Maître de la matière

Maître de la matière

« Ils ont dix ans et se rencontrent à Tokyo, où le père de Charlotte est ambassadeur et la mère d’Hiroshi blanchisseuse.— Je sais comment faire pour que tout le monde soit riche.— N’importe quoi, dit Charlotte. C’est impossible.— Si, c’est possible, insista-t-il. Quand je serai grand, c’est ce que je ferai. Parce que c’est d’une simplicité étonnante ! » Plongés dans le tourbillon de la vie, ils ne cesseront de se perdre et de se retrouver, puis de se séparer encore, lui le génie de la robotique qui n’a pas oublié son serment, elle et son étrange faculté de connaître l’histoire des objet par leur contact. L’heure décisive sonnera sur une île de l’océan Arctique au large de la Sibérie, la découverte d’un phénomène inexplicable. L’inconnu est là et il est menaçant...les fondements de notre civilisation vacilleront avec nos certitudes. Thriller économique et écologique, confrontation entre l’humanisme et l’évolution technologique, recours au fantastique spéculatif, voyages et archéologie, Maître de la matière reprend avec bonheur les grands thèmes d’Andreas Eschbach, dans la lignée de Jésus vidéo et d’En panne sèche.

Star Trek - Voyager: Endspiel

Star Trek - Voyager: Endspiel

Admiral Janeway lässt sich auf einen riskanten Deal einDie Voyager ist zur Erde zurückgekehrt. Doch bei den letzten Gefechten im Delta-Quadranten haben viele Besatzungsmitglieder ihr Leben verloren, darunter auch Chakotay. Die inzwischen hochdekorierte Admiral Janeway lässt sich auf einen riskanten Deal mit den Klingonen ein und missachtet dabei auch sämtliche Vorschriften für den Umgang mit Zeitlinien, um ihren Weggefährten zurückzubekommen.Als Captain Janeway ihrem 26 Jahre älteren Ebenbild im Delta-Quadranten begegnet, kann sie kaum glauben, dass sie eines Tages zu dieser zynischen, sich über alle Vorschriften hinweg setzenden Person wird. Aber Admiral Janeway macht Captain Janeway ein Angebot, das diese nicht ausschlagen kann.

Ich muss schreien und habe keinen Mund

Ich muss schreien und habe keinen Mund

Ich denke, also bin ich!Der Weltuntergang liegt bereits über einhundert Jahre zurück, ausgelöst durch einen verheerenden Weltkrieg von intelligenten Supercomputern. Die Überlebenden haben sich in einen unterirdischen Komplex geflüchtet, doch sie sind nun von einem solchen Computer abhängig. Dieser hat die Menschen unsterblich gemacht – um sie einer ewigen Folter zu unterziehen ... Harlan Ellison beweist mit seinen Stories, wie schonungslos spekulative Literatur die großen Fragen der Menschheit aufzudecken vermag.

The Lost Continent

The Lost Continent

The world has been divided into the western hemisphere and the forbidden lands of the eastern hemisphere. No one knows better than Jefferson Turck, a lieutenant in the Pan-American Navy, that entering the eastern hemisphere is against the law. However, during a terrible storm at sea, Turck is forced to take refuge in a land located within the forbidden zone. In this alternative view of world history, Europe has been isolated from the rest of the world for over two centuries and has spiraled down into primitive barbarism. Turck is shocked by the unforgiving lands he finds himself in, and by the fearsome beasts that inhabit them. This is the story of Turck's adventures in the land that was all but lost to the world.

Weißer Mars

Weißer Mars

Mitte des 21. Jahrhunderts beschließen die Staaten der Erde, dass der Mars nicht zu einem zweiten »blauen Planeten« umgeformt werden soll, sondern – wie die Antarktis – der Wissenschaft vorbehalten bleibt. Auf diesem »weißen« Mars errichtet eine kleine Gruppe von Männern und Frauen eine Forschungseinrichtung. Sie hoffen, dort jenes Elementarteilchen zu finden, das die letzten Rätsel unseres Universums und unserer Existenz löst. Doch als sie durch eine Katastrophe von der Erde abgeschnitten werden, sind sie gezwungen, eine völlig neue Form menschlicher Gemeinschaft zu entwickeln, um ihr Überleben auf dem Planeten langfristig zu sichern.

