Will the storm that brought them together be the scandal that tears them apart?Captain John Calder has finally secured the means and standing to propose to the woman he has dreamed of since the day they met—and a house party offers the perfect opportunity to become reacquainted with her.But a violent storm on the road to Blackwell changes everything. The cold and damp strike John down with a sudden and violent return of the ague.Evelyn Blackwell, tr...

The Eight Rune is the first book of the Rune series by Dutch author Adrian Stone. A direct sequel to his Devil trilogy.Marak Fourfingers, the hero in Adrian Stone’s Devil-trilogy, is no more.But the information recorded in his Bequeathed Narratives presents the ruthless God-Emperor of the bleak continent of Kadish with a unique opportunity. Marak’s writings could give him access to the rune that will grant omnipotence, the Eighth Rune, and then the God-Emperor would be invin...

The Devil’s Prophet is the compelling first book of the number one bestselling fantasy trilogy from The Netherlands by Adrian Stone!Zabatha, leader and prophet of the Cataris Cult, and most loyal servant of the forbidden god Cataris, discovers in young Marak an exceptional talent for magic. In Carolia, priests and monks can channel their gods’ energies to create magic. The prophet would like nothing better than to make Marak his disciple, for having the boy as their pawn could help...

When Auric, a gifted young boy, disrupted the Magyckers monopoly on Magic, he instantly became the most wanted person in the Pelargo Archipelago. But despite all of Aimerey's resources, the Magyckers still haven't managed to capture him.Together with his mother, the autistic Auric has found refuge with the pirates of the Claw. Even managing to repel a major attack by the Magyckers and their flying ships.But not all danger comes from the outside. Valdana, Aimerey's infiltrat...

For centuries the Magyckers of the island of Aimerey have had a monopoly on magic in the world. Those who can afford it can order any spell they want. But these spells only work for a limited time, and before a Magycker can repeat a spell, his memory is wiped. Only the most fortunate can enjoy the many gifts of the Magyckers.Thus, when a delegation from Aimerey visits the small town of Marit and her autistic little brother Auric, they can hardly believe it. The boulders blocking th...

The Devil’s Soul is third and climactic instalment of the number one bestselling fantasy trilogy from The Netherlands by Adrian Stone!Valdis and his Catarists have conquered the furka woods. All of the druids, except one, have been killed. The sole surviving druid, Tania, manages to escape with the Ring of Loval, using it to stay connected to the woods. But for how long? Time is running out.The Catarists are still gaining ground: large sections of Carolia have already been ...

DEKOK AND THE LOST CHILD is a book in the DeKok series by the author Baantjer. This series is set in Amsterdam, around the Warmoesstreet police station.It is New Year’s Eve, and inspector DeKok’s relaxing evening with family and friends is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. At his front door stands a scruffy old man with a straggly beard who tells DeKok that two young men are out to murder him. DeKok suspects he may be one of the deranged people who haunt the streets of Amsterda...

The First God is the second and last book of the Rune series by Dutch author Adrian Stone. A direct sequel to his Devil trilogy. Marak Fourfingers, the lead character in Adrian Stone’s Devil-trilogy, is no more than a memory. The mad God-Emperor of Kadish rules with an iron fist, making full use of the power granted by the Eighth Rune. While he sets in motion his diabolical plans, a lethal mist starts flowing from the tree temple on the Carolian peninsula – a mist that threatens to destroy...

The Devil’s Son is the adventurous second book of the number one bestselling fantasy trilogy from The Netherlands by Adrian Stone!Despite Marak’s impressive magical talents, even he is powerless now that Carolia is once again torn by intensifying religious disputes. The fires of war flare up when the patriarchs of the two main religions decide to reinstate their military orders of knights: the Legion of the Sun and the Skull Legion.In the meantime Marak’s friends, a prieste...

A reckless wager. A forgotten promise. Two enemies in a race to the altar.When a stormy night leads to a wager among bachelors, Rowan Ashworth finds himself bound by a formidable challenge: the last man to wed must pay one hundred pounds to the others. With several friends already married and another close behind, Rowan has little choice but to follow through on a childhood promise—to marry the woman his parents intended for him, a vexing woman who despises him.

In The Eos Rising, Alia Carter plunges deeper into the supernatural world where vampires, witches, werewolves, and daemons reign. Once believing herself powerless, Alia now confronts a shocking reality—she may be the most powerful being in existence.After parting ways with Eric Wynter, the vampire who stole and broke her heart, Alia finds herself under the protection of Kaine Walker, a dangerous werewolf with a complicated past and lingering feelings. But there’s no time to dwell o...

We are living in a time of profound change. In Brussels, decisions are made every day that affect the lives of 450 million Europeans and shape the wider world. European cooperation is unique, far-reaching, and remarkably successful. Yet that story is rarely told in our national media or in everyday conversations.In ‘We Are Europe’, Reinier van Lanschot takes readerson a journey across the continent. With historical perspective and vivid anecdotes, he reveals the real story behind E...