検索キーワード： 現代文学

In the third book of Imagination Street, Jason bonds with William, his father, with music. William's band and signature song called "Rummage Rubbish" strikes a positive chord inside of Jason's soul. This means a lot to William, as Jason doesn't often sing, let alone interact, with him. Dianne decides on whether to accept or decline a job offer after an unannounced visit from Carol, her mother.

Tras el apabullante éxito de su anterior obra, "El arcano y el jilguero", Ferrán Varela demuestra con "Historias de Hann" que ha dejado de ser una joven promesa para transformarse en uno de los autores más sólidos del panorama fantástico contemporáneo. En esta obra, Varela vuelve a universo de El arcano y el jilguero con una serie de narraciones cortas de corte fantástico centradas en el mismo mundo.

The Gale family can change the world with the charms they cast, which has caused some supernaturally complicated family shenanigans in the past. So when NASA and Doomsday Dan confirm Auntie Catherine’s dire prediction, Charlotte “Charlie” Gale turns to the family for help. But Allie is unavailable because the universe seems determined to have her produce the seventh son of a seventh son of a seventh son of a Gale.

They say she’s been a patient at the Blackbriar Institute since childhood, that she’s sick, alone, and nobody’s coming for her. But someone’s already here—a mysterious man in her therapy group with unfathomable pain in his dark eyes—and she can’t deny her draw to him, no matter how much he tries to keep her away. He doesn’t speak, but he seems to know something the others do not. Is she really sick, or might it be magic? What other dark secrets hide behind Blackbriar’s gates, and will she ever find a way to break free?

Lily has roamed the Earth for centuries, unable to die but also unable to truly live, lest her secret be discovered. Unfortunately, saving a young boy from an almost-deadly accident attracts a handsome stranger’s rapt attention. He sees her in a way few others have before, putting them both at risk and awakening an ancient curse. After years of searching and nearly losing all hope, Lily’s finally found something—and someone—to live for. But will that be enough to save them from what is coming?

Auf dem Weg zu ihrem Urlaubsziel im Harz fährt Sam mit ihrem Motorrad unbemerkt durch ein Tor, das die Welten der Elfen und der Menschen verbindet. Statt Ruhe und Entspannung findet Sam das Abenteuer ihres Lebens. Mit magischen Wesen mitten in Deutschland, einem verführerischen Elfen und einem Verrat, der sie fast das Leben kostet... Spannend, humorvoll und leidenschaftlich.

When you've raised the dead, battled vampires and werewolves, and passed the Boards, what do you do for an encore? In his final rotations of med school, Giovanni is also desperately searching for Mrs. Harris the dead patient he lost—not once, but twice! Can he find her and help her to “Les Invisibles”, or will he finally be overwhelmed by his growing responsibilities, an increasing number of ghosts, or the misplaced paperwork piling up in the morgue?

Nikolai doesn’t want much out of life: sex, immortality, and the power to disembowel anyone who crosses him. But with dark magic forbidden, his only option is Medea–a mage so deadly even the Enforcers give her a wide berth. Despite dire warnings that her apprentices don’t survive, Nikolai won’t stop until she agrees to train him. After all, he’s a killer himself.

Dalton Teban is trying to follow his mission to quietly investigate and eliminate the criminal that broke the magical seal maintaining the balance between the five worlds. But when the information that the demon Yokouro DeVastes is at large is leaked, panic grips the realms. Riots, public outcry, and terrified destruction begin to permeate the various societies, breeding more fear among the people of the realms and putting a new weight on Dalton’s assignment. But the growing distrust in the Guardians and the Dimension Protection Council is not the only concern weighing on Dalton.

Diana intended to stop by Oldcrest for a pit stop. Catch up with her brother, meet his mate, maybe convince them to name their firstborn after her. She’ll soon learn, as a Helsing, she must pick a side. Before one is picked for her. Mikar has spent centuries following Levi to thank him for saving his life, but when all hell breaks loose, he has to decide whether to get the freedom he’s earned or die with the rest of his friends. Was there even a choice?

