Fantasy og science fiction

As we inhabit the heads of several key characters - some kids who have it, some who don't, some who are about to get it - what unfolds isn't the expected battle to fight the plague, or bring heightened awareness of it, or even to treat it.

Two quirky detective stories from Britain's best sci-fi writer and author of The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Douglas Adams. Dirk Gently is a detective - well, a sort of detective.

The penultimate book in the acclaimed Malazan Book of the Fallen fantasy seriesOn the Letherii continent the exiled Malazan army commanded by Adjunct Tavore begins its march into the eastern Wastelands, to fight for an unknown cause against an enemy it has never seen.

Building on the story begun in The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, this is the second part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

Features a girl whose ears are so exquisite that, when uncovered, they improve sex a thousand-fold, a runaway friend, a right-wing politico, an ovine-obsessed professor, and a manic-depressive in a sheep outfit.

Orson Scott Card (f. 1951) er en amerikansk forfatter, der skriver inden for flere forskellige genrer, men som hovedsageligt er kendt for sine science fiction-romaner. Enders strategi (1985) er hans mest kendte, og både for den og for efterfølgeren Speaker for the Dead (1986) vandt han de to højeste priser inden for science fiction-genren: The Hugo Award og The Nebula Award.Sidste gang Jorden blev angrebet af de insektlignende væsner 'summerne' var det med voldsomme ødelæggelser og tab af menneskeliv til følge. Nu står menneskene over for endnu et angreb, og det frygtes, at dette tredje angreb vil gøre det helt af med menneskeheden. Derfor forsøger man ved genetiske eksperimenter at udvikle et militært geni, der kan skabe en strategi til at besejre summerne. Andrew ”Ender” Wiggin er kun seks år gammel, da han bliver udpeget som dette geni, der måske er den menneskelige races eneste håb. Sammen med andre udvalgte højtbegavede børn kommer Ender i træning på Kampskolen, der svæver i kredsløb om jorden. Her udsættes han for en træning, der er så intens både fysisk og psykisk, at mange af børnene bryder sammen.Enders strategi er blevet en kultroman og en klassiker inden for science fiction-genren og ligger altid højt, når der laves lister over de mest populære og bedst sælgende sci-fi-bøger. Den er oversat til over 30 sprog, og i 2013 blev den filmatiseret med Asa Butterfield som Ender og med bl.a. Harrison Ford og Ben Kingsley i fremtrædende roller."Card har taget de ærværdige science fiction-koncepter – en supermand og interstellar krig mod rumvæsner – og ved hjælp af fortrinlige karakterskildringer, tempo og sprog forenet dem i en perfekt historie med uimodståelig kraft. En kæmpe science fiction-roman efter enhver rimelig målestok." – Booklist"Enders strategi er en af de bøger, jeg allerede nu ved, jeg vil vende tilbage til igen og igen. Historien rummer så mange facetter, så den skal læses mange gange, før man får dem alle sammen med. Køb den, og glæd jer til en oplevelse ud over det almindelige!" – Jens Stürup, Proxima"Det er en flot svungen historie. En værdig repræsentant inden for sin genre: den bløde science-fiction fantasy. Fortalt for alle aldre." – Steffen Larsen, Det Fri Aktuelt

Med "Min fjerne barndomsby" introduceres japansk manga for voksne endelig til danske læsere."Min fjerne barndomsby" er en magisk fortælling sat i realistiske rammer om en midaldrende mands erindring om sin fars pludselige forsvinden; en elegant og overraskende fortælling om drømmen om at starte på ny, at kunne gøre tingene om og genleve de begivenheder i ens liv, der stadig står uforløste hen.Endelig får danske læsere mulighed for at komme tæt på hverdagen i det for mange så eksotiske Japan.

