Anthony Horowitz crée des récits célébrés pour leur originalité et leur qualité immersive. Son style distinctif mêle des intrigues palpitantes à des observations perspicaces de la nature humaine, entraînant profondément les lecteurs dans chaque histoire. Horowitz excelle dans la création de personnages mémorables et d'intrigues complexes qui laissent une impression durable. Son mélange magistral de suspense, d'humour et de thèmes sous-jacents solidifie sa réputation de conteur captivant pour un large public.
Des jeux et des activités pour les plus petits et un quiz pour toute la famille. Il faut avoir du cran pour ouvrir ce livre. Un tueur franchement psychopathe, une tribu de cannibales qui a les crocs, des morts un peu trop vivants, une maison hantée... Préparez-vous à ne pas fermer l'œil ! Ces neuf histoires noires pour nuits blanches vous tiendront éveillés jusqu'au petit matin. Ce qui est mieux pour vous, d'ailleurs, chers lecteurs... Car avez-vous entendu ce bruit et pensé à regarder derrière la porte et dans votre armoire ?
Yassen Gregorovitch. Tueur de renommée internationale. Sa prochaine cible : Alex Rider, quatorze ans, espion au service de Sa Majesté. Cependant, Yassen aussi a eu quatorze ans. Comme Alex, il a été un écolier ordinaire, peut-être un peu plus brillant que la moyenne. Et comme lui, il a perdu ses parents. Pourtant, ils ne pourraient être plus différents. Voici l'histoire de Yassen Gregorovitch. L'histoire de sa descente aux enfers.
"Va à Venise. Trouve Scorpia. Tu connaîtras ton destin". Tels sont les mots qui hantent Alex Rider depuis la fin de sa dernière mission. Mais Scorpia n'est autre que la plus grande organisation criminelle du monde, avec à sa tête la belle et mystérieuse Mme Rothman. Celle-ci semble d'ailleurs très bien connaître le jeune héros. Trop bien, peut-être.
Enquête 1 : Le Faucon malté Enquête 2 : L'Ennemi Public N°2Les détectives les plus gaffeurs d'Angleterre sont de retour... et leurs ennuis avec !Le nain Johnny Naples confie à Tim un précieux colis renfermant un trésor des plus appétissants : des chocolats maltés. Mais ces gourmandises font bien des envieux parmi les truands... De son côté, Nick est forcé par Scotland Yard à partager la cellule du plus dangereux criminel de Grande-Bretagne. Et devient malgré lui l'Ennemi Public N°2. Sa seule option ? Fuir et vite !La justice est loin d'être de tout repos pour les frères Diamant !
De nouveau embrigadé par le MI6, Alex doit enquêter sur un laboratoire qui cultive les plantes génétiquement modifiées. Quand il découvre les manipulations de Desmond Mc Cain, un gérant d'oeuvres caritatives, il est kidnappé, emmené en Afrique et emprisonné. Mc Cain projette tout simplement d'empoisonner la planète. Des millions de vies sont en danger et seul Alex peut agir.
Alex Rider se retrouve en Australie pour une nouvelle mission d'espionnage. Il doit infiltrer une filière d'immigration clandestine, le Snakehead, dirigée par le redoutable Major Yu. Cette fois, il s'agit de démanteler l'une des plus dangereuses organisations criminelles du monde. Ces nouvelles péripéties le conduisent sur la piste d'un personnage énigmatique qui semble en savoir long sur la mort de ses parents... Alex aura-t-il la force de survivre à ce qu'il va apprendre ?
Millions adore him. A philanthropist. Anti-drug crusader. Peace activist. And former pop star the likes of which the world has never seen. Sir Damian Cray even has the president's ear. Yet the president's ear is not enough for Damian - he wants more. Such as the president's fingerprints. So he can manipulate computer systems only the President of the United States has access to. So he can launch nuclear missiles. From aboard Air Force One. All in the name of peace.... So what if a few million lives are lost in the process? Teen spy Alex Rider survives a bullfight, a high-speed bicycle chase through Amsterdam, and even being the target in a human video-game, only to face his most disturbing challenge yet - when the best of intentions are driven by insanity, how do you reason with a madman?
Scorpia, cet organisme de l'ombre qui a fait tuer les parents d'Alex Rider, est plus puissant que jamais et joue avec le feu dans la poudrière du monde : le Moyen Orient. Personne n'est mieux en mesure d'ébranler Scorpia que Alex. Et personne n'est mieux à même de déstabiliser Alex que Scorpia.
