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El adictivo videojuego Red Virtual convierte a uno de sus mejores jugadores, el joven Michael, en el responsable de dar caza a un cyber-terrorista que está sembrando el pánico en la redMichael es un hacker de Red Virtual, el adictivo juego de realidad virtual que arrasa entre los adolescentes. Alli tiene amigos de verdad: Sarah y Bryson, y gracias a su capacidad para manipular la tecnologia y saltarse las normas pueden exprimir al maximo la plataforma y vivir experiencias al limite.Sin embargo, la diversion acabara cuando el gobierno de alcance a Michael...Su objetivo: que les ayude a detener a un jugador sin identificar que esta sembrando el panico en Red Virtual.

Acabado el instituto, cada una de Las Princess toma su camino, sin saber que una conversación de chat secreta, un piso compartido, el locutor de un programa de radio, un viaje a otro continente y una

Un chico obsesionado por matar a los muertos pero que se acaba enamorando de la muerte.Cassio Lowood ha heredado una inusual vocación, la de matar a los muertos.Su padre también lo hacía, hasta que murio truculentamente a manos de un fantasma al que intentaba dar caza. Ahora, armado con el misterioso amuleto de su padre, Cas viaja por Estados Unidos junto a su hechicera madre y un gato que olisquea fantasmas. Siempre tras leyendas populares, intentan acabar con los molestos y crueles espiritus que se cruzan en su camino.Un nuevo caso les lleva a una ciudad en busca de un fantasma al que todos llaman "Anna vestida de sangre". Cas espera lo habitual: persecucion, caza y matanza. Pero lo que encuentra es a una chica furiosa atrapada en una maldicion, un fantasma distinto a todos los demas. Todavia lleva el vestido del dia en que cometieron su brutal asesinato en 1958, un vestido que un dia fue blanco y ahora aparece cubierto de sangre. Desde el dia de su muerte, Anna ha asesinado a todo aquel que ha osado entrar en la casa abandonada que, una vez, fue su hogar.Pero, por alguna razon, a Cas le perdona la vida.Reseñas: Es posible que los lectores se vean invadidos por un escalofriante suspense y risas nerviosas al leer esta novela negra de altisima calidad. Realmente original, maravillosamente ingeniosa y muy divertida, destacara entre los mejores libros de terror. Queremos secuelas. Kirkus ReviewsCinematografica e irresistible. La perfecta combinacion entre romanticismo y terror de Blake atraera facilmente a los fans de Crepusculo. BooklistSeria la tipica historia de "chico conoce a chica" si el chico fuera un ironico y autodestructivo cazador de fantasmas cuyo unico deseo fuera vengar a su padre y la chica fuese un fantasma asesino atrapado en una casa habitada por todos aquellos a los que ha matado. Poco mas hay que decir, Cas y Anna se han convertido en mi pareja favorita. Cuando llego al final de libro, tengo que empezarlo de nuevo. Holly Black, autora del best-seller Las cronicas de Spiderwick y El tributoAnna vestida de sangre es un oscuro e intrincado cuento con un heroe que mata a los muertos pero que esta enamorado de la muerte. Al final del libro, tu tambien lo estaras. Escalofriante y romantica. Cassandra Clare, autora de la saga Cazadores de sombras¡Amo a Cas! El mundo en el que vive es terrorificamente intenso y totalmente irresistible. Hazte a la idea de dormir con las luces encendidas porque este libro muerde. Y muy fuerte. Stacey Kade, autor de la saga The Ghost and the GothUna obra maestra de lo macabro. Tendreis que arrebatarmela de mis manos muertas y frias. TONYA HURLEY, autora de la serie best-seller internacional GhostgirlLos blogs han dicho: *** Anna vestida de sangre puede considerarse un tributo adolescente del genero de lo Anna vestida de sangre puede considerarse un tributo adolescente del genero de lo paranormal, incluyendo un personaje independiente y sarcastico que, empuñando su arma, extermina a los entes malvados.Nube de mariposa*** Anna vestida de sangre encierra una historia con una genial ambientacion y un argumento interesante, donde la accion y la tension son palpables. Si buscais una trama diferente, dadle una op...

Step into an illustrated Shadowhunters story, told through the letters, diary entries, and texts of beloved characters from the Mortal Instruments, Infernal Devices, Dark Artifices, and the Last Hours.Shadowhunters Emma Carstairs and Julian Blackthorn are travelling the globe when the Clave orders them to clean up Blackthorn Hall, a crumbling Gothic fairytale mansion hidden away in Chiswick, Londonor else the Clave will demolish it once and for all.Amidst the clutter and disrepair, Emma and Julian discover secrets Blackthorn Hall has kept buried for years. Something (or someone) else haunts the Blackthorn familys cursed home.With the help of their friends and family, Emma and Julian must restore the hall to its former glory and solve the mystery of the spectral presence which threatens any who interfere, while entertaining Shadowhunter visitors from both sides of the Atlantic.Join beloved characters and fan-favourites in this lovingly illustrated epistolary adventure that bridges the gap between The Dark Artifices and upcoming The Wicked Powers series.Originally serialized on Tumblr and funded through a hit Kickstarter campaign, Secrets of Blackthorn Hall is now in wide print distribution for the first time.

