Alexander Gordon Smith ist vor allem für seine Young-Adult-Romanreihe 'Escape from Furnace' bekannt. Seine Werke zeichnen sich durch packende Handlungen und detailreiche Welten aus, die junge Leser fesseln sollen. Smith, der schon immer schreiben wollte, verfolgte seine Leidenschaft nach seinem Studium der englischen und amerikanischen Literatur. Seine frühen Erfahrungen im Verlagswesen und sein umfangreiches Schaffen von Artikeln und Kurzgeschichten bildeten die Grundlage für seine spätere Arbeit, die oft von ausgiebiger Recherche inspiriert ist.
Wenn sich die ganze Welt gegen dich verschwört Cal, Brick und Daisy sind ganz normale Jugendliche – bis vom einen auf den anderen Tag ihr Leben zu einem Albtraum wird: Ihre Familien, ihre Freunde, Unbekannte, die sie auf der Straße treffen, wollen sie plötzlich umbringen. Wie Tiere wollen sie sie in Stücke reißen, um sofort danach so zu tun, als sei nichts geschehen. Die drei erkennen, dass sie nur eine Chance haben: Sie müssen sich zusammentun und herausfinden, was mit den Menschen in ihrer nächsten Umgebung passiert ist. Koste es, was es wolle …
'The whole world has become a prison, and Alfred Furnace is its master.
Monsters rule the streets, beasts of pure fury that leave nothing but murder
and madness in their wake. I have to find a way to use my powers to destroy
Furnace, but in doing so I risk becoming the very force that kills us all.'
The gripping third instalment in Alexander Gordon Smith's epic series about
Furnace, a terrifying underground prison for teenagers - now with the
bestselling US cover. We had one last shot at freedom and we failed.
Exploring the solar system and its cosmic context, this engaging guide covers topics such as its discovery, the mysteries beyond, and methods of exploration. It features detailed sections that provide insights into our celestial neighborhood and beyond. An additional reference section enhances its utility, offering fact charts, star maps, a glossary of scientific terms, and a comprehensive index, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in astronomy and space exploration.
The sequel delves into the consequences of a demonic pact made in Hellraisers. As the protagonist faces the repercussions of their choices, they must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with dark forces and moral dilemmas. The story explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the struggle against malevolent powers, as the characters confront their past actions and the looming threat of the Devil's engine.
The second book in Alexander Gordon Smith's no-holds-barred teen series, where
the terror has only just begun - now with the bestselling US cover. We thought
we'd made it, we thought we were free.
It starts with a single thread. Something strange you catch in the corner of your eye. Something following you in the shadows. Things that once slept are awakening. No one else sees them. No one believes. But once it all unravels, everyone will know.This trip down the trails of madness features short horror suspense stories by Alexander Gordon Smith, Maxwell Alexander Drake, Eric Bishop, McKel Jensen, Tim Keller, Mike Nelson, TJ Tarbet, Gabriel Taylor, Isaac Timm, Chadd VanZanten, and E.B. Wheeler.
Furnace the world’s most secure prison for young offenders, buried a mile beneath the earth’s surface. Convicted of a murder he didn’t commit, sentenced to life without parole, “new fish” Alex Sawyer knows he has two find a way out, or resign himself to a death behind bars, in the darkness at the bottom of the world. Except in Furnace, death is the least of his worries.Soon Alex discovers that the prison is a place of pure evil, where inhuman creatures in gas masks stalk the corridors at night, where giants in black suits drag screaming inmates into the shadows, where deformed beasts can be heard howling from the blood-drenched tunnels below. And behind everything is the mysterious, all-powerful warden, a man as cruel and dangerous as the devil himself, whose unthinkable acts have consequences that stretch far beyond the walls of the prison.Together with a bunch of inmates—some innocent kids who have been framed, others cold-blooded killers—Alex plans an escape. But as he starts to uncover the truth about Furnace’s deeper, darker purpose, Alex’s actions grow ever more dangerous, and he must risk everything to expose this nightmare that’s hidden from the eyes of the world.
An ordinary American kid finds himself thrust into a terrifying conflict in this new horror trilogy. As he navigates an invisible war against a formidable enemy, the story promises to deliver intense suspense and chilling encounters. The author, known for the Escape from Furnace series, sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with horror and adventure.
The conclusion of an explosive trilogy centers on a secret battle for an ancient machine capable of granting any wish at the cost of one's soul. As characters navigate this perilous quest, themes of power, sacrifice, and the consequences of desire intertwine, leading to a gripping finale filled with suspense and moral dilemmas. The narrative promises to deliver intense action and profound revelations as the struggle for control reaches its climax.
