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I, Medusa


<p><b>From New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray comes a new kind of villain origin story, reimagining one of the most iconic monsters in Greek mythology as a provocative and powerful young heroine.</b><br><br>Meddy has spent her whole life as a footnote in someone else's story. Out of place next to her beautiful, immortal sisters and her parents-both gods, albeit minor ones-she dreams of leaving her family's island for a life of adventure. So when she catches the eye of the goddess Athena, who invites her to train as an esteemed priestess in her temple, Meddy leaps at the chance to see the world beyond her home.<br><br>In Athens' colourful market streets and the clandestine chambers of the temple, Meddy flourishes in her role as Athena's favoured acolyte, getting her first tastes of purpose and power. But when she is noticed by another Olympian, Poseidon, a drunken night between girl and god ends in violence, and the course of Meddy's promising future is suddenly and irrevocably altered.<br><br>Her locs transformed into snakes as punishment for a crime she did not commit, Medusa must embrace a new identity-not as a victim, but as a vigilante-and with it, the chance to write her own story as mortal, martyr, and myth.<br><br><b>Exploding with rage, heartbreak, and love, <i>I, Medusa</i> portrays a young woman caught in the cross currents between her heart's deepest desires and the cruel, careless games the Olympian gods play.</b></p>
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25,49 €

The Lavender Keeper


Provence, 1942. Luc Bonet, brought up by a wealthy Jewish family in the foothills of the French Alps, finds his life shattered by the brutality of Nazi soldiers. Forced to abandon his lavender fields, Luc joins the French Resistance in a quest for revenge. Paris, 1943. Lisette Forestier is on a mission: to work her way into the heart of a senior German officer, and to infiltrate the very masterminds of the Gestapo. But can she balance the line between love and lies? The one thing Luc and Lisette hadn't counted on was meeting each other. Who, if anyone, can be trusted - and will their love prove to be the greatest risk of all?
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14,99 €

This Gilded Abyss


A thrilling science fiction adventure from this Sunday Times bestselling author.Two estranged lovers fight monsters on a giant Titanic-like submarine . . . Sergeant Nix Marr is a damn good soldier, but she''s desperate to leave her haunted past behind. She lost her best friend and her old flame In the galaxy’s most deadly sunken mines. But even the icy bioluminent ocean can''t extinguish some fires. When Kessandra, everyone''s favorite princess, and Nix''s much-loathed ex, requests Nix''s help investigating a massacre in the abyssal city of Fall, Nix refuses. Vehemently. But Kessandra always gets what she wants.Consigned as Kessandra''s bodyguard, Nix grudgingly boards a luxurious submersible that offers the only transportation to the city of Fall. It''s frustrating, irritating, how quickly Nix and Kess fall back in sync. And much as she tries to fight it, Nix can''t deny their spark. But Kessandra wasn''t truthful - surprise, surprise - and Nix quickly realizes their ‘investigation’ isn''t into the massacre that killed her friend. But they’re seeking what caused it: an illness that incites its victims into a violent craze.When another royal is brutally murdered, it becomes apparent the disease has spread - and no one on the submersible is safe. Suddenly, survival hinges on trusting each other. And this would be a hell of a lot easier if Kessandra didn''t keep lying. Injured and fighting for both their lives, Nix has to decide if she can trust Kessandra again . . . and what she''ll lose this time if she does.Rebecca Thorne''s Can''t Spell Treason without Tea was a Sunday Times HB fiction bestseller w/c 06/05/2024
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29,49 €

The Afterparty


''Ruth Kelly is my go-to for destination thrillers'' Andrea Mara''Queen of the chilling thriller'' Veronica Henry***She was your best friendShe knew you better than anyone, but people drift apart.And now she’s turned up out of the blue, inviting you to a glamorous New Year''s Eve afterparty – to remind you of the fun you used to have.But then she goes missing.And everyone suspects you are involved with her disappearance.You ask yourself – she knows all your secrets, but do you know hers?***From bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Afterparty is a spine-tingling thriller set in Amsterdam. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Sarah Pearse.
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13,49 €