Star Trek - The Next Generation: Die Ehre des Drachen

Star Trek - The Next Generation: Die Ehre des Drachen

Kann Picard für Frieden sorgen?Das Pai-Imperium erinnert an das chinesische Kaiserreich der Erde. Nach Jahrhunderten der Isolation will es nun der Föderation beitreten, aber zuvor muss der Bürgerkrieg beendet werden. Deshalb soll der erste Sohn des Drachenkaisers die Tochter des Rebellenführers heiraten. Captain Jean-Luc Picard soll als Beauftragter der Föderation Hochzeitsgeschenke überbringen und den Beitrittsvertrag unterzeichnen. Doch einen Tag vor der Zeremonie kommt es zu zwei Anschlägen auf den Drachenkaiser. Und dieser scheint in seiner Selbstüberschätzung nicht zu erkennen, dass aus dem Weltraum eine noch größere Gefahr droht: Plötzlich taucht eine Armada der G'kkau auf - und die aggressiven Reptilienwesen machen keinen Hehl aus ihren Absichten.

Genefather

Genefather

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Archmagos Belisarius Cawl invites representatives from across the Imperium, hoping to secure their assistance in unlocking the secrets of the pylon network. Among the attendees, however, is an uninvited guest who may possess the only mind in the galaxy greater than that of the fabled Archmagos… READ IT BECAUSE The showdown of two much-loved characters finally occurs – Fabius Bile vs Belisarius Cawl. Each is a genius in their own right, and both are willing to do things most others won't to achieve their goals.  Which of these two megaminds will come out victorious? THE STORY In the hope of taming the Great Rift that divides the galaxy in two, Archmagos Belisarius Cawl invites representatives from across the Imperium to the artificial world of Pontus Avernes. Confident he can convince them of his genius, he must secure their assistance in unlocking the secrets of the pylon network – significant structures built by an ancient race that he believes can stave off the pull of the warp. But among the attendees is an uninvited guest: Fabius Bile himself.  The Pater Mutatis needs no validation of his genius and has his own agendas, the pursuit of which will bring about an epic confrontation of the galaxy’s greatest scientific minds – and from which only one can emerge victorious. Written by Guy Haley.

Az év legjobb science fiction novellái 2020

Az év legjobb science fiction novellái 2020

A magyar olvasók körében is évek óta ismert Jonathan Strahan az alábbi kötettel új sorozatba kezd: a fantasztikus műfajok neves szakértője mostantól minden évben összegyűjti az elmúlt év legjobbnak ítélt science fiction novelláit. Ebben a könyvben már befutott és még csak pályakezdő szerzők 2019-ben megjelent írásait olvashatjuk, amelyek nemcsak a zsáner legkiválóbb képviselőinek fantáziájáról tanúskodnak, hanem izgalmas látleletet is kínálnak korunkról.

Path of the Seer

Path of the Seer

The ancient eldar are a mysterious race and each devotes their life to a chosen path that will guide their actions and decide their fate. Thirianna abandons her simple existence to embark upon the mysterious Path of the Seer. She will tread a dark and dangerous road that leads her to the other realm of the warp, where daemons are made flesh and nightmares are manifest, for only there can she realise her psychic abilities. After unleashing her powers in battle and communing with the spirits of her craft world, Thirianna turns her skills to discerning the future amidst the myriad strands of fate. Her visions reveal a great threat descending on Alaitoc, and both the living and the dead will march to war to defend it.

