A kingdom of souls (defekt) - daniela hodrová

Daniela Hodrova shares her unique perception of Prague, through playful poetic prose, and by imaginatively blending historical and cultural motifs with autobiographical moments. A Kingdom of Souls is the first volume of this author's literary journey - an unusual quest for self, for one's place in life and in the world; a world that for Hodrova is embodied in Prague. Translated by Veronique Firkusny and Elena Sokol. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Daniela Hodrova shares her unique perception of Prague, through playful poetic prose, and by imaginatively blending historical and cultural motifs with autobiographical moments. A Kingdom of Souls is the first volume of this author's literary journey - an unusual quest for self, for one's place in life and in the world; a world that for Hodrova is embodied in Prague. Translated by Veronique Firkusny and Elena Sokol. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new novel in her Blood and Ash series...Is Love Stronger Than Vengeance?A Betrayal... Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that's one order she's more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her.A Choice....Casteel Da'Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he's the only way for her to get what she wants-to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she's ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself-about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she's far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation.A Secret...But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The adventure continues in the epic follow up to TikTok's sensational slow-burn fantasy romance - perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas with mischief, dragons and a bit of spice. Nara set out to hunt dragons - now one dragon might be her only hope . . . Wanted by Queen Sarilyn and her army of Venators, Nara and Darius embark on a dangerous quest through the Screaming Forests. These lands are not a place for the faint of heart; evil monsters and perilous magic lurk in every shadow. They must reach the Isle of Elements, or forfeit everything they hold dear.But The Elven King who rules over these lands has other plans for this duo. They must solve puzzles, escape caverns, and fight wicked beings to fetch elemental stones hidden away in the Isle of Elements. As tempers flare and tensions between the duo rise, will the pressure tear them apart for good or push them together in ways neither could ever have imagined? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new novel in her Blood and Ash series...Is Love Stronger Than Vengeance?A Betrayal... Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that's one order she's more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her.A Choice....Casteel Da'Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he's the only way for her to get what she wants-to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she's ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself-about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she's far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation.A Secret...But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Reeling from a devastating discovery, Prince Attrebus continues on his seemingly doomed quest to obtain a magic sword that holds the key to destroying the deadly invaders. Meanwhile, in the Imperial City, the spy Colin finds evidence of betrayal at the heart of the empire - if his own heart doesn't betray him first. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Emilia is reeling from the shocking discovery that her twin sister, Vittoria, is alive. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. Emilia doesn't simply desire his body, she wants his heart and soul - but that's something the enigmatic demon can't promise her. When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, Emilia and Wrath are drawn to the rival demon court. Damning evidence points to Vittoria as the murderer and she's quickly declared an enemy of the Seven Circles. Despite her betrayal, Emilia will do anything to solve this new mystery and find out who her sister really is. Together Emilia and Wrath play a sin-fuelled game of deception as they work to stop the unrest that's brewing between witches, demons, shape-shifters and the most treacherous foes of all: the Feared. Emilia was warned that when it came to the Wicked nothing was as it seemed. But, have the true villains been much closer all along? When the truth is finally revealed, it just might end up costing Emilia her heart. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . . A new series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin . . . desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Michael Kingman has been an outsider for as long as he remembers. The court which executed his father also exiled him and his family. They branded him a traitor, and the nobles who had been his friends turned their backs, prepared to let the legendary Kingman family die on Hollow's city streets.Only they survived. And it should come as no surprise to Hollow Court, or the King, that they've been searching for the truth ever since. History is written by the winners, truth buried beneath lies until it's Forgotten.Justice seems impossible in a city where the price of magic is a memory. But Michael Kingman is determined to make everyone remember . