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\'A GENUINE TREAT FOR SF FANS: AN EPIC MULTIVERSE TALE THAT MOVES LIKE A THRILLER\' Kirkus on Infinity Gate\'AN IMMENSE ACHIEVEMENT: AN IMPECCABLY CRAFTED BOOK\' New York TimesFollowing the critically acclaimed Infinity Gate comes the second and final novel in the Pandominion by international bestselling M. R. Carey. A thrilling adventure set in the multiverse, it tells of humanity\'s expansion across millions of dimensions, and the AI technology that might see it all come to an end . . .Two mighty empires are at war - and both will lose, with thousands of planets falling to the extinction event called the Scour. At least that\'s what the artificial intelligence known as Rupshe believes.But somewhere in the multiverse there exists a force - the Mother Mass - that could end the war in an instant, and Rupshe has assembled a team to find it. Essien Nkanika, a soldier trying desperately to atone for past sins; the cat-woman Moon, a conscienceless killer; the digitally recorded mind of physicist Hadiz Tambuwal; Paz, an idealistic child and the renegade robot spy Dulcimer Coronal.Their mission will take them from the hellish prison world of Tsakom to the poisoned remains of a post-apocalyptic Earth, and finally bring them face to face with the Mother Mass itself. But can they persuade it to end eons of neutrality and help them? And is it too late to make a difference?Because the Pandominion\'s doomsday machines are about to be unleashed - and not even their builders know how to control them.Discover the conclusion to the spectacular Pandominion duology - an exhilarating science fiction series from the author of the million-copy bestseller The Girl With All the Gifts. Perfect for fans of The Space Between Worlds, The Long Earth and Children of Time.Praise for The Pandominion:\'[A] brilliant dimension-hopping sci-fi thriller . . . readers will be wowed\' Publishers Weekly\'A fascinating window onto a dangerous and multifaceted universe\' Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time\'Infinity Gate, with its in-depth science and rich characterization, is a must-read for SF fans\' Booklist\'A powerful exploration of the near-future, skilfully and seamlessly weaving different realities and different iterations of AI . . . A compelling entry and a must-read!\' Tade Thompson, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Rosewater\'Humane, thoughtful and exciting, Mike Carey reaffirms his place in the ranks of SF with this startlingly good novel\' Paul Cornell, award-winning author and screenwriter\'M.R. Carey is a master of imagination and suspense\' Gareth L. Powell, author of Embers of War\'A dazzling speculation on the many ways our world could have evolved, layered inside a thriller that will make your eardrums vibrate. I was charmed, disturbed, and fascinated by turns - and I couldn\'t put this book down\' Annalee Newitz, author of Autonomous and The Terraformers\'This is gripping, unrelenting, and absolutely unique. Carey is working at the absolute top of his game\' Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author\'One of the most inventive voices in contemporary fiction\' i09.com Σελίδες: 512, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0325, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

There is great disturbance in the Force . . . Mischievous and resolved, courageous to the point of recklessness, Anakin Skywalker has come of age in a time of great upheaval. The nineteen-year-old apprentice to Obi-Wan Kenobi is an enigma to the Jedi Council, and a challenge to his Jedi Master. Time has not dulled Anakin’s ambition, nor has his Jedi training tamed his independent streak. When an attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala’s life brings them together for the first time in ten years, it is clear that time also has not dulled Anakin’s intense feelings for the beautiful diplomat.The attack on Senator Amidala just before a crucial vote thrusts the Republic even closer to the edge of disaster. Masters Yoda and Mace Windu sense enormous unease. The dark side is growing, clouding the Jedi’s perception of the events. Unbeknownst to the Jedi, a slow rumble is building into the roar of thousands of soldiers readying for battle. But even as the Republic falters around them, Anakin and Padmé find a connection so intense that all else begins to fall away. Anakin will lose himself—and his way—in emotions a Jedi, sworn to hold allegiance only to the Order, is forbidden to have.Based on the story by George Lucas and the screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales, this intense and revealing novel by bestselling author R. A. Salvatore sheds new light on the legend of Star Wars—and skillfully illuminates one of our most beloved sagas. Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

As civil war continues to break out in the Galactic Alliance, terrorism begins to drive the Alliance towards ever more repressive laws. Families find themselves divided, and old friendships are torn apart. But the bitterest enemy can be your own flesh and blood - and your foe can turn out to be your only ally. Old enemies Han Solo and Boba Fett are drawn together as they both learn some harsh truths about their own kin, while Luke and Mara Skywalker fear for their only son, Ben, when his Jedi Master, Jacen Solo, makes a dangerous choice that shocks both families and the galaxy at large. Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

A Star Wars novel set between the events of Epsiode IV: A New Hope and Epsiode V: The Empire Strikes Back, it features a younger Han, Leia, and Luke, as well as Mara Jade. Mara Jade, the Emperor\'s Hand, is looking into the illicit financial affairs of a planetary governor, hoping to find evidence that he might be funding the Rebellion. Luke, Han, and Chewbacca are sent on a mission to help some rebel supporters. Leia is busy being a diplomat, trying to drum up support for the Rebel Alliance. And a band of 5 stormtroopers, on the run after refusing a direct order, finds itself in the strange position of doing good deeds...and perhaps even aiding the Rebellion. The paths of all of them will crisscross back and forth as they come closer and closer to meeting up with one another...but never quite managing to. Σελίδες: 432, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

