When Halt and Crowley discover that the ambitious Morgarath has been infiltrating the Rangers in order to corrupt the corps and, ultimately, steal the throne, they seek a royal warrant to stop him before it is too late. Yet when Halt and Crowley arrive in Gorlan, they discover just how close Morgarath's scheme is to taking root. Prince Duncan has already been taken prisoner and an imposter installed in his place. All the while, Morgarath has been earning trust and admiration from the Council of Barons while he secretly assembles a powerful force of his own. If the young Rangers are to prevent the coup from succeeding, they will need to prove their mettle in battles the like of which neither has ever faced . . . This origin story brings readers to a time before Will was a Ranger's apprentice, and lays the groundwork for the epic battles that have already captivated fans of the Ranger's Apprentice series around the world. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkienâe(tm)s Lord of the Rings, T.H. Whiteâe(tm)s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paoliniâe(tm)s Eragon series and Rick Riordanâe(tm)s Percy Jackson series.
Milan Pohl Books
This author masterfully translates extensive works from English into Czech, making a wide range of genre literature accessible to readers. His translation work includes popular sci-fi series as well as acclaimed fantasy novels, enriching the Czech literary scene. Beyond translation, he also engages in his own creative writing, crafting science fiction short stories that find their audience in leading genre magazines. His original works and translations are characterized by precision and a deep understanding of genre specifics.







Star Wars. Pouť pozůstalého
- 392 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Několik let před vypuknutím klonových válek chystá legendární mistr Jedi Jorus C'baoth expedici, jejímž cílem je pátrat po inteligentním životě za hranicemi známé galaxie. Šest mistrů Jedi, dvanáct rytířů Jedi a padesát tisíc mužů, žen a dětí – ti všichni se zúčastní velkolepého projektu, který se do dějin Republiky jednou provždy zapíše jako Mezigalaktická výprava. Plán expedice se od první chvíle potýká s mnoha potížemi a nepřízní byrokratů a vše nasvědčuje tomu, že Senát smete celý projekt ze stolu. Poté však mistr C'baoth překazí nebezpečné spiknutí, díky čemuž získá potřebnou politickou podporu, a Mezigalaktická výprava se přece jen může vydat na cestu. Nikdo netuší, že ji tajně podporuje sithský lord Darth Sidious, který však má pro její realizaci své vlastní důvody. Největší nebezpečí na výpravu čeká v Neznámých oblastech. Ani rytíř Jedi Obi-Wan se svým mladým učedníkem Anakinem Skywalkerem nedokážou hrozící katastrofu odvrátit. Začíná nemilosrdný boj o přežití, v němž proti Mezigalaktické výpravě stojí tajemný chisský vojevůdce Thrawn.
Od roku 1977 jsou Star Wars stálou součástí populární kultury a celosvětovým fenoménem, který přetrval čtyři desetiletí. Tato chronologická kronika předkládá úplnou historii Star Wars včetně nejnovějších přírůstků do jejich světa, jako jsou filmy Síla se probouzí a Rogue One.
Několik let před vypuknutím klonových válek chystá legendární mistr Jedi Jorus C'baoth expedici, jejímž cílem je pátrat po inteligentním životě za hranicemi známé galaxie. Šest mistrů Jedi, dvanáct rytířů Jedi a padesát tisíc mužů, žen a dětí – ti všichni se zúčastní velkolepého projektu, který se do dějin Republiky jednou provždy zapíše jako Mezigalaktická plavba. Plán expedice se od první chvíle potýká s mnoha potížemi a nepřízní byrokratů a vše nasvědčuje tomu, že Senát smete celý projekt ze stolu. Poté však mistr C'baoth překazí nebezpečné spiknutí, díky čemuž získá potřebnou politickou podporu, a Mezigalaktická výprava se přece jen může vydat na cestu. Nikdo netuší, že ji tajně podporuje sithský lord Darth Sidious, který však má pro její realizaci své vlastní důvody. Největší nebezpečí na výpravu čeká v Neznámých oblastech. Ani rytíř Jedi Obi-Wan se svým mladým učedníkem Anakinem Skywalkerem nedokážou hrozící katastrofu odvrátit. Začíná nemilosrdný boj o přežití, v němž proti Mezigalaktické výpravě stojí tajemný chisský vojevůdce Thrawn.
