Nouveautés

My inspiration: I was told nobody writes for boys. Not true, but few. I can't do it, I need girls to like the story too. Universal appeal or it's not one of mine. A book for boys, which girls will like also. Action adventure. I can't read novels without special formatting. All my books have this. Almost everybody likes it. Cavemen especially. Simple past tense drive some insane; most adapt and find it refreshing.

As Xane navigates the pressures of fame, the invasion of privacy, and the constant scrutiny from the media and fans, she finds herself struggling to maintain her sense of self. Xane's journey is marked by her interactions with her bandmates—Leila, Ruby, Zoe, and Lena—as they face the challenges of being in the spotlight. The story delves into themes of setting boundaries, managing emotions, and the importance of empathy and understanding.

In Surprise, Xane and her band, Sapphire Nights, embark on a major tour that tests their limits. From the excitement of their song hitting number one to the shock of a stage malfunction that could expose Xane’s true nature, this final installment explores the unexpected twists that life throws her way. Xane must navigate her Synth programming while dealing with emotional surprises, making this volume the thrilling conclusion to her emotional journey.

Escape through a maze of deception, betrayal, and death is the key to survival for 13 rebellious colonies that dare to fight tyranny and win their independence. Powerful forces seek to assassinate General George Washington as the unstoppable British fleet sails into New York Harbor. The Epic Order of the Seven must identify and stop the assassin, or the epic Battle of New York will be over before it even begins. The Declaration of Independence rallies patriots to tear down the statue of King George III, but will its words be worth dying for?

With no memories of his past, 18-year-old Seren awakens in the forbidden Godless City held captive by a scientist. After a daring escape alongside a hired mercenary, Seren finds himself the target of a relentless pursuit by the Novem Council, the rulers of the city. Forced to flee, Seren sets out for his so-called homeland, Lumina, accompanied by the mercenary and a runaway princess from the sinister Sanguine Sisters. Their path is unexpectedly derailed, entwining Seren in the perilous fate of the princess.

When 16-year-old Jenna Waters mysteriously finds herself on a human-inhabited planet 28 light-years from Earth, she’ll do anything to find her way home. But the planet’s World Council is reluctant to help when all their resources are being directed into the war effort against the tyrannical dictator, Kael. They also don’t believe Jenna is as innocent as she claims. Desperate to prove she’s not some spy leaking council secrets, Jenna solicits the help of the gorgeous military tech, Luka, to hunt down the real culprit—only to find dead bodies in her wake.

A young adult scifi fantasy that echoes the humor and light-heartedness of the movie versions of Princess Bride and Stardust, the beautiful prose of Spring Maiden tells the magical tale of the birthing of a longed-for yet dreaded Spring Maiden. Old aunties in every village whisper fear into young hearts, murky tales of curses and bedlam at the hands of maniacal Spring Maidens. And yet, occasional whispers hint of great bounty, a healing of the world under the gentle murmurs of benevolent Spring Maidens.

ZANE COBRIANA, COBRA shapeshifter, thanks the gods every day for Danica, his hawk pair bond, and the peace their union has brought to the avian and serpiente. Soon, Danica will have a child to carry on their royal line. But what should be a happy time is riddled with doubt. Syfka, an ancient falcon, has arrived from Ahnmik claiming that one of her people is hidden in their midst. The falcons are more powerful than the avians and serpiente combined, and Syfka shows nothing but contempt for Zane and Danica’s alliance.

Valerie’s been bounced around the foster care system. No matter how hard she tries things always end in a fiery disaster. Will her new foster family help her reach her full potential?

A gripping fantasy adventure of magic, redemption, and the battle between light and darkness. The Witching Hand was created by a coven of witches, known as the Meres of Sophi, to gain immortality, youth and beauty, and ultimate power. However, when the monstrous, vengeful force was born from a forbidden spell cast by the witches, the Hand rises in fury to destroy all in its path. Ladnar Windweaver, a half-elven novice of the Wizards of Toth, sets out on a desperate quest to stop the Witching Hand.

