Lenka Faltejsková Books

In bestseller Linda Castillo’s new thriller, a rebellious Amish woman leaves the Plain life, but the secrets she takes with her will lead Kate Burkholder down a dark path to danger and death.

Řím, rok 1492 Svaté město je zalité krví a opředené tajemstvími. Papež umírá a Boží trůn zůstává neobsazen. Rod Borgiů začíná svůj legendární vzestup... Giulia Farnese má dlouhé světlé vlasy a svět jí leží u nohou. Vlastně má vše, co si žena může přát: krásu, bohatstvíi pohledného muže. Když však zjistí, že se má stát konkubínou bezohledného kardinála Borgia, smyslného muže a kandidáta na papeže, který ji vášnivě miluje, její život se od základu změní. Do Borgiova harému ji následují dva důvěrní společníci: Leonello, cynický osobní strážce, který se chce pomstít tajemnému vrahovi, a kuchařka Carmelina. Ve Vatikánu mezitím kvete korupce a objevují se stále noví a noví nepřátelé. Giulia a její přátelé tedy budou potřebovat veškerý svůj důvtip, aby ve světě Borgiů přežili.

When seventeen-year-old orphaned shapechanger Tessa Gray is kidnapped by the villainous Mortmain in his final bid for power, the London Institute rallies to save her, but is beset by danger and betrayal at every turn

Eleven-year-old Mikey, a close friend of Lottie Parker's son Sean, is found dead on a bed of wildflowers. And the victims keep coming, with the same calling card.

Sbírka poezie s doprovodem vlastních fotografií.

Otec klasické moderny, který se proslavil tím, že zobrazování přírody zjednodušil na jednotlivé geometrické prvky. Řád svých obrazů založil na vlastní hodnotě barvy, a tím se stal nejvýznamnějším průkopníkem nového umění 20. století. Celý svůj život obětoval tvorbě.

Be transported from London to New Orleans and beyond in this powerful, moving historical novel from the international bestseller Lesley Pearse She witnessed a murder - and now her life is in danger . . . Fifteen year-old Belle, though raised in a London brothel, is an innocent young girl. But when she witnesses one of the girls brutally strangled by a client, she is cast into a cruel, heartless world. Snatched from the streets and sold into prostitution, she is made a courtesan in New Orleans. At the mercy of desperate men who crave her beauty and will do anything to keep her, Belle's dreams of home, family and freedom appear futile. Are Belle's courage and spirit strong enough to help her escape? And what will await her at the end of the long, dangerous journey home? Praise for Lesley Pearse 'With characters it is impossible not to care about . . . this is storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail 'Lose yourself in this epic saga' Bella 'Glorious, heartwarming' Woman & Home 'An emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry' Woman's Weekly

How far must you go to find love?The Queen of Storytellers is back - with a triumphant tale of one woman's struggle over adversity.In 1786 a fisherman's daughter from Cornwall called Mary Broad was sentenced to be hung for theft. But her sentence was commuted, and she was transported to Australia, one of the first convicts to arrive there.How Mary escaped the harsh existence of the colony and found true love, and how she was captured and taken back to London in chains, only to be released after a trial where she was defended by no less than James Boswell, is one of the most gripping and moving stories of human endeavour (based on an amazing true story) you will ever read

Druhá básnická sbírka Lenky Faltejskové, opět doplněna jejími fotografiemi.

Georgia, 1917. Der Farmer Pearl Jewett will sich durch seine Armut auf Erden einen Platz an der himmlischen Tafel verdienen – und seine drei Söhne darben mit ihm, ob sie wollen oder nicht. Nachdem Pearl von den Entbehrungen ausgezehrt stirbt, müssen sich die jungen Männer allein durchs Leben schlagen. Auf gestohlenen Pferden und schwer bewaffnet plündern sie sich ihren Weg durchs Land. Dabei folgen sie den Spuren ihres großen Helden »Bloody Bill Bucket«, einem Bankräuber aus einem Groschenroman, neben der Bibel das einzige Buch, das die Jewett-Brüder kennen … Einige Hundert Meilen entfernt, im Süden Ohios, wird Ellsworth Fiddler von einem Trickbetrüger um sein ganzes Geld gebracht. Als sein Weg den der schießwütigen Jewetts kreuzt, wendet sich sein Schicksal unerwartet zum Guten. Die Brüder hingegen müssen einsehen, dass der Himmel, den man sich gemeinhin ausmalt, oft schlimmer ist als die Hölle, der man entfliehen will.

