Fantasy og science fiction

'Stories are the most important thing of all because they are just about the only living thing that lasts...' At the end of the universe, a mysterious storyteller builds a campfire to draw his audience. He has gathered tales like any minstrel of old - and his specialty is tales of the Doctor. In this book of stories both long and short, you can experience Doctor Who's adventures through the prism of folk tales and fables. Retold from unusual perspectives, 1001 Nights in Time and Space is a bubbling mix of heroes and villains, soldiers and monsters, princesses, goblins, demons, tricksters, computers, ghosts and gods from all across the universe... taking inspiration from the entire 60-plus years lifespan of Doctor Who.

The portal fantasy is reinvented for todays readers, in the second of the acclaimed Manifold Worlds series. Saffron Coulter has returned from the fantasy kingdom of Kena. Threatened with a stay in psychiatric care, Saffron has to make a choice: to forget about Kena and fit back into the life she’s outgrown, or pit herself against everything she’s ever known and everyone she loves.Meanwhile in Kena, Gwen is increasingly troubled by the absence of Leoden, cruel ruler of the kingdom, and his plans for the captive worldwalkers, while Yena, still in Veksh, must confront the deposed Kadeja. What is their endgame? Who can they trust? And what will happen when Leoden returns?

"Is it funny? No. It's effing hilarious!"-Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler CarlA magical new world. An ancient power. A chance to be a Hero.Danny Kendrick was a down-on-his luck performer who always struggled to find his place. He certainly never wanted to be a hero. He just hoped to earn a living doing what he loved.That all changes when he pisses off the wrong guy and gets transported to another world.Stuck in a fantasy realm straight out of a Renaissance Fair, Danny quickly discovers that there's more to life. Like magic, axe-wielding brutes, super hot elf assassins, and a talking screen that won't leave him alone.He'll need to adapt fast, turn on the charm, and get stronger if he hopes to survive this dangerous new world.But he has a knack for trouble. Gifted what seems like an innocent ancient lute after making a questionable deal with a Hag, Danny becomes the target of mysterious factions who seek to claim its power.It's up to him, Screenie, and his new barbaric friend, Curr, to uncover the truth and become the heroes nobody knew they needed. And maybe, just maybe, Danny will finally find a place where he belongs.Don't miss the start of this isekai LitRPG Adventure filled with epic fantasy action, unforgettable characters, loveable companions, unlikely heroes, a detailed System, power progression, and plenty of laughs. From the minds of USA Today bestselling and Award-winning duo Rhett C Bruno & Jaime Castle, An Expected Hero is perfect for fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Kings of the Wyld, and This Trilogy is Broken!

A wonderfully crafted space thriller. It has everything we loved aboutThe MartianorGravity, but more psychological depth. Its also a chilling picture of the Russian mentality and its workings, written by someone who truly understands it. With the resurgent conflict between the East and the West and the return of the threat of totalitarianism, this blockbuster book couldnt be more timely.Zygmunt Miloszewski, bestselling author of Rage and PricelessAmerican and Russian astronauts are trapped together in the International Space Station as war breaks out in Ukraine and life support functions begin to fail in this action-packed debut technothriller that ripples with the tension and danger of Solaris and Andy Weirs Project Hail Mary.When an ammonia leak threatens the astronauts on the International Space Station, NASA directs Lucy Poplasky, one of the ISSs first female commanders, to investigate the cause. Russia has just invaded Ukraine and tensions are running highcould the leak be a brazen act of sabotage?The Russian cosmonauts aboard deny tampering with the ships systems and insist on the issue stems from the American side. As levels of the poisonous gas rise, Lucys investigation shatters trust between the Russian and Western crews, exposing deep fissures in the partnership thousands of miles below.Intense and unrelenting, Inner Space questions what truly draws us to the stars: the urge to explore the unknown, selfish ambition, or an instinct to run away from the entrenched troubles on Earth?Translated from the Polish by Kasia Beresford

Can Mitsuha collect 80,000 gold coins so she can live a leisurely retirement!? The anticipated anime now streaming!Just as business in the New World is starting to look stable, Mitsuha learns that something hostile is afoot in the Kingdom of Vanel… They’re on the brink of war!All of her hard work will go to waste if she doesn’t do something to stop her enemy from gaining too much power.Time to get busy! Training the Zeglusian navy, planning a maritime warfare tactic… How will Mitsuha use her world-jumping ability to solve the crisis?Meanwhile, our busy heroine has no idea of the tension running between…Beatrice and Colette?! Behold, the (fabricated) miracles of the Goddess!

