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The fourth book of the #1 New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series! John Smith—Number Four—thought that things would change once he and Nine reunited with the others. But he was wrong. After facing off with the Mogadorian ruler and almost being killed, the Garde realize they are...

THE YEAR 1932. The alchemist Begg believes the drugs he created will guide people to the highest plane of existence. Drugs that the junkie Roy can't break free from. Drugs that the Runorata Family executive loses to a thief. And where were those packets of white powder manufactured? The young...

Four dead queens. Three days to catch a killer. Two forbidden romances. One shocking twist you won’t see coming. Seventeen-year-old Keralie Corrington may seem harmless, but she’s, in fact, one of Quadara’s most skilled thieves and a liar. Varin, on the other hand, is an honest, upstanding...

Ariane’s mother is still alive. She knows it, but so does Rex Major. And if he finds her first, Ariane will give up all the shards of Excalibur to save her . . . Ariane and Wally race to the Caribbean as they try to find Ariane’s mother and the fourth shard of Excalibur before Major. As they struggle to stop Major, Ariane and Wally face desperate danger…and must make the most difficult decisions of their lives.

Roverpowered features a lovable pair of heroes out on their first adventure, learning about both magic and life in a progression fantasy suitable for all ages!

Colonel James Raytak is about to die. The 93-year-old combat veteran is living his last days in a nursing home, and his only hope for survival is found inside the virtual world of Limitless Lands. With every swing of his sword and every command given to his army, Raytak is one step closer to returning to the people he loves. Many foes will stand in his path, and despite a lifetime of military experience and powerful allies, victory is not assured.

Ein einzigartiger Spieler zu sein, hat so seine Vorteile, bringt aber auch eine Reihe von Problemen mit sich. Nachdem Rosgard in den Besitz eines Zaubers gelangt ist, der den magischen Schleier von einem unerforschten Kontinent entfernt, muss er sich auf die Rolle des Navigators vorbereiten. Denn er allein kann die Expedition über den Ozean anführen. Tut er dies nicht, wird ihm der Zauber von der Spielleitung entzogen. Rosgards Wunsch, eine Legende im Spiel zu werden, steht im Konflikt mit der Abenteuerlust unseres Helden, die jeden Versuch, seinen Charakter konsequent zu leveln, untergräbt.

It is a wild and slightly unsanitary ride as Spencer, Daisy, and the rebels find themselves chased by Mr Clean's new and terrifying breed of toxite - the Sweepers. Time is short. With the fable Manualis Custodem in hand, Spencer must figure out how to summon the founding witches if they ever hope to mop up and save education.

London is a radioactive ruin. But Tom and Wren discover that the old predator city hides an awesome secret that could bring an end to the war. But as they risk their lives in its dark underbelly, time is running out. Alone and far away, Hester faces a fanatical enemy who possesses the weapons and the will to destroy the entire human race.

Samson's journey at the Royal Academy takes an unexpected turn when a shocking kidnapping occurs, throwing the academy into chaos. As he grapples with this new challenge, a mysterious dragon egg emerges, holding secrets that could be key to saving "My Royal Academia." Torn between his duty to the narrative and the predictability of academy life, Samson has no choice but to keep moving forward. The changes he's made to the story of "My Royal Academia" are starting to unravel, and the world he's come to love is at risk.

The explosive finale to the Blood of Gods and Royals epic fantasy series is full of royalty, magic, danger, and betrayal and featuring the life of a young Prince Alexander before he became Alexander the Great. Steeped in real history and infused with all the myth and mysticism of the time, this series is perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, Kiersten White, Kendare Blake, and Evelyn Skye. The story begins with a tidal wave and ends with the very Fates themselves, as Prince Alexander of Macedon steps into his role as visionary warrior and unites the Greek States, leading them all to a new dawn of legends.

Quando Claire viene tratta in salvo dopo un terribile naufragio non ricorda nulla tranne il suo nome, come se il mare avesse inghiottito il suo passato, lasciandole solo un vuoto incolmabile. Nessuno, nel villaggio in cui viene accolta, immagina cos'ha vissuto. Nessuno sospetta che a soli quattordici anni, per imposizione della sua comunità, abbia partorito un bambino che le è stato poi strappato dal grembo e dal cuore. Claire ignora che suo figlio è là fuori da qualche parte, ma quando la memoria riaffiora e la travolge non ha dubbi: deve ritrovarlo, anche a costo di sacrificare se stessa.