Bratrstvo. Kniha pátá, Hora štírů
- 439 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Araluenský král Duncan má pro Hala a bratrstvo Volavek naléhavý úkol. Jeden pokus o zavraždění princezny Kasandry byl překažen, vrazi však nepřestanou, dokud nesplní svou povinnost, kterou považují za věc cti. Volavky se spolu s hraničářem Gilanem proto znovu vypraví do Aridy. Musejí v poušti vystopovat vrahy, proniknout do horského doupěte jejich sekty, najít jejich vůdce - a zastavit ho. Obávaný zabiják však není jedinou hrozbou, které musejí čelit. U pobřeží se schyluje k námořní bitvě a po Volavkách se žádá, aby pomohly starému příteli Araluenců v boji. Volavky jsou nuceny rozdělit své síly mezi rozpálenou pevninu a zrádné moře. Podaří se jim splnit úkol dřív, než vrazi najdou svou královskou oběť?
Revan
- 328 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Hrdina, zrádce, dobyvatel, zlosyn, spasitel - tím vším byl muž jménem Revan. Z Coruscantu odletěl jako Jedi, rozhodnutý odrazit útok Mandalorianů. Vrátil se jako stoupenec Sithů, odhodlaný zničit Republiku.
Jít na výpravu do přírody není jako vydat se na procházku do parku. Kdo nechce zabloudit v terénu, který ještě nezná, musí vědět několik důležitých věcí. My jsme nelenili a sepsali je do tohoto zápisníku, který by měl mít každý začínající turista pořád po ruce. S ním se totiž na výletě nikdy neztratí! * plánování výletu * orientace v terénu * práce s mapou * jak se chovat v přírodě * první pomoc * hry do přírody * a mnoho dalších užitečných rad a tipů
The Battle of Hackham Heath
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
John Flanagan, author of the bestselling Ranger's Apprentice fantasy adventure epic, delivers a second prequel to Ruins of Gorlan, the novel that started it all, with Halt and Crowley preparing for war against a near-unstoppable enemy When the former Baron Morgarath escaped to avoid punishment for treason, an uneasy peace fell on Araluen. But Morgarath, now in hiding, is already planning his next move, recruiting an army of savage, overpowering beasts known as Wargals. Newly crowned King Duncan knows he must assemble his troops for battle. To find out the full extent of Morgarath’s plan of attack, Halt prepares for a seemingly impossible task--climbing the deadly cliffs of the Mountains of Rain and Night and venturing deep into enemy territory to spy. After all, the winner of this war could be determined by one wrong move. At the Battle of Hackham Heath, the fate of a Kingdom will be decided. This origin story of how Halt came to be Araluen’s most famous Ranger – and how war will decide the future of the next generation – will thrill Ranger’s Apprentice fans and new readers alike.
Když vila Tugendhat a další domy bohatých brněnských podnikatelů osiří, začne se gestapo shánět po jejich majitelích. A když se bohatý průmyslník neobjeví ani ve svém novém domově, začne jej hledat i rodina. K tomu je však potřeba špičkového britského agenta MI6, který jediný je schopný protančit horkou půdou protektorátu a vydat se první linkou do Berlína, aby zjistil, kam starý pán zmizel. O tom, co na své cestě najde, sepíše bezprostředně tuto knihu. Je rok 1939.
City of Miracles (Divine Cities)
- 451 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Revenge. It’s something Sigrud je Harkvaldsson is very, very good at. Maybe the only thing. So when he learns that his oldest friend and ally, former Prime Minister Shara Komayd, has been assassinated, he knows exactly what to do—and that no mortal force can stop him from meting out the suffering Shara’s killers deserve. Yet as Sigrud pursues his quarry with his customary terrifying efficiency, he begins to fear that this battle is an unwinnable one. Because discovering the truth behind Shara’s death will require him to take up arms in a secret, decades-long war, face down an angry young god, and unravel the last mysteries of Bulikov, the city of miracles itself. And—perhaps most daunting of all—finally face the truth about his own cursed existence.
