New Releases by Barry Lyga

From the world of Barry Lyga’s New York Times bestselling I Hunt Killers trilogy comes a thrilling adult mystery about the hunt for a monstrous serial killer. Brides are being murdered on their wedding nights. Soaked in blood and draped in lace. With nothing left behind to help them find the killer, the FBI is at an impasse. Their only, desperate hope is to convince Jasper Dent, the son of two serial killers and a former teen prodigy at hunting down such monsters, to emerge from his self-imposed exile. When he was a teenager, both of Jasper’s parents were members of a secret society of serial killers. Today, his father is in prison, and his mother is in a coma, both results of their final confrontation with Jasper years ago. Now wealthy from a bestselling memoir about his parents, Jasper still carries the scars from their parenting—and the uncanny, unwanted ability to understand killers that they instilled in him. Jasper wants nothing more than to hide from his past – cash his royalty checks and never think about murder and blood again. But he knows the only way to find any meaning or redemption in his life is to face his demons once again. His skills rusty, his confidence shaken, Jasper races against a ticking clock, frantically seeking to solve the impossible mystery before more women meet a horrific end.

The companion piece to Mike and Phile and All the World in all its +1,000 page glory. This is a book. It is written by Barry Lyga. Yes, we know it''s a very long book. We tried to get him to cut it, but he wouldn''t. So there was nothing we could do about it. We understand if the length turns you off. A long book like this one represents a commitment, and if it isn''t good, you''ll feel like you''ve wasted your time and your money. Still, we published it because we think it''s a good book. Could it be shorter? Maybe. That''s a very difficult call. Each person will have his or her own opinion. Some will read it and think, "It could have been shorter." Others will think, "It was just right." And maybe some people will wish it was longer. Isn''t that the highest compliment you can pay a book, to wish it would never end? Usually, this text here (it''s called "flap copy") is sexy marketing-talk, designed to get you to buy the book. Did you know that most people look at the cover, then the back cover, then the flap copy, and only then do they bother even to flip to a page in the book? So you probably haven''t even read any part of the book yet, but you might decide to buy or not buy it anyway. Without having read a word of it. So, we''ll just say this: This book is a love story. We hope you''ll give it a shot.

Bekanntheit im Netz war noch nie so tödlich Früher waren die sozialen Medien völlig außer Kontrolle. Menschen stellten sich gegenseitig bloß und selbst Hacker wie Cassies Vater waren machtlos dagegen. Aber dann kam der Hive. Er ist dazu da, Menschen für das, was sie online tun, zur Rechenschaft zu ziehen. Wer Ärger macht, sammelt Verurteilungen. Werden es zu viele, wird ein Hive-Mob zusammengerufen, der dem Missetäter im realen Leben eine Lektion erteilt. Als Cassie nach dem unerwarteten Tod ihres Vaters an eine neue Highschool wechselt, ist sie erfüllt von Trauer und Wut – und kurz vorm Ausrasten. Von ihren neuen Freunden angestachelt, macht sie online einen geschmacklosen Witz. Cassie bezweifelt, dass er jemandem auffallen wird. Aber der Hive bemerkt alles. Und während ihr Online-Kommentar ein ganzes Land in Aufruhr versetzt, fordert der Hive Vergeltung. Gestern noch war Cassie ein Niemand, heute kennt jeder ihren Namen und sie muss um ihr Leben rennen. Ein atemberaubender Cyber-Thriller über die Macht der sozialen Medien – packend und gleichzeitig erschreckend aktuell

A young-adult thriller ricocheting between the bigotry of the past and present as teens unravel their parents’ secrets. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying. Four teens have dug up the time capsule that their parents buried in 1986 and never bothered to recover. But in addition to the expected ephemera of mixtapes, Walkmans, photographs, letters, toys, and assorted junk, Elayah, Liam, Marcie, and Jorja discover something sinister: a hunting knife stained with blood and wrapped with a note. “I'm sorry. I didn’t mean to kill anyone." As the action dramatically alternates between the present day and 1986, the mystery unfolds and the sins of the past echo into today. The teens haven't just unearthed a time capsule: they’ve also dug up pain and secrets that someone—maybe one of their own parents—is willing to kill for.

The Legends of Tomorrow enter the fray in this epic conclusion to the Crossover Crisis trilogy The Flash and his friends have defeated Anti-Matter Man, but the race to save the multiverse is far from over. As a threat looms large at the end of Time itself, Barry, his Kryptonian allies, and the Green Arrow seek help from the leading experts on time travel, the Legends of Tomorrow. Meanwhile, Cisco has been taken by a mysterious figure—and Owlman’s plans for Madame Xanadu come to a thrilling head. Picking right up where Supergirl’s Sacrifice left off, this action-packed adventure brings the Crossover Crisis to a dramatic conclusion beyond the end of the universe.

