Best Selling Books by Matthew J. Kirby

A magical crime saga filled with marvelous thrills, high action, and extraordinary adventure, from critically acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby. After Ben Warner is recruited to join a "science camp" led by the eccentric quantum physicist Dr. Madeleine Hughes, he quickly realizes it''s no regular science camp. Along with his new friend, Peter, Ben discovers the secret, powerful art of Actuation -- the ability to change reality by simply imagining it differently.When a mysterious group of men invade Dr. Hughes''s laboratory, abducting her and stealing her precious equipment, Ben and Peter are suddenly caught up in a turf war between dangerous actuators desperate for Dr. Hughes''s innovative technology. And as Ben and Peter are pulled into a perilous, hidden world full of impossibilities now made possible, will their combined powers be enough to save Dr. Hughes and vanquish their enemies before it''s too late?From Edgar Award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby comes a fast-paced, boldly imagined tale of friendship, deadly adventure, and the infinite power of imagination.

A 2024 Edgar Award Nominee! Survival and self-determination collide in this haunting, pulse-pounding science fiction novel from Edgar Award–winning author Matthew J. Kirby that spans both space and time. “An intense, read-in-one-sitting kind of ride.″—Kirkus, starred review 2199. Deep-space exploration is a reality and teleportation is routine. But this time something has gone very, very wrong. Seventeen-year-old Jessica Mathers wakes up in a lander that’s crashed onto the surface of Carver 1061c, a desolate, post-extinction planet fourteen light-years from Earth. The planet she was supposed to be viewing from a ship orbiting far above. The corridors of the empty lander are covered in bloody hand prints; the machines are silent and dark. And outside, in the alien dirt, there are fresh graves carefully marked with names she doesn’t recognize. Now Jessica must unravel the mystery of the destruction all around her—and the questionable intentions of a familiar stranger.

When Owen uses an Animus-- a device that allows him to explore the genetic memories in his DNA-- to try to clear his late father''s name, he uncovers the existence of an ancient and powerful relic that has two secret organizations after him and the artifact.

The Assassins and the Templars race to find the two missing pieces of the Trident of Eden, rumored to have been buried with the Mongol warlord Möngke Khan, whose tomb has never been found.

A “lovely, suspenseful, lyrical” ghost story set in Jack the Ripper’s London from the Edgar and PEN Award-winning author of Icefall (Kirkus Reviews). London 1888, and Jack the Ripper is terrorizing the people of the city. Evelyn, a young woman disfigured by her dangerous work in a matchstick factory with nowhere to go, does not know what to make of her new position as a maid to the Elephant Man in London Hospital. Evelyn wanted to be locked away from the world, like he is, shut away from the filth and dangers of the streets. But in Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, she finds a gentle kindred, who does not recoil from her, and who understands her pain. When the murders begin, however, Joseph and Evelyn are haunted nightly by the ghosts of the Ripper’s dead, setting Evelyn on a path to facing her fears and uncovering humanity’s worst nightmares, in which the real monsters are men. “[A] grisly fantasy . . . Evelyn—all grit, anger, and distrust—is a complex and engaging character, the slums and slang of Victorian-era London are carefully delineated, and the eventual revelation of Leather Apron’s identity and fate will leave readers gasping.” —Publishers Weekly “This historical fiction blends horror with mystery and results in wonderfully crafted storytelling with strong, well-drawn characters . . . A great read for fans of history, true crime, or ghost stories.” —School Library Journal “Kirby’s character development, particularly his portrayal of the extraordinary Mr. Merrick, is consistently impressive. Austen devotees are sure to appreciate Kirby’s commitment to the gothic entanglements of Northanger Abbey.” —Booklist

Perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Seven Wonders series, The Rogue World is the third book in an epic, fast-paced middle grade adventure trilogy by acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby. After the shattering new discoveries they made in Egypt, Eleanor and her mother, Samantha, have been separated: Samantha working with the sinister Dr. Watkins to ensure the survival of only a small number of humans, and Eleanor and her friends uniting in the desperate hope of saving the entire planet. They are preparing for a trek to the icy Himalayas, where they believe they’ll find the Master Concentrator and a chance to end the threat of the rogue planet—one way or the other. But that’s when something happens that none of them expected: an alien spacecraft crash lands on earth, throwing the globe into crisis and changing everything for Eleanor. She has just begun to understand the mysterious power that sets her apart from everyone else on the planet; now, everything rests on her ability to control the same alien intelligence that has pushed us to the brink of extinction.

