Joe is an author whose work delves into the rich tapestry of fantasy, exploring themes of destiny, the balance of good and evil, and the profound connections between disparate beings. His distinctive voice emerged after winning the prestigious Dark Crystal Author Quest, leading to the creation of official prequel novels for a beloved fantasy classic. Drawing on a background in linguistics and a deep appreciation for Shakespeare, his narrative craft is characterized by intricate world-building and carefully sculpted prose. Through his imaginative storytelling, he invites readers on epic journeys that resonate with philosophical depth.
Set in antebellum America, the story follows two teenagers who, while hiding their personal secrets, enlist in the Pony Express. As they embark on their journey, they uncover a looming conflict that extends beyond the mortal realm, intertwining their lives with a supernatural struggle.
They are waiting for death. He is waiting to kill them. In May 2020, fourteen-year-old Andrew Golding went out for a walk following a row with his mum. He was never seen again. Four years later, when the press discovers police errors in Andrew Golding's case, DI Ridpath is called in to investigate. As Ridpath delves into the case, he slowly discovers something much bigger and far more brutal than he ever expected - a murderer from the past who threatens his career and the lives of those close to him. Can he unravel the secrets before the killer strikes again? The latest tense and gripping DI Ridpath thriller set in Manchester. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Damien Boyd.
To love and to cherish, till death did them part... 'A brilliant thriller' The Sun Two desiccated bodies are found in each other's arms in the bricked up room of a derelict Victorian warehouse. After six months of work, the police have nothing and Ridpath is finally called in to investigate. Dubbed the Romeo and Juliet murders by the press, so many questions remain unanswered. Who are they? Why were they there? Who killed them? And why was the coroner so keen for him to work on this particular case? Ridpath is plunged into his most difficult investigation yet, in a race against time to discover the truth. Has an unknown serial killer been operating in Manchester for the last twenty years? Fast-paced, vicious and utterly compelling, the latest Ridpath novel is perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Damien Boyd.
Von Jim Henson erdacht, von Netflix als Serie verfilmt und von J.M. Lee als atemberaubende High-Fantasy-Saga zu Papier gebracht: Der dritte Band der Fantasy-Saga »Der dunkle Kristall«! Die Verschwörung der finsteren Skekse hat den dunklen Kristall schwer beschädigt. Die Gelflinge Naia und Kylan wollen ihr Volk warnen, doch die gefährliche Fahrt über das Silbermeer steht ihnen bevor. Zu ihrem Glück fanden sie in den dunklen Höhlen von Grot nicht nur Schrecken, sondern auch neue Freunde: Der lichtscheue Amri schließt sich ihrer Rebellion an. Während ihrer Reise finden die Gefährten heraus, dass die Zerstörung ihrer Welt schon viel weiter fortgeschritten ist, als sie dachten. Nun müssen sie alles in ihrer Macht stehende tun, um die Gelfling-Clans so schnell es geht zu vereinen. Aber der Widerstand ist groß … Alle Bände der »The Dark Crystal«-Saga: Der dunkle Kristall 1. Ära der Schatten Der dunkle Kristall 2. Zeit der Lieder Der dunkle Kristall 3. Nacht der Gezeiten Der dunkle Kristall 4. Stunde der Flammen
Den jungen Gelfling-Rebellen ist es noch nicht gelungen, die sieben Clans zu vereinen. Doch Naia, Kylan und ihre Freunde müssen die Feuer des Widerstands gegen die tyrannischen Skekse entzünden. Nur wenn sich die Gelflinge erheben und wieder Teil des großen Liedes von Thra werden, besteht noch eine Chance, die Zerstörung ihrer Heimat abzuwenden. Aber ist Rettung überhaupt noch möglich? Denn der dunkle Kristall wurde längst ins Verderben gerissen.
