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En Kim Stone-krimi #08Da teenagepigen Sadie Winters springer ud fra taget på sin skole, bliver hendes død betragtet som selvmord – en sidste desperat handling begået af en pige med store problemer. Men så bliver det ilde tilredte lig af en dreng fundet på den samme skole, og det står klart for kommissær Kim Stone, at disse dødsfald ikke er tragiske ulykker.Kim og hendes folk begynder at optrevle et net af dystre hemmeligheder, og en af lærerne sidder med nøglen til sandheden. Men netop da hun skal til at bryde tavsheden, bliver hun fundet død.Flere børns liv står på spil, og Kim er nødt til at overveje det utænkelige – at en jævnaldrende skoleelev kan stå bag mordene. Kims udforskning af psykologien hos børn, der slår ihjel, bringer hende i kontakt med sin gamle fjende, dr. Alex Thorpe – sociopaten, der har viet sit liv til at knuse Kim.Under sin desperate jagt på at fange morderen finder Kim en forbindelse mellem de aktuelle dødsfald og et indvielsesritual, der fandt sted på skolen for flere årtier siden. Men det er ikke omkostningsfrit at redde disse uskyldige liv – og en af Kims egne folk må betale den højeste pris.Muligvis den bedste i Kim Stone-serien indtil nu. … Livsfarlig sandhed er et overflødighedshorn af hemmeligheder, løgne og trusler - Chapter In My LifeWauw, sikke en bog! Fuldkommen vanedannende og følelsesladet. Jeg sad tilbage med et tungt hjerte efter at havelæst den her bog ... Det er helt sikkert en af mine favoritter i år. - A Sip of Book over CoffeeBare wauw. Det her er en krimi, når de er bedst … Den er kompleks, spændende, og skrivestilen fik mig virkelig på krogen. Jeg læste det meste af den i løbet af få timer uden en pause for at få pusten. - Rachel’s Random Reads

"When Earth is plagued by an epidemic of fear, ancient prophecy says only Thor can stop the monstrous threat of the Serpent, but without help from Loki, Thor is certain to fail. Aided by a handmaiden from Hel and a demon puppy, Loki must risk everything to find redemption or doom himself for eternity. Either way, a Nightmare lies in wait hoping to rule the world, and Loki will have to risk everything on his craziest scheme of all! Meanwhile, new gods threaten to disrupt the status quo, throwing everything out of balance. Loki must act as a responsible ambassador, but will the Nine Realms end in Surtur s fire? Young Loki must cross the realms to reclaim his own story, outwit ancient enemies, struggle to do the right thing, and avoid falling in love"--

The Deerslayer follows young frontiersman Natty Bumppo "Deerslayer," who has yet to kill his first man, in early eighteenth century New York.

PERUGIUS’S DIVINE TRIALRudeus’s fourth child, Sieghart, is born with the same crop of bright-green hair that Laplace was once feared for. The omen grows ever more ill when a familiar of Perugius’s appears and commands Rudeus to bring his newborn son to the floating fortress! Rudeus swears that his plans to fight Laplace are unchanged and that he’ll accept any fate for the sake of his family…but will that be enough for Perugius?

The European bestseller, an epic of two brothers, brought together and divided by betrayal, secrecy and self-delusion, spanning seventy years of German history: from the Russian Revolution, to World War II, to 1975.

Can muscles crush magic?!

Black Butterflies, a captivating novel penned by the talented Priscilla Morris, is a must-read for any book lover. Published in the spring of 2023 by Duckworth Ltd., this book has quickly made a name for itself in the literary world. Its genre, while hard to pin down, is a unique blend that will surely captivate your interest. The story unfolds in a way that keeps you turning the pages, eager to discover what happens next. Black Butterflies is more than just a book; it's an experience. So why wait? Dive into the world of Black Butterflies and let Priscilla Morris take you on an unforgettable journey.

