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Po letech utrpení pod nadvládou Hyksósů se na egyptský trůn konečně vrací právoplatný faraon. Jeho moc je ovšem křehká a někteří využívají nastalého zmatku ve svůj prospěch. Velký mág Taita se ze všech sil snaží sjednotit rozdělená království a posílá svého chráněnce, aby našel odpověď na tisíce let starou hádanku, jež má moc zvrátit rány osudu, které se na Egypt řítí.

«Llega la hora» comienza con la lectura de una nota de suicidio que impacta profundamente a Harry y Emma Clifton, así como a Giles Barrington y Lady Virginia. Giles debe decidir si dejar la política para rescatar a Karin, esposa de su ama, atrapada tras el Telón de Acero. Sin embargo, se cuestiona si Karin realmente lo ama o si es una espía. Lady Virginia enfrenta la bancarrota hasta que conoce a Cyrus T. Grant III, quien llega a Inglaterra para participar en una carrera en el Hipódromo Royal Ascot. Por su parte, Sebastian Clifton, ahora director ejecutivo del Banco Farthings, se obsesiona con su trabajo mientras se enamora de Priya, una joven india cuyo matrimonio ya ha sido arreglado por sus padres. Al mismo tiempo, Adrian Sloane y Desmond Mellor, rivales de Sebastian, planean apoderarse del banco y destituirlo junto a su jefe, Hakim Bishara. Harry Clifton continúa decidido a liberar a Anatoly Babakov de un gulag en Siberia, tras el éxito de su libro «Tío Joe». Sin embargo, un acontecimiento inesperado cambia el rumbo de todos. Este es el penúltimo libro de las Crónicas Clifton, que ha alcanzado el primer lugar en las listas de bestsellers, incluyendo el New York Times y el Sunday Times.

En el segundo libro de Las crónicas de Clifton, Jeffrey Archer lleva al lector en un viaje fascinante desde los bajos fondos de Bristol hasta las salas de juntas de Manhattan. La historia comienza en Nueva York, 1939, donde Harry Clifton, bajo la identidad de Tom Bradshaw, es arrestado por homicidio en primer grado. Sefton Jelks, un destacado abogado de Manhattan, le ofrece su ayuda sin esperar pago, pero tras ser condenado, Jelks desaparece misteriosamente. Para demostrar su inocencia, Harry deberá revelar su verdadera identidad, algo que ha jurado no hacer para proteger a la mujer que ama. Mientras tanto, Emma Barrington viaja a Nueva York, dejando a su hijo en Inglaterra, decidida a encontrar a Harry, a quien cree que no ha muerto en el mar. Su única pista es una carta cerrada en Bristol desde hace más de un año, cuya letra es inconfundible. Esta novela histórica tensa las lealtades familiares hasta el límite y desvela nuevos secretos, presentando los giros característicos de Archer. Una narración que dejará a los lectores deseando más.

In the heart of Egypt, under the watchful eye of the Gods, a new power is rising. In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful facades a sinister evil is plotting. Craving power and embittered by jealousy, Hui's stepmother, the great sorceress Ipsetnofret, and Hui's own brother Qen, orchestrate the downfall of Hui's father, condemning Hui and seizing power in the city. Cast out and alone, Hui finds himself a captive of a skilled and powerful army of outlaws, the Hyksos. Determined to seek vengeance for the death of his father and rescue his sister, Ipwet, Hui swears his allegiance to these enemies of Egypt. Through them he learns the art of war, learning how to fight and becoming an envied charioteer. But soon Hui finds himself in an even greater battle - one for the very heart of Egypt itself. As the pieces fall into place and the Gods themselves join the fray, Hui finds himself fighting alongside the Egyptian General Tanus and renowned Mage, Taita. Now Hui must choose his path - will he be a hero in the old world, or a master in a new kingdom?

La epopeya de Harry Clifton empieza en 1920 con las escalofriantes palabras: «Me dijeron que mi padre había muerto en la guerra». Pasarán veinte años hasta que Harry descubra cómo murió de verdad su padre, aunque la verdad solo le llevará a preguntarse quién era realmente. ¿Es Harry Clifton realmente el hijo de Arthur Clifton, un estibador de los muelles de Bristol, o es el primogénito de un heredero del Oeste de Inglaterra cuya familia es dueña de la Naviera Barrington? La historia de «Solo el tiempo lo dirá» abarca desde 1920 a 1940, con un elenco de personajes memorables que The Times ha llegado a comparar con La Saga de los Forsyte de John Galsworthy. El volumen uno nos cuenta los estragos de la Gran Guerra y el estallido de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, momento en el que Harry debe decidir si asentarse en Oxford o unirse a la marina para luchar contra la Alemania de Hitler. Este libro nos lleva en un viaje que no queremos que acabe, aunque en sus últimas páginas nos espera un dilema que nadie, ni siquiera Harry Clifton, podría haber esperado.

