New Releases by Claudia Gray

A summer house party turns into a thrilling whodunit when Jane Austen''s Mr. Wickham—one of literature’s most notorious villains—meets a sudden and suspicious end in this brilliantly imagined mystery from a New York Times bestselling author featuring Austen’s leading literary characters. “Had Jane Austen sat down to write a country house murder mystery, this is exactly the book she would have written.” —Alexander McCall Smith The happily married Mr. Knightley and Emma are throwing a party at their country estate, bringing together distant relatives and new acquaintances—characters beloved by Jane Austen fans. Definitely not invited is Mr. Wickham, whose latest financial scheme has netted him an even broader array of enemies. As tempers flare and secrets are revealed, it’s clear that everyone would be happier if Mr. Wickham got his comeuppance. Yet they’re all shocked when Wickham turns up murdered—except, of course, for the killer hidden in their midst. Nearly everyone at the house party is a suspect, so it falls to the party’s two youngest guests to solve the mystery: Juliet Tilney, the smart and resourceful daughter of Catherine and Henry, eager for adventure beyond Northanger Abbey; and Jonathan Darcy, the Darcys’ eldest son, whose adherence to propriety makes his father seem almost relaxed. In this tantalizing fusion of Austen and Christie, from New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray, the unlikely pair must put aside their own poor first impressions and uncover the guilty party—before an innocent person is sentenced to hang. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL

“Guarderemo il Faro Starlight bruciare.” Così dichiara Marchion Ro, la vera mente a capo dei predoni Nihil, mentre si prepara a sferrare il suo attacco più temerario, destinato a estinguere la luce dei Jedi e a consegnare l’età d’oro dell’Alta Repubblica a una fine infuocata. Solo i Jedi Stellan Gios, Elzar Mann e Avar Kriss si frappongono tra i Nihil e il disastro più totale. La cataclismatica conclusione della fase uno dell’Alta Repubblica!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this gripping sequel to Star Wars: The Rising Storm, the light of the Jedi faces its darkest hour. Time and again, the vicious raiders known as the Nihil have sought to bring the golden age of the High Republic to a fiery end. Time and again, the High Republic has emerged battered and weary but victorious thanks to its Jedi protectors—and there is no monument to their cause grander than the Starlight Beacon. Hanging like a jewel in the Outer Rim, the Beacon embodies the High Republic at the apex of its aspirations: a hub of culture and knowledge, a bright torch against the darkness of the unknown, and an extended hand of welcome to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As survivors and refugees flee the Nihil’s attacks, the Beacon and its crew stand ready to shelter and heal. The grateful Knights and Padawans of the Jedi Order stationed there finally have a chance to recover—from the pain of their injuries and the grief of their losses. But the storm they thought had passed still rages; they are simply caught in its eye. Marchion Ro, the true mastermind of the Nihil, is preparing his most daring attack yet—one designed to snuff out the light of the Jedi.

NON TUTTI QUELLI CHE SENTONO IL RICHIAMO DELL''AVVENTURA VOGLIONO RISPONDERE… Il Padawan Jedi Reath Silas ama le avventure, ma quelle da leggere, non quelle da vivere. Felice di passare ore a sfogliare gli archivi Jedi su Coruscant, Reath sogna di diventare uno dei grandi studiosi dell''Ordine dei Jedi. Ma il Maestro di Reath, la stimata e virtuosa Jora Malli, ha altri piani: ha accettato un posto sul Faro Starlight, l’avamposto nuovo fiammante della Repubblica ai confini dello spazio conosciuto. In qualità di suo Padawan, Reath deve unirsi a lei, che gli piaccia o meno l''idea. (E non gli piace proprio per nulla.). Così Reath sale a malincuore a bordo della nave che porterà lui e pochi altri Jedi all’inaugurazione del Faro Starlight, dove il Maestro Jora lo aspetta per iniziare la loro nuova vita avventurosa alla frontiera. A causa di problemi nell’iperspazio però la nave e gli altri vascelli nelle vicinanze si perdono alla deriva, e per mettersi al riparo devono raggiungere un’inquietante stazione spaziale abbandonata. I segreti che vi si nascondono non solo porteranno Reath a un bivio, ma potrebbero far precipitare l''intera galassia nell''oscurità….

"Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace...Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic. Padawan Reath Silas is being sent from the cosmopolitan galactic capital of Coruscant to the undeveloped frontier and he couldn''t be less happy about it. He''d rather stay at the Jedi Temple, studying the archives. But when the ship he''s traveling on is knocked out of hyperspace in a galactic-wide disaster, Reath finds himself at the center of the action. The Jedi and their traveling companions find refuge on what appears to be an abandoned space station. But then strange things start happening, leading the Jedi to investigate the truth behind the mysterious station, a truth that could end in tragedy."--Provided by publisher.

A brand-new vision of one of comics most famous tragedies-the first of a trilogy of young adult graphic novels by New York Times bestselling writer Claudia Gray and illustrator Eric Zawadzki! Explore Krypton like never before: through the eyes of two teenagers on opposite sides of the same extinction-level event. Zahn is one of Krypton’s elites: wealthy, privileged, a future leader. Sera is one of Krypton’s soldiers: strong, dedicated, fearless. Their rule-bound society has ordained that their paths should never cross. But groundquakes are shaking the planet’s surface. Rebellious uprisings are shaking the populace. Krypton’s top scientists, Jor-El and Lara, conduct a secret experiment that is meant to reform their planet from the cellular level up. Zahn and Sera must join forces to investigate the hidden dangers truly threatening Krypton. In the process, they form a bond that will endure past the end of the world...

Jediský padawan Reath Silas miluje dobrodružství. Raději by si však o něm četl, než aby ho prožíval. Tráví celé hodiny pročítáním Archivů Jediů na Coruscantu a sní o tom, že se stane jedním z největších učenců řádu Jedi. Ale Reathova mistryně, vysoce respektovaná Jora Malli, má jiné plány: přijala místo na Majáku Hvězdosvit, nové úchvatné republikové základně na okraji známého vesmíru. Reath jako její padawan ji musí následovat, ať se mu to líbí, nebo ne.

Se envia al Padawan Reath Silas de la capital galáctica de Coruscant a la frontera no desarrollada--y no está por nada feliz. Prefiere quedarse en el Templo de los Jedi, estudiando los archivos. Pero cuando el nave en el que viaja sale de hiperespacio en un desastre de toda la galaxia, Reath se encuentra en el centro de la acción.

Há muito tempo, em uma galáxia muito, muito distante… havia uma princesa que virou lenda. Aos dezesseis anos, Princesa Leia Organa está prestes a encarar a missão mais desafiadora de sua vida até o momento: provar-se nas áreas do corpo, da mente e do coração para ser formalmente nomeada herdeira do trono de Alderaan. Mas Leia tem outras preocupações além de reivindicar seu direito à coroa: seus pais, Breha e Bail, vêm agindo de maneira estranha – estão distantes e apreensivos, aparentemente mais preocupados em dar jantares para seus aliados no Senado do que atenção para a própria filha. Determinada a descobrir os segredos que guardam, Leia começa a trilhar um caminho perigoso que a coloca diretamente sob o olhar atento do Império. E, ao descobrir o que seus pais e os aliados estão planejando, ela terá de encarar o que parece ser uma decisão impossível: escolher se dedicar ao povo de Alderaan ou à galáxia como um todo, que está precisando desesperadamente de uma heroína rebelde… Leia também: • Star Wars: Ahsoka, E. K. Johnston; • Star Wars: a Resistência renasce, Rebecca Roanhorse; • Rogue One: uma história Star Wars, Alexander Freed; • Os últimos Jedi – livro oficial do filme, Jason Fry; • Star Wars: Phasma, Delilah S. Dawson; • Star Wars: Império e Rebelião – Honra entre ladrões, James S. A. Corey. Legends: • Star Wars: A velha República – Revan, Drew Karpyshyn; • Star Wars: Darth Bane – Caminho de destruição – volume 1, Drew Karpyshyn; • Star Wars: Darth Bane – Regra de dois – volume 2, Drew Karpyshyn; • Star Wars: Darth Bane – Dinastia do mal – volume 3, Drew Karpyshyn; • Star Wars: perseguição ao Jedi, Michael Reaves e Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff; • Star Wars: a origem e a lenda de Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ryder Windham; • Star Wars: a ascensão e a queda de Darth Vader, Ryder Windham; • Star Wars: uma nova esperança – A vida de Luke Skywalker, Ryder Windham; • Star Wars: Império e Rebelião – O fio da navalha, Martha Wells;

Discover the story of how Leia Organa comes to join the Rebellion against the evil Empire. A young Princess Leia spends her days learning the ways of politics, aiding those in need, and preparing for the ceremony in which she will declare her intention to one day rule Alderaan. But as Leia works to prove herself worthy of the throne, she notices her parents growing increasingly distant from her. Upon learning their secrets, Leia must now make a choice between her responsibility to the people of Alderaan and her responsibility to save a galaxy crushed by the rule of the Empire...

