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Kris Longknife: Daring
by Mike ShepherdLieutenant Commander Kris Longknife leads a reconnaissance mission of the vast uncharted regions of space. No one, least of all Kris, expects to find a hostile alien starship. Now, she must determine the extent of the alien threat-and whether to start an interstellar war...
Kris Longknife: A Companion Novella to the Kris Longknife Series
by Mike ShepherdAn exciting military Science Fiction novella set between Mike Shepherd’s third and fourth Kris Longknife novels. Kris Longknife dodges assassins, gains an unwelcome (though rather handsome) bodyguard, and puts together a training squad to travel from planet to planet, preparing crews for the newest, fastest, and deadliest fighting ship. And, of course, nothing goes as planned!
Kris Longknife: Welcome Home / Go Away (Kris Longknife Series)
by Mike ShepherdAn original novella in the "fast-paced, exciting military SF series"* featuring Kris Longknife. Kris Longknife is back home from her galactic adventures, but her entire Fleet of Discovery has been annihilated. Now, humanity finds itself at war with an alien race more monstrous than anyone could have possibly imagined. General Terrance "Trouble" Tordon, Kris's great-grandfather, is given the task of calming the panicked politicians, some of whom blame Kris for the disaster and would like to eliminate the ever bothersome Commander Longknife. But as "Trouble" struggles to defend his Kris, the level of uncertainty among the civilians leads to more panic and a rush to judgment that makes him believe that he's facing a fight he's bound to lose... Includes a preview of the newest Kris Longknife novel, Furious, available November 2012. *SF Site
Kris Longknife: Tenacious (Kris Longknife Series #12)
by Mike ShepherdNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIESThere's no rest for a Longknife--even if you're a newlywed. Vice Admiral Kris Longknife's honeymoon gets cancelled when she hears that the space raider's home world may have been discovered. Finding where the raiders came from could be the key to saving humanity. If only uncovering their secrets was that easy...As Kris returns home, she ends up tangling with a mutinous crew determined to take off on their own. The dissident group leads Kris straight into a new mess--a system filled with strange, deadly enemies poised to wipe another sentient civilization out of existence. Kris and her squadron are ready to prevent total annihilation, but the mutineers have other plans...
Krishna: Maha Vishnu Avatar
by Kevin MissalWhat happened after the great war? After the bloody war in which many heroes won and lost, Krishna, the avatar of Vishnu and the king of Dwarka, stood tall as a divine figure of justice and Dharma. But forty years have passed since that day, and now little is known of the elusive god. Pradhyuman, his firstborn son, now rules with an iron fist but his personal ambition seems to come in between. Will it redeem him or corrupt him further? Balaram, the brother of Krishna, and the Prime Minister of Dwarka, must find a way to form an alliance between warring clans. But delusions of a giant snake haunt him at night. Will he learn more about himself or lose a part of his consciousness in the process? Samva, Lord Krishna's secondborn son, has absconded from the pitiful duties of the empire to plan vengeance against someone he personally hates. But, to achieve his goal, he has to first find his father and learn the truth about his heritage. Will he forgive or pursue further? And in the thick of it, stands as a majestic beacon, none other than Krishna--haunted by his past, weary of his future. Can he break the curse and free himself from the shackles of time? From the chapters of the Mausala Parva, bestselling author Kevin Missal reimagines the life and times of Lord Krishna in a brand new avatar.
Krispos of Videssos
by Harry TurtledoveAgainst all expectations, Krispos had won the crown of Videssos. But how long could he hope to keep head and crown together?For trouble was brewing in every, quarter. Civil war erupted under Petronas, the late Emperor's uncle. A brilliant general and a canny politician, Petronas had a very personal score to settle against the upstart Krispos.And even as rebel troops took the field against the untried Emperor, outland raiders swept down from the northlands in a tide of carnage. The power stemmed from foulest sorcery, and Videssos' wizards could not counter its evil curse.Krispos reign showed every sign of being brief -- and very bloody...From the Paperback edition.
Krispos of Videssos: Krispos Rising; Krispos Of Videssos; Krispos The Emperor (The\tale Of Krispos Of Videssos Ser. #Bks. 1-3)
by Harry TurtledoveAgainst all expectations, Krispos has won the crown of Videssos. But how long could he hope to keep head and crown together? For trouble was brewing in every quarter. Civil war erupted under Petronas, the late Emperor's uncle. A brilliant general and a canny politician, Petronas had a very personal score to settle against the upstart Krispos. And even as rebel troops took the field against the untried Emperor, outland raiders swept down from the northlands in a tide of carnage. The power stemmed from foulest sorcery, and Videssos' wizards could not counter its evil curse. Krispos' reign showed every sign of being brief - and very bloody...