Shot outside the offices of MI6 and left for dead by Scorpia, Alex Rider awakens in a top-secret hospital, glad simply to be alive. But danger has a way of following Alex, and when the boy in the next room is the victim of a kidnapping attempt, it is Alex who saves him; only to be kidnapped himself. The man behind the kidnapping? None other than Nikolei Drevin, wealthiest developer in the world, and the man who single-handedly is funding the first luxury hotel in outer space, Ark Angel. Yet the project is hemorrhaging millions of dollars along the way, and Drevin will stop at nothing to cease the bleeding. Even if it means blowing up Ark Angel. Even if it means sacrificing his only son. . . .
Le corps du milliardaire Michael J. Roscoe est retrouvé au bas d’une cage d’ascenseur après une chute de soixante étages. Les services secrets britanniques, ou MI 6, pensent que cette mort suspecte est liée au séjour du fils du milliardaire dans une école très spéciale, perdue dans les Alpes françaises : Pointe Blanche. Le MI 6 dispose pour cette mission de l’agent idéal : Alex Rider, quatorze ans.
Dès son atterrissage à Hong-Kong, le jeune Will en a la conviction : quelque chose n'est pas normal. Pourquoi son père, qui l'a invité, n'est-il pas là pour le recevoir ? Qui est cette prétendue "amie" qui le suit comme son ombre, sous prétexte de veiller sur lui ? Hommes, femmes, enfants, tous les habitants de la ville semblent en proie à une terreur inexplicable. Comme si quelque obscure malédiction planait sur la cité insulaire...
Teenage superspy Alex Rider is enlisted by the national security services again – this time for a routine reconnaissance mission at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. But before long, Alex finds himself caught up in a terrifying chain of events that leads from the Chinese Triad gangs in London to an undercover assignment in Cuba. Alex begins to make chilling links between suspicious deaths, an illegal nuclear weapons deal and the plans of his host, Russian General Sarov, for the future of the world...
Un vrai casse-tête ! Le détective privé Tim Diamant et son frère Nick doivent retrouver Charon, un tueur à Gages, avant qu'il n'assassine un diplomate russe. Mais personne n'a jamais vu Charon ! On ne lui connaît qu'un signe particulier : Le tueur a neuf doigts ...
Le premier episode de la serie ou l'on apprend comment Alex Rider, quatorze ans, est enrole contre son gre par le MI6, les services secrets britanniques qui lui demandent d'enqueter sur un ordinateur ultra puissant: le Stormbreaker.
Peu avant l'accident qui détruit son collège, Martin Hopkins à l'intuition de la catastrophe on cherche à le tuer, il en est convaincu. Il découvre de plus un manuscrit tellement convoité qu'il provoque la mort de son propriétaire et c'est ce même manuscrit - journal intime d'un missionnaire du XVIe siècle - qui va le conduire au Pérou, dans une périlleuse course-poursuite contre les forces diaboliques des Anciens.
Le détective privé Tim Diamant a sans doute fait une bonne affaire : le nain Johnny Naples, qui semble redouter de très gros ennuis, lui a offert une vraie fortune pour qu'il garde précieusement un paquet. Et le plus étonnant, c'est que ce paquet ne contient que des chocolats maltés! Mais voilà que pour Tim, les catastrophes s'enchaînent...
Un an après la mort de Holmes, le docteur Watson prit la plume pour relater la dernière aventure du plus célèbre des détectives privés mais il exigea que ce récit restât inédit pendant un siècle… Pourquoi attendre si longtemps ? La réponse est élémentaire : parce que cette affaire était si monstrueuse, si terrible que, selon Holmes lui-même, « il n’est pas exagéré de dire qu’elle pourrait bien ébranler la société toute entière ». Cent six ans après la dernière aventure de Sherlock Holmes par son créateur Sir Arthur Conan Doyle nous est révélé le dernier secret du locataire du 221b Baker Street. La partie reprend !
Un appareil photo d'occasion bien embarrassant, une antique baignoire de fonte d'où s'écoule du sang, un bus de nuit sans passagers, un ordinateur démodé qui affiche des messages inquiétants, un souvenir rapporté de vacances... Neuf histoires à glacer le sang, où la réalité la plus anodine glisse inexorablement vers le cauchemar. Ce recueil est composé des nouvelles suivantes : - La photo qui tue - Bain du soir - Transport éclair - Le bus de nuit - L'horrible rêve de Harriet - Peur - Jeux vidéos - L'homme au visage jaune - L'oreille du singe.
