Science fiction

Рассказ Джека Лондона «Голиаф» - утопическая история о мире во всём мире. Возможно ли это? Способно ли человечество жить без войн, распрей и раздоров? Наступит ли когда-нибудь такое время, когда на всей нашей планете будет мир и счастье? Очень хотелось бы в это верить. Как себе представлял такую жизнь Джек Лондон – узнаете из рассказа.Джек Лондон (1876–1916) – американский писатель, журналист, военный корреспондент и общественный деятель. Наибольшую известность н получил как автор приключенческих рассказов и романов. Джек Лондон рано начал свою трудовую жизнь. Он обладал отважным характером. В возрасте семнадцати лет нанялся матросом на шхуну, отправлявшуюся к берегам Японии на ловлю котиков. Первое плавание дало Джеку Лондону много впечатлений, которые в дальнейшем легли в основу морских рассказов и романов. Автор около 20 романов и повестей и более 200 рассказов. Среди них «Морской волк», «Белый клык», «Мартин Иден», «Сердца трёх».

На дворе 2037 год. Мир изменился до неузнаваемости. В 2013 году пришла ужасная пандемия, которая стёрла практически всех людей с лица Земли. Заболевшие покрывались алой сыпью, затем бились в судорогах и умирали буквально в течение часа. Неведомый смертельный вирус назвали «алой чумой». В живых остались лишь небольшие группы людей, которые предоставлены сами себе. В постапокалиптическом мире нет места разуму или науке, а оставшиеся в живых впадают в «новое варварство»...Джек Лондон (1876–1916) был американским писателем, общественным деятелем, журналистом и военным корреспондентом.Ему выдалось непростое детство и довольно рано начатая самостоятельная трудовая жизнь. Несмотря на трудности и лишения, Джек Лондон стал всемирно известным и высокооплачиваемым автором приключенческих рассказов и романов. К наиболее известным произведениям относятся «Зов предков», «Морской волк» и «Белый клык». Сам автор определял свой стиль как «вдохновенный реализм, проникнутый верой в человека и его стремления».

Рассказ Джека Лондона «Неслыханное нашествие» - является своего рода пророчеством. Сюжет начинается с победы Японии в войне с Российской империей. Автор описывает альтернативную историю. Что было бы, если бы Китай не стал коммунистической страной, а в России не произошла революция? Хотя Лондон не мог об этом даже догадываться. Китай действительно начал мировую экспансию. Его население резко увеличилось. Но когда он добился своей мощи, потребовалось применение мощнейшего оружия. Чем же закончится этот рассказ?Джек Лондон (1876–1916) – американский писатель, журналист, военный корреспондент и общественный деятель. Наибольшую известность н получил как автор приключенческих рассказов и романов. Джек Лондон рано начал свою трудовую жизнь. Он обладал отважным характером. В возрасте семнадцати лет нанялся матросом на шхуну, отправлявшуюся к берегам Японии на ловлю котиков. Первое плавание дало Джеку Лондону много впечатлений, которые в дальнейшем легли в основу морских рассказов и романов. Автор около 20 романов и повестей и более 200 рассказов. Среди них «Морской волк», «Белый клык», «Мартин Иден», «Сердца трёх».

Sandoe e Harry Mac-Doil, due cacciatori di lontre appartenenti alla Compagnia russo-americana, partono per un viaggio spericolato dedicato all'esplorazione di una regione ancora del tutto ignota: il Polo Nord. A bordo di un prodigioso sottomarino, il Tamyr, gli uomini raggiungono l'agognata meta ma si ritrovano anche catapultati in un territorio ostile, popolato da bestie mai viste prima, dove il bianco accecante dei ghiacci rende praticamente impossibile orientarsi...'Al Polo Nord' è l'ennesima dimostrazione del poliedrico talento narrativo di Emilio Salgari, il papà di Sandokan.Emilio Salgari (1862-1911) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Prolificissimo autore di romanzi d'avventura, è noto soprattutto come il creatore del pirata Sandokan. Tra le sue opere più famose, ricordiamo i libri raccolti nel Ciclo dei Pirati della Malesia, tra cui le 'Tigri di Mompracem', e il Ciclo dei Corsari delle Antille, tra cui 'Il Corsaro Nero'.

