Chris Bunch Boeken

Стэн, не имеющий практически никаких других вариантов действий, поднял отчаянный мятеж против стремительно теряющего рассудок Вечного Императора. И хотя ему удалось найти союзников в этой борьбе и нанести империи несколько чувствительных ударов, на самом деле успех или неудача зависят исключительно от того, удастся ли Стэну и его сподвижникам разгадать два самых главных секрета бессмертного владыки – откуда берётся Антиматерия-2 и каким образом император возвращается после смерти. Именно этим вопросам приходится уделять львиную долю внимания, при том что ни один из других «фронтов» борьбы упускать из виду нельзя – пусть император безумен, но он далеко не глуп, и любой промах мятежников может стать для них фатальным.

Sten had fought his way up from slave labour on a factory world to commander of the Eternal Emperor's bodyguard, the Imperial Gurkhas. But during his first three months on Prime World, the most dangerous weapons Sten had encountered were the well-phrased lies of Court politicians. It seems no place for an honest fighting man. But when a bomb destroys a local bar, Sten discovers the danger and corruption behind Court intrigue. Look out for more information on this book and others on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk

Set in a distant future, the series follows a resilient orphan who rises from a life of hardship on a factory planet to become the formidable aide to the Universe's most powerful figure, known as "The Eternal Emperor." This collection includes the first three novels, immersing readers in a classic space opera filled with adventure and intrigue as the protagonist navigates a universe of political machinations and personal challenges.

Set three thousand years in the future, the series follows a street-smart orphan who rises from a factory planet to become the loyal enforcer of the Universe's most powerful leader, known as "The Eternal Emperor." This collection brings together the first three novels, immersing readers in a thrilling space opera filled with adventure and intrigue as the protagonist navigates a vast and complex universe. The series is celebrated for its engaging characters and epic storytelling, making it a landmark in science fiction literature.

Sten had fully expected to die in a blaze of glory, taking his Emperor's greatest foe with him. Instead he was a slave laborer in a P.O.W. camp deep in the heart of enemy territory. But sitting out the action had never been Sten's style. And now that the war was building to a climax, the Eternal Emperor needed him more than ever. Not even the toughest prison in the known universe could keep Sten from his mission ... For more information on this or any other Orbit title, visit the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk

The hardcover edition features the complete "Shadow Warrior" trilogy by Chris Bunch, including the novels "Wind After Time," "Hunt the Heavens," and "Darkness of God." Additionally, it includes the previously uncollected short story "Backblast," offering fans a comprehensive collection of the series. The trilogy combines elements of adventure and fantasy, showcasing Bunch's imaginative storytelling and character development throughout the saga.

Sten’s luck seems to have deserted him. Having been assigned a tacdivision in the Fringe Worlds, he soon discovers that the Imperial Officers are more interested in having fun than honing their fighting skills. The enemy Tahn couldn’t have picked a better time or place to launch their long-planned attack against the Empire. Sten and his men are outgunned and outmanned—but Sten isn’t going to give up without a fight.

An omnibus of books seven and eight in this fast-paced military SF series, full of action, adventure and intrigue, from the undisputed masters of the genre. Perfect for fans of Jack Campbell and Dan Abnett.

The Eternal Emperor was dead, and the five members of the Privy Council ruled in his place. But they quickly discovered that their power would collapse around them if they could not locate the Emperor's secret source of Anti-Matter Two, the economic keystone of the Empire. And so they sent a team of crack commandos to capture Sten, one of their later ruler's only surviving confidantes. But Sten - as usual - had his own agenda. For he knew something about the Eternal Emperor that would shake the Empire down to its foundations. And to play his part, all Sten had to do was kill the five most powerful beings in the universe... For more information on this or any other Orbit title, visit the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk

A desperate race against time unfolds as Joshua Wolfe seeks to save humanity from a deadly alien virus. His only chance lies in retrieving the lost crystal of Ur'Lumina, believed to hold the key to a cure. The story combines elements of adventure and science fiction, highlighting themes of sacrifice and the struggle for survival in the face of an unknown threat.