Inhalt: In Helsinki wird ein Anschlag auf einen Nachtklub mit queerem Publikum verübt. Der Täter, ein homophober Fanatiker, nennt sich selbst "Abgesandter" und droht mit weiteren Anschlägen. Kommissar Oksman ermittelt. Was niemand weiß: Er ist selbst Stammgast in besagtem Club. "Delta", Teil 2. Schlagworte:Krimi Systematik: SL Umfang: 366 Seiten Standort: Krimi Tuomi / 1. OG ISBN: 978-3-404-19216-8
Inhalt: Der Illustrator John Brenner, trockener Alkoholiker, geschieden, wacht in seinem Haus völlig desorientiert neben einer weiblichen Leiche auf. Auf dem Tisch steht eine leere Wodkaflasche, an seinen Händen klebt Blut. Gemeinsam mit seinen Jugendfreunden versucht John seine Unschuld zu beweisen. Schlagworte:Fiktionale Darstellung, Krimis, Thriller, Spionage, Psychothriller Systematik: SL Umfang: 429 Seiten Standort: Krimi Axat, / 1. OG ISBN: 978-3-442-77376-3
Inhalt: Fabio "Flaco" Lozano ist ein Ex-Kriminalinspektor und arbeitet auf Gran Canaria als Sicherheitsmann für eine Hotelbesitzerin. Als er am Privatstrand auf die Leiche eines Mannes stößt, verdächtigen ihn seine früheren Kollegen des Mordes. Flaco muss den Fall selbst lösen ... Fabio Lozanos 1. Fall. Schlagworte:Fiktionale Darstellung, Krimi, Krimis, Thriller, Spionage Systematik: SL Umfang: 332 Seiten Standort: Krimi Berg, / 1. OG ISBN: 978-3-8090-2767-6
Inhalt: Die junge Pilotin Morag fliegt eine Tour für ihren erkrankten Großvater und muss in einem Sturm unversehens auf einer kleinen Vogelinsel notlanden. Dort lebt der Ornithologe Gregor wie ein Eremit. Doch in der Isolation kommen sich die beiden einsamen Seelen näher ... Schlagworte:Erzählende Literatur: Gegenwartsliteratur ab 1945, Fiktionale Darstellung, Frauen Systematik: SL Umfang: 441 Seiten, Karten Standort: Roman Colga / 1. OG ISBN: 978-3-492-31911-9
Charles Dickens takes us to the year 1775, where England and France are undergoing a period of social upheaval and turmoil. The forces that are leading to revolution in France are colliding with a circle of people in England, causing their destinies to be irrevocably intertwined.
"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a thrilling and suspenseful collection of stories that has captivated readers for over a century. The collection features the world-renowned detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson, as they embark on a series of daring investigations and thrilling adventures. From the dark and foggy streets of Victorian London to the opulent halls of aristocratic estates, Holmes uses his unparalleled intellect and powers of deduction to solve the most baffling and complex mysteries. Doyle's vivid and descriptive prose brings the stories to life, while the masterful plot twists and turns keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its memorable characters and gripping storylines, "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" remains a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery and a thrilling adventure.
Featuring 12 timeless classic stories, including The Adventure of the Red-Headed League, A Scandal in Bohemia and the Adventure of the Speckled Band.
This new audio edition is brought to life for 21st century audiences by narrator Jake Urry.
A country doctor arrives at 221B Baker Street and presents Sherlock Holmes with an old local legend and a new cryptic mystery. The owner of Baskerville Hall is dead, and his heir, Sir Henry Baskerville arrives from Canada to take over the estate. From the moment he arrives in London, he is warned to stay away from Baskerville Hall by an unknown agent. Sir Henry is unperturbed however, and Holmes decides to send Watson down to Devonshire with him to report on any developments. Is there any truth in the legend of a huge spectral hound that has haunted the family for generations? Or does the truth lie with one of the enigmatic characters in the surrounding area?
Perhaps the most well known outing for Arthur Conan Doyle's beloved Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles has all the ingredients of the cosiest of mysteries. Jake Urry brings this head-scratching tale to life in this unabridged telling of a timeless classic.
