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L'Homme Éternel - Livre 1 : Impulsion
by Cécile Bénédic Craig ZerfFORTEMENT RECOMMANDÉ par Michael Marshall-Smith, gagnant du British Fantasy Award et best-seller sélectionné par le New York Times. Pour les fans du Trône de Fer, Wool, Blade Runner, Le Hobbit, Stephen King, David Gemmell et Robert J. Crane. Le monde, comme nous le connaissons, n'est plus. Un homme reste déterminé. Un homme qui a été formé à l'art sauvage de la guerre. Un homme qui mène sa vie selon des principes. Un homme simple qui ne veut pas du pouvoir qu'il a reçu. Cet homme est le Sergent de la Marine Nathaniel Hogan, attaché à l'ambassade américaine de Londres et, bien qu'il ne le sache pas, il est l'Homme Éternel. La première impulsion a eu lieu lors de l'année 2022 de l'ancien calendrier. Une séquence d'énormes éruptions solaires a provoqué une série de massives impulsions électro-magnétiques qui ont arrêté le cœur de notre monde moderne, nous renvoyant à l'ÂGE DE PIERRE. Des dizaines de milliers sont morts lors des premières heures quand les avions sont tombés du ciel, quand les hôpitaux ont cessé de fonctionner et quand tous les moyens de transport modernes se sont subitement arrêtés. En quelques jours, le nombre de morts avait atteint des centaines de milliers. Des feux ont ravagé les villes, les réserves d'eau se sont épuisées et les survivants se sont tournés les uns contre les autres, la loi du plus fort surpassant toutes les autres. Et Nathaniel découvre qu'il a été transformé par de hautes doses de radiations gamma venant des éruptions solaires. Elles ont amélioré ses capacités naturelles, augmentant sa vitesse, sa force et son pouvoir de guérison. Étendant son espérance de vie indéfiniment et lui permettant de drainer le pouvoir des éruptions solaires pour créer de la magique. Mais même l'Homme Éternel n'était pas prêt pour ce qui allait arriver ensuite, alors que les éruptions ininterrompues fissurent le temps et l'espace, créant un portail par lequel « i
L'Homme Éternel - Livre 2: L'Homme à la Hache
by Cécile Bénédic Craig ZerfLe deuxième livre de la série L'Homme Éternel... Le monde, comme nous le connaissons, n'est plus. Un homme reste déterminé. Un homme qui a été formé à l'art sauvage de la guerre. Un homme qui mène sa vie selon des principes. Un homme simple qui ne veut pas du pouvoir qu'il a reçu. Cet homme est le Sergent de la Marine Nathaniel Hogan, attaché à l'ambassade américaine de Londres et, bien qu'il ne le sache pas, il est l'Homme Éternel. La première impulsion a eu lieu lors de l'année 2022 de l'ancien calendrier. Une séquence d'énormes éruptions solaires a provoqué une série de massives impulsions électro-magnétiques qui ont arrêté le cœur de notre monde moderne, nous renvoyant à l'ÂGE DE PIERRE. Des dizaines de milliers sont morts lors des premières heures quand les avions sont tombés du ciel, quand les hôpitaux ont cessé de fonctionner et quand tous les moyens de transport modernes se sont subitement arrêtés. En quelques jours, le nombre de morts avait atteint des centaines de milliers. Des feux ont ravagé les villes, les réserves d'eau se sont épuisées et les survivants se sont tournés les uns contre les autres, la loi du plus fort surpassant toutes les autres. Et Nathaniel découvre qu'il a été transformé par de hautes doses de radiations gamma venant des éruptions solaires. Elles ont amélioré ses capacités naturelles, augmentant sa vitesse, sa force et son pouvoir de guérison. Étendant son espérance de vie indéfiniment et lui permettant de drainer le pouvoir des éruptions solaires pour créer de la magique. Mais même l'Homme Éternel n'était pas prêt pour ce qui allait arriver ensuite, alors que les éruptions ininterrompues fissurent le temps et l'espace, créant un portail par lequel « ils » sont apparus. Des royaumes fantastiques arrivèrent les orques, les gobelins et, les menant tous, le Bon-peuple. Étaient-ils là pour aider, ou pour conquérir ? Le supe
L’hôpital hanté (Orca Currents en Français)
by Marty ChanAlex pense que l’hôpital George Wickerman serait l’endroit idéal pour le jeu de rôle Spectres et Mystères, qui consiste à participer à des « missions » afin de trouver des preuves d’activités paranormales. Selon une légende locale, des patients y ont servi de cobayes pour des expériences médicales qui se sont terminées tragiquement, et leurs fantômes hantent maintenant ce lieu abandonné. Il n’y a pas de meilleur endroit pour partir à la chasse aux fantômes ! Alex et ses amis ne croient pas vraiment aux rumeurs, mais ils commencent à se douter qu’ils ne sont pas seuls là-bas. Cet endroit est-il vraiment hanté par les fantômes ou par quelque chose d’encore plus terrifiant ?
