Michael P. Kube McDowellBook order (chronological)
Michael Paul Kube-McDowell began his science fiction career with early stories in prominent magazines in 1979. His debut novel earned a nomination for the Philip K. Dick Award, and a later work was recognized with a Hugo Award nomination. His writing often explores science and technology, reflecting his background as a science teacher, and he has collaborated with renowned authors. Kube-McDowell has contributed to expansive fictional universes, solidifying his reputation as a significant voice in the genre.
A 1990 Nebula Award nominee, this book delves into a richly imagined universe where complex characters navigate intricate moral dilemmas. The narrative blends science fiction elements with profound philosophical questions, exploring themes of identity, power, and the consequences of technology. Readers are taken on a gripping journey that challenges perceptions of reality and humanity's place in the cosmos, making it a thought-provoking addition to the genre.
The narrative explores the profound quest for truth amidst the challenges of oppression, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. It delves into the complexities of characters navigating their struggles, making it a poignant examination of both personal and societal issues. The story is crafted with intelligence and emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of freedom and justice.
Something terrifying waits in the decaying Victorian house on the coast, something that has haunted two men since they were children, something that may be ready to kill...again.
From one of the most original voices in imaginative fiction comes a stunning novel of suspense and speculation, as a scientist seeking to uncover the mystery of human consciousness finds himself in a desperate search for immortality.Dr. Jonathan Briggs is a gifted neuroscientist researching the existence of the human soul. Working at one of the world’s top facilities, he has access to the latest technology. He also has the enthusiastic support of his lover, Alynn Reed, who made her fortune as a creator of virtual reality games that have broken every barrier. Alynn believes in reincarnation, which Jonathan scoffs at--until he begins to note strange anomalies in his research.Then Jonathan’s life is suddenly, shockingly turned upside down. No longer the dispassionate scientist, he begins a fevered, reckless effort to go beyond belief to proof. Ridiculed by his colleagues and the tabloid media, hounded by the police, Jonathan finds himself in a frenzied race against time, memory, and his own mortality. As he journeys deeper into the labyrinth of the human psyche, he moves nearer the place where past and future intersect, identities mingle, and death is the beginning of the most amazing adventure of all.
Das kriegerische Volk der Yevethaner hat bereits die Bevölkerung von mehr als einem Dutzend friedlicher Welten ausgelöscht, und Han Solo, auf dem alle Hoffnungen der Neuen Republik ruhten, befindet sich in der Gewalt des brutalen yevethanischen Vizekönigs Nil Spaar. Leia muß trotzdem alles daran setzen, um den Senat dazu zu bewegen, endlich Gegenmaßnahmen zu ergreifen - selbst wenn dies Hans Tod bedeutet. Doch inzwischen befindet sich Chewbacca längst auf einer halsbrecherischen Rettungsaktion, um seinen Freund zu befreien - koste es, was es wolle...
At the Terabyte Laboratories in Ohio, Jeffrey Horton powers up his experimental gravity-boson emitter - and unwittingly triggers all nearby explosive materials. As Horton illegally releases details of the trigger worldwide on the Internet, he is kidnapped.
DAS STERNENSCHIFF WURDE AUGENBLICKLICH VERNICHTET - als es vor zwanzig Jahren eintraf, mit Geschenken und wertvollem Wissen an Bord. Diejenigen, die davon wußten oder zufällig in den Himmel tauschten, sind längst tot oder zum Schweigen gebracht. Doch Meer Fastet läßt sich nicht einschüchtern. Er will wissen. ws dmls nsrhh und wphilh Heyne Science Fiction Deutsche Erstausgabe
Lando Calrissian, R2-D2, C-3PO und der Cyborg Lobot entern das geheimnisvolle Schiff Teljkon-Vagabund. Doch das Schiff springt unerwartet in den Hyperraum, und sie müssen sich den Gefahren im Inneren stellen. Währenddessen kämpft Prinzessin Leia gegen die Intrigen der yevethanischen Vizekönigs Nil Spaar und die Bedrohung einer mächtigen Schlachtflotte.
