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Hudson Powell war schon immer ein Herumtreiber, aber nach dem Tod seines Vaters schwor er sich, sein Leben zu ändern. Er gab seine freiberufliche Tätigkeit als Raumschiffpilot auf und trat im Alter von 38 Jahren als Rookie der Relic Guardian Force bei. Das war ein großer Fehler. Die RGF bewacht die außerirdischen Wracks, die auf jeder Portalwelt gefunden wurden, die im letzten Jahrhundert entdeckt wurde. Sie sorgt dafür, dass die Reliktjäger Steuern für die unbezahlbare außerirdische Technologie zahlen, die sie aus den Wracks bergen. Der Haken: Die RGF ist korrupt.

Ser Torlyek is an awkward and soft-spoken man fumbling through his knightly duties as a member of the Duke’s Brand. Though there is little trust afforded to a band of former criminals, Torlyek and his companions continue to prove themselves to be one of the strongest knightly orders in the land. But when Jani—a half-orc woman of noble blood—joins their ranks, they find themselves targeted by one of the most powerful lords in Dargath. Soon, Torlyek finds his new life cast into turmoil as the secrets of Jani’s past converge with the shadows of his own.

Earth’s been toast for five years—ever since the aliens showed up, killed half the population, and penned the rest like cattle. Master Sergeant Sol Winters leads a ragtag resistance team that’s barely clinging to relevance, when an alien ship crashes in his backyard carrying the princess of the empire and her grumpy bodyguard. She claims she’s here to make peace. Sol’s pretty sure she’s lying—but if she’s not, she might be humanity’s only shot at survival.

In the shadowed glens of Perthshire, Edyth Ruthven finds herself a stranger in her own home. As the new lady of the household, her welcome is colder than the Highland winds—scorned by her husband’s kin and haunted by whispers of her past. But Edyth carries more than secrets; her dreams are dark prophecies, warning of bloodshed on the horizon. When her beloved sister-in-law, Caitriona, is bound to a brutal political marriage, Edyth must confront the hard truths of a fractured land and a people on the brink of war.

Iztac is half a god now, his powers empowered by the embers of two dead suns, and the time of reckoning approaches. His army now marches against the rival empire of the Sapa, who wield magic and power that may help him finally overthrow his vampire overlords. Unfortunately, he must now contend with Sugey, the Bird of War, whose bloodthirst knows no bounds nor restraint.

Since the nation’s founding, Black Americans have had a unique perspective on the U.S. experience—a “second sight”—that reveals the truth about the nation to itself. As renowned media scholar Sarah J. Jackson charts in this bold and daring masterwork, at the center of this effort has been an extraordinary cast of Black journalists, photographers, filmmakers, radio hosts, podcasters and other mediamakers who have drawn on the visionary tradition of second sight to advance democracy and broaden our most fundamental American values.

Zwei junge Frauen werden mit einem Brandzeichen auf dem Hals schwer verletzt vor ihrer Haustür gefunden. Schnell stellt sich heraus, dass dies ein Fall für die erst vor Kurzem gegründete Special Sexual Offences Unit der Staatsanwaltschaft Seattle ist. Als die Leiche einer weiteren gebrandmarkten jungen Frau mit ähnlichen Verletzungen auftaucht, überschlagen sich die Ereignisse.

Liget af en myrdet teenager bliver fundet på en sti højt oppe på en klippe. Kriminalkommissær Tom Janssen og hans nystartede team fra politiet i Norfolk får den uhyggelige sag. I det idylliske kystlandskab må Janssen skrælle lagene af løgne og fortielser af i et tæt sammentømret lokalsamfund.

Liget af en mand bliver fundet på stranden i Sheringham. Faldt han, eller blev han skubbet ud over klipperne? Kriminalkommissær Tom Janssen og hans nye kriminalassistent Cassie Knight finder hurtigt ud af, at manden havde mange fjender i lokalsamfundet. Janssen må nedbryde den mur af tavshed, der omgiver hans barndomsby, inden der måske sker et nyt mord.

