Showing results by publisher "Next Chapter Audio Ltd" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

Technology has developed to the point where a person can be placed in a sleep state: a cross between suspended animation and a drug-induced coma. Just as the trial of the new technology is being completed, an unusual comet is discovered approaching Earth, bringing with it radiation that will wipe out all life on the planet.

As humankind struggles for survival, an ancient race of creators sets in motion a plan that will define the future of planet Earth. In the middle of it all are Mark and Charlotte: two teenagers oblivious to what is happening around them, or why they have been chosen. Abducted and altered, the two soon become pawns in a game beyond their comprehension. With the fate of the human race hanging in the balance, will they find their way to a new Garden of Eden, or face complete annihilation?

Fifteen-year-old Amelina Scott lives in Cambridge with her dysfunctional family, a mysterious black cat, and an unusual girl who is imprisoned within the mirrors located in her house. When an unexpected message arrives inviting her to visit the Crystal Cottage, she sets off on a forbidden path where she encounters Ryder, a charismatic, perplexing stranger. With the help of a magical paint set and some crystal wizard stones, can Amelina discover the truth about her family?

On a mission to recover an escaped alien life-form, young Justice Keeper Anna Lenai pursues the felon into uncharted space - and finds the lost home world of her ancestors. While Anna tries to adapt and survive in a strange, hostile environment, she accidentally uncovers a conspiracy that will shake their world to its foundations.

A global pandemic has devastated the world. Facing a rebuilding time of generations, two scientists come up with a solution: Send someone back in time to prevent the horrible accident that released the deadly pathogen on the world. The problem with their discovery? The time travel process is fatal to anyone trying it. The solution? Create someone with the ability to survive the transition across timelines.

Caught in a blizzard, Prince Tarkyn and his companions get trapped in the Lost Forest: A mystical realm of captivity where all must face their innermost fears - or spend an eternity. The challenge fractures Tarkyn's friendship with the woodfolk at a time when he most needs their allegiance. As the enchanted realm's true purpose unravels, Tarkyn's brothers - King Kosar and Prince Jarand - prepare their armies for war.

For his whole life, Thordric has been told that his magic is dangerous, and that he must never use it. All over Dinia, half-wizards are treated the same, their magic labelled as dangerous and uncontrollable. But when High Wizard Kalljard dies under mysterious circumstances, it falls to young Thordric to solve the case. The only trouble? The deed was done by magic, and though Thordric is a half-wizard, he has never fully used his powers. To prove himself right and find the person responsible, Thordric has to learn how to control his own powers.

After the collapse of an ancient empire, four people each acquire a crystal with extraordinary properties. Their minds and futures forever intertwined, Casper, Nadika, Jayani, and Sharif begin a journey among the stars to find clues about the mysterious empire and discover its secrets. But in their search of Lemuria, they accidentally unleash the powers of their crystals and release forces they can't comprehend...or control.

Two years have passed since Greenwick woke up with no memory of his past. Alongside his guardian bear Moon, his life has been difficult - being cursed with deadly voodoo and dragged into a world-threatening conflict by the dreadful Yewki. Since thwarting evil to the best of their abilities, Wick and Moon’s new life was granted to them by the Wizard Seffry and the fierce archer Lumni, and they've lived together out of harm’s way ever since.

While exploring a cave with his friend, 16-year-old Nathan stumbles upon someone unexpected: science officer Satou of The Explorers' League. Satou is equally surprised, and after Nathan breaks through the security barrier, he does the only thing he can and takes Nathan with him, forever changing the balance of the universe. Nathan is introduced to the Consortium - an intergalactic league of explorers, scientists, soldiers, and diplomats.

When Rick Hughes receives a reliquary pendant as a gift from an old friend, he has no idea what's coming next. Drawn to an old excavation site, Rick stumbles upon a portal that takes him back to the eighth century, and in the middle of a Viking invasion. After discovering a shocking link to the present, Rick is determined to intervene and save the inhabitants of the village from devastation - and to find a scientific explanation for what is happening.

