Most Popular Books by Karen Traviss

This collection dives into the Halo universe from the perspective of those who fought and died to save humanity—and those who vowed to wipe it out.

Die Elite der Klonkrieger im Undercover-Einsatz! Als die Klonkriege weiter durch die Galaxie toben, müssen die effektivsten Krieger der Republik plötzlich feststellen, dass die Separatisten nicht ihr einziger Feind sind - und bei Weitem nicht der schlimmste. Basierend auf dem Videogame-Hit von Electronic Arts.

Der Aufbruch zu neuen fantastischen Welten! Im Kampf gegen die Separatisten ruht die Hoffnung der Republik auf dem jungen Jedi-Ritter Anakin Skywalker, seiner Padawan Ahsoka und Meister Obi-Wan Kenobi. Doch die Rebellen haben längst ein Netz aus Fallen und Intrigen gesponnen, um sie zu Fall zu bringen ... Karen Traviss war Korrespondentin aus dem Verteidigungsministerium und TV- und Zeitungsjournalistin. Ausserdem hat sie als Pressesprecherin der Polizei gearbeitet. Sie lebt in Devizes, England.

Die Republic Commandos waren die legendäre Eliteeinheit der Klonarmee. Einige sind desertiert und nach Mandalore geflohen, wo sie sich mit Söldnern, abtrünnigen Klonsoldaten und untergetauchten Jedi zum Widerstand gegen das Imperium rüsten. Andere hingegen - darunter Soldaten der Delta und Omega Squad - dienen nun als Imperial Commandos und bilden eine Sondereinheit innerhalb Darth Vaders Leibgarde.

"Welcome to humanity''s new war: silent, high stakes, and unseen. This is a life-or-death mission for ONI''s black-ops team, Kilo-Five, which is tasked with preventing the ruthless Elites, once the military leaders of the Covenant, from regrouping and threatening humankind again. What began as a routine dirty-tricks operation keeping the Elites busy with their own insurrection turns into a desperate bid to extract one member of Kilo-Five from the seething heart of an alien civil war"--

The Clone Wars rage on. As insurgent Separatists fight furiously to wrest control of the galaxy from the Republic, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine cunningly manipulates both sides for his own sinister purposes. Torrent Company’s Captain Rex agrees to temporarily relieve Anakin Skywalker of Ahsoka, his ubiquitous–and insatiably curious–Padawan, by bringing her along on a routine three-day shakedown cruise aboard Captain Gilad Pellaeon’s newly refitted assault ship. But the training run becomes an active–and dangerous–rescue mission when Republic undercover agent Hallena Devis goes missing in the middle of a Separatist invasion. Dispatched to a distant world to aid a local dictator facing a revolution, Hallena finds herself surrounded by angry freedom fighters and questioning the Republic’s methods–and motives. Summoned to rescue the missing operative who is also his secret love, Pellaeon–sworn to protect the Republic over all–is torn between duty and desire. And Ahsoka, sent in with Rex and six untested clone troopers to extract Hallena, encounters a new and different Jedi philosophy, which shakes the foundation of her upbringing to the core. As danger and intrigue intensify, the loyalties and convictions of all involved will be tested. . . . 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 kids, the three of them were inseparable; as soldiers, they were torn apart. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fought alongside Dom''s elder brother Carlos at Aspho Fields in the epic battle that changed the course of the Pendulum Wars. There''s a new war to fight now, a war for mankind''s very survival. But while the last human stronghold on Sera braces itself for another onslaught from the Locust Horde, ghosts come back to haunt Marcus and Dom, as the return of an old comrade threatens to dredge up an agonizing secret Marcus has sworn to keep. As the beleaguered Gears of the Coalition of Ordered Governments take a last stand to save mankind from extinction, the harrowing decisions made at Aspho Fields have to be relived and made again. Marcus and Dom can take anything the Locust Horde throws at them--but will their friendship survive the truth about Carlos Santiago?"--Page 4 of cover.

In his new mantle as Sith Lord, Jacen Solo''s dark powers reach a peak as he continues to crush opposition across the warring galaxy and bring his dream of a new order closer to fruition. But those who once fought at his side now turn against him, and as his unexpected enemies rally to the confederacy, Ben Skywalker discovers the full and terrible truth of how his mother died.