A beautifully crafted, enriching saga inspired by East Asian mythology, The Melancholy of Untold History is Minsoo Kangs debut novel, steeped in history like R.F. Kuangs Babel, epic in scope like Anthony Doerrs Cloud Cuckoo Land, and lyrically exciting like David Mitchells Cloud Atlas, interweaving four complex yet entertaining stories as they shape and create a nations literary narrative through the themes of love and grief.A history professor mourning his wife. His young protgs search for a path forward. Four witty mountain gods with much to say and not enough time to listen. A gifted storyteller bringing a world into being out of thin air...Famous for his dispelling of the national myth, the Historian understands the power of narrative. He has inspired another young professor to search for her own truths, while trying to understand the way fiction creates fact and how sometimes the past can only be understood by filling in holes with a new narrative. Which is exactly what he needs when his wife passes away to parse meaning out of a world that no longer makes sense. Together the protg and the Historian find comfort in each other. Yet they know their time together is fleeting, as time usually is. Only the gods have an abundance of time, and yetthe two discovereven that might not be so clear cut. Part of their homelands myth tells of four gods who squabbled and argued and destroyed and rebuilt time and again. Or did they?Because, of course, even the gods need mouthpieces on earth. And the one the Historian knows ofthe elusive Storytellermay have just been spinning tales for his own amusement and, ultimately, revenge. By fabricating the exploits of the gods, he could have set a course for certain events to unfold and a particular story to survive today. Spanning 3,000 years and multiple voiceswith tales within tales woven expertly togetherThe Melancholy of Untold History reveals a people and its individuals who seek to confront the hardships of life through storytelling. Mixing the East Asian mythos with a postmodern approach to standard sci-fi/fantasy narrative tropes, Minsoo Kang has created a challenging, beautiful, sad, humorous, and ultimately unforgettable novel of love, grief, and myth-making.

A charming new pocket edition of one of Tolkien's major pieces of short fiction, and his only finished work dating from after publication of The Lord of the Rings.What began as a preface to The Golden Key by George MacDonald eventually grew into this charming short story, so named by Tolkien to suggest an early work by P.G. Wodehouse. Composed almost a decade after The Lord of the Rings, and when his lifelong occupation with the 'Silmarillion' was winding down, Smith of Wootton Major was the product of ripened experience and reflection. It was published in 1967 as a small hardback, complete with charming black and white illustrations by Pauline Baynes, and would be the last work of fiction to be published in Tolkien's own lifetime.Now, almost 50 years on, this enchanting tale of a wanderer who finds his way into the perilous realm of Faery is being published once again as a pocket hardback. Contained here are many intriguing links to the world of Middle-earth, as well as to Tolkien's other tales, and this new edition is enhanced with a facsimile of the illustrated first edition, a manuscript of Tolkien's early draft of the story, notes and an alternate ending, and a lengthy essay on the nature of Faery.

From the author of Citadel and popular TikTokker C.M. Alongi comes a bewitching new romantic fantasy where a young witch seeks her freedom by forging a deal with Death...A young witch forced to play concubine for her empirical captor, finally breaks free to find a life of her own, but even those with the power to call Death cannot outrun their past…All witches must serve the cruel and immortal Emperor Yacatl. But after four years of terror and abuse, Khana not only kills one of his favorite courtiers with her magic, but also discovers the secret of his power and immortality: he’s been making deals with Death. And now, so is she.Armed with magic that she doesn’t fully understand, Khana flees the empire and stumbles into a small mountain town filled with fierce warriors that ostracize her for being a witch, despite using her abilities to heal their sick and injured. There, her magic and courage are put to the test as she is forced to stop running and fight back against the emperor that wants her dead.But every deal she makes with Death takes another piece of her soul. And there’s only so much Khana can give before she turns into the very monster she’s trying to destroy.

