Bøger af Mary E. Pearson

Mary E. Pearson's Dance of Thieves is a new YA novel in the New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles universe, in which a reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives-and their hearts.When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfill their own secret missions.

'Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller' Stephanie GarberVow of Thieves is the thrilling sequel to Dance of Thieves, set in the same world as Mary E. Pearson's New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles.Kazi and Jase have survived, stronger and more in love than ever. Their new life now lies before them - the Ballengers will be outlaws no longer, Tor's Watch will be a kingdom, and Kazi and Jase will meet all challenges side by side, together at last.But an ominous warning mars their journey back, and they soon find themselves captured in a tangled web of deceit woven by their greatest enemies and unlikeliest allies, a place where betrayals run deeper and more deadly than either had thought possible, and where timeless ambitions threaten to destroy them both.PRAISE FOR MARY E. PEARSON'One of my favorite reads of the year' Alyson No l'Deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy' Robin LaFevers'Breathtaking' Booklist'Heart-pounding' Cinda Williams Chima

When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives-and their hearts.

Dance of Thieves, a captivating novel by renowned author Mary E. Pearson, is a thrilling journey that readers won't soon forget. Published in 2022 by Hodder & Stoughton General Division, this book delves into a world of intrigue, suspense, and unexpected alliances. As the title suggests, it's a dance - a delicate balance between trust and betrayal, love and hate, danger and safety. Pearson, known for her gripping narratives and complex characters, once again delivers an engrossing read that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Dance of Thieves is a testament to Pearson's exceptional storytelling skills and a must-read for all fans of the genre. Don't miss out on this exciting new release from Hodder & Stoughton General Division.

The thrilling, New York Times bestselling sequel to The Kiss of Deception.

The thrilling, New York TimesΓÇôbestselling sequel to The Kiss of DeceptionHeld captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape. Desperate to save her life, Lia''s erstwhile assassin, Kaden, has told the Vendan Komizar that she has the gift, and the Komizar''s interest in Lia is greater than anyone could have foreseen.Meanwhile, nothing is straightforward: ThereΓÇÖs Rafe, who lied to Lia but has sacrificed his freedom to protect her; Kaden, who meant to assassinate her but has now saved her life; and the Vendans, whom Lia always believed to be barbarians. Now that she lives among them, however, she realizes that may be far from the truth. Wrestling with her upbringing, her gift, and her sense of self, Lia must make powerful choices that will affect her country . . . and her own destiny. The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson drives up the stakes and the romance, and will leave readers desperate to read book three in the Remnant Chronicles, The Beauty of Darkness.ΓÇ£ItΓÇÖs rare that the second book in a series is as goodΓÇöor perhaps betterΓÇöthan the first, but thatΓÇÖs the case here.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöBooklist, starred review, for The Heart of BetrayalΓÇ£A heart-pounding sequel that fantasy fans will appreciate.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöSchool Library Journal for The Heart of BetrayalΓÇ£Fantastical.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöUSA Today for The Kiss of DeceptionΓÇ£A sumptuous fantasy.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöChicago Tribune for The Kiss of DeceptionΓÇ£In The Kiss of Deception, a new realm is masterfully created, featuring court intrigue, feuding nations, breathtaking landscapes, and the gift of sight. Fans of the Game of Thrones series will enjoy the magic and fantasy in this timeless dystopian world.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöVOYA for The Kiss of Deception"Pearson (the Jenna Fox Chronicles) is off to an extraordinary start with her fantasy series, the Remnant Chronicles, creating an alluring world and romance that''s ideal for fans of Kristin Cashore and Megan Whalen Turner." ΓÇöPublishers Weekly for The Kiss of Deception

