-Titulo Original : The Deed Of Paksenarrion The Deed Of Paksenarrion Omnibus (deed Of Paksenarrion Series)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: Paksenarrion wasnt planning to submit to an unwelcome marriage and a lifetime of poverty, so she left her village with a plan and her grandfathers sword. And a few weeks later, she was installed as Duke Phelans newest recruit in a company of soldiers for hire, her arms training about to begin. But when Paks sees combat, shes stabbed with an ensorcelled knife and barely survives. Then the near-misses start mounting up, raising questions about this young fighter. Is she attracting evil because she is a danger to them all? Or is there another reason malignant forces seek her life?Paks will face the spider-minions of the Webmistress Achrya, orcs and the corrupted men who serve blood mage Liart, Master of Torments. She will also earn the gratitude of elves and of her Duke. And through conflict she will learn she has powers of her own and a destiny. To become a gods-chosen Paladin of Gird, and a target for the ultimate torture...

-Titulo Original : Ten Thousand Stitches (Regency Faerie Tales, 2)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: Regency housemaid Euphemia Reeves has acquired a faerie godfather. Unfortunately, he has no idea what he’s doing.Effie has most inconveniently fallen in love with the dashing Mr. Benedict Ashbrooke. There’s only one problem: Effie is a housemaid, and a housemaid cannot marry a gentleman. It seems that Effie is out of luck until she stumbles into the faerie realm of Lord Blackthorn, who is only too eager to help her win Mr. Ashbrooke’s heart. All he asks in return is that Effie sew ten thousand stitches onto his favorite jacket.Effie has heard rumors about what happens to those who accept magical bargains. But life as a maid at Hartfield is so awful that she is willing to risk even her immortal soul for a chance at something better. Now she has one hundred days-and ten thousand stitches-to make Mr. Ashbrooke fall in love and propose…if Lord Blackthorn doesn’t wreck things by accident, that is. For Effie’s greatest obstacle might well be Lord Blackthorn’s overwhelmingly good intentions. An enchanting faerie tale set in Olivia Atwater’s magical version of Regency England, Ten Thousand Stitches is “a delightful, romantic romp” (Hannah Whitten) with a Cinderella twist and heaps of heart. Praise for the Regency Faerie TalesSmart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart-and your hope. -Shelley Parker-ChanWhimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm. -India HoltonSweeps you off your feet in the swooniest way possible. -Megan BannenI wolfed this down with great pleasure. -KJ CharlesWarm, sparkling with magic, dangerous, and delightful. -Tasha SuriWhimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary. I loved it. -Alix E. Harrow About the Author Olivia Atwater writes whimsical historical fantasy with a hint of satire. She lives in Montreal, Quebec with her fantastic, prose-inspiring husband and her two cats. When she told her second-grade history teacher that she wanted to work with history someday, she is fairly certain this isnt what either party had in mind. She has been, at various times, a historical re-enactor, a professional witch at a metaphysical supply store, a web developer, and a vending machine repairperson...

-Titulo Original : Grave Peril-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: Meet Harry Dresden, Chicagos first (and only) Wizard P.I. Turns out the everyday world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them dont play well with humans. Thats where Harry comes in. Harry has faced some terrifying foes during his career. Giant scorpions. Oversexed vampires. Psychotic werewolves. It comes with the territory when youre the only wizard in town. But in all Harrys years of supernatural sleuthing, hes never faced anything like this: the spirit worlds gone loco. All over town, ghosts are causing trouble - and not the door-slamming, boo-shouting variety. These ghosts are tormented, violent, and deadly. Someone is stirring them up to wreak havoc. But why? And why do so many of the victims have ties to Harry? If Harry doesnt figure it out soon, he might just wind up a ghost himself. Magic - it can get a guy killed...

-Titulo Original : A Blight Of Blackwings (seven Kennings)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: Following A Plague of Giants comes the second novel in the Seven Kennings series - an unforgettable fantasy world of warring giants and elemental magic from the New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Druid Chronicles Praise for A Plague of Giants:Truly epic fantasy James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was LostThis isnt just a breath of fresh air for the genre, its a damned hurricane Jason M. Hough, New York Times bestselling authorA rare masterpiece thats both current and timeless . . . merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters wholl break your heartDelilah S. Dawso...

-Titulo Original : Against A Dark Background-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: From science fiction master Iain M. Banks comes a standalone adventure of one woman on the run in an isolated galaxy. Sharrow was once the leader of a personality-attuned combat team in one of the sporadic little commercial wars in the civilization based around the planet Golter. Now she is hunted by the Huhsz, a religious cult which believes that she is the last obstacle before the faiths apotheosis, and her only hope of escape is to find the last of the apocalyptically powerful Lazy Guns before the Huhsz find her.Her journey through the exotic Golterian system is a destructive and savage odyssey into her past, and that of her family and of the system itself. Review Banks writes space opera on the grand scale: he measures time in eons, space in lightyears, tragedies in gigadeaths. TimeBanks is a phenomenon: the wildly successful, fearlessly creative author of brilliant and disturbing non-genre novels, hes equally at home writing pure science fiction of a peculiarly gnarly energy and elegance. William Gibson About the Author Iain Banks came to controversial public notice with the publication of his first novel, The Wasp Factory, in 1984. He has since gained enormous popular and critical acclaim for both his mainstream and his science fiction novels...

