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Irgendwas stimmt nicht in Pine Mountain. Das merkt Arlo Finch sofort, als er mit seiner Familie in das abgeschiedene Bergdorf zieht. Was hat es mit den merkwürdigen Tieren auf sich, die ihm immer wieder am Waldrand auflauern, und was mit dem Mädchen, das niemand außer ihm sieht? Zum Glück findet Arlo in Indra, Henry Wu und den ortsansässigen Rangern schnell Freunde, die sich bestens auskennen mit den Geheimnissen der Langen Wälder, mit Schutzzaubern und den Gefahren der Wildnis. Doch auch sie hätten nie geahnt, in welch unglaubliches Abenteuer sie geraten, als sie die Wälder gemeinsam mit Arlo betreten.

Les récits extraordinaires du baron constituent la reprise d'un imaginaire collectif amplifié par le merveilleux et la truculence d'un militaire nostalgique d'exploits, à la manière de Tartarin de Tarascon. Fanfaronnades, hâbleries, bravades, forfanteries et vantardises, voici pêle-mêle quelques noms qui viennent à l'esprit pour décrire de prime abord les fabuleuses "Aventures et mésaventures du baron de Münchhausen."

When award-winning journalist Caitlin Bergman is invited back to campus to receive an honorary degree, she finds an opportunity for a well-earned victory lap - and a chance to face the trauma that almost destroyed her as an undergrad. But her lap becomes an all-out race when a student begs her to probe an unsolved campus disappearance: Angela Chapman went out one Friday night and never came back.

Award-winning journalist Caitlin Bergman's mother is dead - at least that's what she’s told everyone for the past 40 years. It’s easier to lie than to explain how Maya abandoned her only daughter before dropping off the map forever. But when a rural sheriff invites Caitlin to the woods of coastal Oregon to identify her mother's remains, Caitlin drops everything to face the woman she's spent a lifetime hating. Unfortunately, the body - abandoned on the land of a reclusive cult, the Daughters of God - was left faceless.

Something was coming. Arlo felt certain about that. For Arlo Finch and the Rangers of Pine Mountain Company, summer camp is more than canoeing and hiking. It's also a chance to search for ancient forest spirits and discover mysterious messages encoded in tree bark. But when Arlo and his best friends Indra and Wu stumble upon clues about the long-lost Yellow Patrol, Arlo uncovers a stunning history that leads right back to his very own family.

After a harrowing summer camp, Arlo Finch is back in Pine Mountain, Colorado, preparing to face a new school, new threats, and two new Rangers in Blue Patrol. Arlo is about to undertake his most dangerous journey yet: all the way to China to try to bring his father home. But when the mysterious Eldritch reveal their true agenda, Arlo must make an impossible choice: save his friends and family, or save the Long Woods. Both worlds will never be the same.

Penny Kessler, an intern at the US embassy in Ankara, Turkey, wakes up in a hospital on the morning of July fifth to find herself at the center of an international crisis. The day before, the embassy was the target of a devastating terrorist attack that killed hundreds of Penny’s friends and colleagues.

An FBI agent hunts a new kind of terrorist through a Washington, DC, of the future in this ground-breaking book - at once a gripping techno-thriller and a fact-based tour of tomorrow. America is on the brink of a revolution, one both technological and political. The science fiction of AI and robotics has finally come true, but millions are angry and fearful that the future has left them behind. After narrowly stopping a bombing at Washington’s Union Station, FBI Special Agent Lara Keegan receives a new assignment: To field-test an advanced police robot.

Heinrich August Winkler ist als Autor der Meisterwerke "Der lange Weg nach Westen" und "Geschichte des Westens" berühmt geworden. Seine Bücher gelten als Inbegriff von historischer Sachkenntnis, klarem politischen Urteil und einer hervorragend lesbaren Sprache. Nach den großen Standardwerken, die mit einer Gesamtauflage von über 250 000 Exemplaren Bestsellerdimensionen erreicht haben, legt einer der prominentesten Historiker Deutschlands nun ein Hörbuch von radikaler Kürze vor.

When a ruthless commander takes over the moon, he has it out for Carter Ash. The commander sends him to a tiny settlement to defend it with the worst soldiers for the job. Carter’s only support comes from an unexpected place: an enticing alien diplomat. That’s not all, however—the meager soldiers he has are being hunted and killed by something outside the colony.

Carter Ash should be a celebrated hero, instead he’s leading a doomed mission on a backwater moon, wondering what went wrong. His assignment is impossible—take over the whole moon with a handful of soldiers fresh out of Basic Training. It’s the kind of thing that takes an army, and his commanders won’t give him one. But Humanity’s position in the great galactic Game is worse off than ever, and they need the resources this colony could provide, so Carter isn’t going to sit idly by. He’ll have to fight an army of zombie aliens, plane sized vultures, and worse. Even alone, if he has to.

Delve into the heart of Egypt with "Treasures of Egypt: Ancient Wonders and Modern Marvels" by August Raines. This captivating book takes listeners on a journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of Egyptian history, culture, and its enduring legacy.

Welcome to Pulpfeed, the audio odyssey through the golden age of storytelling. Each episode, dive into the thrilling world of short form fiction both new and old, brought to life with stunning AI-generated narrations from ElevenLabs. From the dark alleys of detective tales to the distant reaches of sci-fi universes, Pulpfeed brings new narratives and revives the forgotten classics for a new era of listeners. Join us as we explore each narrative's twists and turns, including special episodes featuring 'The Saga of Cydonia,' blending vintage vibes with modern adventures.

Welcome to Coyote Peaks, where every shadow hides a story. Guided by a mysterious night-walker who knows the town’s darkest secrets, each episode plunges you into spine-tingling tales that blur the line between reality and the supernatural. From ghostly whispers to strange happenings, Night Walks will keep you hooked as you venture further down the road, where the unknown awaits.

Archibold Stormblood, Visseria’s greatest hero, is finally taking a break. After two centuries spent battling dark lords and saving the world, he figures he’s earned a little peace—or so he hopes. Leaving his legendary past behind, Archibold now lives as an unassuming mortal nineteen-year-old, running the Tipsy Pelican Tavern, where he brews tasty spell-chilled ales and enjoys stories and laughs with his quirky patrons.

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Everything is going right for Jack Jenkins, aka the Boxer. He’s growing in strength and getting the hang of this whole hero game. Now all he has to do is juggle his unconventional relationships along with his budding attraction to the demonic temptress on his team who loves to tease him. Oh, yeah, and try not to fail out of the University he’s up all night protecting. But just when he’s getting a handle on his love life, a dangerous gang of superpowered villains moves in to take over the whole city.

Lilith Clarke is supposed to be dead: murdered by the vicious King Oren, her blood staining a field of daisies. But death would have been merciful. After years of having no name, she is finally given a title: Queen of Umbra. But it will cost her everything. Lily is now bound to King Asher, the most powerful and brutal shadow divinus in all of Omnia. Forced to rule in secret, she slowly loses herself to the darkness. She fears it will swallow her whole.

Carter Ash wakes up with no memories in a virtual basic training. All the recruits will die within the next six weeks. Lucky for them, they’ve all got three lives. He’s assigned to a squad with his goofy friend and another captivating cadet, Iris. They have to keep each other alive as long as possible because when they die, they get assigned their permanent character class. And everyone in the squad wants a valuable class, ideally the kind where you don’t get killed immediately.