PLEASE NOTE: An earlier version of this audiobook had chapters out of order, but this error has been corrected. Truth of the Divine is the latest alternate-history first-contact novel in the Noumena series from the instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times bestselling author Lindsay Ellis. The human race is at a crossroads; we know that we are not alone, but details about the alien presence on Earth are still being withheld from the public. As the political climate grows more unstable, the world is forced to consider the ramifications of granting human rights to nonhuman persons. How do you define "person" in the first place? Cora Sabino not only serves as the full-time communication intermediary between the alien entity Ampersand and his government chaperones but also shares a mysterious bond with him that is both painful and intimate in ways neither of them could have anticipated. Despite this, Ampersand is still keen on keeping secrets, even from Cora, which backfires on them both when investigative journalist Kaveh Mazandarani, a close colleague of Cora's unscrupulous estranged father, witnesses far more of Ampersand's machinations than anyone was meant to see. Since Cora has no choice but to trust Kaveh, the two must work together to prove to a fearful world that intelligent, conscious beings should be considered persons, no matter how horrifying, powerful, or malicious they may seem. Making this case is hard enough when the public doesn't know what it's dealing with—and it will only become harder when a mysterious flash illuminates the sky, marking the arrival of an agent of chaos that will light an already-unstable world on fire. With a voice completely her own, Lindsay Ellis deepens her realistic exploration of the reality of a planet faced with the presence of extraterrestrial intelligence, probing the essential questions of humanity and decency, and the boundaries of the human mind. While asking the question of what constitutes a "person," Ellis also examines what makes a monster. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press
Inhalt: Die alte Wilma schart in ihrer Münchner Villa jeden zweiten Sonntag ein Grüppchen unterschiedlichster Menschen um sich. Sie bilden eine immer innigere Gemeinschaft, die hingebungsvoll die Wolken anschaut, denn Wolkenbilder berühren die Seele. Schlagworte:Erzählende Literatur: Gegenwartsliteratur ab 1945, Familie, Fiktionale Darstellung, Tod Systematik: SL Umfang: 383 Seiten Standort: Roman Fritz / 1. OG ISBN: 978-3-7577-0001-0
Inhalt:#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the master of legal thrillers, a page-turning classic of “suit-and-dagger suspense” (The New York Times): At the top of his class at Harvard Law, Mitch McDeere had his choice of the best firms in America. He made a deadly mistake.
Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM! For a young lawyer on the make, it was an offer Mitch McDeere couldn’t refuse: a position at a law firm where the bucks, billable hours, and benefits are over the top. It’s a dream job for an up-and-comer—if he can overlook the uneasy feeling he gets at the office. Then an FBI investigation into the firm’s connections to the Mafia plunges the straight and narrow attorney into a nightmare of terror and intrigue. With no choice but to pit his wits, ethics, and legal skills against the firm’s deadly secrets—if he hopes to stay alive… Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek EAN: penguinrandom
Inhalt:"Propulsive . . . . Good books sometimes cut to the bone, and this one feels like a scythe." —The New York Times Book Review
"This wise, brilliant novel is so special, so overflowing with honesty and love—about motherhood, sisterhood, what it’s like to be a woman—that every paragraph feels like an epiphany. Hanna Halperin knows the fierce love that can exist especially among broken things. Something Wild moved me deeply." —Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed
A searing novel about the love and contradictions of sisterhood, the intoxicating desires of adolescence, and the traumas that trap mothers and daughters in cycles of violence One weekend, sisters Tanya and Nessa Bloom pause their respective adult lives and travel to the Boston suburbs to help their mother pack up and move out of their childhood home. For the first time since they were teenagers sharing a bunk bed over a decade ago, they find themselves in the place where long-kept secrets were born, where jealousy, comfort, anger, forgiveness, and repulsion coexist with the fiercest love and loyalty. What they don't expect is for their visit to expose a new, horrifying truth: their mother, Lorraine, is in a violent relationship. As Tanya urges Lorraine to get a restraining order, Nessa struggles to reconcile her fondness for their stepfather with his capacity for brutality. Their differing responses to the abuse bring up the sisters' shared secret—a traumatic, unspoken experience from their adolescence has shaped their lives, their sense of selves, and their relationship with each other and the men in their life. In the midst of this family crisis, they have no choice but to reckon with the past and face each other in the present, in the hope that there's a way out of the violence so deeply ingrained in the Bloom family. Told in alternating perspectives that deftly interweave past and present, Something Wild is a magnetic, unflinching portrait of the bond between sisters, as well as a psychologically acute exploration of the legacy of divorce, the ways trauma reverberates over generations, and how it might be possible to overcome the past. Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek ISBN: 978-0-593-40250-4
