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Terre. XXIIIe siècle. Cinquante astronautes. Vingt-cinq femmes, vingt-cinq hommes, parmi les meilleurs dans leurs domaines : astrophysiciens, mathématiciens, biologistes, astronavigateurs... partent pour un impressionnant voyage : rejoindre l'étoile Beta Virginis à trente-deux années-lumière de la Terre. Ils disposent pour ce faire du plus stupéfiant des vaisseaux, le Leonora Christina, dernier né de sa génération, un navire capable de puiser son énergie au cœur même de l'espace et d'évoluer à des vitesses relativistes.

"- Vous ferez l'affaire. Sans conteste. - L'affaire pour quoi ? Everard se pencha ; il sentit son pouls s'accélérer. - Pour la Patrouille. Vous allez devenir une sorte de policier. - Ouais ? Où ça ? - Partout. Et en tout temps." Préparez-vous à une surprise... Voyez-vous, notre société, quoique légale, ne constitue qu'une façade... et une source de fonds. Notre vraie fonction, c'est de patrouiller le temps.

Voici venue l'heure des ultimes aventures de Manse Everard et ses collègues de la Patrouille du temps au service de l'Histoire... Des aventures qui conduiront nos héros depuis la préhistoire jusqu'à une étrange variante de notre XXe siècle, en passant par la Bactriane du IIIe siècle avant notre ère et le Moyen Âge italien. Car les Exaltationnistes menacent toujours, sans parler d'un danger plus grand encore qui pourrait bien annihiler jusqu'à la Patrouille elle-même... et nous avec !

L'homme a inventé le voyage dans le temps. Désormais, pour l'humanité, rien ne sera jamais plus comme avant. Et si cette révolution promet des perspectives phénoménales, c'est aussi la porte ouverte à toutes les dérives, tous les dangers. Ces dangers sont la raison d'être de la Patrouille du temps : à la fois préserver notre Histoire (et donc, notre présent !) mais aussi mieux la connaître.

Le troisième volet inédit en audio d'un des plus grands classiques de la SF moderne ! Manse Everard et ses collègues sont loin d'en avoir fini avec les pirates temporels avides de réécrire notre Histoire. Au programme de ce troisième tome : Stella Maris, Rome et ses guerres dans les marches de l'Empire, au sein des royaumes Nord, au tout début de l'ère chrétienne, l'équilibre de l'Histoire étant alors fragile, Manse Everard accompagné pour l'occasion de Janne Floris surveille de près le déroulement des évènements.

Forget minor hazards like nuclear bombs. The discovery of time travel means that everything we know, anyone we know, might not only vanish, but never even have existed. Against that possibility stand the men and women of the Time Patrol, dedicated to preserving the history they know and protecting the future from fanatics, terrorists, and would-be dictators who would remold the shape of reality to suit their own purposes.

The gathering forces of the Dark Powers threaten the world of man. The legions of Faery, aided by trolls, demons, and the Wild Hunt itself, are poised to overthrow the Realms of Light. Holger Carlsen, a bemused and puzzled twentieth-century man mysteriously snatched out of time, finds himself the key figure in the conflict. Arrayed against him are the dragons, giants, and elfin warriors of the armies of Chaos and the beautiful sorceress Morgan le Fay.

This science fiction novel describes the epic voyage of the spacecraft Leonora Christine. From practically the very first minute, Tau Zero sets scientific realities in dramatic tension with the very real emotional and psychological states of the travelers, exploring the effect of time contraction due to traveling at near-light speed on the human psyche. This tension is a dynamic that Anderson explores with great success over the course of the novel, as 50 crewmembers settle in for the long journey together.

As Sir Roger Baron de Tourneville is gathering an army to join King Edward III in the war against France, a most astonishing event occurs: a huge silver ship descends through the sky and lands in a pasture beside the little village of Ansby in North East Lincolnshire. The Wersgorix, whose scouting ship it is, are quite expert at taking conquering planets, and having determined from orbit that this one is suitable, they initiate standard procedure. Their ship carries guided missiles and nuclear weaponry—but they have long since lost the art of hand-to-hand fighting.

