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Deep in the sun-drenched desert, priestess Ginger-Sun carries the power of shape mages. And whispers abound: Is she descended from the beloved Sunset Goddess, or are her nighttime rituals filled with wickedness? Ginger herself is uncertain, until a stranger is left for dead at her feet. Thence her magic begins to burn. Fate makes Ginger the stranger''s wife and therefore a target for those who would murder this man to crown another—and force her magic into twisted ferocity. For unless Ginger masters her dark powers, violence will rein in Taka Mal—and in her soul.

Rosa Cuántica es la historia de Kamoj Argali, la joven gobernante de una provincia empobrecida en un planeta abandonado. Para impedir que su pueblo muera de hambre, ha accedido a contraer matrimonio con Jax Ponteferro, señor de una próspera provincia vecina. Pero antes de que puedan casarse, Kamoj se ve obligada a unirse a un misterioso extraño de un planeta distante, lo que sume su mundo en un caos completo.

El Imperio Eskoliano gobierna una tercera parte de la galaxia civilizada gracias a su dominio de las comunicaciones superlumínicas. Pero la guerra con su rival, el Imperio de los Mercaderes, parece inminente, una guerra que no puede conducir más que a la esclavitud de los eskolianos o la destrucción de ambos bandos. Ya se han producido algunas escaramuzas destructivas. Alguien ha de llevar a cabo un intento desesperado por prevenir un desastre total.

Permutations: A Well World Anthology revives Jack L. Chalker''s legendary series, bringing together exceptional talent to extend its universe. This collection, authorized by Chalker''s estate, gathers renowned authors like Neal Asher, Catherine Asaro, and S.P. Somtow, each adding their unique flair to the Well World legacy. These stories pay homage to a series that has influenced countless science fiction writers, selling millions of copies worldwide. Fans and newcomers alike will be captivated by the rich, imaginative tales that continue the journey in the Well World, a testament to Chalker''s enduring impact on the genre. This anthology isn''t just a collection; it''s a gateway to rediscovering a world that has shaped science fiction, inviting readers to explore its depths once more.

Catherine Asaro''s first collection contains five short stories, including the Nebula Award-winning "Spacetime Pool" and an essay on Asaro''s use of mathematics in writing her fiction.

Sauscony Valdoria, linked to the powerful Skolian Web, and the Aristo heir to the evil Trader Empire of Tarnth link minds and fall in love instantly, but to prevent interstellar war, Sauscony must be either his lover or his killer.

Le Savoir a été perdu depuis longtemps sur Balumil, une planète isolée aux confins de la galaxie. Nul ne sait comment réparer les vieilles machines qui tombent en panne, et seuls quelques initiés sont capables de déchiffrer les signes de l''antique langue iotaca. Les hommes ignorent tout de leurs origines. Kamoi Quanta Argali est la jeune souveraine d''une province pauvre. Pour sauver son peuple de la famine, elle accepte d''épouser Jax Pont-de-Fer, un homme rustre et violent gouverneur d''une région prospère. Mais tout bascule le jour de la cérémonie. Un mystérieux étranger venu des tréfonds de l''espace, et maître d''une technologie avancée, enlève la jeune femme. II semble détenir les clés des énigmes qui entourent le monde de Kamoi. Et tandis que la planète sombre dans le chaos, le mystère des origines de Balumil et de son peuple se dévoile peu à peu...

Visions of the Future is a collection of stories and essays including Nebula and Hugo award-winning works. In this anthology, you''ll find stories and essays about artificial intelligence, androids, faster-than-light travel, and the extension of human life. You''ll read about the future of human institutions and culture. But these literary works are more than just a reprisal of the classical elements of science fiction and futurism. At their core, each of these pieces has one consistent, repeated theme: us.