A nail-biting story of courage, bravery, rebellion and war from the master of adventure fiction. As the situation becomes violent, and the Courtney family home is under threat, Leon Courtney finds himself caught between two powerful sides - and a battle for the freedom of a country.

Oficiální publikace Mezinárodní automobilové federace (FIA) představuje kompletní historii nejvýznamnějšího a nejprestižnějšího automobilového sportu. V knize Formule 1: Oficiální historie oceňovaný odborník a žurnalista Maurice Hamilton líčí sedmdesátiletou historii závodů v sedmi kapitolách, každá je věnovaná jedné dekádě. Připomenete si tak legendární i současné piloty, dočtete se o nejzajímavějších závodech, průlomových pokrocích ve vývoji monopostů a získáte ucelený přehled. S předmluvou ředitele F1 pro motorsport Rosse Brawna a s využitím archivů FIA vzniklo mimořádné dílo plné exkluzivních fotografií.

The follow-up to Triumph of the Sun brings together two of Wilbur Smith's most-loved families, The Courtneys and the Ballantynes.

But Connie once again finds herself at the mercy of vicious men, whose appetite for war and glory lead her to the frontlines of the French battlefield in North America. As the siblings find their destinies converging once more, they realise that the vengeance and redemption they both desperately seek could cost them their lives .

Wilbur Smith prožil život prosycený dobrodružstvím, nezřídka se ocitl téměř na prahu smrti – napadli ho lvi, ohrožovali žraloci, zůstal v africké buši bez vody. Líčení jeho vlastních zážitků je mimořádně zajímavé, místy úsměvné a vtipné, především však poutavé jako jeho podmanivé romány.

Paris, 1939. Torn apart by war, Saffron Courtney and Gerhard von Meerbach are thousands of miles apart, both struggling for their lives. Gerhard - despite his objections to the Nazi regime - is fighting for the Fatherland, hoping to one day have the opportunity to rid Germany of Hitler and his cronies. But as his unit is thrown into the hellish attrition of the Battle of Stalingrad, he knows his chances of survival are dwindling by the day. Meanwhile Saffron - recruited by the Special Operations Executive and sent to occupied Belgium to discover how the Nazis have infiltrated SOE's network - soon finds herself being hunted by Germany's most ruthless spymaster. Confronted by evil beyond their worst imaginings, the lovers must each make the hardest choice of all: sacrifice themselves, or do whatever they can to survive, hoping that one day they will be reunited.

The Malabar coast is full of dangers: greedy tradesmen, fearless pirates, and men full of vengeance. But for a Courtney, the greatest danger might just be his own family... Francis Courtney flees the comfort of his Devonshire estate when his stepfather's gambling debts leave him penniless and at risk. He sails to South Africa with revenge and fortune on his mind: his uncle Tom Courtney killed his father, and Francis intends to avenge his death and make his fortune in the process. However, upon his arrival in Cape Town, he uncovers a truth that leaves him overwhelmed and disoriented. Christopher Courtney sets out to make his own way in the world, giving up his privileged position as the son of the Governor of Bombay. The perils and betrayals (deleted) on his journey carve a fierce warrior out of him, but they also harden his soul and lead him to greater violence and treachery. As the lives of these two Courtney men intertwine, the sins of the fathers will forever alter the lives of a younger generation. The Tiger's Prey takes readers on an epic journey from the southernmost point of Africa, through the perilous waters of the Arabian Sea, to the lush Indian coastline. It is an incredible and breathless tale of intrigue and family betrayal from one of the world's greatest storytellers.

In the art of disappearing without a trace, David Slaton has few rivals. The police in several countries search for him in vain, and even his former employer, Mossad, cannot reach him. His wife and son believe he is dead, so he is taken by surprise when he becomes the target of a special operations unit, killing one man and narrowly escaping. Meanwhile, in the sweltering heat of the Amazon, an inconsequential air transport operator acquires a damaged aircraft. Mechanics work feverishly to restore it, but during its first flight, the plane crashes into the ocean. At the same time, the CIA investigates two separate cases: a killer moving through Europe, leaving a trail of bodies, and the mysterious loss of a large aircraft. As it becomes clear that these two issues are interconnected—that the killer was mistakenly thought to be dead and that the lost plane has been repurposed as a tool for a terrorist attack with far-reaching consequences—the American intelligence agency begins to act decisively. To prevent disaster, they must once again trust the one man who can save them: David Slaton.

