Résultats pour "Black" dans Science-fiction

Chuck Ramsey is a traveling con man fronting as a comedian. After a gig on Earth, he picks Mordecai The Brown, a hitchhiking wizard on the run from his own kind. Chuck's ship, the Radio City, is a Winnebego of the stars, serving as both home and transport as he schemes and scams across the galaxy with his family. The pair form an unlikely bond, and "Mort" becomes a part of that family. The Ramseys, wizard in tow, embark on a journey of criminal hijinks, magical mayhem, and evasion of consequences for both.

The Black Star trilogy is a fast paced science fiction thriller, a fantastic space adventure. In book 2 Henry Jäger and Thana "Monty" Montgomery have returned to Earth after a dramatic journey through a wormhole in the universe. Now they must convince the authorities of the threat Earth is...

When the line between human and machine fades… Orson Anders is going nowhere fast, just like everyone else in the Southern California sector. His dreams of leaving Earth and traveling through space are just that: dreams that will never be a reality. But when a chance encounter with a fleeing fugitive lands Orson’s sister in jail and the world’s most advanced AI inside his head, Orson has no choice but to make a deal with the devil to rescue his sister from a fate worse than death.

Sur le trajet de Los Angeles à Stockholm, un Boeing 777 transportant plus de 200 passagers disparaît sans laisser de trace. Aucune zone d'impact n'est trouvée. On pense qu'il s'agit d'une attaque terroriste. Thana Monty Montgomery est l'une des spécialistes sollicités pour mener...

When NASA’s SWAN space telescope detects a faint ultraviolet anomaly beyond the orbit of Jupiter, astronomers assume it’s a comet—an interstellar visitor drifting harmlessly through space. But as more data pours in from observatories around the world, the excitement turns to confusion then to fear.4I/SWAN isn’t just unusual. It’s breaking all the rules.

Before the being called the Emperor revealed himself, before the rise of the aeldari, before the necrontyr traded their flesh for immortal metal, the world was born in violence. Even when they inhabited bodies of flesh, Trazyn the Infinite and Orikan the Diviner were polar opposites. Trazyn, a collector of historical oddities, presides over a gallery full of the most dangerous artefacts - and people - of the galactic past. Orikan, a chronomancer without peer, draws zodiacs that predict and manipulate the future.

Horus has rebelled against the Emperor by purging his and his brother's Legions, but what was supposed to be a secret act of murder has been revealed. In the Emperor's name, Rogal Dorn and Malcador the Sigillite dispatch the largest force of legionaries and primarchs ever assembled to end Horus' rebellion before it can begin. But the loyalists, on their way to enact vengeance, do not know the depth of the betrayal they face. They will not be the perpetrators of a massacre, but its victims.

Dive into the pages of The Black Cat, a captivating monthly literary magazine that ran from 1895 to 1922. Known for its original short stories that explore the uncanny and fantastical, this publication features works from both emerging and renowned authors. In this seventh issue of volume 2, readers will encounter five intriguing tales The Peacock and the Copper Moon by Frances Aymar Mathews, where a sculptors scheme to rescue her lover takes an unexpected turn; Westward Ho! by J. Wesley Glover, a cautionary tale about premature celebrations; The Captains Gray by Ella F. Mosby, detailing how a...

Dive into a harrowing tale where Eric Stark, a fierce warrior forged in the harshness of Mercury, races against time to save his dying Martian friend. As they journey to the ancient city in the North of Mars, tragedy strikes, leaving Stark with a daunting final request to return a precious stolen talisman. But this quest is fraught with peril as the relentless hordes of Ciaran pursue him, hungry for the magic jewel. Ahead lies the terrifying realm of the Ice Creatures, and by his side, the haunting specter of Ban Cruach urges him towards a battle Stark knows he cannot win. With every step, he ...

Dive into the intriguing world of The Black Cat, a monthly literary magazine that captivated readers from 1895 to 1922 with its original short stories exploring the uncanny and fantastical. This fifth issue of Volume 3 features five captivating tales > In the Power House by Clarence Maiko a cautionary tale about the perils of betraying a powerful electrical machines love > The Man Down Cellar by Sewell Ford a chilling reminder that locking someone away in a cellar might lead to unexpected consequences > The Evening Spirit by Albert Bigelow Paine a haunting encounter as two men receive messages...