Benevolence is not your typical princess and Princess Ben is certainly not your typical fairy tale. With her parents lost to unknown assassins, Princess Ben ends up under the thumb of the conniving Queen Sophia, who is intent on marrying her off to the first available "specimen of imbecilic manhood." Starved and miserable, locked in the castle's highest tower, Ben stumbles upon a mysterious enchanted room. So begins her secret education in the magical arts.

Wie ist das Gefühl zu beschreiben, wenn die ganze Welt weiß, dass du es warst, der sie gerettet hat? Stolz? Selbstverliebtheit? Das Wissen um die eigene Grandiosität, während alle anderen zur gesichtslosen Masse verschwimmen? Kein Wort der Welt kann das beschreiben, was tatsächlich passiert ist. Denn anstatt als Retter gefeiert zu werden, erntete Leg Ondo nur Spott. Die Wesenheit, die den Planeten lenkt, hat den Totems und den wenigen auserwählten Menschen, die darüber Bescheid wissen, verboten, über den Kampf zwischen den Dämonen und den Drachen zu sprechen.

Verene is determined to complete her fourth and final year at the Academy, despite her family's opposition to Darius, and his own obstinance about the future of their relationship. And Darius needs to graduate in order to claim his throne. But with the threat of Conall looming over them, they must be more than just trainees if they hope to save both their kingdoms from the coming war - especially since Verene's abilities may be the only thing that can save them all.

Andrew hat mit seinem Charakter Falk endlich das erste der fünf Schwerter errungen, die er für die Schicksalsgöttin beschaffen muss. Das nächste Schwert befindet sich in Arkem, der unterirdischen Stadt der Gremlins. Dieses Volk ist für seine unangenehme und rüpelige Art ebenso wie für eine bizarre Logik und den Hang zum Chaos berüchtigt. Ob die Gremlins überhaupt bereit sein werden, mit ihm zu verhandeln, weiß Falk nicht. Doch es besteht eine Chance, denn die Gremlins verehren die Mechanismen der Uralten. Er muss nur herausfinden, welche geheimnisvolle Verbindung zwischen diesen Mechanismen und seiner Slider-Klasse besteht.

La Radura, il Labirinto, la Zona Bruciata, le sale interne della C.A.T.T.I.V.O... I ricordi lo assalgono ma ora ha un peso che non può essere condiviso con Thomas e gli altri: l'Eruzione. E non può sopportare il pensiero dei suoi amici che lo vedono discendere nella follia mentre soccombe al virus. Lasciando solo una lettera, Newt abbandona la Berga prima che i Radurai tornino dalla loro missione a Denver, in Colorado.

When a battle with death-dealing Skinners catapults Daine and her mentor, Numair, into the divine realms the riddles of Daine’s past finally begin to reveal themselves. However the pair must return to their beloved Tortall, for the kingdom is under attack and survival depends on Daine’s wild magic.A harrowing journey across the divine realms leads Daine and Numair through danger to dragons; to a breathtaking confrontation with their great enemy Ozorne; and finally brings Daine face to face with the Great Gods, who will force the girl to make the most important decision of her life.

A dark shadow has been cast across the known lands. War sweeps through the divided nations of men and elves. There is great despair for the future of men, for if the greatest of all kingdoms can fail there can be no hope in tomorrow's tomorrow for any man in any land. Yet there is deeper despair amongst the elven peoples where for the first time in recorded history the elves of the West and East are at war with each other.

Nach seiner dramatischen Reise über die Weltmeere zwingt ein Unwetter Phileas Fogg und seine Begleiterin Maud Brewster, in ihrem Beiboot eine unbekannte Insel anzulaufen. Ausgerechnet dort stoßen sie auf Spuren, die nur Foggs verschwundene Frau Aouda hinterlassen haben kann. Doch bei dem Versuch, sie auf der Insel ausfindig zu machen, gerät Fogg in eine gefährliche Falle. Welche Rolle spielt der Plantagenbesitzer Cook, und mit welchen furchtbaren Mächten hat dieser Mann sich eingelassen?