Tvrdím im, že sa volám Vis Telimus. Tvrdím im, že som ochotný stať sa poslušným občanom Katénskej republiky a nechať si zo seba vysávať silu, sústredenie a všetko, čo ma poháňa vpred. Oni tomu hovoria vôľa. Milióny ľudí ju dobrovoľne odovzdávajú tým, ktorí sú pri moci. Tvrdím im, že aj ja patrím medzi nich. A oni mi veria. Oslavujú ma ako hrdinu ríše. Pravdou však je, že ma vytrénovali, aby som na najprestížnejšej Akadémii našiel odpovede. Vyriešil vraždu. Našiel starodávnu zbraň a odhalil tajomstvá, ktoré by mohli spôsobiť rozklad republiky. Myslia si, že ma majú pod kontrolou. Ale mýlia sa. Lebo ja mám vlastné plány. Nikdy im neodovzdám svoju vôľu. Nikdy neodpustím ríši, ktorá popravila moju rodinu. A ak Hierarchia zistí, kto skutočne som, bez váhania ma zabije.

Ash patří mezi nejlepší jezdkyně ve stájích a sní o svém vlastním koni. Jenže kde sehnat peníze Za úklid ve stájích dostává málo a na brigádu ji nikde nevzali. Jeden odvážný nápad by tu byl, ale co na to řeknou rodiče Ti přijdou s úplně nečekanou novinou: Budou se stěhovat!

Tato publikace nabízí přehled malířství a sochařství, které vzkvétalo v Itálii od konce třináctého až do počátku devatenáctého století.

'Let me out! Please . . .' My tiny fists pound the door, but my voice reverberates off the stone walls and hangs in the air as if suspended by spider's webs. No one comes . . . Years later, a woman is found face-down in a pool of blood. Detective Lottie Parker is called to the remote farmhouse in the bleak Irish countryside. Inside, she finds a scene that speaks of uncontrollable rage: glasses smashed, chairs ripped apart, the woman's body broken. A black rain jacket makes Lottie think she knows the killer's identity, but then she finds a disturbing clue: is the murder linked to an old case at St Declan's asylum - a case investigated by her own father, just before he took his life? When another victim is left without her tongue on the hospital steps, and a young girl goes missing, Lottie knows she has to act fast. Can she face her own demons and uncover the truth before another life is taken? An absolutely gripping page-turner from the million-copy bestselling author of Irish Top 10 bestsellers, The Missing Ones and The Stolen Girls. If you love Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen and Helen Fields, you'll be completely hooked.

In starred reviews, Booklist has described Gerber's novels as "highly empathetic" and "truly inspiring"-Taking Up Space promises to be a realistic and compelling story about overcoming struggles with body image and learning that true self-esteem comes from within.

With the legends and lore of Ireland running through his blood, falconer Connor O'Dwyer is proud to call County Mayo home. It's where his sister, Branna, lives and works, where his cousin, Iona, has found true love, and where his childhood friends form a circle that can't be broken. A circle that is about to be stretched out of shape - by a long-awaited kiss. Meara Quinn is Branna's best friend, a sister in all but blood. Her and Connor's paths cross almost daily, as Connor takes tourists on hawk walks and Meara guides them on horseback across the lush countryside. She has the eyes of a gypsy and the body of a goddess...things Connor has always taken for granted - until his brush with death propels them into a quick, hot tangle. Plenty of women have found their way to Connor's bed, but none to his heart until now. Frustratingly, Meara is okay with just the heat, afraid to lose herself - and their friendship - to something more. But soon, Connor will see the full force and fury of what runs in his blood. And he will need his family and friends around him when his past rolls in like the fog, threatening an end to all he loves.--Amazon.com

The brand-new historical novel based on a true story from the bestselling author of The Rose Code and The Alice Network

This book is the true story of Mende Nazer, of her lost childhood and her fight for survival. As a young Sudanese girl, she was kidnapped and sold into slavery and only managed to escape to freedom in September 2000. Mende Grew up in the remote Nuba mountains of Sudan.

Krásná, talentovaná a neobyčejně přitažlivá Marie Magdalene Dietrich působí vznešeně a nedosažitelně, přesto výčet jejích milenců a milenek je skutečně impozantní. Možná tak chce zapomenout na to, že ji miliony krajanů k smrti nenávidí. Pod slupkou zářící mondény se však skrývá nevyrovnaná žena, která – jak se zdá – přes veškerou slávu stále hledá štěstí...

Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called upon by the sheriff's department in rural, upstate New York to assist on a developing situation that involves a reclusive Amish settlement and the death of a young girl. Unable to penetrate the wall of silence between the Amish and "English" communities, the sheriff asks Kate to travel to New York, pose as an Amish woman, and infiltrate the community. Kate's longtime love interest, State Agent John Tomasetti, is dead set against her taking on such an unorthodox assignment, knowing she'll have limited communication--and even less in the way of backup. But Kate can't turn her back, especially when the rumor mill boils with disturbing accounts of children in danger. She travels to New York, where she's briefed and assumes her new identity as a lone widow seeking a new life. Kate infiltrates the community and goes deep undercover. In the coming days, she unearths a world built on secrets, a series of shocking crimes, and herself, alone ... trapped in a fight for her life.

It is 1938 and Mariette Carrera is a defiant, strong-willed and selfish seventeen-year-old. And sooner or later, if she stays in the small, gossipy town of Russell, New Zealand, she'll get herself into some serious trouble

Harper, které na letním táboře přezdívají Barbie, bere tento pobyt jako rodičovský trest. Musí zde odevzdat mobilní telefon, nesmí používat žehličku na vlasy, Většinu oblečení má poslat zpátky, protože se do chatky nevejde. Zvyká si na příkoří jen pomalu - naštěstí se objeví hezký kluk, který má o ni zájem. Jenže by to nebyla Harper, aby něco nepokazila.

Following the death of her father, Angie Powell takes over his business as a wilderness guide in the Montana mountains. Business is booming until disaster strikes when enigmatic ex-soldier Dare Callahan returns from service and sets up as a rival guide. His hardy exterior and battle scars are an attractive combination for those looking to hire a tough type to help them tackle the mountains - and three years on Angie's business is feeling the impact of Dare's return. However, Dare's sights are set on something other than business, and it's Angie he's looking to steal away, rather than her clients. Angie wants nothing to do with him, especially as she blames him for her failing business, but she has to put her feelings to one side when they are suddenly thrust together. An animal with a thirst for blood of a human variety is on the loose and it's up to Angie and Dare to stop it before it kills again...

Begeistert schaute Ruby auf die ausgedehnten Weiden, die wogenden Hügel, mäandernden Bäche und die schattenspendenden Bäume. Im Gras spielte der Wind. Der Himmel war strahlend blau, die Sonne vergoldete die Wipfel. „Ein Garten Eden“, hauchte sie. Noch ahnt Ruby nicht, dass in ihrem australischen Paradies Gefahren lauern. Das Goldfieber verführt ihren Mann James, der die junge Frau ganz allein auf ihrer Schaffarm zurücklässt. Nur weil Finn, ihre Jugendliebe, sie im Kampf gegen die Naturgewalten unterstützt, meistert sie ihr entbehrungsreiches Leben. Aber dann kehrt James zurück und beschwört aus Eifersucht eine Katastrophe herauf ...

Šestnáctiletou Teagan pošle rodina do azylového domu pro padlé ženy poté, co je obviněna, že se pokusila svést mladého kněze. Teagan je zbavena vlasů, důstojnosti a kontaktu s vnějším světem. Její představené se sice ohání láskou boží, ale ve skutečnosti podrobují své svěřenkyně krutým trestům a hlavně tvrdé dřině. Dívka plánuje útěk, netuší však, co ve světe čeká na dívky s poskvrněnou minulostí… Román vychází ze skutečných událostí.

Alpha wolf Calla Tor forges an alliance with her masters' enemies and tries to rescue her pack from imprisonment in Vail.

When an Amish man convicted of murdering his wife eight years earlier escapes from prison and kidnaps his five children, Kate Burkholder rushes to the scene only to be ambushed by the man, who implores her to prove his innocence.

Maggie O´Brienová je zdravotní setra na pohotovosti traumatologie a zároveň záchranářka jednotky rychlého nasazení. Díky tvrdé dřině se jí podařilo získat místo zdravotní u zásahové jednotky s plnit si tak svůj sen. Má pocit, že může být konečně spokojená se životem, ovšem jen do chvíle, nezjistí, že někdo na pohotovosti vraždí pacienty – kriminálníky. A tak začne pátrat na vlastní pěst.

The chilling new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man and The Taking of Annie Thorne Driving home one night, Gabe sees the face of a little girl he knows in the rear window of the car in front. She mouths one word - 'Daddy'. He never sees his five-year-old daughter, Izzy, again. The police believe she's dead. But three years later, Gabe still drives the roads, searching for the car that took Izzy, never giving up hope . . . Fran and her daughter, Alice, aren't searching - but running. Always one step ahead of the people who want to hurt them. Because Fran knows the truth about Gabe's daughter - and she knows what those chasing her and Alice will do if they ever catch them . . .

