Fantasy og science fiction

In a time, long before the present time, there was a peaceful and advanced race of Terrans who lived in harmony. Knowledge and wisdom flourished in this kingdom and the glory of grace was unquestionably strong. Long ago, violence and war had plagued this island nation, but once all islands were united and unified, everything fell into place. There was little contact with anybody outside of the region, but this location was arguably the most beautiful in the world. This nation was thought to be the center of Terra, and among the most peaceful and spiritual Terrans ever known. This was the legendary Kingdom of Lemuria. The Great King of Lemuria was madly in love with his wife. The queen and king had met at a young age, and once their eyes locked there was no separating them. In an instant, as if fate itself had predestined their union, love was actualized and manifested within one another. King Abraxas, son of King Apollo, and Queen Minerva, daughter of Queen Athena; together, they were Lemuria's most potentially prominent rulers. Their love for one another was beyond limits, boundless and immeasurable. The richness of nature in this nation was a direct reflection of the strong bloodlines that have ruled this land for centuries. The shared culture, finances, property, and belongings was a true utopian design that no other nation on Terra had ever accomplished. Everyone practiced their own spiritual and economic endeavors, living out their own philosophy, but with great regard and respect to the ancient practices of the royal family. Although nobody was forced to believe what the royals believed, they were all required to give their attention to one of the traditions. It was required for every citizen of Lemuria to donate to the Kingdom on the first Friday the 13th of the year. One liter of blood would be donated from their first-born child, and everyone had at least three children. This tradition was one that had been ongoing for at least three centuries, and nobody ever questioned royalty's intentions or desires. This nation was the most peaceful and prosperous of all nations of the land, with no homelessness or illness plaguing any of its citizens. Everyone that was born in Lemuria never left this sacred land and everyone who would visit would be jealous and dream of citizenship in this majestic destination. One could only visit Lemuria by invitation and with a Lemurian's invitation, their own reputation being an extension and requirement of the invitation. Few were chosen and even fewer accepted to remain. The land of love was the emergence of the birthright of the most beautiful and attractive of Terra's leaders. In this time and era, King Abraxas and Queen Minerva would pour all their love into one child, who would be given the keys to the Kingdom. Heir to the throne and all its glory, to the beloved and cherished lands of those worthy of its inheritance. Her name would be Sophia, the keeper of knowledge and liberator of oppression, when it arrives. The fulfillment of prophecy and the one who will bear the fruits of truth and wisdom. She will be the daughter of perdition, the righteous mother of the lost. She was, is and will be the long-awaited Moon Child.

LUCKY 3-KNOWLEDGE IS THE Key is the third book in the series of seven, written in the new Sci-Soul genre, which readers have said is a 'very clever, believable combination', especially if you like dystopic, bizarre futuristic facts, mingled with true paranormal happenings. In this third book we follow Lucky, the main character, across Central America in a daring expedition in an attempt to escape horrendous Alien encounters which she endures when she moves to a quaint cottage in North Yorkshire. In her attempt to discover what is really happening, she unearths some terrifying events from others with similar experiences. The story is based on the Author's true account and she states: "I wish to share my knowledge because to 'know' is the key to all 'understanding'.

A PILGRIM HOPES TO HEAR THEIR name during the annual sorting ritual, granting them entrance to the Nine Circles of Delacroy, city of Morlac, god of another world, but will this new life bring joy or starvation?MALDINADO ENTERED THE TERRIFYING Kul as a noble warrior, but when he awakens as a skilled tailor in a city that fears Inindu, he has no memory of any life outside of the one he enjoys as one of the most influential residents in Delacroy.ININDU ARRIVES IN DELACROY INTENT on killing the god of another world, but the coward has hidden himself among the walking dead, forcing her to navigate a city filled with deadly secrets and fascinating new instruments of death.In Inindu, the second book of his God of Another World series, Chad Michael Cox continues the tale of Inindu and Maldinado, showing us a new fantasy world filled with heroes who take advantage of the weak, artisans who murder for the right price, and devoted worshipers who question every ritual and prayer offered to a god they no longer trust. They all live in a city where the generous steal generously, honest residents routinely speak lies, and where the most faithful of Morlac's servants soon find themselves serving the role of unsuspecting victim.

