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Luke
by Stephen LawrenceEin erfolgreiches, karrierebewusstes junges Ehepaar, Tom und Pat Dalton, zieht mit seinen beiden Kindern in ein altes Tudor-Haus, dessen Vorgeschichte sie nicht kennen. Jamie, ihr kleiner Sohn, hält es für den besten Ort aller Zeiten, vor allem, weil das Haus mit einer ansässigen Katze, vielen interessanten Orten zum Erkunden und einem neuen Spielkameraden aus der Nachbarschaft namens Luke ausgestattet ist. Ihre halbwüchsige Tochter Sarah, die sich in ihrer neuen Schule einleben muss, sorgt für zusätzlichen Stress, aber nicht wegen ihres Schulstoffes. Die Eltern haben jedoch bald Vorbehalte gegen den Umzug in ihre neue Wohnstätte, nachdem einige seltsame Dinge geschehen und sie beginnen, die schmutzige Geschichte des Hauses zu erforschen.
Lullaby
by Chuck PalahniukNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of the New York Times bestseller Choke and the cult classic Fight Club, a cunningly plotted novel about the ultimate verbal weapon, one that reinvents the apocalyptic thriller for our times. "A harrowing and hilarious glimpse into the future of civilization.&” —Minneapolis Star-TribuneEver heard of a culling song? It&’s a lullaby sung in Africa to give a painless death to the old or infirm. The lyrics of a culling song kill, whether spoken or even just thought. You can find one on page 27 of Poems and Rhymes from Around the World, an anthology that is sitting on the shelves of libraries across the country, waiting to be picked up by unsuspecting readers. Reporter Carl Streator discovers the song&’s lethal nature while researching Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and before he knows it, he&’s reciting the poem to anyone who bothers him. As the body count rises, Streator glimpses the potential catastrophe if someone truly malicious finds out about the song. The only answer is to find and destroy every copy of the book in the country. Accompanied by a shady real-estate agent, her Wiccan assistant, and the assistant&’s truly annoying ecoterrorist boyfriend, Streator begins a desperate cross-country quest to put the culling song to rest.
Lulu Poole's School for Ghouls
by Joanne LamondCulpepper is a little ghost who isn’t very scary. He takes his friend’s advice and decides to go to Lulu Poole’s School for Ghouls for lessons! Will Culpepper be ready for Halloween?
Luna Alfa
by Rebecca A. Rogers Carla AltieriLa novella prequel di Luna D'Argento. Primo bacio. Primo amore. Primo. . . morso di licantropo? Cinquecento anni fa, i fratelli Ulric e Alaric lavoravano instancabilmente nella fattoria di loro padre per sfamare le loro bocche e vendere il restante raccolto per uno scarso ricavato. Con una ribellione in atto nel Nord dell'Inghilterra e un Paese in guerra per il trono, la profonda tristezza sopportata molto a lungo da Alaric e Ulric finalmente viene dissipata dallo stabilirsi di una nuova famiglia in città. I genitorni di Daciana la trappano da Londra per iniziare una nuova vita a Colchester. Qui, lei non sarà impegnata in bellissime feste ed eleganti balli; sarà messa a dura prova dal massacrante lavoro. Ma il suo obiettivo di fuggire dalla pittoresca città fallisce quando incontra Ulric. Insieme, è come se fossero esattamente dove dovrebbero essere. Durante una caccia al lupo in tarda notte, Ulric e Daciana vengono attaccati. Prima che i loro corpi possano soccombere al selvaggio animale che si cela dentro di loro, la strega del paese sostiene di avere una cura. Ma invece che guarire le loro ferite, lancia una maledizione su Ulric e Daciana, così che loro debbano vivere per ciò che sono veramente. In una città dove i segreti non rimangono tali molto a lungo e il tradimento è all'ordine del giorno, Ulric e Daciana vengono perseguitati per i mostri che sono diventati, perfino da quelli che amano.