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with spare, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences.This volume contains five of his short stories: "Hypnos", "The Temple", "Nyarlathotep", "Unnamable" and "The Disinterment".H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with spare, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences.This volume contains five of his short stories: "The Outsider", "The Festival", "The Green Meadow", "He" and "Till A' the Seas". H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with sparse, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences.This volume contains five of his short stories: "From Beyond", "Cold Air", "The Moon-Bog", "The Music of Erich Zann" and "The Transition of Juan Romero".H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with spare, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences.This volume contains five of his short stories: "Ashes", "The Hound", "Two Black Bottles", "The Tree on the Hill" and "The Statement of Randolph Carter".H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with spare, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences. This volume contains six of his short stories: "Dagon", "The Tree", "The Evil Clergyman", "The Very Old Folk", "Pickman's Model" and "Azathoth".H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

This way lies monsters and madness. Because you’re about to enter the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft. A master of the short story form, Lovecraft made the unknowable scarily real. Parallel universes, alien worlds, vengeful spirits—all realised in the space of a few pages. And all brought to life with spare, simple language, making Lovecraft’s fiction an easy read for modern audiences. This volume contains five of his short stories: "The Horror at Martin’s Beach", "The Nameless City", "The Ghost Eater", "The Crawling Chaos" and "The Doom that Came to Sarnath". It’s an essential collection for fans of otherworldly horror. H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror and science fiction writer. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up a lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".

Mitro Tell heraa saarella, jonka han on saanut Yhteiskunnalta kayttoonsa. Taalla han voi hengittaa vapaammin - aluevalvontalennin lentaa saaren yli vain kerran kuukaudessa. Mitro on ollut hyva tyossaan tajuntakortistoijana, ja siksi han on saanut saaren kaltaisia vapauksia. Kaikki kuitenkin muuttuu, kun Mitro saa hankalan tyotehtavan. Vesitieteilija Auruksen tajunta on kadonnut, ja Mitron tehtavana on loytaa se. Aurus oli tottelematon tiedemies - onko Mitrolla minkaanlaisia mahdollisuuksia selvittaa Auruksen tapausta? Mita outoa Auruksen kuolemaan oikein liittyy?"e;Auruksen tapaus"e; on Jukka Pakkasen jannittava science fiction -romaani.-

Eletaan vuotta 2045. Salvatore della Santa on pieni poika, joka kiinnittaa opettajansa Matteo Marcolinin huomion. Isaton Salvatore ei ole niin kuin muut - hyvasydamisella Salvatorella on parantamisen lahja. Vahingoittuneet ja sairaat elaimet saavat uuden elaman pienen pojan kasissa. Kun Salvatore kasvaa, han saa opetuslapsia. Nuoren miehen elama alkaa muistuttaa epailyttavasti Jeesuksen elamaa - vaikka Salvatore tyoskenteleekin hiihtohissin hoitajana.-

Dick Sand est un jeune novice de quinze ans embarque a bord d'un baleinier. De retour de Nouvelle-Zelande, une chasse aux cetaces organisee par le capitaine tourne au desastre. Dick se retrouve aux commandes du Pilgrim avec pour equipage la femme de l'armateur, son jeune fils, et le cuisinier Negoro.Alors que Dick Sand croit mener l'embarcation en Amerique, le Pilgrim est detourne par Negoro jusqu'en Afrique ou un nouveau danger les attend : les esclavagistes...Ce roman d'apprentissage est un des recits le plus abouti et accessible de Jules Verne, et constitue un plaidoyer virulent contre l'esclavage.-