A young mother is being framed for a crime she didn't commit. And only I can free her.I'm Rylan Flynn. I hunt for ghosts and restless spirits, and solve the mysteries that make them haunt the living.The police found Andrea Evans with a bloody knife in her hands and her boyfriend dead at her feet. But she swears she's innocent. And I can tell from the desperation in her eyes that she's telling the truth.I first met Andrea at Camp Lakewood when we were just kids. That summer was meant to be one to remember, with hikes in the forest and canoeing on the lake. Instead, it's one I try to forget.Because Camp Lakewood is the place I saw a ghost for the very first time-the ghost of a murdered girl.My long-time crush Ford Pierce was also at camp that year. Today, he is the detective who arrested Andrea. Ford is certain she's guilty and he warns me off. But if he's wrong the real killer is still walking free.As I begin to investigate, everything seems to lead me back to camp. How is Andrea's case linked to the summer we shared, and to that other killing decades ago?To free Andrea and reunite her with her child, I must return to Camp Lakewood. Even if that means coming face to face with the darkest and deadliest secrets of my past...With jaw-dropping twists, mesmerizing suspense, and a touch of romance, the Rylan Flynn series is your new paranormal mystery obsession. Fans of Noelle W. Ihli, Heather Graham and Wendy Wang will be hooked from start to finish.See why readers love Dawn Merriman's Rylan Flynn mysteries:"OH MY GOD! I have found my new addiction! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!!... I was hooked... I am just buzzing from this!" Zooloo's Book Diary ¿¿¿¿¿"I. COULD. NOT. PUT. THIS. BOOK. DOWN!!!... I was constantly kept on the edge of my seat and needed to know what happened next. Very easy read, and my time while reading it flew by. Loved Rylan's character and I can't wait to see what happens next for her. Will be looking out for the next book in this series for sure!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year." washingtonlife.com ¿¿¿¿¿"Oh my word I could not put this down and read it in one day. It started off straight with action and didn't let up until the very end. It was fast paced and had me hooked!! Please tell me the second one is due out soon!!" @love_life_literature ¿¿¿¿¿"This book sucked me in a wouldn't let go until I turned the last page! After which I immediately signed up for this author's newsletter to make sure I wouldn't miss any books in this series!... I loved the mystery, I had no idea who the killer was until it was revealed, I loved the dynamics between Rylan and her family and best friend... I can't wait to continue this series and see what is going to happen next!" @daniereads87 ¿¿¿¿¿

The highly-anticipated sequel to Holly Black's stunning adult debut, the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, Book of Night.There'd always been something wrong with Charlie Hall. Crooked from the day she was born. Never met a bad decision she wasn't willing to double down on. She may be good enough to steal a shadow from a tower, but will she be good enough to steal back a heart?

"It's not in my nature to beg, but I'll stay on my knees until I feel that flame sputter out. And then ...I'll rip the world to shreds. I've tumbled into a darkness so deep it's hard to see the light, my petals curling inward as I tip my face from the sun. Hide from my monstrous actions. Traitor. Murderer. High Mistress. My mistakes hunt me down, and I'm pulled into a political tug-of-war, balancing Ocruth's welfare on the edge of a bloody blade. The moon is swelling, the weight on my shoulders compacting, and my unfailing curiosity keeps weaving its roots in the wrong direction. Horrible truths unravel, casting explosive light on everything I thought I knew. I'll have no choice but to shed my morals, my withering self-preservation, and sow the seed of a plan set to bloom beneath a bloated moon. One wrong move could destroy everything. Destroy me. Lines will blur, blood will spill, and I'll learn how fragile I really am-at a cost far greater than I could have imagined. Fate is a ravenous beast, and there's only so far I can run."--

In an era of humanity's expansion across the stars, Castor and his extraordinary partner Jist, an illegal lifeform with unique abilities, embark on a daring mission: the removal of a perilous moon. Their quest leads them to the notorious prison planet 'Paradise,' where Master Quillion, the sole expert capable of executing the complex and outlawed procedure, languishes for a past lunar disaster.Escaping Paradise's iron grip is merely the first hurdle for the intrepid duo. Hunted relentlessly by Paradise Planet security eager to recapture their fugitive, and pursued by 'Tracer,' an AI Homorph from the Office of Illegal Lifeforms (OIL) determined to ensnare and reprogram Jist, Castor and his companion must navigate a treacherous path through the cosmos. Their search for the indispensable mining engineer Cormand, the only lieutenant Quillion trusts, intensifies, unaware that Cormand may harbor a thirst for vengeance against Quillion for the loss of his family in the previous cataclysm.Amidst the vastness of space, Castor and Jist's destinies intertwine, teetering on the edge of survival as they confront the perils of their mission and the ghosts of the past.

