Orbit sep 2025 (10 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From one of the most exciting and original voices in fantasy comes the second book following the adventures of the Hexologists, Iz and Warren Wilby, as they tackle a case that could redefine the nature of magic itself. As the nation's foremost investigators of the paranormal, Isolde and Warren Wilby are accustomed to bumping up against things that go bump in the night. They have made quite a name for themselves as the Hexologists: detectives of the uncanny, the monstrous, the strange. After a decade of wedded bliss and dozens of fantastical adventures, there is little in the world that can still surprise them. But when a famous artist dies under suspicious circumstances, Isolde finds herself investigating a murder that may not have happened, and a crime scene that seems to shift beneath her feet. Not one to be easily thwarted, Isolde is compelled to take greater and greater risks in pursuit of her elusive answers. Meanwhile, the laws that govern magic appear to be breaking, and those cracks are spreading to the everyday world. The mystery will carry the devoted duo to seedy underworlds, enchanted gardens, and subterranean military zoos. Old friends will come to the Wilbies' aid as they infiltrate secret societies, battle vicious imps, and flee from a pack of venomous wolves. Equipped with Isolde's hexes, Warren's muscle, and an enchanted bag full of magical relics, the Hexologists will have to risk life and limb to unravel the riddle at the heart of A Tangle of Time. For more from Josiah Bancroft, check out:The Books of BabelSenlin Ascends The Arm of the Sphinx The Hod King The Fall of BabelThe HexologistsThe Hexologists.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Gail Simone writes like a storm gathering. Thunder is coming!' ?John Scalzi,New York Timesbestselling author'Fierce and fascinating. This is the storyRedSonjahas always deserved. Unmissable.' Felicia Day Red Sonja, the iconic, fiery, she-devil with a sword, is reinvented for a new generation of readers in this action-packed epic fantasy by legendary comic book writer Gail Simone.The warrior Red Sonja, the famous fiery She-Devil of Hyrkania, has never concerned herself with the consequences of her actions.She's taken what she wanted, from treasure to drink to the companionship of bedfellows. She's fought who deserved it (and sometimes those who didn't). And she's never looked back. But when rumors start bubbling up from her homelandrumors of unknown horrors emerging from the ground and pulling their unsuspecting victims to their deathsand a strange voice begins whispering to her in her sleep, she realizes she may have to return to the country that abandoned her. And finally do the only thing that has ever scared her: confront her past.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NOMINATED FOR THE BRAM STOKER AWARD AND THE SHIRLEY JACKSON AWARD!Annihilation meets Manhunt in this gloriously queer psychedelic trip into the heart of an eldritch wood and the horrors of (cis)terhood.I see something out there, in the woods. It does not have a face.They call it the King's Breakfast. One bite and you can understand the full scope of the universe; one bite and you can commune with forgotten gods beyond human comprehension. And it only grows deep in the Pamogo forest, where the trees crowd so tight that the forest floor is pitch black day and night, where rumors of disappearing hikers and strange cults that worship the divine feminine abound.Sarah is a trans woman who makes her living growing mushrooms. When a bad harvest leaves her in a desperate fix, the lure of the King's Breakfast has her journeying into those vast uncharted woods. But as she descends deeper, she realizes she's not alone. Something in the forest is waking up. It's hungry-and it wants her.¿ 'A bizarre and fiercely original splatterpunk phantasmagoria of queerness. Deranged and gleefully weird as f\*ck, this is an impressive debut from a singular literary talent.' -Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke¿ 'As eldritch and grimy as the terrifying forest it's set in. I loved this book!' -Trevor Henderson, author of Scarewaves¿ 'Weird, wild, and oh-so-wretched, Moonflow is the trans botanical horror we need in the world right now.' -Drew Huff, author of The Divine Flesh¿ 'Is it legal to have this much fun reading a book I'm in awe of Karella's incredible gift for creating biting satire. I had a f\*cking blast.' -Joe Koch, Shirley Jackson Award-nominated author of The Wingspan of Severed Hands.