Mutant Rising
- 352pages
- 13 heures de lecture
The brilliant follow-up to Mutant City, an explosive and hugely entertaining read for fans of X-Men, comics, Charlie Higson and Darren Shan.
Le parcours de Steve Feasey dans l'écriture a commencé de manière inattendue à la fin de la trentaine, après une vie façonnée par un amour profond pour les livres. Issu d'un milieu modeste, il a trouvé réconfort et inspiration dans les pages de la littérature, en particulier dans sa bibliothèque locale. Cette passion a abouti à une entrée rapide dans le monde de l'édition avec son premier roman, qui a rapidement trouvé son public.
The brilliant follow-up to Mutant City, an explosive and hugely entertaining read for fans of X-Men, comics, Charlie Higson and Darren Shan.
'This has everything you want from an epic fantasy adventure - devious Gods, hideous monsters, a portal to another dimension and a hero with an enchanted blade. Great stuff' - Charlie Higson, author of the Young Bond series _________________________ The second book in the sweeping epic fantasy series Whispers of the Gods, perfect for fans of the Summoner trilogy by Taran Matharu and Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo WHEN DESTINIES COLLIDE, WHO WILL EMERGE VICTORIOUS? Lann is hunting monsters. It's his destiny as bearer of the Dreadblade. But Lann would rather hunt down Kelewulf, the young necromancer who released them into the world. Consumed by his aunt's death, he can think of nothing but revenge. Across a dark sea, Kelewulf is mastering magic. He has persuaded the High Priestess of Hasz to tutor him. But he's hiding a more dangerous goal: finding the heart of a god. With this terrible object in hand, he'll return darkness to the world forever ... Lann and Kelewulf know their fates are entwined. When they finally meet, what will prevail? Spells or steel? Vengeance or mercy? Only the gods can guess.
Trey Laporte discovers he is not the last hereditary werewolf as he learns about his true nature and the existence of a fierce, bloodthirsty pack. Torn between his newfound identity and the desire to protect his friends, he grapples with the weight of secrets that threaten his safety and those he cares about. Ultimately, Trey's decision to stay away from home highlights the struggle between embracing one's true self and safeguarding loved ones from hidden dangers.
Trey Laporte's life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers he is a werewolf. This revelation forces him to confront his new identity and the challenges that come with it. As he navigates the complexities of his transformation, Trey must also deal with the implications for his relationships and the dangers lurking in the shadows of his newfound reality. The story explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the struggle between human nature and supernatural instincts.
Fifty years ago, the world was almost destroyed by a chemical war. Now the world is divided: the mutants and the pure, the broken and the privileged, the damaged and the perfect. Thirteen years ago, a covert government experimental facility was shut down and its residents killed. The secrets it held died with them. But five extraordinary kids survived. Today four teenagers are about to discover that their mutant blood brings with it special powers. Rush and three brothers and sisters he can't remember. Two rival factions are chasing them. One by one, they face the enemy. Together, they might just stay alive . . .
Fourteen-year-old Trey Laporte is about to uncover his family's dark secrets as he learns that his father is a werewolf and his uncle might be a vampire. It's time for him to discover the beast within himself.
Tom hielt ihrem Blick einen Moment stand, dann nickte er langsam. «O. k.», sagte er. «Wie sieht der Plan aus?» «Ein kleines Team reist so schnell wie möglich nach Reykjavík. Wir dringen in den Turm von Leroth ein, holen Mynors Kugel und bringen sie her, um meinen Vater zu heilen.» Tom blickte sie amüsiert und ungläubig an. «Einfach so?», fragte er. «Na ja, das muss sicher noch genauer ausgearbeitet werden, aber das ist der grundlegende Plan, ja.» Treys Beschützer, der mächtige Vampir Lucien, liegt nach dem letzten Kampf gegen seinen bösen Bruder Caliban im Koma. Nur die Kugel des Mynor kann ihn retten – doch die ist im Besitz der mächtigen Zauberin Gwendolin, die mit Caliban gemeinsame Sache macht. Gerade sind die beiden dabei, mit Hilfe der Kugel eine Armee aus Untoten aufzustellen, die Zerstörung unter den Menschen anrichten soll. Trey, Alexa, Tom und der junge Zauberer Charles machen sich auf den gefährlichen Weg nach Leroth, zu dem magischen Turm von Caliban und Gwendolin, um ihnen die Kugel des Mynor abzunehmen und Lucien zu retten.
Zbliża się chwila rozstrzygającej bitwy. Kaliban pragnie ostatecznie zapanować nad światem ludzi i tym razem wystawia przerażającą armię. Lucien Charron i jego córka przygotowują się do walki, ale Trey ma już dość niekończących się zmagań z wrogami z Otchłani... Czy ludzie mogą liczyć na wsparcie ostatniego wilkołaka czystej krwi? Czy w obliczu hordy żądnych krwi zombie Trey wypełni swoje przeznaczenie? Ostatnia część ekscytującej serii!
The story follows a teenage boy whose mundane existence is shattered when he learns he is the last hereditary werewolf. As he grapples with his newfound identity, he becomes the target of a notorious and malevolent vampire determined to kill him. This thrilling adventure blends supernatural elements with the challenges of adolescence, setting the stage for an epic confrontation between good and evil.