Showing results by publisher "Saga Egmont" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

Nelle campagne del New England precipita un meteorite di un metallo alieno dalle proprietà mai viste. Quale terribile influenza avrà sulla gente del posto la misteriosa energia che emana? "Il Colore Venuto dallo Spazio" è un racconto horror fantascientifico dello scrittore statunitense Howard Phillips Lovecraft che gode di grande popolarità tra gli appassionati dello scrittore di Providence. Howard Phillips Lovecraft, spesso citato come H.P. Lovecraft (Providence, 20 agosto 1890 - Providence, 15 marzo 1937), è stato uno scrittore, poeta, critico letterario e saggista statunitense.

Inspector Nick Paris – reluctant hero and part-time investigator of the bizarre – would much rather deal with petty theft than portal-hopping mayhem. But when a gruesome murder rocks the streets of Manchester and a rapping dwarf tops the suspect list, Paris finds himself dragged once more into the hidden world of magic, mischief, and mildly uncooperative elves. With old allies, odd enemies, and supernatural shenanigans in full swing, Paris must solve the case before things spiral out of this realm.

To an outsider, Cassandra Shaw's life looks perfect. She lives in a beautiful, luxurious house in the English countryside, with a handsome, wealthy boyfriend who insists she needn't do a day's work in her life. But Cassie knows that something is not right. Her boyfriend has grown colder, treating her more like a housekeeper than a future wife. And her time feels empty and purposeless. Cassandra has always been riddled with insecurities and self-doubt, but, just for once, she decides to take a chance on a new beginning.

Sur les sommets glacés des Dix-Cités, un barbare, un nain, un halfelin et un elfe noir s'allient. Leur objectif ? Sauver leur monde face des hordes de barbares et de l'Éclat de cristal. Alors que la menace de l'éclat de cristal grandit, leur quête de liberté devient une lutte pour leur survie.

Die Sammlung Sterntagebücher ist eine Zusammenstellung verschiedener Reisen der großen Sternfahrer Pilot Pirx und Ijon Tichy sowie der beiden Roboter Trurl und Klapauzius. Der Autor Stanisław Lem schickt den Hörer weit in die Zukunft und vermittelt ihm auf scharfsinnige und humoristische Weise erkenntnistheoretische, psychologische, soziologische und ethische Aspekte. So werden Fragen zur Intelligenz und zum Eigenleben von Maschinen ebenso behandelt, wie die Begegnung des Menschen mit sich selbst (anhand von Zeitschleifen) oder die Relativität subjektiver Eindrücke.

Varghunden är en av Jack Londons mest älskade klassiker. I norra Kanadas råa vildmarker kämpar valpen Vittand för att överleva i den bitande kylan. Som korsning mellan hund och varg dras han mellan två inre begär – vargens lockelse till friheten i naturen, och hundens inneboende längtan efter närhet och gemenskap. När Vittand blir bortförd av människor kastas han rakt in i en mardröm. Men bland svårigheterna han tvingas gå igenom, upplever Vittand också glimtar av mänsklig värme. Dessa ögonblick får honom att drömma om ett annat liv, ett liv där han kan leva i harmoni med människorna och deras gåtfulla värld.

The War of Spanish Succession is over, many sailors are out of work, and the thriving American colonies are quickly becoming the place of opportunity. For Sam Bellamy it is the opportunity to become the captain of his own ship. When he falls in love with a rebellious New England debutante, he finds out very quickly that he needs more than a dream to win over her socialite parents.

A young Spell Caster stands between the boundaries of the magical world, and the realm of dragons. Through a special bond formed from ancient magic and the life blood of the dragon, he will begin a quest that will be the beginning of a destiny that has awaited him. The dragon's world is in danger of extinction, and now he must help them regain a priceless object which is the only chance of saving Dragon World. A young King has stolen the priceless object belonging to the dragons and plans to harness its magic properties for his own evil plans.

Rok 2019. Planetoida 4197 Toutatis uderza w Ziemię. Zaczyna się era Wielkiej Zimy, w której życie od śmierci dzielą sekundy, a o przetrwaniu decyduje przypadek. Wszelkie próby odbudowania cywilizacji zbierają okrutne żniwo i wypaczają wszelkie znane formy ludzkich rządów. Gdy w ciemnościach najgorszym, co może cię spotkać jest drugi człowiek, przy życiu pozostają tylko najwytrwalsi i najbardziej bezwzględni. Czy komukolwiek uda się przetrwać? Tomasz Biedrzycki (ur. 1978) - autor książek z gatunku fantasy, science fiction, a także kryminałów.

In het koninkrijk Dumnonia dreigt grote chaos wanneer kroonprins Mordred in een veldslag met de Saksen om het leven komt. Alle ogen zijn nu gericht op Norwenna, de zwangere vrouw van de overleden prins. Het verhaal volgt Derfel, een voormalige krijger die nu door het leven gaat als monnik. In een reeks flashbacks vertelt Derfel over hoe hij als kind geadopteerd werd door Merlijn en vervolgens in dienst stond van de bekende koning Arthur die ten strijde trok om zijn neefje Mordred te beschermen.