A death, a lie, a secret. For twenty-six summers he didn't have the courage to face the past. Lee Hanjo is an artist at the peak of his fame, envied and celebrated. Then, on his forty-third birthday, he awakens to find that his devoted wife has disappeared, leaving behind a soon-to-be-published novel she'd secretly written about the sordid past and questionable morality of an artist with a trajectory similar to Hanjo's. It's clear to him that his life is about to shatter and the demons from his past will come out. But why did his wife do it? Why now? The book forces Hanjo to reflect on a summer from his youth when a deadly lie irreversibly and tragically determined the fates of two families. From master storyteller J. M. Lee, one of Korea's most renowned authors, comes an unforgettable novel of hidden truths, denials, and their inevitable repercussions. Everyone still left standing from that terrible summer so long ago must finally reckon with the deceptions that started it all and, twist after shocking twist, reap both the suffering and the vindication that comes with revenge.
A death in custody. A life in jeopardy. When Ben Holdsworthdies alone in a police cell, riots erupt in Manchester. But after a post mortem, the authorities have decided nobody was to blame. DI Ridpath is asked to investigate by the coroner before an inquest, and immediately uncovers some discrepancies in the witness statements. Why was the CCTV not working that night? Where was the custody sergeant, and did he know the victim? Wherever he turns there are lies and gaps. It's a dangerous game and the net is closing... On Ridpath himself. There is only one way out: uncover what really happened in the prison cells on that dark Manchester night. A stunning crime thriller from a master of the genre, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Val McDermid and Ian Rankin.
"A child's body in an unmarked grave. A killer waiting to strike again. A young boy's body is found in a meadow beside the River Mersey. No DNA. No witnesses. No clues. It brings back painful memories of the Moors Murderers. After two weeks, the police have made no progress finding the killer. The one thing they do know; he will kill again. It is a race against time - and they are losing. DI Thomas Ridpath has just returned to work. Diagnosed with PTSD and undergoing supervised psychological therapy, he is dragged into the case against his better judgement. When another murder in Liverpool ups the ante, Ridpath must confront his own demons to stop a child killer before he strikes again."--Provided by publisher
Three severed hands. No clues. A race against time.Three embalmed hands are discovered in a disused Victorian house. Is it the work of a cult? Or a gangland ritual? And what happened to the rest of the bodies? DI Thomas Ridpath is told to investigate.At the same time, the Coroner needs to issue a Presumption of Death certificate on a teenage girl who vanished eleven years ago in mysterious circumstances. What happened to her? Where did she go?When another woman disappears, this time a local councillor, Ridpath is under immense pressure to solve the case before another person vanishes. As hints emerge the two cases are connected, Ridpath must push himself to the limit to find out what really happened at Daisy Nook Children’s Home.Not knowing that his own life and that of his daughter, are under threat. He has just one week to discover the truth...The latest in the #1 bestselling DI Ridpath crime thriller series, this is a perfect read for fans of Matt Brolly, Mark Billingham and Peter James.
Der zweite Band der Fantasy-Saga »Der dunkle Kristall«, bekannt durch die gleichnamige Netflix-Serie: spektakulär, originell und aufregend! Die jungen Gelflinge Naia und Kylan haben die entsetzliche Verschwörung der Skekse aufgedeckt. Nun sind die beiden Freunde auf der Flucht vor ihren einstigen Meistern, aber auch vor ihrem eigenen Volk. Doch da der talentierte Liedererzähler Kylan nun die Wahrheit über den dunklen Kristall kennt, muss er diese verbreiten, auch wenn es schmerzlich sein wird, sie zu erzählen. Denn die Heldentaten der Vergangenheit, von denen er sonst zu singen weiß, haben keine Bedeutung mehr, wenn die Zukunft der Welt auf dem Spiel steht ... Alle Bände der »The Dark Crystal«-Saga: Der dunkle Kristall 1. Ära der Schatten Der dunkle Kristall 2. Zeit der Lieder Der dunkle Kristall 3. Nacht der Gezeiten Der dunkle Kristall 4. Stunde der Flammen