Showing results for "Das System" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fueled by memories of a fallen world and revenge, Nick takes on a quest to take down the all-powerful [Admin]. Armed with nothing more than his grit, his experience, and an unyielding will, his every decision becomes a high-stakes gamble in a world changed by the coming of the system. Powerful and otherworldly foes obstruct his path, their strength formidable enough to pulverize any ordinary man. But Nick is far from ordinary. He embodies humanity's best hope to overcome the catastrophe known as System Fall and to challenge the [Admin].

Ten years after defeating the Architect and bringing down the System, Sloan Park believed his battle days were over. Settled in a mountain cottage with Sara, he traded godhood for peace, splitting firewood instead of enemy skulls and finding quiet satisfaction in an ordinary life. But when Luther appears with news of a Category Red alert, Sloan's retirement shatters. A new threat tears through Zone 7, something worse than Rifts, spawning white-helmeted Harvesters that transform reality itself. And they're calling Sloan's name.

The Black Baron is dead. The refugees have been settled. Columbia stands stronger than ever. So why does Caden Taylor feel like everything's about to fall apart? In the six months since the System transformed Earth, the fifteen-year-old sharpshooter has grown from awkward freshman to junior commander of one of the region's most capable adventuring teams. He's navigated politics, led combat operations, and somehow found time to fall for Emily Bridger—the girl who keeps calling him on his crap. But the world isn't done testing him.

Tout sourit à Derek Hunt. Son pire ennemi a été mis hors d'état de nuire, et la vente aux enchères de Savannah promet de faire exploser ses profits. Jamais il ne s'est senti aussi puissant. Quand le prince Edgar lui propose de prendre part à une mystérieuse mission, il y voit l'occasion de se couvrir de gloire et de soigner ses statistiques : une étape de plus dans son irrésistible ascension. Mais a-t-il bien mesuré les risques encourus ? A-t-il la moindre idée de ce qui l'attend au bout de l'aventure et des dangers qui pèsent sur le royaume de Cydaria ?

Getting hit by a truck didn't Isekai Arthur Ward, but he did wake up in a world forever changed. When Earth evolves, passing a threshold few even knew existed, humanity is whisked away by the Grand System to engage in an educational Tutorial to bring them up to speed, the introduction of the new energy source that has been made available: Ether.

The System gave humanity stats and levels. It didn't give them a tutorial. Caden Taylor turned a wrecked neighborhood into a thriving settlement. Unlocked powerful classes. Even dropped a world boss that should've killed them all. Peace lasted exactly fifteen days. Now the Black Baron is coming—and he doesn't just conquer territories. He breaks them. Village by village, he's building an army from the ashes of resistance, twisting the System's own rules to forge broken refugees into loyal soldiers through pure, calculated terror. When diplomacy means infiltrating enemy camps...

Two weeks have passed since the System's descent. Humanity is adapting, some thrive, whilst others struggle to survive. Arthur Ward has made quite a name for himself as one of the premier healers in all of America. Things are going well. He's growing into his strength and making strides towards unlocking a powerful class. Missing the Tutorial is quickly proving to be the best thing that's ever happened to him. Unfortunately, peace cannot last. Nefarious groups have started coming out of the woodwork, people with no qualms about what or who they must sacrifice to fulfill their goals.

Melvin has normal problems. High school. Tests. Trying to find a girlfriend (and failing...miserably). But one day he awakens with access to a System that governs all magic. In his attempt to summon a teacher to show him the ropes, he botches the ritual and accidentally summons a magic-wielding girl named Kalliphae. Sure, she's powerful and deadly. A femme fatale who's more intimidating than even the most popular girls at school.

Born over a century after "The Rise", Jeff scavenges with his tyrannical mother for survival. Banned from cultivating freely, Jeff wants none of this life; his one objective is to join the immortal rankers as they attempt to climb the Northern Tower. On the day of his escape, a powerful guild attacks Leah’s group, and Jeff is thrown through a unique dungeon portal—a portal that hasn’t been used in nearly a hundred years. In the pursuit of Jeff’s ultimate goal, he must choose whether to follow the Church, join a guild, or try it all on his own.

Arthur Ward is no stranger to loss. Life has taken from him time and time again. With the descent of the Grand System, he almost believed things might have changed. Unfortunately, the world is not so kind a place. Arthur finally knows why he's been struggling so much with his magic, and the answer reveals a fate more dire than anything he could have ever imagined. Ether is the least of his worries when death itself looms on the horizon, the destruction of his very being.

Getting dragged into an alien world was not high on Elias Critchley's to-do list. One moment, he's trying to avoid eye contact with people on the school bus. The next, he's suspended mid-air in a bizarre tutorial and dumped—naked—into a dangerous, System-bound world where survival is far from guaranteed. With nothing but his sarcasm, stubborn streak, dry wit and a few skills from his old life, Elias must navigate a world that feels like the games he used to play… only now, dying doesn't come with a respawn.

Elias and his friends have made their way to Hepton. Having survived the System's demands so far, they are about to start on the next stage of their adventure. With new powers, tougher quests, and enemies that refuse to stay dead, Elias is pushed to his limits as both a fighter and a leader. The System itself is watching. Testing them, and happy to remind Elias who's really in control. Aside from the quests, the group enters their first instanced-dungeon, and while the rewards might be greater, the tasks in front of them are much tougher.

Getting kidnapped by the System and dumped into a fantasy world wasn't on Elias Critchley's to-do list. Still, he's managed to stay alive, level up, and keep most of his insides on the inside. Now the System's sent him and his party to a crumbling estate with a haunted past, a grieving lord, and a boy only Elias can see—one who isn't quite alive, but may not be dead either. The task? Fix it all. Quietly. Preferably without being eaten by anything with too many teeth.

John Lee has left Earth behind him as he travels to the capital of the Galactic Council. Seeking rest and an answer to what the enigmatic System is, John plans to spend his time reading and researching on Irvina. But fate has other plans for the human Paladin. Faced with a new quest and a Galactic Society that is as unfair to its citizens as it was to Earth, John must decide if his desire for a quieter life outweighs his conscience.

Lucky has always dreamed of changing his stars, but in a world ruled by the mysterious System, destiny feels more like a prison. When a rare opportunity arises to rewrite his future, Lucky seizes the chance—only to find that the System might have plans of its own. Follow Lucky on a wild journey of growth, adventure, and self-discovery as he battles not just monsters and quests, but also the dark secrets lurking within his world.

Les Misérables meets The Lunar Chronicles in this thrilling conclusion to the System Divine trilogy that’s an “explosion of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution” (Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series). An heir. A renegade. A convict. A cyborg...

Knells plans have begun to come together. His crew grows larger and more powerful with every passing day, and rumors of Captain Sorfina's death have already started to spread but not all attention is beneficial. A group who have lurked in the shadows for centuries are moving once more, and their leaders motives are just as shrouded as their past. More pieces enter the board of looming war, and Knells crew finds itself at the center of everything, whether they want to be or not.

The epic conclusion to The Witches of Halstett trilogy from one of the most exciting new voices in romantasy. A thorn witch with the power to walk between the realms of Life and Death. A magical rebellion. A devastating romance. Perfect for fans of Lauren Roberts and Stephanie Garber. Three...

​Deluxe edition with special embellishments on first printing only. Les Misérables meets The Lunar Chronicles in the out-of-this-world sequel to Sky Without Stars that’s an “explosion of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution” (Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author...

“Not to be missed!” —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles “An explosion of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series In the tradition of The Lunar Chronicles, this...