Tom Becker entraîne les lecteurs dans des mondes où l'histoire entre en collision avec la fantaisie. Sa signature stylistique se caractérise par des récits d'aventure et d'horreur sombres qui explorent souvent les frontières ambiguës entre la réalité et le mythe. Les œuvres de Becker sont reconnues pour leur atmosphère captivante et leur capacité à immerger les lecteurs dans des récits pleins de suspense. Son profond engagement envers ces éléments lui permet de créer des expériences littéraires inoubliables.
Jonathan discovers his mother has been imprisoned in The Bedlam, a notorious madhouse, and is determined to rescue her. However, with the new brutal leader of Darkside causing chaos and the wereman Carnegie missing, he faces a challenging quest that could cost him dearly.
A notorious Darkside criminal is missing, and Jonathan must catch him amid a violent power struggle. He seeks the secret of a mysterious watch while dodging danger and uncovers the haunting possibility of his mother's survival.
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Jonathan Starling's home has been attacked, his dad is in an asylum, he's running for his life, and there's nowhere to hide. Jonathan has stumbled upon London's greatest secret: Darkside. Incredibly dangerous and unimaginably exciting, Darkside is the creepiest place Jonathan has ever seen. It's a world of nightmares and secrets, where fear and evil rule, and Jonathan has to find a way out.... Since Tom Becker learned to hold a pen, he wanted to become a writer. In fact, when he was five years old, he wrote in a notebook that it was his dream was to be an author. Tom studied History at Oxford University and was inspired by the otherworldly atmosphere of this academic institution. He used to spend long days studying and reading in the University library, but now he spends long days writing.
Set against the backdrop of 1977 Pittsburgh, the story unfolds as construction workers encounter an unmarked cemetery while building Interstate 279. The discovery of a crypt leads to a series of mysterious murders, prompting the arrival of a distinctive detective. As he investigates, he finds himself entangled in a conflict with witches linked to the crimes. "Sorgina" explores themes of the supernatural and the clash between modernity and ancient beliefs, all while unraveling the dark secrets buried beneath the city.
Set during World War II, the narrative follows young engineer John Morris, who becomes a spy for British Intelligence. After being parachuted into France, he collaborates with the Resistance to expose Nazi rocket programs while navigating the complexities of war. His mission takes an unexpected turn when he meets Helen Pennington, a fellow intelligence agent, sparking a desperate romance amidst the chaos. This thrilling tale weaves together elements of intrigue, mystery, and action from the Battle of Britain to the Normandy invasion.
Apocalyptic floods have left the world gasping for air. Whole continents reduced to tiny islands. Can Luke unravel the murky secrets of The Bluffs before it's too late?
Die Schattenwelt
Willkommen in Darkside! Wir haben schon auf dich gewartet! Ein spannendes Abenteuer voller Magie... Rätselhafte Dinge geschehen in London: Ein Schuljunge verschwindet spurlos. Der 14-jährige Jonathan wird von finsteren Gestalten verfolgt. Und unter den Strassen der Stadt entdeckt er eine geheimnisvolle Welt: Darkside, die Schattenwelt, bevölkert von Wegelagerern, Taschendieben und von den Gestalten der Nacht - Vampiren, Werwölfen, Riesen und anderen Kreaturen. In diese Welt muss Jonathan hinabsteigen, um sein Leben und das seines Vaters zu retten. Ausgerechnet ein Werwolf ist sein einziger Verbündeter. Mit seinem atemberaubenden Fantasy-Debüt entführt Tom Becker in eine fantastische Welt voller Gefahren, Zauberei und Abenteuer. Er verbindet die viktorianisch-düstere Stimmung eines Charles-Dickens-Romans mit Magie zu einer farbenprächtigen Geschichte voller dunkler Geheimnisse.
Nové fascinující výsledky výzkumu mění zažitá historická fakta a náš pohled na minulost. Ne vše se stalo tak, jak bylo doposud vysvětlováno. V této poutavé knize se dozvíme např. pravdu o pravěkých předchůdcích člověka, jak to bylo se Stonehange, k čemu sloužila Magna charta libertatum, co doopravdy způsobilo zkázu vzducholodi Hindenburg, jaké vynálezy znali již staří Řekové, jak vypadala Kleopatra a mnoho dalších zajímavostí.
