Walter Jon Williams je autorom dvadsiatich románov a zbierok poviedok, zväčša zo žánrov science fiction a fantasy, ale aj historických dobrodružných románov. Jeho diela sa často zameriavajú na drsnú realitu, s dôrazom na akčný dej a presvedčivý svet. Williams disponuje jedinečným štýlom, ktorý kombinuje futuristické vízie s pútavými príbehmi.
Hardwired features high-tech thrills and unforgettable heroes in the great tradition of William Gibson's Neuromancer. According to Locus, Hardwired is Walter Jon Williams's "best book to date".Ex-fighter pilot Cowboy, "hardwired" via skull sockets directly to his lethal electronic hardware, teams up with Sarah, an equally cyborized gun-for-hire, to make a last stab at independence from the rapacious Orbitals.
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Set in a transformed world, the story follows Steward, a beta clone grappling with outdated memories and a rapidly changing society. With the collapse of the Orbital Policorp and the loss of friends in an off-planet war, he faces personal upheaval, including two divorces. As he navigates his new reality, he discovers the shocking truth that he has been murdered, prompting a quest for answers amidst the chaos of alien relations and his own fragmented past.
"Williams applies an economic analysis to the problems black Americans have faced in the past and present to show that free-market resource allocation, as opposed to political allocation, is in the best interests of minorities"--Jacket.
Quillifer returns to court after two years away. The small castle and domain that came with his knighthood required much re-organization and further scheming ensues as Quillifer is acknowledged unofficially as Princess Floria's lover, and those who once despised him now court his favor. Of course Queen Berlauda will attempt to reconquer the country, with her husband's armies. At the very least, there will be a long, long war. But Quillifer has made his mark.-- Publisher's description
Williams evokes a future reminiscent of Roger Zelazny's Lord of Light, in which the promises of science and technology are fulfilled. In the far-distant future, only a specially adapted group of people--the Aristoi--can operate the ultra-advanced computer system that controls their vast interstellar empire.
From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Walter Jon Williams comes an adventurous epic fantasy about a man who is forced to leave his comfortable life and find his fortune among goddesses, pirates, war, and dragons. Quillifer is young, serially in love, studying law, and living each day keenly aware that his beloved homeport of Ethlebight risks closure due to silting of the harbor. His concerns for the future become much more immediate when he returns from a summery assignation to find his city attacked by Aekoi pirates, leading to brigands in the streets and his family and friends in chains. First, he has to survive the night. Then, he has to leave his home behind and venture forth into the wider world of Duisland, where he can find friends and allies to help avenge his losses and restore Ethlebight to glory. His determination will rock kingdoms, shatter the political structure of Duisland, and change the country forever.
Contents: Surfacing (1988) Video Star (1986) No Spot of Ground (1989) Flatline (1988) Side Effects (1985) Witness (1986) Wolf Time (1987) The Bob Dylan Solution (1989) Dinosaurs (1987)
This collection showcases a diverse array of short stories, highlighting Walter Jon Williams' imaginative storytelling. Featuring the Nebula Award-winning tale "The Green Leopard Plague," the anthology includes other captivating narratives such as "Daddy's World" and "The Last Ride of German Freddie." Each story explores unique themes and settings, from futuristic scenarios to poignant reflections on life, offering readers a rich tapestry of speculative fiction that highlights Williams' skill and creativity.
The setting is an Earth where the monetary standard is "plasm," an energy which can be transmitted by wireless. It can help one to be more clever, it can heal, it can move objects. The novel deals with an attempt to acquire lots of this energy to stage a revolution.
