomas to shepherd her across a depraved landscape to Avignon. There, she tells Thomas, she will fulfil her mission: to confront the evil that has devastated the earth, and to restore to this betrayed, murderous knight the nobility and hope of salvation he long abandoned. As hell unleashes its wrath, and as the true nature of the girl is revealed, Thomas will find himself on a macabre battleground of angels and demons, saints, and the risen dead, and in the midst of a desperate struggle for nothing less than the soul of man. **** PRAISE FOR THE BESTSELLING-HIT BETWEEN TWO FIRES '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

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK "It's perfection, every word, every moment. A masterpiece . . . One of the best books I've ever read." -Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author New York Times bestselling author Gillian McAllister has created a psychological thriller unlike any other in this endlessly clever, twisty story of a mother who must move backward through time to prevent tragedy from striking at the heart of her family. Can you stop a murder after it's already happened? It is midnight on the morning of Halloween, and Jen anxiously waits up for her 18-year-old son, Todd, to return home. But worries about his broken curfew transform into something much more dangerous when Todd finally emerges from the darkness. As Jen watches through the window, she sees her funny, seemingly happy teenage son stab a total stranger. She doesn't know who the victim is, or why Todd has committed such a devastating act of violence. All she knows is that her life, and Todd's, have been shattered in this heart-stopping family drama. After her son is taken into custody, Jen falls asleep in despair. But when she wakes up...it is yesterday. The murder has not happened yet-and in this unique time travel story, there may be a chance to stop it. Each morning, when Jen wakes, she is further back in the past, first weeks, then years, before the murder. And Jen realizes that somewhere in the past lies the trigger for Todd's terrible crime...and in this compelling mystery it is her mission to find it, and prevent it from taking place. Both the story of a mother's love and the sacrifices she will make for her child, and a page-turning thriller with a brilliant twist, Wrong Place Wrong Time EPB is a one-of-a-kind novel that begs to be read in one sitting.

From the USA Today bestselling author of Savage Lands comes a sweeping new fantasy perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Sarah J. Maas, and Rebecca Yarros. This deluxe hardcover edition includes beautiful printed endsheets and sprayed edges. Harbingers of enlightened, bringers of darkness. Givers of life, tellers of death ... significance flies on the backs of raven wings for those who dare to listen to its meaning. For we are the Messengers of the Realm. The White Raven was born to bring magic to the dying realm. One hundred and ninety-nine years ago the Blood War between the Ravens and the Leatherwings divided the land into Day, Night, and Dusk, cursing the land with the blood of the dead. Abandoned by Odin and his favored pets, Huginn and Muninn, the ravens were stripped of their wings, and their positions as Messengers of the Realm. Her blood holds the power to heal the land and unite the kingdoms. Wrennlyn Stallard, the King's only daughter, had lived a life of privilege, kept sheltered in the walls of Silvervale. But on the night of her betrothal, her world shattered when an enemy from the Night Realm kidnaped her, taking her across the snowy terrain into a treacherous land called the Shadow Rift, the land between the Day and Night. His mission is to take her to the Night King. Onyx had waited months to seize her, purposely getting himself captured to work as a thrall for the Day King. Cold, ruthless, and burning with vengeance, he wasn't prepared for the pampered, prophesized girl to be defiant, clever, and maddeningly impossible to break. Killing her would be easy, but her life is vital to a much bigger plan. Because everyone knows ... he who holds the White Raven holds the power.

The Penderwicks meets Howl's Moving Castle in this thrilling middle grade fantasy adventure about a trio of royal siblings who unlock a long-forgotten magical language in their bid to reclaim their stolen throne-from Ember and the Ice Dragons author Heather Fawcett. Perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Robert Beatty. Forced into exile on an enchanted, moving island, ex-princess Noa Marchena has two missions: reclaim her family's stolen throne and ensure that the dark powers her older brother, Julian, possesses don't go to his head in the process. But between babysitting her annoying little sister, Mite, and keeping an eye on the cake-loving sea monster that guards the moving island, Noa has her hands full. When the siblings learn that their enemies are searching for a weapon capable of defeating Julian-whose legendary spell weaving is feared throughout the kingdom-once and for all, they vow to get to it first. To everyone's surprise, the key to victory turns out to be a long-lost magical language-and only Noa can speak it. But what if by helping her brother, Noa ends up losing him? An Enchanted Moving Island: Exiled from their kingdom, Noa and her siblings find refuge on Astrae, a wandering island guarded by a cake-loving sea monster and full of its own secrets. A Brother's Dark Powers: Julian is their best hope of retaking the throne, but his powerful magic is a dangerous temptation. Noa fears that saving their kingdom might mean losing her brother to darkness. A Lost Language: When their enemies seek a legendary weapon, the siblings discover the key is a forgotten tongue of magic. To everyone's surprise—especially her own—only practical, non-magical Noa can speak it. A Classic Fantasy Adventure: Perfect for kids 8-12 and fans of Kelly Barnhill and Robert Beatty, this thrilling story is packed with spell weaving, daring escapes, and the unbreakable bond between a brother and his sisters.

"Thriller writing at its best."--Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary) Former Airborne-turned-Homeland Security Agent Axel Strike is a special asset: he is only summoned as a last resort, when a crisis situation offers no other alternative but for an elite, daredevil agent to drop in from the sky.In EXTREME VALOR (Book #10), a silent nuclear threat rises from the frozen depths, prompting Homeland Security's finest, Axel Strike, to embark on his coldest mission yet. Parachuting into perpetual darkness, Axel must outmaneuver elite forces and a merciless environment to halt a catastrophe in a world where the sun never rises.EXTREME VALOR (Book #10) is the tenth book in an electrifying new action thriller series from the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews). The series begins with EXTREME JUSTICE (Book #1).The Axel Strike series delivers a riveting, adrenaline-fueled adventure brimming with surprising twists and exhilarating action that will hold you captive from the first page to the last. The compelling hero at the heart of this saga will keep you turning pages deep into the night. Fans of David Baldacci, Vince Flynn, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!"Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down."--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary) "One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel."--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)

