New Releases by George RR Martin

Découvrez en VO le second volet des aventures de DUNK au royaume de WESTEROS, avec des traductions en marge pour vous aider à bien comprendre le texte original.

The 40th anniversary of George R.R. Martin''s classic southern gothic novel finds it just as gripping today as it was on its release. Abner Marsh has had his dearest wish come true - he has built the Fevre Dream, the finest steamship ever to sail the Mississippi. Abner hopes to race the boat some day, but his partner is making it hard for him to realise his ambition. Joshua York put up the money for the Fevre Dream, but now rumours have started about the company he keeps, his odd eating habits and strange hours. As the Dream sails the great river, it leaves in its wake one too many dark tales, until Abner is forced to face down the man who helped to make his dreams become reality. From the author of the international phenomenon that is Game of Thrones, leap into a gothic historical fiction that will leave you wanting to read it with the lights turned on. * * * * * * * * * * * * * ''I loved Fevre Dream. The best vampire novel ever written'' Joanne Harris, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Narrow Door ''The kind of chiller one rereads'' Harlan Ellison ''A gripping and thrilling read . . . the relations between human and the vampire race are also something of an allegory for slavery and exploitation . . . very well developed, vivid and unforgettable'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A beautiful, multi-layered story that stands as an historical drama bordering on fantasy and horror'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A must-have in your personal library if you''re into collecting modern fantasy novels, novels with historical fiction settings, or novels about paranormal creatures'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Not only is it a great premise, but Mr. Martin follows through and delivers one hell of a story to back it up. Highly recommended!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''It is excellent historical fiction, set amongst the steamboats traveling up and down the Mississippi . . . Recommended for fans of historic paranormal and horrific fiction'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I loved this book. It was one of those that I wanted to savour and not rush ahead with. The writing draws you in from the start'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A fantastic setting, and a steamboat that makes you want to go back in time and experience a great race yourself. This was a wonderful read and I would recommend highly'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I''ve never met a protagonist like Abner Marsh . . . you''ll want to savour this novel''s little surprises completely unspoiled . . . an incredible slice of history, a deeply moving tale of an unlikely friendship, and a testament to the power of loyalty between two individuals'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon flame and saw the Seven Kingdoms turned to ash.

»Für Fans klassischer Fantasy ist Wild Cards Pflichtlektüre.« Subway Joker ... Das sind von einem außerirdischen Virus Veränderte; Mutanten; Freaks! Sie leben seit 70 Jahren unter den Menschen, und man hat sich an sie gewöhnt. Fast. Denn die meisten der New Yorker Joker leben in Jokertown, einem Ghetto im Süden Manhattans. Dies ist die Geschichte des fünften Polizeireviers, dessen Cops in Jokertown für Recht und Gesetz einstehen. Für manche ist es eine Zuflucht, für andere ein Ärgernis – aber für die meisten ist es die letzte Festung gegen die Freaks!

Nous sommes en 1986. Depuis qu’il a frappé la Terre quarante ans plus tôt, le virus Wild Card n’a cessé de se répandre, tuant une grande partie de la population, produisant quelques aces, des êtres aux pouvoirs surnaturels, et beaucoup de jokers, des humains amoindris et difformes. Aujourd’hui confrontés à un ennemi venu des profondeurs de l’espace et à son alliée sur Terre, une secte maçonnique, les héros créés par George R.R. Martin et ses complices (Roger Zelazny, Walter Jon Williams, Pat Cadigan...) ne sont pas au bout de leurs surprises.

The Ice Dragon is an enchanting tale of courage and sacrifice for young readers and adults by the wildly popular author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Song of Ice and Fire series, George R.R. Martin. Lavish illustrations by acclaimed artist Luis Royo enrich this captivating and heartwarming story of a young girl and her dragon. In the world of A Song of Ice and Fire the ice dragon was a creature of legend and fear, for no man had ever tamed one. When it flew overhead, it left in its wake desolate cold and frozen land. But Adara was not afraid. For Adara was a winter child, born during the worst freeze that anyone, even the Old Ones, could remember. Adara could not remember the first time she had seen the ice dragon. It seemed that it had always been in her life, glimpsed from afar as she played in the frigid snow long after the other children had fled the cold. In her fourth year she touched it, and in her fifth year she rode upon its broad, chilled back for the first time. Then, in her seventh year, on a calm summer day, fiery dragons from the North swooped down upon the peaceful farm that was Adara''s home. And only a winter child—and the ice dragon who loved her—could save her world from utter destruction. This new edition of The Ice Dragon is sure to become a collector''s item for fans of HBO''s megahit Game of Thrones. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