A Jedi adventure that is a direct prequel to the upcoming movie, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith! Based on information from George Lucas and written by bestselling Star Wars author James Luceno, this book leads directly into the explosive opening scene of the new blockbuster movie.Now a full-fledged Jedi Knight, Anakin Skywalker sets out on his first mission with Obi-Wan Kenobi as an equal, instead of as a Padawan apprentice. As they search desperately for clues to the wherabouts of the evil Sith Lord, Darth Sidiuos, they find themselves caught in an intricately woven web of lies that leads them right into the action-packed opening sequence of the upcoming blockbuster movie, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith! Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

The Grievar War has engulfed the Empire of Kiroth. Silas the Slayer has given voice and violence to his warrior kin, providing them a reason to rise up after a thousand years of servitude.Cego is released into a war-torn world where the lines between shadow and light are blurred. He must decide which side to fight for: with his brother\'s righteous rebellion or beside the family he has finally found.Murray Pearson leads a group of Lyceum students on an adventure across Kiroth to follow the path of combat mastery. But Murray seeks something more on this long road. Redemption.Blacklight Born is the explosive conclusion to the Combat Codes Saga, a story where all must seek a final truth as they step back into the Circle. Why do we fight?\'That rare book that fully satisfies me as an action fan\' Fonda Lee, author of Jade City, on The Combat Codes\'Darwin writes violence with the rhythm and surprise of a well-executed sonnet, wedding the smooth grace of choreography with the unflinching brutality of fists breaking bone. The fights are mesmerizing, layered like fascia, twitching and flexing and propelling the story toward a conclusion that both satisfies and opens the door to the next volume\' The New York Times on The Combat Codes\'The Combat Codes is a great read for any fan of realistic martial arts fiction. The integration of a compelling sci-fi / fantasy plot and true-to-life martial arts action make for a unique story that any student of warfare is sure to enjoy\' Ryan Hall, UFC Fighter\'The Combat Codes by Alexander Darwin is a chimera blending Science Fiction and Fantasy to tell a vividly-realized tale both focused and sprawling. It\'s a book about warriors written by a master of the martial arts, and the mastery shows. In its pages, expect to explore power, politics, and brutal violence, but I repeat myself\' Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons Σελίδες: 432, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0311, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

They travelled into the unknown and left themselves behind . . . Alien Clay is a thrilling tale of alien encounter – from the acclaimed Arthur C. Clarke Award-winner Adrian Tchaikovsky.‘Unputdownable’ – Stephen Baxter, author of ProximaProfessor Arton Daghdev has always wanted to study alien life in person. But when his political activism sees him exiled to the planet Kiln, condemned to work under an unfamiliar sky until he dies, his idealistic wish becomes a terrible reality.Kiln boasts a ravenous, chaotic ecosystem. Its monstrous alien life means Arton will risk death on a daily basis – if the camp’s oppressive regime doesn’t kill him first. But, if he survives, Kiln’s lost civilization holds a wondrous, terrible secret. It will redefine life and intelligence as he knows it – and might just set him free.‘Heart-in-the-mouth fantastic’ – New Scientist‘Restlessly brainy and utterly involving’ – Daily Mail‘The perfect gateway into what makes Tchaikovsky great’ – SciFiNow Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0325, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Fractal Noise is a compelling story of first contact and a gripping standalone prequel to the To Sleep in a Sea of Stars - by internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini.Humanity is not alone . . . 25 July 2234: The crew of the Adamura discovers an anomaly on an uninhabited planet.They find a circular pit, fifty kilometres wide, its curve not of nature but design. A small team must land on Talos VII and journey on foot across the surface to learn who built the hole – and why. But they all carry the burdens of lives carved out on disparate colonies in the cruel cold of space.For some, the mission is the dream of the lifetime; for others, a risk not worth taking. For one, it is a desperate attempt to find meaning in an uncaring universe. Every step they take towards the mysterious abyss is more punishing than the last. And the ghosts of their past follow.Praise for To Sleep in a Sea of Stars:\'Big and fun – the book Paolini fans have been waiting for\' – John Scalzi\'A fun, fast-paced epic that science fiction fans will gobble up\' – Kirkus Reviews\'An epic tale of first contact, travels to the edge of the galaxy, and just maybe the fate of all humankind\' – GoodreadsFractal Noise was a Sunday TImes hardback bestseller in May 2023To Sleep in a Sea of Stars was a New York Times bestseller in September 2020 Σελίδες: 432, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1029, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

