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Alaric Moebius and Basil Fox are two lovable scoundrels looking to make a quick fortune. Basil is a former SAS trooper turned Queen''s Guard by day and thief by night. Moebius is an Oxford-educated charmer with a knack for getting into trouble. Together they chase adventure under the patronage of "The Collector," a mysterious billionaire with a taste for rare and valuable supernatural objects of the occult.This anthology collects all 10 short stories written by celebrated, fan-favorite, and award-winning sci-fi and fantasy authors TIMOTHY ZAHN (Star Wars), RICHARD LEE BYERS (Forgotten Realms), MICHAEL STACKPOLE (World of Warcraft), AARON ALLSTON (Star Wars Legends), GREG BEAR (Blood Music), and ERIK BEAR (THE MONGOLIAD)!"When I first heard about the concept for the heroes in Devil''s Handshake, I thought it was going to be very cool. It is. In the best tradition of the buddy comedy, Devil''s Handshake combines derring-do and witty repartee to create a team that the reader wants to join. Think Artemus Gordon and James West, or Fritz Lieber''s Fafhrd and Gray Mouser. Now tweak the setting and have a blast." - R.A. SALVATORE (New York Times best-selling author)"A delightful romp mixing pulpish delight with bold, eye-catching graphics and instantly likable characters. Old school fun for the 21st century!"- GUILLERMO DEL TORO (Director/Producer, PACIFIC RIM, HELLBOY, PAN''S LABYRINTH)

Retrouvez tout l''univers Star Wars "légendes" chez 12-21, l''éditeur numérique ! An 8 - Star Wars REJOIGNEZ LA MEILLEURE ESCADRILLE DE L''ESPACE ET ENVOLEZ-VOUS COMME SI VOUS ETIEZ DANS LE COCKPIT D''UNE AILE-X ! Ils sont vainqueurs... croient-ils. Mais le superdestroyer ennemi, le Poing d''Acier, a échappé à la destruction et avec lui l''infâme Zsinj, qui est la pire des menaces pour la Nouvelle République. Alors l''escadron Spectre rejoint une flotte commandée par Yan Solo, seul homme assez malin pour piéger Zsinj. Yan Solo est tranquille : même contre un ennemi trop fort, les Rebelles se battront jusqu''au dernier. Zsinj est tranquille aussi : après le dernier... viendra son heure !

The X-wing/Wraith Squadron adventures comprise one of the most popular series in the Star Wars Legends universe, and now these ten thrilling novels are together in one convenient ebook bundle. Featuring galactic intrigue, hair-raising dogfights, and a diverse group of pilots determined to fight the good fight, this riveting collection includes the following titles: ROGUE SQUADRON by Michael A. Stackpole WEDGE’S GAMBLE by Michael A. Stackpole THE KRYTOS TRAP by Michael A. Stackpole THE BACTA WAR by Michael A. Stackpole WRAITH SQUADRON by Aaron Allston IRON FIST by Aaron Allston SOLO COMMAND by Aaron Allston ISARD’S REVENGE by Michael A. Stackpole STARFIGHTERS OF ADUMAR by Aaron Allston MERCY KILL by Aaron Allston They are sleek, swift, and deadly. They are the X-wing fighters. And as the struggle rages across the vastness of space, the fearless men and women who pilot them risk both their lives and their machines. Rebel hero Wedge Antilles knows the grim truth—that even with the best X-wing jockeys in the galaxy, many will not survive their near-suicidal missions. But nothing matters except defending the Alliance against a still-powerful and battle-hardened Imperial foe in a last-ditch effort to control the stars.