The third and final book in the New York Times-bestselling Remnant Chronicles.Lia has survived Venda-but so has a great evil bent on the destruction of Morrighan. And only Lia can stop it.With war on the horizon, Lia has no choice but to assume her role as First Daughter, as soldier-as leader. While she struggles to reach Morrighan and warn them, she finds herself at cross-purposes with Rafe and suspicious of Kaden, who has hunted her down. In this heart-stopping conclusion to the Remnant Chronicles trilogy that started with The Kiss of Deception and The Heart of Betrayal, traitors must be rooted out, sacrifices must be made, and impossible odds must be overcome as the future of every kingdom hangs in the balance. New York Times-bestselling author Mary E. Pearson's combination of intrigue, suspense, romance, and action makes this a riveting YA page-turner for teens.Read all of The Remnant Chronicles:The Kiss of DeceptionThe Heart of BetrayalThe Beauty of DarknessPraise for The Remnant Chronicles:A New York Times Bestselling Series"Readers will be gripping pages from the nerve-wracking start through the heart-stopping ending. . . . Pearson's Remnant Chronicles is an epic YA series to get behind." -Romantic Times on The Beauty of Darkness"Fantastical." -USA Today for The Kiss of Deception"A sumptuous fantasy." -Chicago Tribune for The Kiss of Deception"In The Kiss of Deception, a new realm is masterfully created, featuring court intrigue, feuding nations, breathtaking landscapes, and the gift of sight. Fans of the Game of Thrones series will enjoy the magic and fantasy in this timeless dystopian world." -VOYA for The Kiss of Deception

Princess Lia's life follows a preordained course. She is expected to have the revered gift of sight - but she doesn't - and she knows her parents are perpetrating a sham when they arrange her marriage to secure an alliance with a neighbouring kingdom - to a prince she has never met. On the morning of her wedding, Lia flees to a distant village.

From the New York Times-bestselling author of BookTok sensations Dance of Thieves and Vow of Thieves comes the lushly romantic, enemies-to-lovers origin story of the Remnant universe.Before Kazi and Jase, before Lia, Rafe, and Kaden-before the great kingdoms of the Remnant were even born-when the world of old was still a hazy slate of memory told in story and legend, a girl and her family fought to survive.And that girl's name was Morrighan.Discover the origin story of the Remnant universe, penned by the bestselling master storyteller Mary E. Pearson, in this collector's edition prequel with lavish illustrations, a romance for the ages, and a magic that stirs the heart.

A room is not much. It is not arms holding you. Not a kiss on the forehead. Not a packed lunch or a remembered birthday. Just a room. But for seventeen-year-old Zoe, struggling to shed the suffocating responsibility of her alcoholic mother and the controlling guilt of her grandmother, a rented room on Lorelei Street is a fierce grab for control of her own future. Zoe rents her room from Opal Keats, an eccentric old lady who has a difficult past of her own, but who chooses to live in the possibility of the future. Zoe tries to find that same possibility in her own future, promising that she will never go crawling back. But with all odds against her, can a seventeen-year-old with a job slinging hash make it on her own? Zoe struggles with this worry and the guilt of abandoning her mother as she goes to lengths that even she never dreamed she would in order to keep the room on Lorelei Street.

Als die siebzehnjährige Jenna Fox aus einem Koma erwacht, fehlt ihr nicht nur die Erinnerung an ihre Freunde und Familie - sie hat sich selbst vergessen. Man sagt ihr, dass sie einen so schrecklichen Unfall hatte, und dass es ein Wunder ist, dass sie überlebt hat.Doch als die Erinnerungen bruchstückhaft zurückkommen, wächst Jennas Verwirrung. Dieses Leben fühlt sich nicht wie ihres an. Dieser Körper fühlt sich nicht wie ihrer an. Was ist passiert, während Jenna geschlafen hat? Die Antworten auf diese Frage wird alles verändern.Thema: Psycho-Thriller, USA, Washington State

'A deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy where no one - no one - is quite what they seem' Robin LaFevers, New York Times-bestselling author of Grave Mercy The first book in the New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles.The Kingdom of Morrighan is steeped in tradition and the stories of a bygone world, but some traditions Lia can't abide. Like having to marry someone she's never met to secure a political alliance.Fed up and ready for a new life, Lia escapes to a distant village on the morning of her wedding. She settles in among the common folk, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive - and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deceptions swirl and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets - secrets that may unravel her world - even as she feels herself falling in love.'This is the kind of story I love - a heart-pounding tale of magic and murder, betrayal and romance set in a richly imagined fantasy landscape' Cindy Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Realms'The Kiss of Deception has it all - beautiful writing, heart-pounding suspense, a fiery princess, and an epic romance that'll make you swoon. This is definitely one of my favourite reads of the year!' Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Immortals

Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was involved a year ago. But what happened before that? Jenna doesn't remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers?This fascinating novel represents a stunning new direction for acclaimed author Mary Pearson. Set in a near future America, it takes readers on an unforgettable journey through questions of bio-medical ethics and the nature of humanity. Mary Pearson's vividly drawn characters and masterful writing soar to a new level of sophistication.The Adoration of Jenna Fox is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.