Best Selling Books by George R.R. Martin

The 40th anniversary of George R.R. Martin''s classic southern gothic novel finds it just as gripping today as it was on its release. Abner Marsh has had his dearest wish come true - he has built the Fevre Dream, the finest steamship ever to sail the Mississippi. Abner hopes to race the boat some day, but his partner is making it hard for him to realise his ambition. Joshua York put up the money for the Fevre Dream, but now rumours have started about the company he keeps, his odd eating habits and strange hours. As the Dream sails the great river, it leaves in its wake one too many dark tales, until Abner is forced to face down the man who helped to make his dreams become reality. From the author of the international phenomenon that is Game of Thrones, leap into a gothic historical fiction that will leave you wanting to read it with the lights turned on. * * * * * * * * * * * * * ''I loved Fevre Dream. The best vampire novel ever written'' Joanne Harris, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Narrow Door ''The kind of chiller one rereads'' Harlan Ellison ''A gripping and thrilling read . . . the relations between human and the vampire race are also something of an allegory for slavery and exploitation . . . very well developed, vivid and unforgettable'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A beautiful, multi-layered story that stands as an historical drama bordering on fantasy and horror'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A must-have in your personal library if you''re into collecting modern fantasy novels, novels with historical fiction settings, or novels about paranormal creatures'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Not only is it a great premise, but Mr. Martin follows through and delivers one hell of a story to back it up. Highly recommended!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''It is excellent historical fiction, set amongst the steamboats traveling up and down the Mississippi . . . Recommended for fans of historic paranormal and horrific fiction'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I loved this book. It was one of those that I wanted to savour and not rush ahead with. The writing draws you in from the start'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A fantastic setting, and a steamboat that makes you want to go back in time and experience a great race yourself. This was a wonderful read and I would recommend highly'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I''ve never met a protagonist like Abner Marsh . . . you''ll want to savour this novel''s little surprises completely unspoiled . . . an incredible slice of history, a deeply moving tale of an unlikely friendship, and a testament to the power of loyalty between two individuals'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Nous sommes en 1986. Depuis qu’il a frappé la Terre quarante ans plus tôt, le virus Wild Card n’a cessé de se répandre, tuant une grande partie de la population, produisant quelques aces, des êtres aux pouvoirs surnaturels, et beaucoup de jokers, des humains amoindris et difformes. Aujourd’hui confrontés à un ennemi venu des profondeurs de l’espace et à son alliée sur Terre, une secte maçonnique, les héros créés par George R.R. Martin et ses complices (Roger Zelazny, Walter Jon Williams, Pat Cadigan...) ne sont pas au bout de leurs surprises.

Jamie Lynch, l’imprésario d’un des plus grands groupes de rock des années soixante, les Nazgûl, est retrouvé ligoté à son bureau et le coeur arraché. Un meurtre qui en fait remonter un autre à la surface : celui du chanteur du groupe, abattu en plein concert, en 1971. Deux crimes non élucidés distants d’une dizaine d’années. Une énigme. Parce que son quatrième roman est au point mort, parce qu’il a suivi l’affaire Charles Manson en tant que journaliste, parce qu’il est fasciné par l’histoire et la musique des Nazgûl, l’écrivain Sander Blair décide de mener sa propre enquête et d’en tirer un livre, son De sang-froid. Mais Sander va rapidement se rendre compte que, malgré les apparences, le meurtre de Jamie Lynch n’est pas une nouvelle affaire Sharon Tate. C’est bien plus compliqué. Et bien pire. Thriller fantastique hanté par des visions d’apocalypse, fascinante plongée dans l’Amérique de l’après-guerre du Viêt Nam sur laquelle plane le fantôme de l’âge d’or du rock, Armageddon Rag est une des réussites majeures de George R. R. Martin...

More exciting adventures from the longest-running shared world superhero series created and edited by George R. R. Martin, bestselling author of A GAME OF THRONES 30 years after the world changed, the victims of the gene-altering ''Wild Cards'' virus face a new nightmare. The place is New York City, home of Aces High - the glamourous lounge for superheroes, high atop the Empire State Building - and Jokertown, the squalid residence of the city''s deformed underclass. The victims of the Wild Card Virus are no longer new and strange, but neither are they accepted by a world that still fears them. But as a new decade dawns, all eyes are drawn to the skies, and the Wild Cards may be the planet''s only hope. From the far reaches of space comes The Swarm, a deadly menace that could very well destroy the planet. Aces and Jokers must form an uneasy alliance and prepare for a battle they must not lose. Edited by George R. R. Martin, this volume features stories by Roger Zelazny, Walter Jon Williams, Pat Cadigan, Lewis Shiner, John J. Miller, George R. R. Martin himself and more

The first trilogy of the WILD CARDS series comes to a shocking conclusion in this superhero epic edited by bestselling author of GAME OF THRONES George R. R. Martin Amidst the fun and festivities of Wild Card Day there is an evil mind lurking, who hopes that the celebrations will go off with more than a band. The streets of New York have erupted in celebration of Wild Card Day - the annual event held every September 15th to remember the dead and cherish the living. It is a day for fireworks, street fairs and parades, for political rallies and memorial banquets, for drinking and fighting in the alleys. With each passing year, the festivities become larger and more fevered. And this year - 1986, the fortieth anniversary - promises to be the biggest and best Wild Card Day ever. The media and tourists have discovered the celebration, and taverns and restaurants expect record-setting. But lurking in the background is a twisted genius who cares nothing for the fun and festivity. The Astronomer has only one concern: destruction ... Featuring plotlines and writing from George R. R. Martin, John J. Miller, Lewis Shiner, Melinda Snodgrass and more, this novel wraps up the opening WILD CARDS series, while also setting the stage for future adventures.

George R.R. Martin, De Fevre Dream Winter 1857. Abner Marsh heeft grote moeite werk te vinden als kapitein van een rivierstomer op de Mississippi. Als een rijke aristocraat hem onverwacht een lucratief aanbod doet, is Abner meteen op zijn hoede. De reden? De spookachtig bleke Joshua York met zijn kille blik gaat er volledig aan voorbij dat Abners vloot op één boot na compleet is vergaan tijdens een ongewoon strenge winter. Het laat hem bovendien onverschillig dat hij zijn investering de komende tien jaar niet zal terugverdienen. Wat wel zijn redenen zijn om de gevaarlijke Mississippi op te gaan, vertelt hij niet en de enige voorwaarde die hij stelt, is dat Marsh zijn afwijkende gedrag zonder vragen te stellen accepteert, hoe bizar, willekeurig of bevreemdend dat gedrag ook mag zijn. Abner gaat aarzelend akkoord, misschien tegen beter weten in. Pas tijdens de eerste reis met de Fevre Dream dringt het langzaam maar zeker tot hem door dat hij een overeenkomst is aangegaan waarvan de afloop heel onzeker is. `Dit boek kan zich meten met Anne Rice Dagboek van een onsterfelijke. Dit is revolutionair werk.'' Rocky Mountain News