Drew Karpyshyn is a Canadian author and game designer whose writing often delves into profound ethical dilemmas and complex characters. His ability to weave thrilling plotlines with insightful character studies captivates readers. Karpyshyn masterfully utilizes his background in game design to craft immersive worlds and compelling narratives. His works explore the nature of power and the seduction of the dark side, often with unexpected twists.
The protagonist, Carson Gaines, possesses a unique ability to stop time, a skill that enhances his career as a professional gambler and card counter. However, this power comes with a significant limitation: when he halts the world around him, he becomes immobilized alongside everyone else, rendering him vulnerable. This intriguing premise sets the stage for a thrilling exploration of his life and the challenges he faces due to his extraordinary gift.
Twenty years have passed since the Sith and their endless rivalries were
eradicated and replaced with the Rule of Two. Darth Bane now reigns alongside
his young acolyte, Zannah, who must study and train in the dark side of the
Force until the time comes to strike down her master and claim the... číst
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The future of the dark side hangs in the balance in the stunning conclusion to the Darth Bane series. Twenty years have passed since the Sith and their endless rivalries were eradicated and replaced with the Rule of Two. Darth Bane now reigns alongside his young acolyte, Zannah, who must study and train in the dark side of the Force until the time comes to strike down her master and claim the mantle for herself. But Bane’s brutal new regime has one potential fatal flaw—how will their legacy continue if an apprentice fails to raise their blade in combat? The only solution must be for the Dark Lord of the Sith to rediscover a long-forgotten secret of the order—the key to immortality. Bane’s doubt spurs his young apprentice into action, and Zannah vows to destroy her master at any cost. After he mysteriously vanishes, she tracks him across the galaxy to a desolate desert outpost, where the fate of the dark side will be forged by a final fight to the death.
This essential Star Wars Legends novel is the first in a trilogy chronicling
the rise of the fearsome Sith lord Darth Bane. A solid space adventure [that]
charts the evolution of an antihero almost as chilling as Darth Vader.--
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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.
The Legacy, a magical barrier protecting humanity from Chaos, has crumbled.
Armed with the Talismans of power the four champions, the Children of Fire,
must find the Keystone, a fabled place where, or so it is said, the Legacy can
be restored.
Continues the saga of four young wizards who are born with the power to wield the long-lost power of Chaos magic, and whose mastery of this ancient sorcery may save-or doom-the world.
Set in a richly crafted epic fantasy world, this novel features perilous quests and tormented heroes facing the depths of dark sorcery. Drew Karpyshyn, known for his work on popular video games and bestselling novels, delivers a thrilling adventure that showcases his imaginative storytelling. The narrative promises to engage readers with its innovative approach, aligning Karpyshyn with renowned authors like Terry Goodkind, Brandon Sanderson, and Peter V. Brett.
The Sith Empire is in flux. The Emperor is missing, presumed dead, and an ambitious Sith lord's attempt to seize the throne has ended fatally. Still, Darth Karrid, commander of the fearsome Imperial battle cruiser Ascendant Spear, continues her relentless efforts to achieve total Sith domination of the galaxy
There’s something out there: a juggernaut of evil bearing down to crush the Republic— unless one lone Jedi, shunned and reviled, can stop it. Hero, traitor, conqueror, villain, savior—the man called Revan has been all of these. He left Coruscant a Jedi, on a mission to defeat the Mandalorians. He returned a Sith disciple, bent on destroying the Republic. The Jedi Council gave Revan his life back, but the price of redemption was the loss of his memories. All that’s left are nightmares—and deep, abiding fear. What happened beyond the Outer Rim that Revan can’t quite remember or entirely forget? One thing he’s certain of: Something dark is plotting to destroy the very existence of the Republic. With no idea how to identify the threat, let alone stop it, Revan may be doomed to fail. For he’s never faced a more powerful and diabolic enemy. But only death can stop him from trying. “An excellent book . . . [Karpyshyn] really draws the reader in.”—Eucantina “Full of adventure, danger, and revelations.”—TheForce.Net
