This series chronicles the journey of five chosen teenagers destined to protect our world from an ancient evil. Each possesses unique supernatural abilities, and they must learn to harness their powers and work together to overcome daunting challenges. It's an epic saga of friendship, courage, and destiny, exploring the immense power that lies within ordinary individuals when extraordinary circumstances arise.
A sinister story of the supernatural; first of five in a thrilling new series by this number one best-selling author. Matt has always known he has unusual powers. Raised in foster care, he is sent to Yorkshire on a rehabilitation programme, only to find himself in the midst of sinister goings-on.
1. kniha série Síla Pětice. Vždycky věděl, že je jiný. Nejdřív byly sny. Pak přišla smrt… Když se Matt Freeman dostane do potíží s policií, pošlou ho do pěstounské rodiny v Yorkshiru. Zanedlouho získá dojem, že s jeho opatrovnicí není něco v pořádku – stejně jako s celou vesnicí. Potom se Matt dozví o Starých a začne chápat, v čem je jiný než ostatní. Ale nikdo mu nevěří; nikdo mu nedokáže pomoct. Neexistují důkazy. Nemá to logiku. Je tu pouze Brána. Autor knih o Alexu Riderovi přichází s prvním dílem zcela nové série Síla Pětice plné děsivých nadpřirozených dobrodružství…
The second installment in Anthony Horowitz's bestselling fantasy series, The Power of Five.
"Fourteen-year-old twins Scott and Jamie Tyler have never known who they are or where they came from, but they have always known that they possess extraordinary powers. When Scott is kidnapped by the sinister Nightrise Corporation and Jamie is framed for murder, they realise that they must use those powers if they are going to survive."--Author's website.
Fifteen-year-old Scarlett Adams is caught in a media storm after her strange disappearance – which she refuses to explain. Far away in Peru, Matt Freeman guesses the truth. Finally, he has found the fifth Gatekeeper: the last of the Five who must stand together against the dark power of the Old Ones. But he’s not the only one looking for her. Evil is one step ahead, luring Scarlett to Hong Kong, and trapping her in a dying city where there can be no escape.
The earth has almost been destoyed by the forces of darkenss. Those who have survived are barely human, drifting in a world ruled by famine, terrorism and war. Any last hope now rests with five extraordinary teenagers: the Gatekeepers. (From book cover).