Anthologies
Throughout his adventures in time and space, the Doctor meets so many people and each one is affected in some way: the waiter who keeps a special table for the Time Lord's granddaughter, Susan; the American student who befriends lost Lucie Miller; the teenage girl who discovers that she may be something more than human. What is it like when that strange blue box appears in your life? What is it like when your eyes are opened to so much more? What is it like when everything changes?
Everybody knows Doctor Who's terrifying arch enemies, the metallic, murderous Daleks! Here they come again in a collection of scary yarnsluckily, the good Doctor in his many incarnations is on hand to guide us through the terrible events before, after, and during the Daleks' ruthless onslaught.
Fractured history. Broken lives. Splintered souls. Since the alternate universe was first glimpsed in the classic episode "Mirror, Mirror," something about Star Trek's dark side has beckoned us, called to us, tempted us -- like forbidden fruit on the Tree of Knowledge. To taste it is to lose oneself in a world of startling familiarity and terrifying contradictions, where everything and everyone we knew is somehow disturbingly different, and where shocking secrets await their revelation. What began in 2007 with Glass Empires and Obsidian Alliances -- the first truly in-depth foray into the turbulent history of this other continuum -- now continues in twelve new short tales that revisit and expand upon that so-called "Mirror Universe," spanning all five of the core incarnations of Star Trek, as well as their literary offshoots, across more than two hundred years of divergent history, as chronicled by... Christopher L. Bennett - Margaret Wander Bonanno - Peter David - Keith R.A. DeCandido - Michael Jan Friedman - Jim Johnson - Rudy Josephs - David Mack - Dave Stern - James Swallow - Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore - Susan Wright
This bumper collection, subtitled "The Best of Short Trips", contains 28 stories, one from each of the previous 28 volumes. Contents: * 'I Was A Monster!!!' by Joseph Lidster * Apocrypha Bipedium by Ian Potter * Face-Painter by Tara Samms * The Glass Princess by Justin Richards * Ruins of Heaven by Marc Platt * The Thief of Sherwood by Jonathan Morris * The Age of Ambition by Andy Campbell * The Dead Man's Story by Andy Frankham-Allen * Flashpoint by Matt Grady * Thinking Warrior by Huw Wilkins * All Our Christmasses by Steve Lyons * Suitors, Inc by Paul Magrs * How You Get There by Simon Guerrier * Venus by Stuart Manning * The Lampblack Wars by Matthew Sweet * Life After Queth by Matt Kimpton * Checkpoint by Stel Pavlou * The Avant Guardian by Eddie Robson * Museum Peace by James Swallow * Midnight in the Café of the Black Madonna by Sean Williams * The Glarn Strategy by Brian Dooley * Dear Great Uncle Peter by Neil Corry * Losing the Audience by Mat Coward * The Spindle of Necessity by Allyn Gibson * Lonely by Richard Wright * Lares Domestici by Anna Bratton * Lost and Founded by Andrew Pidoux * The Fall of the Druids by David N Smith Chosen by: David Bailey, John Binns, Nicholas Briggs, XannaEve Chown, Paul Cornell, Neil Corry, Keith R A DeCandido, Ian Farrington, Simon Guerrier, Joseph Lidster, Jacqueline Rayner, Gary Russell, Richard Salter, Steven Savile, Cavan Scott and Mark Wright.
Space Marines and their evil counterparts, the Traitor Marines, epitomise the wartorn Warhammer 40,000 universe. This short story collection focuses entirely on these super human warriors, telling high-action tales of heroism and savagery. Combining the talents of Black Library favourite authors such as Mike Lee and Nick Kyme with hot new talent, this collection is truly not to be missed! Read it because This short story collection focuses entirely on the Space Marines and their evil counterparts, the Traitor Marines, telling high-action tales of heroism and savagery.
From planet to planet, the enemies of mankind will stop at nothing to expand their dominion. Worlds are shattered, and their citizens face a desperate fight for survival. There is a hope - superhuman warriors serving the glory of the Emperor, standing proudly in defiance of inhuman foes. These metal-clad giants lay waste to the relentless hordes of xenos invaders and defend humanity against the insidious forces of Chaos. In the remains of their enemies, they stand triumphant. They are the Space Marines. These are their victories.
Words alone can no longer convey the horrors of the war that now grips the Imperium. In what should have been an age of enlightenment and glorious triumph, instead warriors on both sides reel from the twin agonies of betrayal and bloodshed. The hatred of a sworn foe, the ire of a primarch, or the unholy wrath of a daemon-lord - none but the mighty Space Marines can hope to weather such torments unscathed... ---------- IN THIS COLLECTION: Virtues of the Sons by Andy Smillie - Amit duels Khorne and Azkaellon faces Lucius as Sanguinius's chosen sons explore the twin aspects of their nature. Imperfect by Nick Kyme - A simple game of Regicide between Fulgrim and Ferrus Manus is far more than it seems... Howl of the Hearthworld by Aaron Dembski-Bowden - A Space Wolves pack rails at being sent back to Terra to watch over Rogal Dorn. A Safe And Shadowed Place by Guy Haley - Seeking refuge, the remnants of the Night Lords fleet stumble across Imperium Secundus. Gunsight by James Swallow - An Assassin lurks on board the Vengeful Spirit. His target? Warmaster Horus himself.
