Science fiction

The "brilliantly realized" (The New York Times Book Review) modern classic that coined the term "metaverse"-one of Time's 100 best English-language novels and "a foundational text of the cyberpunk movement" (Wired), now in a gorgeous new hardcover edition featuring bonus material In reality, Hiro Protagonist delivers pizza for Uncle Enzo's CosoNostra Pizza Inc., but in the Metaverse he's a warrior prince. Plunging headlong into the enigma of a new computer virus that's striking down hackers everywhere, he races along the neon-lit streets on a search-and-destroy mission for the shadowy virtual villain threatening to bring about infocalypse. Snow Crash is a mind-altering romp through a future America so bizarre, so outrageous . . . you'll recognize it immediately.

Victor Frankenstein er en ung og ærgerrig videnskabsmand, der drømmer om at skabe sit eget levende væsen - af rester af lig. Han har opdaget, hvordan det kan lade sig gøre og forestiller sig at skabe noget smukt, men sådan går det som bekendt ikke. Han skaber et monster, som han ikke kan holde af, og så går det løs. Monsteret flygter, lever som udstødt og indleder en uhyggelig vendetta for at påkalde sig Frankensteins opmærksomhed. Mary Shelleys klassiske gyser- og science fictionroman fra 1818 foreligger nu i en ny oversættelse af Jakob Levinsen.

Experience the #1 New York Times bestselling Star Wars Legends trilogy that introduced the menacing Grand Admiral Thrawn—now in a complete three-book set. Following the events of Return of the Jedi: Star Wars: Episode VI, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia find themselves once again at the center of rebellion. Five years after the Death Star was destroyed and Darth Vader and the Emperor were defeated, the galaxy is struggling to heal the wounds of war, Leia and Han are married and expecting twins, and Luke has become the first in a long-awaited line of new Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor’s warlords—the brilliant and deadly Grand Admiral Thrawn—has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. Meanwhile, Han and Lando Calrissian race against time to find proof of treason inside the highest Republic Council—only to discover instead a ghostly fleet of warships that could bring doom to their friends and victory to their enemies. Yet most dangerous of all is a new Dark Jedi, risen from the ashes of a shrouded past, consumed by bitterness, and scheming to corrupt Luke to the dark side.

Immerse yourself in the magical world of 'Books of Earthsea', a captivating masterpiece by the renowned author Ursula K. Le Guin. Published in 2018 by Simon + Schuster Inc., this book is a must-have for lovers of fantasy literature. Le Guin, known for her profound and imaginative storytelling, takes you on an unforgettable journey through the mystical archipelago of Earthsea. The book brilliantly intertwines elements of magic, power, and the human spirit, making it a riveting read from start to finish. Don't miss out on this enchanting publication from Simon + Schuster Inc., a leading publisher known for its diverse and high-quality titles. 'Books of Earthsea' is indeed a timeless piece of literature that transcends the boundaries of imagination and reality. It's more than just a book; it's an experience you wouldn't want to miss.

FREMTIDSSPEJL er en ny snurrig roman fra Svend Åge Madsen om tid og teknologi, om sindsløftninger og kropssprog, historiefortælling og begær, og om – ja, myrer.Det er kærlighed ved første blik, da kronofysikeren Sverre Jun ser ind i Juannas varme og intense øjne gennem lugen til biografens billetsalg. Men det er også kærlighed ved første blik, da han et par dage senere ser bagerjomfruen Irenes vemodige smil. Han bliver øjeblikkeligt forelsket i begge kvinder og derfor dybt fortvivlet, for hvordan skal han vælge mellem dem, den ene lys og flagrende, den anden mørk og blid? Han ser kun én løsning: Han må udvikle en app, der efter samme system som en syvdøgnsprognose kan forudsige, hvordan fremtiden vil blive med hver af de to skønne kvinder. Kun ved hjælp af et fremtidspejl, en tiårsprognose, kan han blive i stand til at foretage et kvalificeret valg mellem de to uimodståelige kvinder. Han kaster sig derfor straks over arbejdet med at udvikle den sindrige algoritme og lejer sig til formålet ind i medicinalvirksomheden Generos’ lokaler i Nøjrup. Byen har status som Fristed, et pengeløst samfund, hvor personlighedens tid er forbi, og fællesskabets tid er kommet. Det er et sted befolket med historier, som måske kan rumme svaret på Sverre Juns dilemma.

