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Luke and Ben Skywalker pursue the formidable dark-side being Abeloth, the Lost Tribe of the Sith is about to be sundered by an even greater power - which will thrust one Dark Lord into mortal conflict with his own flesh-and-blood. On Coruscant, a political vacuum has left tensions at the boiling point, with factions racing to claim control of the Galactic Alliance. Suddenly surrounded by hidden agendas, treacherous conspiracies, and covert Sith agents, the Jedi Order must struggle to keep the GA government from collapsing into anarchy.

Valerian and Laureline are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. Under directive from their Commander, Valerian and Laureline embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe.

The aging orc shaman Ner'zhul has seized control of the Horde and reopened the Dark Portal. His brutal warriors once again encroach upon Azeroth, laying siege to the newly constructed stronghold of Nethergarde Keep. There, the archmage Khadgar and the Alliance commander, Turalyon, lead humanity and its elven and dwarven allies in fighting this new invasion. Even so, disturbing questions arise.

After the humiliating theft of the Death Star plans and the resulting destruction of the battle station, the Empire is on the defensive. In response to this stunning defeat, the Imperial Navy has authorized the formation of an elite team of soldiers, known as Inferno Squad. Their mission: infiltrate and eliminate the remnants of Saw Gerrera's Partisans. Following the death of their leader, the Partisans have carried on his extremist legacy, determined to thwart the Empire - no matter what the cost.

Presenting the book World of Warcraft fans have been clamoring for - the true story behind one of the Warcraft universe’s most terrifying villains, Arthas the Lich King.

This novel anthology, is to mark the 10th anniversary of the "Realms of..." novel anthologies. There have been eight Forgotten Realms anthologies (see below) and Wizards of the Coast are inviting FR fans to select which short stories from those anthologies should be included in this new collection. A new short story by R A Salvatore is to be included in the collection.

Soon the torch will be passed to a new generation...but not just yet. Having saved the Federation one more time in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Capt. James T. Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise have finally gone their separate ways. Spock, McCoy, Sulu and the others are spread out across the galaxy, pursuing their individual destinies - until an interstellar crisis touches all their lives.

Sir Tristan Hiregaard of Nova Vaasa appears outwardly to be a kind nobleman who would never harm anyone. But his sinister alter-ego, the evil crime lord Malken, finds no act too base when it comes to extending his vast criminal empire.

When the riverboat on which she works as a dancer docks at a zombie-plagued island known as Sourange, Larissa Snowmane must rely on the help of the swamp creatures to save her soul.

From the secret annals of Realms history come these never-before-published tales of infamy, featuring the most nefarious villains of that magical world - Artemis Entreri, Manshoon of Zhentil Keep, Eliath Craulnober, Zulkir Szass Tamm, and many others - told by your favorite authors, including: Ed Greenwood, R.A. Salvatore, Elaine Cunningham, Troy Denning, Christie Golden and others

From the research files of the legendary Volo come tales of all things magical in the Realms - artifacts and auguries, wizards and weapons, heroes and hokum - told by your favorite authors, including: R.A. Salvatore, Elaine Cunningham, Ed Greenwood, Jeff GrubbDavid "Zeb" Cook, Roger Moore, and others

Nach sieben harten Jahren im Delta-Quadranten sind Janeway und ihre Crew endlich zurück. Zu Hause sind sie wieder mit ihren Familien vereint und die Crew beginnt sich zu trennen. Der Sternenflottengeheimdienst hat den Verdacht, dass ein Maulwurf - ein Agent des Orion-Syndikats - die fortschrittliche Technik der Voyager stehlen und verkaufen will. Dummerweise beginnt eine Rebellion der Hologramme, wodurch der Doktor unschuldig als Hauptverdächtiger gilt, weil er seinen zweiten Roman verfasst, in dem er über den Kampf der Hologramme gegen die Menschen schreibt.

