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Hearthspace
Thousands of years ago, a massive colony ship arrived at the Hearth - the celestial birthplace of millions of planets, ranging from habitable earth-like worlds to unimaginable hellscapes of pressure and heat. Using lightsails to navigate, humanity has spread itself across dozens of these worlds. But they have also forgotten their beginnings, where they came from... and a terrible secret is about to be unveiled. For Commander Ulla Breen, on her first tour of duty aboard a patrol sail-ship, the universe is about to change around her. Attacked by an unknown and unthought-of enemy, she and her fellow crewmembers will face slavery, punishment and death - and so will their home planets. Because someone else has seen the richness of the inner Hearth, and plans to take it for themselves. A new enemy, but one who seems disturbingly familiar. And perhaps knows more about the history of the Hearth than even Ulla and her crew.Faced with a complete upheaval of all she thought she knew, Ulla must survive long enough to come up with a plan - one which will unite all the disparate elements of the Hearth, and perhaps discover the reason why humanity came to Hearthspace in the first place . . .
Anderson Versus Death
SUPREME SACRIFICE In early 2102, Psi-Judge Cassandra Anderson sacrifices herself to trap the spirit of the terrible Judge Death, holding him in her mind as her fellow Judge Joe Dredd encases her in an impenetrable polymer. Her comatose body is laid in a place of honour in the Justice Department’s famed Hall of Heroes, to be remembered forever. For eighteen months, Anderson lies trapped, sharing her tomb with the monster she defeated. An epic battle rages silently within the Psi-Judge’s skull, as she delves into Death’s secrets and watches her city being destroyed over and over. This is the story of Anderson versus Death.
William Shakespeare's Jedi the Last: Star Wars Part the Eighth
The Last Jedi takes on new life in a classic style. This retelling of the beloved Star Wars story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare is sure to delight fans of the Bard and the Force both!Experience the story of The Last Jedi all over again, now with all the drama and prestige of Shakespearean theater! Stunning text lovingly and accurately rendered in the meter and style of the Bard himself includes reimagined dialogue from each character from the movie, stage directions, and plenty of Easter eggs, all alongside twenty gorgeous woodcut illustrations that put an Elizabethan twist on the iconic Star Wars characters. STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS Twenty woodcut-style illustrations accompany the text, putting a Shakespearean spin on beloved Star Wars characters. AUTHENTIC METER Shakespeare scholars and Star Wars fans alike will delight in the period-accurate musicality of the text. EASTER EGGS Hidden nods to both Star Wars and Shakespeare will impress sharp-eyed fans of both! COMPLETE CAST Each character from the film, from Rose Tico to Captain Phasma, takes the spotlight with reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.
Metro 2034
The basis of three bestselling computer games Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light, and Metro: Exodus.
The Metro books have put Dmitry Glukhovsky in the vanguard of Russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of Night Watch, Sergei Lukyanenko.
A year after the events of METRO 2033 the last few survivors of the apocalypse, surrounded by mutants and monsters, face a terrifying new danger as they hang on for survival in the tunnels of the Moscow Metro.
Featuring blistering action, vivid and tough characters, claustrophobic tension and dark satire the Metro books have become bestsellers across Europe.
House of Dragons
House of Dragons is an enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romantasy that has been called ‘Fourth Wing meets Throne of Glass’, from No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author K. A. Linde. Ten years ago, half-Fae, half-human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off at the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changed completely as she was swept into the care of the House of Dragons – an elite training programme for gifted Fae. On the year of their seventeenth name day, each student is chosen by one of the twelve tribes of Alandria to enter society. This year, everyone is chosen – except Kerrigan. So, she strikes a bargain with the Dragon Society: convince a tribe to select her or give up her birthright forever. With the unlikeliest of allies – Fordham Ollivier, the cursed Fae prince who escaped his dark throne – she has to chart her own destiny to reshape the world. Introducing the Royal Houses series: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human, as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem and romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black and Rebecca Yarros. Discover the second heart-pounding book in the series, House of Shadows.
The Naked Light
A village haunted by stories. Two women bound by a secret.
A haunting gothic tale of ancient darkness and a love that defies convention, from Sunday Times #1 bestseller Bridget Collins.
Watching over the village of Haltington is an ancient carving in the ground, known to locals simply as the Face. It was first etched into the chalk when lives were ruled by superstition and stories; by fear of the unknown, of the shadows.
For centuries, the inhabitants of Bone Cottage have tended to it. But now that the Great War has decimated the population of even this most isolated of places, the Face stands neglected and overgrown.