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Together they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day. With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation. Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 358 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Discover the comic that inspired the Netflix Original zombie series Kingdom!Years of war and famine and have plunged Joseon into chaos. The young Prince Yi Moon, having lost all his bodyguards to an assassination attempt, has no choice but to turn to the mountain bandit Jae-ha for help. But as the unlikely pair race to find safety in a world gone mad, it becomes horrifyingly clear that humans aren't the only thing they must fear!In a bonus story, a secluded island becomes a private battlefield as the notorious Japanese criminal Juu and the infamous Korean felon Han face off against each other. But they aren't the only ones on the island... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dark and romantic YA fantasy about the siren with a taste for royal blood and the prince who has sworn to destroy her. Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most - a human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian's heart to the Sea Queen or remain a human forever. The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavoury hobby - it's his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she's more than what she appears. She promises to help him find the key to destroying all of sirenkind for good. But can he trust her? And just how many deals will Elian have to barter to eliminate mankind's greatest enemy? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

V tomto svém nejnovějším románu vyvolává vypravěčka, čím dál víc splývající s autorkou, své blízké z podsvětí a zapomnění - v příbězích vyprávěných se soucitem, něhou, porozuměním. Ocitáme se v ulicích Vinohrad i Starého Města, na Olšanském hřbitově, v jehož blízkosti stojí dům autorčina dětství, dále v domě na náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad i v pokoji, kde píše. Vyvolávání však není pouze vyprávěním, ale místy až magickou inkantací, při níž se propadáme do jiných, starších světů... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Reflektivní glosy známé české jazykoložky týkající se její rodné Prahy a magického světa v ní. Praha představ, obrazů a tajemných historických příběhů. Praha středověkých zákoutí, židovské mystiky a oken vybízejících k nahlédnutí. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Román zasvěcení, vycházející v novém rozšířeném vydání, sleduje proměny iniciačního románu od jeho počátku v antice (Zlatý osel) přes středověk (romány o svatém grálu) až do 20. století (Zámek, Červená kniha, Jméno růže) a pronikavým způsobem analyzuje jeho strukturu a esoterickou symboliku, jež se posléze ukazuje být obdobou jungovské struktury individuačního procesu a jeho archetypálních postav. Právě těmito souvislostmi, objevovanými v literárních dílech, vlastních snech, ale třeba i v pouliční performanci, se zabývá v rozsáhlé závěrečné kapitole "Proces cum figuris", jež ukazuje na bytostnou provázanost teoretického a románového myšlení autorky. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Románová trilogie - ústřední beletrictické dílo přední české autorky, která obdržela za titul Točité věty ocenění Magnesia Litera 2016. Je literárně magickým hledáním duchovního smyslu a mystickou cesta za poznáním. Když Daniela Hodrová v sedmdesátých letech psala Podobojí, netušila, že právě začíná ze vzpomínek, mýtů, příběhů postav reálných i fiktivních, slavných i neznámých budovat románový svět, který se s koncem neuzavře, že spolu s Kuklami a Thétou vytvoří jednou trilogii. S aluzí na Danta ji pak nazvala Trýznivé město. V prostoru Prahy, města-očistce, se příběhy živých prostupují s příběhy mrtvých, kteří žijí dál na místech spjatých s jejich životem. V Thétě se román proměňuje ve svého druhu autobiografii, otevírající se umíráním otce a končící cestou za ním do podsvětí. Trilogie, poprvé jako celek vydaná v roce 1999, se tehdy završila, ale románový svět nepřestal existovat. Znovu jsme se v něm ocitli v Komedii, Vyvolávání i Točitých větách, kde se rozrostl o další groteskní i jímavé příběhy. Odkudkoli do tohoto světa vstoupíme, pokaždé nám poskytne celistvou výpověď. Už je téměř jisté, že tento "svět z vět", jak jej nazval M. Jankovič, přestane existovat teprve s poslední větou posledního autorčina románu. A možná ani pak ne. