A. J. Hartley Book order (chronological)

The story follows Thomas Knight as he investigates the suspicious death of his brother, a Catholic priest, in the Philippines. Joined by curator Deborah Miller, they delve into the priest's research on Christian symbols, uncovering a dangerous secret. Their pursuit is fraught with peril, as a fanatical group of agents stalks them, intent on preserving the hidden truth at any cost. The narrative weaves together themes of faith, secrecy, and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their beliefs.

Set against the backdrop of a transforming Denmark on the brink of war with Norway, the story explores themes of ghosts, madness, and revenge. Hamlet, the son of the former king and nephew to the new ruler, finds himself ensnared in a complex web of deception and murder, as old alliances crumble and new intrigues emerge. The narrative delves into the psychological turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by Hamlet as he navigates this treacherous landscape.

Co se stane, když svůj domov otevřete absolutnímu cizinci? Anna Kleinová je po narození dětí připravená vrátit se do práce jako literární agentka. Společně se svým manželem Joshem se i přes určité obavy rozhodne zaměstnat chůvu, která s nimi bude žít v domě. Všechny jejich pochybnosti zmizí, jakmile se setkají s Oaklynn Durstovou. Má skvělá doporučení, klidnou povahu a k dětem se chová přirozeně. Nemluvě o tom, že děti ji zbožňují. Ovšem nedlouho po Oaklynnině příjezdu začínají děti trpět záhadnými nemocemi a nevysvětlitelnými zraněními. Zatímco mateřská Oaklynn všechny utěšuje, Anna si nemůže pomoct a cítí se poněkud zastíněná. A podezřívavá. Manžel a přátelé ji ujišťují, že její obavy jsou neopodstatněné – Oaklynn je dokonalá. Ale Anna si tím není tak jistá. Když se ponoří do Oaklynniny minulosti, příliš pozdě zjistí, že žena, která bydlí v jejím domě, není tou, za kterou se vydává. Ovšem Oaklynn není jediná, kdo lže. A když temná tajemství vyplavou na světlo, následky mohou být smrtící.

Trina Warren didn't plan on being anyone's hero. She planned on going to fourth period as normal. But then there was a bang, and an overturned chair, and everything was different. Now Trina finds herself in a fantasy world, pursued by a faceless, nameless monster that only she can stop.

Es ist so dunkel, dass sie die Hand vor ihren Augen nicht sieht. Vorsichtig betastet Janice ihren Körper, doch sie scheint unverletzt. Aber warum riecht es dann so stark nach Blut? An einem Handgelenk ist sie angekettet. Sie hat das Gefühl, lebendig begraben zu sein. Wie ist sie an diesen Ort gekommen? Wer hat sie niedergeschlagen? Nach und nach kehrt ihre Erinnerung zurück: Janice reiste nach Kreta, um mit fünf Freunden in einer abgelegenen Villa Urlaub zu machen. Nach der anfänglichen Wiedersehensfreude kippte die Stimmung jedoch zusehends. Ein dunkles Geheimnis überschattet die Freundschaft und bedroht nun Janice‘ Leben. Denn einer ihrer Freunde will ihren Tod …

Preston Oldcorn is in a desolate void between life and death. In order to save his soul he must brave his greatest fear - Cold Bath Street. A ghost, gothic thriller that will keep you gripped to the end."This is an excellent book with compelling characters, a creepy atmosphere and a clever plot. It was hard to put down and I finished it in one day." Joseph DelaneyPreston Oldcorn lay quite still, eyes tight shut, trying to shrug off the cold grip of the nightmare. It was 9:22 p.m. It was always 9:22 p.m. A cold hand had plunged into Preston's chest and tightened its icy grip around his heart. In an instant, Preston was dead. Preston finds himself in a desolate void, trapped in the chasm between life and death. Soon discovering that he is not alone, Preston must stay one-step ahead of his enemies and discover the mysteries held by this new world as he tries to save his soul. But doing so means braving the darkest and most feared part of town: Cold Bath Street.

When Darwen and his friends journey to Costa Rica to save a boy who has been kidnapped by the Insisdious Bleck, Darwen discovers an elaborate conspiracy that threatens the future of the world.

11 year old Darwen Arkwright has spent his whole life in a small English town where, despite his best efforts, there was no adventure to be found. Now he is forced to move to America, to live with his aunt in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Darwen knows things will be different there but what he finds is beyond even his wildest imagination. After following a strange flying creature through the shopping centre, Darwen discovers an enchanting world through the old mirror hanging in his closet, a world that holds as many dangers as it does wonders.

The continuing adventures of Will Hawthorne and his ethically dubious compatriots, wherein they are transported by forces beyond their control to a land none of them have ever seen before, and are forced to play a vital role in the developing goblin-human conflict.

Act of Will is a boisterous fantasy adventure that introduces us to Will Hawthorne, a medieval actor and playwright who flees the authorities only to find himself inextricably bound to a group of high-minded adventurers on a deadly mission. Will travels with them to a distant land where they are charged with the investigation and defeat of a ruthless army of mystical horsemen, who appear out of the mist leaving death and devastation in their wake. In the course of Will’s uneasy alliance with his new protectors, he has to get his pragmatic mind to accept selfless heroism (which he thinks is absurd) and magic (which he doesn’t believe in). Will must eventually decide where his loyalties really lie and how much he is prepared to do--and believe--to stand up for them.

De met raadselen omgeven dood van een katholieke priester roept diens broer, Thomas Knight, het nodige wantrouwen op. En dan met name omdat de kerkautoriteiten er het zwijgen op toe doen. Het enige dat Thomas weet is dat zijn broer opde Filippijnen om het leven is gekomen, de laatste halte die hij aandeed in het kader van zijn onderzoek naar de geschiedenis van vroeg-christelijke symbolen. Maar Thomas en curator Deborah Miller zijn niet de enigen die het spoor volgen van de gevaarlijke en labyrintische tocht van de priester. Elke beweging die ze maken, wordt onmiddelijk geregistreerd door de fanatieke kliek van personen aan wie alles is gelegen om het verbijsterde geheim waar Thomas' broer op is gestuit, in het verborgenen te laten.

/ 9789061120469 / / Nederlands / Dutch / Néerlandais / Niederländisch / paperback / 23 x 15 cm / 320 .pp /

When the proprietor of an obscure museum is found dead amidst priceless Greek antiquities--one of which is missing along with the bones of a legendary hero thought to exist only in myth--museum curator Deborah Miller enters into dangerous realm of mystery, murder, and vengeance. Original.