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Druhá část druhé knihy trilogie Sága o Impériu. Vojevůdce Almecho je mrtev a v souboji mezi uchazeči o zlatobílý plášť hrozí, že zvítězí úhlavní nepřítel rodu Acoma – Tasaio z Minwanabi. I mistrné intriky Mary z Acoma ztrácejí sílu v okamžiku, kdy se její protivníci rozhodují řešit vše brutálním vyvražděním všech nepohodlných či neutrálních šlechticů... Strhující vyvrcholení druhé části vynikajícího cyklu o tsuranském impériu.

Mara von Acoma sieht sich erbitterten Kämpfen zwischen den Adelshäusern Acoma und Minwanabi ausgesetzt. Während sie von magischen Verwünschungen und Attentaten bedroht wird, steht ihr unerwartet ein midkemischer Sklave zur Seite.

První část třetí knihy trilogie Sága o Impériu. Ochránce Impéria lady Mara z Acoma se sice zbavila svého úhlavního nepřítele, rodu Minwanabi, leč zášť lorda Tasaia jde vskutku za hrob. Spolek nájemných vrahů Hamoi se chystá vyplnit odkaz zemřelého lorda. A v pozadí se již šikují další nepřátelé – například Jiro z Anasati… Nyní tedy Mara zoufale potřebuje získat nové spojence a tak neváhá při jejich hledání upřít svou pozornost ani za hranice Tsuranského císařství.

Po dlouhé roky pečlivě připravovaný plán Jira z Anasati má konečně sklidit své ovoce a přinést mu mnohem víc než jen titul vojevůdce. Jiro míří přímo na císařský trůn a přitom hodlá odstranit i svého hlavního protivníka - rod Acoma! Mara z Acoma se nemůže jeho intrikám otevřeně postavit, neboť mezi oběma rody stojí hrozba přímé intervence Ctihodných... A jako by toto nebezpečí nestačilo, zjišťuje Mara, že jejím příštím nepřítelem mohou být i samotní Ctihodní... Vyvrcholení strhující ságy Impérium.

Ins feindliche Reich Kelewan verschleppt, muß Pug in einem Sumpflager der Tsuranis Sklavenarbeit leisten. Doch nach neun langen Jahren erkennt ein mächtiger Magier Pugs Zauberkraft und macht den Gefangenen zu seinem Schüler. Seiner Erinnerung beraubt, wird Pug zu einem Erhabenen, der nur noch dem Wohl des Reiches dient. Dann aber geschieht Furchtbares, das dem jungen Magier die Augen öffnet. Er muß zurück nach Midkemia, um seines eigenen und seines Volkes Schicksal willen ... Raymond Feists Midkemia-Saga - eine unerreichte Fantasy von Liebe und Krieg, Freundschaft und Verrat, Magie und Erlösung.

Na vzdáleném Novindu započalo vojsko Smaragdové královny tažení za dobytí celého kontinentu. Jde o novou intriku Pantathianů s cílem zmocnit se Kamene života v Senthanonu? Ostrovní království nutně potřebuje vědět, co se na Novindu děje. Calis připraví riskantní plán, který počítá s vysláním speciálně vycvičeného oddílu. Komanda mrtvých mužů, odsouzenců na smrt, kteří už nemají co ztratit a na této výpravě dostanou poslední šanci. Toto je příběh dvou přátel, kteří se stali jeho členy.…

Die Schlangenmenschen von Midkemia versuchen, den magischen Stein des Lebens zu erobern und die Drachenlords ins Königreich zurückzuholen, doch Menschen und Elben treten ihnen mutig entgegen.

Dämonen setzen alles daran, in das Königreich Midkemia einzudringen. Ein Dimensionsportal könnte ihnen den Zugang verschaffen.

Pátrání po únoscích, kteří přepadli Crydee, dovede Nicholase na nesmírně vzdálený kontinent Novindus. Tam zjistí, že přepad Crydee byl pouze malou částí obrovského spiknutí hadích kněží, kteří ohrožují samotnou existenci Ostrovního království.

Der Abschluß der Schlangenkriegsaga in Midkemia-Zyklus: Nr. 1 der amerikanischen Bestsellerliste! Prinz Patrick kann Krondor aus der Belagerung befreien. Während an allen Fronten erbitterte Gefechte toben, versuchen die Erben von Krondor, ihre in Schutt und Asche liegende Hauptstadt wiederaufzubauen. Doch der finstere General Fadawah, der König des bitteren Meeres, will die Hauptstadt des Westens um jeden Preis zurückgewinnen.