A heart-shattering loss leads to a reality-shattering discovery... Every bureaucracy has a rhythm, even the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense (D.E.A.D.). Dr. Greg Schorn has gotten used to that rhythm: go on assignment, take down a government-created alien hybrid, write up a report, rinse and repeat. Not that there's no danger. Rounding up the escapees comes with more than a little risk. But Greg trusts the people around him, especially Mitch Haldron. At the D.E.A.D. Mitch has pulled him out of the fire more times than he can count. But everything is about to change: Mitch, solid, dependable, downright boring Mitch, has a secret. A secret that is about to come into the light. A secret that will blow apart Greg Schorn's world...

Dr. Greg Schorn works for the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense (D.E.AD.). No one is more surprised than him. After the events in Norway, Greg was sure he would never go back into government work. Yet just a few short months later, he is back in the United States working at the new D.E.A.D. headquarters in upstate New York. But it's not the same D.EA.D. that existed under Martin Drummond's tyrannical rule. The biggest change starts at the top: Norah Tidwell is the director. But more importantly, missions are not always kill on sight. That doesn't mean things aren't dire. The numbers aren't adding up. And a slew of cases demonstrate that the creatures from Area 51 have made it into the suburbs, the very rich suburbs. Greg though, knows they had a little help getting there. One case leads to many and before Greg knows it, the guy voted most likely trip over his own feet is fighting for his life. Greg will need every ounce of courage he can summon to survive. But his survival is not his top priority. Because this foe has targeted someone close to Greg. And saving them will be Greg's greatest act. And possibly, his last.

Martin Drummond will stop at nothing to find Maeve Leander and her family. But the threat Martin offers pales in comparison to the world ending cataclysm that is now on the horizon . . . Maeve Leader and her group has found a safe haven thanks to Adam Watson. But they all know its temporary. Martin Drummond has redoubled his efforts to find them. Despite the tranquility of their surroundings, there's no peace to be found for Maeve. She still doesn't know the fate of Pop and Crackle and she has no way of contacting Agaren. When Agaren finally makes contact, it is not to facilitate the joyful reunion Maeve had envisioned. The Council has an ultimatum for the people of Earth. One the people of Earth may not be able to meet. And if they don't, the Council will exact a world shattering cost.

After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time.The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success - not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is.If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone.But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed.

"To survive in this galaxy you need a wand in one hand and a gun in the other."On a little-known planet Archmage Varic Vallenar casts a grand spell to empower himself with the magical abilities of his alternate selves. The ritual works too well granting Varic not only the magic but also the memories from six lives.Including their gruesome deaths.Now Varic has power greater than any wizard in galactic history but he knows that won't be enough. The enemies he faced in those alternate lives were apocalyptic in scale. Terrors of technology and magic. Nothing that he or anyone can defeat.Sun-eating extra-dimensional insects shadowy secret organizations genetically enhanced alien super-soldiers ruthless mega-corporations and hordes of cyborg undead all lurk in the darkest corners of the galaxy and Varic knows that any of them can become a world-ending threat at any moment.All these are beyond any wizard no matter how many spells he's mastered or how many interstellar warships he's rallied to his cause. Hopeless Varic finds himself trying to preserve what little he can from the coming doom.Until he hears rumors of a mythical starship an invincible vessel of heroes made to do battle against galactic threats.A ship called The Last Horizon.

Where do you hide when the world is searching for you?Dr. Maeve Leander and Captain Chris Garrigan are trusting Tilda Watson to keep Alvie, the triplets and their expanding circle of fugitives safe. Not that they have much choice. With dangerous forces within the U.S. government chasing them down, their list of safe harbors is down to one: an island long thought to be only myth. But this new hiding spot is not as secure as it seems. For a new threat has entered the field of battle, a threat not of this Earth. And in this new existence, allegiances are as deadly and changeable as quicksand under their feet.

