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When the crew of the Oceanus rescued a man close to death, its captain could barely have guessed at the incredible story that man would come to share. This is the story of Victor Frankenstein: a man obsessed with discovering the secret of life and cheating death; a man who brings to life to a body built from corpses; and a man who rejects this would-be child.... Soon Victor and his creature are entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse across Europe. But who is truly the monster?

When a young solicitor, Jonathan Harker, visits the heart of Transylvania - ostensibly to meet reclusive nobleman Count Dracula - he cannot begin to imagine what horrors might lie in store for him there...or the chain of events he will set in motion at Castle Dracula. Soon, Dracula's bloodlust spreads to England's shores, and Harker's fiancée, Mina Murray, becomes embroiled in his affairs.

Prepare yourself for trouble and join the PJ Masks on 12 different adventures as they head out into the night to save the day! Owlette, Catboy, and Gekko are ready to go up against the city's supervillains. Can the heroes catch up with Night Ninja's Super Ninjalinos? Will Romeo finally succeed in taking over the world with his new robots? And what villain are they pursuing to the Moon? An action-packed collection of stories filled with friendship, fun and adventures.

Put on your cosiest pajamas and join the PJ Masks on four exciting adventures: Pedal Power, Battle of the HQs, Feathered Friends, and Mayhem at the Museum! The villains have devised new, dangerous plans, and the heroes must take action. Where have the PJ Masks' super vessels gone? Who will win the battle for the bases? Is Owlette capable of taking care of a pet? And what's really in Romeo's big evil box? You will find out soon! A collection of action-packed and thrilling adventures, ´PJ Masks - PJ Power´ is perfect for early readers.

Join Catboy, Owlette and Gekko on twelve short adventures as they take on rivals Romeo, the Night Ninjas and Luna Girl. Using their superpowers, wits, and friendship, PJ Masks are ready to head out into the night to save the day! PJ Masks. By day, best friends Connor, Amaya and Greg are ordinary kids, by night they transform into superhero team, PJ Masks. Armed with their unique abilities, they fight villains, solve mysteries and make new friends, all in a night's work.

The PJ Masks are ready for a new and exciting adventure! Grab your nearest superhero cape and join them in their quest against not one but two of their archenemies. When Romeo and the Night Ninja join forces, the PJ Masks are determined to defeat their enemies. However, Romeo has come up with a new invention: The Shrinker. Now everything around them is small! Can the PJ Masks prevent the villains from carrying out their sinister plan? A fun and action-packed adventure, ´PJ Masks - Catboy and the Shrinker´ is perfect for early readers.

Grab your superhero capes and join Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko as they chase down Night Ninja and his Ninjalinos! Defeating the villain with ease, the PJ Masks become overconfident in their abilities and soon find themselves in deep trouble as Night Ninja secretly plots to acquire PJ powers for himself.

Renaldo Calabasas may be the most talented writer Heron High has produced. But at the height of the AIDS crisis and amidst the homophobia present most everywhere in 1986, not many of his fellow students seem to agree. But something changes the night Rene is struck by lightning and only his closest friend, Katie, and love interest, Tommy, can tell he's undergone some inexplicable transformation.

Set in the heart of global finance, Shadow Banking follows the lives of City hopefuls, as they try to wheel, deal and backstab their way to billions. Remember: lifes a trade. It is 1994. Al Denham turns up to his first day at City banking giant Trenchart Colville, he thinks hes there to start a job. But in fact, he's at the beginning of a journey that will change his life forever. Al is joined by a ragtag combination of the brash and the charming, the box-tickers and the risk-takers.

After a tornado uproots her from her home in Kansas, Dorothy and her beloved dog, Toto, are whisked away to the strange and magical Land of Oz! Landing in Munchkin Country and accidentally killing the Wicked Witch of the East, Dorothy and Toto embark on a quest to find the only person who can help them return home: Oz, the Great and Terrible Wizard.

Ahoy, Matey! Prepare to embark on three awesome adventures with the PJ Masks! From dealing with Romeo's failed experiments to reclaiming stolen treasure from the villainous Pirate Robot, will Gekko, Catboy, and Owlette save the city and all things pirate? Hold onto your seats – it’s time to find out.