La habitación oscura es una de las primeras incursiones de Victor Conde en el terreno de la fantasía oscura y la ciencia ficcion, género del que ha llegado a ser un maestro. En ella seguiremos las aventuras de Dam Laivana, aventurero espacial encargado de viajar a un recóndito planeta en busca de una religiosa científica que ha encontrado la temible Cámara Oscura un artefacto tanto del mundo físico como de la mente que alberga un poder casi ilimitado. Sin embargo, el viaje de Dam Laivana no estará exento de peligros... Víctor Conde es un escritor español nacido en Santa Cruz de Tenerife en 1973. Se le considera uno de los renovadores del género fantástico en España, junto a autores como Rodolfo Martínez o Rafael Marín. Su obra, que toca tanto la fantasía como la ciencia ficción y el terror, le ha valido premios como el Minotauro, el Ignotus o el Kelvin.

H. G. Wells wrote so vividly that this collection of short stories might as well have just been released.As the title suggests, this collection includes twelve stories and a final piece that is narrated in the form of a dream. While its carefully crafted built-up saves the best for last, all these stories are masterpieces and contain brilliant storylines authentic to Victorian science fiction.In "A Dream of Armageddon" – the collection’s crowning achievement – the protagonist engages in conversation with a stranger on a train who eagerly tells him about a series of dreams comprising exotic, futuristic places, teeming with sadness and romantic feelings for a beloved woman. This epic story has been adapted for theatre and radio.An interesting and nuanced collection showing the rare and rich talent of H. G. Wells.H. G. Wells was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

What happens when you glimpse into the fourth dimension? You return forever changed as a mirror image.Glimpsing into a parallel world through a science experiment gone wrong, the schoolteacher Gottfried Plattner returns after nine days in inverted form to tell the story of exactly what he saw in what can best be described as the ‘Other-World’.The cult status Netflix show, Stranger Things, clearly found inspiration in the way Wells touch upon subjects like parallel worlds, encounters with anomalous semi-human creatures, life and afterlife, Wells’ story masterfully, but feebly lifts the veil between worlds to give the reader a sneak peak of what lies beyond.H. G. Wells was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

Don’t let yourself be fooled by the title..."A Modern Utopia" (1905) is a dystopian, prophetic, and horrific novel proving how Wells always was ahead of his time. Its hybrid character – blending fiction and non-fiction – gives it an almost postmodern quality, as it tells of a time-travel gone wrong that brings two travellers to a planet called Utopia, where their intellectual discussions and thoughts about what constitutes a perfect society are allowed to roam free.The world Wells depicts can easily be recognised in later dystopian masterpieces such as Aldous Huxley’s "Brave New World" and George Orwell’s "1984".H. G. Wells was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

Did H. G. Wells foresee World War One? Or was he just caught up in the frenzy over the recent invention of flying machines?With "The War in the Air" (1908) the frenzy around aircraft was at its peak. Wells simply couldn’t help himself but buy into the future. Balloons, heavier flying machines, zeppelins, and many more soar freely throughout this novel, offering a somewhat sinister peek into what the future may hold.This remarkably progressive book tells the story of the world focusing mostly on Bert Smallways (a minimised Wells self-portrait) who is, rather accidentally it seems, thrown into the middle of the story.A fast-paced, compelling, and futuristic novel perfect for sci-fi and steampunk enthusiasts.H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

Is it better to reign in hell than to serve in Heaven?Wells at his thoughtful best, "The Country of the Blind" (1904) is one of his best-known and most-anthologized short stories.The fable tells the story of a stranded mountaineer’s fateful discovery of a mythical village where everyone is blind only to realise that he can teach and rule them. But much to his dismay the villagers do not show any understanding of this fifth sense that is entirely unknown to them.This story poses many questions: Is there really any such thing as a handicap? How much are we willing to sacrifice for love?In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Or is he?H. G. Wells was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