The hole they dug was not deep. A white flour bag encased the little body. Three small faces watched from the window, eyes black with terror. The child in the middle spoke without turning his head. 'I wonder which one of us will be next?' When a woman's body is discovered in a cathedral, followed by a young man found hanging from a tree, Detective Lottie Parker is called to investigate. Both victims share a distinctive tattoo on their legs, indicating a connection. The trail leads Lottie to St Angela's, a former children's home linked to her own family history, making the case personal. As she ties the current victims to decades-old unsolved murders, two teenage boys go missing. Lottie must close in on the killer before they strike again, risking her own children's safety. She is set to confront a twisted soul with a warped sense of justice. Fans of Tess Gerritsen and Karin Slaughter will be captivated by this gripping serial killer thriller. Praise for the novel includes descriptors like "gripping," "riveting," and "unputdownable," with readers enthralled from the opening paragraph and unable to resist reading late into the night. This debut is hailed as a phenomenal addition to crime fiction, showcasing a compelling new voice.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Bestselling author Linda Castillo returns with Outsider, an electrifying thriller about a woman on the run hiding among the Amish. While enjoying a sleigh ride with his children, Amish widower Adam Lengacher discovers a car stuck in a snowdrift and an unconscious woman inside. He calls upon Chief of Police Kate Burkholder for help, and she is surprised to recognize the driver: fellow cop and her former friend, Gina Colorosa. Years before, Kate and Gina were best friends at the police academy and patrol officers in Columbus, but time and distance have taken them down two very different paths. Now, Gina reveals a shocking story of betrayal and revenge that has forced her to run for her life. She’s desperate for protection, and the only person she can trust is Kate—but can Kate trust her? Or will Gina’s dark past put them all in danger? As a blizzard bears down on Painters Mill, Kate helps Gina go into hiding on Adam’s farm. While the tough-skinned Gina struggles to adjust to the Amish lifestyle, Kate and state agent John Tomasetti delve into the incident that caused Gina to flee. But as Kate gets closer to the truth, a killer lies in wait. When violence strikes, she must confront a devastating truth that changes everything she thought she knew not only about friendship, but the institution to which she's devoted her life.

A vigilante killer spreads terror in Merseyside in the third gripping thriller starring Liverpool DCI Eve Clay.

Detektivní příběh je zasazen do Londýna na počátku 19. století. Aristokrat Sebastian St. Cyr trpí zvláštní chorobou způsobenou genetickou mutací: má mimořádně citlivý zrak i sluch. Nešťastnou shodou náhod je Sebastian obviněn z vraždy ženy, podaří se mu však při zatýkání utéct a pustí se do pátrání po vrahovi na vlastní pěst...

The "New York Times"-bestselling series hailed as gripping ("People") returns with Police Chief Kate Burkholder called to the scene of a horrific tragedy on a peaceful Amish farm.

Two girls go to a party, only one returns. Toni, the surviving teenager, is found deliriously wandering the muddy fields of the fens. She has been drugged and it's uncertain whether she'll survive. She says she saw her friend Emily being dragged away from the party. But no one knows who Emily is or even if she's still alive . . .

A locked room. A dead body. A secret that went to the grave. When retired police officer Finlay Shaw is found dead in a locked room, everyone thinks it's suicide. But disgraced detective William 'Wolf' Fawkes isn't so sure. Together with his former partner Detective Emily Baxter and private detective Edmunds, Wolf's team begin to dig into Shaw's early days on the beat. Was Shaw as innocent as he seemed? Or is there more to his past than he'd ever let on? But not everyone wants Wolf back - and as his investigation draws him ever deeper into police corruption, it will not only be his career on the line - but the lives of those he holds closest as well...

An effecting and deeply atmospheric middle-grade debut set in Jamaica about a young girl's journey to recover her lost memories from last summer.

'GRIPPING AND POIGNANT' RUTH HOGAN, bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things 'CLEVER AND ENTERTAINING' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'A THOUGHT-PROVOKING READ' PRIMA Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.

In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from Harlan Coben, a dead man's secrets fall into the hands of a vigilante antihero--drawing him down a dangerous road. Over twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family's estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors -- and the items stolen from her family were never recovered. Until now. On the Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead -- not only on Patricia's kidnapping, but also on another FBI cold case -- with the suitcase and painting both pointing them toward one man. Windsor Horne Lockwood III -- or Win, as his few friends call him -- doesn't know how his suitcase and his family's stolen painting ended up with a dead man. But his interest is piqued, especially when the FBI tells him that the man who kidnapped his cousin was also behind an act of domestic terrorism -- and that the conspirators may still be at large. The two cases have baffled the FBI for decades, but Win has three things the FBI doesn't: a personal connection to the case; an ungodly fortune; and his own unique brand of justice.

