Najnovšie - Sci-fi a fantasy strana 118 z 500

'Irene Sola is unlike any other writer - she storms her own path, setting fire to all our preconceived notions of what a novel can do while she goes. I adored this book' - Daisy Johnson Nestled among rugged mountains, in a remote part of Catalonia frequented by wolf hunters, bandits, deserters, ghosts, beasts and demons, sits the old farmhouse called Mas Clavell. Inside, an impossibly old woman lies on her deathbed while family and caretakers drift in and out. All the women who have ever lived and died in that house are waiting for her to join them. They are preparing to throw her a party. As day turns to night, four hundred years' worth of memories unspool, and the house reverberates with the women's stories. Stories of mysterious visions, of those born without eyelashes and tongues or with deformed hearts. But it begins with the story of the matriarch Joana who double-crosses the devil, heedless of what the consequences might be. I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness is a formally daring and entrancing novel in which Irene Sola explores the duality and essential link between light and darkness, life and death, oblivion and memory.

Perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy and Thea Guanzon, Rebecca Robinson's thrilling romantasy debut combines high-stakes political intrigue and a steamy, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance. All her life, Vaasa Kozár has been sharpened into a blade. After losing her mother-her only remaining parent-to a mysterious dark magic that has since awakened within her, Vaasa is certain death looms. So is her merciless brother, who aims to eliminate Vaasa as a threat to his crown. In one last political scheme, he marries her off to Reid of Mireh, a ruthless foreign ruler, in hopes that he can use her death as a rallying cry to finally invade Reid's nation. All Vaasa has to do is die. But she is desperate to live. Vaasa enters her new marriage with every intent to escape it, wielding the hard-won political prowess and combat abilities her late father instilled in her. But to her surprise, Reid offers her a deal: help him win the votes to rise in power, and she can walk free. In exchange, he will share his knowledge about the dark magic running through her veins-and help keep it at bay. This proposal may be too good to refuse, yet Vaasa and Reid's undeniable attraction threatens to break the rules of their arrangement. As her brother's lethal machinations take form, everything is at stake: Vaasa must learn to trust her new husband, but how can she, especially when their perfect political marriage begins to feel like the real thing?

Perfect for fans of The Vampire Diaries and Shadow and Bone. **Sprayed edge edition available while stocks last - edition may vary** 'The romance sizzles in this spooky paranormal world of witches, curses, and brooding gray characters. A delight for the fans of adult paranormal and gothic romances!' - RuNyx, New York Times bestselling author of Gothikana "Your destiny is not to do what is right. Your destiny is to destroy us all." Willow Madizza never thought she'd accept a place at Hollow's Grove University, the secret and prestigious institution where the best and brightest of her fellow witches learn to wield their magic. But Willow has reasons for being at Hollow's Grove beyond the education it offers. Raised to be a weapon against the Coven that presides over the University, she must find the bones of her ancestors in order to reclaim the magic that is her destiny. Her only obstacle is Alaric Grayson Thorne, the University's beautiful and infuriating Headmaster. Gray is ruthless, manipulative, dangerous - he represents everything Willow has been taught to despise. But despite their mutual loathing, Gray understands Willow better than anyone, and he might just be the key to unlocking her full power . . .

Jeremiah Bourne is in great danger. As Jeremiah is swept from his crumbling home in Blackfriars in 2019, to the same house but in 1910, he suddenly faces two questions: how did he get here, and how can he return to his own time? On his quest for answers, he encounters a cast of comic characters and situations: a coven of free-thinking spiritualists, a futuristic residents’ association, warring street gangs, eugenic scientists, aggressive domestic servants and a nudist magistrate. As events unfold, Jeremiah begins to wonder whether there could be a link between his time-travelling and his mother’s mysterious disappearance many years ago. Now he must work out who he can trust to help him look for her. Nigel Planer''s electrifying novel takes a new and exciting look at the possibility of time travel as it catapults you into a thrilling journey across London and through time.

