Editora: NPC Comics
Brave. True. Honest. None of these words describe short-order fry cook Lorenzo Raygoza. Broke, fat, lazy, and surly…he’s got a crappy life and he deserves it. Now, thanks to the alien that landed in the alleyway behind his diner, he’s also superhuman. Let’s be real here, folks. This is going to turn out exactly as you’d expect. The saga of the Earth’s worst superhero begins here!
In the treacherous corridors of 8th-century Constantinople, where power is won through cunning and ambition, a young woman is destined to shape the fate of an empire. Seventeen-year-old Thekla, fierce and relentless, has been abandoned at the altar for the third time. Determined to reclaim her betrothed—or make him pay—she sets out for the imperial capital, armed only with her wits and her blade. But Constantinople is no place for the faint-hearted. Here, intrigue and betrayal lurk in every shadow, and survival demands more than mere determination. Amidst the dazzling splendor of the Byzantine court, Thekla crosses paths with Irini of Athens—a strikingly beautiful orphan plucked from obscurity to wed Co-Emperor Leon, son of the ruthless Constantine. But Irini is no mere pawn. Beneath her delicate exterior lies an unyielding will and an insatiable hunger for power. As Thekla and Irini forge an uneasy alliance, the city erupts with unrest, torn apart by religious conflict and political machinations. In this volatile world of shifting loyalties, ambition can be a weapon, and trust can be fatal. Will Thekla become Irini’s greatest ally—or her most dangerous rival? The rise of an empress begins …Ver livro
Act 2 - A Will to Pleasure follows the Colonel as he seeks to find pleasure in the violence and betrayal of the Hill Country. The Colonel is the khan of a desolate world, surrounded by powerful men and opposed by Sheriff John Newman. Life, with all its pain and beauty, is theater to him. He is the ringmaster and he will teach Sheriff John Newman, and everyone watching, a lesson to be remembered.Ver livro
Auto accidents. Mysterious fires. Cultists. Mythological figures. Poisoned lands. What's real and what isn't? Is danger spreading from sinister Dubbs House? These bloody tales and events come alive under the watchful eye of Albion-born doctor Kathryn Cross, a former victim of the town-turned-survivor. Her staunch skepticism may be the only thing keeping her sane as she unravels a potential conspiracy seeded within the town, and Old Sheriff Callfield has secrets of his own. Follow the doctor, the townspeople of Silver Hollow and all who pass through it as they journey into the depths of the town and its evil infestation. Can they unravel its secrets before the manifestation spreads?Ver livro
The cunning Gargamel tells Bigmouth the giant that the most delicious food in the world is Smurf soup. So, Bigmouth goes to Smurf Village to find some Smurfs for his Smurf soup. To keep the Smurfs safe, Papa Smurfs has a brilliant plan to lure Bigmouth to Gargamel’s house and make Gargamel pay for what he has done …Ver livro
Meet young Worcester Glendenis, a 12-year-old with a thirst for justice and a heart full of gumption. He's got his sights set on becoming the next big thing in the world of private investigation, taking cues from none other than the legendary Philip Marlowe himself. With two troublesome twin sisters always getting into mischief, a pair of parents who just don't understand and a nemesis bully named Vibbly, Worcester's got his hands full. But he's not one to back down from a challenge. With the help of his super-smart best friend Esther Plumrose, he takes on cases that would leave the average kid flummoxed. So if you're looking for a mystery that'll keep you guessing until the very end, look no further than Worcester Glendenis Kid Detective: The Plumrose Necklace Affair. This book is the perfect pick for middle grade readers who love a good puzzle, crime fiction, and a hero with a heart of gold. - Listening time 4.5 hours -Ver livro
The story of Aladdin, a poor youth living in Al Kal’as. One day, the crafty boy outsmarts an evil sorcerer, getting his hands on a magical lamp that houses a wish-fulfilling genie! Soon, all of Aladdin’s dreams come true, and he finds himself wealthy and married to a beautiful princess. All is well until, one day, the evil sorcerer returns to reclaim the magical lamp.Ver livro
