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The Last Poem


Bestselling author and poet Wren Paisley is a mess after the untimely death of her fiancée Lucy in a tragic car crash that left a young bystander paralysed. Unable to escape the media frenzy swarming her brownstone, Wren goes on a road trip with no destination in mind, until she hits Everston, Colorado. Everston is charming, the people are kind and, most importantly, no one knows who she is. It feels fortuitous - and a little dangerous - when she learns that the local library holds a weekly grief support group that reads, of all things, poetry. Hesitantly, she joins and slowly begins to build community with the other members, including Henry, a librarian mourning the loss of his brother, Emerson, a young woman recovering from a traumatic accident, and Olivia, a grieving reporter who gives her butterflies. Finally, she can breathe again. But not for long. As she grows closer to new friends and a possible new love, her past comes barreling back into focus. How long can she keep her old life in the rearview? Will she be able to build a new life in Everston, or will it all come crashing down when new truths come to light?
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The Hate Crime


A shocking murder. A defendant with a dark past. A truth that will change everything. Previous client Heather Morrison is back in defense attorney Damien’s office, tasking him with a complex case: her boyfriend, Beck Harrison, has been charged with a murderous hate crime. Accused of killing a transgender woman, Beck insists he’s innocent. However, after his dark history with the Aryan Brotherhood comes to light, Damien’s far from convinced.  Simultaneously, Damien represents an underprivileged youth facing drug distribution charges, and, recognizing the similarities between his client’s struggles and his own past, Damien is determined to help her navigate the legal system and avoid the pitfalls he once faced. As the murder investigation unfolds, the victim's past takes center stage and Damien edges closer to the truth. But with a surprise witness and a shocking eleventh-hour revelation, the case takes an unexpected turn. Can Damien uncover the truth and protect his clients in a race against time? Author Rachel Sinclair delivers a suspenseful and thought-provoking tenth addition to the gripping Kansas City Legal Thrillers series, perfect for fans of twisty narratives and complex plots. _______________________________________________________   Praise for the Kansas City Legal Thrillers series: ? Another fabulous read. ? Twisted ending! ? Rachel Sinclair never disappoints with her legal thrillers. ? Page-turning and stay-up-late reading material. ? Keeps you guessing until the end. ? Great reading!
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Dancer


‘Spins with virtuosic, charismatic brilliance around a core of wilful mystery’ Guardian________________________Russia in the 1940s. A small boy practises spinning on his mother’s wooden floors, entranced by what he can make his body do. His momentum will propel him far from home; we watch him turn, through the lives of his teachers, his partners on and off stage, through the eyes of doormen and shoemakers, hustlers and nurses, through the rehearsal rooms of Moscow to Parisian opera houses to the streets of New York – ablaze as a comet, his light hot enough to catch and burn. Masterfully blending fact and fiction to give an alternative biography of Rudolph Nureyev’s life, Dancer is not only the story of one of the most important artists in history – but a biography of the twentieth century itself. ‘McCann’s agile, muscular prose creates its own energy and rhythm … He has taken one of the most charismatic characters of the twentieth century and created a bold contemporary novel’ Daily Telegraph‘Remarkable … Does full justice to the tragic story of a dancer who was the glory of his generation’ Sunday Times‘Here is an astonishing book. Colum McCann writes with a ferocious eloquence and a masterly sense of narrative’ Spectator
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Podvod zlatého faraona


Nález starého deníku v domě mladé Egypťanky s českými kořeny spustí v Káhiře nebývalý povyk. Lidé se ztrácejí za zvláštních okolností a někdo má enormní zájem na tom, aby si mladá žena deník svého pradědečka – českého milovníka archeologie Eduarda – nikdy nepřečetla. Jaké je tajemství Eduardova přátelství se slavným Howardem Carterem? A nestal se Tutanchamon pouhou zástěrkou jednoho z největších podvodů v historii?
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21,99 €