Rupův soukromý plán opustit armádu, stát se obchodníkem a zbohatnout se zrodil během útěku z hořících doků Maharty. Po úspěšném opuštění armády se snaží zbohatnout, avšak brzy se dostává do konfliktu s konkurenčními obchodníky a intrikami sousedních mocností, jako je Velká Kesh, která má rozsáhlou výzvědnou síť na území Krondoru. Rup se snaží ovládnout obilný trh a založit obchodní impérium, což z něj činí příliš vlivnou postavu, kterou ostatní nemohou ovládat. Erik má mezitím jednodušší úkol – přežít a co nejvíce zpomalit postup vojsk Smaragdové královny, aniž by tušil, co se za jejím tažením skrývá.

Po návratu z Novindu se Erik dává do služeb prince z Krondoru a Rupert začne realizovat svůj dávný sen stát se bohatým a váženým obchodníkem. Klíčovým krokem na jeho cestě k bohatství se má stát svatba s jedinou a rozhodně ne zrovna nejhezčí dcerou obchodníka Grindlea, kterého s Erikem poznali na útěku z Ravensburgu. To se mu opravdu podaří, nicméně vzápětí zjišťuje, že cesta mezi podnikatelskou elitu království nemusí být nikterak přímočará. Ještě že se jako bývalý voják nenechá snadno zastrašit konkurencí a že má kontakty u krondorského dvora i nově rozšiřované armády.

Dark and powerful forces threaten the world of Garn once more in this second novel in legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic fantasy series, the Firemane Saga

An epic tale of adventure and intrigue, Daughter of the Empire is fantasy of the highest order by two of the most talented writers in the field today. Magic and murder engulf the realm of Kelewan. Fierce warlords ignite a bitter blood feud to enslave the empire of Tsuranuanni. While in the opulent Imperial courts, assassins and spy-master plot cunning and devious intrigues against the rightful heir. Now Mara, a young, untested Ruling lady, is called upon to lead her people in a heroic struggle for survival. But first she must rally an army of rebel warriors, form a pact with the alien cho-ja, and marry the son of a hated enemy. Only then can Mara face her most dangerous foe of all—in his own impregnable stronghold.

Discover the fate of the original black Magician, Pug, as prophecy becomes truth in the last book of the Riftwar Cycle.

Die übernatürlichen Gefahren, die Midkemia bedrohten, scheinen nach langem Kampf besiegt zu sein. Doch immer noch ziehen riesige Söldnerhorden brandschatzend durch das Königreich; die belagerte Hauptstadt Krondor liegt in Schutt und Asche. Prinz Patrick will seine verlorengegangenen Ländereien zurückerobern - allen voran Krondor. Die lang erwartete Fortführung der Schlangenkrieg-Saga im Midkemia-Zyklus, dem Welterfolg von einem der wichtigsten Autoren in der Tradition Tolkiens. Ein Breitwand- Epos mit jeder Menge brillanter Einfällen.

Sorcerer Pug wakes from a nightmare that portends destruction for all of Midkemia, and his son Magnus learns the reason: a beacon draws an army of alien invaders, and nemesis Sidi, now Leso Varen. In Stardock town, two boys come of age and go deep into the Empire of Great Kesh. A dark plot implicates the highest-ranking nobles, and the Nighthawks clan of Assassins.

The story of Pug, a magician's apprentice in Crydee. Before long Pug's emerging powers have produced two miracles - but they also lead him into a series of adventures.

The triumphant finale to the Riftwar Saga ndash; Feist's first classic fantasy trilogy, now reissued with a fresh new look. As Prince Arutha and his companions rally their forces for the final battle with an ancient and mysterious evil, the dread necromancer Marcos the Black has once again unleashed his dark sorcerery. Now the fate of two worlds will be decided in a titanic struggle beneath the walls of Sethanon, as the link between Kelewan and Midkemia is revived.

Librarian's note: There is an Alternate Cover Edition for this edition of this book here. The first volume in Raymond E. Feist's bestselling Serpentwar series sees ancient powers readying themselves for a devastating confrontation. A dark queen has raised a standard and is gathering armies of unmatched might.