Damned


For a former English maid, the stakes have never been higher . . .Damned is the final book in the Scarlet Revolution series, a spellbinding adventure of magic, vampires and mayhem from the bestselling author of the Invisible Library series.1794. Eleanor, former English maid, is a member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel - and now a promising mage. With a vampire plot thwarted in Paris, the League’s next daring rescue is that of the Pimpernel’s beloved wife, Lady Marguerite, imprisoned in her London townhouse on unjust charges of treason and espionage.But Lady Marguerite’s captivity is only the first threat from the League''s vampiric enemy. With the King known to be ill, possibly mad, England is not as it should be. Vampires conspire to take control over the whole country whilst challenging Eleanor and the League at every turn.But then, using her growing magical powers, Eleanor uncovers a devastating, centuries-old secret. It is one so steeped in blood, that it will change not only England, but the entire vampire world, forever . . .Discover where Eleanor''s journey first began in the Sunday Times bestseller, Scarlet.‘A thoughtful exploration of class and revolution . . . This book is a smart, swashbuckling joy. I loved it’– H.G. Parry, author of The Magician’s Daughter on Scarlet
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13,49 €

The Lake


*PRE-ORDER NOW! THE THRILLING NEW INSTALMENT IN THE WISTING SERIES, FROM THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*''Compelling, original and suspenseful'' KATHY REICHSFollowing a harsh winter, the dam gates at Farris Lake have been badly damaged, and as summer approaches the lake must be drained for repairs.Under the intense summer sun, the idyllic lake transforms into a barren wasteland – until the secrets that have long been buried beneath the surface are uncovered…On both sides of the lakebed, new evidence relating to unsolved cold cases is discovered – the remains of a young man who went missing eight years ago, and the belongings of a girl who disappeared four years later.Detective William Wisting is certain these crimes are linked. The lake has long hidden its secrets – but can Wisting now bring the truth to light? Why readers LOVE the Detective William Wisting series''Characters, plot, execution, pacing, conclusion...all quality. And it kept me guessing all the way through'' 5***** reader review''One word for this series. BRILLIANT'' 5***** reader review''Wisting goes from strength to strength...an excellent read'' 5***** reader review''The very best of everything I love abotu the genre...I gulped it down whole in one tasty, page-turning bite'' 5***** reader review''Quality writing and superb characterisation throughout, absorbing and riveting from the first to last page'' 5***** reader review
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26,99 €

Fall at Once


?A special limited paperback with stenciled edges! Fall at Once is a steamy, small-town, romantic comedy with a swoony single-dad firefighter who may just be too hot to handle... I’m in Cozy Creek for two reasons: To get over my breakup and help my grandmother run her bakery. I am absolutely not here to fall in love. But my grandma’s smoking hot firefighter neighbor keeps rescuing me—from the side of the road, from a tree (don’t ask), and then finally from my ex with a steamy kiss in a bar. So when he needs my help, how can I say n? s a party planner, I’m the perfect person to step in and work with him on preparations for Cozy Creek Fire Brigade’s Fall Fundraiser. Sparks fly as we spend more time together, but we’ve both been burned by love before. I do my best to beat the heat, but then he kissed me for real, and (f)all at once, I realize we might just be perfect for each other. Read this book for... Firefighter RomanceSexy Single DadFake DatingExtra Spice Grab a pumpkin spice latte, a warm fuzzy blanket, and make your way down to Cozy Creek! Each book in the collection is a complete stand alone with a happily ever after.
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Behind Cartel Lines


'Life is full of uncertainty when you work deep undercover. I had to forget Steve Bentley and become totally immersed in the psyche of Steve Jackson. I was ready to do almost anything to further my cover. It was one great adrenaline rush fuelled by copious amounts of alcohol, hash, weed and some cocaine.'This is the true story behind Operation Julie, the groundbreaking police investigation that resulted in the break-up of one of the largest LSD manufacturing operations in the world, by the detective who infiltrated their global drug empire. In the mid-1970s, at the age of 29, Stephen Bentley, a fresh-faced detective, turned himself into Steve Jackson, a dope-smoking, hard-drinking hippie. His time spent undercover with a gang making and distributing LSD,, as well as infiltrating a cartel planning to smuggle cocaine into Britain, helped bring down two criminal networks. However, the operation also led to deep personal aftershocks felt long after the case closed. As we get up close and personal with the operators of the drug supply chain that fuelled 1970s counterculture, the story becomes laden with heavy drug-taking, blurred lines between cop, criminal and friend, and creeping doubts about who Steve really is. Stephen Bentley's insider account shows what it really takes to go undercover - to befriend, to betray and to bury your sense of self.
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13,74 €

