A chief leads a band of rebels within their conqueror's city. But when his brother becomes attracted to the enemy's religion, the Chief must choose between his brother’s life and his own revolutionary values.Two best friends, a nerd and a redneck jock, go on a trip for their summer vacation. As it happens, the nerd has discovered his Jewish heritage and is taking it up to eleven, the jock recently became a devout Muslim, and their destination is none other than Jerusalem.Religious bickering and romantic rivalry heat things up from the beginning. Then their goofy classmate, traveling with a Christian tour group, goes off the rails and declares himself to be the Second Coming. Then things get much weirder than that.Will the two friends end up penniless on the streets of Jerusalem? Will the "Messiah" get the tour group following him, or will he get himself lynched? Can nuclear war be averted?WARNING: Very irreverent and politically incorrect! Views: 903
AVRUPA’NIN TARİHİ İNTERNETTE YENİDEN YAZILDI
İlk önce internet ortamında bölümler halinde yayınlanan ve akıllı telefon uygulamalarıyla kulaktan kulağa yayılan MONGOLIAD, gördüğü büyük ilgi üzerine yaratıcıları tarafından gözden geçirilerek kitaba dönüştürüldü. Bilimkurgunun önemli yazarlarından Neal Stephenson önderliğinde bir araya gelen isimler, ayrı ayrı yeteneklerini konuşturup bu ortak romana imza attılar. Sadece yazarlar değil, bilgisayar programcıları, görsel sanatçılar, film yapımcılarının da birlikte giriştiği bu ilginç proje, en sonunda elle tutulur bir roman haline geldi.
1241... Moğolların Avrupa’yı istilası neredeyse tamamlanmış durumdadır. Cengiz Han’ın oğulları tarafından yönetilen ordular, gözlerini yeni topraklara dikmiştir. Krallardan köylülere kadar herkes aynı kaderle yüzleşmek üzeredir, ta ki bin yıllık gizli bir geleneğin mirasçısı olan küçük bir savaşçı grubu, Hanlar Hanı’nı öldürmek için tehlikeli bir planı uygulamaya koyana kadar… On üçüncü yüzyılda Avrupa’da geçen bu macera, tarihin alternatif bir sayfasında yer alıyor. Savaş sanatlarının, yolculuğun, serüvenin, gizemin ve aksiyonun başrolleri paylaştığı bu epik eser, hem tarihsel kurgu meraklılarını hem de fantastik edebiyat takipçilerinin beğenisini toplayacak.
Uzun süredir okuyucular tarafından beklenen Mongoliad, Neal Stephenson’ın yanı sıra; Greg Bear, Mark Teppo, E.D. deBirmingham, Erik Bear, Cooper Moo, J. Brassey’in de imzalarını taşıyor. Views: 903
A failed pharmaceutical is reborn as a cult recreational drug.A paralyzed hospital patient discovers he has acquired a unique ability.Geoff Christie lies paralyzed in a hospital bed, a victim of locked-in syndrome. As he struggles to come to terms with this horrific condition he discovers a bizarre and astonishing ability, one that grants him special insights into the disturbing properties of a new and increasingly popular entheogen. Views: 903
When Jack finds a tiny corpse in a shoe box in his back garden, he begins to question his sanity. But is his mind the only thing he's lost? Originally published in Nocturne Magazine.At first, Jack had been convinced the thing was some twisted little urchin’s idea of a toy. But then he’d cut open its belly and something like semi-liquefied worms had glistened through the skewed slit of his inexpert incision... Views: 903
THIS WAY TO THE END TIMES: Classic Tales of the Apocalypse, gathers 21 compelling, gripping stories of the not-too-distant demise of the earth as we know it. And what a collection. From little-known, brilliant tales by sci-fi legends Jules Vernes and Olaf Stapledon, to intense short works by sci-fi masters Ursula K. Le Guin, Connie Willis, Jack Vance, and Brian W. Aldiss, to haunting works by contemporary authors Dale Bailey, Alvaro Zinos-Amaro, Karen Haber and Megan Arkenberg, THIS WAY TO THE END TIMES paves the road to the fantastical future, alternating humor with grit, and hope with ghastly post apocalyptic visions.
Guest editor Robert Silverberg—winner of numerous Hugo and Nebula awards, Grand Master of Science Fiction Writers of America, and a Science Fiction Hall of Fame inductee—hand-picked each story, and offers an introduction to each, as well as an introduction to the anthology as a whole.
A unique collection for longtime and new fans of speculative fiction, THIS WAY TO THE END TIMES roars into the future wide-eyed and full speed ahead.