A spellbinding fantasy adventure that follows a young woman struck down by a mysterious curse, and her extraordinary journey in search of survival.‘Races around the globe, through deserts and cities, across oceans’ Oprah DailyTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER* * *PARIS, 1885. On an otherwise ordinary night, Aubry Tourvel – spoiled, stubborn and nine years old – is suddenly struck down by a mysterious illness at the family dinner table.When a visit to a doctor only makes her worse, Aubry flees to the outskirts of the city, where she realises that it is this very act of movement that keeps her alive.She has no choice: she must run from this curse. And so begins her incredible lifelong journey across the world.But with risk at every turn, what will it take for Aubry to survive?* * ** As seen on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show Book Club *‘An epic adventure…rich with all the possibilities the world can hold’People‘A dazzling debut’Shelby Van Pelt‘Imagine Life of Pi and The Midnight Library rolled into one’New York TimesREADERS LOVE A SHORT WALK:‘This book is incredible’‘A unique blend of adventure and fantasy…the world-building is nothing short of amazing’‘I loved every page of it…you just cannot put the book down’‘A perfect read… Aubry is a marvellous character’‘A true love letter to travel, adventure and discovery… Fantastic’‘Beautifully written… I loved following her journey’

Egy világ, amelyben tizenkét, értelemmel bíró állati teremtményen kívül csak növényeket találni. Egy birodalom, amelyet egyszer már meggyötört a forradalom, de most sokkal alattomosabb hatalomátvétel fenyegeti. Egy macskalány, akinek olyan különleges... De nem. Erről nem szabad beszélni. A királyság forradalom utáni békéjét a varázslók egyre növekvő befolyása fojtogatja. Versengő kutyalegények, kecske postamester, farkas harcművész, kontár róka varázsló, rejtőzködő kupléköltő és Animátum sok más polgárának története fonódik össze az évek során. A tettek és titkok szőttesének középpontjában egy mit sem sejtő macskalány áll, akinek ritka képessége az ellenállás kulcsa lehet. De sikerrel járnak-e a Nagymágussal dacoló ellenállók? Vagy a Szirtsziget körül hömpölygő köd végleg rátelepszik az egész birodalomra? Hiszen balvégzettől nem véd varázs... Marabu, az ismert karikaturista képregényalbumai és gyerekregényei után egy rendhagyó módon szerkesztett, történetmozaikokból kirakósként felépülő fantasyregényt írt. A fiatal és felnőtt olvasókhoz egyaránt szóló könyv egyszerre nagy lélegzetvételű mesefolyam és vérre menően izgalmas krónika.

2025''s most-anticipated new debut romantic fantasy is the epic, unmissable story of hope after heartbreak, secrets, betrayal, dancing - and the touch of a goddess of death.My protector is gone, revealed to be a monster. But I remind myself that I am not a damsel. I’m no princess bound within a tower.I am a shadow.Vasalie Moran was once a dancer in King Illian’s court – until he framed her for murder. Barely surviving her two years in the dungeons, she’s suddenly called to face her King. He offers her a deal: become his spy at the month-long royal Gathering and he’ll grant her freedom.As Illian’s orders grow bloody and dangerous, forcing her to harm and betray those around her, Vasalie discovers the monster she serves may be aligned with a bigger monster – one far closer to home. With her world threatened, Vasalie enlists the help of Illian’s brother and greatest adversary, the King of the East.As the rivalry between brothers escalates with Vasalie caught in the middle, the truth of her past comes to light. If she wants to survive, she must decide who to trust, who to fight for, and how much of her soul she’s willing to damn in the processPraise for A Dance of Lies''A breathtaking debut! Dance of Lies is beautifully written and filled with intrigue, with an incredible protagonist who is both vulnerable and resilient. Romantic, heartrending, and riveting - prepare to be swept away by this captivating fantasy'' - Sue Lynn Tan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess.A Dance of Lies, Sunday Times bestseller, July 2025

As worlds collide… Hatushaly, last scion of the Firemane dynasty, his beloved Hava, and their dubious friend Donte have been transported across space and time from the war-torn world of Garn to the relative peace of Midkemia. There, on Sorcerer's Isle, under the guidance of the magician Magnus and his erstwhile father Pug, in his reincarnated form, Hatu will explore and expand his unique magical abilities. With the evil Pride Lords defeated, the Church of the One has risen to bring death and destruction to his home world. The Church is sending forces against Marquensas, where Daylon is now king, and Declan Smith finds himself suddenly and unexpectedly raised to the status of prince and war commander. But an even greater menace than the Church of the One lies in wait, a creature from the Void, bent on the destruction of all living things. Pug, Nakor and Magnus will need to join forces with Hatu, Hava and Declan if they are to save the worlds of Midkemia and Garn from everlasting darkness… A spectacular new epic series from the globally bestselling author of MAGICIAN.

