James Alan Gardner Bücher

Nach dem Ende einer fast tödliche Mission in den geheimnisvollen Wolkenfestungen von Peru fliegt Lara Croft nach Warschau, um ihren nächsten Auftrag in Angriff zu nehmen - und findet sich inmitten einer epischen Schlacht um die ultimative Macht wieder.§§Reuben Baptiste braucht Lara Crofts Hilfe zum Transport einer kostbaren Fracht. Doch bevor Reuben ihr Einzelheiten der Mission nennen kann, wird er ermordet - und um seinen Tod zu rächen, heuert Lara bei Reubens Arbeitgeber an, dem mysteriösen Bronze - Orden. Der Orden zeigt Lara seinen größten Schatz: einen Bronze - Androiden, tausende Jahre alt und mit unheimlichen Fähigkeiten ausgestattet. Doch der Android ist verkrüppelt, ihm fehlt ein Bein, und wer immer dieses Bein findet, wird seine wundersamen Geheimnisse entschlüsseln. Ein Fall für Lara Croft....

More than 7,000 years ago, men and women camped on a spot called le Louvre. A thousand years later King Philippe Auguste of France constructed a fortress there in 1191; the fortress became a royal palace under Charles V two centuries later, and the monarchy's principal residence under François I in 1546. It remained so until 1682, when Louis XIV moved his entire court to Versailles. During the Reign of Terror in 1793, the Louvre first opened its doors to display the nation's treasures. A witness to French history, it has expanded to become home to a legendary collection. Gardner chronicles in the first full-length history of the Louvre in English -- adapted from jacket

Two species lived in peaceful coexistence on the planet Demoth until a deadly plague wiped out millions of the winged Ooloms while leaving humans untouched, helpless to do more than ease the suffering of their alien friends and neighbors. Faye Smallwood saw the horror firsthand, caring for the plague victims in her father's hospital. She was there when he discovered the cure that made him famous. She was also there when a freak accident killed him.Desperate to escape her past, Faye joins the Vigil, a band of fiercely independent monitors charged with rooting out government corruption. To help in this struggle, her mind is linked to the powerful datasphere that regulates the planet...and suddenly, she receives a cryptic vision promising peace and healing. Instead, Faye becomes the target of unknown assassins in a sinister conspiracy that threatens to unleash a new and more deadly outbreak.For humans and Ooloms were not the first species to inhabit Demoth. Somewhere in the ruins of long-abandoned settlements, something was left behind: an alien technology of unimaginable potential to build -- or destroy. Enemy agents will stop at nothing to find it. Some of Faye's own people will kill to uncover its secret. With no one else to trust, she turns to the one person who can help unravel the mystery: Festina Ramos -- explorer, outcast, ever-vigilant champion of those whom society deems expendable.

At eighty-seven, James reflects on his life as a navy veteran and the adventures he shared with his late wife, Anita. He invites readers into a fictional narrative inspired by his real-life travels around the world, blending imagination with factual experiences. Encouraged by Anita, he embarks on this storytelling journey, offering a glimpse into the wild adventures that shaped his heart and mind.

When a female student at a private school is murdered by an unknown alien organism and her boyfriend suddenly vanishes, teacher Philemon Abud Dhubhai finds himself, along with the murdered girl's mother, a notorious criminal, and five other misfits, in a deadly conspiracy that could threaten Earth's future. Original.

Featuring three distinct narratives, this collection showcases the imaginative prowess of renowned science fiction authors. Each story delves into unique themes and explores futuristic concepts, offering readers a diverse range of speculative fiction. The authors' individual styles shine through, creating a captivating experience that highlights the breadth of the genre. Ideal for both seasoned fans and newcomers, this anthology promises thought-provoking tales that challenge perceptions of reality and humanity's place in the universe.

On any given planetdown mission, there's always someone whose job it is to walk into danger and get killed. What must it be like to be him, knowing your lifespan is as short as a fruitfly's?

Эдвард Йорк, разведчик звездного флота, эвакуированный со спутника планеты Троян из-за начавшейся там гражданской войны, попадает на планету Целестия. Здесь он встречает знаменитого адмирала Фестину Рамос, которая пытается выяснить, кто посылает на планету агентов, вербующих из местного населения надсмотрщиков на фабрики по производству нелегального оружия. След вновь приводит их на планету Троян, где война к тому времени уже кончилась. Здесь-то и выясняется, что Йорк, сам того не подозревая, является частицей грандиозного секретного плана по внедрению инопланетной цивилизации в человеческий космос.