Rainer Schumacher Book order (chronological)

Set in the heart of Europe, 'Inferno' follows renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon as he becomes drawn into a harrowing world centred around one of history's most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces: Dante's Inferno.

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 . . .

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.

In 1989, Ken Follett captivated readers with a sweeping epic set in twelfth-century England, centered on the construction of a cathedral and its impact on the lives of many. The sequel, set two hundred years later in Kingsbridge, revisits the town after the completion of the stunning Gothic cathedral. This new narrative unfolds around an extraordinary cast of characters navigating a landscape filled with love, hate, greed, pride, ambition, and revenge. As they confront a crossroads of new ideas regarding medicine, commerce, architecture, and justice, the tension escalates amid a fierce struggle between traditionalists and progressives. The story is further intensified by the looming threat of the Black Death, the greatest natural disaster in human history. Crafted over three years and nearly eighteen years after its predecessor, this sequel offers a richly detailed portrayal of the late Middle Ages, showcasing Follett's mastery as an author. This well-researched narrative invites readers to explore the complexities of the era and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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

Fitz Chivalric Weitseher, bekannt als Tom Dachsenbless, ist Teil des königlichen Hofstaats in Bocksburg. Nur wenige kennen seine legendäre Vergangenheit und seine Gabe. Gemeinsam mit seinem Mentor Chade und Dick begleitet er den Prinzen auf einer Mission zur Friedenssicherung zwischen den Herzogtümern und den Äußeren Inseln.

Das Ewige Zwielicht Karthagos hüllt die Länder der Christenheit noch immer in nicht enden wollende Finsternis, und Dijon, Hauptstadt Burgunds und Perle Europas, steht kurz vor dem Fall. Die schöne, tödliche Faris der Westgoten folgt den Befehlen der Wilden Maschinen, die nur eines im Sinn haben: die Vernichtung der Menschheit. Doch nicht nur Faris, sondern auch Ash, ihr Zwilling, hört die Stimmen der Wilden Maschinen, und in Dijon keimt neue Hoffnung auf, als bekannt wird, dass jemand von ihrer Abstammung die Macht besitzt, die furchtbaren Maschinen aufzuhalten. Aber dafür wäre ein Wunder vonnöten...

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.

Delving into the darker aspects of human nature, this second installment of the Westmark Trilogy challenges perceptions and moral dilemmas. As characters confront their inner struggles and the complexities of their world, readers are invited to reflect on profound themes of power, corruption, and redemption. The narrative promises to provoke thought and inspire a deeper understanding of humanity's capacity for both good and evil.

In Einarinn kennt nur eine kleine Elite das Geheimnis der Magie. Diese Wenigen leben abgeschieden unter der strengen Überwachung des Erzmagus. Doch nichts währet ewig. Livak ist eine Diebin und Spielerin - und sie bringt sich immer wieder in Schwierigkeiten. Allerdings waren diese noch nie so groß wie diesmal, als sie ein altes Artefakt stiehlt. Denn dieses Artefakt könnte das Geheimnis der Magie in sich tragen. Plötzlich sieht sich Livak von allen möglichen Gruppen verfolgt. Sie muss das Spiel ihres Lebens spielen.

New galaxy-hopping, picaresque adventure from a master storyteller. Sf grand master Vance's latest is a tongue-in-cheek swashbuckler about a young man, Myron Tany, who has taken a degree in space studies but has much to learn when he first boards a ship. Myron is in thrall to his zany aunt, who has heard of a faraway fountain of youth and sets off in her space yacht to find it. Her captain flatters her agreeably, and when Myron points out that the man is a swindler, she won't hear of it and maroons poor Myron on an inhospitable planet with barely his passage home. Luckily, the tramp cargo vessel Glicca is just then in need of a supercargo, and Myron signs on with cool, competent Captain Maloof, Chief Engineer/gambler Schwatzendale, and Chief Steward/photographer Wingo. The four enjoy a string of rare adventures on a spectacular series of planets. They acquire as passengers a group of pilgrims (and their mysterious luggage), or rather, pirates masquerading as religious pilgrims, and engage in to-the-death struggles with the pirates' pursuers; on Terce, Myron narrowly avoids being skinned (there is a flourishing trade in human skins) and eaten. Finally, they encounter a Swiftian, legalistic planet on which one may be punished or betrothed for the slightest whimsical offense. Myron is bound to commit one...

Forts. von: äDie ewige Kroneä. - Der intrigenreiche Kampf zwischen dem finsteren König Izgard und der jungen Tessa McCamfrey um die Zukunft von Garizon.