New Releases by Steven Brust

Back in print after a decade, a stand-alone fantasy in the world of Steven Brust''s bestselling "Vlad Taltos" novels

In which Vlad Taltos confronts the Left Hand of the Jhereg...and discovers the game has more players than he thought Vlad Taltos, short-statured, short-lived human in an Empire of tall, long-lived Dragaerans, has always had to keep his wits about him. Long ago, he made a place for himself as a captain of the Jhereg, the noble house that runs the rackets in the great imperial city of Adrilankha. But love, revolution, betrayal, and revenge ensued, and for years now Vlad has been a man on the run, struggling to stay a step ahead of the Jhereg who would kill him without hesitation. Now Vlad''s back in Adrilankha. The rackets he used to run are now under the control of the mysterious "Left Hand of the Jhereg"--a secretive cabal of women who report to no man. His ex-wife needs his help. His old enemies aren''t sure whether they want to kill him, or talk to him and then kill him. A goddess may be playing tricks with his memory. And the Great Weapon he''s carrying seems to have plans of its own... Picking up directly where Issola left off, Dzur gives us Vlad Taltos at his best--swashbuckling storytelling with a wry and gritty edge.

Back in print: a stylish fantasy thriller from two bestselling masters of the form

The sequel to "The Paths of the Dead" and "The Lord of Castle Black" is the culmination of the bestselling epic begun with "The Phoenix Guards."

From Earth to the Moon to Mars to another solar system, Cowboy Feng''s Space Bar and Grille is always just a step ahead of whatever mysterious conspiracy is reducing whole worlds to radioactive ash. And Cowboy Feng''s may be humanity''s last hope for survival.

The Book of Jhereg and The Book of Taltos collected the first five novels of Steven Brust’s highly imaginative fantasy series that Locus praised as “entertaining and worth reading.” The Book of Athyra features books six and seven in the series—Athyra and Orca. Vlad Taltos is a sorcerer and assassin without peer—as deadly at spell casting as he is with sword wielding. Accompanying him on his journeys are two leathery-winged jhereg who share a telepathic link with Vlad—and triple his chances against even the most powerful of enemies… In Athyra, Vlad finds he’s ready to retire himself and his jhereg companions, but the biggest hitters of the House of the Jhereg have something else in mind. In Orca, Vlad must repay a debt to a boy who saved his life—even if it means breaking a financial scandal big enough to bring down the House of the Orca, and possibly the entire Empire…

In a spellbinding continuation of the epic fantasy series, The Book of Taltos by Steven Brust, assassin Vlad Taltos and his jhereg companion embark on a thrilling adventure filled with magic, political intrigue, and danger at every turn. Vlad Taltos is an assassin unlike no other. Not only is he quick with a sword, but he also possesses a gift for witchcraft conjuring. The latest addition to his already formidable arsenal is a leathery-winged jhereg who shares a telepathic link with Vlad—making him twice as deadly… Set in a world where witchcraft and swordplay collide, this mesmerizing tale follows Vlad as he accepts a dangerous job in the Land of the Dead. But in order to return alive, he must strike a bargain with the powerful Demon Goddess. With its gripping plot and vivid characters, The Book of Taltos will captivate fans of fantasy and leave them craving for more.

Vlad Taltos, a sometime assassin currently on the run from his former associates, is tracked down in his jungle hideout by a most improbable party: Lady Teldra, the infinitely charming chatelaine of Castle Black. Teldra has come to enlist Vlad''s help. His friends Morrolan e''Drien and Aliera e''Kieron have vanished, and neither sorcery nor telepathy can find them.

"Issola finds an older and slightly wiser Vlad on the run from his employers, the house of Jhereg, over the small matter of a double-cross"--Jacket.

The first three fantastical adventures of assassin Vlad Taltos—now in one volume. A welcome addition to any fantasy fan''s library, The Book of Jhereg follows the antics of the wise-cracking Vlad Taltos and his dragon-like companion through their first three adventures—Jhereg, Yendi, and Teckla. There are many ways for a young man with quick wits and a quick sword to advance in the world. Vlad Taltos chose the route of assassin. From his rookie days to his selfless feats of heroism, the dauntless Vlad will hold readers spellbound—and The Book of Jhereg will take its place among the classic compilations in fantasy.

The bestselling Vlad Taltos fantasy adventure series comes to hardcover--to tell the tale of Vlad''s early life that fans have been awaiting for years.

Since his first Vlad Taltos novel in the mid-1980s, Steven Brust has gathered a loyal audience. With The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars, originally published in 1987, Brust interweaves a traditional Hungarian folktale with the modern story of three young artists'' struggle against the world''s indifference. This underground cult novel will now be enjoyed by a wider and new generation of readers.

Granted, walking around with two jhereg on your shoulders is not the best disguise for an ex-assassin wanted all over the Empire. But a young boy saved his life and then needs help, Vlad Taltos pays his debt--even if it means uncovering a financial scandal big enough to bring down the House of the Orca and the entire Empire.

A dark, sharp, unforgettable urban fantasy from the bestselling author of The Phoenix Guards. "The eponymous anti-hero, a suave and mysterious drifter . . . finds himself obsessed with two women, one a beautiful young dancer, the other a harsh taskmistress. . . . One offers him salvation, the second seeks to destroy him".--San Francisco Chronicle.

Steven Brust''s first three novels featuring assassin Vlad Taltos and his jhereg companion were collected in one volume as The Book of Jhereg. The Book of Taltos continues the adventure with books four and five in the series -Taltos and Phoenix. Vlad Taltos is an assassin unlike no other. Not only is he quick with a sword, but he also possesses a gift for witchcraft conjuring. The latest addition to his already formidable arsenal is a leathery-winged jhereg who shares a telepathic link with Vlad -making him twice as deadly The adventures chronicled in Taltos and Phoenix find Vlad accepting a job in the Land of the Dead, but a living human being cannot walk the paths of the dead and return, alive, to the land of men. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your point of view), the Demon Goddess is willing to rescue him - if Vlad is willing to grant her a favor in return.

Quick with both sword and wit, Vlad Taltos makes his way through the world of Dragaera as an assassin, aided by a small talent for magic and a lizard-like jhereg companion.