"STAR TREK XI" Die Zukunft beginnt in J.J. Abrams' hochtourigem Hit "Star Trek", der das Publikum im Sturm eroberte. Der Romulaner Nero reis aus der Zukunft zurück, um sich an der Föderation zu rächen. Die Rivalen Kirk und Spock müssen zusammenarbeiten, um ihn davon abzuhalten, alles zu zerstören, was ihnen lieb ist. Auf einer berauschenden Reise, angefüllt mit spektakulärer Action, Comedy und kosmische Gefahren, reisen die neuen Rekruten der U.S.S. Enterprise dorthin, wo noch nie ein Mensch zuvor gewesen ist. Bildformat: 2,40:1 - Widescreen (4K Ultra HD); Tonformat: Dolby Digital Surround 5.1 - Deutsch, Französisch, Italienisch, Spanisch, Dolby Atmos - Englisch; Untertitel: Deutsch, Englisch, Dänisch, Finisch, Französisch, Italienisch, Holländisch, Norwegisch, Schwedisch, Spanisch; "STAR TREK XII - Into Darkness" Als ein skrupelloses, zerstörerisches Genie - bekannt als Khan (Benedict Cumberbatch) - der Föderation den Krieg erklärt, begeben sich Captain Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto) und die gesamte Crew der U.S.S. Enterprise auf die explosivste Verfolgungsjagd aller Zeiten. Dabei müssen sie alle Kräfte mobilisieren, um die Erde zu verteidigen und die tödliche Bedrohung durch Khan zu eliminieren. Bildformat: 2,40:1 - Widescree (4K Ultra HD); Tonformat: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 - Deutsch, Dolby Atmos - Englisch; Untertitel: Deutsch, Englisch; "STAR TREK XIII – Beyond" So rasant, mitreißend und actiongeladen wie nie zuvor: Mit "Star Trek Beyond" bricht eines der bedeutendsten Franchise der Popkultur alle Grenzen! Auf ihrer Forschungsmission gerät die Enterprise in einen gnadenlosen Hinterhalt. Unter Dauerbeschuss kann die Crew um Captain Kirk nur in letzter Sekunde auf fremdem Terrain notlanden. Doch statt in Sicherheit befindet sie sich plötzlich zwischen den Fronten eines scheinbar ausweglosen Konflikts. Getrennt voneinander und ohne Kontakt zur Außenwelt ziehen Kirk und sein Team in den Kampf gegen einen mysteriösen und übermächtigen Feind. Star-Wars-Regisseur und Mastermind J. J. Abrams produziert mit "Star Trek Beyond" ein brandneues Action-Abenteuer der Enterprise-Crew. Die Regie des Kultfranchise übernimmt Regisseur Justin Lin, der bereits die "Fast & Furious"-Reihe zu neuen Höhen geführt hat. Auf der Brücke der Enterprise stehen nun zum dritten Mal die Hollywood-Stars Chris Pine ("Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit"), Zachary Quinto ("Hitman: Agent 47"), Zoe Saldana ("Guardians of the Galaxy"), Simon Pegg ("Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation"), Karl Urban ("The Loft"), John Cho ("Voll abgezockt") und Anton Yelchin ("Only Lovers Left Alive"). Attraktiver Neuzugang in der Crew ist Sofia Boutella ("Kingsman: The Secret Service") als Jaylah. Charaktermime Idris Elba (Golden-Globe®-nominiert für "Mandela: Der lange Weg zur Freiheit") übernimmt die Rolle des gefährlichen Gegenspielers Krall. Bildformat: 2,39:1 - Widescreen (4K Ultra HD); Tonformat: Dolby Digital 5.1 - Deutsch, Französisch, Italienisch, Spanisch, Dolby Atmos - Englisch; Untertitel: Deutsch, Englisch, Dänisch, Finisch, Französisch, Italienisch, Holländisch, Norwegisch, Schwedisch, Spanisch;

The War of the Silver Marches rages across the Forgotten Realms in this unforgettable final episode in the Companions Codex The reunited Companions of the Hall are separated once more-thrown to the far corners of a war that's bigger than any of them realized. They fight for the safety of Mithral Hall, but it's their own souls, and the soul of Faerûn itself, that truly hangs in the balance. In the dreaded depths of the Underdark, Regis and Wulfgar seek shelter in the fabled Silverymoon, from which they can launch a series of daring new raids. The rest of the Companions reside at the besieged Mithral Hall, where new friends arrive on a mission of mercy-if such an emotion can rest in the heart of a dragon. Meanwhile, the orc warlord Hartusk turns his savage horde on Everlund, one of the great cities of the Silver Marches. Though it stretches his forces thin, it's a move that could help him achieve his goal of becoming the master of the North. But Hartusk's treacherous drow allies have a different goal. They want nothing except the death of Drizzt Do'Urden-even if it comes at the cost of human, dwarf, elf, and orc lives. The world is cloaked in darkness and blood runs in rivers across the North; orc hordes rage on and cities fall under brutal siege; old friendships are tested and new alliances are forged. But in the end, it may come down to a single dark elf choosing life over death, forgiveness over vengeance, law over chaos . . . peace over war. Vengeance of the Iron Dwarf is the third book in the Companions Codex and the thirtieth book in the Legend of Drizzt series.

The judge is hooded. The sentence is ancient. And the execution has only just begun.For Detective Inspector Maria Wern, the greatest battle is no longer on the streets of Visby, but within the walls of her own home. After a catastrophic accident leaves her husband, Björn, paralyzed and unable to speak, Maria is trapped in a waking nightmare. But when a young man's body is pulled from the frigid Baltic waters, duty calls her back to a case that is far more twisted than a simple drowning.While Maria struggles to trust the mysterious personal assistants now caring for her husband, a deeper darkness is rising. On Midsummer's night, nineteen-year-old Elin Rute wakes to find her boyfriend murdered-only to be coerced by her parents into a secret that will haunt her forever.The trail leads to the infamous Gallows Hill, an ancient execution site where the stones are stained with centuries of blood. A shadowy group calling themselves The Watchmen has claimed the hill as their private court. Their mission: to hunt down those they deem traitors and subject them to 'historical punishments' from a more brutal age.With every execution filmed and broadcast by a leader who knows no mercy, Maria finds herself in a race against a killer who blends medieval cruelty with modern technology. As the line between her crumbling personal life and the gruesome investigation blurs, Maria realizes that on Gallows Hill, no one is ever truly acquitted.In the haunting twenty-second installment of the Maria Wern series, international bestseller Anna Jansson weaves together the ghosts of the past and the terror of the present. Some hills were built for dying-and the Watchmen are waiting for their next guest.'Anna Jansson is a skilled and experienced writer who drives the plot forward with fast and efficient prose... she knows how to give us a fright, Anna Jansson.' - Gotlands Tidningar Sweden

Ever since its establishment, the State of Israel took upon itself to remember the horrors of the Holocaust and transmit and perpetuate to future generations the memory of the victims. Israel has also set its highest moral commitment to commemorate those, who at the time of "absolute evil" have demonstrated empathy with those who suffered persecution and anguish. As many of you know, the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, decided in 1953 to establish Yad Vashem the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. One of Yad Vashem´s principal duties is to convey the gratitude of the State of Israel and the Jewish people to non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. This mission was defined by the law establishing Yad Vashem, and in 1963 the Remembrance Authority embarked upon a world-wide project to grant the title of Righteous Among the Nations to the few who helped Jews in the darkest time in their history. Yad Vashem grants the medal and a certificate of honor and their names are commemorated on the Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem of Righteous Among the Nations on the basis of the following fundamental principles: 1) To non-Jews who during World War 2 saved the lives of Jews; 2) Who in doing so have risked their own lives; 3) Who have not received any financial or other compensation for their deeds. For this very reason we are here today. We are here to hon-or the memory of Stefan and Elisabeth Gyulai, who saved the lives of five members of the Fischer, Perl and Steiner families. The encounter of the two families here and now perpetuates the uppermost form of humanity shown in times of darkness, when pure righteousness was an exceptional phenomenon. Being an important factor in strengthening the unique ties between Israel and Italy, this moment is meaningful and very moving to me as an individual, too. Regretfully, in those years of awfulness in Europe not many men and women acted as honest and righteous human beings like the Gyulais, who decided to take action for a just case. They did so not for any personal benefit, but because of the sense of justice which prevailed in their hearts. Until today, Yad Vashem recognized 694 Righteous persons in Italy. Stefan and Elisabeth knew - like other righteous men and women who were recognized by Yad Vashem - that they could make a choice. They showed all of us that even one individual can make the difference. At the crossroads between good and evil they have chosen the good.