Nagieb Khaja har rejst bag Vestens linjer i Afghanistan, og i mødet med folket, forstår man Talibans sejr.Den 12-årige afghanske dreng stod omkranset af Kunar-regionens flotte bjerge, hvor ekkoet fra vildfarne missiler kort forinden havde sprængt idyllen. ”Min far og mor blev dræbt. Mine to brødre, to søstre, niecer, to svigerinder. Alle blev dræbt,“ fortalte drengen, som gav amerikanerne skylden. Nagieb Khaja kiggede på drengen og tænkte, at han stod over for endnu en kommende Talibankriger.Mødet med drengen fandt sted i 2007 og er en af de mange samtaler med lokale, som den dansk-afghanske journalist har på sin færd rundt i Afghanistan gennem to årtiers krig og modløshed.De farlige rejser på egen hånd har givet ufiltrerede fortællinger om de mange ofre for Vestens våben. Nagieb Khaja har også lagt øre til lokales historier om korruption, brutalitet og narkotika blandt afghanske politifolk.Men turene bag Vestens linjer fik Nagieb Khaja kidnappet af Taliban og tilbageholdt af afghanske sikkerhedsstyrker. Efter knap tyve års krig regerer Taliban igen, og Nagieb Khaja er ikke i tvivl om hvorfor. De lokale afghanere i landområderne opfattede dem som DE MINDST ONDE. Bogen er en opdateret og revideret 3. version af Historien der ikke bliver fortalt.

An action-packed thriller and source of the hit Netflix drama where the only way to survive is to play the game!

A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!

Best of 2000 AD is the milestone new quarterly graphic novel series, bursting with stories hand-curated for a whole new generation of readers who may never have picked up 2000 AD in its traditional format.

The Incal's fan-favourite hero/roguish flirt, Kill Wolfhead, is back in his own story.

"From bestselling author Darcy Coates comes Dead of Winter, a remote cabin in the snowy wilderness thriller that will teach you to trust no one. There are eight strangers. One killer. Nowhere left to run. When Christa joins a tour group heading deep into the snowy expanse of the Rocky Mountains, she's hopeful this will be her chance to put the ghosts of her past to rest. But when a bitterly cold snowstorm sweeps the region, the small group is forced to take shelter in an abandoned hunting cabin. Despite the uncomfortably claustrophobic quarters and rapidly dropping temperature, Christa believes they'll be safe as they wait out the storm. She couldn't be more wrong. Deep in the night, their tour guide goes missing...only to be discovered the following morning, his severed head impaled on a tree outside the cabin. Terrified, and completely isolated by the storm, Christa finds herself trapped with eight total strangers. One of them kills for sport...and they're far from finished. As the storm grows more dangerous and the number of survivors dwindles one by one, Christa must decide who she can trust before this frozen mountain becomes her tomb. Don't have enough scary books on your shelves?"--

"In the second selection's rival battles -- where the winners can choose one player from the losing team -- Isagi and Nagi have just lost Bachira to Rin Itoshi and the other top strikers. Now they must prove the strength of their individual abilities in a fight against Shouei Barou, the top scoring player in Wing 5. If they lose, they'll be at risk of disqualification. doesagi takes the fight to King Barou, he's aiming to end up on the side of the prodigies!"--Provided by publisher.

The Wind in the Willows is a children's story focused around four animals as they find themselves in a series of misadventures.

From the legendary actor and best-selling author: a novel about the making of a star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film...and the humble comic books that inspired it. Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, while also capturing the changes in America and American culture since World War II."Wild, ambitious and exceptionally enjoyable." —Matt Haig, best-selling author The Midnight Library, The Humans and Reasons to Stay AlivePart One of this story takes place in 1947. A troubled soldier, returning from the war, meets his talented five-year-old nephew, leaves an indelible impression, and then disappears for twenty-three years.Cut to 1970: The nephew, now drawing underground comic books in Oakland, California, reconnects with his uncle and, remembering the comic book he saw when he was five, draws a new version with his uncle as a World War II fighting hero. Cut to the present day: A commercially successful director discovers the 1970 comic book and decides to turn it into a contemporary superhero movie.Cue the cast: We meet the film’s extremely difficult male star, his wonderful leading lady, the eccentric writer/director, the producer, the gofer production assistant, and everyone else on both sides of the camera.Bonus material: Interspersed throughout are three comic books that are featured in the story—all created by Tom Hanks himself—including the comic book that becomes the official tie-in to this novel’s "major motion picture masterpiece."*Includes a downloadable PDF of the comics from the book and a QR code for access to the original screenplay of Knightshade: The Lathe of Firefall

