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Prey for Revenge


When a failed assassination attempt on terrorist Asif Badawi leads to a vow of revenge against Dr. Cathy Meer and her family, she finds herself thrust into a dangerous world of intrigue and violence. With the help of the enigmatic Captain Marcus de Vere, Cathy navigates this perilous landscape and uncovers a sinister secret society known as The Summer Hunt, whose influential members consider themselves above the law.In this gripping thriller, Cathy must fight for survival against ruthless adversaries while unexpected romance blossoms amidst the chaos. With its blend of high-stakes action, international espionage, and chilling revelations about a murderous elite, this story takes readers on a pulse-pounding journey from MI6 black sites to luxurious yachts in The Gulf. As the lines between justice and revenge blur, Cathy and Marcus race against time to unravel a complex web of terrorism, betrayal, and depravity that threatens not only their lives but the safety of an entire nation.
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19,99 €

Buried in Shamrocks


Kate and her daughters Maeve and Bliz are back in Shamrock, Massachusetts, and Kate faces a big decision: Should they move back to their Irish-themed hometown for good? As she contemplates the idea, all the businesses in town, including her family''s B&B, the Buckley House, are busy preparing for the annual Great Shamrock Fair in hopes of luring back tourists after a murder during St. Patrick''s Week. But when Kate''s ex, Ian, arrives in town from Ireland to perform with his band in the festival, and his new fiancee, Fallon, is found dead at the fairgrounds, any chance of a fun and peaceful family summer goes up in green smoke. Much as she wants nothing to do with her ex, Kate knows Ian is innocent. Amid the swirl of activity in town, and her sister Colleen''s determination to keep the annual Miss Shamrock contests alive, Kate enlists her devastated eldest daughter, and her father, the former Shamrock police chief, to help her unwind the trail of evidence. With clues - and danger - piling up, can Kate find Fallon''s true killer and save her ex, before the Great Irish Fair and the town''s chances for a summer full of green go bust?
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24,49 €

Buried in Shamrocks


Kate and her daughters Maeve and Bliz are back in Shamrock, Massachusetts, and Kate faces a big decision: Should they move back to their Irish-themed hometown for good? As she contemplates the idea, all the businesses in town, including her family''s B&B, the Buckley House, are busy preparing for the annual Great Shamrock Fair in hopes of luring back tourists after a murder during St. Patrick''s Week. But when Kate''s ex, Ian, arrives in town from Ireland to perform with his band in the festival, and his new fiancee, Fallon, is found dead at the fairgrounds, any chance of a fun and peaceful family summer goes up in green smoke. Much as she wants nothing to do with her ex, Kate knows Ian is innocent. Amid the swirl of activity in town, and her sister Colleen''s determination to keep the annual Miss Shamrock contests alive, Kate enlists her devastated eldest daughter, and her father, the former Shamrock police chief, to help her unwind the trail of evidence. With clues - and danger - piling up, can Kate find Fallon''s true killer and save her ex, before the Great Irish Fair and the town''s chances for a summer full of green go bust?
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35,49 €

Mule Boy


An elegiac novel of men lost in a coal mining disaster and the boy who survives to tell the storyOn New Year?s Day, 1929, Ondro Prach, the thirteen-year-old son of Slovak immigrants in Pennsylvania coal country, begins a new job as mule boy. He knows the danger?his father died in the mines?but he is proud of his position handling the animal that hauls cartloads of coal from shafts deep within the earth to the surface. After Ondro earns the trust of the miners and the mule in his charge, the room the men are working collapses and their fate is sealed.From that moment onward, Ondro carries the hard memory of that day, a burden that leads to addiction and imprisonment, costing him his family. But, years later, when the miners? loved ones come searching for answers, he finds the strength to share what the men spoke of and prayed for in the pitch black.Told in incantatory prose set to the rhythm of human breath, this sublime novel turns the memento mori into a meditation not only on death but on what it takes to tunnel through darkness and live.
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17,99 €

The Savage Sword Of Conan: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.11


