Deze serie dompelt lezers onder in de spannende avonturen van een charismatische piloot en zijn bemanning die zich een weg banen door de verraderlijke uitgestrektheid van de ruimte. Verwacht nagelbijtende ruimtegevechten, onverwachte allianties en de verkenning van onbekende werelden. Het is een epische sage vol actie, humor en onvergetelijke personages, die je meesleurt in een uitgestrekt galactisch conflict.
Set in a vast galactic culture, the story follows starship pilot Grainger, who is rescued after a shipwreck and forced to pilot the Hooded Swan, a groundbreaking interstellar ship. Complicating matters, he has unwittingly acquired an alien parasite intent on sharing his mind. As he navigates the challenges of his new role and the dangers of his unusual companion, Grainger faces a series of tumultuous adventures. This marks the beginning of his journey in the Hooded Swan series.
Set in a galaxy where Star-Pilots are celebrated as heroes, Grainger emerges as a legendary figure. He is chosen to pilot the prototype starship, the Hooded Swan, which promises to transform space travel. This adventure explores themes of heroism and innovation against a backdrop of cosmic exploration.
Set in a diverse galactic culture, the story follows Grainger, a legendary Star-Pilot known for flying the revolutionary ship, Hooded Swan. His latest mission takes him to the perilous jungle planet of Chao Phrya, where he faces crazed colonists and mysterious indigenous people. As he embarks on a daunting journey through dense rainforests, challenges mount, including the unexpected threat of giant spiders. Grainger's quest is fraught with danger and uncertainty, pushing him to confront the unknown in this thrilling installment.
Set in a diverse galactic culture, the story follows Grainger, a legendary Star-Pilot, as he navigates the tensions between commercial interests and conservationists over the seemingly idyllic planet of Pharos. As his employer, Titus Charlot, attempts to broker a deal, they find themselves in a rigged game. Just when all seems lost, the planet's own ecosystem intervenes, transforming paradise into a perilous battleground. This thrilling narrative explores themes of environmentalism and corporate greed within the expansive Hooded Swan series.
Der sturmgepeitschte Gasriese barg ein Geheimnis. Irgendwo dort unten lag das Schlachtschiff einer sagenumwobenen Raumfahrerrasse. Die Waffe des gestrandeten Schiffs bot Stoff für unzählige Legenden. Wer sie in seinen Besitz brachte, der beherrschte das Universum! Der fünfte Band der großen Raumfahrer-Saga. Bisher sind erschienen DAS WRACK IM HALCYON (Bastei-Lübbe-Taschenbuch 21101), DER SCHATZ DES SCHWARZEN PLANETEN (Bastei-LübbeTaschenbuch 21105), DIE WELT DER VERHEISSUNG (Bastei-LübbeTaschenbuch 21109), und DAS PARADIES-PRINZIP (Bastei-Lübbe-q Taschenbuch 21118). Weitere Bände folgen. Deutsche Erstveröffentlichung
Set in a vast galactic culture, the story follows Grainger, a legendary star-pilot who has escaped his contract with the Caradoc Company. As he is pursued for secrets about his former employer, Grainger is drawn back to the Hooded Swan for a perilous rescue mission in the enigmatic Nightingale Nebula. This final journey challenges him to confront not only life-threatening dangers but also the depths of his own soul, making it his most significant adventure yet.