Pour quelle raison un messager de la reine vient-il chercher Tom au fin fond d'une province reculée ? Le jeune garçon n'en sait rien, et le messager est assassiné sur le chemin du retour. Livré à lui-même en plein Londres, Tom rejoint une troupe de théâtre. Et voici qu'on lui propose de jouer une pièce devant la reine ! Mais Tom s'aperçoit que quelque chose ne tourne pas rond : les comédiens sont étranges, les accessoires mortellement dangereux... Le soir de la première, Tom découvre qu'il est, bien malgré lui, mêlé à un crime horrible...
Il y a une ombre au tableau de la famille Warden: la grand mere. Elle est avare, repoussante et prend plaisir a tourmenter son petit-fils. Joe soupconne le pire mais il est encore loin de la verite ! Son effrayante grand mere prepare un plan diabolique pour l'emmener avec elle...Mais dans quel but ?
Sur l'île du crâne, c'est l' le Graal Maudit va être remis au dernier élève de l'école dans quelques jours. David est sûr de remporter le prix ! Pourtant, rien ne se passe comme prévu. Et ce qu'il découvre est plus terrible encore : ce n'est pas lui qui est menacé, c'est le Graal Maudit et peut-être même l'île du crâne...
David Eliot vient d'etre renvoye du college et cette fois ses parents ont decide de sevir ! Il se retrouve dans une ecole bien etrange, sur la sinistre ile du crane, au large de l'Angleterre. Tres vite, il soupconne le pire. Mais il est encore loin de la verite...
La quatrième de couverture indique : "Quelqu'un croit-il réellement à ce qui s'est produit aux Chutes de Reichenbach ? Pas moi. Et je vais vous expliquer pourquoi. Mais avant toute chose, laissez-moi me présenter. Frederick Chase, détective de l'agence Pinkerton. Ma mission ? retrouver et neutraliser Clarence Devereux, cerveau du crime qui s'est empressé de combler le vide laissé par la disparition de Moriarty, l'ennemi juré de Sherlock Holmes. Pour arrêter ce génie du mal, un homme presqu'invisible, j'ai suivi l'inspecteur Athelney Jones de Scotland Yard, fervent disciple de Sherlock Holmes, dans les recoins les plus sombres de la ville. Mais le criminel le plus dangereux de Londres n'est pas celui qu'on croit."
Sur l'île du Crâne, c'est l'effervescence : le Graal Maudit va être remis au meilleur élève de l'école dans quelques jours. David est sûr de remporter le prix ! Pourtant rien ne se passe comme prévu. Et ce qu'il découvre est plus terrible encore : ce n'est pas lui qui est menacé, mais le Graal Maudit et peut-être même l'île du Crâne...
Jeremy et Nicholas ont d'étranges pouvoirs télépathiques. Mais Jérémy est kidnappé. Nicholas erre dans New York à sa recherche... Il apprend que de nombreux enfants ont disparu ; certains ont été retrouvés morts. Un mystérieux ennemi rôde... Toutes les pistes semblent converger vers un immense bâtiment de la ville, la Citadelle d'argent.
Get ready for action, adrenaline and adventure in this explosive, brand new Alex Rider mission by bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz. In this adrenaline-fueled adventure in the number one bestselling series, Alex Rider is sent by MI6 Special Operations to infiltrate a new and sinister organisation known only as Nightshade. Alex is on his own, with the fate of thousands of people resting in his hands.
Private investigators Tim and Nick Diamond haven't had a case for three months and are down to their last cornflake. So when a glamorous woman comes into their office offering them a pile of cash to find her missing father, they think Christmas has come - only it turns out they are the turkeys! Before they know it, they are caught up in a case involving bike-riding hitmen, superhackers and a sinister far right organisation, the White Crusaders. The Diamond Brothers are in the soup and in it over their heads.
Four mysteries challenge Nick Diamond's survival instincts: a school reunion on a remote Scottish island, a dream trip to Paris, a search for a man in a blurry photo, and a visit from a world-famous singer. What ties these events together?
