the traitor anthony ryan

The Traitor concludes the ruthless and gripping epic fantasy series from New York Times bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. It s been a long journey for Alwyn Scribe. Born a bastard and raised an outlaw, he s now a knight and the most trusted advisor to Lady Evadine Courlain.Together they ve won countless battles and helped to bring order to a fractured kingdom. Yet Evadine is not the woman Alwyn once knew. As puritanical fury increasingly replaces her benevolent faith, Alwyn begins to question what her true motives really are.As the kingdom braces itself for one final battle, Alwyn s conscience fights its own war with his heart. Now, more than ever, he must decide whose side he s really on. Praise for the series A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance John Gwynne The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best.A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense Grimdark Magazine This is Anthony Ryan s best book yet Michael Fletcher Fantastic writing, an amazing world, a plot that won t quit, and an unforgettable character . . .Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic fantasy authors out there Bookworm Blues Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word John Gwynne The Pariah begins a new epic fantasy series of action, intrigue and magic from Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm. Born into the troubled kingdom of Albermaine, Alwyn Scribe is raised as an outlaw. Quick of wit and deft with a blade, Alwyn is content with the freedom of the woods and the comradeship of his fellow thieves. But an act of betrayal sets him on a new path - one of blood and vengeance, which eventually leads him to a soldier s life in the king s army. Fighting under the command of Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman beset by visions of a demonic apocalypse, Alwyn must survive war and the deadly intrigues of the nobility if he hopes to claim his vengeance. But as dark forces, both human and arcane, gather to oppose Evadine s rise, Alwyn faces a choice: can he be a warrior, or will he always be an outlaw? The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense Grimdark Magazine This is Anthony Ryan s best book yet Michael Fletcher Fantastic writing, an amazing world, a plot that won t quit, and an unforgettable character . . . Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic fantasy authors out there Bookworm Blues Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans Publishers Weekly (starred review) Books by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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Fabulous . . . Sure to be another fantasy classic Huffington Post UK The world Ryan has created for his new dragon adventure is a joy to visualise SciFiNowThe White Drake s army has cut a bloody swathe across the world, leaving nothing but ash in its wake. Thousands of innocents have died beneath its blades and countless more will surely follow.Only small-time criminal Claydon Torcreek and master spy Lizanne Lethridge - along with their ragtag band of allies - stand between the white drake s fury and the world s end.To save the future, they must delve into the past - and unravel a timeless mystery that might just turn the tide once and for all.Armies will clash and ancient secrets will be revealed in The Empire of Ashes, the thrilling conclusion to Anthony Ryan s Draconis Memoria series.Praise for the series: A fascinating world packed with dragons, pirates, political machinations and an interesting magic system to boot Fantasy Faction A marvellous piece of imagination with plenty of twists, a refreshingly different setting, and excellent world-building Mark Lawrence Memorable characters and great action Django Wexler Excellent epic fantasy BookBagBooks by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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Sprawling in scope, forged with depth of lore and living history, full of betrayals and deaths and twists and epic battles Grimdark MagazineA NEW AGE HAS DAWNED. AN AGE OF BLOOD AND STEEL. AN AGE OF WRATH. The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule.Until now.Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path.Thera of the Blackspear, favoured servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar - the treasure room of the gods - and win the Sister Queens favour at his sister s expense.Both siblings - along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power - will play a part in the coming storm.The Age of Wrath has begun.A Tide of Black Steel begins a new blockbuster epic fantasy series from international bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. Praise for Anthony Ryan A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance John Gwynne The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense Grimdark Magazine This is Anthony Ryan s best book yet Michael Fletcher Fantastic writing, an amazing world, a plot that won t quit, and an unforgettable character . . . Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic fantasy authors out there Bookworm Blues Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans Publishers Weekly (starred review)Books by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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Fabulous . . . Sure to be another fantasy classic Huffington Post UK A marvellous piece of imagination with plenty of twists, a refreshingly different setting, and excellent world-building Mark LawrenceClaydon Torcreek has survived drake-infested jungles, hostile tribes and the cold touch of betrayal - yet his troubles have only just begun.The legendary white drake - believed to be nothing more than a myth - has awoken from its long slumber with a thirst to reduce the world of men to ashes.One city has already fallen to the drake s formidable legions. More will follow, unless Clay can uncover an ancient secret that lies buried beneath the southern ice.Once again Clay must face unthinkable danger, and this time he carries not just the hopes of his own nation, but the fate of the entire world.The Legion of Flame is the action-packed second novel in the Draconis Memoria series - an enthralling epic fantasy of magic, adventure and the furious battle to forge an empire.Praise for the series: The world Ryan has created for his new dragon adventure is a joy to visualise SciFiNow A fascinating world packed with dragons, pirates, political machinations and an interesting magic system to boot Fantasy Faction Memorable characters and great action Django Wexler Excellent epic fantasy BookBagBooks by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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The Black Song is the action-packed conclusion to the Raven s Blade series by Anthony Ryan, which began with The Wolf s Call. The Steel Horde has laid waste to the Venerable Kingdom, unleashing a storm of fire and blood. Now the leader of this mighty host - Kehlbrand, the warlord who thinks himself a god - turns his eyes to the other merchant kingdoms. No one can stop his divine conquest. No one, perhaps, except Vaelin Al Sorna. Yet Vaelin is on the run, his own army in disarray. Worse, the new blood song he has acquired is as much a curse as a blessing, and seeks to guide him down a path far darker than he could have imagined . . . Praise for the series

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To change the course of the Russia-Ukraine war, an SAS hero must find the best of the best.Then prepare for the worst . . .From No.1 bestselling SAS hero Chris Ryan comes TRAITOR, the brand new action thriller ripped straight from the headlines.______________________A year after his older brother made the ultimate sacrifice, Sergeant Major Luke Carter, decorated hero of 22 SAS, is sent to Australia on a recruiting job. His orders: select two candidates from the SASR for a highly sensitive mission on foreign soil.But when a sudden crisis threatens to derail the plan, Carter and his new colleagues find themselves forced into action on a high-stakes operation. One that has the potential to change the course of the war in Ukraine.So begins a deadly game of predator and prey, moving from the streets of Minsk to the cliffs above the Black Sea. And a final showdown with the biggest target of all . . .PRAISE FOR NO.1 BESTSELLING SAS HERO CHRIS RYAN: #39;Ryan writes with the authority of a man familiar with every nuance of the regiment #39;s tactics, training, weapons and equipment #39; - SUNDAY TIMES #39;Nobody takes you to the action better than Ryan #39; - EVENING STANDARD #39;Intelligent and enthralling #39; - FINANCIAL TIMES #39;The action comes bullet-fast #39; - THE SUN #39;Fearsome and fast-moving #39; - DAILY MAIL

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Times have changed for Alwyn Scribe. Once an outlaw, he s now a spymaster and sworn protector of Lady Evadine Courlain, whose visions of a demonic apocalypse have earned her the fanatical devotion of the faithful. Yet Evadine s growing fame has put her at odds with both Crown and Covenant.As trouble brews in the kingdom, both seek to exploit her position for their own ends. Sent to the Duchy of Alundia to put down a rebellion, Alwyn must rely on old instincts to fight for his new cause. Deadly feuds and ancient secrets are laid bare as war erupts, a war that will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Albermaine and, perhaps, prevent the coming of the prophesied Second Scourge.The Martyr is the sequel to The Pariah and continues the ruthless and gripping fantasy epic from New York Times bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. Praise for the series The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense Grimdark Magazine Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans Publishers Weekly (starred review)Books by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J.