Explore the powers of DC Comics' greatest characters like never before through stunning anatomical cutaways and in-depth commentary from the Dark Knight.Concerned about the threat that so-called “metahumans” may pose to the world, Batman has begun compiling a detailed dossier on their incredible physiology and abilities. From villains like Killer Croc, Bane, and Brainiac to Batman’s own comrades, including Superman and Cyborg, the file brings together the Dark Knight’s fascinating personal theories on the unique anatomical composition of these formidable individuals. This unique book delves into the incredible abilities of DC Comics characters like never before. Using beautifully illustrated anatomical cross sections depicting twelve different DC characters, the book, told from Batman’s perspective, will explore how these metahumans’ physical makeup differs significantly from that of the average person.

In Department C11, new employee Margit operates one of the company's 3AZ machines. Ah, the first day at a new job! And just in time to avoid that eviction notice. All thanks to Margit's best friend, supervisor Chloe. Is there anything greater than getting to work with your best friend? Even if Chloe sometimes can be a bit... So what does a 3AZ machine do, you ask? Excellent question. It doesn't concern you! So just turn that knob, pull that lever, and push that button. And no whistling under any circumstances! In this futuristic slice of life, debut Danish graphic novelist Ursula Blix explores the dynamics of two best friends turned manager and employee.

Earth's first and worst ambassador, Vega Ulysses, has freshly completed a tumultuous twelve year mission of galactic diplomacy, paid off his mortgage, and can finally return home to Earth. There's just one problem-- he lost his keys in space! Now, with his reluctant crew of outsiders in tow, Vega must retrace his steps, searching wild, diverse planets teeming with hostile aliens, silly robots and rude cosmic entities-- all forcing him to confront the havoc he has wreaked while haphazardly advancing Earth's selfish, consumerist agenda. A delirious take on sci-fi cartoons of the eighties, He Lost His Keys in Space reads like an entire animated series in a book. A darkly funny satire of the most ridiculed planet in the universe: Earth!

Genetic manipulation has poisoned the ecosystem of the earth. Since the Unraveling, no newborn>To create the cure, a reclusive madman and his animal army must kill their way west to save agirl that might unlock the door to the future.Bale, heir to the Gencore corporation fortune, has turned his back on both family and companyafter they caused the collapse of civilization. Now, he lives in a compound with a zoo's worth of>When a mysterious woman offers Bale the chance to restore the world by aiding her quest tosave the only teenager anyone has seen for a decade, Bale becomes a reluctant savior. He agreesto escort the women, leading a pack of wild beasts on a quest across a dangerous, dystopian>Will they survive the journey? Is it already too late?

In 2132, Life on Earth has reached the limits of sustainability. Colonizing Mars has become our only option, and the construction of such a significant enterprise has required massive resources and manpower. The most cost-efficient solution to this requirement is conscripted labor provided by convicted felons - early access to humanity's future homeworld, but in exchange for the back-breaking and perilous work of constructing the damn thing. Officer Jasmine Stenford is sent to Mars and sentenced to conscripted labor for a wrongful death committed on her watch. With little defense against the corruption on Earth, she has no idea what sort of nightmare awaits her on the red planet... Brilliantly visualized by artist GRUN, this explosive sci-fi prison drama by writer SYLVAIN RUNBERG introduces Jasmine to a broad spectrum of characters, factions, and political players who all have different ideas for this New World that is being built. Who is really in control? And can anyone truly claim a planet on the verge of forced evolution? ON MARS imagines a future where the true natures of mankind prove to be inescapable, no matter how far you travel.

The Rabagoo Race, the most famous boat race in the world, sees contestants face certain death throughout its frantic stages, all in the impossible hopes of reaching that mythical finish line, and winning everything their hearts desire. Only three ships have survived the 100 brutal stages of boat racing. Having fought mega sea monsters, riptide hell storms, and whip smart competitors, they must now face each other in the final sprint to the finish line. Does the humble sailboat the Boulie Bear have what it takes to beat the Slick Van Vex and the Indestructible Solid Slope? The Rabagoo Race is the first graphic novel by the mononymous Garresh, a young Scottish artist who leverages complex gallery-worthy abstraction and impeccable color and figurative work into comic pages of unsettling power. This debut puts Garresh square in the center of an international graphic tradition that stretches from Moebius to Cam Kennedy to contemporaries like Linnea Sterte, Taiyo Matsumoto, and beyond.

