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Tomorrow's Troopers

Autor: Hank Davis , David Afsharirad

Número de Páginas: 304

Classic stories of science fiction featuring powered armor: Tales from the Golden Age through the current era featuring military, police, and civilians utilizing powered armor. Stories by Joe Haldeman, Christopher Ruocchio, Jason Cordova, and more! MEN, MACHINES, AND TOMORROW’S BATTLEFIELDS War is planned violence . . . or, at least, it starts out that way. And even if plans go awry, the violence is indispensable. Today’s soldiers have far more firepower on a per-man basis than the doughboys of a century ago, and there is no reason to believe that this trend will not extend into the future. Imagine a revival of suits of armor, but with structural strength undreamed of by medieval knights, and powered by built-in motors, giving each soldier the invulnerability of a tank, but even more mobility, and mechanical muscle strong enough to carry light artillery, rocket launchers, laser cannon, and weapons not even on the drawing boards yet. Add on the ability to fly, or at least jump for a kilometer at a time, using rocket boosters, or even powerful leg motors, or a combination of both. The stuff that superheroes are made of, hanging in every fighting man or woman’s closet, ready to ...

All Roads Lead to Rome

Autor: Hank Davis , David Afsharirad

Número de Páginas: 412

CLASSIC SF STORIES FOR ANYONE THINKING ABOUT THE ROMAN EMPIRE Imperium Sine Fine Step back in time and traverse the stars with classic stories that reimagine the grandeur of the Roman Empire—with a science fiction twist. From the vastness of interstellar conquests to the intricate politics of alien worlds, these tales blend history and imagination, exploring what might have been if Rome had extended its reach beyond the cosmos. Join us as we uncover the stories that blend the glory of the past with the possibilities of the future—where the empire never truly fell, but soared among the stars. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). Praise for anthologies edited by Hank Davis and David Afsharirad: “This intriguing anthology explores the human race’s violent potential [but] also bends toward exploration and the triumph of the human spirit, with brave tales [that] take the reader on a fascinating, thought-provoking, enjoyable journey . . .” —Publishers Weekly on The Year’s Best Military SF and Space Opera, starred review

Empire of Silence

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio

Número de Páginas: 550

Hadrian Marlowe, a man revered as a hero and despised as a murderer, chronicles his tale in the galaxy-spanning debut of the Sun Eater series, merging the best of space opera and epic fantasy. It was not his war. On the wrong planet, at the right time, for the best reasons, Hadrian Marlowe started down a path that could only end in fire. The galaxy remembers him as a hero: the man who burned every last alien Cielcin from the sky. They remember him as a monster: the devil who destroyed a sun, casually annihilating four billion human lives--even the Emperor himself--against Imperial orders. But Hadrian was not a hero. He was not a monster. He was not even a soldier. Fleeing his father and a future as a torturer, Hadrian finds himself stranded on a strange, backwater world. Forced to fight as a gladiator and navigate the intrigues of a foreign planetary court, he will find himself fighting a war he did not start, for an Empire he does not love, against an enemy he will never understand. Read what everyone is saying about Empire of Silence: 'A good read . . . a space opera with a feudal, in many ways medieval society where religion holds sway and heretics are extravagantly tortured ....

Depth Charge

Autor: Hank Davis , Jamie Ibson

Número de Páginas: 370

SCIENCE FICTION STORIES FROM THE DEEPS. Space may be the final frontier, but mysteries still lurk in the depths on Earth and other planets. The oceans of Earth have stirred the imagination of humankind from prehistory to the present day. What exotic lands might lie across those vast watery realms—and what strange things might lie hidden beneath them? Science fiction has explored those realms in the imagination of writers from Jules Verne to H.G. Wells to H.P. Lovecraft and present day writers. And if the oceans of this planet fire the imagination, what of possible oceans on other planets? Worlds completely covered by a planetwide sea? Underwater civilizations populated by water-breathing aliens? And more. Depth Charge drops the reader into undersea realms both Terran and alien. Leading the expedition into realms beneath the waves are expert guides such as Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Silverberg, James Blish, Jack Vance, Gray Rinehart, Brad Torgersen, and more. Make sure your air tanks are filled to capacity, and set forth to discover what wonders—and possibly terrors—are lurking in the depths. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume 8