Krispos Rising
by Harry TurtledoveVidessos was beset by enemies abroad and had fallen into decadence at home. But on his first night in the imperial capital, The Empires health mattered less to Krispos than finding a dry place to sleep. Driven by crushing taxes from the farm where his family had lived -- and died -- Krispos had come to the. city seeking what fortune a good mind and a strong back could earn. He had a single goldpiece to his name -- the gift, years past, of a nomad chieftain to a ragged peasant boy. Now, though the night was raw and the inn was warm, he was loath to spend that coin, for the barbarian had claimed it carried magic. Keep his lucky goldpiece or trade it for a warm, dry bed? Krispos tucked the coin away and stepped back into the wet streets -- all unaware that so simple a choice would lead to a world of peril and possibility. . . From the Paperback edition.
Krispos Rising
by Harry TurtledoveVidessos was beset by enemies abroad and had fallen into decadence at home. But on his first night in the imperial capital, The Empires health mattered less to Krispos than finding a dry place to sleep.
Krispos the Emperor: Krispos Rising; Krispos Of Videssos; Krispos The Emperor (The Tale of Krispos of Videssos #3)
by Harry TurtledoveKrispos had held the throne of Videssos since he was scarcely more than a peasant youth. But now a strange heresy has taken root in the land, a hidden dissent that is flaring into open revolt. As Krispos leads his legions with his three sons, against the rebels, one son disappears into the rebel ranks. Then the renegades seize the day, and Krispos wages an ever more desperate war against an implacable foe that would not scruple to set brother against brother, father against son....From the Paperback edition.
Krispos the Emperor: Krispos Rising; Krispos Of Videssos; Krispos The Emperor (The\tale Of Krispos Of Videssos Ser. #Bks. 1-3)
by Harry TurtledoveKrispos had seized the throne of Videssos as scarcely more than a peasant youth. With wit, luck, and magic, he had held it through a generation of turmoil. But now came his greatest challenge, as he struggled to save his empire from tearing itself asunder. For a strange heresy had taken root in the land, spreading secretly among peasants and zealots, among the poor and among the traitors. And all too soon, hidden dissent flared into open revolt. When Krispos led his legions against the rebels, his three sons rode at his side. Phostis, eldest of the princes, was expected to follow Krispos to the throne. But it was Phostis who had given the heretics a hearing, and now it was Phostis who disappeared into the rebel ranks. As the renegades seized their day, Krispos waged ever more desperate war against and implacable foe that would not scruple to set brother against brother, father against son...
Kristendant City El Orbetite
by Daniela Letícia Rodighero Donnefar SkedarLa descripción del libro: Era una fría y lluviosa tarde de domingo en Kristendant City. Una ciudad olvidada por muchos y que tampoco se encontraba en el mapa, y que también era de difícil acceso para cualquier persona que la intentase encontrar. Kristendant, como así se llamaba, no se pasaba de una ciudadelita muy antigua y nada conocida. Fechada por sus primeros habitantes desde 1528, hoy en día con una población total de menos de 1.800 personas. En general todos se conocían, pero no conocían el mundo que existía después de los interminables bosques que los rodeaban. Desde la enorme ventana, ya muy marcada por los cambios de los años que han pasado, Caarlin estaba esperando a alguien, o simplemente que se pasara la lluvia. - "Han pasado tres días desde que Martin se marchó y no tuve ningún aviso de su existencia...". Esto era lo que angustiosamente decía la chica, sentada en el sofá, que era empotrado en la ventana acristalada con detalles de ángeles. Martin Creic de La Pont, novio de Caarlin Btilbrom Fost, hacía tres días que había entrado en el bosque en busca de que todos en Kristendant llamaban de "Orbetite" y sólo entonces para poder casarse con su amada, Caarlin. Pero ya se habían pasado tres días, y no se veía señales de Martin. Lo que hizo con que muchos creyesen que el joven, en su búsqueda por el Orbetite, acabara muerto por una de las criaturas de la selva. Entonces, este es el principio del libro que Reik está leyendo, un libro que ganó el pasado fin de semana, cuando cumplió 12 años. Reik era un chico alto, incluso, alto demasiado por su edad. Tenía la piel tan blanca como la nieve y un rostro que era diferente de los otros muchachos, por ser bello desde que nasciera. No era gordo o delgado, tenía un cuerpo normal, de modo que cuando se volviese un hombre maduro no tendría dificultades para encontrar una mujer hermosa. ¡Perdón!