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Ve svém dalším románu nás Daniela Hodrová nikoli poprvé přesvědčuje, že nic nekončí – život ani láska, ani psaní, ani příběh, který začala vyprávět před čtyřiceti lety Podobojím a který po Kuklách a Thétě pokračoval Komedií, Vyvoláváním a Točitými větami, knihou roku 2016. Název Ta blízkost ukazovacím zájmenem naznačuje konkrétnost tohoto pocitu ve vztahu ke světu a k osudům lidí, velkolepým nejen v čase trápení, ale i v každodenních zápasech. Neskrývaně autobiografický příběh, postupující v čase vpřed i vzad a střídavě podávaný v první a třetí osobě, do sebe organicky pojímá události ze životů blízkých i vzdálenějších lidí, ale také vypjaté scény ze životů historických postav – kněze, jeptišky, spisovatelů, filosofů, říšského protektora, herce a dalších. Všechny tyto příběhy (některé autorka vypráví už poněkolikáté, ale v jiných souvislostech a s novými detaily) jsou prožívány a líčeny v duchu „té blízkosti“ a v románu z nich vyvstává jediný Příběh, intimní a historický zároveň. Můžeme pozorovat, jak se výpověď román od románu stává osobnější a spolu s tím směřuje od „točitých vět“ k jednodušší struktuře a větší stylové prostotě. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha Daniely Hodrové - soubor dvaceti osmi esejů - je v nejednom ohledu mimořádná. Spojuje přesvědčivě v jednotu, co bývá vykládáno odděleně a stavěno nejednou i proti sobě: pronikavou analýzu básnického tvaru (a uměleckého výrazu vůbec) s jeho aspekty filozofickými a duchovními, ontologii díla s ontologií lidského "pobytu". Dialog s poetikou marnosti, rozvíjený nad vrcholnými zjevy naší a evropské literatury, je však pouhým úvodem, vstupem do podstatnější problematiky: do tázání po duchovních horizontech - anebo spíš po jejich absenci - v životě současného, jmenovitě západního člověka. Autorčina kniha se brzy stává sondou do jeho duchovně vyčerpané každodennosti, do nejrůznějších způsobů "zapomenutí na bytí", na posvátné v lidském životě. Kapitoly jako "Fortuna a smrt", "Zátiší zvané 'vanitas'", nebo hned úvodní "Mater dentata" přivádějí čtenáře k zamyšlení nad životem, přímo jej učí zamýšlet se nad ním v setkání s nejobyčejnějšími věcmi, které ho obklopují. Učí jej prohlédat závojem marnosti a lži, ať už ji představuje vyprázdněnost reklamy nebo zaslepená sebejistota vědeckého diskursu, která není schopná nabídnout člověku hlubší oporu. Poslední okruh představují ve Chvále schoulení kapitoly-eseje věnované tělesnosti, základním pohybům duchovně pojatého těla, v nichž se tato elementární zkušenost dobývá do hloubek kosmogonických významů, jako jsou "Houpání", "Otáčení", "Chvění" (předznamenaných už předtím "Stísněností" či "Klopýtnutím"), aby v meditaci nad nimi hledala jistoty nejniternější. Jako vyznění autorčiny bytostné víry osloví čtenáře kapitola Chvála schoulení, prozrazující v závěru knihy její osobní, na marnosti vyvzdorovanou motivaci. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Knížka Co se vyjevuje s podtitulem Eseje o Adrieně Šimotové zahrnuje pět esejů Daniely Hodrové (Vyjevování a vytrácení, Blízké vzdálené věci, Nohy, Torzo - k poetice neúplnosti a Sňaté tváře). Hodrová, která není kunsthistorička (výtvarným dílům se však čas od času věnuje, např. předmluva k Sudkovým Labyrintům), ale spisovatelka, se v ní věnuje několika tématům, která v tvorbě Adrieny Šimotové patří k nejdůležitějším, ale zároveň jsou blízká jí samotné. O tom svědčí jak její předchozí esejistická kniha Chvála schoulení, tak její romány, zejména Vyvolávání a nedávno vydané Točité věty. S nimi eseje vlastně bezprostředně souvisejí, a to nejen svou poetikou, ale třeba i tím, že v nich Adriena Šimotová jako postava vystupuje - romány a eseje tvoří svébytný celek. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Ve svém dalším románu nás Daniela Hodrová nikoli poprvé přesvědčuje, že nic nekončí – život ani láska, ani psaní, ani příběh, který začala vyprávět před čtyřiceti lety Podobojím a který po Kuklách a Thétě pokračoval Komedií, Vyvoláváním a Točitými větami, knihou roku 2016. Název Ta blízkost ukazovacím zájmenem naznačuje konkrétnost tohoto pocitu ve vztahu ke světu a k osudům lidí, velkolepým nejen v čase trápení, ale i v každodenních zápasech. Neskrývaně autobiografický příběh, postupující v čase vpřed i vzad a střídavě podávaný v první a třetí osobě, do sebe organicky pojímá události ze životů blízkých i vzdálenějších lidí, ale také vypjaté scény ze životů historických postav – kněze, jeptišky, spisovatelů, filosofů, říšského protektora, herce a dalších. Všechny tyto příběhy (některé autorka vypráví už poněkolikáté, ale v jiných souvislostech a s novými detaily) jsou prožívány a líčeny v duchu „té blízkosti“ a v románu z nich vyvstává jediný Příběh, intimní a historický zároveň. Můžeme pozorovat, jak se výpověď román od románu stává osobnější a spolu s tím směřuje od „točitých vět“ k jednodušší struktuře a větší stylové prostotě. (patro.cz)