Complete list of authors:
Jules Verne, James Elroy Flecker, Frank Lillie Pollock, G. Peyton Wertenbaker, Philip Latham, Jack Vance, Fritz Leiber, Brian W. Aldiss, Ursula K. Le Guin, Robert Silverberg, James Tiptree, Jr., Malcolm Edwards, Connie Willis, Karen Haber, by Dale Bailey, Megan Artenberg, Alvaro Zinos-Amaro, Olaf Stapledon Views: 902
Gordon Dahlquist transfixed readers across the world with his dazzling literary debut, the epic Victorian tale **The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters. Now the internationally bestselling author continues an adventure like no other, featuring three heroes you will never forget.
**Awakening from a fevered delirium, Celeste Temple finds herself in a fishing village on the remote Iron Coast. She has no idea where her companions, Cardinal Chang and Doctor Svenson, might be—nor whether any of her enemies survived the dirigible crash that marked her last conscious moment. And while her body seems intact, she cannot say the same for her mind. For she must contend not only with the possibility that peril awaits her but with the memory of her traitorous fiancé’s murder at sea…along with thousands of other memories that now live within her—courtesy of a bewitching glass book.
Hunted by murderous opportunists and cruel mercenaries of every kind, Miss Temple, Chang, and the Doctor are soon propelled into a quest that will draw them one by one into a realm of reckless, lawless terror. At every turn lies another enigma—and the stench of indigo clay, the raw material used to enslave even the most steadfast soul. Now they alone stand in the path of a diabolical conspiracy involving the books—one that will mean an alarming new world where once-free-roaming minds are wiped completely clean… if they live long enough. As Miss Temple, Cardinal Chang and Dr. Svenson uncover the devilish schemes of their deadly enemies, the terrifying secrets contained in The Dark Volume will be revealed one by one. For the blue glass is more lethal than they’d ever imagined—and those who possess it, as well as those who pursue it, are playing with fire.
Pulsing with electrifying suspense, this uniquely thrilling feat of the imagination will grip readers in its dark thrall long after the final page is devoured. Views: 902
Laxus lives in a world where magic is just as common as an engineer, or a scientist. He was stolen from his parents as a child, and raised by a guild of dark mages by the name of Black Dragon. He lives his childhood in hate, believing the lie that Blue Phoenix, a guild of Justice, killed his parents. When he discovers he has been lied to, He turns against Black Dragon. Who will be destroyed first?Laxus lives in a world where magic is just as common as an engineer, or a scientist. He was stolen from his parents as a child, and raised by a guild of dark mages by the name of Black Dragon. With the power to control shadows, the dark guild believes him a perfect weapon. They train him as a brutal, mindless killer. Under the lie that Blue Phoenix, a guild of Justice, killed his parents, he grows up hating them. When a girl from Blue Phoenix reveals he has been lied to, he is outraged. Will the immense power within him destroy him? Or will he strike back at Black Dragon, and end their tyranny? Views: 902
After their peaceful village is raided by the foul monstrous skex, brothers Logan and Corbin Walker find themselves caught in a race against time, desperate to warn the capitol before the dangerous skex arrive to wreak the same havoc upon the unsuspecting people of Fal. Never could they imagine that this would only be the beginning of their unforgettable journey when Logan is exiled from Fal.After their peaceful village, Riverbell, is raided by the foul monstrous skex, brothers Logan and Corbin Walker find themselves caught in a race against time, desperate to warn the capitol before the dangerous skex arrive to wreak the same havoc upon the unsuspecting people of Fal. Never could they imagine, that this would only be the very beginning of their unforgettable journey, when Logan is suddenly exiled from the kingdom for a crime he did not commit. On the run, doggedly avoiding his own brother, sent to pursue the wanted criminal, can Logan Walker possibly hope to stay free long enough to unravel the Secrets of the Elders? And So the Fourth Age of Acadia begins... The World of Acadia Ages long past, forced to abandon the surface, mankind descended inside the core of their planet, fleeing an impending xenocide at the hands of the mighty Jotnar invaders and settling a new homeland among the deep forests in the wide caverns of Vanidriell, under the light of the Great Crystal Baetylus. Views: 902