World War Terminus devastated the Earth. Through its ruins, bounty hunter Rick Deckard searches for the renegade replicants he is sent to \'retire\', while he dreams of owning a live animal - the ultimate status symbol in a world all but bereft of natural life. The opportunity of a lifetime: kill six Nexus-6 targets, for a huge reward. But in Deckard\'s world things aren\'t that simple, and his assignment turns into a nightmare kaleidoscope of subterfuge and deceit - and the hunter becomes the hunted . . . Voted in a Locus poll as one of the 100 pre-1990 SF Novels, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep spawned two blockbuster movies. Philip K. Dick won multiple awards for his works, examining human identity, psychology, conspiracy and paranoia, challenging the idea of objective truth in a manner that remains relevant today.\'A masterclass in sci-fi wonderment\' - Empire\'One of the most original practitioners writing any kind of fiction\' - The Sunday Times Welcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0228, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Shortlisted for the 2023 Arthur C. Clarke Award!Terraforming - the megascale-engineering of a planet\'s surface to one more Earth-like - is now commonplace across the Solar System, and Pluto\'s is set to be the most ambitious transformation yet. Four billion miles from the Sun and two hundred degrees below zero, what this worldlet needs is light and heat. Through captured asteroids and solar mirrors, humanity\'s finest scientists and engineers are set to deliver them.What nobody factored in was a saboteur - but who, and why? From the start, terraformer Lucian is intrigued by nine-year-old Nou, silent since a horrifying incident that shook the base and upended her family into chaos. If he could reach her, perhaps he could understand what happened that day - and what she knows about the secrets of Pluto. Nou possesses unspoken knowledge that could put a stop to the terraforming. Gripped by her fears, unable to trust her family, there is no one she can talk to. Only through Lucian\'s gentle friendship will she start to rediscover her voice - and what she has to say could transform our understanding of the Universe. Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0131, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Ocean\'s Echo is a stand-alone, romantic space adventure, set in the same universe as Everina Maxwell\'s hit debut, Winter\'s Orbit.When Tennal - a rich socialite, inveterate flirt, and walking disaster - is caught using his telepathic powers for illegal activities, the military decides to bind his mind to someone whose coercive powers are strong enough to control him.Enter Lieutenant Surit, the child of a disgraced general. Out of a desperate need to restore a pension to his other parent, Lieutenant Surit agrees to be bound to Tennal and keep him conscripted in the army, a task that seems impossible even for someone with Surit\'s ability to control minds.Tennal just wants to escape, but Surit isn\'t all that he seems. And their bond may just be the key to their freedom. Σελίδες: 512, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1108, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Lower Rhumbsford is a city far removed from its glory days. On the banks of the great River Rhumb, its founding fathers channelled the river\'s mighty flow into a subterranean labyrinth of pipes, valves and sluices, a feat of hydraulic prowess that would come to power an empire. But a thousand years have passed since then, and something is wrong: the pipes are leaking, the valves stuck, the sluices silted, and the once-torrential Rhumb has been reduced to a sluggish trickle. The fortunes of the Locke family, descendants of the city\'s most celebrated engineer, are similarly reduced. In a once-fashionable quarter of the once-great city, siblings Samuel and Briony Locke are about to be drawn into a web of ancestral secrets and imperial intrigues, as a ruthless new power arises... Reviews for A Clockwork River: \'Exuberant isn\'t often a word you\'d apply to fantasy novels, but A Clockwork River rushes along at a pace to match the waterway at its heart\' SFX \'Delightfully weird and clever\' Grimdark Magazine \'Oh, just plunge into this \"hydro-punk\" fantasy novel, will you\' The Times Σελίδες: 736, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1101, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Worlds will collide and fates will be rewritten in the thrilling conclusion to the Devoured Worlds space opera trilogy by award‑winning author Megan E. O\'Keefe.Naira and Tarquin have found a new home on Seventh Cradle. But the peace they\'ve built is short-lived as mysterious assailants ambush the settlement and Naira is haunted by visions of a monstrous future. Catastrophe strikes when Tarquin uncovers a plot to bring about the end of the universe. As humanity races against the clock to prevent their extinction, old secrets come to light and loyalties fracture, and Naira realizes she may be the key to saving the world-or ending it.Praise for the series:\'A delightfully twisty space opera filled with unique worldbuilding and deft explorations of humanity, family and power. Add in a dash of rebellion and a hint of romance, and I\'m hooked - I can\'t wait for the next book!\'Jessie Mihalik, author of Hunt the Stars\'This is space opera for the ages, wrapped in complicated and delicious layers of family and loyalty and science and love and duty. I couldn\'t put it down!Karen Osborne, author of Architects of Memory Σελίδες: 512, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0910, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

A thrilling new Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine adventure from New York Times bestselling author Dayton Ward!2369: Shortly after Starfleet thwarts a Cardassian attack on a Federation star system, the Cardassian government orders an end to its fifty-year occupation of the planet Bajor. As a result, a newly installed Bajoran government requests immediate assistance from the Federation to mediate how the withdrawal will proceed and what recompense, if any, Bajorans are owed from their brutal oppressors. Captain Jean-Luc Picard is ordered by Starfleet Command to oversee these tense negotiations on Terok Nor, the massive Cardassian space station still orbiting Bajor, even as he still deals with his own recent trauma as a prisoner held and tortured by a Cardassian interrogator. As these critical peace talks get underway, Ensign Ro Laren receives a call for help from a friend thought long dead, exposing an insidious secret from inside Cardassian space. Now, Picard and the crew of the Starship Enterprise must act to prevent an interstellar incident from reigniting deadly hostilities between the Federation and the Cardassians, and shattering any hope of justice for the Bajoran people… TM & © 2023 CBS Studios Inc. Star Trek and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0523, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