-Titulo Original : Mass Effect Ascension-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: Location: Our galaxy, at a time set far in our future ... Every 50,000 years, a race of machines returns to harvest the galaxys organic life forms. In the first MASS EFFECT game, it is the year 2183, and the machines are about to return once again. This book will be a bridging novel set between the first and second MASS EFFECT games...

-Titulo Original : Calibans War-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: Like new . We will wrap well and ship quickly...

-Titulo Original : Armageddons Children Book One Of The Genesis Of Shannara-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: ***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD*** THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES Terrys place is at the head of the fantasy world Philip Pullman Fifty years from now, our world is unrecognisable. Pollution and warfare have poisoned the skies, the water and the soil. Pockets of society still exist, living in highly fortified strongholds, while those outside the walls roam the landscape - either predator or prey. But even these isolated compounds are not safe; armies of demons and once-men assault their defences, and inevitably, one by one, they succumb. Civilisation has fallen and anarchy is the only law. Logan Tom and Angel Perez are the last two Knights to stand against the forces of chaos. These two extraordinary people have the ability to resist the dark tide, and to them will fall twin tasks: to find and protect a very old and a very new magic. They are humanitys last hope. Although the odds are stacked against them, Logan and Angel have the power to halt the destruction of the Old World. It will be up to others to usher in the New . . . Praise for Terry Brooks: A master of the craft . . . required reading Brent Weeks I cant even begin to count how many of Terry Brookss books Ive read (and re-read) over the years Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara Peter V. Brett, author of The Painted Man If you havent read Terry Brooks, you havent read fantasy Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon The Genesis of Shannara trilogy: ARMAGEDDONS CHILDRENTHE ELVES OF CINTRATHE GYPSY MORP...

-Titulo Original : The Elves Of Cintra Genesis Of Shannara, Book 2-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: ***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIESTerrys place is at the head of the fantasy world Philip PullmanFifty years from now, our world looks very different. Governments have fallen. Thousands live in fortified strongholds; others roam the landscape as either predator or prey. Standing against the forces that have tipped the balance from good to evil are a very few heroes, men and women imbued with powerful magic and sworn to a high destiny. Logan Tom is one of those heroes. Hes on a desperate quest to deliver the street kids he rescued in Seattle to safety. So, too, is Angel Perez, who is leading a second group in the Oregon wilderness where she encounters the long-hidden Elves of Cintra. And Hawk - just learning his magic - has an encounter with the mystical King of the Silver River, who promises safety for both humans and elves - if only they can reach him. . .Praise for Terry Brooks:A master of the craft . . . required reading Brent WeeksI cant even begin to count how many of Terry Brookss books Ive read (and re-read) over the years Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the WindI would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara Peter V. Brett, author of The Painted ManIf you havent read Terry Brooks, you havent read fantasy Christopher Paolini, author of EragonThe Genesis of Shannara trilogy:ARMAGEDDONS CHILDRENTHE ELVES OF CINTRATHE GYPSY MORP...

-Titulo Original : The Hunger Of The Gods (the Bloodsworn Trilogy, 2)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: Packed with myth, magic, and bloody vengeance, John Gwynnes masterfully crafted, brutally compelling, Norse-inspired epic (Anthony Ryan) continues in The Hunger of the Gods.THE DEAD GODS ARE RISING. Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own-and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Their only hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead...and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth. Praise for The Shadow of the Gods“There is not a dull chapter in this fantasy epic.” -Vulture (Best of the Year) A satisfying and riveting read. It’s everything I’ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book. -Robin Hobb A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic. -Anthony Ryan A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart. -FanFiAddict For more from John Gwynne, check out: The Bloodsworn TrilogyThe Shadow of the GodsThe Hunger of the Gods Of Blood and BoneA Time of DreadA Time of BloodA Time of Courage The Faithful and the FallenMaliceValorRuinWrath Review A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realized characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It’s everything I’ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book. Robin Hobb on The Shadow of the GodsThe world is wonderfully rendered with attention paid to what makes the Norse sagas entertaining….The many layers provide a lavish feast for any reader. A great companion to Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology. Booklist (starred review) on The Shadow of the GodsThere is not a dull chapter in this fantasy epic. As tension mounts with each passing page, Gwynne delivers exhilarating fights and gruesome battles with such vivid prose the choreography jumps off the page. Vulture (Best of the Year) on The Shadow of the GodsA masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic. Anthony Ryan on The Shadow of the GodsGwynne, a Viking reenactor, puts in the work, with fine historical details that make the story come to life. Fans of the era will be delighted with the accuracy. This is a duly exciting start to the series. Publishers Weekly on The Shadow of the Gods“Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable.” Jay Kristoff on The Shadow of the GodsA masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart. FanFiAddict on The Shadow of the GodsQuintessential Gwynne, honed to perfection . . . The Shadow of the Gods is absolutely stunning, one hell of an epic series opener, and a spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy. The Tattooed Book Geek on The Shadow of the Gods About the Author John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He’s played double bass in a rock ’n’ roll band and traveled the USA and Canada. He is married with four children and lives in Eastbourne, where he is part of a Viking reenactment group. When not writing, he can often be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him. His dogs think he is their slave...