Arthas war einst der Kronprinz Lordaerons, bevor er zur Inkarnation des Lichkönigs wurde. Nun plant er von seinem eisigen Thron in Nordend aus, die Länder Azeroths mit einem weiteren verheerenden Krieg zu überziehen. Der neue Lichkönig ist die zentrale Figur der World-of-Warcraft-Erweiterung "Wrath of the Lichking" und schildert Arthas beispiellosen Weg an die Spitze des Totenheeres der Geißel. Basierend auf dem Blizzard-Welterfolg!

From the secret annals of Realms history come 11 never-before-published tales of valor, featuring the greatest heroes of that magical world - Drizzt Do'Urden, Arilyn Moonblade, Adon, Elminster of Shadowdale, Jander Sunstar, and many others - told by your favorite authors, including:Ed Greenwood, R.A. Salvatore, Douglas Niles, Troy Denning, Christie Golden, and others

Anduin Wrynn, roi de Hurlevent, et Sylvanas Coursevent, chef de guerre de la Horde, ont pris la tête de leur peuple trop tôt, encore inexpérimentés et mal préparés. Alors que l'Alliance et la Horde s'efforcent de surmonter les ravages de la guerre dévastatrice contre la Légion Ardente, une terrible découverte mettra les deux chefs à l'épreuve, menaçant de ranimer l'hostilité amère entre leurs factions et d'ébranler les fondations du monde d'Azeroth.

Ist die Voyager nur nach Hause gekommen, um das Ende der Menschheit mitzuerleben? Als auf der Erde eine unaufhaltsame Borg-Seuche ausbricht, wird der gerade erst zurückgekehrten Mannschaft des Raumschiffes Voyager die Schuld gegeben. Waren es Kathryn Janeway und ihre Mannschaft, die diese heimtückische Infektion ahnungslos mit sich nach Hause brachten? Viele in der Sternenflotte denken so, und auf Seven of Nine fällt der Verdacht besonders.

Captain Chakotay und seine Schwester Sekaya werden unter der Oberfläche von Loran II von einem Wechselbalg gefangen gehalten, einem verstoßenen Gründer, der sich zuvor in Chakotays Mannschaft versteckte. Zu Chakotays Entsetzen übergibt der Wechselbalg die beiden an den berüchtigten cardassianischen Wissenschaftler Crell Moset. Der plant, Chakotays von den Geistern des Himmels verbesserte DNA zu nutzen, um aus Gier nach Ruhm und Anerkennung eine überlegene Rasse zu erschaffen.

Captain Chakotay ist bereit, sich als neuer kommandierender Offizier des Raumschiffs Voyager zu bewähren. Doch Skeptiker beim Sternenflottenkommando beobachten ihn ganz genau, ob er in seine abtrünnigen Maquis-Verhaltensmuster zurückfällt. Seine erste Mission als Captain scheint leicht genug zu sein, nämlich eine Gruppe Kolonisten zu ihrem Heimatplaneten Loran II zurückzubegleiten. Er soll sicherstellen, dass der Planet für die Besiedelung sicher ist, die Siedler absetzen und zur Erde zurückkehren.

"Take the lute. Be safe, be careful, trust no one, and live, my child, live to write a glorious ballad about your adventure..." With these words, a dying elf gives young bard Gillien Songespynner a magical lute and changes her life forever. For someone is after the lute - a relentless adversary who is never what he seems, and who will stop at nothing in order to prevent Gillien from delivering the lute safely to Queen-mother Ariel.

Lord Deveren Larath joined the thieves of Braedon thinking to expose a killer. Seven years later, he is now their leader, known among them as "Fox". No sooner have the elections been held than Deveren's brother, Damir, ambassador and master spy, comes to Braedon with dire news. The young kind of the neighboring country has been imprisoned by his own counselor, and Damir fears war with Byrn is in the wind. While Damir embarks on a desperate attempt to rescue the young king, "Fox" must deal with troubles closer to home.