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***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.

Atmospheric, twisty royalcore fantasy set in a world full of deadly games, rivalry and family secrets . A gothic, ghostly tale of forbidden romance for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. An Amazon Best Book of the Year 2025. "A sumptuously dark tale of revenge and atonement." Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child Perfect for fans of: Enemies to lovers Royal rivalry Arranged marriage Deadly games Dark royalcore Reluctant ruler Bloodstained family MARRY THE PRINCE. THEN KILL HIM. Princess Madalina and her twin, Inessa, are born attached at the hand - the only time the sisters were ever united. Madalina is gentle, finding peace amongst her magical flowers - flowers ideal for torture and torment, though not in her hands, for Madalina dreams of escape. Inessa is ruthless - betrothed to a wealthy heir, she has been working to a secret mission: marry the prince, then kill him. But when Inessa becomes trapped in ghostly purgatory, Madalina must take her twin's place as a bride with deadly orders. In a rotten kingdom, everything is politics and poison. Can Madalina resist the infuriatingly clever prince and, for the sake of her family, put aside her heart? "A captivating tale about the wild lengths people will go to achieve power." Booklist (starred review) "An ornate and thrilling tale of loyalty and betrayal." Kirkus Reviews "An enchantingly grim tale of duty, desire, and the darkness in between." Shelf Awareness (starred review) "A twisty plot in an intricately wrought world - Grave Flowers is a romantic, botanical fever dream." Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King "Brimming with wonder and treachery, love and magic." Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

Delve into the history of the sinister Count Dooku in the original script to the thrilling Star Wars audio production! Darth Tyranus. Count of Serenno. Leader of the Separatists. A red saber, unsheathed in the dark. But who was he before he became the right hand of the Sith? As Dooku courts a new apprentice, the hidden truth of the Sith Lord's past begins to come to light. Dooku's life began as one of privilege - born within the stony walls of his family's estate, orbited by the Funeral Moon where the bones of his ancestors lie interred. But soon, his Jedi abilities are recognized, and he is taken from his home to be trained in the ways of the Force by the legendary Master Yoda. As he hones his power, Dooku rises through the ranks, befriending fellow Jedi Sifo-Dyas and taking a Padawan of his own, the promising Qui-Gon Jinn - and tries to forget the life that he once led. But he finds himself drawn by a strange fascination with the Jedi Master Lene Kostana, and the mission she undertakes for the Order: finding and studying ancient relics of the Sith, in preparation for the eventual return of the deadliest enemies the Jedi have ever faced. Caught between the world of the Jedi, the ancient responsibilities of his lost home, and the alluring power of the relics, Dooku struggles to stay in the light - even as the darkness begins to fall.

"A brilliant fantasy with a boldly beating heart. Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller-I'm still trying to catch my breath from this book." -Stephanie Garber, New York Times-bestselling author of Caraval and Legendary New York Times-bestselling and BookTok favorite, Mary E. Pearson, a thrilling blend of romance and adventure in this enemies to lovers tale set in the kingdoms of the Remnant. A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations. A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power. Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard. A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself. A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent. When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives-and their hearts. The Remnant Chronicles The Beauty of Darkness The Heart of Betrayal The Kiss of Deception Praise for Dance of Thieves: "Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of eminently satisfying romances and fantasy . Fans will thrill at these newest protagonists , especially the women warriors, who are equal partners in the play for power." -Publishers Weekly "This novel has it all- romance, conflict, danger, and humor . A must-have for all fantasy YA shelves." - School Library Journal "The slow-burning, seductive romance never overwhelms the intricate plot, which is built with layers upon layers of twists, reveals, and double-crosses." -Booklist