Lia Park and the Heavenly Heirlooms (Lia Park #2)
by Jenna YoonPerfect for fans of the Gifted Clans and Aru Shah series, this thrilling second book of the middle grade fantasy Lia Park series sees Lia and Joon on a mission to protect important magical objects—and themselves—from a mysterious enemy.Twelve-year-old Lia Park and her best friend, Joon, are now full-time students at International Magic Academy after defeating corrupt diviner Gaya, and their first assignment is an ambitious one. The evil nine-headed monster and King of Darkness, Jihaedaegukjeok, wants to destroy the three Heavenly Heirlooms that create fire and light to plunge the world into darkness and destroy humanity. The heirlooms can only be destroyed if they are all together, so over time, they have been hidden carefully with magic. Except now, one of them is missing. Lia, Joon, and their classmates have been tasked with recovering the lost heirloom and bringing it to IMA for safekeeping. They expected the task to be difficult, but the number of obstacles the magic trainees run into makes Lia start to wonder if the sabotage could be coming from someone inside the school.
Lia Park and the Missing Jewel (Lia Park #1)
by Jenna YoonPerfect for fans of the Storm Runner and Aru Shah series, this thrilling middle grade fantasy follows a young girl who must venture to the undersea kingdom of the Dragon King in Korea to save her parents from an evil diviner spirit.Twelve-year old Lia Park just wants to fit in. Her parents work with a mysterious organization that makes them ridiculously overprotective. Lia&’s every move has been scrutinized since she was born, and she&’d love to have the option of doing something exciting for once. So when she gets invited to the biggest birthday party of the year—and her parents say she can&’t go—Lia sneaks out. But her first act of rebellion not only breaks her parents&’ rules, but also an ancient protection spell, allowing an evil diviner spirit to kidnap and ransom her parents for a powerful jewel that her family has guarded for years. With just the clothes on her back and some very rusty magical skills, Lia finds herself chasing mysterious clues that take her to her grandmother&’s home in Korea. From there, she has to make their way to the undersea kingdom of the Dragon King, the only person who knows where the powerful jewel might be. Along with her friend, Joon, Lia must dig deep and find courage to stand up for those who are weak—and become the hero her parents need.
Liafail (The Third Book of Tros of Samothrace)
by Talbot MundyTros the Wanderer, the towering legendary warrior, challenge the powers of the Druids to build a ship that staggers the ancient world.
Liaison
by Anya Howard<P>As a schoolmaster, Marcel Rolant has spent his career teaching young men across Europe. So when he is called to instruct the young women of a small, picturesque German village, he is unprepared for their effect on him. Unsettled by their beauty and arousing femininity, Marcel is soon driven to distraction. To be in his tantalizing students’ company daily becomes a delicious torment. But it is sweetly seductive twenty-year-old Carina who steals his heart, and ultimately breaks it—with her sudden death. However, when the villagers reveal the existence of a race of evil vampires in a nearby monastery, Marcel’s hope is renewed. For Carina is brought back to life—though Marcel must protect her from the vampires who seek her soul…
Liar
by Francine PascalPeople like me don't have friends. So if Heather wants Ed, she can have him. I don't care. Really.