Trapped in a hidden fortress tucked between towering mountains and a frozen sea, Solveig, along with her brother the crown prince, their older sister, and an army of restless warriors, anxiously awaits news of her father''s victory at battle. But as winter stretches on, and the unending ice refuses to break, terrible acts of treachery soon make it clear that a traitor lurks in their midst. A malevolent air begins to seep through the fortress walls, as a smothering claustrophobia slowly turns these prisoners of winter against one another.Those charged with protecting the king''s children are all suspect, and the siblings must choose their allies wisely. But who can be trusted so far from their father''s watchful eye? Can Solveig survive the long winter months and expose the traitor before he manages to destroy a kingdom?"A well-crafted story rich with emotion and intrigue. A thoroughly engaging read!" -- Brandon Mull, bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series

Perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Seven Wonders series, Island of the Sun is the second book in an epic, fast-paced middle grade adventure trilogy by acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby. Eleanor and her friends have shut down the mysterious Concentrator in the Arctic, but their mission is far from over. The earth is still spinning out of its orbit and growing colder by the day. Their only chance is to find the other Concentrators embedded around the world and deactivate them before it’s too late. But doing so won’t be easy. The Global Energy Trust has branded Eleanor, her mother, and their friends international terrorists and is tracking their every move. The G.E.T. will stop at nothing to harness the power of the Concentrators in order to preserve the select few people its leaders deem worthy, and Eleanor is soon forced to ask herself whether it’s worth risking the lives of the entire human race for a slim chance to save it.

Three ordinary children are brought together by extraordinary events in this brilliant debut novel that tells the remarkable story of these children, an enchanted green violin, and an automaton come to life.

Perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Seven Wonders series, The Arctic Code is the first book in an epic, fast-paced middle grade adventure trilogy by acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby. It is the near future, and the earth has entered a new ice age. Eleanor Perry lives in Tucson, one of the most popular destinations for refugees of the Freeze. She is the daughter of a climatologist who is trying to find new ways to preserve human life on the planet. Dr. Perry believes that a series of oil deposits she has found in the Arctic may hold the key to our survival. That’s when she disappears—but not before sending Eleanor a series of cryptic messages that point to a significant and mysterious discovery. Now it’s up to Eleanor to go find her. This search will launch Eleanor on a breathless race to unlock the mysteries of what has happened to our planet, solving the riddle of the cold that could be humanity’s end—and uncovering a threat to the earth that may not be of this world.

Discover the epic tale of legendary viking Geirmund Hel-hide in this new novel set in the world of Assassin''s Creed Valhalla Mid-9th Century CE. The Viking attacks and invasions are shattering England’s kingdoms. Born into a royal lineage of Norwegian kings, Geirmund Hel-hide sets out for adventure to prove his worth as a Viking and a warrior. A perilous journey across the sea brings him into contact with a being out of myth and grants him a mysterious ring that promises both great power and bitter betrayal. As Geirmund rises in the ranks of King Guthrum’s legendary army, he will have to use all his cunning to face the many dangers of a land ravaged by war. Fighting alongside his band of loyal warriors, his path will soon lead him into a conflict as old as the Gods themselves.

Owen, Javier and the rest of the Last Descendants teens uncover their destiny in this epic third book in the trilogy based on the hit Ubisoft videogame. The stunning conclusion to the Last Descendants Trilogy!

Fix the past. Save the future. What marvels and dangers await Dak, Sera, and Riq when they visit the Golden Age of Baghdad?

Hanya satu potongan Trisula Firdaus yang tersisa. Isaiah, agen Templar yang memberontak, menemukan mata garpu keyakinan dan ketakutan, bagian dari relik berkekuatan dahsyat itu. Andai dia mendapatkan yang ketiga, mata garpu kesetiaan, hampir tidak ada yang akan bisa melawannya di dunia. Sementara itu, Owen dan teman-temannya membentuk persekutuan rapuh antara Assassin dan Templar demi menghentikan Isaiah. Lebih dari seribu tahun sebelumnya, Styrbju009arn sang Perkasa, pendekar Viking dari akhir abad kesepuluh, memimpin kaum Jomsviking melawan raja Denmark, Harald Bluetooth. Di medan pertempuran itulah tersembunyi rahasia mata garpu kesetiaan. Di sanalah terdapat nasib dunia, kebenaran di balik hubungan di antara para remaja, dan hubungan di antara para leluhur mereka. Sejarah telah dituliskan. Sisanya bergantung pada Owen, Javier, dan anggota-anggota lain. Tindakan mereka akan mengubah dunia AssassinÕs Creed selamanya.