Autor: Neil Clarke , Naomi Kritzer , Grace Chan , S.l. Huang , Ai Jiang , Isabel J. Kim , A.t. Greenblatt , Marie Vibbert , M. Bennardo , Julianna Baggott , Tobias S. Buckell , Premee Mohamed , Ray Nayler , Suzanne Palmer , Sarah Gailey , Nian Yu , Rich Larson , R.s.a. Garcia , Alastair Reynolds , Wole Talabi , Congyun "mu Ming" Gu , Greg Egan , J.c. Hsyu , Leonard Richardson , Yoon Ha Lee , Hannah Yang , Annalee Newitz , Chinelo Onwualu , Meg Elison , Jessica Reisman

Número de Páginas: 866

For decades, science fiction has compelled us to imagine futures both inspiring and cautionary. Whether it's a cryptic message encountered by a survey ship, the discovery of alien life in the distant reaches of space, a window into a future Earth, or the adventures of well-meaning AI, science fiction inspires our imagination and delivers a lens through which we can view ourselves and the world around us. At the very heart of the genre is short fiction, the secret lab that has introduced many of the new ideas, techniques, and voices prominent across all other media. In The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume Eight, Hugo and Locus Award-winning editor Neil Clarke provides a comprehensive year-in-review of 2022's short fiction markets and selects thirty-one of its best stories from the wealth of magazines, anthologies, podcasts, and collections that make up the field. In these pages you'll find works by both the new and established authors who are setting the pace for science fiction today and into tomorrow. Start your journey here.

Swords & Larceny

Autor: David Afsharirad , Mark Finn

Número de Páginas: 350

TALES OF THIEVES AND WARRIORS, WRITTEN BY FAN FAVORITES! FIND THE MARK The dragon’s hoard. The dwarves’ hidden mine. The mage’s secret library overflowing with enchanted relics. The world is brimming with treasures—if you’re bold enough to claim them. PLAN THE JOB Waltzing in with a broadsword and demanding the crown jewels? That’s a fast track to the dungeon. A true master thief needs a strategy—one with style, cunning, and just the right amount of risk. ASSEMBLE THE TEAM It is dangerous to go alone. You’ll need the best in the business—whether they be fae tricksters, goblin lockpickers, elven illusionists, or human masterminds. PULL OFF THE HEIST But even the most flawless plans have a way of unraveling. When the stakes are high and the odds are stacked, only the cleverest and most daring will make it out with the prize. Thirteen daring tales of fantasy heists and high-stakes capers—where charm is as sharp as steel, and the score of a lifetime is just one misstep away. With stories by Christopher Ruocchio, Wen Spencer, A. Lee Martinez, Edward M. Erdelac, Jim Zub, John C. Hocking, James Enge, Tim Akers, Mark Finn, Bill Willingham, Adrian Simmons, Tracy S....

Ashes of Man

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio

Número de Páginas: 546

The fifth novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. The galaxy is burning. With the Cielcin united under one banner, the Sollan Empire stands alone after the betrayal of the Commonwealth. The Prophet-King of the Cielcin has sent its armies to burn the worlds of men, and worse, there are rumors...whispers that Hadrian Marlowe is dead, killed in the fighting. But it is not so. Hadrian survived with the help of the witch, Valka, and together they escaped the net of the enemy having learned a terrible truth: the gods that the Cielcin worship are real and will not rest until the universe is dark and cold. What is more, the Emperor himself is in danger. The Prophet-King has learned to track his movements as he travels along the borders of Imperial space. Now the Cielcin legions are closing in, their swords poised to strike off the head of all mankind.