Románová trilogie - ústřední beletrictické dílo přední české autorky, která obdržela za titul Točité věty ocenění Magnesia Litera 2016. Je literárně magickým hledáním duchovního smyslu a mystickou cesta za poznáním. Když Daniela Hodrová v sedmdesátých letech psala Podobojí, netušila, že právě začíná ze vzpomínek, mýtů, příběhů postav reálných i fiktivních, slavných i neznámých budovat románový svět, který se s koncem neuzavře, že spolu s Kuklami a Thétou vytvoří jednou trilogii. S aluzí na Danta ji pak nazvala Trýznivé město. V prostoru Prahy, města-očistce, se příběhy živých prostupují s příběhy mrtvých, kteří žijí dál na místech spjatých s jejich životem. V Thétě se román proměňuje ve svého druhu autobiografii, otevírající se umíráním otce a končící cestou za ním do podsvětí. Trilogie, poprvé jako celek vydaná v roce 1999, se tehdy završila, ale románový svět nepřestal existovat. Znovu jsme se v něm ocitli v Komedii, Vyvolávání i Točitých větách, kde se rozrostl o další groteskní i jímavé příběhy. Odkudkoli do tohoto světa vstoupíme, pokaždé nám poskytne celistvou výpověď. Už je téměř jisté, že tento „svět z vět“, jak jej nazval M. Jankovič, přestane existovat teprve s poslední větou posledního autorčina románu. A možná ani pak ne. (patro.cz)

Kniha Daniely Hodrové - soubor dvaceti osmi esejů - je v nejednom ohledu mimořádná. Spojuje přesvědčivě v jednotu, co bývá vykládáno odděleně a stavěno nejednou i proti sobě: pronikavou analýzu básnického tvaru (a uměleckého výrazu vůbec) s jeho aspekty filozofickými a duchovními, ontologii díla s ontologií lidského "pobytu". Dialog s poetikou marnosti, rozvíjený nad vrcholnými zjevy naší a evropské literatury, je však pouhým úvodem, vstupem do podstatnější problematiky: do tázání po duchovních horizontech - anebo spíš po jejich absenci - v životě současného, jmenovitě západního člověka. Autorčina kniha se brzy stává sondou do jeho duchovně vyčerpané každodennosti, do nejrůznějších způsobů "zapomenutí na bytí", na posvátné v lidském životě. Kapitoly jako "Fortuna a smrt", "Zátiší zvané 'vanitas'", nebo hned úvodní "Mater dentata" přivádějí čtenáře k zamyšlení nad životem, přímo jej učí zamýšlet se nad ním v setkání s nejobyčejnějšími věcmi, které ho obklopují. Učí jej prohlédat závojem marnosti a lži, ať už ji představuje vyprázdněnost reklamy nebo zaslepená sebejistota vědeckého diskursu, která není schopná nabídnout člověku hlubší oporu. Poslední okruh představují ve Chvále schoulení kapitoly-eseje věnované tělesnosti, základním pohybům duchovně pojatého těla, v nichž se tato elementární zkušenost dobývá do hloubek kosmogonických významů, jako jsou "Houpání", "Otáčení", "Chvění" (předznamenaných už předtím "Stísněností" či "Klopýtnutím"), aby v meditaci nad nimi hledala jistoty nejniternější. Jako vyznění autorčiny bytostné víry osloví čtenáře kapitola Chvála schoulení, prozrazující v závěru knihy její osobní, na marnosti vyvzdorovanou motivaci. (patro.cz)

Román zasvěcení, vycházející v novém rozšířeném vydání, sleduje proměny iniciačního románu od jeho počátku v antice (Zlatý osel) přes středověk (romány o svatém grálu) až do 20. století (Zámek, Červená kniha, Jméno růže) a pronikavým způsobem analyzuje jeho strukturu a esoterickou symboliku, jež se posléze ukazuje být obdobou jungovské struktury individuačního procesu a jeho archetypálních postav. Právě těmito souvislostmi, objevovanými v literárních dílech, vlastních snech, ale třeba i v pouliční performanci, se zabývá v rozsáhlé závěrečné kapitole „Proces cum figuris“, jež ukazuje na bytostnou provázanost teoretického a románového myšlení autorky. (patro.cz)

To ne! Devátý? Devátá vlna, ta rozhorlená, poznamenává jedna z hlavních protagonistek tohoto v pořadí devátého z na sebe navazujících románů Daniely Hodrové. Je tomu však spíše naopak – nejde o devátou vlnu, ani o devátý kruh Trýznivého města. Vypravěčka není rozhorlená, ale smířlivá a odevzdaná jako snad nikdy dřív. Svět postav blízkých i vzdálených, skutečných i smyšlených, živých i mrtvých, svět loutek a oživlých předmětů, který již dobře známe z románů Podobojí, Kukly, Théta, Město vidím…, Komedie, Vyvolávání, Točité věty a Ta blízkost, se touto knihou pomyslně uzavírá, je-li to v takovém světě vůbec možné… S upřímností sobě vlastní autorka sleduje osudy, které více či méně dotvářejí ten její; zároveň však nezapomíná reflektovat, „co přichází“ ze světa, jemuž se postupně vzdaluje; ať už z čínského Wuchanu nebo z ukrajinských bojišť. Ještě jednou se shledáme s básnířkou Bohumilou Grögerovou a mistrem Johanem (byť ani jeden z nich tentokrát nestojí v popředí děje), nahlédneme do chaloupky v Petrovicích, světlíku – jednoho z průchodů do jiného světa, i papírového hradu, navštívíme Ostrovy blažených, jsme svědky dvou tragických požárů a jednoho pohřbu. A pak…? Jako by jediným východiskem z tohoto prostoru věčného prolínání minulého s přítomným byl odchod tam, kde čas neexistuje – na Kouzelný vrch, který se však tentokrát nachází daleko od Alp (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Marcus Sakey returns with his most ambitious novel, a captivating story of love and memory, where the only thing more frightening than the questions are the answers.A man wakes up naked and cold, half-drowned on an abandoned beach. The only sign of life for miles is an empty BMW. Inside the expensive car he finds clothes that fit perfectly, shoes for his tattered feet, a Rolex, and a bank envelope stuffed with cash and an auto registration in the name of Daniel Hayes, resident of Malibu, California.None of it is familiar.What is he doing here? How did he get into the ocean? Is he Daniel Hayes, and if so, why doesn't he remember? While he searches for answers, the world searches for him—beginning with the cops that kick in the door of his dingy motel, with guns drawn. Lost, alone, and on the run, the man who might be Daniel Hayes flees into the night.All he remembers is a woman's face, so he sets off for the only place he might find her. The fantasy of her becomes his home, his world, his hope. And maybe, just maybe, the way back to himself.But that raises the most chilling question of all: What will he find when he gets there? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'A wonderful addition to a fantastic series' ELLY GRIFFITHSThere is more to solving a crime than following the clues.Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings.When Armand Gamache receives a letter inviting him to an abandoned farmhouse outside of Three Pines, the former head of the Surete du Quebec discovers that a complete stranger has named him as an executor of her will. The bequests are so wildly unlikely that he suspects the woman must have been delusional - until a body is found.But it isn't the only menace Gamache is facing. The investigation into the events that led to his suspension delves deeper, and he takes increasingly desperate measures to rectify previous actions. As he does, Gamache begins to see his own blind spots - and the terrible things hiding there . . .Ten million readers.Three pines.One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache.'This gloriously shocking book grips from the very first page' DENISE MINA (knihydobrovsky.cz)

OBSERVER THRILLER OF THE MONTH`A page-turning, adrenaline-soaked read . . . an eloquent and meditative insight into motherhood and what it means, its many small trials and wonders.' Alison Flood, Observer`I devoured it in one breathless sitting. Outstanding.' Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go and I See You`It tore at every maternal fibre in my body. I couldn't put it down.' Fiona Barton, author of The Widow************Lincoln is a good boy. At the age of four, he is curious, clever and well behaved. He does as his mum says and knows what the rules are.'The rules are different today. The rules are that we hide and do not let the man with the gun find us.'When an ordinary day at the zoo turns into a nightmare, Joan finds herself trapped with her beloved son. She must summon all her strength, find unexpected courage and protect Lincoln at all costs - even if it means crossing the line between right and wrong; between humanity and animal instinct.It's a line none of us would ever normally dream of crossing.But sometimes the rules are different.************`Fierce Kingdom is a bold exploration of the ferocity of a mother's love - riveting and beautiful, and all too real. You'll find yourself asking, what would I do? It's brilliant.' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door`Unbearably tense and yet beautifully written, Fierce Kingdom demands to be read in one sitting. After finishing, I pulled my loved ones a little closer.' Paula Daly, author of The Mistake I Made'I was absolutely captivated by this book. So, so tense, but wonderfully written. The perfect book.' Gillian McAllister, author of Everything But The Truth (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In the mountains of Norway a man lives a peaceful existence. However one day his younger brother, always the more successful and charming of the two, turns up to visit, accompanied by his new wife. It soon turns out that the little brother is not quite as angelic as he seems.Set in a small town filled with secrets, this is a compellingly atmospheric new thriller from the Sunday Times number one bestseller. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jo Nesbo, author of the number one bestselling Harry Hole series, is back with a tense and atmospheric thriller about two brothers bound together by dark secrets. When Roy and Carl's parents die suddenly, sixteen-year-old Roy is left as protector to his impulsive younger brother. But when Carl decides to travel the world in search of his fortune, Roy stays behind in their sleepy village, satisfied with his peaceful life as a mechanic. Some years later, Carl returns with his charismatic new wife, Shannon - an architect. They are full of exciting plans to build a spa hotel on their family land. Carl wants not only to make the brothers rich but the rest of the village, too. It's only a matter of time before what begins as a jubilant homecoming sparks off a series of events that threaten to derail everything Roy holds dear, as long-buried family secrets begin to rise to the surface... The Kingdom is a simmering and complex thriller full of unexpected twists, devastating family legacies and an ever growing body count. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jo Nesbo, author of the number one bestselling Harry Hole series, is back with a tense and atmospheric thriller about two brothers bound together by dark secrets. When Roy and Carl's parents die suddenly, sixteen-year-old Roy is left as protector to his impulsive younger brother. But when Carl decides to travel the world in search of his fortune, Roy stays behind in their sleepy village, satisfied with his peaceful life as a mechanic. Some years later, Carl returns with his charismatic new wife, Shannon - an architect. They are full of exciting plans to build a spa hotel on their family land. Carl wants not only to make the brothers rich but the rest of the village, too. It's only a matter of time before what begins as a jubilant homecoming sparks off a series of events that threaten to derail everything Roy holds dear, as long-buried family secrets begin to rise to the surface... The Kingdom is a simmering and complex thriller full of unexpected twists, devastating family legacies and an ever growing body count. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jo Nesbo, author of the number one bestselling Harry Hole series, is back with a tense and atmospheric thriller about two brothers bound together by dark secrets. When Roy and Carl's parents die suddenly, sixteen-year-old Roy is left as protector to his impulsive younger brother. But when Carl decides to travel the world in search of his fortune, Roy stays behind in their sleepy village, satisfied with his peaceful life as a mechanic. Some years later, Carl returns with his charismatic new wife, Shannon - an architect. They are full of exciting plans to build a spa hotel on their family land. Carl wants not only to make the brothers rich but the rest of the village, too. It's only a matter of time before what begins as a jubilant homecoming sparks off a series of events that threaten to derail everything Roy holds dear, as long-buried family secrets begin to rise to the surface... The Kingdom is a simmering and complex thriller full of unexpected twists, devastating family legacies and an ever growing body count. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In this Rapunzel-inspired fantasy novel, a young witch, groomed to steal souls for an immortal king, meets the reckless, rebellious boy to whom her fate is tied.For sixteen years, Selestra has been trapped in her tower on the Floating Mountain, preparing to take her mother's place as the King's Witch, who foretells deaths in the Festival of Predictions. Outrunning your fate earns a wish and the chance to steal the King's immortality. But die and your soul is forfeit. And though thousands have tried, nobody has ever beaten death.A soldier in the King's army, Nox is an unlikely candidate for the Festival, but, driven by revenge, he is determined to steal the King's immortality and kill the entirety of his court, starting with Selestra.Yet when Selestra touches Nox in her very first prediction, their fates become entwined, and death seeks to take both their souls. Only by working together can they survive long enough to escape the dark fate and the immortal King that now hunts them.Be prepared for a feast of storytelling, featuring breathtaking journeys, nail-biting battles and powerful magic. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Jenn Lyons, 720 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The Memory of Souls is the third epic fantasy in Jenn Lyons’ Chorus of Dragons series and one of Library Journal's best SF&F books of the year! THE LONGER HE LIVES THE MORE DANGEROUS HE BECOMES Now that Relos Var’s plans have been revealed and demons are free to rampage across the empire, the fulfillment of the ancient prophecies—and the end of the world—is closer than ever. To buy time for humanity, Kihrin needs to convince the king of the Manol vané to perform an ancient ritual which will strip the entire race of their immortality, but it’s a ritual which certain vané will do anything to prevent. Including assassinating the messengers. Worse, Kihrin must come to terms with the horrifying possibility that his connection to the king of demons, Vol Karoth, is growing steadily in strength. How can he hope to save anyone when he might turn out to be the greatest threat of them all? A... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Kerri Maniscalco, 384 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Two sisters, One brutal murder, A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself , , , A new series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper, Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution, One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant, Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin , , , desecrated beyond belief, Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden, Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child, Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island, But when it comes to the Wicked,... (alza.cz)