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Tension, danger and pace, pace, pace . . . Emma Makepeace is being tracked by a deadly traitor in the second novel in the Alias Emma series. Thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced, entertaining spy thriller Shari Lapena A pulse pounding thriller The Sun An appealingly quick-thinking risk-taker The Timesâ ˜A gripping new readâ ¦ the perfect thrillerâ ™ Sunday Times The new Queen of Spy Fiction The Guardian One of the best new thrillers Financial Times Immerses us into the gripping, glamorous, and sometimes deadly world of spies Grazia____________LONDON - EARLY MORNING . . .A body is found in a padlocked suitcase.Investigator Emma Makepeace knows it s murder. And it s personal.She quickly establishes that the dead man had been shadowing two oligarchs suspected of procuring illegal weapons in the UK. And it seems likely that an insider working deep within the British government is helping them.To find out who the traitor is, Emma goes deep undercover on a superyacht owned by one of the oligarchs.But the glamorous veneer of the rich hides dark secrets. Out at sea, Emma is both hunter and prey, and no one can protect her.Never has the turquoise sea and golden sands of the Rivera seemed so dangerous.As the hunt intensifies, Emma knows that she is in mortal danger. And that she needs to find the traitor before they find her . . .____________ In the crowded field of contemporary spy thrillers, this series continues to lead the pack. Publishers Weekly Hooked from the first page to the last enjoying every twist and turn Daily Express You re in for a treat ... The hottest new page turner of 2023 Cosmopolitan A tightly written, fast paced plot thatâ ™ll have you trying to think three steps ahead. The Belfast Telegraph A pulse-pounding thriller. Womanâ ™s Own A heart-thumping, fast-paced thriller The People s Friend The glamour and glitz of the Riviera is brought to life in this nail-biting thriller The Sun A worthy heir to James Bond The Week Move over Bond! Peterborough Telegraphâ ˜High Octane Thrillsâ ™ Heatâ ˜The Traitor is this summerâ ™s must readâ ™ Marie Claireâ ˜A classic who dunnit? thrillerâ ™ Cosmo Settle in for another espionage fuelled thriller courtesy of Ava Glass Irish Mail on Sundayâ ˜If youâ ™re a fan of James Bond and The White Lotus, keep an eye out for Ava Glassâ ™s brand-new novelâ ™ Chat____________Readers can t get enough of The Traitor . . .***** A really diverting fun read and I look forward to seeing what Emma gets up to next ***** Flew through this book, brilliant read. ***** A brilliant read, fast-paced, edge of your seat and action-packed! ***** This would make a great film, particularly with the super yacht setting! ***** I don t normally read spy thrillers but I absolutely loved the book.

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Třetí díl trilogie Stín krkavce.Vélin Al Sorna musí pomoci vrátit Říši Královně.Po boji o holý život má královna Lyrna za úkol odrazit vpád volarské armády a znovu dobýt nezávislost Sjednoceného království. Aby dosáhla svých cílů, musí udělat víc než jen shromáždit své věrné příznivce. Musí se spojit se silami, které jsou jí odporné, a přivést válku k branám nepřátel.Zajistit vítězství má Vélin Al Sorna, avšak jeho cesta je plná obtíží. Volarská armáda má na své straně tajemného Spojence, který svým služebníkům nabízí dar věčného života. Pokud má království zvítězit, musí Vélin Al Sorna Spojence zničit. Jenže porazit protivníka, jehož není možné zabít, je téměř nesplnitelný úkol, zvlášť když Vélinova píseň krve, mystická síla, která z něj udělala slavného bojovníka, zlověstně umlkla…---Dokonalé zakončení mistrovské trilogie. - Fantasy Book ReviewVelkolepé finále jedné z nejlepších debutových fantasy trilogií, jaké jsem kdy četl. Anthony Ryan je rozený nástupce Davida Gemmella a největší britský fantasy talent. - Fantasy Book CriticŽádná z postav nezůstává nedotčená válkou a ztrátou a Ryan podle všeho s potěšením dodržuje jedno ze základních pravidel psaní beletrie - „zabij své oblíbené hrdiny“. Naprostá většina autorů by se od Ryana mohla učit, jak psát postavy takovým způsobem, aby opravdu každá z nich byla zajímavá… - Fantasy Book Review

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Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Traitor of Colditz Robert Verkaik reveals the incredible never-before-told story of the role played by the Cambridge Spies in the British defeat at Arnhem A breath-taking review of WWII s greatest betrayal and the moment that changed history forever. Sunday Post A bombshell book. Daily Mail Original, thought-provoking and exceedingly well written. Robert Kershaw Sensational. Daily Express Robert Verkaik s best book yet, a testament to his investigative skills, journalistic nous for a compelling story, and impressive understanding of the spy world. Richard Kerbaj***The end of the Second World War is in sight.Following the overwhelming victory on D-Day, Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin all seek to shape the global future to their own ends and win the race to Berlin.The British launch Operation Market Garden, the greatest airborne operation the world has ever seen. It is a bold roll of the dice, which, if successful, will end the war in weeks. But behind the scenes, spies are working, and plans are betrayed, the operation fails and thousands of Allied soldiers die.The Traitor of Arnhem tells a never-before-told story of this iconic operation, and of the very different figures working in secret to cause the catastrophic defeat. One traitor a terrifying giant of a man, a supposed hero of the resistance who sent hundreds of fellow freedom fighters to torture and death, the other an aristocrat and an English gentleman, working from inside the heart of the Allied war effort in London. Both of them working for the Russians.Drawn from unseen records and shedding fresh light on the operation and the spies responsible for its failure, this is an incredible account of the battle that would go on to shape the twentieth century.*** Breathtaking. Sunday Post This history book serves as a powerful and timely reminder of how the failure to tackle Joseph Stalin s threat to the West at the end of World War 2 has forced the free world to face up to the aggression of Vladimir Putin today. Bill Browder, author of Red Notice and Freezing Order Excellent ... a remarkable answer through considerable research to the vexed question: why were the Nazis unexpectedly lying in wait? The Jewish Chronicle The strongest point of the book is the story about Josephine . We will probably never be sure who Josephine was, if it even was a person, but... Robert proves the case as far as circumstantial evidence allows one. Bob de Graaff, Holland s foremost expert on intelligence and the official historian of the Dutch intelligence services. I have not read such a convincing portrayal of the German intelligence war in Holland ... A worthwhile read. Robert Kershaw, author of It Never Snow In September

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Rogue Trooper comes face to face with the Traitor General in the second volume of the Essential Rogue Trooper collection.The second volume in the Essential line featuring 2000 AD’s legendary war machine, Rogue Trooper! Rogue Trooper, the last of the GIs, continues his hunt for the man responsible for the Quartz Zone Massacre, which cost the lives of his comrades. After narrowing his list of suspects to four high-ranking officers, Rogue travels to a downed satellite which serves as the hideout of the Marauders, a renegade force of deserters and space bandits. But the hunter becomes the hunted when Rogue falls into a trap set by the Marauders’ leader – the Traitor General himself! Written by Gerry Finley-Day and Gordon Rennie, with art by Cam Kennedy, Colin Wilson and P.J. Holden, this volume concludes the hunt for the Traitor General.

