G. P. Taylor Boeken

Een nietsontziende tovenaar, die de machten der duisternis wil beheersen, heeft een machtig magisch voorwerp in handen; twee tieners, een smokkelaar en de hoeder van het voorwerp proberen hem tegen te houden. Vanaf ca. 14 jaar.

There is never a dull moment for Mariah Mundi living in the Prince Regent Hotel. But catastrophe strikes when three eminent visitors spontaneously combust at a hotel party. Just a freak of nature or a cleverly plotted murder? When hotel owner Captain Charity is arrested on suspicion of murder, Mariah Mundi and his friend Sacha must find the truth urgently to save both the Captain and the hotel. Could the answer lie in the mythical Ghost Diamonds?

Maria Mundi and the Ship of Fools is the incredible final book in G. P. Taylor's Mariah Mundi trilogy.They haven't found the bomb - the ship will explode in twenty hours. Mariah Mundi and Jack Charity are sailing to America on the magnificent ship Triton , the biggest and fastest steam cruiser the world has ever seen. This is no pleasure cruise - Triton is racing the ship Ketos for a prize that people will kill gold. Mariah and Jack have been sent by the secretive Bureau of Antiquities to protect the precious cargo. But who will protect Mariah from the assassin who stalks him? Who is behind the plot to blow up Triton ? And can he trust Biba DeFeux the strange teenage girl whose billionaire father owns the ship? Trapped in the middle of the ocean with a bomb ticking somewhere on the ship, will this be Mariah's last adventure? Airships, villains and a ghost from the past make this G. P. Taylor's most gripping adventure yet. Dare you read it? 'Still mourning Harry Potter? G.P. Taylor will take you right back to a world of fantasy and fun. Fast-paced adventure without a moment to lose - the ideas and imagery are unmatched by any other writer.' New York Times

In this thrilling, much-anticipated sequel to the runaway hit Shadowmancer, G. P. Taylor once again takes readers on a gripping journey. Kate and Thomas have barely escaped the evil sorcerer Demurral, and are sailing to London to make a fresh start. But someone knows they are coming, and is lying in wait to lure them into the darkest heart of the city. Meanwhile, Raphah, who has had a narrow escape of his own, sets out on a terrifying journey to find his friends, all the time haunted by a shadowy beast. Eventually, the friends’ paths meet on a cursed street, hidden from the world—a place where fates are decided and old enemies seek revenge. They thought it was over . . . but can evil ever be destroyed?

Young Mariah, fresh out of school, begins a new chapter at the Prince Regent hotel, perched on a cliff. He assists a magician in stage shows for the guests, who enjoy various luxuries above ground.

In 1940 England, young Jago is evacuated from London during the Blitz to the Yorkshire coast. With only memories of his deceased mother for solace, he seeks to survive the war in peace.

A gripping adventure of night chases, double-crossings and weird magic from the bestselling author of Shadowmancer. Magnus Malachi, a magician, is guarding his latest moneyspinner Tersias, a blind boy who can see into the future. But as Tersias's powers become known, others who seek to use them are drawn from the shadows: Jonah, a teenage highwayman, and his companion in crime Tara; Solomon, a crazed zealot who has bred a new species of giant flesh-eating locusts; and Lord Malpas, a keeper of mysterious powers. They all want Tersias but is he a force for good or evil? And can he ever rid himself of the dark spirit that torments his soul?

Wormwood is a tale of sorcery, treachery, intrigue and supernatural strife set in 18th-century London. Dr Sabian Blake is in possession of the Nemorensis, an ancient leather-bound book which holds the secrets of the universe. It bears a mysterious inscription in the margin; deciphering it could prove the key to saving London from a catastrophic fate. But there are others interested in the Nemorensis too - for more sinister reasons.

Set in London during 1923, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a post-World War I society grappling with change. Characters navigate personal and societal challenges while exploring themes of loss, resilience, and the quest for identity. The vibrant city serves as a character itself, influencing the lives of those within it. As the narrative progresses, relationships deepen and secrets unravel, revealing the complexities of human connections in a rapidly evolving world.

Kometa probouzí démony v hlubinách země... Nový román G. P. Taylora, autora bestselleru Pán přeludů (Shawomancer). Pro čtenáře od 12 let.