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Secrets and Lies


A billionaire’s dark obsession. A twisted, brutal murder. Can Damien uncover the truth?  Silas Porter, a billionaire with a dark past and kinky proclivities, stands accused of murdering his socialite wife, Ava, who was found chained to the wall of his sex dungeon after a horrific fire. Desperate to clear his name, Silas turns to skilled defense attorney Damien, insisting he represent him in the high-profile case.  As Damien reluctantly investigates, he finds a family history riddled with mental illness, obsession and tragedy—Silas’ own mother suffered a suspiciously similar fiery death. Whilst revelations continue to emerge, Damien must navigate the complex web of secrets and lies surrounding the case. With each twist and turn, he finds himself drawn deeper into a world where nothing is as it seems, and the truth is more startling than he ever could have imagined. Will Damien discover the true nature of his enigmatic client? In Secrets and Lies, the eleventh installment of Rachel Sinclair's Kansas City Legal Thrillers series, readers will be captivated by the lightning-fast pace, unexpected revelations and unpredictable plot. _______________________________________________________ Praise for the Kansas City Legal Thrillers series: ? Rachel Sinclair is one heck of a writer. ? Terrific. ? One of the best! ? The Damien Harrington books are like fine wine - they get better by age. ? Absolute page turner. ? This is an excellent story.
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The Tailor's Wife


The path to happiness is rarely easy . . . A young woman struggles against family loyalty and class prejudices in this engrossing saga - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson. In the notorious back streets of 1930s Salford, Suzannah Clark is left to raise her two siblings after their mother walks out. Her father Jacob is a tailor, but his sight is failing and so - despite local outrage at her controversial career choice - Suzanna learns his trade to support the household. Suzannah has caught the eye of the most eligible of bachelors, Edward Lyle. But Edward's father Noel, a wealthy businessman, is appalled that Edward has fallen for a girl from the slums. Noel is determined to end the relationship. When Suzannah's brother is seduced by the rapacious Rina Taylor, scandal and tragedy follow. Now Noel has the ammunition he needs to prise his son away from Suzannah - or so he thinks. But Suzannah and Edward are less malleable than he imagines . . . What readers say about The Tailor's Wife:'I thoroughly enjoyed this story from beginning to end. Full of suspense, good and evil' ?'The characters in this book were so true to life. Exceptionally good storyline - I just couldn't put it down' ?'Truly lovely and exciting storyline about the tailor and his expanding family. This is the first book I have read by this author but it will certainly not be my last' ?'I always enjoy Alexandra Connor's books and this book was no exception. She captures human nature to a tee' ?'A great intriguing story. With deceit, love and murder, it keeps you wanting to speed read because it keeps you so involved. Highly recommend' ?
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This Side of Brightness


From the New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning, Booker Prize-longlisted author of Apeirogon and Let the Great World Spin‘Vivid, potent, beautiful’ Maggie O’FarrellAt the turn of the twentieth century, Nathan Walker comes to New York City to take the most dangerous job in the country: digging the tunnel far beneath the Hudson that will carry trains from Brooklyn to Manhattan. In the dark bowels of the riverbed, the workers – Black, white, Irish and Italian – dig together. Above ground, the men keep their distance from one another. But a dramatic accident on a bitter winter’s day welds a bond between Walker and his fellow workers, which will both bless and curse three generations. A love story of other times for these, our times, This Side of Brightness is an unforgettable story of race, faith and family. ‘Riveting and devastating’ Observer‘McCann writes with unusual truthfulness about poverty, degradation and love’ Daily Telegraph ‘Brilliant … A dramatic memorial to the working-men who built the greatest of modern cities’ Financial Times
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Saltswept


'DEEP, SUMPTUOUS, AND ASTONISHINGLY BEAUTIFUL' HANNAH KANER'THRILLING AND FEROCIOUS' ELIZA CHAN'GORGEOUSLY LUSH AND HEARTFELT' GEORGIA SUMMERS'BREATHTAKINGLY IMAGINATIVE AND POWERFUL' HOLLY RACEA RAGTAG CREW. A PERILOUS QUEST. A pirate faces the gallows drop. A farmer is given a terrible ultimatum to save her daughter. An acolyte ascends to priestesshood, only to find that a blessing really can be a curse. These unlikely bedfellows band together with an inscrutable pickpocket and a talking ottercat in pursuit of the most hopeless of causes: to sail into the Maelstrom, a raging whirlpool from which no one has ever escaped, and find the mysterious treasure hidden within it. The quest will test their fragile allegiance to its limits, but there is more at stake here than getting rich: the magic of the world is in peril, and the barrier between life and death has never been so thin. And in the Bastion, the seat of power in Paranish, the queen has an unquenchable thirst that threatens the world and everyone in it. Can there be honour amongst thieves? Without it, they might never see another sunrise. Lush and lyrical, Saltswept is a vibrant debut - the first book in an epic fantasy duology based on Southeast Asian mythology. Perfect for fans of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi, The Bone Ships, and Godkiller. PRAISE FOR SALTSWEPT'A briny joyride of a fantasy, brimming with adventure, found family, and a rather marvellous ottercat' Lorraine Wilson'Richly layered and beautifully told, Saltswept is a story worth savouring' Julie Leong'A fast-paced fantasy debut threaded with unexpected imagery, lush world-building, and characters to root for' Angie Spoto'This breathtaking debut will sweep you away to the high seas and bring you home wrapped in the arms of a new found family' Annabel Campbell'I was hooked from the first page to the last' Tendai Huchu'Full of fantastical adventure and mystery' Shauna Lawless'A charmingly written story filled with adventure, found family and a great deal of heart...this book has all!' Marianne Gordon
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Undead Unluck, Vol. 23


