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Accepting the responsibilities as ruler to the world of Amber, Corwin finds himself the target of sibling treachery, and must seek guidance in a land of visions, where a sinister prediction foretells his doom.

After the shocking abdication and disappearance of Pope John Paul III, close confidants of the Pope are being murdered. Peter Adam, a German journalist, and his American colleague, Loretta, begin to investigate the case. Their only lead is a book about mystical symbols predicting an unsettling event which is to take place in ten days time.

This thrilling anthology contains five action-packed tales of incredible journeys, a murderous treasure hunt, invaders from outer space and international espionage - all read in full by some of the very best voice actors.

The Sign of Four is the second story by Conan Doyle about the exploits of Sherlock Holmes. From the moment Mary Morstan tells Holmes about the mysterious disappearance of her father and the yearly gift of a pearl from an unknown benefactor, Holmes and his companion Watson are involved in an exotic tale of stolen treasure, secret oaths and murder, culminating in a breath-taking chase down the Thames. Holmes is on top form, and Watson falls in love.

Once again, the intrepid Zorro fights for justice! In the fourth of Naxos AudioBooks' Zorro titles, our hero's assistance is sought when the devious Pedro Morelos threatens the fortune of a wealthy heir, Vicente Canchola. Morelos hatches a plot to kidnap the Governor of California and extort profitable trade concessions from him. Zorro overhears this, but will he be able to foil the evil scheme, and stop the Canchola estate from falling into the wrong hands?

Following the cliffhanger ending of Blood of Amber, Merlin is stranded in surrealistic Alice in Wonderland-esque bar where the Mad Hatter serves cocktails. Managing to escape, Merlin meets new family members - one of whom is intent on killing him. As events escalate, Merlin finds himself surrounded by his worst enemies - including his ex-girlfriend - back from the dead.

The Church of God Awaiting's triumph over Charis was inevitable. Despite its prosperity, the Charis was a single, small island realm. It boasted less than 2 percent of the total population of Safehold. How could it possibly resist total destruction? The Church had every reason to be confident of a swift, crushing victory, an object lesson to other rebels.

The best-selling author of the classic Mars trilogy and The Years of Rice and Salt returns with a riveting new trilogy of cutting-edge science, international politics, and the real-life ramifications of global warming as they are played out in our nation's capital - and in the daily lives of those at the center of the action. Hauntingly realistic, here is a novel of the near future that is inspired by scientific facts already making headlines. BONUS AUDIO: Includes an exclusive introduction by author Kim Stanley Robinson.

Das grandiose Finale der Urban Fantasy-Serie Signs of Magic von Mikkel Robrahn spielt in den Katakomben von London. Matilda hat genug von Mrs. Lynbrooks Spielchen und beschließt, ihr endgültig das Handwerk zu legen. Gemeinsam mit Albert, Cynthia und Botzki geht sie einem verheißungsvollen Hinweis ihres Vaters nach, der die Chefin von Watts & White ein für alle mal zu Fall bringen soll. Doch genau das stellt die Freunde vor eine Reihe ungeahnter Herausforderungen... Der spannungsgeladene und actionreiche dritte Teil voller Magie und Überraschungen.

Der zweite Teil der "Signs of Magic"-Serie von Mikkel Robrahn entführt in unheilvolles Marschland. Eine trostlose Sumpflandschaft und ein reißender dreckiger Fluss, das sind die Marschlande. Matilda und Albert sind in diesem wundersamen Schnellreisenetz auf der Suche nach Matildas Eltern, die durch das Portal im Keller dorthin entschwunden sind. Die Zeit drängt, denn die Marschlande werden überschattet von Tzunath, einem furchteinflößendem Monster.

Ein magisch-turbulentes Abenteuer durch die Wälder Englands: der Auftakt der "Signs of Magic"-Serie von Mikkel Robrahn. Die mutige und wild entschlossene Matilda stammt eigentlich aus einer wohlhabenden Familie, doch die Spielsucht ihres Vater hat die Godwins mit einem riesigen Schuldenberg belastet. Die einzige Chance, der Katastrophe zu entkommen, ist das traditionelle Turnier der Superreichen. Wer den jadegrün schimmernden Fuchs fängt, dem winkt ein hohes Preisgeld. Doch nicht allen ist daran gelegen, dass Matilda das Turnier für sich entscheidet.

Months after Inara leaves Serenity, Mal and the crew finally learn the reason for her sudden departure: She is dying of a terminal illness. Expert Esau Weng is said to have developed a means to treat Inara’s condition, but he has been disgraced and incarcerated for life on a notorious Alliance prison planet. On Atata planet, inmates are abandoned with no guards and left to survive as best they can. What’s more, terraforming the planet did not take properly, so the world is a frozen wasteland. To save Inara, the Serenity crew must infiltrate the prison....

The visit of the Comte du Barcelone to Les Baux sparks bitter memories of the recent civil war and Lady Etiennette des Baux has no intention of ceding to her overlord. Nor does she plan to remain a widow and she sets her sights on Dragonetz, offering him Provence as an incentive. Meanwhile, Estela faces her own demons. Confronted with her childhood abusers, threatened and attacked, she confides in her friends. Unfortunately, one of those friends is Dragonetz' worst enemy and Estela has no idea of what he is capable.