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No evildoers have tried to flatten Peter Parker in weeks. His marriage to Mary Jane is stronger than ever, and he's enjoying his job as a high-school science teacher. Life is good. Naturally, that doesn't last. When Peter learns that his old enemy, the Rhino, is on a rampage in Times Square, he suits up as Spider-Man to stop the destructive villain in his tracks. But he's unexpectedly foiled in his attempts by the Black Cat, a former ally and old flame. The Cat informs Peter that the Rhino is just a distraction - the real threat comes from a group of Ancients.

Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden has had a rough couple of weeks. As the only openly practicing professional wizard in the Chicago area, he has squared off against a multitude of supernatural bad guys. Harry has won the day against demons, poltergeists, sorcerers, trolls, vampires, werewolves, and even an evil faerie godmother. You might think nothing could spook him. You would be wrong.

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN INSTANT USA TODAY AND INDIE BESTSELLER Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only professional wizard, has always managed to save the day—but, in this powerful entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files, can he save himself? One year. 365 days...

In this dark and gritty collection - featuring short stories from Jim Butcher, Seanan McGuire, Kevin J. Anderson, and Rob Thurman - nothing is as simple as black and white, light and dark, good and evil.... Unfortunately, that's exactly what makes it so easy to cross the line.

Harry Dresden’s faced some pretty terrifying foes during his career. Giant scorpions. Oversexed vampires. Psychotic werewolves. It comes with the territory, when you’re the only professional wizard in the Chicago area phone book. But in all Harry’s years of supernatural sleuthing, he’s never faced anything like this: the spirit world’s gone postal. All over Chicago, ghosts are causing trouble—and not just of the door-slamming, boo-shouting variety. These ghosts are tormented, violent, and deadly. Someone—or something—is purposely stirring them up to wreak unearthly havoc.

Life can kick us when we are down. In Shawn Speakman's case, he is fighting back. Lacking health insurance and diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2011, Speakman beat the disease as well as the massive medical debt he amassed from its treatment. He did this by publishing Unfettered, an anthology featuring short stories donated by some of the best science fiction and fantasy writers working today. Speakman has again collaborated with celebrated genre authors to publish Unfettered II.

Fall under the intoxicating spell of their hex appeal…In the magical world that lies hidden beneath our own, witches and conjurers play deadly games. They know just the right spell to kill a man with one kiss—or raise him back again. And they’re not afraid to exact sweet revenge on those who dare to cross them. But what if you’re the unlucky soul who falls victim to a conjurer’s curse? And if you had the power to cast a magic spell of your own, would you use it?

Today's hottest urban fantasy authors come together in this delicious brew that crackles and boils over with tales of powerful witches and dark magic! For anyone who's ever wondered what lies beyond the limits of reality, who's imagined the secret spaces where witches wield fearsome magic, come and drink deep. Let yourself fall under the spell of this bewitching collection!

For well over a century, Monster Hunter International has kept the world safe from supernatural threats small and large - and, in some cases, very, very large. Now, join us as MHI opens their archives for the first time. From experienced hunters on their toughest cases, to total newbies' initial encounters with the supernatural, The Monster Hunter Files reveals the secret history of the world's most elite monster fighting force.

A superstar lineup is included in this urban fantasy collection featuring short stories from New York Times bestselling authors Jim Butcher, Holly Black, Kim Harrison, Faith Hunter, and more … In this short story collection, our heroes get what’s due to them—with a supernatural flair. But...

In this thrilling collection of original stories, some of today’s hottest paranormal authors delight, thrill and captivate readers with otherworldly tales of magic and mischief.

Werewolves, vampires, witches, voodoo, Elvis - and weddings An "ordinary" wedding can get crazy enough, so can you imagine what happens when otherworldly creatures are involved? Nine of the hottest authors of paranormal fiction answer that question in this delightful collection of supernatural wedding stories.

Villains have all the fun - everyone knows that - and this anthology takes you on a wild ride through the dark side! The top villains from 16 urban fantasy series get their own stories - including the baddies of New York Times best-selling authors Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Kelley Armstrong, Seanan McGuire, and Jonathan Maberry. For every hero trying to save the world, there's a villain trying to tear it all down.

What newly married couple doesn't dream of a romantic retreat where they can escape the world for a while - but what happens when supernatural forces intrude on their wedded bliss? Nine of today's hottest paranormal authors answer that question in this all-star collection of supernatural stories.

Die Armee der wolfsähnlichen Canim marschiert in Alera ein und treibt die Menschen immer weiter zurück. Tavi und die erste aleranische Legion versuchen, sie aufzuhalten, aber der junge Kommandeur verfügt über viel zu wenig Soldaten. Endlich trifft Verstärkung ein, doch anstatt ihn für seine Verdienste zu belohnen, wird Tavi des Befehls enthoben. Verzweifelt bemüht er sich dennoch, das Schlimmste für seine Männer zu verhindern.

Die wolfsähnlichen Canim sind in Alera eingefallen. Doch sie sind selbst Vertriebene, seit die schrecklichen Vord unaufhaltsam immer mehr von ihrer Heimat erobern. Tavi von Calderon, der neu ernannte Erbe des Throns von Alera, fasst einen verzweifelten Plan: Gemeinsam mit den Canim führt er sein Heer über das Meer, um die Vord zurückzudrängen und den Canim so eine Rückkehr nach Hause zu ermöglichen.

Beyond the Pale is an anthology of 11 dark fantasy and paranormal stories that skirt the border between our world and others. Was that my imagination, or did I hear something under my bed? What was that blurred movement in my darkened closet? There is but a thin veil separating the real and the fantastic and therein dwell the inhabitants of these stories.

Zwei Jahre sind seit der gescheiterten Invasion der Marat vergangen. Und während Tavi dem Ende seiner Ausbildung zum kaiserlichen Spion entgegenfiebert, droht Alera bereits neue Gefahr. Denn ausgerechnet als Kaiser Gaius Sixtus schwer erkrankt und die Mächtigen des Reichs ihre Intrigen vorantreiben, bewegen sich die Furcht erregenden Vord auf die Hauptstadt zu - uralte Schreckensgestalten, für deren Wiedererweckung auch Tavi mitverantwortlich ist.

Tavi, der junge Spion in Diensten des Ersten Fürsten, schleicht sich in die Armee von Kalare ein, denn ein Bürgerkrieg scheint unausweichlich, und der Fürst von Kalare ist der mächtigste Gegenspieler des rechtmäßigen Herrschers von Alera. Durch Mut und viel Glück steigt Tavi schnell auf, bis er eine ganze Legion befehligt. Da landet eine gewaltige Streitmacht der wolfsähnlichen Canim an.

Harry Dresden ist tot, doch auch noch als Geist setzt er alles daran, seine Freunde und die Bewohner Chicagos zu beschützen. Der 13. dunkle Fall des Harry Dresden. Mein Name ist Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, und ich war der mächtigste Magier Chicagos – bis ich ermordet wurde. Dass ich diese Geschichte erzählen kann, liegt daran, dass ich ein Geist bin. Ich schien dazu verdammt zu sein zuzusehen, wie meine Freunde ohne mich den übernatürlichen Gefahren meiner Heimatstadt gegenübertreten mussten. Doch auch für Geister ist Chicago gefährlich, und vielleicht war es ganz gut, dass ich nun ein körperloses Gespenst war.