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Zusatztext Hocking is a paranormal YA favorite! and her latest does not disappoint. Readers will feel transported by this beautifully written story. Informationen zum Autor Amanda Hocking lives in Minnesota, had never sold a book before April 2010 and has now sold over a million. According to the Observer , she is now 'the most spectacular example of an author striking gold through ebooks'. Amanda is a self-confessed 'Obsessive tweeter. John Hughes mourner. Batman devotee. Unicorn enthusiast. Muppet activist.' Her books include the Trylle Trilogy, the Watersong series and the Kanin Chronicles. Klappentext Nestled against the coast lies the Omte's secret kingdom: a forested realm filled with wonder and secrets. Ulla Tulin was abandoned as a baby and raised amongst the Kanin, like many half-blood trolls. And though she was hidden away because of her heritage, she never forgot her origins. So when Ulla is hired by an institution that could help those like her, she's delighted. She teams up with handsome and resourceful Pan Soriano, a half-human researcher. However, their efforts are blocked when it seems Ulla may have royal connections. They think helping amnesiac Eliana, who has her own unique gift, may be more successful. But as Ulla and Pan dig deeper, they find someone will do anything to keep these mysteries hidden. Praise for Amanda Hocking 'Generated an excitement not felt in the industry since Stephenie Meyer or perhaps even J. K. Rowling' New York Times 'In terms of page-turning immediacy, [the Trylle trilogy is] unrivalled' Daily Telegraph 'Amanda Hocking knows how to tell a good story and keep readers coming back for more' Kirkus Reviews Ulla Tulin is desperate to find her real parents and unlock her half-blood heritage. But her journey will be far more perilous than she could have imagined – and far more rewarding than she could have dreamed. Amanda Hocking returns to her much-loved Trylle universe with this final trilogy. Zusammenfassung Welcome to a world in the shadow of our own, a fairytale land where the dangers are very real . . . In this first book in the Omte Origins trilogy, Amanda Hocking creates a fantastic adventure in her much-loved Trylle universe. Can she unlock the secrets of her past? Ulla Tulin was abandoned in an isolated Kanin town as a baby. Taken in by strangers and raised hidden away like many half-blood trolls, she has never stopped searching for her parents, or wondering about them. When Ulla hears of a project to help half-blood trolls, in the beautiful city of Merellä, she seizes the chance to discover her true heritage. She enlists the help of Pan Soriano, who is both handsome and resourceful – a half-human with telekinesis powers. And she must also contend with Eliana, a mysterious girl who claims she’s being pursued. Though Ulla suspects there’s rather more to the story. Ulla and Pan work to unravel the truth about themselves and Eliana. But in the process, they realize that someone – or something – is determined to stop them. And they face a force that will do anything to keep certain secrets. The Lost City by Amanda Hocking is the terrific first book in the Omte Origins trilogy. ...