When enigmatic outsider Kit moves into the cottage, the villagers are suspicious of her androgynous appearance and bohemian ways. In defiance of their disapproval, the vicar's unmarried sister-in-law Florence finds herself inexplicably drawn to Kit, and the friendship that grows between them becomes a light in the dark for her.
But the Face calls things to it, and now Florence and Kit are in its path…
A haunting gothic tale of ancient darkness and a love that defies convention, from Sunday Times #1 bestseller Bridget Collins.
Oheň a touha 1: V zajetí krále plamenů
Vyrval mě ze spárů smrti jen proto, abych byla jeho! Měla jsem se stát nevěstou-obětí mrtvého krále, dokud mě jeho vrah neprohlásil za svou. Zabriel vtrhl do mé země Maledin na hřbetě monstrózního, oheň chrlícího draka v ocelové plátové zbroji a mohl by mě snadno připravit o život – ale to není to, co by si Král plamenů přál. Místo toho zničí v ohnivé bouři všechny, kteří mi ublížili. Zlé síly v Maledinu ohrožují každého, koho znám a miluji. A existuje jen jediná osoba, která je dostatečně silná, aby mi pomohla je porazit. A jediné místo, kde jsem v bezpečí před prastarým nepřítelem, je v náručí Krále plamenů…
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Insurrection
It only took five days for Cal-Tan to conquer Earth. The invaders use nightmarish brutality to achieve their goal: total submission. Humans have no choice. Numbed by the horror rained down on them, they capitulate. All except a few groups of resistance fighters. Like us. Ebony found us a new hiding place, a top-secret mountain base with a treasure trove of weapons and technology. It came with a price. One I wasn’t prepared for, one that broke me. We won’t give up. We can’t. The future of humanity depends on it. Insurrection is the fourth book in Monique Singleton’s Dominion Series—a gripping science fiction story set in a dystopian world, where Earth lies in the grip of alien occupation and rebellion is the only hope. _________________________________________________Praise for the Dominion Series:? I think this is a fantastic, must read. ? What if religion was a scam? A fast paced page turner. ? I couldn't put it down until I finished reading it. ? Different take on religions, but quite interesting. ? An unusual twist to the world of demons.
What Fury Brings
It is only a matter of time before you want me, before you ache for me...
For centuries women have reigned in Amarra.
Now Olerra, fearless warrior princess and queen potential, is ready to make her bid for the throne.
But to do so she must prove her worth by kidnapping and taming a husband. Not just any – the best. The most beautiful prince of their greatest enemy, the kingdom of Brutus, where men are still in control.
Then in a terrible twist of fate, Olerra steals the wrong prince. Her betrothed, a proud, hot-headed fighter, does not want to be mastered – nor to admit the growing attraction he feels towards his captor.
As scheming rivals gather to threaten the kingdom and her life, can Olerra make her plan work before her heart takes over?
What Fury Brings is an unforgettably fierce and spicy romantasy featuring a gender reversed power dynamic, a matriarchal world and kidnapped husband.
*This book contains mature content and scenes of a graphic nature, please see the author’s note and trigger warnings before reading*
Witch Queen of Redwinter
Having been saved from execution at the hands of the Draoihn - powerful magic users Raine used to count as allies - Raine finds herself in the Fault, a vast magical wasteland, which is falling apart before her eyes.Alongside her two closest companions, they are searching for the only person Raine believes can help them get back home: the enigmatic and infuriatingly elusive Queen of Feathers.But what home are they trying to get back to? Ovitus LacNaithe, power-hungry traitor that he is, has taken control of the Draoihn and is unwittingly doing the bidding of a darker master. He is soon to take control of the Crown of Harranir and plunge the land into unending darkness.The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance. The stakes have never been higher. It''s going to take Raine''s dark, terrible powers, as well as the unbreakable bond of three friends, to ensure everyone lives to see the dawn.The epic conclusion to Ed McDonald''s Redwinter Chronicles, Witch Queen of Redwinter brings together breathtaking magic, unflinching fellowship and the gruesome spectacle of war in the most thrilling of fantasy adventures.