In 2145AD John Hackett\'s adventure is just beginning.In Year 30, Mela\'s story is coming to a close.Hackett, in his trusty ship the Perseus, is not just a space traveller - beginning his travels with an expedition to Neptune and back - but, thanks to the time-dilation effect, a time traveller as well. His new mission will take him to Andromeda, to get a close-up look at the constellation which will eventually crash into the Milky Way, and give humanity a heads-up about the challenges which are coming.A mission which will take him five million years to complete.Not only is Hackett exploring unknown space, but he will return to a vastly different time.Mela\'s world is coming to an end. Erosion is eating away at the edges of every landmass - first at a rate of ten metres a year, but fast accelerating, displacing people and animals as the rising Tide destroys everything in its path. Putting more and more pressure on the people - and resources - which remain.She and her people have always known that this long-predicted end to their home, one of the Thousand Earths, is coming - but that makes their fight to survive, to protect each other, no less desperate . . . and no less doomed.A beautiful, page-turning story which interweaves the tale of these two characters, separated by both space and time, in a hopeful exploration of humanities\' future, this is Stephen Baxter at his best. Σελίδες: 592, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0912, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand. . . .As combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader, General Grievous. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine continues to strip away constitutional liberties in the name of security while influencing public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin fears that his secret love, Senator Padmé Amidala, will die. Tormented by unspeakable visions, Anakin edges closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic–and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader.Based on the screenplay of the final film in George Lucas’s epic saga, bestselling Star Wars author Matthew Stover’s novel crackles with action, captures the iconic characters in all their complexity, and brings a space opera masterpiece full circle in stunning style. Σελίδες: 480, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

Aspects is the great John M. Ford\'s last novel, unpublished in his lifetime. It is a fantasy novel unlike any other, filled with politics and manners, swords and sorcerous machine guns, ancient empires and the onward march of progress. The master author\'s lost work is finally here.A forbidden romance.Magic running rampant.A monarchy coming to an end.The world is changing, and with it a nation begins the process of dismantling the royal family and building a democracy in their place. A delicate and dangerous task, which sparks political intrigue in the halls of Parliament and power struggles that draw in the nobility, Archmages, and idealists alike . . . even before the Gods choose to meddle, in favour of old hierarchies. Against this backdrop of political turmoil comes the powerful story of two lovers torn apart by the fragile new system . . . and a lost woman, overlooked in the power struggles, striving to find the help she needs to control her own powers. \'The best writer in America, bar none\' Robert Jordan\'A great writer who is really f*ck*ng brilliant\' Neil Gaiman Σελίδες: 496, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0830, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

An alien terror could spell our end. Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus faces an impossible task: win a war against an unknowable threat at the edge of Teixcalaanli space.In A Desolation Called Peace, the spectacular sequel to the Hugo Award-winning A Memory Called Empire, author Arkady Martine thrusts readers back into a world of enthralling space opera and political intrigue. With an inscrutable alien presence lurking on the borders of the empire, Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus must find a way to achieve victory against an enemy that no one can communicate with or destroy.Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass, both still reeling from recent upheaval, are sent as envoys to attempt a diplomatic solution. Failure could spell the end of the empire, but success might change the face of Teixcalaan forever. Martine weaves a complex and deeply human adventure, exploring themes of memory, language, and power in a richly imagined universe.Praise for Arkady Martine\'s Teixcalaan series:\'All-round brilliant space opera, I absolutely loved it.\' – Ann Leckie, author of Ancillary Justice\'A cutting, beautiful, human adventure . . . The best SF novel I\'ve read in the last five years.\' – Yoon Ha Lee, author of Ninefox GambitA Desolation Called Peace is the second book in the Teixcalaan duology, a must-read for fans of space opera, political intrigue, and queer science fiction. Σελίδες: 496, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0726, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

The manga adaptation of the novel Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills, by Greg Rucka, revisits fan-favorite characters Baze Malbus and Chirrut Îmwe before they joined the Rebellion in the blockbuster film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.Jump into hyperspace with all-new Star Wars publishing!The Force is with me, and I am one with the Force. – Chirrut Îmwe Presiding over the Kyber Temple on Jedha, the Guardians of the Whills, Baze Malbus and Chirrut Îmwe, had hoped to maintain a peaceful balance despite the growing presence of the Empire in their Holy City. They struggle to maintain their beliefs as stormtroopers threaten to take over, when Saw Gerrera appears offering them a chance to help Jedha. How far are Baze and Chirrut willing to compromise for peace, or will Saw’s plan be too dangerous to risk? Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills revisits Baze and Chirrut before they meet the rebellion members who turn the tide in the fight against the Empire in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Writer Jon Tsuei and manga artist Subaru bring the origin story of this fan-favorite duo to life in a new manga adaptation based on the novel by Greg Rucka. © & TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTD                            Copyright © 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Σελίδες: 196, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0916, Διαστάσεις: 14.6x14.6cm

THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED BOOKS OF BABEL SERIES, SET IN A LABYRINTHINE WORLD OF MENACE AND WONDER.\'It is not merely a 5* book, it\'s a masterpiece\' Mark Lawrence\'A vibrant, wholly original, and expertly crafted novel that transcends genre fantasy. It is an instant literary classic\' Fantasy Book ReviewThomas Senlin and his crew have been separated following the orders of the mysterious Sphinx. Meanwhile, the enslaved hods climb the Black Trail and whisper secrets in the dark. As Senlin and his crew are dragged ever further into the Tower\'s conspiracies, everything falls to one question: who is the Hod King?Praise for the series:\'Josiah Bancroft is a magician. His books are that rare alchemy: gracefully written, deliriously imaginative, action-packed, warm, witty and thought-provoking\' Madeline Miller, author of Circe\'I\'m wildly in love with this book\' - Pierce Brown, author of Red Rising\'Brilliant\' - Publishers Weekly\'I loved it\' - Django Wexler, author of The Thousand Names\'A universe of stars out of five\' Superstar Drifter\'These books are absolutely incredible\' - The Quill to Live\'Spectacular . . . fabulously gripping\' - BookBag\'An impressive display of imagination and humour\' - SciFiNow\'An engrossing, intoxicating delight\' - Forbidden Planet Σελίδες: 608, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0129, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

In Sunreach, after a planet-destroying Delver suddenly appears in the sky of Detritus and vanishes just as suddenly, FM knows that the last free human society got lucky. Her Skyward Flight companion Spensa figured out how to draw this Delver away, but it won\'t be so easy next time. Humanity has to be prepared . . . In ReDawn, Alanik has recovered from the shock of answering a distress call and finding a planet of humans making a stand against the Superiority, only to be dismayed to discover they\'re considering a peace overture from their enemy. Worse, when she returns to her home planet of ReDawn, she find her own people falling into exactly the same trap. With her mentor captured, she turns to her new friends to help: can Alanik, FM, Jorgen and Rig coax an ancient technology into life in time to save both their planets from disaster?And in Evershore, the government of Detritus is still in disarray following Superiority treachery, and no word has come from Spensa, on her mission deep in the Nowhere, leaving Alanik, Jorgen, FM and Rig to pick up the pieces. So when the Kitsen send word from the planet Evershore, saying they have some humans and wish to return them, they have to decie if the strange message can be trusted . . . A gripping collection of novellas, told from the perspectives of three different characters, these superb adventures are essential Skyward reading! Σελίδες: 640, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0530, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'IF YOU LIKE SCIENCE FICTION YOU WILL LOVE THIS. . . A ROLLICKING GOOD READ\' Scotsman on Beyond the Hallowed Sky\'MACLEOD\'S BEST BOOK TO DATE\' SFX on Beyond the Hallowed SkyHumanity has taken to the stars, using faster-than-light travel to reach distant planets and new worlds. But in the far reaches of the galaxy, John Grant will discover a planet of humans who believe he has travelled not only through space to find them, but time.On Apis, the mysterious Fermi appear to have vanished, taking with them knowledge of the universe that humanity desires. But Marcus Owen, the robot AI now plagued with sentience, knows that the Fermi would not easily abandon the native life of Apis, and that they won\'t take kindly to mankind asserting dominance on a world that does not belong to them.Beyond the Light Horizon is the jaw-dropping conclusion to the Lightspeed trilogy from science fiction legend Ken MacLeod, a thrilling tale of politics, AI and the far reaches of space.Praise for Ken MacLeod:\'An exceptional blend of international politics, hard science, and first contact\' Michael Mammay, author of the Planetside series on Beyond the Hallowed Sky\'MacLeod is up there with Banks and Hamilton as one of the British sci-fi authors you absolutely have to read\' SFX\'Prose as sleek and fast as the technology it describes. . . watch this man go global\' Peter F. Hamilton on Star Fraction\'Ken MacLeod has an enviable track record of extrapolating from current trends to produce mind-bending novels of ideas\' GuardianAlso by Ken MacLeod:LightspeedBeyond the Hallowed SkyFall RevolutionThe Star FractionThe Stone CanalThe Cassini DivisionThe Sky RoadEngines of LightCosmonaut KeepDark LightEngine CityCorporation Wars TrilogyDissidenceInsurgenceEmergenceNovelsThe Human FrontNewton\'s WakeLearning the WorldThe Execution ChannelThe Restoration GameIntrusionDescent Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0806, Διαστάσεις: 12.4x12.4cm

The specter of the meancing Grand Admiral Thrawn looms over Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade as they embark on a journey to recover an important piece of Jedi history.Sometimes it seems a Jedi\'s work is never done and Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker know this only too well. Despite the bond they share in the Force, after three years of marriage the Jedi Master and his wife are still learning the ropes of being a couple-and struggling to find time together between the constant demands of duty. But all that will change when they\'re united on an unexpected mission: They must pool their exceptional skills to combat an insidious enemy and salvage a part of Jedi history.Whatever may await, the Skywalkers will not face it alone. Joining them on the strange and solemn journey are an officer of the post-Palpatine Empire, escorted by a detachment of Imperial stormtroopers; a party of diplomats from a gentle alien species that reveres the fallen Jedi for saving them from bloodthirsty conquerors; and a New Republic ambassador who harbors his own mysterious agenda.Soon enough, suspicion, secrecy, and an unknown saboteur run rampant aboard the isolated ship. But it is within the derelict walls of Outbound Flight itself, buried for half a century on a desolate planetoid, where the gravest danger lies. As the marooned hulk yields up stunning revelations and unexpected terrors to its visitors, Luke and Mara find all they stand for-and their very existence-brutally challenged. And the ultimate test will be surviving the deathtrap carefully laid by foes who are legendary for their ruthlessness . . . and determined to complete the job Thrawn began: exterminating the Jedi. Σελίδες: 528, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

