New Releases by Kevin Hearne

兩千歲德魯伊，跑路中！ 印地安保留區淘金計劃，千年騙徒凱歐帝的計中計！ 紐約時報暢銷榜、亞馬遜網路書店發燒奇幻小說、空降尼爾森公信榜排行、《出版人週刊》強力推薦 「為古老神話注入新意。」 凱文‧赫恩是幽默機智的出色說書人。在本書中，他用合理的解釋把各神話傳說巧妙織進故事之中，創造出一個令讀者覺得異常熟悉卻又高度原創的世界。本書出版後在美國引起熱烈迴響，銷售長紅，每一集都躍上《紐約時報》暢銷榜。《鋼鐵德魯伊》魔力十足，立下全新的奇幻里程碑！ 「凱文‧赫恩為古老神話注入新意，創造出一個異常熟悉又高度原創的世界。」——妮可‧琵勒，奇幻作家 「赫恩給了我們活潑情節與酷斃的動作場面，書迷鐵定會很興奮！」——《出版人週刊》（Publishers Weekly）重點書評 「《圈套》結合了前幾集有趣的觀點，也給了這個英雄傳奇一個讓人激動的黑暗轉折⋯⋯絕妙的新章序幕，讓人加倍期待下一集。」——Fantasy Book Critic網站書評 要三倍小心騙徒神。 他們就像洶湧水道上的濺水， 將自己的快樂濺灑在無辜之人身上。 因為刺殺了雷神索爾，阿提克斯惹毛了北歐諸神與世界各國的雷神。於是，阿提克斯決定詐死，還要搞得轟轟烈烈、人盡皆知。為了完成這場騙局，他與美國原住民騙徒神凱歐帝做了個交易，存活了二十一個世紀的德魯伊一腳踏入美國原住民神的地盤。 本以為詐死後能夠高枕無憂，但是麻煩接踵而來，欠凱歐帝的人情債、北歐死亡女神與地獄犬、邪惡原住民變形者⋯⋯當阿提克斯被這一切搞得分身乏術時，意想不到的背叛更悄悄找上門來，世上最後的德魯伊（以及他的狗）是否能夠平安逃過這一劫？

德魯伊滅團危機！一份記錄全球吸血鬼的名單， 一場延續兩千年的戰爭。 三個德魯伊 vs. 十萬吸血鬼， 諸神黃昏前，吸血鬼戰爭開打！ 凱文‧赫恩是幽默機智的出色說書人。在本書中，他用合理的解釋把各神話傳說巧妙織進故事之中，創造出一個令讀者覺得異常熟悉卻又高度原創的世界。本書出版後在美國引起熱烈迴響，銷售長紅，每一集都躍上《紐約時報》暢銷榜。《鋼鐵德魯伊》魔力十足，立下全新的奇幻里程碑！ 「此時此刻我比較擔心吸血鬼。全世界的吸血鬼都想取我性命，而我不認為我能勸退他們。」 當年吸血鬼與羅馬人合作屠殺德魯伊，阿提克斯是唯一的倖存者。而現在，遠古吸血鬼希歐菲勒斯得知世上居然還有德魯伊存活，決定重新獵殺他們。阿提克斯也決定在麻煩清單裡，除了諸神黃昏與洛基，獵殺吸血鬼絕對高居榜首。 一如往常，阿提克斯不介意找幾個幫手，但他的同伴們都有自己的問題要解決。還好，他意外與當年想宰了他的上帝之鎚拉比重逢，當年的敵人竟成了現在的戰友，拉比願意幫忙。不過想徹底擺脫吸血鬼麻煩，背叛過他的吸血鬼李夫．海加森仍是關鍵⋯⋯ 三個德魯伊都有各自的麻煩，想要解決掉這些問題，可能會失去更多親愛的戰友或寶貴的事物。諸神黃昏即將展開，但他們是否能活著站上最後戰場？ 各家書評強力推薦 「⋯⋯描述大德魯伊融入現代社會時遇到的困難⋯⋯節奏、幽默與神話讓這個系列永遠充滿樂趣！」——《出版人週刊》（Publishers Weekly）重點書評 「赫恩是個幽默機智的出色說書人⋯⋯本書可說是尼爾．蓋曼的《美國眾神》加上吉姆．布契的《巫師神探》。」——SFF World 書評 「強大的現代英雄，擁有古老祕密、累積了二十一個世紀的求生智慧⋯⋯以活潑的敘事口吻⋯⋯一部旁徵博引的都會奇幻冒險。」——《學校圖書館期刊》（Library Journal） 「赫恩用合理的解釋把神話巧妙織進故事之中，這是部超級都會奇幻。」——哈莉葉．克勞斯納（Harriet Klausner），著名書評與專欄作家 「融合了現代背景與神話，令人愛不釋手、歡笑不斷的喜劇。」——阿利‧馬麥爾（Ari Marmell），奇幻作家 「這個風趣幽默的新奇幻系列在故事中融入凱爾特神話還有一個思想前衛的遠古德魯伊。」——凱莉‧梅丁（Kelly Meding），奇幻作家 「凱文‧赫恩為古老神話注入新意，創造出一個異常熟悉又高度原創的世界。」——妮可‧琵勒（Nicole Peeler），奇幻作家 「如果你喜愛幽默有趣的都會奇幻，那《鋼鐵德魯伊》是你的菜。如果你喜歡豐富精彩的都會奇幻，更該拿起《鋼鐵德魯伊》，以及凱文．赫恩未來出版的任何東西。」——SciFi Mafia 網站書評 「帶來超棒的情節、超幽默的敘述，超有趣的動作派小說。」——The Founding Fields 網站書評 「根本不可能不被凱文．赫恩創造的世界吸引。」——Yummy Men and Kick Ass Chicks網站書評