When Poe takes us to sea, we get sucked in.In "A Descent into the Maelstrom" (1841) Poe’s narrator recounts his horrific experience when he and his brother’s boat get sucked down in the world’s fastest moving current of water, the tumultuous maelstrom known as Moskenesstraumen.Constructed as a story within a story, "A Descent into the Maelström" is a beautiful and gripping tale about the rough life on the seven seas told in the manner of Coleridge’s "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."In 1980, the legendary American composer Philip Glass composed a much-praised 66-minute piece based on the short story.Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet, author, and literary critic. Most famous for his poetry, short stories, and tales of the supernatural, mysterious, and macabre, he is also regarded as the inventor of the detective genre and a contributor to the emergence of science fiction, dark romanticism, and weird fiction. His most famous works include "The Raven" (1945), "The Black Cat" (1943), and "The Gold-Bug" (1843).

Celebrate the march of progress with this timeless sci-fi classic penned by a Victorian master."The Island of Doctor Moreau" (1896) depicts a castaway’s adventures on a hellish island. The mad scientist Moreau has created abominable human-like creatures through a series of inhumane experiments. This blasphemy soon spells his end.Praising the wonders and limitless possibilities of science and the imagination, Wells’ novel is a joyride in madness and horror. It is also filled with social and philosophical criticism of evolution, creation and the problematic relationship between man and nature. In many ways it is even more relevant today than on the day of its initial release.This novel is recommended reading to all fans of classic science fiction literature. This classic has been adapted countless times for virtually every medium, including a 1996 film starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer.H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

Lantana es un hilo de esperanza, un refugio de prosperidad en un país en crisis. Por eso Nacho decide mudarse allí, con la intención de dar un nuevo impulso a su vida gracias a la oportunidad de un empleo prometedor. Pero Lantana también es un océano de soledad por el que Nacho navega de un lado a otro, incapaz de conectar con el resto; un espejo de soledad que está a punto de estallar en mil pedazos por un misterio inesperado. Darío Vilas trabaja como escritor, redactor y guionista. Es uno de los autores más destacados del realismo sucio en España. En 2014 fue galardonado con el Premio Nocte a la mejor novela de terror nacional.

Den 34-årige rymdpiloten Nicholas Feldhof är på väg att göra något förbjudet. De är honom hack i häl, men om hans beräkningar stämmer är han redan utom räckhåll. Beräkningarna måste stämma, annars är hans liv snart över. Då kommer rymden svälja honom hel.Ända sedan han var liten har Nicholas varit fascinerad av Jorden. Planeten som mänskligheten tvingades lämna för ett underjordiskt liv på Mars. Snart stod det dock klart att hans brinnande intresse för deras hemplanet var ett farligt sådant. Något som skulle komma att göra hela hans familj till en måltavla. Vad var det som hände när faderns rymdskepp exploderade? Som vuxen bär Nicholas med sig fler frågor än svar – och allt kretsar kring det mystiska kodnamnet Operation Vildkatt. Varför är det så hemligt att orden knappt tål att viskas? Och hur kunde egentligen en nyfiken tonåring bli säkerhetspolisens högsta prioritet?Hans Nordström, född 1948, är en svensk författare. Han har skrivit ett flertal science fiction-böcker för såväl vuxna som ungdomar.