It's the crossover event fans have been waiting for, as the Flash joins forces with the Green Arrow--now in paperback When the Green Arrow needs help tracking down a sinister bomber in Star City, speedster Barry Allen is out the door in a flash. But as the Flash saves the day with his friends on Team Arrow, a huge dimensional rift appears over his hometown of Central City--and thousands of refugees with superspeed come pouring out. Can the combined skills of Team Arrow and the Flash's friends at S.T.A.R. Labs manage the chaos long enough to stop the rift from tearing their universe apart? This exciting first installment in the new crossover trilogy promises to be one of the most action-packed reads of the season. Supergirl, Superman, and the heroes from D.C.'s Legends of Tomorrow will be joining in on the fun in books 2 and 3 of this can't-miss trilogy.

The can’t-miss crossover adventure continues as Supergirl and the Flash team up to save the multiverse—now in paperback! While the Flash and Team Arrow closed the dimensional rift looming over Central City, they still have plenty of chaos to deal with: Cisco and Curtis are lost in time, thousands of speedster refugees are now stuck on their earth, and a mad bomber is at large. But when Anti-Matter Man arrives on Supergirl’s doorstep on her home of Earth-38, it’ll be all hands on deck for a team-up of epic proportions to stop him. Picking right up from Green Arrow’s Perfect Shot, this action-packed follow-up promises to be one of the most exciting reads of the season as Supergirl and Superman join in on the crossover fun. The heroes from DC’s Legends of Tomorrow will feature in the forthcoming third book of this can’t-miss trilogy.

Barry Allen has run many places, at speeds not humanly possible, into the past and across the multiverse. But now he has to do the impossible: run into the future. To the 64th century, to be exact, where he must uncover Hocus Pocus''s secrets and face the evil Abra Kadabra. Meanwhile, on Earth 1, in the present, Kid Flash continues to investigate Earthworm, hoping to stop him before he strikes again. Plus, the team has to band together to try to save Barry''s job at CCPD. Good thing Team Flash believes that the impossible is just another exciting challenge.

Cassie McKinney has always believed in the Hive. Social media used to be out of control, after all. People were torn apart by trolls and doxxers. Even hackers — like Cassie’s dad — were powerless against it. But then the Hive came. A better way to sanction people for what they do online. Cause trouble, get too many "condemns," and a crowd can come after you, teach you a lesson in real life. It’s safer, fairer and perfectly legal. Entering her senior year of high school, filled with grief over an unexpected loss, Cassie is primed to lash out. Egged on by new friends, she makes an edgy joke online. Cassie doubts anyone will notice. But the Hive notices everything. And as her viral comment whips an entire country into a frenzy, the Hive demands retribution. One moment Cassie is anonymous; the next, she’s infamous. And running for her life. With nowhere to turn, she must learn to rely on herself — and a group of Hive outcasts who may not be reliable — as she slowly uncovers the truth about the machine behind the Hive. New York Times bestselling authors Barry Lyga and Morgan Baden have teamed up for the first time to create a novel that’s gripping, terrifying and more relevant every day.

A new criminal mastermind who can manipulate reality and control the actions of others has descended upon Central City, and the Flash must solve the mystery before he falls under the villain's spell.

"Barry continues his mission to protect Central City from sinister plots"--

Billy Dent is the world's most notorious serial killer, but even killers need to go on vacation sometimes. When a mysterious death occurs in the hotel where Billy is staying, his "job" seems to call. Will his vacation truly be down time for him after all? In this prequel novella to the I Hunt Killers trilogy, bestselling author Barry Lyga crafts a creepy, intricately plotted mystery.

Based on the hit CW TV show, this second title in The Flash middle-grade series follows Barry Allen as he continues his mission to protect Central City from the sinister Hocus Pocus—but this time, a new evil lurks beneath the city streets . . . Written by New York Times–bestselling author Barry Lyga, this brand-new, original adventure builds upon the world of The Flash. This is one fans won’t want to miss!

