Resultados para "Dark" en Ciencia ficción

Imperial cadets are in awe of the Empire's mightiest warrior: Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith. But when a few young cadets find themselves trapped on the lava-filled planet of Mustafar, and in the shadow of Vader's castle, they will soon discover that the Empire is not what it seems. Now, they must work together to escape from an evil scientist, his horrendous experiments, and the fearsome Darth Vader!

Listen on if you dare! This unique in-world collection hallows the spooky tales and ghost stories that would have kept young Luke and Leia up at night. Created by George Mann and Grant Griffin—the same team behind the stunning Star Wars: Myths & Fables—these seven frightful fables have been carefully woven from the expansive fabric that is the Star Wars galaxy.

Ty has always known that the ocean is a dangerous place. Every time he swims beyond the borders of his family's subsea farm, he's prepared to face all manner of aquatic predators-sharks, squid, killer whales . . . What Ty isn't prepared to find in the deep is an entire township chained to a sunken submarine, its inhabitants condemned to an icy underwater grave. It's only the first clue to a mystery that has claimed hundreds of lives and stands to claim two more -- lives very precious to Ty and his Topsider ally, Gemma.

The Darker Side of Wight is a thrilling audiobook collection of twelve spine-chilling stories by Peter J. Murray, set in the hauntingly atmospheric Isle of Wight—or as Peter calls it, 'The Isle of Fright!'

With the fate of all of Oz hanging in the balance, Glinda struggles to locate a mysterious teacher called Mythra, who is the only one who can guide her in reaching her mystic potential and becoming the powerful Sorceress she is destined to be. While Glinda searches far and wide for her mentor, the fiery-spirited Locasta finds herself undertaking an equally important search - for the Elemental Fairy of Lurl, and the means by which to destroy the second Witch, Marada, Wicked Warrior of the North. Surprising discoveries await both Glinda and Locasta.

Michael Malone's life has not been the same since his father disappeared three years ago. Determined to find him, Michael gets unwittingly drawn into supernatural organisation UNICORNE, who claim to have vital information for his quest. But they want something in return. Something that is hidden...

In the final thrilling chapter of this epic triology, we meet an engaging new cast of characters and Dr. Harding's ultimate plan comes together in an incredibly satisfying conclusion.

On their last trip to space Monty, Ivory and Echo unexpectedly met missing astronaut, Ryker Jackson. After accepting his mission, the crew is tasked with traveling the solar system to gather samples in order to create the super fuel for Jackson's new reactor. Their next destination, Mercury...

When a rumor that her uncle is squandering away the family fortune surfaces, Katharine Tulman is sent to his estate to have him committed to an asylum. But instead of a lunatic, Katharine discovers a genius inventor with his own set of childlike rules, who is employing a village of nine hundred people rescued from the workhouses of London.

The Outerworld is a kingdom of darkness where spawn roam and anything beautiful is illusion. Yet, there is a place even worse, the lands beyond the wall of darkness. As if their adventure hadn't been hard enough already, Micah and Ariel have to face more hardship than they could imagine, and darkness that can pierce the very soul, a darkness so great that it will snuff out their light if they can't fight it.

For once, 21% monster teenage-boy Darren Devlin thinks he has the upper hand over Xastris, the secret organisation that transformed him into a genetically-modified superhuman. Since joining forces with 19% alien boy Marek Masters, 17% sabre-tooth polar-bear Aurora Valero, and now 16% alien girl...

What would you do if every spark of electricity suddenly vanished, as if somebody had flipped a switch on the entire planet? Cars won't start, the heat shuts off, there's no water in your faucet, and your radio, TV, and flashlight go dark. Everyone in Charlie's small town is baffled. But as time passes, lawlessness erupts and takes an ugly turn. When the market and pharmacy are torched by an anti-Semitic arsonist, Charlie realizes his mother will die without her medicine.

Tyler and his older brother Zack are back from vacation. Tyler returned with amazing mental superpowers. Zack got a sunburn. Tyler shares his powers with Eena, a girl whose past is covered by shadows and secrets. A dangerous enemy is chasing them, and the three children scramble to prepare themselves. They have too much to figure out, and not enough time. The monsters are coming.

The long-awaited audiobook of the third volume in Bruce Coville's international bestselling series MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN finds Peter Thompson and the alien Broxholm heading for the good ship New Jersey (it's actually as big as the state it's named for!) Once aboard–and properly disinfected–Peter begins to interact with a delightfully strange assortment of aliens, most of all the mysterious (and mischievous) Hoo Lan, who becomes his mentor. But what, exactly, is Hoo Lan up to? And what will it mean for the future of Earth?

Rieden Reece wishes the universe would cut him some slack. Suffering from unrelenting headaches after his last adventure, the teen can’t shake the feeling that the answers are stashed inside his body. So when his shadow turns sentient, the curious 13-year-old tails it to a nightmarish mansion… and discovers a hidden alien AI network. Hooking up to tech that claims it will bring endless harmony, Rieden struggles to adjust to the bossy new voice in his brain. And as he delves into the mind-melding supercomputer's motives, the snarky teenager suspects one wrong move could doom planet Earth.

Jake Hunter was once an ordinary schoolboy with a computer. Until he discovered Villain.net. Now he is an extraordinary schoolboy with a dark side, a bad attitude and an addiction to the villainous powers he can download from the website. And when Jake Hunter - aka the Hunter - breaks out of...

My name is Jack. I’m an orphan at the Founding Hospital in London, where I’ve been since I was five years old - some birthday present that was. Things are about to go from bad to worse when some boys are mean to me. What happens next is going to change my life forever, but will it be all bad, or could there be a silver lining?

"Flicker" is a gripping tale that blends the pressures of social media with the dark side of technology. The story follows Amelia Hart, a 16-year-old influencer whose life revolves around her flawless online persona. Known for her stunning posts and brand deals, Amelia has built her world around likes, followers, and validation from her growing audience. However, when she discovers a new app called "Flicker" that promises to enhance her photos with magical, dreamlike effects, she is drawn into its allure.

There was nothing, and then there was a train. A train with two passengers: a petty thief from a dead-end town, and an android girl who could be more human than the rest of us. Join Zen and Nova as they find out what really lies beyond the end of the universe… Full of extraordinary beings and...

Lorsqu’un espion de la République disparaît sur les lunes de Varl, le Conseil Jedi demande à Obi-Wan et Anakin d’infiltrer un circuit clandestin de courses de modules dirigé par un caïd du crime soupçonné de retenir prisonnier ledit espion. Anakin tenant le rôle d’un pilote d’élite et Obi-Wan étant relégué à celui d’assistant, les tensions habituelles entre les deux menacent à tout instant de monter d’un cran.