A remarkable adventure by award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby brings a fantastical American West filled with secrets and spies and terrifying creatures to vivid life. In this extraordinary adventure story, Billy Bartram, his father, and a secret society of philosophers and scientists venture into the American wilderness in search of the lost people of the Welsh Prince Madoc, seeking aid in the coming war against the French. Traveling in a flying airship, the members of the expedition find their lives frequently endangered in the untamed American West by terrifying creatures, a party of French soldiers hot on their trail, and the constant threat of traitors and spies. Billy will face hazards greater than he can ever imagine as, together with his father, he gets caught up in the fight for the biggest prize of all: America. THE LOST KINGDOM is an epic journey filled with marvelous exploits, courage and intrigue, and a bold reimagining of a mythical America. Matthew J. Kirby brings his signature storytelling prowess and superb craft to this astonishing story of fathers and sons, the beginnings of a nation, and wonder-filled adventure.

Make your stand against the darkness with this comprehensive, stunningly illustrated artifact handed down by the Horadric Order, your key to the lore of Blizzard Entertainment''s Diablo(R) franchise Amid the restless evil of Sanctuary, only the Horadrim--an ancient order of heroes and scholars--wield the knowledge needed to light the way for humanity. In the Book of Lorath, join Lorath Nahr, one of the last of the dwindling Horadrim, on a journey through Sanctuary''s most powerful relics and the stories behind them. It is Lorath''s hope that this volume will preserve his knowledge for all time . . . and pass it down to those who will inherit the fight against the Prime Evils. u200bDirect from the Diablo(R) development team and award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby, this immersive, must-have compendium with all-new illustrations showcases the artifacts that have often been--and might yet be--the key to tipping the fate of the world. u200b

History is broken and three children must travel back in time to set it right... What marvels and dangers await Dak, Sera, and Riq when they visit the Golden Age of Baghdad?

Owen dan teman-temannya kalah. Namun, ketika menemukan lokasi potongan relik kuno berkekuatan besar—Trisula Firdaus—mereka seolah bakal tak tertaklukkan. Potongan itu dicari oleh Persaudaraan Assassin dan Ordo Templar, tapi lalu dicuri oleh pihak ketiga. Ikatan lemah di antara remaja-remaja itu pun buyar—Owen dan temannya Javier berpihak pada kaum Assassin, yang lain pada Templar. Kini masih ada dua potongan Trisula Firdaus yang perlu ditemukan, dan Owen serta teman-temannya bertekad untuk tidak mengulangi kesalahan. Potongan berikutnya itu dikabarkan dikubur bersama panglima perang Mongol Möngke Khan (cucu Genghis Khan), yang makamnya tidak pernah ketahuan berada di mana. Para remaja di kedua kubu yang berkonflik itu pun harus terjun ke dalam simulasi menuju Cina Mongol yang tengah berperang, berpacu dengan waktu untuk menemukan potongan berikutnya. Dan memastikan keselamatan mereka sebelum musuh menemukan benda dahsyat tersebut.

Rien ne va plus dans la vie d''Owen depuis que son père est mort en prison, accusé d''un crime qu''il n''aurait pas commis. Au lycée, le garçon fait la connaissance de Monroe, un informaticien qui lui propose d''utiliser l''Animus, une machine qui permet, grâce à l''ADN, d''explorer le passé de ses ancêtres. Owen accepte. Au cours de l''expérience, il remonte à l''époque des Conquistadors, au Mexique, et découvre l''existence de la dague d''Hernan Cortès, un fragment d''Eden aux pouvoirs mystérieux. Monroe lui explique que, depuis la nuit des temps, deux organisations secrètes - la Confrérie des Assassins et l''Ordre des Templiers - sont prêtes à tout pour s''emparer de cette relique. Pour empêcher que celle-ci ne tombe entre leurs mains, Monroe fait appel à six adolescents, - Owen et son ami Javier, Sean, Grace, David et Natalya - car leur ADN comporte une mémoire commune : leurs ancêtres ont tous été à une certaine époque en contact avec la relique. Grâce à l''animus, Monroe les envoie dans le passé avec un objectif : récupérer la dague d''Hernan Cortès. C''est ainsi que le petit groupe se retrouve en plein coeur de New York, en 1863 à la veille des violentes émeutes qui ont secoué la ville. Chacun se retrouve projeté dans le corps de l''un de ses ancêtres, templier ou assassin... Mais attention : influer sur le passé peut avoir de terribles conséquences sur le présent...

