Atmosphere press jan 2026 (28 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A hiker is killed in a public park-seemingly a random act of violence. With no leads to follow, the case stalls until a tip comes in. Kevin Mathers, an outside consultant known for bringing down a serial killer, is called to help.As Kevin uncovers new clues, the police question whether the murder was an isolated incident. Then more bodies begin to appear-each death connected, in some way, to the first killing. Kevin and the homicide team chase every lead, only to find the investigation turning dangerously personal when the killer strikes close to home in a spasm of murderous rage.Relentless in his pursuit, Kevin finally comes face-to-face with the killer in a heart-stopping fight to the finish-an unthinkable showdown in the very park where it all began.'Warning: If you're from Philly and up for a hard-boiled why-dunnit, you might want to avoid the Roxborough environs, while you read this galloping narrative, spiked with first-person glimpses into the mind of an unlikely killer. Kevin isn't a cop, but his part in the earlier apprehension of a serial murderer has left him with hero status, a homicide detective for a best friend, and incentive not to turn away from a murder in Fairmont Park until the perp has been brought to justice. Fasten your seat belt as Steven Fisher takes you along for the ride.' - Helen Foster, author of Tidal Overlook, Lost Graces, and The Silent Hen'KILLER URGE, Steven Fisher's second thriller, plunges you into the mind of a serial killer and the race to end the murders. Set in vividly realized Philadelphia, it follows Detective Kevin as suspense builds with every twist. Smart, gripping, and impossible to put down, KILLER URGE will keep you turning pages long past bedtime.' - Judith Partelow, author of Passion & Provocation: Selected Poems'Fisher presents misguided villainy at its best, where nothing is as it seems in this fast paced, unexpected action-packed thriller, leaving the reader guessing who will be the next victim.' - Jennifer Bourland, author of Hidden Shadow. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Death in the Long Shadows, author Francis Flavin offers a spellbinding fictional homage to Ernest Hemingway and Peter Hathaway Capstick, two icons of the classical safari saga. In the tenor of Hemingway's The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Capstick's Death in the Long Grass, Flavin draws the reader ever deeper into the spell of the African wild and the stark ethos of dangerous game hunting.Coloradan Paul Thayer embarks on a perilous quest for the Cape buffalo-known in safari circles as 'black death.' Along the way, he must confront not only his fear of failure and mortality but also the tangled dynamics of the safari camp. The high moral standards of Thayer and his professional hunter, Johan, clash with the ego of an unscrupulous client, 'the killer,' and his licentious trophy wife.The spell of Africa-at once dark and beautiful-tightens around the hunting party, drawing them through perilous encounters with the black death and inexorably toward a dangerous, uncertain climax.--'If you like adventures that mix action with moral questions and realistic details, this book is worth reading.' - Readers' Favorite'If you enjoy novels that take their time, ask uncomfortable questions, and let landscapes shape the story, this one is worth the read.' - Literary Titans'Rich in atmosphere and immersive detail, Death in the Long Shadows offers a rewardingly layered narrative featuring the delicate interplay between humans and wildlife.' - Independent Book Review'If you thought all of the really engrossing African hunting literature was written decades ago, you owe it to yourself to check out Death in the Long Shadows.' - African Hunting Gazette.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - MimiChi lives in Japan. Her Nona lives in the United States. MimiChi misses her Nona very much. As they go through their day, they share parallel moments-a sunrise in Japan, a sunset in America-creating a thread that connects their world until they can be together again.When I See the Sun, You See the Moon explores the universal love between a grandparent and grandchild. That love defies the distance, the time zone, the way they spend their days apart. Their love is as constant as the sun and moon they both share.