A gripping Clone Wars-era adventure featuring a showdown between Grand Master Yoda and his former apprentice, the sinister Count Dooku.The savage Clone Wars have forced the Republic to the edge of collapse. During the height of the battle, one Jedi Knight escapes the carnage to deliver a message to Yoda on Coruscant. It appears that Dooku wants peace and demands a rendezvous. Chances are slim that the treacherous Count is sincere but, with a million lives at stake, Yoda has no choice.The meeting will take place on Vjun, a planet steeped in evil. The challenge could not be more difficult. Can Yoda win back his once promising pupil from the dark side or will Count Dooku unleash his sinister forces against his former mentor? Either way, Yoda is sure of one thing: this battle will be one of the fiercest he\'ll ever face. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

From the author of the thrilling science-fiction epic Children of Time, which won the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award. Eyes of the Void is the second high-octane instalment in Adrian Tchaikovsky\'s Final Architecture space opera trilogy.‘One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction’ – Christopher Paolini, author of Fractal NoiseWhat waits in the shadows as we fight our greatest foe?After one great battle, the Architects disappeared. Yet humanity’s fragile peace is brief. For, forty years later, the galaxy’s greatest alien enemy has returned. This time, the artefacts that preserved entire worlds from destruction are ineffective. And no planet is safe.The Human Colony worlds are in turmoil as they face extinction. Some believe alliances with other species can save them. Others insist humanity must fight alone. But no one has the firepower or technology to ensure victory, as the Architects loom ever closer.Idris spent decades running from the last war’s horrors. Yet as an Intermediary, altered to navigate deep space, he’s one of humanity’s only weapons. He’s therefore forced back into action. With a handful of allies, Idris must find something – anything – to stop the Architects’ pitiless advance. But to do so, he must return to the nightmare of unspace, where his mind was broken and remade. What he discovers there will change everything.Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky:‘[Adrian] writes incredibly enjoyable sci-fi, full of life and ideas’ – Patrick Ness, author of The Knife of Never Letting Go‘Brilliant science fiction’ – James McAvoy on Children of Time‘Full of sparkling, speculative invention’ – Stephen Baxter, author of the Xeelee Sequence Σελίδες: 608, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0725, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

The Emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former Empire are in retreat. As the New Republic fights to restore a lasting peace to the galaxy, some dare to imagine new beginnings and new destinies. For Han Solo, that means settling his last outstanding debt, by helping Chewbacca liberate the Wookiee’s homeworld of Kashyyyk.Meanwhile, Norra Wexley and her band of Imperial hunters pursue Grand Admiral Rae Sloane and the Empire’s remaining leadership across the galaxy. Even as more and more officers are brought to justice, Sloane continues to elude the New Republic, and Norra fears Sloane may be searching for a means to save the crumbling Empire from oblivion. But the hunt for Sloane is cut short when Norra receives an urgent request from Princess Leia Organa. The attempt to liberate Kashyyyk has carried Han Solo, Chewbacca, and a band of smugglers into an ambush—resulting in Chewie’s capture and Han’s disappearance.Breaking away from their official mission and racing toward Kashyyyk, Norra and her crew prepare for any challenge that stands between them and their missing comrades. But they can’t anticipate the true depth of the danger that awaits them—or the ruthlessness of the enemy drawing them into his crosshairs. Σελίδες: 512, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Discover Captain Phasma’s mysterious history in the official prequel to The Last Jedi, the highly anticipated blockbuster film directed by Rian Johnson, hitting cinemas in December 2017.One of the most cunning and merciless officers of the First Order, Captain Phasma commands the favor of her superiors, the respect of her peers, and the terror of her enemies. But for all her renown, Phasma remains as virtually unknown as the impassive expression on her gleaming chrome helmet. Now, an adversary is bent on unearthing her mysterious origins—and exposing a secret she guards as zealously and ruthlessly as she serves her masters.Deep inside the Battlecruiser Absolution, a captured Resistance spy endures brutal interrogation at the hands of a crimson-armored stormtrooper—Cardinal. But the information he desires has nothing to do with the Resistance or its covert operations against the First Order.What the mysterious stormtrooper wants is Phasma’s past—and with it whatever long-buried scandal, treachery, or private demons he can wield against the hated rival who threatens his own power and privilege in the ranks of the First Order. His prisoner has what Cardinal so desperately seeks, but she won’t surrender it easily. As she wages a painstaking war of wills with her captor, bargaining for her life in exchange for every precious revelation, the spellbinding chronicle of the inscrutable Phasma unfolds. But this knowledge may prove more than just dangerous once Cardinal possesses it—and once his adversary unleashes the full measure of her fury. Σελίδες: 480, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Brilliant . . . it is all that Dune was, and maybe a little more\' Galaxy MagazineThe extraordinary sequel to Dune, the greatest science fiction novel of all time. Twelve years after his victory over House Harkonnen, Paul Atreides rules as emperor from the desert planet Arrakis - but his victory has had profound consequences. War has been brought to the entire known universe, and billions have already perished. Despite having become the most powerful emperor known to history, Paul is powerless to bring an end to the fighting.While former allies conspire to dethrone Paul and even his own consort acts against him, Paul accepts a gift from the Tleilaxu, a guild of genetic manipulators, hoping to find a single spark of peace and friendship amidst the betrayal and chaos. But this act undermines Paul\'s support from the Fremen, his own people. The Fremen are the true source of Paul\'s power; losing them is the one thing that could truly topple his empire.As matters escalate, Paul will be forced to choose between his throne, his wife, his people and his future - and the future of the entire universe.An epic novel of the cost of victory . . . and the price of war.READERS CAN\'T STOP PRAISING IT\'One of the best damn endings I\'ve ever read\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'As powerful as Dune\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'A masterpiece\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'Terrifically intriguing and surprisingly complex\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'It\'s unique and fresh\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0601, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Trapped on an alternate Earth, the combined crews of a crashed Russian spaceship, a British expeditionary force and a group of strays from the future must work together to survive, escape, and discover what led them to this point. All are from parallel universes where small changes in history led to different realities, and the tensions between the groups are rising. But some changes were not small. The solar system has been altered, changed, shaped in the various realities, and the World Engineers - unspeakably powerful, completely unknown - are still active. Why have they populated this planet with humanity\'s ancestors and dinosaurs? What is on the moon of Saturn that gives off such an odd light? And even if they can be found, can they be stopped - and should they be? Malenfant, Deidra and the rest of their party must find a way off the planet, back into space, and into the many dimensions seeking the answer... Σελίδες: 560, Έτος Έκδοσης: 2021, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

