Moderne fantasy

Spojivsi u sebi opise svakodnevice sa mitskom podlogom, roman ¿Saga o Feniksovoj smrti" smestio se medju dela danas sve popularnijeg magicnog realizma u knjizevnosti. Ovaj ¿mozaicki multiart roman u 42 scene", sto je ujedno i podnaslov romana, sastavljen je od 42 kratka fragmenta od kojih svaki kao moto ima jedno delo iz sveta likovne, muzicke ili filmske umetnosti. Za lakse razumevanje ovih naizgled nepovezanih crtica, autor nam je ostavio uputstvo u vidu sifara koje se nalaze na pocetku svakog poglavlja. Tako se, dok Nebojsa i njegovi prijatelji tragaju za Feniksom, citalac i sam krece kroz lavirint ostalih zanimljivih prica koje zauzimaju manje ili vece mesto u romanu kao celini.

Mr Meeks is a "little" OCD, and very set in his ways, everything he does has a set routine, any deviating from the routine caused great anxiety, much to his annoyance. Mr Meeks spent most of his adult life taking care of his elderly parents; when they died, he was left on his own, and that was just the way he liked it. ...Until he met a young damsel in distress one evening, after he had consumed a few alcoholic beverages. Little did he know, but his whole life was about to be turned on its head. He found himself in very strange waters, hardly able to recognise himself. Suddenly, he was living in a full house and enjoying the noise, having fun, and enjoying the laughter, being confrontational on someone else's behalf, and enjoying the responsibility, loving others, and loving the feeling. This is a story one of emotional rollercoasters, huge surprises, shock revelations, some sadness, childhood sweethearts and, above all, love.

Laeren 'Ren' al'Damires had always wanted to be a journalist. Exposing the corruption and reporting problems plaguing the society was what he wanted to focus on. He'd just graduated from Aradia University and was currently even working as an intern for The Aradia Gazette. Except, he was stuck writing stories of missing cats and drunk driving cases. Things weren't exactly going great. So, when Ren noticed a few officers rushing around talking about bodies in woods nearby, Ren couldn't help but investigate. He just didn't realize that this new case would bring him in the middle of Aradia's history with the paranormal.Willem Taron Brynn had given up his hope on humanity and everything they stood for. He'd isolated himself in the Aradia woods hoping that the lore of the woods would scare the people of Aradia from bothering him. But alas... it seemed that the murderer was adamant on burying his bodies where Willem lived. Now, no thanks to the murderer, Will would have to break his 300 year isolation to venture into the town of Aradia.Nora al'Raem just wanted to sleep. One night of peaceful sleep before her exams. That was all she wanted. She was even struggling in her high school no thanks to her lack of sleep. But alas the voice she was hearing seemed to have another plan for her. One that Nora fears has dire consequences for her. Caught between trying to tell her mothers and confronting the voice on her own, Nora didn't know how she got tangled in a murder mystery that was currently the talk of the town.

Sally og Tommy er med familien på Færøerne. På en biltur i fjeldene bliver de fanget i et voldsomt stenskred. Efter ulykken ligger deres lillesøster i koma og vågner af uforklarlige årsager ikke op som forventet. En heks fra en parallel verden opsøger Sally og Tommy for at fortælle, at deres lillesøster aldrig vil vågne igen, hvis de ikke indenfor et døgn kan stoppe det onde væsen, der kalder sig for Tiden. Væsenet holder deres søsters liv i et jerngreb og er klar til at lade hende dø, hvis de ikke vil deltage i det kapløb, der er arrangeret. Hvis væsenet vinder kapløbet, vil det overtage al magt over tid – både i vores verden og i den parallelle verden kaldet Dalen.Sådan starter det hæsblæsende eventyr, som Sally og Tommy ufrivilligt bliver en vigtig del af. Hvis de ikke sammen med heksen Kairos kan uskadeliggøre Tiden, vil verden stå overfor et kaos af en dimension, der aldrig før er set.

Life sucks, and then you die. Usually.Last week, Frankie had a great job and an amazing fiancée. Now she's sleeping in a storage closet and taking advice from a talking cat.A timely warning sends her rushing into a burning building. Choosing to save the woman she loves and condemning an innocent to death wakes the Valkyrie power she never knew she had.Frankie can choose who lives and who dies, and that draws the attention of exiled gods looking for a way back to Earth. If she doesn't learn the rules and choose sides fast, the world will burn, and Ragnarok will begin.