'Lingers long after the last page' REBECCA ROSS, Sunday Times bestselling author of DIVINE RIVALS THE DARK AND DELICIOUS CONCLUSION TO THE BOOKTOK SMASH HIT! **** Leucosia has gained a new queen... and a new monster. King Nemea is dead by Imogen's own hand, leaving Eusia with one less devoted servant-but the deity's strength has only grown. Now, she can access Imogen's power freely, and what's worse, Imogen's first taste of Eusia's grotesque magic has left her hungry for more. Meanwhile, Theodore's wedding to Halla is imminent, and Imogen plans to steal his bride and use her to get to the blighted island where Eusia's body resides. But the journey proves more difficult and the waters more treacherous than she could have imagined, tempting Imogen to descend into her magic's darkness. As she fights to balance her feelings for the handsome king with her mission, and draws nearer to severing her bond with Eusia, Imogen realizes that ending Eusia might cost her more than she had ever planned on giving. **** PRAISE FOR IN THE VEINS OF THE DROWNING 'An absolute riptide of a book. It draws you in, pulls you under... I was completely swept away' RACHEL GILLIG, Sunday Times bestselling author of ONE DARK WINDOW 'A provocative dark fantasy with all the alluring qualities of siren's song. Sensuous and lushly romantic' AVA REID, New York Times bestselling author of A STUDY IN DROWNING 'Cassidy has written your new favourite romantasy couple... In the Veins of the Drowning will sink its lure into you and leave you breathless' ALLISON SAFT, author of A DARK AND DROWNING TIDE

"A brilliant fantasy with a boldly beating heart. Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller-I'm still trying to catch my breath from this book." -Stephanie Garber, New York Times-bestselling author of Caraval and Legendary New York Times-bestselling and BookTok favorite, Mary E. Pearson, a thrilling blend of romance and adventure in this enemies to lovers tale set in the kingdoms of the Remnant. A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations. A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power. Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard. A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself. A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent. When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives-and their hearts. The Remnant Chronicles The Beauty of Darkness The Heart of Betrayal The Kiss of Deception Praise for Dance of Thieves: "Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of eminently satisfying romances and fantasy . Fans will thrill at these newest protagonists , especially the women warriors, who are equal partners in the play for power." -Publishers Weekly "This novel has it all- romance, conflict, danger, and humor . A must-have for all fantasy YA shelves." - School Library Journal "The slow-burning, seductive romance never overwhelms the intricate plot, which is built with layers upon layers of twists, reveals, and double-crosses." -Booklist

Exiled from the LAPD, Harry Bosch must clear his name, uncover a ring of prescription drug abuse, and outwit a clever killer before it's too late. Harry Bosch, exiled from the LAPD, is working cold cases for the San Fernando Police Department when all hands are called out to a local drugstore, where two pharmacists have been murdered in a robbery. Bosch and the tiny town's three-person detective squad sift through the clues, which lead into the dangerous, big-business world of prescription drug abuse. To get to the people at the top, Bosch must risk everything and go undercover in the shadowy world of organized pill mills. Meanwhile, an old case from Bosch's days with the LAPD comes back to haunt him when a long-imprisoned killer claims Harry framed him and seems to have new evidence to prove it. Bosch left the LAPD on bad terms, so his former colleagues are not keen on protecting his reputation. But if this conviction is overturned, every case Bosch ever worked will be called into question. As usual, he must fend for himself as he tries to clear his name and keep a clever killer in prison. The two cases wind around each other like strands of barbed wire. Along the way, Bosch discovers that there are two kinds of truth: the kind that sets you free and the kind that leaves you buried in darkness. Tense, fast-paced, and fueled by this legendary detective's unrelenting sense of mission, Two Kinds of Truth is proof positive that "Connelly writes cops better than anyone else in the business" (New York Post). An NPR Best Book A Times Critics' Top Book A Barnes & Noble Best Book A South Florida Sun-Sentinel Best Mystery An Amazon Book of the Month

