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Arthur Anderson Treasures and Betrayals: In Search of the Isle of Death

Belletristik
Englisch
5587 Wörter
Ab 6 Jahren
2
0

In the depths of the vast Caribbean ocean, where turquoise waters and hidden mysteries converge, lies a tale of intrigue, adventure, and unbridled ambition. It is in this backdrop of legends and whispers that our story unfolds: "Treasures and Betrayals: In Search of the Isle of Death." Aboard the majestic English ship, the New Horizon, a bold and diverse crew assembles for a challenge that will alter their destinies forever. Led by the courageous Captain Noel, a man whose passion for adventure is matched only by his determination, the team is resolute in unraveling the secrets of an ancient legend. The lost island, known only in hushed tones as the "Isle of Death," is the enigma they tirelessly pursue. Alongside Noel, his loyal companions Yanick, Vivian, Leo, and Marlo bring their unique skills and contrasting personalities to the quest. Each carries their own dreams and personal reasons for embarking on this perilous and exhilarating journey. The promise of a legendary treasure, particularly the great emerald rumored to rest at the heart of the island, awakens ambitions and desires that could forge or fracture their unity. But as in any great story, challenges soon emerge. The ship Devil Soul and its enigmatic Captain Jordan Black stand as formidable obstacles in their pursuit. With a dark past and ruthless cunning, Black and his crew are willing to fight to their last breath to protect their secrets and retain control of the legendary island. As the journey progresses, treacherous winds and furious storms threaten to divert them from their course and test their resilience. Inevitable confrontations loom on the horizon, and the battle on the tempestuous waters becomes an epic struggle for supremacy and survival. Yet amidst adversity, life sometimes weaves unexpected alliances. When fate compels the crew of the New Horizon to form an uncertain alliance with old rivals. [mehr]

Stichwörter: action and adventure, sea adventure, pirates, mystery, fiction, lost island

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H. Rider Haggard She and Allen

Abenteuer
Englisch
118600 Wörter
Ab 6 Jahren
164
3

She and Allan is a novel by H. Rider Haggard. It brought together his two most popular characters, Ayesha from She (to which it serves as a prequel), and Allan Quatermain from King Solomon's Mines. Wanting to learn if he can communicate with deceased loved ones, adventurer and trader Allan Quatermain seeks a meeting with the feared Zulu witch-doctor Zikali. He tells Allan he must seek out a great white sorceress who rules a hidden kingdom far to the north, and he charges Allan to take a message to her. He also gives Allan a necklace with a strange amulet, carved in Zikali's own likeness. Zikali claims it has great magical powers that will protect Allan on his journey, but he must on no account take it off. Allan is initially scornful of Zikali's claims, and sets off for the coast, but a series of odd events force him to go north in spite of his own wishes. On the journey he encounters Umslopogaas, a fearsome Zulu warrior chieftain. Umslopogaas tells Allan that he has discovered that he is about to be deposed and murdered, so he decides to leave his village and accompany Allan on his quest. Allan is again skeptical, but a few days later Umslopogaas and his band of warriors meet up with Allan's party, and Umslopogaas cements their friendship when he saves Allan from being killed by a lion. Allan, Robertson and Umsoplogaas set off in pursuit. At one point they catch up to the cannibals, and Allan and Hans almost succeed in freeing Inez, but her servant panics and alerts their captors, who escape. They track the cannibals through the treacherous swampland that surrounds the lost kingdom of Kôr, and as they approach the great mountain the cannibals turn and attack Allan's group, but they are driven off by the arrival of Bilali, the servant of Ayesha, who tells that that She has been expecting them, and that he is to bring them into her presence. Allan is summoned to meet Ayesha, who is camped among the ruins of the ancient city of Kôr. Ayesha remains veiled, although she briefly reveals herself to him, but in spite of her allure, he manages to resist her power, and throughout the story he remains skeptical of her claims that she is immortal and has supernatural powers. [mehr]

Stichwörter: she and allen, h rider haggard, action and adventure, historic romance, thriller and suspense, alternative history

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Arthur Anderson Henrik and the Ghost Island: The Legend of Zimbha Nau

Belletristik
Englisch
7952 Wörter
Ab 6 Jahren
3
0

In a remote corner of the vast ocean, there lies an island shrouded in an aura of mystery and legends: the Phantom Island. Its shores are lapped by tumultuous waters, its forests conceal ancient secrets, and its aura is so enigmatic that only the bravest dare to venture into its domain. It is in this realm of wonders and perils that our story begins, with Henrik, a fearless navigator whose life will take an unexpected turn. Amidst a violent storm, his ship is swallowed by furious waves, and he becomes a castaway in search of refuge. To his surprise and bewilderment, Henrik awakens on an unfamiliar beach, on the Phantom Island. Trapped in a place that seems to have sprung from tales and nightmares, he becomes entwined in a series of extraordinary and supernatural events. Mysteries lurk in every corner of the island, and Henrik will soon discover he is not alone. The dangers of the jungle loom over him as he strives to survive in this new environment, but he soon encounters an ancestral tribe that inhabits the island: the Zimbha Nau. An enigmatic and wisdom-rich culture, their origin and purpose shrouded in legend. Over time, Henrik will forge bonds with this tribe and immerse himself in the captivating history of the Zimbha Nau. However, at the heart of the Phantom Island also hides a mysterious and shadowy figure, seemingly harboring sinister intentions. The challenges of the first ritual will test Henrik and his connection with nature as he faces trials that challenge what he believed to know about himself and the world. Amidst growing intrigue and mystery, Henrik will be confronted with an unexpected betrayal from one of the tribe members, endangering the fragile harmony between them. In his quest to uncover the truth behind the legend of Zimbha Nau, Henrik will discover an ancient artifact that could unveil ancestral secrets and unleash dark forces from the island. [mehr]