Junta-te a Meticulosa Jones e embarca nesta extraordinária aventura mágica No dia do seu décimo aniversário, Meticulosa Jones, ou Metty, como a família e os amigos lhe chamam, recebe a sua sina, como acontece com todas as crianças, sob a forma de uma tatuagem magica na mo. Metty sempre sonhou com este dia, esperando que a sua tatuagem revelasse um futuro empolgante, repleto de aventuras, descobertas e viagens pelo mundo. Mas o que surge e uma caveira negra, pousada na palma de uma luva violeta. O seu destino e tornar-se uma assassina. Assustado, Moral Jones, o pai de Metty, esconde-a numa quinta remota em Gales, onde vive acompanhada de uma governanta (que morre de medo de se tornar a sua primeira vitima). Quando Moral desaparece sem deixar rasto, a tia Magnifica leva Metty para a deslumbrante cidade de Nova Londres, onde tudo e magico e fascinante. Mas quando começa a ouvir rumores sobre uma enigmatica e perigosa organizaço terrorista denominada Traças Negras, Metty pergunta-se a si mesma se podero estar ligados ao desaparecimento do seu pai e ao seu proprio destino. Junta-te a Meticulosa Jones e embarca nesta extraordinaria aventura magica sobre familia, destino e a coragem para seres tu proprio

Coleção completa com os três livros da série O legado de Orïsha, de Tomi Adeyemi.Filhos de sangue e ossoZélie Adebola se lembra de quando o solo de Orïsha vibrava com a magia. Queimadores geravam cha

Like every year, the summer brings new people to Tolaga Bay. Its been a full year since Charliesaved his hometown from destruction at the hands of gods, warring sea creatures and naturaldisasters. Charlie and his younger brother, Robbie, are enjoying their normal lives fishing offthe wharf and helping out at their mums store that is, until a visiting scientist is stabbed atthe local campground, days before a meeting between local iwi and the government. So beginsCharlies quest to uncover a mystery taking place in the hills above the town.

Anna reaches Hrafnheim, an unknown parallel world full of gods, demigods, and creatures. There she is picked up by soldiers of the ruler Ragnara, but a renegade officer of the army, Rorik, frees Anna. Together they set off to free her twin sister Seren, who had been captured by Ragnara. The road to the capital city of Sent is full of deadly dangers, and the vision of her own murder plagues Anna incessantly. She begins to realize more and more that Ragnarok, the end of the world, is directly linked to her own fate . . .The second book in an epic and gripping fantasy series where murders and supernatural forces meet in an unprecedented way.

Are you ready for an exciting Halloween adventure on the Lunar Station? This book contains 24 spine-tingling stories full of secrets, ghosts and unexpected encounters. Join Astro, Claire and their friends as they explore invisible figures, ancient catacombs and mysterious machines. Whether its the brave Ozelot traveling through space or Erik being suddenly surprised by a floating lantern, each story will take you closer to the edge of the moon and make your heart beat faster. But beware: sometimes the greatest mysteries lurk where you least expect them...Get ready for the spookiest time of the year!

Kali has a lot to deal with. Her crush doesnt notice her, her parents love her cousin more, and a big family wedding is overshadowing her 16th birthday. So, she really did NOT need a demon appearing in her bedroom and for the fate of the world to rest in her hands. It turns out that all girls named after the Indian demon-fighting goddess Kali are imbued with special powers, and are destined to fight demons. At least shes not alone in this mess - shes got the very cool, very confident K to teach her how to be a demon slayer. Now, if only she could also figure out how to slay at life...

Awatea and his brother Tai are staying with their nan and pop on the farm. Its summer, andtheyre free to explore. Theyre also helping spruce up Mrs Carols house and shed, which Nanand Pop inherited, because the aunties are coming to stay. Theres always been a mysteryaround Mr Carol, who disappeared. Uncle Kim says he came to a sticky end. But in the shed,Awatea finds an old satchel with some coins, a notebook, some receipts and two envelopesthat make him think differently. With the help of old Mr Willoughby, Awatea pieces togetherwhat happened to Mr Carol when he came back from the war, why he suddenly left one dayin secret and where he went

On the way to school, Amorangi realises he forgot to bring an old object to school to talk about.Quickly, he and his sister, Millie, decide to travel back in time and find something. Theyve travelledback before, after all. He pulls a piece of bark from a nearby rimu and pockets it to ensure theyreturn then they jump back in time. Then begins an adventure that they nearly dont make it backfrom as one of their ancestors dies, and Amorangi and Millie find themselves fading away. In theirtravels, the children experience aspects of events in New Zealand history, such as the Taranakiwars, the Tarawera eruption, theWahine disaster and quarantine onMatiu/Somes Island.