Silence Volume 4


An exhilarating manga following the journey of a boy and his village across a frigid, post-apocalyptic setting riddled with folkloric monstersThe day the sun disappeared forever behind the clouds, legendary monsters that had been seen only at night began to crawl perpetually, and the human fear of being hunted ubiquitous. For almost 30 years, Lame and her village have been cut off from the rest of the world. The monsters, who track the villagers by sound and especially by voice, have forced them to communicate by sign language. But their safety is endangered when a young woman called Moon, who wears strings of little bells, arrives in the village. She tells them that there is a way of fighting the monsters: by becoming monsters themselves But the adventure has only just begun. To find other humans who can help them, the villagers have decided to leave everything behind and go beyond the mountains that surround them. The journey filled with danger begins. . . .
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13,49 €

The Dog Sitter Detective's Christmas Tail


'Antony Johnson serves up a festive whodunnit that's clever, funny and wonderfully easy to inhale in one sitting. Perfect for anyone who wants their Christmas crime with extra wag' Jo Middleton'More than one mystery, more than one secret, and definitely more than one dog - this funny, exciting, charming rollercoaster of a book has it all' David QuantickIt's almost Christmas, and actress and amateur sleuth Gwinny Tuffel is still pondering what to buy DCI Birch (retired) and whether she could adopt a new furry friend. But sorting through her late father's papers leads her into his mysterious past, pointing to an enigmatic 'liaison' now living in a Somerset commune populated by a group of retired spies. When Gwinny and Birch are unexpectedly snowed in at the remote farmhouse, they find that any skeletons in her father's closet have been joined by a body in the attic. Surrounded by people for whom keeping secrets is second nature, along with an energetic Cocker Spaniel, Gwinny and Birch are embroiled in a murder case once again. Will they uncover the culprit and escape in time for Christma? eaders love The Dog Sitter Detective's Christmas Tail:'My three favourite things dogs, books and Christmas.''Readers who love Agatha Christie's charm or Richard Osman's humor will find something familiar yet refreshingly light here.''Such a fun read!''I gulped this tale down-it's that good.''Charming and cozy'
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Fatal Promise


Eeny meeny, miney, moe. Who lives, who dies only I know.When a doctor is discovered brutally murdered in local woodland, Detective Kim Stone is shocked to discover the victim is Gordon Cordell - a man linked to a previous case she worked on. Gordon has a chequered past, but who would want him dead?When Gordon''s son is involved in a horrific car crash which leaves him fighting for his life, Kim''s sure this is no accident.Then a woman is found dead in suspicious circumstances and Kim makes a disturbing link between the victims and Russells Hall Hospital. The same hospital where Gordon worked.Kim and her team are still grieving the loss of one of their own, but now they''re facing one of the most dangerous serial killers they''ve ever encountered. Can Kim keep her squad together and hunt him down before he claims his next victim?Because he''s not finished yet...From multi-million copy number one bestseller Angela Marsons comes an absolutely nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller.What readers are saying about Fatal Promise:''Marsons for me is the QUEEN of this genre... I just adore her. Bloody FABULOUS.'' Postcard Reviews''Angela Marsons has now been officially awarded my Queen of Crime Writing accolade... if you are going to read one book this year then make it this one... I guarantee you will absolutely not regret it.'' Stardust Book Reviews, ?????''A fascinating read full of twists and turns... If you haven''t read any of her books yet then you are seriously crazy! What are you waiting for!'' Chapterinmylife, ?????''A winner... At one point I couldn''t see the page for tears of sadness and on another occasion absolutely creased with laughter at the banter... amazing... I have no hesitation in recommending.'' Goodreads reviewer, ?????''Brilliant thriller!!... hands down this is my favourite crime series...I will be recommending this one over and over!!'' Donna''s Book Blog, ?????''A compulsory read for everyone!!!!... A brilliant fast-paced read with oodles of brilliant shocking twists.'' Goodreads reviewer, ?????''Brilliant... Every last page is packed with suspense, mystery and emotion... I couldn''t bear to put it down even for a few minutes... if you haven''t read this series yet, why not? Seriously if you are a lover of crime this is a series not to be missed.'' The Book Review Café, ?????
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13,49 €