William Shakespeare's The Merry Rise of Skywalker: Star Wars Part the Ninth
The Rise of Skywalker takes on new life in a classic style. This retelling of the beloved Star Wars story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare is sure to delight fans of the Bard and the Force both!Experience the story of The Rise of Skywalker all over again, now with all the drama and prestige of Shakespearean theater! Stunning text lovingly and accurately rendered in the meter and style of the Bard himself includes reimagined dialogue from each character from the movie, stage directions, and plenty of Easter eggs, all alongside twenty gorgeous woodcut illustrations that put an Elizabethan twist on the iconic Star Wars characters. STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS Twenty woodcut-style illustrations accompany the text, putting a Shakespearean spin on beloved Star Wars characters. AUTHENTIC METER Shakespeare scholars and Star Wars fans alike will delight in the period-accurate musicality of the text. EASTER EGGS Hidden nods to both Star Wars and Shakespeare will impress sharp-eyed fans of both! COMPLETE CAST Each character from the film, from Rey to Palpatine, takes the spotlight with reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.
The Book of Witching
Four hundred years separate them.
One book binds them.
Glasgow 2024: Clem waits by her daughter's hospital bed. Erin was found on an idyllic beach in Fynhallow Bay, Orkney, with catastrophic burns and only one memory: her name is Nyx.
But how did she get these burns? And how did her boyfriend end up burned alive?
Orkney 1594: accused of witchcraft, Alison Balfour awaits trial. The punishment? To be burned alive.
Separated by four hundred years but bound by the Book of Witching, two women stand imperilled. Can they unlock a centuries-old mystery? And will Fynhallow Bay give up its secrets before someone else dies?
Saltcrop
From the acclaimed author of The Deep Sky and The Stardust Grail comes the tender and gripping tale of two sisters who sail across oceans to find their missing third sister – and Earth’s environmental salvation.''An unforgettable novel that teems with big ideas and abundant heart'' Michelle Min Sterling, New York Times bestselling author of Camp Zero''A brilliant triumph and a heartfelt love letter'' J.R. Dawson, award-winning author of The First Bright Thing''Urgent and gorgeously written, Saltcrop is an adventure, a family drama, an ecological thriller, and above all a story of ordinary humans doing extraordinary things'' Sarah Brooks, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Cautious Traveller''s Guide to the Wastelands''Get a copy of Saltcrop for all the perpetually warring siblings you know'' Vajra Chandrasekera, author of the Nebula, Ignyte, Crawford, and Locus award-winning The Saint of Bright DoorsIn Earth''s near future, seas consume coastal cities and mutant fish lurk in their depths. Skipper, a skilled sailor and the youngest of three sisters, earns money skimming and reselling plastic from the ocean to care for her ailing grandmother.Her eldest sister, Nora, left home in pursuit of a cure for failing crops all over the world. Now, she’s missing. When Skipper and her other sister, Carmen, receive a cryptic plea for help, they must put aside their differences and set out across the sea to save her.But their voyage through a dying world both beautiful and strange brings them to question what dangerous attention did Nora attract, and how well do they really know their sister – or each othe? hus begins an epic journey spanning oceans and continents and a wistful rumination on sisterhood, friendship, and ecological disaster.
Zlatá Grai 3: Otisky Chribdy
Hrozba války mezi jorrei a sarrei staví Isarell před volbu, při níž je každá cena příliš vysoká.
Válka je na spadnutí a nastal čas zvolit si své vojevůdce. Zatímco mezi lidmi se takové spory řeší silou, sarrei i jorrei volí spíše cestu intrik. Všichni grai viatáru čekají na povel a jsou připraveni vstoupit na rozkaz svých doaréh do hry. Skoro všichni.
Isarell zůstává uvězněna v katakombách Chribdy, krvožrouti rozhodují o jejím dalším osudu a staví ji před krutou volbu. Má se stát jednou z nich, členkou elitního sarreiského komanda a nevěstou Pátého karadhei, nebo sloužit Pánu Bašty jako mentálně ovládaný bojový otrok. Bylo by tak sladké se vzdát… Ale takhle královna divoženek svou favoritku nevychovala. A žádné dno není tak hluboké, aby se od něj nedalo odrazit.
Podaří se Isarell sehrát největší roli svého života?
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Warhammer - The Old World: Zabíječ obrů
Nad bouřemi zmítaným ostrovem Albion se stahuje temnota. Do země se znovu stahují nečisté stvůry a zlá znamení věští příchod velkého zla.
Gotrek s Felixem se musí utkat se zlověstnou hrozbou terorizující obyvatelstvo ostrova dřív, než naroste natolik, že by mohla být nebezpečná pro celý svět. S pomocí mocného vysokého elfího mága Teclise musí rozluštit a využít tajemství Prastarých, protože jen tak mohou doufat v záchranu nevinných a vítězství nad temným pánem.