The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF, Volume 5

Autor: David Afsharirad

Número de Páginas: 424

The Year's Best Military and Adventure SF series roars into its fifth year, with more stories of derring-do, military combat, and edge of your seat suspense. Thrilling tales of grand science fiction adventure and military action. Selected from the top print and digital markets, these stories are guaranteed to challenge, provoke, and entertain. Plus, you be the judge! INTERACTIVE READER VOTING. One story from this anthology will be chosen via proctored online voting for The Best Military and Adventure Science Fiction Reader's Choice Award, presented at DragonCon in Summer 2019. For more information, go to Baen.com. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About The Year’s Best Military and Adventure Science Fiction 2015: “Baen’s fan-guided anthology series roars into its second year with a collection of stories just as eclectic as the first. . . . Afsharirad has put together a refreshing military and SF anthology that will be enjoyed by a wide range of readers.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) About The Year's Best Military SF and Space Opera Volume 1: “This intriguing anthology explores the human race’s violent...

Shadows Upon Time

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio

Número de Páginas: 930

The seventh and final novel of the galaxy-spanning series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe at last lights the greatest fire humanity has ever seen Ambitious universe-building combines with intimate character portraits for storytelling on a truly epic scale—for fans of Orson Scott Card, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Patrick Rothfuss, and Jack Campbell The trumpet sounds. The end has come at last. After his victory at Vorgossos, Hadrian Marlowe finds himself a fugitive, on the run not only from the Extrasolarians, but from his own people, the Sollan Empire he betrayed—and who betrayed him. Hidden safely beyond the borders of human space, Hadrian awaits the arrival of the one ally he has left: the Jaddian Prince Kaim-Olorin du Otranto. What's more, the inhuman Cielcin have vanished, unseen for more than one hundred years. The armies of men have grown complacent, but Hadrian knows the truth: the Cielcin are gathering their strength, preparing for their final assault against the heart of all mankind. Only Hadrian possesses the power to stem the tide: an ancient war machine, forged by the daimon machines at the dawn of time. The mighty Demiurge. With it,...

Le Dévoreur de soleil, T4 : Les Royaumes de la Mort

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio , Nenad Savic , Kieran Yanner

Número de Páginas: 578

Hadrian Marlowe est pris au piège. Pendant près d'un siècle, il a été l'hôte de l'Empereur, un conseiller prisonnier de sa propre légende. Mais la guerre connaît un tournant. L'humanité est en train de perdre. Les Cielcins déferlent depuis les marches de l'Empire, choisissant leurs cibles avec une précision démoniaque. Le grand prince Syriani Dorayaica est sur le point d'unifier les clans, de constituer une armée qui représentera une menace comme l'humanité n'en a jamais connu. Et l'Empire résiste seul. L'Empereur n'a d'autre choix que de confier à Hadrian Marlowe - autrefois son chevalier préféré - une tâche impossible : traverser la moitié de la galaxie pour rencontrer les représentants du Commonwealth lothrien afin de les convaincre d'entrer en guerre. Les apparences sont parfois trompeuses, cependant... et ce voyage conduira Hadrian au-delà de l'Empire, loin du Commonwealth, derrière les lignes ennemies. « Une riche tapisserie narrant l'histoire d'un héros et d'un tyran, mais surtout d'un homme. » Kevin J. Anderson, auteur de La Saga des Sept Soleils « La richesse et les intrigues politiques de Dune. » David Drake, auteur du Seigneur des Isles «...

Kingdoms of Death

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio

Número de Páginas: 0

The fourth novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian Marlowe is trapped. For nearly a century, he has been a guest of the Emperor, forced into the role of advisor, a prisoner of his own legend. But the war is changing. Mankind is losing. The Cielcin are spilling into human space from the fringes, picking their targets with cunning precision. The Great Prince Syriani Dorayaica is uniting their clans, forging them into an army and threat the likes of which mankind has never seen. And the Empire stands alone. Now the Emperor has no choice but to give Hadrian Marlowe - once his favorite knight - one more impossible task: journey across the galaxy to the Lothrian Commonwealth and convince them to join the war. But not all is as it seems, and Hadrian's journey will take him far beyond the Empire, beyond the Commonwealth, impossibly deep behind enemy lines.

