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Varg hätte es nicht für möglich gehalten, sich noch mehr zu verändern. Der Einfluss, den seine Umgebung bisher auf ihn gehabt hat, grenzt bereits an ein Wunder. Doch in einer Welt, in der das System regiert, sind Wunder keine Seltenheit. Selbst ein Soziopath kann sich nach und nach ändern. Zugegeben, um das zu erreichen, muss er mehrmals den Tod auf sich nehmen … oder etwa doch nicht? Es ist schwierig, etwas zu erklären, das man selbst nicht versteht.

Brought to you by Penguin. DISCOVER THE SERIES EVERYONE IS OBSESSED WITH! Don’t miss this action-packed, jaw-dropping, dark and romantic sequel to the globally bestselling phenomenon, Dire Bound. CROWNED BY DESTINY. CONSUMED BY VENGEANCE. Against all odds, Meryn Cooper has inherited the crown...

Sometimes it sucks being a werewolf. People know what I am. Which is rough because normies don’t trust monsters. Mostly, I just try to get by and keep my head down. My vampire and mummy roommates probably don’t help matters. But when a rash of robberies strikes the neighborhood, all eyes turn to the monsters. Even the police cast a distrustful eye our way. As the nights go by and the cops bumble their way through the investigation, it becomes clear that something beyond your average series of smash-and-grabs is going on. For a skittering evil lurks in the dark corners, waiting to pounce.

The battle for Central Park exposed everything. Now the world knows the monsters are real, and the ones who fought them aren’t exactly human either. Marek Tomlinson lies trapped in a coma, his power burning through what’s left of his humanity. In the dreamworld, a being older than gods drags him through trials meant to break and remake him. And when Marek finally finds the keys to escape, the question isn’t whether he’ll return… It’s who and what he’ll be when he does.

Nachdem der Seelie König Torin sie versehentlich beinahe umgebracht hätte, findet sich Ava überraschend am Hof des Kummers wieder - ihrer wahren Heimat und Reich von Königin Mab. Denn wie sich nun herausstellt, ist Ava eine Unseelie und damit eine Feindin von Torin und seinem Reich. Aber auch hier wird Ava nicht mit offenen Armen empfangen und als auch noch Torin am Hof des Kummers eintrifft, um die Frau, die er liebt, zurückzuholen, werden beide von Königin Mab gefangengenommen.

Dying was the easy part. Zander Chung has been sentenced to death by video call. Now, he’s being hunted by homicidal household appliances, having what experts would call a very bad day. His (possibly) immortal grandmother has a solution: put him on the next flight to the Egyptian Duat in search of an inscription. Armed with a sarcastic scarab, an angel in heels, and few useful life skills beyond script-writing, Zander must hoodwink Anubis, survive judgment, and survive an Afterlife that treats the living as a clerical mistake.

Why did Cecil B. DeMille really bury the Pharaoh’s Palace set after he filmed The Ten Commandments in 1923? Fugitives Sebastian Vickery and Ingrid Castine find themselves plunged into the supernatural secrets of Los Angeles—from Satanic indie movies of the ‘60s, to the unquiet La Brea Tar Pits at midnight, to the haunted Sunken City off the coast of San Pedro . . . pursued by a Silicon Valley guru who is determined to incorporate their souls into the creation of a new and predatory World God.

‘Like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket.’ V. E. SchwabThe world is ending in thirty days. A wandering black hole is approaching Earth, and soon, everything will be gone. For husbands Don and Rodney, forty years of marriage suddenly feels like no time at all.One last road trip. One final...

Paignton gets Lost is the story of a young girl, Karen, who has been befriended by a magical toy Gorilla called Paignton, who she bought with her birthday money during a visit to Paignton Zoo. When Karen and her family visit London, Paignton is stolen by a shoplifter and abandoned...

Thayer Wren ist tot. Als Gründer des Großkonzerns Wrenfare Magitech galt er als Vater der modernen Technologie. Seine Fußstapfen sind riesig, das Erbe gewaltig – und seine Kinder zerstritten. Meredith, die älteste Tochter, führt inzwischen ihr eigenes Tech-Unternehmen, das leider auf einer kompletten Lüge basiert. Arthur ist der zweitjüngste Kongressabgeordnete der Geschichte. Eilidh war eine weltberühmte Ballerina. Dass alle drei magisch begabt sind, macht die Sache nicht einfacher. Der Kampf um das Erbe hat begonnen.

