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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLER Who is Mister Magic Former child stars reunite to uncover the tragedy that ended their show and discover the secret of its enigmatic host in this skin-crawling story of pop culture fandom and 90s nostalgia (Melissa Albert, author of The Hazel Woods) from theauthor of Hide. [A] propulsive, exciting, often genuinely scary, endlessly compelling mystery. Terry Miles, author of RabbitsA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: PopSugar, Polygon, Chicago Public Library, CrimeReadsThirty years after a tragic accident shut down production of the classic children s program Mister Magic, the five surviving cast members have done their best to move on. But just as generations of cultishly devoted fans still cling to the lessons they learned from the show, the cast, known as the Circle of Friends, have spent their lives searching for the happiness they felt while they were on it. The friendship. The feeling of belonging. And the protection of Mister Magic. But with no surviving video of the show, no evidence of who directed or produced it, and no records of who or what the beloved host actually was, memories are all the former Circle of Friends has.Then a twist of fate brings the castmates back together at the remote desert filming compound that feels like it s been waiting for them all this time. Even though they haven t seen each other for years, they understand one another better than anyone has since. After all, they re the only ones who hold the secret of that circle, the mystery of the magic man in his infinitely black cape, and, maybe, the answers to what really happened on that deadly last day. But as the Circle of Friends reclaim parts of their past, they begin to wonder: Are they here by choice, or have they been lured into a trap Because magic never forgets the taste of your friendship. . . . 306 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - NATIONAL BESTSELLER Who is Mister Magic Former child stars reunite to uncover the tragedy that ended their show and discover the secret of its enigmatic host in this skin-crawling story of pop culture fandom and 90s nostalgia (Melissa Albert, author of The Hazel Woods) from theauthor of Hide. [A] propulsive, exciting, often genuinely scary, endlessly compelling mystery. Terry Miles, author of RabbitsA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: PopSugar, Polygon, Chicago Public Library, CrimeReadsThirty years after a tragic accident shut down production of the classic children s program Mister Magic, the five surviving cast members have done their best to move on. But just as generations of cultishly devoted fans still cling to the lessons they learned from the show, the cast, known as the Circle of Friends, have spent their lives searching for the happiness they felt while they were on it. The friendship. The feeling of belonging. And the protection of Mister Magic. But with no surviving video of the show, no evidence of who directed or produced it, and no records of who or what the beloved host actually was, memories are all the former Circle of Friends has.Then a twist of fate brings the castmates back together at the remote desert filming compound that feels like it s been waiting for them all this time. Even though they haven t seen each other for years, they understand one another better than anyone has since. After all, they re the only ones who hold the secret of that circle, the mystery of the magic man in his infinitely black cape, and, maybe, the answers to what really happened on that deadly last day. But as the Circle of Friends reclaim parts of their past, they begin to wonder: Are they here by choice, or have they been lured into a trap Because magic never forgets the taste of your friendship. . . .

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - "An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama."Kirkus Reviews(starred review)King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitzor so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad questperhaps to death. Only Verity's returnor the heir his princess carriescan save the Six Duchies. But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within himcurrents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was. Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassin's Quest "Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."George R. R. Martin "Superbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in printincluding mine!"Melanie Rawn.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - NATIONAL BESTSELLER Celebrate the lasting impact of Return of the Jedi with this exciting reimagining of the timeless Star Wars film featuring new perspectives from forty contributors. On May 25, 1983, Star Wars cemented its legacy as the greatest movie franchise of all time with the release of Return of the Jedi. In honor of its fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from Return of the Jedi through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists: Olivie Blake provides a chilling glimpse into the mind of Emperor Palpatine. Saladin Ahmed recounts the tragic history of the rancor trainer. Charlie Jane Anders explores the life and times of the Sarlacc. Fran Wilde reveals Mon Mothma's secret mission to save the Rebel Alliance. Mary Kenney chronicles Wicket the Ewok's quest for one quiet day on the forest moon of Endor. Anakin Skywalker becomes one with the Force in a gripping tale by Mike Chen.Plus more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from:Tom Angleberger,K Arsenault Rivera, Kristin Baver, Akemi Dawn Bowman, Emma Mieko Candon, Olivia Chadha, Gloria Chao, Adam Christopher, Paul Crilley, Amal El-Mohtar, M. K. England, Jason Fry, Adam Lance Garcia, Lamar Giles, Max Gladstone, Thea Guanzon, Ali Hazelwood, Patricia A. Jackson, Alex Jennings, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Sarah Kuhn, Danny Lore, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Kwame Mbalia, Marieke Nijkamp, Danielle Paige, Laura Pohl, Dana Schwartz, Tara Sim, Phil Szostak, Suzanne Walker, Hannah Whitten, Sean Williams, Alyssa WongTo celebrate the launch of this book, Penguin Random House and Disney/Lucasfilm will each make donations to First Booka leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. In recognition of both companies' longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate at least $100,000 worth of books to First Book and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children's books to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.