What happens when an unlucky girl meets an undead guy? Pure chaos!Tired of inadvertently killing people with her special ability Unluck, Fuuko Izumo sets out to end it all. But when she meets Andy, a man who longs for death but can''t die, she finds a reason to live—and he finds someone capable of giving him the death he''s been longing for. Master Rule Beast unleashes a wild attack that gives Fuuko a hint about using the power of souls. Meanwhile, Beast unleashes his true power! At the same time, Master Rule Language suddenly arrives at the Union’s base. Nico is there to intercept her, but he is met with a game—of Deadly Rule Shiritori!
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The Women at Ocean's End


***Pre-order your copy of Faith Hogan’s gripping and poignant new novel, The Sisters of Hope Square, now!***'This is an absolute beauty of a book. I loved everything about it - the richness and depth of the characters; the poignant, intricately woven story and the beautiful descriptions of the house and island. It is a book that will stay with me for a very long time' - Sally PageFrom the author of the ebook bestseller, The Bookshop Ladies, comes a brand new novel guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings as three women, all with secrets waiting to be uncovered, meet on a beautiful island off the Irish Coast. Constance Macken, in her ninth decade, is looking back on a life filled with laughter and loss, tragedy and triumph, but knows it is time to right the wrongs from her past that have always haunted her. Heather Banks arrives on the island to bury her mother. Already adrift with her business sold and her divorce finalised this may be the perfect opportunity to change the course of her future. Ros Stokes has managed to slip into the perfect job, the perfect cottage and friends that feel like family. However, when the stitches of her life begin to unravel, she must find a way to hold onto the things that have become most dear to her and let go of what holds her back. Now, in a faded art deco house near the ocean’s end, these women must come together to save the house they love, and each other, because they might have run from their troubles but only time will tell if they can overcome their past. 'Another brilliant novel by one of my favourite authors - prepare to get lost in this beautiful story, masterfully told' - Amanda Prowse'So wonderfully life affirming... I always wish I could live in Faith's books' Dinah Jefferies*** Readers LOVE The Women at Ocean's End:'Simply perfection’ 5-star NetGalley review'A beautiful story which grabbed me right away... this was like a breath of fresh air' 5-star NetGalley review‘Intriguing and poignant, charming and enthralling' 5-star NetGalley review'Faith Hogan is an auto-buy author for me - I've loved everything she's written and this is no exception... it may even be her best book yet!' 5-star NetGalley review‘A truly touching read for anyone who enjoys deeply emotional stories set against a beautifully evocative backdrop' 5-star NetGalley review
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Twisted Temptations


Book Two of the Temptations Series! Serena is on the hunt for the real killer of Jordan Harris.As she gets closer to the truth, she finds a fact that will completely devastate her.Slade is going to prison, but why?
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Altamont


After the peace & love of Woodstock, the fury and disaster of Altamont...December 1969. Woodstock and the Flower Power wave have swept the East Coast and in response, the West Coast turns up the decibels with a festival of their own on the Altamont racetrack in Northern California. The biggest bands are booked, The Rolling Stones are headlining, and 300,000 people are expected for this peace, love, and rock''n''roll event.Jenny and her friends hop in their Volkswagen van and road trip from Los Angeles, the smell of marijuana trailing behind them, the promise of good music and good times ahead of them. Shortly after their arrival, tensions rise, a fight breaks out in the crowd, and pandemonium ensues. Hired to ensure security and paid in beer, the Hells Angels begin moving the crowd away from the stage with bats and chains, but the poorly organized event quickly spirals out of control and the dream of a ''Woodstock West'' takes a deadly turn.Altamont follows the story of Jenny and each of her friends as they navigate love, friendship, and their own personal demons all while trying to make it out of the concert alive. It was supposed to be a beautiful, free festival—a celebration of love and sharing. Instead, the Altamont Speedway Free Festival became the symbol of the end of an era.Illustrated by the cult artist of The Walking Dead in a vintage style borrowed from pop art of the 1960s, Charlie Adlard and Herik Hanna mix fact with fiction as they explore this infamous moment in cultural history by giving us a disenchanted portrait of a free and dreamy youth, marked by the Vietnam War.
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A Wind of Bitter Tears