Reports of strange creatures began to be reported in the western half of the United States after the explosive incident at Area 51. In response, the U.S. government created the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense--D.E.A.D. for short. And with a name like that, what could possibly go wrong?When Dr. Maeve Leander escaped Area 51 with her unusual family, she knew the safety net provided by the President of the United States would only be short lived. And she was right. On the run, new allies join Maeve in her fight for her family's survival. But with each new person, the risk to Alvie and the triplets grows as do the questions: What do these new people want? Why are they helping them and what is their end game?In all the uncertainty surrounding her, Maeve is sure of only one thing: she will do everything in her power to keep her family safe. But with the United States government working against her, what chance does she have? What chance do any of them have?

The alien experiment is alive... and it wants out. In a world where UFO sightings have become alarmingly frequent, the US government's top-secret A.L.I.V.E. Project was created to prepare for an impending alien threat. Dr. Maeve Leander, raised in the shadow of this covert operation, now leads the research on Alvie, the project's first alien subject. To Maeve, Alvie isn't just an experiment; he's family. But when a mysterious new agency seizes control of A.L.I.V.E., Maeve's world is turned upside down. She discovers that Alvie is not the only extraterrestrial being studied - and the truth is far more terrifying than she ever imagined. Suddenly thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Maeve finds herself fighting for her life against both human adversaries and otherworldly forces. As the violence escalates and her chances of survival dwindle, she uncovers a chilling revelation: the project's true goal is to ensure that no one makes it out alive. R.D. Brady's A.L.I.V.E. kicks off a heart-pounding series that masterfully blends government conspiracy with alien encounters. Fans of Douglas E. Richards and Michael Crichton will be captivated by this thrilling page-turner. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride through an alternative world where the answer to humanity's greatest question comes at a devastating cost. ____________________________Praise for the A.L.I.V.E. Series:????? From the first book to the last, I could not put them down. ????? What a page turner. The author kept me guessing through the entire book. ????? Stayed up until 2 am because I couldn't put it down. ????? Science gets turned on its head in this tale. ????? Thank you for reigniting my imagination for the other-worldly. ????? Great sci-fi read with enough facts to keep it real. Great action and story line. ????? The main characters are easy to invest in. An antagonist that you will love to hate. ????? Warning...start reading at your own peril as once you do you wont want to stop.

Doctor Who Target books were first published in 1973. After reprinting 3 novelisations from the 1960s, the range continued with contemporary scriptwriters adapting stories from the ongoing Doctor Who television series. Today, the Target brand is as vibrant as ever with exciting novelisations published every year from classic Who to the very latest episodes.

The story of souls bound together by love, hate, fear, and destiny across all human history: past, present, and future. 'Destiny of Souls' breaks the barrier of time to show what happens when normal people can recall their past lives, and what this means for the world's future.

During the Crusades in the Holy Land, an English yeoman, John Maroc, came into possession of ‘The Hand of Zar’. This magic amulet granted all who wielded it with incredible strength, but only when bathed in the sun’s rays. He may be the thirteenth century’s most powerful warrior, but Maroc will need more than just his brute strength when facing off against an array of deadly foes, including Satana and Kalin the Warlord.

Monstrosity lurks around every corner in this graphic novel sequel to the critically acclaimed videogame, Dead Space.For old and new fans, journey back into the horrific darkness of space as the mutated dead rise to feast on humanity, while the Church of Unitology plots the extinction of mankind...

Savage Sword of Conan is the greatest sword-and-sorcery magazine of all time thanks to its gripping, brutal storytelling, iconic artwork, and unmatched portrayal of Conan's raw, untamed world.

Evans' debut short story collection explores our youthful years through a character of each of the ages between sixteen and twenty-four-ages routinely tick-boxed together. Set in shiny cities, stuffy universities and other alternative universes, they explore issues from class to climate-crisis and chemsex with tenderness, humour and inventiveness.

Amri was one of a tribe of survivors scratching out an existence on a shattered, poisoned world, until a weapon fell from the sky and consumed their home; now she’s alone, in the company of a fallen god who promises revenge against the three gods who killed her tribe. All he needs are followers, like any god…