Best Selling Books by Margaret Weis

“Before there was Game of Thrones―there was Dragonlance.”—Vox Rediscover the world of Dragonlance with the second trilogy of one of the most popular fantasy series of all time—featuring a new foreword with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the original Dragonlance team! The Twins: Raistlin Majere, powerful archmage. He abandons his brother to walk the paths of darkness. As his lust for power grows, he plans to challenge the gods in a battle that could destroy the world. And Caramon Majere, courageous warrior. He must find a way to stop his brother and save mankind. But first he must save himself. Crysania, cleric of the gods of good. Her own ambitious goals blind her to the truth. Tasslehoff Burrfoot, kender and friend to all. He tries to help with near disastrous results. Dragonlance Legends is an epic tale of magic, love, war, and sacrifice. And the perilous journey through time that will forever change them all. Dragonlance Legends features the novels Time of the Twins, War of the Twins, and Test of the Twins.

In the epic conclusion of the War of Souls trilogy, a courageous band of heroes joins forces to battle an extraordinary Joan of Arc-like villainous and her powerful army of the dead, in a dramatic climax that will change the Dragonlance world forever. 200,000 first printing.

Weis and Hickman deliver the dramatic conclusion to the Lost Chronicles series--the Companions'' ultimate adventure. Original.

La Guerra de la Lanza ha terminado y la Oscuridad ha desaparecido. Pero el archimago más perverso del orbe, Fistandantilus, se ha reencarnado en Raistlin, uno de los Compañeros de la Dragonlance, y emprende una búsqueda para ser más poderoso que la Reina de la Oscuridad. Sólo dos personas pueden detener a Raistlin-Fistandantilus: Crysania, bella sacerdotisa e Hija Venerable de Paladine y Caramon, el hermano gemelo de Raistlin. Ambos, acompañados por el kender Tas, viajan al pasado en su intento de truncar unos planes que pueden acabar con el mundo de Krynn.

From the bestselling authors of The Rose of the Prophet and The Death Gate Cycle, the first in a majestic saga of magic, fantasy, and adventure In the enchanted realm of Merilon, magic is life. Born without magical abilities and denied his birthright, Joram is left for dead. Yet he grows to manhood in a remote country village, hiding his lack of powers only through constant vigilance and ever more skillful sleight-of-hand. Forced to kill a man in self-defense, Joram can keep his secret from the townspeople no longer: he has no magic, no life. Fleeing to the Outlands, Joram joins the outlawed Technologists, who practice the long forbidden arts of science. Here he meets the scholarly catalyst Saryon, who has been sent on a special mission to hunt down a mysterious “dead man” and instead finds himself in a battle of wits and power with a renegade warlock of the dark Duuk-tsarith caste. Together, Joram and Saryon begin their quest toward a greater destiny—a destiny that begins with the discovery of the secret books that will enable them to overthrow the evil usurper Blachloch . . . and forge the powerful magic-absorbing Darksword.

STARRING THE BELOVED DRAGONLANCE HERO: This exciting follow-up to Soulforge brings an unforgettable character into the Majere twins’ world: their half-sister, Kitiara. The innocence of youth is lost to war . . . In the fiery siege of the city of Hope’s End, the young mage Raistlin Majere must leave behind his ideals to save himself and his twin brother. He and Caramon begin their training as mercenaries, tasked with capturing a city that holds a secret known only to the commander of the newly formed dragonarmies. Yet as Raistlin and Caramon prepare for war, another soul is forged in the heat of battle. Faraway, another path is chosen—and a future dragon highlord begins her rise to power. Her name is Kitiara Uth Matar, and she is the beautiful but dark-hearted half-sister to the Majere twins.

Raistlin, the enigmatic but evil magic-user, gathers his powers to destroy the Queen of Darkness, but his twin brother, Caramon, together with Tasslehoff the Kender, braves overwhelming odds in a distant time dimension to stop him.

Despite his considerable physical decline, Caramon undertakes a quest to save Raistlin from evil. Can Caramon even hope to save his twin brother? At the same time, the beautiful cleric Crysania has undergone a mission to redeem Raistin. Will she meet success or be drawn into evil as well? Can a reunion of the Companions be far behind?

Adapts the first volume of the best selling trilogy. Two years have passed since the War of the Lance. A relative peace has settled on the world. Yet, all is not well in the land of Krynn. An ambitious mage and the beautiful cleric who hopes to save his soul depart on a desparate journey through time that threatens to undo history and bestow godhood to one who craves power over everything else. This is the story of the Majere Twins, Raistlin and Caramon. A story that may serve to destroy all.

A swashbuckling epic fantasy full of “adventure, secrets, schemes”—and dragons!—by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Dragonlance Chronicles (Library Journal). The known world floats upon the Breath of God, a thick gas similar to Earth’s oceans, with land masses accessible by airship. The largest of these land masses are ruled by the rival empires of Freya and Rosia. Magic is intrinsic to the functioning of these societies and is even incorporated into their technological devices . . . But now, a crucial scientific discovery has occurred that could destroy the balance of power—and change the empires forever.