Les Jedi ont porté un grand coup à la tyrannie de Daala. Mais Luke Skywalker peut-il, à lui seul, abattre le Mal incarné ? L''Ordre Jedi a renversé la Chef d''Etat et a pris le contrôle de l''Alliance Galactique. Mais démanteler l''ancien régime despotique n''est pas aisé et les fidèles de Daala se mobilisent déjà pour riposter. La nouvelle autorité Jedi ne peut suffire à sauver Tahiri Veila, revenue du Côté Obscur : celle-ci est condamnée pour le meurtre de Gilad Pellaeon, Commandant suprême de la Force défensive de l''Alliance Galactique. De leur côté, Luke et Ben Skywalker poursuivent sans relâche Abeloth, la puissante entité maléfique qui cherche à assujettir la galaxie. Et en acculant le monstre sur la planète Nam Chorios, le duo Jedi, isolé, s''expose à la fureur de l''escadron Sith lancé à leurs trousses. L''embuscade qu''Abeloth tend sournoisement aux deux Jedi pourrait transformer leur quête en mission suicide...

Sie sind Außenseiter und Draufgänger. Der Krieg machte sie zu wahren Helden. Drei Jahrzehnte sind vergangen, seit die Gespensterstaffel ihre letzte Mission erfüllte. Die Piloten der elitären X-Wing- Einheit, ein Team aus Außenseitern und Draufgängern, führten die gefährlichsten und gewagtesten Operationen durch. Während der Rebellion und des Zweiten Galaktischen Bürgerkriegs wurden sie zu wahren Legenden, bis sich die Einheit auflöste. Aber es ist es an der Zeit, dass die Gespensterstaffel zurückkehrt – denn ein Verräter droht die Allianz ins Verderben zu stürzen.

Sie sind Aussenseiter und Draufgänger. Der Krieg machte sie zu wahren Helden. Drei Jahrzehnte sind vergangen, seit die Gespensterstaffel ihre letzte Mission erfüllte. Die Piloten der elitären X-Wing- Einheit, ein Team aus Aussenseitern und Draufgängern, führten die gefährlichsten und gewagtesten Operationen durch. Während der Rebellion und des Zweiten Galaktischen Bürgerkriegs wurden sie zu wahren Legenden, bis sich die Einheit auflöste. Aber es ist es an der Zeit, dass die Gespensterstaffel zurückkehrt - denn ein Verräter droht die Allianz ins Verderben zu stürzen. Aaron Allston wurde 1960 in Corsicana, Texas, geboren. Er ist der Autor mehrerer Romane und Erfinder von Rollenspiel-Szenarien.

This edition of A Hero By Any Other Name has been retired and is no longer available. However, there is a current edition of the anthology available under publisher Silence in the Library with ISBN 978-0-9896768-2-3

Five short novels by five masters of military science fiction. It''s a war out there. In these pulse-pounding tales, the best (or worst) soldiers in the galaxy are pitted against powerful aliens on distant battlefields. Never before published stories about monsters, deadly combat tech, treachery, and honor: Big Plush by Aaron Allston (a novella from the Action Figures series)-The Dollgangers, artificial people made in mankind''s image, take up arms in a desperate bid to win their freedom. Comrades in Arms by Kevin J. Anderson-A damaged cyborg soldier and an enemy alien fighter turn their backs on the war and try to escape. But the human and alien governments can''t tolerate the two deserters working together, so they join forces to hunt them down. Shores of the Infinite by Loren L. Coleman (a novella from the ICAS File series)-Separated from command & control, Combat Assault Suit troopers force a beachhead to liberate a new planet from the cyborg threat. The Black Ship by B.V. Larson (a mech novella from the Imperium Series)-A human settlement on the deadliest planet ever colonized clings to life ... but today new invaders are coming down from the stars. Out There by Michael A. Stackpole-The Qian have discovered humanity and welcomed them into their star-spanning empire. The benefits they offer humanity are many, and they don''t want much in return: just the best human pilots available to take apart a most diabolical enemy.

The story continues, as Jacen solidifies his power in his bid to bring peace to the galaxy, and the Skywalker and Solo families are torn apart by war.