On the planet Scotha, the arrogant, horned aliens have meticulously plotted to conquer the Terran Empire. But Captain Dominic Flandry, Terras master saboteur, unexpectedly finds himself in a prime position to disrupt their plans. How will he do it? Every conqueror has a vulnerability, and in this thrilling tale, the Scothanis Achilles heel may just be their downfall. Experience this captivating story by the legendary Poul Anderson! - Summary by author

In the haunting world of Lost Terra, Kery of Broina roams like a restless spirit, driven by a desperate quest to reclaim the powerful resonant pipes of Killorn—an ancient weapon of the gods. As he approaches the citadel of Earths forsaken, he must confront the echoes of madness that threaten to consume him. Experience a gripping tale from the masterful Poul Anderson, as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Dive into a collection of captivating sci-fi tales that explore the boundaries of human ambition and the mysteries of the cosmos. In Industrial Revolution, workers in a remote mining facility scheme for their freedom from Earth, all while facing military scrutiny. Captive of the Centaurianess follows an unlikely trio‚Aîa scientist, a warrior princess, and a Martian‚Aîas they revolutionize space travel in a bar. Discover the secrets of eternal life in What Shall it Profit? when an underground research facility is uncovered, leading to unforeseen consequences. The Virgin of Valkarion takes...

Beneath a pale Venusian mask lies the enigmatic arch-humanist‚Aîan anti-tech killer responsible for the tragic Malone bloodshed that spanned from Saturn to the sun. Now, on the distant Trojan asteroids, a deadly rendezvous awaits. Dive into this gripping tale by Poul Anderson, celebrated as one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. - Summary by Author

Join the adventure of a lifetime with Star Ship, where the most peculiar space castaways embark on a thrilling journey! The Terrans have left their magnificent interstellar vessel in a precarious orbit around the mysterious planet Khazak, only to descend in a lifeboat to explore its bizarre, Iron Age civilization. But fate has other plans, and their lifeboat meets with disaster! Experience Poul Andersons storytelling at its finest as you traverse the galaxy and uncover the wild escapades that await. - Summary by Paul Harvey

Have you ever considered the chilling implications of a machine with amnesia? Join us as we explore the fascinating and potentially dangerous world of technology and memory in this thought-provoking tale. - Summary by Poul Anderson

In a universe where time stretches over a million years, Daryesh stands as a man without a world. Once the revered Lord of a Thousand Suns, he now roams the cosmos in an alien guise, desperately seeking love, life, and the elusive Vwyrdda. Experience this captivating tale by Poul Anderson that explores longing and the quest for connection across the stars.

In a not-so-distant future, Earth has fallen under the iron grip of the Valgolians, a humanoid race that extracts heavy taxes, controls industries, and meddles in every facet of life. As rumors of their brutal regime and horrific massacres spread, a flicker of rebellion ignites among the patriots yearning for freedom. Yet, not everyone shares this desire for liberation; the end of nationalistic wars has brought an unexpected peace, and access to healthcare is now widespread. Amidst this complex landscape, a faction of elite intellectuals conspires to overthrow their oppressors, but their ...

Simons groundbreaking new source of power promises to usher in a revolutionary era for humanity. But what happens to the global economy when anyone can create it right in their kitchen oven? Discover one unsettling answer in this thought-provoking exploration.

Simons revolutionary new power source heralds a transformative era for humanity. But what are the implications for the global economy when anyone can create it right in their own kitchen? Discover one intriguing perspective on this groundbreaking shift! Summary by Realisticspeakers

Our feelings towards others and even inanimate objects are often shaped by associations that may seem unrelated. A change of heart is frequently just a shift in these complex connections that influence our perspective. Imagine if these associations could be intentionally modified by the individual in charge of the process... (from the Blurb)