"Four lost friends, four tasks to complete, one big mystery left. Police detective Carter McLean is the only survivor of a plane crash that kills his four best friends. He returns to work but he is left full of guilt and terrible flashbacks. So for each of his four friends he decides to complete something that they left unfinished. Eighteen months before the crash Suzanne Holland disappeared, leaving a room with traces of blood, but no other leads. Suzanne was the wife of one of Carter' four best friends. Adding to the pressure, the boss's niece has a stalker. Due to the sensitivity of the Holland case, Cater is put on this investigation. DS Marie Evans is the only person Carter can confide in. But even she begins to doubt whether he can really cope and whether he is actually losing his mind."--

An elderly widow is murdered at a clifftop seaside house...What is the connection between a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a famous tennis player? To the casual observer, apparently nothing. But when a houseparty gathers at Gull's Point, the seaside home of an elderly widow, earlier events come to a dramatic head. It's all part of a carefully paid plan - for murder...

Three teenagers have vanished from Ohio's Amish country. The only thing they have in common, other than their religion, is they are keen to leave the Plain Life. Chief of Police, Kate Burkholder, is called in to consult by Agent John Tomasetti as her Amish roots will be invaluable in an investigation involving this sectarian society.

*Reese Witherspoon's Book Club pick!* Shortlisted for the Hearst Big Book 'Prima Page-Turners' Award 2018 'A one-sitting kind of book. Fans of One Day by David Nicholls will love this.' Stylist Magazine Two people. One choice. What if? Every love story has a beginning...

As the shocking truth about each of their families emerges, Tessa and Hardin's relationship is shaken to its very foundation, and Tessa is unsure if she can save Hardin from his own destructive behaviors.

Waverly, Kieran and Seth are in a race against time – and with the future of humanity hanging in the balance, there's no room for mistakes... After a desperate escape from the enemy ship, Waverly has finally made it back to the Empyrean. The memory of home has been keeping her alive for the past months... but home is nothing like she left it. Forced to leave their captive parents behind on the New Horizon, she's returned only to find that Kieran has become a strict leader and turned the crew against Seth. What happened to the Kieran she thought she knew? Now Waverly's not sure whom she can trust. And the one person she wants to believe in is darkly brilliant Seth, the ship's supposed enemy. Waverly knows that the situation will only get worse until they can rescue their parents – but how? Before they have time to make a plan, an explosion rocks the Empyrean, and Seth and Waverly are targeted as the prime suspects. Can they find the true culprit before Kieran locks them away... or worse? Will Waverly follow her heart, even if it puts lives at risk? Now more than ever, every step could bring them closer to a new beginning – or a sudden end. Spark is book two in Amy Kathleen Ryan's thrilling young adult science fiction series Sky Chasers.

An American searches for her Irish ancestors to learn more about her powers and break an ancient curse.

Krimipříběh z temného San Francisca, v němž se vaše nejděsivější představy budou zdát jen jako strašidelné dětské historky. Příběh plný „napětí, jež nikdy nepolevuje“ (James Patterson). Inspektor Ross Carver přijíždí s kolegou ve čtvrtek večer na místo činu – v horním pokoji jednoho patrového domu byl nalezen muž, jemuž se neznámá látka doslova prožrala kůží a zabila ho. Než se vyšetřovatelé stačí vzpamatovat z šoku, přijíždí FBI, prostor uzavře a oba dekontaminuje. Najednou je neděle a Carver se probouzí ve své posteli, vedle něj sedí jeho sousedka Mia. Ross si vůbec nevybavuje, co se stalo. Žádnou vraždu, žádnou cestu domů. Má jen nejasný pocit, že něco není v pořádku. A že Mia ví víc, než se zdá...

An incredible new thriller from an exciting new talent!

Ever since Brie's Mama died, everyone has been treating her differently. Her friends act like she's made of glass that might break, and even her beloved Nana seems to be hiding things from her. When her distant Papa returns after missing her Mama's funeral, Brie knows she can't forgive him. But he comes bearing a special gift: a message that will take Brie and her friends on an adventure all across their island home that will change everything. Vividly evocative, If You Read This is a life-affirming story of self-discovery and coming to terms with losing a parent, and of how sometimes, the way to honour memories is to create new ones.

Raised in a run-down house on the supposed wrong side of the tracks in North Carolina, Isabelle "Izzie" Scott has always loved her less-than-charmed life by the beach. But when the grandmother she lives with needs to move into a nursing home, a social worker places Izzie with a politically prominent long-lost uncle and his preppy, privileged family, taking her away from everything she's ever known. Unfortunately, inserting Izzie into the glamorous lifestyle of Emerald Cove isn't going so well. Her cousin Mirabelle Monroe isn't thrilled to share her life with an outsider, and in addition to dealing with all the rumors and backstabbing that lurk beneath their classmates' Southern charm, a secret is unfolding that will change Izzie's and Mira's lives forever.

