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.

Horror's favorite authors throw open the doors to the Horadric Library, inviting Diablo fans a glimpse into the terrors that lurk beneath the world of Sanctuary. . . . While the Eternal Conflict rages forever onward, horror and superstition of a purely Sanctuary variety still prey on the hearts of the people. In a time long since forgotten, the Horadric Order was tasked with recording local legends, cautionary tales, and stories of the most twisted horror, in the hope that some innocents might be saved by their knowledge. Now, the vaults are open. Direct from the Diablo development team and horror's preeminent minds comes Tales from the Horadric Library, a short story collection exploring the darkest corners of Sanctuary, and the evils that dwell there. This beautiful deluxe book has original artwork and metallic ink on its illuminated pages.

What if you could change everything about one thing on the spot? What if what you thought was your life was really just someone's creation? This is not your typical love story. In spite of his doubts, seventeen-year-old Mike believed that he was meant to be with Philomel, forever and always. After Mike loses Phil, he starts to have doubts about reality itself. When he discovers he can edit reality—at least as it relates to Phil—he is plunged head-first into an existential crisis unlike any other. Soon he is on a quest across multiple realities to understand his love for Phil, the true nature of their stories, and perhaps even the motives of their storyteller.* *This novel is in fact an edited version of storyteller Barry Lyga’s original and truest vision for this project, the aptly titled Unedited. Its hundreds of pages comprise more than "all the world;” they represent Barry’s every draft, revision, and rabbit hole: a vast compendium that serves as an invaluable companion read and ingenious deep-dive into the writing process.

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.

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by New York Times bestselling author and master of macabre Jonathan Maberry, is a chilling tribute to Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Flesh-hungry ogres? Brains full of spiders? Haunted houses you can't escape? This collection of 35 terrifying stories from the Horror Writers Association has it all, including ghastly illustrations from Iris Compiet that will absolutely chill readers to the bone. So turn off your lamps, click on your flashlights, and prepare--if you dare--to be utterly spooked! The complete list of writers: Linda D. Addison, Courtney Alameda, Jonathan Auxier, Gary A. Braunbeck, Z Brewer, Aric Cushing, John Dixon, Tananarive Due, Jamie Ford, Kami Garcia, Christopher Golden, Tonya Hurley, Catherine Jordan, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Alethea Kontis, N.R. Lambert, Laurent Linn, Amy Lukavics, Barry Lyga, D.J. MacHale, Josh Malerman, James A. Moore, Michael Northrop, Micol Ostow, Joanna Parypinksi, Brendan Reichs, Madeleine Roux, R.L. Stine, Margaret Stohl, Gaby Triana, Luis Alberto Urrea, Rosario Urrea, Kim Ventrella, Sheri White, T.J. Wooldridge, Brenna Yovanoff Perfect for Halloween Reading Ideal for fans of the supernatural Features light scares

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.

It’s the crossover event fans have been waiting for, as The Flash joins forces with Green Arrow! 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 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow will be joining in on the fun in books two and three of this can’t-miss trilogy.

In this new original novel by bestselling author Barry Lyga, learn the origins of the most feared force in the universe, and see how Thanos became the Titan consumed by his quest for power. Time Reality. Space. Mind. Soul. Power. Born on a doomed world and made an outcast for his physical deviancy and intimidating intellect, Thanos believes he sees something everyone else chooses to ignore: a way to save his home and the people of Titan for generations to come. But what he perceives as genius, they see as madness. Now exiled from his home world, Thanos is determined to find the means to return to Titan and implement his plan. His journey through the galaxy is a desperate race to save everything. Thanos will be successful-no matter how many billions have to die to bring balance to the universe. Learn the origins of the most formidable foe the Avengers, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and Black Panther have ever faced-a foe whom even a group of remarkable people, pulled together to fight the battles nobody else could, failed to stop.

Catch up with the super adventures of Barry Allen, also known as the Flash, in the third book of this middle-grade series. Featuring adventures not seen on TV, Barry continues his mission to protect Central City from sinister plots. The book builds upon the world of the popular TV show in a new medium by author Barry Lyga. Fans won’t want to miss the exciting conclusion to the series!

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

"Three friends find themselves plunged into a world of quantum physics, a rare disease that only affects identical twins, and a mysterious fact about a real-life global catastrophe"--

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.

This is the story of the small town sheriff who captured one of the world's most ruthless and cunning murderers. A prequel to the New York Times bestselling thriller, I Hunt Killers. It all started with Dead Girl #1 and Dead Girl #2, the first killings in the sleepy town of Lobo's Nod in decades. Two murders: just a coincidence, or something more sinister? One thing's for sure--it was definitely inconvenient in a year when Sheriff G. William Tanner, a mourning widower, had to run for reelection. With a trail gone cold, it's only luck that links the murders to the most notorious serial killer in memory. And in a town like Lobo's Nod, the killer must be someone Tanner already knows....

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.

Wanneer een seriemoordenaar de moorden van zijn vader kopieert, besluit een jongeman de politie te helpen de dader op te sporen.

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.