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Percy modtager et nødopkald fra sin ven Grover. Han har fundet to hidtil ukendte halvblodsbørn, men det lader til at et par af de mytologiske uhyrer også har fået øje på børnene, og Percy haster af sted for at hjælpe Grover. Men redningsaktionen går grueligt galt, og Percy må hjælpeløs se til, da et uhyre river Annabeth med ud over en klippekant og forsvinder.

Hvordan straffer man en udødelig? Ved at gøre ham til menneske. For at straffe Apollon har Zeus gjort ham til et menneske og bortvist ham fra Olympen. Berøvet sine guddommelige kræfter må den 4000 år gamle gud lære at overleve i nutidens verden, indtil han kan få bragt orden i de orakler, som ikke længere virker, så han igen kan blive en gud.

Pristine beaches, lush greenery, and perfect weather, the island of Kisapmata would be the vacation destination…if not for the curse. The Filipino locals speak of it in hushed voices and refuse to step foot on the island. They know the lives it has claimed. They won’t be next. A Hollywood film crew won’t be dissuaded. Legend claims a Dreamer god sleeps, waiting to grant unimaginable powers in exchange for eight sacrifices. The producers are determined to document the evidence. And they convince Alon, a local teen, to be their guide.

Tra le mura del Grave, l'orfanotrofio in cui Nica è cresciuta, si raccontano da sempre storie e leggende a lume di candela. La più famosa è quella del fabbricante di lacrime, un misterioso artigiano dagli occhi chiari come il vetro, colpevole di aver forgiato tutte le paure e le angosce che abitano il cuore degli uomini. Ma a diciassette anni per Nica è giunto il momento di lasciarsi alle spalle le favole tetre dell'infanzia. Il suo sogno più grande, infatti, sta per avverarsi.

Direttamente dalle mani di Alina Starkov alle vostre, la riproduzione fedele della Istorii Sankt'ya , per permettervi di entrare nelle pieghe più profonde dell'amatissimo universo creato da Leigh Bardugo. Una raccolta di storie che raccontano le vite, i martirii e i miracoli dei Santi a voi più familiari, come Sankta Lizabeta delle Rose o Sankt Ilya in Catene, ma anche le vicende più strane e meno conosciute, come quelle di Sankta Ursula, Sankta Maradi e del Santo senza Stelle. Una collezione resa ancora più preziosa dalle tavole a colori che accompagnano ogni storia.

Hal Fosters PRINZ EISENHERZ ist der absolute Klassiker unter den Abenteuer-Comics. Foster erzählt seine spannende Rittergeschichte so einzigartig, dass man in diesen Abenteuern einfach versinken kann. PRINZ EISENHERZ ist eine Rittergeschichte, die im Mittelalter zur Zeit von König Artur spielt. Eisenherz Vater war einst König von Thule, wurde jedoch vertrieben und findet unlängst Zuflucht in den englischen Sümpfen. Eisenherz wächst dort zu einem mutigen und gutherzigen Jungen heran, der alle Eigenschaften eines starken Ritters in sich trägt.

The Huntresses of Artemis must obey two rules: never disobey the goddess, and never fall in love. After being rescued from a harrowing life as an Oracle of Delphi, Kahina is glad to be a part of the Hunt; living among a group of female warriors gives her a chance to reclaim her strength. But when a routine mission goes awry, Kahina breaks the first rule in order to save the legendary huntress Atalanta.

Shieldmaiden Ingrid Tirsdatter is in the final leg of her first mission. After chasing a dark mage one thousand years into the future, she and her team have spent the past two months trying to stop him from doing the unthinkable—enacting a magical spell that's certain to destroy their world. But when a collection of crystals goes missing, it's clear their enemy is making his final play. And when Axel starts acting peculiar, Ingrid realizes that more than just their home is on the line. If she and her team can't stop the dark mage, her past—and her future—may disappear forever.

Auf Grund seiner höfischen Erziehung erscheint es Parzival als höchste Ehre, Mitglied der Tafelrunde von König Artus zu werden. Er ist jedoch zu Höherem bestimmt: Gralskönig soll er werden. Scheinbar zufällig findet er, der Auserwählte, die Gralsburg, die geheimnisumwitterte Burg des Lichtes und des Heils auf dem Monsalvat. Doch sein falsches Verhalten zeigt, dass er noch nicht würdig ist. Verflucht zieht er durch die Lande, mit seinem Schicksal hadernd.

They called him Sven, the Shatterfist. And they will again. An S-Ranked Adventurer who lost his way. His journey will take him far and wide. Back to the places he used to know. He's not alone. Friends, comrades. Ash. Memories found and memories gained. Answers give rise to other questions. The Shatterfist moves on.

