Fantasy og science fiction

132-page unofficial guide to the hit tv series based on the historical fantasy novels by Diana Gabaldon. Find out more about your favourite characters, legends and myths behind the stories and discover stunning locations from the show.

SPINNING SILVER meets HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE in this beautiful debut Slavic folklore fantasy.Marisha's life is not going as she expected. With the sleeping plague only a few months away, she's as desperate for money as she is to escape her aunt's torturous marriage prospects. Leaving all that she's known behind, Marisha accepts a job working with the notorious koldunya, Baba Zima in her house that glides on chicken feet through the snow. But Baba Zima is renowned for being both clever and cruel. And most difficult of all is her current apprentice, Olena, who wants nothing to do with Marisha. Despite her fears and Olena's cold demeanour, Marisha finds herself drawn into the magical world of koldunry and delves further into Olena's research - a cure for the sleeping plague. Accompanying Olena on an increasingly dangerous, seemingly impossible search for a cure, she finds hidden connections between the sleeping plague, her own family's history, and her bizarre, recurring dreams: dreams of a masked ball where the deep sleepers are trapped endlessly dancing - and a monstrous beaked man haunts her every step . . .

THE TOUCH OF A HAND A ROLL OF THE DICEXie Lian has confirmed that the bewitching youth San Lang is actually Hua Cheng, one of the Four Calamities and a supreme ghost despised by all heavenly officials. Still, he has trouble matching the terror of his companion's reputation with the charming, clever, and protective young man he's come to know.When a distress signal leads Xie Lian into Ghost City, a bustling metropolis containing all the horrors and delights of the dead, he sees Hua Cheng in his element--and his true form--for the first time. But despite their chemistry and care for one another, there are missions to fulfill and secrets to uncover, and Xie Lian's centuries of troubled history are never far behind.

In this fantasy manga, an unlikely pair finds beauty in their shared journey through a brutal world! Olivia was a lone monster subjugator who refused to take on an apprentice until she rescued a young Beastkin named Noah. Now, they look out for one another in an often brutal world. Despite the dangers they face, the two at times find beauty in their shared journey. As Olivia teaches Noah the art of battle, he teaches her how to enjoy life's quieter moments. But can a boy with such a tender heart live up to his apprenticeship when faced with terrifying foes?

Experience a desperate race against time as Stormcast Eternals find themselves fighting not only the scheming and skittering Skaven, but also the cruel realities of their own shattered souls, and inevitable destinies.

Journey to the heart of the sea with this larger-than-life classic.Regarded as the Great American Novel, Moby Dick is the ultimate tale of seeking vengeance. Narrated by the crew member Ishmael, this epic whaling adventure follows the crew of the Pequod, as its captain, Ahab, descends deeper and deeper into madness on his quest to find and kill the white whale that maimed him. Beyond the surface--of ship life, whaling, and the hunt for the elusive Moby Dick--are allegorical references to life, and even the universe, in this masterpiece by Herman Melville. Complete and unabridged, this newly designed edition features: An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by American literature scholar Christopher McBrideA timeline of the life and times of the author, Herman Melville>Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Little Women, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

From Philip C. Quaintrell, author of The Echoes Saga'For lovers of your classic Tolkien, this series has it all' - Alan Coleman - Amazon customer'Best newcomer to the genre. Philip is up there with Feist and Sanderson' - Philip Spick - Amazon customer--ONLY ONE CAN END THE WAR.HE STANDS BETWEEN TWO WORLDS, A SAVIOUR AND A DESTROYER TO BOTH.DRAGONS AND AEGRES WILL FALL.BUT ONE CAN TURN THE TIDE.One who stands in the shadow of kings. Such has been seen by the doomed. The weight of ten thousand lives and all the realm besides now sits on Joran's shoulders. So much has already been sacrificed to bring him to the ancient doors of Drakanan, where he might take on the mantle of Dragon Rider and usher in a new age of heroes.But a time of dragons is not all that has been seen...The days are shadowed by approaching night. The war to devour all wars has come again. He who lies entombed in the dark will rise and the fires with him. Death cannot hold him. The Skaramangians hold to this, their fingers pulling the strings of war to hide their dark deeds. In past and present they work towards a future that will reset the world. Evil will be made manifest in that world, and there remains no power in all of Verda capable of preventing it.And so the few, those who would be heroes, must take the road to madness if they are to prepare for the inevitable war. It is not a road they can all survive...--'A rare talent. A wonderful new beginning!' - Stephen Dudley - Amazon customer - A Time of Dragons'Philip Quaintrell is a master storyteller' - David Nichols - Amazon customer - A Time of Dragons

The first short story collection in 18 years from Ken MacLeod, featuring his finest work from that period, as selected by the author, plus a brand new story written especially for this collection.The collection is further enhanced by stunning cover art from artist Fangorn, who has also provided illustrations within the book to accompany many of the stories (three of which are shown below).Ken MacLeod is one of the finest science fiction authors writing today; politically astute, thought-provoking, and always entertaining, his work has won him many awards (BSFA, Sidewise, Prometheus, Seiun) and has been shortlisted for many more.Fangorn is a multiple award-winning cover artist and Hollywood conceptual artist, having worked with many of the the industry's top filmmakers - Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, etc - and on franchises including Star Wars and James Bond. Two exceptional talents in one book.Content:Nineteen Eighty-NineLighting OutWilson at WokingSidewindersThe Surface of Last ScatteringThe Vorkuta Event'The Entire Immense Superstructure': An InstallationThe Last WordFat Man in the Bardo[citation needed]The Shadow MinistersThe ExcommunicatesA Jura for JuliaAbout the Author

Australian BookTok star Stacey McEwan’s stunning new slow-burn romantasy duology traces a fated pair who stumble upon a world-changing secret in youth and are catapulted into a violent class war in adulthood, finding each other amidst love, loss, and devasting betrayals.