--'Grandparents and their grandchildren share a special bond, and this story beautifully highlights how love and connection transcend distance.' - Reedsy'A moving children's book about the love grandparents and grandchildren share, however far apart.' - Toni Woodruff for Independent Book Review'Elementary-level libraries will find the story easy to recommend to parents seeking picture book stories about absent family members.' - Diane Donovan for Midwest Book Review. Wahr, Mary (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Echoes of Edward Abbey and Jim Harrison ring loud in this spicy, fast-paced winner of the 9th Annual Jack Kerouac Literary Competition.Set in the serene beauty of the inter-mountain Northwest, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play tells the story of a middle-aged establishment-type from the East who, given one year to live, heads to the western wilderness to die on his own terms. Instead, he falls in with an old rancher and falls in love to find himself one hundred feet up in a towering old-growth Douglas fir.'This pithy meditation upon the beauty of our rapidly vanishing natural world transforms itself from a gorgeous love story into a pulse pounding thriller.' -Vick Mickunas, The Dayton Daily News.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Four lives. Four perspectives. One web of memory, longing, and truth.Hilda, Rose, Jake, and Seymour each tell their story in turn: a sharp-witted matriarch defying age and irrelevance, a lifelong activist clinging to love and ideals, a fading veteran confronting the betrayals of memory, and-at last-a voice from beyond the grave. Their narratives move between present-day reckonings and vivid flashbacks to youthful summers, political awakenings, and forbidden desires that never fully fade.In Give Me You, award-winning author Kay Sloan offers a luminous, multi-voiced novel that spans decades of love affairs, family secrets, and the shifting terrain of memory itself.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Before the 19th century, the Greek word stasis meant sedition. The word revolution did not exist. Exploring the roots of everything he saw around him, James Leaf invites us to consider the origin of art, the uses of conversation, the meaning of solidarity, and the plurality of the self. Beyond the moral passion of dramas he directed, even at his lowest moments, Leaf records feeling 'the germ of some stubborn genius.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Sweetness & Light, Melinda Worth Popham returns to 1950s Kansas City and to her Mission Hills neighborhood, where manicured lawns and polite silence masked a darker undercurrent. This haunting memoir intertwines chilling local crimes-the Bobby Greenlease kidnapping, the gunning down of a childhood friend's father, a classmate's lethal rebellion-with the author's own coming-of-age in a household where appearance was everything and truth was often obscured.Through a child's clear-eyed gaze and an adult's reckoning, Popham explores the uneasy collision of innocence and violence, secrecy and revelation. Her family's quiet tragedies-her brother's hidden illness, her mother's emotional absence, her father's careful propriety-mirror the crimes that gripped the headlines and shaped her understanding of what lurked beneath the surface.A meditation on memory, identity, and the pursuit of truth, Sweetness & Light offers a riveting blend of personal narrative and true crime. For readers drawn to stories where history's footnotes echo through private lives, this memoir illuminates how we piece ourselves together from fractured recollections-and why some shadows, once faced, offer the clearest light.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A hiker is killed in a public park-seemingly a random act of violence. With no leads to follow, the case stalls until a tip comes in. Kevin Mathers, an outside consultant known for bringing down a serial killer, is called to help.As Kevin uncovers new clues, the police question whether the murder was an isolated incident. Then more bodies begin to appear-each death connected, in some way, to the first killing. Kevin and the homicide team chase every lead, only to find the investigation turning dangerously personal when the killer strikes close to home in a spasm of murderous rage.Relentless in his pursuit, Kevin finally comes face-to-face with the killer in a heart-stopping fight to the finish-an unthinkable showdown in the very park where it all began.'Warning: If you're from Philly and up for a hard-boiled why-dunnit, you might want to avoid the Roxborough environs, while you read this galloping narrative, spiked with first-person glimpses into the mind of an unlikely killer. Kevin isn't a cop, but his part in the earlier apprehension of a serial murderer has left him with hero status, a homicide detective for a best friend, and incentive not to turn away from a murder in Fairmont Park until the perp has been brought to justice. Fasten your seat belt as Steven Fisher takes you along for the ride.' - Helen Foster, author of Tidal Overlook, Lost Graces, and The Silent Hen'KILLER URGE, Steven Fisher's second thriller, plunges you into the mind of a serial killer and the race to end the murders. Set in vividly realized Philadelphia, it follows Detective Kevin as suspense builds with every twist. Smart, gripping, and impossible to put down, KILLER URGE will keep you turning pages long past bedtime.' - Judith Partelow, author of Passion & Provocation: Selected Poems'Fisher presents misguided villainy at its best, where nothing is as it seems in this fast paced, unexpected action-packed thriller, leaving the reader guessing who will be the next victim.' - Jennifer Bourland, author of Hidden Shadow.