The Light of All That Falls
- 864 pages
- 31 hours of reading
The Light of All That Falls is the spectacular conclusion to James Islington's Licanius trilogy - a modern fantasy blockbuster packed with magic, prophecy and adventure.James Islington's bestselling debut, The Shadow of What Was Lost, began an epic tale of three heroes who embraced forbidden powers to confront a rising evil. The adventure continued in An Echo of Things to Come as armies clashed and magic collided. Now the final battle - and the fate of the world - is at hand in The Light of All That Falls, the enthralling final volume in the Licanius trilogy. Praise for the series:'Numerous surprises . . . action aplenty' SciFiNow'You'll be left wanting more' SFX'Astoundingly intricate world-building' Daily Mail'Action-packed epic fantasy' BookBagThe Licanius series:The Shadow of What Was LostAn Echo of Things to Come The Light of All That Falls
'CAPTIVATING EPIC FANTASY FROM A MAJOR NEW TALENT' Anthony Ryan, on The Rage of DragonsDesperate to delay an impending attack by the indigenous people of Xidda, Tau and his queen craft a dangerous plan. If Tau succeeds, the queen will have the time she needs to assemble her forces and launch an all-out assault on her own capital city, where her sister is being propped up as the 'true' Queen of the Omehi.If the city can be taken, if Tsiora can reclaim her throne and reunite her people, then the Omehi might have a chance to survive the coming onslaught.THE FIRES OF VENGEANCE CONTINUES THE UNMISSABLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH EVAN WINTER'S ACCLAIMED DEBUT THE RAGE OF DRAGONSPraise for The Rage of Dragons:'Intense, inventive and action-packed from beginning to end - a relentlessly gripping, brilliant read' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost'Stunning debut fantasy' Publishers Weekly'Intense, vivid and brilliantly realized - a necessary read'Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives'Impossible to put down' Rick Riordan'Fans of Anthony Ryan's Blood Song will love this' Django Wexler, author of The Thousand Names'A Xhosa-inspired world complete with magic, dragons, demons and curses, The Rage of Dragons takes classic fantasy and imbues it with a fresh and exciting twist' Anna Stephens, author of Godblind
Star Wars. Galaktický atlas
- 76 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Nenechte si ujít exkluzivní novinku se spoustou důležitých informací ze světa Star Wars! Galaktický atlas nabízí ucelený přehled území, bytostí a událostí ve velmi atraktivní formě. Další nezbytná publikace z proslulého světa Star Wars!
Setkání v mlze. Star Wars. Kniha povídek
- 360 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Timothy Zahn, Michael A. Stackpole, Aaron Allston a James Luceno jsou jen někteří z autorů, jejichž povídky najdete v této antologii. Sbírka byla sestavena exkluzivně pro české vydání z nejlepších oficiálních příběhů a novel, které se odehrávají před filmovou Epizodou IV. Mnoho příběhů se zaměřuje na období klonových válek, ale zahrnuje i několik z éry nově vzniklého Impéria. Většina povídek byla původně publikována v časopisech Star Wars Adventure Journal a Star Wars Insider, přičemž řada z nich vychází knižně poprvé. Setkáte se s mnoha známými postavami, jako jsou Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Darth Sidious a Darth Maul, ale také s méně známými, avšak zajímavými hrdiny, jako jsou vojáci na frontě, zbabělý účetní Joram Kithe, jenž se stane tajným agentem, nebo odvážný policejní důstojník Hal Horn. Sestavil Milan Pohl. Povídky zahrnují příběhy jako "Darth Maul - Sabotér," "Klamná představa," "Past na Pengalanu," "Spolek špionů," "Výzbroj," "Hrdina z Cartaa," "Čas změn," "Setkání v mlze," "K obrazu svému," "Dvousečný meč," "Poslední výstup" a "Darkknellská epizoda."
Star Wars
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Darth Vader, vykonavatel císařovy vůle, věrně slouží svému pánu. Potom však dojde k nečekanému útoku rebelů, kteří zasadí osudový úder Hvězdě smrti, mocné zbrani, na kterou císař nejvíce spoléhá.Hrozí, že galaxie se propadne do chaosu. Vader, osobně zodpovědný za tuto katastrofu, klesl v císařových očích a odvetou proti rebelům je pověřen velkogenerál Tagge.Nikdo ale netuší, že i Vader má své záměry. K jejich naplnění však potřebuje vlastní soukromou jednotku, a tak se obrátí na svéráznou archeoložku, doktorku Aphru, a vydá se s ní znovu na planetu Geonosis.