The River Seine Killings


A missing ex-partner. A web of corruption. Can DI Ruth Hunter locate and rescue the woman she loved before she vanishes again – this time forever?Sarah disppeared off the face of the earth seven years ago. Ever since, Ruth has searched for her, unable to give up on her ex-partner. New leads take Ruth to Paris.It''s a race against time to find Sarah before she is trafficked out of the country, and the invesitagation is hampered at every turn. Ruth finds herself embroiled in the dark underbelly of French political and police corruption and met with a wall of silence.Ruth must learn who she can trust, and quickly, or risk never seeing Sarah again.
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Když se peklo protrhlo


Autoři z Čech a Slovenska vypouštějí na svět své vlastní peklo! Ďábel, démoni, nadpřirozené zlo, proklatá místa, světy, kde se mnohdy ukrýváme před skutečným napětím kolem nás a v nás. Na stránkách nejnovějšího přírůstku edice HorrorCon vás čeká tvorba známých autorů horroru, ale i povídky a ilustrace, které se propracovaly do finále literárně výtvarné soutěže O krvavý brk.
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25,56 €

Létat a nezešílet


Zoznámte sa so Zuzanou, aktívnou letuškou, ktorá vymenila svoj stabilný a predvídateľný život za pravý opak, život v oblakoch. S humorom, iróniou a dávkou ženského nadhľadu rozpráva o ceste z redakcie ženského magazínu až do kabín svetových aerolínií. Kniha plná autentických zážitkov, bizarných situácií, kultúrnych šokov aj dojímavých momentov odhaľuje, že práca letušky nie je len o úsmevoch a šampanskom, ale aj o disciplíne, únave a schopnosti zachovať chladnú hlavu aj v najväčšom „tajfúne“. Tento príbeh vás vezme za oponu žiarivého, vysnívaného (a často nepochopeného) povolania letušky. Spoznáte excentrických členov posádky, zažijete lásky aj sklamania vo výške 10 000 metrov a objavíte návykové čaro, ktoré udržiava letušky v oblakoch napriek všetkým turbulenciám (aj tým životným). Či ste obyčajný pasažier, vystrašený dovolenkár, častý cestujúci alebo člen posádky, natrafili ste na ideálne čítanie pre všetkých, ktorí sa chcú nachvíľu odlepiť od zeme a nezblázniť sa.
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25,00 €

Indian Winter


Indian Winter begins with a narrator trying to write about a long-ago lover whose death he has just learned of. While on this journey into memory, he flees his current faltering relationship in search of new friendships and intimacies. Inspired by Antonio Tabucchi''s Indian Nocturne, and by the writings of Anais Nin, Rachel Cusk, and Carole Maso, among others, Indian Winter finds itself where the travel diary, the künstlerroman, poetry, and autofiction meet. But the heartbreak brought on by his unravelling relationship and his family''s inability to accept his queerness cannot be outrun; as he traverses India, our narrator can''t help but repeatedly encounter himself and the range of love and alienation he has within.
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22,99 €