As relevant today as ever, ‘The Scarlet Plague’ is Jack London's science fiction novel and a compelling post-apocalyptic dystopia.It has been 60 years since the Red Death nearly wiped out mankind, creating an apocalyptic and savage world. The few survivors, man and beast, become feral, and life as it once was known is slowly forgotten.James Howard Smith is one of the few survivors from the San Francisco area who remembers life before the plague. As the time on Earth drastically grows shorter, Smith tries to impart his memories to his grandsons, Edwin, Hoo-Hoo, and Hare-Lip, only to be met with disbelief. They ridicule his recollections of the past, finding Smith's depictions unbelievable.Written by renowned nineteenth-century American author of ‘The Call of the Wild’ and ‘White Fang’, ‘The Scarlet Plague’ presents themes that are astonishingly current in today’s world.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

Ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and mad scientists. The most characteristic features of the gothic and horror genre are combined here, together with some mysterious and hard to crack, enigmatic tales. The listener will be Dracula's, or seek the elixir of life with an alchemy student; they will run in horror before the headless horseman or be poisoned by the beautiful daughter of the mad scientist Rappaccini. And if this is not enough, the Inquisition will step in, torturing the reader’s body and soul with inhuman, otherworldly violin chords. You have been warned!B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Some of the greatest names on the literary scene are gathered together in this collection to give you a delicious scare. Washington Irving, Mary Shelley, Nathaniel Hawthorne, W. W. Jacobs, John Polidori, Rudyard Kipling, Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft and more join their efforts in order to creat a horrifying and mysterious atmosphere that will swallow up the listener in no time. Be sure to turn off the lights when you hit "play".

"The Burned House" is a ghost short story by Vincent O’Sullivan in which a benighted traveler stumbles upon a deserted house right in the middle of nowhere. Soon, strange things begin to happen and becomes involved in a series of supernatural events. A tale of vivid imagination, terrors, and mystery, "The Burned House" includes elements from the science fiction genre as well as classic horror elements such as murder, suicide, and violence, making a chilling yet engaging read.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Vincent O’Sullivan (1868-1940) was an American writer of short stories, poetry, and criticism. His work was characterised by hopelessness and decadence, and was largely influenced by the hardships he experienced in his own life. His most popular short story collection is "A Book of Bargains", and some of his the most famous stories are "The Burned House", "Will", and "When I Was Dead".

Año 2112. Los Polos ya no existen y la Tierra ya no es el lugar que fue siglos atrás. La humanidad intenta enfrentarse a las adversidades de este nuevo mundo en el que todo vale con tal de sobrevivir. Escondida entre los Polos se descubre una caverna misteriosa jamás antes explorada que puede suponer la salvación de la humanidad. Desgraciadamente, todos los que han osado adentrarse han hallado la muerte a las pocas horas. ¿Qué misterio se esconde en la caverna? ¿Por qué han muerto todos los que se han aventurado en ella? ¿Queda realmente esperanza para la humanidad? Eleazar Castillo, un joven traductor, pretende averiguar la verdad del extraño lugar y se embarca en una increíble aventura con la esperanza de poder ofrecer un futuro próspero para su hija Sarah. Blanca Mira es novelista y guionista. Desde niña se sintió atraída por la literatura y con quince años escribió su primera novela. Apasionada de la cultura japonesa, fue pionera en la publicación de novelas ligeras en España con su obra «Eraclea, la leyenda de la Semilla Dorada». Como guionista ha ganado el concurso de manga de Norma Editorial en dos ocasiones y en 2020 publicó junto a Eduard Balust una historia autoconclusiva en la célebre revista japonesa GanGan Joker de Square Enix, convirtiéndose así en el primer equipo extranjero de guionista e ilustrador en publicar una historia original en Japón.