On the surface, it seems like just another routine contract for Boba Fett and his Mandalorian commandos, but the mystery client who hires them to start a small war is more dangerous than any of them can possibly imagine. When the Yuuzhan Vong invasion force sweeps into the galaxy, the Mandalorians find they’re on the wrong side–fighting for an alien culture that will bring about the end of their own. Now Fett has to choose between his honor and the survival of his people. Since he’ s a practical man, he’s determined help the resistance beat the Yuuzhan Vong—even if it means working with a Jedi agent. Trouble is, no one trusts a man with Fett’ s reputation. So convincing the New Republic that they’re fighting on the same side is a tall order. Denounced as traitors, Fett’s Mandalorians need to stay one step ahead of their Yuuzhan Vong paymasters–and the Republic who sees them as collaborators with the most destructive enemy the galaxy has ever faced. . . . BONUS: This original novella includes an excerpt from Star Wars: Republic Commando: Hard Contact and an interview with the author.

The world of Arkham Unhinged changes now! Bestselling author Karen Traviss takes the reins to tell stories of life in Gotham between the blockbuster games Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. In this, her first Batman tale, we see the walls of Arkham City begin to rise...along with the ire of Gotham''s citizens.

GO BEHIND THE HIT GAME WITH BEST-SELLING NOVELIST KAREN TRAVISS! Before Batman steps into the madness that is Arkham City, a different madness has gripped Gotham. With the city’s slums cleared out to make room for the mega-criminals of Arkham, ordinary crime is running rampant. And only one man is willing to do whatever it takes to rescue Gotham from itself. His name is the Bookbinder. And he’s already responsible for one death. Now, Batman has to figure out the identity of Gotham’s mysterious new vigilante, while at the same time coming closer to finding out the secrets of Arkham City. But with innocent lives on the line, will the Dark Knight Detective be able to solve either mystery before time runs out? Writer Karen Traviss (City of Pearl, Halo: Glasslands) teams with artists including CHRISTIAN DUCE (Ides of Blood), Riccardo Burchielli (DMZ), Federico Dallocchio (SUICIDE SQUAD) and Tony Shasteen (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES) to pit Batman against a higher class of criminal!

Commissioner Gordon and the Gotham police department are doing their best to follow up on the leads left by the Bookbinder in his disturbing letter. But a misinterpretation of the Bookbinder''s intent could prove deadly...unless Batman can stop him in time!

The Bookbinder has selected his next victim, and like before, he''s sending a message to Gotham through his choice. Will Batman put the puzzle together in time to rescue the target? And will Gotham learn Bookbinder''s lesson?

Tensions rise as protests against Arkham City reach a fever pitch. Councilman Grove introduces a plan for cutting off crime at its roots while Batman comes face to face with corruption within the GCPD.

Bruce Wayne goes head-to-head on live TV with Mayor Sharp over Arkham City. Batman sees clues to the Bookbinder''s presence everywhere now, but which one will reveal his true identity?

Arkham City and the Bookbinder both occupy Batman''s mind, competing for his attention. Due to Arkham City, the crime situation in Gotham becomes more and more dire, and the local economy begins to tank. But the riddles presented by the murderous Bookbinder prove so intriguing and challenging, Batman can hardly focus on anything else. Where will Bookbinder strike next?

Die New York Times-Bestsellerautorin, Drehbuchschreiberin und Comic-Autorin KAREN TRAVISS erhielt vor allem für ihre preisno minierte Wess''har- Romanserie viel positives Kritikerecho. Mit ihren Arbeiten zu Star Wars, Gears of War und Halo landet sie regelmässig auf den internationalen Bestsellerlisten. Die ehemalige Verteidigungskorrespondentin und TV- und Zeitungsjournalistin lebt und arbeitet in England. Die New York Times-Bestsellerautorin, Drehbuchschreiberin und Comic-Autorin KAREN TRAVISS erhielt vor allem für ihre preisno minierte Wess''har- Romanserie viel positives Kritikerecho. Mit ihren Arbeiten zu Star Wars, Gears of War und Halo landet sie regelmässig auf den internationalen Bestsellerlisten. Die ehemalige Verteidigungskorrespondentin und TV- und Zeitungsjournalistin lebt und arbeitet in England.

Following the sinking of the Jacinto at the conclusion of Volume 2,the Gears have fled to the island of Vectes where they struggle to defend thelast remnants of humankind from The Stranded and a new menace, The Lambent- a deadly, mutating lifeform.

Jim Gordon has to pick up the pieces when Sharp introduces tougher ID card checks in a bid to stop petty criminals heading back into Gotham. Catwoman learns about the profitable market for stolen first editions--but has she also learned the Bookbinder''s secret?

Batman struggles to connect the clues left behind by the Bookbinder. Retracing his steps, he re-examines the evidence, looking for the common thread that will blast the case wide open. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne and his public misgivings regarding Arkham City are starting to earn him some enemies in City Hall.