The third thrilling novel in the Under Suspicion series by #1 New York Times bestselling author and “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke follows television producer Laurie Moran as she tries to help a woman she believes was wrongfully convicted of killing her fiancé. Fifteen years after being convicted of murdering her fiancé—the famed philanthropist Hunter Raleigh III—Casey Carter is determined to clear her name. Though she has served her time, she finds that she is still living under suspicion. Going on the true crime show Under Suspicion seems to be her only hope to prove her innocence. The show’s producer, Laurie Moran, also believes in her innocence and wants to help Casey. But with Alex Buckley taking a break from the show—cooling his potential romance with Laurie— Under Suspicion introduces a new on-air host in Ryan Nichols, a hot shot legal whiz with a Harvard Law degree, a Supreme Court clerkship, experience as a federal prosecutor. Ryan has no problems with steering the show, and even tries to stop Laurie from taking on Casey’s case because he’s so certain she’s guilty. An egomaniacal new boss, a relentless gossip columnist, and Casey’s longstanding bad reputation: Laurie must face this and more to do what she believes is right, to once and for all prove Casey’s innocence—that is, if she’s innocent.

Co napsat o knize, která obsahuje krimipovídky od šestatřiceti mistrů tohoto žánru? Mezi nejslavnějšími autory najdeme Jefferyho Deavera, Jo Nesbøa, Borise Akunina a Ruth Rendellovou. Nicméně, další autoři nejsou zde jen do počtu. Erudovaný editor Maxim Jakubowski pečlivě vybral každou povídku tak, aby čtenáře chytly a nepustily. Výsledkem je antologie, která uchvátí a překvapí, přičemž každá povídka nabízí něco jedinečného. Mezi příběhy najdeme například „Zločin za zločin“ od Giorgia Falettiho, „Rumpole a vánoční prázdniny“ od Johna Mortimera, „Sérum“ od Jo Nesbøa, či „Opravdu mizerný den“ od Camilly Läckbergové. Dále se zde objevují „Jahodový strom“ od Ruth Rendellové, „Když konečně přišel“ od Ingera Jalakase, a „Vánoční dárek“ od Jefferyho Deavera. Každý příběh je jedinečný a přináší jiný pohled na kriminální zápletky. Tato antologie, sestavená Maximem Jakubowskim, je skvělým výběrem pro všechny milovníky krimi žánru, kteří hledají napětí a překvapení na každé stránce.

The Worldwide Number One Bestseller Wilbur Smith returns to Ancient Egypt in a captivating new novel that will transport you to extraordinary times. EGYPT IS UNDER ATTACK. The old Pharaoh Tamose lies mortally wounded. The ancient city of Luxor is surrounded. All seems lost. Taita, ex-slave and general of Tamose's armies, leads his men to victory against Egypt's enemies. But upon his victorious return to Luxor, he is seized as a traitor. Tamose is dead and a new Pharaoh has risen. Pharaoh Utteric is young and cruel, and threatened by Taita's influence within the palace - especially his friendship with Utteric's younger and worthier brother, Rameses. Rameses is torn between duty to his family and loyalty to his friends. Yet he knows that there is no choice. Taita must be set free, Utteric must be stopped and Egypt must be reclaimed.

A headline-making finance scandal and a breathtaking tale of deception collide in #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark’s finest thriller yet. As the sole assistant to a famous upscale interior designer, Lane Harmon is accustomed to visiting opulent homes. So her latest job at a modest New Jersey townhouse is unusual. Then she learns the home belongs to the wife of disgraced finance magnate Parker Bennett, who vanished two years earlier, along with the five billion dollar hedge fund he managed. The debate over whether Bennett was suicidal or staged his disappearance still continues. Both his clients and the federal government want to trace the money and find him. But Lane is surprisingly moved by Mrs. Bennett’s steadfast faith in her husband’s innocence. Gradually, Lane is also drawn to the Bennetts’ son, Mark, who is equally determined to prove his father is not guilty. What she doesn’t realize is the closer she gets to the notorious family, the more her life—and that of her five-year-old daughter—is in jeopardy.