Sedmá kniha ságy o Felixi & Gotrekovi.
Lucy Undying: A Dracula Novel
''Hypnotic and razor-sharp.'' AVA REID''A mesmerizing saga...'' CHLOE GONG''The best retelling of Bram Stoker''s Dracula I''ve read...'' RIN CHUPECO''Lucy Undying is a gothic masterpiece.'' ERIN A. CRAIG--------In this epic and seductive gothic fantasy, a vampire escapes the thrall of Dracula and embarks on her own search for self-discovery and true love, from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide.Her name was written in the pages of someone else''s story: Lucy Westenra was one of Dracula''s first victims.But her death was only the beginning. Lucy rose from the grave a vampire, and has spent her immortal life trying to escape from Dracula''s clutches - and trying to discover who she really is and what she truly wants.Her undead life takes an unexpected turn when, in twenty-first-century London, she meets another woman who is also yearning to break free from her past. Iris’s family has built a health empire based on a sinister secret, and they’ll do anything to stay in power.Lucy has long believed she would never love again. But she finds herself compelled by the charming Iris, while Iris is mesmerised by the confident and glamorous Lucy. But their intense connection and blossoming love is threatened by forces from without. Iris''s mother won''t let go of her without a fight, and Lucy''s past still has fangs: Dracula is on the prowl again.Lucy Westenra has been a tragically murdered teen, a lonesome adventurer, and a fearsome hunter, but happiness always eluded her. Can she find the strength to destroy Dracula once and for all, or will her heart once again be her undoing?Dracula changed her. Love will transform her.------PRAISE FOR LUCY UNDYING ''Simply stunning. I couldn''t put this dark and lush and poignant story down.'' NALINI SINGH''Smart, sizzling and sensuous.'' LUNA MCNAMARA''This is a career-defining book if I''ve ever read one.'' KATEE ROBERT''Fiercely empowering and gloriously vengeful.'' HEATHER WALTER
The Witch of Wol Sin Lake
In the sequel to And Break the Pretty Kings, crown princess Mirae continues to unravel her tangled future to save her queendom – perfect for fans of This Savage Song and Six Crimson Cranes. After her fraught journey to save her queendom, Mirae has finally cast the Netherking back into his dark cage in the Deep. But his imprisonment brings her no peace – because in his final schemes, the Netherking managed to possess her beloved older brother, Minho, and it is his body that languishes in the Deep, tormented by his possessor. Mirae is determined to free her brother and destroy the Netherking once and for all. But when the Netherking steals the all-powerful pearl of Seolla, all of Mirae’s careful plans are destroyed. She must set out once more to stop him, slipping in and out of the future with her divine powers as she races a path to the heavens itself. When she discovers the truth about the Netherking’s intentions, and learns that the only way to destroy him is with a sacrifice larger than she can bear, Mirae begins to doubt her free will and even the fate of the entire peninsula and the gods beyond. Dark and thrilling, this action-packed sequel to And Break the Pretty Kings pulls readers deeper into its captivating world of lavish, fantastical magic and dangerous secrets, as Mirae faces overwhelming odds to save her queendom – and an impossible choice. PRAISE FOR AND BREAK THE PRETTY KINGS ‘Reminiscent of the greatest fantasy classics but wholly unique’ Axie Oh, bestselling author of THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH THE SEA ‘A twisty, riveting page-turner filled with bold surprises! In this thrilling debut fantasy, Jeong draws richly from Korean myths and legends, conjuring an immersive world where dark magic looms, destiny beckons, and one girl’s unique ability to jump through time sets her on a collision path with fate' June CL Tan, author of JADE FIRE GOLD ‘A stunning ode to Korean mythology, AND BREAK THE PRETTY KINGS is a captivating modern update on the classic fantasy adventure' Tanvi Berwah, author of MONSTERS BORN AND MADE ‘Brimming with rich magic and delicious prose, Jeong deftly weaves a time-bending tale of family, love and the true cost of identity. Get ready to have your heart stolen by this stunning debut' Swati Teerdhala, author of THE TIGER AT MIDNIGHT trilogy
Kniha odinakiaľ
Legendy o nesmrteľnom bojovníkovi kolovali vždy. Bojovníkovi, ktorý bol svedkom vzostupov a pádov civilizácií. Mal rôzne mená: Unute, Dieťa blesku, Smrť. Dnes je známy jednoducho ako B.