The complete Riftwar Cycle by bestselling author Raymond E. Feist, known for his mastery of magic and adventure, is now available as an ebook.

Long recovered from the ravages of the Riftwar, the land and people of the kingdom of the Isles thrive. Nicholas, the youngest son of Prince Arutha, is intelligent and gifted but vastly inexperienced. In hopes of hardening him, his father sends him and his irreverent squire, Harry, to live at Rustic Castle Crydee to learn of life beyond the halls of privilege. But within weeks of Nicholas and Harry's arrival, Crydee is viciously attacked by unknown assailants, resulting in murder, massive destruction, and the abduction of two young noblewomen. The raiders have come from a pirate haven and are no ordinary foe ... but an enemy connected to dark magical forces that threaten the lands Nicholas will someday rule -- if he survives.

Evil has come to a distant land high among the snow-capped mountains of Midkemia, as an exterminating army wearing the colors of the Duke of Olasko razes village after village, slaughtering men, women, and children without mercy. And when the carnage is done, only one survivor remains: a young boy named Kieli. A youth no longer, there is now but one road for him to travel: the path of vengeance. And he will not be alone. Under the tutelage of the rescuers who discovered him, Kieli will be molded into a sure and pitiless weapon. And he will accept the destiny that has been chosen for him ... as Talon of the Silver Hawk. But the prey he so earnestly stalks is hunting him as well. And Talon must swear allegiance to a shadowy cause that already binds his mysterious benefactors -- or his mission, his honor, and his life will be lost forever.

Once absolute ruler of his nation Kaspar, former Duke of Olasko, has been cast into exile. Abandoned in the wilds of a continent on the other side of the world and left with nothing but his wits and determination, he must fight merely to survive. Armed with guile, cunning and an iron will, he starts his odyssey with a single goal: to return to his home and revenge himself upon the man who cast him down, Talwin Hawkins.

The master fantasist’s thrilling conclusion to The Darkwar Saga To save the future of both empires, the powerful sorcerer Pug and the Conclave of Shadows have journeyed into the darkest of terrain: the Dasati home world. There, traveling undercover among the bloodthirsty and ruthless Dasati, they have encountered Bek, a disturbing young stranger whose secrets may prove more important than Pug knows. And back in the realm of Midkemia, as the young warriors Tad, Zane, and their friends protect the Kingdom from raiders, Miranda finds herself a prisoner of the Dasati, and, even more ominously, of Pug’s nemesis, the evil sorcerer Leso Varen. And Pug finds himself allied with a friend thought long dead, a friend whose remarkable powers will be sorely needed in the battle to come . . . a battle that will bring them all together in one great struggle for the future and very soul of Midkemia.

The penultimate volume of the mighty Riftwar Cycle from best selling author Raymond E. Feist.

The first volume in legendary master and New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic heroic fantasy series, The Firemane Saga - an electrifying tale of two young men whose choices will determine a world's destiny.

The dread plot to destroy the Empire of Great Kesh has failed. The Conclave of Shadows has ended the murderous Nighthawk brotherhood's horrific reign of terror and death. But the mad sorcerer, Leso Varen, has fled, taking refuge among the most powerful men and women on Kelewan—a world now threatened, along with Midkemia, by hordes of the most vicious warriors in the known universe. The great sorcerer Pug knows of no power that will vanquish these invaders. And now he, brave Magnus and Nakor, and a disturbing young stranger named Bek must venture into the poisonous heart of the Dasati realm—the most terrible place they have ever encountered—in a valiant, impossible attempt to turn the tides against the encroaching doom that would swallow their world.

Talon, orphan of the Orosini tribe and last of his people has been transformed by the Conclave of Shadows from a trusting young boy to the dashing young nobleman Talwin Hawkins: educated, confident and now Roldem's premier swordsman. The title, won at the Masters' Court, in front of the King, brought him a step closer to his desire - to avenge the massacre of his family. Two participants in the slaughter are dead by his hand; Lieutenant Campaneal fell under his blade during the Master's Tournament and the other, Raven, died whilst attempting to butcher an Orodon village as he did Tal's people. But still his lust for vengeance will not be sated until the reason for the massacres has been uncovered and their architect revealed and punished. The Conclave demands its price from Tal: he must gather information on Laso Varen, a magician of terrible power and subtle craft, dangerous beyond contemplation. To do this means service with the sorcerer's master, Duke Kaspar of Olasko - and swearing loyalty to the very man he suspects of killing his family, even if it means becoming the Duke's right-hand and tracking down his enemies - the members of the Conclave and Talon's own friends