LET THE HUNT BEGIN. HECTOR CROSS, ex-SAS officer, private security expert, widower. His wife was taken much too soon, by a cruel man with evil intentions. JOHNNY CONGO, psychopath, extortionist, terrorist, the man who murdered Hector's wife. Cross wants him dead. So does the US government. Congo is locked up on Death Row in the most secure prison in the free world, counting down the days until his execution. He's got two weeks. He wants out. He's escaped before and knows he can again. Cross, still licking his wounds from his last bruising encounter with Congo, is back and ready for work. In the middle of the rough Atlantic stands oil supertanker Bannock A. Terrorist activity in the area has triggered panic and there's only one person they can trust to protect her. What is promised as a cakewalk turns out to be much more, a mission that will test Cross to his emotional and physical limits. But a life spent in the SAS and private security has left Cross hard-wired for pain and as he is thrown into the fire once more, he will not stop until he has snared his prey. Hector Cross is Predator.

Slaton has vowed to never kill again. He has a good life, with a new wife and a house in the Virginia suburbs. When his wife is attacked and forced to flee across Europe, events force Slaton's hand. Dr Hamedi may be one of the most closely guarded men on earth, but he is David Slaton's next target . . . and Staten does not fall.

A young American doctor, Christine Palmer, makes a life-altering discovery while sailing solo across the Atlantic—a man, David Slaton, fighting for survival. Unbeknownst to her, he is a highly-trained assassin known as a Kidon, caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. As they navigate the perilous circumstances surrounding them, the tension escalates in this gripping tale of espionage and intrigue. Author Ward Larsen crafts a fast-paced narrative that explores themes of survival and the complexities of trust in dangerous situations.

Worldwide bestselling author Wilbur Smith will take you on an incredible journey on the thrashing seas off the coast of Africa in this glorious return to the series that made him who he is: The Courtney series.

Technology is everywhere. It makes our lives easier, our connections faster and journeys quicker. But in the hands of someone smart enough, every piece of technology can be a murder weapon. When an escalator gives way mid-chase, Amelia Sachs is forced to let a killer escape as she helps the man trapped in the depths. Now Sachs and forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme must investigate if the collapse was a freak accident - or whether they are facing a murderer who knows exactly how fatal machines can be.

Durante una celebración en un pequeño pueblo, dos hombres son testigos de un brutal asesinato. Un telegrama firmado por Jason Bourne revela que el asesino es su archienemigo, Carlos, conocido como el Chacal. El terrorista más buscado del mundo desafía a Bourne a un enfrentamiento final. El profesor universitario David Webb debe asumir nuevamente la identidad del temido asesino y convertirse en Bourne. En este renovado conflicto, resurge Medusa, la infame organización que dio origen al agente sin nombre y que ahora vuelve a mostrar su siniestra influencia. Webb está decidido a infiltrarse en esta poderosa organización económica y política, convirtiéndose en un cebo para atraer al Chacal a una trampa mortal. Sin embargo, de esta trampa solo uno de ellos podrá salir con vida...

Hace cinco años, Amanda Pierce se preparaba emocionada para su boda con su amor de la universidad, Jeffrey. Habían estado juntos durante mucho tiempo y, gracias a la herencia de Amanda, vivían con bastante comodidad. Sin embargo, en la noche de su despedida de soltera, Amanda desapareció. En la actualidad, Laurie Moran siente que el caso de la novia desaparecida es el misterio perfecto para investigar en su programa de televisión. Con la ayuda de los amigos y familiares de Amanda, planean revivir esa memorable noche en el resort de Florida destinado a la boda, y Laurie espera que, junto a su coanfitrión Alex Buckley, puedan resolver el caso con el mismo éxito que en los episodios anteriores. A medida que escuchan a Jeffrey, quien se casó con una de las damas de honor, y a otros involucrados, descubren que todos tienen su propia teoría sobre la desaparición de Amanda. Cualquiera que esté detrás de su desaparición quiere mantener la verdad oculta.

The fourth electrifying thriller in the Kathryn Dance series from master of suspense Jeffery Deaver. One mistake is all it takes. Busted back to rookie after losing her gun in an interrogation gone bad, California Bureau of Investigation Agent Kathryn Dance finds herself making routine insurance checks after a roadhouse fire. But Dance is a highly trained expert in body language: her most deadly weapon is her instinct, and they can't take that away from her. And when the evidence at the club points to something more than a tragic accident, she isn't going to let protocol stop her doing everything in her power to take down the perp. Someone out there is using the panic of crowds to kill, and Dance must find out who, before he strikes again . . .

