Мъртвите й се подчиняват. Немъртвите се страхуват от нея. Анита Блейк, аниматор и ловец на вампири, живее двойствен живот - както и двойствен любовен живот, разкъсвана от любовта си към двама мъже - главния вампир и господар на града Жан-Клод и върховния върколак Ричард. Но когато Анита става обект на желание - с обявена награда за главата й, тя ще бъде принудена да извърши нещо, което никога не си е представяла - да избере между двамата... докато някой се опитва да я убие. Нищо ново на хоризонта, но този някой се е обърнал за помощ към експерт... дали Анита ще се изплаши? Утре, някъде, някой ще има списък с поръчкови ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... In "Sherlock Holmes: The Dark Mysteries", Sherlock Holmes expert David Stuart Davies has selected the cases of the great detective that best reflect Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's deep interest in the supernatural. The first is the terrifying novel "The Hound of the Baskervilles", followed by nine Gothic adventures: "The Sussex Vampire", "The Creeping Man", "Shoscombe Old Place", "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax", "The Veiled Lodger", "The Devil's Foot", "The ... |
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The Enriched Collection. ... Myths & Legends from Bulgaria. The Enriched Collection е книга, която ви кани да се гмурнете надълбоко в далечни незапомнени времена и в истории, които са пропътували огромно разстояние през вековете, за да достигнат до нас. Сборникът съдържа седемдесет и шест митове и легенди от всички кътчета на страната, обхващайки период от неясната античност до обичаите и поверията, оцелели до наши дни. Историите в книгата са подбрани от разнообразни източници, както български, така и чужди. Авторката се е опитала да ги раздели на четири части - Митове от древния свят, Легенди за създаването на света, ... |
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Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form. When Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania to meet Count Dracula, he soon realises that he has made a big mistake. What is happening in the lonely castle? Where does Count Dracula go during the day? Why are there no mirrors? Bram Stoker's classic story takes us, and Count Dracula, from the Transylvanian castle to a small port on the east coast of England. Then we move to London, in a desperate fight to save people from the new, the terrible, Un-dead. Syllabus: Nouns, Pronouns, Connectives, Adjectives, Prepositions, Present Perfect Simple; ... |
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Bound by blood. Tempted by desire. Unleashed by destiny. Bryce Quinlan loves her life. Every night is a party, and Bryce is going to savour all the pleasures Lunathion - also known as Crescent City - has to offer. But when a brutal murder shakes the very foundations of the city, Bryce's world comes crashing down. Two years later, Bryce still haunts the city's most notorious nightclubs - but seeking only oblivion now. Then the murderer attacks again. And when an infamous Fallen angel, Hunt Athalar, is assigned to watch her every footstep, Bryce knows she can't forget any longer. As Bryce and Hunt fight to ... |
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It's here! Number one bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly-anticipated companion; the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view. When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most ... |
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The deadliest power. The fiercest passion. The cruellest fate. Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar have made a pact. As they process the events of the Spring they will keep things... platonic... until Winter Solstice. But can they resist when the crackling tension between them is enough to set the whole of Crescent City aflame? And they are not out of danger yet. Dragged into a rebel movement they want no part of, Bryce, Hunt and their friends find themselves pitted against the terrifying Asteri - whose notice they must avoid at all costs. But as they learn more about the rebel cause, they face a choice: stay silent while ... |
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Based on the story of Bram Stoker. Retold by Diane Mowat. ... In the mountains of Transylvania there stands a castle. It is the home of Count Dracula - a dark, lonely place, and at night the wolves howl around the walls. In the year 1875 Jonathan Harker comes from England to do business with the Count. But Jonathan does not feel comfortable at Castle Dracula. Strange things happen at night, and very soon, he begins to feel afraid. And he is right to be afraid, because Count Dracula is one of the Un-Dead - a vampire that drinks the blood of living people... Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for ... |
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The brightest star needs the darkest night. Astraea is a prisoner of her own mind, the past sliding from her grasp like water. But she knows she must escape the tyrannical king who holds her captive and find her clouded memories once again. This quest leads her to the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five human lands compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires seeking blood, claiming souls, and savaging after dark. But even winning the Libertatum will not keep Astraea safe from vampires. She's made a bargain with Nyte, the beautiful, deadly vampire who stalks her dreams and haunts ... |
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The baron's precious daughter is missing. There are signs she's been kidnapped by a vampire. And what could be the best way to find a bloodsucker, if not sending your own hidden in the basement? Elia, a vampire released after 13 years in oblivion, is sent to locate the girl and settle the matter by sunrise. Weak and amnesiac, she accepts the job and dives into a night of mysteries, dangers, and self discovery, revealing the town's shameless secrets as she fights to keep her word. Fierce and devoted, Elia's not afraid to paint the walls red on her way but will she find the strength to deal with all the ... |
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Complete and unabridged with an afterword by David Stuard Davies. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes" contains Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's final twelve stories about his great fictional detective. Featuring crypts at midnight, strange bones in a furnace and a blood-sucking vampire, these tales explore the darker side of human nature and involve betrayal, violence and the terrible consequences of infidelity. This "Macmillan Collector's Library" edition features an afterword by David Stuart Davies - a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund and an authority on ... |
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In a post-apocalyptic world of vampires vs. humans, Yuichiro brings vengeance upon his vampire overlords! After trumpets of the apocalypse proclaim the fall of humanity, vampires arise from the shadows to rule the earth. Yuichiro wants just one thing—to get revenge by killing each and every vampire. Yuichiro is forced to make a terrible decision—his family's lives, or Mika's. Mika tries to convince him to choose his family, forcing the two into a heart-wrenching argument. What will Yuichiro ultimately decide? Meanwhile, Urd and Rigr have captured Sika Madu, the First Progenitor, and demand to know the truth ... |