Liar City (Sugar & Vice #1)
by Allie TherinA murder has Seattle on edge, and it falls to a pacifist empath—and a notorious empath hunter—to find the killer before it's too late It&’s the middle of the night when part-time police consultant and full-time empath Reece gets an anonymous call warning him that his detective sister needs his help. At an out-of-the-way Seattle marina, he discovers that three people have been butchered—including the author of the country&’s strictest anti-empathy bill, which is just days from being passed into law. Soon, Reece&’s caller arrives: a shadowy government agent known as The Dead Man, who is rumored to deal exclusively in cases involving empathy. He immediately takes over the investigation, locking out both local PD and the FBI, but, strangely, keeps Reece by his side. As the two track an ever-growing trail of violence and destruction across Seattle, Reece must navigate a scared and angry city, an irritating attraction to his mysterious agent companion, and a rising fear that perhaps empaths like him aren&’t all flight and no fight after all…"Readers will be yearning for more the minute they finish the final page." —Library Journal, starred review, on StarcrossedSugar & Vice
Liarmouth: A feel-bad romance
by John WatersA hilariously filthy tale of sex, crime, and family dysfunction from the brilliantly twisted mind of John Waters, the legendary filmmaker and bestselling author of Mr. Know-It-All.Marsha Sprinkle: Suitcase thief. Scammer. Master of disguise. Dogs and children hate her. Her own family wants her dead. She's smart, she's desperate, she's disturbed, and she's on the run with a big chip on her shoulder. They call her "Liarmouth" - until one insane man makes her tell the truth.John Waters's first novel, Liarmouth, is a perfectly perverted "feel-bad romance," and the reader will thrill to hop aboard this delirious road trip of riotous revenge.
Liars and Fools
by Robin StevensonFiona's life changed forever when her mother died in a South Pacific sailing accident. One year later, everyone tells her it is time to move on. To Fiona, moving on means leaving her mother behind-something she has vowed never to do. But Fiona's father has started dating again. His new girlfriend, Kathy, is a professional psychic who claims she can predict the future and communicate with the dead. Fiona is sure she is a fraud, although she secretly longs for her abilities to be genuine. With the reluctant support of her best friend Abby, Fiona sets out to put an end to her father's new relationship by trying to prove, with decidedly mixed results, that Kathy is a liar.
Liar's Game
by Kait GambleRumors of Aurelia Popkiss's death have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, she and her crew have been drifting through the big black, scavenging to survive since the day she "died." Yet after years of being on the wrong side of less than favorable odds, they never thought that finding a young girl stowed away on their ship would prove to be among the worst things to happen to them.From the moment Aurelia finds Kateryn concealed in her cabin, Auri knows she's hiding something. But even Aurelia can't imagine the true reason for the stowaway's sudden appearance in her life.Kateryn's past is as convoluted and murky as Aurelia's own. The girl is out for revenge and nothing is going to stop her from destroying Aurelia and her crew-including Keys, Aurelia's fellow shipmate and the man she's secretly in love with-to get it.32,000 words
Liar's Island: A Novel (Pathfinder Tales)
by Tim PrattRodrick is a con man as charming as he is cunning. Hrym is a talking sword of magical ice, with the soul and spells of an ancient dragon. Together, the two travel the world, parting the gullible from their gold and freezing their enemies in their tracks. But when the two get summoned to the mysterious island of Jalmeray by a king with genies and elementals at his command, they'll need all their wits and charm if they're going to escape with the greatest prize of all-their lives.