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Druhý díl trilogie Stín krkavce.Tváří v tvář hrozbě musí i ta nejváhavější ruka nakonec pozvednout meč.Vélin Al Sorna je unavený z války. Ve službách Sjednoceného království a Víry prošel bezpoč tem bitev. Jedinou odmě nou mu však byla ztráta lásky, smrt přátel a zrada krále. Po pě ti letech v alpírském žaláři touží po návratu domů a klidném životě bez válek a vražd.Revinou jedinou touhou je však vrazit Vélinovi na uvítanou v rodné zemi nůž do srdce. Znič il její rodinu i její život. Nic ji neodradí od krvavé pomsty – dokonce ani hrozba vpádu nejmocnějšího nepřítele, jakému kdy království čelilo.Jakmile však vzplanou vále čné ohně, z protivníků se stávají spojenci, a co bylo dříve pravdou, mění se v lež. Pokud má být království zachráně no, musí Reva přijmout budoucnost, jakou si nepředstavovala, a Vélin se musí znovu ponořit do minulosti, kterou by nejraději pohřbil. Jednoduše nejlepší epická hrdinská fantasy roku. - Fantasy Book Critic Jedna z nejlepších sérií, která je pro všechny zavedené spisovatele výzvou, aby se zastavili a vzali ji na vědomí, nebo zůstali v jejím stínu. - Fantasy Book Review Ve druhém díle Anthony Ryan září ještě jasněji – díky spoustě skvělých nových postav. - Fantasy Book Critic Zatímco první kniha pojednávala o putování jednoho hlavního hrdiny, tento díl je spíše epickou fantasy s širšími dopady na celou fiktivní říši. Najdete v ní odpovědi na mnoho velkých otázek z první knihy. - SFFaudio

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Audiokniha: Vélin Al Sorna, zasvěcený Šestému řádu, byl od dětství cvičen k boji a zabíjení ve službách Víry. Řád se stal jeho jedinou rodinou. Vélinův otec sloužil jako rytíř králi Janusovi, panovníkovi Sjednoceného království, rozhodl se však Vélina zbavit jeho práv a v pouhých deseti letech ho zanechal na prahu Šestého řádu. Chlapec se během pobytu v řádu dozvídá zatím netušené podrobnosti o své matce, která zemřela, když byl ještě dítě. Nenávidí otce za jeho rozhodnutí jej opustit a ponechat napospas řádu, ale postupně také odhaluje důvody, jež ho k němu vedly. Jedna pravda je však důležitější než všechny ostatní: Vélina Al Sornu čeká budoucnost, kterou má teprve pochopit. Budoucnost, jež změní nejen království, ale i celý svět. První díl epické fantasy ságy STÍN KRKAVCE Anthony Ryan (* 1970) Britský autor pochází ze Skotska, vystudoval historii, žije a pracuje v Londýně. Dlouho byl zaměstnán ve státní správě, ale po úspěchu svého prvního románu Píseň krve (2013; česky Host 2014) se stal spisovatelem na plný úvazek. Bestsellerovou trilogii Stín krkavce po druhém dílu Pán věže (2014; česky Host 2015) završil románem Královna ohně (2015). Vydal také první díl nové fantasy série The Draconis Memoria: The Waking Fire, který k českému vydání plánuje nakladatelství Host. Autor také pokračuje v psaní své sci-fi série Slab City Blues, která vychází elektronicky. Ivan Lupták (* 1986) Vystudoval DAMU, ve studentském divadle Disk hrál v absolventském představení Kazimír a Karolína (Öden von Horváth, 2010). Ve Viole účinkoval v pořadu Staročeské vánoční hry. Na konci čtvrtého ročníku DAMU v roce 2010 přijal nabídku stát se členem hereckého souboru Divadla Na zábradlí. Jeho filmovým debutem byla hlavní role ve filmu Anglické jahody (2008), hrál v televizním filmu Villa Faber (2011), v pohádce Micimutr (2011) a v seriálech jako Vraždy v kruhu (2015) nebo V.I.P. vraždy (2016). Pavel Soukup (* 1948) Vystudoval žurnalistiku na Univerzitě Karlově a poté úspěšně absolvoval DAMU. Po studiu působil v oblastních divadlech, později se vrátil do Prahy, kde hrál v Městských divadlech pražských, především v Divadle ABC, a stal se členem souboru Hudebního divadla v Karlíně. Dobře známý je z televizních obrazovek – od roku 1980 se objevuje v televizních pohádkách, komediích a také v seriálech (např. Náhrdelník, Život na zámku, Ordinace v růžové zahradě). Daleko známější je ovšem jeho hlas – jednak díky mnoha dokumentům, k nimž namluvil komentář, a jednak jako dabér Arnolda Schwarzeneggera, Robina Williamse, Gérarda Depardieua, Michaela Douglase, Harrisona Forda, Bruce Willise nebo Roberta Redforda. Svůj hlas propůjčil i kresleným postavičkám z filmů Toy Story: Příběh hraček, 101 dalmatinů či Spláchnutej. Za mistrovství v dabingu byl několikrát oceněn.

Objev podobné jako Píseň krve - Anthony Ryan - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Dokáže zastavit zlovolného dobyvatele, aniž by sám zaujal jeho místo? Poté, co Kehlbrand Reyerik přezdívaný Temný rytíř se svou hordou fanatických válečníků zpustošil Ctihodné království, pokračuje ve svém krvavém tažení na Dálný západ. Kupecká království padají jedno po druhém do rukou nemilosrdného válečníka, který o sobě tvrdí, že je vtělený bůh. Dokáže jej vůbec ještě někdo zastavit? Jedině snad Vélin Al Sorna, udatný bojovník ze Severních provincií vychovaný Šestým řádem, který opět získal svůj dar – jenže jeho nová píseň je černá, plná nenávisti a žíznící po krvi. A tak zatímco se kolem něho a jeho přátel během cesty vedoucí dál a dál na jih pomalu formuje armáda Kehlbrandových odpůrců, Vélin hledá lék, který by zkrotil netvora číhajícího v jeho nitru. Jejich putování je zavede do tajemného Chrámu kopí, na nejedno bitevní pole i mezi piráty. Přímý střet s Temným rytířem však nemohou oddalovat donekonečna a nakonec tak dojde na závěrečný souboj mezi tygrem a vlkem…Druhá část dilogie, v níž Anthony Ryan vylíčil další osudy Vélina Al Sorna, hlavního hrdiny úspěšné fantasy série Stín krkavce.

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Čtyři česky dosud nepublikované novely a povídky ze světa Vélina Al Sorny. Během doby, kterou Anthony Ryan strávil psaním trilogie Stín krkavce se svým legendárním hrdinou Vélinem Al Sornou, se rozhodl prozkoumat minulost a příběhy známých postav v kratších textech. Všechny čtyři novely a povídky nyní vycházejí česky v jednom svazku - fanoušci série se tak budou moci zřejmě naposledy vrátit do oblíbeného světa. Ve strhujících vyprávěních plných tajemství, magie, intrik a bojů nahlédneme do doby dávno před vznikem Sjednoceného království, ale i do dějů osvětlujících mnohá tajemství dobře známých příběhů.