他肯定是最難殺死的人。 因為在神的追獵下，他已經活了21個世紀！2011全美最暢銷奇幻新人王，一部機智詼諧的都會奇幻小說。 紐約時報暢銷榜、亞馬遜網路書店發燒奇幻小說、空降尼爾森公信榜排行、《出版人週刊》強力推薦 「為古老神話注入新意，創造出一個異常熟悉又高度原創的世界。」 首集62折推薦價199元 通常有人問我多大年紀時，我總是說21， 如果他們因此以為我21歲，而不是21個世紀，該不能算我説謊吧！？ 阿提克斯是世上僅存的一名德魯伊，在亞歷桑納過著隱姓埋名的生活，經營神祕學書店，閒暇時會化身為動物，與他的愛爾蘭獵狼犬一起奔跑狩獵。他的鄰居和顧客以為這個渾身刺青的愛爾蘭小夥子只有二十一歲——不過他其實已經活了二十一個世紀，親身參與過許多歷史事件。他們更不知道：他能自大地擷取力量，自由往來各文化的神域異界，並擁有一把鋒利無比的魔法劍富拉蓋拉——解惑者。 不幸的是，有位凱爾特神祇想要那把劍，而他已經獵殺阿提克斯好幾個世紀。現在這個固執的神終於查出他的下落，而阿提克斯則不想再逃避了。他需要幫助——法力強大的女巫團、有暴力傾向的死亡女神、他的吸血鬼和狼人律師團隊、常鬥嘴的好夥伴獵犬，以及傳統的愛爾蘭好運——才能教訓這個凱爾特神祇，自邪惡力量的追獵中逃出生天…… 凱文‧赫恩是幽默機智的出色說書人。在本書中，他用合理的解釋把各神話傳說巧妙織進故事之中，創造出一個令讀者覺得異常熟悉卻又高度原創的世界。本書出版後在美國引起熱烈迴響，銷售長紅，每一集都躍上《紐約時報》暢銷榜。《鋼鐵德魯伊》魔力十足，立下全新的奇幻里程碑！

