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Carlo Gébler I, Antigone

"I, Antigone, have closed my eyes. My voice is deep and quiet, dark and slow, like a river moving over rocks, never stopping, never ceasing, endless. He was wholly at fault, and he was entirely innocent. This is true of us all if we only knew it. His fate is everyone’s. I, Antigone, have opened my eyes." The mythical Greek king, Oedipus, is no stranger to tragedy. As a baby, he is left to die on the mountainside of Thebes by his royal parents after the Oracle of Delphi prophesies that he will...

Engels | 9 uur 3 minuten (401 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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C.F. Barrington The Wolf Mile

"Squid Game" meets "The Hunger Games" in this thriller where modern-day recruits compete in an ancient, deadly game across the streets of Edinburgh. Welcome to the Pantheon Games. Let the streets of Edinburgh run with blood... The Games are the biggest underground event in the world, followed by millions online. New recruits must leave behind their twenty-first-century lives and vie for dominance in a gruelling battle to the death armed only with ancient weapons – and their wits. Tyler Maitland...

Engels | 11 uur 25 minuten (503 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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Martina André Robolove 2 - Operation

Copper Blood

PanAmerican States, 2056: Lennox Copper can’t get over the violent death of his wife or his sense of guilt. When he is kidnapped by government troops and converted into a hybrid soldier, his fate seems to be sealed. He manages to flee and finds a new home with the rebels at Hunter’s Lane, but when he is tasked with saving global influencer and spoilt celebrity Jill Ambush from a treacherous assassin, using his charm to win her over for the rebel organization, his traumatic past catches up with him....

Engels | 8 uur 17 minuten (363 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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Martina André Robolove 3 - Operation

Silver Soul

The gripping final instalment in the popular RoboLove trilogy. Silver, former combat robot turned rebel, is tasked by his leader with a highly sensitive mission – to protect Patricia, First Lady of the PanAmerican States, from a treacherous assassin. To get as close to her as possible, Silver takes on the role of her handsome companion. There’s just one snag: her powerful ex-husband sends a female robot to be her new bodyguard. Soul – the breathtakingly beautiful R9 model – distrusts Silver from...

Engels | 8 uur 18 minuten (362 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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C.F. Barrington The Hastening Storm

The third gripping instalment in a dystopian thriller series, where modern-day recruits compete in a fight to the death in the streets of Edinburgh. Live by the rules. Die by the rules. Or break them and take your chances in the chaos that follows... The Pantheon Games are the biggest underground event in the world, with millions watching online as modern-day recruits battle to the death with weapons of the ancient world. Tyler Maitland left his life behind to search for his sister, who disappeared...

Engels | 14 uur 22 minuten (635 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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H. G. Wells H. G. Wells Top Stories

Delve into the works of the visionary author H.G. Wells with this captivating collection of his hidden gems. From the depths of his imaginative mind, these lesser-explored short stories showcase Wells' unparalleled storytelling prowess and offer a fresh perspective on his literary brilliance. From "The Valley of Spiders" and "The Magic Shop" to "The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost", prepare to be enthralled as you uncover the hidden treasures of one of the greatest literary masters in history....

Engels | 3 uur 12 minuten (139 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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Brothers Grimm | Hans Christian Andersen | Charles Perrault Best English Tales and Stories

A good story takes us to a new, fantastic world; the pleasure is all the greater if it keeps us there for long enough. In this carefully curated collection, we have handpicked a range of wondrous tales that have stood the test of time. From the adventures of "Peter Pan" to the classic charm of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", each story is sure to enchant you. Through the writings of beloved authors such as J.M. Barrie, Robert Southey and Brothers Grimm, this collection will bring joy and...

Engels | 1 uur 3 minuten (46 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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Stephen Fry Odyssey

Moderne hervertelling van het epos over de mythische held Odysseus.

Non-fictie

Engels | 409 pagina's | Michael Joseph, UK | 2024

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Adrian Tchaikovsky Service model

Butler-robot George vermoordt per ongeluk zijn meester. Hij vlucht de wijde wereld in op zoek naar een nieuwe meester.

Fictie

Engels | 373 pagina's | Tor, London | 2024

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Joanne Harris The moonlight market

Pas wanneer een vlinder en een nachtvlinder verliefd kunnen worden op elkaar, komt een lange oorlog wellicht tot een einde.

Fictie

Engels | 284 pagina's | Gollancz, London | 2024

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Chloe Gong Vilest things

Calla en Anton worden geconfronteerd met bedreigingen van binnen en buiten, waaronder rivaliserende facties en de schaduw van de oude goden in een rijk geïnspireerd door Oost-Aziatische mythologie.