Objev podobné jako Písně temnoty - Anthony Ryan

Audiokniha: Boj s Temnotou nikdy nekončí… Jak se z ambiciózní prostitutky Derly stala Paní vran sloužící králi Janusovi? A jaká nebezpečná dobrodružství prožil bratr Sollis ze Šestého řádu, Vélinův učitel vyhlášený svým šermířským uměním? Anthony Ryan se v přítomné audioknize vrací ke známým postavám svých úspěšných románů a vypráví jejich strhující příběhy plné krve, magie, intrik a tajemství. Své čtenáře zavede do přístavního města Varinshold, jehož podsvětí vládne šílený Jednoočko, mezi barbarské Lonaky, po jejichž boku Sollis čelí hordám divokých zvířat ovládaným služebníkem Temnoty, nebo do hnízda pašeráků, které kromě otrlých zločinců skrývá i jedno smrtící tajemství… Čtveřice česky dosud nepublikovaných příběhů ze světa Vélina Al Sorny, hrdiny oblíbených fantasy sérií Stín krkavce a Čepel krkavce, v podání Marie Štípkové (Paní vran), Marka Holého (Zástupy mrtvých), Matouše Rumla (Lord výběrčí) a Pavla Soukupa (Souboj dvou zel aneb Pád Kethie).

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Born of an Iron Storm continues Anthony Ryan s bloody, Norse-flavoured epic fantasy series, which is perfect for fans of John Gwynne s Bloodsworn trilogy

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HER HUSBAND IS IMPRISONED. WHAT WILL SHE RISK TO SAVE HIM? . . .DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD Do not walk to pick up this book. Run JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH The brilliant writing style, the pure angst and heartache; lust and longing - wow! 5***** READER REVIEW This book is EPIC. I m in love with this series 5***** READER REVIEW___________A QUEEN IN EXILE AS A TRAITOR . . .Lara has watched Ithicana be conquered by her own father. But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows her father is only keeping him alive to lure in his traitorous daughter.It is bait she fully intends to take.Risking her life, Lara returns to free the Bridge Kingdom and its king using her father s greatest weapons - her warrior sisters.But her greatest adversary of all might be the very man she s trying to free.Now Lara must decide who she is fighting for: her kingdom, her husband, or herself . . .Tropes/themes: 1. Political Intrigue2. Alternate World3. Enemies to Lovers4. Action Adventure5. Romantasy ___________ So good I didn t want it to end. This book left me crying so hard 5***** READER REVIEW Absolutely phenomenal. These characters don t just jump out the page, they leap 5***** READER REVIEWPRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page! Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf KingPRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters Kirkus Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance BookistA Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024A Fate Inked in Blood, New York Times bestseller, March 2024

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První díl trilogie Stín krkavce.Vélin Al Sorna, zasvěcený Šestému řádu, byl od dětství cvičen k boji a zabíjení ve službách Víry. Řád se stal jeho jedinou rodinou. Vélinův otec sloužil jako rytíř králi Janusovi, panovníkovi Sjednoceného království, rozhodl se však Vélina zbavit jeho práv a v pouhých deseti letech ho zanechal na prahu Šestého řádu. Chlapec ho za to nenávidí. Během pobytu v řádu se Vélin dozvídá zatím netušené podrobnosti o své matce, která zemřela, když byl ještě dítě. Postupně také odhaluje důvody, jež jeho otce vedly k tomu, že ho řádu svěřil. Jedna pravda je však důležitější než všechny ostatní: Vélina Al Sornu čeká budoucnost, kterou má teprve pochopit. Budoucnost, jež změní nejen království, ale také celý svět. Na scénu vstoupil nový mistrovský vyprav ěč. - Michael J. Sullivan, spisovatel Fanoušci výpravné epické fantasy, jakou představuje například Kolo č asu Roberta Jordana nebo Píseň ledu a ohn ě (Hra o trůny) George R. R. Martina, si tento debut jist ě oblíbí. - Library Journal Hlavní adept na nejpůsobivě jší debut roku… Píseň krve je silný, impozantní román, který má sice zdánlivě uzavřený konec, ale naznač uje pokrač ování. - SffWorld.com Naprosto strhující fantasy od nového výrazného autora nadaného velkým talentem. Ryan píše o tématech, jako jsou válka, víra a vě rnost, na pozadí neuv ěřitelných ak čních scén a umně vykreslených postav. - BuzzFeed Ryan rozezně l všechny vysoké tóny epické fantasy — drsné prostředí, prastarou magii, nelítostné intriky, rozpolcenou loajalitu a krvavou akci. - Publishers Weekly Ta kniha se prost ě nedá odložit… Musel jsem ji přeč íst co nejdřív, a jakmile jsem byl na konci, pře četl jsem si ji celou znovu, protože jsem se nemohl rozlou čit s úžasným svě tem, který autor vytvořil. - Fantasy Book Critic

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První díl trilogie Stín krkavce.Vélin Al Sorna, zasvěcený Šestému řádu, byl od dětství cvičen k boji a zabíjení ve službách Víry. Řád se stal jeho jedinou rodinou. Vélinův otec sloužil jako rytíř králi Janusovi, panovníkovi Sjednoceného království, rozhodl se však Vélina zbavit jeho práv a v pouhých deseti letech ho zanechal na prahu Šestého řádu. Chlapec ho za to nenávidí. Během pobytu v řádu se Vélin dozvídá zatím netušené podrobnosti o své matce, která zemřela, když byl ještě dítě. Postupně také odhaluje důvody, jež jeho otce vedly k tomu, že ho řádu svěřil. Jedna pravda je však důležitější než všechny ostatní: Vélina Al Sornu čeká budoucnost, kterou má teprve pochopit. Budoucnost, jež změní nejen království, ale také celý svět. Na scénu vstoupil nový mistrovský vyprav ěč. - Michael J. Sullivan, spisovatel Fanoušci výpravné epické fantasy, jakou představuje například Kolo č asu Roberta Jordana nebo Píseň ledu a ohn ě (Hra o trůny) George R. R. Martina, si tento debut jist ě oblíbí. - Library Journal Hlavní adept na nejpůsobivě jší debut roku… Píseň krve je silný, impozantní román, který má sice zdánlivě uzavřený konec, ale naznač uje pokrač ování. - SffWorld.com Naprosto strhující fantasy od nového výrazného autora nadaného velkým talentem. Ryan píše o tématech, jako jsou válka, víra a vě rnost, na pozadí neuv ěřitelných ak čních scén a umně vykreslených postav. - BuzzFeed Ryan rozezně l všechny vysoké tóny epické fantasy — drsné prostředí, prastarou magii, nelítostné intriky, rozpolcenou loajalitu a krvavou akci. - Publishers Weekly Ta kniha se prost ě nedá odložit… Musel jsem ji přeč íst co nejdřív, a jakmile jsem byl na konci, pře četl jsem si ji celou znovu, protože jsem se nemohl rozlou čit s úžasným svě tem, který autor vytvořil. - Fantasy Book Critic

