Steven Barnes je autor science fiction, ktorý sa zameriava na ľudský výkon a skúma témy rasy a spoločnosti. Jeho diela často kladú dôraz na psychológiu postáv a na to, ako prostredie ovplyvňuje ľudské správanie. Barnes sa vyznačuje schopnosťou vytvárať napínavé príbehy, ktoré zároveň podnecujú k zamysleniu.
Celý příběh je bojem dvou hlavních postav s minulostí jejich rodiny. Jsou jimi Austin Tucker, příslušník Zelených baretů s úžasnými reflexy a výborným bojovým tréninkem a Derek Waits, vynikající programátor a bývalý hacker zvaný Captain Africa, který se věnuje počítačovým hrám. Jednoho dne se mu někdo pokusí unést syna a jeho dcera málem uhoří… Napínavý příběh ze současné Ameriky s prvky magie černé Afriky postupně graduje a nedá se vůbec odhadnout, jak skončí.
"The two hundred colonists on board the Geographic have spent a century in cold sleep to arrive here: Avalon, a lush, verdant planet lightyears from Earth. They hope to establish a permanent colony, and Avalon seems the perfect place. And so they set about planting and building. But their very presence has upset the ecology of Avalon. Soon an implacable predator stalks them, picking them off one by one. In order to defeat this alien enemy, they must reevaluate everything they think they know about Avalon, and uncover the planet's dark secrets"-- Provided by publisher
A new generation is growing up on the island paradise of Camelot, ignorant of the Great Grendel Wars fought when their parents and grandparents first arrived from Earth. Setting out for the mainland, this group of young rebels feels ready to fight any grendels that get in their way. On Avalon, however, there are monsters which dwarf the ones their parents fought, and as the group will soon learn, monsters also dwell in the human heart.
The second installment of the Tennyson Hardwick chronicles features the collaboration of award-winning actor Blair Underwood and two renowned writers. This paperback edition promises to deliver a captivating and thought-provoking continuation of the series, exploring complex themes and character development within a compelling narrative.
Without warning, Benjamin Sisko is living another life. No longer a Starfleet captain, commander of space station Deep Space Nine, he is Benny Russell, a struggling science fiction writer living in 1950s Harlem. Benny has a dream, of a place called Deep Space Nine and a man named Ben Sisko, and a story he has to tell. But is the Earth of that era ready for a black science fiction hero? Everyone tells him no, but Benny cannot abandon his dream. One way or another, he will tell the world about Captain Benjamin Sisko and Deep Space Nine.
In this thrilling sequel, Eviane returns to the advanced amusement arena of Dream Park, where her previous experience ended in chaos due to the deadly realism of the attractions. As she navigates the high-stakes environment, the line between virtual and reality blurs once again, posing new dangers and challenges. The story delves into the consequences of technology and the darker side of entertainment, as Eviane confronts the terrifying implications of her past encounters.
A deadly murderer adds real danger to the simulated challenges of a computerized fantasy world
“Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi strides—and soars and plots and duels—again in this stirring new addition to the Star Wars saga. . . . This splendid adventure yarn offers a gut-wrenching surprise on nearly every page and a knock-the-socks-off ending.”—Publishers Weekly When the economically depressed government of Ord Cestus threatens to sell incredibly deadly battle droids to the Separatists, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine dispatches a team led by Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi to the planet. Their mission: to halt the deal. A peaceful resolution is preferable, but if all else fails, the Republic will not hesitate to demonstrate the consequences of disloyalty by launching a full-scale attack—wiping out not only the means of biodroid production but countless lives as well. The prospect of such a slaughter only fuels Obi-Wan’s growing suspicions about the sinister path the Republic seems to be taking. Facing a crisis of conscience, Obi-Wan must find the wisdom and strength to prevent a bloodbath and safeguard the Republic—while abiding by the ancient code to which he has pledged his life.
"From award-winning authors Charles Johnson and Steven Barnes comes a graphic novel anthology of interconnected Afrofuturistic parables inspired by the teachings of Buddha. Eight strangers looking for enlightenment from an ancient spiritual teacher are trapped in a cave high in the mountains on their way to his temple. One of his acolytes directs them to each tell a story that the group can learn from as they wait out the horrible snowstorm that rages outside the cave's entrance. One by one the travelers each share a story that, unbeknownst to them, is actually a morality tale representing one of the aspects of final enlightenment as taught in Buddhism. As the wind howls through the night, they tell symbolic stories of horror, dystopia, high adventure, cyberpunk, and urban fantasy. Each story is a spoke on the symbolic Dharma wheel, and each interlocking tale gets the travelers closer to their true destiny--unveiling the future of the entire human race. This remarkable collection borrows heavily from the traditions of pop-culture morality anthology series such as The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Night Gallery, Lovecraft Country, and the publications of E.C. Comics. Heavily influenced by the science fiction pulps of the 1950s and 1960s, this brilliant collection remixes classic social narratives such as Plato's Allegory of the Cave, Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, and The Arabian Nights, through an edgy, contemporary, yet spiritually centered lens. In The Eightfold Path, our destinies lie in heeding the lessons given in every one of these entrancing tales"--Publisher website