Discover if you have what it takes to be the sole survivor of a spacewalk gone wrong in A Little Selfish: Space Edition from Ridley’s Games! This Mini Edition of our bestselling classic offers a faster game that can be played over a smaller playing surface—perfect for on-the-go fun. You and your former friends are floating in space, and your oxygen supplies are running low. Only the first one back to the ship will survive. This devious strategy game is a race through the vast and dangerous void. Attempt to reach safety while desperately preserving your oxygen supply and simultaneously sabotaging your fellow astronauts. Perfect for playing with friends, families, and lovers of light strategy games. It's suitable for ages 8+, 2-4 players, has an average 10-minute gameplay, and includes English-language instructions. How to Play: Choose your astronaut and put the spaceship in its place—four tantalizing moves away from your starting position! Each player gets a hand of Action and Oxygen cards to use as their first line of survival. Decide who will play first; the oldest player would be a good choice since they have less time to live anyway! On your turn, use the cards in your hand to defend, steal, and sabotage other astronauts, and move through the vast expanse of space as you face the dangers of wormholes, asteroid fields, laser blasts, and whatever else comes at you out of the darkness! Only the first astronaut to get back to the ship will survive, so you must be prepared to leave your crewmates behind. But remember: if you run out of oxygen at any point, you suffocate, and your game is over. Who's It For: Ideal for friends, families, and lovers of light strategy games and sabotage. What's Inside: 4 astronaut cards, 76 game cards, Mission Guide, and English instructions. LIGHT STRATEGY GAME – Discover if you have what it takes to be the sole survivor of a spacewalk gone wrong in A Little Selfish: Space Edition from Ridley’s Games! This Mini Edition of our bestselling classic offers a faster game that can be played over a smaller playing surface—perfect for on-the-go fun. EASY TO PLAY – Use your Action cards to defend, steal, and sabotage your way to victory as you move through the dark expanse of space. But remember: if you run out of oxygen at any point, you suffocate, and your game is over. FUN FOR EVERYONE, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE – Gather your friends and family, young and old alike, and let the games begin! Ideal for 2-4 players and suitable for ages 8+, this Mini Edition has an average 10-minute gameplay. INCLUDES – Includes 4 astronaut cards, 76 game cards, Mission Guide, and English instructions. RIDLEY'S – Ridley's Games invents exciting, original, quality games and toys to spark imaginations, banish boredom, and open up a world of immense fun. Our games offer players a truly unique experience, with innovative bespoke packaging and gameplay.

Inspired by Oscar Wilde's classic story of hedonism and corruption, The Confessions of Dorian Gray imagines a world where Dorian Gray was real, and his friendship with Oscar Wilde once spawned the notorious novel.1. The Enigma of Dorian Gray by Roy GillSalford, 1968. Dorian returns to one of his former universities, having been summoned by his old friend, Adam Notting. Instead, he is greeted by BEAUTY: the product of Notting's research into artificial intelligence. But is BEAUTY all it seems to be? And what of the BEAST...?2. Freya by Sam StoneScandinavia, 1974. After rescuing a young woman from the middle of a desolate forest, Dorian realises they're not alone. There's something else in the woodland with them - something follow them - and it won't give up until it's finally tracked them down.3. Human Remains by James GossLondon, 1998. To alleviate a typical bout of boredom, Dorian decides to have his appendix removed - again - and checks himself into a very nice private hospital. However, upon his recovery, he sees a hideous creature stalking the wards. Is it just a side-effect of the drugs, his mind playing tricks... or is there something more sinister going on at Melrose Hospital?4. His Dying Breath by George MannLondon, 1929. The Bright Young Things of the city are living life to the full, when a series of unusual murders strikes the capital. It isn't long before Dorian finds himself singled out as a suspect and has to clear his name. But how to prove your innocence when the killer might not even be human...?5. Banshee by Xanna Eve ChownCounty Meath, 1900. After one Dorian's friends acquires a house on the Emerald Isle, Dorian travels with him to Ireland to inspect the estate. There, they find a house in disrepair... and a supernatural tenant desperate to vacate the premises.6. The Abysmal Sea by David LlewellynGreece, 1974. In a last-bid attempt to save their flagging relationship, Dorian Gray and Alyssa Symes embark on a simple sailing holiday in the Aegean. But the deep, still waters hide a terrible danger, and they may end up losing more than just each other...7. Inner Darkness by Mark B. OliverIceland, 2009. When a mission to finally see the Northern Lights turns sour, Dorian finds himself stranded in the middle of nowhere. It is only after the kindness of one of the locals that he is rescued, and learns that there may be more to the local legends than meets the eye.8. The Living Image by Matt FittonEngland, 1949. A chance encounter on a train propels Dorian into the lives of Mr and Mrs Moore. To him, their lives are ordinary, mundane: the kind of lives he's always striven to rise above. However, the grass is always greener...The collection also includes additional material and behind-the-scenes interviews.

'The Hunger Games meets vampires in the third installment of the BookTok fave Crowns of Nyaxia series, a heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of love and treachery between mortals and gods . . . truly a vampire-lover's dream!' - Cosmopolitan In the descent to the underworld, a bride of the sun must choose between the light of her redemption . . . or a dark love that defies the gods themselves. 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. When Mische is saved by Asar, the bastard prince of the House of Shadow with a brutal past, she is forced into a mission worse than execution: a journey to the underworld to resurrect the god of death himself. But Mische is offered a chance at salvation by her sun god. All she has to do is betray Asar - and kill the god of death. In the underworld, Mische and Asar must face treacherous trials, colossal beasts and the vengeful ghosts of their pasts. But most dangerous of all is the alluring call of the darkness, and Mische's forbidden attraction to Asar. As the moment of her betrayal looms, Mische is forced to choose between faith and love - a decision that could lead to her redemption or her ruin . . . The Songbird and the Heart of Stone is the third book of the New York Times bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent, and the first book in the stunning Shadowborn Duet. Readers are obsessed with the Crowns of Nyaxia series . . . 'A fantasy emotional rollercoaster' 'Epic, beautiful, heartbreaking, soul-fixing story' 'A must-read' 'Believe the hype' The Serpent and the Wings of Night, the first book in Crowns of Nyaxia series, was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, was an instant No. 5 New York Times bestseller and No. 9 USA Today bestseller on 04/06/2024. The Songbird and the Heart of Stone was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 23/11/23.