The Liar's Key (The Red Queen's War #2)
by Mark LawrenceFrom the international bestselling author of the Broken Empire trilogy comes the second book of the Red Queen’s War... After harrowing adventure and near death, Prince Jalan Kendeth and the Viking Snorri ver Snagason find themselves in possession of Loki’s key, an artefact capable of opening any door and sought by the most dangerous beings in the Broken Empire—including the Dead King.Jal wants only to return home to his wine, women, and song, but Snorri has his own purpose for the key: to find the very door into death, throw it wide, and bring his family back into the land of the living.And as Snorri prepares for his quest to find death’s door, Jal’s grandmother, the Red Queen, continues to manipulate kings and pawns toward an endgame of her own design...
The Liar's Knot: Rook and Rose, Book Two
by M. A. CarrickTrust is the thread that binds us . . . and the rope that hangs us. In Nadezra, peace is as tenuous as a single thread. The ruthless House Indestor has been destroyed, but darkness still weaves through the city's filthy back alleys and jewel-bright gardens, seen by those who know where to look. Derossi Vargo has always known. He has sacrificed more than anyone imagines to carve himself a position of power among the nobility, hiding a will of steel behind a velvet smile. He'll be damned if he lets anyone threaten what he's built. Grey Serrado knows all too well. Bent under the yoke of too many burdens, he fights to protect the city's most vulnerable. Sooner or later, that fight will demand more than he can give. And Ren, daughter of no clan, knows best of all. Caught in a knot of lies, torn between her heritage and her aristocratic masquerade, she relies on her gift for reading pattern to survive. And it shows her the web of corruption that traps her city. But all three have yet to discover just how far that web stretches. And in the end, it will take more than knives to cut themselves free...
The Liar's Knot (Rook & Rose #2)
by M. A. CarrickIn the second novel of M. A. Carrick's &“utterly captivating&” Rook & Rose trilogy, a clever con artist, a legendary vigilante, and a dashing crime lord fight to free their city from the clutches of a dark and ancient magic. (S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass)TRUST IS THE THREAD THAT BINDS. AND THE ROPE THAT HANGS. In Nadežra, peace is as tenuous as a single thread. The ruthless House Indestor has been destroyed, but darkness still weaves through the city&’s filthy alleys and jewel-bright gardens, seen by those who know where to look.Derossi Vargo has always known. He has sacrificed more than anyone imagines to carve himself a position of power and influence among the nobility, hiding a will of steel behind a velvet smile. He'll be damned if he lets anyone threaten what he's built. Grey Serrado knows all too well. Bent under the yoke of too many burdens, he fights to protect the city&’s most vulnerable. Sooner or later, that fight will demand more than he can give. And Ren, daughter of no clan, knows best of all. Caught in a knot of lies, torn between her heritage and her aristocratic masquerade, she relies on her gift for reading pattern to survive. And it shows her the web of darkness that traps her city. But all three have yet to discover just how far that web stretches. And in the end, it will take more than wits and knives to cut themselves free.Praise for the Rook & Rose trilogy:&“Lush, engrossing and full of mystery and dark magic . . . Jump in and get swept away.&” —BookPage&“Will catch hold of your dreams and keep you from sleeping.&” —Mary Robinette Kowal, author of The Calculating Stars&“I was unable to put it down.&” —Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter&“Exactly the fantasy adventure novel you're craving.&” —Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne&“A fantastically twisty read.&” —Fran Wilde, author of the Bone Universe trilogy"Immersive…a feast to savor slowly." —BuzzFeed"For those who like their revenge plots served with the intrigue of The Goblin Emperor, the colonial conflict of The City of Brass, the panache of Swordspoint, and the richly detailed settings of Guy Gavriel Kay."—Booklist (starred review)
The Liar's Knot: Rook and Rose, Book Two
by M. A. CarrickTrust is the thread that binds us . . . and the rope that hangs us. In Nadezra, peace is as tenuous as a single thread. The ruthless House Indestor has been destroyed, but darkness still weaves through the city's filthy back alleys and jewel-bright gardens, seen by those who know where to look. Derossi Vargo has always known. He has sacrificed more than anyone imagines to carve himself a position of power among the nobility, hiding a will of steel behind a velvet smile. He'll be damned if he lets anyone threaten what he's built. Grey Serrado knows all too well. Bent under the yoke of too many burdens, he fights to protect the city's most vulnerable. Sooner or later, that fight will demand more than he can give. And Ren, daughter of no clan, knows best of all. Caught in a knot of lies, torn between her heritage and her aristocratic masquerade, she relies on her gift for reading pattern to survive. And it shows her the web of corruption that traps her city. But all three have yet to discover just how far that web stretches. And in the end, it will take more than knives to cut themselves free...