Savage Sword of Conan is the greatest sword-and-sorcery magazine of all time thanks to its gripping, brutal storytelling, iconic artwork, and unmatched portrayal of Conan?s raw, untamed world. This volume not only contains a massive new collection of the treasured original run but also features the never before reprinted Conan the Barbarian: Skull of Set original graphic novel in all its full color glory! With Larry Hama deep into his run as Editor on the series, a new showcase of talents begin to arise and take our beloved barbarian to even greater heights!An Omnibus for the ages! This 850+ page tome collects a story from one of the greatest collaborations of comic history. After years of exceptional work together, Paul Gulacy and Doug Moench, turn their collective gaze on Conan in the Marvel Graphic Novel, Conan the Barbarian: The Skull of Set!This collection continues the run of Charles ?Chuck? Dixon as lead story writer with a host of artistic talents assisting including a majority of work from Gary Kwapisz with inks and finishes (and occasional pencils as well) by master draftsman, Ernie Chan! Stories include ?Blood Circus,? ?Slaves of the Circle,? and ?Bane of the Dark Brotherhood?! Also included is the Don Kraar penned ?The Wrath of Crom,? with early work by Dale Eaglesham and luscious inks from Pat Redding!This collection includes the usual assortment of superb pin up art by some true greats of the comic book form as well as up-and-coming talents of the time. This book also features a section of rarely seen bonus material!This volume includes Charles ?Chuck? Dixon and Doug Moench on the main writing duties and artists Gary Kwapisz, Paul Gulacy, Ernie Chan, Tom Grindberg, Dale Eaglesham, and others on interior art with works from legendary Conan cover artists like Joe Jusko and Earl Norem.Collecting: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #146-158 and Conan the Barbarian: The Skull of Set graphic novel (1987) Marvel Graphic Novel #53
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Lover Girl


A picaresque debut of forbidden desire, in which a young woman escapes NYC to work on her novel in the Hamptons, falling into a downward spiral of lovers and other destructive behaviors. In the closing days of summer, ‘lover girl’ arrives at the sprawling, neglected home of her wealthy friend, Lucas. What to him is an empty house is to her an act of generosity that comes with blurry expectations. The arrival of an ex-boyfriend, Cameron, makes things even more complicated. How can she give both men the things they assume they can take from her? What she calls ‘love’ will take her to the bedrooms of New York City, the decadent parties of upper-class America, and, eventually, to Paris. Lover Girl is a lesson in the schooled indifference and the complicated dynamics of the super-privileged and the meaning of real love as a twenty-first century girl.
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Women, Seated


'Memorable and fascinating' COLM TÓIBÍN'Propulsive, I couldn't put it down' MEG WOLITZER'A propulsive psychological thriller, immaculately plotted ' LUCY CALDWELL'Vivid, smart, suspenseful' MO YAN In Women, Seated, we enter the world of an elite Chinese family: A life of luxury, limitless power, and around-the-clock service, which includes their trusted nanny Yu Ling. Slipping in and out of the shadows, careful to speak deferentially, meticulous in her care of their only son Kuan Kuan, Yu has served the family for years and knows their secrets. But little do they suspect that Yu has secrets of her own. In the pressure-cooker political environment of China, the fates of even the most powerful families can reverse overnight. When Kuan Kuan's father and grandfather are arrested and his socialite mother goes on the run, Yu is left behind to make a series of life-changing choices. Will she be able to outrun her own past? How far will she go to claim what she considers her due?
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Pinky Swear


'Visceral, tense, and shocking Pinky Swear is an absolute must read.' Jeneva RoseShe is your best friend. You trust her. She is carrying your baby. So why has she disappeare? exi is over the moon when her friend Mara offers to make her dream come true, by becoming a surrogate for Lexi's longed-for baby. They have known each other since they were in middle school - who better to trus? ut four days before the baby is due, Mara disappears. Desperate to find her friend and her child, Lexi is shocked to uncover that Mara may not have been telling her the truth - about anything. Who is her best friend, really, and can Lexi save her baby before it is too late?'Delivers a thrilling game of cat and mouse, blurring the lines between friendship and family and creating the kind of high-stakes tension that keeps the pages continually turning. You will genuinely feel for these characters, even when you're unsure of which ones you can trust.' Stacy Willingham'Riveting, intense, and unputdownable your next binge-read. It's almost a shame how fast the pages fly. This is a triumph of character-driven, thrill-packed storytelling.' Ashley Winstead'Gripping, emotional, and utterly propulsive, Pinky Swear is the kind of thriller that gets its hooks in from the first page and doesn't let go. Danielle Girard masterfully blends past secrets with present stakes in a story that's as much about friendship and motherhood as it is about survival. I tore through it with my heart in my throat.' Sally Hepworth'What a hook, what a voice, what a ride! Pinky Swear is high concept with a heartbeat, and you are going to love it.' Joshilyn Jackson'Gripping and emotionally charged, Lexi and Mara’s story held me from the first page. Pinky Swear is exactly what we want from great fiction: surprising at every turn and heartbreakingly relatable. I couldn’t read this fast enough.' Jamie Day'When childhood best friends reunite under desperate circumstances, promises are tested—and loyalties fractured. In Pinky Swear, Girard delivers a daring, twist-laden plot that barrels toward an electric, heart-stopping climax with chilling precision. Girard outdid herself with this one, a white-knuckle tale of friendship, betrayal, and the true meaning of family.' Kimberly Belle
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15,99 €