Kritische Fehlschläge – der ganze Scheiß wird plötzlich echt
by Kay-Viktor Stegemann Robert BevanVier Freunde werden in ihre Rollenspiel-Fantasiewelt versetzt. Tim und seine Freunde erfahren auf die harte Tour, dass man dem Spielleiter nicht dazwischenreden und sich auch nicht über seinen Umhang lustig machen sollte. Eben amüsieren sie sich noch bestens mit ihrem Fantasy-Rollenspiel und viel Bier, im nächsten Moment finden sie sich in einem Pferdewagen wieder, umstellt von Soldaten. Tim hat jetzt die Stimme und die Statur eines Grundschulkindes. Dave muss feststellen, dass er einen halben Meter kleiner geworden ist, dafür aber eine Rüstung und einen Rauschebart besitzt. Julian sind plötzlich lächerlich lange und spitze Ohren gewachsen. Und Cooper ... nun, Cooper hat plötzlich ein Paar Hauer, Klauen an den Fingern und üblen Durchfall. Außerdem schleppt er den Kopf eines Menschen mit sich herum - einen Kopf, den er selber abgeschlagen hat, als alles noch ein Spiel war. Der ganze Scheiß wird plötzlich echt, und wenn sie überleben wollen, dann müssen sie sich auf andere Instinkte verlassen als die, die sie in ihrer Welt aus Fastfood und Pizza kannten. Jetzt müssen sie entweder kämpfen oder fliehen - oder die Leute, die ihnen ans Leder wollen, davon überzeugen, dass sie gar nicht existieren. In der Zwischenzeit lehnt sich ein sadistischer Spielleiter in der wirklichen Welt zurück und futtert ihre Brathähnchen.
Krokol the Father of Fear: Series 24 Book 4 (Beast Quest #122)
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!A terrible spell has transformed Tom, turning his powers to Evil. Tom's faithful friends, Elenna and Daltec, must find a way to lift the enchantment and rescue the Master of the Beasts before he is changed for ever! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Enchanted Armour series - don't miss out! Electro the Storm Bird; Fluger the Sightless Slitherer; Morax the Wrecking Menace; Krokol the Father of Fear.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Krokol the Father of Fear: Series 24 Book 4
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!A terrible spell has transformed Tom, turning his powers to Evil. Tom's faithful friends, Elenna and Daltec, must find a way to lift the enchantment and rescue the Master of the Beasts before he is changed for ever! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Enchanted Armour series - don't miss out! Electro the Storm Bird; Fluger the Sightless Slitherer; Morax the Wrecking Menace; Krokol the Father of Fear.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Krondor: The Assassins (Riftwar #2)
by Raymond E. FeistNew York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist returns us now to a place of unparalleled wonders--a sprawling kingdom coveted by enemies on all sides; a bustling center of commerce and magic, vibrantly alive and eternally in conflict. This is Midkemia, where great heroes are bred, and its glorious center...KrondorPrince Arutha--newly returned from battle--is concerned about a rash of unexplained assassinations that plagues his capital city. And so he commissions his most trusted agent, Squire James--formerly the thief known as "Jimmy the Hand"--to discover the source of the deadly epidemic. The answers seem to lie far beneath the streets in the dank depths of Krondor, where a terrible war rages in secret between two rival criminal gangs: those who call themselves "Mockers" and others in the thrall of a mysterious being known as "The Crawler." But the deeper the Squire delves, the closer he gets to the true nature of the horror that has left untold dead in its wake. And unless James can prevent one last, unthinkable slaying, the nightmare forces of corruption and deceit will destroy his liege and reduce his beloved Krondor to ruins.
Krondor: The Betrayal (Riftwar #1)
by Raymond E. FeistThe RiftWar is done. But a fearsome army of trolls and renegade humans, emboldened by the drug of destruction, has risen in strength from the ashes of defeat. There is one, however, who defies the call to battle... New York Times bestselling fantasist Raymond E. Feist returns to a beleaguered realm of wonders and magic-where war is an enduring legacy; where blood swells the rivers and nourishes the land. Attend to this hitherto untold chapter in the violent history of Midkemia -- a towering saga of great conflicts, brave acts and insidious intrigues. It is the story of a traitor who rejects the brutality of his warlike kind and casts his lot with the human targets of their fierce aggression. It tells of mysterious deaths and sinister machinations -- and signs of a time when the fate of many civilizations rested in the able, unfaltering hands of RiftWar veterans Squire Locklear and cunning their-turned-squire Jimmy the Hand. It chronicles the powerful awakening of Owyn -- apprentice magician of untried strengths -- and celebrates the selfless achievements of Pug, the great sorcerer of two worlds. Welcome now to astonishing new corners of a world you have not yet fully explored-and prepare to experience true excitement, blood chilling terror...and the triumph born from the doom aimed at the beating heart of a kingdom.