Two days ago, Gabriela's life was normal. Then, out of the blue, she gets word that her six-year-old daughter has been taken. She's given an ultimatum: pay half a million dollars and find a mysterious document known as the "October List" within 30 hours, or she'll never see her child again

In a quiet suburban town a strange assortment of men and women gather for a momentous weekend. Meanwhile in Zurich, Moscow and Washington, the time machine is already ticking. But countermeasures are in motion. In Washington, John Tanner bets his life in a gamble to destroy the menacing conspiracy that hangs over us all. "Shattering...it will cost you the night and the cold hours of the morning!" (Cincinnati Enquirer)

James Matlock, un profesor universitario de literatura inglesa, se ve arrastrado contra su voluntad a una serie de eventos aterradores. A solicitud del Ministerio de Justicia, debe infiltrarse en una organización criminal que se ha establecido en las cercanías de prestigiosas universidades. A través de una invitación misteriosa, Matlock asiste a una reunión de los más altos jefes del crimen y se da cuenta de que los tentáculos del inframundo alcanzan los círculos sociales más elevados. Con el riesgo de perder la vida, va desentrañando poco a poco las distintas capas de una siniestra conspiración, mientras adquiere poderosos enemigos. En varias ocasiones, escapa de la muerte solo gracias a un increíble golpe de suerte, hasta que finalmente llega a la impactante revelación de quién está detrás de la serie de crímenes y cuáles son los verdaderos motivos que lo han guiado.

Twenty years ago, top agents from the CIA and KGB banded together to bring down the Matarese Circle, an international cabal of powerbrokers and assassins whose sole objective was to achieve worldwide economic domination. Now the bloody Matarese dynasty is back--and the only man with the power to stop it may have already run out of time.... CIA case officer Cameron Pryce is hot on the trail of the new Matarese alliance. His only chance to terminate its ruthless activities is to follow the trail of blood money and stone-cold killers right to the heart of its deadly conspiracy. From the Hamptons to London's Belgrave Square, Matarese assassins have already struck with brutal efficiency, eliminating all who stand in their way. Their chain of violence is impossible to stop--until Pryce gets a rare break. One of the Matarese's victims survives long enough to whisper dying words that will blow the case wide open: the top secret code name for legendary retired CIA agent Brandon Scofield--the only man who has ever infiltrated the Matarese inner circle and lived to tell about it.

Publikace napsaná mimořádně čtivě, nesmírně poutavým způsobem a s osvěžujícím dávkou laskavého humoru. Paleta nejpestřejších milostných technik, které mají jediný cíl: odhalit dosud nepoznaná zákoutí poskytování a příjímání rozkoše a potěšení ze sexu. Nechybí zde správný prstoklad, zóny slasti, orální i anální sex, méně obvyklé praktiky, sny a fantazie, udělej si sám, sexuální pomůcky, ochrana proti početí, umělé přerušení těhotenství ani všudypřítomná hrozba AIDS. Zasvěcený, hravý a současně citlivý pohled na lidskou sexualitu, určený dospělým od patnácti do sto padesáti let, v němž každý, snad s výjimkou nejzatrpklejšího puritána, najde zábavu i poučení. Podle kritiků jedna z nelepších knih tohoto žánru na českém trhu. (nová a většinou nádherná kniha o sexu pro dospělé každého věku)

A document that alters the course of history is searched for.

BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Steve Berry's The Emperor's Tomb. The Amber Room, an exquisite treasure crafted entirely from amber, has captivated history with its mystery. Commissioned in 1701 by Frederick I of Prussia and later perfected in Tsarskoe Selo, the room was looted by German troops during their invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. Despite extensive searches by treasure hunters and art collectors, it has never been recovered. Life is stable for Atlanta judge Rachel Cutler until her father, a WWII survivor, dies under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind clues about the Amber Room. Driven to uncover the truth behind her father's secret dealings, Rachel travels to Germany, with her ex-husband Paul following closely. Upon arrival, they encounter a range of dubious characters, all claiming to share their quest for the treasure. As they delve deeper into the room's history, Rachel and Paul find themselves entangled in a dangerous game with ruthless killers. What begins as a personal journey quickly escalates into a high-stakes treasure hunt, pitting them against powerful forces of evil and history. This thrilling adventure weaves together elements of intrigue, deception, art, and murder, marking the debut of a compelling new voice in international thrillers.

A Penguin Classic “Age can never dull this kind of writing,” writes the Chicago Tribune of John Steinbeck’s dispatches from World War II, filed for the New York Herald Tribune in 1943, which vividly captured the human side of war. Writing from England in the midst of the London blitz, North Africa, and Italy, Steinbeck focuses on the people as opposed to the battles, portraying everyone from the guys in the bomber crew to Bob Hope on his USO tour. He eats and drinks with soldiers behind enemy lines, talks with them, and fights beside them. First published in book form in 1958, these writings, now with a new introduction by Mark Bowden, create an unforgettable portrait of life in wartime that continues to resonate with truth and humanity.