Nadat ze ontvoerd werden, konden Whit en Wisty ternauwernood met hun leven uit de gevangenis ontsnappen. Nu zijn ze de leiders van het verzet en doen ze er alles aan om gevangen en ontvoerde kinderen te redden. Tegelijkertijd doen de soldaten van de Nieuwe Orde hun uiterste best om Whit en Wisty opnieuw op te pakken. Hun boosaardige leider wil namelijk de hele wereld beheersen en manipuleren, en daarvoor heeft hij nog twee dingen nodig: de gave van Whit en de gave van Wisty.

Whit en Wisty Allgood, broer en zus, worden 's nachts weggehaald bij hun familie en er is niets wat hun ouders er tegen kunnen doen. Ze worden ervan verdacht een tovenaar en een heks te zijn. In gevangenschap ontdekken Whit en Wisty hun ware krachten. Zijn ze nog op tijd om zichzelf, hun ouders en misschien zelfs de wereld te redden?

I Sith sono scomparsi, tutti tranne Darth Bane, creatore della "Regola dei Due", la quale stabilisce che il nuovo Ordine dei Sith sarà composto solo da due persone: un Maestro e un apprendista. Ora Bane è pronto a passare all'azione, perché ha trovato una potente apprendista da avvicinare al Lato Oscuro. Ambientata mille anni prima degli eventi narrati nei film di George Lucas, racconta la storia di Darth Bane, il potentissimo Signore dei Sith creatore della vecchia Repubblica.

War is coming - and nothing can stop it... Settled in his small island kingdom, Odysseus wants nothing more than to rule Ithaca in peace. Meanwhile, his warrior friend Eperitus, frustrated at his quiet life, dreams of glory in battle. But when Agamemnon’s fleet appears on the horizon, Odysseus knows that war is upon him. A Trojan prince has abducted Helen of Sparta, and the armies of Greece are gathering. As the greatest heroes flock to the crusade, only one is missing. Odysseus knows that without Achilles, the gates of Troy will never fall.

The epic story, the greatest hero of them all. Heracles, renowned for his strength and spirit, has done something terrible. His gilded life lies in ruins. Seeking the Oracle, he is given a new mission: pay penance by becoming the slave of his sworn enemy. Twelve impossible labours await him. To restore his reputation, he must face monsters and mythical beasts that will test him to his limits and beyond. For he has become a pawn of Gods: of Zeus's pride and, above all, Hera's jealousy.

Amélie y Cian siempre se han odiado... y deseado. Un ataque de vampiros los obliga a unirse para sobrevivir, pero la atracción entre ellos es tan peligrosa como sus enemigos. La Hermandad los acecha, decidida a destruir todo lo que aman. En un mundo de secretos y traiciones, Amélie y Cian deberán elegir entre el amor y la venganza, mientras la pasión los consume en cada encuentro.

Die Ice Planet Barbarians bringen alle Herzen zum Schmelzen! Kaum zu fassen, oder? Raahosh, einer der blauen Alienmänner von Not-Hoth, hat mich entführt, damit ich mich unsterblich in ihn verliebe. Das wäre ja noch schöner! Okay, er ist unglaublich sexy, aber diese unwiderstehliche Anziehungskraft, die von ihm ausgeht, ist reine Biologie. Da sind keine Gefühle im Spiel. Das liegt alles an dem Symbionten, den alle auf Not-Hoth aufnehmen müssen, damit sie auf diesem unwirtlichen Eisplaneten überleben können. Der Symbiont sorgt dafür, dass Raahosh glaubt, dass wir füreinander bestimmt sind.

An action-filled reimagining of the famous Greek myth, Jason and the Golden Fleece, brilliantly told by classicist Mark Knowles. He has come to take what is yours... Iolkos, Thessaly. 1230 BC. King Pelias has grown paranoid, tormented by his murderous past and a prophecy of the man who will one day destroy him. When a stranger arrives to compete in the Games of Poseidon, Pelias is horrified, for this young man should never have grown to manhood. He is Jason, Pelias' nephew, who survived his uncle's assassins as a child. Now Jason wants his revenge – and the kingdom.

Odysseus’s greatest challenge is only just beginning. The armies of Troy have been defeated, and the city lies in ruins. His oath fulfilled, Odysseus can at last sail for Ithaca and the long-awaited reunion with his family. But the gods, who were once his allies, have turned against him. Exiled with the warrior Eperitus, he is thrust into a world of seductive demi-gods and man-eating monsters.

Odysseus has been to Hell and back. Deserted by the Gods, and now in bitter conflict with his friend Eperitus, times look bleak. He dreams of returning to his home. But back on Ithaca things look little better. His son Telemachus and wife Penelope are besieged by a gang of suitors, believing Odysseus to be dead and looking for the queens hand in marriage.