Jean Rabe Books

Jean Rabe returns to the world of Dragonlance with a tale of slavery, rebellion, and the struggle for freedom! When a series of earthquakes strike a Dark Knight mining camp, goblin and hobgoblin slaves take advantage of the bedlam and revolt. A fast and deadly rebellion erupts, pitting the Dark Knights against their slaves... and against the still-rumbling ground. Casualties on both sides climb as a leader emerges among the slave force --Direfang, a hobgoblin foreman with deep scars and a long, brutal history of servitude. He must rally the surviving goblins and hobgoblins and lead them out of Neraka, turning his rag-tag force into an army that will not allow itself to be enslaved again.

Jean Rabe's long-anticipated return to Krynn continues!Escaping from the slave pens of a Dark Knight mining camp was no easy feat, but what awaits Direfang, a former hobgoblin slave who has become the reluctant general of a growing goblin army is every bit as perilous. From the cruel ogre mountains to the shores of Newsea, Direfang, Mudwort the shaman, and the Dark Knight wizard Grallik fight the natural and unnatural forces that seek to destroy them. Direfang is tested to his limits by once-friends and powerful foes as he undertakes a death march to the Qualinesti Forest. His eyes on independence, Direfang refuses to surrender, and pledges his life for a chance to be free, even as he learns that freedom is a deadly prize.

Dhamon Grimwulf, cursed to live as a shadow dragon, yearns for his lost humanity. His quest for its recovery takes him from the depths of the dragon overlord Sable's swamp to the shores of ruined, flooded Qualinost. Along the way, he is reunited with Feril, a Kagonesti druid he once loved fiercely. The search becomes perilous for all involved, and the goal, if attainable, hinges on what lies at the very bottom of the massive, mysterious Lake of Death.

The climactic conclusion to the Stonetellers saga!Goblin Nation concludes The Stonetellers trilogy, finding Direfang and his army of goblins and hobgoblins deep in the Qualinesti Forest. Although they are far from the Dark Knights' mining camp they escaped from, they are also far from safe. The forest is fraught with its own deadly dangers--with the entire world seemingly bent on keeping the goblins from founding their new homeland. But Direfang is resolute and will risk all their lives in a final bid for freedom.

For Goldmoon and her followers, Schallsea Island is a place of bright beginnings. In the shadow of the magical ruin called the Silver Stair, a translucent spiral that leads to visions and revelations, they have started construction on the Citadel of Light. For the first time since the Chaos War, the future looks promising.But two forces challenge Goldmoon's plan to launch a new mystical order on Krynn -- one clad in the plate mail of a Solamnic Knight, the other hidden by mysterious magic and dark shadows.Jean Rabe's novel tells the compelling tale of the struggle to preserve the Silver Stair and to prevent the dream of Schallsea Island from becoming a nightmare.

The year is 2063. Earth has been reborn, unleashing long-dormant magical forces across the globe. Megacorporations rule from on high, while organized crime syndicates rule the underworld. Sliding through the cracks are the shadowrunners - professionals who will do anything for a profit... and anything it takes to get the job done.Breaking into a greenhouse to snatch a bunch of plants sounds like a milk run - and the troll known as Hood and his fellow shadowrunners have no problem taking on such an easy, lucrative assignment. Unfortunately for the runners, the greenhouse in question is owned by the Plantech Corporation - biotechnology specialists - and they're extremely protective of their unique agriculture.After escaping by the skin of their teeth, the members of Hood's team feel justified in forcing their mysterious client to renegotiate their fee before delivering the goods. But when the shadowrunners arrive at the meeting, they find a dead body and a cadre of cops waiting to take them in. Someone has set them up - and Hood is determined to weed out what kinds of plants they really stole...

The Summer of Chaos has ended. Ansalon's nightmare has only just begun. The gods have departed the world, heralding a new Age of Mortals. But before the dust of war can settle, vast shadows cover the land. Dragons have come to Ansalon, larger and more powerful than any ever seen, and they will wreak havoc on nations still trembling from war. As the lands themselves begin to change under the dire magic of the new dragon overlords, new heroes arise to lead the fight for freedom.

Los dioses se han desvanecido y la magia se ha debilitado hasta casi desaparecer de Krynn. Es la Era de los Mortales, pero también es la Era de los Dragones, más grandes y poderosos que nunca. Arrasan pueblos, esclavizan a sus gentes y se proclaman señores supremos de Ansalon. Goldmoon, miembro del grupo original de los Compañeros, no se da por vencida y busca nuevos héroes que desafíen a los dragones. Un hombre atormentado responde a su llamada, y a él se unen una hermosa kalanesti, un enano apellidado Fireforge, un arrojado marinero de piel negra y su compañera (un semiogro), un lobo rojo y, cómo no, un par de kenders. Todos ellos deben reunirse en Refugio Solitario con un mago llamado Palin Majere.

Rig and Fiona once again rely on their friend, Dhamon, to save the land of Ansalon from destruction, but they find him so changed that they are not sure if he can save himself.

In the sequel to Downfall, Dhamon Grimulf and his group of mercenaries encounter unexpected peril when they set their sights on finding a legendary, long-forgotten treasure. Original.