Face aliens, monsters, and more in these five short novels by five masters of military science fiction. It’s a war out there . . . In these pulse-pounding tales, the best (or worst) soldiers in the galaxy are pitted against powerful aliens on distant battlefields. Never before published stories about monsters, deadly combat tech, treachery, and honor: Big Plush by Aaron Allston (a novella from the Action Figures series)—The Dollgangers, artificial people made in mankind’s image, take up arms in a desperate bid to win their freedom. Comrades in Arms by Kevin J. Anderson—A damaged cyborg soldier and an enemy alien fighter turn their backs on the war and try to escape. But the human and alien governments can’t tolerate the two deserters working together, so they join forces to hunt them down. Shores of the Infinite by Loren L. Coleman (a novella from the ICAS File series)—Separated from command & control, Combat Assault Suit troopers force a beachhead to liberate a new planet from the cyborg threat. The Black Ship by B.V. Larson (a mech novella from the Imperium Series)—A human settlement on the deadliest planet ever colonized clings to life . . . but today new invaders are coming down from the stars. Out There by Michael A. Stackpole—The Qian have discovered humanity and welcomed them into their star-spanning empire. The benefits they offer humanity are many, and they don’t want much in return: just the best human pilots available to take apart a most diabolical enemy./

Five by Five: No Surrender is the second collection in the series of short novels by five masters of military science fiction. In these pulse-pounding tales, the best (or worst) soldiers in the galaxy are pitted against powerful aliens on distant battlefields. In William C. Dietz’s Legion of the Damned® story, Legio Patria Nostra, the insectoid Ramanthians have occupied Earth, and the Confederacy of Sentient Beings turn to the xenophobic Hudathans for help. But Hudathan relics have been stolen by ex-legionnaire thieves—and the Hudathans won''t join the Confederacy unless Legion Captain Deacon Smith can get them back. Set in the world of Harlan Ellison’s classic Outer Limits episode “Soldier,” Kevin J. Anderson’s Prisoner of War follows a set of warriors in a never-ending future war, men bred for nothing but the battleground, and how they cope with the horrors of peace. When expensive, classified shipments of military hardware go missing, Conflux Armed Forces policewoman Kalliope Reardon follows the trail far outside the boundaries of the civilized galaxy, and into the heart of occupied enemy territory in Brad R. Torgersen’s Reardon’s Law. When A. C. Cade was exposed as a fraud, Cade’s son makes himself into the elite father pilot he believed his father was, defending Earth against a desperate alien invader which has no use for humankind and absolutely nothing to lose in Dagger Team Seven by R. M. Meluch. In Coffee Black Sea, the saga of the Dollgangers from Aaron Allston’s Big Plush (Five by Five Vol. 1) continues. Bow, BeeBee, Lina, and new ’gangers escalate the risks of their quest for survival . . . by turning their eyes to the stars.

The X-Wing/Wraith Squadron books are one of the most popular series in the history of Star Wars novels. Now, the intrepid spy/pilots of Wraith Squadron are back in an all-new Star Wars adventure set in the time just after the events of the New York Times bestselling Fate of the Jedi series! Wraith Squadron was Wedge Antilles''s boldest creation: a covert-action unit of X-Wing fighters, its pilots drawn from the dregs of other units, castoffs and rejects given one last chance. Now, years after their thrilling adventures during and after the Rebellion that destroyed the Empire, they''re back to deal with a brand-new mission!

The X-Wing/Wraith Squadron adventures are one of the most popular series in the Star Wars universe. Through nine thrilling novels, this handy eBook bundle features the action, the intrigue, and the entire evolving story of these unique space corps—units that are comprised of a diverse group of pilots determined to fight the good fight. This bundle includes the following titles: ROGUE SQUADRON WEDGE’S GAMBLE THE KRYTOS TRAP THE BACTA WAR WRAITH SQUADRON IRON FIST SOLO COMMAND ISARD’S REVENGE STARFIGHTERS OF ADUMAR

While Luke and Ben Skywalker continue their exploration of the mystery known as Abeloth with their unlikely Sith allies, the galaxy is abuzz with the trial of former Jedi Knight Tahiri Veila. This moment when the fate of the Jedi might be determined is close at hand, as the exiled Grand Master works to find a reason behind the madness afflicting the Jedi, while those charged with keeping the Order intact struggle against a Republic that seems to have already declared their verdict in the only court that matters: the court of public opinion. Conviction begins the mini-trilogy that will leave readers breathlessly waiting to see how the bestselling Fate of the Jedi series ends.

