Featuring a new Valdemar novella by Lackey and an exclusive interview with the fantasy author, this book, now in paperback, is a complete, authorized reader's guide to the endlessly rich and dazzling fantasy world.
Featuring a new Valdemar novella by Mercedes Lackey and an exclusive interview with the fantasy author, this book is a complete, authorized reader's guide to the endlessly rich and dazzling fantasy world.
When a game of hide and seek on the Web turns into trouble for Net Force Explorer Daniel Sanchez, he's accused of trying to access confidential Net Force files by CIA liaison Ryan Valas. Now the Explorers must find out who's really responsible. Original.
Devotees of Lois McMaster Bujold's bestselling, Hugo Award-winning Vorkosigan series now have a book that is a goldmine of information, background details, and little-known facts about the Vorkosigan saga. It includes an all-new interview with Bujold as well as essays by her on crafting the Vorkosigan universe, maps, a complete timeline of the ...
With "The Unauthorized Dan Brown Companion," readers will at last have all the information needed to distinguish for themselves between the inventions of a master storyteller and the historical revelations of a first-rate investigator.
Seventeen classic fairy tales are made enchantingly modern by some of today's hottest science fiction and fantasy authors, who set these tales in urban surroundings. Authors include Tanya Huff, Jean Rabe, Jody Lynn Nye, and Michelle West. Original.
Sixteen original tales featuring mutants--humans with a little something extra--are collected in this volume that includes works from notable sci-fi writers Alan Dean Foster, Lisanne Norman, Karen Haber, David Bischoff, Michelle West, and others.
A detailed overview of the U.S Navy-from the origins and complete histories to the battles and weaponry. Here are comprehensive accounts and descriptions of the battles, weaponry, and personnel, from the enlisted man to the top-ranking officers-featuring fascinating detail on the bloodiest battles, the greatest successes and most devastating ...
The troll known as Hood and his fellow Shadowrunners steal some biotechnological agriculture from the Plantech Corporation only to find themselves framed for murder and tied to an even greater conspiracy. Original.
Twenty of science fiction and fantasy's most talented authors wade into the waters of a new genre and create something utterly unique. Authors include Alan Dean Foster, Jean Rabe, and L.E. Modesitt, Jr. Original.
The challenge and lure of space exploration has long been fertile ground for some of the finest science fiction stories. Here, 15 of the best chroniclers of the day after tomorrow present unique tales of space stations both in Earth's solar system and far beyond. Original.
This wicked anthology includes 14 original stories featuring villains who actually win in the end. Includes stories by Ed Gorman, Rosemary Edgehill, Tim Waggoner, Fiona Patton, and others.
This anthology of original short stories includes contributions by masters of the fantasy genre, including Alan Dean Foster, Diana L. Paxson, Jody Lynn Nye, Andre Norton, and 11 other authors who take readers to the times of swords, sorcery, and adventure.
Predicting the future has long been a cornerstone of science fiction, and the number of trends in society, politics, and religion that have followed these forecasts is impressive. Now 16 authors take up the challenge of gazing into the future to visualize what America may become. Original.
This newest anthology in the Fantastic series is a collection of 15 original tales of valiant warriors sworn to serve and defend against all foes, whether they be mortal or magical. Features tales written by noted authors Andre Norton, Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker Reichert, and Jane Yolen.
In the vein of great biography comics from years past (Pope John Paul II, St. Francis of Assisi), come two biographies of the 2008 Presidential candidates. This year's presidential primary season was historic for many reasons, and Barack Obama's rise from humble beginnings to his place on the November ballot makes for an extraordinary tale! ...
How might the course of World War II have changed if civilized dragons ran bombing missions for the Germans? Here are 13 tales of war in alternate worlds where magical creatures are real and often prove victorious. Original.
This collection of 14 original tales turns traditional fantasy upside-down with the premise that Evil has already won and Good is hopelessly outclassed. Contributors include Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Jodi Lynn Nye, and Gregory Benford. Original.
Fifteen original tales envision ever-more sophisticated technology-and the repercussions on humankind... As our world and daily lives become more and more involved with and dependent on complex technology, concern over what the future holds increases. If computers develop genuine Artificial Intelligence will they still willingly serve humankind? ...
Twelve never before published stories of the supernatural that all feature lighthouses as their setting and focus. Within that framework, however, these contemporary authors bring tremendous variety to their plotlines and their characters. Some stories are just plain creepy, others mystifying or metaphysical or even heartwarming, but all are ...
This collection of 11 science fiction stories--featuring authors such as Allan Dean Foster, Ed Gorman, and Nina Kiriki Hoffman--focuses on differing responses, both personal and public, to alien abductions.
On New Year's Day, 2159, Mason Noir (III), looking exactly as he did in the year 2002, receives a message from his technicians: they are ready to begin 'the procedure.' Decades of research have finally come to fruition, and just in time, as this year is the beginning of a new age for mankind.
Teris and Syrena's wedding was supposed to prevent a war between their two kingdoms, but fate intervened with a much darker plan. Now Teris, Syrena, and dozens of others are trapped in an isolated keep, surrounded by a vicious army led by a cunning, inhuman war shaman. Teris must lead an uneasy alliance to victory over their relentless foe, if he ...
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