The legal system, backed by the media and the finances of Bruce Wayne, starts to fight back against the imprisonment of low-level protestors in Arkham City. Their success so angers Mayor Sharp, he''s desperate to find a news story to distract the public...perhaps a healthy dose of fear-mongering will do the trick? Elsewhere, Councilman Grove''s plan to pay "undesirables" to leave Gotham picks up steam. As Gotham falls apart, where will Batman look next for clues?

The Bookbinder''s trail leads Batman to an unlikely neighborhood and into a world that Gotham has forgotten. He''s sure he''s got his man, but can he find enough evidence to stop the Bookbinder, or uncover his adversary''s next plan to raise Gotham''s moral and intellectual standards?

Diana has nine days to step between two warring facets of godhood and stave off a disaster for those caught in the crossfire. "Nine Days" part 3 of 3.

Nine Days part 1 of 3! It takes nine days, the gods say, for an anvil to fall to Earth from Olympus. But what happens when it strikes the world of men? Wonder Woman doesn''t want to find out...

Nyx, primordial goddess of night, is indifferent to the fate of the mortals below when she decides to teach her daughter Strife a lesson. But Diana of Themyscira is determined to protect humanity from the consequences. "Nine Days" part 2 of 3.

Dem Bösen verfallen! Die Rebellion innerhalb der Neuen Republik droht die Galaxis zu zerreissen. Doch Jacen Solo, inzwischen ein vollendeter Meister der Macht, hat eigene Pläne, um der Welt Frieden und Ordnung zurückzubringen. Gelenkt von seinem Sith-Mentor Lumiya beschreitet er den Weg seines Grossvaters - Darth Vader! Karen Traviss war Korrespondentin aus dem Verteidigungsministerium und TV- und Zeitungsjournalistin. Ausserdem hat sie als Pressesprecherin der Polizei gearbeitet. Sie lebt in Devizes, England.

Desde niños, los tres eran inseparables; como soldados, no. Marcus, Fénix y Dominic Santiago lucharon al lado del hermano mayor de Dominic, Carlos, en Aspho Fields durante el épico enfrentamiento que cambiaría el curso de las Guerras del Péndulo. Ahora una nueva batalla se libra, una batalla de la que, esta vez sí, dependerá el futuro de la Humanidad. Pero mientras la última fortaleza de Sera se prepara para recibir otro ataque de las hordas Locust, los fantasmas vuelven a perseguir a Marcus y Dom, así como el regreso de un antiguo camarada amenaza con desvelar un secreto atroz que Marcus ha jurado guardar.

Gejagt von Darth Vaders Erben! Han Solo und seine Frau Leia befinden sich auf der Flucht. Ihnen wird die Beteiligung an einem Mordkomplott zur Last gelegt. Der Mann, der sie jagt, ist der Enkel Darth Vaders, dessen wahrer Erbe – Hans und Leias eigener Sohn!

Ian isn''t crazy. Life would be a lot simpler if he was. He''s eighteen, on the run, and scared – the shape-shifting delusions he''s had since childhood have turned out to be real. He''s the result of a dynamic mimicry project intended to help undercover agents "go grey" and blend in unnoticed. Now the biotech company wants its property back, and the only people he can trust are two private military contractors sent to find him – Rob, a former Royal Marine who''s struggling to adjust to Civvy Street, and Mike, heir to a wealthy American political dynasty, who only ever wanted to be an ordinary guy. While the company hunts Ian, the two contractors try to help him harness his disturbing ability. But first Ian''s got to work out what identity really means – and Mike and Rob have to decide how far they''ll go to give him the chance of a normal life.

Dive into the epic series featuring the brave warriors of Omega Squad—an elite team of clone commandos fighting to protect the Galactic Republic. Following the eruption of the bloody Clone Wars at the battle of Geonosis, both sides remain deadlocked in a stalemate that can be broken only by elite warrior teams like Omega Squad, clone commandos with terrifying combat skills and a lethal arsenal. For Omega Squad, deployed deep behind enemy lines, it’s the same old special ops grind: sabotage, espionage, ambush, and assassination. But when Omega Squad is rushed to Coruscant, the war’s most dangerous new hotspot, the commandos discover they’re not the only ones penetrating the heart of the enemy. A surge in Separatist attacks has been traced to a network of cells in the Republic’s capital, masterminded by a mole in Command Headquarters. To identify and destroy a Separatist spy and terror network in a city full of civilians will require special talents and skills. Not even the leadership of Jedi generals, along with the assistance of Delta Squad and a certain notorious ARC trooper, can even the odds against the Republic Commandos. And while success may not bring victory in the Clone Wars, failure means certain defeat.