Krondor: Tear of the Gods
by Raymond E. FeistThe vile sorcerer Sidi plans to strike the kingdom a fatal blow, setting the murderous pirate Bear upon the high seas in pursuit of the vessel that is transporting Midkemia's most holy object; the Tear of the Gods. From this miraculous stone all magic power is believed to flow. And if the Tear becomes the mage's trinket, the future will hold only terror, death and unending night. For Squire James, Lieutenant William, and the able magician Jazhara, the race is on to rescue the remarkable artifact. For all manner of dark creatures are gathering with one unspeakable purpose: to breed the chaos that will hasten the destruction of Squire James and his brave companions . . . and bring about the total corruption of the Tear of the Gods.
Kronk
by Edmund CooperThe Day Gabriel Chrome, a failed book sculptor contemplating suicide on the Thames Embankment, stumbled on the suicide bid of the naked Camilla Greylaw, was a day of hopeful redemption for a corrupt and violent world.For the lovely form that he chanced to preserve was the sole carrier of a contagious venereal disease. A bug which could inhibit the aggressive instinct, rendering total placidity in all humans.At once Gabriel's life has new meaning and purpose. To save mankind becomes his hardened ambition. But mankind seems far from hope.
Kronk
by Edmund CooperThe Day Gabriel Chrome, a failed book sculptor contemplating suicide on the Thames Embankment, stumbled on the suicide bid of the naked Camilla Greylaw, was a day of hopeful redemption for a corrupt and violent world. For the lovely form that he chanced to preserve was the sole carrier of a contagious venereal disease. A bug which could inhibit the aggressive instinct, rendering total placidity in all humans. At once Gabriel's life has new meaning and purpose. To save mankind becomes his hardened ambition. But mankind seems far from hope.
Krono
by Charles L. HarnessOn an ecologically seared Earth, James Konteau is a veteran krono, a professional time traveler. His job is to ease the overpopulation crisis by establishing new colonies in Earth's prehistory, long before human beings evolved. But his job has lost all meaning, for Konteau is a lone and troubled man haunted by his own past.Now, suddenly, his future is also in turmoil: a timequake has reportedly ripped through distant eons, destroying one of Konteau's colonies. Framed for the disaster, Konteau is hunted by authorities, defying all the powers of technology and politics to escape back through the misty ages on a complex mission of death, justice, love - and incredible destiny . . .
Kronos
by Guy Adams'What manner of monster can wreak such damage? I only hope you know how it can be stopped.' The peace of an English village is shattered when a young girl withers before her friend's eyes, becoming but dust and bones. Witnessing this terrifying transformation, local physician Dr Marcus fears the village has been cursed by the presence of evil. He immediately summons his old army friend, the mysterious but powerful vampire hunter, Kronos.Together with the help of his assistant Professor Grost, Kronos has dedicated his whole life to destroying vampires. He knows that there is nothing so varied and deadly. With a vampire nothing is certain, especially how one might be able to kill it. As more and more villagers fall prey to this deadly curse, time is against him. And when it comes dangerously close to home, Kronos is faced with a terrible choice...
Kronus the Clawed Menace: Series 8 Book 5 (Beast Quest #47)
by Adam BladeThe stench of death drifts over Avantia - Sanpao the Pirate King has summoned a giant vulture-Beast to destroy Tom before he finds the Tree of Being. If Tom fails, Freya and Silver will be trapped in Tavania for ever...Don't miss the rest of the series!BALISK THE WATER SNAKEKORON JAWS OF DEATHHECTON THE BODY SNATCHERTORNO THE HURRICANE DRAGONBLOODBOAR THE BURIED DOOM
Krotax the Tusked Destroyer: Series 23 Book 2 (Beast Quest #116)
by Adam BladeBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Exiled from Avantia, Tom and Elenna are on a quest to discover the truth about King Hugo's brother, Prince Angelo. In a frozen wasteland, our heroes face a battle with Krotax - an armoured mammoth! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Shattered Kingdom series - don't miss out! Querzol the Swamp Monster; Krotax the Tusked Destroyer; Torka the Sky Snatcher; Xerkan the Shape Stealer.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Krotax the Tusked Destroyer: Series 23 Book 2 (Beast Quest)
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Exiled from Avantia, Tom and Elenna are on a quest to discover the truth about King Hugo's brother, Prince Angelo. In a frozen wasteland, our heroes face a battle with Krotax - an armoured mammoth! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don't miss out!