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#1 on AMAZON, TWENTY WEEKS on the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST, and a WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY NATIONAL BESTSELLEROver 1,000,000 copies sold despite censorship, boycotts from bookstores and libraries, and hit pieces against the author. Pharma-funded mainstream media has convinced millions of Americans that Dr. Anthony Fauci is a hero. Hands down, he is anything but. As director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Dr. Anthony Fauci dispenses $6.1 billion in annual taxpayer-provided funding for rigged scientific research, allowing him to dictate the subject, content, and outcome of scientific health research across the globe—truly a dark agenda. Fauci uses the financial clout at his disposal in a back handed manner to wield extraordinary influence over hospitals, universities, journals, and thousands of influential doctors and scientists—whose careers and institutions he has the power to ruin, advance, or reward in an authoritarian manner. During more than a year of painstaking and meticulous research on his laptop and through interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unearthed a shocking story that obliterates media spin on Dr. Fauci . . . and that will alarm every American—Democrat or Republican—who cares about democracy, our Constitution, and the future of our children’s health.The Real Anthony Fauci reveals how “America’s Doctor” launched his career during the early AIDS crisis by partnering with pharmaceutical companies to sabotage safe and effective off-patent therapeutic treatments for AIDS. Fauci orchestrated fraudulent do-nothing studies, and then pressured US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulators into approving a deadly chemotherapy treatment he had good reason to know was worthless against AIDS. Fauci did the unthinkable and repeatedly violated federal laws to allow his Pharma partners to use impoverished and dark-skinned children as lab rats in beyond order, deadly experiments with toxic AIDS and cancer chemotherapies. In early 2000, Fauci shook hands with Bill Gates in the library of Gates’ $147 million Seattle mansion, cementing a partnership that would aim to control an increasingly profitable $60 billion global vaccine enterprise with unlimited growth potential. Through funding leverage and carefully cultivated personal relationships with heads of state and leading media and social media institutions, the Pharma-Fauci-Gates alliance exercises dominion over global health policy and our beautiful country. This is not just another political book. The Real Anthony Fauci details how Fauci, Gates, and their cohorts use their control of media outlets—both conservative and liberal leaning, scientific journals, key government and quasi-governmental agencies, global intelligence agencies, and influential scientists and physicians to flood the public with fearful propaganda about COVID-19 virulence and pathogenesis, and to muzzle debate and ruthlessly censor dissent.

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THE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A vastly entertaining tale, bursting with astonishing stories and extraordinary characters ... A fascinating read Sunday Telegraph Brilliant ... An amazing story, one I hadn t heard too much about Dan SnowIT IS THE DEPTHS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR.The Germans like to boast that there is no escape from the infamous fortress that is Colditz.The elite British officers imprisoned there are determined to prove the Nazis wrong and get back into the war.As the war heats up and the stakes are raised, the Gestapo plant a double-agent inside the prison in a bid to uncover the secrets of the British prisoners. Captain Julius Green of the Army Dental Corps and Sergeant John Busty Brown must risk their lives in a bid to save the lives of hundreds of Allied servicemen and protect the secrets of MI9.Drawn from unseen records, The Traitor of Colditz brings to light an extraordinary, never-before-told story from the Second World War, an epic tale of how MI9 took on the Nazis and exposed the traitors in their midst.

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První díl nové série Draconis Memoria od autora bestsellerové trilogie Stín krkavce.V rozlehlých oblastech ovládaných Kovolodním obchodním syndikátem neexistuje cennější surovina než krev draggů. Po vykrvení v zajetí chovaných či v přírodě ulovených Červených, Zelených, Modrých a Černých draggů lze vydestilovat elixíry, které obdarují závratnými schopnostmi nepočetnou skupinku mužů a žen známých jako Krvožehnaní. Málokdo však ví, že jednotlivé rody draggů chřadnou. Jejich krve se nedostává a válka s Korvantinskou říší se blíží. Poslední naděje Syndikátu se upírají k nejasným zvěstem o existenci dalšího druhu dragga — mnohem mocnějšího, než jsou ostatní — a k hrstce vyvolených, kteří se ho nyní musejí pokusit najít.V příběhu se postupně prolínají osudy tří hlavních hrdinů. Claydon Torcreek, zlodějíček a neregistrovaný Krvožehnaný, se nedobrovolně ocitá ve službě Syndikátu a je vyslán pátrat v neprobádaných pustinách po legendárním tvorovi. Lizanne Lethridgová, prvotřídní agentka a nájemná vražedkyně, riskuje život na výzvědné misi do srdce nepřátelského území. A Corrick Hilemore, podporučík na Kovolodním křižníku, po bitvě s piráty a následně s korvantinskou flotilou dopluje až na kraj světa a do nebezpečí mnohem většího, než mohl tušit.Všichni tři musejí svést neúprosný boj, aby odrazili nástup zničující války, nebo jí padli za oběť.-----Ryan obratně, realisticky a s nenucenou dovedností balancuje mezi dračí fantasy, špionážním thrillerem a steampunkově námořnickým románem. - Publishers WeeklyOheň probuzení je úžasné dílo představivosti s množstvím zvratů, osvěžujícím odlišným prostředím a výborně vystavěným světem. Skvělé čtení. - Mark Lawrence, spisovatelRyan vytvořil poutavý a magický svět, kterým čtenáře provádí ve skvěle napsaném románu, u něhož je jisté, že se zařadí mezi další fantasy klasiky. ­- The Huffington PostFascinující svět, kterému vládnou korporace a kde velká část moci pochází z dračí krve, poskytuje přitažlivé prostředí pro rozsáhlý epický příběh. Zběsilé tempo a touha dozvědět se víc mohou za to, že je tak působivý. - Locus

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Audiokniha: Sedm lidí s vymazanou paměti musí riskovat vlastní životy. Ale proč?Dálkově řízené plavidlo a na jeho palubě skupinka cizinců se jmény spisovatelů vytetovanými na rukou. Na nic ze své minulosti se nepamatují, avšak díky svým schopnostem byli zjevně vybráni na nebezpečnou misi s blíže neurčeným cílem. Po sebevraždě jednoho z nich zamíří zbylá šestice s lodí napěchovanou zbraněmi do zdevastovaného Londýna, v němž se prohánějí smečky zmutovaných monster. Zatímco někteří členové posádky – jako Pynchon či Huxley, kteří za sebou očividně mají vojenský, potažmo policejní výcvik – se zdají být ve svém živlu, pro ostatní představuje válečná výprava proti krvelačnému nepříteli skutečný očistec. Dokáže nesourodé společenství, kde nechybí vědkyně, doktorka nebo historik, táhnout za jeden provaz, splnit příkazy tajemného hlasu v pozadí a přežít uprostřed apokalypsy, kterou nyní britská metropole zahalená smrtícím rudým oparem připomíná? A nepodlehnou sami hrozivé nákaze, měnící nevinné lidské bytosti v děsivé tvory z nočních můr? Autor úspěšných fantasy sérií Stín krkavce či Čepel krkavce přichází s napínavým postapokalyptickým thrillerem, jenž nechává čtenáře tápat stejně jako postavy. Teprve v posledních chvílích přichází s nečekaným odhalením i překvapivými zvraty.„V tomto postapokalyptickém thrilleru Ryan dokazuje, že jeho vypravěčský talent dalece přesahuje hranice epické fantasy. (…) Působivý hororový příběh s propracovanými postavami a neotřelou variací na známé téma, který vás ohromí.“ – Publishers Weekly „Bird Box se potkává se Světovou válkou Z v žánrově pestrém románu Sedm na rudé řece, který je nesmírně zábavnou kombinací záhady zamčeného pokoje, infarktového thrilleru a hrůzostrašného hororu. Přinutí vás číst dlouho do noci a budete z něj mít noční můry ještě dlouho poté, co otočíte poslední stránku.“ – Phillip Fracassi, autor knihy Hleď, prázdnota„Příběh plný napětí a akce, ve kterém si podávají ruku Coppolova Apokalypsa a Resident Evil.“ – R. J. Barker„Strhující příběh plný tajemství a hrozivých postapokalyptických vizí.“ – Pevnost„V zájmu vašeho přežití je nezbytné, abyste se řídili následujícími pokyny: vezměte tento telefon a vraťte se na loď. Zabijte Dickinsonovou.“Vytřeštěně, nevěřícně na sebe s Pynchonem zírali.Telefon Huxleymu div nevyklouzl z ruky. „Cože?“„Dickinsonová nyní představuje nebezpečí pro vás pro všechny. V zájmu vlastního přežití ji musíte zabít.“„Vždyť je to sakra horolezkyně, možná polárnice…“„Kdokoli z posádky si vybaví vzpomínky osobního rázu, toho je třeba pokládat za nebezpečného. Vraťte se na loď a zabijte ji.“ – ukázka z knihy

