Set in the mid-1950s, the narrative explores the allure and disillusionment of the American dream in Southern California, marked by suburbia and the rise of consumer culture. James Stone, a dedicated LAPD officer, finds his life unraveling as he becomes embroiled in a scandal that leads to the loss of his career, marriage, and home, highlighting the personal toll of systemic corruption and societal pressures during this tumultuous era.
Set in a dystopian future, the story follows Lane Anslow, a freelance cop grappling with despair in gang-ridden Portland. His life takes a turn when he becomes entangled in a complex network of political and economic intrigue linked to his brother Johnny, a gifted yet bipolar biotech scientist. As Lane navigates this dangerous landscape, he confronts not only external threats but also the challenges of familial bonds and mental health.
The story follows Stacy Pallas, a CDC analyst who uncovers a dire threat to humanity: a combination of pollution and a dormant virus is set to cause a global drop in birthrates to zero. As a corrupt colleague exploits this information for profit, chaos erupts when the news leaks, igniting civil unrest and the rise of extremist groups. Alongside journalist Gavin Gray, Stacy navigates a world spiraling into violence and fanaticism, all while fighting for survival in a confrontation that could decide the fate of human reproduction.
Set against the backdrop of the fading Summer of Love, a former homicide cop turned record producer, James Stone, finds himself drawn back into a world of crime and chaos. As the winter of 1970 ushers in political turmoil and violence from groups like the Hells Angels and the Weather Underground, Stone is tasked by the San Francisco police to track down a deranged Vietnam veteran on a bombing spree. His investigation uncovers a web of intrigue linking local corruption to international threats, escalating the danger as he pursues the elusive bomber.
Set in 1967, the story follows James Stone, a former homicide detective turned music industry professional, as he navigates the vibrant yet perilous landscape of San Francisco's music scene. With his keen musical instincts, he uncovers the dark undercurrents of creativity fueled by drugs, hinting at the unspeakable events that lurk beneath the surface of this cultural revolution. The narrative explores the intersection of music, crime, and the complexities of human experience during a transformative era.
USA, anno 2005. Un supercomputer, Deus, capace di decodificare i misteri della creazione e di produrre organismi viventi. Un ´orda di orribili creature assetate di sangue che invadono la Terra. Un giovane informatico con la missione di salvare il mondo dalla catastrofe... Brividi garantiti.
Ein hochgefährliches Virus droht die gesamte Menschheit in kurzer Zeit auszurotten. Dr. Elaine Wilkes ist die einzige, die ein Gegenmittel entwickeln könnte, doch die Geldgeber ihres Instituts wollen den Preis in die Höhe treiben und Elaine gerät in tödliche Gefahr.