Luna D'Argento (Luna D'Argento, #1)
by Nicole Stella Rebecca A. RogersPer la diciassettenne Candra Lowell, l'ultimo anno di liceo dovrebbe essere il più bello della sua vita. Non dovrebbe includere un trasferimento forzato a casa degli zii "per il suo bene". Una marea di brutte notizie la assale quando scopre di essere un licantropo e che, nel suo diciottesimo compleanno, erediterà un potere unico. A casa degli zii, Candra è perseguitata da incubi di foreste inquietanti e occhi scintillanti, e da una figura in ombra che la avverte di lasciare la città. Candra cerca di disfarsi di quelle immagini infestanti, ma quando l'uomo ombra appare davanti alla propria casa, capisce che avrebbe dovuto obbedirgli. Candra apprende il significato di quegli avvertimenti quando scopre di essere il nuovo bersaglio preferito di una famiglia rivale. Non solo è un licantropo: è un licantropo nel mezzo di una faida che fa sembrare Montecchi e Capuleti ottimi amici. Il peggio arriva quando Candra si innamora del suo acerrimo nemico, mentre i suoi rivali vogliono rubarle il potere che riceverà nel suo diciottesimo compleanno. Per proteggere famiglia e amici, Candra non può scappare né correre; deve affrontare i propri nemici, anche di fronte alla morte.
Luna Negra (Luna Plateada, #2)
by Alexandra García Galván Rebecca A. RogersYa que el aumento de los disturbios sobrenaturales sigue expandiéndose hacia lugares cada vez más obvios, Candra y su familia y amigos se encuentran en una cacería sin fin para eliminar la magia negra de la región. Pero hay grandes fuerzas en acción, ya que se ha formado un vínculo entre Candra y Ben, “marcando” sus almas y uniéndolos para siempre, ahora pueden ver los pensamientos del otro y hablar entre ellos telepáticamente, lo que es una mala noticia para los enemigos jurados. Las artes oscuras que se riegan por Hartford, junto con el accidente de Candra y Ben, son parte de un plan más grande, uno que ni los Lowell ni los Conway vieron venir. Hay más de un Anciano en medio de todo, y estos seres fundamentales se mantienen en espera hasta que Candra herede su poder. Un poder que no se ha visto en quinientos años. Un poder que equilibra el de su enemigo. Estos dos poderes combinados pueden cambiar el curso de la historia. Para sobrevivir a la batalla con los Ancianos y proteger sus habilidades, los Lowell y los Conway tendrán que trabajar juntos. ¿Podrán sobreponerse a su enemistad, o perderán todo?
Luna Plateada (Luna Plateada, #1)
by Alexandra García Galván Rebecca A. RogersPara Candra Lowell, de diecisiete años, el último año escolar debería ser lo mejor de su vida, no se supone que la envíen lejos con sus tíos "por su propio bien"... sea lo que eso signifique. Entonces llega la mala noticia, se entera que se transformará de humana a mujer lobo en unos meses, además de que heredará un poder único. En casa de sus tíos, Candra es inundada de pesadillas con bosques susurrantes, unos ojos brillantes y una figura sombría que le lanza una advertencia: debe irse del pueblo. Candra intenta quitarse esas imágenes de la mente, pero cuando esa figura aparece fuera de su casa, la chica se da cuenta de que debió de haber obedecido. Candra descubre el significado de las advertencias de su acosador cuando se da cuenta de que ella es el nuevo objetivo de una manada rival. Ella no es simplemente una mujer lobo, es una mujer lobo envuelta en una enemistad que hace que los Montesco y los Capuleto parezcan mejores amigos, incluso también está hecha un lío al enamorarse de su enemigo jurado. Lo peor es que la manada rival quiere el poder que Candra obtendrá en su decimoctavo cumpleaños. Para proteger a su familia y amigos, Candra no podrá correr ni esconderse, sino que debe enfrentar a sus enemigos, incluso si eso significa morir.