Stichwörter: fiction, mystery, terror, fantasy, sea travel, action and adventure, Ghost Island

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Andrew Scorah The Omega Sanction

Thriller
Englisch
63443 Wörter
Ab 12 Jahren
3855
38

AN OLD ENEMY Thuringia, Germany, 1945 In the dyeing days of World War II, the allied forces overrun a subterranean factory in the Jonas Valley. A team from 30 Advanced Unit is sent into the tunnels, what they discover is beyond all logic, and known technology of the time. A TIME FOR REVENGE London today, MI5’s Adam Bane is working on taking down a uranium smuggling ring. A raid on a warehouse goes horribly wrong when all the players commit suicide. And the consignment turns out to be something completely different, Red Mercury, code name Xerum 25. On the back of this, Bane is seconded to a multi-national team, code name Omega. Before he can leave, he finds he has been marked for death by a Far Right group, Geheime Staat. Running for his life with assassins jumping out of the shadows, he runs to the only safe place, Omega Base. RISE OF THE NEW REICH An armed and highly skilled force has overrun Area 51, the US’s top secret testing site in the Nevada dessert. Using the bases defences, they have thwarted all attempts to retake the base. Led by the self-styled Fuhrer, Oskar Koenig, they are after a device known as Die Glocke. With this device they hope to return to the final days of World War II. A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF FEAR What if Hitler had developed a devastating new form of super-weapon? A doomsday weapon. What if Hitler knew he was going to lose the war? What if this weapon was hidden away somewhere, waiting for the time to be activated. Now imagine an old enemy who has been hiding in the shadows and is still fighting a war most thought had ended with the fall of Hitler. Oskar Koenig knows of this weapon, knows Hitler killed everyone who worked on the device. It was to be used as his final solution; he was going to burn the planet. Thankfully, he never got to use it. Now this old enemy with a new face is going to carry out Hitler’s last wish. The world will bow down to the might of the Fourth Reich or burn. Bane and Omega Group are plunged into a fight for survival. Taking them from the death lands of Nevada to the hellish last days of the Third Reich. [mehr]

Stichwörter: Thriller, Time travel, World War 2, Action and Adventure, Military

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Arthut Anderson The Struggle for Ucronix: The Final Frontier

Science Fiction
Englisch
5384 Wörter
Ab 6 Jahren
0
0

"The Struggle for Ucronix: The Final Frontier" is an epic adventure that transports us beyond the stars, where human curiosity and bravery confront the unknown. In this thrilling tale, scientists led by Professor Damir make a discovery that will forever change the way we understand our place in the universe. When a powerful telescope reveals the existence of a remote planet called Ucronix, excitement grips the scientific community. Could there be life in another corner of the cosmos? To answer this question, a bold manned mission aboard the cutting-edge spacecraft Cosmoxis is initiated. However, destiny has its own plans. Upon reaching Ucronix, the Cosmoxis crew encounters unexpected and fierce resistance from alien lifeforms. Amidst desolation and danger, only one crew member manages to survive: Dalibor, who sends a distress signal to Earth. Faced with the impossibility of a conventional rescue, scientists make a daring decision: to send Biowar-Z, a military robot, to confront the dangers of Ucronix and rescue Dalibor. The struggle for survival and the quest for answers about the nature of Ucronix will trigger a series of events that will change the course of history. Join Dalibor, Biowar-Z, and a cast of unforgettable characters on an odyssey that will alter the way we gaze at the stars and lead us to a new beginning in the search for life in the universe. This is a tale that will captivate you from the very first page and leave you pondering long after you've closed the book. ¿Are you ready to embark on the final frontier? [mehr]

Stichwörter: Fiction, Science fiction, space travel, Contact with extraterrestrials, Action and adventure, Fiction, Science fiction, Trip to space, Contact with extraterrestrials, Action and adventure

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Lee Broad The Masada Protocol