»Ich habe da ein ganz mieses Gefühl.« Obi-Wan Kenobi zu Qui-Gon Jinn Ein Jedi muss ein furchtloser Krieger sein, ein Hüter der Gerechtigkeit und ein Gelehrter in den Wegen der Macht. Aber die wichtigste Aufgabe eines Jedi ist es, das Erlernte weiterzugeben. Und so ist es für Qui-Gon Jinn, einem Veteranen unzähliger Schlachten, auch die größte Angst, bei seinem Schüler Obi-Wan Kenobi zu versagen. Obi-Wan hingegen erfährt, dass sein Meister sich möglicherweise von ihm trennen will, und die einzige Erklärung, die ihm einfällt, ist sein eigenes Versagen. Dann brechen sie zu ihrer möglicherweise letzten gemeinsamen Mission auf – die sie nur erfolgreich bewältigen können, wenn sie einander blind vertrauen ...

Will the end of the conflict mean the end of their story...? Thane and Ciena have survived to see the destruction of one Death Star and the construction of another, but as they watch from opposite sides as the Empire crumbles, can anything but tragedy await them at the end of their journey?

As the Empire and the Rebellion clash, the galaxy trembles! In the wake of the obliteration of Alderaan, Thane’s faith in the Empire is shaken, while the destruction of the Death Star that soon follows gives Ciena a reason to rededicate herself to the side she’s chosen. As their paths diverge, is love strong enough to overcome the distance growing between them?

A thrilling new story starring Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi from best selling author Claudia Gray.

The stunning finale to the Defy the Stars trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Lost Stars and Bloodline. Hunted and desperate. Abel only has one mission left that matters: save the life of Noemi Vidal. To do that, he not only has to escape the Genesis authorities, he also must face the one person in the galaxy who still has the means to destroy him. Burton Mansfield''s consciousness lives on, desperate for a home, and Abel''s own body is his last bargaining chip. Alone in the universe. Brought back from the brink of death, Noemi Vidal finds Abel has not only saved her life, but he''s made her into something else, something more. Not quite mech, yet not quite human any longer, Noemi must find her place in a universe where she is utterly unique, all while trying to create a world where anyone--even a mech--can be free. The final battle between Earth and the colony planets is here, and there''s no lengths to which Earth won''t go to preserve its domination over all humanity. But together, the universe''s most advanced mech and its first human-mech hybrid might have the power to change the galaxy for good.

De retour sur Génésis, Noémi est traitée comme une paria : elle a refusé de sacrifier Abel, l''androïde le plus sophistiqué - et le plus dangereux - jamais créé. Pourtant, lorsqu''un virus mortel envoyé par la Terre décime la population, c''est à elle que revient la mission de négocier la paix : elle est immunisée et pourra survivre au voyage. Mais survivra-t-elle au piège qui l''attend ? Abel, quant à lui, ne pensait jamais revoir Noémi. Mais lorsque son créateur lui apprend ce qui se trame, l''androïde sent au plus profond de lui-même qu''il doit sauver la jeune femme. Noémi et Abel trouveront-ils une façon de sauver la Terre et Génésis - ou sont-ils voués à les détruire ? « Un space opera [qui] promet de vous faire voyager très loin dans des contrées qui ne manquent ni d''action, ni de rebondissements ! » MadmoiZelle.com « Des rebondissements redoutables d''ingéniosité [...]. De l''action mais aussi de la réflexion sur des thèmes tels que l''intelligence artificielle, l''isolationnisme ou le terrorisme. » Maxx « Poignant et profond. » Publishers Weekly « Intelligent et inspirant. » Kirkus Review

The Empire can be seductive, particularly if you’re an aspiring young pilot... Sharing a love of ships and an admiration for the Empire, childhood friends Thane Kyrell and Ciena Ree enroll in the Imperial Academy in the hopes of realizing their dream of joining the fleet. The more they learn, however, the more their loyalties—to the Empire and to each other—are put to the test. Will Thane and Ciena’s friendship—or even they themselves—survive the trials ahead?