The Rage of Dragons
- 624 pages
- 22 hours of reading
In a world ravaged by perpetual conflict, one young man emerges as his people's last hope for survival. The Omehi have been entrenched in an unwinnable war for generations. Those born with gifts can summon dragons or transform into formidable warriors, while the rest are mere cannon fodder. Tau Tafari dreams of a life beyond this grim fate, but his aspirations are shattered when his loved ones are brutally murdered. With the gifted dwindling, the Omehi face extinction, yet Tau's heart is consumed by a thirst for vengeance. He embarks on a harrowing journey to become the greatest swordsman, prepared to sacrifice everything for the chance to kill three of his own kin. This gripping narrative launches an unmissable epic fantasy series, blending intense action with vivid world-building. Critics hail it as a stunning debut, praising its intensity and originality, while fans of classic fantasy will find a fresh twist in its Xhosa-inspired setting filled with magic, dragons, and curses. This tale promises to captivate readers with its relentless pace and emotional depth, making it a necessary addition to the genre.
Bratrstvo. Kniha šestá. Umrlčí tváře
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Posádka bratrstva uvězněná v obrovské bouři na moři, odchýleni daleko ze svého kursu a přežívají vyplaveni na břehy země, která není ani na jedné z Halových map. Jsou sledováni, ale neví, jestli jsou místní lidé spojenci, nebo ne - do té doby, dokud se bratrstvo nevloží do záchrany dvou dětí před dravým medvědem, které Volavkám zajistí vděk Mawagansettů. Ale mír netrvá dlouho. Bezcitný, válku si přející kmen Přízračných tváří míří jejich směrem a Volavky musí svým novým přátelům pomoci odvrátit invazi. Mezi napínavými bitvami a situacemi, ze kterých se tají dech, jedna z Volavek bude muset udělat bolestné rozhodnutí, které může změnit bratrstvo navždy.
The Last Command
- 407 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Luke and Leia face personal danger as they defend themselves and the newborn Jedi twins against the twisted ambitions of the Dark Jedi C'baoth
Nová republika prochází krušnými časy. Vzájemná nedůvěra se rozbujela právě v okamžiku, kdy je nejpotřebnější jednota. Napětí panuje dokonce i mezi rytíři Jedi a proti vedení Luka Skywalkera se zvedá vlna odporu ze strany radikálněji smýšlejících členů řádu. Když bez varování udeří nelítostní nájezdníci známí jako Yuuzhan Vongové, Nová republika zaskočena. Luke musí vynaložit všechen um mistra Jedi, aby se alespoň pokusil porazit největší metlu galaxie od dob Dartha Vadera. Zatímco Leia a Gavin Darklighter se snaží zachránit zoufalé uprchlíky před yuuzhanvongskými vojsky, Mara Jade, Anakin Solo, Jacen Solo a Corran Horn musejí překonat sami sebe a postavit se nepříteli bez tváře, který je rozhodnut zničit Novou republiku a navždy nastolit vládu nejtemnějšího zla.
City of Blades
- 484 pages
- 17 hours of reading
A return to "City of Stairs," set in the ruined city of Voortyashtan, once a stronghold of a god. General Turyin Mulaghesh, a rumored war criminal, is exiled there, waiting for retirement. However, she is secretly tasked with investigating a world-altering discovery, questioning her ability to be a hero again.
Dark Force Rising
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
In this essential Star Wars Legends novel, the sequel to Heir to the Empire, Grand Admiral Thrawn's sinister plan threatens to spell doom for the fledgling New Republic and its most iconic heroes. The dying Empire's most cunning and ruthless warlord, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the remnants of the Imperial Fleet and launched a massive campaign aimed at the New Republic's destruction. Meanwhile, Han Solo and Lando Calrissian race against time to find proof of treason inside the highest Republic Council-only to discover instead a ghostly fleet of warships that could bring doom to their friends and victory to their enemies. Yet most dangerous of all is a new Dark Jedi, risen from the ashes of a shrouded past, consumed by bitterness, and scheming to corrupt Luke Skywalker to the dark side.
V této knize plné zasvěcených informací a fotografií najdete vše, co potřebujete vědět o hrdinech, planetách, zvířatech a vesmírných lodích z nejočekávanějšího filmového hitu letošního roku!
Přidejte se k Hanovi a Chewbaccovi na palubě nejrychlejší rachotiny v galaxii! Čeká na vás spousta pravé vesmírné zábavy – vyřešíte těžké hádanky a postavíte si svůj vlastní Millennium Falcon. Součástí je kartonová vylamovací skládanka trojrozměrného modelu. Vše vlepeno v kartonových deskách o rozměru 19 cm
Star wars. Heir to the empire
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
__________________________________The first book in the legendary Thrawn TrilogyIt's five years after the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and drove the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy.
