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Tyrant's Throne: The Greatcoats Book 4 (The Greatcoats #4)
by Sebastien de Castell'First-rate fiction, first rate adventure, first rate full stop' - Sunday Times bestseller Conn Iggulden.Would you - could you? - uphold the law at the cost of those you love?Falcio val Mond, First Cantor of the Greatcoats, is on the brink of fulfilling his dead King's dream: Aline is about to take the throne and restore the rule of law once and for all.But for the Greatcoats, nothing is ever that simple. In neighbouring Avares, an enigmatic new warlord is uniting the barbarian armies and even worse, he is rumoured to have a new ally: Falcio's old nemesis Trin. With the armies of Avares at her back, she'll be unstoppable.Falcio, Kest and Brasti go racing north to stop her, but in those cold, treacherous climes they discover something altogether different - and far more dangerous: a new player plans to take the throne of Tristia, and the Greatcoats, for all their determination and skill, may not be able to stop him. (P)2017 Quercus Editions Limited
Tyrant's Throne: The Greatcoats Book 4 (The\greatcoats Ser. #4)
by Sebastien De CastellAfter years of struggle and sacrifice, Falcio val Mond, First Cantor of the Greatcoats, is on the brink of fulfilling his dead king's dream: Aline, the king's daughter, is about to take the throne and restore the rule of law once and for all.But for the Greatcoats, nothing is ever that simple. In the neighboring country of Avares, an enigmatic new warlord is uniting the barbarian armies that have long plagued Tristia's borders--and even worse, he is rumored to have a new ally: Trin, who's twice tried to kill Aline to claim the throne of Tristia for herself. With the armies of Avares at her back, led by a bloodthirsty warrior, she'll be unstoppable.Falcio, Kest, and Brasti race north to stop her, but in those cold and treacherous climes they discover something altogether different, and far more dangerous: a new player is planning to take the throne of Tristia, and with a sense of dread the three friends realize that the Greatcoats, for all their skill, may not be able to stop him.As the nobles of Tristia and even the Greatcoats themselves fight over who should rule, the Warlord of Avares threatens to invade. With so many powerful contenders vying for power, it will fall to Falcio to render the one verdict he cannot bring himself to utter, much less enforce. Should he help crown the young woman he vowed to put on the throne, or uphold the laws he swore to serve?
Tyrant’s Sweetheart: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xin YueIf not for her fear of harming the innocent, she would have taken care of those robbers long ago. However, she didn't expect to be shot by those blind bullets. She opened her eyes and thought that there were many holes in her body. She didn't see any holes, but a vulgar man was gnawing on her body. He must be tired of living and wanted to know who she was … It was just that she didn't expect her life to be so tragic. She didn't expect her life to be so tragic, to be transported to the body of a violent and cruel empress, to be hit by the emperor's husband. Now, she knew what it meant to be unable to refute a single thing …
Tyrant’s Sweetheart: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Xin YueIf not for her fear of harming the innocent, she would have taken care of those robbers long ago. However, she didn't expect to be shot by those blind bullets. She opened her eyes and thought that there were many holes in her body. She didn't see any holes, but a vulgar man was gnawing on her body. He must be tired of living and wanted to know who she was … It was just that she didn't expect her life to be so tragic. She didn't expect her life to be so tragic, to be transported to the body of a violent and cruel empress, to be hit by the emperor's husband. Now, she knew what it meant to be unable to refute a single thing …