Liar's Moon
by Elizabeth C. BuncePrisons, poisons, and passions combine in a gorgeously written fantasy noir by the author of the Morris Award-winning A Curse Dark As Gold.As a pickpocket, Digger expects to spend a night in jail every now and then. But she doesn't expect to find Lord Durrel Decath there as well--or to hear he's soon to be executed for killing his wife. Durrel once saved Digger's life, and when she goes free, she decides to use her skills as a thief, forger, and spy to investigate his case and return the favor. But each new clue only opens up more mysteries. While Durrel's marriage was one of convenience, his behavior has been more impulsive than innocent. His late wife had an illegal business on the wrong side of the civil war raging just outside the city gates. Digger keeps finding forbidden magic in places it has no reason to be. And it doesn't help that she may be falling in love with a murderer . . .
Liar's Oath: The Legacy of Gird Book Two (Legacy of Gird #2)
by Elizabeth MoonPaksenarrion was the finest paladin her world would ever see. But she could never have fulfilled her destiny had it not been for one who came before: Gird, the Liberator.When Gird leads his peasant army against their mageborn rulers, he knows that his sworn follower Luap is the king's bastard son. But in spite of his oath to seek no throne and to renounce his heritage, Luap cannot not forget his past. And when he discovers a distant land that he can reach by magic, his loyalties are divided. What harm would it do if he were to break his oath and crown himself king of this far-off land? Deep in the western mountains, in a sanctuary abandoned by the elder races, Luap finds out - as do those who follow him. Liar's Oath is the second of two prequels to the hugely popular DEED OF PAKSENARRION trilogy.
Liar's Test
by Ambelin KwaymullinaA gripping YA fantasy with a deadly contest to win a crown, a fierce heroine determined to right the wrongs done to her people, and a smoldering love story that could change everything...I didn&’t want to rule the Risen. Wreak a little havoc upon them, though? That was something else entirely.Bell Silverleaf is a liar.It&’s how she&’s survived. It&’s how all Treesingers have survived, after they were invaded by the Risen and their gods. But now—thanks to some political maneuvering—Bell is in the Queen&’s Test. She&’s one of seven girls competing in deadly challenges to determine who rules for the next twenty-five years. If Bell wins, she&’ll use the power to help her people and get her revenge on the Risen.But Bell doesn&’t know how much she&’s been lied to. She&’s part of a conspiracy stretching back generations, and she&’s facing much bigger dangers than the Queen&’s Test. She&’s up against the gods themselves.Getting hold of that crown might just be the least of her problems.Aboriginal writer Ambelin Kwaymullina has created a fast-paced, twisty narrative and an unforgettable heroine inspired by the strength and power of Aboriginal women.
Liar's Waltz
by Becky BlackLieutenant Greg Matthews took a transfer to space station Saira to make a fresh start. But a rogue military intelligence officer has discovered the closeted Greg’s secret and forces him to spy on Karl Webster, the owner of the last gay bar on Saira. The disapproving military authorities want Karl’s bar closed, and he’s feeling the heat. He thinks his new lover is an ally in his fight, but Greg is reporting on all of Karl’s plans to save the bar. Despite his fear that Greg is too jittery and unstable to bother with, Karl wants him too much to give him up.He can’t guess the real reason behind Greg’s anxiety -- fear of what will happen when Karl discovers his deception. As the campaign against Karl escalates, Greg becomes ever more reluctant to deceive the man he’s falling in love with. The inevitable revelation shatters their relationship and their lives as the blackmailer takes drastic action to silence Karl. Greg must sacrifice everything he’s been trying to protect to undo the damage and save Karl.