Some things do go bump in the night.Bounty hunting used to be the Cassidy brothers' bread and butter, but Chris encouraged his bright, sensitive little brother to abandon the family business for college. Unfortunately, sometimes what you want isn't what you want: with Nick's absence, Chris feels stuck hunting monsters-human and otherwise-and has to cope with their authoritarian father on his own.Since Nick left, distance, resentment and guilt has grown between the brothers, and now neither even remembers the last time they spoke. But their father's unexpected death brings Nick home, forcing them to reckon with uncomfortable history they've spent years trying to avoid. When Nick reluctantly agrees to help Chris investigate the circumstances surrounding their old man's murder, Chris hopes things could go back to how they were-until their quarry unlocks a freakish magical power within Nick.Now their bond risks igniting a celestial war that has waited aeons for this moment in time-and unless Chris and Nick can set aside their differences, it will destroy everything they've worked for....

I have transitioned from a Mingan, an adept fiend hunter who rose as a champion, to a fugitive pursued by the high beings of Olympus. Now, I stand reborn as a hunter once more. But this time, my prey is divine. I am Icarus, forged to slay those once hailed as gods.My tale sparked when I was struck by one of Apollo's arrows; a goddess I once deemed benevolent. Yet, her flames didn't claim my life; they kindled a dormant power within my ancient blood. Transformed into a creature revered as a nightmare by many, but not by Gray. To him, my plight held promise, binding me as his disciple. I'm now compelled to traverse time and space alongside him, delving into memories old and fresh, a journey to tame this force brewing within me, an entity whose uncontrolled release could mean the annihilation of the mortal world.From the AuthorWelcome, dear readers, for within the pages of 'The Bizarre Journey of Gray Trueman,' lies not just a novel. This manuscript brims with enigmatic secrets woven in cryptic guises. To truly relish its essence, one must unravel its intricate riddles.Best of luck on your journey.

Two years after his wife went missing, Detective Maxim Dwyer is still running down leads. The isolated woods of Sycamore are home to many lawless men, and no one's talking, but that hasn't stopped Maxim from gathering suspects. Topping his list is the local motorcycle club, the Seventh Sons. His biggest obstacle? Everyone swears the bikers are werewolves. The small-town residents are wary of provoking the MC, and the marshal's office is no exception.Everything changes when a routine biker brawl turns fatal. Going against procedure, Maxim presses an enigmatic stranger for answers. But Diego de la Torre is running his own con. The outlaw deals in lies and legends, and no adversary can back him down. Not even the police.It's too bad that nobody's above the law for Maxim. He's willing to risk his badge, and his life, to prove it.

LEBEN & TOD, HELL & DUNKEL, WAHRHEIT & LÜGE, ENGEL & DÄMON, LORAS & TYRONGegenteile sollten nichts miteinander zu tun haben und doch scheinen sie einander zu brauchen, um zu existieren. Doch wie gut können sie ihre Differenzen überwinden, wenn das Schicksal aller Welten davon abhängt?Ein alles verändernder Auftrag: Wir müssen versuchen, einen Dämon zu bekehren.Eine einfache Bedingung: Ich gebe dir eine Chance, wenn du mir eine gibst.Ein Wettstreit um die Zeit: Finden wir nicht bald eine Lösung, könnte dies katastrophale Folgen für das Bestehen der Oberwelt haben.Der Kampf zwischen Gut und Böse beginnt. Wer wird als Sieger hervorgehen?

She's running out of time. And so is the world.After learning on her sixtieth birthday that she's one of five Crones destined to save the world, Claire Emerson has been desperately trying to acquire the lifetime of magic she missed out on. But the mages who are out to destroy everything she loves aren't waiting, and when one of the other Crones ends up on Claire's doorstep-wounded and unconscious-Claire knows she's out of time.Leaving the safety of her warded house, she goes in search of the remaining Crones... only to find them under siege by the mages and their nearly indestructible monster. And without control over her powerful elemental magic, she has no idea how to rescue them.Can Claire harness her powers in time to help her fellow Crones defeat the mages-or will her efforts bring even greater disaster?

An unbreakable oath.A vengeful god.A fate worse than death.Greek goddess Athena resides in Athens, trapped in a feline body after a disastrous magical transformation.Athena is visited by Norse deity Odin - also in cat form - who warns her that his brother Loki has a network of spies to steal artifacts for global domination.When one of Loki's agents-a homicidal dwarf named Haldred-is tasked with stealing a mysterious painting from a fortified monastery in central Greece, Athena recruits a spy of her own: a feral cat she calls Agent 73.Haldred liberates the painting, tracked by Agent 73, but it falls into the hands of the shadowy Collector, who makes an astonishing discovery that explains why Loki was so desperate to acquire it.But, thanks to Agent 73, Athena is watching and realizes the painting could hold the key to restoring her original form, and give her ultimate power over the immortal world.If Agent 73 can't survive capture and interrogation, Athena will never learn what she needs.THE ACCIDENTAL HERO continues Andrew Rylands wildly inventive The Reawakening series. A pacy, continent-spanning mythological fantasy that will make you realize that gods - or cats - don't always have it all their own way.