Twins Borric and Erland, known for their carefree nature, face a turning point in their lives when their father, Prince Arutha of Krondor, names Borric the Royal Heir, bypassing himself due to the lack of male heirs. With Erland also tasked with significant responsibilities, Arutha sends them as ambassadors to Kesh, the most feared nation, to meet the powerful Queen at her Seventy-fifth Jubilee Anniversary. However, before they depart Krondor, an assassination attempt on Borric is thwarted, indicating rising tensions. Despite the threat of war, Arutha remains resolute, understanding the importance of their mission for peace. Their journey takes a dark turn when their party is ambushed, leading to Borric's disappearance and presumed death. This leaves Erland to confront the treacherous court intrigues of Kesh alone, consumed by grief and rage. Unbeknownst to him, Borric has survived and must navigate a strange land with a bounty on his head, relying on his wits to return to his brother. As they traverse their separate paths toward maturity and duty, the stakes grow higher, with war looming as those opposed to peace become increasingly bold.

The third novel of Feist's successful collaborative series.

For years following the terrible Serpentwar, the Empire of Great Kesh remained peaceful, but now dark clouds of conflict gather once more. Rumors abound from the Kingdom's far western borders of spies missing, murdered, and turned. Powerful legions from the Keshian Confederacy are being mobilized, and an attack is all but certain. As his legendary ancestor Prince Arutha did, Martin conDoin, middle son of the Duke of Crydee, must defend the lands against the invaders. But Arutha commanded a mighty army. Martin has only old men and young boys. Pug, Midkemia's most powerful magician, fears what is in the wind, for he senses an encroaching darkness whose growing power surely spells his world's end. And soon the Kingdom's enchanted defender will find himself questioning everything he's ever held true and dear . . . including the loyalty and desires of his beloved son, Magnus.

Ten years beyond the Darkwar, the demon hordes are relentless in their quest to subjugate a realm of magic and wonder . . . The defeat of the Demon King Maarg hasn't stemmed the death tide, and an even graver danger now looms. The fearsome demon Dahun and the mad necromancer Belasco have joined forces—a union of black magics that no power on Midkemia may be strong enough to withstand. The conflict has already claimed the lives of nearly everyone dear to the Black Sorcerer Pug. In uneasy alliance with the Conclave of Shadows, Midkemia's clandestine protectors, the distraught champion must stand firm against the demonic plague that has overrun worlds. And at the gates of darkness—where shadows hide deeper shadows—Midkemia's most terrible battle will be joined . . . as a malevolence beyond anything that came before is unleashed upon the world.

The remnants of the Clan of the Seven Stars are returning to their long abandoned homeworld . . . but not as friends. The elves, led by the conjurer Laromendis, flee the relentless demon hordes sweeping through their galaxy—and the conquest of war-weary Midkemia is the Clan's sole hope for survival . . . if the Dread Legion does not pursue them through the rift. The magician Pug knows what horrors will surely follow the elven invasion, for slaughter alone will sate Demon King Maarg's minions. For the death tide to be turned, Midkemia's constant defender must somehow unite bitter foes and vengeful former lovers—because failure to do so will mean annihilation.

New York Times Bestselling Author In the frozen Northlands of Midkemia, Captain Dennis Hartraft’s Marauders have just had a disastrous encounter with their sworn enemy, the Tsurani. Wounded and disheartened, the Mauraders set out for the shelter of a frontier garrison. They don’t know that a Tsurani patrol is sent to support an assault on that same garrison. Arriving simultaneously, the Marauders and Tsurani find the outpost already overrun by a dark enemy whose ferocity is legendary in Midkemia. In order to survive, the foes must band together and fight as one. As they make their way across the inhospitable climate, the two batallions struggle not only with the elements and their enemy, but also their consciences. Can their hatred for their mutual enemy overcome their distrust of each other? And, with both sides carrying painful scars from past wars, what is more one’s life or one’s honor?

Third in the new Krondor series inspired by Feist's global bestselling computer game Return to Krondor. Follows, Krondor : the assasins.