On the island of Zakynthos, nothing is more powerful than Desire-love itself, bottled and sold to the highest bidder by Leandros, a power-hungry descendent of the god Eros. Eirene and her beloved twin sister, Phoebe, have always managed to escape Desire's thrall. Until Leandros' wife dies mysteriously and he sets his sights on Phoebe. Determined to keep her sister safe, Eirene strikes a bargain with Leandros: if she can complete the four elaborate tasks he sets her, he will find another bride. But it soon becomes clear that the tasks are part of something bigger; something related to Desire and Lamia, the strange, neglected daughter Leandros keeps locked away. Lamia knows her father hides her for her own protection, though as she and Eirene grow closer, she finds herself longing for the outside world. But the price of freedom is high, and with something deadly-something hungry-stalking the night, that price must be paid in blood...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle comes this enchanting new novella“The unopenable box. A mythical object that appears in fairy tales and folklore across all cultures around the world. Sometimes the box can only be opened by the right person at the right time, such a rightful heir, and in other tales it is considered a warning. A test given to the protagonist who are typically forbidden from opening the box. When they eventually succumb, what they unleash cannot be put back in.”At home one memorable summer, Miranda unearths a mysterious suitcase in her attic that once belonged to her late grandmother. Inside, she finds a strange and unopenable wooden box.Determined to discover what’s inside, she ends up enlisting the help of Maya, the owner of a local spiritualist shop, and is drawn into a world of witchcraft, magic and temptation.As she tries to keep up appearances as the perfect daughter, her discovery threatens to tear everything apart, putting everyone around her in danger.Can she find a way to stay in control or would the box have been better left burie? aking place before events in Threadneedle and Shadowstitch, this is a perfect read for not just fans of the series, but for anyone who loves to be transported by magical fantasy.

Egy mindent elsöprő szerelmi történet születik Egy karrierjét építgető, fiatal újságíró. Egy vágyakozással teli nyár. A színfalak mögötti eufória. Egy nehezen megvalósítható interjú. És egy - szinte kozmikus - kapcsolat. Az 1990-es években Carter Wills az angol rockbanda, a Mayluna énekeseként karrierjével megalapozta helyét a zenei legendák között. Meggyötört érzésekkel teli szövegei érzékeny húrokat pengetnek. Ahogyan titokzatos kapcsolata is egy lánnyal. De ki volt ő?Evie Waters két felnőtt gyermeke rábukkan egy régi magazinra, és benne egy ikonikus fényképre, amelyen egy "titokzatos lány" látható az imádott Carter Wills oldalán: az édesanyjuk. Ami kettejük között történt, mélyre temetett történet. Egy olyan titok, amelyről még Evie családja sem tudott. Egészen mostanáig. Bár életük külön utakon haladt tovább, Carter és Evie végül feltárják örömmel, megbánásokkal, valamint felejthetetlen pillanatokkal kikövezett múltjukat. Egy olyan időszak történetét, amikor a csillagok együttállása egy akkora szerelem kialakulásához vezetett, amelyet az egész világ megérzett, és amiről úgy tűnt, örökké fog tartani.

Bezčasí. Dvanáct hodin, během nichž se svět mění k nepoznání a bohové kráčejí mezi lidmi. Dvanáct hodin, během nichž ztrácejí svou nesmrtelnost a mohou se stát obětí kohokoliv. V Československu roku 1932 se kněžka Dorota ocitá v centru událostí, které mohou změnit osud celého lidstva. O sto let později se mladá dívka Meda vydává proti proudu času, aby zabránila smrtící pandemii. Ale minulost skrývá tajemství schopná zničit budoucnost... Uprostřed Bezčasí se rozehrává hra o život i smrt, která ovlivní osudy generací. Hra, v níž se prolínají úděly bohů a smrtelníků a v níž má každé rozhodnutí své následky.

Měsíční kámen je legendární artefakt, který stvořili božští Shianti. Obsahuje jejich božské poznání, veškerou magickou moc i moudrost. Osamělý Vlk, Nejvyšší mistr řádu Kai, jej dokázal získat zpět ze spárů temného pána Naara. Teď je však třeba Měsíční kámen vrátit jeho tvůrcům, kteří žijí v exilu na odlehlém ostrově Lorn na jihu Magnamundu. Někdo musí tento bájný artefakt donést Shianti. Osamělý Vlk vybral tebe, nejslibnějšího válečníka z Nového řádu Kai, abys vykonal tuto klíčovou výpravu. Vybaven speciálními zbraněmi a dovednostmi Velmistra Nového řádu se vydáváš na tajnou výpravu na vzdálený ostrov Lorn. Brzy se ale tvá mise změní v boj o holý život…