Alt går galt, da Pandora og Alexander tager på skrottertur i ruinerne fra den gamle verden. Pandora og Alexander tages til fange af en gruppe Fixere, og snart tegner der siget dystert billede af de to venners fremtid. Hvilken skæbne venter dem, og hvad bruger Fixerne de andre kidnappede børn til? For at finde svaret kaster Pandora sig ud på en rejse, hvor udfordringerne er større end noget, hun har oplevet før. Hun må forlade sineelskede bjerge og møde en ny verden, der er spiret frem, efter at supervulkanen Toba ødelagde alt 31 år tidligere. “Det, der engang havde været et tætbefolket, frodigt landbrugsområde, lå nu hen uden det mindste tegn på menneskeliv. Alle bygninger, Pandora så, lå i ruiner, markerne var forvandlet til vildtvoksende natur, og de asfalterede veje skar sig som dybe ar hen over jordens overflade. Et sted derude var Alexander på vej væk fra hende.”

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *;Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up against a threat to the Empire in thisthrillingnovel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.';I have sensed a disturbance in the Force.'Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edges of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking rootits existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Darth Vader and brilliant strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn. Fierce rivals for the emperor's favor, and outspoken adversaries on Imperial affairsincluding the Death Star projectthe formidable pair seem unlikely partners for such a crucial mission. But the Emperor knows it's not the first time Vader and Thrawn have joined forces. And there's more behind his royal command than either man suspects.In what seems like a lifetime ago, General Anakin Skywalker of the Galactic Republic, and Commander Mitth'raw'nuruodo, officer of the Chiss Ascendancy, crossed paths for the first time. One on a desperate personal quest, the other with motives unknown . . . and undisclosed. But facing a gauntlet of dangers on a far-flung world, they forged an uneasy allianceneither remotely aware of what their futures held in store.Now, thrust together once more, they find themselves bound again for the planet where they once fought side by side. There they will be doubly challengedby a test of their allegiance to the Empire . . . and an enemy that threatens even their combined might.Praise for Thrawn: Alliances';It's a science fiction beach read in the best way, brisk and amusing, with some cool additions to theStar Warsgalaxy.'Den of Geek ';Like all of Zahn's novels set in a galaxy far, far away, it's an essential read for anyone looking for an artistically done adventure.'CNET

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *; The perfect holiday gift—a one-of-a-kind Star Wars experience that sheds new light on the original film. On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy full of possibilities. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, more than forty contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars. Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors, trendsetting artists, and treasured voices from the literary history of Star Wars: *; Gary Whitta bridges the gap from Rogue One to A New Hope through the eyes of Captain Antilles. *; Aunt Beru finds her voice in an intimate character study by Meg Cabot. *; Nnedi Okorofor brings dignity and depth to a most unlikely character: the monster in the trash compactor. *; Pablo Hidalgo provides a chilling glimpse inside the mind of Grand Moff Tarkin.  *; Pierce Brown chronicles Biggs Darklighter's final flight during the Rebellion's harrowing attack on the Death Star. *; Wil Wheaton spins a poignant tale of the rebels left behind on Yavin. Plus thirty-four more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: Ben Acker *; Renee Ahdieh *; Tom Angleberger *; Ben Blacker *; Jeffrey Brown *; Rae Carson *; Adam Christopher *; Zoraida Cordova *; Delilah S. Dawson *; Kelly Sue DeConnick *; Paul Dini *; Ian Doescher *; Ashley Eckstein *; Matt Fraction *; Alexander Freed *; Jason Fry *; Kieron Gillen *; Christie Golden *; Claudia Gray *; E. K. Johnston *; Paul S. Kemp *; Mur Lafferty *; Ken Liu *; Griffin McElroy *; John Jackson Miller *; Daniel Jose Older *; Mallory Ortberg *; Beth Revis *; Madeleine Roux *; Greg Rucka *; Gary D. Schmidt *; Cavan Scott *; Charles Soule *; Sabaa Tahir *; Elizabeth Wein *; Glen Weldon *; Chuck WendigAll participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book—a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies' longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House has donated $100,000 to First Book, and Disney/Lucasfilm has donated 100,000 children's books—valued at $1,000,000—to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education. Over the past sixteen years, Disney and Penguin Random House combined have donated more than eighty-eight million books to First Book.

