Editora: Bu Classics Books
Witness the slow, intoxicating decline of a glamorous couple as they squander their potential in a haze of parties and alcohol. Anthony and Gloria Patch wait for an inheritance that comes too late, their love eroding under the weight of aimlessness. This is a searing portrait of the beautiful people whom life slowly destroys.
In Saki's short story "The Hedgehog," social commentary is cleverly interwoven with elements of a ghost story. Set during a garden party at the Rectory, the narrative revolves around a group of upper-class women who engage in idle gossip and rivalry, particularly focusing on the arrival of a clairvoyant guest, Ada Bleek.Ver livro
What if your pain could awaken the power to reshape the world?Raised under the suffocating control of her wealthy family, Kabyra never felt truly free. When a devastating fire destroys her stepfather's study, she's blamed and forced to flee. On the run and betrayed by those she trusted, Kabyra discovers within herself a raw, supernatural force—powerful, destructive... and uncontrollable.In a crumbling society where injustice reigns, Kabyra's journey is one of rebellion, awakening, and revenge. But will her unleashed powers help her break free—or consume her?Apex Generation is a gripping dystopian short story blending real-world social struggles with thrilling supernatural abilities. Perfect for fans of speculative fiction, dystopia, and strong female protagonists, it delivers sharp commentary on oppression, identity, and transformation.Dive into a fast-paced, atmospheric tale where power, betrayal, and survival collide.Ver livro
My three best friends always get what they want. And now, they want me . . . I was unceremoniously dumped and humiliated. My heartache doesn't go unnoticed, though. The three hottest men I've ever met have protected me my entire life. And they happen to be my best friends. My three heroes devise a plan to get back at my ex—a man who never truly deserved me. Jacob is quiet and brilliant, but a bad boy lurks underneath his polished exterior. Noah is every woman's dream. The thought of disappointing him brings me to my knees. Austin is damaged and uncontrollable, but we share a dark past. He will always have my back. After years of pent-up tension, I finally end up in bed with all three of them. It seems like the perfect fairy tale . . . until it's not. Outside forces are determined to tear us apart. This relationship is taking a delicious and dangerous turn. Contains mature themes.Ver livro
Trapped in Ga'ee space, Leviathan runs for its life. And the lives of its crew. Declan Payne and Harry Wesson decide to go on the offensive. They have no choice. They can't go home. It only delays the inevitable. The Ga'ee march relentlessly into the space of the seven races while turning an inward eye toward the interloper, the ship they call God1. They direct tens of thousands of Ga'ee carriers to destroy Leviathan. The silicon-based life forms have to be stopped. Declan Payne comes up with a plan, and no one is sold on it, but it's the only plan they have. Who has to die for humanity to win?Ver livro
'A gripping, heartbreaking and beautiful thriller… unforgettable' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'capitvating… stark and unflinching' Publishers Weekly BERLIN, 1932 Intelligent, artistic and precocious, fourteen-year-old Sophie Riedesel dreams of nothing more than becoming an actress and spending time with her beloved Jewish neighbour, Isaac Zarco. But when her father and boyfriend become Nazi collaborators and Hitler's meteoric rise to power gathers momentum, she is forced to lead a double life to protect those closest to her. Invited by Isaac into the Ring, a secret circle of underground activists working against the government, Sophie soon learns the ways of espionage and subterfuge. But when a series of sterilisations, murders and disappearances threatens to destroy the group, Sophie must fight to expose the traitor in their midst and save all that she loves about Germany – whatever the price. Thrilling, suspenseful and evocative, The Seventh Gate is at once a love story, a tale of fierce heroism and a horrifying study of the Nazis' war against the disabled. 'The Seventh Gate is not only a superb thriller but an intelligent and moving novel about the heartbreaking human condition.' Alberto Manguel 'gripping, consuming, and shocking… The reader will be haunted by these brave characters and the stirring murder mystery.' New York Journal of Books '[A] powerfully understated saga' Kirkus ReviewsVer livro
He's waited half a century to choose an omega. Lord Ronson Cadogan can stall no longer. He needs an omega and he needs an heir. Settled on the obvious perfect choice, and determined to see his fate through, Ronson can't afford to wait for the next ceremony to claim what he is owed. If only he was more excited about the match. They call her the mouse. Mairwen Posy knows precisely who the Alpha of Bleake Isle will choose, and it certainly isn't her. In fact, it's so predictable it's almost boring. Resigned to her fate of disappearing into the background, Mairwen takes the role of observer, distracting the ache of being left out with the entertainment of dragonkin society's unfolding stories. All is as expected, until the sudden twist in a familiar plot sends Mairwen in the least likely direction, right into the arms of the alpha.Ver livro
