Bøger af Hannah Ross

Meet Nicholas Swift, a determined bachelor and a skeptical historian. His work is made of dispelling myths and shedding light on the solid body of fact. When he is told by the residents of a small village about a strange phenomenon that can be observed in the area, he dismisses these rumors as old wives' tales. Sooner than he knows, however, he is drawn into an adventure he neither expected nor wished for as he discovers a magical link between our world and another quite unlike it.Nicholas finds himself in a land full of loyalty and courage, but also bloodthirst and danger. He meets a king who yearns for an heir, a man who hides a dark secret, and a woman who believes she has what it takes to keep her beloved land safe, but threatens countless lives in the process. In the midst of it all, Nicholas is left to figure out the purpose of his unique fate.

A dystopian science fiction novel that unravels a great secret of the most mysterious continent in the world. Scott "Buck" Buckley, an environmental scientist, accepts the position of general overseer at the McMurdo Antarctic research station. After signing a secrecy declaration, Scott becomes privy to the existence of Geyser Valley, an area with a unique warm microclimate, which is home to the mysterious indigenous Anai people. In an outrageous conspiracy, the world governments are keeping the existence of these people a secret, to avoid limitations on the division of land for natural resources. Scott is fascinated by the unique culture of the Anai, visiting them and learning from them as much as he can. In the meantime, the world becomes more and more unstable as global war is about to break out. Just before darkness sets over Antarctica, warfare tears the world apart, and the research station finds itself completely isolated for the long and sunless winter. In the loneliness of the winter, Scott remains facing difficult questions all alone: who are the Anai, and how did they come to Antarctica? How much truth is there in their legends about giant ancient reptiles frozen in ice, waiting to come back to life? How is McMurdo going to hold on until the communications and supply lines are restored? And where are the limits one is not allowed to cross, not even in the name of survival? Reminiscent of Avatar and The Lost World by Conan Doyle, this book takes you on a journey of discovery you will not forget.

Five years ago, Rowan underwent genetic modification and joined the Berserkers, a vicious new race threatening humankind. She left behind a devastated family in the peaceful Anai Valley of Antarctica and thought she would never see home again. But things are changing. Bran, the charismatic and ruthless leader of the Berserkers, has his sights set on the Anai Valley as he races toward more ambitious goals than anyone could imagine. Will Rowan stay true to Bran, her commander and lover? Or will she remember old loyalties and turn her destiny around? As the epic Frozen World saga races toward an enthralling finish and the greatest mystery of the Anai people finally comes to light, Rowan must make her choice.

A society of ruthless genetically modified people seeking to recreate a Viking-like culture. A formidable leader looking for the perfect bride to found a new, supreme race. And a girl who has the misfortune to catch his eye thanks to her unique genetic combination. A failed attempt to eradicate the gene of gratuitous violence has backfired, resulting in the novel warlike culture of the Berserkers, modern pirates and Vikings vying for influence, new colonies, and, eventually, world domination. Branstock, the mysterious Berserker leader, sets his eyes on Rowan, a 17-year-old Anai girl whose genetic analysis indicates that she has prime Berserker potential. By all means in his possession, he attempts to entice Rowan to accept his proposal, become his bride, and start a new dynasty of proud Bloodthirst Gene carriers. Thoroughly disgusted by the idea, Rowan does all she can to escape the Berserker fortress where she is held against her will. Eventually, she succeeds in getting away - but not before receiving the fateful inoculation that will change her life forever.

Loriel is an inquisitive 12-year-old fairy living in the enchanted forest kingdom of Silverbell Wood. The peace and tranquility of Silverbell are disrupted by Gadrak, a troubled dragon who comes to live in the middle of the fairy domain. The dragon's incessant raids on the bordering human kingdom of Elderland cause the wrath of its people, who are determined to invade Silverbell - a prospect that might end in disaster, with the protective enchantments broken and the delicate balance of the fairy forest disrupted.The fairy king is certain that the enchantments of Silverbell will keep any humans out, but other fairies, Loriel and her father among them, see the potential danger. Loriel decides to take matters into her own hands. In the company of several good friends and Prince Darin of Elderland, whom she meets along her journey, she sets out to solve the dragon problem in an unexpected way: she has talked to Gadrak, knows he is bored and lonely, and is determined to find a lady companion to keep him in check. Thus begins a quest full of adventure, magic and humor, bringing together the unlikeliest of companions.

Ethiopia, circa 960 A.D. Judith, the queen of a small Hebrew mountain kingdom sets out on a mission to destroy the Aksumite Empire. For centuries, descendants of Israelite tribes have peacefully existed in their isolated holdfasts in the Ethiopian Highlands. But when a poisonous arrow kills her beloved father, King Gideon, the young Queen Judith declares war. There are only two possible outcomes for her people: victory or destruction. To aid her cause, Judith promises to marry Sahama, an ambitious exiled prince. Can she trust this handsome but dangerous stranger? Or should she listen to the more prudent advice of her foreign military counselor? A rich tapestry of court intrigue, adventure, alliances, and betrayals serves as a backdrop to this alternative history tale.

The Anai have lived in their valley since time immemorial, depending on a unique microclimate that enabled them to grow crops and sustain a settlement in the midst of Antarctica. Now, in a post-war world, the treasures of the frozen continent are coveted by many countries, including the Eastern States of America, a new political entity. American geologists declare that the entire region is unstable due to the magma reservoir responsible for the valley's hot springs. Allegedly to prevent a volcanic eruption, they assert the necessity of drilling into the main hot pool, which would bring down the temperature in the valley. An entire ecosystem is threatened... But is it justified? Or does the intervention have a different, sinister purpose? In the meantime, the Antarctosaurus colony that thrives in the valley is under threat as well. The scientist and pioneer Scott Buckley, together with his Anai wife Ki Tahan and other brave men and women of Antarctica, are determined to save the valley with its people and animals.

A gloriously celebratory and inspirational book about women through history who broke from convention and cycled their way to freedom

Simone de Beauvoir borrowed her lover's bike to cycle around Paris in the 1940s, instantly falling in love with the freedom it gave her (even when an accident caused her to lose a tooth). Alice Hawkins, a factory worker from Leicester, pedal-powered her fight for universal suffrage as the bicycle became a cornerstone of her work to recruit women to the cause. Zahra Naarin Hussano challenged religious and cultural taboos in Afghanistan to ride a bike and teach others to do the same. As a twenty-four-year-old Latvian immigrant living in Boston, in 1894 Annie 'Londonderry' Kopchovsky became the first woman to cycle around the world. She took up the challenge, despite never having ridden a bike before, after two men bet a woman couldn't do it.Many of these women were told they couldn't or shouldn't cycle, but they did so anyway. Whether winning medals or spreading the word about votes for women, their stories are an inspiration. In this gloriously celebratory book, Hannah Ross introduces us to the women who are part of the rich and varied history of cycling, many of whom have been pushed to the margins or forgotten.