The RiftWar is done. But a fearsome army of trolls and renegade humans, emboldened by the drug of destruction, has risen in strength from the ashes of defeat. There is one, however, who defies the call to battle... New York Times bestselling fantasist Raymond E. Feist returns to a beleaguered realm of wonders and magic-where war is an enduring legacy; where blood swells the rivers and nourishes the land. Attend to this hitherto untold chapter in the violent history of Midkemia -- a towering saga of great conflicts, brave acts and insidious intrigues. It is the story of a traitor who rejects the brutality of his warlike kind and casts his lot with the human targets of their fierce aggression. It tells of mysterious deaths and sinister machinations -- and signs of a time when the fate of many civilizations rested in the able, unfaltering hands of RiftWar veterans Squire Locklear and cunning their-turned-squire Jimmy the Hand. It chronicles the powerful awakening of Owyn -- apprentice magician of untried strengths -- and celebrates the selfless achievements of Pug, the great sorcerer of two worlds. Welcome now to astonishing new corners of a world you have not yet fully explored-and prepare to experience true excitement, blood chilling terror...and the triumph born from the doom aimed at the beating heart of a kingdom.

Phil Hastings was a lucky man—he had money, a growing reputation as a screenwriter, a happy, loving family with three kids, and he'd just moved into the house of his dreams in rural of magic-and about to be altered irrevocably by a magic more real than any he dared imagine. For with the Magic came the Bad Thing, and the Faerie, and then the cool... and the resurrection of a primordial war with a forgotten people-a war that not only the Hastings but the whole human race could lose.

Book Two of the Riftwar Legacy Continuing on from Feist’s bestselling Riftwar Saga comes a spellbinding adventure. Now in a brilliant new livery. ‘Feist writes fantasy of epic scope, fast-moving action and vivid – imagination’ Washington Post

The second novel of a major new Feist acquisition, returning to his best-loved series. Written with Joel Rosenberg.

Antologie fantasy povídek, sestavil Martin Fajkus, přináší akční, dobrodružné a napínavé příběhy, které potěší fanoušky žánru. Výběr povídek byl koncipován tak, aby oslovil čtenáře, nikoli jen vkusem editora. Očekávejte příběhy bez experimentů a hlubokých úvah. Pokud hledáte něco jiného, raději knihu zavřete. Těšit se můžete na návrat do známých světů a setkání s oblíbenými hrdiny, jako jsou ti z Knaakova DragonRealm, Eriksonova Genabakis nebo Feistovy Midkemie. V antologii se objeví orkové z Rosomáků Stan Nichollse, Koniáš od Žambocha, Mirena Ďuro Červenáka a Vimka Saši Pavelkové. Kniha nemusí být milníkem v žánru, ale pokud vám přinese hodiny zábavy a oddechu, splnila svůj účel. Vítejte v říši fantazie a připravte se na pořádnou jízdu! Povídky zahrnují příběhy od autorů jako Richard A. Knaak, Alexandra Pavelková, William King, Miroslav Žamboch, Raymod E. Feist, Juraj Červenák, Steven Erikson, Rastislav Weber, Stan Nicholls a Petra Neomillnerová.

Závěr epické fantasy trilogie Sága Ohňotvůrců z pera slavného R. E. Feista. Marquensasem se přehnala ničivá válka. Nemilosrdní nájezdníci povraždili tisíce nevinných, mezi něž patřila i Gwen, milovaná žena kováře Declana. Declan, jehož svět se během jediného dne obrátil v prach a popel, přísahal pomstu a vstoupil do služeb barona Daylona Dumarche, jehož rodina byla zmasakrována při útěku z hlavního města. Mezitím se Havě, která v sobě objevila vlohy pro pirátství, podařilo obsadit kořistní loď cizích nájezdníků, a nyní velí mocnému korábu jménem Královna bouří. Nepřátelé jí říkají „Mořský démon” a chystá se udeřit tam, kde to vůdce vraždících hord bude bolet nejvíce. Její manžel Hatušaly, který je posledním členem královského rodu z Ithrace, se mezitím pokouší ovládnout své kouzelné schopnosti. Nyní již z části dokáže vládnout základním stavebním částicím vesmíru. Bude to ale stačit, když se má postavit nejděsivější a nejnebezpečnější síle, které kdy svět Garnu čelil?