Where the Boys Come to Die


For fiercely independent Sincere Watkins, her stunning beauty is an obstacle to be overcome. Growing up in New Orleans'' most dangerous neighborhood, she caught the eye of Lorde, leader of the ruthless local gang, The Saints. Despite Lorde''s unstoppable obsession with her, Sincere is making a life for herself. She won''t let him stand in her way-even after he takes out someone she cares for. Sincere just focuses on fulfilling her dreams-and holds love at a distance to keep others safe... But when Lorde upends Sincere''s world irrevocably, she evades his every merciless move with strength, savvy, and resilience she never knew she had. And their battle of wills becomes all-out war when Lorde''s second-in-command, Supreme, falls hard for Sincere''s dignity and determination... Now she will work every angle by igniting long-buried resentments and lethal rivalries among The Saints. For in the Dirty South, where grudges run deep and life is short, power lies in how you seize it. And Sincere will pay any price, rack up any cost to get revenge-and all she deserves. Even if all that''s left is heartbreak-and smoking ash...
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Reasons to Lie


When a private school field trip ends with one student dead, three mothers must face the darkest secrets lurking beneath their lifestyles, their friendships, their children, and themselves. In the privileged world of Manhattan’s elite Dearborn Academy, three mothers—Abby, Kara, and Hollis—form an unlikely bond. Until a student is murdered on a class trip their teenagers attended, and every parent has something to hide. Artistic single mom Abby and career-challenged Kara have always felt like outsiders among Dearborn’s rich, powerful families. When glamorous, enigmatic Hollis arrives with her son and a picture-perfect life, they take her under their wing—despite nagging doubts about her past. Their friendship only deepens after tragedy strikes on a school retreat. But as a determined detective edges closer to the truth of what happened in the woods that night, cracks begin to show—in their stories, their alliances, and their trust. Each woman is keeping secrets. And so are their children. Now, with everything at stake, Abby, Kara, and Hollis must decide how far they’ll go to protect their families—even if it means turning on one another. Because everyone has a reason to lie. And someone will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried.
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Gotham City Sirens: Unfit For Orbit


The Gotham City Sirens are back, and they re going intergalactic! A new space-themed nightclub has opened in Gotham and the Sirens (Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy) are suspicious that there might be something devious (and alien!) under the surface. Gotham s resident baddies are back in action! Join Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy as they take on a new threat facing the city they call home the alien despot Despero! When a new space-themed club opens in Gotham, the girls quickly discover that something nefarious might be going on under the flashing lights and thumping bass, but they soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a conspiracy of cosmic proportions! Collects Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit #1-5, the entire event series written by Leah Williams and drawn by Haining!
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Behind Closed Doors - Kept in Paradise 1


He's the forbidden enigma I wanted to ignore . . . but instead I'll be forced to share a home with him. Jameson Knight arrives at precisely the same time every day to pick up. It's the only time I see him smile. I don't ask questions because it's not my place. I'm just his daughter's favorite teacher, nothing more. . . . Until the first bullet flies by us at recess. Suddenly, I'm risking my life to protect her. And then Jameson drags me back to his estate, claiming it's a matter of life-or-death. Now I'm in the most beautiful home I've ever seen, faced with an offer from a man who's just as gorgeous: Be the temporary live-in nanny until he can ensure my safety and find a more permanent solution. It'll be easy, he promises. Yet, the arrangement is anything but simple. Not when Jameson's hungry stare is all consuming and his touch pulse racing. And definitely not when I find that nothing in this neighborhood is as it seems, including Jameson. He may be powerful, possessive, and protective. But he's also dangerous, demanding, and calculating. As more of his secrets come out, I should run but . . . How do I escape the enigma of Jameson Knight if he's already captured my heart? Welcome to Paradise Grove, a luxurious, ultra-private billionaire enclave - where the stakes are high, and the secrets are buried deep. Perfect for fans of L.J. Shen, Rina Kent and Ana Huang.
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18,45 €