Der erste Band er JOURNEY TO STAR WARS: DIE LETZTEN JEDI-Reihe! Bevor im Dezember mit Star Wars: Die letzten Jedi ein neues Kapitel der Sternen- Saga geöffnet wird, ist in diesem spannenden Roman von Claudia Gray (Star Wars: Lost Stars) die Lebensgeschichte einer der beliebtesten Charaktere des Star Wars-Universums nachzulesen. EPISODE VIII - AB DEZEMBER WELTWEIT IM KINO!

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away ... there was a princess who became a legend. Sixteen-year-old Princess Leia Organa faces the most challenging task of her life so far. To be named heir to the throne of Alderaan, she must prove herself in body, mind and heart; she''s taking rigorous survival courses, practicing politics, and spearheading relief missions to worlds under Imperial control. But Leia has worries beyond her claim to the crown. Her parents, Breha and Bail, aren''t acting like themselves; determined to uncover their secrets, Leia sets down a dangerous path that puts her right under the watchful eye of the Empire. And when she discovers what her parents and their allies are planning behind closed doors, Leia is faced with an impossible choice: dedicate herself to the people of Alderaan - including the man she loves - or to a galaxy in desperate need of a rebel hero ...

Nadia stamt af van heksen. De magische krachten die ze heeft, worden overgebracht van moeder op dochter, maar wanneer haar moeder van de ene op de andere dag vertrekt en haar gezin achterlaat, is Nadia nog maar half ingewijd in de magie. En dat terwijl ze die krachten al snel hard nodig heeft! Om een nieuwe start te maken, gaan Nadia en haar vader verhuizen, maar zodra ze hun nieuwe woonplaats in rijden, voelt ze dat er iets mis is. Het is overduidelijk voor haar dat er duistere krachten aan het werk zijn in Captive''s Sound, maar hoe kan zij er in haar eentje iets aan doen? Dan krijgt ze gelukkig hulp van een knappe, geheimzinnige jongen, die beweert dat er een vloek op zijn familie rust...

The story of how young Leia Organa comes to join the rebellion against the evil Empire, from New York Times best-selling author Claudia Gray.

Explore the beginning of Leia''s participation in the Rebellion and the origin of her friendship with Amilyn Holdo from The Last Jedi! Sixteen-year-old Princess Leia Organa faces the most challenging task of her life so far: proving herself in the areas of body, mind, and heart to be formally named heir to the throne of Alderaan. She''s taking rigorous survival courses, practicing politics, and spearheading relief missions to worlds under Imperial control. But Leia has worries beyond her claim to the crown. Her parents, Breha and Bail, aren''t acting like themselves lately; they are distant and preoccupied, seemingly more concerned with throwing dinner parties for their allies in the Senate than they are with their own daughter. Determined to uncover her parents'' secrets, Leia starts down an increasingly dangerous path that puts her right under the watchful eye of the Empire. And when Leia discovers what her parents and their allies are planning behind closed doors, she finds herself facing what seems like an impossible choice: dedicate herself to the people of Alderaan (including the man she loves) or to the galaxy at large, which is in desperate need of a rebel hero...

The reign of the Galactic Empire has reached the Outer Rim planet of Jelucan, where aristocratic Thane Kyrell and rural villager Ciena Ree bond over their love of flying. Enrolling at the Imperial Academy is nothing less than a dream come true for both of them. But Thane sours on the dream when he sees firsthand the horrific tactics the Empire uses to maintain its ironclad rule. Bitter and disillusioned, he joins the fledgling Rebellion--putting Ciena in an unbearable position between her loyalty to the Empire and her love for the man she''s known since childhood. Now on opposite sides of the war, will these friends turned foes ever find a way to be together, or will duty tear them--and the galaxy--apart? This paperback edition includes the exciting first chapter from Claudia Gray''s upcoming novel, Leia: Princess of Alderaan.