Newly married and freshly returned to service, Rob Llewellyn is deployed at short notice to Afghanistan. As he adjusts to the brutal pace of combat operations, his wife Anne - still in Australia - is blindsided by a war crimes investigation into an incident she believed long buried. Separated by continents but united by pressure, Rob and Anne are forced to confront more than physical distance. Each faces battles they cannot share, in systems that demand silence and reward obedience. And as the true cost of service comes into focus, they begin to see that the greatest threat may not come from the Taliban - but from within. A story of love under fire, institutional betrayal, and the unseen injuries of war, A Wind of Bitter Tears is a powerful exploration of what happens when the uniform protects everything... except the people who wear it.
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Kingdom Come


BOOK THREE IN THE CUMBRIAN TRILOGY'An uncommonly high talent'Guardian'An ambitious, panoramic novel'Daily TelegraphDouglas Tallentire has at last attained the freedom his father and grandfather before him fought so hard for. Educated and independent, he can carve out the career of his choice. But even amid the new-found security of city life in the late 1970s, happiness remains as elusive as ever. From rural Cumbria to the frenetic whirl of London and New York, Douglas, like all the Tallentires, must come to terms with pain and misfortune, as an old way of life is replaced with a new one.
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The Samurai Detectives: Volume 2


RETURN TO THE WORLD OF THE SAMURAI DETECTIVES, THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING SERIES OF THRILLING ADVENTURE AND INSCRUTABLE MYSTERYIn the months since their last perilous quest, a fragile calm has settled over Edo. Daijiro dedicates his days to training the first pupil of his quiet riverside dojo, while his father Kohei – a famed swordsman whose name still inspires awe – drifts through an uneasy retirement, his razor-sharp mind too restless for leisure. But such peace never lasts long in the shogunate. One chill autumn night, Kohei is set upon by a band of tsujigiri – lawless ‘street slashers’ who test their blades on the innocent. To his astonishment, the gang’s leader proves to be no mere rogue, but in fact one of the most important officials in the land. What begins as a chance encounter soon blooms into a deadly game of pursuit, vengeance and, finally, siege, as father and son are dragged into the city’s pitch-black heart. Other adventures soon follow, including the task of bringing to justice their most evil adversary yet, a villain of monstrous proportions . . . The second instalment in Shotaro Ikenami’s bestselling historical fiction series, The Samurai Detectives: The Killer on the Streets is a perfectly coiled mystery as well as a profound portrait of honour and justice in the twilight of the Shogun’s world.
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Whispers Most Deadly


ATTEND THE BIGGEST MAGICAL TOURNAMENT AND PRE-ORDER WHISPERS MOST DEADLY, THE SEQUEL TO THE MAGICALLY MYSTERIOUS WHISPERS MOST FOUL . . . --Rose would have left the dark halls of Dunhollow Academy forever – but she cannot leave Sylvie, her heart and soul, behind in the Academy’s rotten core. And after months honing her newfound magic, Rose is stronger now – ready for whatever the elites of Dunhollow can throw at her. Or so she thinks.She hasn’t bargained on the academy hosting The Ashwood Tournament, a prestigious, once-in-a-decade contest against rival magical academies. The prize is glory, but the stakes are deadly - only the most elite contestants stand a chance.No one is surprised when Sylvie is among the chosen.But then Rose’s name is selected too…--Readers loved the previous book:‘I wish I could give Whispers Most Foul 10 stars! This is one of the best books I’ve read this year’ ***** Reader Review‘This book has me second guessing my ability to solve mysteries!’ ***** Reader ReviewI was promised a gothic fantasy full of mystery, romance, magic and a dash of horror and it delivered! ***** Reader Review‘The dark academia aesthetic and narrative was so captivating and immersive – you can tell that Emma was writing what she knew, because she captured it perfectly!’ ***** Reader Review‘Atmospheric and full of gut-wrenching emotions’ ***** Reader Review‘The novel balances everything out, with each chapter alternating between its academic world and its supernatural elements’ ***** Reader Review
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These Mortal Bodies


