Urban Young Adult

Angel lives with a loving foster family, but dreams of a land that exists only in the pages of a fantasy novel. Until she meets Gregor, whose magic Talent saves her life and revives lost memories. She follows Gregor to her homeland...a world unlike any she has imagined, where she travels a path of self-discovery that leads directly to her role in an ancient Prophecy...and to the madman who set her fate in motion.

Fantasie oder Wirklichkeit? Die Wahrheit über einen Mord und seltsame Kinder: Gruselige Gutenachtgeschichten oder schauerliche Realität? "Die Insel der besonderen Kinder" von Ransom Riggs wirft uns mitten hinein in die unglaublichen Erlebnisse des 15-jährigen Jacob und seines Großvaters Abraham. Was steckt wirklich hinter dieser mysteriösen Insel und den schrecklichen Monstern? Die dichte, undurchschaubare Handlung zieht den Hörer sofort in ihren Bann und hält ihn bis zum letzten Satz gefangen. Verantwortlich dafür ist neben Riggs lebendigem Erzählstil die herausragende Leistung von Sprecher Simon Jäger. Mit verschiedenen Stimmfärbungen unterstreicht er die Wesenszüge der einzelnen Charaktere perfekt und lässt so ein höchst lebendiges Bild in den Köpfen seiner Zuhörer entstehen.

Celia's a girl in trouble. Her heart is bound to Aric, but he is a pureblood were who must deny her or risk condemning his species to extinction. And that's just her love life. She's also been called to take down a group of demon terrorists looking to overthrow the paranormal world. (No pressure.) In order to bring them down, Celia must ally herself to Misha, the master vampire who has made no secret of his desire for her. And if that weren't enough misfortune for one girl, a clairvoyant's prediction could destroy Celia and Aric's love for good.

When Manda notices a creepy white-haired goth watching her donate blood, her best friend Lenore panics and drags her to a tiny New Mexico village where she learns the horrible truth - the goth is a vampire...and she's the target. Hiding out in the village with Len's gorgeous boyfriend, Manda meets several of his kindred, strangely beautiful men who call themselves lven. She is drawn to Savhoran, who is troubled and recovering from an ominous wound, made by another vampire. Can Manda's heart survive the pain of loving an immortal who may himself be doomed?

A month ago, 17-year-old Jackie was certain she was human and that supernatural creatures didn't exist. So when she discovered she was a shapeshifter and that her narrow world view needed to broaden to include vampires, werewolves, the fae and many other magical creatures, she was faced with two choices: have a full-out meltdown, or embrace her abilities and run with them.

Senior year is finally here, and Zoe is ready to move forward. She and her werewolf boyfriend Aric are back on solid ground, and Zoe is ready to finish what she started - both academically and personally. The Academy is still in operation, but their leadership is listless and Zoe is steering clear. She has new roommates, and new drama, but all Zoe is focused on is getting out of Covenant College alive.

She’s uncertain about is what’s hiding in the library. Decoding the ancient language of the Founders will take time. But the clues are adding up and Liv can’t ignore that more than just magicians are affected by this mystery.

The truth would change everything. But no one knows it. Except for Liv Beaufont and those who have been hiding it for centuries. Fueled to uncover the facts and restore the House of Seven to what it’s supposed to be, Liv starts searching for resources. However, the Council has different plans for her. They put her on a case that is sure to keep her busy…if not get her killed.

There are many ways to die at the Circus of the Dead. You’re invited to witness them all. Mom sent me all the way across the country to the Louisiana bayou to join the circus and help my uncle for the summer. Except there is something not quite right on this swampy cursed island, and after having my fortune told, I can’t leave. I try to escape, but Benny, an all too charming ghost gangster tries to kill me by feeding me to a tiger. Thankfully I’m rescued by Samuel, the incredibly hot ringmaster who can’t be a day over 20.

In this trilogy: Fade: An enemy who vanishes at whim. A secret academy. Can Jenna use her strange new powers to uncover the deadly truth? The Network: Jenna needs the special abilities of David, a fader she’s never met but who is closely linked with her family’s past. She must return to the military base she’s just escaped from, to rescue David. Can she escape a second time? and Portal: Jenna is changing! Can her friends still trust her? Should she trust herself? An act of desperation has stripped Jenna of her powers and she feels lost without them.