Path of the Eldar

Path of the Eldar

The eldar of the craftworlds devote their lives to the pursuit of perfection, following a series of paths which will their actions and decide their fates. Three friends – Korlandril, Thirianna and Aradryan – part company to walk their chosen paths – Warrior, Seer and Outcast – little realising how the actions of one will affect the others, and indeed their world. As Aradryan’s choices bring the wrath of the Imperium down upon Alaitoc, it falls to Korlandril and Thirianna to defend their home – if they can avoid becoming stuck on their paths and being lost forever. An omnibus edition collecting Gav Thorpe's three novels Path of the Warrior, Path of the Seer andPath of the Outcast.

Manflayer

Manflayer

Fabius Bile Book 3 As his Homo Novus project comes to fruition, Fabius Bile faces a new threat – the dreaded haemonculi of the Thirteen Scars. Can he marshal his forces to protect his creations, or are the New Men doomed to death? READ IT BECAUSE Discover what happens when you cross the Haemonculus covens… and what lengths Fabius Bile will go to in order to survive their deadly attentions. THE STORY In the centuries since his return from Commorragh, Fabius Bile has distanced himself from the affairs of friend and foe, content only to oversee the cruel evolution of his New Men. But when his creations are threatened by the monstrous haemonculi of the Thirteen Scars, the Manflayer is forced to seek out new allies and old enemies alike in an effort to preserve all that he has built. Homo Novus must survive… even if Fabius Bile must die to ensure it. Written by Josh Reynolds.

The Ringworld Engineers

The Ringworld Engineers

Over twenty years after returning to Earth from the Ringworld, Louis Wu is kidnapped, along with a warrior kzin named Chmeee, by a Pierson's puppeteer, a brilliant 2-headed alien who calls himself the "Hindmost". The puppeteer hopes to regain status with his fellow citizens by traveling to the Ringworld to bring back treasures. Upon reaching the vast and mysterious Ringworld, Louis and his companions find many surprises, including that the Ringworld is unstable. Its billions of inhabitants will die within months if Louis and his companions do not find a way to locate the Control Center of its mysterious builders, the Ringworld engineers, and fix the problem.  "THE RINGWORLD ENGINEERS has all the inventiveness, convincing detail and narrative vivacity that have come to be associated with the works of Larry Niven."  - Poul Anderson "Fans of the original novel will not be disappointed, and newcomers will have no trouble following the plot, in this adventurous exploration of a mind-boggling landscape."  - Publishers Weekly "Another fine masterpiece from a master of science fiction...The Ringworld itself is a dazzling notion, carrying the future evolution of technology about as far as possible." - Jack Williamson, author of THE HUMANOIDS and DARKER THAN YOU THINK Born April 30, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. Attended California Institute of Technology; flunked out after discovering a book store jammed with used science fiction magazines.  Graduated Washburn University, Kansas, June 1962: BA in Mathematics with a Minor in Psychology, and later received an honorary doctorate in Letters from Washburn. Interests: Science fiction conventions, role playing games, AAAS meetings and other gatherings of people at the cutting edges of science. Comics. Filk singing. Yoga and other approaches to longevity. Moving mankind into space by any means, but particularly by making space endeavors attractive to commercial interests.  Several times we’ve hosted The Citizens Advisory Council for a National Space Policy. I grew up with dogs. I live with a cat, and borrow dogs to hike with. I have passing acquaintance with raccoons and ferrets. Associating with nonhumans has certainly gained me insight into alien intelligences. www.larryniven.net

Destiny's Shield

Destiny's Shield

EVIL FROM BEYOND TIME The Malwa Empire squats like a toad across 6th century India, commanded by ruthless men with depraved appetites. The thing from the distant future that commands them is far worse. AN ADVISOR WITHOUT A BODY Those who oppose the purulent Hell the Malwa will make of Earth have sent a crystal, Aide, to halt their advance. Aide holds all human knowledge-but he cannot act by himself. A CHAMPION FOR ALL TIMES Count Belisarius, the greatest general of the age and perhaps of all ages, must outwit the evil empire - and then, when there is no longer room to maneuver, to meet it sword-edge to sword-edge, because,no matter what it costs EVIL CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO RULE MEN! At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Invasion: Earth vs. the Aliens