As the protector of New York City, Robyn Locksley (a.k.a. Robyn Hood) has led a life of selfless sacrifice, taking on corrupt officials, master> Collects Robyn Hood: Iron Maiden part 1 and 2, Robyn Hood: Goldilocks, Robyn Hood: Voodoo Dawn, Robyn Hood: Cult of the Spider-Queen, Grimm Spotlight: Iron Maiden, Grimm Spotlight: Hercules Payne vs the Scorpion Queen, & Robyn Hood Annual: The Swarm

From the acclaimed critic and award-winning author of Anno Dracula comes a bitingly satirical story of superheroism, soap opera and alternative reality -- for readers of Austin Grossman's Soon I Will Be Invincible and George R.R. Martin's Wild Cards.

Was Medusa a monster? Was Perseus a hero? André Breinbauer explores the famous mythological tale in his debut graphic novel, telling the story from two differing perspectives. Abused by a god and cursed by a goddess for her indiscretion, Medusa is subject to cruel circumstances. Perseus, still a child, is a plaything of the powerful. Featuring a unique storytelling device, Medusa + Perseus is read from both sides, offering parallel points-of-view before the characters' legendary clash when they meet in the middle.

ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Manga includes three first-volume manga titles - Cagaster Vol. 1, Centaurs Vol. 1, and Gannibal Vol. 1 - a great intro to our manga lineup, bundled together under a specially discounted price. In Cagaster Vol. 1 - In the year 2125, and a strange plague called "Cagaster" appears. Humans affected by the disease transform into monstrous, cannibalistic insects, and two-thirds of humanity is decimated. Thirty years later, a young exterminator and mercenary named Kidou, alongside his new friend Ilie, struggles to survive in this brutal new world while delving into the mysteries of the plague and its causes. In Centaurs Vol. 1 - In a fantastic version of medieval Japan, humans and centaurs coexist. Once able to live in harmony, humans now subjugate centaurs, using them as tools and as weapons of war through cruel means. Matsukaze, a free centaur from the mountains, finds himself captured by humans while trying to save his young son. There, he meets Kohibari, a forced amputee who's been captive since childhood. Together, they plot their escape... In Gannibal Vol. 1 - Daigo Agawa is the new resident police office in the tiny village of Kuge. He finds the remote village quaint, and he looks forward to an easygoing post among the warm and welcoming citizenry. But something dark is lurking under the idyllic facade of the charming mountain village, and rumors begin to swirl about the villagers' unusual eating habits. Do the citizens of Kuge Village really eat people?

ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Fables includes three comic titles - Wild Thing, Animal Castle Vol. 1, A Man's Skin - bundled together under a specially discounted price. In Wild Thing: One night, Silver meets a trio of hungry wolves. Attracted by their unhindered life-as enticing as it is dangerous-he decides to follow them, and learns to live the wild life with the pack, which is rough and exhilarating at the same time. Along the way he discovers love, and the ravages of human civilization that are reducing the living space of animals, threatening their very existence. In Animal Castle: Nestled in the heart of a farm forgotten by men, the Animal Castle is ruled with an iron hoof by President Silvio. The bull and its dog militia savor their power, while the other animals are exhausted by work, until the arrival of the mysterious Azelar, a traveling rat who will teach them the secrets of civil disobedience. In A Man's Skin: Bianca, a young woman in Renaissance Italy, is engaged via her parents' wishes to Giovanni, a young man from a prosperous merchant family. While he is young and seems pleasant, Bianca can't hide her disappointment in having to marry a man she knows nothing about. However, before the wedding she is bequeathed a family heirloom: A Man's Skin. Donning the skin, Bianca becomes "Lorenzo," afforded all the benefits of being a young man in the world, including the opportunity to get to know Giovanni.

Van Nguyen isn't like other kids. Born on an eclipse, he has the ability to see and lay hands on the parasitic ghosts that feed off the energy of unsuspecting people. Van's abilities have made him a loner, but as he starts his freshman year of high school he finds himself confronting his own self-imposed boundaries while struggling to protect his classmates from the frenzy of spirits feeding off their adolescent energy. Miles Gunter (BPRD) and newcomer Briane Andan take you on a wild ride full of action, humor, teen angst and heart. About a very unique kid with the rare ability to punch ghosts! Brought to you by ABLAZE and Comixology Originals.