Die Gespensterstaffel gegen die Schergen der "Eisenfaust"! Ein Leckerbissen für alle Star-Wars-Fans! Kriegsherr Zsinj, Herr des Super-Sternenzerstörers "Eisenfaust", wird plötzlich zur größten Bedrohung der Neuen Republik. Wedge Antilles, der Kommandeur der Gespensterstaffel, schmiedet einen kühnen Plan, den allerdings nur ein Mann durchführen kann, der ebenso gerissen ist wie Zsinj selbst: Han Solo, die lebende Legende aus dem Krieg gegen das Imperium. Doch als die mörderische Schlacht beginnt, tauchen die Feinde aus völlig unerwarteter Richtung auf.

Die Gespensterstaffel hat ihre Feuerprobe überstanden - doch schon wartet eine weitere Bewährungsprobe auf die Kampfeinheit der Outsider: Kriegsherr Zsinj, einstiger Gegner, will sich der Flotte anschließen. Commander Wedge Antilles glaubt nicht an die guten Absichten Zsinj und schickt seine Leute auf eine tollkühne Mission. Die Überlebenschancen der unkonventionellen Staffel sind gleich Null...

Commander Wedge Antilles plant eine neue Kampfeinheit für Spezialeinsätze. Die Mitglieder dieser Gespensterstaffel sind Piloten, die alle einen Makel in der Personalakte aufweisen - eigenwillige und kämpferische Außenseiter, die nichts mehr zu verlieren haben. Doch gleich zu Beginn ihrer Ausbildung wird die Station von imperialen Truppen angegriffen. Zahlenmäßig weit unterlegen, kann sich die Gespensterstaffel nur auf ihre unorthodoxen Methoden verlassen, um der Vernichtung zu entgehen...

Eine neue, faszinierende Geschichte aus dem Star-Wars-Universum! Mit jedem Sieg, den er gegen die Rebellen von Corellia erringt, wird Jacen Solo einflussreicher – und die Bewunderung für ihn wächst. Er ist davon überzeugt, der Galaxis endlich Frieden zu bringen. Doch Luke Skywalker erscheint der Preis für diese Art von Frieden viel zu hoch. Und was ist, wenn im Hintergrund eine ganz andere Macht die Fäden zieht ...? Die Abenteuer um Luke Skywalker, Han Solo & Co. gehen in eine neue spektakuläre Runde!

Der Beginn eines neuen Zeitalters! Darth Caedus, der einst Jacen Solo und Luke Skywalkers Neffe war, ist tot. Doch seine Taten haben Leid und Zerstörung über die Galaktische Allianz gebracht. Luke Skywalker wird dafür verurteilt, Jacens Wandlung zum Sith-Lord nicht verhindert zu haben. Er nimmt das Urteil an – denn er spürt eine neue Gefahr heraufziehen, und beim Kampf gegen sie würden ihn seine Pflichten als Jedi- Meister nur behindern ...

Darth Vaders dunkles Erbe Endlich herrscht Friede in der Galaxis. Doch die Ruhe ist trügerisch, denn Corellia fühlt sich von der Galaktischen Allianz bevormundet und strebt insgeheim nach Unabhängigkeit. Luke Skywalker schickt den Jedi Jacen Solo und seinen eigenen Sohn Ben nach Corellia, um das Schlimmste zu verhindern. Doch Corellia ist auch das Heimatsystem von Han Solo, dem er noch immer Loyalität entgegenbringt – und der sich anbahnende Konflikt droht, langjährige Freundschaften und selbst Familienbande zu zerstören ... Über dreißig Jahre Star Wars und eine Ende der Erfolgsgeschichte ist nicht in Sicht!