-Titulo Original : Memorys Legion The Complete Expanse Story Collection (the Expanse)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: From Leviathan Wakes to Leviathan Falls, James S. A. Coreys Hugo Award-winning Expanse series has redefined modern space opera. Now, available in print for the first time comes the complete collection of short fiction set in the Expanse universe, including both a brand-new novella set after the events of Leviathan Falls and author’s notes on each story.On Mars, a scientist experiments with a new engine that will one day become the drive that fuels humanitys journey into the stars. On an asteroid station, a group of prisoners are oblivious to the catastrophe that awaits them. On a future Earth beset by overpopulation, pollution, and poverty, a crime boss desperately seeks to find a way off planet.On an alien world, a human family struggles to establish a colony and make a new home.All these stories and more are featured in this unmissable collection of short fiction set in the hardscrabble world of The Expanse.Contents:The Expanse Short FictionDriveThe Butcher of Anderson StationThe ChurnGods of RiskThe Vital AbyssStrange DogsAuberonThe Sins of our Fathers---For more from James S. A. Corey, check out:The ExpanseLeviathan WakesCalibans WarAbaddons GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylons AshesPersepolis RisingTiamats WrathLeviathan Falls Review “The stories are creative and inventive, packing the same character driven emotional power of the novels… This collection is a welcome capstone to mark the conclusion of arguably the best space-opera series written in the past few decades.” BooklistCorey deftly weaves multiple points of view to create a dense and colorful tapestry of political intrigue, personal relationships, and sophisticated technology that bursts with action but also delivers an introspective view of the characters as they age and reflect on their purpose and the value of their lives. Booklist (starred review) on Tiamats WrathA standout tale of violence, intrigue, ambition, and hope. ... Corey cranks up the tension relentlessly in this fast-paced story of heroes and rebels fighting for freedom. With enough thrills and intrigue for three Hollywood blockbusters, the novel stands alone nicely, making it easy for new readers as well as diehard series fans to dive right in. Publishers Weekly on Nemesis GamesThe science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire...only with fewer beheadings and way more spaceships. NPR Books on Cibola BurnCombining an exploration of real human frailties with big SF ideas and exciting thriller action, Corey cements the series as must-read space opera. Library Journal (starred review) on Cibola BurnThe Expanse series is the best space opera series running at full tilt right now, and Cibola Burn continues that streak of excellence. io9 on Cibola BurnCoreys splendid fourth Expanse novel blends adventure with uncommon decency. Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Cibola BurnA politically complex and pulse-pounding page-turner.... Corey perfectly balances character development with action... series fans will find this installment the best yet. Publishers Weekly on Abaddons GateIts been too long since weve had a really kickass space opera. Leviathan Wakes is interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written, the kind of SF that made me fall in love with the genre way back when, seasoned with a dollop of horror and a dash of noir. Jimmy Corey writes with the energy of a brash newcomer and the polish of a seasoned pro. So wheres the second book? George R. R. Martin on Leviathan WakesAn excellent space operatic debut in the grand tradition of Peter F. Hamilton. Charles Stross on Leviathan Wakes About the Author James S. A. Corey is the pen name of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. In addition to writing the novels and short stories of The Expanse, they wrote and produced the television series of the same name. Daniel lives with his family in the American southwest. Ty will tell you where he lives when and if he wants yo...

-Titulo Original : Eyes Of The Void (volume 2) (the Final Architecture, 2)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: The Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author of Children of Time brings us the second novel in an extraordinary space opera trilogy about humanity on the brink of extinction, and how one mans discovery will save or destroy us all. After eighty years of fragile peace, the Architects are back, wreaking havoc as they consume entire planets. In the past, Originator artefacts - vestiges of a long-vanished civilization - could save a world from annihilation. This time, the Architects have discovered a way to circumvent these protective relics. Suddenly, no planet is safe.Facing impending extinction, the Human Colonies are in turmoil. While some believe a unified front is the only way to stop the Architects, others insist humanity should fight alone. And there are those who would seek to benefit from the fractured politics of war - even as the Architects loom ever closer.Idris, who has spent decades running from the horrors of his past, finds himself thrust back onto the battlefront. As an Intermediary, he could be one of the few to turn the tide of war. With a handful of allies, he searches for a weapon that could push back the Architects and save the galaxy. But to do so, he must return to the nightmarish unspace, where his mind was broken and remade.What Idris discovers there will change everything. Review Tchaikovsky’s artistry is focusing on a few key, well-wrought characters facing impossible odds in keeping Idris safe while allied races turn against each other. This is space opera on the grand scale of Alastair Reynolds and Stephen R. Donaldson, leavened by humor and remarkable world building. BooklistTchaikovsky again shines with his suspenseful second Final Architecture space opera (after Shards of Earth)....Tchaikovsky’s intelligent worldbuilding captures the essence of classic space opera, with an intricate plot that whisks readers along on a humorous, sometimes convoluted, but always memorable adventure. Series fans will be eager for more. Publishers Weekly About the Author Adrian Tchaikovsky was born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, and headed off to university in Reading to study psychology and zoology. For reasons unclear even to himself, he subsequently ended up in law. Adrian has since worked as a legal executive in both Reading and Leeds and now writes full time. He also lives in Leeds, with his wife and son. Adrian is a keen live role-player and occasional amateur actor. He has also trained in stage-fighting and keeps no exotic or dangerous pets of any kind-possibly excepting his son...