"A brilliant fantasy with a boldly beating heart. Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller-I'm still trying to catch my breath from this book." -Stephanie Garber, New York Times-bestselling author of Caraval and Legendary New York Times-bestselling and BookTok favorite, Mary E. Pearson, a thrilling blend of romance and adventure in this enemies to lovers tale set in the kingdoms of the Remnant. A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations. A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power. Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard. A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself. A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent. When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives-and their hearts. The Remnant Chronicles The Beauty of Darkness The Heart of Betrayal The Kiss of Deception Praise for Dance of Thieves: "Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of eminently satisfying romances and fantasy . Fans will thrill at these newest protagonists , especially the women warriors, who are equal partners in the play for power." -Publishers Weekly "This novel has it all- romance, conflict, danger, and humor . A must-have for all fantasy YA shelves." - School Library Journal "The slow-burning, seductive romance never overwhelms the intricate plot, which is built with layers upon layers of twists, reveals, and double-crosses." -Booklist

Exiled from the LAPD, Harry Bosch must clear his name, uncover a ring of prescription drug abuse, and outwit a clever killer before it's too late. Harry Bosch, exiled from the LAPD, is working cold cases for the San Fernando Police Department when all hands are called out to a local drugstore, where two pharmacists have been murdered in a robbery. Bosch and the tiny town's three-person detective squad sift through the clues, which lead into the dangerous, big-business world of prescription drug abuse. To get to the people at the top, Bosch must risk everything and go undercover in the shadowy world of organized pill mills. Meanwhile, an old case from Bosch's days with the LAPD comes back to haunt him when a long-imprisoned killer claims Harry framed him and seems to have new evidence to prove it. Bosch left the LAPD on bad terms, so his former colleagues are not keen on protecting his reputation. But if this conviction is overturned, every case Bosch ever worked will be called into question. As usual, he must fend for himself as he tries to clear his name and keep a clever killer in prison. The two cases wind around each other like strands of barbed wire. Along the way, Bosch discovers that there are two kinds of truth: the kind that sets you free and the kind that leaves you buried in darkness. Tense, fast-paced, and fueled by this legendary detective's unrelenting sense of mission, Two Kinds of Truth is proof positive that "Connelly writes cops better than anyone else in the business" (New York Post). An NPR Best Book A Times Critics' Top Book A Barnes & Noble Best Book A South Florida Sun-Sentinel Best Mystery An Amazon Book of the Month

#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns with book one of the all-new, compelling Flesh and Fire series-set in the beloved Blood and Ash world. This special edition features premium design enhancements-including sprayed and designed edges, a glossed and embossed cover, and an original piece of commissioned artwork. Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel's future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort. However, Sera's real destiny is the most closely guarded secret in all of Lasania-she's not the well protected Maiden but an assassin with one mission-one target. Make the Primal of Death fall in love, become his weakness, and then...end him. If she fails, she dooms her kingdom to a slow demise at the hands of the Rot. Sera has always known what she is. Chosen. Consort. Assassin. Weapon. A specter never fully formed yet drenched in blood. A monster. Until him. Until the Primal of Death's unexpected words and deeds chase away the darkness gathering inside her. And his seductive touch ignites a passion she's never allowed herself to feel and cannot feel for him. But Sera has never had a choice. Either way, her life is forfeit-it always has been, as she has been forever touched by Life and Death.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Named one of Entertainment Tonight’s Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2023 As seen in The New York Times, People, The Cut, Vulture, The Daily Beast, Today, Bustle, Us Weekly, Life & Style, and Interview “No stone goes unturned” (People) in this memoir by reality star Heather Gay, from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and documentary series Surviving Mormonism, where she reflects on her departure from the Mormon Church and her unforeseen success in business, television, and single motherhood. Straight off the slopes and into the spotlight, Heather Gay is famous for speaking the gospel truth. Whether as a businesswoman, mother, or television personality, she is unafraid to blaze a new trail, even if it means losing family, friends, and her community. Born and bred to be devout, Heather based her life around her faith. She attended Brigham Young University, served a mission in France, and married into Mormon royalty in the temple. But her life as a good Mormon abruptly ended when she lost the marriage and faith that she had once believed would last forever. With writing that is beautiful, sad, funny, and true, Heather recounts the difficult discovery of the darkness and damage that often exists behind a picture-perfect life, while examining the nuanced relationship between duty to self and duty to God. “An eye-opening firsthand account of religious indoctrination told with candor and sincerity” (Interview magazine), Bad Mormon is an unfiltered look at the religion that broke her heart.