Who goes into the night so they can save the day? PJ Masks! Can Owlette, Catboy and Gekko stop Romeo before he steals their superpowers with his all-in-one super-belt? And who is it that is spreading waste throughout the city? Find out in three new adventures with the PJ Masks! PJ Masks. By day, best friends Connor, Amaya and Greg are ordinary kids, by night they transform into superhero team, PJ Masks. Armed with their unique abilities, they fight villains, solve mysteries and make new friends, all in a night's work.

Put on your coolest superhero costume and join the PJ Masks on yet another exciting night-time adventure, defeating the city's evil villains. The difference? This time it's personal! It’s almost Greg’s birthday and he is looking forward to having a gekko-themed party, but suddenly his lizard cake is gone! Night Ninja stole it.

Put on your most colourful superhero costume and join the PJ Masks on yet another adventure as they head out into the night to battle Night Ninja and Luna Girl! Night Ninja has stolen all sports equipment from the park. Now his Ninjalinos can train and become super strong! Meanwhile, Luna Girl creates a giant moon ball and stores all the toys she has stolen inside. Will the PJ Masks succeed in preventing the villains from carrying out their sinister plans? An action-packed and thrilling adventure, "PJ Masks - Ready for action!" is perfect for early readers.

The PJ Masks are back to save the day and they need your help! The PJs' rival Romeo has built a new robot, and they want it on their side. But Romeo won't surrender without a fight. Will the robot follow its commander Romeo, or will the PJs offer of friendship change the robot's mind? PJ Masks. By day, best friends Connor, Amaya and Greg are ordinary kids, by night they transform into superhero team, PJ Masks. Armed with their unique abilities, they fight villains, solve mysteries and make new friends, all in a night's work.

Join the Pyjama Heroes on another night-time adventure! The PJ Masks get busy when a trio of werewolf siblings show up. The Wolfy Kids have come to town, destroying and stealing everything they can! Can Catboy, Owlette and Gekko defeat their new enemies and save the day? 'Cause bedtime is the right time to fight crime! PJ Masks By day, best friends Connor, Amaya and Greg are ordinary kids, by night they transform into superhero team, PJ Masks. Armed with their unique abilities, they fight villains, solve mysteries and make new friends, all in a night's work.

Get ready for an action-packed 4-part special with the PJ Masks! Eager to take on Carly and Cartoka in a roaring race in Zoomzania using their cool PJ vehicles, the PJ Masks go against their good friend Newton Star's advice and join the race anyway.

Join Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko as they tackle Carly and Cartoka – a pair of speed-obsessed villainous twins who love causing trouble! With help from their Gigantogarage and super-fast Flashcar, the new villains wreck the PJ vehicles.

Fasten your seatbelt and join the PJ Masks in their race against Night Ninja to see who reaches the top of Mystery Mountain first! On Mystery Mountain lies a magical ring which bestows the wearer with ultimate ninja powers. It becomes a race against the villain and his henchmen to reach the top of Mystery Mountain and claim the ring. Night Ninja is on his way but the PJ Masks are right behind him. Will the PJ Masks be able to win the race and save the day? A fun and action-packed adventure, ´PJ Masks - Race Up Mystery Mountain´ is perfect for early readers.

Xaver Finkbeiner sieht sich einem bösen Verdacht ausgesetzt. Er soll vor Jahren einen mutmaßlichen Entführer unter Folterandrohung zum Reden gezwungen haben. Das jedenfalls scheint das plötzlich aufgetauchte Tonbandprotokoll eines alten Verhörs zu belegen. Finkbeiner ist entsetzt und mit den Nerven völlig runter. Ein Disziplinarverfahren wäre das Ende seiner Polizeikarriere. Auch Nina Brändle ist fassungslos. Soll und kann sie ihrem suspendierten Kollegen helfen? Die Ermittlungen gegen eine Tierimport-Mafia muss sie, mehr schlecht als recht, ohne ihn betreiben.