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Jack West Jr has made it to the Supreme Labyrinth. Now he faces one last race - against multiple rivals, against time, against the collapse of the universe itself - a headlong race that will end at a throne inside the fabled labyrinth. But the road will be hard. For this is a maze like no other: a maze of mazes.

The promise of a queen's ransom is too much for lifelong gambler Jalia to pass up. The untouched planet of Minos is rumored to be so wealthy, one can walk along the beach and pluck diamonds from the sea. According to the contract, all she has to do to win is solve a few puzzles and navigate a labyrinth or two. Simple! But she didn't read the fine print.... She isn't competing to win treasure, she's competing to become queen of Minos. Marriage to the king: mandatory. A king who sends men to their deaths by the dozen and kills anyone who dares speak against him.

Britain is under New Management. The disbanding of the Laundry - the British espionage agency that deals with supernatural threats - has culminated in the unthinkable: an elder god in residence in 10 Downing Street. But in true 'the enemy of my enemy' fashion, Mhairi Murphy finds herself working with His Excellency Nylarlathotep on foreign policy - there are worse things, it seems, than an elder god in power, and they lie in deepest, darkest America.

The war that erupted in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones is nearing its boiling point. The Separatist forces continue their assault on the Republic as the diabolical triumvirate of Count Dooku, General Grievous, and their Master, Darth Sidious, fine-tune their strategy for conquest. Capturing Trade Federation Viceroy and Separatist Councilmember Nute Gunray is the mission that brings Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, with a squad of clones in tow, to Neimoidia.

Rocked by the death of a critical team member and haunted by the sudden disappearance of another, Magnus and Awen fight to rally the remaining Gladio Umbra in the wake of their raid on Worru. They’re forced to solicit support from some of the galaxy’s most unlikely sources. But when Moldark’s forces show up unexpectedly, Magnus and Awen are torn between rescuing a missing gladia and protecting the larger mission. New revelations about the Paragon surface, forcing the fledgling rebel resistance to find a way onto Moldark’s command ship, the notorious Black Labyrinth.

Since Peaches woke up in a fantasy world full of monsters and fae, she’s been treated like a piece of tasty human meat. After six years as a blood slave to vampires and the evil Unseelie queen—beholden to all, and master of none—there’s nothing left but a broken shell with a fractured soul. Until a deadly warrior turns up unannounced in her room. Vampire Haze is the muscle of the Fae Guardians elite cadre of 12. He is a spy, a protector of the weak, hammer and sword, a rigid enforcer of rules. He allows no one close to his heart, lest they see the shame driving him.

The Brazen Minotaurs infiltrate an ancient temple-tomb, seeking an artefact sacred to their Chapter, one that could turn the tide of battle in the Imperium's favour. But they are not the first to enter the tomb....

When Nickie receives a plea for help, she does what any young rebel on a sabbatical would do. She ignores it. Little does she know quite who and what happen to follow the message. One volcanic labyrinth, a rock monster, and a hike with a new team later, she finds herself on a new mission of her own. And this time, she has no idea what’s in store for her.

Coin has lost everything. Ten years ago, his father vanished into the Austrian countryside. Six months ago, his entire family save two cousins fell victim to the Weeping Death as it swept its way across Scotland. Now, he’s lost his own life and the lives of his cousins to a bad choice. But if he can navigate Joseph Paxton’s great labyrinth of illusions, he might at least redeem his cousins’ lives.

The epic adventure reaches its zenith, as humankind fights for its very existence. The fearsome armies of the Csendook, sworn destroyers of the human race, have discovered their hidden sanctuary, all but guaranteeing their victory. With the final confrontation at last at hand, the renegade hero Ussemitus struggles to unite humans and the warriors of Innasmorn. But in the face of impending doom, the corrupt master of Man's last citadel seeks to harness the dark and elemental powers of the planet called Mother of Storms in his attempt to win back an empire.

Walter Saltanetska, leader of the Jade Rebellion, is nearly ready to return to the heart of the AI-ruled Empire that has branded him a treasonous fugitive. His mandate is clear: to reprogram the AI Masters before their earth-destroying habits spiral out of control. First, he must brave grueling training in a land fraught with danger—rugged mountains haunted by spirits, a parched desert patrolled by watchful drones, and a labyrinthine cave guarded by armed robots.