Luna Psíquica (Los cambiantes #1)
by M. D. Grimm Neus CasasVolumen 1 de la serie Los cambiantesEl agente de control de animales Derek Williams ha estado sopesando la idea de pedirle una cita a Brian O'Donogue desde que el veterinario empezó a trabajar en el Refugio de Mascotas dos años atrás. ¿Así que por qué no ha dado el paso? Es complicado... pero tiene algo que ver con el hecho de que, en ocasiones, a Derek le gusta correr sobre cuatro patas en vez de dos piernas. Recuperándose de una relación abusiva y ocultando sus propias habilidades sobrenaturales, Brian decide arriesgarse y acepta salir en una cita con Derek. La relación resultante es mejor de lo que cualquiera de ellos podría haber esperado; hasta que un hombre lobo renegado ataca a Brian mientras pasea a sus perros. El repentino ataque obliga a Derek a enfrentarse con sus sentimientos, pero el peligro no ha terminado. El cambiante renegado está ahí fuera, y les está dando caza.
Luna azul
by Alyson NoelLa fascinante continuación de Eternidad Iniciada en el mundo oscuro y seductivo de los inmortales por su amado Damen, Ever está aprendiendo todo lo que puede sobre sus nuevos poderes. Pero mientras que los poderes de Ever van aumentando, los de Damen empiezan a desvanecerse. Una enfermedad misteriosa amenaza a su memoria, su identidad y su vida. Desesperada por salvar a su novio, Ever viaja hasta la dimensión mística de Summerland, donde descubrirá no sólo los secretos del pasado de Damen --una historia atormentada y brutal que él había tratado de ocultar-- sino también un texto antiguo que revela el funcionamiento del tiempo. Mientras tanto, la luna azul se está acercando, marcando el único periodo en que Ever puede viajar, y Ever tendrá que decidir entre viajar al pasado y rescatar a su familia del accidente que les costó la vida y quedarse en el presente para salvar a Damen.
Luna de Sangre
by Alexandra García Galván Rebecca A. RogersAhora que Candra y Ben han llegado al siglo XVI y dejado a Alaric en el futuro, depende de ellos evitar que Ulric y Daciana terminen desterrados en el Otro Mundo. Pero hay más secretos en su pasado de lo que pensaron; no solo tendrán que encontrar al lobo que mordió a sus ancestros, sino que también tendrán que lidiar con la bruja del pueblo, quien tiene el poder original para destruirlo todo.
Luna di sangue (Serie Sanguis Noctis #1)
by Alex Kidwell Robin Saxon Fabrizio VivoliSerie Sanguis Noctis, Libro 1Jed Walker è un killer su commissione che deve svolgere un incarico apparentemente semplice: introdursi in un'abitazione per recuperare qualcosa. Il suo nuovo cliente non sta cercando soldi o oggetti. Vuole il timido e bellissimo Redford Reed, un uomo che in un solo giorno sconvolge il mondo di Jed, che non è proprio pronto a innamorarsi così repentinamente del suo obiettivo. Redford Reed vive rinchiuso nella casa della nonna, è afflitto da una terribile maledizione e osserva il mondo scorrere fuori della sua casa, fino a quando non arriva Jed, inviato da un uomo che non si fermerà davanti a nulla pur di reclamare Redford come sua proprietà. La sua unica possibilità di salvezza è fare squadra con Jed ma, mentre la violenza cresce, così aumenta anche la tensione fra loro. Anche se hanno entrambi trovato qualcosa per cui vale la pena vivere, ci vorrà tutta l'abilità di Jed e ogni piccola goccia di coraggio di Redford per rimanere in vita.
Luna nueva (Crepúsculo #2)
by Stephenie MeyerNúmero 1 en la lista de bestsellers de The New York Times y de USA Today. Mejor Novela Young Adult de Todos los Tiempos por la revista Time.La Saga Crepúsculo, en la que se incluyen los títulos Crepúsculo, Luna nueva, Eclipse y Amanecer, ha vendido ya cerca de 155 millones de copias en todo el mundo y más de 3 millones de ejemplares solo en España.Para Bella Swan hay una cosa más importante que su propia vida: Edward Cullen. Pero enamorarse de un vampiro es más peligroso de lo que Bella podría haber imaginado. Edward ya ha rescatado a Bella de las garras de un diabólico vampiro, pero ahora, a medida que su arriesgada relación amenaza todo lo que es cercano y querido para ellos, se dan cuenta de que quizás sus problemas no hayan hecho nada más que empezar...