Belletristik
Englisch
2 Wörter
Keine Altersempfehlung
371
2

After a series of risky black ops missions, Steve is looking forward to a straightforward intelligence assignment in beautiful Israel. What he finds is a conspiracy that will rock the Middle East and the world. He also finds Neena Shahud, an attractive Mossad agent waging a personal vendetta against Hezbollah. First Steve must save Neena's life, then he must figure out why the Middle East is about to explode and stop it. But, by the time Steve and Neena put the pieces in place, it may be too late. If Masada, an historic fortress, the object of an oath taken by the Israel's elite soldiers, and a symbol of Jewish freedom is not to fall to enemies a second time, what will be the price? Who will pay it? [mehr]

Stichwörter: Political thriller, Spy thriller, Action and Adventure, Military and Espionage, Thriller and Suspense

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Morris Kenyon Krillaz

Science Fiction
Englisch
27930 Wörter
Ab 14 Jahren
257
0

You'd need a good reason to visit Hancox 1 – a tide-locked world infested by biological terror weapons – Krillaz – a nightmare genetically modified cross between rats and hi-mans. Even hunters avoid the place. However, interplanetary recovery agent Vic Vargo has one million reasons to go. In line to collect a million Hydrans if he rescues a playboy from the talons of the Krillaz, he teams up with a group of executives on a management bonding exercise and heads out to an abandoned city. There, Vargo realises they have all bitten off far more than they can chew. Unlike the Krillaz... Also, includes the bonus short story: 'Sideways Through Time'. [mehr]

Stichwörter: science-fiction, horror, sci-fi, action, adventure action and adventure, sci-fi horror, guns, rats

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Robert Louis Stevenson Treasure Island

Abenteuer
Englisch
67801 Wörter
Ab 6 Jahren
381
2

Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". Traditionally considered a coming-of-age story, Treasure Island is a tale noted for its atmosphere, characters and action, and also as a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality — as seen in Long John Silver — unusual for children's literature. It is one of the most frequently dramatized of all novels. The influence of Treasure Island on popular perceptions of pirates is enormous, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders. Bones becomes a long-term lodger at the inn, only paying for about the first week of his stay. Jim quickly realizes that Bones is in hiding, and that he particularly dreads meeting an unidentified seafaring man with one leg. Some months later, Bones is visited by a mysterious sailor named Black Dog. Their meeting turns violent, Black Dog flees and Bones suffers a stroke. While Jim cares for him, Bones confesses that he was once the mate of a notorious late pirate, Captain Flint, and that his old crewmates want Bones' sea chest. Some time later, another of Bones' crew mates, a blind man named Pew, appears at the inn and forces Jim to lead him to Bones. Pew gives Bones a paper. After Pew leaves, Bones opens the paper to discover it is marked with the Black Spot, a pirate summons, with the warning that he has until ten o'clock to meet their demands. Bones drops dead of apoplexy (in this context, a stroke) on the spot. Jim and his mother open Bones' sea chest to collect the amount due to them for Bones' room and board, but before they can count out the money that they are owed, they hear pirates approaching the inn and are forced to flee and hide, Jim taking with him a mysterious oilskin packet from the chest. The pirates, led by Pew, find the sea chest and the money, but are frustrated that there is no sign of "Flint's fist". [mehr]

Stichwörter: treasure island, robert louis stevenson, action and adventure, pirate story, pirates

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Daniel Defoe Robinson Crusoe

Abenteuer
Englisch
120751 Wörter
Ab 6 Jahren
391
3

Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe. This first edition credited the work's fictional protagonist Robinson Crusoe as its author, leading many readers to believe he was a real person and the book a travelogue of true incidents. Epistolary, confessional, and didactic in form, the book is a fictional autobiography of the title character—a castaway who spends years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers before being rescued. Despite its simple narrative style, Robinson Crusoe was well received in the literary world and is often credited as marking the beginning of realistic fiction as a literary genre. Crusoe sets sail from the Queen's Dock in Hull on a sea voyage against the wishes of his parents who want him to pursue a career, possibly in law. After a tumultuous journey where his ship is wrecked in a storm, his lust for the sea remains so strong that he sets out to sea again. This journey, too, ends in disaster as the ship is taken over by Salé pirates and Crusoe is enslaved by a Moor. Two years later, he escapes in a boat with a boy named Xury; a Captain of a Portuguese ship off the west coast of Africa rescues him. The ship is en route to Brazil. With the captain's help, Crusoe procures a plantation. Years later, Crusoe joins an expedition to bring slaves from Africa but he is shipwrecked in a storm about forty miles out to sea on an island (which he calls the Island of Despair) near the mouth of the Orinoco river. [mehr]

Stichwörter: robinson crusoe, daniel defoe, sea story, action and adventure, classic literature

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Mark Twain Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Belletristik
Englisch
110021 Wörter
Ab 10 Jahren
718
2

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain. Commonly named among the Great American Novels, the work is among the first in major American literature to be written throughout in vernacular English, characterized by local color regionalism. It is told in the first person by Huckleberry "Huck" Finn, a friend of Tom Sawyer. It is a direct sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The book is noted for its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi River. Set in a Southern antebellum society that had ceased to exist about twenty years before the work was published, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an often scathing satire on entrenched attitudes, particularly racism. [mehr]

Stichwörter: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, Action and Adventure, Classic Literature

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