Fantasy og science fiction

'You ride along on his tide of outlandish invention, realising that you are in the presence of a true original' The TimesThe Discworld is very much like our own - if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is . . . 'Trousers. That's the secret...Put on trousers and the world changes. We walk different. We act different. I see these girls and I think: idiots! Get yourself some trousers!' Women belong in the kitchen - everyone knows that. Not in jobs, pubs or indeed trousers, and certainly not on the front line. Nonetheless, Polly Perks has to become a boy in a hurry if she wants to find her missing brother in the army. Cutting off her hair and wearing the trousers is easy. Learning to fart and belch in public and walk like an ape takes more time.There s a war on. There's always a war on, and Polly and her fellow raw recruits are suddenly in the thick of it. All they have on their side is the most artful sergeant in the army and a vampire with a lust for coffee. It's time to make a stand. ________________The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Monstrous Regiment is a standalone novel.

A fearsome young woman stormsinger and pirate hunter join forces against a deathless pirate lord in this swashbuckling Jacobean adventure on the high-seas.Launching the Winter Sea series, full of magic, betrayal and redemption, for readers of Adrienne Young, R. J. Barker and Naomi Novik. Mary Firth is a Stormsinger: a woman whose voice can still hurricanes and shatter armadas. Faced with servitude to pirate lord Silvanus Lirr, Mary offers her skills to his arch-rival in exchange for protection - and, more importantly, his help sending Lirr to a watery grave. But her new ally has a vendetta of his own, and Mary's dreams are dark and full of ghistings, spectral creatures who inhabit the ancient forests of her homeland and the figureheads of ships.Samuel Rosser is a disgraced naval officer serving aboard The Hart, an infamous privateer commissioned to bring Lirr to justice. He will stop at nothing to capture Lirr, restore his good name and reclaim the only thing that stands between himself and madness: a talisman stolen by Mary.Finally, driven into the eternal ice at the limits of their world, Mary and Samuel must choose their loyalties and battle forces older and more powerful than the pirates who would make them slaves.Come sail the Winter Sea, for action-packed, high-stakes adventures, rich characterisation and epic plots full of intrigue and betrayal.

Brought to you by Penguin.Dying isn't any fun...but at least it's a living.Mickey7 is an Expendable: a disposable employee on a humanexpedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim. Whenever there's a missionthat's too dangerous-even suicidal- the crew turns to Mickey. After oneiteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact.Mickey signed on to escape from both bad debts and boredom on Midgard. After six deaths, Mickey7 understands the terms of hisdeal...and why it was the only colonial position unfilled when he took it. When he goes missing and is presumed dead at the hands ofdeadly indigenous creatures, Mickey8 reports for duty, and their troublesreally begin. Edward Ashton (P) Penguin Audio and Rebellion Publishing 2022

The best-selling Complete Case Files series continues  as Dredd continues to hunt down PJ Maybe and takes on the disgruntled Mandroid.

In the Lives of Puppets is a riveting masterpiece by renowned author T. J. Klune. Published in 2023 by MACMILLAN USA, this book delves into a world of intrigue, mystery, and drama. The genre of the book is not easily defined, as it seamlessly blends elements of suspense, romance, and fantasy, creating a unique narrative that keeps readers hooked from the first page to the last. Klune's storytelling prowess is on full display in this work, with his ability to create complex characters and weave intricate plots that captivate the reader's imagination. In the Lives of Puppets is more than just a book; it's an exploration of the human condition, a journey through the complexities of life, love, and everything in between. This book is a testament to Klune's writing skills and a must-read for anyone looking for an engaging and thought-provoking read. Published by MACMILLAN USA, it's a testament to the high-quality literature that they consistently produce. Don't miss out on this literary gem.

Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell.Find a gateway to the underworld. Steal a soul out of hell. A simple plan, except people who make this particular journey rarely come back. But Galaxy "Alex? Stern is determined to break Darlington out of purgatory?even if it costs her a future at Lethe and at Yale.Forbidden from attempting a rescue, Alex and Dawes can't call on the Ninth House for help, so they assemble a team of dubious allies to save the gentleman of Lethe. Together, they will have to navigate a maze of arcane texts and bizarre artifacts to uncover the societies' most closely guarded secrets, and break every rule doing it. But when faculty members begin to die off, Alex knows these aren't just accidents. Something deadly is at work in New Haven, and if she is going to survive, she'll have to reckon with the monsters of her past and a darkness built into the university's very walls.Thick with history and packed with Bardugo's signature twists, Hell Bent brings to life an intricate world full of magic, magic, violence, and all too real monsters.

After the thrilling events of The High Republic: Convergence, the Jedi race to confront the Path of the Open Hand and end the Forever War. After five years of conflict, the planets Eiram and E’ronoh are on the cusp of real peace. But when news breaks of a disaster at the treaty signing on Jedha, violence reignites on the beleaguered worlds. Together, the royal heirs of both planets—Phan-tu Zenn and Xiri A’lbaran—working alongside the Jedi, have uncovered evidence that the conflict is being orchestrated by outside forces, and all signs point to the mysterious Path of the Open Hand, whom the Jedi also suspect of causing the disaster on Jedha. With time—and answers—in short supply, the Jedi must divide their focus between helping quell the renewed violence on Eiram and E’ronoh and investigating the Path. Among them is Gella Nattai, who turns to the one person she believes can unravel the mystery but the last person she wants to trust: Axel Greylark. The chancellor’s son, imprisoned for his crimes, has always sought to unburden himself of the weight of his family name. Will he reconcile with the Jedi and aid in their quest for justice and peace, or embrace the Path’s promise of true freedom? As all roads lead to Dalna, Gella and her allies prepare to take on a foe unlike any they’ve ever faced. And it will take all of their trust in the Force, and in one another, to survive.

