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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

The first short story collection in the #1 New York Times- bestselling series-including brand-new Harry Dresden short stories!...

HARRY DRESDEN LIVES!!! After being murdered by a mystery assailant, navigating his way through the realm between life and death, and being brought back to the mortal world, Harry realizes that maybe death wasn’t all that bad. Because he is no longer Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only...

Dieser bizarre Doppelmord wurde eindeutig mit Magie durchgeführt! Der Auftakt der erfolgreichsten Urban-Fantasy-Serie der Welt! Mein Name ist Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. Nutzen Sie meinen Namen auf eigenes Risiko für Beschwörungen. Erst wenn Ihnen wirklich sonst niemand helfen kann, rufen Sie mich an. Das tat auch Lieutenant Karrin Murphy von der Chicagoer Polizei, als sie vor den Opfern eines bizarren Doppelmords stand. Die Tat war eindeutig durch etwas Übernatürliches verübt worden.

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.

Er ist gezwungen, seinem schlimmsten Feind zu helfen – und würde lieber sterben, als diesen triumphieren zu sehen. Der 15. dunkle Fall des Harry Dresden. Mein Name ist Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, und ich bin der Winterritter der Herrscherin des Winterhofs der Elfen. Aber nur, weil ich in dieses Amt gezwungen worden war, musste ich ja nicht so grausam werden wie meine Vorgänger. Was ich allerdings nicht verhindern konnte, war, dass Königin Mab meine Dienste an meinen schlimmsten Feind auslieh.

In this extraordinary fantasy epic, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files leads readers into a world where the fate of the realm rests on the shoulders of a boy with no power to call his own... For a thousand years, the people of Alera have united against the aggressive...

Jim Butcher, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files and the Codex Alera novels, conjures up a new series set in a fantastic world of noble families, steam-powered technology, and magic-wielding warriors. . . . Since time immemorial, the Spires have sheltered humanity...

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...

Erstmals auf Deutsch! Der 16. dunkle Fall des Harry Dresden soll den Krieg in der übernatürlichen Welt beenden. Mein Name ist Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, und ich bin der Repräsentant des Weißen Rats der Magier in Chicago. Als solcher war ich natürlich skeptisch, als die Friedensgespräche mit den Fomori ausgerechnet in meiner Stadt stattfinden sollten. Nennen Sie mich zynisch, aber ich konnte mir nicht vorstellen, dass diese Meereswesen an echtem Frieden interessiert waren. Und ich ahnte, dass auch jede der anderen Parteien ihr eigenes Süppchen kochte.

An instant New York Times bestseller! The fate of the Cinder Spires may be decided by crossed swords in the next exhilarating fantasy adventure from the author of the Dresden Files, in this New York Times bestselling series of noble families, swordplay, and airships. For centuries the Cinder...

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.

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.

Erstmals auf Deutsch! Der 17. dunkle Fall des Harry Dresden verändert alles, was wir über die übernatürliche Welt zu wissen glaubten. Mein Name ist Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, und als Magier habe ich bereits gegen die schlimmsten Gegner gekämpft: den Roten Hof der Vampire, die gefallenen Engel des schwarzen Denar, die Außenweltler. Doch diesmal war es anders. Ethniu war so uralt und mächtig, dass selbst die Unsterblichen vor ihr erzitterten. Jetzt hatte sie Chicago den Krieg erklärt.

HARRY DRESDEN IS BACK AND READY FOR ACTION, in the new entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files. When the Supernatural nations of the world meet up to negotiate an end to ongoing hostilities, Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, joins the White Council's security...