Alex Rider is back in this brand new, explosive mission in the number one bestselling series. In this brand new, explosive adventure in the number one bestselling series, Alex Rider is trying to get his life back on track after the traumatic events of his last mission. But even Alex can't fight the past . . . especially when it holds a deadly secret.
The earth has almost been destroyed by the forces of darkness. Those who have survived are barely human, drifting in a world rules by famine, terrorism and war. Any last hope now rests with five extraordinary teenagers: the Gatekeepers. Chaos, King of the Old Ones, calls to them from Antarctica, where he is gathering his forces, preparing them for a last battle in the frozen wasteland of Oblivion. But one of the Five has turned traitor. The others know that without him they cannot win.
Fifteen-year-old Scarlett Adams is caught in a media storm after her strange disappearance – which she refuses to explain. Far away in Peru, Matt Freeman guesses the truth. Finally, he has found the fifth Gatekeeper: the last of the Five who must stand together against the dark power of the Old Ones. But he’s not the only one looking for her. Evil is one step ahead, luring Scarlett to Hong Kong, and trapping her in a dying city where there can be no escape.
The plot revolves around Alex Rider, who faces a dire situation when the criminal organization Nightshade retaliates by kidnapping his best friend. To save him, Alex is reluctantly drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage, forced to comply with Nightshade's demands. This gripping scenario highlights themes of friendship, loyalty, and the moral complexities of espionage, as Alex navigates the treacherous waters of his new enemy's schemes.
Set against the backdrop of England, a former editor, Susan Ryeland, embarks on a new chapter in her life while working on a novel by Eliot Crace, the grandson of a famous children's author. As she delves into the mystery within the story—centered on a poisoned lady—Susan uncovers connections to Eliot's belief that his grandmother was also murdered. As Eliot's erratic behavior escalates, leading to his untimely death, Susan finds herself entangled in a web of suspicion and multiple motives, racing against time to clear her name and solve the mystery.
Anthony Horowitz Collection of 10 Books. This Collection is packed with 10 hilarious books for children which is fantastically funny and great reading for young readers.
It's a world where everything might seem pretty normal. But the weird, the surprising and the truly terrifying are lurking just out of sight. Like a hitchhiker who isn't quite all he seems, a spooky cottage with a grisly secret and a mobile phone that lets you contact the dead! Each story has a shocking sting in the tail...
This volume includes The Blurred Man and I Know What You Did Last Wednesday.
The Blurred Man
The man in the photo is so blurry, it's impossible to make out what he really looks like. And that's before he was run over by a steamroller!
I Know What You Did Last Wednesday
When the Diamond Brothers receive an invitation to a school reunion on a remote Scottish island, things seem to be looking up. But Nick's got a bad feeling, and it's not indigestion. And when he meets their fellow guests, the feeling only gets worse - especially when they start dying in ever more bizarre ways!
A collection of short stories featuring familiar characters from the Alex
Rider series. From the dangers of SAS training, high-speed ski-ing in Colorado
and a parasailing journey which could go horribly wrong - it provides insight
into the life of teenage super-spy Alex Rider.
"Fourteen-year-old twins Scott and Jamie Tyler have never known who they are or where they came from, but they have always known that they possess extraordinary powers. When Scott is kidnapped by the sinister Nightrise Corporation and Jamie is framed for murder, they realise that they must use those powers if they are going to survive."--Author's website.
In New York Times–bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fifth literary whodunit in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series, Detective Hawthorne is once again called upon to solve an unsolvable case—a gruesome murder in an idyllic gated community in which suspects aboundRiverside Close is a picture-perfect community. The six exclusive and attractive houses are tucked far away from the noise and grime of city life, allowing the residents to enjoy beautiful gardens, pleasant birdsong and tranquility from behind the security of a locked gate.It is the perfect idyll until the Kentworthy family arrives, with their four giant, gas-guzzling cars, a gaggle of shrieking children and plans for a garish swimming pool in the backyard. Obvious outsiders, the Kentworthys do not belong in Riverside Close, and they quickly offend every last one of their neighbours.When Giles Kentworthy is found dead on his own doorstep, a crossbow bolt sticking out of his chest, Detective Hawthorne is the only investigator that can be called on to solve the case.Because how do you solve a murder when everyone is a suspect?
By global bestselling Anthony Horowitz, a brilliantly entertaining new locked-room mystery with a key that only Hawthorne can find.'EASILY THE GREATEST OF OUR CRIME WRITERS' Sunday Times'Funny, addictive and clever, and the crime fighting duo of Hawthorne and Horowitz are as entertaining as ever. Brilliant. I can't wait for more.' Adam[Bokinfo].
"Managing a small hotel on a Greek island, retired publisher Susan Ryeland is getting restless when her new guests announce that their daughter Cecily was married in a Suffolk coast hotel where a notorious murder took place--on the same day as the wedding. Susan's late author Alan Conway based a mystery on the murder, and Cecily, who read the book and is convinced that the wrong person was convicted of the real-life crime, is now missing"--Library Journal (06/01/2020).
Death, deception, and a detective with quite a lot to hide stalk the pages of
Anthony Horowitz's brilliant new murder mystery, the second in the bestselling
series starring Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne.
Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world's worst private-detective agency, in this Chandler-esque spoof from the creator of the bestselling Alex Rider series. Life as the younger brother of the world's most defective detective can be tough – and these two adventures will test Nick to the full. What connects them? Murder! And if the Diamond Brothers don't play their cards right, they could be next…
The story introduces Ali Dawson, a captivating new heroine who promises to resonate with readers similarly to the beloved Ruth Galloway. This fresh series from a bestselling author offers a compelling narrative filled with engaging characters and intriguing plotlines, setting the stage for Ali's adventures and challenges that await her.
Detective and mystery stories. It's a dangerous life being the younger brother of the world's worst private detective - but Nick Diamond has survived... so far. But in this fantastic value bind-up of the novellas "I Know What You Did Last Wednesday", "The French Confection" and "The Blurred Man", his survival instincts are tested to the full. A school reunion on a remote Scottish island, a dream holiday to Paris, an investigation into the whereabouts of a man in a blurry photo... What connects them? Murder! And if the Diamond Brothers don't play their cards right, they could easily end up dead!
The first Atticus Pund and Susan Ryeland mystery from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz, and inspiration for the major hit BBC series MAGPIE MURDERS. Editor Susan Ryland has worked with bestselling crime writer Alan Conway for years. Readers love his detective, Atticus Pünd, a celebrated solver of crimes in the sleepy English villages of the 1950s. But Conway's latest tale of murder at Pye Hall is not quite what it seems. Yes, there are dead bodies and a host of intriguing suspects, but hidden in the pages of the manuscript lies another story: a tale written between the very words on the page, telling of real-life jealousy, greed, ruthless ambition and murder. From the creator of Midsomer Murders comes a fiendish mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot. Now available to preorder: MARBLE HALL MURDERS, the fiendishly brilliant follow-up to Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders Praise for Magpie Murders - the gripping Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller: 'Ingenious' Sunday Times 'Thrilling and compelling with a stunning twist' Daily Mail 'A stylish thriller' Sunday Mirror 'A cunning reinvention of the thriller' Mail on Sunday
The Diamond Brothers – the world's worst detectives – are embroiled in a Parisian mystery!The hard-up Diamond Brothers win a weekend for two in Paris, but as soon as they arrive, they find themselves in danger. There’s a nasty smell in the air and it’s not the cheese. If Nick and Tim aren’t careful, their dream holiday could end up being a nightmare from which they’ll never wake…
From the back of the book: Legendary! A riddling sphinx, a dragon that oversleeps, a head of snakes and a monkey who would be king - timeless tales of heroes and heroines, villains and curses, from all around the world! Stories include: The Achilles Heel, The Dragon and St. George, Narcissus, Pandora's Box, The Riddle of the Sphinx, and the Minotaur.
SHE PLANNED HER OWN FUNERAL. BUT DID SHE ARRANGE HER MURDER? Buried secrets, murder and a trail of bloody clues lie at the heart of Anthony Horowitz’s new detective series. A wealthy woman strangled six hours after she’s arranged her own funeral. A very private detective uncovering secrets but hiding his own. A reluctant author drawn into a story he can’t control. What do they have in common?
It is M's funeral. One man is missing from the graveside- the traitor James Bond, in custody accused of M's murder. Behind the Iron Curtain, a group of former Smersh and Stasi agents now want to use their lethal British spy against a target whose assassination will change history. Bond is smuggled into the lion's den to receive his orders - but whose orders is he following, and what will he do when the time comes to pull the trigger? In a mission where one false move means death, Bond must also grapple with the darkest questions about himself - but not even he knows what has happened to the man he used to be.