In this reimagining of Peter Pan, Peter and Wendy's granddaughter Hope Darling finds the reclusive Tinker Bell squatting at the Darling mansion in order to care for the graves of her two lost friends after a love triangle gone awry. As Hope wins the fairy's trust, Tink tells her the truth about Wendy and Peter—and her own role in their ultimate fate. Told in three alternating perspectives—past, present, and excerpts from a book by Tink's own fairy godmother—this queer adaptation is for anyone who has ever wondered if there might have been more to the story of Tinker Bell.

Enter the Underworld in an epic new fantasy, where the Gods of ancient Greece rule everything but fate. Deina is trapped. As one of the Soul Severers serving the god Hades on earth, her future is tied to the task of shepherding the dying on from the mortal world - unless she can earn or steal...

A mystery. A great threat. A frozen continent. The Panthers will have to face a mission they did not expect, one full of dangers and mysteries in a place they do not want to go. There they will discover a terrible threat and mysteries buried in the ice by the passage of time. Will the Snow Panthers survive this mission? What mysteries will they discover buried in the ice? Will they learn anything about its origins? Find out while you listen to fascinating adventures with a group of unique characters that you will love.

Ren Scarborough is no longer the girl who was chased out of England—she is the Goddess of Death ruling Japan’s underworld. But Reapers have recently been spotted in Japan, and it’s only a matter of time before Ivy, now Britain’s Death Goddess, comes to claim her revenge. Ren’s last hope is to appeal to the god of storms and seas, who can turn the tides to send Ivy’s ship away from Japan’s shores. But he’ll only help Ren if she finds a sword lost thousands of years ago—an impossible demand.

War is destroying the galaxy. Esmae has vanished without a trace. A terrifying, ravenous beast is devouring the stars one by one. Titania is offered a gift that may well be a curse. Alexi, the exiled prince, is asked to pay a heavy price for his mistakes. And far, far away, on a dark, mysterious planet, a sleeping god stirs awake. As the end of the world draws ever closer, Esmae and Alexi must decide how far they’ll go to win - and who they’ll sacrifice along the way. 

Trasformato in un adolescente mortale, bandito dall'Olimpo e privato della propria sfolgorante bellezza, Apollo deve ora affrontare la perdita più grave: quella di un amico, Jason Grace. Deciso a tributare all'eroe tutti gli onori, l'ex divinità lo conduce al Campo Giove per consegnarlo alla terra cui appartiene. Ma qui lo attende un'amara rivelazione: dopo aver approntato una disperata resistenza contro gli imperatori del Triumvirato, i semidei devono respingere un nemico ancora più spietato di Caligola, Commodo e Nerone messi insieme: Tarquinio il Superbo, l'ultimo re di Roma!

Grant looks forward to the vast megalopolis that is the District of March. He’s finally got a real companion - not just a voice in his head pretending to kill him over and again - and Suki’s perspective is invaluable. She’s a Noble, a warrior, and a noble warrior. With two months of intense physical training under his much-tightened belt, Lord January is ready to face whatever his next challenge might be - and what’s more fun than games of chance? A bet no one would be willing to take.

I England glider tilhængerne af den gamle keltiske tro og kristendommen længere og længere fra hinanden, selvom der længe har hersket fred i Kong Arthurs rige. Hvad vil der ske, når det endelige opgør skal stå? Kan det fortsat lade sig gøre at holde dronningen og ridder Lancelets kærlighed skjult? Og kan striden om tronen løses uden at involvere Arthurs uægte søn Mordred? Tågerne omkring Avalon er en fantasyserie på fire bind, der dykker ned i legenden om Kong Arthur og ridderne af det runde bord i England i 4-500-tallet.

Hal Fosters "PRINZ EISENHERZ" ist der absolute Klassiker unter den Abenteuer-Comics. Foster erzählt seine spannende Rittergeschichte so einzigartig, dass man in diesen Abenteuern einfach versinken kann. "PRINZ EISENHERZ" ist eine Rittergeschichte, die im Mittelalter zur Zeit von König Artur spielt. Eisenherz Vater war einst König von Thule, wurde jedoch vertrieben und findet unlängst Zuflucht in den englischen Sümpfen. Eisenherz wächst dort zu einem mutigen und gutherzigen Jungen heran, der alle Eigenschaften eines starken Ritters in sich trägt.

In Parijs klinkt overal muziek, zeker in het prestigieuze Conservatoire Eurydice. Maar hoort Ariane daar wel thuis? Ze twijfelt niet alleen aan haar talent maar ook aan haar verstand: nacht na nacht schrikt ze wakker van een melodie die er niet is. En waarom voelt ze de drang om in te grijpen wanneer een onbekende jongen overvallen wordt? Ze ontdekt een ontstellende waarheid: dat Liederen van Kracht de enige verdediging zijn tegen een oeroud kwaad. In de straten van Parijs waart een dreiging rond die alles zou kunnen veranderen. Petra Doom (1980) studeerde kunst- en cultuurwetenschappen.