V Owenově životě neběží nic správně už od chvíle, co jeho otec zemřel ve vězení, obviněný ze zločinu, o němž si je Owen jist, že ho nespáchal. Monroe, školní ajťák, mu však nabídne způsob, jak by mohl otcovo jméno očistit, a to když ho nechá použít Animus – zařízení, které uživatelům umožňuje prozkoumávat genetické vzpomínky pohřbené v jejich vlastní DNA. Ta zkušenost ale přinese Owenovi víc, než předpokládal. Během simulace totiž odhalí existenci starověké a mocné relikvie, která byla dlouho považována za legendu – Trojzubce ráje. Tajné organizace se nyní nezastaví před ničím, aby artefakt získaly – a to jak bratrstvo asasínů, tak templářský řád. Brzy začne být zřejmé, že se Owen může zachránit pouze tak, že najde Trojzubec jako první. Pod Monroeovým vedením vstoupí Owen a několik dalších mladých lidí do vzpomínky, kterou spolu sdílejí prostřednictvím své DNA, ocitnou se tak uprostřed Odvodových nepokojů v New Yorku v roce 1863. Owena a jeho společníky tak čekají těžké zkoušky v nebezpečných ulicích New Yorku a jejich minulé zkušenosti budou mít navíc dalekosáhlé důsledky pro přítomnost.

Segundo volume da série Last Descendants, novíssimo lançamento da franquia Assassin''s Creed. Quando localizaram o primeiro pedaço do Tridente do Éden, parecia que poucas coisas poderiam deter Owen e seus amigos. E, então, eles o perderam. A amizade entre os adolescentes foi destruída – Owen e Javier tomaram o partido dos Assassinos, e os outros, o dos Templários. Mas nem tudo está perdido. Ainda restam dois Pedaços do Éden para encontrar, e os grupos estão determinados a não cometer erros. Quando surgem boatos de que uma das peças foi enterrada com o chefe mongol Möngke, os adolescentes dos dois lados do conflito embarcam em simulações na China mongol, devastada pela guerra, em uma corrida contra o tempo para encontrar a próxima peça.

Objevte epické dobrodružství legendárního Vikinga Geirmunda Hel-hidea v tomto novém románu zasazeném do světa Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Je polovina 9. století. Vikingové útočí a jejich nájezdy drtí anglická království. Geirmund Hel-hide, potomek panovnického rodu severských králů, vyráží za dobrodružstvím, aby se osvědčil jako Viking a válečník. Během nebezpečné plavby přes moře přichází do kontaktu s mýtickou postavou a získává tajemný náramek s příslibem velké moci, ale zároveň i hořké zrady. Jak Geirmund stoupá vzhůru hierarchií legendární armády krále Guthruma, musí využít veškerou svoji lstivost, aby porazil hrozby, které na něj číhají v zemi zmítané válkou... S družinou věrných válečníků po svém boku se brzy ocitne uprostřed konfliktu stejně starého jako sami bohové.

Verschlug es den fünfzehnjährigen Owen im ersten Band der Trilogie »nur« einige hundert Jahre in die Vergangenheit, muss er sich im zweiten Band einer viel größeren Herausforderung stellen! Noch immer ist er auf der Suche nach Beweisen, dass sein Vater zu Unrecht zum Tode verurteilt wurde. Die Spur führt ihn ins alte China des Jahres 1259 – in die Zeit der Mongolenkriege! Auch hier gerät Owen in die Fehde zwischen der Bruderschaft der Assassinen und den Templern. Kann der dem Assassinen Griffin, der ihm seine Hilfe anbietet, wirklich trauen? Muss Owen sich den Assassinen anschließen, um am Ende die Unschuld seines Vaters zu beweisen ...? Eine packende Fortsetzung, vollgepackt mit historischer Action und Spannung!