A beautiful hardcover box set collecting all three books in the Crescent City series. Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She'll do whatever it take

Ved verdens ende ligger byen med de usikre mure, som man kun kan komme ind i, hvis man efterlader sin skygge udenfor. Den navnløse fortæller har forelsket sig i en 17-årig kvinde, hvis sande jeg bor i denne by og kommer på dens mystiske bibliotek. Da fortælleren på sin jagt endelig finder pigen, genkender hun ham ikke længere.Efter forfærdelige forhindringer lykkes det fortælleren at finde vej ud af denne verden bag muren. Han flytter til Tokyo, arbejder i en boghandel og har en række kærester. Mindet om pigen og byen bag muren hjemsøger ham, og han siger op og tager et job på et gammelt bibliotek ude på landet i Fukushima. Her begynder virkeligheden at vakle, og fortælleren må spørge sig selv, hvad der binder ham til denne verden.En melankolsk og filosofisk roman om tabt kærlighed, om at finde sig selv som voksen og om muligheden for at overvinde mure.

Chainsaw Man Box Set is a thrilling book by the renowned author Tatsuki Fujimoto. Published in 2023 by Viz Media, a subsidiary of Shogakukan Inc, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre. The Chainsaw Man Box Set takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and excitement. Fujimoto's writing style is captivating, and his storytelling skills are top-notch. The book belongs to a genre that is loved by many, and Fujimoto does justice to it with his unique and engaging narrative. Published by Viz Media, a well-known name in the publishing industry, the book guarantees a quality reading experience. The Chainsaw Man Box Set is an excellent addition to your book collection. Don't miss out on this masterpiece by Tatsuki Fujimoto, published in 2023.

EN ENLIG ASTRONAUT. EN UMULIG MISSION.EN VEJ, HAN ALDRIG HAVDE FORESTILLET SIG.Ryland Grace er den eneste overlevende på en desperat, sidste-chance-mission – og hvis han fejler, vil menneskeheden på Jorden selv gå til grunde. Bortset fra at han ikke er klar over det lige nu. Han kan ikke engang huske, hvad han hedder, og endnu mindre hvad hans opgave går ud på, eller hvordan han skal udføre den. Det eneste, han ved, er, at han har sovet i meget, meget lang tid. Og at han netop er blevet vækket, blot for at opdage, at han befinder sig millioner af mil hjemmefra, uden andet end to lig som selskab. Hans besætningsvenner er døde, hans hukommelse vender tåget tilbage, og Ryland indser, at han nu står overfor en umulig opgave. Mens han drøner gennem det tomme rum på sit lille skib, er det op til ham at lægge et umuligt videnskabeligt puslespil – og overvinde truslen om udryddelse af vores art. Og mens uret tikker, og de nærmeste mennesker er lysår væk, er han nødt til at gøre det alene. Eller er han?Project Hail Mary, et uimodståeligt interstellart eventyr, som kun Andy Weir kan finde på, er en fortælling om opdagelse, spekulation og overlevelse, der er en rival til The Martian – samtidig med at den tager os med til steder, vi aldrig havde drømt om.

"Griffith's new Band of the Hawk assume their unholy forms to battle the monstrous Kushan emperor and his horde of demons, leaving the terrified Midland citizenry to wonder if their rescuers are another horrific curse. Meanwhile, Guts and his companions seek refuge on a small island that is not the safe haven they'd hoped forit's a sinister place watched over by an ancient, vengeful god whose power is about to be unleashed!"--

A hugely commercial, fabulously addictive fantastical romp - from an author with top-notch digital self-publishing pedigree and legions of fans awaiting publication

Celebrate all things Hufflepuff with this glorious collection of beautifully crafted House Editions in hardback. The sumptuously foiled presentation case emblazoned with the Hufflepuff badger contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling's classic series in a spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and illustrations by artistic wizard and Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold. Home to those famed for their loyalty, Hufflepuff house has produced some of the most famous witches and wizards in history, including Hogwarts alumni Cedric Diggory and Auror Nymphadora Tonks. The seven lovingly designed covers are individually decorated with enchanting details that capture favourite house themes from each novel. Charming vignettes of the Hufflepuff badger in a series of playful poses across the seven book spines complete the decoration scheme. An exclusive artwork print depicting house founder Helga Hufflepuff holding the cup of Hufflepuff makes for a highly collectable keepsake. The seven books in this collection are accompanied by a magical miscellany of exciting feature articles, quizzes and fascinating fact files packed with trivia about the history and alumni of Hufflepuff house - ideal to dip into and enjoy time and time again. More than twenty exclusive illustrations capture the magic of Hufflepuff house and favourite characters - Tonks, Cedric, Ernie Macmillan, Professor Sprout and many more . A must-have collection for Hufflepuffs young and old, this Hufflepuff House Editions box set is the perfect tribute to the house famed for its dedication, patience and loyalty and is sure to be treasured for years to come.