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Queen of Fire is the spectacular conclusion to the internationally bestselling Raven s Shadow series - a powerful tale of desperate battles, deadly politics and epic adventure. EMPIRES WILL FALLQueen Lyrna has survived the bloody siege of Alltor. Now she must rally her troops and take back the capital from the Volarian invaders. But driving her hated enemy out of the Realm will not satisfy her lust for vengeance - she wants to pursue them across the ocean and burn their empire to ashes. To do so, she must place her faith in the Seventh Order: men and women who wield terrible powers, born of the Dark itself. Vaelin Al Sorna would sacrifice his life for his queen - and may yet have to. Only by unmasking the Volarians mysterious Ally can the tide of war be turned. To this end, Vaelin must travel deep into the icebound north, in search of a man who cannot die - and he must do it without the aid of his blood song, which has fallen ominously silent . . . Praise for Raven s Shadow: Engrossing - Buzzfeed Powerful - SFFWorld Compelling - SFXBooks by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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TOWER LORD is the second novel in the internationally bestselling Raven s Shadow series, which began with epic fantasy blockbuster BLOOD SONG.THE REALM BURNS.Vaelin Al Sorna is tired of war. He s fought countless battles in service to the Realm and Faith. His reward was the loss of his love, the death of his friends and a betrayal by his king. After five years in an Alpiran dungeon, he just wants to go home. Reva intends to welcome Vaelin back with a knife between the ribs. He destroyed her family and ruined her life. Nothing will stop her from exacting bloody vengeance - not even the threat of invasion from the greatest enemy the Realm has ever faced.Yet as the fires of war spread, foes become friends and truths turn to lies. To save the Realm, Reva must embrace a future she does not want - and Vaelin must revisit a past he d rather leave buried.Praise for Raven s Shadow: Engrossing - Buzzfeed Powerful - SFFWorld Compelling - SFXBooks by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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Anthony Trollope s The Warden is the first of his well-loved Chronicles of Barsetshire, edited with an introduction and notes by Robin Gilmour in Penguin Classics.The tranquil atmosphere of the cathedral town of Barchester is shattered when a scandal breaks concerning the financial affairs of a Church-run almshouse for elderly men. In the ensuing furore, Septimus Harding, the almshouse s well-meaning warden, finds himself pitted against his daughter s suitor Dr John Bold, a zealous local reformer. Matters are not improved when Harding s abrasive son-in law, Archdeacon Grantly, leaps into the fray to defend him against a campaign Bold begins in the national press. An affectionate and wittily satirical view of the workings of the Church of England, The Warden is also a subtle exploration of the rights and wrongs of moral crusades and, in its account of Harding s intensely felt personal drama, a moving depiction of the private impact of public affairs.In his introduction, Robin Gilmour examines Trollope s background and his influences, especially his use of contemporary newspaper scandals. This edition also includes suggestions for further reading and notes.Anthony Trollope (1815-82) had an unhappy childhood characterised by a stark contrast between his family s high social standing and their comparative poverty. He wrote his earliest novels while working as a Post Office inspector, but did not meet with success until the publication of the first of his Barsetshire novels , The Warden (1855). As well as writing over forty novels, including such popular works as Can You Forgive Her? (1865), Phineas Finn (1869), He Knew He Was Right (1869) and The Way We Live Now (1875) Trollope is credited with introducing the postbox to England.If you enjoyed The Warden, you might like Trollope s The Way We Live Now, also available in Penguin Classics.

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Take back control of your life so you can live with freedom and fulfillment.Have you ever felt pushed to the side of your own life? Have you ever felt weary from living at the bare minimum?Do you feel emotionally, physically, or spiritually unwell?If you, like most people, find yourself answering yes to any of these questions, it s possible you do not have a seat at the table of your own life. More specifically, you re not sitting at the head of your table. And that needs to change if you want to enjoy a life of abundance, wellness, and freedom.In Take Your Seat at the Table, bestselling author and personal finance expert Anthony O Neal gives you a powerful guide to reclaiming control of your life and stepping into your God-given purpose. Anthony invites you to take charge of your life and make intentional choices that align with your values, dreams, and goals. This book equips you to take your seat at the head of your table and take control of six key areas in your life, including your:Spiritual lifeMental wellbeingPhysical healthCareerFinancesRelationships Why should you take your seat at the table? Because it s the only way to step into the life God created you to live—a life of purpose and fulfillment. Take Your Seat at the Table will help you regain your proper place at the head of your table so you can experience the kind of abundance, wellness, and freedom you ve always longed for.

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A poignant picture book about a boy and his dog finding adventure where they least expect it, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children s Laureate, Anthony Browne.Danny isnâ ™t expecting much excitement when he takes his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the beach. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny thinks itâ ™s boring. Will Danny discover just how extraordinary the beach really is? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about the hidden treasures of the seaside and the wonderful relationship between a boy and his dog.

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This is the story of D-Day, told through the voices of over 1,000 survivors.6 June, 1944. 156,000 troops from 12 different countries, 11,000 aircraft, 7,000 naval vessels, 24 hours. D-Day - the beginning of the Allied invasion of Hitler s formidable Fortress Europe - was the largest amphibious invasion in history. There has never been a battle like it, before or since.But beyond the statistics and over sixty years on, what is it about the events of D-Day that remain so compelling? The courage of the men who fought and died on the beaches of France? The sheer boldness of the invasion plan? Or the fact that this, Rommel s longest day , heralded the beginning of the end of World War II?One of the defining battles of the war, D-Day is scored into the imagination as the moment when the darkness of the Third Reich began to be swept away. This story is told through the voices of over 1,000 survivors - from high-ranking Allied and German officers, to the paratroopers who landed in Normandy before dawn, the infantry who struggled ashore and the German troops who defended the coast. Cornelius Ryan captures the horror and the glory of D-Day, relating in emotive and compelling detail the years of inspired tactical planning that led up to the invasion, its epic implementation and every stroke of luck and individual act of heroism that would later define the battle.