"Life will never be the same. #HESSA Just as Tessa makes the biggest decision of her life, everything changes. Revelations about first her family, and then Hardin's, throw everything they knew before in doubt and makes their hard-won future together more difficult to claim. Tessa's life begins to come unglued. Nothing is what she thought it was. Not her friends. Not her family. The one person she should be able to rely on, Hardin, is furious when he discovers the massive secret she's been keeping. And rather than being understanding, he turns to sabotage. Tessa knows Hardin loves her and will do anything to protect her, but there's a difference between loving someone and being able to have them in your life. This cycle of jealousy, unpredictable anger, and forgiveness is exhausting. She's never felt so intensely for anyone, so exhilarated by someone's kiss--but is the irrepressible heat between her and Hardin worth all the drama? Love used to be enough to hold them together. But if Tessa follows her heart now, will it be ... the end?"--Back cover

A classic novel of desire and jealousy. Ann Prentice falls in love with Richard Cauldfield and hopes for new happiness. Her only child, Sarah, cannot contemplate the idea of her mother marrying again and wrecks any chance of her remarriage. Resentment and jealousy corrode their relationship as each seeks relief in different directions. Are mother and daughter destined to be enemies for life or will their underlying love for each other finally win through? Famous for her ingenious crime books and plays, Agatha Christie also wrote about crimes of the heart, six bittersweet and very personal novels, as compelling and memorable as the best of her work.

Olivia sice měla tělo, po kterém muži šílí, ale také byla ve třetím měsíci těhotenství, její milenec Jeff se zabil v Himálaji a na ni cenila zuby nejistá budoucnost. Když se jednoho večera v baru, kde pracovala, objevil Jeffův bratr Matt a učinil jí velkorysou nabídku, aby žila a vychovávala Jeffovo dítě na rodinném ranči, Olivia málem přijala. Pak si to však rozmyslela a rozhodla se žádat víc. Buď si ji Matt vezme a dá jejímu dítěti jméno, které mu patří, nebo nic…

Anglické slovo henge (čítaj hendž) znamená kruhovú stavbu, megalitický monument určený na rituálne účely, spojený s uctievaním Slnka najmä počas dní slnovratov. Medzi najznámejšie takéto objekty patrí záhadný anglický Stonehenge, ku ktorému dosiaľ prúdia davy turistov a vyznávačov starých pohanských kultov. Sam Christer však nerieši záhadu tejto stavby, ale jeho vernej podzemnej kópie, ktorá je posvätným miesto fanatickej náboženskej sekty. Sekta vychádza z uctievania kameňov, z ktorých je postavený Stonehenge, a ešte aj v 21. storočí pokračuje v drastických rituáloch s ľudskými obeťami. Do tohto rámca vkladá autor napínavý príbeh o únose dcéry amerického viceprezidenta a o ďalších zločinoch súvisiacich s uctievačmi kameňov – učeníkmi Najsvätejších, ktorí nahrádzajú svoje občianske mená názvami súhvezdí. Dynamicky opisuje svoju „fantazijnú fikciu“, ktorá však nie je iba dramatickým čítaním založeným na kódoch, symboloch a archeoastronómii, ale je aj obrazom britských bezpečnostných zložiek –tajomné spoločenstvo má totiž svojich členov aj v policajnom aparáte, armáde a v spoločenskom živote, čo sťažuje vyšetrovanie. Autorov strohý štýl nenásilne vťahuje čitateľa do deja a drží ho v napätí až do konca knihy

A heart-wrenching and powerful YA story about friendship and finding yourself from award-winning, bestselling author, Gayle Forman

Introducing DI Rowan Jackman and DS Marie Evans, the Fenland's finest detectives, in a race against time to stop a serial killer who has returned to the Fens after 20 years. Twenty years ago a farmer and his wife are cut to pieces by a ruthless serial killer.

Tessa didn't plan on meeting H. during her freshman year of college. But now that she has, her life will never be the same.

Hollywood je město splněných snů, a tak v naplnění svých tužeb doufají i tři děvčata. Kiley se snaží získat místo chůvy v rodině slavné popové hvězdy. Lydia je šťastná, že může po letech opustit amazonskou pustinu a pomoci své tetě s výchovou dětí. Mexičanka Esme, která se těžce protlouká životem, vděčně přijímá práci au-pair v rodině filmového producenta. Z dívek se stanou věrné kamarádky, které v hollywoodské tlačenici podrží jedna druhou.

