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Jonathan Maberry

    Jonathan Maberry is a master storyteller whose works delve into the darker corners of the human psyche and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. He seamlessly blends elements of horror, thriller, and science fiction to craft narratives that are not only thrilling but also thought-provoking. His style is characterized by fluid prose, compelling characters, and unexpected twists that draw readers into the plot and hold them until the very end. Maberry's ability to tap into the essence of fear and human resilience makes him one of today's most significant genre fiction authors.

    Jonathan Maberry
    Predator: If It Bleeds
    Flesh and Bone
    Empty Graves
    Still of Night
    Joe Ledger: Dogs of War
    Joe Ledger
    • Empty Graves

      Tales of the Living Dead

      • 342 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Exploring the chilling world of the undead, this collection features 15 gripping tales that blend horror, science fiction, and biological thriller. Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry delves into the emotional depth of his characters, revealing the humanity amidst the chaos of the living dead. With a mix of previously published stories and an exclusive new addition, readers will experience a range of disturbing narratives that highlight the relentless nature of the undead and the haunting stories they leave behind.

      Empty Graves2023
      4.0
    • Sixteen-year-old Arthur is looking for adventure. So he stows away on a whaling ship bound for the South Pacific. But he gets more excitement than he could ever have imagined when, soon after setting sail, the crew rebel against their captain and murder everyone who will not join them. As the leaderless ship sails deep into high southern latitudes, the ravenous sailors begin to regret their treachery. Storms overwhelm the decks, and the nightmare vision of a corpse-ridden ghost ship taunts them as they starve. It seems they are being punished for their sins . . .

      The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket2023
      3.5
    • Gaslight Ghouls

      Uneasy Tales of SHERLOCK HOLMES, Monsters and Madmen

      • 424 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Delving into a world of dark intrigue, Sherlock Holmes confronts a series of chilling mysteries that reveal the depths of human cruelty and hidden malevolence. These twelve new tales blend elements of imagination and folk horror, showcasing Holmes's unmatched deductive skills as he navigates through eerie settings and twisted plots. Each story invites readers to explore the darker side of humanity, offering fresh insights into the iconic detective's adventures.

      Gaslight Ghouls2022
    • The first anthology of original short stories featuring the confluence of two iconic properties, as the Predators seek the ultimate prey, the Xenomorphs from Alien.

      Aliens vs. Predators - Ultimate Prey2022
      3.8
    • Kagen the Damned 1.

      • 560 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      The first installment of an exciting new series of dark epic fantasy novels from bestselling author Jonathan Maberry.

      Kagen the Damned 1.2022
      3.9
    • Joe Ledger

      Secret Missions Volume Two

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The story follows Joe Ledger, a skilled operative, as he faces new threats that challenge his abilities and resolve. With high-stakes action and intense suspense, he navigates a world filled with danger and deception. As he confronts formidable adversaries, Ledger's determination and tactical expertise are put to the ultimate test. This installment promises gripping plot twists and a deep dive into the complexities of heroism and sacrifice.

      Joe Ledger2021
      4.5
    • Don't Turn Out the Lights

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by New York Times bestselling author and master of macabre Jonathan Maberry, is a chilling tribute to Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Flesh-hungry ogres? Brains full of spiders? Haunted houses you can't escape? This collection of 35 terrifying stories from the Horror Writers Association has it all, including ghastly illustrations from Iris Compiet that will absolutely chill readers to the bone. So turn off your lamps, click on your flashlights, and prepare--if you dare--to be utterly spooked! The complete list of writers: Linda D. Addison, Courtney Alameda, Jonathan Auxier, Gary A. Braunbeck, Z Brewer, Aric Cushing, John Dixon, Tananarive Due, Jamie Ford, Kami Garcia, Christopher Golden, Tonya Hurley, Catherine Jordan, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Alethea Kontis, N.R. Lambert, Laurent Linn, Amy Lukavics, Barry Lyga, D.J. MacHale, Josh Malerman, James A. Moore, Michael Northrop, Micol Ostow, Joanna Parypinksi, Brendan Reichs, Madeleine Roux, R.L. Stine, Margaret Stohl, Gaby Triana, Luis Alberto Urrea, Rosario Urrea, Kim Ventrella, Sheri White, T.J. Wooldridge, Brenna Yovanoff

      Don't Turn Out the Lights2020
      3.8
    • Road Of The Dead

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The five-time Bram Stoker Award winning-author introduces the world to the latest chapter of the zombie epic! An over-the-top wild-ride prequel to ROAD OF THE DEAD! written by Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author and creator of V-WARS. The dead rose and are feasting on the living and a young scientist may hold the secret to a cure. Meanwhile, zombies and biker gangs want her dead so it's up to a bunch of losers in muscle cars and a hijacked tank to risk everything to save her.