-Titulo Original : Shards Of Earth (the Final Architecture, 1)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: The Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author of Children of Time brings us an extraordinary space opera about humanity on the brink of extinction, and how one mans discovery will save or destroy us all.The war is over. Its heroes forgotten. Until one chance discovery . . .Idris has neither aged nor slept since they remade him in the war. And one of humanitys heroes now scrapes by on a freelance salvage vessel, to avoid the attention of greater powers.After earth was destroyed, mankind created a fighting elite to save their species, enhanced humans such as Idris. In the silence of space they could communicate, mind-to-mind, with the enemy. Then their alien aggressors, the Architects, simply disappeared-and Idris and his kind became obsolete.Now, fifty years later, Idris and his crew have discovered something strange abandoned in space. Its clearly the work of the Architects-but are they returning? And if so, why? Hunted by gangsters, cults and governments, Idris and his crew race across the galaxy hunting for answers. For they now possess something of incalculable value, that many would kill to obtain. Review What a ride . . . talks like big-brained science fiction and runs like a fleet-footed political thriller. John Scalzi on The Doors of EdenInventive, funny and engrossing, this book lingers long after you close it. Tade Thompson, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Rosewater on The Doors of EdenBrilliant science fiction and far out worldbuilding. James McAvoy on Children of TimeWith The Doors of Eden, Tchaikovsky has created a fantastic and highly imaginative new genre: evolution SF. Peter F. Hamilton on The Doors of Eden About the Author Adrian Tchaikovsky was born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, and headed off to university in Reading to study psychology and zoology. For reasons unclear even to himself, he subsequently ended up in law. Adrian has since worked as a legal executive in both Reading and Leeds and now writes full time. He also lives in Leeds, with his wife and son. Adrian is a keen live role-player and occasional amateur actor. He has also trained in stage-fighting and keeps no exotic or dangerous pets of any kind-possibly excepting his son...

-Titulo Original : The Justice Of Kings (empire Of The Wolf, 1)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: Review “The Justice of Kings is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery. Sir Konrad Vonvalt’s fierce intellect and arcane powers will make you long to follow in his footsteps, but it’s his young clerk, Helena who brings heart and dazzle to the story. Together they’re a formidable team, and Richard Swan’s sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more.” Sebastien de Castell, author of SpellslingerA stunning piece of modern fantasy writing. RJ Barker, author of The Bone ShipsThe Justice of Kings is utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing, and written with such skillful assurance I could barely put it down. The characters feel so real I swear I suffered every horror and hangover alongside them, and their world-though we see just the smallest portion of it here-feels vastly complex, poised on the brink of a disaster I can’t wait to watch unfold.” Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld“A fascinating look at justice, vengeance and the law - great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series.” James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was LostA marvelously detailed world with an engrossing adventure from a unique perspective. K. S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-YaroA fantastic debut. Peter McLean, author of Priest of BonesSwan crafts a strong, dynamic character in Vonvalt . . . This promises good things from the series to come. Publishers Weekly“Murder mystery meets grimdark political fantasy in this first of a trilogy … An intriguingly dark deconstruction of a beloved mystery trope.” Kirkus (starred review)“The world of the Empire of the Wolf is a rich and interesting one … Readers will enjoy the world building, Sir Konrad and his crew, and the unique touches to a familiar fantasy tale.” Booklist From a major new debut author in epic fantasy comes the first book in a trilogy where action, intrigue, and magic collide. The Justice of Kings introduces an unforgettable protagonist destined to become a fantasy icon: Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor’s Justice, who is a detective, judge, and executioner all in one. But these are dangerous times to be a Justice.... Utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing, and written with such skillful assurance I could barely put it down. - Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the WyldA brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series. - James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was LostThe Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. Rebels, heretics, and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the Imperial throne. Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. Sir Konrad Vonvalt is the most feared Justice of all, upholding the law by way of his sharp mind, arcane powers, and skill as a swordsman. At his side stands Helena Sedanka, his talented protege, orphaned by the wars that forged the Empire. When the pair investigates the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of Imperial society. As the stakes rise and become ever more personal, Vonvalt and Helena must make a choice: Will they abandon the laws they’ve sworn to uphold, in order to protect the Empire?Richard Swans sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more. - Sebastien de Castell, author of Spellslinger“A fantastic debut.” - Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones About the Author Richard Swan was born in North Yorkshire and spent most of his early life on Royal Air Force bases in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. After studying law at the University of Manchester, Richard was Called to the Bar in 2011. He subsequently retrained as a solicitor specialising in commercial litigation. When he is not working, Richard can be found in London with his wonderful wife Sophie, where they attempt to raise, with mixed results, their two very loud sons....

-Titulo Original : The Great Witch Of Brittany-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: Return to the world ofA Secret History of Witches with the bewitching tale of Ursule Orchiere and her discovery of magical abilities that will not only change the course of her life but every generation that comes after her.Brittany, 1741: There hasnt been a witch born in the Orchiere clan for generations. According the elders, that line is dead, leaving the clan vulnerable to persecution. Ursule Orchiere has been raised on stories of the great witches of the past. But the only magic she knows are the false spells her mother weaves over the women who visit their fortune-telling tent. All of that changes when Ursule comes of age and a spark of power flares to life. Thrilled to be chosen, she has no idea how magic will twist and shape her future. Guided by the whispers of her ancestors and an ancient grimoire, Ursule is destined to walk the same path as the great witches of old. But danger hovers over her. Will she be able to escape the bloodlust of the mob or the flames of the pyre?Praise for Louisa Morgan:A must-read for those who like magic, love and a little bit of feel-good feminism in their historical fictionLibrary Journal on The Age of WitchesA beautiful generational tale, reminiscent of Practical Magic . . . but much more expansive in scope. Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same time Laure Eve, author of The Graces, on A Secret History of Witche...