I et skjult loftrum i sin afdøde faders hus finder kriminalbetjent Victoria Steen adskillige støvede papkasser, der er fulde af gulnede politirapporter fra den enorme efterforskning af den mest myteomspundne sag i dansk kriminalhistorie: ”Dobbeltmordet på Peter Bangs Vej.” Kan Victoria opklare sagen? Faderen, overbetjent Arvid Steen Nielsen, var besat af sagen og af en samtidig, men mindre kendt, sag: ”Dobbeltmordet i Køge Bugt”, som han havde en særligt personlig interesse i at få opklaret. Romanen er inspireret af virkelige begivenheder og personer og bygger på omfattende research. Christine Jønck har skabt bogen i tæt samarbejde med historiker og forfatter Dines Bogø, der har forsket i dobbeltmordene igennem årtier. Bogø er en af de få i Danmark, der har haft adgang til hele sagen om ”Dobbeltmordet på Peter Bangs Vej”. Billederne og brevene i bogen stammer fra hans arkiv. De udødelige dobbeltmord er en medrivende historisk kriminalroman, der levendegør en svunden tid med skæve personligheder, spåkoner, sortbørs, våbenhandel og interviews med nye vidner og slægtninge til de myrdede personer – det hele krydret med private billeder og breve fra sagen, der ikke må opklares.

After the thrilling events of The High Republic: Convergence, the Jedi race to confront the Path of the Open Hand and end the Forever War. After five years of conflict, the planets Eiram and E’ronoh are on the cusp of real peace. But when news breaks of a disaster at the treaty signing on Jedha, violence reignites on the beleaguered worlds. Together, the royal heirs of both planets—Phan-tu Zenn and Xiri A’lbaran—working alongside the Jedi, have uncovered evidence that the conflict is being orchestrated by outside forces, and all signs point to the mysterious Path of the Open Hand, whom the Jedi also suspect of causing the disaster on Jedha. With time—and answers—in short supply, the Jedi must divide their focus between helping quell the renewed violence on Eiram and E’ronoh and investigating the Path. Among them is Gella Nattai, who turns to the one person she believes can unravel the mystery but the last person she wants to trust: Axel Greylark. The chancellor’s son, imprisoned for his crimes, has always sought to unburden himself of the weight of his family name. Will he reconcile with the Jedi and aid in their quest for justice and peace, or embrace the Path’s promise of true freedom? As all roads lead to Dalna, Gella and her allies prepare to take on a foe unlike any they’ve ever faced. And it will take all of their trust in the Force, and in one another, to survive.

Damascus Station is a riveting masterpiece by the acclaimed author, David Mccloskey. Published in 2023 by Swift Press, this book is a thrilling addition to the literary world. The genre of the book is a mystery that takes the reader on an unforgettable journey. The story is set in the heart of the Middle East, where danger and intrigue lurk around every corner. The author's gripping narrative and vivid descriptions transport you to the bustling streets and hidden corners of Damascus. Mccloskey's unique storytelling style will keep you on the edge of your seat, eagerly turning pages. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery. Swift Press, a renowned publisher, has once again proven its knack for choosing compelling stories that captivate readers. Don't miss out on this exciting novel, Damascus Station.

The story of a life. The story of the year.'Lessons shows [McEwan] at the very peak of his powers. He has written his masterpiece' Daily TelegraphWhen the world is still counting the cost of the Second World War and the Iron Curtain has descended, young Roland Baines's life is turned upside down. Stranded at boarding school, his vulnerability attracts his piano teacher, Miriam Cornell, leaving scars as well as a memory of love that will never fade.Twenty-five years later Roland's wife mysteriously vanishes, and he is left alone with their baby son. Her disappearance sparks of journey of discovery that will continue for decades, as Roland confronts the reality of his rootless existence and attempts to embrace the uncertainty - and freedom - of his future.'Ian McEwan is a masterful storyteller' Elif Shafak'A beautiful book about love, loss and regret' Observer'Luminous, beautifully written... about lives imperfectly lived' Vogue'A whole, unruly life between the covers of a single book: a literary feat' Spectator'A tour de force... A single life is silhouetted against global happenings' Sunday Times* A Book of the Year for The Times, Sunday Times, Financial Times, Spectator, New Statesman, Washington Post, Vogue and New Yorker *

