by Simon R. Green (2009)
He was the greatest spy in the world, but the Independent Agent is retiring. But he has decided on one last great game - the six greatest spies in the world today must work together - and compete against each other - to solve the six greatest mysteries in the world. Whoever wins the game will also win the Agent's priceless information.
Steve Cash
In this lyrical, intelligent sequel to "The Meq," the long-awaited Time of Remembering has arrived. But one Meq has no interest in remembering--he is the Fleur-du-Mal and his desire is nothing less than to wipe his people from the face of the Earth.
Wolfgang Hohlbein
Cavin hat Hochwalden endlich erreicht. Er weiß allerdings nicht, daß sein Vater tot ist und ihm der Zauberer Lassar in dessen Maske gegenübersteht. Um Cavins letzte Zweifel auszuräumen, führt Lassar ihn in das Herz des Waldes, zur Megidda, einer geheimnisvollen Festungsruine. Dort inszeniert er kunstvoll Oros Tod -, so daß Cavin glaubt, Gwenderon sei der Mörder. Und wie Lassar es geplant hat, beginnt der junge König eine gnadenlose Hetzjagd auf Gwenderon und die Rebellen...
Erica Hayes
Ice is a light-fingered fairy who can't resist a look at the powerful mirror. The mirror offers her a chance to achieve everything she's ever dreamed of. But when she pilfers it, she discovers that its power comes with a price: the mirror is a gateway to obsession and madness... and it will take every trick in her arsenal just to survive.
James Jaros
With their enemies fast on their trail, a caravan of survivors, including Jessie and her daughters, moves quickly into the Great American Desert, but the danger of pursuit pales before the horror that lies ahead in the City of Shade--a place overrun by savagery, madness and monsters.