An alien exile. A lethal secret. The hunt is on . . .Orry Kent may not have stopped the war between the Ascendancy and the alien Kadiran, but at least she saved the Grand Fleet from annihilation. Now she just wants to get on with her own life - until a con turns sour and a dying agent of the emperor\'s Seventh Secretariat tells Orry there\'s a traitor at the highest levels of the Ascendancy. Which is why she finds herself stranded among the floating bubble habitats of Morhelion, searching for a Kadiran exile who has information critical to the war effort - and the survival of the Ascendancy itself. \'A satisfyingly convoluted plot that sorts out a lot of loose ends but leaves more things lined up for a further book. It\'s a great read for fans of space opera and criminal capers\' SF Crowsnest Σελίδες: 448, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0123, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'Alphabet Squadron is a wondrously constructed, character focused adventure that marries high flying thrills with respect and reverence for its subjects\' – Youtini\'The dysfunctional, damaged aces of this new Starfighter Squadron are some of the most compelling new additions to the Star Wars canon in recent years.\' – io9-----On the brink of victory in a brutal war, five New Republic pilots transform from hunted to hunters in this epic Star Wars adventure. Set after Return of the Jedi, Alphabet Squadron follows a unique team, each flying a different class of starfighter as they struggle to end their war once and for all.The Emperor is dead. His final weapon has been destroyed. The Imperial Army is in disarray. In the aftermath, Yrica Quell is just one of thousands of defectors from her former cause living in a deserters’ shantytown—until she is selected to join Alphabet Squadron.Cobbled together from an eclectic assortment of pilots and starfighters, the five members of Alphabet are tasked by New Republic general Hera Syndulla herself. Like Yrica, each is a talented pilot struggling to find their place in a changing galaxy. Their mission: to track down and destroy the mysterious Shadow Wing, a lethal force of TIE fighters exacting bloody, reckless vengeance in the twilight of their reign.The newly formed unit embodies the heart and soul of the Rebellion: ragtag, resourceful, scrappy, and emboldened by their most audacious victory in decades. But going from underdog rebels to celebrated heroes isn’t as easy as it seems, and their inner demons threaten them as much as their enemies among the stars. The wayward warriors of Alphabet Squadron will have to learn to fly together if they want to protect the new era of peace they’ve fought so hard to achieve.Part of a Marvel and Del Rey crossover event, Alphabet Squadron is the counterpart to Marvel’s TIE Fighter miniseries, which follows the exploits of Shadow Wing as they scheme to thwart the New Republic. Σελίδες: 576, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Infinity Engine is the third and final novel in the Transformation trilogy by bestselling science fiction author Neal Asher, following Dark Intelligence and War Factory.A man battles for his life, two AIs vie for supremacy and a civilization hangs in the balance . . .Several forces now pursue rogue artificial intelligence Penny Royal, hungry for revenge or redemption. And the Brockle is the most dangerous of all. This criminal swarm-robot AI has escaped confinement and is upgrading itself, becoming ever more powerful in anticipation of a showdown.Events also escalate aboard the war factory. Here Thorvald Spear, alien prador, and an assassin drone struggle to stay alive, battling insane AIs and technology gone wild. Then the Weaver arrives - last remnant of a race that died out two million years ago. But what could it contribute to Penny Royal\'s tortuous plans?And beyond the war factory a black hole conceals a tantalizing secret which could destroy the Polity. As AIs, humans and prador clash at its boundary, will anything survive their explosive final confrontation?\'Transcends the borders of morality, existence, and spacetime itself\' – Publishers Weekly Σελίδες: 576, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0810, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