Welcome back to Harker Academy for Deviant Defense, where the line between hunter and hunted has never been thinner. To rescue someone close to her, Viv Abbot must team up with Reid's violent, unpredictable older brother, Deacon. Her uneasy truce with him offers Viv something Reid never could: the chance to embrace her darkness. Viv's mission takes her to the center of Astera's seedy underbelly with none other than the White Stag as her guide. But when a bounty on Viv's head puts those she cares about in danger, Viv will be forced to go to lengths she never dreamed in order to protect them. With enemies closing in from all sides and a ticking clock on her life, Viv must save the Half City from destruction while surviving a betrayal that strikes at the heart of everything she's fighting for. Because in a world where monsters wear familiar faces and temptation cuts deeper than any blade, making it through her second semester at Harker will take more than skill-it will take everything Viv has left to give. Who can she really trust in a city that thrives on lies? 'Welcome to Half City, in which Kate Golden does nothing by halves: full-throttle action, a twisty mystery, and a deliciously tense romance make this an absolute romp. Our lead, Viv, is equal parts badass and messy, and her love interest may give you a thing for claws. Absolutely fabulous action writing by Golden, beautifully offset by a story about acceptance, belonging, and what it means to be human' - Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 'Kate Golden deftly fuses a lush and bewitching dark academia setting , complex characters, and a sizzling slow burn romance in Half City, the unputdownable first installment of a trilogy that will leave readers breathless' - Julie Soto, author of Rose in Chains 'Packed with edge-of-your-seat action, steamy scenes that will set your curtains on fire, and some of the wittiest banter I've ever read, Half City is the urban fantasy / dark academia book this Buffy fangirl has been waiting for all her life. I don't know what sort of magic Kate Golden weaves into her books but I hope she never stops. The Harker Academy series is my newest obsession ' - Jenna Levine, author of Road Trip With a Vampire

In the descent to the underworld, a bride of the sun must choose between the light of her redemption . . . or a dark love that defies the gods themselves. 'The Hunger Games meets vampires in the third installment of the BookTok fave Crowns of Nyaxia series, a heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of love and treachery between mortals and gods . . . truly a vampire-lover's dream!' - Cosmopolitan 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. When Mische is saved by Asar, the bastard prince of the House of Shadow with a brutal past, she is forced into a mission worse than execution: a journey to the underworld to resurrect the god of death himself. But Mische is offered a chance at salvation by her sun god. All she has to do is betray Asar - and kill the god of death. In the underworld, Mische and Asar must face treacherous trials, colossal beasts and the vengeful ghosts of their pasts. But most dangerous of all is the alluring call of the darkness, and Mische's forbidden attraction to Asar. As the moment of her betrayal looms, Mische is forced to choose between faith and love - a decision that could lead to her redemption or her ruin . . . The Songbird and the Heart of Stone is the third book of the New York Times bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent, and the first book in the stunning Shadowborn Duet. Readers are obsessed with the Crowns of Nyaxia series . . . 'A fantasy emotional rollercoaster' 'Epic, beautiful, heartbreaking, soul-fixing story' 'A must-read' 'Believe the hype' The Serpent and the Wings of Night, the first book in Crowns of Nyaxia series, was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, was an instant No. 5 New York Times bestseller and No. 9 USA Today bestseller on 04/06/2024. The Songbird and the Heart of Stone was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 23/11/23.

Discover if you have what it takes to be the sole survivor of a spacewalk gone wrong in A Little Selfish: Space Edition from Ridley’s Games! This Mini Edition of our bestselling classic offers a faster game that can be played over a smaller playing surface—perfect for on-the-go fun. You and your former friends are floating in space, and your oxygen supplies are running low. Only the first one back to the ship will survive. This devious strategy game is a race through the vast and dangerous void. Attempt to reach safety while desperately preserving your oxygen supply and simultaneously sabotaging your fellow astronauts. Perfect for playing with friends, families, and lovers of light strategy games. It's suitable for ages 8+, 2-4 players, has an average 10-minute gameplay, and includes English-language instructions. How to Play: Choose your astronaut and put the spaceship in its place—four tantalizing moves away from your starting position! Each player gets a hand of Action and Oxygen cards to use as their first line of survival. Decide who will play first; the oldest player would be a good choice since they have less time to live anyway! On your turn, use the cards in your hand to defend, steal, and sabotage other astronauts, and move through the vast expanse of space as you face the dangers of wormholes, asteroid fields, laser blasts, and whatever else comes at you out of the darkness! Only the first astronaut to get back to the ship will survive, so you must be prepared to leave your crewmates behind. But remember: if you run out of oxygen at any point, you suffocate, and your game is over. Who's It For: Ideal for friends, families, and lovers of light strategy games and sabotage. What's Inside: 4 astronaut cards, 76 game cards, Mission Guide, and English instructions. LIGHT STRATEGY GAME – Discover if you have what it takes to be the sole survivor of a spacewalk gone wrong in A Little Selfish: Space Edition from Ridley’s Games! This Mini Edition of our bestselling classic offers a faster game that can be played over a smaller playing surface—perfect for on-the-go fun. EASY TO PLAY – Use your Action cards to defend, steal, and sabotage your way to victory as you move through the dark expanse of space. But remember: if you run out of oxygen at any point, you suffocate, and your game is over. FUN FOR EVERYONE, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE – Gather your friends and family, young and old alike, and let the games begin! Ideal for 2-4 players and suitable for ages 8+, this Mini Edition has an average 10-minute gameplay. INCLUDES – Includes 4 astronaut cards, 76 game cards, Mission Guide, and English instructions. RIDLEY'S – Ridley's Games invents exciting, original, quality games and toys to spark imaginations, banish boredom, and open up a world of immense fun. Our games offer players a truly unique experience, with innovative bespoke packaging and gameplay.

"The Portrait of a Lady is entirely successful in giving one the sense of having met somebody far too radiantly good for this world."-Rebecca West "A fairy tale in reverse." -The Sunday Times Henry James's The Portrait of a Lady is regarded as one of the towering works of Victorian literature; an exceptional examination of the disparate nature between Americans and Europeans, and the divides between contentment and money. Isabel Archer, one of the most compelling heroines of American literature, is at the center of this moving story about the manners and mores of 19th Century life. The Portrait of a Lady opens as the beautiful and fiery American Isabel Archer travels to England to visit her wealthy Aunt Touchett. She is introduced her Uncle Touchett, her cousin Ralph, and the local nobleman, Lord Warburton, who wastes no time in asking for Isabel's hand in marriage. In character with Isabel's independent spirt, she refuses the proposal, and while on a trip to London receives a second proposal from an American suitor; once again, she refuses. When she learns that her uncle is deathly ill, Isabel returns to the Touchett home, where she inherits a great fortune following his death. Traveling to Italy with her Aunt as a great heiress, she is introduced to Gilbert Osmond, a self-centered and calculating American expatriate. Despite the warnings from her family and friends, Isabel falls for Osborne and in turn is pulled the darkness of deception. The Portrait of a Lady is a tragic yet humane masterpiece of American literature. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Portrait of a Lady is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

