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Es gibt nur wenige Dinge, die schlimmer sind, als auf der Liste für böse Mädchen des Arcane Bureau of Investigation zu stehen. Um sich selbst aus der Schusslinie zu halten, hat Darby Adler einen Pakt mit dem Teufel geschlossen – sie soll dem ABI mit ihren Fähigkeiten als Grabflüsterin helfen, einige sehr alte Fälle zu lösen. Aber irgendetwas an dieser Aufgabe ist mächtig faul – vor allem, weil einige dieser Fälle Darby direkt in ihre Heimatstadt Haunted Peak und zu den dort vergrabenen Geheimnissen zurückführen. Dead & Gone ist das zweite Hörbuch der Grabflüsterer-Serie.

Seit Anbeginn der Zeit lauert das Böse im Verborgenen, immer wieder versuchen die Mächte der Finsternis die Menschheit zu unterjochen und die Macht zu erlangen. Ob bei der Kreuzigung des Heilands oder den Kreuzzügen im Mittelalter, immer wieder hatten die dunklen Mächte ihre Finger im Spiel. Doch tapferen Menschen gelang es stets, gegen die Mächte der Finsternis zu obsiegen. Im Jahre 1876 versucht Lazarus, der Sohn des Teufels, ein weiteres Mal die Macht über die Welt an sich zu reißen. Doch diesmal gibt es nur einen Menschen, der sich ihm entgegenstellen kann.

Der Krimi-Autor Jerry Baker wird von seinem Verleger gebeten, einen Ausflug in den Horrorsektor zu machen, der zurzeit angesagt sei. Gerade zu diesem Zeitpunkt ist in der Tageszeitung von einem mysteriösen Vorfall zu lesen: Ein junger Mann sei Opfer einer Riesenspinne geworden. Jerry Baker sieht die Geschichte als eine Art Inspiration und beginnt mit der Recherche. Dabei entdeckt er eine abgelegene Einrichtung nahe der Sichtungsstelle der Spinne und landet schließlich im Labor des Wissenschaftlers Hugh Carel, der an verbotenen Transplantationen arbeitet.

Er war die Ausgeburt der Hölle, der Sohn des Teufels: Lazarus, der Seelenlose. Auf einer Insel hatte er unzählige Jünger um sich geschart und bereitete dort im Geheimen den Angriff auf die Menschheit vor. Warum ich das weiß? Ich erfuhr auf einer Schiffsreise davon, bei einer schicksalhaften Begegnung mit einem Geistlichen. Reverend Malligan teilte mir dort mit, dass es meine Bestimmung war, gegen diesen mächtigen Feind alles Guten anzutreten, denn nur ich sollte ihn der Überlieferung nach an der Ergreifung der Weltherrschaft hindern können.

Ein Flugzeug, das sich auf dem Weg zu einem Kongress nach Venedig befindet, stürzt völlig unerwartet auf einer kurz zuvor scheinbar noch nicht sichtbaren Insel ab. Unter den Passagieren befinden sich auch Peter Griest und seine Frau Elenor. Kaum sind die Überlebenden aus dem Wrack des Flugzeuges gestiegen, ist eine Horde wilder Wölfe hinter ihnen her. Auf ihrer Flucht stoßen sie auf eine alte Hütte, vor der sich Särge befinden. Peter und Elenor ist sofort klar, dass sie erneut um ihr Leben kämpfen müssen. Denn sie sind gestrandet, auf einer Insel voller Untoter ... auf Draculas Todesinsel.

Bran returns to Vein City to find Gloria jealous that he came back with Nyx and Circe. While trying to solve that, Vincent becomes even pushier about entering the Vault. When going to open it, Bran discovers that this life has changed yet again. For whatever reason, they had gotten perilously close to cracking the Vault on their own and drawing all the future heroes of the First Demon War in a demonic trap. It's up to Bran to make sure they all make it out alive while reaping as much reward as he can from the Vault.

Some secrets are best left forgotten. Some names never spoken. In the depths of Shagharath, a creature of great and terrible power awaits. For countless millennia it has languished in its prison. Now the time has come at last for it to unleash vengeance and ruin upon the earth. As Gewey prepares for his final battle, his courage and strength will be tested as never before. Now he will see that the world is not always as it may appear. And he will discover that common ground can be sometimes found...even with a deadly foe.

The time has come for the fate of Heaven and Earth to be decided. Darshan will now seek out the Reborn King for a final confrontation. But will his power be enough to free the world from certain annihilation? Will he be strong enough to save the people he loves?

