Teen Urban Fantasy

Fantasie oder Wirklichkeit? Die Wahrheit über einen Mord und seltsame Kinder: Gruselige Gutenachtgeschichten oder schauerliche Realität? "Die Insel der besonderen Kinder" von Ransom Riggs wirft uns mitten hinein in die unglaublichen Erlebnisse des 15-jährigen Jacob und seines Großvaters Abraham. Was steckt wirklich hinter dieser mysteriösen Insel und den schrecklichen Monstern? Die dichte, undurchschaubare Handlung zieht den Hörer sofort in ihren Bann und hält ihn bis zum letzten Satz gefangen. Verantwortlich dafür ist neben Riggs lebendigem Erzählstil die herausragende Leistung von Sprecher Simon Jäger. Mit verschiedenen Stimmfärbungen unterstreicht er die Wesenszüge der einzelnen Charaktere perfekt und lässt so ein höchst lebendiges Bild in den Köpfen seiner Zuhörer entstehen.

On Teralia, where magic has hidden for thousands of years, Darkness arises to challenge the Veil spell. The barrier is weakening. Magic is returning to the universe. Only an outsider can prevent the destruction of the Glade and the people she loves. On Sanctuary, the supporters of Tenybris have taken control. The universe teeters on the brink of all-out war.

When Miri receives a silver cat charm from her omama on the night before she dies, she has no idea that the charm holds a secret, a powerful magic that saved her omama's life and is about to make Miri's a whole lot more interesting.

A month ago, 17-year-old Jackie was certain she was human and that supernatural creatures didn't exist. So when she discovered she was a shapeshifter and that her narrow world view needed to broaden to include vampires, werewolves, the fae and many other magical creatures, she was faced with two choices: have a full-out meltdown, or embrace her abilities and run with them.

In the Demon Royale, Natalie defeated a demon queen and conquered the werewolf curse. Now it's the fall and Natalie faces her more dangerous foe. Detention. Slaying vampires and keeping up with school work is hard. Throw in an alcoholic father, and Natalie's plate is full. But when a call comes in the middle of the night, that Michelle's Tracker young brother is sick, Natalie sneaks out to check up on them.

Meg's whole world has crumbled out from under her. Her only family, her father, has died, leaving her alone and destitute. She can only see one option - driving away to wherever the road takes her. Her road ends in Trinity, Newfoundland, a place of rare beauty, and the frigid sea all around. Meg has never seen the sea before, and is captivated by it, drawn to the ocean to the point of obsession. When she meets Devin Horan, he completely shreds all the truths she thought she knew about herself and the world around her.

The story of a young farmer, a wishing ring, and a fairy named Queen Maab. This is old school fairytale telling at its very finest.

When Vivian Cartwright was five years old, she witnessed her mother's death. Now, 16-year-old Vivian only wants a normal life, hard to accomplish when you possess the power to control energy. She has kept her ability a secret from everyone except her guardian, Charlotte, who has hidden Vivian from the man responsible for her mother's murder. Her secret is safe until Vivian defends herself at school using her power. With each use, Vivian fears she is losing control and discovers her powers are growing.

Henry Noble carries a heavy load. For the two years since the disappearance of his father, he has toiled as the family's chief breadwinner. Protector of his mother and two obnoxious younger brothers, he finds himself trapped in the drudgery of a boring job counting the King's gold, all the while dreaming of a life of magic and wizardry. When a glimmer of light appears, he snatches at it only to stumble into treachery and deceit. Henry and his timid friend Peter are forced to embark upon the scariest journey of their lives.

The children of dragons and humans, the dracons, control eighty percent of the world's governments. Humans worldwide are either subservient or prey. On the small vacation island of Mabi, humans call for war. Sixteen year old Dakota Kekoa lives a double life. By day, she pretends to be a human to infiltrate Mabi Academy, a 'humans only' high-school. At night, she works as a henchman for her draconic mafia family, utilizing her ability to steal and manipulate emotions.

Ravenwood isn't like other small towns; it's a secret community nestled deep within the woods, where forces of both good and evil reside. And Shiloh Trudell isn't like other 16-year-old girls. She's a heritage witch with psychic powers, who can communicate with the dead. So when she takes a summer job at the haunted Craven Manor, her life takes a frightening turn after she encounters a ghost with a sinister agenda.

When a human scientist gets kidnapped by psychics, and Vasha the vampire gangster wants the scientist rescued, she's not going to turn to the police. When Olivia is tasked with saving the scientist, Kara the vampire psychic wants to tag along and help her friend, but she soon might regret her decision. She soon learns that the scientist could be working on a weapon to fight against psychics, and if she's saved, Vasha might have the tools to start a new war.

Eighteen-year-old Tally is absolutely sure of everything: her genius, the love of her adoptive family, the loyalty of her best friend, Shane, and her future career as a Nobel prize-winning astronomer. There's no room in her tidy world for heartbreak or uncertainty - or the charismatic, troubled mother who abandoned her soon after she was born.

Sam, a sin eater, is asked to absolve the sins of Rebel Walker, a deceased billionaire infected with a lifetime of evil. Now Reb's corpse has vanished with Sam being the last to see it. But who'd snatch it and why? The dead can't get up and walk out. Or can they?

Gravakus, having fallen deeply for Natalie, finds himself entangled in a situation that demands decisive action to ensure their safety amidst the turbulent world of supernatural beings. Realizing the imminent threat they face, Gravakus acknowledges the need to take himself and Natalie far away, seeking refuge in the remote and perilous heights of the highest mountain peaks. Undeterred by the challenges ahead, Natalie willingly chooses to accompany Gravakus, their unyielding love for each other unraveling as they embark on a perilous journey into the unknown.

Ariel Temple is leading a perfectly normal existence. She does well in school and mostly keeps to herself. She lives with her father and wonders why they have never visited her grandfather, even though they speak to him every week on the phone. When her grandfather suddenly dies, Ariel and her father must travel to Shadow Grove to settle his affairs. Shadow Grove holds many, many secrets, not the least of which is what really happened to Ariel's mother and why her grandfather left her a powerful amulet before he died.

The Guardians discover where the Triplex is located. Unfortunately, In order to retrieve it, a terrible sacrifice has to be made. Can Marcus summon up the courage required to save humanity? Will Marcus and Emmy's love survive the brutal reality of the Angel world?

What force can stop someone who will stop at nothing? Haunted by a single night four months ago, Krissa has cut herself off from her friends and loved ones, afraid to taint them with the darkness swelling within her. Left reeling from the consequences of the spell that removed an unwanted consciousness from her body, Crystal will do anything to reclaim the magic she lost. Set adrift in a world she never prepared to live in, Sasha clings to the one thing she believes will bring her peace: seeking revenge against the person who destroyed her future.

The murder of Millroad Catholic Academy's resident genius Aaron Nguyen shuts down student life at the boarding school in rural North Carolina... for about a week. With the resilience of youth, the student body bounces back, and the memory of murder is nothing but a streamer of caution tape fluttering in the breeze. Unfortunately for them, Aaron's spirit has some resilience as well. The school priest's exorcism fails, and before long Aaron is breathing chills down the students' necks and hurling Bunsen burners at nuns.

The Fairy mercenaries may be back in their own realm, but the Witches still want Xandra dead. Fearing an ancient prophecy, the Witches are determined to keep Xandra from destroying the world. Still new to her magical powers, she must learn to use her Witch magic in order to protect herself and those she loves. Now, if only she can get her magic to cooperate. Once again, Xandra is tasked with determining who is friend and who is foe as she faces this new threat.