Just because I look like a sweet witch next door doesn’t mean I fight like one. I was supposed to be the girl who went to a state college, joined my hometown coven, and dodged invites to multi-level marketing parties. Trusting the wrong vamp damned me to a different life. Now? I’m the pint-sized assassin no one sees coming. Framed for a crime I didn’t commit, I was forced to become a Shadow, using my fire elemental powers to do the Enclave’s bidding. A decade working alongside the world’s most ruthless bloodsuckers and shifters honed me into a weapon capable of surviving a brutal world.

Meet Erik Ashendale: Detective, Wizard, Monster Hunter. In a world where magic is very real and monsters hide in every dark alley, Erik keeps people safe by taking on anything that goes bump in the night. Already embroiled in a war between Heaven and Hell, the last thing Erik needs is to babysit his apprentice, who seems intent on messing up so bad she’s bound to get herself killed. To make matters worse, the mysterious power he had awoken last time one of the Seven Deadly Sins attacked is making his own magic go awry. So what’s a wizard to do?

For well over a century, Monster Hunter International has kept the world safe from supernatural threats far and wide. Now, join us as we delve some of the wilder stories from the library archives which have never seen the light of day. The Monster Hunter Files Vol. 2 continues the secret lore and mythical battles against the forces of evil, and the fallout from these conflicts.

Xavier's life is changing, again, but this time, things are different. He's developing new powers, more abilities, and control over spells. As his bonds grow with Hayley, Nicki, Brooke, and Amora, he can't help but wonder where the future will take him. That, and how to eradicate the corruption. Meadow Song needs saving, and Xavier has a plan, but he needs time to prepare, to finalize. But that's not all. Amora is Ironshire's newest resident! And she wants a lot more than just a room.

Of all the towns on Argyle Mim's trading routes, he's always enjoyed visiting Merseton best. The residents understand the unusual, and he can't deny he's far from usual. So when he learns of a cavalry troop bent on destroying his favorite town, Argyle races to warn them and becomes more involved...

A heart-wrenching standalone novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, We Burned So Bright follows an elder gay couple on an end-of-the-world road-trip. "Narrator Kirt Graves strikes just the right notes in this thoughtful exploration of grief, life, and the afterlife" —Kirkus...

Cry HavocIt was a long time coming, but the wedding is over. Back to work. Conrad has a lot in his in-tray. Douglas Geldart is dead, and in dying he confirmed that there is an organisation whose roots go deep, and whose mere existence threatens the King’s Peace. The Akademia. Who is Homer? Conrad has to pull at a thread which has lain buried for thirty years, and in doing so he is going to make new enemies and upset old friends. Before he can even begin to look for Homer, there is a whole new can of curried worms: a problem with his pack of Mannwolves.

Delve back into Witchlight Cove as Beatrix learns to use the Eternal Flame to protect herself, and her hidden magical town. Perfect for fans of strong heroines, lovable animal sidekicks, and heart-racing urban fantasy, Secrets of the Forgotten Heir delivers action, charm, and supernatural surprises. With stand-alone mysteries, sharp humour, and a swoon-worthy slow-burn romance spanning the series, it’s an unmissable treat.

Je näher ich Adrian kennenlerne, desto mehr Fragezeichen eröffnen sich mir. Ja, er respektiert meinen Wunsch nach Freiheit – und trotzdem fühle ich mich ein bisschen wie in einem Käfig. Zudem werde ich auf eine Art und Weise zu ihm hingezogen, die mir Gänsehaut beschert. Und da ist etwas in seinen dunklen Augen … ein Schmerz aus der Vergangenheit, der ihn immer wieder einzuholen scheint. Ob ich es bin, die ihm diesen nehmen kann?

Unexpectedly elected Senior Councilor, Jeran Chenzira must now build a home for his new people, and prove that they can become honorable members of his society, but how can he counsel a species he barely understands, or earn their trust in only a few months?