Dirty, gritty and action-packed adventure featuring the galaxy\'s deadliest mercenaries, THE BASTARD LEGIONMILITARY SCIENCE FICTION AT ITS BEST. \'High octane SF adventure with Smith\'s trademark twist\' Jamie Sawyer, author of The Lazarus War It was the kind of dirty, violent work the Bastards were made for. Protect a bunch of colonists in the Epsilon Eridani system, whose moon had become a war zone as megacorp-backed mercenaries fought a brutal proxy war. Just the kind of fight the penal mercenary legion liked. But a hundred headless corpses are hard to explain, even for the Bastard Legion, and soon they are on the run, abandoned by their allies, and hunted by their most dangerous foe yet . . . but Miska\'s going to play them at her own game. The Bastard Legion: the galaxy\'s most dangerous criminals controlled by implanted explosives and trained by the electronic ghost of a dead marine. \'Gloriously action-packed and often brutal military SF adventure . . .\' Publishers Weekly \'An exceptional talent\' Peter F HamiltonA \'Dirty Dozen\' or \'Suicide Squad\' for lovers of \'Aliens\', THE BASTARD LEGION series is a down and dirty military SF set in a world of mercenary actions and covert operations. Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0129, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'LIKE ALIAS MEETS X-MEN . . . I LOVED IT!\' Maria Lewis on The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her MindFull of imagination, wit and random sh*t flying through the air, this insane new Frost Files adventure will blow your tiny mind.Teagan Frost\'s life is finally back on track. Her role working for the government as a telekinetic operative is going well and she might even be on course for convincing her crush to go out with her. But, little does she know, that sh*t is about to hit the fan . . . A young boy with the ability to cause earthquakes has come to Los Angeles - home to the San Andreas, one of the most lethal fault lines in the world. If Teagan can\'t stop him, the entire city - and the rest of California - could be wiped off the map.\'Ford delivers a fantastic follow-up to The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With her Mind with this tale of earthquakes, superpowers and culinary ambition\' Publishers Weekly\'The suspense, the danger, and the rocket-fuelled pace are all turned up to 11 in this more-than-satisfying sequel\' KirkusPraise for The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind\'Proceeds at breakneck speed through almost 500 pages of madcap adventure\' Guardian\'Fast-paced and a lot of fun to read . . . a modern action movie that just happens to be in book form\' The Fantasy Inn\'A drunken back-alley brawler of a book\' Robert Brockway, author of The Unnoticeables\'Ford\'s breakneck pace keeps the tension high, and the thrills coming the whole way through\' BookPage\'A fast-paced, high-adrenaline tale\' KirkusThe Frost Files novels:The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her MindRandom Sh*t Flying Through the AirEye of the Sh*t Storm Σελίδες: 528, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0714, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Set in the twenty-second century after the repeal of the Nineteenth Amendment, the novel reveals a world where women are once again property, denied civil rights, and banned from public life. In this world, Earth\'s wealth relies on interplanetary commerce, for which the population depends on linguists, a small, clannish group of families whose women breed and become perfect translators of all the galaxies\' languages. The linguists wield power, but live in isolated compounds, hated by the population, and in fear of class warfare. But a group of women is destined to challenge the power of men and linguists. Nazareth, the most talented linguist of her family, is exhausted by her constant work translating for the government, supervising the children\'s language education in the Alien-in-Residence interface chambers, running the compound, and caring for the elderly men. She longs to retire to the Barren House, where women past childbearing age knit, chat, and wait to die. What Nazareth does not yet know is that a clandestine revolution is going on in the Barren Houses: there, word by word, women are creating a language of their own to free them of men\'s domination. Their secret must, above all, be kept until the language is ready for use. The women\'s language, Láadan, is only one of the brilliant creations found in this stunningly original novel, which combines a page-turning plot with challenging meditations on the tensions between freedom and control, individuals and communities, thought and action. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0827, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

WINNER of the ITW THRILLER AWARD - Best Young Adult NovelTHE FIRST BOOK IN THE HIGH-OCTANE YOUNG ADULT ADVENTURE THRILLER SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR GREGG HURWITZ. It\'s never really been my thing to be the brave one - that\'s always been my older brother Patrick - but something world-changing is happening in our small town of Creek\'s Cause. Parasites have infected everyone over the age of eighteen, making them violent, and if they even sniff a kid they either bash our brains in or take us back to their creepy lair.We\'re trapped at the school with the other remaining survivors, including Patrick\'s girlfriend Alex, and we don\'t know how long we\'ll last. The school is surrounded by infected adults, and we\'re sure that there is something else out there, something controlling the people that used to be our parents, our guardians. But here\'s the real problem, Patrick is turning eighteen in a few days, so it\'s up to me - Chance Rain - to find a way to save him. And maybe, just maybe if we survive the next few weeks then we can help save humanity.From the New York Times bestselling author of Orphan X and comics in the Batman, Wolverine, and Punisher universes comes The Rains, a thrilling adventure as relentless as The Hunger Games and as page-turning as Rick Yancey\'s The 5th Wave. Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm