Resultados para "From the Shadows" en Ciencia ficción y fantasía

Legend tells of a sword that makes a warrior’s enemies fall to their knees in surrender. Sheni isn’t sure if he believes the drunken ramblings of old space pirates, but what he does know is that a sword like that would fetch an eye-watering price. Unfortunately, the trail leads them from ancient temples to prison planets, and retrieving the sword from its final resting place might cost the crew more than they’re willing to pay. Especially since someone on board the Silver Hart is keeping a secret with deadly implications....

Sheni and his spacer crew only steal from people who don’t deserve what they’ve got. Unfortunately, a penthouse robbery puts them in hot water with a crooked art dealer who loves nothing more than a high-stakes hunt. If they don’t cough up a small fortune, their heads will be the next trophies on her wall.

Cast out by humanity yet burdened with a conscience, Sheni Dupont wouldn’t say he’s found his calling in space piracy. But in the cramped and rusty halls of the ship he shares with reptilian captain Gecki, starfish pilot Xotl and the weird green enigma known only as Alan, he may have found a home. So when a loan shark threatens to repossess their ship if they don’t pay back the credits they’ve borrowed, the crew of the Silver Hart are forced to take the only job going – stealing a crystal egg from a backwater planet on the brink of cosmic destruction.

Darkness and bitterness have become my constant companions. Even though I'm angry, what else can I do but watch from the darkest corners of Screaming Woods while everyone goes on? I'm not expecting a light to appear. Caroline isn't all monster, but, as a child of our resident wolfman and his mate, she's not all human either. As much as I want to give into the pull to her, I've spent far too long existing within the shadows.

Shapeshifter Mercy Thompson has friends in high places—and in low, dark, scary ones. And in this must-have collection of short stories, you’ll meet new faces and catch up with old acquaintances—in all their forms... Includes the new stories... “Silver” “Roses in Winter”...

The Great War is at a stalemate, and the only thing stopping Germany from striking America is the threat of the United States using their own Annihilation Gas against them. But America's supply is quickly decaying and the Central Powers know it. A plant is under construction in the remote highlands of Mexico so that America can make their own supply. President Teddy Roosevelt assigns crack agent Luz O'Malley and her technical genius Ciara Whelan to watch over the plant operating under cover identities.

In a world besieged by otherworldly invaders, a diverse group of survivors journeys deep into the heart of the Amazon rainforest armed with a mystical plant's radiant power. As they confront ancient cosmic forces and unveil the secrets of their pasts, their quest for salvation becomes a mesmerizing odyssey from shadows to light.

From Shadows to Strength is a gripping tale of resilience, sacrifice, and hope in the face of overwhelming adversity. Follow Marcus and his companions as they navigate a world turned upside down by the collapse of GenesisTech, a once-prominent tech facility. As chaos ensues and the building crumbles, Marcus is separated from his friends Sophia and Ethan, sparking a journey of survival and a relentless pursuit of justice.

Cénaria est un royaume brisé où règnent la famine et le désespoir. Il n'est plus défendu que par une armée misérable. Au nord, le nouveau Roi-dieu a un plan. C'est de la pure démence mais, s'il parvient à le mener à bien, personne ne pourra plus l'arrêter. Pour sauver ses amis, et peut-être même ses ennemis, Kylar doit accomplir l'impossible : assassiner une déesse. S'il échoue, il condamnera la moitié d'un continent. S'il réussit, il perdra tout ce à quoi il tient.

Long ago, a nymph fell in love with a mere mortal destined to become a legendary hero. Until the gods saw fit to tear them apart and tamper with fate. Everyone has heard the story of Daphne and Apollo and of her transformation into a laurel tree to escape his obsession. If only it were so simple. Held prisoner for thousands of years, Daphne is close to death until a last-minute rescuer smuggles her out of Olympus and to Melancton, the satyr she loves.

Underestimating an opponent is a common mistake made by people wielding power. And when the most elite sect of assassins are involved, that blunder could prove to be a particularly fatal one. In times of subterfuge and plotting, though, it is clear they are not the only ones with tricks up their sleeves, and sometimes death is a two-way street.

Rear Admiral Michelle Henke was commanding one of the ships in a force led by Honor Harrington in an all-out space battle. The odds were against the Star Kingdom forces, and they had to run. But Michelle's ship was crippled, and had to be destroyed to prevent superior Manticoran technology from falling into Havenite hands, and she and her surviving crew were taken prisoner.

Discover the world of the Shadowhunters in the first installment of the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and “prepare to be hooked” (Entertainment Weekly). City of Bones is a Shadowhunters novel. When Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she...

Croat was a Lupan, one of the half-man, half-beast creatures long thought to be extinct or fabricated from fairy tales. Lupan were folklore, nothing more than a myth. Tora was a Sensitive. Her kind really existed, and normal people feared Sensitives because it was common knowledge that all Sensitives were evil and practiced the dark magick. Captured and thrown together inside Baron Agrino’s dungeon, they discovered a connection between them that defied all reason, and a love that transcended all boundaries.

Nick Monte and the Escape from the Realm of Shadows follows the harrowing journey of a teenager, Nick Monte, born into a family steeped in the dark arts. From a young age, Nick inherited incredible magical power, allowing him to traverse realms beyond human comprehension. His travels took him through ominous underground cities filled with mystical creatures, spiritual realms beneath the seas where unseen forces battled for dominion, and even the fiery depths of hell itself. In these shadowed places, he honed his craft, becoming a formidable wizard feared by many.

Cyrus Longworth - the man who has carried the Son of the Dark Lord in his head since the day he was born. Sabrina Jennings - the woman who murdered her husband on their wedding night. Alfie Chapman - the British tourist with a psychopathic streak. And Danielle Roget - the French murderess who possesses his girlfriend's body. Unknown to all of them, they are caught in a tangled web of the Dark Lord's making, which on this night will bring them together and see the culmination of a diabolical plan stretching back to the dawn of time.

Although it is looked upon as taboo and unprofessional, Nurse Angela begins experiencing uncontrollable feelings for a disabled man, Ed, who is not only married, but has given Angela a new sense of purpose through his own tragedy that had left him confined to a wheelchair.

A routine home visit to another patient brings on developing emotions for nurse Angela, whom struggles to keep her feelings inside from not only her patient (Ed) but the rest of the world as well. Although it is looked upon as taboo and unprofessional, Nurse Angela begins experiencing uncontrollable feelings for a disabled man (Ed) whom is not only married but has given Angela a new sense of purpose through his own tragedy that had left him confined to a wheel chair.

The year is 2252, and Mars is swept up in a vicious revolution against the Commonwealth. Families are torn apart, and individuals must choose their side. Celise Valen, a Martian woman with everything at stake, makes her claim in the conflict, standing against a tide of fear that threatens to drag her down into despair.

Предстоит продолжить поиски артефакта, хотя я не знаю, что ждёт в одном из миров, куда предстоит отправиться. Насколько я понял, то там остались лишь отголоски цивилизации, и что ждёт дальше - неизвестно, но путь уже выбран, отступить я не могу.