Wie bekämpft man am besten Monster? Mit anderen Monstern. Das ist die Idee, die hinter der Spezialeinheit Freak Force steht. Diese Eingreiftruppe setzt sich aus nichtmenschlichen Wesen wie Vampiren und Ogern zusammen und gibt diesen sogenannten Abnormalen die Möglichkeit, den für sie vorgesehenen Ghettos zu entkommen, indem sie die Menschheit vor übernatürlichen Bedrohungen beschützen. Doch der Dienst in der Freak Force ist alles andere als ungefährlich.Der Werwolf Nathan und die Halbdämonin Sarah haben mit der Freak Force einen Sieg über die Diener der Alten Götter errungen. Der Mount Grace wurde geschliffen und Tusara, Königin der Bestien und Mutter der Monster, die in ihm hauste, wurde zusammen mit ihrer grauenvollen Brut zerstört. Doch der Preis, der dafür gezahlt werden musste, war hoch: Nathans und Sarahs Einheit musste sich direkt gegen die Befehle ihrer menschlichen Vorgesetzten stellen und sie hat auf dem Gipfel des Mount Grace ihren Anführer verloren. Während die Zukunft der Einheit sowie die des gesamten Freak Force-Programms somit in der Schwebe hängt, planen die Kräfte der Alten Götter weiterhin die Unterwerfung des gesamten Planeten. Ihr jüngster Plan sieht vor, etwas auf die Erde zu bringen, das selbst die Gefahr, welche von der Mutter der Monster ausging, bei Weitem in den Schatten stellen würde: Die Götter schicken nicht länger lediglich ihre Diener in diesen Kampf ...

In amidst the pressures of taking over the rule of Mossidaria from her mother, Jane faces the uncertainty of selecting the one who shall rule by her side. The only problem...she isn't sure if the man she wants reciprocates her feelings.Will William be the man for Jane, or will Jane be forced to choose a path that ignores her heart's desires? Follow Jane and the beginnings of her story as ruler of Mossidaria.

A Far Cry is a science fiction novel by Marie Judson that follows the journey of Yanda, a surgeon who returns to her home planet of Alland after being held captive on Terlond, a world where elves and humans have been at war. Yanda brings with her a half-elf son, Zami, who has extraordinary abilities and a connection to his elven father in the Forest of Rotoul. Yanda's main hope is to find her missing daughter, Seiti, who is rumored to have been seen on a moon with traffickers and may have been abducted. Yanda's arrival on Alland triggers a series of events that will change the fate of both worlds as she seems bound to discover secrets of her past that she dreads. A Far Cry is a thrilling adventure that explores the themes of family, identity, and the power of love across the stars.

A Magic Cauldron Step into the shadows of enchantment with "The Cauldron of Ceridwen," the second spellbinding volume of "The Persephane Pendrake Chronicles," where urban fantasy meets witchy vibes in a cauldron bubbling with magical intrigue. "In a world where magic stirs and darkness rises, the line between wisdom and witchcraft is as delicate as a spider's web..." After their first victorious encounter, Persephane Pendrake and her daring gang embark on a new quest in the race against time and the wicked witch, Melanthios. Their mission? To locate and secure The Cauldron of Ceridwen, an ancient vessel brimming with a powerful brew of wisdom and knowledge, accessible only once a year on the Summer Solstice. But this journey is far from simple. As the solstice moon climbs, Melanthios's shadow stretches across the land, threatening to engulf the world in her dark magic. In a twist of fate, Thaddeus finds himself flung into an alternative dimension. There, amidst the unknown, he meets Darson, a wizard whose secrets might be as deep as his powers. Together, they must unravel the mysteries of this new realm to return to the fight that awaits in their own. "The Cauldron of Ceridwen" is not just a book-it's a gateway to a world where each turn of the page is a step deeper into a labyrinth of spellbinding adventures and breathtaking risks. Perfect for seekers of fantasy book recommendations who crave a journey through realms unseen and challenges untold. Hold your breath as Persephane and her companions tread a path fraught with peril, where each decision could sway the delicate balance between light and dark. Will the wisdom of the Cauldron be theirs, or will Melanthios claim its power for her sinister designs? Prepare for a tale where magic is not just an element but the very essence of survival. If you're after a series that combines the allure of urban fantasy with the heartbeat of ancient legends, "The Persephane Pendrake Chronicles" are your next must-read. Grab Yours Now!