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel of magic and kungfu, four siblings battle rival clans for honor and power in an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis. \*Named one of TIME's Top 100 Fantasy Books Of All Time\* Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed forand for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign invasion. Now, the war is over and a new generation of Kauls vies for control of Kekon's bustling capital city. They care about nothing but protecting their own, cornering the jade market, and defending the districts under their protection. Ancient tradition has little place in this rapidly changing nation. When a powerful new drug emerges that lets anyoneeven foreignerswield jade, the simmering tension between the Kauls and the rival Ayt family erupts into open violence. The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all Green Bonesand of Kekon itself.Praise for Jade City: 'An epic drama reminiscent of the best classic Hong Kong gangster films but set in a fantasy metropolis so gritty and well-imagined that you'll forget you're reading a book.' Ken Liu, Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning author 'A beautifully realized setting, a great cast of characters, and dramatic action scenes. What a fun, gripping read!' Ann Leckie, Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author 'An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats.' NPR The Green Bone SagaJade City Jade War Jade Legacy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Sovereignbrings princess Luca and soldier Touraine together one last time in the thrilling conclusion to C. L. Clark's beloved queer political fantasy trilogy.Luca is the new queen of Balladaire.Her empire is already splintering in her hands. Her uncle wasn't the only traitor in the court, and the Withering plague will decimate her people if she can't unearth Balladaire's magic. The only person who can help her wants the only thing Luca won't givethe end of the monarchy.Touraine is Luca's general.She has everything she ever wanted. While Luca looks within Balladaire's borders, Touraine looks outwardthe alliance with Qazal is brittle and Balladaire's neighbors are ready to pounce on its new weakness. When the army comes, led by none other than Touraine's old lover, Touraine must face the truth about herselfand the empire she once called home. A storm is coming. Touraine and Luca will stand against it together, or it will tear them apart once and for all.Magic of the LostThe Unbroken The Faithless The Sovereign.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sir Tony Robinson - actor, presenter, historical expert and star of Blackadder and Time Team - makes his adult fiction debut with this earthy, entertaining and gloriously witty recreation of the Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great, and the making of England. ______RomeFather Asser is waiting to die.His idealism has landed him in a papal prison on false charges of heresy, but then salvation arrives in an unexpected form. Cardinal Balotelli also dreams of a better Europe, free from the ravages of the Norlanders. He has an important job for Asser, one that will take him home to Wessex.WessexKing Aethelwolf's power is fading, but none of his feckless children are fit to rule.His eldest sons would rather fight each other than the blood-thirsty Norlander invaders. His daughter, Swift, is clever and cunning, but sometimes blinded by her ambition. Finally there's Alfred, his once-promising younger son, whom nobody has seen in years.Then Wolf meets a young priest with a proposition from Rome that could change everything. LindisfarneRhiannon is a slave who wants to see her Saxon captors punished for their crimes. So when she meets Guthrum, a Norlander hell-bent on wiping Wessex from the map, she sets out on a journey of destruction.So begins an epic struggle between greed and idealism, ambition and betrayal, freedom and tyranny. Because change always meets with resistance and, on the path to power, nobody can be trusted. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Kaul siblings battle rival clans for honor and control over an East Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis in Jade Legacy, the page-turning conclusion to the Green Bone Saga. 'Lee's series will stand as a pillar of epic fantasy and family drama.' Library Journal (starred review) Jade, the mysterious and magical substance once exclusive to the Green Bone warriors of Kekon, is now coveted throughout the world. Everyone wants access to the supernatural abilities it provides. As the struggle over the control of jade grows ever larger and more deadly, the Kaul family, and the ancient ways of the Kekonese Green Bones, will never be the same. Battered by war and tragedy, the Kauls are plagued by resentments and old wounds as their adversaries are on the ascent and their country is riven by dangerous factions and foreign interference. The clan must discern allies from enemies, set aside bloody rivalries, and make terrible sacrifices . but even the unbreakable bonds of blood and loyalty may not be enough to ensure the survival of the Green Bone clans and the nation they are sworn to protect.Praise for the Green Bone Saga: 'Jade City has it all: a beautifully realized setting, a great cast of characters, and dramatic action scenes. What a fun, gripping read!' Ann Leckie, Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author 