In the cavern-like darkness of the arcade, the neon phosphor-glow of the screen beckons you close. Drawn to the dancing pixels like a moth to a flame, digging deep in your pocket you pull out a shiny coin and thumb it into the slot as the electronic siren sings the fanfare that marks your arrival. One hand on the joystick, the other splayed across the control buttons, your pulse begins to quicken. Ready Player One Press Start You’ve barely begun but suddenly the discordant bleeps are trumpeting your failure as your 8-bit adventure comes to an abrupt end. At least in the world of the video arcade you get a second chance. But what is the true price you pay when you make a pact with the digital demon? There’s always another coin, an extra life to be earned, a second chance… Isn’t there? GAME OVER A dozen stories of creeping dread and savage horror inspired by the humble amusement arcade and the classic coin-ops of yesteryear. Twelve tales to chill your blood by twelve masters of the malevolent and the macabre. Just keep reminding yourself, it’s only a game… Isn’t it?
Thrill once more to stories of galaxy-spanning conflict and inspiring heroism shards of an ever-expanding universe where human and alien alike face their greatest challenges with their finest hours. Spanning the age of the ancient custodial race known as the Forerunners to the aftermath of the Covenant's holy war and the Great Schism between its people, and continuing to the shocking events surrounding the resurrection of the Guardians and the subsequent artificial intelligence takeover of the Mantle of Responsibility, Fractures explores the legendary tales of bravery and sacrifice that are the very essence of the Halo universe.
A sensational short story collection in the expansive universe of HALO, the New York Times bestselling series! Launch once more into galaxy-spanning conflict and legendary heroism…shards of an ever-expanding journey where human and alien alike find their finest hours in facing their greatest challenges. These scattered stories span untold millennia, from the age of the ancient custodial race known as the Forerunners…to the aftermath of the Covenant’s bloody war against humanity…and even the shocking events surrounding the resurrection of the mysterious Guardians. Halo: Fractures explores mythic tales of bravery and sacrifice that blaze brightly at the very heart of the Halo universe. Featuring electrifying works from such acclaimed authors as: Tobias Buckell • Troy Denning • Matt Forbeck • Kelly Gay • Christie Golden • Kevin Grace • Morgan Lockhart • John Jackson Miller • Frank O’Connor • Brian Reed • Joseph Staten • James Swallow
MECH: Age of Steel is a collection of 24 mecha-inspired short stories in the spirit of Pacific Rim, Macross, Transformers, Robotech, Gundam, Evangelion, and more. The MECH: Age of Steel anthology features a vast array of tales showcasing giant human-piloted, robot war machines wreaking havoc in blasted cities, or on dystopian landscapes, or around space stations and asteroids against a cosmic backdrop, and more! MECH is anchored by authors such as: • Kevin J. Anderson • Scott Sigler • Ramez Naam • Jason M. Hough • Jeremy Robinson • Jody Lynn Nye • Peter Clines • Martha Wells • Graham McNeill • Jennifer Brozek • James Swallow • and more! This anthology also features illustrations for every story and is the perfect companion to its sister title, Kaiju Rising: Age of Monsters . So strap in. Activate your interface array. And let's rock!
Within this book you will find Crusade, a fantastic new novella from Andy Clark Also within this book is a host of awesome short stories to give you a flavor of the many warring armies that exist within the worlds of Warhammer 40,000.
A thrilling anthology of short stories from Star Trek Explorer magazine , collected for the first time! Featuring tales by Una McCormack, Gary Russell, Michael Carroll, John Peel, Chris Dows, Chris Cooper, and Greg Cox. This incredible collection features 14 illustrated stories starring iconic characters such as Will Riker, Benjamin Sisko, Jonathan Archer, and Kate Pulaski, plus fan-favourite alien enemies including the Borg. Stories included are: Control by John Peel A take starring Jonathan Archer and his loyal dog, Porthos. The Guardian by Gary Russell A prelude to the classic episode “What are Little Girls Made Of?” The Disavowed by Christopher Cooper The crew of the Enterprise lose all memory of William Riker! Paghabi by Chris Dows Guinan is invaded by a sinister force. Pulaski 2.0 by Greg Cox Doctor Katherine Pulaski experiences life as an android. The Expert by Gary Russell A family is torn apart when the Borg strike. Scramble by Greg Cox A return to the noir world of Dixon Hill The Mission by James Swallow Espionage runs rife aboard Deep Space 9. Things Can Only Get Better by Una McCormack Kira Nerys and Garak discuss their opposing ideologies. Frontier Medicine by Michael Carroll Doctor Julian Bashir embarks on a career defining adventure. By Special Request… by John Peel Miles O’Brien and Julian Bashir enjoy some rest and recreation… with a difference! The Victim by John Peel Garak moves in for the kill, but can he pull the trigger? You Can’t Buy Fate by Keith R.A. Candido A first contact mission doesn’t go according to plan. Summer Days Can Last Forever by Michael Collins The dull 1950’s town of Patterson creek is livened up by some unusual visitors.