Verlag: Bluemoose Books
Ghost Mountain is a mountain that appeared yesterday, changing the lives of the local people; the town drunk, a retired teacher and her dog, a young soul and his wife,an old soul. It is a story about all that is unmistably present yet never trul fathomable in our lives.
From the author of The Girl in the Video comes a darkly comic thriller with an edge-of-your-seat climax. Denny just wants to be the world’s best dad to his baby daughter, but things get messy when he starts hallucinating his estranged abusive stepfather, Frank. Then Frank winds up dead and Denny is held hostage by his junkie half-sister who demands he uncovers the cause of her father’s death. Will Denny defeat his demons or be perpetually tortured for refusing to answer impossible questions? House of Bad Memories is Funny Games meets This Is England with a Rosemary’s Baby under-taste.Zum Buch
A Streatham banker named Mr Alexander Holder makes a loan of £50,000 (equivalent to approximately £5.76 million in 2019[1][2]) to a socially prominent client, who leaves a beryl coronet - one of the most valuable public possessions in existence - as collateral. Feeling his bank's personal safe is insufficient to protect such a rare and precious piece of jewellery, he takes it home and keeps it in his dressing room. However, he and his niece Mary later find his son Arthur holding the coronet, seemingly trying to bend it, and three beryls missing from it. A panicked Holder seeks out Sherlock Holmes for help. Despite the damning evidence against Arthur, who is refusing to give a statement, Holmes is unconvinced. With the threat of Holder's reputation being besmirched and a national scandal weighing heavily on his mind, Holmes determines Arthur could not have broken the coronet on his own without making noise, notices footprints in the snow outside Holder's home, and considers Holder's servants, Mary, and Arthur's rakish friend Sir George Burnwell as potential suspects.Zum Buch
Friday night lights hide more than they reveal… When retired NFL superstar Keller Williams returns to his small town to coach his old high school football team, he’s surprised how much he enjoys being out of the limelight and on the field with the kids. Even more surprising is his immediate attraction to the father of one of his players—single dad Niall Harper. Problem number one: Niall Harper isn’t gay. Problem number two: Keller isn’t out to the world. Problem number three: Niall hates his guts. And Keller has no idea why. High school librarian Niall Harper has always done the right thing. Except be true to himself. Divorced and raising his teenaged son, Niall is dismayed to discover the new football coach is none other than his long-ago Friday night fantasy and nemesis. Not that it matters—Keller doesn’t remember him. It’s nothing new; Niall has always been easy to forget. Now Keller wants to be friends. And more. Niall can’t deny the annoying man makes him laugh and feel things he’d only dreamed possible. But would a player like Keller be satisfied with a regular guy like him? Being together is more than complicated, but they are willing to take the risk. Niall reveals he’s dating his son’s coach, and Keller comes out to the team, his fans, the press, and small-town gossips. Neither is prepared for the fallout, but that doesn’t stop them. It’s time to throw the Hail Mary pass of a lifetime and win the game of forever. And they’re ready.Zum Buch
Set against the vibrant and complex backdrop of British-ruled India, Kim by Rudyard Kipling is a rich and captivating tale of adventure, identity, and espionage. Blending coming-of-age storytelling with political intrigue, this classic novel transports readers into a world of shifting loyalties and cultural crossroads. The story follows Kimball O'Hara—known simply as Kim—an orphaned boy growing up on the bustling streets of Lahore. Clever, resourceful, and deeply connected to the diverse cultures around him, Kim moves effortlessly between worlds. His life changes when he befriends a wandering Tibetan lama on a spiritual quest. As Kim accompanies the holy man across the subcontinent, he is drawn into the "Great Game," the shadowy rivalry between empires vying for influence in Central Asia. Torn between his Irish heritage and his Indian upbringing, Kim becomes both disciple and spy, navigating a landscape filled with soldiers, holy men, merchants, and secret agents. His journey is one of discovery—of purpose, loyalty, and self-understanding—set against sweeping landscapes and vividly drawn characters. Kipling's portrayal of India is layered and atmospheric, capturing its color, complexity, and contradictions. Through Kim's eyes, readers experience bustling cities, remote mountain passes, and the intricate interplay of faith, politics, and empire. The novel explores themes of belonging, identity, and the tension between spiritual seeking and worldly ambition. At once an adventure story and a nuanced portrait of colonial society, Kim remains one of Kipling's most celebrated works. Its compelling narrative, memorable characters, and exploration of cultural identity continue to resonate with readers, offering both excitement and thoughtful reflection.Zum Buch
In Superiority, Arthur C. Clarke delivers a sharply focused military science fiction classic told as an official postwar testimony. A defeated supreme commander sets out to correct public misunderstanding, explaining how his seemingly unbeatable civilization lost a war despite superior fleets, talent, and confidence. What unfolds is a gripping account of escalation, innovation, and overconfidence — all seen through the lens of hard science and strategic decision-making. As each technological breakthrough promises decisive victory, the cost of complexity quietly mounts. Advanced weapons replace proven ones, production slows, and dependence on theoretical brilliance begins to distort the machinery of war itself. Clarke builds tension not through explosions, but through logic, consequence, and the unsettling realization that progress can outpace understanding. Arthur C. Clarke is one of the most influential figures in science fiction history, renowned for blending scientific rigor with visionary storytelling. His work consistently explores the long-term consequences of human ambition, particularly when technology advances faster than ethics, psychology, or common sense. Best known for works like Childhood’s End, The City and the Stars, and 2001: A Space Odyssey, Clarke helped define hard science fiction as a genre. Superiority stands as a concise and enduring warning — delivered with clarity, precision, and intellectual force — that remains as relevant today as when it was written.Zum Buch
The mage trapped by a magical shield has been my best friend for nearly a decade. But he doesn't know his destiny is to kill my family. Or that he's my mate. Baldr I met Mist the day he arrived in Fenris. It's hard to ignore magic like his when I thought I was the only mage in town. We became fast friends and it wasn't long before I realized he was my mate. But he's being held captive by the enemy, and tortured so that he can be used as a weapon against me and my family. I want to be with him, to tell him I love him. But I've seen the future and my visions are never wrong. Mist will be the one that gets me killed. Mist I've been trapped in this magical bubble for almost a decade. Stolen from a home I can barely remember and tortured by a crazy werewolf to do his dirty work, I'm all alone in this world. Except for my best friend, Baldr, who makes it all tolerable. Being a witch too, he understands me on a level nobody else can. But recently I've been realizing how much I care for him. In fact, I think I love him. I'm not sure if it's because I don't know anything else or because he's actually the guy for me. All I know is that I don't want to ruin our friendship. If he leaves, I'll be all alone again. However, I'm a danger to him. I still can't control my magic and it's only a matter of time before it consumes me. When that happens, I want him as far away as possible.Zum Buch