Alfred and Haplo enter a terrifying prison maze that has long been shrouded in mystery.

The Companions fight their own battles as the Golden General leads the forces of good to war.

Created by the bestselling team of Weis & Hickman, Starshield introduces their newest fantastic universe with an unforgettable, magical, grand adventure! Rebellion threatens to rock the very foundation of civilization. If the wrong side wins, the people will be at the mercy of minds with no conscience or humanity. The only hope for freedom lies with the Mantle of Kendis-dai, a relic reputed to hold the power of absolute Truth. But the Mantle of Kendis-dai is long lost in the mists of myth and time...if it ever really existed at all. Merinda Neskat, dedicated to the pursuit of Truth above all, is determined to find the legendary Mantle. The key to her quest is a group of lost Earthpeople, led by the feckless Jeremy Griffiths, who holds knowledge he shouldn''t have--and doesn''t understand. Together, Merinda, Jeremy, and his companions set off on a dangerous race against time and deadly enemy forces, seeking a mysterious world that holds the secret that can save them--or destroy the path of civilization forever.

Haplo, el patryn, cruza una vez más la Pierta de la Muerte para continuar la exploración de los mundos en los que los sartán, hace milenios, dividieron el universo original. Enviado para preparar la venida del Señor del Nexo, Haplo viaja en esta ocasión a Chelestra, el mundo del agua, donde una serie de islas sumergidas flota en torno a un sol interior. Éste es un lugar donde humanos, elfos y enanos han aprendido a vivir en paz y han colaborado mucho tiempo en la construcción de naves que los llevan a lugar seguro cuando el sol se aleje demasiado de la luna-isla donde habitan. Pero la aparición de unas gigantescas serpientes dragón amenaza no sólo su paz sino su propia supervivencia. Mientras Haplo se une a la lucha contra las serpientes, Alfred, el sartán, se encuentra por fin a sus antepasados, refugiados durante mucho tiempo y sumidos en un profundo sueño bajo las aguas de Chelestra. En el titántico conflicto que se desencadena participarán por igual mortales e inmortales, junto a otras fuerzas misteriosas para todos ellos. El vencedor controlará no sólo Chelestra, sino tal vez la propia Puerta de la Muerte.

On steamy Pryan, never-ending sunlight and plentiful rain have created a jungle so vast that humans and elves dwell high in the trees and only dwarves live anywhere near the ground. From the treetops the aristocratic elves sell weapons to the other races, whose incessant warfare sends a steady steam of profits and essential resources skyward. Now, generations of dissent and race hatred will not heal -- not even under the threat of annihilation at the hands of legendary Titans. Armed with little more than their wits and prophecy, an elf, a human, and a dwarf must unite to try to save the world from destruction.

A galactic revolution has toppled the Starfire dynasty, and swept into power the harsh Democratic Republic. To support the murdered king is now punishable by death. But on distant worlds, the few surviving Guardians carry a dangerous secret: Somewhere in the galaxy, they shield the rightful heir to the throne. Stalking the hidden king is the Warlord, a ruthless Republican general who wields the bloodsword. Only a few brave rebels dare to oppose him: young Dion, who fights to find his destiny; the mercenary Tusk; the outlaw commander Dixter; and the beautiful Lady Maigrey, the only person alive who can match the Warlord’s cunning. Theirs is the ultimate battle against a star-spanning corruption—the ultimate sacrifice for the glory of the lost king’s throne.

Raistlin lanza el sortilegio mágico que tanto le ha costado. El Portal se abre ante él... Pero, en el mismo instante, su hermano gemelo, Caramon, activa el ingenio arcano que permite viajar en el tiempo. Los campos de energía mágica oscilan y chocan. Caramon y el kender, Tasslehoff, son arrojados a un espacio y tiempo inesperados donde hacen un terrible descubrimiento. Y Raistlin entra en el Abismo, dispuesto a superar el más peligro de los desafíos...Enfrentarse a Takhisis, la Reina de la Oscuridad.

Nacido sin Magia, Joram es uno de los Muertos. Durante varios años vive entre proscritos, subsistiendo gracias a su ingenio y a sus habilidades. Poseedor del secreto de la piedra oscura, decide regresar al reino encantado de Merilon para reclamar sus derechos al trono. En el camino, un encuentro fortuito, o quizá no tan fortuito, le proporciona no sólo un poderoso aliado, sino también la oportunidad de aprender algo sobre el manejo de las espadas. Ahora ya está preparado para hacer frente a su destino. En Merilon le aguardan el amor en la persona de la dulce Gwendolyn y su feroz enemigo, el Patriarca Vanya, con su ejército de siniestros "Duuk-tsarith". Acompañado por el catalista Saryon, por el joven mago Mosiah y por el embustero y vividor Simkin, Joram descubrirá el terrible misterio de su origen y la existencia de una antigua profecía que pone el destino del mundo en sus manos, las mismas manos que forjaron la Espada Arcana.

