Krimi & Thriller

In the Nevada desert, an experiment has gone horribly wrong. A cloud of nanoparticles—micro-robots—has escaped from the laboratory. This cloud is self-sustaining and self-reproducing. It is intelligent and learns from experience. For all practical purposes, it is alive.It has been programmed as a predator. It is evolving swiftly, becoming more deadly with each passing hour. Every attempt to destroy it has failed.And we are the prey.

Denn jedes Haus braucht eine gute Seele ... Jodi Bishop ist erfolgreiche Maklerin und lebt mit ihrem Ehemann und zwei Kindern in Toronto. Da ihre Mutter an Parkinson erkrankt ist, beschließt sie, eine Haushälterin für ihre alternden Eltern einzustellen. Als sie die erfahrene Elyse trifft, ist sie begeistert von deren warmherziger, anpackender Art. Sogar Jodis skeptischer Vater scheint sie zu mögen. Aber schon nach kurzer Zeit nimmt Jodi beunruhigende Veränderungen wahr. Ihre Eltern verlassen kaum noch das Haus, ihre Mutter scheint sich regelrecht vor Elyse zu fürchten. Und als ihre Mutter unerwartet verstirbt, muss Jodi sich fragen: Wem hat sie da die Tür zum Leben ihrer Eltern geöffnet ...?

"The Hellbound Heart" is one of Clive Barker's best, a nerve-shattering novella about the human heart and all the great terrors and ecstasies within its endless domain. It is about greed and love, lovelessness and despair, desire and death, life and captivity, bells and blood. It is one of the most dead-frightening stories you are likely to ever read.

Before Doctor Sleep, there was The Shining, a classic of modern American horror from the undisputed master, Stephen King. Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote . . . and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old.

2070-71. Nearly six decades after Step Day, a new society continues to evolve in the Long Earth. Now, a message has been received: “Join us.”The Next—the hyper-intelligent post-humans—realize that the missive contains instructions for kick-starting the development of an immense artificial intelligence known as The Machine. But to build this computer, the size of an Earth continent, they must obtain help from the more populous and still industrious worlds of mankind.Meanwhile, on a trek in the High Meggers, Joshua Valienté, now nearing seventy, is saved from death when a troll band discovers him. Living among the trolls as he recovers, Joshua develops a deeper understanding of this collective-intelligence species and its society. He discovers that some older trolls, with capacious memories, act as communal libraries and live on a very strange Long Earth world, in caverns under the root systems of trees as tall as mountains. He also learns something much more profound about life and its purpose in the Long Earth: We cultivate the cosmos to maximize the opportunities for life and joy in this universe, and to prepare for new universes to come.

The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters.The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. Let the dragon ride again on the winds of time.This premium mass market boxed set contains:Book Seven: A Crown of SwordsBook Eight: The Path of DaggersBook Nine: Winter's Heart***The Wheel of Time®New Spring: The Novel#1 The Eye of the World#2 The Great Hunt#3 The Dragon Reborn#4 The Shadow Rising#5 The Fires of Heaven#6 Lord of Chaos#7 A Crown of Swords#8 The Path of Daggers#9 Winter's Heart#10 Crossroads of Twilight#11 Knife of DreamsBy Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson#12 The Gathering Storm#13 Towers of Midnight#14 A Memory of LightBy Robert Jordan and Teresa PattersonThe World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of TimeBy Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria SimonsThe Wheel of Time CompanionBy Robert Jordan and Amy RomanczukPatterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

Ein Hotel in den Bergen von Colorado. Jack Torrance, ein verkrachter Intellektueller mit Psycho-Problemen, bekommt den Job als Hausmeister, um den er sich beworben hat. Zusammen mit seiner Frau Wendy und seinem Sohn Danny reist er in den letzten Tagen des Herbstes an. Das Hotel "Overlook" ist ein verrufener Ort. Wer sich ihm ausliefert, verfällt ihm, wird zum ausführenden Organ aller bösen Träume und Wünsche, die sich in ihm manifestieren. Der Alptraum beginnt ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine's top secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before the Republic's enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic's, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key. Galen's energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen, his wife, Lyra, and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in Krennic's debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactor's tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle Krennic's web of deception to save themselves and the galaxy itself.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anathem, Reamde, and Cryptonomicon comes an exciting and thought-provoking science fiction epic—a grand story of annihilation and survival spanning five thousand years.What would happen if the world were ending?A catastrophic event renders the earth a ticking time bomb. In a feverish race against the inevitable, nations around the globe band together to devise an ambitious plan to ensure the survival of humanity far beyond our atmosphere, in outer space.But the complexities and unpredictability of human nature coupled with unforeseen challenges and dangers threaten the intrepid pioneers, until only a handful of survivors remain . . .Five thousand years later, their progeny—seven distinct races now three billion strong—embark on yet another audacious journey into the unknown . . . to an alien world utterly transformed by cataclysm and time: Earth.A writer of dazzling genius and imaginative vision, Neal Stephenson combines science, philosophy, technology, psychology, and literature in a magnificent work of speculative fiction that offers a portrait of a future that is both extraordinary and eerily recognizable. As he did in Anathem, Cryptonomicon, the Baroque Cycle, and Reamde, Stephenson explores some of our biggest ideas and perplexing challenges in a breathtaking saga that is daring, engrossing, and altogether brilliant.