-Titulo Original : The Bone Shard Emperor (the Drowning Empire, 2)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: In this action-packed magical fantasy epic, a heroine at the head of a powerful empire confronts a raging battle as she’s forced to do whatever it takes to restore peace.The Emperor is Dead. Long live the Emperor. Lin Sukai finally sits on the throne she won at so much cost, but her struggles are only just beginning. Her people don’t trust her. Her political alliances are weak. And in the north-east of the Empire, a rebel army of constructs is gathering, its leader determined to take the throne by force. Yet an even greater threat is on the horizon, for the Alanga-the powerful magicians of legend-have returned to the Empire. They claim they come in peace, and Lin will need their help in order to defeat the rebels and restore peace. But can she trust them? Review The Bone Shard Daughter is one of the best fantasy novels Ive read in a long time. With stunningly intricate world-building that leaps off the page and characters who are so vibrant that you wish they were real, it grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesnt let go until long after its over. This book is truly special. New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas on The Bone Shard DaughterThe Bone Shard Daughter is epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt, concerned with the real lives caught in the gears of empire and rebellion. Inventive, adventurous, and wonderfully written. Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January, on The Bone Shard DaughterA fascinating world with characters who have deep foundations, and who will quickly capture readers hearts ... Stewarts debut is sharp and compelling. It will hook readers in and make them fiercely anticipate the rest of the series. Booklist on The Bone Shard DaughterStewart gives us eerie, grungy bone magic that permeates through every layer of a fascinating and dangerous world. Strange monsters--some friendly, most not--unsettling rituals, and a cast of wonderful characters trying to fix a world on the brink of shattering, The Bone Shard Daughter is utterly absorbing. I adored it. Emily Duncan, NYT bestselling author of Wicked Saints, on The Bone Shard DaughterTheres a bold, ambitious imagination at work here - and this is a world youll want to linger in. M. R. Carey, author of The Girl with All the Gifts, on The Bone Shard DaughterA triumph of fantasy and science fiction populated with memorable characters and bone-chilling secrets that keep you turning the pages. K. S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro, on The Bone Shard DaughterThe Bone Shard Daughter begins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure you cannot miss-with a unique (and painful!) magic system to boot. Hafsah Faizal, NYT bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame, on The Bone Shard DaughterStewart etches this story into your heart, filling it with everything I love about fantasy: a well-realized world, dark magic that challenges your presumptions, and deep questions about identity. Highly recommended. Marshall Ryan Maresca, author of The Maradaine Saga, on The Bone Shard DaughterThe Bone Shard Daughter is intricate and expansive, incisive and thoughtful -- a complex web of political and personal intrigue spun around questions of privilege, duty, and love. Stewarts debut is bound to have fantasy readers clamoring for the next installment. Kerstin Hall, author of The Border Keeper, on The Bone Shard DaughterA complex and dark tapestry of a fantasy woven through with brilliant world-building, deep intrigue, and incredible heart. Megan E. OKeefe, author of Velocity Weapon, on The Bone Shard DaughterAn unforgettable tale of magic and intrigue, and the start of a fascinating trilogy. Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer, on The Bone Shard DaughterThe Bone Shard Daughter seized my attention and wouldnt let go. Its an unflinching examination of how people in power exploit and dehumanize those they are...

-Titulo Original : The Shadow Of The Gods (the Bloodsworn Saga)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: The detectives called it “graveyard love,” and it happened more than you’d think; a spurned lover would rather murder his beloved, than allow her to walk away. This case seemed no different than the usual-a murder-suicide, by someone who’d decided he couldn’t bear such a rejection. Doyle thought it was a bit odd, though, that the perpetrator worked for an armed transport company; you’d think he’d have been thoroughly vetted. And it was an interesting coincidence that the female victim had a connection to the Public Accounts investigation-the one that was giving Chief Inspector Acton such fits. Who would have guessed, that the cornered bureaucrats would put up such a fight? Certainly not Doyle, who was fast coming to the conclusion that there was much more to all this than met the eye, and plenty of graveyard-love to go around...