The House of Frost and Feathers


??????THE WORLD TEETERS ON THE EDGE OF ETERNAL SLUMBER . . .??????''A DARK ENCHANTMENT . . . WILL SWEEP YOU AWAY LIKE A CHICKEN-LEGGED HOUSE ON SKIS'' M.A. KUZNIARMarisha''s time is running out. She''s already lost her family to the sleeping plague, and she fears she''ll be next. Penniless and desperate for protection, Marisha is forced to accept a job as apprentice to the notorious koldunya, Baba Zima.Despite Baba Zima''s reputation for cruelty, Marisha finds herself drawn into the magical world of koldunry, and is thrust into looking for a cure to the plague - if Marisha finds it, she will finally be free.As the search grows increasingly dangerous and seemingly impossible, Marisha uncovers hidden connections between the sleeping plague, her own family''s history, and her haunting dreams: of a masked ball where sleepers are trapped endlessly dancing - and a monstrous beaked man who shadows her every step . . .Includes: ?A magical masked ball ???Slavic folklore ???A Baba Yaga reimagining ???A house on chicken legs ???Childhood enemies . . . to lovers ??⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐READERS LOVE THE HOUSE OF FROST AND FEATHERS⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Okay but I devoured this? It was a great winter read, really reminded me a lot of Naomi Novik''s work in the best way'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Deliciously dark, bold, and vivid . . . an imaginative tale of hope, fear, obsession, and found family filled with stunning imagery and beautiful prose'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I loved this- it felt like reading Howl''s Moving Castle mixed with Russian fairy tales'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book was a delight for someone who is a fan of the Baba Yaga folk story'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''For those new to this folklore, it''s a rich introduction, opening a window into a fascinating culture.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AUTHORS LOVE THE HOUSE OF FROST AND FEATHERS''Sweeping and lyrical, rich with folk magic, House of Frost and Feathers is an otherwordly dream of a read'' JULES ARBEAUX''A dark enchantment with a beautiful heart. Its narrative spell is rich and poignant and will sweep you away like a chicken-legged house on skis'' M.A. KUZNIAR''An enchanting Slavic fairytale of dark whimsy, magic, and a touch of romance. Perfect for a cold winter''s night'' GEORGIA SUMMERS''A sweeping debut that shimmers with romance and folklore. Marisha is a hardy heroine with much heart, and her journey is a lyrically layered fantasy that enchants from the first page'' ELIZABETH LIM
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14,99 €

Breaking Shells


Simon, Tim and Ruth are childhood friends, growing up in a small, quiet English village in the 1960s. Their pleasure are found in the natural world around them; climbing and caving, motor-bikes, and each other. Their lives remain intertwined even when Simon and Tim leave the confines of the village to attend university in Manchester and Cambridge. Breaking Shells is a tender, challenging novel, dealing with the heartbreaks and confusions of first love, interracial relationships, religious strictures and the shame and dangers of buried secrets. Set within a period of huge social shifts, Breaking Shells charts the coming of age enduring friendship of a trio who prove that bonds and loyalty can triumph over adversity.
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21,99 €

And Then There Was The One


From Martha Waters, the author of the “enchanting” (Entertainment Weekly) Regency Vows series, a new historical romance set in 1930s England with a murder mystery twist. In a quaint village in the Cotswolds, Georgiana Radcliffe has accidentally become an amateur detective after helping solve four murders in a single year. When the chairman of the village council turns up dead, everyone agrees with the official ruling of a heart attack, but Georgie can’t help but suspect that the council chairman is a fifth victim. Now, murder tourists are flocking from around the country, in hopes of becoming sleuths themselves. Along with her reporter friend, she reaches out to a famous London detective for assistance in ascertaining why they have become a magnet for murder. But the fancy detective is simply too busy—or can’t be bothered—to help, and instead dispatches his secretary, Sebastian Fletcher-Ford—a posh womanizer who, truthfully, is just trying to get out of his hair, much to practical, no-nonsense Georgie’s dismay. But as they investigate in the charming Buncombe-upon-Woolly—with plentiful scones, sheep on the village green, and murder tourists at every turn—Georgie finds that her previous assessment of Sebastian may have been wrong, and rather than solving a murder, she may be solving for love instead.
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13,49 €

A Curious Child


In a Cairo clinic, Ronny recovers from gender-affirming surgery. Her grandmother, mother and then Ronny herself sift through their pasts in search of what has led to this radical self-transformation. From decades of Home Counties respectability emerge buried family secrets – of hidden love, thwarted hopes and desires, stifled by conformity and the bonds of duty from which Ronny has broken free. First published in 1989, A Curious Child is innovative for being written from the perspective of a transgender person and her family. Amaurea Press is very happy to be bringing this back into print.
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16,99 €

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