Luna nueva (Crepúsculo #2)
by Stephenie MeyerPara Bella Swan hay una cosa más importante que su propia vida: Edward Cullen. Pero enamorarse de un vampiro es más peligroso de lo que Bella podría haber imaginado. Edward ya ha rescatado a Bella de las garras de un diabólico vampiro, pero ahora, a medida que su arriesgada relación amenaza todo lo que es cercano y querido para ellos, se dan cuenta de que quizás sus problemas no hayan hecho nada más que empezar...
Lunar Court (Alpha Girls #8)
by Aileen ErinFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Erin Chris is the guy Cosette always wanted.Fun. Funny. Lighthearted and sweet. Chris always manages to find beauty and laughter, even when fighting a chapel full of demons. He's exactly what she needs. Except he's a werewolf and she's a member of the Lunar Court — the only fey court that holds sway over the werewolves. Even on his best day, Chris isn't strong enough to last a few hours in the Lunar Court without becoming a slave. No matter how much Cosette's heart wants him, she knows she has to let him go.But when Chris goes missing, Cosette realizes how much she has to lose if the worst happens. Except her mother — the Queen of the Lunar Court — won’t let her go after Chris. Being forced to stay at court is dangerous for Cosette. Assassins keep coming after her, and unless she accepts a mate, it’s only a matter of time before one of them kills her.Cosette is the girl Chris has always dreamed of.Chris sees through the tough facade to the girl exhausted from a lifetime of fighting off assassins and court politics. She needs a true friend, someone who she can be herself around, and craves solitude. The same solitude that Chris craves. But he knows he'll never be enough to survive in her world. So, when Eli — a mysterious archon — requests his help, he figures why not? The guy might be a little shady, but he needs every distraction he can get.But when Eli says that Cosette’s in trouble, Chris is more than ready to play by Eli's rules. At least until Eli takes him to the Court of Gales. Chris knows he’s about to play a very dangerous game. Bargaining with the fey is something only a desperate person would do. But what wouldn’t Chris give up to save Cosette’s life?"These books go by so very quickly, with the pacing making me think I just started reading. I could gobble up a dozen of these novels!” – Carrie Reads a Lot"Aileen Erin: You did a great job as usual and I’m so excited for Invocation and Lunar Court.” - Lenniland Binge the complete Alpha Girls series now!Book 1: Becoming AlphaBook 2: Avoiding AlphaBook 3: Alpha DividedBook 4: BrujaBook 5: Alpha UnleashedBook 6: Shattered PackBook 7: Being AlphaBook 8: Lunar CourtBook 9: Alpha ErasedGet ready for Off Planet, the biggest and boldest adventure yet from the mind of Aileen Erin. It's perfect for fans of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, Claudia Gray's Defy the Stars, and Maura Milan's Ignite the Stars!
Lune de sang (Sanguis Noctis (Français) #1)
by Jennifer Joffre Alex Kidwell Robin SaxonSanguis Noctis, tome 1Jed Walker, mercenaire, ne pensait pas que ce boulot serait compliqué : il lui suffisait d'entrer, de récupérer ce que son client voulait et de repartir. Sauf que son nouveau client ne veut ni argent, ni objets de valeur. Il veut Redford Reed, un homme timide mais superbe, qui retourne tout l'univers de Jed en une journée. Et Jed n'est pas vraiment préparé à tomber si rapidement sous le charme de l'objet de sa dernière mission ! Redford Reed a vécu toute sa vie enfermé dans la maison de sa grand-mère, hanté par une terrible malédiction, à regarder le monde avancer autour de lui. Jusqu'à ce qu'un jour, Jed débarque, envoyé par un homme qui ne s'arrêtera à rien pour que Redford lui appartienne. S'associer à Jed est sa seule chance de survivre, mais au fur et à mesure que la violence empire, la tension monte entre eux. Et même s'ils ont enfin trouvé quelque chose qui pourrait donner sens à leurs vies, maintenant il va falloir tout le talent de Jed et tout le courage de Redford pour qu'ils puissent ne serait-ce que rester en vie.
