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Seit sich in den Vierzigerjahren das Wild-Card-Virus ausgebreitet hat und Menschen mutieren lässt, gibt es neben den normalen Menschen auch Joker und Asse. Joker weisen lediglich körperliche Veränderungen auf, während Asse besondere Superkräfte besitzen. Da ist zum Beispiel Jonathan Hive, der sich in einen Wespenschwarm verwandeln kann, oder Lohengrin, der eine undurchdringliche Rüstung heraufbeschwört. Doch wer ist Amerikas größter Held?

Než začala Hra o trůny Dlouho před událostmi, které znáte ze Hry o trůny, sedí Targaryenové pevně na Železném trůně. To ovšem neznamená, že v Západozemí panuje klid. Bratrovražedný boj uvnitř vládnoucí dynastie rozpoltil Sedm království. A právě v té době křižuje krajem potulný rytíř ser Duncan Vysoký. Anebo Dunk tupý jako lenochův meč? Všechno je to nějak zamotané, a to včetně původu jeho panoše Egga.

George R. R. Martin's alternate-history story revolves around one of six "geeks" sent back to a critical point in history. Their mission is to prevent the Swedish fortress of Sveaborg from surrendering to the Russians in order to win the war - or "maybe [to] just save ourselves from the plagues and bombs and the poisoned winds".

Le destin des Sept Royaumes est sur le point de basculer. A l'est, Daenerys, dernière descendante de la Maison Targaryen, secondée par ses terrifiants dragons arrivés à maturité, règne sur une cité de mort et de poussière, entourée d'ennemis. Mais alors que certains voudraient la voir passer de vie à trépas, d'autres entendent rallier sa cause, tel Tyrion Lannister, dont la tête vaut de l'or depuis qu'il s'est rendu coupable de parricide.

In the aftermath of World War II, the Earth’s population was devastated by a terrifying alien virus. Those who survived were changed for ever. Some, known as Jokers, were cursed with bizarre mental and physical deformities; others, granted superhuman abilities, are known as Aces. Wild Cards tells the stories of this world.

In the aftermath of World War II, the Earth’s population was devastated by a terrifying alien virus. Those who survived were changed forever. Some, known as Jokers, were cursed with bizarre mental and physical deformities; others, granted superhuman abilities, are known as Aces. Now the virus has reached Britain.... Queen Margaret rules over a country in which such legendary figures as Herne the Hunter, Spring-heeled Jack and Babh, the goddess of war, roam at will.

The return of the famous shared-world superhero books created and edited by George R. R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire. Perfect for current fans and new listeners alike, Mississippi Roll is an all-new adventurous jaunt along one of America's greatest rivers, featuring many beloved characters from the Wild Cards universe.

In the aftermath of World War II, the Earth’s population was devastated by a terrifying alien virus. Those who survived were changed for ever. Some, known as Jokers, were cursed with bizarre mental and physical deformities; others, granted superhuman abilities, are known as Aces. Wild Cards tells the stories of this world.

Hvad foregik der egentlig i Westeros før KAMPEN OM TRONEN begyndte - før kulden kom tilbage og før skumle kræfter begyndte at samle sig i den store iskolde vildmark på den anden side af Muren, der beskytter kongeriget?

George R. R. Martin, einer der erfolgreichsten Fantasy-Autoren aller Zeiten, hat mit seinem mehrbändigen Epos "Game of Thrones" ohne Zweifel die moderne Fantastik revolutioniert. Dass er auch andere Gattungen beherrscht, beweist er in seinen Traumlieder-Bänden, in denen seine besten Fantasy- und Science-Fiction-Storys zusammengefasst sind. Ein Ausflug in die atemberaubende Welt von "Twilight Zone" und ein Wiedersehen mit Haviland Tuf, dem unwiderstehlichen Helden aus George R. R. Martins Bestseller "Planetenwanderer" sowie zahlreiche weitere Erzählungen machen "Traumlieder 3" zum krönenden Abschluss einer einzigartigen George-R.-R.-Martin-Retrospektive.