Mori journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand has become a vibrant industry, reporting throughprint, radio, television and the internet. This book looks at the history of Mori journalism and theelements that make it what it is today. The \author examines the way that news values common in English-speaking countries are reinterpreted for a Mori worldview and analyses news stories toshow how Mori perspectives are expressed. She also identifies how elements of whaikrero havebeen refashioned for news and the ways tapu and noa are managed by news teams. A host of well-known reporters share their perspectives on their work. They describe how they got into reporting, and we learn what happens as they gather information and produce their stories. In particular, we see how these journalists balance the demands of journalism and tikanga.

Farah of Untwa joins a school for training fighters, strategic thinkers and military personnel. It means she escapes her domineering mother and the tedious duties that come with being from a Ngti in the upper echelons of society. But at the school, Farah, an intuitive, is teamed up with fighter Lase, a boy from a lower Ngti. Farahs condescension and disturbing hallucinations and Lases resentment test their partnership. But just when they finally seem to be working well together, the school is attacked by other-worldly forces. Farah and Lase must use their skills to fight the alien invaders and save their people from obliteration.

Fantasy, crime, and Norse gods come together when it emerges that a series of bestial murders is connected with an ancient prophecy about the end of the world. Anna can see events from the past, and one night she glimpses an old and horrible murder: a red-haired girl is killed and a rune carved into her back. Shortly afterward, someone begins killing red-haired girls in the same manner, and the rune is found on all of them. Suddenly the little town is full of strangers. They have mysterious powers, and are drawn to Anna, who isnt used to being near other people. Several of the strangers want to help her, but it takes a long time before she knows which of them she can trust. Playing on such classic themes as good versus evil, the book is at once a fantasy, a thriller, and a coming-of-age story.

This is the Mori language edition of Te Hiakai Tangata:The Taniwha of Tuar-Rangaia. This is a story of a taniwha that lives beside a track between villages and menaces travellers and the surrounding iwi. When a chiefs son is taken by the taniwha, Te Hiakai, the people devise many plans to trap and kill the taniwha, but each time Te Hiakai outwits them. In the end, Phutukawa, a chiefs daughter, speaks to the taniwha. Through her words a spell is broken, and the taniwha transforms into a young warrior, Te Haeata, who had been cursed by a tohunga long ago. Phutukawa and Te Haeata fall in love and live out their lives together. But Te Haeata never quite shakes off the spell, and in old age, he transforms into an eel and becomes a guardian in the Rangitiki river.

This is a story of a taniwha that lives beside a track between villages and menaces travellers and the surrounding iwi. When a chiefs son is taken by the taniwha, Te Hiakai, the people devise many plans to trap and kill the taniwha, but each time Te Hiakai outwits them. In the end, Phutukawa, a chiefs daughter, speaks to the taniwha. Through her words a spell is broken, and the taniwha transforms into a young warrior, Te Haeata, who had been cursed by a tohunga long ago. Phutukawa and Te Haeata fall in love and live out their lives together. But Te Haeata never quite shakes off the spell, and in old age, he transforms into an eel and becomes a guardian in the Rangitiki river.

Whet is about to start school, and no one is happy. Not the chicken. Not the bull. Especially not Ramses the golden ram, who goes missing. Tori the cat and Whet go on a rescue mission. They catch starbeams to zany worlds and end up on a planet run by an evil magician who gets his power by draining the magic from animals. However, Whets tniko woven friendship bracelet and a clever Ramses are more than a match for the evil sorcerer.

Hine and the Tohunga Portal is a fast-paced fantasy adventure. Hine and her brother, Hhepa, unwittingly step through a portal into an ancient realm inhabited by the atua Mori (Mori deities), Kea bird tribes, patupaiarehe (fairy people), moa and giant eagles. This world is in turmoil as evil sorcerer Kae has built a cursed army and intends to rule this world and everything in it. He sees the opportunity to dominate the modern world as well, by kidnapping Hhepa and using his life force to reopen the portal between the worlds. This sets Hine on a quest to learn ancient knowledge from the goddesses Hineteiwaiwa and Mahuika and her ancestors, find the medicine to revoke the curse on the warriors and gain the support of the Kea and patupaiarehe to fight Kae and rescue Hhepa.

It seems like an ordinary day when Tui and Kae, fourteen-year-old twins, get home from school until they find their mother, Maia, has disappeared and a swirling vortex has opened up in her room. They are sucked into this portal and dragged down to Rarohenga, the Mori Underworld, a shadowy place of infinite dark levels, changing landscapes and untrustworthy characters. Maia has been kidnapped by their estranged father, Tema, enchanted to forget who she really is and hidden somewhere here. Tui and Kae have to find a way through this maze, outwit the shady characters they meet, break the spell on their mother, and escape to the World of Light before the Goddess of Shadows or Tema holds them in Rarohenga forever.