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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for BITE.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Includes an excerpt of the author's Extinction evolution (pages [311]-315) and The remaining by D. J. Molles (pages [317]-327).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first book in a delightfully witty fantasy series in which Dr. Greta Helsing, doctor to the undead, must defend London from both supernatural ailments and a bloodthirsty cult. Greta Helsing inherited her family's highly specialized and highly peculiar medical practice. In her consulting rooms, Dr. Helsing treats the undead for a host of ills: vocal strain in banshees, arthritis in barrow-wights, and entropy in mummies. Although she barely makes ends meet, this is just the quiet, supernatural-adjacent life Greta's been groomed for since childhood. Until a sect of murderous monks emerges, killing human and undead Londoners alike. As terror takes hold of the city, Greta must use her unusual skills to stop the cult if she hopes to save her practice and her life.Praise for the Dr. Greta Helsing Novels: 'An exceptional and delightful debut, in the tradition of Good Omens and A Night in the Lonesome October.'?Elizabeth Bear, Hugo-award winning author 'Shaw balances an agile mystery with a pitch-perfect, droll narrative and cast of lovable misfit characters. These are not your mother's Dracula or demons.'?Shelf AwarenessDr. Greta Helsing NovelsStrange Practice Dreadful Company Grave Importance.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The third installment in a charming mystery series set in Mumbai, featuring an inspector and his inherited elephant partner, who must track down a missing Bollywood star. Mumbai is a city that thrives on extravagant spectacles and larger-than-life characters-but as Chopra is about to discover, even in the city of dreams, there is no guarantee of a happy ending. Rising star and incorrigible playboy Vikram Verma has disappeared, leaving his latest film in jeopardy. Hired by Verma's formidable mother to find him, Inspector Chopra and his sidekick, baby elephant Ganesha, embark on a journey deep into the world's most flamboyant movie industry. As they uncover feuding stars, failed investments and death threats, it seems that many people have a motive for wanting Verma out of the picture. And yet, as Chopra has long suspected, in Bollywood the truth is often stranger than fiction .…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Supernatural creatures create chaos across an unforgiving western landscape in the second book of a propulsive and cinematic fantasy adventure series that began with Wake of Vultures.'I don't care what else you've seen in the bookstore today. Buy this book because it's the thrilling, delightfully written, and important one you've always wanted to read.'?Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author on Wake of VulturesNettie Lonesome made a leap?not knowing what she'd become. But now her destiny as the Shadow is calling.A powerful alchemist is leaving a trail of dead across the prairie. And Nettie must face the ultimate challenge: side with her friends and the badge on her chest or take off alone on a dangerous mission that is pulling her inexorably toward the fight of her life.When it comes to monsters and men, the world isn't black and white. What good are two wings and a gun when your enemy can command a conspiracy of ravens Praise for the Shadow series:'Bowen's writing is as sharp and superior as ever - her examination of Rhett's growing and complex sexuality and gender identity is wondrous, and is a topic that is truly not being explored anywhere else.'?RT Book Reviews'Nettie Lonesome kicks major ass. There is something strange and wonderful going on in Lila Bowen's head. It's the weird west fantasy that I never knew I've always wanted to read. Now I need more!'?Wesley Chu,New York Times bestselling author'Wake of Vultures is, quite simply, brilliant. A mind-bending mix of history, fantasy and folklore, it's a wild bronco of a read that'll leave you breathless for more.'?Rachel Caine,New York Times bestselling authorThe ShadowWake of VulturesConspiracy of RavensMalice of CrowsTreason of Hawks.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An action-packed fantasy debut in which two misfit partners team up to solve a murder in a crime-ridden city filled with orcs, humans, elves, dwarves and mages.