Discover the extraordinary hidden in everyday moments. In Observations at the Speed of Life, Edward J Doherty—author, narrator, and seasoned leader—shares over 40 years of real-life experiences that blend storytelling, leadership wisdom, and personal growth. From working as a young pipefitter during the Vietnam War to filming all night with NBA legend Larry Bird, cheering alongside an 80-year-old Fenway Park usher, and finishing the Boston Marathon at seventy, Doherty’s stories capture humor, heart, and timeless lessons.

The battles she fought in the faerie courts may be over, but the war for the world has only just begun. After millennia of planning, Lucifer has finally broken out of his prison. Fortuna knows his arrival brings bad tidings, especially now that he has Oliver at his side. But the odds of survival aren’t in their favor. Fortuna’s family is still reeling from loss, and she has enemies everywhere she turns. She’s afraid of her own power and the darkness it brings out of her. Then there’s Collith and Laurie—each one complicated, each one in love with her. Fortuna fears losing them.

Claire Peterson was born into an abusive, toxic family. Unwanted by her mother, wanted by her father in ways she could never imagine. She lives on a farm surrounded by pigs and assorted other animals and a lake used by fishermen regularly. Because of this, she is also taunted and bullied at school by the other kids. Until new neighbours move in just down the road; an opportunity to finally be loved and accepted by a real friend. But her luck isn’t going to change here, either. She soon outstays her welcome and once more is alone again in the world.

For nearly a decade, Steve has been the undisputed king of Mingle at Sea cruises. With his electric blue wig, glittery costumes, and infectious energy, he's the unofficial ringleader who turns every voyage into an unforgettable adventure. This voyage should be his crowning achievement: celebrating ten years of adventures with his induction into the Hall of Fame. But beneath the sequins and synthetic hair, cracks are beginning to show. What started as pure joy has become something more complicated, and Steve is starting to wonder if the man he's become is the man he's meant to be.

How can Paul persuade his friends to help him prepare for an imminent zombie-like fungal infection? Who on Earth would believe him? Why is a lone alien forewarning him?

Every fifty years, Kellen Ravenwood escapes his magical prison for seven days. This Samhain is his last chance to break the curse, or he’ll be bound forever. All he needs is a sacrifice: the blood of Maggie O’Malley, the last living descendant of the witch who cursed him. Maggie, desperate for cash after a brutal divorce, jumps at the chance to win a $500,000 prize at a mysterious Irish estate. She never expected ancient rituals, strange magic, or Kellen, the dangerously charming man who claims she’s the key to his freedom. But Maggie won’t be anyone’s sacrifice.

Film Reviews. Music Interviews. Discussions about NYC independent films and music.

Books can change the world. They can influence, entertain, transport, and enlighten. But across the centuries, authors have disguised their work with codes and ciphers, secret scripts and magical signs. What made these authors decide to keep their writings secret? What were they trying to hide?

The orphaned prince of Vanaheim, Baldur, grew up in a world raising their children to fight in a never ceasing conflict. After his parents were murdered, it sparked a civil war that would eventually engulf the entire planet. Upon graduation from the military academy, Baldur’s absent godfather reappears suddenly, offering him the chance to join a secret team with promises to end the war. With every deployment, Baldur and his team seem to uncover more questions than answers about what is driving the war, and who is benefiting from its continuation.

With renovations underway at their historic mansion, Dane Staley and his lovers, succubus Maeve, dryad Cassie, and otter-kin Talise, are establishing roots and building something unprecedented: a true supernatural pride with its own structure, and sacred space. For the first time, their unconventional family feels stable, despite the chaos of construction and their upcoming wedding plans.

Across Britain and beyond, inequality is rising, trust in institutions is collapsing, and political extremes are seizing the initiative. The political centre, once a source of stability, is stuck in short-term fixes and stale orthodoxies — unable to answer the challenges of a changing world. This is not just a crisis of leadership. It is rooted in flawed assumptions built into the post-war liberal consensus — ideas that once secured peace and prosperity, but now leave democracy exposed to stagnation and decline.