ANMELDELSE AF BIND 5. Nedkastningschefen Toldstrups datter, Tove Uth, skriver følgende: Det er et formidabelt arbejde Pernille Ann Pedersen har udført og stadig har gang i. Det afkræver stor respekt og tak til Pernille for den udholdenhed og fokusering hun besidder. De mange bind, det efterhånden er blevet til, er af et omfang og en vægt, der ikke bare er noget, man bærer hjem i en almindelig bibliotekspose. Værkerne er skattekister af oplysninger, som dækker selv de yderste og mest afsides liggende steder. Med personlige beretninger, autentiske dokumenter og billeder, som ingen andre værker fra besættelsen har haft adgang til, er Pernilles værker noget helt enestående. Med tidens store interesse for besættelsestiden udgør værket et væsentligt bidrag til forståelsen og kendskabet til de enkelte modstandsfolks valg og beslutning for at gå ind i kampen. En ikke uvæsentlig detalje i den situation, som vi står i dag med krig i Europa, Rusland og Ukraine, kan vi have behov for at orientere os bagud for at hente mod og styrke i vores stillingtagen til, hvor vi selv står. Med bind 5, der bl.a. omhandler modtagerpladser i Horsens-Vejle området, er historien om Toldstrups 289 modtagerpladser dokumenteret med et kort til hver plads. Af Tove Uth. August 2022.Forlagets info om bind 5. Bogen vejer 3 kilo. Den er i A4- størrelse og er på 744 sider. Bogen handler om: besættelsen, illegale blade, agenter, modstandskampen, våbennedkastninger, sabotager, schalburgtager, Gestapo, det danske politi, arresterede, Kz-lejrene, flygtninge og hverdagen på godt og ondt i perioden fra den 9. april 1940 til juli 1945. Du kan skrive sammen med Pernille på denne mailadresse: papboger@gmail.com De 4 første udgivelser og den sidste nye bog som er bind 5 fortælles der om på denne hjemmeside: https://www.besaettelsenijylland.dk/ SALGET AF BIND 5 BEGYNDER DEN 15. SEPTEMBER 2022.DE 6 BESÆTTELSESBIND ER ET NON PROFIT PROJEKTBøgerne er blevet fremstillet med frivillig og gratis hjælp fra folk, der har bidraget med en håndsrækning til hvert bind i form af korrekturlæsning og indsamling af arkivalier. Hverken Forlaget Vrejlev, der udgiver bøgerne, eller forfatteren tjener en eneste krone på udgivelserne. Ingen, absolut ingen bliver lønnet i projektet. Et evt. overskud vil blive doneret til: ”Frihedsmuseets Venners Fond” når regnskabet gøres op et år efter den sidste udgivelse, som bliver bind 6. En hjertelig tak til disse firmaer, fonde og private der har støttet projektet økonomisk: Lasertryk i Skejby, Revisor Peter Mørkved i Risskov, Aage og Johanne Louis-Hansens Fond, Christmas Møllers Mindefond, Hanne og Torsten Lykke Hansens Fond, Dansk Lokalhistorisk Forening, Kjems Fonden, Ringkøbing Landbobank og Cand. Theol. & mag. pastor emerita, Birgitte Bech, Ib Vestergaard og Pernille Ann Pedersen.Der er brugt 12 år på projektet som rummer 4.400 sider om besættelsestiden lige fra Midtjylland til Skagen på toppen af Danmark. Måtte bøgerne blive læst som det, de er: Et minde om år i Danmarks historie – år, hvor et lille folk gik i kamp mod en overmægtig fjende for at genvinde sin frihed og sit lands ære. En kamp sammen med vore store allierede, som blev fulgt af den civiliserede verden, og som til sidst resulterede i sejr og frihed til det danske folk. I 2018 modtog forfatteren Pernille Ann Pedersen ”Niels Ebbesen medaljen” for bogen ”Vendsyssel under besættelsen”