Fantasy og science fiction

Five New Yorkers must band together to defend their city in the first book of a stunning new series by Hugo award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N. K. Jemisin.Every city has a soul. Some are as ancient as myths, and others are as new and destructive as children. New York City? She's got five.But every city also has a dark side. A roiling, ancient evil stirs beneath the earth, threatening to destroy the city and her five protectors unless they can come together and stop it once and for all.

At a critical moment, Naofumi and the others are saved by a young girl. Ost's sacrifice is enough to save them from their battle to the death with Kyo, but Kyo's able to escape to another world. Naofumi attempts to follow him, but he awakens to find himself in prison! His friends are scattered and he finds himself back at level one. How will Naofumi survive the new challenges that await him?

First published by Kadokawa in 2014 in Japan.

Only a scant few weeks remain before the Thesis Competition, which becomes the perfect excuse for Tatsuya and Miyuki to scour Kyoto for the fugitive Gongjin Zhou. Together with Minoru Kudou, a Kyoto local, they comb the ancient city's streets in what appears to be a fruitless search. Even though the clock is ticking, all their leads seem to go nowhere-until Tatsuya gets word that Mayumi's bodyguard has turned up dead by the Katsura River. With new clues and new allies kicking the manhunt into high gear, the party quickly closes in on their quarry's hideout, unaware of what lies in wait for them once they finally catch up...

From the popular Seraph of the End series comes the latest prequel of the light novels!What meaning can life have after the end of the world?Guren and his friends are forced to consider this question, even as they fight to rebuild their ruined world-the world that Guren himself destroyed. Dispatched by the newly constituted Japanese Imperial Demon Army on a mission to restore power to the area, they encounter a powerful vampire. But all is not as it seems...Faced with shifting loyalties and manipulated from all sides, Guren must decide who to trust-Mahiru? Saito? Ferid Bathory? Can he even trust himself? The mysteries of the past slowly begin to unravel as Guren and his friends hurtle towards an uncertain future.

"First published in Japan in 2019 by Kadokawa Corporation, Tokyo"--Copyright page.

Nothing ever goes the same way twice when Subaru returns to the Sanctuary using his Return to Death ability. The truth he comes back with threatens to crush him, putting his ability to save the world in jeopardy. Shinichirou Otsuka provides the artwork.

A brand-new four-part adventure featuring the Master's exploits in the Time War. In a Time War, there is a crime that not eventhe Daleks would dare consider. But the Master has more than considered - and he is ready to commit.

This edition (Classic Wisdom Reprint) is non-censored, based on a samizdat version and translated in Russia by an unknown translator. Widely held as one of the best novels of the 20th century the book depicts a story in a story, a manuscript of a Biblical story that the Master cannot publish and locked up in the asylum for. The story concerns a visit by the devil to the officially atheistic Soviet Union. The Master and Margarita combine supernatural elements with satirical dark comedy and Christian philosophy, defying a singular genre. Literary critic, assistant professor at the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts Nadezhda Dozhdikova notes that the image of Jesus as a harmless madman presented in ″Master and Margarita″ has its source in the literature of the USSR of the 1920s, which, following the tradition of the demythologization of Jesus in the works Strauss, Renan, Nietzsche, and Binet-Sanglé, put forward two main themes - mental illness and deception. The mythological option, namely the denial of the existence of Jesus, only prevailed in the Soviet propaganda at the turn of the 1920s and 1930s.

"Contains material originally published in single magazine form as CHRONONAUTS: FUTURESHOCK #1-4".--Indicia.

An electrifying novel about identity in the digital age from the Hugo and BSFA Award-winning author, John Brunner.

In an archaic, feudal empire on the giant world of Majipoor, Valentine, an itinerant juggler, wakes up one morning with only a vague and troubled idea of who he is. His dreams suggest he is the ruler of Majipor - but no one will believe him.

Second EditionIs there an acceptable level of fatness? And if so, how fat is too fat? In our society, there is a growing intolerance of FAT people. In spite of the fat positivity and body acceptance movement, there are those who feel threatened by the bodies of the obese. As FAT people express more self-confidence and self-love for who and what they are, they (we) often come face-to-face with an outright hatred, a kind of racist revulsion for the abundant size of our bodies. Frequently, this is delivered in a sweet guise of care and concern for our health.FATIZEN: The Graphic Novel, Part One explores an intolerant world that takes an extremist idea and lets it play out for all to see. Sixty years in the future, the diet industry becomes the most powerful branch of the federal government. The rights of the obese are slowly diminished, and then the rebellion begins. But could you maintain a low Body Mass Index if it was law? What if your life depended on it?Based on the 2015 novel Fatizen 24602 by Philip C. Barragan II, FATIZEN: The Graphic Novel, Part One shows one woman's journey and how she stands up for her rights and inspires courage, hope, and a revolution. Join Delilah on her adventure and experience the tenacious spirit that perseveres in the face of unrelenting adversity.This is the first in a trilogy based on the prose novel of the same name. This second edition contains additional new artwork and substantially revised content. Let us introduce you to the FIRST plus-sized action hero, Delilah Palladino. The entire trilogy is available now.