The world on the other side of the rift: Kelewan, a land seething with political intrigue and deadly conspiracies. Following the opulent panoply of Daughter Of The Empire and the dazzling pageantry of Servant Of The Empire comes the resounding conclusion to the Empire trilogy. Besieged by spies and rival houses, stalked by a secret and merciless brotherhood of assassins, the brilliant Lady Mara of the Acoma faces the most deadly challenge she has ever known. The fearsome Black Robes see Mara as the ultimate threat to their ancient power. In search of allies who will join her against them, Mara must travel beyond civilization's borders and even into the hives of the alien cho-ja. As those near and dear to her fall victim to many enemies, Mara cries out for vengeance. Drawing on all of her courage and guile she prepares to fight her greatest battle of all--for her life, her home, and the Empire itself.

Mara of the Arcoma, a powerful figure in the Empire, skillfully navigates the political landscape. When she discovers a nobleman among a group of Midkemia slaves, she draws him into her political battles, complicating her already intricate power dynamics.

Raymond E. Feist's legendary Midkemia comes to life in this illustrated deluxe volume complete with sixty full-color illustrations, including maps, blueprints of key locations, and character sketches, and featuring commentary from one of the most beloved characters in fantasy, the magician Pug of Stardock. Based on Pug's journal, reorganized and edited with observations and insights by his son, Magnus, this lush visual compendium charts the evolution of the remarkable world of Raymond E. Feist's Riftwar Saga. Part journal, part atlas, Midkemia: The Chronicles of Pug begins at the Far Coast, where the magician recounts his childhood and the eventual journey that takes him to the Grey Towers, Sorcerer's Isle, and Krondor. The book also documents Pug's encounters with several favorite characters he meets along the way, including Jimmy and Locky, the Saaur, and Erik and Roo in Ravensburg. Beautiful hand-drawn maps—collected by Pug throughout his life—detail changes in Midkemia's geography as war ravages the land, and thirty pieces of specially commissioned artwork illustrate key moments in the Riftwar Saga. An in-depth look at an extraordinary world and its brilliant creator, this remarkable companion imaginatively captures the magic, wonder, and drama of Midkemia.

As worlds collide... Hatushaly, last scion of the Firemane dynasty, his beloved Hava, and their dubious friend Donte have been transported across space and time from the war-torn world of Garn to the relative peace of Midkemia. There, on Sorcerer's Isle, under the guidance of the magician Magnus and his erstwhile father Pug, in his reincarnated form, Hatu will explore and expand his unique magical abilities. With the evil Pride Lords defeated, the Church of the One has risen to bring death and destruction to his home world. The Church is sending forces against Marquensas, where Daylon is now king, and Declan Smith finds himself suddenly and unexpectedly raised to the status of prince and war commander. But an even greater menace than the Church of the One lies in wait, a creature from the Void, bent on the destruction of all living things. Pug, Nakor and Magnus will need to join forces with Hatu, Hava and Declan if they are to save the worlds of Midkemia and Garn from everlasting darkness... A spectacular new epic series from the globally bestselling author of MAGICIAN.

The fourth novel in the bestselling Serpentwar series.

Surviving the wrath of the fearsome Sauur—a hideous race of invading serpents—noble Erik and cunning Roo have delivered a timely warning to the rulers of the Midkemian Empire, and are now free to pursue their separate destinies. Erik chooses the army—and the continuing war against Midkemia's dread enemies. Roo lusts for wealth and power—rising high and fast in theworld of trade. But with luxury comes carelessness and a vulnerability to the desires of the flesh. And a beautiful seductress with her ruthless machinations threatens to destroy everything Roo has built and become—summoning catastrophe into his future . . . and terror into his world.

The demon is no more. The enemy has been routed. But all is not well . . . Winter's icy grasp is loosening on the world. The Emerald Queen's vanquished army has its broken back to the Bitter Sea. And treachery is its only recourse. A lackey has declared himself Lord of the defeated, amassing the still fearsome remnants of a ruthless fighting force together for one final assault on a weakened, vulnerable realm. For the warriors who remained steadfast against terrible numbers, for the courageous souls who barely survived a devastating onslaught upon their homeland, the time to rebuild and renew has not yet come. The war is not over in Midkemia. And Jimmy and Dash—two young noble brothers who stand at the center of a gathering storm—are impelled to action that could secure a tenuous peace . . . or turn triumph into catastrophe. The demon is no more. The enemy has been routed. But all is not well . . .

