Joan D. Vinge Book order (chronological)

Die 1980er Jahre waren geprägt von unvergesslicher Musik, bunten Klamotten und einem besonderen Kinoerlebnis. Der Apex-Verlag bringt mit dem Band 80s ACTION die Nostalgie zurück, indem er Romane zu Filmen wie MAD MAX 3, TOP GUN und BEVERLY HILLS COP 2 veröffentlicht. Lassen Sie die Zeitreise beginnen!

Screen story by Chris Morgan & Walter Hamada.

In 1873 Arizona, a stranger with no memory arrives in the desert town of Absolution, marked by a mysterious shackle. Initially unwelcome, he becomes the town's only hope when marauders attack. This story is now a major movie featuring Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig.

Based on the movie Cowboys and Aliens starring Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig. 1875, New Mexico Territory. A stranger with no memory of his past stumbles into the hard desert town of Absolution. The only hint to his history is a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist. What he discovers is that the people of Absolution don't welcome strangers, and nobody makes a move on its streets unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde. But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky. Now, the stranger they rejected is their only hope for salvation...

Set in a vibrant cyberpunk world, this action-adventure novel follows the journey of a powerful psionic individual navigating a society rife with intrigue and danger. The narrative explores themes of technology, identity, and the struggle for freedom, showcasing Vinge's masterful storytelling. This 25th Anniversary Edition celebrates the groundbreaking impact of the original work, inviting both new readers and longtime fans to experience its thrilling blend of adventure and complex characters.

The Robinson family set off from Earth to seek a new life elsewhere in space. Their feeling of optimism evaporates when they discover that the evil Dr Smith is aboard. Will the skills of their pilot Don West or Professor Robinson be enough to save them as they battle with Dr Smith and time itself?

The long-awaited sequel to the Hugo Award-winning The Snow Queen. Moon has succeeded the Snow Queen as ruler of Tiamat and, although still only a gentle 17-year-old, she must assume the powerful role of the Summer Queen. Through her tumultuous reign, she realizes that in order to save her universe, she must be more than a queen--she must become a goddess.

Set in a gritty urban landscape, the story follows a resilient character who navigates the challenges of being a street punk with psionic abilities and telepathic skills. As a survivor in a harsh world, the protagonist faces societal struggles while uncovering the complexities of their powers and identity. Themes of resilience, belonging, and the impact of psychic abilities on human connections are explored, creating a compelling narrative that blends action with deep character development.

Nach dem Drehbuch von Walter Murch und Gill Dennis, mit zahlreichen farbigen Abbildungen.

Cat lebt in der Altstadt von Quarro. Er ist ein Kind der Unterwelt und lebt von Diebstahl und Drogen. Und er ist nur ein halber Mensch; zur anderen Hälfte ist er Hydraner. Und seine grünen Augen verraten es. Als man ihn einsperren will, meldet er sich freiwillig zu einem Psi-Experiment. Dabei entdeckt man das ungeheure Psi-Talent, das in Cat schlummert. Er soll ausgebildet und zusammen mit anderen 'Psions' bei der Jagd auf die gerissensten Verbrecher der Galaxis eingesetzt werden. Doch Cat kann sich nicht anpassen und hat nicht das geringste Interesse an diesem Job. Er glaubt seine Arbeitgeber übertölpeln und einfach abhauen zu können. Aber er hat es mit Profis zu tun, denen Psi-Talente nichts Ungewohntes sind.