Orbit aug 2018 (9 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Deliciously twisted . . . Kate Kessler's positively riveting It Takes One boasts a knockout concept and a thoroughly unique and exciting protagonist, a savvy criminal psychologist with murderous skeletons in her own closet.' -- Sara Blaedel, #1 internationally bestselling authorCriminal psychologist Audrey Harte is returning home after seven years. Less than 24 hours later, her best friend is murdered. Now, Audrey is both the prime suspect and the only person who can solve the case. . . It Takes One is the opening to a thriller series where a criminal psychologist uses her own dark past to help law enforcement catch dangerous killers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A band of fabled mercenaries tour a wild fantasy landscape, battling monsters in arenas in front of thousands of adoring fans. But, a secret and dangerous gig ushers them to the frozen north, and the band is never one to waste a shot at glory.Live fast, die young.Tam Hashford is tired of working at her local pub, slinging drinks for world-famous mercenaries and listening to the bards sing of adventure and glory in the world beyond her sleepy hometown. When the biggest mercenary band of all, led by the infamous Bloody Rose, rolls into town, Tam jumps at the chance to sign on as their bard. It's adventure she wants -- and adventure she gets as the crew embark on a quest that will end in one of two ways: glory or death.It's time to take a walk on the wyld side.'Humorous twists and pulse-ratcheting action abound in Bloody Rose, but its Eames' knack for heart-wrenching poignancy that makes his warm, wonderful fantasy so harmonious.' -- NPRFor more from Nicholas Eames, check out:Kings of the Wyld.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A failed mage turned outlaw must use guile and a handful of spells to challenge a dangerous rival in the second book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell.Forced to live as an outlaw, Kellen relies on his wits and his allies to survive the unforgiving borderlands. When he meets a young woman cursed with a deadly plague, he feels compelled to help. But her secrets draw powerful enemies and it's not long before Kellen is entangled in a conspiracy of blackmail, magic, and murder. As the bodies begin to pile up, Kellen fears he's next. The second novel in a compelling six-book series, bursting with tricks, humor, and a whole new way to look at magic.Spellslinger SeriesSpellslingerShadowblackCharmcasterFor more from Sebastien de Castell, check out:The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Guardians of the Galaxy meets the Hobbit in this rollicking fantasy adventure. Will and his comrades went to war to overthrow the reign of dragons, winning battle after battle, and acclaim as conquering heroes. But now they've angered the gods, and may just need the dragons to help them this time. . .'Jon Hollins is a one-of-a-kind storyteller, a master of epic fun and nonstop action.' -- Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - To save her father Zeus, king of the Gods, Selene must leave her adopted Manhattan home and travel to Mount Olympus to defeat the cult that seeks to destroy the Greek pantheon in the concluding volume of this modern day 'lively re-imaging of classical mythology.' (Deborah Harkness)Summer in New York: a golden hour on the city streets, but a dark time for Selene. She's lost her home and the man she loves. A cult hungry for ancient power has kidnapped her father and targeted her friends. To save them, Selene must face the past she's been running from -- a past that stretches back millennia, to when the faithful called her Huntress. Moon Goddess. Artemis. With the pantheon at her side, Selene must journey back to the seat of her immortal power: from the streets of Rome and the temples of Athens -- to the heights of Mount Olympus itself. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A powerhouse story of bloodshed, ambition, and fate, The Tower of Living and Dying is a continuation of Anna Smith Spark's brilliant Empires of Dust trilogy, which began with The Court of Broken Knives.Marith has been a sellsword, a prince, a murderer, a demon, and dead. But something keeps bringing him back to life, and now there is nothing stopping him from taking back the throne that is rightfully his. Thalia, the former high priestess, remains Marith's only tenuous grasp to whatever goodness he has left. His left hand and his last source of light, Thalia still believes that the power that lies within him can be used for better ends. But as more forces gather beneath Marith's banner, she can feel her influence slipping.Read the second book in this 'gritty and glorious!' (Miles Cameron) epic fantasy series reminiscent of Joe Abercrombie and Mark Lawrence where the exiled son of a king fights to reclaim his throne no matter the cost. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Dwarves are back! International bestselling fantasy author Markus Heitz returns to his best-loved series.After decades of occupation by the élfar, the dark elves have been defeated and peace has finally been declared.But the nations still distrust each other, and when a child is found in the Grey Mountains who speaks the language of the élfar, the dwarves believe this little girl heralds a new threat. And they will be right -- just not in the way they thought.Under the orders of Ireheart, now High King of the dwarves, a small delegation is sent to search for Tungdil Goldhand, the true High King, who many believe dead. Against all odds, Tungdil has survived his mission to the terrifying realm of Phondrasén. But is he truly the legendary hero of the dwarves, or an impostor at the heart of a deeper conspiracy And does he realise that the fiends from Phondrasén themselves aren't far behind . . . The action never lets up in this next exciting story in the saga of the dwarves. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twenty years ago, Girton began his journey to become the Tired Land's finest assassin and now he'll face his greatest challenge yet in the riveting conclusion to RJ Barker's debut epic fantasy trilogy. Assassin Girton Club-Foot has lived in relative peace for many years, but now his king, Rufra ap Vthyr, eyes the vacant High-King's throne and will take his court to the capital. In a viper's nest of intrigue, the endgame of twenty years of politics and murder will be played out in the bid to become the King of all Kings.Friends become enemies, enemies become friends, and the god of death stands closer than ever, casting his shadow over everyone Girton holds dear.It's assassin versus assassin for the fate of a kingdom.Praise for The Wounded Kingdom:'Dead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun.'?Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant'Often poignant and always intriguing, Age of Assassins reveals its mysteries with the style of a magic show and the artful grace of a gifted storyteller.'?Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wild'The most interesting treatment of the fantasy assassin trope in a while, and an involving narrative in its own right.'?RT Book ReviewsThe Wounded KingdomAge of AssassinsBlood of AssassinsKing of AssassinsFor more from RJ Barker, check out:The Tide Child TrilogyThe Bone ShipsCall of the Bone Ships.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The third book in the Millennium's Rule fantasy series by international bestseller Trudi Canavan.Five years have passed since the Rebels confronted the Raen. Five years, in which the boy Rielle rescued, Qall, has safely grown up among the Travellers. Five years, in which Tyen has made a new home for himself, hidden from those who call him a traitor and the Spy.Five years of chaos in the world, barely contained by Baluka and the Restorers. Worlds are at war, some overrun by machines, some drained of magic as sorcerers seek immortality.As war threatens Rielle and Tyen's hard-won peace, and Qall comes of age, loyalties will be decided and tested. The promises they have made could change everything. Qall's very existence depends on them.Because Dahli has the means to restore the Raen to power, and he will stop at nothing to succeed. …