*NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TOM HANKS AND FELICITY JONES* Robert Langdon wakes up in a Florence hospital with no clue how he got there. Another attack on his life makes it very clear - someone wants him dead. And fast. To survive, Langdon must work out who it is. And then he must answer the next question - why? 'Jam-packed with tricks . . . A book length scavenger hunt Mr Brown creates so energetically' New York Times
A man climbs to the summit of the oldest inhabited place on earth, a mountain called the Citadel, a Vatican-like state that towers above the city of Ruin in Turkey. But this is no ordinary ascent. It is a symbolic act—and one that is witnessed by the world. Few understand its consequence. But for Kathryn Mann, it’s evidence that a revolution is coming. For the Sancti, the secretive monks who live inside the Citadel, it could mean the end of everything they have built. They will stop at nothing to keep what is theirs—even kill if they have to. For reporter Liv Adamsen, it spurs the memory of the brother she lost, setting her on a journey across the world and into the heart of her own identity. There, she will make a discovery so shocking it will change everything . . .
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Margot Aziz bringt Abwechslung in Hollywood-Nates Polizeialltag, der von verrückten Junkies und drogendealenden Toons geprägt ist. Doch in Hollywood ist nichts wie es scheint: Margot ist kein hilfsbedürftiges Wesen, sondern gefährlich.
Ein altes Manuskript enthüllt, dass Aladins Wunderlampe ein mächtiger Diamant war, dessen Kräfte niemand nutzen sollte. Nach der Teilung des Steins sucht Archäologe Marcus Frey nach der Legende, da Terroristen anscheinend die eine Hälfte gefunden haben.
On the day after Halloween, in the year 1327, four children slip away from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge. They are a thief, a bully, a boy genius and a girl who wants to be a doctor. This work takes readers back to medieval Kingsbridge two centuries later, as the men, women and children of the city once again grapple with historical change
Once there were three worlds, each with their own people. Then, fleeing out of the void, on the edge of extinction, came the Charon. And the balance changed for ever. With A SHADOW ON THE GLASS, Book One of A View from the Mirror, a major new fantasy epic begins. Karan, a sensitive with a troubled past, is forced to steal an ancient relic in payment for a debt. But she is not told that the relic is, in fact, the Mirror of Aachan, a twisted, deceitful thing that remembers everything it has seen. Llian, meanwhile, a brilliant chronicler, is expelled from his college for uncovering a perilous mystery.Thrown together by fate, Karan and Llian are hunted across a world at war, for the Mirror contains a secret of incredible power. More information on this book and others can be found on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk
Der Assasine Fitz ist mit seinem Lehrmeister Chade und dem Gehilfen Dick unterwegs, um im Auftrag seines Prinzen den Schwarzen Drachen unter dem Eis des Nordmeeres zu töten, damit die Hochzeit mit Prinzessin Elliania aus den Nordlanden um des Friedens willen stattfinden kann. - Teil 3 der Fantasy-Saga um Fritz Weitseher.
Recognized with the American Book Award, this work showcases exceptional storytelling and profound themes. It delves into the intricacies of human experiences, exploring complex characters and their emotional journeys. The narrative captivates with its rich language and thought-provoking insights, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature. Readers can expect a compelling blend of artistry and depth that resonates on multiple levels.
In Einarinn kennt nur eine kleine Elite das Geheimnis der Magie, während Livak, eine Diebin, in Schwierigkeiten gerät, als sie ein altes Artefakt stiehlt, das möglicherweise das Geheimnis der Magie birgt. Plötzlich wird sie von verschiedenen Gruppen verfolgt und muss das Spiel ihres Lebens spielen.