Something catastrophic is taking place in the distant and totally unexplored depths of Africa, from where the mighty Nile River springs. In desperation, the pharaoh sends the warlock Taita, the only man who can find out why the nourishing waters are drying up. Available in a tall Premium Edition. Martins Press.

Matthew Reilly, the bestselling author known for his high-octane action, returns with an exhilarating treasure hunt for the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In ancient times, a Golden Capstone was placed atop the Great Pyramid at Giza during a rare solar event called the Tartarus Rotation, which occurs every 4,500 years. This event, triggered by the Tartarus Sunspot, caused devastating worldwide flooding and scorching heat. Legend has it that whoever places the Capstone on the pyramid during the next Tartarus Rotation will gain absolute power over Earth for a millennium. As the 2006 Tartarus Rotation approaches, the Capstone is missing, prompting nearly every global power to send troops to find it, including the United States, the European Union, Israel, and ruthless terrorists. Uniquely, a coalition of seven smaller nations forms to prevent any single country from claiming the Capstone's power, assembling an eight-man team led by Australian super-soldier Jack West Jr. This diverse group includes a Canadian professor, two Irish commandos, a Spanish paratrooper, a Jamaican soldier, an Arab commando, and a daring New Zealand pilot, along with ten-year-old Lily, the daughter of the Oracle of Siwa, who can decode the ancient text leading to the Capstone. Their journey is filled with booby traps, ancient wonders, and unimaginable adventures, from the Colossus of Rhodes to the Great Pyramid itself.

'Brilliantly chilling' heat When medical examiner Sara Linton and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver take a trip away from the small town of Heartsdale, it should be a straightforward weekend at the beach. But they decide to take a detour via Jeffrey's hometown and things go violently wrong when Jeffrey's best friend Robert shoots dead an intruder who breaks into his home. Jeffrey and Sara are first on the scene and Jeffrey's keen to clear his friend's name, but for Sara things aren't so simple. And when Jeffrey appears to change the crime scene, Sara no longer knows who to trust. Twelve years later, Sara and Jeffrey are caught up in a shockingly brutal attack which threatens to destroy both their lives. But they're not random victims. They've been targeted. And it seems the past is catching up with both of them ... Praise for Karin Slaughter 'A great read ... crime fiction at its finest' Michael Connelly 'Indelible is a salutary reminder that Slaughter is one of the most riveting writesr in the field today' Sunday Express 'Unsparing, exciting, genuinely alarming' Literary Review 'Don't read this alone. Don't read this after dark. But do read it' Daily Mirror Fiction www.rbooks.co.uk www.karinslaughter.com

The Unlikely Spy, Daniel Silva's extraordinary debut novel, was applauded by critics as it rocketed onto national bestseller lists. Now Silva has outdone himself, with a taut, lightning-paced thriller rooted assuredly in fact: Switzerland's shameful WWII record of profiteering and collaboration with Nazi Germany.When art restorer and occasional Israeli agent Gabriel Allon is sent to Zurich, Switzerland, to restore the painting of a reclusive millionaire banker, he arrives to find his would-be employer murdered at the foot of his Raphael. A secret collection of priceless, illicitly gained Impressionist masterpieces is missing. Gabriel's handlers step out of the shadows to admit the truth-the collector had been silenced-and Gabriel is put back in the high-stakes spy game, battling wits with the rogue assassin he helped to train.Tense, taut, expertly crafted, and brimming with unexpected reversals, The English Assassin is Daniel Silva at his storytelling best

In New York, Denver, Paris and Berlin, four people have died separately in apparent accidents. Two women - the widows of two of the dead - find themselves under ruthless attack and are drawn together in fear, confusion and for mutual protection. Is there a connection to the mystery behind their husband's deaths?

In this first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Scot Harvath series, fall into a dark and sinister labyrinth of political intrigue and international terrorism as one man is pushed to the edge.

Three men from the United States, Russia and Japan, must avert a nuclear war.

"In wartime," Winston Churchill wrote, "truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies."For Britain's counterintelligence operations, this meant finding the unlikeliest agent imaginable-a history professor named Alfred Vicary, handpicked by Churchill himself to expose a highly dangerous, but unknown, traitor. The Nazis, however, have also chosen an unlikely agent: Catherine Blake, a beautiful widow of a war hero, a hospital volunteer - and a Nazi spy under direct orders from Hitler to uncover the Allied plans for D-Day...