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Nine Rooms in The House is an unflinching exploration of life, death, and what might-or might not-come after.In 'John's Book,' humanity has reached its quiet, inevitable end. John Ringrose, perhaps the last of his kind, lives contentedly among ruins, anticipating that the planet and its creatures will soon celebrate humanity's final breath. His journey to a decaying house on a hill, haunted by the ghosts of the past, marks the beginning of an unsettling meditation on extinction.The story shifts to Virgil John, a flawed writer confronting his own mortality. In 'Alison's Book' and 'Scap's Book,' Virgil navigates a surreal afterlife-guided first by a nameless spirit, then by his loyal dog, Scap-through rooms that echo his failures and regrets. Each space forces a reckoning with what can't be undone. Finally, in 'Virgil's Book,' he emerges into a distorted version of life, where the familiar feels alien. Is this redemption or something far stranger A dark, unconventional narrative inspired by The Divine Comedy, Nine Rooms in The House is for readers who embrace bewilderment, reject tidy conclusions, and find beauty in discomfort.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Keenly drawn characters headline this quietly absorbing tale of young love.' - Kirkus ReviewsThe debut novel from Lawrence Bub, MD, a neuroradiologist who trained at Harvard and the University of Washington, Hearts and Bones is a poignant tale of love, loss, and becoming. It's a story about how the people we love never really leave us and how the choices we make in our formative years reverberate throughout our lives.Maya is a freshman in 1989 when she meets Peter, a vulnerable boy with a secret behind his smile. Their romance begins in the thrill of independence but soon collides with the realities of mental illness, betrayal, and the fragility of youth. Years later, as a third-year medical student, Maya is haunted by memories of that love-and the choices she made along the way.Navigating the weight of her mother's decline, the demands of medicine, and the lingering echoes of Peter's unraveling, Maya faces a reckoning with her own complicated past. But amid the heartbreak are glimmers of connection, forgiveness, and the quiet hope of a new beginning.--'The story left me emotional, making me forever grateful I got the chance to follow Maya's incredible journey.' - Alija Turkovic for Readers' Favorite'Filled with moments of reflection and discovery, Hearts and Bones is especially highly recommended to readers who like their romances more contemplative and thought-provoking than most. It delves beneath the surface of possibility to consider the lasting impact of heartbreak and what it means to truly move on.' - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review'The book captures the strain of early adulthood so well, from hectic hospital shifts to the small, hopeful moments that keep her moving forward. Her relationship with Peter was my favorite part. They had a natural chemistry. If you adore a love story grounded in real-world struggles, this is the book for you.' - Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite'With Hearts and Bones, Lawrence D. Bub delivers a polished and well-rounded bildungsroman.' - Victoria Lilly, Independent Book Review.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'R. A. Van Vleet's Honeycomb is a fast-moving, realistic romantic mystery crime thriller that kept me engaged from the first four pages of the novel. I found it difficult to stop reading. The characters are well-developed and authentic, and the ending was a heart-wrenching surprise I didn't see coming. I encourage anyone interested in a realistic romantic crime thriller to buy a copy of Honeycomb; you won't regret it.' - Tag GilbertUndercover DEA agent Ian Martin never expected a chance encounter with actress and real estate agent Sam Williams to upend his life. But from the moment he lays eyes on her, attraction and danger become inseparable. When Sam becomes the target of a ruthless enemy, Ian is forced into the role of her protector, determined to keep her safe. With every passing moment, the threats grow more relentless, leaving them trapped in a deadly game where one wrong move could be their last.As Ian, his DEA boss, and Detective Michael Ryan race to uncover who wants them dead, they find themselves entangled in a web of secrets, betrayals, and long-buried grudges. The attacks escalate, each one more ruthless than the last. But the key to the violence lies in a twenty-two-year-old secret-one so explosive that, once revealed, it will change everything Ian thought he knew about the danger surrounding them.and about Sam herself.