Killing Titan
- 352 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
A new planet. A new battle. The same war. The new hard SF novel from a master of the genre.






A new planet. A new battle. The same war. The new hard SF novel from a master of the genre.
Charles Boutin revela secretos de las Fuerzas de Defensa Coloniales a razas alienígenas en contra de los humanos. Jared Dirac, un híbrido superhumano, debería haber recibido la memoria del traidor, pero la transferencia falla. Al convertirse en un soldado perfecto en las Brigadas Fantasma, sus recuerdos emergen mientras una ofensiva alienígena se aproxima.
The second book in the epic saga of humankind's war of transcendence
NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Greg Bear returns with a new pulse-pounding, adrenaline-fueled military space adventure set on Mars.
2162. Třicet osm let po prvním kontaktu lord komandér Grayson St. Clair vede Tellus Ad Astru na jedinečné výpravě ke galaktickému jádru. Na palubě má víc než milion vědců, diplomatů, vojáků i inteligentních androidů. Navzdory výhradám k jejich mimozemským hostitelům je St. Clair hluboce oddán svým lidem – zvlášť poté, co jsou pohlceni černou dírou a vyvrženi ve čtyři miliardy let vzdálené budoucnosti. Civilizace vznikají a zanikají. Galaxie Andromedy se blíží k Mléčné dráze. A Země je s největší pravděpodobností pouhou nejasnou vzpomínkou. Teď je nejdůležitější přežít. Ale zatímco mariňáci pátrají po mimozemšťanech uprostřed starověkých ruin, ve zvláštních nových planetárních strukturách, St. Clair musí svou mysl soustředit proti nepříteli, jenž ovládá nepřekonatelnou sílu: samotný vesmír.
The bloodthirsty Jit is dead, and against all odds Richard and Kahlan have survived. But a new menace has attacked them in the Dark Lands. Infected with the essence of death itself, robbed of his power as a war wizard, Richard must race against time to uncover and stop the infernal conspiracy assembling itself behind the wall far to the north. His friends and allies are already captives of this fell combination, and Kahlan, also touched by death's power, will die completely if Richard fails. Bereft of magic, Richard has only his sword, his wits, his capacity for insight - and an extraordinary companion, the young Samantha, a healer just coming into her powers.
Retired from his fighting days, John Perry serves as village ombudsman on Huckleberry, enjoying a peaceful life with his wife, Jane Sagan, and their adopted daughter. However, their past soon pulls them back into action when they are recruited to lead a new human colony populated by settlers from various worlds. This opportunity comes with a hidden agenda, as they are deceitfully stranded on an unfamiliar planet, becoming pawns in a dangerous political game aimed at undermining an alien coalition that opposes human expansion. Scalzi's third installment in this engaging series continues the story of John Perry, who has traded his enhanced military body for a simpler life. As they navigate their new roles, Perry and Sagan must confront the complexities of interstellar politics and warfare. The narrative is rich with twists and explosive action while maintaining a focus on personal compassion over blind patriotism. The couple's journey unfolds against the backdrop of a conflict between the human Colonial Union and the alien Conclave, showcasing the challenges and moral dilemmas they face. With a captivating blend of adventure and intrigue, this installment promises to keep readers engrossed in its human-scale storytelling.
V diesem Roman, der in Modesitts Welt spielt, wo Gut und Böse, Chaos und Ordnung in ständigem Konflikt stehen, entdeckt ein junger Zauberer im Laufe der Zeit, dass es sein Schicksal ist, diese beiden Kräfte im Gleichgewicht zu halten, allerdings zu einem Preis enormer persönlicher Verluste. Modesitt entwickelt mit jedem neuen Buch der Samota-Saga ein komplexeres und perfektionierteres System von Magie und gleichzeitig ein technologisches System, das Samota zum Leben erweckt. Er bietet erneut einen neuen Blick auf das Thema Chaos und Ordnung, was einer der Gründe ist, warum seine Saga immer beliebter wird. Die Fähigkeit des Autors, sich auf die inneren Erfahrungen seiner Helden zu konzentrieren, sowie deren Taten, die den weiteren Verlauf der gesamten Welt beeinflussen, verleiht der fantastischen Umgebung Tiefe und Unglaublichkeit.