Famous artist, and ex-Marine, Chase Malone is hired by wealthy arms dealer Derek Bellasar to paint a portrait of his wife, Sienna. Malone learns Bellasar has married a string of beauties--all of whom have died after their portrait was painted. Now working for the CIA to keep a biological arms deal from going down, Chase must save Sienna--and his own life.

Prožijeme mučivou úzkost člověka, který náhle ztratí oba rodiče, když se probírá pozůstalostí, najde potvrzení o adopci datované dnem jeho narození, pátrá dále, ale všechny oficiální dokumenty se záhadně ztratily, biologická matka snad nikdy neexistovala... Rodičům, zdrceným žalem nad hrobem svých dětí, nabídne záhadné a tajemné místo ztracenou naději - nebo věčné šílenství... Temný soumrak dává nahlédnout do tvůrčí dílny kritikou i veřejností ceněného spisovatele. Ze srdce Ameriky až na samý okraj pekla, tak lze stručně charakterizovat průřez dvacetiletím Morrellova života a literární tvorby, psychologickou sondu do hlubin (nejen autorovy) duše, kde na vás čeká mrazivý dotek smrtelné hrůzy, se kterou se čas od času všichni bez rozdílu setkáváme...

Milostný příběh odvíjející se na pozadí korupce státních úředníků a zvrhlých choutek washingtonských politiků.

Psychologický román, ve kterém dcera obviní svého otce, že ji v osmi letech zneužíval.

Dramatický příběh odehrávající se v roce 1916 na americko-mexické hranici Autor vychází ze skutečné historické události, kdy mexický bandita Villa se svými muži zmasakroval pohraniční městečko Columbus v Novém Mexiku. Americká armáda na pokyn vlády provedla protitah, který vyústil v americkou invazi do Mexika a pronásledování Villy. Hlavními postavami románu jsou starší voják Calendar a mladý rekrut Prentice. Spolu se účastní sledování bandity, Calendar vezme mladíka pod svou ochranu, poučuje ho jak zůstat ve válce naživu, vypráví mu mnoho zážitků ze své minulosti...

He has walked through the valley of death and man's depravity. Now war photographer Mitch Coltrane is trying to escape his memories. As he loses himself in a world of art and obsession in L.A., a haunting photograph of a woman pulls him into the mystery of a beautiful starlet during Hollywood's golden age. But past and present are about to collide. A living woman, eerily like the woman in his photograph, comes into his life. So does a killer, straight from the hell that Coltrane survived.

Úryvky z knih o válečných letcích z I. a II. světové války, války v Korei i Vietnamu. Většina příběhů je o pilotech stíhaček, o jejich odvaze a statečnosti, vítězstvích i porážkách, o letcích, kteří zcela sami bojovali nejen s nepřátelskými letadly, počasím, mechanickými poruchami, protiletadlovou střelbou, ale hlavně sami se sebou, se svým strachem. Autor výběru se pokouší rozpoznat, jaké fyzické či charakterové vlastnosti vytváří dokonalého bojového pilota. Jen odvaha, výborný zdravotní stav, inteligence a jistá agresivita zdaleka nestačí. Kniha je zaměřena poněkud jednostranně, téměř 2/3 příspěvků jsou o Američanech, jen zbytek o všech ostatních. Zcela vynechává např. ruské letce z II. světové války.

Krátká encyklopedie největších hvězd hrajících v NHL na konci 20. století - Jaromír Jágr, Peter Forsberg, Teemu Selanne, Ray Bourque, Mark Messier, Mike Modano, Dominik Hašek, Curtis Joseph, Patrick Roy, Martin Brodeur a další.

Reuben Bourne jest zupełnie zwyczajnym pisarzem żyjącym w przeciętnym amerykańskim mieście. Publikuje jednak artykuł, w którym ujawnia tajną organizację fanatyków zdolnych do pozbawienia życia każdego. Ich celem staje się nie tylko Bourne, ale także jego rodzina. Okoliczności jednak stają przeciwko nim...

Hrdina románu Jack Lear, dravec, jehož kroky vede bezuzdná ctižádostivost, jako průkopník rozhlasového a televizního vysílání nashromáždí nezměrný majetek, Založí rozsáhlou mediální síť a vybírá si za manželky jen krásky z nejvyšších kruhů. Žen je v jeho životě celá řada. Poprvé se ožení s mimořádně inteligentní krasavicí z vážené protestantské rodiny, díky níž se z něho, původně syna židovského obchodníka se šrotem, stal elegantní muž na úrovni. Druhá manželka, kultivovaná příslušnice anglické šlechty s neposkvrněným rodokmenem, ha nadto uvedla mezi společenskou smetánku. Nic však nedokáže zkrotit Jackovu potřebu znovu a znovu vítězit, překonat všechny soupeře, likvidovat nepřátele, rozšířit hranice panství, a ž nakonec - ve chvíli kdy to nejméně očekává - musí čelit hrozbě, že by o své hýčkané impérium mohl přijít.