--'This book was beautifully written and had my attention throughout, The twists kept me on the edge of my seat, turning the pages as fast as I could and my thoughts kept returning to this book long after I finished reading it.' - Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite, 5-stars'Early and often, we see Van Vleet's action scenes written with great skill and precision. There's a sort of natural choreography unfolding on the page, making it always easy to visualize and immerse ourselves in the cinematic thrill we come to expect from the Bournes and Bonds of the world.' - Independent Book Review'While the plot delivers suspense and unexpected twists, the heart of the story lies in mutual support, resilience, and the belief that love can thrive, even when Sam and Ian find themselves in enemy territory. I enjoyed it all. I recommend this novel to crime and suspense thriller enthusiasts everywhere.' - Kean Sackett-Moomey for Readers' Favorite.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Marie Delaney leaves her English farm behind for Paris, swept up in a youthful marriage to charming Frenchman François Deschamps. But life in their cramped apartment quickly turns dark as cultural divides and domestic abuse take root. Isolated and enduring far more than she imagined, Marie finds strength in motherhood-and dreams of something more.When François dies suddenly, Marie seizes her chance to start over in a French town in the Loire Valley. There, a rundown house becomes her refuge, and a spirited divorcé named Arnaud opens Marie's heart in unexpected ways. But their happiness is tested-by old wounds, new mistakes, and the complicated families they carry with them.As Marie navigates heartbreak, love, and the slow work of healing, she discovers what it means to reclaim her voice and choose herself.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Clyde wakes in darkness, paralyzed, with no memory-yet his mind holds impossible knowledge. At the mercy of the mysterious Dr. Horatio Mizaridio, he must unravel who he is, what he has become, and why the future of humanity may depend on him.As fragments of his past and strange new abilities collide, Clyde is thrust into a battle of survival where nothing is certain-not his identity, not his allies, and not even the world around him.From isolation and doubt to discovery and defiance, Clyde's journey forces him to confront the ultimate questions of memory, consciousness, and what it truly means to be human.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the heart of Montreal, Dr. Sarah Adams is a respected thoracic surgeon-precise, composed, and trusted in the operating room. But when a former trauma patient files a complaint, her world shifts. Accused of negligence and bound by institutional silence, Sarah finds herself under investigation by an unrelenting medical regulator.As she fights to clear her name, the pressure mounts-within hospital corridors thick with whispers of betrayal, and at home, where she struggles to shield the family she's desperate to protect. In a system designed to protect itself, even the best doctors can be sacrificed.Set against the stark beauty and political complexity of Montreal, Silent Oath is a gripping medical thriller by physician-author J.P. Brutus-delivering emotional depth, surgical precision, and pulse-pounding authenticity in a story that cuts to the heart of modern medicine.'A taut, gripping medical thriller that plunges readers into the high-stakes, high-pressure world of modern healthcare.' - Charnjit Gill, author of Pray Tell'. Set in Montreal, the city itself becomes a living, breathing character, its old bars, quaint restaurants, and Quebec winters inviting the reader in.' - Betty R. Wall, author of No Way Out'Blood on the OR floor is one thing. Blood on your professional record That's where Silent Oath hits its most terrifying stride. Specific, gripping, and grounded in real systemic tension, Silent Oath is the rare medical thriller that makes you root for its protagonist on every front: mind, body, and heart.' - Melissa Suggitt, Independent Book Review'A fast-paced medical thriller full of corruption, injustice, and betrayal. It felt as if I were standing next to her during the procedures.' - Alma Boucher, Readers' Favorite.