Lupus Patronus: A Profecia dos Lobisomens e Vampiros
by Vianka Van Bokkem Henrique HenningEu fui encontrada perto de um rio em uma noite de lua cheia dentro de uma cesta de madeira quando eu tinha dois meses de idade. De acordo com o velho casal que me encontrou, eu estava usando um colar de couro com o dente de um grande lobo nele. O nome "Amelia" estava gravado nele. Tenho dezessete anos e uma horrível maldição vai se manifestar no meu aniversário de dezoito anos. Sem saber, sou parte da profecia de lobisomens e vampiros. Um lobisomem de boa aparência chamado "Alek" vai ganhar meu coração. Infelizmente meu amor será testado pelo seu lado sombrio
Lupus Patronus: La Profezia
by Vianka Van Bokkem Andrea SarchielliMi trovarono dentro una cesta di legno in riva a un fiume, in una notte di luna piena, quando avevo due mesi. Secondo la coppia di anziani che mi trovò, al collo portavo una collana in pelle da cui pendeva una grossa zanna di lupo. Vi era inciso il nome "Amelia". Ho diciassette anni, e una terribile maledizione si manifesterà il giorno del mio diciottesimo compleanno. Sono parte di una profezia di lupi mannari e vampiri. Un bellissimo lupo mannaro di nome Alek si innamorerà di me. Purtroppo, il mio amore per lui verrà messo a dura prova dal suo lato oscuro.
Lure of the Dead (The Last Apprentice #10)
by Joseph Delaney Patrick ArrasmithTom Ward, the Spook's apprentice, and his master have bound the Fiend at last. But now Tom must use his powers as the seventh son of a seventh son to put an end to the source of evil once and for all. When the Spook is captured by bloodthirsty creatures of the dark, Tom must vanquish a god, avenge his master, and protect the person he loves most—Alice—from himself.
Lure of the Mummy
by Janis Susan MayBert Carmody can't catch a break. As a hieroglyphs translator he's actually quite good. However, being pudgy, balding and awkward, he's always in the shadow of his young, charismatic coworkers. Disillusioned and bitter, Bert spends his free time scouring the markets of Cairo hoping to find an unrecognized genuine artifact for the pittance a scholar can afford. His latest discovery is another piece of rubbish, just another animal mummy-one of literally millions of votive offerings from the ancients to one god or another. Or is it? Suddenly, things start looking up for Bert. But as he starts to get the recognition he deserves, there are deadly consequences for his coworkers. Will Bert finally be set for life, or will the lure of the mummy ruin him forever? 23,000 words
Luscious Craving: A Novel (Candace Steele Vampire Killer #2)
by Cameron DeanWHERE’S THERE’S BLOOD, THERE’S PASSION Sexy vampire killer Candace Steele is back on the Las Vegas strip and determined to steer clear of Ash, the seductive vampire whose smoldering allure begs her to surrender to the dark side. But determination may not be enough when Candace’s job at the glitzy Scheherazade casino drives her right into the center of Ash’s deadly domain, for there are rumors of a New Year’s Eve vampire assault on the casino, and only Candace can stop it. With the clock ticking down to the fateful night, Candace isn’t sure if she can resist the overwhelming desire she feels for Ash, but she has run out of choices. She must go to Ash for help; even though she knows that the price he’ll expect in return is nothing less than her body and her soul.
Lust
by Francine PascalThe good news: We found my dad. The bad news: He's in Siberia.The good news: I'm going there to free him.The bad news: Loki's coming with me.The good news: I finally get to see him.The bad news: I have to tell him his girlfriend tried to kill me.