David Morrells international thrillers have no equal. Among his classic novels, this story stands as one of his most exciting and brilliant works a globe-spanning tale that brings together two generations of men and women bound by one murderous legacy. From the Vatican to the Swiss Alps, from Australia to the heartland of America, the two masterful operatives known as Saul and Drew are being drawn together to solve a violent riddle: Why have ten old men been abducted from around the world? When the agents, weary of their own covert wars, begin to investigate, they are pulled into a terrifying cycle of revenge that began in the heart of World War II and is now forcing sons to pay for their fathers darkest sins

In einem abgelegenen Kloster in Vermont verbringt der einsame Drew sechs Jahre mit Buße für seine begangenen Taten. Während dieser Zeit spricht er mit niemandem, und sein einziger Kontakt zur Außenwelt ist die Hand eines Mannes, der ihm täglich durch einen Spalt eine karge Mahlzeit reicht, sowie eine Maus, die ihn während des Essens besucht. Als eines Tages seine stille Gefährtin nach dem Verzehr einiger Brotkrumen stirbt, erkennt der Mönch, dass ihn seine Vergangenheit eingeholt hat, und verlässt zum ersten Mal nach Jahren sein Versteck.

Chrise und Saula, zwei Jungen, kteří vyrůstají v sirotčinci, spojuje pevné přátelství a oddanost k Elliotovi, záhadnému muži, který je jako jediný navštěvoval a choval se k nim jako k vlastním synům. Když dospěli, vycvičil z nich profesionální zabijáky tak dobře, že je nemožné je zneškodnit. Jenže právě na tom závisí jeho život.

Peter Stride, comandante operativo dell'Atlas, un'organizzazione antiterroristica anglo-americana, riesce a infiltrarsi in un Jumbo dirottato su Johannesburg da quattro giovani terroristi. Questi chiedono al governo sudafricano la liberazione di prigionieri politici e un ingente riscatto, avendo già ucciso alcuni passeggeri. Durante l'affronto, Stride sente pronunciare un nome che inizia a condizionare la sua vita. Magda Altmann, la moglie di un rapito, incontra i terroristi per consegnare il riscatto e percepisce lo stesso nome. Magda e Peter uniscono le forze per dare la caccia a un misterioso personaggio che sembra orchestrare il terrorismo internazionale. L'incontro tra i due dà vita a una storia d'amore appassionata, segnata da colpi di scena che li portano a credere di aver scoperto l'identità del «Califfo», solo per essere disillusi. Dalle Seychelles al Sudafrica, dalla Francia all'Inghilterra e all'Irlanda, l'ombra del «Califfo» incombe sui personaggi, seminando dubbi e divisioni. La narrazione mantiene un livello eccezionale di tensione emotiva, offrendo una lettura avvincente di intrighi attuali i cui incredibili risvolti sembrano paradossalmente meno fantascientifici.

Sleeper (colloq.): 1. out-of-town hit man who spends the night after a local contract is completed. 2. A juvenile sentenced to serve any period longer than nine months in a state-managed facility. This narrative follows four young boys, lifelong friends who are intelligent, fun-loving, and wise beyond their years, as they navigate life in New York City's Hell's Kitchen. They thrive on pranks and believe they are untouchable—until a harmless scheme spirals into disaster, leading to a year in the Wilkinson Home for Boys. The oldest is fifteen, the youngest twelve. Their experiences there—brutal beatings and humiliation—will haunt them forever. Years later, one becomes a lawyer, another a reporter, while two become murderers and professional hit men. The trauma of Wilkinson fuels their desire for revenge. They plan to manipulate the legal system and commandeer the courtroom to settle scores, using the street smarts and violence they learned in their youth. If caught, they risk their lives. This extraordinary true story reveals a flawed system and the consequences faced by its victims, some innocent and others not. At its core is a sensational murder trial that highlights loyalty and love among friends, told with humor and compassion, making for an unforgettable reading experience.

Jak přivést ženu k šílenství. Mnohonásobný mužský orgasmus. Tajemství, jak prodloužit milování. Dr. Keeslingová otevřeně, prakticky a poutavě vysvětluje, jak si muži mohou prodloužit milování na tak dlouho, jak chtějí a dosáhnout mnohonásobně vyšší intenzity. Autorka pracuje létajako sexuální terapeutka.