'An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family, and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats.' NPR WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL, 2022 The Green Bone SagaJade City Jade War Jade Legacy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Kaul siblings' battle with rival clans reaches new heights in the heart-pounding continuation of the Green Bone Saga, an epic trilogy about family, honor, and those who live and die by the ancient laws of blood and jade. On the island of Kekon, the Kaul family is locked in a violent feud for control of the capital city and the supply of magical jade that endows trained Green Bone warriors with supernatural powers they alone have possessed for hundreds of years. Beyond Kekon's borders, war is brewing. Powerful foreign governments and mercenary criminal kingpins alike turn their eyes on the island nation. Jade, Kekon's most prized resource, could make them richor give them the edge they'd need to topple their rivals. Faced with threats on all sides, the Kaul family is forced to form new and dangerous alliances, confront enemies in the darkest streets and the tallest office towers, and put honor aside in order to do whatever it takes to ensure their own survivaland that of all the Green Bones of Kekon.Praise for the Green Bone Saga: 'A beautifully realized setting, a great cast of characters, and dramatic action scenes. What a fun, gripping read!' Ann Leckie, Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author 'Lee has upped her game in this novel, with deeper, more nail-biting intrigue and stunning, heart-pumping action scenes. Her character development is pitch-perfect.' ?Booklist 'An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family, and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats.' NPR The Green Bone SagaJade City Jade War Jade Legacy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE FANTASY BOOKTOK SENSATION!In theNew York Times bestselling sequel toOne Dark Window, Elspeth must confront the weight of her actions as she andRavynembark on a perilous quest tosave the kingdomperfect for readersofHannah Whitten's For the Wolf andAlexis Henderson's The Year of the Witching. Gripped by a tyrant king and in the thrall of dark magic, the kingdom is in peril. Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the lastand most importantone remains to be found: the Twin Alders. If they're going to find the card before Solstice and set free the kingdom, they will need to journey through the dangerous mist-cloaked forest. The only one who can lead them through is the monster that shares Elspeth's head: the Nightmare. And he's not eager to share any longer.Praise forOne Dark Window: 'Enthralling from beginning to shocking end.'Hannah Whitten,New York Timesbestselling author ofFor the Wolf 'Pulse pounding, darkly whimsical, and aglow with treacherous magic.'Allison Saft,New York Timesbestselling author of A Far Wilder MagicThe Shepherd KingOne Dark Window Two Twisted Crowns.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Crossroads of Ravens is the instant New York Times bestselling novel that every Witcher fan has been waiting for. Follow fantasy's most beloved monster hunter, Geralt of Rivia, on his first steps towards becoming a legend.'A wonderful insight into the beginnings of one of fantasy's most beloved and iconic characters, Geralt of Rivia. Immersive, exciting, and emotional. Crossroads of Ravens is not to be missed.' -John Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author of The Hunter of the Gods seriesWitchers are not born. They are made. Before he was the White Wolf or the Butcher of Blaviken, Geralt of Rivia was simply a fresh graduate of Kaer Morhen, stepping into a world that neither understands nor welcomes his kind. And when an act of naïve heroism goes gravely wrong, Geralt is only saved from the noose by Preston Holt, a grizzled witcher with a buried past and an agenda of his own.Under Holt's guiding hand, Geralt begins to learn what it truly means to walk the Path-to protect a world that fears him, and to survive in it on his own terms. But as the line between right and wrong begins to blur, Geralt must decide to become the monster everyone expects, or something else entirely.This is the story of how legends are made-and what they cost.'Geralt is one of the great characters in all of fantasy. Whether you're coming from the games, TV show, or are simply new to the Witcher universe -these books are absolutely worth the read.' -James Islington, author of The Will of the Many'Sapkowski is a true master of fantasy literature, and Crossroads of Ravens is his latest example of his writing prowess.' -PopverseWitcher Story CollectionsThe Last WishSword of DestinyThe Witcher SagaBlood of ElvesThe Time of ContemptBaptism of FireThe Tower of SwallowsLady of the LakeStandalone Witcher NovelsSeason of StormsCrossroads of RavensThe Hussite TrilogyThe Tower of FoolsWarriors of GodLight PerpetualTranslated from original Polish by David French.…