Emerging from the mid-October drizzle, Miles joins keen members of the Far and Fast Walkers Society in the Surrey Hills. An unnerving presence, he soon usurps the authority of the walk leader, enticing the party to Miteby, a mysterious village not on any map, where the walkers encounter long lost loved ones.Entranced, the group are compelled to return to this idyllic, nostalgic place, there re-living their past in better ways.But Miles has a nemesis, Lucifix, who intervenes, luring people to the Underside, where life's fears, regrets, guilty secrets, obsessions, hatred and betrayal haunt those there. A place of hellish eternal torment.Walking out of this World is an epic duel between two spirits, Miles and Lucifix, that will determine the fate of the walkers. Another original and engaging novel from Stephen Ford, following Destiny of a Free Spirit, about how we can heal our pasts or live trapped in our own shadows.

»Du willst die Gesetze der Götter brechen. Das hast du schon immer getan. Aber diesmal wirst du scheitern.«»Wenn du weitermachst, wirst du sterben.«In der Hexenwelt Wick ist nichts mehr wie zuvor: Seit Alec O'Crowley zum Hohepriester des gehörnten Gottes erwählt wurde, wird Josie von seltsamen Visionen geplagt, die Furchtbares ankündigen. Verzweifelt versucht sie herauszufinden, was Alec im Schilde führt - bis im Sturm der Rauhnächte ein katastrophaler Krieg zwischen Schwarz- und Weißmagiern entbrennt. Josie und ihre Zwillingsschwester Amber scheinen die Einzigen zu sein, die ihn beenden können, und machen sich damit selbst zur Zielscheibe. Als das Gleichgewicht in Wick zu kippen und die Welt zu vernichten droht, entpuppt sich der einzige Ausweg als eine unglaubliche Reise, wie sie sich nicht einmal eine Hexe im Traum hätte ausmalen können.Das epische Finale der "Witches of Wick"-Trilogie von Annie Waye. Für Fans von Supernatural, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, magischen Fantasy-Jugendbüchern, humorvoller Young Adult Fantasy, Portalfantasy, der Wicca-Mythologie und Büchern mit Irland- / Kelten-Setting.

Who knew the gods would hold a grudge?Lil has been blessed (or cursed) with the ability to see the spirits that influence mortals. Minions of the ancient gods, these demons whisper dark desires and righteous indignation into the susceptible ears of their human prey. Lil stands in their way.Refusing to be bound into the service of the gods, Lil thought she had freed herself from their manipulations. The gods aren't so easily dispelled.Shadow demons attack. Lil's boyfriend gets caught in the crossfire. A strange woman arrives, demanding Lil join her coven, insisting it's the only way to save him.Lil will do anything to bring him home. Even if it means consorting with witches, playing drinking games with Bacchus, and staring down the god of chaos and destruction himself.That snake doesn't stand a chance . . . right?

An exiled immortal.A stolen lover.A mystical world on the brink of war.Apollo was once a powerful deity. Now he lives among the ruins of Delphi, trapped in a feline body with his memories magically repressed.When his lover Olympia is kidnapped, Apollo is forced to break his life of blissful seclusion and take a perilous journey to Athens, where cat life is cheap and enemies with old grudges conspire to destroy him and his kind.Plunged into the brewing conflict between the city's feline tribes, he finds himself on a collision course with two immortal-led gangs and another deity seeking a mysterious artifact that could restore the gods' ancient power. Or destroy it completely.Can Apollo reclaim his almighty glory and save Olympia? Or will he ignite a conflict that risks bringing down the whole of Olympus?In The Forgotten God, author Andrew Rylands takes readers on a captivating adventure through a mystical world where gods have become cats, but old animosities remain. If you enjoyed Neil Gaiman's American Gods, you're sure to enjoy The Forgotten God.

"Inside these pages is a complicated and haunting story of love and loss, written in a unique and compelling style that pulls us right into Buffy's world." -Madeline Dyer, author of the Untamed seriesBuffy's your typical cosplaying, retro-gaming, con-going geek girl, but as her high school graduation approaches, she finds she has an unwelcome guest in her mind: the text parser. Narrating her life like it's a classic adventure game (cough Zork cough), the text parser forces her to interact with the world through a series of a typewritten commands:Finish school. Go to party. Fall in love.At first it's pretty cool. It's not easy making the transition from high school to college. It's not easy dealing with roommates. It's not easy being in a new relationship with her lifelong crush. Buffy makes some huge mistakes along the way, but the text-parser lets her fix all of them.It's like having superpowers...until the text parser won't shut up.Buffy is desperate to get rid of it, but no matter how many times she tries to restart or reset, the text parser won't go away. Before long, her life starts to crumble: her friends grow apart, her roommates turn against her, and her boyfriend falls into a deep depression. Buffy's life has become a game, but how can you win when there's no final boss?Narrated in the style of classic adventure games, Post-High School Reality Quest is is a captivating coming-of-age story that T. E. Carter calls a "must read" for all gamers and YA fans.