      Road Of The Dead2019
      3.6
    • V-Wars

      • 555 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Die Buchvorlage zur großen Netflix-Serie von und mit Ian Somerhalder.Als der drittklassige Hollywoodschauspieler Michael Fayne neben der brutal verstümmelten Leiche eines One-Night-Stands aufwacht, weiß er zwei Dinge noch nicht. Erstens: Die junge Frau wird nicht sein einziges Opfer bleiben. Und zweitens: Er ist Patient Zero: Träger eines Virus, der aus Menschen … etwas anderes macht.Der Wissenschaftler Dr. Luther Swann beschäftigt sich mit einem eher aparten Spezialgebiet. Sein akademisches Interesse gilt den volkstümlichen Überlieferungen zum Vampir-Mythos. Als man ihn bittet, Gutachter in einem Mordfall zu werden, ist das für ihn absolutes Neuland. Er ahnt noch nicht, wie gefragt seine Meinung in den folgenden Monaten sein wird. Und welche Entscheidungen ihm abverlangt werden.Denn als die alten Mythen Wirklichkeit werden und immer mehr Vampire auftauchen, wird Luther Swann zum Experten für das neue Phänomen. Kann er verhindern, dass sich Menschen und Vampire buchstäblich an die Gurgel gehen und gegenseitig auslöschen? Will er das verhindern? Fest steht nur: Amerika hat sich in ein Pulverfass verwandelt und Swann muss versuchen, inmitten der sich überstürzenden Ereignisse einen kühlen Kopf zu bewahren. Auf dem Spiel steht nicht weniger als die Existenz der Menschheit.Für Leser von Bram Stoker, Anne Rice, Lisa J. Smith und Justin Cronin und Fans der Serien Vampire Diaries, Dexter, The Walking Dead und Buffy.

      V-Wars2019
      3.3
    • Noc oživlých mrtvol

      • 408 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      V roce 1968 svět objevil zcela nový druh teroru, díky debutovému filmu George A. Romera Noc oživlých mrtvol. Právě zemřelí vstávali a napadali živé. Nejsou to ani upíři ani vlkodlaci. Bylo to něco nového... a děsivého. Od té doby se zombie rožšířili do všech odvětví kultury. Všechno to začalo té strašlivé noci na opuštěném statku... Antologie Noc oživlých mrtvol se vrací k této noci, kdy všechno začalo. Jonathan Maberry společně se samotným Georgem A. Romerem dali dohromady zcela nové povídky, které se všechny odehrávají během následujících 48 hodin po první noci. Přispěli tito spisovatelé: Brian Keene, Carrie Ryan, Chuck Wendig, Craig E. Engler, David J. Schow, David Wellington, Isaac Marion, Jay Bonansinga, Joe R. Lansdale, John A. Russo, John Skipp, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Max Brallier, Mike Carey, Mira Grant, Neal and Brenda Shusterman, and Ryan Brown. Plus samozřejmě Romero i Maberry! Pro každého, kdo miluje strašidelné příběhy. Noc oživlých mrtvol je klasika v hororu, novodobý Hitchcock

      Noc oživlých mrtvol2019
      3.7
    • Still of Night

      • 333 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The dead rose. We fell. But not everyone thinks the war for survival is over. STILL OF NIGHT is the fourth book in NY Times bestseller Jonathan Maberry's Dead of Night series. George A. Romero called Dead of Night and its sequel, Fall of Night, "The official prequel to Night of the Living Dead as far as I'm concerned."

      Still of Night2018
      4.3
    • Bestselling author Jonathan Maberry returns to the world of Rot & Ruin with this first novel in a series that's even more thrilling and terrifying.