Tyrant’s Sweetheart: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Xin YueIf not for her fear of harming the innocent, she would have taken care of those robbers long ago. However, she didn't expect to be shot by those blind bullets. She opened her eyes and thought that there were many holes in her body. She didn't see any holes, but a vulgar man was gnawing on her body. He must be tired of living and wanted to know who she was … It was just that she didn't expect her life to be so tragic. She didn't expect her life to be so tragic, to be transported to the body of a violent and cruel empress, to be hit by the emperor's husband. Now, she knew what it meant to be unable to refute a single thing …
Tytiana
by Marc SecchiaUnidos por la llama. Divididos por todo lo demás. La heredera de pelo de fuego Tytiana lo tiene todo. Disfruta de la riqueza, el poder, los privilegios y una reputación cada vez mayor como científica y botánica al servicio del lucrativo comercio de la seda de la Isla Helyon. Pero entre su gente, ser una pelirroja de piernas largas tiene un precio terrible. Ella es una marginada. Jakani, hijo de un inmigrante Recolector de Tierra y una madre discapacitada, no tiene nada. Nacido en la servidumbre abyecta, el rebelde oriental confía en su ingenio, dudoso honor y nariz infalible para los problemas, hasta que el destino lo arroja junto con Tytiana, y los enciende a ambos. Pero, ¿quién es la polilla y quién es la vela? A medida que las élites de Dragones piratas se mueven en el poder contra Helyon, sembrando el caos y la destrucción, Jakani y Tytiana deben competir contra el tiempo y los terribles y consumidores fuegos internos para descubrir la identidad de un asesino de Isleños y Dragones por igual. ¿Quién es el autor intelectual despiadado que se beneficiará de los problemas de Helyon? ¿Quién quiere asesinar a Tytiana y por qué? Nada es lo que parece. En el crisol del romance prohibido, los infiernos draconianos se elevan y las pasiones son profundas, y el destino puede encender la punta de la garra de un Dragón. Las respuestas que encuentren desafiarán todo lo que saben y aman.
Tête à queue (L'amour, toujours)
by K.L. HiersLe détective privé Sloane Beaumont devrait être occupé à savourer ses récentes fiançailles avec l&’ancien dieu Azaethoth le Petit, alias Loch. Malheureusement, il n&’en a pas le temps. Un simple cas de personne disparue le mène à une suite de découvertes terrifiantes : d&’innombrables enlèvements, des expériences aussi secrètes qu&’infâmes et la révélation qu&’un autre ancien dieu cherche à provoquer la fin du monde en transformant des innocents en armée du mal. Sloane a du pain sur la planche. Il doit préparer son mariage, empêcher son fiancé d&’écorcher vif le facteur et faire la connaissance de sa divine belle-famille tout en menant son enquête. Loch et lui sont également traqués par un étrange jeune homme aux incroyables capacités magiques. Alors que la date du mariage approche, Loch et Sloane unissent leurs forces pour découvrir la vérité, car plus encore que leur bonheur personnel, c&’est le sort de l&’humanité qui est en jeu…
Tödelbaum: ein historischer Horror-Roman
by Steve VernonDie Wurzeln des Bösen liegen tiefer, als Sie sich je vorstellen können. Lucas Sawyer und seine Frau Tamsen befinden sich im Herzen eines Wildniswaldes aus der Mitte des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts. Jahrhunderts. Sie werden von Jonah Duvall gerettet, einem mysteriösen Holzfäller, der mit seiner Frau Isebel und ihrem Sohn Cord in diesem seltsamen Tal lebt. Über allem brütet der Teufelsbaum - eine riesige böse Eselskiefer, die sie in dieses Tal gerufen hat, um sich von ihren kollektiven Emotionen und ihrem unnatürlichen Nachwuchs zu ernähren. Teils Erdgeist, teils älterer Dämon - der Baum bewirtschaftet sie. Die Figuren sind in eine enge Schlinge des unleugbaren Schicksals eingebunden. Als der Winter hereinbricht, müssen sie sich der unheiligen Wut des Baumes in einem äußerst schrecklichen Finale stellen. DEVIL TREE (TÖDELBAUM) ist eine Geschichte, die Sie weiter in das Herz des unvorstellbaren Grauens führen wird. Was einige Leute über Steve Vernons DEVIL TREE sagen! "Eine hypnotisierende Reise in unvorstellbare Dunkelheit. Devil Tree (Tödelbaum) zeigt Steve Vernon auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Macht und resultiert in einem provokativen, zutiefst beunruhigenden Roman, den Sie nie vergessen werden. - Greg F. Gifune, Autor von Die Blutende Saison. Tödelbaum