Ben David is schrijver en heeft moeite om door te breken in het thriller genre waar zijn uitgever graag meer van zou willen zien. Nee, Ben is veel meer geïnteresseerd in science fiction en fantasie. Hij besluit dieper in het leven van Harry Keeler te duiken, een science fiction schrijver die verhaalt over een universum vol met freaks, aliens en robots. Met de wereld van Harry kan Ben zich veel beter identificeren dan met zijn eigen leven, met een afstandelijke vrouw en de beperkte communicatie met zijn dove zoontje Boris. Gaandeweg voelt Ben zich steeds meer zoals Harry en hij verliest zich langzamerhand in een verbeten zoektocht naar Harry's verloren gewaande manuscript 'Spion van Mars'. Maar bestaat dat manuscript eigenlijk wel?Bavo Dhooge is een veelgeprezen Vlaamse auteur die thrillers, science fiction, horror-, en ook kinderboeken schrijft. Hij studeerde Grieks en Latijn aan het Sint-Lievenscollege en Film & Televisie aan de Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten in Gent. Hij was werkzaam als copywriter-scenarist en als freelance redacteur en recensent, onder meer voor het bekende weekblad HUMO.Na zijn debuut in 2001 met 'Spaghetti' is hij bekend geworden als de 'S-Express' vanwege 100 titels die beginnen met de letter 'S'. In 2015 verscheen zijn Amerikaanse debuut, 'Styx', waarvan de filmrechten werden verkocht aan Eyeworks. In 2021 viert hij zijn 20-jarig jubileum als schrijver, met 12 exclusieve titels waarvan er elke nieuwe maand gedurende het jaar een uit zal komen.

Jordens befolkning hade under århundraden misslyckats med att bekämpa svält, fattigdom och svåra sjukdomar. Krig och elände var vardag och miljöförstöringarna ledde till slut till allvarliga konsekvenser för planeten. Världen som vi en gång kände led mot sin undergång. Ur askan reste sig nationen Patriam med rådet som styrde med planetens och människans bästa i åtanke.Ava har just slutfört sin grundutbildning. Hon är utvald att arbeta på Nöjesdepartementet som distraherar folket från felaktiga tankar. Dessutom är hon vald till att föda barn. Hennes hela liv är planerat och bestämt in i minsta detalj. Ava har accepterat sitt öde. Hon vet att Patriam bara vill hennes bästa. Men det är inte alla som är nöjda och under ytan bubblar ett livsfarligt missnöje som kan komma att riskera allas framtid …Elisabeth Tylstedt är en svensk författare från Stockholm. Hon är utbildad civilekonom, förändringsledare och affärscoach. Hon har främst arbetat med ledarskap och förändringsledning. Livgivaren är hennes andra skönlitterära bok.

Une rumeur circule sur les frères Kramm. On dit qu'ils sont à l'origine de vols de rubis et d'argent. Pire encore, que l'un d'eux se prénomme Cornélius, qu'il est un brillant scientifique, et qu'il fait parfois pour la police des autopsies de cadavres, mais que, en grand comploteur, il est capable de modifier l'apparence des humains grâce à la « carnoplastie »...Voici le premier tome des sombres aventures de Cornélius, qui rassemble trois épisodes aussi rocambolesques que palpitants. Il ouvre en grande pompe une série légendaire, précurseur du roman policier scientifique.Les aventures du docteur Cornélius constituent sans conteste le plus grand roman policier du début du XXe siècle. De New York en Bretagne, du Grand Ouest sauvage américain à l'île des Pendus, Gustave Le Rouge fait voyager dans le monde entier ; mais aussi dans les genres. Il mêle la science au policier, le roman-feuilleton au roman d'aventures.Il met en scène un des personnages iconiques de la littérature française : Cornélius, un savant fou aux projets machiavéliques, capable de transformer par la chirurgie les traits de n'importe quel homme grâce à son invention : « la carnoplastie ».Gustave Le Rouge (1867-1938) est un auteur prolifique dans les genres. Ses premiers romans suivent les pas de Jules Vernes (« Le Sous-marin "Jules Verne" », 1902). Il se tourne rapidement vers le roman de science-fiction où les progrès technologiques et médicaux sont au cœur des intrigues (« Le Prisonnier de la planète Mars », 1908 ; « Le Mystérieux Docteur Cornélius » (1912-1913), bien que Le Rouge y récuse tout souci de vraisemblance scientifique. À bien des égards, on peut comparer cet auteur populaire à d’autres de sa trempe : Maurice Leblanc, Gaston Leroux et Maurice Renard.