Read more
Zusatztext Praise for Atlantis in Peril : "Barron’s trademark fast-paced action with a twist of humor will pull readers along."— School Library Journal Praise for Atlantis Rising : "An inventive and entertaining story."— Publishers Weekly "Fans of Barron’s many books about Merlin will find much to enjoy here! as will those who loved of Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson” books."— School Library Journal "A fun! thrill ride of an adventure! this should be a big hit with fans of Barron! Paolini! and Riordan."— VOYA Informationen zum Autor T.A. Barron (www.tabarron.com) is the New York Times bestselling author of the Merlin Saga, the Heartlight Saga, the Atlantis trilogy, Tree Girl , The Hero's Trail, and many picture books. He lives in Colorado with his family. @TABarronAuthor Klappentext The second in the Atlantis trilogy by New York Times bestselling author T. A. Barron In Atlantis Rising, Promi and Atlanta saved their homeland by transforming it into the magical island of Atlantis. They had hoped that would keep it out of the clutches of the evil spirit warlord Narkazan. But Narkazan has returned, more determined than ever to conquer the spirit realm and Atlantis as well. Will the destiny of the mystical isle lie in the boat of Greek sailors who wash up on shore? The powers of the ethereal oceanglass? Or will the growing bond between Promi and Atlanta cause the strongest magic? With his trademark action, adventure and suspense, master of fantasy T.A. Barron explores the magical world of Atlantis and how its inhabitants' actions sow the seeds of its destruction. Praise for Atlantis in Peril: "Barron's trademark fast-paced action with a twist of humor will pull readers along."--School Library Journal Praise for T. A. Barron's novels: "Brilliant, significant, and illuminating . . . an intense and profoundly spiritual adventure."-Lloyd Alexander "A crescendo of miracles."-Madeleine L'Engle "Interesting and august . . . compelling."-The New York Times "In the best tradition . . . classic."-Parents MagazineCHAPTER 1 Revenge Far, far away from the isle of Atlantis . . . something stirred in a place where no creature had ever stirred before. That place, in the most remote reaches of the spirit realm, was a bottomless pit darker than the darkest void. Black clouds swirled around its center, roaring constantly, ready to suck in and tear apart whatever fell in. Any creature who came too close faced almost certain annihilation. The Maelstrom. • • • Yet at this moment, something appeared in the Maelstrom’s stormy center—the first sign of life ever to emerge from its depths. No other being had come out of that violent place before—because no other being possessed the same will for survival, hunger for power, or desire for revenge. Of course, no one saw it happen. For to come anywhere near this place was to risk being swallowed forever by the black hole. And besides, what first appeared was very small, so small it would have gone unnoticed. A hand. The first bony fingers reached out of the swirling center, grasping at the shreds of clouds, climbing slowly higher. Then came a wrist and arm, wearing the shreds of a tattered robe. Next emerged the head of a man—narrow, as sharp as an ax blade. Dark, jagged scars lined his face. A black earring, chipped and battered, dangled from one ear. And from both sides of his pointed jaw grew menacing, bloodred tusks. But the most terrifying features of this face were the eyes. Dark gray, with fiery red centers, they seemed to swirl with their own vengeful storms. Any creatures who looked into those eyes would quail in fright—and know the truth. Narkazan had returned. For centuries, the immorta...