ist eine erschreckende Geschichte über Mensch gegen Natur in jeder Bedeutung. Vernon hat eine Geschichte über Mord, Untreue, Tod und Verderbtheit geschrieben. Voller Schrecken und Finsternis - eine übernatürliche Geschichte wie keine andere." - Dunkelfluss-Presse "Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einer Geschichte sind, die Ihnen Angst macht, ist Tödelbaum eine großartige Lektüre. - ZISCHEND HEIßE BUCHBESPRECHUNGEN "Eine gut geschriebene Geschichte, die sowohl Fans des grotesken als auch des magischen Realismus ansprechen wird. Man muss einen harten Magen haben, um mit dieser Geschichte umgehen zu können - STELLUNGNAHME EINES WOLFES<br/
Tú & yo, aquí, ahora
by Carolyn Mackler Jay AsherTú y yo, aquí, ahora es una historia sobre las barreras invisibles entre la amistad y el amor, y la importancia de vivir aquí y ahora. A veces es necesario perderse para volver a encontrar el camino... Emma y Josh han sido vecinos y amigos íntimos desde siempre, pero últimamente su relación no pasa por un buen momento. Todo porque un día Josh malinterpretó a Emma e intentó besarla... Desde entonces, ambos mantienen las distancias y ya no se ven fuera del instituto. Pero a raíz de una página web extraña que aparecerá en el ordenador de Emma con información acerca de su futuro, su camino y el de Josh volverán a unirse de forma inesperada...
Tú eres mi destino
by Antonella MaggioA menudo el destino se muestra por lo que realmente es... Lilou es una chica simple e insegura, vive en los suburbios de París y adora las plantas. Después de la tragedia que ha golpeado a su familia, no le queda más que soñar con los ojos abiertos, sobrevivir a la distinguida sociedad a la que pertenece, satisfacer los caprichos de su madre y perdonar los defectos de su rico novio. Gabriel, un chico divertido, encantador y misterioso, irrumpe en su vida cotidiana y acaba con el aburrimiento. Le enseña qué es la amistad y el amor, que Lilou no puede corresponder, al menos hasta que la rueda de la fortuna vuelva a girar en el sentido contrario y equivocado. Imprevistos y coincidencias, desafíos al destino, desapariciones repentinas. Enamorarse es peligroso, saber leer la mente lo es aún más.
U.F.O. 517
by Patricia Fanthorpe Lionel Fanthorpe Bron FaneInnumerable explanations have been put forward for the phenomena, known popularly as U.F.O'S and Flying Saucers. Eminent psychologists explain them as purely mental phantasmagoria - symptomatic of mankind's age-old desire for "saviours from the sky".Enthusiastic arm-chair cosmonauts regard them as irrefutable proof that super intelligences from Out There are watching the Earth. A few un-scrupulous publicity seekers and practical jokers cash in on the public's curiosity and weird stories of little green men and pink ants go the rounds.Amateur military tacticians decide that the saucers are either out new secret weapons or the experimental weapons of some alien power.Interest rises and falls. The Great Debate continues.There are some other possibilities . . . and the implications of some are so horrifying that mere monsters from Beyond would be a pleasant anti-climax. This mature, challenging novel is not recommended for those who like to think of the everyday world in terms of permanence and security with humanity safely established at the head of creation.Elspeth Jermyn came dangerously close to the truth, and slowly but surely gathered a small group of helpers together. They worked in strictest secrecy against the Saucer Phenomena and the invidious menace behind it . . . if they failed, life would have no real meaning.
UFO in Her Eyes
by Xiaolu GuoSilver Hill Village, 2012. On the twentieth day of the seventh moon Kwok Yun is making her way across the rice fields on her Flying Pigeon bicycle. Her world is turned upside down when she sights a UFThing - a spinning plate in the sky - and helps the Westerner in distress whom she discovers in the shadow of the alien craft. It's not long before the village is crawling with men from the National Security and Intelligence Agency armed with pointed questions. And when the Westerner that Kwok Yun saved repays her kindness with a large dollar cheque she becomes a local celebrity, albeit under constant surveillance...