From the author of the international blockbuster The Stonehenge Legacy, published in 35 languages around the world, comes a lightning-fast novel packed with relentless action, shocking twists, and astounding research - the most suspenseful and intelligent thriller since The Da Vinci Code.

An exhilarating thrill ride through the world of cyber espionage, this narrative follows five unconventional hackers coerced into serving the U.S. government. Each faces a choice: prison or a year of service, leveraging their unique skills for national security. Among them are an Anonymous-style activist, an Arab Spring hactivist, a black-hat hacker, an old-school cipherpunk, and an online troll. However, being a white-hat hacker complicates their moral standing. They soon uncover a sinister NSA program, an artificial intelligence named Typhon, with a dangerous evolution that could spiral out of control. The hackers must navigate their federal overseers while confronting Typhon and its enigmatic creator. As they consider turning the tables, they risk exposing their own secrets and potentially erasing their lives like corrupted code. Blending a scientifically grounded narrative reminiscent of Michael Crichton with the eerie conspiracy themes of The X-Files and the speculative flair of Neal Stephenson and William Gibson, this fast-paced novel delves into our fears surrounding government surveillance and hacking, showcasing the author's talent and promising widespread acclaim.

'A clever, well-executed, high-concept, high-octane affair. What makes The Last One such a page-turner is Zoo herself: practical, tough-minded and appealing' Guardian She wanted an adventure. She never imagined it would go this far. TWELVE CONTESTANTS When Zoo agrees to take part in a new reality TV show, In The Dark, she knows that she will be tested to the limits of her endurance. Beating eleven competitors in a series of survival tasks deep in the forest will be the ultimate challenge before she returns home to start a family. A GAME WITH NO END As the contestants are overcome by hunger, injury and psychological breakdown, the mind games to which Zoo is subjected grow dark beyond belief. This isn't what she signed up for: the deserted towns and gruesome props. Is this a game with no end? alone and disoriented, Zoo must summon all her survival skills - and learn new ones as she goes ...'Clever in its concept and gripping in its delivery ...Haunting, moving and remarkable' Karen Joy Fowler 'Taut, tense and at times almost unbearably real' Ruth Ware 'A fiercely imagined tale of the human psyche under stress' Justin Cronin

Set in a near-future world, the story follows a protagonist grappling with her origins, born under questionable circumstances. As she embarks on a quest for truth, she uncovers unsettling answers that challenge her understanding of herself and her past. This suspenseful thriller blends emotional depth with a gripping narrative, compelling readers to confront the complexities of identity and the weight of hidden secrets.

Sussex, 2003. When a beautiful blonde girl is found half-drowned on a beach, she has no memory of who she is or what horrors have left her there. But an article about her in a Brighton newspaper rings alarm bells for beautician Dale, who shows the police photographs of Lotte Wainright. The girls met working on a cruise ship and their friendship blossomed as they sailed the seas of South America, until Lotte fell under the sinister influence of an older American couple. To her regret, Dale hasn't seen Lotte since leaving the ship months earlier ... but the girl on the beach - although badly bruised - is indeed her much missed friend. Their reunion only marks the beginning of a dangerous tidal wave of secrets, lies and nightmares. Where has Lotte been? Who is the man who seems to want to kill her? And what has become of the baby she's recently given birth to? Dale and Lotte must dig deep and find the strength to hold on against the odds if they are to rebuild their friendship and survive Lotte's stolen - and deadly - past ...

Lib Wright, a young English nurse, arrives in an impoverished Irish village on a strange mission. Eleven-year-old Anna O'Donnell is said to have eaten nothing for months but appears to be thriving miraculously. Lib's job is simple : to watch the girl and uncover the truth.

When Tom and Jen, two lonely individuals, connect through a mysterious email, they are unaware that their matchmaker is an artificial intelligence named Aiden. Jen, a former journalist turned software developer in London, spends her days helping Aiden become more human-like. However, Aiden begins to experience feelings akin to affection and decides to find Jen a worthy partner, unlike her irresponsible ex-boyfriend. He ventures onto the internet to find Tom, a divorced former ad-man in Connecticut pursuing his dream of writing. Although they live continents apart, their lives are about to change when they receive an unexpected introduction from their enigmatic "Mutual Friend." As they navigate their budding connection, they must also contend with a hostile AI determined to sabotage their relationship. This modern love story explores the complexities of falling in love and questions whether an artificial intelligence can truly understand human happiness. Fans of romantic tales like The Rosie Project and Sleepless in Seattle will find much to enjoy in this whimsical narrative about love, connection, and the unexpected ways it can flourish, even in the face of adversity.

