Kage Baker Libros

The story unfolds in a Martian colony established by the British Arean Company, attracting a diverse group of outcasts, misfits, and dreamers eager to terraform the planet. These settlers face the harsh realities of their new home, only to be abandoned when the company realizes Mars is not a profitable venture. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the human spirit in the face of corporate indifference, highlighting the struggles of those left behind in their quest for a new life.

Set in the universe of the Company, this collection of short fiction explores the organization's history and the adventures of its operatives. Notable among the stories is the novella "To the Land Beyond the Sunset," where Lewis and Mendoza delve into the mystery of a Bolivian tribe that asserts its members are gods. The volume features a total of eight captivating pieces, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the Company’s intriguing narrative.

Set against a backdrop of conflict, the story follows Smith, a former assassin seeking a peaceful retirement among the feuding Children of the Sun. His attempt to live quietly is disrupted when he takes on the role of caravan master for a journey from Troon to Salesh. As he navigates the challenges of the trip, old enemies and new dangers emerge, threatening his desire for a life free from violence and conflict.

Set in a magical world filled with adventure and love, this standalone story by Kage Baker combines wit and irony to deliver an engaging narrative. Readers can expect a blend of humor and fantastical elements, characteristic of Baker's previous works, as they explore new characters and experiences in this enchanting setting.

Mendoza, a Preserver for The Dr. Zeus Company, is tasked with collecting species from the past for future preservation. However, her mission takes a dark turn when she kills six individuals in California in 1863, leading The Company to erase her existence. The story explores themes of morality, survival, and the consequences of one's actions in a unique time-traveling context.

Spans a range of epic interstellar adventure stories told against a limitless cosmos filled with exotic aliens, heroic characters, and incredible settings.

In a futuristic setting, a powerful corporation, Dr. Zeus Incorporated, offers clients the chance to acquire extraordinary treasures from history, using immortal employees and time travel. These cybernetically enhanced workers navigate the past while adhering to a strict rule against altering recorded history. However, their mission to retrieve priceless artifacts often leads to unintended complications as they attempt to blend in with mortals. The narrative explores themes of ambition, ethics, and the consequences of tampering with time.

Set in the 24th century, the narrative follows Mendoza, a botanist and orphan recruited by the profit-driven Company that preserves art and extinct life. Haunted by the death of her lover, she navigates through time, experiencing early 20th-century Hollywood and the Civil War. There, she encounters a man resembling her lost love, igniting a new chance at romance while entangling her in unforeseen challenges. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of immortality within a richly imagined sci-fi landscape.

Set in 1699 Alta California, the story follows Joseph, a facilitator who has served for twenty thousand years under Dr. Zeus, a company that creates immortal operatives. Tasked with imitating a Coyote god, he aims to protect the Chumash people from European colonizers. Alongside him is Botanist Mendoza, who struggles with the loss of her lover Nicholas from Elizabethan England. Their journey intertwines themes of cultural preservation, grief, and the complexities of identity in the face of historical change.

Set in the 24th century, the narrative follows the Company, which profits by preserving art and extinct life forms. They recruit orphans from the past, granting them near immortality and training them for service. Mendoza, a botanist, is tasked with traveling to Elizabethan England to gather samples from Sir Walter Iden's garden. This novel marks the beginning of a highly acclaimed science fiction series, exploring themes of immortality, exploitation, and the intersection of past and future.