Liavek: Festival Week
by Will Shetterly Emma BullIT'S FESTIVAL WEEK IN LIAVEK ... and that means six days of wizardry and wonder in the City of Luck. Anything can happen now: A minor god escorts a young ruler on a night of forbidden revelry. A powerless wizard tries to halt an invasion of Ka Zhir airships. And two Green Priests die mysteriously while watching a parade. This week, magic fills every corner of the city...yet its power cannot match the enchantment that comes from within. Join today's master storytellers as they guide you through the unpredictable city where luck and magic reign ... Liavek! Steven Brust * Kara Dalkey * Bradley Denton * Pamela Dean * John M. Ford * Will Shetterly * Walter Jon Williams * Patricia C. Wrede * Jane Yolen
Libby the Story-Writing Fairy: The Magical Crafts Fairies Book 6 (Rainbow Magic #6)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Rachel and Kirsty return to Rainspell Island for Crafts Week. They're so excited try all of the workshops. But after the Magical Crafts Fairies' items are stolen, all types of crafts are in chaos. Jewellery will keep breaking, artists won't be able to draw properly and paint will come out grey! Can they help the Magical Crafts Fairies get them back before Crafts Week is ruined? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Magical Crafts Fairies set! Kayla the Pottery Fairy; Annabelle the Drawing Fairy; Zadie the Sewing Fairy; Josie the Jewellery-Making Fairy; Violet the Painting Fairy; Libby the Story-Writing Fairy; Roxie the Baking Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Liberación (Juntos #Volumen 3)
by Ally CondieNunca desafíes el juego del amor... El desenlace de la trilogía Juntos lo tiene todo: un futuro utópico, aventura, suspense, crítica social y un amor imposible. Cassia y Ky abandonaron la Sociedad tras la promesa de un mundo más libre en el que poder estar juntos, lejos de las Autoridades y de sus tiránicas normas. Pero ahora que lo han encontrado deben volver a separarse: a Cassia el Alzamiento le ha asignado un puesto como infiltrada en el corazón de la Sociedad; mientras que Ky deberá trabajar en la rebelión desde el otro lado de la frontera. Sin embargo, nada saldrá como estaba previsto y pronto se darán cuenta de que la libertad es una peligrosa arma de doble filo... Reseñas:«El mayor éxito juvenil desde Los juegos del hambre.»Entertainment Weekly «Si el mundo de Katniss te ha marcado, no puedesperderte esta saga en la que no hay libertad ni para decidir de quién te enamoras.»Seventeen Magazine «Intenso, inolvidable, adictivo.»Kirkus Review
Liberación [Reached]
by Ally CondieTercer libro de la trilogía, Juntos¿Es posible el amor sin libertad para amar? Cassia y Ky creen que no. Por ello, tras tanto tiempo luchando por estar juntos, cuando por fin lo logran... vuelven a separarse. Y es que, ahora, deben combatir por un fin superior: la libertad.Cassia y Ky abandonaron la Sociedad tras la promesa de un mundo más libre en el que poder estar juntos, lejos de las Autoridades y de sus tiránicas normas. Pero ahora que lo han encontrado deben volver a separarse: a Cassia el Alzamiento le ha asignado un puesto como infiltrada en el corazón de la Sociedad; mientras que Ky deberá trabajar en la rebelión desde el otro lado de la frontera. Sin embargo, nada saldrá como estaba previsto y pronto se darán cuenta de que la libertad es una peligrosa arma de doble filo...Más de un millón de ejemplares vendidos en todo el mundo