Inhalt: Misery Lark, Tochter eines mächtigen Vampirfürsten, war schon immer eine Außenseiterin, sie führt ein anonymes Dasein unter den Menschen. Ausgerechnet sie wird dazu bestimmt, eine überaus brisante Bündnisehe mit einem der Werwölfe, den ewigen Todfeinden der Vampire, einzugehen ... Schlagworte:Liebe Systematik: SL Umfang: 512 Seiten, 1 Bildkarte Standort: Roman Hazel / 1. OG ISBN: 978-3-352-00997-6
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving is a captivating and timeless tale that transports readers to a bygone era of superstition and ghostly folklore. The story follows Ichabod Crane, a bumbling but endearing schoolteacher, as he becomes entranced by the haunting legend of the Headless Horseman, a phantom rider who terrorises the small town of Sleepy Hollow. Irving's lyrical and evocative prose paints a vivid picture of a world where reality and myth intertwine, where reason gives way to fear and imagination. As Ichabod's obsession with the legend grows, the stage is set for a thrilling and unforgettable encounter with the ghostly apparition, leaving readers breathless and captivated until the very end. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a masterful work of fiction that continues to enchant and enthral readers of all ages.
This new audio edition is brought to life for 21st century audiences by narrator Jake Urry.
Inhalt: A small girl is sent to live with foster parents on a farm in rural Ireland, without knowing when she will return home. In the strangers' house, she finds a warmth and affection she has not known before and slowly begins to blossom in their care. And then a secret is revealed and suddenly, she realizes how fragile her idyll is. Winner of the Davy Byrnes Memorial Prize, Foster is now published in a revised and expanded version. Beautiful, sad and eerie, it is a story of astonishing emotional depth, showcasing Claire Keegan's great accomplishment and talent. Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek ISBN: 978-0-571-37350-5
Inhalt: An exquisite new short story from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Small Things Like These and Foster. 'A genuine once-in-a-generation writer.' The Times After an uneventful Friday at the Dublin office, Cathal faces into the long weekend and takes the bus home. There, his mind agitates over a woman named Sabine with whom he could have spent his life, had he acted differently. All evening, with only the television and a bottle of champagne for company, thoughts of this woman and others intrude - and the true significance of this particular date is revealed. From one of the finest writers working today, Keegan's new story asks if a lack of generosity might ruin what could be between men and women. Is it possible to love without sharing? 'Every word is the right word in the right place, and the effect is resonant and deeply moving.' Hilary Mantel 'Claire Keegan makes her moments real - and then she makes them matter.' Colm Tóibín Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek ISBN: 978-0-571-38203-3
Der Ausflug - Nur einer kehrt zurück Thriller. Der Nr.-1-Bestseller aus Schweden - Mit Farbschnitt in limitierter Auflage Penguin, München (2024)
Standort: Krimi Kvens / 1. OG
Inhalt: Wie jeden Sommer wollen Anna, ihr Verlobter Henrik und ihre beste Freundin Melina im Norden Schwedens wandern. Als sich auch Melinas neuer Freund Jakob der Gruppe anschließt, verpufft die Harmonie. Jakob schlägt immer waghalsigere Extratouren vor, die sie das Leben kosten könnten ... Schlagworte:Erzählende Literatur, Thriller Systematik: SL Umfang: 464 Seiten Standort: Krimi Kvens / 1. OG ISBN: 978-3-328-11081-1
Inhalt: Mit dem mysteriösen Verschwinden ihres Vaters und der folgenden Depression ihrer Mutter endet für die drei Schwestern Hanne, Mona und Jessy der glückliche Teil ihrer Kindheit. Erst Jahre später bringt eine schlimme Nachricht die Familie auch emotional wieder zusammen. Schlagworte:Erzählende Literatur, Erzählende Literatur: Hauptwerk vor 1945, Familie, Fiktionale Darstellung Systematik: SL Umfang: 442 Seiten Standort: Roman Roos, / 1. OG ISBN: 978-3-442-49484-2
Inhalt: Der Strafverteidiger und Schriftsteller (Jahrgang 1964) verwebt Autobiografisches, Erzählungen, Beobachtungen und Erfahrungen zu einem erzählerischen Ganzen. Autobiografische Skizzen, Teil 2. Schlagworte:Erzählungen Systematik: Pyk Schirach, F. von Umfang: 174 Seiten Standort: Roman Schira / 1. OG ISBN: 978-3-442-77373-2
"Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley is a thrilling and captivating novel that has mesmerised readers for over 200 years. The story follows the brilliant and ambitious scientist, Victor Frankenstein, as he creates a monstrous being using stolen body parts. But as the creature struggles to find acceptance and meaning in a hostile world, Victor is consumed by guilt and fear, realising too late the horrifying consequences of his actions. As the two engage in a battle of wills and wits, Shelley's vivid and evocative language paints a chilling picture of a world gone awry, where science and technology have unleashed dark and dangerous forces beyond our control. "Frankenstein" is a haunting tale of ambition, revenge, and the consequences of playing God, which continues to shock and captivate readers today.