Dive into the enchanting world of The Black Cat, a monthly literary magazine that ran from 1895 to 1922, celebrated for its original short stories that often explore the uncanny and fantastical. In the fourth issue of Volume 3, youll find five captivating tales > In the Cabin of the Ben Bolt by Bert Leston Taylor What urgent reason drives Miss Annerly to reach Sydney? > Biglers Barometer by Sam Davis Join two fervent gamblers as they wager on an unpredictable weather forecast. > The Skyland Treasure by Frank Bailey Millard Adventure unfolds when an artist uncovers a hidden treasure. > In the ...

By the blessing of the Omnissiah was the Mars Triumphant born – from the forges of the Adeptus Mechanicus, the mighty Baneblade super-heavy battle tank comes to bring death and destruction to the foes of the Imperium. As part of the Paragonian 7th Company, Honoured Lieutenant Marken Cortein Lo Bannick commands the venerable war machine in a bitter war against the orks in the Kalidar system. As the campaign grinds on it begins to take its toll upon his crew, and old clan prejudices from the regiment's home world arise once more. In a war which cannot be won by force of arms alone.

Isolated from the world, the African kingdom of Wakanda is a land of scientific and technological marvels unknown to countries even on its own continent. Previous rulers believed that their nation could only survive by closely guarding Wakanda’s secrets and keeping them out of the hands of those who would exploit and weaponize them. King T’Challa, the Black Panther, believes the time has come to share his nation’s knowledge and resources with the world, including former apartheid state Rudyarda.

After fleeing the authorities in the Imperial city of Altdorf, Felix Jaeger swears a drunken oath to dour dwarf Gotrek Gurnisson to record his death saga. In the cold light of day, Felix's worst fears are confirmed as he learns that Gotrek is a Trollslayer - a dwarf doomed to seek out a heroic death in battle to atone for an unknown personal disgrace. Their travels throw them into a string of extraordinary adventures as Felix tries to survive his companion's destiny.

The galaxy’s worst bounty hunter just might be its most relentless hero. Esper Richelieu is a wizard with a mission: To make the galaxy a better place one lost soul at a time. Donning the trappings of an interstellar bounty hunter, she delves into the galaxy’s underworld to search out those most in need of help. Whether it’s a teenage runaway or an actor kidnapped by cultists, the victim comes first. Money is an afterthought. That confuses a lot of clients. But sometimes the best way to get someone to accept the help they need is to convince them to pay for it.

It is the 31st millennium. Under the benevolent leadership of the Immortal Emperor, the Imperium of Man hasstretched out across the galaxy. It is a golden age of discovery and conquest. But now, on the eve of victory, the Emperor leaves the front lines, entrusting the great crusade to his favourite son, Horus. Promoted to Warmaster, can the idealistic Horus carry out the Emperor's grand plan, or will this promotion sow the seeds of heresy amongst his brothers?

The elite crew of the pirate ship UNS Flying Dutchman had a simple mission: determining whether the Thuranin are sending another starship to Earth. Along the way, they became sidetracked by securing a future for the UNEF troops on the planet Paradise. When asked whether Earth was now safe, their ancient alien AI responded "Not so much"...now they have to deal with the consequences.

The Inquisition moves amongst mankind like an avenging shadow, striking down the enemies of humanity with uncompromising ruthlessness. When he finally corners an old foe, Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn is drawn into a sinister conspiracy. As events unfold and he gathers allies - and enemies - Eisenhorn faces a vast interstellar cabal and the dark power of daemons, all racing to recover an arcane text of abominable power: an ancient tome known as the Necroteuch.

The tale again comes to us from the pen of Murgen, Annalist and Standard Bearer of the Black Company. Led by the wily commander, Croaker, and the Lady, the Company is working for the Taglian government, but neither the Company nor the Taglians are overflowing with trust for each other. Arrayed against both is a similarly tenuous alliance of sorcerers, including the diabolical Soulcatcher, the psychotic Howler, and a four-year-old child who may be the most powerful of all.

Under 30,000 feet of water, the experimental exploration rig Leaguer has discovered an oil field larger than Saudi Arabia, with oil so sweet and pure, nations would go to war for the rights to it. But as the team starts drilling exploration well after exploration well in their race to claim the sweet crude, a deep rumbling beneath the ocean floor shakes them all to their core. Something has been living in the oil and it's about to give birth to the greatest threat humanity has ever seen.