ULTIMO ELEGIDO, EL (EBOOK)
by Adrian CairoliBruno es un nieto recuperado por Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo. Al conocer su nueva identidad se convierte en destinatario de un secreto milenario que le dejó en herencia su abuelo Gino, destacado arqueólogo italiano muerto hace décadas. Su vida se ve de inmediato envuelta en un torbellino de violencia: un poderoso organismo internacional lo persigue con la intención de obtener la pieza faltante de una reliquia para la cual él, sin saberlo, ha sido elegido como custodio. Decidido a enfrentar la verdad sobre su destino, Bruno parte en un viaje por el mundo buscando a los personajes que deberán introducirlo en el misterio del Koda, una fuente de poder mitológica codiciada durante siglos y por la cual se han sacrificado civilizaciones enteras. Mientras sortea toda clase de peligros que amenazan su vida y la de sus seres queridos, su desafío será desarmar la compleja trama que lo une a sus antepasados y descubrir, a la vez, el rol protagónico que le ha tocado jugar en la Historia.
UN GRITO DE ÁNGELES (Las Crónicas Templarias #2)
by Joseph Nassise Noris La ValleCade Williams era simplemente un policía común hasta la noche en que tuvo que enfrentarse con un Angel caído conocido como el Adversario, y casi pierde la vida. Ahora se encuentra al mando del Equipo Eco, un escuadrón de operaciones especiales de los modernos caballeros Templarios, y las cosas que ellos cazan son mucho más oscuras y mortíferas que los criminales promedio. Es mejor dejar en paz algunas cosas... Cuando un sacerdote jesuita aparece vagando en el desierto de Nueva México, contando historias sobre una instalación de investigación secreta y sanguinarios demonios cazando en sus corredores, el Equipo Eco es convocado para lidiar con la situación. Sus órdenes -investigar las instalaciones, determinar exactamente lo sucedido y hacerse cargo de cualquier presencia infernal que pudiera existir allí. Pero el ser que encuentran debajo de las arenas del desierto se las ha arreglado para liberarse del mismo Infierno y no tiene planeado retirarse tan fácilmente. Esta vez, su enemigo podría ser demasiado para Cade y los hombres de su equipo... Los fanáticos de Supernatural, Constantine, y Grimm adorarán esta impactante fantasía oscura que retrata la lucha de modernos caballeros Templarios contra ángeles caídos y otros enemigos sobrenaturales. Si disfrutas de novelas sobre misterios sobrenaturales o fantasía oscura con un toque de horror, ¡esta serie es para ti!
UNDER: A Dystopian Paranormal Romance Novel (Othala Witch Collection Sector 5)
by Rebecca Hamilton Conner KressleyWe were soldiers in a war that could never take place, and our focus had to stay there.After her parents die in a mysterious fire, Razz discovers that her sister had been the intended target. Now Razz must find a way to keep her sister safe in the Circle…but the Circle is no place for little sisters wanted dead by the Regent herself.When the same mysterious magic that took her parents’ life follows on her sister’s trail, it becomes evident that the only hope of survival is accepting the help of Razz’s arrogantly attractive coworker to escape the Regent’s army. But what if saving her sister means risking the lives of everyone else?
UNkind
by Stephen J. StonehamIt is 2062 and the world is unified under a UN agency that is charged with initiating a programme to ensure the continued betterment of mankind. It is referred to as The Authority by its adherents and "UNkind" by its detractors. Its chief scientist has discovered a source of clean, renewable energy - meta-molecular energy - that is powering model cities for all peoples of the world, bringing a level of prosperity hitherto only dreamed of. But the research that created this meta-molecular energy has also created a benefit only the wealthy can afford - de-senescence, an ability to turn off the ageing algorithm in human genes. The world under the UN is in fact an increasingly divided world. A global referendum is to be held to decide the future of meta-molecular energy. The Authority seeks to ensure a favourable referendum result while its nemesis, The Apostacy, seeks to undermine the referendum, The Authority and its chief scientist, Professor Michael Brensinsky. The women who surround Brensinsky have their own designs in a world where gender is undergoing necessary recalibration. The world of UNkind is a world of sordid power politics where sex is a weapon and trust an anachronism. The book is a hybrid sci-fi, detective and dystopian story immersed in erotic fiction. It is set predominantly in Sydney, with key scenes played out around iconic Manly.