Ten-year-old Soren is the youngest apprentice of the legendary warrior Raven Lennox. At the age of 16, Soren is expected to fight in the eternal war against the Brotherhood of Shadow. But is the young prince up to the task, when he's more interested in mischief than in weapons? When one of Soren’s adventures goes off course, he accidentally unleashes a deadly threat. An age-old prophecy is coming to pass, and Soren must take a perilous journey deep into enemy territory.

After the Crown Prince of Ponderia starts behaving strangely, his best friend Pettic discovers that the prince has been replaced by a doppelganger, and the real prince kidnapped. Unable to accept the loss of his friend, Prince Torren, nor the cruel impostor to become the new king, Pettic sets on a quest to rescue his friend. After he sees the fake prince meet a mysterious man, Pettic discovers that the prince has been imprisoned in another plane of existence. With the help of Blundo, the court magician, Pettic finds out that the only way to enter this another world are four keys.

Ever dreamt of being a superhero? For 14-year-old Riley, Taisia, Evelina, and Skyler it’s not a dream, but a painful reality. They were born with powers that could wield fire, water, wind, and earth. But they were never told about their true identities. In fact, they didn’t know about each other until their acceptance to one of the most prestigious schools in San Francisco, Aditus High School. Riley and Taisia become best friends and embark on a journey to unravel the mystery behind their true identities. Along the way, they face the challenges of a normal high school lifestyle.

As wizards unlock the secrets of the focus stones, Zya S'Vedai must confront three destinies: the fate of her foster family, the loyalty of a guild, and the future foretold by the dreams of a tribal wisewoman. With her foster brother Tuatin somehow linked to it all, she is taken from countryside to the city—to the presence of the very Gods themselves—and driven to follow the path of her dreams.

After his return from Aeris with the gem of air, Pettic receives a letter from the king. He is to see Torren and rekindle their relationship. Soon after, Torren and Pettic meet a strange man and their lives change drastically, as they're dragged into a mystery surrounding the red dragon Monarlisk and his former mate. But will Pettic's magic be enough to help them finish their quest in time - and in the end, will the rightful king be crowned?

A world of darkness surrounds Jean and Princess Linka. The Nordic royalty - albino Eternals of myth - transport their guests deep beneath the Arctic ice, to the legendary city of Hvit. They are offered sanctuary, but all is not right. Jean's mind is darker than ever, and the world will feel his fury. Renewing old acquaintances, he must solve the mystery of who manipulates him, and the reason behind his parents’ deaths. Aided by Merryweather and the mysterious Princess Aurora, Jean seeks retribution.

For over 200 years, the Rye Empire outlawed the use of magic. Now, the empire has fallen and a new, sinister power is rising. Ambitious and corrupt, the Mountain King will stop at nothing to reach his goals. Enslaving a sorceress to do his bidding, he begins his hunt for lost talismans that can help him bring the wizards back and harness their power. To save the Old Empire from this growing, sinister magic, 17-year-old farm boy Mykal and his friends must collect the talismans before the Mountain King. On their way, Mykal will have to face fears and accept truths he never knew existed.

After the end of modern civilization, the world hangs in a dreadful balance. Humanity, giant beasts, and aliens live together, all fighting to survive a wasteland littered with scars of the apocalypse. The Nuclear Knights - humanity’s last defenders - disappeared five years ago to parts unknown. Now, the last remaining piece of human society on a space station plots to reclaim the Earth for themselves. Seeking help from the reclusive heroes to survive the coming war, the last survivors of mankind soon face a deadly last stand that will forever change the future of their world.

Many years ago, magic prevailed in Britain. It was a time when women were chosen by Mother Nature herself; a time of witchcraft, of the brotherhood of the Gwithiaz and of the terrifying Creatures. It has become a piece of forgotten history. Now, magic has returned and Kiera is the first witch the world has seen in centuries. Jack has been chosen to learn the ways of the Gwithiaz. Together they must master their crafts and overcome their differences if they are to survive the dark enemy lurking in the shadows.