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In 2013, Eric Glassey experienced a profound moment of divine connection. God spoke to him, saying, 'Make all religions one.' When he asked why, he was told, 'There is a new order coming, leaving behind the brokenness of what was before.'In One Strength offers a fresh perspective on life, our Creator, and humanity's place in the universe. Drawing on ancient teachings from both Western and Eastern traditions, insights from contemporary authors, and divine revelation, the book explores the core truths of existence.For readers at any stage of faith-whether in a Creator or in the universal need for compassion-In One Strength is an invitation to build something new, leaving behind dogmas and divisions that have caused millennia of suffering and strife among peoples and beliefs.'Eric Glassey's writings inspired and encouraged me on my spiritual journey. As I turned the pages, new insights took form, and I became motivated to seek and learn more. Reading his book has been an unforgettable and rewarding experience-one I would highly recommend.' -Ginger Larson.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - MimiChi lives in Japan. Her Nona lives in the United States. MimiChi misses her Nona very much. As they go through their day, they share parallel moments-a sunrise in Japan, a sunset in America-creating a thread that connects their world until they can be together again.When I See the Sun, You See the Moon explores the universal love between a grandparent and grandchild. That love defies the distance, the time zone, the way they spend their days apart. Their love is as constant as the sun and moon they both share.--'Grandparents and their grandchildren share a special bond, and this story beautifully highlights how love and connection transcend distance.' - Reedsy'A moving children's book about the love grandparents and grandchildren share, however far apart.' - Toni Woodruff for Independent Book Review'Elementary-level libraries will find the story easy to recommend to parents seeking picture book stories about absent family members.' - Diane Donovan for Midwest Book Review. Wahr, Mary (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - With You in the Moment is a heartfelt memoir about one family's experience of dementia, told with warmth, honesty, and a belief in the power of presence. Rather than focusing on loss, it offers a hopeful perspective-showing how creativity, humour, and practical care can help preserve dignity and connection.Through everyday experiences-doctor's visits, changing routines, unexpected crises, and quiet victories-the family learns to adapt with compassion, focusing on strengths rather than limitations. The result is a deeply human story that embraces the messiness and beauty of living well, even in the face of a difficult condition.This is not a clinical guide, but a personal reflection on mindset, resilience, and the enduring bonds that hold us together. With You in the Moment offers gentle insight and inspiration for anyone living with dementia or supporting someone they love, reminding us that even in uncertainty, there is room for joy.--'With You in the Moment by Marcus Batterbury is a moving memoir that is well written and wonderfully compassionate in how he addresses incorrect assumptions about life with dementia.Batterbury invites us to rethink what it means to live intentionally, and to respect identity and presence, offering understanding and hope to those who are happy to be with the ones we love in the moment.' - Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite'Batterbury chronicles his family's experience with his mother's dementia with warmth, humour, and devotion.Overall, the book works best as a tribute to a remarkable, much-loved woman, written with genuine tenderness; its emphasis on validation, dignity, and emotional presence is universal. A heartfelt tribute that prioritizes personal history.' - Kirkus'With You in the Moment is recommended not just for those struggling over a dementia diagnosis, but for general readers who would better understand how to get the most out of each day.Readers won't expect the sense of empowerment that is transmitted by these lives and touchstones of change-but it's vivid and is an important part of what makes With You in the Moment special.' - Midwest Book Review.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - She lost her sight. Then she lost everything else.London, 1800s. After a tragic accident leaves Cristal blind, she is stripped of her name and abandoned at a remote institution, reduced to a number-14420-in a system built to break her.But Cristal isn't so easy to break.Amid cruelty and silence, she begins to fight back. Whispers of rebellion stir in the dark, and visions of a man in white promise a strange, fragile hope.In a world that refuses to see her as human, Cristal must decide who she is-and what she's willing to risk for freedom.