A charming isekai comedy about an unremarkable merchant summoned to another world to be a hero...or maybe just hang out.

The fate of the world rests in the hands of the worstperson on it! From New York Times bestselling writer RICK REMENDER and amurderers' row of all-star artistic talent, comes the story of Ernie RayClementine-a profane, illiterate, drug-addicted biker with a fifth-gradeeducation who accidentally received a power-imbuing serum making him theworld's most powerful super spy. He is a relic of a bygone era, the livingembodiment of sex, drugs, and rock and roll-which doesn't makethings easy for the spy organization that needs his help as they bribe, cajole,and manipulate him to choose between his own self-interests and doing what'sright. Collects THE SCUMBAG#1-14

Cayna, Opus, and their three servants are enjoying a bit of rest and relaxation in the remote village when Cayna decides to upgrade one her items: the Pair of Eyes, which transmits footage remotely between two eyeballs. She intends to use it so that the villagers can see and hear things happening in far-off lands. In order to locate this exclusive function, Cayna must return to the Guardian Towers that her old friends left to her, and this time she's bringing Opus and Siren in tow!

Warning, parental advisory explicit content.

Lapvona, a captivating novel by the renowned author, Ottessa Moshfegh, is a must-read for all book lovers. Published by Random House UK Ltd in 2023, this book has already made its mark in the literary world. This book, like Moshfegh's other works, falls under the genre of contemporary fiction, offering readers a deep and engaging storyline. The author's unique storytelling style, combined with her ability to create complex and relatable characters, makes Lapvona a book that you won't be able to put down. The publication of Lapvona by Random House UK Ltd in 2023 just adds to the list of their quality literary contributions. If you're looking for a book that will keep you engrossed from start to finish, Lapvona is the one for you.

Recruit new soldiers, face new foes, and explore the mysteries of the Carpathian Mountains in two new campaigns, one competitive and one for solo or cooperative play.High in the Carpathian Mountains stands the crumbling Castle Fier. Once home to a powerful warlord, the castle cast a dark shadow across the nearby villages, until crusaders attacked with sword and flame to put an end to its menace. Though history passed into folklore, the ruins of Castle Fier remained shunned by all as a cursed site. Now, horrors have been seen moving at night. An army gathers. Something has awoken in the ruins. With the political situation in the surrounding region becoming increasingly unstable, France, Prussia, Britain, and the other powers have dispatched their best agents to investigate the ruins, eliminate any threats, and acquire any treasures that could prove useful in the ongoing fight against the harvestmen. and each other.The Carpathians: Castle Fier is a supplement for The Silver Bayonet: A Wargame of Napoleonic Gothic Horror, in which the special units must fight their way through the ruins of a menacing haunted castle. It features two campaigns - one competitive and one for solo or cooperative play - as well as new monsters to fight, soldiers to recruit, and treasure to unearth.

This supplement brings a new dimension to games of Frostgrave, allowing players to lead expeditions into the wilderness north of the city, searching for undiscovered ruins and facing the perils of the Wildwoods.For years, spellcasters have flocked to the Frozen City, braving the perils of its ruins in the hunt for relics and forgotten magic. While the city still holds many such secrets, newly arrived wizards must delve deeper and fight harder to make their mark. A few turn from the city, seeking instead the remote settlements that surrounded ancient Felstad. Such expeditions are not without their own dangers, however - in the vast forests of the Wildwoods, death lurks in the empty cookpot and torn waterskin, in the cold of night and the looming storm, and in the teeth and claws of the beast behind the next tree. This supplement for Frostgrave: Fantasy Wargames in the Frozen City takes players beyond the ruins with rules for running expeditions in search of secret places and forgotten treasures in the dark Wildwoods. New soldiers and magic items may improve wizards' chances of survival, but dwindling supplies, the hostile environment, and terrifying new creatures will push them to their limits in a range of scenarios set in these deep, foreboding forests.

From the breakout SFF superstar author of Murderbot comes a remarkable story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose."I didn't know you were a... demon.""You idiot. I'm the demon."Kai's having a long day in Martha Wells' WITCH KING....After being murdered, his consciousness dormant and unaware of the passing of time while confined in an elaborate water trap, Kai wakes to find a lesser mage attempting to harness Kai's magic to his own advantage. That was never going to go well. But why was Kai imprisoned in the first place? What has changed in the world since his assassination? And why does the Rising World Coalition appear to be growing in influence? Kai will need to pull his allies close and draw on all his pain magic if he is to answer even the least of these questions. He's not going to like the answers. WITCH KING is Martha Wells's first new fantasy in over a decade, drawing together her signature ability to create characters we adore and identify with, alongside breathtaking action and adventure, and the wit and charm we've come to expect from one of the leading writers of her generation.