In the ancient canyons of New Mexico, the citizens of Little Pueblo prepare to sacrifice Ryan and his companions to demons locked inside a 20th-century dam project. But in a world where nuke-spawned predators feed upon weak and strong alike, Ryan knows avenging eternal spirits aren't a part of the game. Especially when these freaks spit yellow acid — and their creators are the white coat masterminds of genetic recombination, destroyed by their mutant offspring born of sin and science gone horribly wrong....

Curran Hunter almost died at the bottom of the ocean. Now an innocent victim will die unless Hunter can purge her body of deadly devices by piloting the Primus, a prototype submersible the size of a virus. Its control system uses Virtual Reality—its creators assure Hunter there can be no danger.

Anfang des 22. Jahrhunderts scheint für die Menschheit endlich eine Ruhepause anzubrechen. Die Erde und der Mond sind zurück im Solsystem, es gibt keine Konflikte mit feindlichen Mächten, und die Menschen arbeiten engagiert an der Zukunft ihres kleinen Sternenreichs. Aber dann wächst Mitte 2112 in der Hauptstadt der Erde eine gigantische Stele aus dem Boden. Sie spuckt einen geheimnisvollen Mann aus. Rätselhafte Hypersignale deuten auf eine mögliche neue interstellare Bedrohung hin. Mit dem mächtigen Expeditionsschiff SOL bricht Perry Rhodan zu den Magellanschen Wolken auf.

In the second volume of Roberta Dawn McMorrow’s THE ROAD TO THE REMEMBERING series, Leo, Conan and Inanna find themselves in an isolated paradise canyon with a crazy shaman who is determined to further their spiritual education. Meanwhile, a group of children and teens who have survived the Three Days of Darkness follow their own path of awakening in coastal California that seems strangely to mirror that of The Three.

Im Jahr 2036 entdeckt der Astronaut Perry Rhodan auf dem Mond ein außerirdisches Raumschiff. Damit öffnet er den Weg zu den Sternen - ein Abenteuer, das den Menschen kosmische Wunder offenbart, sie aber immer wieder in höchste Gefahr bringt. Zeitweilig hat sogar die gesamte Erde evakuiert werden müssen. 2058 ist die Menschheit mit dem Wiederaufbau ihrer Heimat ­beschäftigt und findet immer mehr zu einer Gemeinschaft zusammen. Die Terranische Union, Motor dieser Entwicklung, ­errichtet bereits Kolonien auf dem Mars und dem Mond.

Step into the realm of imagination with “Tales from the Labyrinth,” a fictional podcast that invites listeners on a journey beyond the bounds of reality. Each episode presents a mesmerizing “story of the week,” reminiscent of the classic allure of “The Twilight Zone,” but steeped in the rich tapestry of fantasy.From enchanted forests to mystical kingdoms, and from ancient prophecies to modern-day magic, “Tales from the Labyrinth” explores a myriad of worlds where anything can happen. Delve into the depths of imagination as you encounter mythical creatures, brave heroes, and ...

The podcast where we explore all the great, funny, odd, weird, crazy, and potentially true ideas our world has to offer. While also trying to dive into the history and science behind them.

Seit die Menschheit ins All aufgebrochen ist, hat sie eine wechselvolle Geschichte hinter sich: Längst sind die Terraner in ferne Sterneninseln vorgestoßen, wo sie auf raumfahrende Zivilisationen und auf die Spur kosmischer Mächte getroffen sind, die das Geschehen im Universum beeinflussen. Mittlerweile schreiben wir das Jahr 1517 Neuer Galaktischer Zeitrechnung (NGZ). Die Milchstraße steht weitgehend unter dem Einfluss des Atopischen Tribunals.

Auf bislang ungeklärte Weise verschwand das Solsystem mit seinen Planeten sowie allen Bewohnern aus dem bekannten Universum. Die Heimat der Menschheit wurde in ein eigenes kleines Universum transferiert, wo die Terraner auf seltsame Nachbarn treffen. Nachdem Terra bereits dem Untergang geweiht schien, konnte Reginald Bull mit den scheinbaren Hauptgegnern der Menschheit Übereinkünfte treffen.