Eyes of the Void
- 608 pages
- 22 hours of reading
A thrilling far-future space adventure, and the second instalment in the epic Final Architecture Trilogy, from this Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author of Children of Time, Adrian Tchaikovsky. What waits in the shadows as we fight our greatest foe? After one great battle, the Architects disappeared. Yet humanity's fragile peace is brief. For, forty years later, the galaxy's greatest alien enemy has returned. This time, the artefacts that preserved entire worlds from destruction are ineffective. And no planet is safe. The Human Colony worlds are in turmoil as they face extinction. Some believe alliances with other species can save them. Others insist humanity must fight alone. But no one has the firepower or technology to ensure victory, as the Architects loom ever closer. Idris spent decades running from the last war's horrors. Yet as an Intermediary, altered to navigate deep space, he's one of humanity's only weapons. He's therefore forced back into action. With a handful of allies, Idris must find something - anything - to stop the Architects' pitiless advance. But to do so, he must return to the nightmare of unspace, where his mind was broken and remade. What he discovers there will change everything.
It has been twenty years since the god-like Augurs were overthrown and killed. Now, those who once served them the Gifted are spared only because they have accepted the rebellion's Four Tenets, vastly limiting their own powers. As a young Gifted, Davian suffers the consequences of a war lost before he was even born. He and his friends are despised beyond their school walls for the magical power they wield: a power that Davian, despite his best efforts, cannot seem to control. Worse, with his final test approaching and the consequences of failure severe, time to overcome his struggles is fast running out. But when Davian discovers he wields the forbidden power of the Augurs, he unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will change his life and shake the entire world.
Podnikněte nezapomenutelnou cestu galaxií Star Wars na Coruscant, Kashyyyk, Tatooine, Batuu a další světy od vnitřních soustav po Neznámé oblasti. Stáhněte si zdarma aplikaci Star Wars Holoscanner, propojte Průvodce galaktického cestovatele se svým chytrým zařízením a odhalte tajemství ukrytá na jeho stránkách. Průvodce galaktického cestovatele nabízí autentický zážitek s využitím obrazových materiálů z archivu Lucasfilmu a špičkové rozšířené reality (AR), skýtajících jedinečnou příležitost k tištěnému i digitálnímu prozkoumávání galaxie.
Die Bewohner des Planeten Druro gewähren den Flüchtlingen Schutz vor der Alienstreitmacht der Yuuzhan Vong. Als zwischen den Druros und den Neuankömmlingen heftige Streitigkeiten aufflammen, bemühen sich Han Solo und sein Sohn Jacen um die Bewahrung des inneren Friedens. Doch sie alle ahnen noch nicht, dass die Yuuzhan Vong den Planeten zu ihrem nächsten Angriffsziel erkoren haben ... Kathy Tyers hat bereits einige Star-Wars-Erzählungen geschrieben und Teile ihres Science-Fiction-Zyklus "Firebird" veröffentlicht. Sie lebt mit ihrem Mann und ihrem Sohn in Long Beach, Montana.
Star Wars. Síla se probouzí : obrazový slovník
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Vyčerpávající průvodce postavami, droidy, tvory i planetami z Epizody VII ságy Star Wars. Nádherné fotografie a zasvěcené texty Pabla Hidalga popisují a vysvětlují všechny podrobnosti, jež se skrývají za oblečením, zbraněmi a dalšími věcmi, které se objevují ve filmu.
City of Stairs
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
You've got to be careful when you're chasing a murderer through Bulikov, for the world is not as it should be in that city. When the gods were destroyed and all worship of them banned by the Polis, reality folded; now stairs lead to nowhere, alleyways have become portals to the past, and criminals disappear into thin air. The murder of Dr Efrem Pangyui, the Polis diplomat researching the Continent's past, has begun something and now whispers of an uprising flutter out from invisible corners. Only one woman may be willing to pursue the truth - but it is likely to cost her everything.