An 28. La princesse Leia face au plus important des choix. AN 28 Quand la Rébellion a défait l''Empire au-dessus d''Endor, la princesse Leia a cru au début d''une paix durable. Mais après des décennies d''affrontements traîtres et de blocages partisans au sein du Sénat de la Nouvelle République, cet espoir n''est plus qu''un souvenir lointain. Désespérés de réussir à prendre les mesures nécessaires face aux menaces tant extérieures qu''intérieures, les sénateurs réclament l''élection d''un premier sénateur. Ils espèrent qu''un leader fort pourra unifier une galaxie divisée. Leia envisage avec méfiance la perspective d''un tel pouvoir politique aux mains d''une seule personne – même si ce devait être elle. Mais un nouvel ennemi peut faire de ce chemin la seule option de la sénatrice.

Quand la Rébellion a défait l''Empire au-dessus d''Endor, la princesse Leia a cru au début d''une paix durable. Mais après des décennies d''affrontements traîtres et de blocages partisans au sein du Sénat de la Nouvelle République, cet espoir n''est plus qu''un souvenir lointain. Désespérés à l''idée de ne pas réussir à prendre les mesures nécessaires face aux menaces tant extérieures qu''intérieures, les Sénateurs réclament l''élection d''un Premier Sénateur. Ils espèrent qu''un leader fort pourra unifier une galaxie divisée. Leia envisage avec méfiance la perspective d''un tel pouvoir politique aux mains d''une seule personne – même si cette personne devait être elle. Mais un nouvel ennemi est en passe de faire de ce chemin la seule option de la Sénatrice.

Can’t wait for The Last Jedi? Lose yourself in a galaxy far, far away with this ebook sampler of excerpts from Del Rey’s latest Star Wars novels—including a Rogue One adaptation and prequel. Timothy Zahn returns with a revealing portrait of one of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the Galactic Empire. Chuck Wendig completes his epic trilogy bridging the gap between Episodes VI and VII. And Senator Leia Organa stars in her own novel set in the years before The Force Awakens. Plus, don’t miss five Star Wars short stories new to the 2017 sampler: “Scorched” by Delilah S. Dawson, “Blade Squadron: Kuat” by David J. Williams & Mark S. Williams, “Voice of the Empire” by Mur Lafferty, “Turning Point” by Jason M. Hough, and “TK-462” by Sylvain Neuvel. THRAWN by Timothy Zahn In this definitive novel, readers will follow Thrawn’s rise to power, uncovering the events that created one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history. BLOODLINE by Claudia Gray Following the Battle of Endor, Leia Organa—now a respected senator—must protect the fledgling democracy from both outside dangers and treachery from within. AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT by Chuck Wendig As the New Republic fights to restore peace to the galaxy, Norra Wexley leads a search and rescue mission to the Wookiee homeworld, where Chewbecca has been captured and Han Solo has disappeared. CATALYST by James Luceno In this prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Jyn Erso’s family must untangle a web of deception to save themselves—and the galaxy itself. ROGUE ONE by Alexander Freed A new hope rests in the hands of an unlikely band of allies—if only they can capture the plans to a machine of unimaginable destructive power. Go beyond the film with a novelization featuring new scenes and expanded material. AFTERMATH: EMPIRE’S END by Chuck Wendig As the final showdown between the New Republic and the Empire draws near, all eyes turn to a once-isolated planet: Jakku.

Una batalla intergaláctica. Una alianza forzosa. Una pasión imposible. ¿Sueñan los androides con amores electrónicos? Contra las estrellas es la nueva aventura de Claudia Gray autora de Mil lugares donde encontrarte y de la saga «Medianoche», una historia cargada de acción, romance y ciencia ficción. Noemí Vidal es una joven soldado del planeta Génesis, una antigua colonia de la Tierra sumida en una dura guerra por conseguir su independencia. Tras un ataque sorpresa, Noemí termina perdida en el espacio, vagando en una nave abandonada. Abandonado también está Abel, uno de los robots más sofisticados del ejército de la Tierra. Un robot que debería ser su enemigo. Sin embargo, su programación lo obliga a obedecer a Noemí y, aunque ello lo lleve a poner su vida en peligro, termina por ayudarla en su propósito de salvar Génesis. Poco a poco, Noemí se irá dando cuenta de que Abel es mucho más que una máquina, y Abel, por su parte, aprenderá que su devoción por Noemí nada tiene que ver con su software...