Crucible


America’s sweetheart has been canceled. From teen star to international phenom to the biggest celebrity in the world, Aurelia George has suddenly found herself on the other side of adoration. The public thinks they hate her when they never really knew her. The saddest tragedy of all is that she doesn’t know herself. Done with the fame, glitz, and glam? the whole doe-eyed princess charade? Aurelia decides she’s taking back her life, even if it costs her everything. But her uncle has other plans. Shipped far away until the heat dies, Aurelia finds herself in the one place where her name means nothing. When a blizzard causes her plane to crash, she becomes stranded in the wilds of Northern Canada, a sole survivor with no one to turn to. No one except them. The misanthropic mountain men who’ve shut themselves away. It’s their cabin Aurelia finds in the icy wilderness and their obsession she ignites when they discover her sleeping in one of their beds. Thorin, Khalil, and Ezekiel (and all of his personalities) have only longed for one thing in nine long years...a woman to warm their beds. Surviving a plane crash, wolves, avalanches, frozen lakes, and a harsh winter with three feral men is nothing compared to Aurelia’s hardest trial of all?finding herself.
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The Violin Maker’s Secret


The brand new book from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop! On any given day, there are thousands of items slowly gathering dust in the Lost and Found of Heathrow Airport. Unknown to anyone, hidden among the clutter, is a very special object that can change the fortunes of those who possess it – a violin of rare beauty and power. Now, as if by chance, it has fallen into the hands of three strangers… Baggage claim agent Devlin, retired teacher Walter, and appraiser Gabrielle have nothing in common, but can these three unlikely guardians unlock the secrets of the violin? With heartfelt moments, unexpected connections, and a mystery that lingers long after the final page, this is Evie Woods at her very best.
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The Ghost Women


A mysterious art academy in the woods, a deck of ancient tarot cards, a centuries-old secretOn a hot August morning in 1972, the body of Abel Montague, a student at St. Luke’s Institute of the Arts, is found hanging from a tree in the forest. An ancient Hanged Man tarot card is found in the back pocket of his pants and his body has been positioned into the exact pose illustrated on the card.When Detective Lola Germany arrives at St. Luke’s—a former monastery that once housed a secret order of monks who carried out witch trials and executions—she believes they are dealing with a ritualistic murder. While interviewing school administrators and Abel’s classmates, Lola discovers Abel’s live-in girlfriend, Pearl, seems shaken but also might be hiding something—along with her group of friends who call themselves witches.When more students are found dead, each body arranged like a tarot card, Lola realizes she is trapped in a web of power and ambition that spans centuries. Soon the lines between past and present, spiritual and tangible, begin to blur, and the only way to survive is to seek answers from places she never imagined.
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The Fertility of Evil


A criminal investigation plumbs the seedy underbelly of Oran in this heady psychological thriller spanning the history of postcolonial Algeria.Oran, July 5, 2018. Independence Day. Colonel Soltani of the Anti-Terrorism Unit reluctantly gives up his holiday after his superior officer tracks him down at his girlfriend’s home. A former National Liberation Front fighter and Algerian power broker has been found dead, his throat slit and face mutilated. Pressured to close this high-profile case quickly, Soltani and his team delve into the victim’s past from the 1950s, uncovering the secrets of a revolutionary cell whose three remaining members have become prime suspects.Set in a post-independence era marred by corruption, this dark, captivating novel unfolds in contrasting landscapes of dilapidated historic quarters and opulent new districts, revealing Algeria’s struggle against deceit and betrayal.
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Schooled in Murder