-Titulo Original : Age Of Ash (the Kithamar Trilogy, 1)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: From New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author Daniel Abraham, co-author of The Expanse, comes a monumental epic fantasy trilogy that unfolds within the walls of a single great city, over the course of one tumultuous year, where every story matters, and the fate of the city is woven from them all.“An atmospheric and fascinating tapestry, woven with skill and patience.” -Joe Abercrombie, New York Times bestselling author of A Little HatredKithamar is a center of trade and wealth, an ancient city with a long, bloody history where countless thousands live and their stories unfold.This is Alyss.When her brother is murdered, a petty thief from the slums of Longhill sets out to discover who killed him and why. But the more she discovers about him, the more she learns about herself, and the truths she finds are more dangerous than knives. Swept up in an intrigue as deep as the roots of Kithamar, where the secrets of the lowest born can sometimes topple thrones, the story Alys chooses will have the power to change everything.For more from Daniel Abraham, check out: The Dagger and the CoinThe Dragons PathThe Kings BloodThe Tyrants LawThe Widows HouseThe Spiders War Review “An atmospheric and fascinating tapestry, woven with skill and patience.” Joe Abercrombie, New York Times bestselling author of A Little Hatred“[An] outstanding series debut, which instantly hooks readers with dual mysteries . . . Readers will eagerly anticipate the sequel.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)“This new work bears the hallmark of a great Abraham work.” Kirkus“Age of Ash’s Kithamar is a spectacular creation, a city brought to life by dense, intricate worldbuilding and subtle magic. Fans of Scott Lynch or Robert Jackson Bennett will enjoy this one.” Django Wexler, author of Ashes of the Sun“Abraham builds this world with all the confident craftsmanship you’d expect from an author with his pedigree . . . . Kithamar is in the hands of a pro.” SFXEverything I look for in a fantasy. George R.R. Martin on The Dragons PathAbraham builds on The Dragons Path to create and sustain a rich, satisfyingly complex epic fantasy. Publishers Weekly on The Kings BloodPrepare to be shocked, startled, and entertained. Locus on The Dragons PathIts as if Clint Eastwood went to Narnia...A pleasure for Abrahams legion of fans. Kirkus on The Dragons PathThis smart, absorbing, fascinating military fantasy, exciting and genuinely suspenseful, will keep readers on their toes. Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on The Tyrants Law About the Author Daniel Abraham is the author of the critically-acclaimed Long Price Quartet and The Dagger and the Coinseries. He has been nominated for the Nebula and World Fantasy awards, and won the Hugo award and International Horror Guild award. He also writes as James S. A. Corey (with Ty Franck) and MLN Hanover. He lives in New Mexico...

-Titulo Original : The World Of Robert Jordans The Wheel Of Time-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: “A very good read with a lot of historical detail. A very touching story of one person’s struggle with being a member of the Royal Family and the obligations she was put under.” Wendy L.DISCOVER A GRIPPING, AUTHENTIC AND TOUCHING MEDIEVAL HISTORICAL SAGA YOU WON’T WANT TO PUT DOWN.____________________England, 1100s.Meet Matilda of England.Betrothed at eight.Married at twelve.And crowned Empress in her late teens.Matilda is the only legitimate daughter of Henry I of England.She’s also the granddaughter of William the Conqueror and is a descendent - through her mother - from the ancient line of Anglo-Saxon kings.She is made a widow in her early twenties and is the only surviving heir to the throne of England.Now she must marry Geoffrey of Anjou, a boy ten years younger, and share the task of leading an often rebellious state.Before long she gives birth to three sons and provides her father with the male heirs he’s longed for.But when Henry I suddenly dies, the throne is usurped by Matilda’s cousin, Stephen.Now Matilda is forced to choose between her husband and her rights as her father’s heir. Intelligent, determined and courageous, she follows her heart. But at what cost?Fans of Philippa Gregory, Sandra Heath Wilson, K.M. Ashman, Candace Robb and Clare Marchant will be gripped by this touching medieval saga.____________________PRAISE FOR TWICE ROYAL LADY: “Loved this book!” Amazon customer “A good read.” Brookes “An interesting read . . . this novel makes it fun to see the history unfold as if you are witnessing it first-hand.” Mo “A very good read with a lot of historical detail.” W. Lazar “Hilary Green has done a good job in bringing the medieval world to life in a very readable way. Both time and place feel authentic.” Jaffareadstoo “An engrossing read.” LynALSO BY HILARY GREENOPERATION KINGFISHERTWICE ROYAL LADYAPHRODITE’S ISLAN...

