Fantasy og science fiction

Imagine the worst wedding you've ever been to. Then add aliens.

The dead can't seek justice - can they?Gideon Lake, a successful composer, is immediately smitten by his neighbour Kate Solway. They begin a passionate affair, and Kate invites him to Europe so that they can be together without her husband finding out. But when Gideon witnesses all kinds of strange and terrifying events, he soon realises that nothing in Kate's world is what it seems. Gideon must work out who, and what, Kate really is - and what she wants from him... Praise for Graham Masterton: 'One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time' Peter James 'Suspenseful and tension-filled... all the finesse of a master storyteller' Guardian 'One of Britain's finest horror writers' Daily Mail

ONE LOOK AND YOU'LL BE FROZEN WITH FEAR. Braydon Harris and Suki, his little girl, are leaving her grandparent's house when a huge truck jack-knifes in front of their car. Suki is thrown from the vehicle and winds up in hospital suffering with terrible burns. Luckily, cryptozoology professor Nathan Underhill is working on a perfect cure. Underhill breeds mythological beasts, and lately he's been working with the legendary phoenix - whose cells he believes might hold exceptional healing properties against burns. Despite the treatment, Suki finds that the pain from the burns and this remedy only exacerbates a terrible nightmare she's had for years - one that's becoming realer by the minute, about scary things flying through the sky... and now they're headed straight for her. Petrified is an original and terrifying fantasy horror thriller from the Master of Horror himself, Graham Masterton. Praise for Graham Masterton:'One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time' Peter James'Suspenseful and tension-filled... all the finesse of a master storyteller' Guardian'One of Britain's finest horror writers' Daily Mail'You are in for a hell of a ride' Grimdark Magazine

In the thrilling sequel to Seaborn, the Windborn threaten war against the Fair Isles - and three women of the sea hatch daring plans to change their fates.Bela, the reluctant hero, journeys into the inhospitable Sea of Ice in search of the ancient portal that broke the world.Shae, the ship-less Bone Pirate, stands with a Windborn exile before an arms of remorseless metal beings.And Alira, the huntress, faces the revelation of what the Bloodborn are, and the truth of their horrible magicks.In desperation, in determination, and in hope, every step they take reveals new secrets about their past - and new fears for their future.

This book explores J. R. R. Tolkien's unique and warm relationship to the Kalevala, a poem usually hailed as the Finnish and Karelian national epic, combiled, edited and partly revisioned from older folk poetry by Finnish scholar Elias Lönnrot in the 19th century.

A comic book potpourri collecting over a decade of fever dreams, lost highways, and psycho-sexual noir. Welcome to the club.Wasp Video Roadhouse compiles a trove of hard to find zines and self published mini-comics that even the most die hard fans have never seen. Includes: ‘Steam Walkway’ (2010), ‘Micro Pitch’ (2012), ‘Shit Town’ (2012), ‘Lost Canyon’ (2013), ‘Star Power’ (2014), ‘Scab County’ (2015), ‘The Toy Collector’ (2021) and bonus material.These stories range a variety genres outside of Gonzalez’s science fiction ‘comfort zone’, such as romance, sports, political apocalypse, neo-noir, music biography, western. Follow the crooked journey of several ‘lost’ souls as they navigate the borders of rationality within a curdled American gumbo. If you can’t get enough of crudely drawn mutilation fables, open this door. Then you can get back to your jazz albums and drinking.

Gacho Tribe is a story about a small group of people living on high mountains on Earth before the time of the dinosaurs. Through cultivation, the small group develops a sense of togetherness. A chief is chosen to be their leader in order to enforce equality. To become chief, he has to be related to the family tree through blood or marriage. If someone disobeys the chief's directions, they could be stoned to death. The average life span is less than thirty years, and most people die in the winter because of infections that spread easily. It is hard for them to deal with the rough weather. Sadly, due to an absence of health knowledge, the probability of survival is very low. Zepti, the youngest child in his tribe, fears losing his sick mother. Until one day, a miraculous stone from the sky fell and was discovered by Zepti, which cured his mother and many others. The Tribe believes that God sent the stone to bring back good times. But strangely, aliens come to Earth in search of that stone. The Tribe refuse to give it back, which starts a conflict between them. Read to find out what happens and how these individuals deal with the challenges they face.

Thyme Travellers brings together fourteen of the Palestinian diaspora's best voices in speculative fiction, the first collection of its kind in Canada.

This is the story of the world after it ended . . . Return to the world of HIERO'S JOURNEY in the thrilling sequel

In the far future, after an alien threat destroyed Neptune, the Solar System has been engineered into a single, defensive fortress. People have found a way to live within that fortress, until something arrives from deep space, something they have never seen before...

The Good Place meets The Dead Romantics in Casket Case, a hearfelt romance bursting with life, heart and light.

WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T LOOK UP... Nathan Underhill is right out at the cutting edge of stem-cell research: attempting to recreate mythological creatures in order to cure medical conditions like Alzheimer's and MS. After five years of research, however, his latest experiment fails, and he loses his funding. But when his wife Grace loses an elderly patient in unusual circumstances, Nathan suspects that somebody has succeeded in breeding mythical hybrids...The couple discover that Doctor Zauber, owner of the local care home, has brought to life one of the most dangerous creatures of medieval times: the basilisk, which could reputedly kill any living thing with a single stare. After Grace narrowly escapes being killed and is put into a coma, Nathan is faced with an impossible dilemma: lose Grace for ever, or enter into an unholy alliance with Zauber to breed more mythological beasts, at the cost of many more human lives. Praise for Graham Masterton:'One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time' Peter James 'Suspenseful and tension-filled... all the finesse of a master storyteller' Guardian 'One of Britain's finest horror writers' Daily Mail

Lavishly illustrated with breathtaking art and imagery from the highly anticipated new movie, the exclusive Visual Companion is the ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you will encounter in this epic adventure from the official Lord of the Rings saga.

Cybernetic ex-soldier Nate Slaughterhouse – AKA Mandroid – was last seen rampaging through Mega-City One on a vigilante killing spree. Hellbent on avenging the murder of his son and finding his missing wife, Slaughterhouse took the law into his own hands. But Mega-City One only knows one law, and his name is Dredd. The infamous Judge stopped Mandroid in his tracks and sent him to the Iso-cubes. Now, it’s two years later and Nate Slaughterhouse wants revenge…

Welcome to Alkhalend, Jewel of the Waters, capital of Usmai, greatest of the Successor States, inheritor to the necromantic dominion that was the Moeribandi Empire and tomorrow's frontline in the Palleseen's relentless march to bring Perfection and Correctness to an imperfect world. Loret is fresh off the boat, and just in time.As Cohort-Invigilator of Correct Appreciation, Outreach department, she's here as aide to the Palleseen Resident, Sage-Invigilator Angilly. And Sage-Invigilator Angilly - Gil to her friends - needs a second in the spectacularly illegal, culturally offensive and diplomatically inadvisable duel she must fight at midnight.Outreach, that part of the Pal machine that has to work within the imperfection of the rest of the world, has a lot of room for the illegal, the unconventional, the unorthodox. But just how much unorthodoxy can Gil and Loret get away with?As a succession crisis looms, as a long-forgotten feat of necromantic engineering nears fruition, as pirate kings, lizard armies and demons gather, as old gods wane and new gods wax, sooner or later Gil and Loret will have to settle their ledger.Just as well they are both very, very good with a blade.THE TYRANT PHILOSOPHERS SERIES'Endlessly creative . . . so much invention peeking around every corner - Patrick Ness'Dense, dark, ingenious, ironic, complex, often funny, and always smart' Locus'A master at the height of his powers. This is epic symphonic fantasy, weaving a breakneck plot through a sumptuously dangerous world' Ian Green

A comprehensive, large-format hardcover offering unparalleled insight into the making of The War of the Rohirrim, and the complete creative journey from concept to finished film told by the artists and filmmakers themselves.

In this highly anticipated second instalment, Ladon's Guardians, the mesmerising adventure continues from where it left off, delving deeper into the mysteries that unfolded in the first book. Set in a shattered Athens of 2020, the damaged fabric of time wreaks havoc on the world, leaving four children without their parents. Led by the courageous Aletheia, the siblings embark on a quest to reunite with their mother, unaware of the profound role they are destined to play in the universe's intricate tapestry.At the heart of this tale lies the enigmatic Ladon, the dragon-child-god entrusted with safeguarding the cosmos. Seeking a pure soul, Ladon chooses Antheia, the second eldest child, to bear his hybrid offspring. This fateful union sets the stage for a transcendent transformation, as the children, accompanied by a loyal wolf and a wise owl, journey beyond Athens, finding themselves in the mystical lands of Ireland.Meanwhile, a group of academics, armed with a stolen, classified submersible, venture through the enigmatic "Curtain of Time" in search of Ladon's lair. However, the truth behind their mission starts to fray and their leader, Henry, begins to fall apart, leading to deception and betrayal.Both an analytical piece about the human condition and a tome of hope for the future of humanity, Ladon's Guardians is a must-read both for fans of the first book and for new readers.

Cole Fletcher is a keen young archer eager to get into the bounty hunting game under the tutelage of the strong and experienced Simon and the gigantic powerhouse Erik. Through battles with necromancers, kelpies, wendigos and more, Cole must learn how to fight for himself using more than just his incredible accuracy with a bow. Meanwhile, the gang's boss Cameron is trying to establish a hunters guild with the help of his trusty assistant Nicole. As the hunters prove themselves through ever-challenging monster hunts, the guild's reputation grows, bringing new friends but also more fearsome enemies to fight. Can Cameron get the guild together in the face of countless obstacles? Can Cole find the strength within himself to face his toughest battles yet?An action-packed fantasy filled with lovable characters, terrifying creatures and top-notch banter, The Golden Wyverns will leave you longing to know what the gang will do next.

Boka er historien om en hel nasjons storhet og fall. Gjennom beretningen om et familiedynasti, skildrer forfatteren chilensk historie fra århundreskiftet og frem til mordet på president Allende i 1973. Vi følger utviklingen frem mot det endelige sammenbrudd i alle sosiale og politiske strukturer, de militæres statskupp, torturen, de vilkårlige henrettelsene, forsvinninger og masseflukt.