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A marvel of insight and practicality' Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of HabitHow do you build and sustain a great team?The Culture Code reveals the secrets of some of the best teams in the world - from Pixar to Google to US Navy SEALs - explaining the three skills such groups have mastered in order to generate trust and a willingness to collaborate. Combining cutting-edge science, on-the-ground insight and practical ideas for action, it offers a roadmap for creating an environment where innovation flourishes, problems get solved, and expectations are exceeded.'There are profound ideas on every single page, stories that will change the way you work, the way you lead, and the impact you have on the world. Highly recommended, an urgent read.' Seth Godin, author of Linchpin'Truly brilliant . . . Read it immediately' Adam Grant, author of Originals'Well told stories, with actionable lessons' Financial Times (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . . A new series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin . . . desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Two curses. One prophecy. And a love more powerful than fate... All hail the king and queen of Hell.#1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco delivers sizzling romance, sexy secrets, and unexpected twists in this unforgettable conclusion to the Kingdom of the Wicked series.Emilia is reeling from a shocking discovery about her sister, Vittoria. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. She doesn't just desire his body; she wants his heart and soul-but that's something the enigmatic demon can't promise her.When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, damning evidence somehow points to Vittoria as the murderer. Now, Emilia will do anything to get to the bottom of these accusations against the sister she thought she knew.Together, Emilia and Wrath play a sin-fuelled game of deception to solve the murder and stop the unrest that's brewing between witches, demons, shape-shifters, and the most treacherous foes of all: the Feared. Emilia was warned that when it came to the Wicked, nothing was as it seemed. But have the true villains been much closer all along? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Michael Kingman has been an outsider for as long as he remembers. The court which executed his father also exiled him and his family. They branded him a traitor, and the nobles who had been his friends turned their backs, prepared to let the legendary Kingman family die on Hollow's city streets.Only they survived. And it should come as no surprise to Hollow Court, or the King, that they've been searching for the truth ever since. History is written by the winners, truth buried beneath lies until it's Forgotten.Justice seems impossible in a city where the price of magic is a memory. But Michael Kingman is determined to make everyone remember . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Emilia is reeling from the shocking discovery that her twin sister, Vittoria, is alive. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. Emilia doesn't simply desire his body, she wants his heart and soul - but that's something the enigmatic demon can't promise her. When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, Emilia and Wrath are drawn to the rival demon court. Damning evidence points to Vittoria as the murderer and she's quickly declared an enemy of the Seven Circles. Despite her betrayal, Emilia will do anything to solve this new mystery and find out who her sister really is. Together Emilia and Wrath play a sin-fuelled game of deception as they work to stop the unrest that's brewing between witches, demons, shape-shifters and the most treacherous foes of all: the Feared. Emilia was warned that when it came to the Wicked nothing was as it seemed. But, have the true villains been much closer all along? When the truth is finally revealed, it just might end up costing Emilia her heart. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Captures the whimsical nature of Tchaikovsky's ballet, whilst at the same time exploring a more sinister thread . . . dark in spirit and gothic in its atmosphere, this is The Nutcracker as you've never known it.' CULTUREFLY Light and dark - this is the destiny placed upon Natasha and Clara, the birthright bestowed on them by their godfather, the mysterious sorcerer Drosselmeyer. Clara, the favourite, grows into beauty and ease, while Natasha is cursed to live in her sister's shadow. But one fateful Christmas Eve, Natasha gets her chance at revenge. For Drosselmeyer has returned and brought with him the Nutcracker, an enchanted present which offers entry to a deceptively beautiful world: the Kingdom of Sweets.In this land of snow and sugar, Natasha is presented with a power far greater than Drosselmeyer: the Sugar Plum Fairy, who is also a giver of gifts . . . and a maker of dread-filled bargains. As Natasha uncovers the dark destiny laid before her birth, she must reckon with powers both earthly and magical . . . and decide to which world she truly belongs. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Light and dark - this is the destiny placed upon Natasha and Clara, the birthright bestowed on them by their godfather, the mysterious sorcerer Drosselmeyer. Clara, the favourite, grows into beauty and ease, while Natasha is cursed to live in her sister's shadow. But one fateful Christmas Eve, Natasha gets her chance at revenge. For Drosselmeyer has returned and brought with him the Nutcracker, an enchanted present which offers entry to a deceptively beautiful world: the Kingdom of Sweets.In this land of snow and sugar, Natasha is presented with a power far greater than Drosselmeyer: the Sugar Plum Fairy, who is also a giver of gifts . . . and a maker of dread-filled bargains. As Natasha uncovers the dark destiny laid before her birth, she must reckon with powers both earthly and magical . . . and decide to which world she truly belongs. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Return to Daevabad in the spellbinding sequel to THE CITY OF BRASS. In Daevabad, where djinn can summon flames with a snap of their fingers, where rivers run deep with ancient magic, and blood can be as dangerous as any spell, a clever con artist from Cairo will alter the fate of a kingdom. Nahri's life changed forever when she accidentally summoned Dara, a formidable, mysterious djinn, during one of her schemes. Thrust into the dazzling royal court of Daevabad, she needed all of her grifter instincts to survive. Now, as Nahri embraces her heritage and her power, she must forge a new path. Exiled for daring to defy his father, Ali is adrift on the unforgiving sands of his ancestral land, hunted by assassins and forced to rely on frightening new abilities that threaten to reveal a terrible family secret. And as a new century approaches and the djinn gather within Daevabad's brass walls to celebrate, a power in the desolate north will bring a storm of fire straight to the city's gates . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One sister. Two sinful princes. Infinite deception with a side of revenge . . . Welcome to Hell. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco comes the sizzling and sweepingly romantic sequel to Kingdom of the Wicked. With the enigmatic Prince of Wrath at her side, Emilia sold her soul to become Queen of the Wicked and travelled to the Seven Circles to fulfil her vow of avenging her beloved sister. But the first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one. And it quickly becomes clear that nothing in Hell is what it seems. Even Wrath, her onetime ally, may be keeping secrets about his true nature. But that suits Emilia just fine - she's got secrets of her own. Faced with backstabbing courtiers, princes who delight in fear, luxurious palaces, dazzling galas, and conflicting clues about what truly happened to her sister, Emilia finds herself on a mission to unlock the mysteries of her own past and uncover the answers she craves. As long as her sins don't catch up to her first . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Together they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day. With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation. Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Together they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day. With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation. Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Obraz na plátně s realistický zobrazeným motivem ve vysoké kvalitě dostupný v různých rozměrech. Moderní obrazy pro moderní bydlení a moderní interiér. Motiv v digitální kvalitě vytištěn na kvalitním plátně, které je natažené na dřevěném rámu. Plátno natažené i po stranách rámu vytváří na stěně neopakovatelný 3D efekt. Ekologický výrobek bez zápachu. Obrazy na stěnu, které Vás prostě inspirují. (obraznastenu.cz)

Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she's intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen's next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend Saengo.And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life.Unveiled as the first lightwender in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood - an ancient forest possessed by souls - to enforce peace between the kingdoms. Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a lightwender can restrain them. As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse, claim Saengo, the friend she would die for. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Žánr: Hard Rock;Heavy Metal;Rock Interpret / Téma: Bruce Dickinson Barva: Černá Subžánr: Heavy Metal;Hard Rock;Rock Balení obsahuje: LP Země původu: Evropská unie Datum vydání: 2014-03-31 Typ: Album;LP deska Hmotnost: 180 g Rok vydání: 2014.0 Složení setu: 1 ks Dekáda interpreta: 2020 - 2029;1990 - 1999;2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009;1980 - 1989 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Vydavatelství: BMG Barva podle výrobce: Black Země interpreta: Spojené království Varianta: Tyranny Of Souls (muziker.cz)

Raised as a warrior, Princess Lara knows two things:King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom is her enemy.And she must be the one to bring him to his knees.The Bridge Kingdom is the only route through a storm-ravaged world, and it uses its power to deprive Lara's homeland of vital resources. So when she's sent to be King Aren's bride, Lara will do whatever it takes to bring down the kingdom's defences, even if it means seducing her new husband.Yet as she learns more about the war to possess the bridge, Lara's feelings for Aren transform from hostility to passion.And she faces a terrible dilemma:Which kingdom to save, and which to destroy . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)