THE VENOMOUS VOW A Dark Fantasy Novel In Oakhaven, power is inherited, loyalty is bought, and some promises are made with a hand already stained in blood. Elara Vance has spent her entire life learning how to become a weapon. Born into one of Oakhaven's most ruthless syndicate families, Elara possesses a deadly gift: her bare touch carries a venomous magic capable of stopping a person's heart in seconds. Her parents see that gift as their greatest asset, and Elara has learned not to question the role they have chosen for her. Until the day they order her to marry Julian Thorne. The heir to a rival syndicate, Julian is everything Elara has been warned to hate-dangerous, calculating, and impossible to read. Their marriage is supposed to secure an alliance between two powerful families. Instead, Elara enters the wedding with a secret mission of her own: Kill her husband before midnight. But Julian is not the man she expected. He knows about her deadly touch. He knows about the people she has secretly punished in the shadows. And, more dangerously, he knows that Oakhaven's corruption runs far deeper than the rival families fighting for control of its streets. What begins as a marriage built on suspicion slowly becomes an uneasy partnership. Together, Elara and Julian begin dismantling the empires that raised them while uncovering secrets buried beneath Oakhaven-secrets involving forbidden magic, missing lives, ancient power, and a darkness that has been waiting far longer than either of them realizes. As the city descends into violence and an unnatural black fog begins to consume its streets, Elara must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to protect the people she once believed were beyond saving. And Julian must confront the terrifying power within his own blood. They were raised to be weapons. They were taught to obey. They were never meant to choose their own fate. But when the forces controlling Oakhaven threaten to take everything from them, Elara and Julian will have to decide whether their vow will become another chain-or the first promise they make for themselves. Dark magic. Dangerous alliances. Forbidden trust. A deadly marriage. The Venomous Vow is a dark fantasy story about power, revenge, betrayal, sacrifice, and two people who discover that freedom may be the most dangerous thing they have ever fought for. If you enjoyed the story, please consider leaving an honest review and rating on Amazon. Your genuine feedback helps independent authors like me continue writing and helps other readers discover the book. Thank you for giving The Venomous Vow a place on your reading list.

Welcome back to Harker Academy for Deviant Defense, where the line between hunter and hunted has never been thinner. To rescue someone close to her, Viv Abbot must team up with Reid's violent, unpredictable older brother, Deacon. Her uneasy truce with him offers Viv something Reid never could: the chance to embrace her darkness. Viv's mission takes her to the center of Astera's seedy underbelly with none other than the White Stag as her guide. But when a bounty on Viv's head puts those she cares about in danger, Viv will be forced to go to lengths she never dreamed in order to protect them. With enemies closing in from all sides and a ticking clock on her life, Viv must save the Half City from destruction while surviving a betrayal that strikes at the heart of everything she's fighting for. Because in a world where monsters wear familiar faces and temptation cuts deeper than any blade, making it through her second semester at Harker will take more than skill-it will take everything Viv has left to give. Who can she really trust in a city that thrives on lies? 'Welcome to Half City, in which Kate Golden does nothing by halves: full-throttle action, a twisty mystery, and a deliciously tense romance make this an absolute romp. Our lead, Viv, is equal parts badass and messy, and her love interest may give you a thing for claws. Absolutely fabulous action writing by Golden, beautifully offset by a story about acceptance, belonging, and what it means to be human' - Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 'Kate Golden deftly fuses a lush and bewitching dark academia setting , complex characters, and a sizzling slow burn romance in Half City, the unputdownable first installment of a trilogy that will leave readers breathless' - Julie Soto, author of Rose in Chains 'Packed with edge-of-your-seat action, steamy scenes that will set your curtains on fire, and some of the wittiest banter I've ever read, Half City is the urban fantasy / dark academia book this Buffy fangirl has been waiting for all her life. I don't know what sort of magic Kate Golden weaves into her books but I hope she never stops. The Harker Academy series is my newest obsession ' - Jenna Levine, author of Road Trip With a Vampire

Der White Dwarf ist Games Workshops Premium Hobbymagazin, Monat für Monat voll mit tollen Inhalten wie neuen Regeln und Hintergrund, Kurzgeschichten, regelmäßigen Kolumnen, Gastauftritten und mehr. Kontakt Briefe, Bemaltipps und Miniaturen im Kontakt dieser Ausgabe. Und von Blanchitsu inspirierte Umbauten. Warhammer Welten Phil Kelly liefert Teil 3 seiner Reihe über die Geschichte der Reiche der Sterblichen. Diesmal ist es das Zeitalter des Sigmar! Außerhalb des Studios Wir berichten, was wir gebaut und gespielt haben, während wir in unseren Administratum Hab Einheiten unserer Arbeit nachgingen. Enthalten ist auch ein Update zu unserem Hobby Bingo aus der Dezember Ausgabe und den Fortschritten des White Dwarf Teams dabei. Warhammer 40.000 Brennpunkt - Charadon Die Invasion von Alumax: Das Alumax-System wird von Verräterlegionen angegriffen und die Fabrikwelt Metalica muss intervenieren. Sie sind wie wir Eine wahrhaft schauerliche Kurzgeschichte über die Überlebenden eines Death Guard Angriffs von Callum Davis. Das Alumax-System Neue Regeln für Kämpfe im Alumax-System samt Regeln für vier verschiedene Kriegsschauplätze und drei Kreuzzugsreliquien. Aufregend! Mahlstrom des Krieges Mahlstrom des Krieges kehrt mit brandneuen Regeln exklusiv auf den Seiten des White Dwarfs auf die Schlachtfelder des 41. Jahrtausends zurück. Enthalten sind 30 verschiedene Taktische Missionsziele, ein Mahlstrom des Krieges Missionspaket, vier Aufstellungskarten, vier Gefechtsoptionen und sechs Missionen. Spielbericht - Niemals aufgeben Die Necrons nehmen es mit den Symbiontenkulten und ihren Tyraniden Verbündeten im aufregenden Spielbericht mit Mahlstrom des Krieges Regeln auf. Echos aus dem Warp Robin Cruddace spricht mit uns darüber, Regeln auf ihren Platz zu verweisen. Oh, diese aufmüpfigen Regeln. Warhammer Age of Sigmar Brennpunkt - Broken Realms (Der Celestische Foliant - Totenreich) Arkhan the Black fällt in Ymetrica ein, aber wenn er Erfolg haben soll, muss jemand für ihn die Knochen hinhalten... Tödlicher Streit In drei neuen Schlachtplänen kämpfen Flesh-eater Courts gegen Ossiarch Bonereapers, samt neuer Reich der Schlachten Regeln für Kriegsgebiet: Die Schwindelerregenden Gipfel. Ambosse des Todes Neue Regeln für das Erschaffen von Helden des Untodes für Flesh-eater Courts und Ossiarch Bonereapers. Farbspritzer - Crypt Ghouls Zwei schnelle und einfache Schritt für Schritt Bemalanleitungen für Crypt Ghouls. Vier Kriegsherren Vier neue Kriegsherren ziehen in den Reichen der Sterblichen in die Schlacht. Diesmal kämpft Ordnung gegen Chaos, denn die Lumineth Realm-lords, die Cities of Sigmar, die Slaves to Darkness und die Hedonites of Slaanesh kämpfen um die Vorherrschaft! Reiche des Chaos - Das Reich des Slaanesh Mach dich auf Reizüberflutung gefasst, denn wir widmen uns dem Bauen und Bemalen von Dienern des Slaanesh. Ruhmespunkte Mollog hat sich seine Squigs geschnappt und zieht durch Direchasm. Dave Sanders erklärt, wie du das Meiste aus diesem widerspenstigen Troggoth holst, unter anderem mit einer beispielhaften Deckliste, die Mollog auf dem Schlachtfeld bestmöglich unterstützt. Der Pfad zum Sieg Dave setzt seine Reise in Direchasm mit einem taktischen Blick auf die Kriegerscharen des Grundspiels fort - Myaris Läuterer und der Festzug des Grauens. Feuerdämmerung Guy Haley, Nick Kyme und Andy Clark sprechen mit uns über die Feuerdämmerung Reihe und was die Zukunft für den Indomitus Kreuzzug birgt. Weißbarts Sonderbräu Der zweite Teil von David Guymers Geschichtenreihe über einen mysteriösen Duardin Wanderer. Diesmal fließt Bier! Spielmaterial: 1 Zeitschrift