The world is a series of red tinted lights and painful bliss. An Underground Favorite, they used to call me. I wear the bruises they leave like jewelry. I never asked to be saved, but when that masked gothic heartthrob came in asking for me, I couldn’t very well say no—not that I had much of a choice in the matter. What started as a reluctant dream come true has dulled after three sexless years together in this sham of a marriage that continues to go nowhere. A girl has needs. So, what I’m doing isn’t so much cheating as it is problem solving.

Book Two of Zol plunges deeper into a world on the brink of ruin. Imprisoned, Zol begins to awaken powers he never knew he possessed. As he continues his search for answers, whispers of forgotten truths and a hidden destiny begin to surface. But when a captured enemy mage recognizes him, Zol realizes some secrets are far more dangerous than he ever imagined.

After narrowly rescuing Davis and barely escaping with their lives, Ezekiel and his comrades embark on a perilous journey across the high seas in search of his lost brother, Zeldren. However, they're pursued relentlessly by adversaries from all corners: the formidable church, the calculating Tal'Dar, and the enigmatic Emerald Court, each driven by their own nefarious motives.

Step into the hauntingly intricate world of Labors of The Bleak, where the ancient age of heroes has passed, and the fractured world of Maran teeters on the edge of darkness. In this stunning dark fantasy debut, follow Lestro Fondo as he navigates a land torn by war, powerful alchemy, and supernatural forces. The continent of Dysi faces an invasion from Boreas, with its unstoppable power, forcing Lestro and his companions to hunt for a legendary artifact that could save their homeland.

Aetheria is on the edge of collapse, and its fate lies in the hands of those who have suffered its deepest betrayals. Brea, bound to the mysterious Heart of Aetheria, must harness its power as darkness closes in. With allies who may not be what they seem and secrets lurking in every shadow, she faces a perilous journey that will test her strength and challenge her beliefs.

ILS ONT VOULU DONNER VIE, ET ILS ONT ENFANTÉ L'HORREUR... Ce livre présente une sélection des plus terrifiantes histoires de monstre enfantés par l'homme : Le Faiseur de monstres , William Chambers MORROW Frankenstein, ou le Prométhée moderne , Mary SHELLEY Le Mort vivant , Marc DONAT Un Homme usé , Edgar Allan POE

The allure of fast food is a phenomenon that grips countless individuals, drawing them into its vibrant world of convenience and indulgence. It promises quick satisfaction, a tantalizing escape from the mundane realities of life. For horror enthusiasts, this allure is particularly potent, as it often intertwines with themes of gluttony, temptation, and the unforeseen consequences of succumbing to one’s cravings. The seemingly harmless chicken nugget, a staple of fast food menus, becomes a vessel for thrilling narratives that explore the darker side of our culinary desires.

Jez Cajiao presents Book 9 in the UnderVerse series.

Stranded on a hostile continent with only Oracle and Sehran, Jax is facing a hard truth: all the power of his newfound crown means nothing in a land where no one knows his name—and wouldn't care if they did. Time's running out until the enemy find him, and without his friends and his legions, what chance does he have? He's far from home, surrounded by enemies in an unknown land, and where his own lands are now free of the taint of the dark one and his minions, Carrmor is anything but.

Gavin could swear he heard maniacal laughter in the terrible and deadly twister outside the shelter they had miraculously found, but he knew it was probably his mind making up greasy thoughts as he came down from the sudden and awful rush of witnessing their impending death in the flashes of brightest lightning.... The Creator is missing from the Spiritual Realm. The Host of ArchAngels, those who are left, are besieged on all sides by an enemy they are only just beginning to understand. Another attack was to come, foreseen by the Father before He departed the Heavens.

Sean, a tormented inmate in Statesville Prison, is desperate to escape his existence but lacks the resolve to take his own life. In his search for an escape, he learns of an enigmatic, ageless prisoner with haunting tattoos and a sinister reputation. No one knows the old man's true identity, the extent of his crimes, or the origin of his eerie body art. The old man is rumored to grant desperate prisoners an irreversible fate—an escape like no other. With only five days left before his release, Sean seeks out the mysterious figure, hoping to end his suffering once and for all.

In the shadowed kingdom of Vyrelia, Kaevra Tenebris has spent her life hiding—hiding from her past, her power, and the forces that hunt her. When her carefully guarded world is shattered, she’s thrust into a dangerous game of survival. Rowanthar, a deadly tracker bound to the crown, is sent to capture her, but Kaevra proves to be unlike anyone he’s ever faced. As their paths collide, secrets unravel, and the fate of the kingdom teeters on the edge. Dark magic, forbidden alliances, and treacherous choices await in this gripping tale of power, destiny, and courage.