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sometimes silence isn't an option.At eighteen, Mel steps into flame-lit spears on her front lawn-her first mission to Papua New Guinea and the start of her life on the frontline. Travelling riot-torn streets abroad and tending to trauma debrief rooms back home, she collaborates with aid workers and law enforcement, strengthening her resolve to help others even as these experiences awaken buried memories.A lone conversation with her brother yanks her back to a childhood shaped by abuse and family secrets. Armed with fierce determination, Mel refuses to merely remember; she vows to expose the hidden truths. Can she be heard before her family silences her Building the Bridge stands as a testament to compassion over revenge, sharing over silence, and the hope that emerges when we dare to break the cycles that bind us.Some bridges crack. Others save lives.Mel Baker is an award-winning author and filmmaker whose raw, honest narratives have inspired audiences worldwide.--'Building the Bridge taught me the true meaning of healing, and watching it happen in the life of a courageous woman was moving. This memoir is filled with lessons for anyone struggling with abuse and trauma.' - 5-Star review, Readers' Favorite 'Baker's determination to confront her past, understand it, and speak openly about it gives the memoir a sense of purpose and a beacon for those who have been through similar struggles.' - Independent Book Review'Open-hearted memoir. Often striking.' - Kirkus.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A much-anticipated winter trip to their weekend cabin on the river turns dark when Mack and Nancy's twelve-year-old foster daughter, Soolie, bolts after seeing what she thinks is a dead body in a farm field.In this sequel to Lost Graces-winner of the Atmosphere Press 2024 Book of the Year Award-psychiatrist Nancy Thomas makes the mistake of agreeing to treat a famous writer. As she and Mack grapple with Soolie's PTSD, they grow increasingly suspicious of a secretive bed-and-breakfast conference facility nearby. Their concerns launch them into a cascade of challenges more perilous than their winter canoeing on the tidal river.Very little is as it seems in this fast-paced psychological thriller, involving a famous writer, a literary agent, a right-wing think tank, and a deeply flawed foster care system.--'Helen Montague Foster returns with a gripping sequel to her award-winning Lost Graces, deepening the emotional and psychological stakes while delivering a briskly paced thriller rooted in moral ambiguity and emotional truth. At once a mystery, a family drama, and a commentary on institutional failures, this novel solidifies Foster's voice as a bold and intelligent force in psychological fiction.' - Charnjit Gill, author of Pray Tell'Foster delivers a powerful sense of place.Credible psychological twists and turns will keep you from predicting the ending to this dynamic thriller.' - Judith Bice, author of Hey, White Girl'Like the rivers she describes and navigates, Foster deftly guides the reader through these entanglements to an unexpected conclusion. A pleasure to read!' - Betty R. Wall, author of No Way Out and All That This House Has To Offer.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'I was abused. But I'm not that broken, scared little girl anymore.'One in three women are sexually assaulted before their eighteenth birthday. Sky Boschen is part of that statistic-but she refuses to be reduced to it. In this powerful memoir, she shares her story with unflinching honesty: the childhood abuse no one stopped, the systems that failed her, and the long, painful journey of healing that followed.More than a personal account, Flickering Lights: A Memoir of Rebuilding a Shattered Past is a call to every survivor who has felt unseen, unheard, or disbelieved. Sky confronts the myth of the 'perfect victim' and shows that healing doesn't look one way. It's messy, nonlinear, and deeply human. Her story moves through trauma, grief, addiction, advocacy, and hope-with moments of sharp clarity, heartbreak, and resilience.This is a memoir for anyone impacted by abuse, mental health struggles, or the weight of survival. Sky's message is clear: you are not alone. You don't have to be perfect to deserve support. And your voice-your story-matters.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Hillsford, California, a sadistic killer stalks the streets-his methods brutal, his targets chosen with unnerving precision. Businessmen are strung up as warnings, neighbors beheaded, commuters set ablaze in public spaces. The killer appears to be a chameleon in the way he dresses and performs each kill differently. To the city, he is a monster. To himself, he is a vigilante, cleansing the world of those who prey on the vulnerable. And he's just getting started.Detective Alma Rossi has seen plenty of blood in her career, but nothing like this. Devout, disciplined, and sharp-eyed, she knows every detail tells a story-yet the 'Chameleon Killer' leaves no pattern, no trace, only horror. Each death pushes him closer, not just to Alma's investigation, but to Alma herself. When her dog and best friend are taken as leverage, the case stops being professional. It becomes personal.Twisting motives, fractured loyalties, and a relentless hunt collide in The Chameleon Killer-a taut, propulsive thriller where morality blurs and obsession carries a body count. Justice has a price. The question is: who will pay it first.