Fantasy og science fiction

"Bold, brave, imaginative and unflinching."Ava must fight an entity locked in on taking out the crew of the Eden, a moon-sized cemetery in space, as it brings back the souls of the dead buried aboard. One such soul is Ava's lost love, Roland.The spirits of the interred on the Eden haunt those aboard, including a visiting musician is tasked with writing a new song for the dead. Her Requiem calls a cosmic entity that illuminates their darkest fears and secrets. One by one, they're driven mad. Ava fights her grief and must rise up before they're lost and the entity reaches Earth.

Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer member's striking new book of time travel and biological science fiction is a thrilling ride.Kezza, an aerialist in the Martian circus, can never return to Earth but she can assassinate the man she blames for her grim life on the red planet. Her murderous plans take an unexpected turn, however, when she uncovers a sinister secret. A thousand years into the future, Azad lives a safe but controlled life on the beautiful desert planet of Nabatea. His world is upended when he joins a crew of space-traveling historians seeking to learn the true reason that their ancestors left MarsSeparated by time and space, Kezza and Azad's stories collide in the Martian desert.

After the critical and commercial success of the author's earlier epic fantasy novels 'Illborn' and 'Aiduel's Sin', the story continues with this, the third book of 'The Illborn Saga'.

H.G. Wells at his best! The Island of Doctor Moreau is a chilling tale of secrets and shadows woven by the masterful pen of H.G. Wells, who is considered one of the fathers of science fiction. First published in 1896, this is the story of Edward Prendick, an Englishman who finds himself stranded on a remote island in the South Pacific after being shipwrecked. The island is home to Dr Moreau, an eminent physiologist from London who has fled England after his ghoulish experiments in vivisection had been publicly exposed. Prendick soon learns that Moreau has continued his experiments on the island of transforming animals into men with monstrous results. Worrying that he may be next on the list of subjects, Prendick flees into the jungle trying to escape whatever gruesome plan Moreau may have in store for him. The novel which has intrigued and horrified readers for generations deals with a number of philosophical themes, including interference with nature. the scientific quest to control and manipulate the natural world, pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, and, ultimately, human nature itself. Wells brought enormous inventiveness, an underlying social vision and moral concern to his strange tales and bizarre imaginings. A student of Darwinian biology, he formed his romantic conceptions of the scientific world at an early age. This is one of his earliest and most sinister novels in the science fiction genre and one of his best known works.

In this thrilling sequel to The Hollow and the Haunted, Miles and Gabriel find themselves ensnared in a web of dark magic beyond their wildest imaginings. Time is running out to change their future, and the dead are hungry...

LIVES OF BITTER RAIN is a novella in Adrian Tchaikovsky's award-winning Tyrant Philosopher Quintet. It is a prequel to the third novel in the sequence, DAYS OF SHATTERED FAITH.

Would you trust the Djinn of Lust with your body?Keira's nan always warned her about djinns, but after the fall of the Tyrant Emperor and his court of vices, Keira never thought she would meet one. That is until the man of her dreams and key to future happiness is promised to another.In a last attempt to win August back, Keira stumbles across and enlists the help of a particularly troublesome djinn, promising him a favour for a favour as long as it doesn't involve him making a claim on her body.But, as the djinn challenges Keira to step out of her comfort zone and discover new pleasures, Keira learns that there might just be worse things a djinn could take than her body. Things such as her heart...Particularly, when the djinn has secrets and an agenda of his own.KINGDOM OF THE WICKED meets ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART with cottagecore vibes and spice in C. L. Qvam's NA romantasy debut, HEIR OF SIN - the first in a new series of interconnected spicy standalones featuring the seven deadly sins as djinns, and the women (and men) who bring them to their knees.Revel in beloved tropes such as he teaches her, one mattress, and he falls first in this quick read/short novel exploring the themes of female sexual and personal liberation.18+ content. Reader discretion is advised.*This is the regular hardback edition and has character illustrations** in black and white illustrated by the author and a naked cover under the dustjacket. Please see the author's platform(s) for any information about any potential special edition(s)** Some illustrations may be considered not safe for work (NSFW)