In this riveting sequel to Sabriel, master of fantasy and globally bestselling author Garth Nix returns to the fantastic world of the Old Kingdom. Who is Lirael? And what is her destiny? Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father’s identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr’s Glacier. She doesn’t even have the Sight — the ability to see into the present and possible futures — that is the very birthright of the Clayr. Nonetheless, it is Lirael in whose hands the fate of the Old Kingdom lies. She must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil — one that opposes the Royal Family, blocks the Sight of the Clay; and threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny. “What makes Lirael a delight is the magic that Nix brings to his story and to his characters.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) But what will she find at the end of her path—a hero’s destiny or a forgotten past? A Coming of Age Fantasy: Lirael feels like an outcast, but she may be the only one who can save the Old Kingdom from a rising darkness. A Magical Librarian: In the Great Library of the Clayr, Lirael finds more than just books—she discovers forbidden knowledge and awakens a power she never knew she possessed. Necromancer Magic: Featuring the unique magic system of the Abhorsen, who walks into Death armed with a sword and seven bells to put the dead back to rest. Hidden Destiny: Abandoned as a child, Lirael’s quest to find her true self will uncover a secret that could change the fate of the Kingdom forever.

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

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Named one of Entertainment Tonight’s Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2023 As seen in The New York Times, People, The Cut, Vulture, The Daily Beast, Today, Bustle, Us Weekly, Life & Style, and Interview “No stone goes unturned” (People) in this memoir by reality star Heather Gay, from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and documentary series Surviving Mormonism, where she reflects on her departure from the Mormon Church and her unforeseen success in business, television, and single motherhood. Straight off the slopes and into the spotlight, Heather Gay is famous for speaking the gospel truth. Whether as a businesswoman, mother, or television personality, she is unafraid to blaze a new trail, even if it means losing family, friends, and her community. Born and bred to be devout, Heather based her life around her faith. She attended Brigham Young University, served a mission in France, and married into Mormon royalty in the temple. But her life as a good Mormon abruptly ended when she lost the marriage and faith that she had once believed would last forever. With writing that is beautiful, sad, funny, and true, Heather recounts the difficult discovery of the darkness and damage that often exists behind a picture-perfect life, while examining the nuanced relationship between duty to self and duty to God. “An eye-opening firsthand account of religious indoctrination told with candor and sincerity” (Interview magazine), Bad Mormon is an unfiltered look at the religion that broke her heart.

The first in a sweeping and epic own voices debut fantasy trilogy--set in a stunning Latinx-inspired world--about a face-changing thief and a risk-taking prince who must team up to defeat a powerful evil they accidentally unleashed. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Leigh Bardugo, and V. E. Schwab. To Finn Voy, magic is two things: a knife to hold under the chin of anyone who crosses her...and a disguise she shrugs on as easily as others pull on cloaks. As a talented faceshifter, it's been years since Finn has seen her own face, and that's exactly how she likes it. But when Finn gets caught by a powerful mobster, she's forced into an impossible mission: steal a legendary treasure from Castallan's royal palace or be stripped of her magic forever. After the murder of his older brother, Prince Alfehr is first in line for the Castallan throne. But Alfie can't help but feel that he will never live up to his brother's legacy. Riddled with grief, Alfie is obsessed with finding a way to bring his brother back, even if it means dabbling in forbidden magic. But when Finn and Alfie's fates collide, they accidentally unlock a terrible, ancient power--which, if not contained, will devour the world. And with Castallan's fate in their hands, Alfie and Finn must race to vanquish what they have unleashed, even if it means facing the deepest darkness in their pasts.