Acclaimed writer and editor Robert Silverberg has curated a collection featuring eleven renowned Fantasy authors, each contributing a new story inspired by their famous series. Stephen King presents "The Little Sisters of Eluria," a tale of Roland, the Gunslinger, set in The Dark Tower universe. Terry Pratchett offers a humorous incident in Discworld with "The Sea and Little Fishes," highlighting a magical contest involving Granny Weatherwax. Terry Goodkind explores the origins of the Border between realms in "Debt of Bones," tied to The Sword of Truth. Orson Scott Card shares a story of Alvin and his apprentice in "Grinning Man," drawn from the Tales of Alvin Maker. Silverberg himself revisits Majipoor in "The Seventh Shrine," where Lord Valentine embarks on an adventure in an ancient tomb. Ursula K. Le Guin adds a sequel to her Earthsea series with "Dragonfly," focusing on a woman's quest to learn magic. Tad Williams crafts a dark tale set in a haunted castle before the events of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn in "The Burning Man." George R.R. Martin's "The Hedge Knight" takes place a generation prior to A Song of Ice and Fire. Ann McCaffrey returns to Pern in "Runner of Pern," while Raymond E. Feist's "The Wood Boy" is set in the Riftwar Saga. Lastly, Robert Jordan's "New Spring" reveals pivotal events leading to The Wheel of Time, featuring the meeting of Lan and Moiraine as they begin their search for the child destined to lea

A fantastic new novella from the master of magic and adventure. Bestselling author Raymond E. Feist returns to the city of Krondor and one of his most loved characters, Jimmy the Hand. The Crawler: a name whispered in fear... In the crime-ridden back alleys of Krondor a rival gang has sprung up to threaten the Upright Man's Mockers and the peace of the Kingdom. It falls to Squire James of Krondor to unmask this mysterious figure, for he did not always hold such a prized position in the court of Prince Arutha, but once went by the name of Jimmy the Hand, infamous pickpocket and trickster. Who better to catch a thief than a thief?

When Princess Anja fails to appear at her betrothal banquet, the tiny, peaceful kingdom of Sessalie is plunged into intrigue. Two warriors are charged with recovering the distraught king's beloved daughter. Taskin, Commander of the Royal Guard, whose icy competence and impressive life-term as the Crown's right-hand man command the kingdom's deep-seated respect; and Mykkael, the rough-hewn newcomer who has won the post of Captain of the Garrison - a scarred veteran with a deadly record of field warfare, whose "interesting" background and foreign breeding are held in contempt by court society. As the princess's trail vanishes outside the citadel's gates, anxiety and tension escalate. Mykkael's investigations lead him to a radical explanation for the mystery, but he finds himself under suspicion from the court factions. Will Commander Taskin's famous fair-mindedness be enough to unravel the truth behind the garrison captain's dramatic theory: that the resourceful, high-spirited princess was not taken by force, but fled the palace to escape a demonic evil?

A loyal soldier and a wealthy merchant have served bravely in the flames of an enduring war that is ravaging their land. But swords, bows, wits and courage will no longer be enough to defeat the scourge that is descending upon their home. For a foul and terrible thing has escaped from a world already devoured to feed on one consumed by chaos—an insatiable nightmare creature of dark and murderous nature which seeks to own and corrupt the very source of life itself The final conflict is joined, pitting serpent against man and magician against demon. For those who battle in the cause of good, there will be victory . . . or there will be doom for all. There can be no other outcome.

The final volume in New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic heroic fantasy series, The Firemane Saga.

Legends II features original short novels from top fantasy writers like Neil Gaiman, Anne McCaffrey, and Robin Hobb. This collection includes tales set in familiar worlds and introduces new characters, offering captivating insights and adventures. Each story stands alone while enriching the authors' larger narratives.

The final volume in New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic heroic fantasy series, The Firemane Saga. AN ANCIENT DARKNESS LIES WAITING War has swept across Marquensas. Gwen, beloved wife of Declan Smith, was killed at Beran's Hill: hollow of heart, Declan swears to destroy the raiders, an ambition shared by Baron Daylon Dunmarch whose family was massacred as they fled the capital. Hava, whose gift for piracy has won her the name of 'Sea Demon', is closing in on the whereabouts of those who unleashed the murderous hordes. Her husband, Hatushaly, the last of the legendary Firemanes, seeks to control his magic and even travel among the filaments of energies that power all existence: the furies. Can he master them in time to combat the darkest threat the world of Garn has ever faced? And could that threat have come through the Rift?