Siglos atrás, unos brujos de gran poder dividieron el mundo en cuatro reinos (cielo, piedra, fuego y mar), y a continuación desaparecieron. Con el transcurso del tiempo, la magia perdió vigor y los hechiceros sólo realizaban conjuros en sus propios reinos, olvidándose de los demás. Hoy, únicamente los pocos que han sobrevivido al Laberinto y han atravesado la Puerta de la Muerte conocen la existencia de los cuatro reinos..., pero ni siquiera ellos han desvelado todos los misterios que guarda su mundo dividido.

Fantasy roman.

Finally armed with dragonlances, a group of heroes, composed of a knight, barbarian, dwarf, and half-elf, face a deadly showdown with the evil dragons and Takhisis, the Queen of Darkness.

A collection of stories dealing with the children of the Companions includes "Raistlin''s Daughter," "Kitiara''s Son," "The Legacy," "The Sacrifice," and "Wanna Bet?"

As the band of Companions fight to keep the nations united against the Dark Queen, an unlikely leader arises.

Dans tout le Mi-royaume, il n''y a pas de plus formidable assassin que Hugh-la-Main, l''homme qui a toujours rempli ses contrats. Et maintenant, c''est le roi en personne qui fait appel à lui. Mais le personnage à assassiner, c''est le propre fils du roi. Qu''est-ce que ça cache ? Très loin au-dessus de leurs têtes, il y a le Haut-Royaume où vivent les mystériarques. Des dieux ? Non, malgré leurs pouvoirs : une femme qui a perdu le goût de vivre est un être humain, trop humain. Très loin au-dessous de leurs pieds, il y a le Bas-Royaume. " Crac ! " "Boum ! " " Tchic ! " " Bang ! " fait la Bougonneuse-Batteuse. Et les petits Guègues la font marcher sans trop savoir pourquoi. Un seul prépare la révolution. Un visionnaire. Très loin au-dessous des Guègues, il y a peut-être aussi les Portes de la Mort, qui donnent accès aux secrets perdus. Mais nul n''en a jamais entendu parler. Alors, qu''est-ce que ça peut bien faire ?

Alors que s''est éteint le cœur de l''Etoile de diamant, et avec lui celui de l''héroïque Sturm, les compagnons poursuivent inlassablement leur quête. Mûris par les joies et les peines, ils voient se lever l''aube du jour où la vie et la mort joueront le dernier acte de la pièce. L''enjeu, c''est l''avenir du monde ! Ils ont tout fait pour se procurer les armes du destin ; mais ce qu''il leur faut surtout, c''est une foi aveugle en l''amitié. Car les dragons, menés par la terrible dame Noire, ne sont plus qu''à un battement d''ailes du triomphe.

The Companions are forced to seek allies outside their land when the dragons awake and the War of the Lance begins.

Depuis le commencement des temps, ils sont vingt Dieux - pas un de plus - qui régissent l''univers. Chacun avait sa spécialité et régnait sans partage sur son domaine. Mais Quar, l''un des vingt, a fait basculer la balance de la toute-puissance, et maintenant tous les dieux se bousculent pour le contrôle du nouvel ordre des choses. En bas, sur Terre, la Grande Guerre des Dieux a d''abord laissé les nomades du désert indifférents. Mais Akhran, le Dieu errant, a décidé le mariage de Khardan et de Zohra, qui permettra de réunir deux de leurs clans. Des guerriers farouches, valeureux au combat mais peu nombreux. L''union ne suffit pas à endiguer l''invasion des adorateurs de Quat. D''ailleurs Khardan et Zohra ont disparu comme des lâches et les deux clans commencent à perdre l''espoir. En fait, les deux tourtereaux ont reçu une mission nouvelle, qui peut changer la face des choses...

Dans l''univers de Krynn, chacun garde en mémoire les temps anciens du monde où les jeunes héros ; avant de sillonner les chemins de la gloire, se forgeaient un destin par les monts et les vaux. Aujourd''hui, les Kenders, les gnomes et les nains sont à l''honneur et parmi nous nul ne s''en plaint. La vie sur Krynn serait un peu monotone sans les petits peuples. C''est vrai, les Kenders sont kleptomanes et les nains râlent plus souvent qu''à leur tour. Quant aux inventions des gnomes, mieux vaut les passer sous silence ; on ne sait jamais quel malheur peut vous tomber sur la tête. Pourtant, c''est fou ce qu''on s''attache à ces petites créatures. Quand ce ne sont pas elles qui vous collent aux basques !

Prince Dagnarus lusts for the Dagger of the Vrykyl, a magic talisman that will give him the power he needs to fulfill his dreams.

Son amigos de toda la vida que siguieron caminos distintos. Ahora vuelven a reunirse, aunque cada uno oculta a los demás algún secreto en particular. Hablan de un mundo sobre el que se cierne la sombra de la guerra, cuantan historias de extraños monstruos, de criaturas míticas forjadas en la leyenda, pero no dicen nada de sus secretos. Al menos, no por el momento. No los revelarán hasta que se encuentren con una hermosa y enigmática mujer, que porta una vara mágica. Ella hará que el grupo de amigos se vea inmerso en las sombras, y que sus vidas cambien para siempre, al tiempo que forjan el destino del mundo. Nadie esperaba que fueran unos héroes. Y ellos, menos que nadie.