Race into action in this all-new original adventure based on the hit CW TV series, The Flash! In a timeline where Flashpoint never happened, The Flash (aka Barry Allen) must face a mysterious villain who can control the minds and actions of citizens. But when Hocus Pocus, as he calls himself, takes control of Barry, it’s up to Team Flash to help the Scarlet Speedster before he’s forced to do the unthinkable. Written by New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga, this is one adventure fans of the TV series won’t want to miss! THE FLASH and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s17)

This is Where it Ends, Hate List, and Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock readers will appreciate this heartbreaking novel about living with your worst mistake, from New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga. Sebastian Cody did something horrible, something no one--not even Sebastian himself--can forgive. At the age of four, he accidentally shot and killed his infant sister with his father's gun. Now, ten years later, Sebastian has lived with the guilt and horror for his entire life. With his best friend away for the summer, Sebastian has only a new friend, Aneesa, to distract him from his darkest thoughts. But even this relationship cannot blunt the pain of his past. Because Sebastian knows exactly how to rectify his childhood crime and sanctify his past. It took a gun to get him into this. Now he needs a gun to get out. Unflinching and honest, Bang is the story of one boy and one moment in time that cannot be reclaimed, as true and as relevant as tomorrow's headlines. "Fans of 13 Reasons Why will find a lot to like in Lyga's latest." -- Entertainment Weekly

Twelve-year-old Zak Killian is hearing a voice. Could it be a guardian angel? A ghost? No, that's crazy. But sometimes the voice is so real. . . . It warns him of danger. One day Zak is standing on the subway platform when the tunnel starts to fill with water. He sees it before anyone else. The voice warns him to run. His friends Moira and Khalid believe this is more than a premonition, and soon all three find themselves in an alternate universe that is both familiar and seriously strange. As Zak unravels the mystery behind the voice, he faces decisions that may mean the end of their world at home—if they can even get home! In his most propulsive and heartfelt book yet, acclaimed author Barry Lyga explores the depths of friendship, the bonds of family, and the nature of the universe itself. "Hold onto your seats. We've got adventure and high-stakes horror here that takes us from our world to another. You did it, Barry. This is the novel you were meant to write." --R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street

A postapocalyptic novel with a cinematic twist from New York Times bestseller Barry Lyga, actor Peter Facinelli, and producer Robert DeFranco. Read the first 128 pages now! On the ruined planet Earth, where 50 billion people are confined to megacities and resources are scarce, Deedra has been handed a bleak and mundane existence by the Magistrate she works so hard for. But one day she comes across a beautiful boy named Rose struggling to cross the river--a boy with a secretive past and special abilities, who is somehow able to find comfort and life from their dying planet. But just as the two form a bond, it is quickly torn apart after the Magistrate's son is murdered and Rose becomes the prime suspect. Little do Deedra and Rose know how much their relationship will affect the fate of everyone who lives on the planet.

Das fulminante Finale der Thriller-Trilogie Jazz Dent wurde angeschossen und totgeglaubt in New York City zurückgelassen. Seine Freundin Connie befindet sich in der Gewalt von Jazz’ Vater, dem brutalen Serienkiller Billy. Sein bester Freund Howie ist schwer verletzt und droht zu verbluten. Trotz alldem müssen die drei irgendwie wieder zusammenfinden, um Billy endlich zur Strecke zu bringen. Und dann tut Jazz genau das, wovor er sich immer am meisten gefürchtet hat. Und alle Welt fragt sich: »Ist der Sohn aus dem gleichen Holz geschnitzt wie sein Vater?«

Touché par une balle en pleine jambe, Jazz se vide de son sang dans un garde-meuble de New York. Connie, sa petite amie, est entre les griffes de Billy Dent, son tueur en série de père. Quant à Howie, son équipier et meilleur ami, il gît inerte sur le sol de sa petite maison de Lobo’s Nod. Pourtant, tous trois doivent se relever, s’enfuir, lutter et mettre un terme à la folie de Billy Dent. Pour Jazz, l’enjeu est d’autant plus grand qu’il vient d’apprendre que sa mère, disparue des années plus tôt, est encore en vie. Et prisonnière de Billy. Jazz a le courage et la force de la jeunesse, mais Billy a toujours un coup d’avance dans ce jeu macabre qu’il a lui-même inventé. Il est temps de tuer le père. Traduit de l''anglais (Etats-Unis) par Mélanie Fazi

The final book in this thrilling, terrifying series by New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga is perfect for fans of Dexter. Jazz Dent has been shot and left to die in New York City. His girlfriend Connie is in the clutches of Jazz's serial killer father, Billy. And his best friend Howie is bleeding to death on the floor of Jazz's own home in tiny Lobo's Nod. Somehow, these three must rise above the horrors their lives have become and find a way to come together in pursuit of Billy. But then Jazz crosses a line he's never crossed before, and soon the entire country is wondering: "Like father, like son?" Who is the true monster? The chase is on, and beyond Billy there lurks something much, much worse. Prepare to meet...the Crow King.

