Resultados para "A B" en Historias alternativas

What if Europe had never colonized the world? It is a world that never had overseas empires, the transatlantic slave trade, or the Protestant Reformation. There is, however, in an obscure island nation called England, a woman running for her life. Marie, Duchess of Suffolk, has no choice. In this society, women are a reproductive commodity. Marriage is the only available occupation. And barren wives like Marie are expendable trade. After absconding with the family jewels, Marie fakes her own death and seeks a life outside the confines of her family and her marriage.

Against the backdrop of a never-colonized North America, a broken Ojibwe detective embarks on an emotional and twisting journey toward solving two murders, rediscovering family, and finding himself.

Qualcuno sta cercando di cambiare gli avvenimenti del Novecento per trarne vantaggio. Le stragi che si potevano evitare, i massacri inutili, gli incidenti da prevenire. Un secolo pieno di tragici avvenimenti sta per essere "ripulito". Ma non è detto che tutte le conseguenze siano positive. L'incubo di una discronia perfetta, che cambierà la Storia, è raccontata da Lukha B. Kremo, uno degli autori più attivi del movimento letterario del Connettivismo. L'audiolibro è proposto da Kipple Officina Libraria per la lettura di Lorenzo Visi.

In The Revenge of the Foxes, Ak Welsapar crafts a moving and darkly humorous narrative set in a Moscow hospital during the disintegration of the Soviet Union. Through the lives of young patients awaiting heart surgery, Welsapar explores love, loss, and the human desire to cling to life amidst uncertainty. The contrasting characters—a poetic Turkmen, a Stalinist with a mechanical heart, and the ill-fated Mary—represent a clash between the “robotic” future and soulful resilience, embodying the struggles of a generation on the brink of change.

Jo lebt in einer Welt am Rande des Abgrunds. 27 Jahre trennen die Menschheit von einer Alieninvasion. Die Erde versinkt im Chaos, Klimawandel und Sandstürme prägen das Bild. Inmitten dieser trostlosen Kulisse kämpft Jo um einen Platz im Pilotenprogramm, um sich und seine Familie zu retten.

For-Bitten Love delves into the life of Brian Helsing, a descendant of the famed monster hunters. After a catastrophic party, he finds himself entangled with Violet, a seductive vampire with secrets of her own. She reveals the brutal truth: Brian was bitten by a werewolf, and now, marked by the beast, he faces a future he never imagined, where his very survival hangs in the balance.

"The Search for Atlantis" is a riveting tale that follows the journey of Nick Marcus, a passionate archaeologist determined to uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries the lost city of Atlantis. Nick's quest begins with the discovery of an ancient golden coin off the coast of Santorini, sparking a relentless pursuit that will take him from dusty archives to underwater expeditions in search of proof that Atlantis was more than just a myth.

Eric Branson has done his best to mind his business and look out for his own. But when he’s backed into a corner even as his goal is in sight, Eric’s course of action is straightforward and clear. The odds aren't on his side, but experience, tenacity and courage still are. Will they be enough to save his family?

In the frozen peaks of the Ural Mountains, a long-dormant rage awakens. When whispers of destruction reach Koda, the mystical protector of nature, he embarks on a perilous journey to confront a shadow from his past: the Yeti. Decades ago, this once-noble guardian was captured, broken, and twisted by human cruelty. Its escape led to the tragedy at Dyatlov Pass, and now, its fury threatens to consume the mountain itself. Koda must navigate a world scarred by secrets and pain, facing brutal elements, ancient spirits, and the Yeti's unmatched ferocity.

The legends of giants have been whispered across time, their tales of unimaginable strength and fiery rage woven into the myths of humanity. But in the frozen peaks of the Hindu Kush, one such legend has awakened—a red-haired monstrosity, larger and more fearsome than any creature the world has ever known. Fueled by an ancient curse and an insatiable hunger, it threatens to raze everything in its path.

During the Revolutionary War, the colonies were outnumbered, outmanned, out-financed, and out-strategized. By any reasonable measure, they should have lost the war. And they certainly should not have been able to establish a government so well designed and organized that the new country would soon become the most powerful and prosperous country on Earth. But they did.

When Private Malcolm Dow went to clean up a crashed weather balloon, he came face-to-face with an alien instead. Being an alien of sorts in his own otherwise all-white regiment, Malcolm instantly took on the Alien’s plight - military help for his besieged planet, Zalma. And it’s not just Zalma; Earth will be next. But to do so, he must first overcome the obstacles he’s faced since childhood and find a voice for himself. The trouble is, he’s not the only one who knows they’re here.

Faith, religion, godliness - these things have caused more pain, suffering, and death than all the plagues of history combined. In Fortinbras, a city built in the aftermath of a religious war that nearly ended all life on the planet, religion is considered a disease. The residents are taught that they are all that is left of humanity and the cold law of logic and reason rule their lives. Sabrina Sabryia, a young police cadet, is a resolute enforcer of the law until her loyalties are torn between her best friend, a charismatic spiritual leader, and her uncle, the head administrator of the city.

This is heralded as the very first mystery novel. Collins, in his great work, created the guidelines for the genre as we know it today: a fabulous diamond stolen, everyone in the house is suspected, three mysterious Indians sworn to protect the jewel at all costs, the upstairs/downstairs tension from the servants, and a brilliant detective who is eccentrically fond of roses.

Жаркий июль 1975 года, ЛТО после восьмого класса, прополка, сенокосы, высадка саженцев и всё такое. Туда занесло нашего героя из 21 века. А приметы тогдашнего времени были такие—совместный полёт Союз-Аполлон, совещание по безопасности в Хельсинки, пепси-кола новороссийского розлива, хоккейные суперсерии наших клубов.

After a massive trade war, the United States is bankrupt. Fewer than twenty states remain. New power structures have emerged; most Americans revert to the barter system. Although some traditional infrastructure remains, they hold on by a thread. A former detective for the Honolulu Police Department and a bounty hunter, Lonn Peters has been unemployed for months. He wanders the streets of Hilo, providing protection for local business owners from militant gangs. When an enticing offer lures him to the mainland, Lonn is unprepared for what he finds.

Twelve billionaires rule the United States, while those called freemen are forced to serve the rich. But that was 60 years ago, before the Scarlet Plague. In this post-apocalyptic novella, a ragged and tattered old man tells his progeny of what life was like before The Scarlet Plague appeared - and wiped out civilization as they knew it.

Fresh off his victory in the 1980 Presidential election, Jimmy Carter works with his National Security team to not only defend Western Europe, but prevent this war from going nuclear. Can they stop the escalation? Soldiers from east and west clash in battlefields across the world. Conflicts rage across Central America, the Middle East, and Asia.

The Soviets invade Afghanistan, and the governments of Jimmy Carter and Leonid Brezhnev jockey for position on the international stage. CIA operative Fred Poole races against the clock to decode the pieces of a Soviet puzzle that could lead to war.

The Prince of Bloodeaters has risen, but at what price will it cost? Will his soul and love be broken before mastering his drive for blood? In fear of Falco's back up plan, Dante and John will join Princess Sonja and Royal Knight Valiente back to Captiva City. They plan on proposing a peace treaty with King Regius and search for answers about the origin of Soul Weapons. Escorted by the Master Assassin Red Wine, Dante discovers family secrets he didn't expect to come forth.