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Being BAD has never felt so GOOD! The third book in the villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Check out the complete series – Villains Academy and Villains Academy: How to Steal a Dragon. ‘Heart-warming and hilarious – Villains Academy is a spookalicious treat, set to terrify every other book on your shelf.’ Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany ‘An absolute HOOT! Evil laughs aplenty!’ Sophy Henn, author and illustrator of the Pizazz series Once a year the five original founders of Villains Academy rise from their graves in honour of the Gruesome Games – a school sports day unlike any other, where the aim is to prank and cheat your way to the finish line. Werewolf Bram and his friends the Cereal Killers are determined to win so their names can be written in the Book of Bad, a record of the most wicked villains to grace the school. But as the games become harder and the pranks get out of hand, are Bram and his friends bad enough to go down as the most victorious villains in history? PRAISE FOR VILLAINS ACADEMY: ‘A charmingly villainous adventure about friendship, school and unspeakable evil.’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good ‘Criminally fun!’ Danny Wallace, author of The Day the Screens Went Blank ‘Frightfully fun – Villains Academy had me cackling from the very first page!’ Katie Tsang, co-author of the Dragon Realm series ‘I loved the spookily funny Villains Academy. It #39;s a work of (evil) genius!’ Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar ‘A joyful hug of a book with genuine warmth and heart.’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ‘A delightfully fun adventure with real heart and humour.’ Benjamin Dean, author of Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow ‘Immersive, funny, and with a cast of scarily loveable characters, Villains Academy made me feel like I was IN the book!’ Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls ‘A fabulously funny adventure. I want to enrol in Villains Academy!’ Nick Sheridan, author of The Case of the Runaway Brain ‘Wickedly funny and full of quirky yet loveable characters.’ Iona Rangeley, author of Einstein the Penguin ‘This is a brilliant, bonkers work packed with top-notch illustration.’ Jack Noel, author and illustrator of the Comic Classics series ‘Full of wonderful characters, Villains Academy is such a FUN read!’ Rikin Parekh, illustrator of The Worst Class in the World series

Objev podobné jako How to Win the Gruesome Games - Ryan Hammond

Two disparate peopleâ ”lost in their own wayâ ”find an unexpected healing connection in a poignant novel about redemption and chosen family by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. An army veteran with a career as a beat cop behind her, security guard Addie Finch is toughâ ”on the outside. Internally, sheâ ™s in crisis mode. Sheâ ™s lonely, introverted, struggling through AA, estranged from her son, and, at sixty-two years old, questioning her role as a protector. She also has a soft spot for the underdog thatâ ™s about to change her life. Addie finds Jonathan, a homeless teenager abandoned by his mother, holed up in a warehouse and vulnerable to the elements and to predators. Touched by the boyâ ™s gentle nature and a wisdom beyond his years, Addie offers him temporary shelter in her garden shed in exchange for maintaining the sprawling property. Itâ ™s an act of kindness and purpose that means the world to Jonathan. But when Addie faces a situation that sends her internal world tumbling, the emotional connection with Jonathan, once the unlikeliest of strangers, becomes her lifeline as well. As both process past traumas, Addie and Jonathan forge a surrogate grandmother-grandson bondâ ”a chosen family that could restore trust and heal hearts they thought were broken forever.

Objev podobné jako Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe - Catherine Ryan Hyde

Two disparate peopleâ ”lost in their own wayâ ”find an unexpected healing connection in a poignant novel about redemption and chosen family by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. An army veteran with a career as a beat cop behind her, security guard Addie Finch is toughâ ”on the outside. Internally, sheâ ™s in crisis mode. Sheâ ™s lonely, introverted, struggling through AA, estranged from her son, and, at sixty-two years old, questioning her role as a protector. She also has a soft spot for the underdog thatâ ™s about to change her life. Addie finds Jonathan, a homeless teenager abandoned by his mother, holed up in a warehouse and vulnerable to the elements and to predators. Touched by the boyâ ™s gentle nature and a wisdom beyond his years, Addie offers him temporary shelter in her garden shed in exchange for maintaining the sprawling property. Itâ ™s an act of kindness and purpose that means the world to Jonathan. But when Addie faces a situation that sends her internal world tumbling, the emotional connection with Jonathan, once the unlikeliest of strangers, becomes her lifeline as well. As both process past traumas, Addie and Jonathan forge a surrogate grandmother-grandson bondâ ”a chosen family that could restore trust and heal hearts they thought were broken forever.

Objev podobné jako Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe - Catherine Ryan Hyde

From Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan comes an environmental tale packed full of his signature grit, heart and humour, as Kyle and his grandad execute a plan to save the local beck.Kyle is less than happy about getting dumped at his eccentric old grandadâ ™s on a Saturday afternoon. Embarrassed by his grandadâ ™s ratty old Elvis wig and his weird three-legged dog, Kyle thinks the day is going to be a nightmare until his grandad introduces him to the marvels in the beck at the bottom of his garden.Once filthy and full of rubbish, the stream has been cleaned up and is now home to some amazing creatures. But this magical world is under threat from a new development.Kyleâ ™s grandad is determined to stop the builders and has an audacious plan to save the beck, but when he falls ill, will Kyle find the courage to carry it out by himself?Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

Objev podobné jako The Beck - Anthony McGowan

Internationally bestselling fantasy author Anthony Ryan - writing as A. J. Ryan - delivers a nerve-shredding horror novel where humankind is no longer top of the food chain

Objev podobné jako The Feeding - A.J. Ryan

Four different voices tell their own versions of the same walk in the park. The radically different perspectives give a fascinating depth to this simple story which explores many of the author s key themes, such as alienation, friendship and the bizarre amid the mundane. Anthony Browne s world-renowned artwork is full of expressive gorillas, vibrant colours and numerous nods to Magritte and other artists, while being uniquely Browne s own style.

Objev podobné jako Voices in the Park - Anthony Browne

A poignant story about a baby elephant who gets lost in a mysterious jungle, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children s Laureate.Ernest is a happy baby elephant. But when his curiosity gets the better of him and he leaves the rest of his herd to explore the alluring and dangerous jungle, he becomes very lost indeed. Amongst the undergrowth, he meets a rude gorilla, a weary lion, an impolite hippo and an uncaring crocodile. Will anyone help Ernest find his way out of the jungle and home to his mum? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about finding help in unexpected places.

Objev podobné jako Ernest the Elephant - Anthony Browne

The Warden is a novel by English author Anthony Trollope published by Longman in 1855. It is the first book in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series, followed by Barchester Towers.Church of England, The Warden is also a subtle exploration of the rights and wrongs of moral crusades and, in its account of Harding s intensely felt personal drama, a moving depiction of the private impact of public affairs.

Objev podobné jako The Warden - Anthony Trollope

Matthew is 14 and is struggling to fit in - something that s extra hard when you re taking care of your mum, being bullied at school, and have earned the nickname Stinky Mog because of your poor personal hygiene. On top of all that, he wants to catch the attention of one of the coolest girls in school, Ari. Ari doesn t walk: she floats, like mist on the water. And she s as sporty as she is cool. When Ari s brand new bike is stolen, Matthew spots his chance to make a good impression by getting it back for her... But will he just end up in even more trouble or is Matthew is about to learn that friendship and heroes can be found in unlikely places?This is a gritty yet touching story of one teenager s struggles with bullying and isolation, written by Carnegie Medal Winning author Anthony McGowan, and is perfect for less-confident readers.

Objev podobné jako Super-Readable Rollercoaster: I Am The Minotaur - Anthony McGowan

Anthony Browne is at his most brilliant in a new edition of this profound picture book about sibling relations.Once upon a time there lived a brother and sister who were complete opposites and constantly fought and argued. One day they discovered the tunnel. The boy goes through it at once, dismissing his sister s fears. When he doesn t return his sister has to pluck up the courage to go through the tunnel too. She finds her brother in a mysterious forest where he has been turned to stone...