Welcome back to Harker Academy for Deviant Defense, where the line between hunter and hunted has never been thinner. To rescue someone close to her, Viv Abbot must team up with Reid's violent, unpredictable older brother, Deacon. Her uneasy truce with him offers Viv something Reid never could: the chance to embrace her darkness. Viv's mission takes her to the center of Astera's seedy underbelly with none other than the White Stag as her guide. But when a bounty on Viv's head puts those she cares about in danger, Viv will be forced to go to lengths she never dreamed in order to protect them. With enemies closing in from all sides and a ticking clock on her life, Viv must save the Half City from destruction while surviving a betrayal that strikes at the heart of everything she's fighting for. Because in a world where monsters wear familiar faces and temptation cuts deeper than any blade, making it through her second semester at Harker will take more than skill-it will take everything Viv has left to give. Who can she really trust in a city that thrives on lies? 'Welcome to Half City, in which Kate Golden does nothing by halves: full-throttle action, a twisty mystery, and a deliciously tense romance make this an absolute romp. Our lead, Viv, is equal parts badass and messy, and her love interest may give you a thing for claws. Absolutely fabulous action writing by Golden, beautifully offset by a story about acceptance, belonging, and what it means to be human' - Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 'Kate Golden deftly fuses a lush and bewitching dark academia setting , complex characters, and a sizzling slow burn romance in Half City, the unputdownable first installment of a trilogy that will leave readers breathless' - Julie Soto, author of Rose in Chains 'Packed with edge-of-your-seat action, steamy scenes that will set your curtains on fire, and some of the wittiest banter I've ever read, Half City is the urban fantasy / dark academia book this Buffy fangirl has been waiting for all her life. I don't know what sort of magic Kate Golden weaves into her books but I hope she never stops. The Harker Academy series is my newest obsession ' - Jenna Levine, author of Road Trip With a Vampire

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The “exquisitely researched and deeply engrossing” (The New York Times) true survival story of an early polar expedition that went terribly awry—with the ship frozen in ice and the crew trapped inside for the entire sunless, Antarctic winter “The energy of the narrative never flags. . . . Sancton has produced a thriller.”—The Wall Street Journal In August 1897, the young Belgian commandant Adrien de Gerlache set sail for a three-year expedition aboard the good ship Belgica with dreams of glory. His destination was the uncharted end of the earth: the icy continent of Antarctica. But de Gerlache’s plans to be first to the magnetic South Pole would swiftly go awry. After a series of costly setbacks, the commandant faced two bad options: turn back in defeat and spare his men the devastating Antarctic winter, or recklessly chase fame by sailing deeper into the freezing waters. De Gerlache sailed on, and soon the Belgica was stuck fast in the icy hold of the Bellingshausen Sea. When the sun set on the magnificent polar landscape one last time, the ship’s occupants were condemned to months of endless night. In the darkness, plagued by a mysterious illness and besieged by monotony, they descended into madness. In Madhouse at the End of the Earth, Julian Sancton unfolds an epic story of adventure and horror for the ages. As the Belgica’s men teetered on the brink, de Gerlache relied increasingly on two young officers whose friendship had blossomed in captivity: the expedition’s lone American, Dr. Frederick Cook—half genius, half con man—whose later infamy would overshadow his brilliance on the Belgica; and the ship’s first mate, soon-to-be legendary Roald Amundsen, even in his youth the storybook picture of a sailor. Together, they would plan a last-ditch, nearly certain-to-fail escape from the ice—one that would either etch their names in history or doom them to a terrible fate at the ocean’s bottom. Drawing on the diaries and journals of the Belgica’s crew and with exclusive access to the ship’s logbook, Sancton brings novelistic flair to a story of human extremes, one so remarkable that even today NASA studies it for research on isolation for future missions to Mars. Equal parts maritime thriller and gothic horror, Madhouse at the End of the Earth is an unforgettable journey into the deep.

'Riveting. Unique. Exquisite.' Devney Perry, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of Shield of Sparrows 'Fresh, engrossing, brilliantly energetic. An exhilarating ride.' Brigitte Knightley, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 'This book is a g*d damn masterpiece.' ***** Reader review ------------------------------------------------------------- The first book in a new dark, seductive and all-consuming fantasy series, in which a human commander and the masked enemy interrogator sent to break her are drawn into a slow-burn, dangerous bond - one that could end a fifteen-year war or ignite something far deadlier. Vordell was beautiful once. Its people lived in harmony as they harnessed the power of light - until darkness came. The Iron Sky smothered the suns, the earth split, releasing vicious creatures, and the long-buried Dar'rak reclaimed the world above. A high-ranking commander, Soraya Tollmere has spent most of her life on the front lines of the brutal war that followed. By day, she leads covert missions across ruined lands through enemy territory. By night, she meets with a Dar'rak defector who has kept humanity alive with his steady stream of secrets. But when a lead that could turn the tide of the war draws her into enemy territory, Soraya is captured by The Demon, the Dar'rak's most feared soldier. His orders are simple: break the human commander and uncover humanity's greatest weapon. As devastating truths unravel and loyalties blur, Soraya must decide who to trust in a world where light is dying... and where her greatest enemy may be her only salvation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PRAISE FOR UNDER THE IRON SKY . . . ' Riveting. Unique. Exquisite. An epic fantasy romance debut! I loved every word of this story and cannot wait for more. Bravo, A.T. Emerald!' Devney Perry 'Under the Iron Sky is fresh, engrossing, brilliantly energetic . A.T. Emerald has crafted a gorgeously realised world. An exhilarating ride .' Brigitte Knightley ' A breath of fresh air -no pun intended. A.T. Emerald had me gripped from the start with her sharp-tongued characters and imaginative world. Consider me addicted .' Josie Bullard 'Under the Iron Sky is a masterclass in dystopian worldbuilding , with characters and mystery that kept me glued to the pages. A. T. Emerald executes this enemies to lovers story flawlessly, and I'm counting down the seconds until the next book!' The Fantasy Fangirls Podcast ' An absolute masterpiece of a debut. A gripping, gut-wrenching, gritty fantasy packed full of twists, turns and emotional damage. A must-read for dark fantasy fans .' Hazel McBride 'Under the Iron Sky sinks its teeth into you from the first page and refuses to let go . Wildly fun, gasp-worthy, and sure to hit the sweet spot for anyone looking for a slowburn enemies-to-lovers romance that will keep them turning the pages all night.' Lynn D. Jung ' An incredibly unique and masterful take on a fantasy dystopia , with a cast of complicated characters you love, hate, and sometimes both at the same time. A.T. Emerald is a genius, and this is a debut novel that everyone is going to want on their bookshelves.' Jordan Rose (@hellomissjordan) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * READERS LOVE UNDER THE IRON SKY . . . 'This book is a g*d damn masterpiece.' ***** 'October can't come soon enough so everyone can read this! Now I'll have to re-read over and over again until book 2!!' ***** 'The world building is immaculate. Easily one of the top FMCs I've EVER read and a certain chapter with her had my jaw on the floor.' ***** 'I am truly gagged over this book. It is perfect in every way: the plot, the characters, the writing, the atmosphere... everything.' ***** '1000000/10. Exactly the way I thought it would be.' ***** 'A.T. is THE mastermind.' *****