A mystery writer must solve a real murder case before an innocent girl is condemned in this series debut from acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Lorna Barrett.Jennifer "Jenn" Dalton is an author and educator at Clarion University in Virginia. She loves her job, but some of her petty coworkers look down on her for writing genre fiction. As members of the English department, they wish to encourage students to pursue higher literary aspirations. When a humiliating confrontation between an uppity professor and one of Jenn’s students, Mia, escalates, no one thinks much of it. Until his dead body is found along with evidence incriminating Mia. Jenn knows Mia couldn’t have killed him, but Mia’s suspicious disappearance might as well be a proclamation of guilt. With the sleuthing skills Jenn has acquired from writing murder mysteries, she’s determined to solve the case and clear Mia’s name. Along with the help of her fellow sleuthers—Christine Kubiak, a cafeteria manager; Zachary Flynn, the charming but annoying campus psychologist; and Brianna Rowley, a librarian—Jenn must catch the real killer before there’s another murder on the books.
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Last Bite


A mouth-watering home run of a beach read, this lighthearted romantic comedy featuring a newly widowed fortysomething takes the reader on a joyful romp through-out some of Chicago''s finest eateries--with a dash of Cubs baseball on the side.In the heart of Chicago, forty-five-year-old Angie Sortino finds herself at a crossroads. Recently widowed, she discovers that her deceased husband, Vinnie, has left her penniless. Until his City pension can be cleared up, she''s on her own.Angie has just taken a job at Chicago City Hall as a cleaning woman when her spirited twenty-two-year-old niece, Gina, and Gina''s best friend, Kim, approach her with the idea of starting a catering company targeting funeral parlors. Seeing a chance to reawaken her own culinary aspirations, Angie gets on board. As the three women embark on this new venture, they face the challenges of the catering business, from securing clients to perfecting their menu. Angie and Gina''s love for the Chicago Cubs adds a playful twist to their journey; they often find inspiration in the vibrant atmosphere of Wrigley Field. Gina''s youthful enthusiasm, meanwhile, contrasts with Angie''s cautious nature, leading to hilarious mishaps, unexpected romantic encounters, and heartfelt moments.Through late-night brainstorming sessions and spontaneous cooking experiments, Angie begins to find her voice, both in the kitchen and in her life--and ultimately, with the support of a respected funeral director, Gina and Kim, and an unexpected new love interest, she learns to embrace her worth and pursue happiness.
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Micronauts Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years - The Long And Winding Road


Micronauts auteur Bill Mantlo concludes his legendary run with Jackson Guice’s scintillating artwork!The final issues of the Micronauts’ original series are collected in this Epic Collection, book that features the Micronauts at war with Baron Karza in final battle for the fate of Homeworld. Led by Commander Rann and Marionette, the Micronauts have lost dearly in their battle against the wicked Karza. With those closest to them among the casualties, can our heroes summon what it takes to win? With new teammates Fireflyte and Devil by their side, they might have a fighting chance. Bill Mantlo and Butch Guice bid adieu to Homeworld, but the “Final Voyages” creative team of Peter B. Gillis and Kelley Jones begin to chart their course for the last legendary leg of the Micronauts’ glory days!COLLECTING: Micronauts (1979) #51-59
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Beletria je často nazývaná aj krásnou, alebo umeleckou literatúrou. Toto označenie pochádza z francúzskeho názvu belles lettres (krásna literatúra)Výrazom beletria sa súhrnne označujú umelecké prozaické diela. K najznámejším beletristickým žánrom patrí poviedka, novela, román, črta či umelecká reportáž.

Romány, poviedky a novely ponúkajú pútavé príbehy s výraznými postavami a atmosférou. Divadelné hry zase slúžia ako materiál pre divadelné predstavenia a prinášajú konverzácie, dramatické situácie a komediálne alebo tragické prvky.

Beletria je neoddeliteľnou súčasťou literatúry, ktorá obohacuje naše vnímanie sveta a poskytuje nám príležitosť prežívať rôznorodé príbehy a vstúpiť do rôznych svetov. Bez ohľadu na to, či preferujete dobrodružstvo, romantiku alebo reflexiu, beletria vám umožní objaviť nové myšlienky, inšpirácie a zábavu.

Hľadáte knižných hrdinov, ktorí vás zavedú do sveta romantiky, histórie, sci-fi či fantasy? Prinášame vám ten najlepší výber skutočných príbehov, románov, detektívok, noviel a poviedok. K úspešným autorom beletrie patria Jozef KarikaDominik Dán, Róbert Bryndza, Kristína Tormová, Urbaníková EvitaTáňa Keleová Vasilková a Stephen King