Toxic air. Vicious Beasts. Poisonous ash falling from the sky. That’s what awaits anyone brave enough to traverse the electrified fence of the compound I grew up on. My only chance at freedom is the arrogant - and oh so handsome - Prince Damien. Every girl wants to marry him - except for me. But, when our weekly ration of healing elixir isn’t enough to save my mother, giving myself to Damien is my only hope. As heir to the Elite throne, the vampire prince’s assistance is vital to my mother’s health. Marriage is but one price I have to pay.

Dans une société gouvernée par une caste aux pouvoirs surnaturels, les Égaux, chacun doit donner dix ans de sa vie en esclavage... Mais la révolte gronde... Luke, condamné pour son rôle dans la rébellion, est exilé chez le terrible Lord Crovan. Personne n'est jamais ressorti vivant ou sain d'esprit des prisons de ce tortionnaire. Abi, quant à elle, est en cavale. Pour faire libérer son frère, elle entre en contact avec la rébellion. Mais est-elle prête à tout risquer, jusqu'à ses idéaux ?

Il millenario Jinn Bartimeus, antichissimo, potente, pigro e beffardo, viene improvvisamente strappato dal confortevole mondo degli spiriti ed evocato a Londra, destinato a una missione oscura e incredibilmente rischiosa: rubare l’arcano amuleto di Samarcanda a Simon Lovelace, mago senza scrupoli e membro del Parlamento. Niente di strano: gli umani convocano continuamente gli spiriti per obbligarli a servirli. Ma stavolta il mago evocatore è un ragazzetto di dodici anni, che non sembra affatto in grado di governare il subdolo genio.

Hi, I’m Lyric. And I’m kind of a mess. ADHD, that’s me. I’m a high school drop-out, late everywhere I go, and one screw-up away from being homeless. I’m a loner, and I like it that way. After my mom died, I figured life couldn’t get much worse. I thought it might even get better. I should’ve listened to the rumors about evil spirits. About the angry, ancient magical creatures haunting our small Oregon Coast town. But did I? No. That was my first mistake. And it might be my last. ‘Cause now, I’m in a battle for my life.

The USA Today best-selling fantasy GameLit series continues, when a hotshot gamer meets a mysterious girl who challenges everything he thinks is real.... Rich-boy gamer Royal Lassiter lives on easy mode - until everything falls apart. Dark faeries are plotting to invade the mortal world, his controlling mom has turned home into enemy territory, and he can’t deny his irresistible attraction to newcomer Brea, despite the danger lurking in her mysterious eyes.

When Gwen, a curator's daughter unwittingly breaks the seals on a mythical prison realm, she is whisked away by the watchful Forneus and the hot-blooded Phenex, and into a world beyond her wildest imaginings. With malevolent forces now on the rampage, intent on revenge against the gods whom imprisoned them, Gwen, and her two mysterious allies must reclaim the lost artifacts before someone far more sinister does.

It has been mere days in the world of Eon, where Rune Jenkins, her twin brother Ryker, and their friend Grey have been trapped, fighting for their lives. After discovering the truth of their ancestry, the three are far from home, and far from anything resembling their mundane lives of the past. While Ryker is still held captive by the eerily beautiful Zio and her goblins, Grey falls into the clutches of Feena, the Fae queen. She begins to drain his soul bit by bit to feed her dark underground garden, and Grey has no hope of escaping on his own.

A deadly vampire disease. A savage insurgence. Will a powerful creature be her savior or her downfall? Vampire Jerusa Phoenix is painfully turning to stone. Struggling to escape an undead disease, she and her friends must locate a being known as the Necromancer to set her free. But with his whereabouts unknown and an army of savages closing in, Jerusa's prospects grow weaker by the hour. Depending on Silvanus to rally the Divine Vampires while she hunts for the cure, a powerful secret could once again transform Jerusa's life.

By day, actor John Wilkes Booth is a charming Confederate spy; by night, a tragic and troubled figure leading a double life. As he attempts to uncover Abraham Lincoln’s habits by speaking with his medium, Booth becomes tormented by a malevolent spirit and devises a plan to assassinate the President. In the midst of his murderous plan, Booth falls in love with the beautiful actress, Alice Grey. As their growing love tests their loyalties, will death or duty prevail?

The first law of the Valkyrie is "Don't fall in love." I messed that one up...big time. I failed my sisters and fell in love with William Johnson. I've watched him for three lifetimes and a little piece of me broke every time I had to let him die. I paid the price for breaking the first law of the Valkyrie. I lost all the memories I had of Will. That's why Sam is keeping tabs on me. She's an ever-present shadow during my time at Mattsfield High. Sam is the perfect Valkyrie. Tall. Beautiful. Heartless.