This bundle of Black Rose Auction books 3 and 4 features two exciting, spicy modern fairy tale retellings set in an elite, ultra-exclusive New York auction house. With a reversible format that smartly displays both covers for Stolen Vows and Irresistible Devil, this collection of fairy tale remixes is a must-read for fans of deliciously dark romance. Welcome to the Black Rose Auction, where every sin can be yours for a price. *** For three days, the doors to this luxe New York estate are thrown wide for anyone with a taste for the obscenely rich, the ultra-exclusive, and the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of the forbidden: where nothing is off the table and everything - and everyone - can be had for the taking. In STOLEN VOWS by Sav R. Miller, a Rapunzel remix, a virgin is forced to marry a mafia heir determined to kill anyone who touches her - only to flee from him the day after their wedding. But he's done waiting and has the perfect trap in mind to lure her back... In IRRESISTIBLE DEVIL by Jenny Nordbak, a Rumpelstiltskin remix, a society darling is willing to make any bargain to benefit her family, but each deal draws her deeper into a dark and decadent world ruled by the dangerous man who's been pulling her strings from the start... And that's just the beginning. Accept your invitation to this exclusive auction. You never know who you might see there… *** Six books, six of the best contemporary romance authors in the game. This bundle of Stolen Vows & Irresistible Devil continues a riveting dark romance series in stylish fashion, perfect for romance readers and book collectors. Tropes Dark Fairy Tales Retelling Enemies to Lovers Second Chance Mafia Romance Spicy Romance The Black Rose Auction Series: Wicked Pursuit - Katee Robert Divine Intervention - R.M. Virtues Stolen Vows - Sav R. Miller Irresistible Devil - Jenny Nordbak Shattered Innocence - Sara Cate Royal Heart - Nana Malone

''Politics, family, and desire weave a tangled web across a decadent, blood-soaked city in this stunning debut. Dark, dangerous, and entrancing!'' Melissa Caruso***Now a Sunday Times bestseller***A villainous heroine finds herself plunged into a seductive world of power, politics and murder in the court of the vampire king in this bloodthirsty debut from an unmissable new voice in fantasy romance. Perfect for fans of Hannah Whitten and S.T. Gibson.The daughter of a powerful but disgraced Blood Worker, Shan LeClaire has spent her entire life perfecting her blood magic, building her network of spies, and gathering every scrap of power she could. Now, to protect her brother, she assassinates their father and takes her place at the head of the family. And that is only the start of her revenge.Samuel Hutchinson is a bastard with a terrible gift. When he stumbles upon the first victim of a magical serial killer, he''s drawn into the world of magic and intrigue he''s worked so hard to avoid - and is pulled deeply into the ravenous and bloodthirsty court of the vampire king.Tasked by the Eternal King to discover the identity of the killer cutting a bloody swath through the city, Samuel, Shan and mysterious Royal Blood Worker Isaac find themselves growing ever closer to each other. But Shan''s plans are treacherous, and as she lures Samuel into her complicated web of desire, treason and vengeance, he must decide if the good of their nation is worth the cost of his soul.Praise for Mistress of Lies:''Dark and gripping, raw and beautifully imagined. With their stunning prose, compelling morally grey characters, inventive magic system, and knack for piercingly heartfelt moments amidst all the horror and intrigue, K.M. Enright is definitely one to watch'' Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars''A stunning tale ripe with political scheming, fascinating magic, and deliciously complicated characters you can''t help but root for. A decadent story that won''t let you go'' Sara Hashem, author of The Jasad Heir''Mistress of Lies is dark, sexy, and twisty, the plot as winding and eerie as the streets of Aeravin itself. With compelling characters and a fresh take on blood magic, this book will seize you by the throat and hold your attention to the very end'' Andrea Stewart, author of Bone Shard Daughter''A blood-stained, heart wrenching romance balanced on the knife''s edge of revolution. Luxurious and beautifully cruel'' Andrew Joseph White, author of Hell Followed With Us''A dark, delicate, beauty of a novel, with all the edges of sharpened steel'' K.S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro''Glittering darkly with facets of magic, romance, and deep lore, Mistress of Lies is a seductive and blood-soaked jewel of a debut'' Lyra Selene, author of A Feather So Black''Lush and unrelenting, this complex political intrigue is an ode to those who will seize destiny in their own, bloodied hands'' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Unholy Terrors''Mistress of Lies is a honey trap of romance and royaltycore that leaves no corroded stone unturned when delving into the corruption at the heart of monarchy'' Ladz, author of The Fealty of Monsters''Sensual and sinister, Mistress of Lies had me by the throat'' Gabriella Buba, author of Saints of Storm and Sorrow''A cunning and clawed fantasy romance that will leave you breathless to the very end'' S. A. MacLean, author of The Phoenix Keeper''Captivating and deadly, Mistress of Lies enthralls from the very first page. Twisted through with the darkest of secrets. . . a powerful exploration of race, class and injustice'' Laura R. Samotin, author of The Sins On Their Bones