The stunning limited edition first print run deluxe hardback features a full-colour illustration reversible jacket, full-colour designed endpapers, and foil case stamp... while supplies last! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 'Riveting. Unique. Exquisite.' Devney Perry, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of Shield of Sparrows 'Fresh, engrossing, brilliantly energetic. An exhilarating ride.' Brigitte Knightley, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 'This book is a g*d damn masterpiece.' ***** Reader review ------------------------------------------------------------- The first book in a new dark, seductive and all-consuming fantasy series, in which a human commander and the masked enemy interrogator sent to break her are drawn into a slow-burn, dangerous bond - one that could end a fifteen-year war or ignite something far deadlier. Vordell was beautiful once. Its people lived in harmony as they harnessed the power of light - until darkness came. The Iron Sky smothered the suns, the earth split, releasing vicious creatures, and the long-buried Dar'rak reclaimed the world above. A high-ranking commander, Soraya Tollmere has spent most of her life on the front lines of the brutal war that followed. By day, she leads covert missions across ruined lands through enemy territory. By night, she meets with a Dar'rak defector who has kept humanity alive with his steady stream of secrets. But when a lead that could turn the tide of the war draws her into enemy territory, Soraya is captured by The Demon, the Dar'rak's most feared soldier. His orders are simple: break the human commander and uncover humanity's greatest weapon. As devastating truths unravel and loyalties blur, Soraya must decide who to trust in a world where light is dying... and where her greatest enemy may be her only salvation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PRAISE FOR UNDER THE IRON SKY . . . ' Riveting. Unique. Exquisite. An epic fantasy romance debut! I loved every word of this story and cannot wait for more. Bravo, A.T. Emerald!' Devney Perry 'Under the Iron Sky is fresh, engrossing, brilliantly energetic . A.T. Emerald has crafted a gorgeously realised world. An exhilarating ride .' Brigitte Knightley ' A breath of fresh air -no pun intended. A.T. Emerald had me gripped from the start with her sharp-tongued characters and imaginative world. Consider me addicted .' Josie Bullard 'Under the Iron Sky is a masterclass in dystopian worldbuilding , with characters and mystery that kept me glued to the pages. A. T. Emerald executes this enemies to lovers story flawlessly, and I'm counting down the seconds until the next book!' The Fantasy Fangirls Podcast ' An absolute masterpiece of a debut. A gripping, gut-wrenching, gritty fantasy packed full of twists, turns and emotional damage. A must-read for dark fantasy fans .' Hazel McBride 'Under the Iron Sky sinks its teeth into you from the first page and

Llega la esperada segunda parte de Quicksilver en una edición con cantos pintados y cubierta ilustrada reversible. Deber. Sangre. Honor. Poder. Saeris Fane no ansía poder. Lo último que necesita es que toda una corte mencione su nombre entre susurros, pero ahora que la han coronado como regente de la Corte de Sangre, acaba de descubrir que una reina no es dueña de su vida. Un gran peso descansa sobre sus hombros. Su distrito y su hermano necesitan que regrese a su tierra natal..., pero los cambios que la han fortalecido también la han debilitado. Nacida bajo soles ardientes, Saeris morirá a buen seguro si regresa a su casa a través del mercurio. Así pues, una vez más debe enviar a alguien en su nombre... Kingfisher de Puerta Ajun ha derrotado a ejércitos y sobrevivido a todo tipo de horrores, pero puede que viajar de regreso a Zilvaren junto con Carrion Swift le cueste la vida. El contrabandista se niega a cerrar el pico. Los aguardan todo tipo de peligros ocultos en los estrechos callejones de la Ciudad de Plata, secretos que plantean imposibles amenazas. Fisher tendrá que llevar a la fuerza a Carrion y cumplir su misión a toda prisa si es que quiere volver a ver a Saeris. La oscuridad cae sobre Yvelia. El reino y sus amigos están en peligro. Juntos, Saeris y Fisher tendrán que atravesar fuego y azufre para salvarlos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION. The long-awaited second part of Quicksilver arrives in an edition with painted edges and a reversible illustrated cover. Duty. Blood. Honor. Power. Saeris Fane does not crave power. The last thing she needs is for an entire court to whisper her name, but now that she has been crowned regent of the Court of Blood, she has just discovered that a queen is not the master of her own life. A heavy burden rests on her shoulders. Her district and her brother need her to return to her homeland... but the changes that have made her stronger have also made her weaker. Born under burning suns, Saeris will surely die if she returns home through the mercury. So once again, she must send someone in her place... Kingfisher of Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with Carrion Swift may cost him his life. The smuggler refuses to keep his mouth shut. All manner of dangers await them in the narrow alleys of the Silver City, secrets that pose impossible threats. Fisher will have to force Carrion along and complete his mission quickly if he ever wants to see Saeris again. Darkness falls upon Yvelia. The kingdom and its friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will have to walk through fire and brimstone to save them.