-Titulo Original : A Practical Guide To Conquering The World (siege, 3)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: A Practical Guide to Conquering the World can be read by itself, but for those who like endings it can also be considered the refreshingly pragmatic conclusion to World Fantasy Award-winning author K.J. Parker’s acclaimed sequence of novels that began with Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City and continue with How to Rule an Empire and Get Away with It.Full of invention and ingenuity . . . Great fun. -SFX This is the true story of Aemilius Felix Boioannes the younger, the intended and unintended consequences of his life, the bad stuff he did on purpose, and the good stuff that happened in spite of him.It is, in other words, the tale of a war to end all wars, and the man responsible.For more from K. J. Parker, check out: Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled CityHow to Rule an Empire and Get Away With ItA Practical Guide to Conquering the World The Two of SwordsThe Two of Swords: Volume OneThe Two of Swords Volume TwoThe Two of Swords: Volume Three The Fencer TrilogyColours in the SteelThe Belly of the BowThe Proof House The Scavenger TrilogyShadowPatternMemory Engineer TrilogyDevices and DesiresEvil for EvilThe Escapement The CompanyThe Folding KnifeThe HammerSharps Review Parker fills his well-designed fantasy world with vastly differing cultures and languages that are just as fun to read about as Felix’s audacious schemes. Readers will be delighted. Publishers WeeklyThis entertaining novel about scheming and storytelling is perfect for fans of Tyrion Lannister ... Readers will appreciate the novel’s references to real historical events and empires, its detailed world building, and most of all, Felix’s dry wit. BooklistReaders are ensured a good time and a barrel of laughs to boot. Publishers Weekly on How to Rule an Empire and Get Away With ItParkers latest epic fantasy proves that all the world is, indeed, a stage, and Parker himself is a master impresario. Readers will enjoy his comedic take on how politics are comprised of equal parts lies, incompetence, and the foolishness of humanity-with just enough flashes of brilliance to save the day. Recommended for fans of Terry Pratchett. Library Journal on How to Rule an Empire and Get Away With It“Truly, this IS the performance of a lifetime.” FanFiAddict on How to Rule an Empire and Get Away With It“An impressive work of fiction. Like all Parker books I have read, Empire is an interesting experience from start to finish - funny and fresh from page one.” The Quill to Live on How to Rule an Empire and Get Away With It“Parker has created a world full of wit, ingenuity, unlikely tactics and reluctant heroes and there is nothing else quite like it.” Fantasy Hive on How to Rule an Empire and Get Away With ItFull of invention and ingenuity . . . Great fun. SFX on Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled CityLaunches a witty adventure series . . . Readers will appreciate the infusion of humor and fun-loving characters into this vivid and sometimes grim fantasy world. Publishers Weekly on Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled CityAs with most of Parkers work, there is a mel­ancholy undercurrent that gives the humor weight. As heroes go, Orhan is a reluctant and flawed one . . . . [but] when Orhan works the problem, we cant help but watch. Locus on Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City About the Author K.J. Parker is a pseudonym for Tom Holt. He was born in London in 1961. At Oxford he studied bar billiards, ancient Greek agriculture and the care and feeding of small, temperamental Japanese motorcycle engines; interests which led him, perhaps inevitably, to qualify as a solicitor and emigrate to Somerset, where he specialized in death and taxes for seven years before going straight in 1995. He lives in Chard, Somerset, with his wife and daughter...

-Titulo Original : Wild Sign An Alpha And Omega Novel Book 6-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: PATRICIA BRIGGS IS AN INCREDIBLE WRITER Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling authorMated werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Latham must discover what could make an entire community disappear - before its too late - in this thrilling entry in the No.1 New York Times bestselling Alpha and Omega series.In the wilds of the Northern California mountains, all the inhabitants of a small town have gone missing. Its as if the people picked up and left everything they owned behind. Fearing something supernatural might be going on, the FBI taps a source theyve consulted in the past: the werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Latham. But Charles and Anna soon find a deserted town is the least of the mysteries they face.Death sings in the forest, and when it calls, Charles and Anna must answer. Something has awakened in the heart of the California mountains, something old and dangerous - and it has met werewolves before.Discover the latest page-turning Alpha and Omega novel from the queen of urban fantasy Patricia Briggs.Praise for Patricia Briggs:Patricia Briggs is amazing . . . Her Alpha and Omega novels are fantastic Fresh FictionI love these books! Charlaine HarrisThe best new fantasy series Ive read in years Kelley Armstron...

-Titulo Original : Azura Ghost (the Graven, 2)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: One man and his sentient starship is all that stands between the multiverse and its total destruction in the second book of Essa Hansen’s brilliant, mind-bending space opera trilogy perfect for fans of The Expanse and A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet.Caiden has been on the run for ten years in order to keep his Graven ship out of the hands of his old adversary, Threi. But when a childhood friend he once thought dead reappears to take it, he is lured into a game of hunter and hunted with the one person whose powers rival Threi’s; his sister, Abriss.Now to have a fighting chance against the most influential siblings in the multiverse, Caiden is left with no choice. He must unlock the Azuras true potential-which means finally confronting his own mysterious genetic origins. Unpredictable and strikingly unique, Azura Ghost is science fiction without any limits to its imagination. Genre-breaking brilliance!--David Dalglish, USA Today bestselling authorA blistering crash through bubble universes, seas of the luminous dead, and sleeping alien cities. Liquid-crystal star ships, living machines, reality-cleaving swordplay, and a dynasty whose words command your synapses and cells. Heart-heavy, astonishingly inventive, with language that burns like plasma. A biomechanical sucker punch of a book. The space opera youve been waiting for.--Micah Dean Hicks, author of Break the Bodies, Haunt the BonesEssa Hansen is one of the most imaginative authors in science fiction today, and in AZURA GHOST she delivers a thrill ride of a story.--Michale Mammay, author of PlanetsideAzura Ghost is a magnificent achievement. Hansen juggles multiple universes as if they were fireballs, without ever dropping a single one. Like the best of science fiction, Azura Ghost asks the questions that we often fear to ask ourselves: about the extent of our responsibility in this world, what it means to choose, the limits of empathy, and the inevitability of loss; and like the best of science fiction, it asks them both at the scale of the cosmos, and at the level of a single human heart. The novels ambition is upheld by soaring prose, which does full justice to the scope of Hansens imagination. An instant classic. -- Gautam Bhatia, co-ordinating editor of Strange Horizons and author of The Wall and The Horizon Review “An intriguing bubble universe setting, flawed characters, and advanced technology from a compelling sf story that will draw in and hold readers until the very last page ... Hansen’s marvelous debut is a fast-paced, action-filled ride through the multiverse, introducing a complex found family of gender- and neurodiverse characters.” Library JournalIntriguing metaphysicals concepts, more fast-paced action, and a climactic revelation regarding Caiden’s mysterious genetic heritage will have fans eager for the next book in the Graven series. Booklist (starred review)“Essa Hansens debut is an intoxicating and thrilling science fiction read...Hansen creates a vivid, colorful setting thats full of strange tech, fantastic aliens, and reality-warping spaceships. Its mind-bending fun.” Apple Books, “10 Amazing Debuts”Nophek Gloss is one of the most vividly imaginative science fiction books I’ve ever read...If you love all the original, advanced technology you could possibly handle, a lovable, intriguing main cast with a lot of history and scars, and a fast-paced plot, then this is one you might want to pick up. FanFi AddictUnpredictable and strikingly unique, Azura Ghost is science fiction without any limits to its imagination. Genre-breaking brilliance!--David Dalglish, USA Today bestselling author David Dalglish, USA Today bestselling authorA blistering crash through bubble universes, seas of the luminous dead, and sleeping alien cities. Liquid-crystal star ships, living machines, reality-cleaving swordplay, and a dynasty whose words command your synapses and cells. Heart-heavy, astonishingly inventive, wit...