If you are looking for a serious tale with a redeeming moral, find another book. This is a foible, not a fable, thus it has no intrinsic value whatsoever, so take a detour through the fickle world of Foible, where a sense of humor is your only weapon against incomprehension. These stories are a silly romp through the land of Faerie, poking fun at themselves and just about everything else.If you are looking for a serious tale with a redeeming moral, find another book. This is a foible, not a fable, thus it has no intrinsic value whatsoever, save to make you smile. These stories should be used with caution, not taken internally, and avoided by those who have a congenital lack of humor, who take themselves and the world too seriously, and those looking for something serious to read. So take a detour through the fickle world of Foible, where a sense of humor is your only weapon against incomprehension. These stories are a silly (and hopefully entertaining) romp through the land of Faerie, poking fun at everything you love about fairy tales, geek culture, and very possibly things that have very little to do with either. Finally available as a complete (albeit short) collection!On Princesses: Yes, the world needs another fairytale, just like your grandmother needs a Dwarf Grunge Band. Of course this is not just another fairy tale, it is a completely irreverent celebration of geeks, fairy goth-mothers, small annoying dogs, and yes, princesses.On Heroes: This little saga pokes fun at bureaucracy, paperwork, heroes, and the latest fad in looming environmental crises. Find out how to save the world in six easy lessons, or not.On Sleeping Beauties: Just when you thought you knew everything about a certain fairy tale, here comes a take on the story fit to baffle even renowned scholars in the genre, along with most everyone else. Take another jaunt into the land of Foible where most anything can happen, and often does, but be warned, this tale should not be read by those who take themselves, or their literature, too seriously.On Dragons: Of course we can't leave such topics as lawyers and a college education alone, here's another tale from the land of Foible! Views: 902
Elizabeth Moon’s bestselling science fiction novels featuring Kylara Vatta have earned her rave reviews and comparison to such giants as Robert Heinlein and Lois McMaster Bujold. But as Moon’s devoted fans know, she started her career as a fantasy writer. The superb trilogy known as The Deed of Paksenarrion is widely judged to be one of the great post-Tolkien fantasies, a masterpiece of sustained world-building and realistic military action. Now Moon returns to this thrilling realm for the first time in nearly twenty years. The result: another classic in the making.
Thanks to Paks’s courage and sacrifice, the long-vanished heir to the half-elven kingdom of Lyonya has been revealed as Kieri Phelan, a formidable mercenary captain who earned a title and enemies in the neighboring kingdom of Tsaia. Now, as Kieri ascends a throne he never sought, he must come to terms with his own half-elven heritage while protecting his new kingdom from his old enemies and those he has not yet discovered.
Meanwhile, in Tsaia, Prince Mikeli prepares for his own coronation. But when an assassination attempt nearly succeeds, Mikeli suddenly faces the threat of a coup. Acting swiftly, Mikeli strikes at the powerful family behind the attack: the Verrakaien, magelords possessing ancient sorcery, steeped in death and evil. Mikeli’s survival and that of Tsaia depend on the only Verrakai whose magery is not tainted with innocent blood.
Two kings stand at a pivotal point in the history of their worlds. For dark forces are gathering against them, knit in a secret conspiracy more sinister and far more ancient than they can imagine. And even Paks may find her gods-given magic and peerless fighting skills stretched to the limit and beyond.
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Rebecca wasn't looking for trouble on her night out with her girlfriends, but trouble found her in the form of a dark and handsome stranger. He swept her up and plopped her down in a world of werewolves, blood feuds, and political intrigue with a healthy dose of scandalous sex. Now she has to learn the ways of her new world before their enemies take them out of it. Views: 902
Kidnapped and sold into slavery, Chantelle Burke was led into the Pasha's scented chambers swearing she'd never surrender to this ruthless master. But she was stunned by the magnificently handsome man who awaited her amid the silk and splendor. His piercing emerald eyes held her in their power; his muscular embrace made her weak with desire even as she defied him. She was his to do with as he would. Yet this mysterious stranger - whose eastern garb concealed his true identity - touched her only with tenderness, driving her wild with new sensation, his scorching kisses igniting the fires of her very soul... and sweeping her beyond the harem walls into a palace of love's eternal dream. Views: 901
“Me and you. It’ll never happen. Not today, not tomorrow, not five years from now. Not when some idiot breaks your heart, or when you realise what your little sundresses do to everyone. Not when you’re thirty, not when you’re fifty. I’m going to push your limits, break you down, make you cry, and in the end … I’ll save you.”
Some people exist in the blessed light of day, but I'm not one of those people. I exist in the bleak grey of a post-twilight world, where the warmth is sucked from the air and the weightless shadows come out to play. I will never be free, because I have a demon. It wasn’t always with me, but something happened, something bad. I lost a year of my life, and now here I am, just me and my demon.
Maybe the demon is him: Nicholai Fell. He exists in the horrible darkness of a moonless night: quiet, full of mystery, completely unreachable. He might be in the profession of saving people, but it isn’t going to work this time. Not even when he starts to break all of his own rules.
Because maybe …
Just maybe ...
My demon is me. Views: 901