URSOS DE PELÚCIA EM MONSTROLÂNDIA
by Justin Sloan Johnny Wesley Moreira FerreiraUm ursinho de pelúcia deve viajar para a terra de monstros para resgatar seu menino que foi levado na noite. No processo, ele descobre um enredo muito maior que ameaça todas as crianças do mundo todo. Leitores jovens (7-12) Bem-vindo a um mundo onde os ursinhos vêm à vida à noite para proteger as crianças, e os monstros de sombra são controlados por duendes e orcs, O primeiro livro da série Ursos Defensores vai seduzir jovens leitores que gostam de fantasia e ação / aventura no estilo da Pixar ou Disney, bem como leitores mais velhos que desfrutam de paralelos com as histórias de Orfeu ou Inferno de Dante. Sente-se, relaxe e desfrute do passeio.
Ubik (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
by Philip K. DickGlen Runciter is dead.Or is he?Someone died in the explosion orchestrated by his business rivals, but even as his funeral is scheduled, his mourning employees are receiving bewildering messages from their boss. And the world around them is warping and regressing in ways which suggest that their own time is running out.If it hasn't already.
Ubik: The Screenplay
by Philip K. Dick"An accident has occurred. Joe Chip and his colleagues--all but one of them--have narrowly escaped an explosion at a moon base. Or is it the other way round? Did Joe and the others die, and did the one fatality, Glen Runciter, actually survive? . . . From the stuff of space opera, Dick spins a deeply unsettling existential horror story, a nightmare you'll never be sure you've woken up from."--Lev Grossman, Time In 1974, Philip K. Dick was commissioned to write a screenplay based on his novel Ubik. The film was eventually scrapped, but the screenplay was saved and later published in 1985. Featuring scenes that are not in the book and a surreal playfulness--the style of the writing goes back in time just like the technology in the book's dreamworld--this screenplay is the only one Dick wrote and features his signature mix of paranoia, humor, and big-idea philosophy.
Ubik: The Screenplay (G.k. Hall Large Print Science Fiction Ser.)
by Philip K. Dick"From the stuff of space opera, Dick spins a deeply unsettling existential horror story, a nightmare you'll never be sure you've woken up from."--Lev Grossman, TimeGlen Runciter runs a lucrative business--deploying his teams of anti-psychics to corporate clients who want privacy and security from psychic spies. But when he and his top team are ambushed by a rival, he is gravely injured and placed in "half-life," a dreamlike state of suspended animation. Soon, though, the surviving members of the team begin experiencing some strange phenomena, such as Runciter's face appearing on coins and the world seeming to move backward in time. As consumables deteriorate and technology gets ever more primitive, the group needs to find out what is causing the shifts and what a mysterious product called Ubik has to do with it all."More brilliant than similar experiments conducted by Pynchon or DeLillo."--Roberto Bolaño
Uglies: Cutters (Uglies Graphic Novels #2)
by Scott Westerfeld Devin GraysonExperience the riveting, dystopian Uglies series seen as never before—through the eyes of Shay, Tally Youngblood&’s closest and bravest friend, who refuses to take anything about society at face value. &“From the moment we are born, we are considered threats in need of &‘special&’ management. We are watched and shaped and exploited by a force most of us never see. . . . All to keep us safe. . . . Do you feel safe?! Or do you feel like you&’re in a cage?&”—Shay In Pretties, Tally Youngblood and her daring best friend, Shay, both underwent the operation that turned them from ordinary Uglies into stunning beauties. Now this thrilling new graphic novel reveals Shay&’s perspective on living in New Pretty Town . . . and the way she sees it, there&’s more to this so-called paradise than meets the eye. With the endless parties and custom-made clothes, life as a Pretty should be perfect. Yet Shay doesn&’t feel quite right. She has little to no memory of her past; it&’s as if something in her brain has inexplicably changed. When she reunites with Tally and the Crims—her rebellious group of friends from Uglyville—she begins to recall their last departure to the wild, and the headstrong leader she used to be. And as she remembers the truth about what doomed their escape, Shay decides to fight back—against the status quo, against the mysterious Special Circumstances, even against her own best friend.