Starfighters of Adumar: Star Wars Legends (X-Wing)
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The aces of Wraith Squadron return in another thrilling adventure!The X-wing fighter pilots of Wraith Squadron have earned their reputation as the Rebel Alliance’s ultimate strike force by overwhelming enemies with their rapid-fire assaults. But now they are about to embark on a diplomatic mission that will prove to be even more hazardous than all-out combat. . . .The neutral world of Adumar has decided to pick a side in the war to control the galaxy. Delegates from both the New Republic and the Empire have been invited to Adumar, and each camp will be given a chance to plead its government’s case. But there is one small catch: since the Adumari prize military skill above all else, they insist that both delegations be composed exclusively of fighter pilots.For pilot Wedge Antilles and his company, it’s an unfamiliar exercise in diplomacy—and one that’s filled with unexpected peril. For once they arrive, the squad is challenged by Adumar’s fierce warriors and attacked by Imperial assassins bent on eliminating all competition. But these challenges pale in comparison to the threat posed by a rogue Republic agent . . . one who is determined to win Adumar’s allegiance once and for all—even if it costs the X-wing pilots their lives.
Star Wars. Vision of the Future
- 694 pages
- 25 hours of reading
The New Republic faces possible destruction at the hands of the reanimated Grand Admiral Thrawn, servant of the once all-powerful evil empire.
Star Wars: Choices of one
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From #1 New York Times bestselling author Timothy Zahn comes an exciting Star Wars adventure, set in the time between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back—featuring Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia Organa, as well as the deadly Mara Jade. Eight months after the Battle of Yavin, the Rebellion is in desperate need of a new base. So when Governor Ferrouz of Candoras Sector proposes an alliance, offering sanctuary for the Rebels in exchange for protection against a warlord intent on invasion, Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca are sent to evaluate the deal. But Mara Jade, the Emperor’s Hand, is also heading for Candoras, along with five renegade stormtroopers known as the Hand of Judgment. Their mission: to punish Ferrouz’s treason and smash the Rebels. In this treacherous game of betrayals within betrayals, a wild card is waiting to be played.
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Revan, a former Jedi whose memories have been erased, believes that he somehow stumbled on a secret that threatens the existence of the Republic and must try to stop it, even though he no longer knows what it is
Star Wars. Specter of the Past
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet--a dead Imperial warlord.The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn--the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history--has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats--one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.
the galaxy's fate. The New York Times bestselling series reaches its thrilling conclusion as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, their children, and allies in the Galactic Alliance prepare for a final stand against a formidable enemy. The brief success against the Yuuzhan Vong has faded, with the invaders gaining ground and subjugating more worlds. Coruscant has become a stronghold for the Yuuzhan Vong, while the resistance struggles to unite. With Luke, Mara, and Jacen missing, the stakes have never been higher. Han and Leia receive alarming news of impending slaughter for high-ranking prisoners, prompting Luke's team to seek the support of Zonama Sekot in their last campaign. Meanwhile, a lone space station stands between Alliance headquarters and relentless enemy assaults. The Jedi's alliances are tested by rogue factions intent on deploying a devastating weapon against the Yuuzhan Vong, risking the extinction of other species. Within the Yuuzhan Vong ranks, tensions rise as fears of revolt grow, threatening their Supreme Overlord's grip on power. With everything on the line, both sides are driven to extremes, and the galaxy's fate hangs in the balance.
Císař Palpatine a Darth Vader jsou mrtví, ale boj proti temné straně a Sithům pokračuje. Povstalecká Aliance porazila Impérium a založila Novou republiku, avšak Luke Skywalker, princezna Leia, Han Solo a jejich spojenci se musí znovu postavit hrozbám, které ohrožují čerstvě osvobozenou galaxii. Zbytky Impéria, vedené krutým vojevůdcem Shadowspawna a jeho vojáky v černé zbroji, provádějí záškodnické útoky na planetách Nové republiky. Tato frakce, operující z planetární základny na Mindoru, vyvolává obavy o návrat Impéria a temnoty. Generál Luke Skywalker se rozhodne, že nedopustí návrat sithského útlaku. Spolu s Hanem, Leou, C-3PO, R2-D2 a Chewbaccou mobilizují eskadru Rogue, aby se postavili této hrozbě. Nicméně, plánovaný útok na Mindor hraje do karet jejich nepříteli. Shadowspawn, bývalý důstojník Imperiální tajné služby a Prorok temné strany, se vrátil z vyhnanství a nyní má sithskou moc a technologii, která mu umožňuje usilovat o ovládnutí galaxie. Podle temného proroctví mu v cestě stojí pouze jeden muž, a Shadowspawn se těší na okamžik, kdy ho zničí.