More exciting adventures from the longest-running shared world superhero series created and edited by George R. R. Martin, bestselling author of A GAME OF THRONES 30 years after the world changed, the victims of the gene-altering ''Wild Cards'' virus face a new nightmare. The place is New York City, home of Aces High - the glamourous lounge for superheroes, high atop the Empire State Building - and Jokertown, the squalid residence of the city''s deformed underclass. The victims of the Wild Card Virus are no longer new and strange, but neither are they accepted by a world that still fears them. But as a new decade dawns, all eyes are drawn to the skies, and the Wild Cards may be the planet''s only hope. From the far reaches of space comes The Swarm, a deadly menace that could very well destroy the planet. Aces and Jokers must form an uneasy alliance and prepare for a battle they must not lose. Edited by George R. R. Martin, this volume features stories by Roger Zelazny, Walter Jon Williams, Pat Cadigan, Lewis Shiner, John J. Miller, George R. R. Martin himself and more

HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS: AFTER THE FEAST is the SECOND part of the fifth volume in the series. ‘Vivid, rich, multi-layered and utterly addictive’ Daily Express

This stunning enhanced edition of the hugely popular and highly acclaimed epic fantasy features an interactive map tracking main characters’ journeys, audio extracts of key scenes and a hyperlinked character glossary.

After the alien virus struck humanity in the wake of World War II, a handful of the survivors found they possessed superhuman powers. The Wild Cards shared-world volumes tell their story. Here in book two, Wild Cards II: Aces High, we trace these heroes and villains through the tumultuous 1980s, both like and unlike our own. Now, after centuries of travel through space, an extraterrestrial being called the Swarm is headed for Earth. Meanwhile, some of the aces given superpowers by the virus are hatching conspiracies to control the human world. These factions are about to collide...and the fallout could be catastrophic. Featuring stories from SF and fantasy giants such as George R. R. Martin, Roger Zelazny, Pat Cadigan, Lewis Shiner, Walter Jon Williams, and others. The Wild Cards Universe The Original Triad #1 Wild Cards #2 Aces High #3 Jokers Wild The Puppetman Quartet #4: Aces Abroad #5: Down and Dirty #6: Ace in the Hole #7: Dead Man’s Hand The Rox Triad #8: One-Eyed Jacks #9: Jokertown Shuffle #10: Dealer’s Choice #11: Double Solitaire #12: Turn of the Cards The Card Sharks Triad #13: Card Sharks #14: Marked Cards #15: Black Trump #16: Deuces Down #17: Death Draws Five The Committee Triad #18: Inside Straight #19: Busted Flush #20: Suicide Kings The Fort Freak Triad #21: Fort Freak #22: Lowball #23: High Stakes The American Triad #24: Mississippi Roll #25: Low Chicago #26: Texas Hold ''Em At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Praise for the George R.R. Martin''s Wild Cards series: ""Well written and suspenseful and a good read.""-Aboriginal Science Fiction ""Commendable writing...a zany premise...narrated with rueful humor and intelligence.""-Publishers Weekly ""A superior series featuring superheroes...a delightfully imaginative speculation."" -Toronto Star John Fortune-son of Peregine and Fortunato, two of the most powerful and popular Aces the world has ever known-has finally turned his card. He''s an Ace! And proud of it... except that his new powers put him on a collision course with enemies he never knew he had. Is he the new messiah? Or the Anti-Christ? Or is he just a kid who''s in over his head and about to drown? It''s really quite simple. Mr. Nobody wants to do his job. The Midnight Angel wants to serve her Lord. Billy Ray, dying from boredom, wants some action. John Nighthawk wants to uncover the awful secret behind his mysterious power. Fortunato wants to rescue his son from the clutches of a cryptic Vatican office. John Fortune just wants to catch Siegfried and Ralph''s famous Vegas review. The problem is that all roads, whether they start in Turin, Italy, Las Vegas, Hokkaido, Japan, Jokertown, Snake Hill, the Short Cut, or Yazoo City, Mississippi, lead to Leo Barnett''s Peaceable Kingdom where the difference between the Apocalypse and Peace on Earth is as thin as a razor''s edge and where Death himself awaits the final terrible turn of the card. Splitting his life between the Empire State and The Land of Enchantment, John J. Miller currently resides in Albuquerque, N.M., with his wife Gail, five cats, two dogs, two goldfish, and too many books to count, approximately ten of which he''s written. He''s contemplating getting more goldfish, and, probably, books.

HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A CLASH OF KINGS is the second volume in the series.