On the stormy planet of Windhaven, flyers are idolised as the vital link between its disparate islands. The common people rely on this elite class to support their way of life. These 'land-bound' can only dream of what it must be like to take to the skies. For Maris, dreams are not enough, and through an unlikely twist of fate, she has a taste of what life as a flyer is like. However, just as it seems that she has found her true calling, the hereditary dogma which rules the skies sets out to strip Maris of her wings.

Theodorus was a dreamer. As a child, he dreamed of aeroplanes, rockets and outer space. When the wild card virus touched him and transformed him into a monstrous snail centaur weighing several tons, his boyhood dreams seemed out of reach, but a Witherspoon is not so easily defeated. Years and decades passed, and Theodorus grew to maturity and came into his fortune...but still his dream endured.

First, there was God, and God was the truth. Then, there was light, the firstborn angel, Lucifer, which is defined as Light Bringer. The son of God and the great mother aurora goddess of the morning. Hence why Lucifer also means "Venus" or "bright" and "morning star". Now, Jesus or Michael's place of residence. There was luck, light, life, and longevity. Which formed the four "L's" and seen again on the Buddhist swastika. Needless to say, the journey is long and hard to reach this place. Are you ready to learn what you need to know?

Alles über die berühmteste Familie aus "Game of Thrones" und "House of the Dragon". Jahrhunderte lang herrschte das Haus Targaryen über den Kontinent Westeros, während seine Drachen die Lüfte regierten. Dieses Hörbuch widmet sich dem Aufstieg dieser Dynastie, beginnend mit der Eroberung von Westeros durch Aegon Targaryen bis hin zum legendären Drachentanz, der die Familie fast auslöschte. Die Targaryen – und ihre Drachen – erwachen in dieser Chronik eindrücklich zum Leben.

A fight in an alley behind a bar: a visiting European is knifed by local thug Ramon Espejo, and all hell breaks loose. The dead man was a diplomat on an important mission to São Paulo, and next day Ramon is on the run heading north in his van toward land that no one has ever explored, or even thought of exploring, land so far only glimpsed from orbit during the first colony surveys.

Growing up as a Martin would be impossible for this generation of youths who believe that the highest score wins the love of the parents these days. When you raise your children on chips and pizza, you'd get a boot in your ass by my father, the patriarch and cornerstone of my family, who would just sneer a, "What you looking at boy? You better learn how to cook a decent meal, or I'll teach your ass how after I retrieve my size 12's out of your hind parts, you dig?"

Melantha Jhirl ist eine Kämpferin, und sie soll acht Wissenschaftler auf einer gewagten Expedition beschützen. An Bord des Raumschiffs Nightflyer brechen sie auf, um die rätselhafte Rasse der Volcryn zu erforschen. Doch sie sind nicht allein an Bord! Als der Telepath des Teams eine seltsame Präsenz an Bord spürt, ist es bereits zu spät. Das Wesen ermordet Malantha Jhirls Schützlinge. Sie ist die einzige, die es aufhalten kann - doch dafür muss sie selbst am Leben bleiben... Gelesen von Reinhard Kuhnert, der Hörbuchstimme von "Das Lied von Eis und Feuer"

Galaxy's Edge is a Hugo-nominated bi-monthly magazine published by Phoenix Pick, the science fiction and fantasy imprint of Arc Manor, an award winning independent press based in Maryland. Each issue of the magazine has a mix of new and old stories, a serialization of a novel, columns by Barry Malzberg and Gregory Benford, book recommendations by Jody Lynn Nye and Bill Fawcett and an interview conducted by Joy Ward.

Der Hilferuf seiner Jugendliebe Gwen führt Dirk t'Larien zur sterbenden Welt Worlorn. Durch die Heirat mit Jaan lebt Gwen in einer Kultur, die Frauen Selbstbestimmung versagt. Dirk glaubt nicht, dass Gwen das freiwillig erduldet und überredet sie zur Flucht. Doch mit dem Verrat an Jaan haben sie dessen Schutz verloren, Menschenjäger bedrohen sie. Nur Jaan kann sie noch retten - doch ihm geht seine Ehre über alles.

An anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy - featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm and many more! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois' (Rogues, Old Venus) acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf...and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda...and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore...and Severus Snape?