Objev podobné jako The Tunnel - Anthony Browne

A NEW AGE HAS DAWNED. AN AGE OF BLOOD AND STEEL. AN AGE OF WRATH.The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule.Until now.Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path.Thera of the Blackspear, favoured servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar - the treasure room of the gods - and win the Sister Queens favour at his sister s expense.Both siblings - along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power - will play a part in the coming storm.The Age of Wrath has begun.

Objev podobné jako A Tide of Black Steel - Anthony Ryan

Born of An Iron Storm continues the epic tale that started in A Tide of Black Steel; a compelling fantasy saga of bloody retribution, deadly intrigue, and desperate courageThe Sister Queens have fallen and Ascarlia lies naked before the storm. A Nihlvarian plan, years in the making, has seen Ascarlia s enemy seize the capital Skar Magnol. Now the invaders look to the wealthy port city of Olversahl to complete their conquest.But there is hope.Elvine is trapped at the heart of the conspiracy, yet her role in the new government offers the chance to plan resistance from within. She must tread a fine line between loyalty and secret disobedience, knowing the smallest mistake will mean her death.Far away across the ocean, Felnir embarks on a bloody path towards kingship, whilst to the north, Ruhlin seeks escape from the tyrannical realm of Nihlvar where the mysterious Vortigurn holds sway.Meanwhile, Thera has secured the Outer Islands, but her loyalist forces alone cannot liberate Skar Magnol. She must seek allies to have any chance of defeating the Nihlvarian threat. But her greater challenge will be to overcome her own doubts and become the leader she needs to be.If she fails, Ascarlia will fall.

Objev podobné jako Born of an Iron Storm - Anthony Ryan

This authoritative and accessible investment classic promises rare insight into what it really takes to run money in a top-performing investment fund. Anthony Bolton, the UKâ ™s most successful stock market investor, tells the story of his contrarian approach to managing money. He provides invaluable lessons on the factors that really matter in picking a stock: the need to identify good managers, how to run a portfolio, the importance of value investing, reading charts and how to trade successfully.

Objev podobné jako Investing Against the Tide - Anthony Bolton

Celebrate the 30th birthday of this classic story about a gentle chimp fed up of being bullied.Willy wouldnâ ™t hurt a fly â “ he even apologizes when someone hits him. The suburban gorillas call him Willy the Wimp. Then, one day, Willy answers a body-building advert ... with hilarious results! Celebrate 30 years of the classic picture book in this special anniversary edition by multiple-award-winner Anthony Browne.

Objev podobné jako Willy the Wimp - Anthony Browne

Blood Song is the epic first novel in the internationally bestselling Raven s Shadow series - an enthralling tale of desperate battles, deadly politics and epic adventure. We have fought battles that left more than a hundred corpses on the ground and not a word of it has ever been set down. The Order fights, but often it fights in shadow, without glory or reward. We have no banners. Vaelin Al Sorna is the Sixth Order s newest recruit. Under their brutal training regime, he learns how to forge a blade, survive the wilds and kill a man quickly and quietly - all in the name of protecting the Realm and the Faith. Now his skills will be put to the test. War is coming. Vaelin must draw upon the very essence of his strength and cunning if he is to survive the coming conflict. Yet as the world teeters on the edge of chaos, Vaelin will learn that the truth can cut deeper than any sword.

Objev podobné jako Blood Song - Anthony Ryan

You canâ ™t escape the shadows . . .The Elite are imprisoned, the Reaper King is once again banished from the world and the city of Nubis is trying to return to normal. So is Mia, but itâ ™s not so easy. Coming to terms with new powers and being the tamer of two umbra, sheâ ™s also plagued by nightmares. Is the fear all in her imagination? Or are the agents of darkness somehow planning another assault? Once again, Miaâ ™s skills and resilience will be tested to their limit.This is the second book in the sensational Umbra Tales series, illustrated by Ana Latese.

Objev podobné jako Mia and the Traitor of Nubis - Janelle McCurdy

A thrilling Cold War story about a KGB double agent, by one of Britain s greatest historians - now with a new afterword On a warm July evening in 1985, a middle-aged man stood on the pavement of a busy avenue in the heart of Moscow, holding a plastic carrier bag. In his grey suit and tie, he looked like any other Soviet citizen. The bag alone was mildly conspicuous, printed with the red logo of Safeway, the British supermarket. The man was a spy. A senior KGB officer, for more than a decade he had supplied his British spymasters with a stream of priceless secrets from deep within the Soviet intelligence machine. No spy had done more to damage the KGB. The Safeway bag was a signal: to activate his escape plan to be smuggled out of Soviet Russia. So began one of the boldest and most extraordinary episodes in the history of spying. Ben Macintyre reveals a tale of espionage, betrayal and raw courage that changed the course of the Cold War forever...

Objev podobné jako The Spy and the Traitor - Ben Macintyre

Jane Crowe is an ordinary peasant girl who never dreamed she would work for the infamous Lord of the Greenwood. But when she s forced out of her home, she has no choice but to turn to Robin Hood for help - and he makes her an irresistible offer. He needs a pair of eyes in the King s Houses, and quiet, unassuming Jane - who has spent her whole life going unnoticed - will be the perfect spy. At first, Jane s work for Robin seems straightforward. She whispers to him about the nobles at King s Houses and all their secrets, including the new Sheriff of Nottingham, who would like nothing more than to see Robin Hood s head on a spike. But the more Jane is drawn into Robin s world, the more she s drawn to Robin himself - a man as charismatic as he is cunning, capable of plucking at her heart as easily as he notches an arrow. As Robin s tricks grow increasingly dangerous, and shockingly violent, Jane starts to suspect that her hero cares more about his own legacy than helping the common people - and that despite his declarations of affection, he sees her as just another object to be stolen. When Robin s schemes implicate Jane in a brutal murder, she must decide: is she prize to be won, a pawn to be used and discarded - or is she an equal player in the game between nobles and thieves?

Objev podobné jako The Traitor of Sherwood Forest - Amy S. Kaufman

Iâ ™ll not ask you to be mine â ¦ I will never seek to blunt the fury in you, never, and will honour your will as my own. What say you? Can you be a soldierâ ™s wife? New England, 1673. Martha Allen, a young woman reviled by her family because of her refusal to marry, is packed off to be a servant in her cousinâ ™s home. She takes charge of the neglected household and annoys everyone around her â “ including a mysterious Welshman who works for the family, a man whose forceful nature matches her own. As they both gradually let their guard down, a fragile, uneasy friendship grows between the pair. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, a band of assassins, driven by the will of Charles II, charter a ship to the New World. They have a single aim: to capture Thomas Morgan, the killer of Charles I, and bring him back to London where he will face an excruciating death. The Royalists want to see his head on a spike outside the Tower of London. As Martha begins to fall for the tall Welshman, he reveals a little of his past. It soon becomes clear that his life is in grave danger. As the threat of the assassins grows closer, can Martha find it in herself to be a traitorâ ™s wife? Praise for The Hereticâ ™s Daughter â ˜Absolutely compellingâ ™ Daily Mail â ˜A very fine novel â ¦ a remarkably accomplished telling of a truly shocking taleâ ™ Daily Express

Objev podobné jako The Traitor