Fictie

Engels | 374 pagina's | Hodderscape, London | 2024

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Wesley Chu The art of prophecy

De uitverkoren Wen Jia lijkt nier aan de profetie te kunnen voldoen om in het alternatieve China een eeuwenoude oorlog te beëindigen en moet zich met behulp van een aantal vrienden bewijzen.

Fictie

Engels | 512 pagina's | Daphne Press, UK | 2023

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Renée Nault The handmaid's tale

Graphic novel van de dystopische roman 'The handmaid's tale' uit 1985 over een maatschappij waarin vrouwen geheel ondergeschikt zijn aan de man en de hoofdpersoon in dienst is bij een echtpaar om kinderen te baren.

Fictie

Engels | 240 pagina's | Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, New York | 2019

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Alastair Reynolds Permafrost

In het jaar 2080 'bestuurt' de 71-jarige valentina de jonge Tatianaa in 2028. Haar doel is het met terugwerkende kracht voorkomen van een ecologische ramp waardoor de mensheid met uitsterven bedreigd wordt.

Fictie

Engels | 175 pagina's | A Tom Doherty Associates Book, New York | 2019

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Andy Redsmith Breaking the Lore

A magical, mischievous mystery perfect for fans of Douglas Adams, Neil Gaimon, and Ben Aaronovitch. How do you stop a demon invasion... when you don’t believe in magic? Inspector Nick Paris is a man of logic and whisky. So staring down at the crucified form of a murder victim who is fifteen centimetres tall leaves the seasoned detective at a loss... and the dead fairy is only the beginning. Suddenly the inspector is offering political asylum to dwarves, consulting with witches, getting tactical...

Engels | 10 uur 31 minuten (512 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021

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Andy Redsmith Know Your Rites

Inspector Nick Paris is back in this magical crime mystery perfect for fans of Douglas Adams, Ben Aaronovitch and Holly Black. Inspector Nick Paris, now also known as 'the one who stopped the demons', has become an unlikely celebrity in the magical world. He is desperate to return to tackling more ordinary crimes on his home turf of Manchester. However, the fates aren’t in his favour when he is called upon again by his more unusual police colleagues to solve a gruesome killing. The only suspect...

Engels | 10 uur 3 minuten (451 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021

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Glyn Iliffe Wrath of the Gods

The awe-inspiring myth of loss, labour, and revenge... Heracles will do whatever it takes for justice. Having completed his first trials, Heracles learns that his children's shocking murder was part of an evil plot; his mind brought to madness by some strange poison. To regain his honour, he must uncover the secret behind this terrible betrayal. Despite the revelation, he continues the twelve trials. Charis, the servant of vengeful Hera, sets him a series of seemingly impossible tasks: slay the...

Engels | 11 uur 21 minuten (497 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021

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Glyn Iliffe The Voyage of Odysseus

Odysseus’s greatest challenge is only just beginning. The armies of Troy have been defeated, and the city lies in ruins. His oath fulfilled, Odysseus can at last sail for Ithaca and the long-awaited reunion with his family. But the gods, who were once his allies, have turned against him. Exiled with the warrior Eperitus, he is thrust into a world of seductive demi-gods and man-eating monsters. As they struggle from one supernatural encounter to another, never knowing what the next landfall will...

Engels | 15 uur 30 minuten (673 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021

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Glyn Iliffe Son of Zeus

The epic story, the greatest hero of them all. Heracles, renowned for his strength and spirit, has done something terrible. His gilded life lies in ruins. Seeking the Oracle, he is given a new mission: pay penance by becoming the slave of his sworn enemy. Twelve impossible labours await him. To restore his reputation, he must face monsters and mythical beasts that will test him to his limits and beyond. For he has become a pawn of Gods: of Zeus's pride and, above all, Hera's jealousy... Can he...

Engels | 10 uur 42 minuten (469 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021

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Glyn Iliffe Hero of Olympus

Surpass all odds, break the chains, defeat a God... Heracles’ trials are far from over. Carrying the weight of the heavens, accompanied only by his most loyal friend, Iolaus, he will do anything to atone for his crimes. But all is not as it seems. Gods and men alike plot against him... First Heracles must obtain the girdle of the Amazonian Queen, Hippolyta, steal cattle from the monstrous Geryon, and take apples from the Garden of Hesperides. Through it all Heracles will come to realise his betrayal...

Engels | 11 uur 58 minuten (524 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021

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