Lavie Tidhar Libros

"A torrid tour de force." --James Ellroy "Like Watchmen on crack."--io9 "If John le Carre wrote a superhero novel about the Cold War, it might be this good." --Charles Stross A bold experiment has mutated a small fraction of humanity. Nations race to harness the gifted, putting them to increasingly dark ends. At the dawn of global war, flashy American superheroes square off against sinister Germans and dissolute Russians. Increasingly depraved scientists conduct despicable research in the name of victory British agents Fogg and Oblivion, recalled to the Retirement Bureau, have kept a treacherous secret for over forty years. But all heroes must choose when to join the fray, and to whom their allegiance is owed--even for just one perfect summer's day. From the World Fantasy Award-winning author of Central Station comes a sweeping novel of history, adventure, and what it means to be a hero.

"Lavie Tidhar's novel A Man Lies Dreaming introduced Adolf Hitler as a down-at-heels private detective, forced to eke out a miserable living in 1930s London. Forgotten by history, the man now calling himself Wolf is the lowest of the low, suffering fresh humiliations at every turn. Now Wolf is back, in five darkly comic new stories that see him take on blackmail, murder, and theft - not to mention his old comrades."--Provided by publisher

This anthology features twenty-six compelling stories that explore diverse themes in science fiction, including the fragility of pristine worlds and the complexities of human relationships marked by mistrust and isolation. It delves into issues of alienation, the rebranding of slavery, and the criminalization of bodily autonomy. The narratives highlight ongoing struggles against injustice and the necessity of reexamining past rebellions. Additionally, it confronts the implications of AI on storytelling, offering a thought-provoking reflection on the future of narrative itself.

Airship battles, Frankenstein monsters, alien tripods and Houdini: The Great Game is a cranked-up steampunk thriller in which nothing is certain - not even death.

Set in Israel across four decades, Maror is a story of life and death, politics and history.

The collection features twenty-six standout science fiction stories from 2020, curated by editor Donna Scott. Each tale explores diverse themes such as heroism, loss, and wonder, showcasing a range of voices and styles from various authors. This anthology highlights the richness of contemporary sci-fi, offering readers a glimpse into imaginative worlds and thought-provoking narratives.

Containing all three Bookman History novels: The Bookman Camera Obscura The Great Game File Under: Steampunk [ Alternate History! Diabolical Anarchists! Murder Most Foul The End of Days ]

The next novel from Lavie Tidhar, the award-winning author of THE VIOLENT CENTURY.

"26 new short stories representing the state of the art in international science fiction, selected by Lavie Tidhar. The Best of World SF draws together stories from across the spectrum of science fiction - expect robots, spaceships and time travel, as well as some really weird stuff - representing twenty-one countries and five continents."--Provided by publisher