To the enemy, Fel'annár is just a half-blood bastard, but to the Silvan people, he is their crownless warrior prince. Returning from battle in the mountains, he grieves for one who was lost, a death that triggers a mystery Fel'annár and his company of chosen brothers must unravel. But why do the trees speak of a beautiful monster?Fel'annár will learn the ways of the Kah Warrior from a legendary commander while facing the disdain of another who struggles to accept this 'ignoble son' for who he is, not for what he represents. Meanwhile, Fel'annár's royal half-brother reveals a plan to restore the Great Forest to its past splendour of multi-cultural harmony. But the Forest is falling apart under the final onslaught of a ruthless traitor and the Silvan people are turning away from their ruler. Can Fel'annár come to understand what role he must play in this plan before it is too late? Can the brothers put aside their resentment towards each other for tearing their families apart and learn to trust one another? Can love prosper in the midst of battle and hardship as dark enemies converge on the Motherland?Danger lies in wait for an elf who is slowly coming to terms with his heritage, learning to wield a natural ability and accepting the nature of his unfolding destiny. The greatest warriors of their time will come together once more-in the name of justice. In the name of love.The series so far.#1 Path of a Novice#2 Road of a Warrior#3 Dawn of a Legend#4 Return of a Warlord#5 Rise of the Silvan#6 Destiny of a Prince

A great collection of short speculative fiction.Twenty-three authors selected by co-editors Rhonda Parrish and Greg BechtelNevertheless (Tesseracts Twenty-one) is a collection of optimistic speculative fiction stories, each optimistic in a slightly different way. These stories explore the optimism that drives us to seek out new worlds, that inspires us to sacrifice for others or fuels us to just keep going when everything seems lost and in so doing turn the idea upside down and inside out.One of the best reasons for doing an anthology of optimistic future this year was because no matter which side of the political or social spectrum you land on, it's been a tough year. Nevertheless we try to remain optimistic. Nevertheless, we don't give up. Nevertheless, yes, we persist. The stories in this anthology of optimistic SF are some of the darkest optimistic stories you'll ever read but, nevertheless, they are optimistic. And powerful.Featuring stories and poems by: James Bambury, Meghan Bell, Gavin Bradley, Ryan Henson Creighton, Darrel Duckworth, Dorianne Emmerton, Pat Flewwelling, Stephen Geigen-Miller, Jason M. Harley, Kate Heartfield, R. W. Hodgson, Jerri Jerreat, Jason Lane, Buzz Lanthier-Rogers, Alison McBain, Michael Milne, Fiona Moore, Ursula Pflug, Michael Reid, S. L. Saboviec, Lisa Timpf, Leslie Van Zwol, Natalia YanchakEdited by Rhonda Parrish and Greg BechtelRhonda Parrish is driven by a desire to do All The Things. She founded and ran Niteblade Magazine, is an Assistant Editor at World Weaver Press and is the editor of several anthologies including, most recently, Mrs. Claus and Equus. In addition, Rhonda is a writer whose work has been in publications such as Tesseracts 17: Speculating Canada from Coast to Coast and Imaginarium: The Best Canadian Speculative Writing (2012 & 2015). Her most recent book is Haunted Hospitals, which she co-wrote with Mark Leslie.Greg Bechtel's occasionally prize-winning stories and essays have appeared in a variety of magazines and anthologies, including Avenue Edmonton, The Fiddlehead, Prairie Fire, two previous Tesseracts anthologies, and Imaginarium 4: The Best Canadian Speculative Writing. His first story collection, Boundary Problems, won the Alberta Book of the Year Award for trade fiction and was a finalist for the ReLit Award, the William L. Crawford Fantasy Award, and the City of Edmonton Robert Kroetsch Book Prize.Greg currently lives in Edmonton, Alberta where, as of this writing, he is serving for his second year as Writer in Residence for the Alberta Branch of the Canadian Authors Association. He also teaches English Literature, Writing Studies, and Creative Writing at the University of Alberta, where he completed his PhD on Canadian syncretic fantasy.Add this anthology to your Tesseracts collection now.

A refreshing collection of enchanting fairy tales that reflects the spectrum of human sexuality.