The MEKANISMO series is a Genealogical Saga across the Centuries driven by the Antikythera Device, an actual Computer created in 86BC, Pursued in Time, only certain women can become Adept, Their only choice is: Find Love or Die

Humanity needs a hero and fate chose me. The world is so fucked.Some people's midlife crisis involves chopping off their hair or buying a convertible. Not me. I get to see demons, and even more traumatizing, I'm supposed to get rid of them.A secret society of reapers and witches who've been keeping our planet demon free for generations has taken me under their wing. It's nice to feel like I'm a part of something important, but will they have the time - and patience - to teach me how to wield my power before the biggest and baddest demon escapes his prison?Join me for a wild and dangerous ride as I go from ordinary store clerk to supposed savior of the world. I'm going to learn to fight. How to wield magic. Fall in love. And uncover secrets that almost destroy what little sanity I have left.I never asked to be a heroine, but fate doesn't care. When it comes time for the big boss battle it's going to be up to me to vanquish the greatest evil in existence. I hate to say it, but Earth might be fucked.

Fully illustrated collection of rare and previously unpublished tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, retold for a new generation by leading Arthurian expert, John Matthews, introduced by Sir John Boorman, director of the classic film, Excalibur, and illustrated with paintings and drawings by Tolkien artist, John Howe.

Welcome to The Theme Park at the End of the World. Magic thrives here. Anything is possible.Working at the park was something Ellie and her friend Cole had always wanted to do. Living there was something she had never dreamed of. Now, those vibrant streets and towering rides are part of her everyday life, along with food prepared by some of the finest Fae chefs she's ever met. Her new home has brought her laughter, a measure of unpredictability, and unexpected friendships. One being with a war-weary Fae. Yet Ellie soon discovers all is not what it seems...Roman has a dark past and a soft heart. Still, he aims to make the park a haven of wonders for Fae and humans alike. Thanks to him, the evenings belong to the Fae. During those treasured hours, the rides become something more, and those from Faerie bring their own sort of joy.Ellie must bridge the divide between two worlds when a human inspector arrives at the park. Failing now could place her friends and family in peril. Unmasking the Fae who dwell in The Theme Park at the End of the World would be a loss for all.Uncover the secrets, thrills, and heartwarming moments that await in this slice-of-life cozy fantasy adventure!

This third book by Sam Samuc might be best described as a classic bar joke.

'Immersive, involving, suspenseful, and intriguing, with a main character you'll love' LEE CHILDNo. 1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns to her alternate history of the United States where magic is an acknowledged but despised power in this fifth installment of the Gunnie Rose series. Love The Walking Dead, Westworld or True Blood? You will ADORE this gritty and wildly entertaining tale, set in a parallel reality of the United States where magic is an outlawed power. __________Praise for Charlaine Harris:'A gripping, twisty-turny, thrill-ride of a read' Karin Slaughter'Harris has a remarkable talent for world building' Booklist'Will leave readers enthralled. [A] fascinating setting and a heroine who's sure to be a new fan favourite' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'A master of her craft . . . dazzling' Seanan McGuire'A gritty, action-filled story with a touch of magic' Anne Bishop

Kansas City Star is a psychological thriller set in the quiet town of Evergreen, just outside Kansas City. When beloved children's TV host Jake Walker begins to act strangely, those who know him best notice that something is disturbingly off. His once-warm demeanor has turned cold and unsettling, leaving the townspeople grappling with a creeping fear that the man they've trusted for years may no longer be himself. Abi, a local producer and one of Jake's friends, grows suspicious and discovers a mysterious device hidden in his home. It's a conduit for a dark force that has taken over Jake, transforming him into something dangerous. As he becomes consumed by his new powers, a sinister plan begins to take shape, one that threatens to control the entire town. With time running out, Abi teams up with her old friend Chris to uncover the truth behind Jake's transformation and stop the malevolent force from consuming Evergreen. As they navigate a landscape of secrets and fear, they must confront the darkness before it's too late. Kansas City Star is a gripping exploration of how even the most familiar faces can hide unimaginable evil.