Bryan Thomas Schmidt is een nationaal bestseller-auteur en Hugo-genomineerde redacteur van speculatieve fictie voor volwassenen en kinderen. Zijn werk duikt vaak in spannende verhalen, die zich afspelen in de nabije toekomst of in uitgestrekte universums. Schmidt bezit een talent voor het creëren van boeiende verhalen die verschillende facetten van de menselijke ervaring verkennen binnen fantastische en futuristische settings. Zijn uitgebreide ervaring als redacteur, die werkte met een breed scala aan genres en met tal van gevierde auteurs, verrijkt zijn eigen literaire bijdragen verder.
In a gripping narrative, Kansas City faces a dire threat from terrorists aiming to unleash chaos. As the clock ticks, local authorities and a determined group of citizens unite to thwart the impending disaster. The story delves into themes of bravery, resilience, and the impact of fear on a community. Characters are tested as they confront not only the external danger but also their own personal struggles, highlighting the strength found in unity during times of crisis.
Androids in Kansas City are exhibiting disturbing behaviors, leading to acts of vandalism and violence, including a fatal incident. Detectives Simon and Lucas investigate, but Lucas is troubled by the potential connections between the events. The situation escalates when Lucas's Maker is kidnapped, prompting a task force to intervene. Simon faces a conflict between his rogue partner's aggressive tactics and the concerns of superiors about public perception of their android officer. This thrilling installment continues the John Simon series by Bryan Thomas Schmidt.
A complex smuggling ring unfolds, revealing a web of intrigue and danger. As law enforcement races against time to uncover the masterminds behind the operation, unexpected alliances form and secrets are exposed. The story delves into the motivations of both the criminals and the investigators, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral ambiguities of justice. Tension escalates as the protagonists navigate a treacherous landscape, leading to a gripping climax that challenges their beliefs and resolve.
Continuing the definitive space opera anthology series. Today's most popular writers produce new stories in their most famous universes, alongside essential and seminal short fiction from past masters. The definitive collection of explorers and soldiers, charting the dark frontiers of our expanding universe. Amongst the infinite stars we find epic sagas of wars, tales of innermost humanity, and the most powerful of desires - our need to create a better world. The second volume of seminal short science fiction, featuring twenty-six new stories from series such as Wayfarers, Confederation, The Lost Fleet, Waypoint Kangaroo, Ender, Dream Park, the Polity and more. Alongside work from tomorrow's legends, revisit works by masters who helped define the genre: Arthur C. Clarke, Jack Campbell, Becky Chambers, Robert Heinlein, George R.R. Martin, Susan R. Matthews, Orson Scott Card, James Blish, E.E. "Doc" Smith, Tanya Huff, Curtis C. Chen, Seanan McGuire, Sharon Lee and Steve Miller, Larry Niven and Steven Barnes, Gardner Dozois, David Farland, Mike Shepherd, C.L. Moore, Neal Asher, Weston Ochse, Brenda Cooper, Alan Dean Foster, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Kevin J. Anderson, David Weber and C.J. Cherryh. Infinite Stars: Dark Frontiers brings you the essential work from past, present, and future bestsellers as well as Grand Masters of science fiction.
For well over a century, Monster Hunter International has kept the world safe from supernatural threats small and large--and in some cases very, very large. Now, join us as MHI opens their archives for the first time. From experienced Hunters on their toughest cases, to total newbies' initial encounters with the supernatural, The Monster Hunter Files reveals the secret history of the world's most elite monster fighting force. Discover what happened when Agent Franks took on the Nazis in World War Two. Uncover how the Vatican's Combat Exorcists deal with Old Ones in Mexico. And find out exactly what takes place in a turf war between trailer park elves and gnomes. From the most powerful of mystical beings to MHI's humble janitor, see the world of professional monster hunting like never before. Featuring seventeen all new tales based on Larry Correia's bestselling series, from New York Times best-selling authors Jim Butcher, John Ringo, Jessica Day George, Jonathan Maberry, Faith Hunter, and many more
INFINITE STARS is the definitive collection of original short stories by
todays finest authors of space opera and military science fiction, writing new
adventures set in their most famous series. This unparalleled anthology also
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The first anthology of original short stories featuring the confluence of two
iconic properties, as the Predators seek the ultimate prey, the Xenomorphs
from Alien.
A brand-new anthology with fifteen exclusive short stories offering taut and
dramatic tales set on Earth and in dark reaches of space, featuring the
ultimate hunters, the Yautja-also also known as Predators.
