Showing results for "Downfall" in Literature & Fiction

Ryan Drake and his team are in hiding, having become sworn enemies of states and agencies around the world. But when a CIA operative and former adversary is killed in a car bomb attack, Drake is shocked to hear someone claiming responsibility using his name. Forced out of hiding by this mysterious new threat, Drake embarks alone on a dangerous and deadly search for answers; a journey that will take him from the slums of Rio to the deserts of Tunisia and the mountains of Afghanistan.

As the current head of the family firm, Jimmy Carter has decided it’s time for him to step down and for one of his other brothers to lead the family. Except only one of his brothers wants the job – the youngest Carter brother - reckless hot-head Jonny. Carla Carter has never forgiven her tramp of a mother for cheating on her beloved dad, Sonny and she’s determined to avenge him in the most perfect way: by stealing from the man who stole everything from her. Her Uncle Jimmy would never consider Carla’s plan – it’s way too risky and dangerous. But Jonny needs to prove himself.

Carter Sanders ist ein junger Soldat, der noch vor Ende seiner Ausbildung zum Volkshelden wurde. In den darauffolgenden Monaten nutzt er seine körperlichen Modifikationen, um überall in der Galaxie Aufträge zu erfüllen. Diese Missionen auf fremden Welten lehren ihn, seine enormen Fähigkeiten und Talente effektiv zu nutzen. Während des tobenden Krieges der Menschen mit den echsenartigen Lorganern muss er sich mit seltsamen Entdeckungen und Piraten herumschlagen, die die Lage schamlos ausnutzen.

Wir kehren zurück nach Colorado Springs. Dies ist die Geschichte von Corey und Liv. Und sie wird dich in den Abgrund ziehen. Downfall ist der erste Teil der düsteren Corey-&-Liv-Dilogie. Für Hörer:innen, die Dark Romance mit psychologischem Tiefgang, toxischer Anziehung und emotionaler Zerstörung lieben.

1945: Russian troops have entered Berlin, and are engaged in a violent orgy of robbery, rape, and revenge! Wehrmacht officer Hasso Pemsel, a career soldier on the losing end of the greatest war in history, flees from a sniper's bullet, finding himself hurled into a mysterious, fantastic world of wizards, dragons, and unicorns!

Dive into an exhilarating tale filled with bigamy, blackmail, damsels in distress, high-stakes gambling, and nerve-wracking kidnappings. Follow Nick Carter and his team as they relentlessly chase the criminals in this thrilling narrative. Summary provided by Paul Hampton.

Emma Bovary is not content to be the mere dutiful wife of a French country doctor. She yearns for excitement and a sense of romance that pulls at her so strongly she is powerless to resist, even though pursuing her dreams will exact a terrible price. Learn why Gustave Flaubert's compelling heroine has enchanted and puzzled readers for centuries.