Titres dans Action et aventure

The Covenant mission is the most ambitious endeavor in the history of Weyland-Yutani. A ship bound for Origae-6, carrying 2,000 colonists beyond the limits of known space, this is a make-or-break investment for the corporation - and for the future of all mankind. Yet there are those who would die to stop the mission. As the colony ship hovers in Earth orbit, several violent events reveal a deadly conspiracy to sabotage the launch.

After saving her nation of Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress Su Daji in a brutal civil war, Fang Runin was betrayed by allies and left for dead. Despite her losses, Rin hasn't given up on those for whom she has sacrificed so much - the people of the Southern provinces and especially Tikany, the village that is her home. Returning to her roots, Rin meets difficult challenges - and unexpected opportunities.

La Chute de Gondolin est l’ultime œuvre de Christopher Tolkien, une dernière pierre à l’édifice titanesque qu’il entreprit en hommage au travail de son père. Un texte important à l’histoire admirable.

The adventure concludes with the triumphant finale in the Riftwar Saga. Raymond E. Feist is an internationally best-selling author. The battle may be over, but war is coming… The Kingdom forces may have won the first conflict but the enemy has a strong grip on Midkemia and invasion now seems inevitable. Arutha travels north to confront the Dark Elves, but without help, Pug knows that Arutha's forces face slaughter. With Tomas he must scour the world - and beyond - to find the one person with enough power to give them a chance.

Un seul dicton pour résumer notre état d’esprit : Œil pour œil, dent pour dent. Chaque coup donné sera rendu. Quel qu'il soit, qu'importe le temps écoulé. Une seule loi à respecter : aucune pitié. Les armes ne sont pas égales... Mais d'ailleurs, l'ont-elles déjà été ? Un seul mot d'ordre à écouter : ne réfléchis point et fonce dans le tas. Les guerriers que nous sommes ne pardonnent pas. Nous n'avons pas le droit à l'erreur, nous avons des règles à intégrer, des personnes à protéger, des êtres chers à venger. Règle n°1 : agis comme le Cobra que tu es.

With one speech and thunderous applause, Chancellor Palpatine brought the era of the Republic crashing down. In its place rose the Galactic Empire. Across the galaxy, people rejoiced and celebrated the end of war—and the promises of tomorrow. But that tomorrow was a lie. Instead, the galaxy became twisted by the cruelty and fear of the Emperor’s rule.

In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power and the next hedonistic thrill. Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword-Catcher – the body-double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He has been raised alongside the prince, trained in every aspect of combat and statecraft. He and Conor are close as brothers, but Kel knows he has one destiny: to die for Conor. No other future is possible.

Quand son ami Charlie disparait, la jeune Tress décide de quitter son île isolée au milieu d’un océan de spores et se retrouve embarquée dans une aventure épique, pleine de pirates et de magie… Découvrez le premier des quatre « romans secrets » de Brandon Sanderson !

After a much longed-for reunion, Jason Asano works on moving past old traumas as he looks to a brighter future. Despite warnings of danger that awaits him, he gets back in the saddle as an adventurer, ready to tackle new challenges. But as enemies that have lurked in the background start moving into the light, those challenges are not hard to find.

Lorsque la troisième guerre mondiale éclate et menace d'annihiler toute forme de vie terrestre, un groupe de créatures sort du silence : les Immortels. En quelques mois seulement, ils mettent fin au chaos total du conflit et prennent le pouvoir. Sept ans plus tard, dans ce monde dévasté, Ève, une jeune femme meurtrie et endurcie par la guerre, tente de trouver sa place. Un seul mot la guide : survivre. Pour y parvenir, elle évite à tout prix de croiser la route des Immortels, des monstres à ses yeux. C'est sans compter sur l'arrivée d'un vampire : Luderik Frodeson.

A young, naïve but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals—in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg—whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . . . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits. Featuring more than 160 all-new illustrations by Gary Gianni, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a must-have collection that proves chivalry isn’t dead—yet.

Linus Baker leads a quiet life. At 40, he has a tiny house with a devious cat and his beloved records for company. And at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, he’s spent many dull years monitoring their orphanages. Then one day, Linus is summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a highly classified assignment. He must travel to an orphanage where six dangerous children reside, including the Antichrist. There, Linus must somehow determine if they could bring on the end of days.

Hadrian Marlowe, privileged first son of a Duke, was destined for greatness, and he has become a legend. The Sun-Slayer. The Breaker of Sieges. The Crusher of Civilisations. His is a story which defined the course of worlds. This novel is not that story - not the only laid out in the history books, charting the 300 years of his life. Rather this is Hadrian's story, told in his own worlds.

Somewhere on the frontier between thought and reality exists the Discworld, a parallel time and place that might sound and smell very much like our own, but which looks completely different. Particularly as it’s carried though space on the back of a giant turtle (sex unknown). It plays by different rules. But then, some things are the same everywhere. The Disc’s very existence is about to be threatened by a strange new blight: the world’s first tourist, upon whose survival rests the peace and prosperity of the land.

The Great Angel, Sanguinius, lies slain at his brother's hand. Terra burns as reality itself unravels, and the greatest bastion of civilisation teeters on the brink of annihilation. Desperate defenders gather, banding against the rabid traitor hordes. The Hollow Mountain, host to the pilgrims of Euphrati Keeler, is one of the last redoubts held by the Dark Angels while the unclean host of Typhus lays siege. Malcador the Sigillite sits ablaze on the Golden Throne, trying to buy his master more time. But time is running out...

Liam et Hannah poursuivent leur dangereux périple, mais chacun de leurs pas est talonné par un adversaire mortel. Traqués et épuisés, auront-ils la force de rentrer chez eux ? À Fall Creek, Noah lutte pour protéger son fils et ses amis. Alors que la ville est à court de nourriture et de carburant, et que le froid est plus brutal que jamais, ils sont obligés de faire des compromis qui pourraient les mettre encore plus en danger...

Sancia Grado is a thief, and a damn good one. And her latest target, a heavily guarded warehouse on Tevanne’s docks, is nothing her unique abilities can’t handle. But unbeknownst to her, Sancia’s been sent to steal an artifact of unimaginable power, an object that could revolutionize the magical technology known as scriving. The Merchant Houses who control this magic - the art of using coded commands to imbue everyday objects with sentience - have already used it to transform Tevanne into a vast, remorseless capitalist machine.

At the dawn of the nineteenth century, two very different magicians emerge to change England's history. In the year 1806, with the Napoleonic Wars raging on land and sea, most people believe magic to be long dead in England—until the reclusive Mr Norrell reveals his powers, and becomes a celebrity overnight. Soon, another practicing magician comes forth: the young, handsome, and daring Jonathan Strange. He becomes Norrell's student, and they join forces in the war against France. But Strange is increasingly drawn to the wildest, most perilous forms of magic.

Ayla, the independent heroine of the Earth's Children series, sets out from the valley on Whinney, the horse she tamed. With her is Jondalar, the tall, handsome, yellow-haired man she nursed back to health and came to love. Together they meet Mamutoi - the Mammoth Hunters - people like Ayla.

Drizzt a quitté Menzoberranzan, sa ville natale, pour gagner les régions sauvages de l'Outre-terre. C'est le début pour lui d'une vie d'errance et de traque. Car Drizzt doit devenir un chasseur s'il veut prendre le dessus sur les créatures qui rôdent dans les profondeurs. Il peut heureusement compter sur l'aide de Guenhwyvar, sa fidèle panthère magique.