The first in a sweeping and epic debut fantasy trilogy—set in a stunning Latinx-inspired world—about a face-changing thief and a risk-taking prince who must team up to defeat a powerful evil they accidentally unleashed. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi and Sabaa Tahir. To Finn Voy, magic is two things: a knife to hold under the chin of anyone who crosses her…and a disguise she shrugs on as easily as others pull on cloaks. As a talented faceshifter, it’s been years since Finn has seen her own face, and that’s exactly how she likes it. But when Finn gets caught by a powerful mobster, she’s forced into an impossible mission: steal a legendary treasure from Castallan’s royal palace or be stripped of her magic forever. After the murder of his older brother, Prince Alfehr is first in line for the Castallan throne. But Alfie can’t help but feel that he will never live up to his brother’s legacy. Riddled with grief, Alfie is obsessed with finding a way to bring his brother back, even if it means dabbling in forbidden magic. But when Finn and Alfie’s fates collide, they accidentally unlock a terrible, ancient power—which; if not contained, will devour the world. And with Castallan’s fate in their hands, Alfie and Finn must race to vanquish what they have unleashed, even if it means facing the deepest darkness in their pasts. Enemies to Lovers: A face-changing thief who trusts no one. A grieving prince who trusts the wrong kind of magic. When they’re forced to team up, sparks fly and loyalties are tested. Forbidden Magic: To save his murdered brother, Prince Alfehr will risk dabbling in the darkest of spells—even if it costs him his throne, and his soul. Unique Magic System: Explore the world of Castallan, where everyone has an affinity for an element, but only a rare few are born with a propio—a personal, and sometimes dangerous, magical ability. Morally Grey Characters: He’ll do anything to bring his family back. She’ll do anything to survive. When their desperate paths collide, they’ll have to decide who to save: themselves, or the world.

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.

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.

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.

TWO MULTIPLE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORS TEAM UP TO EXPAND LARRY CORREIA'S MONSTER HUNTER UNIVERSE! When Marine Private Oliver Chadwick Gardenier is killed in the Marine barrack bombing in Beirut, somebody who might be Saint Peter gives him a choice: Go to Heaven, which while nice might be a little boring, or return to Earth. The Boss has a mission for him and he's to look for a sign. He's a Marine: He'll choose the mission. Unfortunately, the sign he's to look for is "57." Which, given the food services contract in Bethesda Hospital, creates some difficulty. Eventually, it appears that God's will is for Chad to join a group called "Monster Hunters International" and protect people from things that go bump in the night. From there, things trend downhill. Monster Hunter Memoirs is the (mostly) true story of the life and times of one of MHI's most effective—and flamboyant—hunters. Pro-tips for up and coming hunters range from how to dress appropriately for jogging (low-profile body armor and multiple weapons) to how to develop contacts among the Japanese yakuza, to why it's not a good idea to make billy goat jokes to trolls. Grunge harkens back to the Golden Days of Monster Hunting when Reagan was in office, Ray and Susan Shackleford were top hunters, and Seattle sushi was authentic. About Larry Correia and the Monster Hunter International series: “[E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.”—Jim Butcher “If you love monsters and action, you’ll love this book. If you love guns, you’ll love this book. “A gun person who likes science fiction—or; heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books]. . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters…I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Massad Ayoob “This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's Monster Hunter International will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”—Publishers Weekly About Black Tide Rising series entry Under a Graveyard Sky by John Ringo: “. . .the thinking reader’s zombie novel. . . Ringo fleshes out his theme with convincing details … the proceedings become oddly plausible.”—Publishers Weekly “If you think the zombie apocalypse will never happen, if you’ve never been afraid of zombies, you may change your mind after reading Under a Graveyard Sky. . .Events build slowly in the book at the outset, but you can’t stop reading because it’s like watching a train wreck in slow motion: inexorable and horrible. And the zombie apocalypse in these pages is so fascinating that you can’t stop flipping pages to see what happens next.”—Bookhound About John Ringo: “[Ringo’s work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse.”—Library Journal “. . . Explosive. . . . fans. . .will appreciate Ringo’s lively narrative and flavorful characters.”—Publishers Weekly “. . . practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit.”—Booklist “Crackerjack storytelling.”—Starlog