Invasion: Earth vs. the Aliens

When the first Martian capsule lands, Alex Smith is drawn to the scene out of curiosity and wonder. But soon he must flee, when the great alien striders begin devastating the countryside and harvesting the living bodies of men and women to drain their blood. Smith wanders south, being drafted into the Army, witnessing major battles between the Martians and the American troops, and following the trail of destruction all the way to San Francisco. There he finds a city deserted of human life. Mankind seems doomed, unless... A grand science-fiction adventure, inspired by H. G. Wells's War of the Worlds. War of Two Worlds, Book One.

The Short Victorious War

The Short Victorious War

THESE PROLES ARE REVOLTING! The families who rule the People's Republic of Haven are in trouble. The treasury's empty, the Proles are restless, and civil war is imminent. But the ruling class knows what they need to keep in power: a "short victorious war" to unite the people and fill the treasury once more. It's a card they've played often in the last half-century, always successfully, and all that stands in their way is the Star Kingdom of Manticore and its threadbare allies: enemies in the past who have always backed down. Only this time the Peeps face something different. This time they're up against Captain Honor Harrington and a Royal Manticoran Navy that's prepared to give them a war that's far from short—or victorious. At the publisher’s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Day Of Ascension

Day Of Ascension

A Genestealer Cults Novel The people of forge world Morod have found a new hope against despair and toil. The long-awaited angels are close, and the cult must prepare for their coming. READ IT BECAUSE Acclaimed science fiction author Adrian Tchaikovsky's first full-length work for Black Library takes the form of Day of Ascension, in which the populace of the forge world of Morod grow weary of the backbreaking work and injustice of their lives. But how far will they go to achieve change? THE STORY On the forge world of Morod, the machines never stop and the work never ends. The population toils in the mines and factoria to protect humanity from the monsters in the void, while the Adeptus Mechanicus enjoy lives of palatial comfort. Genetor Gammat Triskellian seeks to end this stagnant corruption. When he learns of a twisted congregation operating within the shadows, one which believes that the tech-priests are keeping people from their true salvation – a long-prophesied union with angels – he sees in them an opportunity to bring down Morod's masters and reclaim the world in the name of progress. But sometimes, the only hope for real change lies in the coming of monsters. Written by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

Perry Rhodan 1801: Die Herreach

Perry Rhodan 1801: Die Herreach

Zwielicht über Trokan - eine Welt wird mit Leben infiziert Mit dieser Entwicklung konnte im Solsystem und auf den von Menschen besiedelten Welten innerhalb der Milchstraße niemand rechnen: In direkter Nachbarschaft der Erde ist eine fremde Kultur aufgetaucht - und zwar auf Trokan, dem "zweiten Mars", der in einer spektakulären Aktion gegen den Roten Planeten ausgetauscht worden war. Dabei ist die Situation im Jahr 1288 Neuer Galaktischer Zeitrechnung - das entspricht dem Jahr 4875 alter Zeit - ohnehin schon angespannt genug. Innerhalb der Menschheitsgalaxis haben sich die Gegensätze zwischen den einzelnen Staaten verschärft, seit die Arkoniden alte imperiale Träume wiederbelebt und das Kristallimperium etabliert haben. Die Machtblöcke der Arkoniden, der Liga Freier Terraner und des in sich zerstrittenen Forums Raglund beäugen sich seit einigen Jahrzehnten immer misstrauischer. Perry Rhodan ist einer der wenigen, von denen sich Milliarden Intelligenzwesen in der Galaxis einen Ausweg aus der Krise erhoffen. Mit seinen unsterblichen Freunden hat sich der Terraner aus der Politik zurückgezogen und offenbar ein geheimnisvolles Projekt Camelot aufgebaut. Eine neue Zivilisation in direkter Nachbarschaft zur Erde, die sich im Schutze eines Zeitrafferfeldes entwickelte - das konnte aber auch der unsterbliche Terraner nicht einkalkulieren. Das Intelligenzvolk auf Trokan, mit dem die Terraner nun Kontakt aufnehmen, nennt sich DIE HERREACH …