Recovering from betrayal and loss, Jack and Kiera have found a safe haven to recuperate and train until they are ready to make their move. But nowhere is safe for long. Not when you are up against the most powerful witch who ever lived and a pair of ancient Witch Hunters awakened from their 500-year slumber. It will take all their strength and training to protect the return of witchcraft, and each other. With fresh danger and new allies, Blood of the Witch continues Jack and Kiera’s quest to rebuild a world that has long since been forgotten. One where magic can flourish.

In all the 6,000 years that the Children of Lilith have walked among us, there has never been an unwilling vampire...until now. Carl Morgan has lost everything. His wife and children were killed in a senseless accident. Then he witnesses the murder of his sister at the hands of a beautiful and mysterious woman named Rebecca. When the police cannot locate the killer, Carl takes matters into his own hands. But his search for justice costs him everything he holds dear.Carl is unknowingly transformed into the world's first and only unwilling vampire.

An exhilarating science fiction and fantasy debut novel about a young woman's trials and tribulations after discovering her life isn't what it seems. After winning the Women's Division I Basketball Championship, Sasi Avias suddenly finds herself in a strange realm that is threatened by a dark force. Could she be the descendant of the Goddess from the prophecy to save this realm and her own? Join Sasi Avias on this intriguing adventure to try and save the world!

"Love is all you need" might be the biggest lie you have ever been told. A young couple goes through hell to save their love story until they realize that they need to save themselves first. This audiobook is a focused piece of writing on teaching the young growing minds to empower themselves before they cause misery and hurt to the ones they love. Self-empowerment comes in a lot of forms, and financial independence is one of them. It goes deeper than being able to keep your belly full and body warm. It is about self-exploration, growth, and developing a mature mindset.

Growing up in a world of isolation and bitterness, Mercy wanted nothing more than to graduate high school and leave it all behind. When her out-of-control temper lands her in the Fremont Institute, all hope vanishes—until she discovers the other residents are more like her than she realizes. For the first time, she connects with others on a deeper level, not to mention the mysterious and unavailable Drake Moreno. As Mercy discovers her repressed power, her friends guide her into a world of enchantment and magic she’s never experienced.

Quinlan is starting to believe that what she sees is real. She needs to learn the truth, and Shane Murphy might be the only one who can help her figure it out. Eli refuses to believe, even though he sees the same things Quinlan sees. They've both seen Fand, as well as the Veilman's changeable personality. So much has happened and things are about to get much more confusing for them. Fand's brother may be able to help. Then again, Lugh might be even closer than they believed.

"Valores familiares" es una refrescante y estimulante antología de relatos adscritos al subgénero del bizarro, de lo más atrevido y vanguardista que se está haciendo en estos momento en el panorama fantástico español contemporáneo.

Fifteen years ago, my father earned a life sentence for illegal dark magic experimentation. His test subject? Me. I’ve spent every day since training to control the rare lightning magic he unlocked. I swore to use this gift to protect all Elemental Witches from similar torture. Now he’s escaped and Dark Magic Covens are threatening the safety of the Kingdom of Magic. This reconnaissance mission should be a piece of cake. Lead an elite team to spy on one of the known covens. If only it didn’t also happen to include a certain prince with certain off-limits chemistry....

Einfühlsam, berührend und humorvoll – niemand erzählt so besondere Liebesgeschichten wie TJ Klune. Der erfolgsverwöhnte Anwalt Wallace Price kennt nur drei Dinge: Arbeit, Arbeit und noch mal Arbeit. Es kommt ihm daher äußerst ungelegen, als er eines Tages tot umfällt und in der Zwischenwelt landet. Dort erwartet ihn der Wächter Hugo, der Wallace auf seine Reise ins Jenseits vorbereiten soll. Doch Wallace ist noch nicht bereit, und so wird ihm Zeit gewährt, um seine Angelegenheiten zu ordnen. Zeit, in der Wallace den wahren Sinn des Lebens entdeckt. Und die Liebe findet.

When a young dancer burns to death on stage, her friend Génet Shilling wants to know why. That puzzle leads Génet through strange underworlds, upending everything she thought was real. An urban faerie tale from the author behind Mage, Deliria, and Powerchords, Red Shoes explores a realm where music becomes magic; love, death, and energy converge; and time is just a state of sound.