John Shirley Knihy

Stovky let předtím, než v galaxii zuřila válka mezi Smečkou a lidstvem, vypuknul podobný konflikt mezi Proroky a Elitáři, dvěmi mimozemskými rasami, které soupeřily o posvátné artefakty mocných Předchůdců, dávno zmizelých vládců galaxie. Přestože nakonec uzavřeli pevnou alianci známou jako Smečka, našli se na obou stranách tací, kteří osudné spojenectví zpochybňovali. Od odštěpené skupinky Elitářů vzdorujících právě založené Smečce…, přes statečného Proroka lapeného v intrikách nové vlády…, po kořeny zrady, která o mnoho let později nenávratně rozdělí Smečku – zatím nevyprávěný příběh o zcela nečekaných hrdinech, kteří se zrodili v říši plné šokujících zrad a nekončících zázraků.

They call it Stormland: a sprawling, largely abandoned region of the southeastern coast of the USA, where climate change's extreme weather conditions have brought about a perfect storm of perpetual tempests; where hurricane-strength storms return day after day, 365 days a year. The heart of Stormland is Charleston, South Carolina, a flooded ruin where hundreds of people remain for their own peculiar reasons; where thugs prey on the weak, and a strangely benevolent cult tries to keep everyone insanely sane. Here, plutocratic evil takes advantage of Stormland's lawlessness to cultivate a weirdly puppeted theater of cruelty. Swept into the turbulent vortex of Stormland is an unlikely duo--a former serial killer and a former US Marshal--who must work together to bring light to America's late twenty-first century heart of darkness. A cyberpunk detective thriller set in a maelstrom of climatic upheaval, classism, and corrupt power, Stormland paradoxically dramatizes the resilience of the human spirit.

From the acclaimed author of Ralph Compton's Prairie Fire, Kansas, the first in an action-packed new series starring Civil War veteran Cleveland Trewe, a master gunfighter, horseman, and lawman who's looking to strike it rich in the gold fields of Axle Bust, Nevada...From the battlefield of Shiloh to the prisoner camp at Slocum, former Union soldier Cleveland Trewe has seen more than enough carnage for one lifetime. Now that the war is over he's found work as a peacekeeper and prospector--the perfect set of survival skills for a town like Axle Bust, Nevada, a place seething with danger.Cleve's uncle staked a claim in Axle Bust only to lose it to a murderous con-man partnered with Duncan Conroy, owner of the Golden Fleece Mine and a man determined to build an empire by means fair and foul. The only person keeping Conroy in check is his sister Berenice, a freethinker whose scientific education benefits the family interests--even while catching Cleve's eye.To reclaim his uncle's mine, and bring justice to a town under tyranny, Cleve finds himself turning the streets into a bullet-riddled battlefield. Conroy is about to learn there just isn't room for both men in a town like Axle Bust.GOLD FEVER. BLOOD FEVER.

Dive into the unconventional universe crafted by John Shirley, where the bizarre and the extraordinary intertwine. This collection showcases his unique storytelling style, blending elements of science fiction, horror, and dark humor. Readers will encounter a range of eccentric characters and thought-provoking themes, all set against imaginative backdrops that challenge reality. Shirley's work invites exploration of the surreal and the strange, making it a captivating experience for those seeking something truly different in literature.

In this exciting new Ralph Compton western, a man without a memory meets an unforgettable ally: the one and only Bat Masterson. Riding into the town of Smoky River on a mangy mule, Dane looks as broken down as his old mount. His Stetson is ragged, his boots are tied together with leather thongs, and he wears a Colt Army revolver with exactly three bullets. He wouldn't know what to say if you asked him where he got the gun, or how he learned to shoot it so well. He doesn't know if Dane is his first name or his last. Something happened that cost him much of his memory, and he can't remember what that something was. For three years he's been traveling the West as a cowboy, a buffalo hunter, a farmhand. Smoky River looks to be a fine place to settle down. If only his past didn't decide to catch up to him here. . .

Rickenharp, a jaded rock musician joins the NR, or New Resistance, in order to fight against the fascist totalitarian government

Set in the vibrant and chaotic universe of the Gearbox Borderlands games, this story immerses readers in a world filled with eccentric characters, thrilling adventures, and a unique blend of humor and action. It explores the lives of vault hunters and their quests for treasure, confronting dangerous foes and uncovering hidden secrets. The narrative captures the essence of the games, offering fans a deeper understanding of the lore and the richly developed settings that define the Borderlands experience.

The Second Alliance is determined to extend its absolute power over the space colony and eliminate the New Resistance once and for all

A deadly combination of fascism and technology haunts a future Europe and threatens entire races with extinction, and an unlikely alliance between Israeli and Moslem fighters may be the only force that can prevent genocide

A cattle drive faces long odds in this exciting new installment in Ralph Compton’s Trail Drive series. An outbreak of hostilities with Comanches has disrupted the usual trail routes. But Mase Durst must get his cows from his Texas ranch to the railway up in Wichita, Kansas, or face losing his land, which the bank is fixing to foreclose on. He's forced to take his herd on a little-used route called the Red Trail—little used for good reasons. It’s a tough dangerous, narrow, and fraught with banditry. Along the way, Durst and his men face numerous obstacles thrown up by Mother Nature, cattle rustlers and crooked lawmen. But even their safe arrival in Wichita will offer no relief if he can’t make it home in time to save his ranch from the bank—and his wife from the predations of their rapacious neighbor. . .