Ein unscheinbarer Antiquitätenladen entpuppt sich als Tor zur Finsternis! Gegenstände, auf denen ein Fluch liegt, und die einst im Auftrag des Teufels verkauft wurden, bringen Tod und Verderben über ihre neuen Besitzer. Nach dem mysteriösen Tod ihres Onkels erben Micki und Ryan das Geschäft und damit eine schreckliche Verantwortung. Gemeinsam mit dem geheimnisvollen Jack Marshak begeben sie sich auf die gefährliche Mission, die Objekte zurückzuholen und im Bannschrank zu sichern, ehe Schreckliches geschehen kann ... Episoden: 01. Die Erbschaft (The Inheritance)02. Das Todesorakel (The Poison Pen)03. Amors Stachel (Cupid's Quiver)04. Ewige Jugend (A Cup Of Time)05. Onkel Lewis' Rückkehr (Helloween)06. Das Kabinett der Verdammnis (The Great Montarro)07. Heilen und teilen (Dr. Jack)08. Tödliche Schatten (Shadow Boxer)09. Blutiges Geld (The Root Of All Evil)10. Tödliche Geschichten (Tales Of The Undead)11. Die Vogelscheuche (Scarecrow)12. Der Wunderheiler (Faith Healer)13. Blutdurst (The Baron's Bride)14. Ein Schatz – Ein Leben (Bedazzled)15. Aus dem Spiegel blickt der Tod (Vanity's Mirror)16. Russisches Roulette (Tattoo)17. Der mysteriöse Assistent (Brain Drain)18. Der elektrische Stuhl (The Electrocutioner)19. Das Geheimnis der Sekte (The Quilt of Hathor, Part 1)20. Der Inquisitor (The Quilt of Hathor: The Awakening, Part 2)21. Alibi für einen Mörder (Double Exposure)22. Der Geist des Kapitäns (The Pirate's Promise)23. Der brennende Stern (Badge Of Honor)24. Vater und Sohn (Pipe Dream)25. Die Spur führt zur Titanic (What A Mother Wouldn't Do)26. Im Bann der Urne (Bottle Of Dreams)27. Das Tor zur Hölle (Doorway To Hell)28. Tod den Voodoo-Priestern (The Voodoo Mambo)29. Es folgen die Nachrichten (And Now The News)30. Kopf oder Zahl (Tails I Live, Heads You Die)31. Symphony in B – OmU32. Die Verwandlung eines Monsters (Master Of Disguise)33. Das Wachsfigurenkabinett (Wax Magic)34. Mord für eine Puppe (Read My Lips)35. Zwischen der Zeit (13 O’Clock)36. Das letzte Rennen (Night Hunger)37. Blutige Stachel (The Sweetest Sting)38. Das Spielhaus (The Playhouse)39. Das Auge des Todes (Eye Of Dead), 40. Der Preis der Schönheit (Face Of Evil)41. Versuch am lebenden Objekt (Better Off Dead)42. Drei Opfer für den Werwolf (Scarlet Cinema)43. Todsichere Wetten (The Mephisto Ring)44. Ein wahrer Freund (A Friend To The End)45. Der Metzger (The Butcher)46. Flucht in ein anderes Leben (Secret Agenda Of Mesmer's Bauble)47. Die Braut des Satans (Wedding In Black)48. Ein schwarzer Schleier für die Braut (Wedding Bell Blues)49. Der Maestro (The Maestro)50. Kampf der Schamanen Shaman's Apprentice)51. Ein perfektes Alibi (The Prisoner)52. Zirkel der Finsternis (Coven Of Darkness)53. Prophezeiungen (The Prophecies)54. Die Dämonenjäger (Demonhunter)55. Gefangen im eigenen Körper (Crippled Inside)56. Tödliche Gedanken (Stick It In Your Ear)57. Rückkehr aus dem Reich der Toten (Bad Penny)58. Brennender Haß (Hate On Your Dial)59. Das Kreuz des Feuers (Night Prey)60. Die magische Leinwand (Femme Fatale)61. Die blutige Feder (Mightier Than The Sword)62. Die Affen des Samurai (Year Of The Monkey)63. Schön bis in den Tod (Epitaph For A Lonely Soul)64. Die Nacht der Vergeltung (Midnight Riders)65. In den Wahnsinn getrieben (Repetition)66. In der Haut des Feindes (The Long Road Home)67. Der Hund meiner Träume (My Wife As A Dog)68. Spielzeug des Teufels (Jack-In-The-Box)69. Das teuflische Medium (The Spirit of Television)70. Der Baum des Lebens (The Tree of Life)71. Die Qualen der Liebe (The Charnel Pit)

Ein unscheinbarer Antiquitätenladen entpuppt sich als Tor zur Finsternis! Gegenstände, auf denen ein Fluch liegt, und die einst im Auftrag des Teufels verkauft wurden, bringen Tod und Verderben über ihre neuen Besitzer. Nach dem mysteriösen Tod ihres Onkels erben Micki und Ryan das Geschäft und damit eine schreckliche Verantwortung. Gemeinsam mit dem geheimnisvollen Jack Marshak begeben sie sich auf die gefährliche Mission, die Objekte zurückzuholen und im Bannschrank zu sichern, ehe Schreckliches geschehen kann ... Episoden: 01. Die Erbschaft (The Inheritance)02. Das Todesorakel (The Poison Pen)03. Amors Stachel (Cupid's Quiver)04. Ewige Jugend (A Cup Of Time)05. Onkel Lewis' Rückkehr (Helloween)06. Das Kabinett der Verdammnis (The Great Montarro)07. Heilen und teilen (Dr. Jack)08. Tödliche Schatten (Shadow Boxer)09. Blutiges Geld (The Root Of All Evil)10. Tödliche Geschichten (Tales Of The Undead)11. Die Vogelscheuche (Scarecrow)12. Der Wunderheiler (Faith Healer)13. Blutdurst (The Baron's Bride)14. Ein Schatz – Ein Leben (Bedazzled)15. Aus dem Spiegel blickt der Tod (Vanity's Mirror)16. Russisches Roulette (Tattoo)17. Der mysteriöse Assistent (Brain Drain)18. Der elektrische Stuhl (The Electrocutioner)19. Das Geheimnis der Sekte (The Quilt of Hathor, Part 1)20. Der Inquisitor (The Quilt of Hathor: The Awakening, Part 2)21. Alibi für einen Mörder (Double Exposure)22. Der Geist des Kapitäns (The Pirate's Promise)23. Der brennende Stern (Badge Of Honor)24. Vater und Sohn (Pipe Dream)25. Die Spur führt zur Titanic (What A Mother Wouldn't Do)26. Im Bann der Urne (Bottle Of Dreams)27. Das Tor zur Hölle (Doorway To Hell)28. Tod den Voodoo-Priestern (The Voodoo Mambo)29. Es folgen die Nachrichten (And Now The News)30. Kopf oder Zahl (Tails I Live, Heads You Die)31. Symphony in B – OmU32. Die Verwandlung eines Monsters (Master Of Disguise)33. Das Wachsfigurenkabinett (Wax Magic)34. Mord für eine Puppe (Read My Lips)35. Zwischen der Zeit (13 O’Clock)36. Das letzte Rennen (Night Hunger)37. Blutige Stachel (The Sweetest Sting)38. Das Spielhaus (The Playhouse)39. Das Auge des Todes (Eye Of Dead), 40. Der Preis der Schönheit (Face Of Evil)41. Versuch am lebenden Objekt (Better Off Dead)42. Drei Opfer für den Werwolf (Scarlet Cinema)43. Todsichere Wetten (The Mephisto Ring)44. Ein wahrer Freund (A Friend To The End)45. Der Metzger (The Butcher)46. Flucht in ein anderes Leben (Secret Agenda Of Mesmer's Bauble)47. Die Braut des Satans (Wedding In Black)48. Ein schwarzer Schleier für die Braut (Wedding Bell Blues)49. Der Maestro (The Maestro)50. Kampf der Schamanen Shaman's Apprentice)51. Ein perfektes Alibi (The Prisoner)52. Zirkel der Finsternis (Coven Of Darkness)53. Prophezeiungen (The Prophecies)54. Die Dämonenjäger (Demonhunter)55. Gefangen im eigenen Körper (Crippled Inside)56. Tödliche Gedanken (Stick It In Your Ear)57. Rückkehr aus dem Reich der Toten (Bad Penny)58. Brennender Haß (Hate On Your Dial)59. Das Kreuz des Feuers (Night Prey)60. Die magische Leinwand (Femme Fatale)61. Die blutige Feder (Mightier Than The Sword)62. Die Affen des Samurai (Year Of The Monkey)63. Schön bis in den Tod (Epitaph For A Lonely Soul)64. Die Nacht der Vergeltung (Midnight Riders)65. In den Wahnsinn getrieben (Repetition)66. In der Haut des Feindes (The Long Road Home)67. Der Hund meiner Träume (My Wife As A Dog)68. Spielzeug des Teufels (Jack-In-The-Box)69. Das teuflische Medium (The Spirit of Television)70. Der Baum des Lebens (The Tree of Life)71. Die Qualen der Liebe (The Charnel Pit)