FICTION. When the Diamond Brothers receive an invitation to a school reunion on a remote Scottish island, things seem to be looking up. But Nick's got a bad feeling, and it's not indigestion. And when he meets their fellow guests, the feeling only gets worse especially when they start dying in ever more bizarre ways!
A sinister story of the supernatural; first of five in a thrilling new series by this number one best-selling author. Matt has always known he has unusual powers. Raised in foster care, he is sent to Yorkshire on a rehabilitation programme, only to find himself in the midst of sinister goings-on.
This chilling collection of ten nightmarish and fiendishly funny short stories is a perfect read for fearless children. From a train journey straight to hell, out of control robots with a murderous streak and even a television show where death is the penalty - these terrifying tales display the dazzling wit and wicked humour of master storyteller Anthony Horowitz, and are guaranteed to make your blood curdle and your spine tingle.
Her twelve-year-old son was troubled, borderline psychotic.And suddenly I found myself drawn into their world, searching for Hawthorne in the shadow of a massive property deal, the Russian mafia, a strange religious order and not one but two murders.Was Hawthorne already dead?
It's Christmastime, and Tim and Nick are flat broke. Luckily for them, a famous Greek pop singer has been getting death threats--and the Diamond brothers are hired to solve the mystery, in this latest novel by the New York Times-bestselling author of the Alex Rider series.
Incorporating original material from Ian Fleming, bestselling author Anthony Horowitz revives James Bond in this thrilling adventure set in the 1950s. After triumphing over Auric Goldfinger, Bond returns to London with the captivating Pussy Galore, who proves to be a challenge for the charming spy. As tensions rise between the Soviet Union and the West, SMERSH plots to sabotage an international Grand Prix in West Germany to showcase Soviet power. At the Nürburgring Racing Circuit, Bond engages in a high-speed pursuit to thwart their plans. However, a secret meeting between SMERSH's driver and a notorious Korean millionaire reveals a deeper conspiracy. This orphan from the Korean War harbors a personal vendetta against America and is collaborating with SMERSH to undermine the West during the critical space race. With the assistance of an American female agent, Bond uncovers a dangerous scheme that leads him from Florida to New York City, culminating in a thrilling confrontation that could alter the balance of power. This exhilarating narrative captures the essence of an original Fleming tale, featuring beloved characters like M and Miss Moneypenny, and offers a captivating blend of fast cars, alluring women, and relentless villains, ensuring readers are on the edge of their seats until the final page.
After the death of the uncle who had been his guardian, fourteen-year-old Alex Rider is coerced to continue his uncle's dangerous work for Britain's intelligence agency, MI6
A spy is dead. A legend is born. This is how it all began. The explosive prequel to Casino Royale, from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz. M laid down his pipe and stared at it tetchily. 'We have no choice. We're just going to bring forward this other chap you've been preparing. But you didn't tell me his name.' 'It's Bond, sir,' the Chief of Staff replied. 'James Bond.' The sea keeps its secrets. But not this time. One body. Three bullets. 007 floats in the waters of Marseille, killed by an unknown hand. It's time for a new agent to step up. Time for a new weapon in the war against organised crime. It's time for James Bond to earn his licence to kill. This is the story of the birth of a legend, in the brutal underworld of the French Riviera.
When Guy Fletcher scoffs at a feeble joke he overhears in his local pub, he finds himself, in quick succession, head-butted and struck by an idea. Is it possible to trace a joke all the way back to its original source? Guy’s meandering trail leads him to a Hungarian dentist, a hyperactive troop of Boy Scouts, a group of giggling grave-diggers, and a half-dozen undercover detectives. He’s also sure that he’s being followed by a sinister Englishman, Irishman, and Scotsman. He has an unfortunate encounter with a banana peel. And there’s a fly in his soup. Guy is on the verge of discovering something very unpleasant. Making jokes is no laughing matter.
Tad Spencer, the wealthy son of a businessman, wishes to be someone else and wakes up as Bob Snarby, finding himself in a harsh funfair world filled with criminals, enigmatic fortune tellers, and the dangerous Finn.
Enter the strange and twisted world of Anthony Horowitz, and prepare for the fright of your life. David's mobile seems to have a hotline to heaven... or hell. And Isabel is in for a nasty surprise next time she takes a bath. Ordinary objects or events, take unexpected and chilling twists in these fabulously scary stories.