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What if the fairy tales you loved as a child were rewritten to become even more horrifying The Swan's Arrow is a haunting reimagining of The Swan Princess for readers who crave morally gray heroes, tragic romance, and curses that bite back.Odette is a princess bound by grief and royal obligation. After losing her mother to a monstrous curse, she's forced into a political engagement with the one man she despises-Prince Derek, her kingdom's golden boy with secrets darker than his smile.Ren is a cursed sorcerer with a past steeped in shadows. Feared by many, hunted by more, he's the villain in every bedtime story-until one fateful night binds his fate to the very girl who should fear him most.Two years after a beastly attack that changes everything, Odette and Ren are reunited-this time with a common enemy and a plan for vengeance. But as their bond deepens and the kingdom's lies begin to unravel, love becomes as dangerous as any curse.Perfect for fans of Beauty and the Beast and The Witcher, The Swan's Arrow is a story where love is a weapon, curses breathe, and not all monsters hide in the dark.--'Contemporary dialogue is abundant, including endless quips and some pop-culture references; this doesn't lessen the warlock's menacing presence, and Odette's and Ren's gloomy backstories teem with buried secrets (some they don't know themselves) and lost loved ones.A delightful love story that fuses a medieval setting with modern sensibilities.' - Kirkus Reviews'Librarians that seek fantasy fairy tales retold will want to place The Swan's Arrow high on their acquisition list, alongside such celebrated authors of the genre as Marissa Meyer, Jane Yolen, Neil Gaiman, and other masters of fairy tale retellings. The exquisite detail and dilemmas in The Swan's Arrow join with the best of fairy tales retold for modern times.' - Midwest Book Review'The Swan's Arrow is a fantastic read. I loved the atmospheric world that Holly M. Jenkins has created, a world full of magic, especially dark magic. My mind was flooded with images of enchanted castles and dangerous woods, of celestial blood moons and shadowed mazes.' - Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite, 5-Star Review'The Swan Princess gets an empowered twist in this modern take on the beloved fairy tale.' - Addison Ciuchta for Independent Book Review.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Remembering the Storm immerses readers in the rich history of Galveston, Texas, blending architectural beauty, the aftermath of the Civil War, and the devastating 1900 hurricane that nearly destroyed the city. Fans of Victorian-era history and those intrigued by the impact of natural disasters will find themselves drawn to this unforgettable narrative.Nineteen-year-old Ellie McLean is determined to become a dedicated teacher in Galveston, with lofty goals of addressing racism and advancing women's rights. When she meets Jim on a train, their budding connection challenges her dreams in unexpected ways. But as the two grow closer, an impending storm-both literal and metaphorical-looms over the city. On the night of September 8, 1900, the Great Storm strikes, forever changing Ellie's life and the lives of everyone she knows.In the aftermath, Ellie faces not only the physical destruction of her city but also the internal struggles of discrimination, sexism, and her relationship with Jim. With courage and a fierce love for her city and its people, Ellie is forced to make life-altering decisions that will shape her future. Remembering the Storm is a powerful story of survival, resilience, and love amidst chaos.--'Hakemack depicts the hurricane and the ensuing chaos in harrowing detail, capturing both the physical devastation and the storm's emotional toll on survivors. Ellie emerges as a compelling protagonist who proves that, despite great tragedy, 'life, in all its sadness and splendor, goes on and keeps going on.'' - Kirkus'Ellie, as the main character, is a headstrong, at times naive girl with strong opinions about equality that she won't hesitate to share with anyone and everyone. It earns her more than one sticky situation or social tension, though Ellie doesn't seem to care. The hurricane storyline not only adds danger to the story but also serves to expose how racism and bureaucracy prevented the residents of Galveston from being warned about the impending hurricane. ' - Independent Book Review.