Le Dévoreur de soleil, T3 : Le Démon blanc

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio , Olivier Debernard

Número de Páginas: 896

Depuis près d'un siècle, Hadrian Marlowe sert l'Empire en guerre contre les Cielcins. Des rumeurs affirment désormais qu'ils ont un nouveau roi. Un roi différent des précédents, qui a abandonné les attaques éclair contre les territoires frontaliers pour des frappes stratégiques visant l'Empire humain. On raconte également que Hadrian a vaincu la mort en personne. On l'appelle désormais le Demi-mortel. Mais cette popularité grandissante se révèle dangereuse pour lui et ses camarades, inspirant la méfiance du gouvernement impérial. Pris entre deux feux, Hadrian doit se battre contre plusieurs sortes d'ennemis, certains bien trop proches... « Artisan au talent rare, Christopher Ruocchio nous invite dans un futur plein de danger, d'action, d'ironie et de belle prose. Et de quelques beaux moments d'espoir. » David Brin, auteur de Élévation « La richesse et les intrigues politiques de Dune. L'intrigue prend de l'ampleur, la tension monte et la conclusion est impeccable. Recommandé. » David Drake, auteur du Seigneur des Isles « Une riche tapisserie narrant l'histoire d'un héros et d'un tyran, mais surtout d'un homme. » Kevin J. Anderson, auteur de La Saga des...

Le Dévoreur de soleil, T2 : Les Ténèbres hurlantes

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio , Nenad Savic

Número de Páginas: 743

Hadrian Marlowe est perdu. Pendant un demi-siècle, il a exploré les soleils des confins à la recherche du monde mystérieux de Vorgossos, dans l'espoir d'entrer en contact avec les Cielcins. En vain, il a erré parmi les barbares de la Règle, à la tête d'une bande de mercenaires. Déterminé à mettre un terme à une guerre sans fin, Hadrian doit désormais quitter l'Empire pour s'aventurer chez les Extrasolariens, qui résident entre les étoiles. Là, il croisera la route de créatures qui ont cessé d'être humaines, de traîtres, ainsi que du plus vieil ennemi de son espèce. S'il réussit, il apportera une paix inespérée. S'il échoue, la galaxie se consumera... « Des scènes d'une prodigieuse intensité dramatique, un fond très solide, une fascinante allégorie de La Divine Comédie de Dante, d'excellents personnages... Une des sorties récentes les plus marquantes en matière de space opera d'envergure. » Le culte d'Apophis Sur L'Empire du Silence : « Une riche tapisserie narrant l'histoire d'un héros et d'un tyran, mais surtout d'un homme. » Kevin J. Anderson, auteur de La Saga des Sept Soleils « Artisan au talent rare, Christopher Ruocchio nous invite dans...

Demon in White

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio

Número de Páginas: 786

The third novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy. For almost a hundred years, Hadrian Marlowe has served the Empire in its war against the Cielcin, a vicious alien race bent on humanity’s destruction. Rumors of a new king amongst the Cielcin have reached the Imperial throne. This one is not like the others. It does not raid borderworld territories, preferring precise, strategic attacks on the humans’ Empire. To make matters worse, a cult of personality has formed around Hadrian, spurred on by legends of his having defied death itself. Men call him Halfmortal. Hadrian’s rise to prominence proves dangerous to himself and his team, as pressures within the Imperial government distrust or resent his new influence. Caught in the middle, Hadrian must contend with enemies before him—and behind. And above it all, there is the mystery of the Quiet. Hadrian did defy death. He did return. But the keys to the only place in the universe where Hadrian might find the answers he seeks lie in the hands of the Emperor himself....

phantastisch! Ausgabe 74 (2/2019)