A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND INDIE BESTSELLERAn Indie Next Pick!A Man Called Ove meets The Good Place in Under the Whispering Door, a delightful queer love story from TJ Klune, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The House in the Cerulean Sea.Welcome to Charon's Crossing.The tea is hot, the scones are fresh, and the dead are just passing through.When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own funeral, Wallace begins to suspect he might be dead.And when Hugo, the owner of a peculiar tea shop, promises to help him cross over, Wallace decides he's definitely dead.But even in death he's not ready to abandon the life he barely lived, so when Wallace is given one week to cross over, he sets about living a lifetime in seven days.Hilarious, haunting, and kind, Under the Whispering Door is an uplifting story about a life spent at the office and a death spent building a home.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

__________________________________The first book in the legendary Thrawn TrilogyIt's five years after the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and drove the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy.

Kåret til Årets Fantasyroman 2021.Vinder af Alex Award 2021.Bureaukraten Linus er systemets mand. Slavisk følger han reglerne til punkt og prikke, når han inspicerer børnehjem for børn med magiske evner. Hans grå personlighed og loyalitet over for systemet gør ham til det oplagte valg til en hemmelig opgave: På en lille ø i havet ligger et børnehjem for særligt farlige børn. Her venter der Linus en række overraskelser, ikke mindst da han opdager, at et af de seks usædvanlige børn kan forårsage Jordens undergang.”Bogen er helt oppe på niveau med Harry Potter og De Vises Sten, så skynd dig at få den læst. Skøn og medrivende fortælling om at være anderledes og om venskaber. Eventyrhuset er en fantastisk roman, der også indeholder en slet skjult kritik af samfundets angst for det, der er anderledes.” Lektørudtalelse”Hvis du kun læser én bog i år, skal det være den her. Jeg er blevet et lykkeligere menneske, efter jeg har læst den. Jeg har aldrig grint og grædt så meget til én bog.” Bogdoktor”En lækkerbid af en fantasyroman.” bogsyn.dk

From the popular MONOGATARI Series by NisiOisiN comes the final season of the novels in a beautiful new box set. VOFAN, who has created beautiful cover artwork since the beginning of the series, has created exclusive new artwork just for this project. This box set will feature the new artwork and complete the MONOGATARI box set collection. Plus a beautiful art card included as a bonus item, which showcases the box set artwork.

'Epic in every sense' - Sunday TimesThe eighth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, has conquered the city of Illian, struck down Sammael the Forsaken and shattered the armies of the invading Seanchan. Nynaeve, Aviendha and Elayne have broken the Dark One's hold on the world's weather and are poised to retake the throne of Andor. And Egwene al'Vere, leader of the exiled Aes Sedai, marches her army towards the White Tower.But Rand and the Asha'man that follow him are slowly being corrupted by the madness that comes to the male wielders of the One Power. If they cannot remove the Dark One's taint from the True Source then none will survive to fight the Last Battle against the Shadow.And as Rand struggles to maintain his sanity the Seanchan launch their counter-strike.'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' New York Times'A fantasy phenomenon' SFXThe Wheel of TimeThe Eye of the WorldThe Great HuntThe Dragon RebornThe Shadow RisingThe Fires of HeavenLord of ChaosA Crown of SwordsThe Path of DaggersWinter's HeartCrossroads of TwilightKnife of DreamsThe Gathering StormTowers of MidnightA Memory of LightNew Spring (prequel)

v. 1: "Originally published in single magazine form as Spawn, issues #1-50"--Title page verso.