Stephen Leigh, qui écrit également sous les pseudonymes S.L. Farrell et Matthew Farrell, est un auteur chevronné de science-fiction. Ses œuvres explorent souvent des structures sociétales complexes et la nature humaine dans des mondes futurs. Avec un style précis et une perspicacité aiguisée, Leigh crée des récits captivants qui invitent à la contemplation du lecteur. Sa capacité à construire des mondes et des personnages complexes en fait une voix significative dans le genre de la science-fiction.
Growing up in a small neighborhood near an ancient forest, two boys experience a unique bond of friendship that feels almost magical. Their charmed lives are intertwined with the mysteries of nature, creating a dream-like atmosphere that shapes their childhood adventures and memories. The story captures the essence of friendship and the enchantment of youth against a backdrop of a captivating natural setting.
Set against a backdrop of a tumultuous world, this story follows a group of characters navigating through conflict and personal struggles. As they face external challenges, their relationships are tested, revealing deep themes of loyalty, betrayal, and resilience. The narrative weaves together intense action and emotional depth, capturing the essence of survival in a harsh environment. With a rich tapestry of character development and a gripping plot, readers are drawn into an unforgettable journey of discovery and transformation.
Set on the mysterious planet of Mictlan, the story follows the descendants of humans who have endured tremendous challenges to survive. Over time, they have forged a fragile peace with the planet's native inhabitants, exploring themes of resilience and coexistence. The narrative delves into the complexities of their relationships and the struggles they face in a foreign world, highlighting the tension between survival and harmony in a unique extraterrestrial setting.
Struggling with rising infertility and infant mortality, repopulation is essential for a group of humans on a distant planet. Anais, a brilliant female doctor with inexplicable physical abnormalities identical to her own in the preserved corpse of a member of the planet's long-extinct race, she must find the link between the mysteries of the planet's past and the plight of the humans in order for her society to survive.
Isaac Asimov's Robot City. Robots and Aliens
Ace Books, 1989. Mass market paperback original; first in a series of six novels written by various authors and loosely connected to Isaac Asimov's "Robot" series.
The narrative centers on two immortals whose paths intertwine from the 1300s and extend through the ages. Their relentless pursuit of each other unfolds against a backdrop of historical events, exploring themes of love, rivalry, and the consequences of eternal life. As they navigate different eras, the story delves into the complexities of their relationship and the impact of time on their identities.
The second novel in this gripping historical fantasy series, set in an alternate first-century Britain, follows Orla Paorach, freedom fighter and daughter of a Boudica-like warrior."Orla! Hurry, girl! You must come with me!"Orla Paorach's life was overturned for the first time when her mother Voada was beaten senseless, and Orla was taken by Bakir, a minor Mundoan army officer, as his second wife. Now her world is shattered a second Bakir has died in battle, and so has her mother, now known as the Mad Draoi of the Cateni.Orla flees northward to Onglse, the island home of the draoi that is the center of the Cateni rebellion against the Mundoa. She becomes quickly embroiled in battle as well as deceptions from both sides of the conflict, as everyone expects that she's come to take up her mother's mantle. Those who knew her mother offer their help, but can she trust any of them? Can she avoid becoming the Mad Draoi herself, lost in the magic her mother once tried to wield?An intense, fast-paced novel, A Rising Moon explores trust, courage, and the deep seduction of power.
In Neweden, where death and fate reign, the Hoorka assassins operate under a unique code allowing victims a slim chance of escape. Gyll, their leader, dreams of expanding the guild into the Alliance's society but faces internal strife and political dangers. Will they survive to achieve their vision of an Assassins' Dawn?
What does it mean to be "temporally deactivated?" Experience a historical moment through the intervention of a time travel agency. Be trapped inside a time bubble-willingly-so that you can save the universe from Darkness over and over again. Step outside of time at the order of your queen in order to stop a traitor...or to keep an assassin from destroying the future. Or travel forward into the future in order to kill off timelines to save your son...or backwards to halt an accident to save your relationship. Join fantasy and science fiction authors Ken Altabef, Alex Gideon, Stephen Leigh, D.B. Jackson, Faith Hunter, C.S. Friedman, Emily Randall, Gini Koch, Misty Massey, Rhondi Salsitz, Edmund R. Schubert, R.K. Nickel, Marie DesJardin, and Christine Lucas as they defy time and warp space in order to define what it means to be "temporally deactivated." So get ready and hold on tight. It's time to step outside of time.
The story revolves around the forgotten legacy of Carlos Theopelli, whose innovative "Destiny Matrices" have been overlooked since his death. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of ambition, the quest for meaning, and the impact of one man's vision on the world. Characters are drawn into a journey of discovery, questioning the value of Theopelli's work and its relevance to their own lives. The book delves into the interplay between memory, legacy, and the pursuit of understanding one's purpose.