Maud Demille is a daughter of Innkeepers-a special group who provide 'lodging' to other-planetary visitors-so she knows that a simple life isn't in the cards. But even Maud could never have anticipated what Fate would throw at her.Once a wife to a powerful vampire knight, Maud and her young daughter, Helen, were exiled with him for his treachery to the desolate, savage planet of Karhari. Karhari killed her husband, and Maud-completely abandoned by his family-has spent over a year avenging his debts. Rescued by her sister Dina, she's sworn off all things vampire.Except... In helping Dina save the world, she met Arland, the Marshal of House Krahr, one of the most powerful vampire houses. One thing led to another and he asked for her hand in marriage. She declined. Arland is not used to hearing the word 'no;' and try as she might, Maud can't just walk away from Arland. It doesn't help that being human is a lot harder for Maud than being a vampire.To sort it all out, she accepts his invitation to visit his home planet. House Krahr is extremely influential and Maud knows that a woman-a human, with a very questionable past-who's turned down a proposal from its most beloved son won't get a warm reception. Maybe she's not sure about marrying Arland, but House Krahr isn't going to decide for her. Maud Demille has never run from a fight, and House Krahr will soon discover that there's a lot more to Maud than they're expecting.

The World of Twilight Monk is a compendium focusing on the Eastern Continent of Speria, also known as "The Mystic Lands", it's culture, flora and fauna. In this book, you will find over 100 illustrations, early sketches, orthographic breakdowns of both characters and architecture, as well as written history for many of the locations visited in the comics and novels of the universe of Twilight Monk. This book also includes maps, location guides and breakdowns and bios for legendary weapons, and mythical beasts.Updated 2nd Edition (2020)

A hundred years ago, a man with a secret could travel a few hundred miles and give himself a new name and life story. No one would be any the wiser, as long as he didn't give anyone a reason to start asking questions. These days, that's not so easy, with everyone on social media, and CCTV on every street corner. So Daniel Mackmain keeps his head down and keeps himself to himself.But now a girl has been murdered and the Derbyshire police are taking a closer look at a loner who travels from place to place, picking up work as he goes. Worse, Dan realises the murder involves the hidden world he was born into. When no one else can see the truth, who will see justice done?A modern fantasy rooted in the ancient myths and folklore of the British Isles.

In this epic fantasy, Ralph of Upmeads embarks on a perilous quest to find the legendary Well at the World's End, a mystical source of eternal life and wisdom. Set in a richly detailed medieval world, Ralph faces numerous challenges and encounters magical creatures, treacherous villains, and powerful allies along the way. William Morris blends romance, adventure, and myth in this timeless tale of personal growth and the pursuit of a distant, unattainable goal.

The fascinating back stage world of a very nearly famous rock star, Brian Porker, as hebumps and seethes his way along on an international tour that includes the Down Under,the Up Above, and several points in between. The characters that populate Brian Porker'sworld resonate with personalities so oddly different from one another…An ex-magistratecrazed manager who books tours to far flung venues, a tour manager with connections,the long-legged roadie who seems to know everyone at every tour stop, the StewardessFrom Hell, and an electronics nerd who wires guitars so they will sound great at sub-zerotemperature…All working toward a goal: Brian Porker's world tour. A tour fraught withstress, sea eagles, suspicion, poison dart frogs, anger, lizards, antediluvian flash-backs,and Vodka Icebergs.

BASED ON THE HIT ALBUM BY PROGRESSIVE METAL GIANTS DREAM THEATER In a not so distant future, our world has returned to the ugliness of feudalism. Only this time, those in power control the servant class with the very thing that once inspired men to rise up and take back their lives-music. But it is not the music of old. That music is forgotten. No, this new music is engineered entirely by machines. This music suppresses that part of humanity which might be inspired. This music suppresses hope.But what is old will be made new again.In the village of Ravenskill lives a young man, Gabriel, who comes with a gift of power. A gift of music. As a human expression.Gabriel's brother, Arhys, leads a rebel militia that is trying to liberate the people. And he believes Gabriel's gift is the key; a key he hopes will help him keep a promise he made his wife on her deathbed.But the emperor and his son have different plans-to maintain control. Those plans may find an unlikely challenger in their own family. And the resulting conflict may yield lasting consequences. For them all.With music as a moving force, the choices each player must make will bring them to a shared moment of pain. And perhaps redemption.

Lochlan learned the hard way.Power attracts enemies. So does fighting shoulder to shoulder with a God. But that was a long time ago - a past he's worked hard to bury.Now, in the Year 2047, Lochlan takes the public bus to his soul-sucking job answering phones. He lives to remain unnoticed.Then the visions started. Prophetic visions. That's when he knew the Old World had found him again.These weren't the fun kind of visions either. They were the watch-people-die kind, the try-to-stop-it-before-it-happened kind, the maybe-save-some-lives kind.These visions were powerful. And, as Lochlan had learned the hard way, power attracts enemies.MAGIC REQUIRED is the first in a planned series of five.

Mars is a street-smart, enthusiastic, lyrically-saturated man on-the-edge about to propose to the girl of his dreams in present-day London.Bounty is a very quiet boy in a very loud Borough paddling through the 90s with this new politically charged Black identity swirling around him.As the worlds of Mars and Bounty collide, can they find their place in these times or will they get chewed, swallowed and digested by it?Sweet Like Chocolate Boy, by award-winning theatre-maker Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu, is a storytelling epic that melts timelines, lives, fantasy, Garage and Jungle and critiques Black British Protest in the broiling estates of London.