Lute
by Jennifer ThorneWicker Man meets Final Destination in Jennifer Thorne's atmospheric, unsettling folk horror novel about love, duty, and community.On the idyllic island of Lute, every seventh summer, seven people die. No more, no less.Lute and its inhabitants are blessed, year after year, with good weather, good health, and good fortune. They live a happy, superior life, untouched by the war that rages all around them. So it’s only fair that every seven years, on the day of the tithe, the island’s gift is honored.Nina Treadway is new to The Day. A Florida girl by birth, she became a Lady through her marriage to Lord Treadway, whose family has long protected the island. Nina’s heard about The Day, of course. Heard about the horrific tragedies, the lives lost, but she doesn’t believe in it. It's all superstitious nonsense. Stories told to keep newcomers at bay and youngsters in line.Then The Day begins. And it's a day of nightmares, of grief, of reckoning. But it is also a day of community. Of survival and strength. Of love, at its most pure and untamed. When The Day ends, Nina—and Lute—will never be the same.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Lute Sneak Peek
by Jennifer ThorneWicker Man meets Final Destination in Jennifer Thorne's atmospheric, unsettling folk horror novel about love, duty, and community. Download a FREE sneak peek today!On the idyllic island of Lute, every seventh summer, seven people die. No more, no less.Lute and its inhabitants are blessed, year after year, with good weather, good health, and good fortune. They live a happy, superior life, untouched by the war that rages all around them. So it’s only fair that every seven years, on the day of the tithe, the island’s gift is honored.Nina Treadway is new to The Day. A Florida girl by birth, she became a Lady through her marriage to Lord Treadway, whose family has long protected the island. Nina’s heard about The Day, of course. Heard about the horrific tragedies, the lives lost, but she doesn’t believe in it. It's all superstitious nonsense. Stories told to keep newcomers at bay and youngsters in line.Then The Day begins. And it's a day of nightmares, of grief, of reckoning. But it is also a day of community. Of survival and strength. Of love, at its most pure and untamed. When The Day ends, Nina—and Lute—will never be the same.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Lycan Partnership (Partnership in Blood #8)
by Ariel Tachna2nd EditionA Partnership in Blood novel By the time the alpha of the Morvan werewolf pack approaches l'Institut Marcel Chavinier for help solving his people's fertility problems, pack numbers have dwindled and the remaining members are desperate. Though the wizards at l'Institut have no experience with werewolves, their lore, or their brand of magic, Raymond agrees to help. At l'ANS headquarters, Raymond finds Marc Gourlin, a young wizard fascinated with werewolves. Marc agrees to visit the werewolves' home to study their rituals for the source of the problem. But when he arrives, he finds himself distracted by Adenet Silaire, the pack shaman. The attraction between them is powerful, but though Marc suspects he might be Adenet's mate, Adenet rebuffs him. Marc is a man, and Adenet's sense of responsibility will not let him take a male mate when the pack so desperately needs children. Meanwhile, Jean and Raymond discover the Aveu de Sang allows a vampire's Avoué to calm his inner beast. For Jean and Orlando, this is wonderful news--but it only convinces Thierry how much Sebastien is missing out on because they cannot form an Aveu de Sang. Determined to give his partner everything he can, Thierry sets out to recreate the bond denied them by Sebastien's past.This second edition received minor revision and proofing for re-release in honor of the publication of Partnership Reborn, the final book in the series.
Lycan Unleashed
by Shannon CurtisREVENGE IS SWEET, BUT SO IS DESIRE On the hunt for his alpha's killer, Lycan Matthias Marshall is willing to go to any lengths to end his quest. Even if that means kidnapping the enemy. Well-trained tracker Trinity Caldwell can take him back to her pack and their treacherous leader. Yet convincing Trinity to betray her kind won't be easy. Nor will denying the pull his body feels toward hers. Matthias has buried his heart along with his mate. Desire...love...have no part in his plan. But when Trinity risks her life for his, Matthias must decide how much vengeance means to him.