Uglies: NOW A NO.1 FILM ON NETFLIX (Uglies #Bk. 1)
by Scott WesterfeldNOW A NO.1 FILM ON NETFLIXThe first book in Scott Westerfeld's international bestselling Uglies series - over six million copies of the series have been sold worldwide! In Tally Youngblood&’s world, looks matter. At sixteen everyone undergoes a transformation from &“Ugly&” to &“Pretty&” and is catapulted into a high-tech paradise where the only thing that matters is having a great time and you never have to worry or think for yourself. Tally can&’t wait. But then, with just weeks to go to Tally&’s birthday, her friend Shay runs away and the ugly truth about the world of the Pretties starts to reveal itself. What if the beauty of the Pretties utopia really is just skin deep?&‘Fast paced, exciting and thought-provoking.&’ The Bookseller's Choice &‘Superb sci-fi.&’ Amanda Craig, The Times Supplement &‘Westerfeld introduces thought-provoking issues&’ Publishers Weekly&‘The longing for fairy-tale beauty has never looked so sinister&’ Amanda Craig, The Times &‘With a beginning and ending that pack hefty punches, this introduction to a dystopic future promises an exciting series.&’ Kirkus *starred review* &‘Naughty children, from Max in Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, to Tally in Scott Westerfeld's Uglies trilogy, have the imagination and energy to go beyond convention.&’ The Times &‘This exciting story makes you realise how important it is not to judge people by appearances.&’ Newcastle Upon Tyne Journal &‘This book is a real thrill-ride and the world utterly convincing.&’ Trashionista.com 'Fun, and the many by-the-skin-of-your-teeth escapes and hoverboard chases, plus the non-stop action plotting were enough to catch my attention and have me eagerly wanting more.&’ The Book Smugglers Also by Scott Westerfeld:Pretties Specials Extras
Uglies: Shay's Story (Uglies Graphic Novels #1)
by Scott Westerfeld Devin Grayson&“This whole game is just designed to make us hate ourselves.&”—Shay Uglies told Tally Youngblood&’s version of life in Uglyville and the budding rebellion against the Specials. Now comes an exciting graphic novel revealing new adventures in the Uglies world—as seen through the eyes of Shay, Tally&’s rebellious best friend who&’s not afraid to break the rules, no matter the cost. A few months shy of her sixteenth birthday, Shay eagerly awaits her turn to become a Pretty—a rite-of-passage operation called &“the Surge&” that transforms ordinary Uglies into paragons of beauty. Yet after befriending the Crims, a group of fellow teens who refuse to take anything in society at face value, Shay starts to question the whole concept. And as the Crims explore beyond the monitored borders of Uglyville into the forbidden, ungoverned wild, Shay must choose between the perks of being Pretty and the rewards of being real.
Uglies: Uglies; Pretties; Specials; Extras (Uglies #1)
by Scott WesterfeldNow a major motion picture streaming on Netflix! The first installment of Scott Westerfeld&’s New York Times bestselling and award-winning Uglies series—a global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can&’t wait. In just a few weeks she&’ll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty. And as a pretty, she&’ll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job is to have fun. But Tally&’s new friend Shay isn&’t sure she wants to become a pretty. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world—and it isn&’t very pretty. The authorities offer Tally a choice: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. Tally&’s choice will change her world forever.
Uh-Oh, Bernard (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Darnell Samson Teri WeidnerNIMAC-sourced textbook. A Ruined Party. Bernard loves it when his friends have a party. But he always does something wrong, and the party is ruined.