Ann C. Crispin was an American author renowned for her contributions to the science fiction genre. Her writing was characterized by its deep exploration of spacefaring adventures and intricate interstellar relationships. Through her novels, she often delved into themes of humanity, ethics, and the impact of technology on society. Her distinctive style and compelling narratives left an indelible mark on the science fiction landscape.
Time in the galaxy has been twisted awry, and Starfleet Command reunites Kirk, Spock and McCoy for a desperate attempt to contact the Guardian of Forever. Their mission takes them 5,000 years into the past where they must find Spock's son, Zar--and bring him to the present. The long-awaited sequel to Yesterday's Son.
With the help of Mr. Foster, a kindly horse trainer, sixteen-year-old Charlene breaks a wild horse named Sylvester and trains him for the rigors of competition on the Olympic dressage team.
Set on Vulcan, a planet once known for its violent past, the narrative explores the transformation of its civilization through the teachings of philosopher Surak. He guides the Vulcans to abandon their emotional impulses in favor of logic and knowledge, leading to their evolution into a peaceful society. This journey not only fosters their internal growth but also propels them into the cosmos, where they engage with diverse cultures, solidifying their role as a key member of the United Federation of Planets.
Eydrth is a Master Songsmith...who has no magic. She will do anything to save her father from the evil that has stolen his mind. But the paths to the magic of the Witch World are many--and to save the ones you love, the truest magic must come from the heart...Andre Norton has been called "one of the most popular writers of our time" ( Publishers Weekly ) and has for over twenty-five years enchanted readers with the most famous and popular of her the enthralling Witch World. With bestseller A.C. Crispin, Norton has woven an eternal love story, filled with magic and wonder. Songsmith is the novel that Witch World fans have been waiting for--a shining jewel in the Witch World cosmos.
Here is the explosive conclusion of the blockbuster trilogy that chronicles the never-before-told story of the young Han Solo. Set before the Star Wars(r) movie adventures, these books chronicle the coming-of-age of the galaxy's most famous con man, smuggler, and thief. The Millennium Falcon is "the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy." So when Han Solo wins it in a game of sabacc, he and Chewbacca become kings of the smugglers--uncatchable, unstoppable. But with the Empire clamping down, Han knows his luck can't last. Still, when an old girlfriend who is now the leader of an insurgent Rebel group offers him a shot at an incredible fortune, Han can't resist. The plan seems a sure thing. The resistance will be light and the take enormous. Han and his friends will divide it equally with the Rebels. Too bad for Han that the planet of Ylesia is far from a pushover, that the Rebels have an agenda of their own, and that smuggler friends can often turn into enemies...quicker than lightspeed.
Set in a world where the legacy of the Gryphon influences destinies, the narrative revolves around a critical moment of decision-making. Characters are faced with choices that will shape their futures and the fate of their realm. Themes of heritage, identity, and the weight of legacy are explored as individuals confront their pasts and the implications of their choices. The urgency of the present moment drives the story, highlighting the importance of personal agency in shaping one's path.
After deserting the Imperial Navy, Han Solo offers his smuggling services to crime lords Jiliac and Jabba the Hutt and is thrust into the middle of a battle between the Empire and a band of outlaw allies
The first in a trilogy focusing on Han Solo, the most famous rogue in the Star Wars galaxy, as he struggles to survive on a sinister world where the chief export is slavery.
After several Federation and Klingon ships disappear while traveling a newly opened trade route, the "U.S.S. Enterprise" TM is sent to investigate. Their quest leads Captain Picard and his crew to an eerie space graveyard full of ships of every size and description, all of them, dead in space. At the center of the graveyard lies a huge, incredibly powerful artifact, constructed by an ancient alien race. And as the crew struggles to solve the mystery of the artifact, they unwittingly trigger its awesome power, a power that threatens insanity and death to all aboard the "Starship Enterprise."
Aboard the deep space vessel USM Auriga, the unthinkable occurs—Ellen Ripley awakes. Her last memory is of her own fiery death on the prison colony Fiorina 161. And yet she lives. Stronger, fiercer… changed. Ripley discovers that military scientists have learned how to breed Xenomorphs, creatures with which she somehow shares an empathic link. The course is set to take the Aliens to Earth. Based on the screenplay by Joss Whedon, acclaimed author A. C. Crispin has written the final novel in the original Alien movie quadrilogy, forever changing the saga of Ellen Ripley—the last survivor of the Nostromo.
