The next novella in the New York Times bestselling Sworn Soldier series, featuring Alex Easton investigating the dark, mysterious depths of a coal mine in America, from Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author T. Kingfisher. Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Stephen Graham Jones. Alex Easton does not want to visit America. They particularly do not want to visit an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia with a reputation for being haunted. But when their old friend Dr. Denton summons them to help find his lost cousin--who went missing in that very mine--well, sometimes a sworn soldier has to do what a sworn soldier has to do...
T. Kingfisher Reihenfolge der Bücher
T. Kingfisher ist der ausgefallene Künstlername von Ursula Vernon, einer Autorin, die auch für ihre Kinderbücher und einzigartigen Comics bekannt ist. Unter diesem Pseudonym schreibt sie fantasievolle Werke für erwachsene Leser, die oft mit einem subtil absurden Humor und einer bemerkenswert originellen Stimme durchdrungen sind. Ihre Schriften erforschen unerwartete Themen mit einem Stil, der sowohl treffend als auch zugänglich ist. Wenn sie keine Geschichten schreibt, findet sie Inspiration in ihrem Garten und beobachtet die sie umgebende Natur.







- 2025
- 2025
Hemlock & Silver
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher, Hemlock & Silver is a dark reimagining of Snow White steeped in poison, intrigue and treason of the most magical kind. Featuring custom endpapers illustrated by the author! Healer Anja regularly drinks poison. Not to die, but to save - seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on. But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja's unorthodox methods can save her. Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow, but nothing seems to work. That is, until she finds a secret world, hidden inside a magic mirror. This dark realm may hold the key to what is making Snow sick. Or it might be the thing that kills them all. 'A new favourite! Masterful storytelling with creepy magic, and a fantastic cat!' Sarah Beth Durst 'A wonderfully offbeat fantasy . . . as delightful as it is impressive' Heather Fawcett
- 2025
The Clocktaur War Duology - Clockwork Boys
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
A unique blend of humor and darkness unfolds as a paladin, a forger, an assassin, and a scholar embark on a high-stakes espionage mission. When Slatee, the forger, is sentenced to death for treason, her extraordinary ability to detect magic provides her with a chance for survival, leading to unexpected twists in their perilous journey.
- 2024
The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
- 496 Seiten
- 18 Lesestunden
The revised edition serves as an essential one-volume resource for science information, now featuring enhanced Augmented Reality (AR) elements. This update provides readers with an interactive experience, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging. It combines comprehensive scientific knowledge with modern technology, catering to both curious minds and dedicated learners.
- 2024
Kara hilft in dem Kuriositätenkabinett ihres Onkels und entdeckt ein mysteriöses Loch in der Wand. Zusammen mit Simon, einem exzentrischen Barista, erkundet sie die dahinterliegende, unheimliche Parallelwelt mit lebendigen Weidenbäumen und bedrohlichen Gestalten. NARNIA-artige Abenteuer und übernatürlicher Grusel erwarten sie.
- 2024
Alex Easton kehrt in ein unheimliches Abenteuer zurück, um Miss Potter zu helfen. In Gallazien findet er ihr leeres Haus und einen toten Hausmeister vor. Die Einheimischen sprechen nicht über das Geschehene und fürchten eine mysteriöse Kreatur. Easton muss sich schließlich dem dunklen Schatten stellen, der über dem Haus schwebt.
- 2024
Eine fesselnde Neuerzählung von Poes "Der Untergang des Hauses Usher". Soldat Alex Easton reist zum Haus seiner sterbenden Freundin Madeline und entdeckt einen Albtraum aus Pilzen und besessenen Tieren. Gemeinsam mit einem Mykologen und einem Arzt versucht er, das düstere Geheimnis des Hauses zu entschlüsseln.
- 2024
When Alex Easton, a retired soldier, receives word that their childhood friend Madeline Usher is dying, they race to the ancestral home of the Ushers in the remote countryside of Ruravia.What they find there is a nightmare of fungal growths and possessed wildlife, surrounding a dark, pulsing lake. Madeline sleepwalks and speaks in strange voices at night, and her brother Roderick is consumed with a mysterious malady of the nerves.Aided by a redoubtable British mycologist and a baffled American doctor, Alex must unravel the secret of the House of Usher before it consumes them all.
- 2024
Paladin's Faith
- 368 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
Set in the same world as Swordheart, this darkly cozy fantasy romance weaves a thrilling mystery within the fourth installment of the Saint of Steel series. The narrative promises to blend enchanting elements with a captivating plot, showcasing the author's signature style and imaginative storytelling. Readers can expect rich character development and an engaging atmosphere that draws them into a unique fantasy realm.
- 2024
A dark retelling of the Brothers Grimm's Goose Girl, rife with secrets, murder, and forbidden magicCordelia knows her mother is unusual. Their house doesn’t have any doors between rooms, and her mother doesn't allow Cordelia to have a single friend—unless you count Falada, her mother's beautiful white horse. The only time Cordelia feels truly free is on her daily rides with him. But more than simple eccentricity sets her mother apart. Other mothers don’t force their daughters to be silent and motionless for hours, sometimes days, on end. Other mothers aren’t sorcerers.After a suspicious death in their small town, Cordelia’s mother insists they leave in the middle of the night, riding away on Falada’s sturdy back, leaving behind all Cordelia has ever known. They arrive at the remote country manor of a wealthy older man, the Squire, and his unwed sister, Hester. Cordelia’s mother intends to lure the Squire into marriage, and Cordelia knows this can only be bad news for the bumbling gentleman and his kind, intelligent sister.Hester sees the way Cordelia shrinks away from her mother, how the young girl sits eerily still at dinner every night. Hester knows that to save her brother from bewitchment and to rescue the terrified Cordelia, she will have to face down a wicked witch of the worst kind.