Second sequel to instant New York Times bestseller Axiom's End, this alternate history first-contact adventure deepens the exploration of a world faced with extra terrestrial intelligence.

"When a healer begins murdering hospital patients, Professor Adrien Desfourneaux discovers that the threat is far closer to him than he could have imagined. Still recovering from a recent institutionalization and unable to trust his own mind or magic, Adrien is drawn into the witch hunt as suspicion falls upon those closest to him. The city's inquisitors and witchfinders are losing control, the magicians are growing more and more resentful, and the scars from Adrien's last brush with disaster refuse to fade. To put an end to the innocent deaths, to keep his dearest friends, and to prove himself worthy of a potential new romance, Adrien is forced to confront his own blind spots before he's fatally ensnared by the angel of death's machinations"--

As the moon rises, the dark night carries a warning. Death walks in many forms. Twenty nine original frights seeped in myth and mystery, from the new voice in gothic horror

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love-the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story!"You have no authority here."Revelations rock Olympus as Persephone's trial ends, threatening to throw the gods into anew war. Though Persephone and Hades become closer than ever after she opens up to him aboutall she has endured, their peace is shattered when another truth is revealed: Apollo isZeus's son. The announcement shocks the pantheon, and the king of the gods realizes thatthe would-be usurper wants Persephone's power to take the throne. Zeus banishes Persephone to the Mortal Realm and, out of fear, cuts it off entirely fromthe rest of the gods. This decree succeeds in undercutting Apollo's plan, but alsoinadvertently begins a decade-long divine cold war when Hades strikes back byshuttering the Underworld. With the gods scattered and weakened, Kronos uses theensuing bedlam to finally escape his imprisonment and begin staging his own coup. Persephone has only one choice when she discovers all the realms on the verge ofcollapse: Descend into the Underworld to try to defeat the power-hungry Titan, claim herrightful place as queen, and reunite with her one true love. This edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic LoreOlympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe andbrings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romanticgraphic novel. This volume collects episodes 180-206 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don't fall in love. When Ophelia's sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize-a single wish. In a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. Just as fear threatens to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain. Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. Ophelia knows she shouldn't trust Blackwell. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer. And in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart... A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Caraval in this seductive fantasy adventure. With steamy romance, a sexy morally gray love interest, OCD rep and jaw-dropping twists, Phantasma is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli and Carissa Broadbent. See why readers love Kaylie Smith's romantic fantasy:"I ABSOLUTELY ADORED IT. I AM OBSESSED WITH IT... I was completely HOOKED from the very first chapters... The characters are absolutely amazing... The embodiment of the perfect fantasy story for me... You will LOVE this." Goodreads reviewer ?????"Absolutely stunning... The characters-my god these characters... I loved every single one of them... Had my mind going a million places at once, and I still didn't see how this was going to end. I'm still not over it... wonderful." Goodreads reviewer ?????"Wow. What a wild ride!... So entertaining! Exciting, dangerous, twisty, fast-paced, and so intriguing... gripped me from the beginning. I loved the characters and the angst, and the found family is the best." Goodreads reviewer ?????"Made me laugh, made me squeal, and made me cry. And the characters stuck with me even after I closed the last chapter." Goodreads reviewer ?????"Brimming with adventure, romance, and loveable characters you'll gladly follow into the shadows of their vivid world." Alexandra Bracken, #1 bestselling author of Lore"Expertly weaves swoon-worthy romance into an action-packed plot." Andrea Hannah, author of Where Darkness Blooms"A MILLION STARS! I don't think I've had this much fun reading a book in a while. I fell in love with this cast of characters so fast. I loved all the banter, tension and friendships... I can't wait for the next book!" Goodreads reviewer ?????

The rebellion's fight turns into a battle for their hearts aboard the next sexy fantasy romance from Katee Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of Hunt on Dark Waters. Nox has been steadfastly working as a quartermaster for the rebellion for years. They don't ask for much in return, except for one crucial condition - their ex, the noble Lord Bastian, stays as far away from them as possible. To say things ended poorly between them is a gross understatement...and it's the only relationship Nox has never quite recovered from. But now, the rules have changed. Siobhan, the rebel leader, has emerged from hiding to tell Nox that Bastian's involvement in the rebellion has been discovered, and he's been taken to stand trial in the capital as a traitor. The fate of the entire rebellion now rests on Nox and Siobhan's ability to rescue Bastian from the Cwn Annwn ship. Saving Bastian is only the start of their trials, as the trio is tracked by ferocious pirates across Threshold. And Nox's complicated relationships and entanglements with Bastian and Siobhan puts more than their life at risk-it puts their heart on the line.

The thrilling finale to the instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller A Fate Inked in Blood. ----------------A shield maiden fights to break the hackles of prophecy - and to overcome betrayal of the man who broke her heart - in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. **The stunning first edition hardback will feature beautiful sprayed edges, a custom-stamped case and a premium dust jacket!**With the secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that could see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future - the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn's betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's Unfated - children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart. As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?

A group of friends investigate the mystery of a strange staircase in the woods in this mesmerizing horror novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of AccidentsFive high school friends, bonded by an oath to protect each other no matter what. On a camping trip in the middle of the forest, they find something extraordinary: a mysterious staircase to nowhereOne friend walks up - but never comes back down. Now twenty years later, the staircase has reappeared, and the friends return to find the lost boy - and what lies beyond the staircase in the woods...

The first book in the Bonded To Beasts duology - a fast-paced, seductive series that flawlessly blends searing romance, political intrigue, elemental magic and of course, dragons.