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Stephen Leigh

    Stephen Leigh, der auch unter den Pseudonymen S.L. Farrell und Matthew Farrell schreibt, ist ein erfahrener Science-Fiction-Autor. Seine Werke befassen sich oft mit der Erforschung komplexer gesellschaftlicher Strukturen und der menschlichen Natur in zukünftigen Welten. Mit einem präzisen Stil und scharfer Einsicht schafft Leigh fesselnde Erzählungen, die zum Nachdenken anregen. Seine Fähigkeit, ausgefeilte Welten und Charaktere zu erschaffen, macht ihn zu einer bedeutenden Stimme im Science-Fiction-Genre.

    Dark Water's Embrace
    Speaking Stones
    The Shape of Silence
    The Woods
    Abraxas. Roman.
    Wild Cards - Konzert für Sirenen und Serotonin. Band 8
    • Eine halbverrückte Hermaphroditin, genannt Joan der Blumenmann, sieht die Straßen New Yorks von Alligatoren bevölkert und bessert ihren Lebensunterhalt auf, indem sie geklaute Friedhofsblumen an Barbesucher verkauft. Eines Tages findet sie auf einer Parkbank ein abgenutztes Notizbuch, in das sie ihre Sträuße einwickelt. Erst als eine Horde Ausgeflippter hinter ihr her ist, wird ihr klar, daß sie den meistgesuchten Schatz dieser Welt besitzt.

      Abraxas. Roman.
    • The Woods

      • 190 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden
      4,0(1)Abgeben

      Growing up in a small neighborhood near an ancient forest, two boys experience a unique bond of friendship that feels almost magical. Their charmed lives are intertwined with the mysteries of nature, creating a dream-like atmosphere that shapes their childhood adventures and memories. The story captures the essence of friendship and the enchantment of youth against a backdrop of a captivating natural setting.

      The Woods
    • The Shape of Silence

      • 318 Seiten
      • 12 Lesestunden
      4,0(2)Abgeben

      Set against a backdrop of a tumultuous world, this story follows a group of characters navigating through conflict and personal struggles. As they face external challenges, their relationships are tested, revealing deep themes of loyalty, betrayal, and resilience. The narrative weaves together intense action and emotional depth, capturing the essence of survival in a harsh environment. With a rich tapestry of character development and a gripping plot, readers are drawn into an unforgettable journey of discovery and transformation.

      The Shape of Silence
    • Speaking Stones

      • 228 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden
      3,8(5)Abgeben

      Set on the mysterious planet of Mictlan, the story follows the descendants of humans who have endured tremendous challenges to survive. Over time, they have forged a fragile peace with the planet's native inhabitants, exploring themes of resilience and coexistence. The narrative delves into the complexities of their relationships and the struggles they face in a foreign world, highlighting the tension between survival and harmony in a unique extraterrestrial setting.

      Speaking Stones
    • Dark Water's Embrace

      • 356 Seiten
      • 13 Lesestunden
      3,9(7)Abgeben

      Struggling with rising infertility and infant mortality, repopulation is essential for a group of humans on a distant planet. Anais, a brilliant female doctor with inexplicable physical abnormalities identical to her own in the preserved corpse of a member of the planet's long-extinct race, she must find the link between the mysteries of the planet's past and the plight of the humans in order for her society to survive.

      Dark Water's Embrace
    • Changeling. Book 1

      Isaac Asimov's Robot City. Robots and Aliens

      4,0(232)Abgeben

      Ace Books, 1989. Mass market paperback original; first in a series of six novels written by various authors and loosely connected to Isaac Asimov's "Robot" series.

      Changeling. Book 1
    • Immortal Muse

      • 560 Seiten
      • 20 Lesestunden
      3,7(17)Abgeben

      The narrative centers on two immortals whose paths intertwine from the 1300s and extend through the ages. Their relentless pursuit of each other unfolds against a backdrop of historical events, exploring themes of love, rivalry, and the consequences of eternal life. As they navigate different eras, the story delves into the complexities of their relationship and the impact of time on their identities.

      Immortal Muse
    • A Rising Moon

      • 352 Seiten
      • 13 Lesestunden
      3,0(7)Abgeben

      The second novel in this gripping historical fantasy series, set in an alternate first-century Britain, follows Orla Paorach, freedom fighter and daughter of a Boudica-like warrior."Orla! Hurry, girl! You must come with me!"Orla Paorach's life was overturned for the first time when her mother Voada was beaten senseless, and Orla was taken by Bakir, a minor Mundoan army officer, as his second wife. Now her world is shattered a second Bakir has died in battle, and so has her mother, now known as the Mad Draoi of the Cateni.Orla flees northward to Onglse, the island home of the draoi that is the center of the Cateni rebellion against the Mundoa. She becomes quickly embroiled in battle as well as deceptions from both sides of the conflict, as everyone expects that she's come to take up her mother's mantle. Those who knew her mother offer their help, but can she trust any of them? Can she avoid becoming the Mad Draoi herself, lost in the magic her mother once tried to wield?An intense, fast-paced novel,  A Rising Moon  explores trust, courage, and the deep seduction of power.

      A Rising Moon
    • Assassins' Dawn

      • 610 Seiten
      • 22 Lesestunden
      3,2(37)Abgeben

      In Neweden, where death and fate reign, the Hoorka assassins operate under a unique code allowing victims a slim chance of escape. Gyll, their leader, dreams of expanding the guild into the Alliance's society but faces internal strife and political dangers. Will they survive to achieve their vision of an Assassins' Dawn?

      Assassins' Dawn