Dystopier

In the aftermath of the United Authority's fall-war, pestilence, and famine continue to ravage the land. Nation-states, already reeling from societal and environmental collapse, fail to provide the basic necessities. Bloodshed brings strife to a land born after the end of electricity, as MilitiaMen coalesce around the banners of ambitious warlords.After five years of relative peace, the Medicine Woman is kidnapped, becoming enmeshed in a brutal conflict between those who love her and those who want to weaponize her. In the sequel to The Medicine Girl, the Medicine Woman struggles to maintain her humanity. Her mother's mandate to "alleviate suffering" proves almost impossible to fulfill as she makes her way through an amoral world-one hell-bent on making her an instrument of destruction.

A plane. Flesh-eating boars. A stolen 1978 El Camino and a clue to his family's whereabouts. It's five years later and Ted is just getting started. It's a race to salvation but his enemies aren't far behind.For fans of Jack Reacher and Max Max, Fury Road, you'll enjoy this page-turning follow-up to The Doomsday Drifter. One reviewer stated this was "a worthy sequel with continued excitement equal to the first."This is book two of The Doomsday Drifter series. Read book one to get caught up!

I et fiktivt land med hård kvindeundertrykkelse og en økonomi, der i høj grad er baseret på prostitution er der nogle meget specielle juletraditioner baseret på ældgammel overtro om at berolige juledæmonerne, så de ikke udløser katastrofer, som for eksempel jordskælv, mineulykker etc. En tilrejsende fra et naboland bliver indblandet i nogle unges begyndende forsøg på et opgør med dette system.

The new Department of Environmental Reclamation and Trust (or DERT) has been empowered by an authoritarian President to take control of the country in the hopes of staving off climate catastrophe. Banning fossil fuels, outlawing vehicles, and violent re-education camps are at the top of their list. It begs the question: are the storms getting worse or is it just the people? In a society that has started to crumble, Kyle and Sami Harrison find themselves on the run. Dodging government agents, warring militias and deranged neighbors, they search for a safe haven in a world that punishes peace and rewards violence. Will salvation be found in the teachings of DERT's Little Brown Book? Or is escape the only solution?

Heather thought she had escaped the Between with Ross but soon learns he's trapped and enslaved by demons that have taken over the shadowy realm. The world is crumbling, overrun by soulstalkers, deadly poppy fields, and demons harvesting trapped souls.. After giving up her new life, Heather returns to save her love. As she builds and leads an army of surviving pale angels and souls, she finds an unexpected ally in Knox, a fierce former soldier. Sparks fly when she's drawn to his fiery spirit and commanding presence. As they embark on the dangerous rescue mission, Heather struggles against her conflicted feelings for Ross and Knox. Can she save Ross and stabilize the Between before darkness consumes everything? Reprise is the second book in a heart-pumping, action-packed urban fantasy series, The Spiral that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

In a not-so-distant future, the world is immersed in the all-encompassing realm of the internet. Smart technology implanted directly into human bodies has merged the virtual and physical realms, transforming the way people live and interact. However, this interconnectedness has also given rise to a sinister presence known as the Scourge, a prolific serial killer who exploits the seamless connectivity to track and murder unsuspecting victims, utilizing the very tools designed to unite humanity.Dominique Fydorova, a survivor of the Scourge's carnage, finds herself caught between the relentless pursuit of law enforcement, who believe she is the murderer, and the Scourge, who seeks to eliminate any threats to its anonymity. Assisting her is Juan McCormack, a former FBI agent who discovered the Scourge's malevolent actions but was unable to pursue the investigation within the confines of the agency.Together, Dominique and Juan embark on a perilous journey to unmask the identity of the Scourge and deliver justice before they too become victims. Abnormal Ends paints a chilling picture of a potential future, delving into the dangers and consequences of rapid technological advancement with gripping intensity.

"The first book in the acclaimed, New York Times best-selling trilogy, Wool is the story of mankind clawing for survival. The world outside has grown toxic, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in a single silo. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they want: They are allowed to go outside. After the previous sheriff leaves the silo in a terrifying ritual, Juliette, a mechanic from the down deep, is suddenly and inexplicably promoted to the head of law enforcement. With newfound power and with little regard for the customs she is supposed to abide, Juliette uncovers hints of a sinister conspiracy. Tugging this thread may uncover the truth . . . or it could kill every last human alive."-- Back cover.

When they already know your next move, how fast will you adapt to survive?Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. And she just fired her last bullet.When Riley Armstrong's only ally falls victim to a deftly-laid trap, she knows every step could be her last.With entire cities abandoned following the collapse of civilization, predators prowl the derelict streets hunting for their next meals.Tasked with locating three missing girls in a town wracked with ruin, Riley must find them or be held responsible for their disappearance. But with death around every corner, will she even make it back alive?Everett Lawson, a brawny Green Beret hard-wired to protect his home, has kept his family well-provided for. But when he loses everything, will he reflect and rebuild, or will he exact his ruthless revenge?Facing hostile environments and the toughest enemies she's ever met, Riley is forced to overhaul her own instincts in order to survive.The fourth book in The Fall series - Continue the post-apocalyptic thriller with everyday characters thrust into a heart-pounding action adventure.