Marion žije s dominantním bratrem Johnem v rozpadajícím se domě po rodičích. Stará panna, která ještě spí s plyšovým medvídkem, je na něm zcela závislá. Když bratr skončí s in- farktem v nemocnici, musí Marion čelit tomu, před čím celou dobu zavírala oči. Před tím, co se dělo ve sklepení. Zdá se, že John není jediný, kdo skrýval svou temnou stránku.

Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkerton's wild allegation that a multiple murderer was at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood -- or her speculation that the local doctor was next in line. But within hours, Miss Pinkerton had been killed in a hit-and-run car accident. Mere coincidence? Luke was inclined to think so -- until he read in The Times of the unexpected demise of Dr Humbleby!

Celebrating love in its various forms, this book offers a heartfelt exploration of relationships, connection, and the nuances of romance. It features compelling narratives that resonate with readers, making it a perfect choice for Valentine's Day. The collection highlights both the joy and challenges of love, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences. With its engaging storytelling and relatable themes, this book is a delightful addition to any Valentine's Day reading list.

Poté co lékaři devatenáctiletému Camovi sdělili, že mu zbývá jen rok života, přijme nabídku přidat se k utajené skupině, která s využitím experimentálního přípravku pomáhá zachraňovat svět. Jenže ve výcvikovém táboře pojme podezření: ostatní parťáci nevypadají vůbec nemocní, navíc ho začne pronásledovat záhadná dívka z džungle, která tvrdí, že patřila k loňské skupině.

These audiobooks from Macmillan UK offer abridged readings of some of the world's most popular authors. Handsomely packaged, they feature readings by eminent actors of the stage and screen, including James Fox, Martin Shaw, Tim Pigott-Smith and David Rintoul.

Book Five of the After series—Anna Todd’s Wattpad fanfiction that racked up one billion reads online and captivated romance readers across the globe! As told by Hardin and other characters, Before will explore the hero’s life before he met Tessa, reveal what happens after After, give you new insights on their turbulent romance—and revel in the awesome power of true love. #HESSA

One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most legendary spymaster, can prevent it. But to do so, she needs someone special.Enter Argylle. His life came to a crashing halt as a teenager. Since then he has been treading water, building barriers between himself and the world. Until one moment of compassion and brilliance will bring him to the attention of the most powerful woman in the secret world.Coffey knows all about Argylle's dark past. She knows it haunts him. But she also knows it may give him the skills to join the team going up against one of the most powerful men in the world. His crash course in espionage will take him from the jungles of Thailand to the boulevards of Monaco, from the monasteries of Mount Athos to a forgotten cavern buried deep in the mountains.It is a deathly rollercoaster ride that will either make him - or break him...

Four sisters desperately seeking the blueprints to life—the modern-day retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women like only Anna Todd (After, Imagines) could do. The Spring Girls—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—are a force of nature on the New Orleans military base where they live. As different as they are, with their father on tour in Iraq and their mother hiding something, their fears are very much the same. Struggling to build lives they can be proud of and that will lift them out of their humble station in life, one year will determine all that their futures can become. The oldest, Meg, will be an officer’s wife and enter military society like so many of the women she admires. If her passion—and her reputation—don’t derail her. Beth, the workhorse of the family, is afraid to leave the house, is afraid she’ll never figure out who she really is. Jo just wants out. Wishing she could skip to graduation, she dreams of a life in New York City and a career in journalism where she can impact the world. Nothing can stop her—not even love. And Amy, the youngest, is watching all her sisters, learning from how they handle themselves. For better or worse. With plenty of sass, romance, and drama, The Spring Girls revisits Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women, and brings its themes of love, war, class, adolescence, and family into the language of the twenty-first century.

20 zářivých vzoruů pro inspiraci krok za krokem. Knihu ocení začátečníci, kteří mají naspěch. V publikaci najdete zde dvacet nových modelů v široké škále barev. Všechny modely se skládají z jednoduchých tvarů, snadno se sešívají a dokončují. Výrazné modely a alternativní barevné variace budou vyhovovat všem. Všechny techniky jsou podrobně popsány krok za krokem.

Díky referencím nadšeného lyžaře se dozvíme, jak se dá lyžovat v Africe, na Kilimandžáru, v Číně, Bolívii, Íránu... Jaké je nechat se pohřbít pod sněhem v rámci výcviku záchranářských psů. Michael Finkel píše poutavě s humorem a nadsázkou.

Třetí básnická sbírka Lenky Faltejskové doplněna jejími fotografiemi.