Nick Seafort returns to power as the secretary general of the United Nations, facing his most fearsome adversary yet: politics. The Transpop Rebellion ended 10 years ago with now-Secretary General Nicholas Seafort as a hero. With that political capital, Seafort stepped into place as one of the most powerful men in the world. But political clout isn't all it seems to be. While Seafort tries to stay true to his moral code, he's being pulled in every direction. His former colleagues in the navy demand more ships while the enviro lobbyists plead with him to repair the planet's broken ecosystem. Patriarch's Hope returns the focus to the Seafort Saga's charismatic and troubled title character. An explosive disaster forces Nick to reexamine his life, his family, and his future as adversaries align against him. To save the planet from itself, he will need cunning, allies, and a large helping of luck.

Decades have passed since Nick Seafort battled the vicious aliens. Now, in the fifth installment of the celebrated Seafort Saga, it's trouble on Earth that looms . . . Everyone knows Nick Seafort as "the Fisherman"--the hero who stopped the merciless, fishlike aliens when they attacked Earth. "Voices of Hope" picks up with Seafort decades later, after he's retired as the Secretary General of the United Nations. Despite his trappings of power, he has been unable to aid the so-called transpops, desperate people who live in the dangerous lower levels of New York City. When Seafort's son, Philip, follows a friend into the streets of New York, he encounters the transpop culture--one evolved to exist in the shadows and operate with ruthless efficiency. The trannies are a powder keg ready to blow, and a water shortage appears to be the spark to prove that humans can be far more dangerous than any outer-space alien. Long ago, Seafort had braved these violent streets to find his wife; now he must return to save his son.

Feist, author of the Riftwar Saga, embarks on a new series, returning to the magical twin worlds of Kelewan and Midkemia to begin the story of the Serpent War Saga. Two unlikely heroes are destined to oppose the malign forces that threaten their lives and the survival of their world.

Amerikanischer Autor, geb. 1945. - Die übernatürlichen Gefahren, die Midkemia bedrohen, scheinen nach langem Kampf besiegt zu sein. Doch noch immer ziehen riesige Söldnerhorden plündernd und brandschatzend durch das Königreich und die belagerte Hauptstadt Krondor liegt in Schutt und Asche. Prinz Patrick setzt alles daran, seine verloren gegangenen Ländereien zurückzuerobern - allen voran natürlich Krondor

Mara von Acoma scheint alles erreicht zu haben. Ihre Feinde sind besiegt, und sie selbst trägt endlich den Titel "Dienerin des Reiches". Doch da beginnt der gefährliche Orden der "Schwarzen Roben" gegen sie zu intrigieren. Wie wird sie sich gegen die heimtückischen Magier zur Wehr setzen können?

Raymond Feist ist ein Großmeister der Fantasy. All seine Romane zu den phantastischen Welten von Midkemia und Kelewan eroberten die amerikanischen Bestsellerlisten.

Mara hat die Spielregeln der Macht schnell gelernt und bedient sich einer klugen Heiratspolitik, um den Fortbestand von Acoma zu sichern. Doch dann stellt ihr mächtigster Feind, der Lord der Minwanabi, ihr taktisches Geschick auf eine gefährliche Probe.

Mara muss unerwartet die Herrschaft von Acoma übernehmen und plant riskante Maßnahmen, um ihr Reich gegen mächtige Gegner zurück zu stärken. Ein neues Meisterwerk der modernen Fantasy, inspiriert von der Midkemia- und Schlangenkrieg-Saga.

Lady Mara ist zur mächtigsten Frau des Reiches aufgestiegen. Doch der gefürchtete Magier-Orden der Schwarzen Roben sieht seine uralte Macht bedroht und antwortet mit Intrigen und Mordanschlägen. Auf der Suche nach Verbündeten überschreitet Mara die Grenzen der Zivilisation und schließt einen Pakt mit den nicht-menschlichen Cho-ja. Unaufhaltsam rückt der Tag der alles entscheidenden Schlacht näher. Der fulminante Abschluß der Kelewan-Saga.