Melli wohnt im Deutschland der nahen Zukunft und trägt ein Stigma, das sie zunehmend vom gesellschaftlichen Leben ausschließt. Als die Einschränkungen immer größer werden und sie Angst um ihr Leben bekommt, flüchtet sie nach Schweden in die Einsamkeit eines abgelegenen Waldes. Von dort aus schreibt sie Emails an ihre Freundin Charlotte, die in der Heimat zurückgeblieben ist. Sie bekommt nie eine Antwort, Charlotte scheint spurlos verschwunden. Stigma - Eine Geschichte über bunte Menschen in grünen Wäldern, einen schwarzen Hund und den leisen Kampf für Freiheit und Vielfalt.

In the middle of the twenty-first century, the War on Terror has been going on for decades. Major corporations control both the government and the economy, and the resulting relaxation of environmental laws has caused pollution to go unchecked. All borders of the United States have been closed, and travel outside one's neighborhood is often viewed with suspicion. The Department of Homeland Security controls the media, written history, education, and individual freedoms.Thirty-year-old Janet Ryan works as a reporter for the Minneapolis Herald, where she writes stories that have been prepared for her by Homeland Security. Her parents reach the age for mandatory placement in a nursing home, and they escape the country to avoid confinement. Then Janet runs into a childhood friend who introduces her to a group of people skeptical about the government's restrictions and the loss of freedom. Janet has the chance to travel to northern Wisconsin to meet with an elderly woman who sought asylum on an Ojibwe reservation. There she encounters people who live happily without technology or competition. But what will happen when her visits-which are illegal-are discovered?Set in a future where a powerful corporate government strictly controls personal freedoms, this novel follows one woman as she learns of a different way to live.Karen East is a retired marriage and family therapist. She worked with several Midwest tribes. She has two children, a grandson, and four great-grandchildren.

Centuries ago, Earth teetered on the brink of destruction. To escape, May and her family embarked on a cosmic voyage as part of an ambitious mission to colonize a new world. However, instead of the promise of a new life, she crash-landed back on an Earth she no longer recognized.Still holding onto hope that her family reached the new world, May seeks to contact them. But the key to reaching them might be locked within a fortified mountain bunker, its ominous secrets deeply rooted in local lore.As she searches for a way to open the bunker, she finds herself under the wary gaze of the local people. Their growing suspicion and fear center around one belief: opening the Mountain could spell certain doom for everyone.

Stefan Singer beschreibt in Calling Fisherman den Mythos des von der Gesellschaft Ausgestoßenen, an den sich niemand erinnern will, und der, in der Isolation und Verwirrung orientierungslos geworden, sich in Erinnerungen und Verstrickungen seiner Vergangenheit verliert.

Late December 2119, world population is down to six billion. The great cities, capitals, and ports have been eaten by sea water. Catastrophic death is an everyday occurrence.Alena Rivera's husband and daughter have died in Beirut. To survive her grief, she has transferred back to Bogata. A drug expert in CIMI, she is tagged to head the station. Now she is lying grievously wounded on a forest floor below the eastern Andes. Sabotaged, she thinks, passing out again. Allegiance can change quickly.Rescued by Patron Salvador and his people, her first words warn of a CIMI move against his drug-producing finca. Then she falls into a two-week coma. Salvador, and other refugees at Bien Fuente, sit with her as the medical staff fights to save her.Once she revives, her loyalty is questioned by some in command, especially after her past life is revealed. Not, however, by Salvador. She has vowed to withdraw from life and love, but destiny has other ideas.

Zealots have implemented martial law in Pakistan, 2083 A.D. A rebel group promises civil war and a militia boss wants him dead. To Avaan, what matters is that his lover, once thought dead, is alive. But the only path to her is through the army, the rebels, and the mob.

"First published in Great Britain by Henry Colburn in 1836"--Title page verso.

"urner and a masterful exploration of who and what will survive in a warming world, and how falling in love and building community can be the most daring acts of al"--

Indlandsisens kollaps, undersøiske jordskred og en flodbølge, der udslettede den gamle verden.For de fleste i Øhavet er dette kun historie, men ikke for Mashal og Ignis.Efter at have reddet Sunniva, broens sagnomspundne dronning, har de begge fået adgang til kaosnettet og de traumatiske erindringer, der gemmer sig i dets dybder.Fanget i en ørkesløs venteposition i flygtningelejren på Hvide Pynt kæmper de med fordomme, forventninger og forræderi. Alt er tilsyneladende til salg og meget lidt er, hvad det giver sig ud for.Men der er håb. Måske vil Bølgen atter engang oversvømme Øhavet - spørgsmålet er blot, om det er en god ting?De sidste drager er tredje og sidste bog i den dystopiske trilogi Flammen & Bølgen.Sidsel Sander Mittet er forfatter og ildgøgler, og kendt for sine anmelderroste og populære fantasytrilogier: Morika, Krøniken om Morika og Bjergtaget-trilogien.