Nur ein Killer kann einen Killer zur Strecke bringen! Um zu beweisen, dass er nicht wie sein Vater ein psychopathischer Killer ist, arbeitete der siebzehnjährige Jazz Dent bereits mit der Polizei seiner kleinen Heimatstadt Lobo’s Nod zusammen. Und jetzt bittet ein zu allem entschlossener Detective aus New York City den jungen Mann um Hilfe. Ein Serienmörder erfüllt die Bürger und die Polizei der Ostküstenmetropole mit Entsetzen, und nur Jazz scheint fähig, den grausamen Killer zu stellen. Doch in den Häuserschluchten des Big Apple wird er bald selbst vom Jäger zum Gejagten ...

William Cornelius “Billy” Dent è il serial killer più famoso d’America. Ha ammazzato più di cento persone, meritandosi il soprannome di Macellaio. Jazz ha diciassette anni ed è suo figlio. Fin da bambino suo padre gli ha insegnato i trucchi del mestiere: come scegliere una preda, come riconoscere un poliziotto, come disarmarlo, come eliminarlo. Ma Billy è stato arrestato prima di costringerlo a mettere in pratica i suoi insegnamenti. Sono passati quattro anni da allora. Il Macellaio è rinchiuso in un carcere di massima sicurezza e Jazz cerca di condurre una vita normale, tenendo a bada la voce del padre che continua a risuonare dentro la sua testa, chiedendogli di fare quello per cui è stato messo al mondo: uccidere. Ed è la più grande paura di Jazz, questa. Essere davvero come suo padre, non poter più trattenere la sua parte oscura. Se non fosse per la sua ragazza Connie, per il suo amico Howie e per lo sceriffo G. William – lo stesso che ha scovato Billy – forse Jazz sarebbe già crollato. Soprattutto quando il serial killer che si fa chiamare l’Impressionista comincia a lasciare cadaveri a poca distanza da casa sua e la gente del paese teme che il responsabile sia Jazz. Per togliere i sospetti da sé a Jazz rimane solo una cosa da fare: utilizzare gli insegnamenti del padre per dare la caccia non a una vittima inerme, ma al vero assassino.

Stel je voor: een prachtige, zonnige dag en adembenemend natuurschoon Jammer alleen van dat lijk.Jasper Dent, die liever Jazz wordt genoemd, is een leuke, aardige jongen. Charmant zelfs, zouden sommigen zeggen. Maar hij is ook de enige zoon van de beruchtste seriemoordenaar ter wereld, een vader die de `quality time met zijn zoon soms wel erg letterlijk nam. Jazz heeft plaatsen delict gezien op een manier waar politieagenten een moord voor zouden doen: door de ogen van de dader.Jazz vader zit al jaren achter de tralies, maar toch duiken er ineens overal lijken op. Alweer. Om te bewijzen dat moord echt niet in zijn genen zit besluit Jazz de politie te helpen met zijn unieke kennis van zaken. Maar is hij wel zo anders dan zijn vader ?`Heerlijk gruwelijk. Jazz angsten en twijfels maken dit tot een diamant van een boek. Publishers Weekly

The first book in this thrilling, terrifying series by New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga is perfect for fans of Dexter. It was a beautiful day. It was a beautiful field. Except for the body. Jazz is a likable teenager. A charmer, some might say. But he's also the son of the world's most infamous serial killer, and for Dear Old Dad, "Take Your Son to Work Day" was year-round. Jazz has witnessed crime scenes the way cops wish they could--from the criminals' point of view. And now, even though Dad has been in jail for years, bodies are piling up in the sleepy town of Lobo's Nod. Again. In an effort to prove murder doesn't run in the family, Jazz joins the police in the hunt for this new serial killer. But Jazz has a secret--could he be more like his father than anyone knows? From acclaimed author Barry Lyga comes a riveting thriller about a teenager trying to control his own destiny in the face of overwhelming odds.

Twelve-year-old Kyle teams up with Mad Mask who, claiming super brain-power and superior superpowers, wants help building Ultitron, a robot that would rid Bouring of Mighty Mike and, Kyle hopes, Mad Mask, as well, ridding the town of both mindless archvillains.

Twelve-year-old Kyle Camden develops greater mental agility and superpowers during a plasma storm that also brings Mighty Mike, an alien, to the town of Bouring, but while each does what he thinks is best, Kyle is labeled a villain and Mike a hero.

A mi manera

Collects blog entries from Eric Mattias, a socially awkward mutant at Xavier''s School for Gifted Students, in which he chronicles his life and experiences; and includes three comic book adventures with Wolverine.