Uncover the secrets behind Alex Rider's gadgets and own one yourself! With an introduction by Alex Rider, this book contains detailed fold- out blueprints of the gadgets used by the teen superspy in Anthony Horowitz's best-selling series.
In the forbidding mountains of a remote, hidden land, a goddess cries a river of emeralds, an enemy army is missing on the border, and Charles Houston is fighting for his life in an avalanche of danger. Searching for his missing brother, he comes upon an innocent people and is plunged into a bizarre religious ritual.
1) Robert Harris: Index strachu - Alexandr Hoffmann je počítačový génius a jeho vizionářské nápady štědře vynášejí. Vytvořil v Ženevě novou formu umělé inteligence, která umí předvídat skoky na finančních trzích. Jeho investiční fond vydělává miliardy - dokud se jednoho dne něco nezvrtne.
2) Sophie Kinsella: Láska na zavolanou - Poppy má před svatbou s okouzlujícím intelektuálem Magnusem, který jí nedávno věnoval rodinnou památku - překrásný starožitný prsten se smaragdem. A právě ten - lépe řečeno jeho náhlé zmizení - se stane spouštěčem série bláznivých eskapád, jimž musí Poppy následně čelit.
3) Anthony Horowitz: Dům hedvábí - Je listopad roku 1890 a Londýn svírá ve spárech nemilosrdná zima. Nerozlučná dvojka Sherlock Holmes a doktor Watson právě popíjejí čaj u krbu, když tu náhle do bytu na Baker Street 221b vtrhne rozčilený gentleman a úpěnlivě prosí o pomoc v jisté záležitosti.
4) Sandra Brown: O život - Honor Gilletteové její čtyřletá dcerka hlásí, že na zahradě je nějaký pán, kterému asi není dobře. Honor spěchá neznámému na pomoc. Ukáže se však, že onen "pán, kterému není dobře", není nikdo jiný než Lee Coburn, muž podezřelý z několikanásobné vraždy.
Minulost: Další thriller s hrdinou Jackem Reacherem, tentokrát pátrá po minulosti svého otce.
Ošetřovatelka poručíka Clarka : Armádní ošetřovatelka Eva Cassidyová se ocitá na Havaji těsně před útokem na Pearl Harbor.
Navždy a den : Zabili agenta 007! Ať žije nový agent 007!
Námluvy s kocourem : Jak kocour MacGyver pomáhal své paničce ke štěstí...
Der Bestseller ALEX RIDER – die Vorlage zur actiongeladenen TV-Serie! Drei Worte auf seinem Laptop bringen Alex Riders Herz zum Rasen: ALEXX, ICH LE. Hals über Kopf verlässt er San Francisco, um den Absender der Nachricht zu finden. Denn für den jüngsten Geheimagenten der Welt ist eins klar: Sie muss von seiner Freundin Jack stammen. Von Jack, die alle für tot halten. Die Suche führt ihn zu zwei Brüdern, die einen millionenschweren Deal planen und jeden Gegner gnadenlos ausschalten … Band 10 der actionreichen Agenten-Reihe von Bestseller-Autor Anthony Horowitz Alex Riders Vergangenheit: eine einzige Lüge. Seine Zukunft: liegt in den Händen des MI6. Denn als jüngster Agent aller Zeiten ist er Englands stärkste Geheimwaffe! Erlebe alle Abenteuer von "Alex Rider": Band 1: Stormbreaker Band 2: Gemini-Project Band 3: Skeleton Key Band 4: Eagle Strike Band 5: Scorpia Band 6: Ark Angel Band 7: Snakehead Band 8: Crocodile Tears Band 9: Scorpia Rising Band 10: Steel Claw Vorgeschichte: Russian Roulette
Zehn Jahre nach der Flucht der Torhüter aus Hongkong liegt die Welt in Trümmern. Die Alten kontrollieren Wirtschaft und Regierungen, sie verursachen Naturkatastrophen und zerströren die menschliche Zivilisation. Matt ruft nun seine Freunde aus der Traumwelt zusammen und verkündet seinen Plan. Sie alle sollen nach Oblivion kommen, wo sich die Chaos'Festung befindet. Hier in der Antarktis, am Ende der Welt, wird sich das Schicksal der Fünf erfüllen. Ab 13.