The ninth Culture book from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a modern master of science fiction. It begins in the realm of the Real, where matter still matters.Lededje Y'breq is one of the Intagliated, her marked body bearing witness to a family shame, her life belonging to a man whose lust for power is without limit. Prepared to risk everything for her freedom, her release, when it comes, is at a price, and to put things right she will need the help of the Culture.It begins in the realm of the Real. It begins with a murder.And it will not end until the Culture has gone to war with death itself.Praise for the Culture series:'Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution' Independent on Sunday'Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future' Guardian'Jam-packed with extraordinary invention' Scotsman'Compulsive reading' Sunday Telegraph The Culture series:Consider PhlebasThe Player of GamesUse of WeaponsThe State of the ArtExcessionInversionsLook to WindwardMatterSurface DetailThe Hydrogen SonataOther books by Iain M. Banks:Against a Dark BackgroundFeersum EndjinnThe Algebraist

**Soon to be adapted as a major TV series**The war raged across the galaxy. Billions had died, billions more were doomed. Moons, planets, the very stars themselves, faced destruction, cold-blooded, brutal, and worse, random. The Idirans fought for their Faith; the Culture for its moral right to exist. Principles were at stake. There could be no surrender.Within the cosmic conflict, an individual crusade. Deep within a fabled labyrinth on a barren world, a Planet of the Dead proscribed to mortals, lay a fugitive Mind. Both the Culture and the Idirans sought it. It was the fate of Horza, the Changer, and his motley crew of unpredictable mercenaries, human and machine, to actually find it - and with it their own destruction.Consider Phlebas is a space opera of stunning power and awesome imagination, from a modern master of science fiction. Praise for the Culture series:'Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution' Independent on Sunday'Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future' Guardian'Jam-packed with extraordinary invention' Scotsman'Compulsive reading' Sunday Telegraph The Culture series:Consider PhlebasThe Player of GamesUse of WeaponsThe State of the ArtExcessionInversionsLook to WindwardMatterSurface DetailThe Hydrogen SonataOther books by Iain M. Banks:Against a Dark BackgroundFeersum EndjinnThe Algebraist

It'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. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to build.Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

War of the Worlds er en science fiction-roman udgivet i 1898 af H.G. Wells, der beskriver, hvordan England invaderes af rumvæsener fra Mars. Det er en af de bedst kendte beskrivelser af en fremmed invasion af Jorden. Den danske oversættelse har titlen "Klodernes kamp". Bogen og dens historie har givet grobund til en lang række nye bøger, film og endda som et yderst realistisk radiospil af Orson Welles, udsendt i 1938; radiospillets form af direkte nyhedsreportage fik nogle lyttere til at gå i panik.

Et elskende par bliver sat på en prøve, der går langt over deres forstand. Charlie driver gennem livet og holder sig langt væk fra et fuldtidsarbejde, men er forelsket i Miranda, en dygtig studerende der må leve med en frygtelig hemmelighed. Da Charlie en dag kommer til penge, køber han Adam, et af de første syntetiske mennesker, og designer – med Mirandas hjælp – hans personlighed. Det næsten fuldendte menneske, der kommer ud af dette eksperiment, er en smuk, stærk og klog mand. Det varer ikke længe, før de tre er viklet ind i et trekantsdrama, der kaster dem ud i store moralske problemer. Ian McEwans roman Maskiner som mig stiller spørgsmålet, om en maskine kan forstå menneskehjertet – eller om det er vores forståelse, der er mangelfuld.