Autor: Klaus Bollhöfener

Número de Páginas: 84

Die PHANTASTISCH! ist eine Zeitschrift für Science Fiction, Fantasy und Horror. Sie erscheint alle 3 Monate neu in gedruckter Form (5,95 EUR) und als PDF-Ausgabe (3,99 EUR). Interviews, Artikel, Rezensionen und vieles mehr bietet sie. Die Ausgabe 74 bietet unter anderem Artikel über das Werk des Zeichners Rudolf Sieber-Lonati, ein kommentiertes Porträt über das Werk des Autors Dirk van den Boom, einen Nachruf auf Stan Lee sowie Interviews mit der Schriftstellerin Leigh Bardugo und den Autoren Christopher Ruocchio und Erik Simon, viele Rezensionen, News und die Kurzgeschichte "Kielwasser" von Valentin D. Iwanow.

Le Dévoreur de soleil, T1 : L'Empire du silence (Prix Hellfest Inferno 2021)

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio , Nenad Savic

Número de Páginas: 727

Christopher Ruocchio a remporté le Prix Hellfest Inferno 2021 avec Le Dévoreur de soleil T 1 : L'Empire du silence ! Ce n'était pas sa guerre. Toute la galaxie se rappelle le héros qui a repoussé l'invasion extraterrestre. Mais on se souvient aussi du monstre qui a détruit un soleil, oblitérant des milliards de vies humaines - dont celle de l'Empereur lui-même, en outrepassant ses ordres. Pourtant, Hadrian n'était ni un héros, ni un monstre. Il n'était même pas soldat. Fuyant son père et un destin de tourmenteur, Hadrian devient le prisonnier d'un monde étrange et reculé. Forcé de lutter dans l'arène et de se confronter aux intrigues d'une cour planétaire, il devra combattre pour un Empire qu'il n'aime pas, contre un ennemi qu'il ne comprendra jamais. « Une riche tapisserie narrant l'histoire d'un héros et d'un tyran, mais surtout d'un homme. » Kevin J. Anderson, auteur de La Saga des Sept Soleils « Artisan au talent rare, Christopher Ruocchio nous invite dans un futur plein de danger, d'action, d'ironie et de belle prose. Et de quelques beaux moments d'espoir. » David Brin, auteur de Élévation « Ce roman a la richesse et les intrigues politiques de Dune. ...

Howling Dark

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio

Número de Páginas: 690

Now in paperback, the second novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian Marlowe is lost. For half a century, he has searched the farther suns for the lost planet of Vorgossos, hoping to discover a way to contact the elusive alien Cielcin. He has pursued false leads for years among the barbarian Normans as captain of a band of mercenaries, but Hadrian remains determined to make peace and bring an end to nearly four hundred years of war. Desperate to find answers, Hadrian must venture beyond the security of the Sollan Empire and among the Extrasolarians who dwell between the stars. There, he will face not only the aliens he has come to offer peace, but contend with creatures that once were human, with traitors in his midst, and with a meeting that will bring him face to face with no less than the oldest enemy of mankind. If he succeeds, he will usher in a peace unlike any in recorded history. If he fails, the galaxy will burn.

Disquiet Gods

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio

Número de Páginas: 706

The sixth and penultimate novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire Ambitious universe-building combines with intimate character portraits for storytelling on a truly epic scale—for fans of Orson Scott Card, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Patrick Rothfuss and Jack Campbell The end is nigh. It has been nearly two hundred years since Hadrian Marlowe assaulted the person of the Emperor and walked away from war. From his Empire. His duty. From the will and service of the eldritch being known only as the Quiet. The galaxy lies in the grip of a terrible plague, and worse, the Cielcin have overrun the realms of men. A messenger has come to Jadd, bearing a summons from the Sollan Emperor for the one-time hero. A summons, a pardon, and a plea. HAPSIS, the Emperor’s secret first-contact intelligence organization, has located one of the dreadful Watchers, the immense, powerful beings worshipped by the Pale Cielcin. Called out of retirement and exile, the old hero—accompanied by his daughter, Cassandra—must race across the galaxy and against time to accomplish one last,...

Kingdoms of Death

Autor: Christopher Ruocchio

Número de Páginas: 336