A crime committed. A verse missing. And a secret has escaped its box. After the Battle of Thornbrill, Jason navigates the limits of his powers while Melanie struggles with homesickness. But those are not their only worries when an enemy thought to be dead returns. Spawned from a heinous crime, this dark force plots in the shadows beyond even the reach of Empress Elethýna. This foe shouldn’t have survived. Now it wants Scalaed. Embarking on a new mission, Melanie and Jason try to find the elusive Spire’s Scroll, which appoints the Descendant of Light—the only one who can defeat the enemy.

A city in chaos! The theft of a Confederate memorial plunges a once-sleepy Southern town into a dystopian nightmare. The mayor has unleashed a campaign of terror, tanks are roaming the streets, and gangsters have taken over the schools. Can 14-year-old Ignatius, his brilliant 8-year-old sister Dolly, and their misfit friends solve the mystery and save the day? Gazoon Heist is a darkly funny and thrilling tale about a society on the brink and how children pay the price for adults' ridiculous behavior.

On Earth, a deep, dark secret lies at the heart of all life—both magical and non-magical. It is a truth buried since the dawn of creation, waiting to be discovered. Kroege, a drogon warrior mourning the loss of his wife, embarks on a walkabout—a sacred journey of grief and self-discovery. What begins as a personal quest quickly becomes something much greater, as Kroege finds himself at the center of a mystery that could alter the fate of every living thing on the planet.

Gary thought he had a plan: survive, head north, find his dad’s cabin. What he didn’t count on was having to lead a group made up of a bat-wielding brawler, a girl with sharper instincts than her blade, and a sugar-fuelled joker who wouldn’t shut up. They’re not exactly a dream team — but they’re all he’s got. The Gone are relentless. And staying human might be the biggest challenge of all. Now What?

Lucia is all grown up and now a knight for The Maidens, but life as the only beastkin knight is far from easy. When Lucia receives her first mission, she meets the second reincarnator that The Voice sent after her, Daric and his small band of knights. Their mission? They want to set out and investigate rumors of a blood anchor. Their mission eventually leads Lucia and the others into the Wild Kingdom, the kingdom for beastkin, where Lucia is reunited with her long-lost twin sister. The Wild Kingdom is suffering from famine and scarce prey to hunt.

Für Nai steht alles auf dem Spiel: das Band zu ihrem Schicksalsgefährten, die Sicherheit ihrer Familie und ihre eigene Freiheit. Die Akademie der Hochmagier ist völlig anders, als sie es sich vorgestellt hat, und Nai wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher, als zurück an Rage' Seite zu kehren. Doch als dunkle Mächte nicht nur Shifter Island, sondern auch High Mage Island bedrohen, müssen sich die Magier und Gestaltwandler zusammenraufen, um nicht jede Hoffnung auf Frieden zu verlieren. Nai muss sich fragen, wer wirklich auf der Seite des Bösen und des Guten steht - und wem sie vertrauen kann.

Mimmi ist fest davon überzeugt, dass ihre Mutter noch lebt. Sie versucht mit Hilfe ihres Mondrings eine Vision von Nerissa heraufzubeschwören. Doch statt der Mutter erscheint der Wasserdrache. Er verfolgt Mimmi bis ans Ufer und bedroht sie. Plötzlich jedoch zieht er sich zurück. Zac und die Meerjungfrauen stehen vor einem Rätsel. Cam dagegen steht vor einer schweren Entscheidung.

Japan has bombed Sydney Harbour. Sixteen-year-old Ossie lies about his age to protect his country, even though it means abandoning his only family, a one-eyed dog named Lucky. Kind-hearted Mrs Plum is already looking after forty-six dogs for soldiers. She's becoming desperate because there are no wartime rations for dogs. Help arrives when thirteen-year-old Kat Murphy volunteers to take Lucky and persuades the girls at her school to also help. As Kat grows to love Lucky, she realises he can still see his master.