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The wicked witch below Everwatch has been imprisoned longer than even the faerie lords can remember. Her name is a curse, and her sins haunt nightmares.Gavriel Hall, bastard son of a dead king, wants nothing more than to escape the underground prison-city he calls home. But he's a pathological liar who avoids conflict at all costs, and he doesn't dare brave the boundary stones.On bad days, he records the names of those sacrificed as part of the soul tithe. On good days, he lets himself pine for his best friend Aziz, a mysterious outcast with the twin swords of a forgotten hero.When his half-siblings' war for the throne turns Everwatch into a battlefield-and a spectacularly ill-timed kiss drives Aziz away-Gavriel thinks his hopes of a new life are destroyed. That is, until the witch locked below offers him enough dark magic to fix everything. For a price.As bloodshed engulfs the city, Gavriel must decide what he's willing to pay for new horizons-and whether he's truly the coward everyone believes him to be.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Do owls fascinate you Do you wonder what makes an owl an owl-why they're so different from other birds, why they appear in myths and stories around the world, and why they're often seen as wise A Charisma of Owls explores these questions through detailed information and paintings of all North American owls, with an overview of owls worldwide.Author and birder Lynn Barber shares her own experiences of searching for owls across the U.S., along with tips to help you find owls yourself. This book is for anyone curious about these charismatic birds and eager to learn more about their lives, habitats, and cultural significance.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Nasparnival(TM) explodes the absurdity of contemporary America with sharp satire, wild humor, and Kafkaesque twists. Follow Colt Cortez, a former Hollywood child star turned would-be U.S. senator, as he and his eccentric crew navigate a chaotic world where book bans, school shootings, drug epidemics, identity theft, corpse mutilation, and even zoo escapes collide in a frenetic race toward power.Set against the backdrop of a right-wing 'Freedom town' shaped like the Omega symbol, the novel blurs the line between reality and reality TV, peeling back the façades of fame, politics, and family drama. Colt's crumbling marriage, rampant drug use, and experimental societal control schemes drive a plot that moves as fast as it dazzles.With a nod to film noir and Gonzo journalism, Nasparnival(TM) exposes the moral decay beneath America's glittering surface, weaving biting cultural critique with wild characters and dark comedy. It's a cautionary tale for anyone captivated by power's allure and the price of unchecked ambition. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A hiker is killed in a public park-seemingly a random act of violence. With no leads to follow, the case stalls until a tip comes in. Kevin Mathers, an outside consultant known for bringing down a serial killer, is called to help.As Kevin uncovers new clues, the police question whether the murder was an isolated incident. Then more bodies begin to appear-each death connected, in some way, to the first killing. Kevin and the homicide team chase every lead, only to find the investigation turning dangerously personal when the killer strikes close to home in a spasm of murderous rage.Relentless in his pursuit, Kevin finally comes face-to-face with the killer in a heart-stopping fight to the finish-an unthinkable showdown in the very park where it all began.'Warning: If you're from Philly and up for a hard-boiled why-dunnit, you might want to avoid the Roxborough environs, while you read this galloping narrative, spiked with first-person glimpses into the mind of an unlikely killer. Kevin isn't a cop, but his part in the earlier apprehension of a serial murderer has left him with hero status, a homicide detective for a best friend, and incentive not to turn away from a murder in Fairmont Park until the perp has been brought to justice. Fasten your seat belt as Steven Fisher takes you along for the ride.' - Helen Foster, author of Tidal Overlook, Lost Graces, and The Silent Hen'KILLER URGE, Steven Fisher's second thriller, plunges you into the mind of a serial killer and the race to end the murders. Set in vividly realized Philadelphia, it follows Detective Kevin as suspense builds with every twist. Smart, gripping, and impossible to put down, KILLER URGE will keep you turning pages long past bedtime.' - Judith Partelow, author of Passion & Provocation: Selected Poems'Fisher presents misguided villainy at its best, where nothing is as it seems in this fast paced, unexpected action-packed thriller, leaving the reader guessing who will be the next victim.' - Jennifer Bourland, author of Hidden Shadow 224 pp. Englisch. …