Vergiss nie den hohen Preis der Macht ... Für die Macht über die Galaktische Allianz hat sich Jacen Solo mit all seinen Freunden und Verwandten entzweit. Doch er war bereit, alles aufzugeben, um der Galaxis Frieden zu bringen. Erst jetzt, da er allein ist, erkennt er, dass der Preis, den er gezahlt hat, weit höher ist als erwartet – und unendlich viel dunkler ...

Die erfolgreichste Weltraum-Saga aller Zeiten geht weiter! Während die Yuuzhan Vong weiter vordringen, schmiedet Luke Skywalker einen tollkühnen Plan: Er will sich in den feindlichen Stützpunkt auf Coruscant einschleusen. Inzwischen reisen Han und Leia von Planet zu Planet, um den Widerstand zu mobilisieren ...

Die Jedis Luke Skywalker und sein Sohn Ben verfolgen die Sith, die den Kampf im Nexus überlebt haben. Doch ihre Absichten bleiben nicht unbemerkt. Plötzlich stehen sie einer großen Abordnung der Sith gegenüber. Zwar behauptet diese, keinen Kampf zu wünschen – doch wie sollen die beiden Jedis Anhängern der dunklen Seite der Macht vertrauen?

The rogues and misfits of the Wraith Squadron find themselves reunited when a powerful Galactic Alliance Army general is suspected of participating in an Empire conspiracy to topple the Alliance.

The Rebel Alliance’s elite strike force must join together with Han Solo to take down their old foe, the warlord Zsinj. Wraith Squadron: they are the Rebel Alliance’s ultimate strike force. Sleek, swift, and deadly, they are the first in battle, the last line of defense. Now they must find and destroy a wily enemy more powerful than the Empire itself. Their covert mission has been a success. The enemy has been vanquished. Or so they thought. The Super Star Destroyer Iron Fist somehow escaped destruction and with it the New Republic’s greatest threat, the infamous warlord Zsinj. To defeat him, Wraith Squadron must join a combat task force led by the only man crafty enough to beat Zsinj at his own game: Han Solo. But Zsinj knows the X-wing fighters’ indomitable courage is both their greatest strength–and their greatest weakness. For even against the most overwhelming odds, the Rebels will fight to the death. And that will leave Zsinj the galaxy’s unchallenged master! Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

They are the Rebel Alliance''s ultimate strike force--sleek, swift, and deadly. For these X-wing fighters, no job is too dirty or too dangerous. Now they must rise to meet an impossible challenge: stop a powerful warlord by pretending to be his ally. Against all odds, the controversial Wraith Squadron has survived its first covert mission. But now they are called upon to cheat death twice. This time Wedge Antilles sends them in to stop the warlord Zsinj and his Super Star Destroyer, Iron Fist. If Zsinj joins the Empire, it could turn the tide of war against the Rebels. The Wraith Squadron''s mission: infiltrate the warlord''s fleet and uncover his carefully guarded plans. To do so, they must pose as ruthless pirates seeking to join Zsinj''s forces. And that means first becoming pirates in space lanes teeming with Imperial Navy patrols. If that isn''t enough to get them killed, they''ll have to pass one last test--a suicide mission for Zsinj. Can they survive the test and turn the tables on Zsinj? Or is this the end for Wraith Squadron? Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

As the battle against the Empire rages, a new crew of X-wing fighters risk life and machine on a daring undercover mission and emerge as the Rebel Alliance’s elite strike force. It is Wedge Antilles’s boldest creation: a covert-action unit of X-wing fighters, its pilots drawn from the dregs of other units, castoffs and rejects being given one last chance. But before the new pilots can complete their training, the squadron’s base is attacked by former Imperial admiral Trigit and Wraith Squadron is forced to swing into action—taking over an Imperial warship and impersonating its crew. The mission: to gain vital intelligence about Trigit’s secret weapons, to sabotage the admiral’s plans, and to lure him into an Alliance trap. However, the high-stakes gamble pits Wraith Squadron’s ragtag renegades against the Empire’s most brilliant master of guile and deception. Are they up to the challenge? If not, the penalty is instant death.