A túži len po jednom: umrieť a už neožiť.
Teraz mu jedna špeciálna americká vojenská jednotka sľubuje, že mu s tým pomôže. Stačí, ak s čímsi pomôže aj on jej. No po nečakanej absurdnej udalosti, ktorá privedie k životu obyčajného mŕtveho vojaka, prichádza uvedomenie, že existuje azda čosi ešte mocnejšie a záhadnejšie ako samotný B. Sila, ktorá má svoj vlastný plán.
Pri tejto jedinečnej spolupráci, v ktorej sa spája Miévilleov originálny autorský štýl a predstavivosť s Reevesovým pútavým rozprávačstvom, vzniklo niečo skutočne výnimočné – epos o nesmrteľnosti, ktorý prekračuje všetky žánrové hranice, inšpirovaný svetom komiksov BRZKR.
Rudý úsvit
Darrow je ve svých šestnácti letech čerstvým ženáčem a také nejvýkonnějším horníkem kolonie Lykos na Marsu. Je to tvrdý život, celý den se koupat ve vlastním potu v neoprenovém skafandru a řídit obří rypadlo v podzemních štolách plných smrtonosných důlních zmijí a výbušných plynových kapes. Darrow nezná nic než otrockou dřinu, skrovné příděly jídla a přísné zákony, nemilosrdně vymáhané nejvyšší kastou Zlatých, ale po boku své životní lásky Eo si nestěžuje. Koneckonců dělá důležitou práci — on a miliony dalších horníků, techniků, vědců a dalších průkopníků připravují Mars pro budoucí přesídlení lidstva, které dnes živoří na ekologicky zpustošené Zemi.
Jednoho dne mu však tragická událost převrátí život vzhůru nohama a Darrow začíná pomalu odhalovat strašlivou pravdu.
Rudý úsvit je celosvětový bestseller, který nevídaným způsobem kombinuje prvky fantasy, dystopie, starořímské mytologie a space opery.
První díl bestsellerové sci-fi ságy z prostředí Marsu v novém českém překladu
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Sci-fi žáner poznáme aj pod pojmom vedecko-fantastická literatúra, poprípade science fiction. V týchto dielach sa dostaneme do budúcnosti, pričom dej sa opiera o súčasnú vedu, techniku a o predpoklady jej ďalšieho vývoja. Medzi hlavné témy sci-fi patrí pokročilá veda a technológia, prieskum vesmíru, cestovanie v čase, paralelné vesmíry a mimozemský život. Sci-fi má pravdepodobne svoje korene v antickej mytológii. Súvisí s fantasy, hororom a fikciou o superhrdinoch. Sci-fi v literatúre, filme, televízii a iných médiách sa stala populárnou a vplyvnou vo veľkej časti sveta. Nazýva sa tiež „literatúra myšlienok“ a často skúma potenciálne dôsledky vedeckých, sociálnych a technologických inovácií.
Medzi najznámejších autorov sci-fi žánru patrí Isaac Asimov, Octavia E. Butler, Arthur C. Clarke, William Gibson, Herbert Frank, Robert A. Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, Margaret Atwoodová a Karel Čapek.
Fantasy literatúra sa zaoberá fiktívnymi svetmi, bytosťami a udalosťami Tento žáner obsahuje prvky nadprirodzena, mágie, mýtov, legend a imaginárnych bytostí, ako sú napríklad draci, víly, čarodejníci, orkovia a ďalší.
Fantasy literatúra vytvára bohaté a detailné fiktívne svety, ktoré sa líšia od realistického prostredia. Príbehy z tohto žánru sa často zameriavajú na hrdinské cesty, dobrodružstvá, boje medzi dobrom a zlom, epické konflikty a príbehy o nadprirodzených schopnostiach a magických predmetoch. Fantasy literatúra má dlhú a bohatú históriu, pričom mnohé jej klasické diela vznikli už v 19. a 20. storočí.
K najznámejším autorom fantasy pattrí J. R. R. Tolkien, autor kultového fantasy Pán prsteňov. Určite poznáte tiež J.K. Rowlingovú, ktorá vytvorila zázračný svet Harryho Pottera.ďalšími známymi autormi sú napríklad George R.R. Martin a jeho Pieseň ľadu a ohňa známejšia pod názvom sfilmovaného seriálu Hry o tróny, C.S. Lewis, ktorá napísal Kroniky Narnie, Terry Pratchett, Ursula K. Le Guin, či Robert Jordan.