''It''s Saltburn meets Mean Girls meets The Craft – prepare to be beguiled’ Emma van Straaten, author of CreepShe wasn''t born into their world. But she''ll do anything to belong. Leaving behind her childhood in coastal Scotland, Ivy Graveson arrives at an all-girls college at a prestigious university and throws herself into the deep end of life on campus.Though her fellow students all seem to come from money and to have known each other their whole lives, outsider Ivy is determined to belong. She embraces the world of secret societies, and as she discovers the legacy of her college, the parallels between its past and her present become striking. Because however hard she tries to ignore it, Ivy has always felt drawn to – and terrified of – the bodies of water that surround her.In just one life-changing year in these hallowed halls, Ivy will have to decide how much sisterhood means to her and how far she’ll go to become the person she was destined to be.A richly atmospheric campus novel, perfect for fans of The Secret History and dark academia, These Mortal Bodies is an intoxicating story of obsession, infatuation and toxic friendship in the world of the elites, where rules are made to be broken.Praise for These Mortal Bodies: ''Utterly stunning. Wilson writes beautifully and with clarity, shining a torch on timeless issues'' T. L. Huchu, author of The Library of the Dead ‘Builds tension and atmosphere with a quiet creepiness as it hurtles towards a shocking conclusion. It’s refreshing to have read about a protagonist with neurodivergence where it’s portrayed without cliché and with bold authenticity’ Chris Bridges, author of Sick to Death ‘A delicious coming of age story with a dark academia twist ... Gripping and beautifully told, Elspeth Wilson has breathed life into her characters that will linger long after the final page’ Laura Elliott, author of Awakened
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Justice Denied


Harper defends her rapist, who is charged with murdering his father-in-law. This is the first case that she''s wanted to lose...Harper must deal with a dark part of her past when she defends her rapist, Michael Reynolds, who is charged with murdering a judge. Harper wants revenge, so she takes the case with the explicit desire to throw it. But as she digs deeper into the case, she understands that if she throws Michael''s case, it means that the real culprit will go free. Struggling with her conscience, which is fighting for her desire for vengeance, Harper must access some of the darkest recesses of her brain.As she digs in deeper into the case, she finds a conspiracy that goes to the highest level. She''s not clear, however, if Michael Reynolds is also involved.Harper wants to see Michael convicted, even though he''s her client. If he''s not involved in the murder, can she try to throw his case anyhow? Doing so would go against her conscience and ethics. But it would also set her free...With twists, turns and lightning speed, Justice Denied is one book that should not be missed by legal thriller fans!!!!Jackson County Legal ThrillersBad Faith (Harper Ross)Justice Denied (Harper Ross)Hidden Defendant (Harper Ross)Injustice for All (Harper Ross)L.A. Defense (Harper Ross)The Associate (Damien Harrington)The Alibl (Damien Harrington)Reasonable Doubt (Damien Harrington)The Accused (Harper Ross)The Hate Crime (Damien Harrington)Secrets and Lies (Damien Harrington)Until Proven Guilty (Damien Harrington) Emerson Justice Legal ThrillerDark Justice Coming SoonSouthern California Legal ThrillersPresumption of Guilt (Avery Collins)Trial by Jury (Christian Davis)
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Saoirse


A RADIO 2 Book Club PickA Woman & Home Book of the Month A Prima Book of the Month'Compelling ... searing and intimate' - New York Times'Saoirse deserves to be on prize lists this year. Utterly beautiful with lyrical prose and storytelling, I loved this!' - Prima, Book of the Month'An intimate, intense exploration of identity, reinvention and survival' - Woman & Home, Book of the MonthSaoirse has everything she ever dreamed of: a beautiful home, two precious daughters, and Daithí - the man who loves her with a quiet, loyal fierceness that still catches her off guard. To everyone who knows her, she's living a charmed life. But Saoirse has built her life on a lie. When her latest art exhibition unexpectedly wins a major award, the attention is instant and overwhelming - interviews, national headlines. With every spotlight pointed her way, Saoirse's carefully constructed world begins to unravel. The woman that everyone is celebrating doesn't actually exist. She's an invention, and every moment in the limelight brings her closer to exposure. With the past closing in on her and the life she has created about to fall like a house of cards, Saoirse must decide how far she'll go to protect the man she loves and the family she never believed she deserved. Secrets don't stay buried, and this one could cost her everything.
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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