“Vita’s rage overflowed until she was prepared to drown in it, and she knew that she would never again dam this anger to please another.”After nine years as the people’s beloved princess in the sun-soaked Kingdom of Carca, Vita witnesses the execution of her mother by her father’s hand. Forced into exile, Vita fades into obscurity with her only friends—the crows that visit her window.Eleven years later, Vita is given a choice: marry an enemy general, granting him legitimacy to take the throne, or die as the forgotten princess. With time running out, Vita meets Soline, an intriguing lady-in-waiting who introduces her to the powerful-but-unstable magic of alchemy.If Vita and Soline can learn to control it—and the undeniable spark between them—they could burn the world of men to the ground.

THE 2025 HUGO, NEBULA AND LOCUS AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST NOVELFrom New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes a dark retelling of the Brothers Grimm's Goose Girl, rife with secrets, murder, and forbidden magic. Perfect for fans of Naomi Novik, Alix E. Harrow and Nettle & Bone. Cordelia knows her mother is unusual. Their house doesn’t have any doors between rooms—there are no secrets in this house! Cordelia isn’t allowed to have a single friend. The only time she feels truly free is on her daily rides with her mother’s beautiful white horse, Falada. But more than a few quirks set her mother apart. Other parents can’t force their? daughters to be silent and motionless—obedient—for hours or days on end. Other mothers aren’t . . . sorcerers. After a suspicious death in their small town, Cordelia’s mother insists they leave in the middle of the night, leaving behind all Cordelia has ever known. They arrive at the remote country manor of a wealthy older man, the Squire, and his unwed sister, Hester. Cordelia’s mother intends to lure the Squire into marriage. Cordelia knows this can only be bad news for the bumbling gentleman and his kind, intelligent sister. Hester sees the way Cordelia shrinks away from her mother. How the young girl sits eerily still at dinner every night. She knows that to save her brother from bewitchment and to rescue the terrified Cordelia, she will have to face down a wicked witch of the worst kind.

MAGIC. POWER. GREED. The ultra-rich control magic-the same way they control everything else-but Stephen Oakwood may just beat them at their own game in this exhilarating contemporary fantasy from the author of the million-copy-selling Alex Verus novels.Stephen has emerged victorious against the schemes of his aristocratic family. Now he finally has the opportunity to do what he''s been wanting to do for a long time: track down his father. But doing so won''t be easy. Stephen''s not so isolated any more, but the contacts he''s making in the magical world-everyone from the corporation he works for to the mother he''s just beginning to reconnect with-all have agendas of their own. And now a new group is emerging from the shadows, calling themselves the Winged. Their leader, the mysterious Byron, promises that he can show Stephen how to find his father...but he wants something in return.Following that trail will throw Stephen into greater danger than he''s ever faced before. To survive, he''ll need to use all of his tricks and sigls, and pick up some new ones. Only then will he be able to prevail against his enemies...and find out who''s really pulling the strings.In this series:AN INHERITANCE OF MAGICAN INSTRUCTION IN SHADOWA JUDGEMENT OF POWERS

'A thrilling standalone adventure that James S.A. Corey fans will relish' Publishers Weekly (starred review)A search for a missing person uncovers a galaxy-spanning conspiracy in this thrilling standalone space opera from award-winning author Megan E. O'Keefe. The Black Celeste is a ghost story. A once-legendary spaceship collecting dust in a cosmic graveyard known as the Clutch. Only famed pirate Bitter Amandine knows better, and she'll do anything to never go near it again. No matter the cost. Faven Sythe is crystborn, a member of the near-human species tasked with charting starpaths from station to station. She's trained to be a navigator her entire life. But when her mentor disappears, leaving behind a mysterious starpath terminating in the Clutch, she is determined to find the truth. And only Amandine has the answers. What they will find is a conspiracy bigger than either of them. Their quest for the truth will uncover secrets Amandine has long fought to keep buried - secrets about how she survived her last encounter in the Clutch, and what's really hidden out there amongst the stars . . . 'A swashbuckling sapphic adventure full of shifting loyalties and cosmic upheaval. Be warned: this imaginative fusion of space opera and pirate adventure will take your sleep schedule hostage'J. S. Dewes, author of The Last Watch