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Chrysalis, the glass-skinned queen of the Joker underworld, has been found brutally murdered in her popular restaurant, the Crystal Palace. Now two men are out to find her killer: Jay Ackroyd, the Ace private investigator who discovered her ruined body, and the vigilante archer known as the Yeoman, who has been framed for the crime. Their quest leads them on a nightmare odyssey of madness, violence, passion, and political intrigue that will forever alter the fates of Aces and Jokers everywhere.

George R. R. Martin and science fiction's top authors delve into the adventurous superhero universe Wild Cards in the sixth book of this fan-favorite series. Since a strange alien virus created the superhuman beings known as Aces and Jokers four decades ago, they have struggled for respect and recognition. Now they are key players in a presidential convention torn by hatred and dissent.

When struggling riverboat captain Abner Marsh receives an offer of partnership from a wealthy aristocrat, he suspects something’s amiss. But when he meets the hauntingly pale, steely-eyed Joshua York, he is certain. For York doesn’t care that the icy winter of 1857 has wiped out all but one of Marsh’s dilapidated fleet. Nor does he care that he won’t earn back his investment in a decade. York has his own reasons for wanting to traverse the powerful Mississippi. And they are to be none of Marsh’s concern - no matter how bizarre, arbitrary, or capricious his actions may prove.

In The Book of Swords, acclaimed editor and best-selling author Gardner Dozois presents an all-new anthology of original epic tales by a stellar cast of award-winning modern masters - many of them set in their authors' best-loved worlds. Join today's finest tellers of fantastic tales, including George R. R. Martin, K. J. Parker, Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch, Ken Liu, C. J. Cherryh, Daniel Abraham, Lavie Tidhar, Ellen Kushner, and more on action-packed journeys into the outer realms of dark enchantment and intrepid derring-do.

In the aftermath of WWII, an alien virus struck the Earth, endowing a handful of survivors with extraordinary powers. Originally published in 1987, the newly expanded saga contains additional original stories by eminent writers.

Le jeune et inconséquent roi Joffrey semble bien installé sur le trône de fer. L'usurpateur Baratheon est mort, l'armée de son frère Stannis a été défaite devant Port-Réal et le souverain Robb se retrouve dépossédé de ses propres terres. Joffrey n'a pourtant participé à aucune bataille. Il doit ces succès au courage de son oncle Tyrion et à la ruse de son grand-père Tywin. C'est un roi velléitaire, lâche et cruel qui s'apprête donc à régner sur les Sept Couronnes.

The return of the famous shared-world superhero books created and edited by George R. R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire. Perfect for current fans and new listeners alike, Mississippi Roll is an all-new adventurous jaunt along one of America's greatest rivers, featuring many beloved characters from the Wild Cards universe.

Der König der Fantasy schreibt Science Fiction. Ramon Espejos Leben verläuft bei Weitem nicht so wie geplant. Nicht nur, dass er auf einem kaum erschlossenen Kolonieplaneten gestrandet ist. Er muss auch noch vor der Justiz in die Wildnis flüchten, weil er im Streit um eine Frau seinen Gegner getötet hat. Dort wird er von einem bislang unbekannten Alien-Volk gefangen genommen. Da entkommt ein anderer menschlicher Gefangener der Kontrolle der Aliens. Diese zwingen Ramon, den Flüchtigen für sie zu verfolgen.

Die Menschheit hat sich in den unendlichen Weiten des Weltalls ausgebreitet. Überall sind neue Siedlungen entstanden...

Plongé dans le chaos, le royaume des Sept Couronnes est en proie à une formidable pandémie de violence. Les héritiers du souverain défunt se disputent le trône dans d'âpres et sanglants combats, et les puissants seigneurs, ralliés aux diverses causes, négligent tout égard pour le peuple, qui supporte souffrances et famine. Les ennemis jurés, Catelyn et Tyrion, fourbissent chacun leurs armes.

In the aftermath of World War II, the Earth’s population was devastated by a terrifying alien virus. Those who survived were changed forever. Some, known as Jokers, were cursed with bizarre mental and physical deformities; others, granted superhuman abilities, are known as Aces. Now the virus has reached Britain.... Queen Margaret rules over a country in which such legendary figures as Herne the Hunter, Spring-heeled Jack and Babh, the goddess of war, roam at will.