Nesta eletrizante conclusão da trilogia Last Descendants, arco da franquia Assassin''s Creed para leitores mais jovens, Assassinos e Templários precisam colocar de lado anos de desentendimentos e guerra para garantir o futuro da humanidade. Apenas um pedaço do Tridente do Éden ainda permanece oculto. O agente Templário Isaiah, traidor da Ordem, descobriu e se apoderou de dois dentes da poderosa relíquia. Caso encontre a última parte, nada o impedirá de liberar o Ragnarök: o fim do mundo segundo a mitologia nórdica. Na tentativa de impedir Isaiah enquanto é tempo, Templários e Assassinos selam um frágil acordo. Mas o inimigo também empunha a própria arma: Sean. O garoto tem como antepassado um guerreiro viking que pode ter sido o último a usar o dente. A história foi escrita. O resto depende de Owen, Javier e dos outros membros de sua improvável aliança.

Šokující vyústění trilogie Poslední potomci! Zbývá najít poslední kousek Trojzubce ráje – Isaiah, odpadlý templářský agent, už objevil jak hrot víry, tak hrot strachu této mocné relikvie. Jestli se mu podaří získat i hrot oddanosti, jen máloco ho dokáže zastavit. Owenovi a jeho kamarádům se zatím podařilo nastolit nejistou alianci mezi asasíny a templáři s cílem Isaiaha zastavit, dokud to jde. O víc než tisíc let dřív vede dánský válečník Styrbjörn Silný jómské vikingy proti dánskému králi Haraldu Modrozubovi. Právě na těchto vikingských bojištích jsou ukryta tajemství hrotu oddanosti a klíč k osudu světa a k pravdě o společném nevědomí teenagerů i k poutům jejich předků. Historie už byla napsána. Zbytek mají v rukách Owen, Javier a ostatní členové jejich nezvyklé aliance. Jejich činy změní svět Assassin’s Creed navždy.

ASSASSIN''S CREED VALHALLA DIE GEIRMUND SAGA 9. Jahrhundert unserer Zeitrechnung: Geirmund Heljarskinn Hjörrsson entstammt einem altehrwürdigen Geschlecht von Norwegerkönigen und will sich als Krieger beweisen: Er schließt sich daher dem Wikingerheer König Guthrums an und zieht mit den berüchtigten Seefahrern gegen die englischen Königreiche. Dabei gelangt Geirmund in den Besitz eines mystischen Armreifs, der ihm sowohl große Macht als auch bitteren Verrat verheißt. Doch kaum in England angekommen, verliert er das Geschenk des Götterschmieds Völund ... Während Geirmund in den Reihen von König Guthrums legendärer Armee aufsteigt, muss er einerseits all seine Stärken aufbieten, um die Gefahren eines vom Krieg verwüsteten Landes zu meistern – und andererseits erkennen, dass der Kampf sich letztlich um sein persönliches Schicksal dreht ... Ein offizieller Roman zu Ubisofs neuestem Blockbuster-Game Assassins''s Creed: Valhalla

Druhá kniha „Posledních potomků“ začíná několik týdnů po událostech první knihy. Stále je třeba najít dvě části Trojzubce ráje a obě skupiny jsou odhodlané nezopakovat své předchozí chyby. Další část měla být pohřbena s mongolským vojevůdcem Čingischánem, jehož hrobka nebyla nikdy nalezena. Nyní se musí bývalí přátelé na obou stranách konfliktu ponořit hluboko do simulací odehrávajících se ve válkou zmítané mongolské Číně, aby v boji s časem jako první nalezli další kousek a ochránili sami sebe.

Din fremtid ligger i fortiden Det lykkedes Owen og hans venner at finde paradissplinten, som både Assassinernes Broderskab og Tempelriddernes Orden var på jagt efter, men i sidste øjeblik blev det stjålet af en ukendt tredjepart. Gruppen splittede op - nogle gik med Assassinerne, mens andre valgte Tempelridderne. Nu går jagten ind på de to tilbageværende dele af det hellige relikvie. Owen må søge dybt ind i minder fra det krigshærgede Kina for at finde det næste stykke af relikviet, så han kan komme i sikkerhed og endelig få opklaret, hvad der egentlig skete med hans far. Men Assassinerne og Tempelridderne har ikke i sinde at begå samme fejltagelse to gange, og for Owen bliver det et kapløb både mod tiden og mod hans mægtige modstandere. Andet bind i en serie baseret på computerspillet ASSASSIN''S CREED.