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Spans a range of epic interstellar adventure stories told against a limitless cosmos filled with exotic aliens, heroic characters, and incredible settings.

In a futuristic setting, a powerful corporation, Dr. Zeus Incorporated, offers clients the chance to acquire extraordinary treasures from history, using immortal employees and time travel. These cybernetically enhanced workers navigate the past while adhering to a strict rule against altering recorded history. However, their mission to retrieve priceless artifacts often leads to unintended complications as they attempt to blend in with mortals. The narrative explores themes of ambition, ethics, and the consequences of tampering with time.

The story unfolds in a Martian colony established by the British Arean Company, attracting a diverse group of outcasts, misfits, and dreamers eager to terraform the planet. These settlers face the harsh realities of their new home, only to be abandoned when the company realizes Mars is not a profitable venture. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the human spirit in the face of corporate indifference, highlighting the struggles of those left behind in their quest for a new life.

Set against a backdrop of conflict, the story follows Smith, a former assassin seeking a peaceful retirement among the feuding Children of the Sun. His attempt to live quietly is disrupted when he takes on the role of caravan master for a journey from Troon to Salesh. As he navigates the challenges of the trip, old enemies and new dangers emerge, threatening his desire for a life free from violence and conflict.

Lady Beatrice, einst Tochter eines britischen Soldaten, kehrt nach einer Tragödie ins frühviktorianische London zurück. Sie wird für das exklusive Bordell Nell Gwynne's rekrutiert, das eng mit der Spekulativen Gesellschaft der Gentlemen verbunden ist. Als ein Mitglied vermisst wird, beginnen sie und ihre Schwestern mit den Ermittlungen.

This anthology features a curated selection of exceptional North American fantasy short fiction from the past year, highlighting the genre's most innovative voices. Guest editors Ann and Jeff VanderMeer bring their expertise to the collection, ensuring a diverse range of stories that push the boundaries of fantasy. With Matthew Cheney as the series editor, readers can expect a thoughtfully compiled showcase of imaginative narratives that reflect contemporary themes and styles in fantasy literature.

Emma loses everything she has in a fearsome storm and washes ashore in the sandy Dunes. Winston, a Bell Captain ghost, befriends her. A motley crew staffs the newly risen Wenlocke Hotel, newly arisen after a century: one-eyed cook and peg-leg pirate, and the imperious boy heir to the Wenlocke fortune. Emma soon learns that things are not always as lost as they seem, especially if you have a brave heart and good friends.<

Set in a magical world filled with adventure and love, this standalone story by Kage Baker combines wit and irony to deliver an engaging narrative. Readers can expect a blend of humor and fantastical elements, characteristic of Baker's previous works, as they explore new characters and experiences in this enchanting setting.

Ein uralter Menschheitstraum wird wahr: Die Möglichkeit, durch die Zeit zu reisen. Die Firma Dr. Zeus Inc. schickt Wissenschaftler in die unterschiedlichsten Epochen der Vergangenheit. Ihr Auftrag: Die menschliche Geschichte zu studieren, ohne die Zukunft zu verändern. Ein so faszinierendes wie riskantes Unternehmen-…

Zeitstürme - eine atemberaubende Reise durch die Epochen der Menschheitsgeschichte Eine faszinierende Mischung aus Zeitreise-Geschichte, historischem Roman und romantischem Abenteuer - für Leserinnen und Leser weit über die Science Fiction hinaus.