      Broken Lands2018
      4.2
    • Vetřelci. Hon na brouky

      • 360 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Osmnáct nových povídek světoznámých autorů nás zavede do vesmíru plného xenomorfů. Koloniální mariňáci se pouštějí na hon té nejděsivější kořisti, vetřelců, a platí, že buď zabijí, nebo budou zabiti. Krutý boj na ně čeká všude – v hlubokém vesmíru, na planetách vetřelců, v opuštěných vesmírných koloniích i v samotném hnízdě těch nejnebezpečnějších netvorů, proti kterým kdy lidstvo stálo. Povídky pro vás vybral známý editor Jonathan Maberry.

      Vetřelci. Hon na brouky2018
      3.6
    • Predator: If It Bleeds

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Over the centuries, extraterrestrial hunters of the Yautja race-also known as the Predators-have encountered (and stalked) humans on Earth and in the depths of space. Offered here are sixteen all-new stories of such hunts, written by many of today's most extraordinary authors.

      Predator: If It Bleeds2017
      4.1
    • The X-Files Origins: Devil's Advocate

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      How did Fox Mulder become a believer? How did Dana Scully become a skeptic? The X-Files Origins has the answers in this young adult origin story.

      The X-Files Origins: Devil's Advocate2017
      3.4
    • Fox Mulder a Dana Scullyová se vracejí v další strhující kolekci zcela nových příběhů o temných tajemstvích, děsivých monstrech a vraždících šílencích. Mezi autory povídek v této antologii patří přední autoři žánru, jakými jsou Rachel Caine, Hank Philippi Ryan, Kelley Armstrong, Kami Garcia či Greg Cox. Editorem této kolekce je rovněž špičkový autor Jonathan Maberry.

      Akta X. Pravda je někde tam venku2017
      3.8
    • Beneath the Skin

      The Sam Hunter Case Files

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The story follows Sam Hunter, a private investigator who operates in a gritty urban environment. He treats his clients as part of his 'pack', showcasing his fierce loyalty and protective instincts. As a werewolf, Sam navigates the challenges of his dual identity while tackling cases, emphasizing themes of loyalty and the primal instincts shared between humans and their animal counterparts.

      Beneath the Skin2016
      4.2
    • Limbus, Inc. - Book III

      • 366 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Featuring a collection of five gripping tales, this installment of the Limbus saga explores themes of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Renowned authors such as Jonathan Maberry, Seanan McGuire, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Laird Barron, and David Liss contribute their unique voices, promising a diverse range of chilling and imaginative narratives. Each story delves into the unknown, offering readers a thrilling experience filled with suspense and creativity.

      Limbus, Inc. - Book III2016
      3.8
    • Whistling Past the Graveyard

      • 350 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The book weaves together a tapestry of dark and thrilling tales, featuring a lonely paperboy confronting ancient evil, a girl mastering deadly skills in her dreams, and Sherlock Holmes facing a ghost in America. A samurai battles the undead on a mysterious island, while special ops soldiers engage in cosmic warfare against space pirates. Additionally, a heartbroken junkie embarks on a quest for vengeance, creating a gripping narrative filled with suspense, supernatural elements, and intense personal struggles.

      Whistling Past the Graveyard2016
      4.0
    • Das Monster in uns

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Wer Monster bekämpft, wird selbst zum Monster! Big Dog und die Elitetruppe V-8 sind die Revolverhelden im immer stärker eskalierenden Kampf gegen Vampirterroristen. Aber auf der Jagd nach einer ganz besonders blutrünstigen Vampirspezies geraten sie ins Fadenkreuz des weltweit gefährlichsten Vampirs: Joe Ledger. Um ihn zu stellen, müssen sie sich in den Untergrund begeben – in Feindesgebiet. Nicht genug, wurden die Pläne zum Bau eines Vampirgen-Screeners gestohlen und es bleibt an den V-8 hängen, sie zurückzubeschaffen.

