Résultats pour "Tom Wright" dans Littérature, romans et fiction

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2022: ENTERTAINMENT A MAIL ON SUNDAYS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 Alan Rickman remains one of the most beloved actors of all time across almost every genre, from his breakout role as Die Hard’s villainous Hans Gruber to his heart-wrenching run as...

“I did what I did, and that’s on me.” From that tantalizing first sentence, Tom Wright sweeps listeners up in a tale of lost innocence. Jim has a touch of the Sight. It’s nothing too spooky and generally useless, at least until the summer his cousin L.A. moves in with him and their grandmother. When Jim and L.A. discover the body of a girl - brutally raped and murdered - in a field, an investigation begins that will put both their lives in danger.

Kidnapped as an infant, Hakon is raised by the earth-empowered Terra people. Considered less than beasts, the clawed-hand warriors plot revenge against the air-empowered Alem that invaded their land centuries before. Hakon grows up with the knowledge that he is an Alem prince, tempered by the love he feels for the family that raised him. While Hakon tries to find peace between two warring peoples, his sister Kara rises from the hidden role of handmaid to the public role of princess.

Fifteen years ago, Susan Morrow left her first husband, Edward Sheffield, an unpublished writer. Now, she's enduring middle class suburbia as a doctor's wife, when out of the blue she receives a package containing the manuscript of her ex-husband's first novel. He writes asking her to read the...

Jacko Emptor, Northern Territory born, brings Australian wildness to the television screens of America. Is America ready for him? Is he ready for America? Jacko, investigative reporter, exploits American innocence to break into living rooms and penetrate the heart's secrets. But these secrets make their claim on him too, especially the secrets of Sunny Sondquist, a child-woman missing in the American heartland. Follow Jacko as he exposes evil, falls from grace, and shows how television makes gods of some and fools of many.

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the realms of science fiction and fantasy in "Astounding Stories 16, April 1931." This podcast captures the essence of adventure, exploring the intersection of humanity and the unknown as brave explorers confront otherworldly monsters, mysterious dimensions, and the relentless march of technology. With each episode featuring a new complete audiobook, listeners are invited to immerse themselves in stories filled with daring escapades and vivid imagination. This is not a single narrative but a curated collection of unique explorations that ignite ...

Dive into the imaginative realm of "Astounding Stories 07, July 1930," where the boundaries of reality are pushed and the wonders of science fiction come alive. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rotating collection of captivating narratives that challenge perceptions and ignite curiosity about the universe and our place within it. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting unique tales of adventure, innovation, and the extraordinary possibilities that lie beyond the stars. As you journey through these stories, you'll encounter thought-provoking themes of technology, ...

Alec Ramsey is the survivor of a disastrous Antarctic expedition which abandoned his revered friend and leader of the party, Stephen Leeming. For 40 years, in the security of academia, Ramsey has nurtured with guilt his doubts about this incident. Now Leeming's body is, against all odds, to be exhumed from the Antarctic icecap, and Ramsey must confront his obsession and decide whether he really did - or can continue to - survive at all.

Chicago Street Corner Stories starts with a kind of spiritual walking tour in Graceland Cemetery to hear what the ghosts are saying. Wright's descriptions of seasons and vignettes, interspersed with remembrances of people, both famous and personal, who have influenced the rich history and diverse culture of the great city of Chicago, immerse the listener in a truly personal experience. Nostalgia meets the present, and introspection reveals lessons learned and imparted. Life itself is a blessing and that our stories are proof of its abundant benefit.

In the heart of a steampunk dystopia is Nirvana, a heaven in the world of Terra Firma. Arlo finds a new purpose after communing with God, an entity known in Nirvana as the Watcher. To serve this deity, he joins up with some old pirate companions on a mission, along with a preacher and friend named Cooper. In bringing back a stolen religious relic, Arlo must act fast, working with his pirate mates and the chosen people of The Book of Souls to save countless lives.