"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;

Hailed as "one of the finest achievements of modern science fiction" by The New York Times Book Review, The Hyperion Cantos is a triumphant odyssey into the heart of space and time. Through four riveting novels, Dan Simmons masterfully weaves such influences as classical mythology, romantic poetry, and far-future philosophy into an ambitiously conceived and unfailingly entertaining epic. Now, for the first time, this entire masterpiece of the imagination is available in one extraordinary eBook bundle: HYPERION THE FALL OF HYPERION ENDYMION THE RISE OF ENDYMION On the planet Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, waits a creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it. And there are those who have vowed to destroy it. On the eve of Armageddon, with the known universe at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers to the unsolved riddles of existence. As the Shrike anticipates their mission, each traveler nurtures a desperate hope-and harbors a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his or her hands. Praise for The Hyperion Cantos "For vastness of scope, clarity of detail and seriousness of purpose, Simmons's epic narrative is on a par with Isaac Asimov's Foundation series, Frank Herbert's Dune books, Gene Wolfe's multipart Book of the New Sun and Brian Aldiss's Helliconia trilogy."-The New York Times Book Review "Dan Simmons has brilliantly conceptualized a future 700 years distant. In sheer scope and complexity it matches, and perhaps even surpasses, those of Isaac Asimov and James Blish."-The Washington Post Book World "State of the art science fiction . . . This work will be that against which all future works will have to be measured, in the same way, in their time, that Asimov's Foundation series and Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness set new standards."-Asimov's "Simmons' own genius transforms space opera into a new kind of poetry."-The Denver Post "A major work . . . Simmons doesn't just promise; he delivers."-Science Fiction Chronicle

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.

Book 1 in the bestselling 5-book thriller series that has sold over 1.2 million copies! Released in the stunning days just after 9/11, this eerily prophetic novel predicted an attack on the U.S. and the war in Iraq . . . but was written before any of it happened. "One of the most entertaining and thought-provoking novelists of our day. Regardless of your political views, you've got to read his stuff." --Rush Limbaugh, radio host "Buckle up! The Last Jihad is a high-speed, heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat roller coaster ride into the heart of darkness. . . . Feels ripped from tomorrow's headlines . . . this stuff could really happen." --Sean Hannity, radio host and #1 New York Times bestselling author "A wild rocketing read. The Last Jihad is Tom Clancy writ large." --Vince Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Consent To Kill The debut novel that became an explosive NYT bestseller! Jon Bennett and Erin McCoy are two of the shrewdest strategists on Wall Street and close friends of the president of the United States. Their secret project: a billion-dollar oil deal off the coast of Tel Aviv and Gaza that could form the basis of a historic peace treaty and bring enormous wealth to every Israeli and Palestinian. But nothing has prepared Jon or Erin for the terror that lies ahead. Terrorists hijack a jet plane and fly a kamikaze mission into an American city Israeli commandos foil a nuclear attack but find evidence that the next targets could be Washington and New York And suddenly the United States finds itself in a war in the Middle East over terrorism and weapons of mass destruction that forever changes the course of human history As the plot unfolds, White House advisors Jon Bennett and Erin McCoy are under attack in Jerusalem as the U.S. goes to war with Iraq over weapons of mass destruction―but The Last Jihad was published four months before the actual Iraq war began.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER An “urgent [and] ingenious” (The New York Times Book Review) novel of rupture and repair in the digital age, delving into a hidden world deep under the ocean—from the New York Times bestselling author of Apeirogon and Let the Great World Spin “The spirit of Joseph Conrad hovers over the text, but here the heart of darkness lies at the bottom of the ocean.”—Salman Rushdie “Everything gets fixed, and we all stay broken.” Anthony Fennell, an Irish journalist and playwright, is assigned to cover the underwater cables that carry the world’s information. The sum of human existence—words; images, transactions, memes, voices, viruses—travels through the tiny fiber-optic tubes. But sometimes the tubes break, at an unfathomable depth. Fennell’s journey brings him to the west coast of Africa, where he uncovers a story about the raw human labor behind the dazzling veneer of the technological world. He meets a fellow Irishman, John Conway, the chief of mission on a cable repair ship. The mysterious Conway is a skilled engineer and a freediver capable of reaching extraordinary depths. He is also in love with a South African actress, Zanele, who must leave to go on her own literary adventure to London. When the ship is sent up the coast to repair a series of major underwater breaks, both men learn that the very cables they seek to fix carry the news that may cause their lives to unravel. At sea, they are forced to confront the most elemental questions of life, love, absence, belonging, and the perils of our severed connections. Can we, in our fractured world, reweave ourselves out of the thin, broken threads of our pasts? Can the ruptured things awaken us from our despair? Resoundingly simple and turbulent at the same time, Twist is a meditation on the nature of narrative and truth from one of the great storytellers of our times.