      Das Monster in uns2016
    • 17 Top-Autoren, 15 spannende Fälle, 15 brandneue X-Akten! Wir alle wollen es glauben. Die Wahrheit ist weiterhin irgendwo da draußen. Die X-Akten wurden erneut geöffnet. Serienschöpfer Chris Carter hat neue Ermittlungen genehmigt – seltsame, verrückte und mysteriöse Fälle warten auf Scully und Mulder. Das Duo setzt seine Reise ins Dunkle fort – die beiden stellen sich Aliens, Monstern, Schattenregierungen und Verschwörungen. New-York-Times-Bestsellerautor und Bram-Stoker- Award-Gewinner Jonathan Maberry hat einige der Top-Autoren der heutigen Zeit versammelt (u. a. Kevin J. Anderson, Max Allan Collins, Brian Keene, Tim Lebbon). Herausgekommen ist eine spannungsgeladene Sammlung von brandneuen Akte-X-Fällen.

      Akte X: Vertrauen Sie niemandem2016
      3.9
    • Dead But Not Forgotten

      • 343 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      A fantastic new anthology of tales told in the Sookie Stackhouse universe, to unite all fans of paranormal romance everywhere!

      Dead But Not Forgotten2015
      3.5
    • New York Times bestselling horror author Jonathan Maberry presents the chronicle of the first Vampire War in V-Wars! This all-new tale leading into this summer's ongoing V-Wars series offers the first salvo in the battle between humans and hundreds of new species of vampires!

      V-Wars #0: FCBD Special2014
    • Limbus, Inc. - Book II

      • 310 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the metaphor of life as a theatrical performance, the narrative delves into the complexities of existence and the unseen forces that influence our actions. It raises profound questions about free will and the nature of control, inviting readers to reflect on their roles in the grand scheme of life. The imagery of puppetry underscores themes of manipulation and fate, suggesting that understanding who orchestrates our lives may be more unsettling than comforting.

      Limbus, Inc. - Book II2014
      4.1
    • Lost Land - Der Aufbruch

      • 576 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      Eine Gruppe von Freunden begibt sich ins Niemandsland, wo sie in einem neuen Gameland mit grauenhaften Begegnungen konfrontiert werden. Ihre Freundschaft und Liebe werden auf die Probe gestellt, während sie für die Zukunft kämpfen und sich fragen, wer der wahre Feind der Überlebenden ist.

      Lost Land - Der Aufbruch2013
      4.6
    • The King of Plagues

      • 435 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Joe Ledger and Echo Team return, in the third in the series of all-action spec-ops adventure thrillers - Andy McNab meets 24, with a dash of Lee Child!

      The King of Plagues2012
      4.1
    • Flesh and Bone

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      The third book in this gripping, cinematic andthoughtful zombie- dystopianseriesfrom an award-winning author. Now with a brand-new cover look.

      Flesh and Bone2012
      4.2
    • Dead of Night

      A Zombie Novel

      • 370 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The story revolves around a prison doctor who experiments on a condemned serial killer, aiming to preserve his consciousness post-execution. However, the procedure goes awry when the killer awakens before burial, transformed into a ravenous, infectious creature. This chilling premise sets the stage for a gripping tale of survival and horror, as the world faces an apocalyptic threat that emerges not with an explosive climax, but through a terrifying bite.

      Dead of Night2011
      4.0
    • Rot & Ruin

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      In the zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic America where Benny Imura lives, every teenager must find a job by the time they turn fifteen or get their rations cut in half. Benny doesn't want to apprentice as a zombie hunter with his boring older brother Tom, but he has no choice. He expects a tedious job whacking zoms for cash, but what he gets is a vocation that will teach him what it means to be human.

      Rot & Ruin2011
      4.1
    • Marvel. Zombies Return

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      They're back! What happened to Spider-Man, Colonel America, Power Man, Giant-Man, and Wolverine at the end of Marvel Zombies 2? Where were they transported to... and, more importantly, when? A frightening five-part event shambles to life here, penned by resident (evil) Marvel Zombies 3 and 4 scribe Fred Van Lente and three of today's hottest novelists of zombie fiction! Collecting Marvel Zombies Return #1-5.

      Marvel. Zombies Return2010
      3.7
    • Patient Zero

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      24 meets 28 DAYS LATER - a fast moving, hyper-violent techo-thriller with horror overtones.

      Patient Zero2010
      4.0