-Titulo Original : Blood Of Elves (The Witcher, 3)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: The story of Geralt of Rivia continues as war rages on in this epic fantasy-now, the story of The Witcher continues in the saga that inspired the second season of the Netfix series. For over a century, humans, dwarves, gnomes, and elves have lived together in relative peace. But times have changed, the uneasy peace is over, and now the races are fighting once again. The only good elf, it seems, is a dead elf.Geralt of Rivia, the cunning hunter known as the Witcher, has been waiting for the birth of a prophesied child. This child has the power to change the world for good-or for evil.As the threat of war hangs over the land and the child is hunted for her extraordinary powers, it will become Geralts responsibility to protect them all. And the Witcher never accepts defeat.Witcher story collectionsThe Last WishSword of DestinyWitcher novelsBlood of ElvesThe Time of ContemptBaptism of FireThe Tower of SwallowsLady of the LakeSeason of StormsHussite TrilogyThe Tower of FoolsWarriors of GodTranslated from original Polish by Danusia Stok Review This is a series you can sink your teeth into. BuzzFeed NewsDelightful, intense, irreverent, and compelling....you have to read The Witcher books because they are rife with all of the elements that make you love fiction, and especially fantasy, in the first place....In a word, The Witcher delivers. HypableOne of the best and most interesting fantasy series Ive ever read. Nerds of a FeatherLike Mieville and Gaiman, [Sapkowski] takes the old and makes it new ... fresh take on genre fantasy. FoundationSapkowski has a confident and rich voice which permeates the prose and remains post-translation. Id recommend this to any fan of heroic or dark fiction. SF Book Reviews About the Author Andrzej Sapkowski was born in 1948 in Poland. He studied economy and business, but the success of his fantasy cycle about the Witcher Geralt of Rivia turned him into a bestselling writer. His work has received Poland’s Janusz A. Zajdel prize five times, as well as Great Britain’s David Gemmell Award for Fantasy, in 2009. In 2016, he received the World Fantasy Award-Life Achievement. The Witcher has been adapted to a successful video-game franchise, and is now a series on Netflix...

-Titulo Original : The Lady Of The Lake (The Witcher, 7)-Fabricante : Orbit-Descripcion Original: Trapped in a world ruled by the Elves, separated from Geralt and her destiny, Ciri will need all her training as a fighter and sorceress to survive in the fifth novel of the Witcher, Andrzej Sapkowski’s groundbreaking epic fantasy series that inspired the hit Netflix show and the blockbuster video games.After walking through the portal in the Tower of Swallows and narrowly escaping death, Ciri finds herself in a completely different world. . . an Elven world. Time does not seem to exist and there are no obvious borders or portals to cross back into her home world. She is trapped. But this is the child of prophecy, and she will not be defeated. She knows she must escape to finally rejoin the Witcher and his companions-and also to conquer her worst nightmare. Leo Bonhart, the man who chased, wounded, and tortured Ciri, is still on her trail. And the world is still at war.Witcher collectionsThe Last WishSword of DestinyWitcher novelsBlood of ElvesThe Time of ContemptBaptism of Fire The Tower of SwallowsLady of the LakeSeason of StormsHussite TrilogyThe Tower of FoolsWarriors of GodTranslated from original Polish by David French Review This is a series you can sink your teeth into. BuzzFeed NewsDelightful, intense, irreverent, and compelling....you have to read The Witcher books because they are rife with all of the elements that make you love fiction, and especially fantasy, in the first place....In a word, The Witcher delivers. HypableOne of the best and most interesting fantasy series Ive ever read. Nerds of a FeatherLike Mieville and Gaiman, [Sapkowski] takes the old and makes it new ... fresh take on genre fantasy. FoundationSapkowski has a confident and rich voice which permeates the prose and remains post-translation. Id recommend this to any fan of heroic or dark fiction. SF Book Reviews About the Author Andrzej Sapkowski is the author of the Witcher series and the Hussite Trilogy. He was born in 1948 in Poland and studied economics and business, but the success of his fantasy cycle about Geralt of Rivia turned him into an international bestselling writer. Geralt’s story has inspired the hit Netflix show and multiple video games, has been translated into thirty-seven languages, and has sold millions of copies worldwide...