Eighteen original stories that take familiar fairy tales and shift them around to give an entirely new slant.Fairy tales are among the earliest fantasies we are exposed to when young and impressionable. They stay with us throughout our lives, whether in their original versions or filtered thorugh cartoon retellings.What more fun could a fantasy writer have than to take up the challenge of drawing up on this rich material and transforming it into something new? The eighteen stories in Terribly Twisted Tales do exactly that.From the adventure of the witch in the gingerbread house and her close encounter with an oven...To Golda Lockes, who has a special arrangement with those well-known bears...To a murderous attack with a glass slipper...To Jack, a successful theorectical geneticist, who discovers just how perilous research can be...To a wolf detective who sets out to solve "Grandma's" murder...  This volume highlights inventive stories that give a new perspective on classic tales! Includes stories   Dennis L. McKiernan — Annie Jones — Chris PiersonMickey Zucker Reichert — Mary Louise Eklund — Robert E. VardemanKathleen Watness — Jody Lynn Nye — Jim C. HinesSteven D. Sullivan — Brendan DuBois — Paul GenesseRamsey "Tome Wyrm" Lundock — Skip & Penny Williams — Elizabeth A. VaughanJanet Deaver-Pack — Kelly Swails — Michael A. Stackpole

The two most powerful dragon overlords clashin a showdown for ultimate rule over Ansalon!Malystryx and Khellendros have long been in collusion, but as the dragons grown in size and strength, so do their egos and their thirst for power. The Blue Dragon plots against Malys in a bid for dominace over the other dragon overlords and her fury at his betrayal is as massive and fiery as she. The heroes of a new age have their own scheming to do as it becomes clear that the power of the heart can help them battle against the dragons that have so completely devastated their homeland. But can strength of spirit--pure emotion and faith--ever prevail over raw power and size?

Sixteen original stories about taking your dream vacation-in any era you desire.Take a vacation through time with the help of a Time Travel Agency offering excursions into the past and future. Readers will find themselves in exotic, adventurous locales-and in all manner of trouble and mysteries. And figures from the past will be able to squeak by the other way.Picture Cleopatra in modern-day New York City, or Hannibal searching for elephants at Wisconsin's Circus World. And that's just the beginning of the thrills and danger...

A new anthology by some of the top names in the genre.Time travel and the dangers of altering the time stream continue to fascinate readers. This book offers 17 new stories of daring adventurers who meddle with time a science fiction fan who warded off an alien invasion of Earth through contemporary culture...Joan of Arc's training in future history...and an FBI hunt for a Mafia don who found his way back to the age of knighthood.

The third novel of the Harpers series. The Red Wizards rule Thay, perhaps the most wicked land in all the Forgotten Realms. And one of the most powerful Red Wizards wants to control more than his share of the country. The Harpers, dedicated to restoring Good, send to Thay a magic-wielding council member to help infiltrate the malevolent land. Chapter heading illustrations.

Venture into Spells of the City , where a troll may be your toll collector on the George Washington Bridge…Harry the Book will be happy to place your bets in a spellbinding alternative New York…a gargoyle finds himself left to a lonely rooftop existence when he’s forced to live by his creator’s rules…and leprechauns must become bank robbers to keep up with the demand for their gold.

The narrative challenges the notion of heroism through the lens of dragon capturing. It explores the complexities of morality and duty, questioning whether such actions can be deemed heroic. The protagonist grapples with their role in a world where dragons are both feared and revered, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of bravery and sacrifice. Themes of conflict between personal values and societal expectations are woven throughout, creating a rich tapestry of adventure and introspection.

Dhamon verwandelt sich vom stolzen Krieger zum schuppigen Schattenwesen und sucht Rache an dem Drachen, der für sein Schicksal verantwortlich ist. Das packende Finale des Zyklus um Dhamon Grimmwolf.

Dhamon Grimwolf und seine Freunde geraten auf der Suche nach der Krone der Dimernesti in große Gefahr, doch die Drachen sind mit ihren eigenen Konflikten beschäftigt und ahnen nichts von Dhamons Umsturzplänen.

Nach dem Chaoskrieg sind die Bewohner von Krynn der Tyrannei neuer Herrscher ausgeliefert. Helden wie Palin leisten jedoch tapferen Widerstand gegen die übermächtigen Drachen.

I due dragoni più potenti si contendono la supremazia su Ansalon. Malystryx e Khellendros hanno collaborato in segreta collusione finchè, mentre crescevano la loro mole e la loro forza, sono oltremodo cresciute la loro ambizione e la loro sete di potere. Il Drago Blu trama una congiura per emergere sugli altri dragoni e la reazione furiosa alla scoperta del complotto teso a Malys è spropositata come le gigantesche dimensioni e l’energia vendicativa del drago vittima dell’inganno. Intanto gli eroi della nuova era allestiscono le loro strategie, mentre diventa chiaro che le ragioni del cuore eserciteranno un ruolo fondamentale nella battaglia contro i dragoni che hanno devastato la loro terra. Ma può la forza dello spirito - l’emozione pura, la fede - prevalere sulla forza bruta? La battaglia contro la nefasta supremazia dei dragoni e la lotta per l’affermazione del Bene giungono al loro esito con la conclusione dell’epica trilogia della Quinta Era.

Ein schattenhafter Mörder tötet Nachtclubbesitzer in Kings Cross, Australien, und versetzt mit seinen abscheulichen Taten die gesamte Gemeinde in Angst und Schrecken. Ninniniru „Ninn“ Tossinn, eine Privatdetektivin mit dunkler Vergangenheit, und Barega, ein Schamane der Aborigines, machen sich gemeinsam auf, um den Täter zu entlarven, und setzen sich damit selbst auf die Abschussliste des Killers. Gleichzeitig Jäger und Gejagte wird ihnen immer deutlicher, dass hinter den Verbrechen noch ganz andere Mächte lauern. So machen sich Ninn und Barega auf die Suche nach der Wahrheit, die sie durch die Manastürme von Sydney, dunkle Gassen und haiverseuchte Gewässer führt – und beiden das Äußerste abverlangen.