Hvorfor er København næsten tømt for mennesker, findes der overhovedet ufoer og hvor ligger Sønderport Station? Jokum Rohdes (f. 1970) længe ventede science fiction noir-roman om fortrængning, forskydning og forfald er landet.

Kan man fortælle en god historie med hundrede ord? Den udfordring har talrige danske forfattere i årevis forsøgt sig med gennem projektet February Fiction. Hver februar måned skrives der hundredevis af små fortællinger, der deles på de sociale medier under hashtagget: #FebruaryFiction I denne bog giver Torben M. Husum sine bud på, hvordan en god fortælling kan skrues sammen til trods for det minimalistiske benspænd. Vi kommer vidt omkring: Science fiction, gys og horror, filosofiske spekulationer, hurtige dialoger, små sketches og meget mere. Hvis øjet er sjælens spejl, er disse mikroskopiske historier muligvis de øjendråber, der kan nå helt derind …

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Cal Kestis leads the Stinger Mantis crew on an adventure set between Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Cal Kestis has built a new life for himself with the crew of the Stinger Mantis. Together, Cal’s crew has brought down bounty hunters, defeated Inquisitors, and even evaded Darth Vader himself. More important, Merrin, Cere, Greez, and faithful droid BD-1 are the closest thing Cal has had to a family since the fall of the Jedi Order. Even as the galaxy’s future grows more uncertain by the day, with each blow struck against the Empire the Mantis crew grows more daring.On what should be a routine mission, they meet a stormtrooper determined to chart her own course with the help of Cal and the crew. In exchange for help starting a new life, the Imperial deserter brings word of a powerful, potentially invaluable tool for their fight against the Empire. And even better, she can help them get to it. The only catch—pursuing it will bring them into the path of one of the Empire’s most dangerous servants, the Inquisitor known as the Fifth Brother.Can the Imperial deserter truly be trusted? And while Cal and his friends have survived run-ins with the Inquisitors before, how many times can they evade the Empire before their luck runs out?

TAKE HOME THE ULTIMATE COLLECTOR'S BOXED SET THAT INCLUDES DELUXE HARDCOVER EDITIONS OF DUNE, DUNE MESSIAH, AND CHILDREN OF DUNE—THE FIRST THREE NOVELS IN FRANK HERBERT'S BESTSELLING DUNE SAGA.This deluxe boxed set includes a gorgeous slipcase with original art and exquisitely designed hardcover editions of each novel, featuring:• Iconic new covers• Stained edges• Stamped and foiled cases featuring quotes from the Litany Against Fear• Fully illustrated endpapers• An illustrated poster on the interior of each jacketSet on the planet Arrakis, Frank Herbert's epic Dune saga tells the story of Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction will set Paul and his family on a journey towards a destiny beyond imagination, one that will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream....

Hvis al civilisation kollapsede, hvad er da værd at bevare? Og hvor langt ville man gå for at beskytte det?En iskold Toronto-aften falder den berømte skuespiller Arthur Leander om på scenen midt i sit livs rolle som Kong Lear. Samme aften rammer en dødbringende virus hele Nordamerika, og verden er forandret for altid.Tyve år senere fremfører Kirsten, en ung skuespiller i Den omrejsende Symfoni, Shakespeare for de spredte enklaver, som er skudt op efter den tidligere civilisations kollaps. Men i den forandrede verden trues hendes håb af ydre kræfter.Hvad mistede vi under kollapset? Næsten alt, næsten alle, men endnu findes skønheden.