In this charmingly chaotic follow-up to A Magical Girl Retires, our favorite millennial-turned-magical girl begrudgingly returns to the workforce to fight crime and the forces of evil. Our protagonist from A Magical Girl Retires is done with the magical girl life . . . but the magical girl life isn't done with her. After her request to take early retirement is resoundingly rejected by the chairperson of the National Trade Union of Magical Girls, her trusted friend and guardian angel Ah Roa asks our mostly-over-it magical to protect the now vulnerable members of the union, whose magical powers were severely diminished after the climactic battle with the Magical Girl of Time. With no choice, our magical girl returns to work. But given what happened last time, this new union rep can't afford to be anything less than a model employee. When a toxic substance leaks from a local factory, our protagonist must devise an impromptu rescue mission that puts her powers to the test and leads to a business trip to the Headquarters for the Advancement of Far Eastern Magical Girls, where the mysterious "Magical Girl of Everything" holds court. Our protagonist has never been on a business trip before-are they always this weird? And, of course, things only get weirder for Roa and our protagonist. Not to mention dangerous. Business matters will simply have to take a backseat as these magical girls must fight their way out of this Far East fortress... Park Seolyeon's witty, imaginative, and purely fun sequel to A Magical Girl Retires-the mega-charming magical girl manga riff that captured BookTok's heart-expands the Magical Girl world as it explores modern issues, including unemployment, the housing crisis, and snake oil pseudo-religions. Translated by award-winning Anton Hur, A Magical Girl Rehired finds light in the darkness and inspires us to fight for love, justice-and perhaps even overtime.

In this charmingly chaotic follow-up to A Magical Girl Retires, our favorite millennial-turned-magical girl begrudgingly returns to the workforce to fight crime and the forces of evil. Our protagonist from A Magical Girl Retires is done with the magical girl life . . . but the magical girl life isn't done with her. After her request to take early retirement is resoundingly rejected by the chairperson of the National Trade Union of Magical Girls, her trusted friend and guardian angel Ah Roa asks our mostly-over-it magical to protect the now vulnerable members of the union, whose magical powers were severely diminished after the climactic battle with the Magical Girl of Time. With no choice, our magical girl returns to work. But given what happened last time, this new union rep can't afford to be anything less than a model employee. When a toxic substance leaks from a local factory, our protagonist must devise an impromptu rescue mission that puts her powers to the test and leads to a business trip to the Headquarters for the Advancement of Far Eastern Magical Girls, where the mysterious "Magical Girl of Everything" holds court. Our protagonist has never been on a business trip before-are they always this weird? And, of course, things only get weirder for Roa and our protagonist. Not to mention dangerous. Business matters will simply have to take a backseat as these magical girls must fight their way out of this Far East fortress... Park Seolyeon's witty, imaginative, and purely fun sequel to A Magical Girl Retires-the mega-charming magical girl manga riff that captured BookTok's heart-expands the Magical Girl world as it explores modern issues, including unemployment, the housing crisis, and snake oil pseudo-religions. Translated by award-winning Anton Hur, A Magical Girl Rehired finds light in the darkness and inspires us to fight for love, justice-and perhaps even overtime.

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

"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;