Eine weitere Sammlung blanker Lügen eines Unvernünftigen. In Dithmar Mayers achten Roman flüchten drei Menschen vor ihren Schuldgefühlen. Geschicke berühren einander im Vorübergehen, Wunde blutet in Wunde. Wer stehen bleibt, wird Teil der Geschichte des andern. Hinter grauen Schläfen lauern dunkle Geheimnisse. Eine Parallelwelt zerfällt in die nächste. Zeit ist eine Illusion. Ein absurder Roman. Was einen Namen hat, kann man töten; ich schreie den Namen meiner Schuld hinaus und zertrample sie.

"...it’s a fun, violent ride with some cool mind games as it wades through the bloody territory of love and death. Recommended." - Otaku USANo less than the fate of the human race hangs in the balance as the roiling tensions between Mama’s Hounds, UNDO forces, and Lt. Kenzaki’s precinct reach their epic climax. And when dark, long-kept secrets about the world, RDS, and the only family she’s ever known finally come to light, Fuurin must decide whether to take up her mother’s fight—or burn the whole house down. Final volume!

"Following a wave of immigration, Japan has became a volatile mix of people and cultures, rocked by the protests of xenophobic extremists unhappy with the new status quo. A brash, job-hopping young woman named Riko is driving her scooter through one such protest when she sees a boy about to get run over by a truck. Riko just manages to shove him out of the way, and, in the hours that follow, she finds herself looking after the boy, named Eito. Riko takes Eito out for a bowl of ramen, but just as they're about to dig in, Eito is fired upon by a distant army sniper. As the bullet pierces the restaurant window and comes whizzing toward Eito, plant-like tendrils snake out from his arm and stop it in mid-flight. Who in the world is this boy, and why is the army after him?!"--Provided by publisher.

In this acclaimed, postapocalyptic action manga, a soldier named Leon is taken from his family on a trumped-up charge and dropped into a suicide mission to recover a dangerous weapon from a deadly place, a place ruled by huge, irradiated, mutated monsters--a place once known, 200 years ago, as Japan. One of the scant pieces of information they have is the weapon's Tsugumi.

«This book elaborates a structure for the general family of utopian genres with marvelous clarity, and with it established, Popov can pursue all kinds of further insights about the relationships between these texts. As the world¿s situation becomes more desperate, and the need for a new political economy more obvious, this complicated canon is becoming increasingly important: no longer just a minor literary genre, but rather a crucial aid to thinking about our social systems. The better we understand utopian narrative strategies, the more fully we can put them to use, so Popov¿s excellent study is timely and interesting.»(Kim Stanley Robinson, author of the Mars Trilogy and The Ministry for the Future)«Alexander Popov¿s Zone Theory deftly guides us through the thickets of utopian theory and shows us why we should care, with fresh and convincing readings of a variety of science fictional texts. The writers explored here range from the usual suspects¿Le Guin, Delany, Kim Stanley Robinson¿to some not usually classed as utopian or dystopian, such as John Crowley and Brooke Bolander. Popov builds on the work of Tom Moylan and Fredric Jameson while adding important perspectives such as considering utopia as a hyperobject and using utopian theory to read the incongruous, unresolvable Zones of science fiction such as the Strugatskys¿ Roadside Picnic and Jeff VanderMeer¿s Southern Reach trilogy. I am happy to do as Popov suggests: to read utopias not only as ongoing processes rather than finished blueprints, as Moylan has taught us, but also to see them as a way of learning about the world. Utopia, says Popov, is "an apparatus for registering difference at the level of societal organization" and thus is always open to new discoveries and new antinomies: anti-utopias lead to anti-anti-utopias and so on without end.»(Brian Attebery, Emeritus Professor of English and Philosophy at Idaho State University, author of Stories about Stories: Fantasy & the Remaking of Myth)Zone Theory reinterprets utopia as an unceasing dialectic between totality and novelty which keeps on discovering new subjectivities and genres. Through close readings within a wide corpus of SF works, it meditates on utopian forms such as critical utopia, critical dystopia, heterotopia, atopia and ecotopia, ultimately tying them to the notion of anti-anti-utopia: a form of forms capacious enough to house a permanently open multiplicity of beings.

Was würdest du machen, wenn du die Möglichkeit hättest, Einfluss auf das Wetter zu üben?Würdest du die Fähigkeit verwenden, um daraus einen Nutzen für dich zu ziehen?In dieser Geschichte erlangt ein Mensch besondere Fähigkeiten, die erst im Laufe der Zeit erkannt werden.Dadurch gelingt es der Person auch, dass bestehende Leben zu verändern und spannende Begegnungen zu erhalten....