I Arthur C. Clarkes science fiction-klassiker Rendezvous med Rama udforsker en gruppe astronauter et mystisk himmellegeme, der trænger ind i vort solsystem ude fra rummet og med kollisionskurs mod solen. Det viser sig at være en kunstig cylinder af uhyre dimensioner, der i sit indre skjuler en hel verden af vidundere og skrækindjagende fænomener skabt af en ukendt civilisations avancerede videnskab og teknologi. Men hvor er de fremmede fra Rama? Og hvem er de? Rendezvous med Rama er en vaskeægte scifi-page-turner – mere spændende end nogen kriminalroman! Den gådefulde historie om mødet med en fremmed civilisation har fascineret læsere siden den udkom første gang og åbner helt nye perspektiver for menneskeheden og vores fremtid i kosmos.Rendezvous med Rama bliver ofte udråbt til at være Clarkes bedste roman, og den vandt da også en lang række prestigefulde priser, heriblandt Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Jupiter Award og British Science Fiction Award. Og det siger en del, da det amerikanske scifi-ikon også har skrevet klassikere som 2001: A Space Odyssey (der blev filmatiseret af Stanley Kubrick) og Childhood’s End. “Mr. Clarke er enestående… Vi oplever det fremmedes kølige nærvær, det vi ikke rigtigt kan vide, netop det, som udmærker science fiction, når dens forestillingskraft er stærkest.” ―The New York Times“en iskold klassiker inden for hard sci-fi” – The Guardian.

A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this incredible new science-based thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Martian. Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crew mates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, he realises that an impossible task now confronts him. Alone on this tiny ship that's been cobbled together by every government and space agency on the planet and hurled into the depths of space, it's up to him to conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And thanks to an unexpected ally, he just might have a chance. Part scientific mystery, part dazzling interstellar journey, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian - while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.

Afslutningen på DEN FØRSTE og DE TOLV - en international og forrygende anmeldt bestsellertrilogi, hvori Justin Cronin tegner et skræmmende billede af civilisationens sammenbrud og menneskehedens desperate kamp for overlevelse.Vampyrlignende væsner smittet med en særdeles smitsom virus har overtaget verden. Små kolonier af overlevende mennesker må leve side om side med disse overnaturlige væsner, der konstant er på jagt efter nyt blod. Nu er alt stille, men varsler stilheden enden på mareridtet eller evig mørke? Kan de overlevende genopbygge samfundet og skabe en håbefuld fremtid? Forude venter den absolut sidste kamp mellem lys og mørke."Uovertruffen ... Afslutningen på Cronins postapocalyptiske bestsellertrilogi byder på alt den hjertesorg, glæde og uventede twists, som begivenher i DEN FØRSTE og DE TOLV lagde op til." - Publishers Weekly"Læsere, som utålmodigt har ventet på afslutningen af Cronins dystopiske thrillertrilogi, bliver i den grad belønnet med denne episke, knugende roman. Ikke alene får serien med denne titel en spændende og tilfredsstillende afslutning, den viser også Cronins rørende udforskning af kærligheden som både en destruktiv kraft og en elementær nødvendighed, hvilket hæver dette værk over andre dystopiske romaner." - Library JournalSE UNDER INFO TIL PRESSE/MARKETING (TEKSTEN ER FOR LANG TIL AT VÆRE I DETTE FELT:O)

For fans af Dan Brown, Tom Clancy, Frederick Forsyth, Lee Child, Indiana Jones, James Bond, 24-timer og Homeland.Under dække af at være en investeringsbank opdager vores hemmelige efterretningstjeneste i København, Mirrin Bank, at Iran i det skjulte har produceret 200 højteknologiske atomsprænghoveder og er således en de facto atommagt. Angriber præsident Cahill Iran risikerer verden en altødelæggende atomvinter. Vores Team i Mirrin Bank finder yderligere ud af, at en langt værre spiller, The Church, står bag og trækker i trådene, for at udleve en altødelæggende religiøs vision. The Church har millioner af medlemmer over hele verden, og noget tyder på, at de har infiltreret flere vestlige demokratier … ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Actionfilm i bogformat." Jyllands Posten⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Dybt rørende og dramatisk." - Krimiormen⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Overhaler selv den mest udspekulerede James Bond-historie" - Bogpusheren⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Spændingen er i top hele vejen igennem" - KrimisidenBogen er Svanemærket, Co2- neutralt produceret og med papir fra skandinavisk/europæisk, miljøcertificeret og bæredygtigt skovbrug.