Courtney Alameda Bücher

Die besten Horror-Autoren der Welt stoßen die Pforten zum Horadrim-Archiv auf, um den Diablo®-Fans einen Blick auf die Schrecken zu gewähren, die unter der Welt Sanktuario lauern! Während der Ewige Konflikt mit unverminderter Härte tobt, nagen Angst und Aberglaube an den Herzen der Menschen von Sanktuario. Einst kam dem Orden der Horadrim die Aufgabe zu, Geschichten, Überlieferungen und Berichte über die düsteren Abgründe dieser unheiligen Welt zu sammeln, in der Hoffnung, mit diesem Wissen die Seelen der Unschuldigen zu retten. Jetzt wurden die Türen zu ihrem Archiv geöffnet. Das Diablo®-Entwicklerteam und die führenden Köpfe des Horrors präsentieren voller Stolz Aus den Archiven der Horadrim, eine Sammlung unheimlicher Erzählungen, die die dunkelsten Winkel von Sanktuario und die Schrecken ausloten, die hier ihr Unwesen treiben.

Direct from the Diablo development team and horror's preeminent minds comes Tales from the Horadric Library, a short story collection exploring the deepest, darkest corners of Sanctuary.

The next novel set in the world of Blizzard Entertainment's legendary online game World of Warcraft.

Uncover the full story behind the War of the Scaleborn in this official companion novel to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight. When the world was young, all life shook before the might of Galakrond, a massive primal dragon whose hunger could not be sated. Five primal dragons rose valiantly beside the titan-forged Keeper Tyr to combat this threat. Though the fight was desperate, Galakrond fell by their teeth and talons, and the five were chosen to become protectors of Azeroth. The titans gifted Nozdormu, Ysera, Alexstrasza, Malygos, and Neltharion with Order magic, transforming them into the Aspects: powerful dragons with command of time, nature, life, magic, even the earth itself. Other primal dragons followed on their path, and, imbued with the titans’ power, the dragonflights rose to shape the world and serve the Aspects.That is the tale the dragonflights have always told . . . but it is not the whole story.For as Alexstrasza and her flights set to reshaping Azeroth, not all of dragonkind sees Order magic as a gift. Spurning the titans’ interference, a group of rebel primal dragons are imbued with the elemental powers of the planet and are reborn as the Incarnates. Led by Iridikron, the Incarnates believe that dragonkind should be subservient to no one. They foment a rebellion against the Aspects: what they are and all they represent.Despite the efforts of Alexstrasza and her primal friend Vyranoth to preserve peace, both sides slip closer to violence, as dragons are forced to choose a side or be swept up in the growing conflict. With battle lines and allegiances drawn, the war among dragonkind shakes the foundation of the world. Both sides realize they will have to make sacrifices to secure the future of their kind, sacrifices that will cascade through the ages.

Micheline Helsing is a tetrachromat. She has trained to destroy monsters: the corporeal undead go down by the bullet, the spiritual undead by the lens. Micheline exercises ghosts by capturing their spiritual energy on film. When Micheline and the boys are infected with a curse, she learns that she has a week to save them, or they will die.

This thrilling YA retelling of Kurosawa's Seven Samurai features a girl tasked with saving the world from eternal darkness. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and Marie Lu. Seventeen-year-old Kira Fujikawa has never had it easy. She's bullied by the popular girls in school. Her parents ignore her. And she's also plagued with a secret: She can see yokai, the ghosts and demons that haunt the streets of Kyoto. But things accelerate from bad to worse when she learns that Shuten-doji, the demon king, will rise at the next blood moon to hunt down an ancient relic and bring the world to a catastrophic end. Not exactly skilled at fighting anything, much less the dead, Kira enlists the aid of seven powerful death gods to help her slay Shuten-doji. They include Shiro, a kitsune with boy-band looks who is more flirtatious than helpful, and O-bei, a regal demon courtier with reasons of her own for getting involved. As the confrontation with Shuten-doji draws nearer, the fate of Japan hangs in the balance. Can Kira save humankind? Or will the demon king succeed in bringing eternal darkness upon the world?

Delving into the dark lore of Sanctuary, this collection features stories from renowned horror authors, each exploring the chilling narratives tied to the Diablo universe. Readers will encounter a range of terrifying elements and characters that enrich the mythos of the game, offering fresh perspectives on the horrors that await within the Horadric Library. Fans of Diablo will appreciate the intricate connections to the beloved franchise while experiencing new tales of fear and suspense.

Delve into an immersive short story anthology that complements The War Within, the inaugural expansion of World of Warcraft's World Soul Saga. Featuring an impressive lineup of bestselling and award-winning authors, this collection enriches the game's narrative, offering fans deeper insights into its characters and themes.

From Courtney Alameda, this thrilling, YA sci-fi horror and space adventure will be sure to stay with readers long after the last pages. Lost to time, Tuck Morgan and his crew have slept in stasis aboard the USS John Muir for centuries. Their ship harbors a chunk of Earth, which unbeknownst to them, is the last hope for the failing human race. Laura Cruz is a shipraider searching the galaxy for the history that was scattered to the stars. Once her family locates the John Muir and its precious cargo, they are certain human civilization is saved. When Tuck's and Laura’s worlds collide—literally—the two teens must outwit their enemies, evade brutal monsters that kill with sound, and work together to save the John Muir . . . and the whole human race. Find out if they succeed in Pitch Dark, a captivating young adult thriller from the author of Shutter. "In this intense sci-fi thriller, Alameda poses the question: Is the human species worthy of being saved? Two teen protagonists provide the first-person play-by-play in alternating chapters. . . . A must-have sci-fi read that teens won’t be able to put down." —School Library Journal "Teens who like their science fiction served with a large dose of suspense and horror, and a bit of a love story tossed in, will eagerly devour this title." —VOYA

Odkryj historię Smoczej Wojny w oficjalnej powieści towarzyszącej grze World of Warcraft: Dragonflight. W młodym świecie wszystkie formy życia drżały przed potęgą Galakronda, ogromnego proto-smoka. Pięcioro proto-smoków stanęło u boku wykutego przez tytanitów Strażnika Tyra, by stawić czoła tej bestii. Po zaciętej walce Galakrond został pokonany, a zwycięzcy stali się obrońcami Azeroth. Tytanici obdarzyli Nozdormu, Yserę, Alexstrazę, Malygosa i Nelthariona magią Ładu, przekształcając ich w Aspekty, potężne smoki władające czasem, naturą, życiem i magią. Inne proto-smoki podążyły ich ścieżką, a smocze rody stanęły u boku swoich przywódców, by kształtować świat. Jednak nie wszystkie smocze stworzenia postrzegały magię Ładu jako dar. Grupa zbuntowanych proto-smoków, kierowana przez Iridikrona, odrzuciła wpływ tytanitów i zaczęła czerpać z mocy żywiołów, stając się Wcieleniami. Wierzyli, że smoczy rodzaj nie powinien być nikomu podporządkowany, co doprowadziło do buntu przeciwko Aspektom. Mimo wysiłków Alexstrazy i Vyranoth, obie strony uciekają się do przemocy, a smoki muszą wybrać stronę w narastającym konflikcie. Smocza wojna wstrząsa fundamentami świata, a walczące smoki zdają sobie sprawę, że będą musiały dokonać poświęceń, których konsekwencje będą odczuwalne przez wieki.