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L'universo è un'immensa foresta abitata da feroci predatori. Nascondersi significa sopravvivere, rivelarsi significa diventare prede. È quello che ha fatto la Terra, e ora i predatori stanno arrivando. Impiegheranno 400 anni, attraverso gli spazi siderali, e la Terra tenta di organizzare una disperata resistenza.

The Kingdom of Rislandia sends their finest knights of the Crystal Spire on an espionage mission in hopes of uncovering plans to the one weapon that could turn the tide of the war in their favor - the airship. James Gentry takes on this difficult assignment while juggling overwhelming personal troubles that threaten his ability to do his job. If he can’t regain his focus, it could lead to his death.

Apprentice Knight James Gentry is used to a life of travel and adventure, but now he’s been assigned to stand guard for Princess Reina. Tensions mount with King Malaky, as James can’t keep his eyes - or hands - off the beautiful princess. To make matters worse, the Wyranth have discovered the location of the king’s retreat, and they’re coming to assassinate Rislandia’s royal family.

La cicatriz es el segundo volumen de la mítica trilogía «Bas-Lag», el thriller fantástico con que China Miéville redefinió los límites de la fantasía contemporánea y empezó a fascinar a escritores, medios y lectores de cualquier género.

INVASION! Death rains from a foreign continent...... only ancient technology can save them. Zaira von Monocle finds herself in an unlikely alliance with Ivan, the Iron Emperor, as the evil Nightmen flood both of their people's western shores. With the airship Liliana broken beyond repair, The Wyranth's engineers have made a new airship, one designed as a weapon of war to stave off this threat. But even with their air power, both countries find themselves overwhelmed. The Nightmen seem to have an ultimate advantage over our heroes, able to level cities with swift efficiency.

Es ist nicht einfach, ein Systemreisender zu sein. Gut, zumindest der Teil mit dem Reisen ist schwierig. Aber nachdem Derek erst einmal Fuß gefasst hat, legt er einen Blitzstart hin und rettet dabei eine ganze Region vor einem gewaltigen Dungeonüberlauf. Er hat sogar ein paar Gefährten gefunden, die ihm dabei helfen, das riesige Loch in seinem Inneren zu stopfen, das sich bei ihm während all den Jahrzehnten allein in der Leere gebildet hat.

Professor Johan Eschbach's lovely wife, Llysette du Boise, a refugee from the burning remains of France and a world-famous vocalist, has been invited to provide a command performance for the Russian Imperial household. 

‘Who could tell what forms, what visions, what faces, what forgiveness he could see in the glow of the west!’ Jim is a well-bred young romantic who takes to the seas with hopes of adventure and the aspiration to prove his mettle. When the boat he sails in threatens to sink, Jim abandons ship...

After their victory in the skies over Dar Goranth, Fieran and his newly-unified squadron travel to Fort Defense to reinforce the squadrons defending the Escarlish-Mongavarian border. Once there, they discover a harsher war than they have yet experienced. The constant dogfights are exhausting, the bombings are frequent, and the death toll is high. Even two warriors with the magic of the ancient kings might not be enough.

Dania Ellis has faced warzones and Emergency Room chaos—but nothing prepared her for Drop Night. Once every ten years, the gods give a deck of cards to a chosen few. These new “deckbearers” are capable of great magical feats, and are the top of every food chain, both metaphorically and literally. As a combat veteran and ER nurse, Dania knows what it takes to fight for a better life. She’s worked tirelessly to build a future for herself and her orphaned nephew, Jake. But everything changes on Jake’s fourteenth birthday when he receives a Drop Night deck—straight from Nyx, the goddess of night.

Kingdoms have fallen and a new age dawns as an empire emerges to redeem humanity under the guise of an authoritarian regime. Rebels rise to fight for true freedom. Among them is an innocent man who wants no part of politics or war. Fate, however, seems to disagree with him.

WINNER OF THE AUGUST DERLETH AND ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARDS A masterpiece brimming with scientific splendor, magical intrigue, and fierce characters, from the author who “has reshaped modern fantasy” (The Washington Post) “[China Miéville’s] fantasy novels, including a trilogy set in...

The story culminates at the World's Colombian Exposition, where the Gearsmiths plan to unveil their innovations to the world. But Lord Bellingham and his Coterie have laid a trap, planning to use the fair's centerpiece—the magnificent Ferris Wheel—as a device to seize control of all aetheric technology.

Kira Talon has a secret. Raised since childhood among the nonmagical “Dim” when her expected magical birthright didn’t materialize, she barely remembers her early time in the opulent floating city high above the war-torn sprawl below. Years later, she’s made a life for herself among the nonmagical, discovering an affinity with machines, making good friends, and venturing carefully into the dangerous, clandestine resistance against the magical overlords.

At level five, Harvey has been rejuvenated. No longer hindered by his age, he and his adopted family will journey to Saito, to find their kidnapped allies. The Eldritch Artisan isn’t just any adventure; it's a thrilling mix of dungeon crawling, base-building, and intense tower defense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Join Harvey and Reacher as they navigate through uncharted territories, confront armies, and craft magical items that defy imagination.

Jacob and Alice have no choice but to turn their focus to Belldorn. The coastal city is paramount in the war with Fel. Without Belldorn, and the aid of Canopy’s dragonriders, all will be lost. Soon, the battle takes to the skies once more. Knowing they need all the support they can find, Mary, captain of the Skysworn, engages the same Pirate guild she turned her back on years before.

Time has run out. Rules must be broken, and her patron’s wrath risked. To save the woman who raised her, Lady Judith must visit the underwater grotto of a giant lagoon kraken. Survival isn’t guaranteed, but Arturo will not let his love face the dangers of the canals alone. Kraken and Canals is a story set in the Elemental Steampunk World, including The Elemental Steampunk Chronicles, Elemental Steampunk Tales, and Elemental Steampunk Stories.

An English scientist, known only as the Time Traveler, constructs a machine that allows him to move back and forth through different periods of time. Testing this machine, the man travels forward to AD 802,701. Here he discovers a lazy, undisciplined group of people who do not seem interested in anything. Thinking he has seen all he needs for his research, he decides to travel back home. Upon returning to where he left his time machine, he discovers an intelligent, violent group of people called the Morlocks have stolen it.

Alisia is normal, as far as humans go. She’s a young historian recovering from heartbreak, intent only on settling down and living peacefully. But the gods have different intentions. Alisia and her sister wake up on an alien ship. The merciless Admiral Brutus of the Vudar empire has mistaken the pair for members of the rival Sem’Pari race and plans on using them as spies, controlling them with neural implants. However, Alisia quickly realizes Brutus’s team unknowingly implanted the wrong AI chip in her head.

Clay has arrived on the evil continent of Arethkar with one simple goal: to free the brutally enslaved players. With the help of a long-lost acquaintance, Clay sets his eyes on conquering the powerful fortress of Iron Citadel. He has seven days to complete the task. If he succeeds, he will bring a new era of peace and prosperity to Arcane Kingdom Online. If he fails, the world will plunge into greater darkness.