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Stephen R. Donaldson

    May 13, 1947

    Stephen R. Donaldson is an American author whose works span the genres of fantasy, science fiction, and mystery. His writing is deeply influenced by literary giants who have left an indelible mark on his craft. Donaldson's style is characterized by complex characters and intricate worlds that draw readers into profound moral dilemmas and existential questions. He crafts protagonists who grapple with their own inner darkness, set against backdrops where reality and fantasy intertwine.

    Stephen R. Donaldson
    The Last Dark
    A dark and hungry god arises
    The Reed Stephens Novels
    The Gap Into Ruin
    The Gap Into Madness
    The Man Who Fought Alone
    • The Man Who Fought Alone

      • 533 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Fourth in the brilliant crime series by the Numer One bestselling fantasy author all around the world.

      The Man Who Fought Alone
    • A new-cover reissue of the fourth book in the bestselling five-volume sf series created by the world-famous author of the Thomas Covenant chronicles -- and acclaimed as the 'best work of his career'. Events were not moving as the Amnion had intended. Once again humans had been false in their dealings with the aliens. As the planetoid Thanatos Minor exploded into atoms, the Trumpet hurtled into space only one step ahead of hostile pursuers. On board were Morn Hyland and her force-grown son Davies, cyborg Angus Thermopyle and Captain Nick Succorso -- old enemies thrown together in a desperate bid for survival. For both the Amnion and the UMCP, the immediate capture of the fleeing ship and the secrets it contained was imperative. But for Trumpet's exhausted crew the only hope lay in an illegal lab in the distant binary solar system of Valdor Industrial. It would be a journey of unpredictable danger -- from which not all would return...

      The Gap Into Madness
    • The Gap Into Ruin

      This Day All Gods Die

      • 752 pages
      • 27 hours of reading
      4.3(175)Add rating

      A new-cover reissue of the fifth and final book in the bestselling sf series created by the world-famous author of the Thomas Covenant chronicles -- and acclaimed as the 'best work of his career'. One of the most exhilarating space epics ever told comes to a shattering climax in a thrilling tale of high adventure, powerful emotion and labyrinthine intrigue. As the conflict between humankind and the Amnion aliens heads for crisis, Morn Hyland, cyborg Angus Thermopyle and the survivors on board the crippled starship Trumpet must return from deep space to Earth. Only they can prevent the titanic struggle between UMCP director Warden Dios and Holt Fasner, the corrupt head of the UMC, from precipitating all-out war with the Amnion -- and leaving humanity to pay a terrible price. As Dios in Earth's orbit and Morn in deep space both make far-reaching decisions, the Amnion act with swift fury, and suddenly Earth stands threatened with fiery destruction!

      The Gap Into Ruin
    • The Reed Stephens Novels

      • 960 pages
      • 34 hours of reading
      4.2(33)Add rating

      THE MAN WHO¿ series of crime novels stars two fascinating characters. Ginny Fistoulari and Mick Axbrewder seem unlikely partners. She is capable and tough with a talent for self-sufficiency, and he a borderline alcoholic with a talent for self-destruction. But both are drawn together and make a surprisingly effective team. Of course, as they become closer, and the vulnerabilities begin to show, they become occasional lovers as well as colleagues¿ These are the first three books in the series, originally written in the 80s, and are a fascinating introduction to a gripping series¿

      The Reed Stephens Novels
    • The third instalment in the GAP Stephen Donaldson's fascinating universe peopled with characters of a passion and intensity only he could create. After a terrifying encounter with the Amnion aliens, Nick Succorso made for the safety of Thanatos Minor, the infamous bootleg shipyard where illegals from all over the galaxy come to repair their ships (and indulge their exotic tastes in entertainment). But the Amnion are waiting, and for Nick, Morn Hyland and her force-grown son Davies, the safe haven has turned into a vision of hell. Now Angus Thermopyle heads for Thanatos Minor, programmed to carry out a secret mission that could have nightmarish consequences for them all...

      A dark and hungry god arises
    • The Last Dark

      • 592 pages
      • 21 hours of reading
      4.2(108)Add rating

      The culmination of the Thomas Covenant Chronicles brings together the epic journey of its protagonist, who grapples with themes of despair, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil. As the story unfolds, Covenant faces the ultimate confrontation that tests his resolve and the fate of the Land. Richly woven with complex characters and profound philosophical questions, this installment promises to deliver a powerful and emotional resolution to the long-standing conflicts within the series.

      The Last Dark
    • Two kingdoms, ancient enemies, must stand alone against an implacable invader in the masterful conclusion of the Great God's War epic from the New York Times bestselling author of the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant.They are coming.The kingdoms of Belleger and Amika had been fighting for generations. But then they learned of a terrible threat moving through them to destroy the Last Repository, an immense hidden library. To face this greater enemy, King Bifalt of Belleger and Queen Estie of Amika allied their lands and prepared for war.They are at the door.Now the time of preparation is over. Black ships and sorcery test the cannon that defend the Bay of Lights. Treachery and betrayal threaten the kingdoms. The priests of the Great God Rile sow dissent. And Estie rides for the Last Repository, desperate to enlist the help of their Magisters-and to understand the nature of her own magical gift.They are here.Bifalt hates sorcery as much as he loves Estie, and the discovery that she could become a Magister shatters him. But he must rally and fight. Belleger and Amika are all that stand between the Great God's forces and his ultimate goal: the destruction of the Last Repository and its treasure of knowledge.

      The Killing God
    • Mordant's Need - 2: A Man Rides Through

      • 672 pages
      • 24 hours of reading
      4.0(11821)Add rating

      In the thrilling conclusion to THE MIRROR OF HER DREAMS, Terisa Morgan finds herself face to face with the monstrous evil that threatens to destroy everyone and everything. Now, the masterful storytelling that is A MAN RIDES THROUGH, will delight readers everywhere--and reaffirm Stephen R. Donaldson's position as the foremost practitioner of the epic fantasy form in the world today! "Donaldson has created his best work yet." SCIENCE FICTION CHRONICLE

      Mordant's Need - 2: A Man Rides Through