Londres 1623. La corte de Ricardo Corazón de León es la sede del Imperio Galo, cuyos señores vampiro dominan toda la Europa Occidental; el Este, a su vez, constituye el Imperio de Walachia, regido por el propio Atila, quien propaló el vampirismo por Europa haciendo miembros de su especie a los posibles aliados. La aristocracia gobernante está formada por vampiros que imponen su Imperio del Miedo a los hombres comunes. Edmund Cordery, mecánico de la corte del rey Ricardo, cree que el vampirismo puede explicarse de modo natural, y habiendo descubierto el microscopio se dedica en secreto al estudio de los distintos fluidos del cuerpo humano. Sabe que sus investigaciones han provocado su caída en desgracia y hace partícipe a su hijo de sus descubrimientos poco antes de desafiar abiertamente al Imperio. Su hijo Noell, enemigo declarado del Imperio, logra huir de Inglaterra en compañía de un afamado pirata y de un monje. Se exilia largo tiempo en las costas africanas y prosigue allí las investigaciones de su padre. Intenta averiguar la esencia del proceso por el que un hombre normal puede convertirse en vampiro, un secreto celosamente guardado y el origen de rumores tan supersticiosos como disparatados. Un viaje al interior del continente africano, donde según se dice se originaron los primeros vampiros, tiene como consecuencia el descubrimiento de hechos cuya divulgación haría peligrar la supremacía de los vampiros y provoca un enfrentamiento abierto con todo el poder del Imperio.
Brian M. Stableford Knihy
Tento autor skúma hranice ľudskej existencie a vedomia prostredníctvom písania science fiction. Jeho diela sa často zaoberajú zložitými spoločenskými a etickými otázkami, ktoré vznikajú s technologickým pokrokom. S jedinečným štýlom a hlbokým vhľadom do ľudskej psychiky ponúka čitateľom provokatívne a myšlienkovo podnetné príbehy. Jeho rozsiahla tvorba predstavuje dôležitý príspevok do žánru science fiction.






Set in a diverse galactic culture, the story follows Grainger, a legendary Star-Pilot known for flying the revolutionary ship, Hooded Swan. His latest mission takes him to the perilous jungle planet of Chao Phrya, where he faces crazed colonists and mysterious indigenous people. As he embarks on a daunting journey through dense rainforests, challenges mount, including the unexpected threat of giant spiders. Grainger's quest is fraught with danger and uncertainty, pushing him to confront the unknown in this thrilling installment.
Set in a diverse galactic culture, the story follows Grainger, a legendary Star-Pilot, as he navigates the tensions between commercial interests and conservationists over the seemingly idyllic planet of Pharos. As his employer, Titus Charlot, attempts to broker a deal, they find themselves in a rigged game. Just when all seems lost, the planet's own ecosystem intervenes, transforming paradise into a perilous battleground. This thrilling narrative explores themes of environmentalism and corporate greed within the expansive Hooded Swan series.
Set in a galaxy where Star-Pilots are celebrated as heroes, Grainger emerges as a legendary figure. He is chosen to pilot the prototype starship, the Hooded Swan, which promises to transform space travel. This adventure explores themes of heroism and innovation against a backdrop of cosmic exploration.
Frankenstein in London (the Empire of the Necromancers 3)
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Set in 1823, the story explores the implications of Victor Frankenstein's resurrection technique, which has ignited a struggle among various factions aiming to manipulate this power. Scotland Yard Superintendent Gregory Temple allies with Frankenstein and Count Szandor to confront a secret Illuminati cabal led by Joseph Balsamo. Simultaneously, in Haiti, a resurrected Napoleon battles Marie Laveau's zombie armies, intertwining themes of power, resurrection, and supernatural conflict in a richly imagined world.
Set in a vast galactic culture, the story follows Grainger, a legendary star-pilot who has escaped his contract with the Caradoc Company. As he is pursued for secrets about his former employer, Grainger is drawn back to the Hooded Swan for a perilous rescue mission in the enigmatic Nightingale Nebula. This final journey challenges him to confront not only life-threatening dangers but also the depths of his own soul, making it his most significant adventure yet.
In this installment of the Daedalus Mission, Alex and his team encounter a seemingly ideal colonial society, yet its inhabitants are under the influence of a mysterious alien parasite that alters their humanity. The story explores themes of control and transformation as the visitors grapple with the risks of infection and the moral dilemmas of judging this altered culture. The stakes are high, with the potential consequences of their decisions looming large, making their mission more complex than ever.
Frankenstein and the Vampire Countess (the Empire of the Necromancers 2)
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Set in 1821, the story follows Scotland Yard Superintendent Gregory Temple as he pursues the criminal John Devil, who aims to exploit Victor Frankenstein's resurrection technique. Teaming up with Paris Morgue supervisor Jean-Pierre Severin and Frankenstein's creation, they face a vampire cabal led by Count Szandor and the enchanting Countess Marcian Gregoryi, who also covet the secret of resurrection. The narrative weaves together themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of tampering with life and death.
Set against the backdrop of a declining Earth, the crew of the spaceship Daedalus embarks on a mission to reconnect with lost colonies. Biologist Alex Alexander faces the challenge of unraveling the secrets of human and alien ecosystems on the colony world Wildeblood, where settlers conceal a dark truth vital for survival. As Alex strives to communicate with other intelligent species, he grapples with urgent biological and diplomatic dilemmas, racing against time as the colonists resist his efforts. This is the third installment in The Daedalus Mission series.
In a future where humanity has created a utopian society on a vast platform, Carl Magner experiences forbidden dreams that reveal the existence of the "Underworld," a hidden Earth teeming with life adapted to harsh conditions. These dreams challenge the foundations of the Euchronian Millennium, raising profound questions about the nature of paradise when a forgotten Hell persists beneath. This thought-provoking narrative sets the stage for a captivating science fiction trilogy, exploring themes of reality, existence, and societal constructs.