Star Trek: S.C.E. Omnibus Book 3: Some Assembly Required

Star Trek: S.C.E. Omnibus Book 3: Some Assembly Required

Need to corral a group of giant monsters that fell through an interdimensional gateway? Need to get your brand-new planetary computer system working -- but the instructions are written in an alien language? Contact the Starfleet Corps of Engineers team on the U.S.S. da Vinci. Led by Captain David Gold and former Starship Enterprise™ engineer Commander Sonya Gomez, the crew live by their motto: Have tech, will travel. Overseen by Starfleet legend Captain Montgomery Scott, the S.C.E. crew must solve the mystery of an outpost attacked by a strange new weapon and improvise a way to defeat a foe who has them outgunned in a heart-stopping space battle. Join Starfleet's miracle workers for a death-defying journey! SCE OMNIBUS BOOK 3: SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED contains the complete eBook editions of S.C.E. adventures #9-12.

Wind Rider's Oath

Wind Rider's Oath

Bahzell of the Hradani is Back! Exciting Fantasy Adventure by the New York Times Best-Selling Author of the Honor Harrington Series.In The War God's Own, Bahzell had managed to stop a war by convincing Baron Tellian, leader of the Sothoii, to "surrender" to him, the War God's champion. Now, he has journeyed to the Sothoii Wind Plain to oversee the parole he granted to Tellian and his men, to represent the Order of Tomanak, the War God, and to be an ambassador for the hradani. What's more, the flying coursers of the Sothoii have accepted Bahzell as a windrider-the first hradani windrider in history. And since the windriders are the elite of the elite among the Sothoii, Bahzell's ascension is as likely to stir resentment as respect. That combination of duties would have been enough to keep anyone busy-even a warrior prince like Bahzell-but additional complications are bubbling under the surface. The goddess Shigu, the Queen of Hell, is sowing dissension among the war maids of the Sothoii. The supporters of the deposed Sothoii noble who started the war are plotting to murder their new leige lord and frame Bahzell for the deed. Of course, those problems are all in a day's work for a champion of the War God. But what is Bahzell going to do about the fact that Baron Tellian's daughter, the heir to the realm, seems to be thinking that he is the only man-or hradani-for herAt the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

The Mote in God's Eye

The Mote in God's Eye

The united 'Second Empire of Man' spans vast distances, due to the Alderson Drive which has enabled humans to travel easily between the stars. After an alien probe is discovered, the Navy dispatches two ships to determine whether the aliens pose a threat… Called by Robert A. Heinlein: "Possibly the greatest science fiction novel ever written," this magnificent exploration of first contact and a truly alien society is a "must read" for science fiction fans. "As science fiction, one of the most important novels ever published." - San Francisco Chronicle "Possibly the greatest science fiction novel I have ever read." - Robert A. Heinlein "A superlatively fine novel…no writer has ever come up with a more appealing, intriguing, and workable concept of aliens." - Columbus Dispatch "A spellbinder, a swashbuckler…And, best of all, it has a brilliant new approach to that fascinating problem -- first contact with aliens." - Frank Herbert "One of the most engrossing tales I've read in year…fascinating." - Theodore Sturgeon "Intriguing and suspenseful…the scenes in which the humans and aliens examine one another are unforgettable." - Minneapolis Tribune “Nobody does it better than Niven and Pournelle”  - Tom Clancy    “The team of Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven is one of the best in science fiction.”   - The Washington Times   “Few writers have a better pedigree” - Los Angeles Times