This new audio edition is brought to life for 21st century listeners by narrator Jake Urry.
Hidden Figures The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
The phenomenal true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America's greatest achievements in space. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kirsten Dunst, and Kevin Costner.
Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as "human computers" used pencils, slide rules and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.
Among these problem-solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation. Originally relegated to teaching math in the South's segregated public schools, they were called into service during the labor shortages of World War II, when America's aeronautics industry was in dire need of anyone who had the right stuff. Suddenly, these overlooked math whizzes had a shot at jobs worthy of their skills, and they answered Uncle Sam's call, moving to Hampton, Virginia and the fascinating, high-energy world of the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory.
Even as Virginia's Jim Crow laws required them to be segregated from their white counterparts, the women of Langley's all-black "West Computing" group helped America achieve one of the things it desired most: a decisive victory over the Soviet Union in the Cold War, and complete domination of the heavens.
Starting in World War II and moving through to the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race, Hidden Figures follows the interwoven accounts of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden, four African American women who participated in some of NASA's greatest successes. It chronicles their careers over nearly three decades they faced challenges, forged alliances and used their intellect to change their own lives, and their country's future.
First published as a 'shilling shocker', Robert Louis Stevenson's dark psychological tale explores the idea of the split personality. Respectable Dr. Jekyll's mysterious association with the notorious young Mr. Hyde culminates in a shocking revelation in the doctor's laboratory.
In this new audio version, narrator Jake Urry vividly brings this chilling tale to life for 21st Century audiences.
A Victorian scientist travels into the far future and discovers the descendants of humanity, the Eloi, living in apparent peace and tranquility. However, after his time machine goes missing, he discovers that humanity has in fact split into two distinct species, and the Morlocks are not quite so benign as the Eloi. The time traveller must arm himself and get his time machine back if he ever wants to return to his own era.
In this new audio version, narrator Jake Urry vividly brings this classic H. G. Wells tale to life for 21st-century audiences.
An unexpected guest at the Coach and Horses in Iping arouses the local's interest with his short temper and his completely covered face. Griffin is seeking solitude and quiet, but is soon forced from the village and finds temporary shelter in the home of an old university friend, Kemp. There, injured and fatigued, he tells his old friend how he discovered the secret to making himself invisible, and tries to join forces with him to use this new power to bring about a reign of terror.
In this new audio version, narrator Jake Urry vividly brings this classic H. G. Wells tale to life for 21st-century audiences.
Captivated by the allure of his own portrait, Dorian Gray gives his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. His friend Lord Henry Wotton draws him into a double life of secret vice, while to the world outside he preserves his immaculate facade. As his hidden portrait becomes uglier with each new sin, Dorian begins to lose control, and his past comes around to haunt him.
Oscar Wilde's only novel is half gothic horror, half morality tale, and is as timeless as his plays and poems. First published in 1889, this unabridged audiobook edition narrated by Jake Urry captures the wit, the charm and the horror of Wilde's most controversial work.
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