After the alien virus struck humanity in the wake of World War II, a handful of the survivors found they possessed superhuman powers. The Wild Cards shared-world volumes tell their story. Here in book two, we trace these heroes and villains through the tumultuous 1980s, in stories from SF and fantasy giants such as George R. R. Martin, Roger Zelazny, Pat Cadigan, Lewis Shiner, Walter Jon Williams, and others.

A whisperjewel has summoned Dirk t’Larien to Worlorn, and a love he thinks he lost. But Worlorn isn’t the world Dirk imagined, and Gwen Delvano is no longer the woman he once knew. She is bound to another man, and to a dying planet that is trapped in twilight. Gwen needs Dirk’s protection, and he will do anything to keep her safe, even if it means challenging the barbaric man who has claimed her. But an impenetrable veil of secrecy surrounds them all, and it’s becoming impossible for Dirk to distinguish between his allies and his enemies.

Le roi Robert Baratheon est mort, son ami Eddard Stark a été exécuté. La dynastie Baratheon n'aura duré qu'une génération et la paix plusieurs fois centenaire qui régissait le royaume des sept couronnes a volé en éclats. Joffrey, le bâtard illégitime, se terre dans sa capitale, les frères de Robert rallient des troupes à leurs bannières, le fils de Ned a levé son armée et crie vengeance, des pirates razzient les côtes et des brigands pillent les campagnes.

Z peti uchazecu o trun Západozemí je jeden mrtvý, další upadli v nemilost, a boj, v nemž jsou bez skrupulí rušena stará spojenectví, zurí nemilosrdne dál. Každý podniká odhodlanou výpravu za své vítezství, a všichni dohromady halí svet do temné boure mecu. Ta je však pouhou detskou šarvátkou ve srovnání s válkou mezi silami dobra a zla, jejíž hrozba se blíží.

Første bog i George R.R. Martins lovpriste middelalder-fantasy-serie "En Sang om Is og Ild". I en verden, hvor vintrene kan vare årtier, er de adelige huse i konstant konflikt om magten, og konkurrencen er hård i det skånselsløse politiske spil om tronen. Samtidig truer mørke kræfter fra nord, og på den anden side af havet forbereder arvingen til den tidligere myrdede konge sig på at erobre sit land tilbage. Den hæderfulde familie Stark bliver ufrivilligt inddraget i stridighederne, der udvikler sig til et drama om ære og kærlighed af shakespeareske dimensioner.

Der Hilferuf seiner Jugendliebe Gwen führt Dirk t'Larien zur sterbenden Welt Worlorn. Durch die Heirat mit Jaan lebt Gwen in einer Kultur, die Frauen Selbstbestimmung versagt. Dirk glaubt nicht, dass Gwen das freiwillig erduldet und überredet sie zur Flucht. Doch mit dem Verrat an Jaan haben sie dessen Schutz verloren, Menschenjäger bedrohen sie. Nur Jaan kann sie noch retten - doch ihm geht seine Ehre über alles.

People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories... Our contributors make up an all-star lineup of award-winning and bestselling writers, representing a dozen different publishers and as many genres. We asked each of them for the same thing - a story about a warrior. Some chose to write in the genre they’re best known for. Some decided to try something different. You will find warriors of every shape, size, and color here....

On a voyage toward the boundaries of the known universe, nine misfit academics seek out first contact with a shadowy alien race. But another enigma is the Nightflyer itself, a cybernetic wonder with an elusive captain no one has ever seen in the flesh. Soon, however, the crew discovers that their greatest mystery - and most dangerous threat - is an unexpected force wielding a thirst for blood and terror.... Also included are five additional classic George R. R. Martin tales of science fiction that explore the breadth of technology and the dark corners of the human mind.

Les sept couronnes, désolées et exsangues, où la menace est partout, sont enfin réunies sous une même bannière : celle du roi Stannis Baratheon. Dans le nord, le mur est assailli ; les sauvageons attaquent en force. S'ils le franchissent, les forces de l'hiver balaieront tout sur leur passage. Face aux innombrables dangers se tient pourtant la garde de nuit, dernier rempart contre le froid et la mort, fidèle au poste mais tellement diminuée : il n reste qu'une poignée d'hommes fatigués, désabusés, et Jon, le bâtard des Stark.