Bøger af Mark Mills

While this story initially appears to be a sword & sorcery, fantasy, D&D type of adventure story set on a planet far away like countless others, layer upon layer of mystery gets added into the mix with references to 20th century Earth TV commercials, shrouded mysteries of a highly advanced civilization, and serious questions related to the true origins of the so-called "gods." Mysticism is real. Magic seems to be real. Magical and fantastic creatures abound as do opportunities for adventure, fame, glory, and plunder. But how long has it actually been this way and what is the real agenda behind the gods' involvement with the people? The Ruach is a mystic spiritual energy pushed aside by this rustic civilization's obsession with adventurers, power, and favor of the gods. But when legends of the past unfold and rivalries brew between gods and followers of the Ruach, four complete strangers find their destinies intertwined. Strangers to one another, they fall into their journey by fate, it seems. Ambitions mix and conflict as a swiped relic turns into a quest for its companion pieces. When combined, this scepter could overpower the gods and uproot the reality of everything known to them. Alex, Mila, Phelia, and maybe this guy Peter must work together and try to trust each other amid half-truths, intrigue, and misunderstandings to find these lost relics. But trapped in the middle of nowhere, in a land of magic, giant cats, phaeries, tree-crunching beasts, megalomaniacs, and fire-breathing rabbits, while tasked with a mysterious mission they can't even agree on, how will they ever succeed? The Rod of Truth is an adventure of growing friendship, trust, power, and deceit sure to entertain readers across genres. After a few chapters, the characters will start to feel like companions, and you won't want them to leave you behind as they face the dangers ahead. You, like others, will be demanding the second book as soon as it can be published. The scheduled release date of Scepter of the Gods: The Rings of Azimuth is June 18, 2024.

In the small town of Amagansett, perched on Long Island's windswept coast, generations have followed the same calling as their forefathers, fishing the dangerous Atlantic waters. Little has changed in the three centuries since white settlers drove the Montaukett Indians from the land. But for Conrad Labarde, a second-generation Basque immigrant recently returned from the Second World War, and his fellow fisherman Rollo Kemp, this stability is shattered when a beautiful New York socialite turns up dead in their nets.On the face of it, her death was accidental, but deputy police chief Tom Hollis - an incomer from New York - is convinced the truth lies in the intricate histories and family secrets of Amagansett's inhabitants. Meanwhile the enigmatic Labarde is pursuing his own investigation.

Young Cambridge scholar Adam Banting is in Tuscany, assigned to write a scholarly monograph about the famous Docci garden—a mysterious world of statues, grottoes, meandering rills, and classical inscriptions. As his research deepens, Adam comes to suspect that buried in the garden's strange iconography is the key to uncovering a long-ago murder. But the ancient house holds its own secrets as well. And as Adam delves into his subject, he begins to suspect that he is being used to discover the true meaning of the villa's murderous past.

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Mistaken identity, accident, or design? WHERE DEAD MEN MEET is a superior intelligence thriller from the bestselling author of THE SAVAGE GARDEN. Perfect for any reader of William Boyd or Robert Harris.

One man. One dog. One big love. The perfect novel for anyone who loves MARLEY AND ME, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE or ONE DAY.

From the No. 1 bestseller and author of Richard & Judy pick The Savage Garden: a riveting tale of passion and murder set on the French Riviera in the 1930s for fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafon and Jed RubenfeldFrance, 1935: At the poor man's end of the Riviera sits Le Rayol, a haven for artists, expatriates and refugees. Here, a world away from the rumblings of a continent heading towards war, Tom Nash has rebuilt his life after a turbulent career in the Secret Intelligence Service.His past, though, is less willing to leave him behind. When a midnight intruder tries to kill him, Tom knows it is just a matter of time before another assassination attempt is made.Gathered at Le Rayol for the summer months are all those he holds most dear, including his beloved goddaughter Lucy. Reluctantly, Tom comes to believe that one of them must have betrayed him. If he is to live, Tom must draw his enemy out, but at what cost to himself and the people he loves...?

From the No. 1 bestseller and author of Richard & Judy pick The Savage Garden: an atmospheric world war two crime thriller for fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafon and Jed Rubenfeld"e;You want to know who I am? I'm the last living soul you'll ever set eyes on"e;Summer, 1942. For the people of Malta, suffering daily bombing raids, the British are the last line of defence against the Nazis. And it is Max Chadwick's job as the information officer to ensure the news the islanders receive maintains morale.So when Max is given proof suggesting a British officer is murdering local women, he knows the consequences of discovery are dire. With the violence on the war-ravaged island escalating daily, he embarks on a private investigation, hidden from the eyes of superiors, friends and the woman he loves.But Max finds himself torn between patriotic duty and personal honour in his efforts to track down the killer... an elusive figure always one step ahead of his hunter.

The No.1 bestselling novel and Richard & Judy Summer Read: a haunting tale of murder, love and lost innocence for fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafon and Jed RubenfeldIn 1958, Adam Strickland, a young Cambridge student, travels to Villa Docci in Tuscany to study a sixteenth-century garden. Designed and laid out by a grieving husband to the memory of his dead wife, it is a mysterious world of statues, grottoes, meandering rills and classical inscriptions.But tragedy has hit the Docci family more recently. The German occupation during World War Two had a devastating impact on them, and the tensions between collaborators and partisans were played out within their own tight circle.Adam is fascinated by the Doccis and increasingly aware that there are dangerous secrets hidden within the family domain.The garden itself starts to exercise a powerful influence over his imagination, its iconography seeming to point to some deeper, darker truth than was first apparent. And what really lay behind a killing at the villa towards the end of the war?Past and present, love and intrigue, intertwine in an evocative mystery which vividly captures the experience of an innocent abroad in the uncertain world of post-War Italy.

Snow Falling on Cedars meets The Shipping News in this enthralling literary crime novel set in post World War II Long Island.Read by Kerry Shale.In the small town of Amagansett, perched on Long Island's windswept coast, generations have followed the same calling as their forefathers, fishing the dangerous Atlantic waters. Little has changed in the three centuries since white settlers drove the Montaukett Indians from the land. But for Conrad Labarde, a second-generation Basque immigrant recently returned from the Second World War, and his fellow fisherman Rollo Kemp, this stability is shattered when a beautiful New York socialite turns up dead in their nets.On the face of it, her death was accidental, but deputy police chief Tom Hollis - an incomer from New York - is convinced the truth lies in the intricate histories and family secrets of Amagansett's inhabitants. Meanwhile the enigmatic Labarde is pursuing his own investigation.In unravelling the mystery, this haunting and evocative novel captures a community whose way of life is disappearing, its demise hastened by war in Europe and the incursions of wealthy city dwellers in search of a playground.

Dan Forester is waging a one-man war.After the rape and murder of his son, Forrester's wrath knows no bounds. Avenging abused children becomes his sole mission, and his bloody crusade against pedophiles seems unstoppable.As the body count continues to rise, his killing spree attracts the FBI's attention, and they're soon hot on his trail. The vigilante frustrates agents at every turn, and the bodies continue to pile up as he evades capture.Forester's anger builds as he realizes that unpunished sexual crimes against children are America's dirty little secret. His vengeance grows more brutal with each murder, and he starts making mistakes.Will this damaged vigilante continue his quest, or will his insatiable rage bring about his downfall?

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Containing many engravings and ground plans, this guidebook to the ancient cathedrals of England features interesting facts and stories, and is written by a stonemason and letter carver.