An acclaimed bestseller and international sensation, Patrick Suskind's classic novel provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man's indulgence in his greatest passion-his sense of smell-leads to murder. In the slums of eighteenth-century France, the infant Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with one sublime gift-an absolute sense of smell. As a boy, he lives to decipher the odors of Paris, and apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer who teaches him the ancient art of mixing precious oils and herbs. But Grenouille's genius is such that he is not satisfied to stop there, and he becomes obsessed with capturing the smells of objects such as brass doorknobs and fresh-cut wood. Then one day he catches a hint of a scent that will drive him on an ever-more-terrifying quest to create the "ultimate perfume"-the scent of a beautiful young virgin. Told with dazzling narrative brilliance, Perfume is a hauntingly powerful tale of murder and sensual depravity. Translated from the German by John E. Woods.

'A perfectly plotted festive mystery' SUSI HOLLIDAYTwelve clues. Twelve keys. Twelve days of Christmas. But who will survive until Twelfth Night?Lily Armitage never intended to return to Endgame House - the grand family home where her mother died twenty-one Christmases ago. Until she receives a letter from her aunt, asking her to return to take part in an annual tradition

Uncover the secret annals of untold history in these eighteen medieval manuscripts. Each tortured scribe will bring you face to face with ancient horrors lurking in cursed castles, wild woodlands, haunted hamlets, and mysterious monasteries. Including a lineup of authors both established and emerging, HOWL Society Press presents the first-ever anthology of historical horror from the medieval period, fittingly introduced by the writer who arguably started it all: Christopher Buehlman, author of the medieval horror epic Between Two Fires."The Crowing" by Caleb Stephens"Angelus" by Philippa Evans"Palette" by J.L. Kiefer "Brother Cornelius" by Peter Ong Cook"In Thrall to This Good Earth" by Hailey Piper"In Every Drop" by Lindsey Ragsdale"Deus Vult" by Ethan Yoder"The Final Book of Sainte Foy''s Miracles" by M.E. Bronstein"A Dowry for Your Hand" by Michelle Tang"The Mouth of Hell" by Cody Goodfellow"The Lady of Leer Castle" by Christopher O''Halloran"Schizzare" by Bridget D. Brave"The King of Youth vs. The Knight of Death" by Patrick Barb"The Forgotten Valley" by C.B. Jones"The Fourth Scene" by Brian Evenson"White Owl" by Stevie Edwards"A Dark Quadrivium" by David Worn"The Lai of the Danse Macabre" by Jessica Peter

The next astonishing thriller from the master of the legal thriller. 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films: NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM

The Interview is a heart-pounding thriller from C. M. Ewan, the critically acclaimed author of A Window Breaks and the half-a-million-copy bestseller Safe House. The interview for Kate Harding's dream job could end with her death unless she can escape from the London skyscraper she is trapped in . . . Perfect for fans of J. P. Delaney and T. M. Logan.

The third book in the charming cosy crime Dales Detective series by author Julia Chapman

Will you brave The Retreat this summer? The new bestselling thriller from the author of The Sanatorium.They couldn't wait to stay here.An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the coast of Devon, promising rest and relaxation - but the island itself, known locally as Reaper's Rock, has a dark past. Once the playground of a serial killer, it's rumored to be cursed.But now they can't leave.A woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But DS Elin Warner soon learns that the victim wasn't a guest - she wasn't meant to be on the island at all.And they would do anything to escape . . .The longer Elin stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that the old stories about the island are true.Because history seems to be repeating itself - and the guests might not make it home alive . . .---------Readers enjoyed their stay at The Retreat :'If The Sanatorium was all about the atmosphere, The Retreat is all about the tension.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Fast paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable, I loved it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Wow what a book!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'We all fancy a spa break don't we? Well don't include me after reading this book. It had me hooked from start to finish.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Atmospheric and blisteringly exciting.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐---------'Pearse goes from strength to strength in The Retreat. The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax. An added treat is the return of Elin Warner, who is a fascinating character one can only root for.' David Baldacci, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Mercy'A world-class thriller writer. Superb. Pre-order it now. ' Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times bestselling author of Thirteen'The Retreat recalls the one-by-one nerve-shredding of Agatha Christie at her darkest. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller.' A. J. Finn, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window'A eerie, atmospheric thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder as you read. A wonderfully chilling story of grief, revenge, and family secrets. An absorbing escape!' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push'Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension, Sarah Pearse's latest is a page-turner. The past doesn't stay buried for long, at sea or on land, and what comes to the surface is both shocking and chilling.' Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid'The Retreat was so atmospheric and hold-your-breath tense with cleverly executed twists and a finale that gave me the chills. Brilliant!' Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at No.9

The first thrilling instalment in a legendary historical adventure series.Paris, 1307. The Knights Templar have been destroyed by Pope Clement, having been persuaded by a jealous king that they are corrupt devil worshippers. There is one survivor ‿ a knight who swears vengeance. Devon, 1316. A charred body is discovered in a burned-out cottage, and newly appointed Bailiff, Simon Puttock, believes it to be accidental. Until the new master of the local manor, Sir Baldwin Furnshill, deduces that they were dead before the fire began. With the assistance of the astute yet strangely reticent knight, Simon begins to piece together the events of the man‿s last days. Then word comes of another, far more sinister murder ‿ for in this case, the victim was undoubtedly burned alive. Are the two incidents connected, and will the killer strike again?An absolutely sensational historical mystery by a true master of the genre, ideal for fans of S. J. A. Turney, K. M. Ashman and Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Michael Jecks'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times