Scattering after the Yuuzhan Vong's invasion of Coruscant, the panic-stricken members of the New Republic Advisory Council pause just long enough to set up a mock defense on nearby Borleias--an attempt to buy time that fools no one, least of all the Jedi. Leia and Han Solo travel from world to world to foment rebellion against the New Republic's disastrous appeasement policies. But Luke Skywalker has chosen the most dangerous assignment of all- to sneak into the Yuuzhan Vong's stronghold on Coruscant. His outrageous scheme to gain entry is either brilliant or suicidal, depending on the outcome. Bearing down swiftly on Borleias is a Yuuzhan Vong invasion fleet, determined to destroy the galaxy's remaining defenders. . . .
The Mountain in the Sea
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
David Mitchell meets Arrival meets My Octopus Teacher in a breathlessly entertaining literary thriller exploring men's fraught relationship with nature.
The dazzling Star Wars space adventure continues in The New Jedi Order as Luke Skywalker, Anakin Solo, Mara Jade Skywalker, and others battle their deadliest enemy in a tale of nonstop action, shadowy evil, and spectacular triumph . . . No longer content with the destruction the Yuuzhan Vong have already sown, Warmaster Tsavong Lah has demanded the heads of all the Jedi. Now the Jedi Knights are in terrible danger-and none more so than the young students at the Jedi academy on Yavin 4. Already the sympathizers known as the Peace Brigade are in the Yavin system-and a Yuuzhan Vong fleet is not far behind. At Luke Skywalker's request, Talon Karrde mounts an expedition to rescue the young students. Anakin Solo has his own ideas. Impatient, and figuring that forgiveness is easier to come by than permission, he takes off for Yavin 4 in his X-wing. When it comes to confidence, courage, and raw Force talent, Anakin has few peers. But when his friend Tahiri is separated from the other academy kids and captured by the Yuuzhan Vong, even Anakin may be in over his head. For the aliens have a different future in mind for Tahiri, and they will stop at nothing to achieve their horrific ends . . schovat popis
The Grace of Kings
- 640 pages
- 23 hours of reading
The fall and rebirth of an empire. With a cast of hundreds and a world unlike any you have seen before, The Grace of Kings is epic fantasy for the 21st Century.
Walking to Aldebaran
- 140 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Chilling story of a lost astronaut on an alien artefact, struggling to find his way home even as the world around him transforms his body and mind
Merciless attacks by an invincible alien force have left the New Republic reeling. Dozens of worlds have succumbed to occupation or annihilation, and even the Jedi Knights have tasted defeat. In these darkest of times, the noble Chewbacca is laid to rest, having died as heroically as he lived--and a grief- stricken Han Solo is left to fit the pieces of his shattered soul back together before he loses everything: friends, family, and faith. Refusing help from Leia or Luke, Han becomes the loner he once was, seeking to escape the pain of his partner's death in adventure . . . and revenge. When he learns that an old friend from his smuggling days is operating as a mercenary for the enemy, he sets out to expose the traitor. But Han's investigation uncovers an even greater evil: a sinister conspiracy aimed at the very heart of the New Republic's will and ability to fight--the Jedi. Now Han must face down his inner demons and, with the help of a new and unexpected ally, honor Chewbacca's sacrifice in the only way that matters--by being worthy of it. schovat popis
A stand-alone tie-in to the successful comic book series, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi reveals the origins of the Jedi Order on the remote world of Tython, where ancient philosophers and scientists share their mystical knowledge of the Force while colonizing a dangerous new homeworld. By the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Echo City. Video game tie-in.
"Patricia is a witch who can communicate with animals. Laurence is a mad scientist and inventor of the two-second time machine. As teenagers they gravitate towards one another, sharing in the horrors of growing up weird, but their lives take different paths ... When they meet again as adults, Laurence is an engineering genius trying to save the world -and live up to his reputation - in near-future San Francisco. Meanwhile, Patricia is a graduate of Eltisley Maze, the hidden academy for the magically gifted, working hard to prove herself to her fellow magicians and secretly repair the earth's ever growing ailments. As they attempt to save our future, Laurence and Patricia's shared past pulls them back together. And though they come from different worlds, when they collide, the witch and the scientist will discover that maybe they understand each other better than anyone"--Back cover









