獵殺雷神索爾，夢幻團隊出征！ 德魯伊、吸血鬼、狼人、巫師、鍊金術師、斯拉夫雷神、張果老……浴血任務整軍待發！ 2011全美最暢銷奇幻新人王 紐約時報暢銷榜、亞馬遜網路書店發燒奇幻小說、空降尼爾森公信榜排行、《出版人週刊》強力推薦 「這是部超級都會奇幻。」 女海妖唯一尚未成真的預言： 「白鬍子在俄國吃兔肉聊海蛇之後13年，世界將會陷入火海。」 活過兩千年的最後德魯伊阿提克斯，正在面對至今為止最可怕的爛攤子。為了解決酒神女祭司和魔咒女巫，他欠了一堆人情。於是，他必須入侵北歐神域阿斯加德，偷取一顆青春女神的金蘋果；還要幫他的律師李夫．海加森組一個團隊找雷神索爾算總帳——這個北歐雷神是個很混蛋的神，他毀掉了無數人生，並要為許多無辜生命的凋零負責。 但事情的複雜性遠超出他的預料。吸血鬼地盤爭奪戰一觸即發，俄羅斯女巫獵人「上帝之鎚」也找上門來；耶穌更現身忠告，千萬不要蹚這渾水，因為這可能是最後倒數的開端，一旦命運的劇本被改寫，不論是德魯伊阿提克斯，或這整個世界，都沒有多少機會能存活下來…… 本書特色 凱文‧赫恩是幽默機智的出色說書人。在本書中，他用合理的解釋把各神話傳說巧妙織進故事之中，創造出一個令讀者覺得異常熟悉卻又高度原創的世界。本書出版後在美國引起熱烈迴響，銷售長紅，每一集都躍上《紐約時報》暢銷榜。《鋼鐵德魯伊》魔力十足，立下全新的奇幻里程碑！

土狼神誆我消滅惡魔， 吸血鬼逼我作掉雷神， 女巫要我對抗女巫， 而超自然生存守則說： 絕對不要招惹女巫！2011全美最暢銷奇幻新人王 中文版首集連續八週高踞誠品書店暢銷榜 紐約時報暢銷榜、亞馬遜網路書店發燒奇幻小說、空降尼爾森公信榜排行、《出版人週刊》強力推薦 「《魔咒》浸滿了魔法，而且棒呆了。」 我是世界上僅存的德魯伊，獨自行走人間已21個世紀⋯⋯ 阿提克斯‧歐蘇利文是最後的德魯伊，在擺平宿敵凱爾特愛神之後，他在亞歷桑納的平靜生活隨即變調。 許多原本沒交情的神明與超自然掮客，紛紛找上門要他當打手，身邊的吸血鬼律師邀他獵殺北歐雷神索爾，合作的女巫團要他處理羅馬酒神女祭司，而美國原住民的土狼神則逼他解決會吃人的墮落天使。還有詭異的拉比與神父雙人組，挑上這個時間點不斷試探，危險萬分的凱爾特女神們更是攪亂了一池春水⋯⋯ 分身乏術之際，還有個最大的問題在等著他——一整團與惡魔結盟的魔咒女巫，看準這個超自然權力大洗牌的時機，悄悄伸出了魔掌；與女巫團關係密切的阿提克斯相關人等也成了攻擊標靶。 為了守護身邊的朋友與好夥伴獵犬，阿提克斯只好帶著他的魔劍，以及所有可能的後援，準備來一場終極狩獵！ 本書特色 凱文‧赫恩是幽默機智的出色說書人。在本書中，他用合理的解釋把各神話傳說巧妙織進故事之中，創造出一個令讀者覺得異常熟悉卻又高度原創的世界。本書出版後在美國引起熱烈迴響，銷售長紅，每一集都躍上《紐約時報》暢銷榜。《鋼鐵德魯伊》魔力十足，立下全新的奇幻里程碑！

故事總會在營火旁被傳頌—— 德魯伊祕藏的營火故事，一次講個夠！ 他是活生生的傳奇，活了21個世紀、見過莎士比亞，還是聖杯傳奇的起源！？ 活得越久，故事越多。鋼鐵德魯伊分享不為人知的傳奇祕史。 「這個系列持續壯大、變得更讚。」 凱文‧赫恩是幽默機智的出色說書人。在本書中，他用合理的解釋把各神話傳說巧妙織進故事之中，創造出一個令讀者覺得異常熟悉卻又高度原創的世界。這個系列出版後在美國引起熱烈迴響，銷售長紅，每一集都躍上《紐約時報》暢銷榜。《鋼鐵德魯伊》魔力十足，立下全新的奇幻里程碑！ 而故事集則是在《鋼鐵德魯伊》各個緊湊事件之間的片段插曲，描寫鋼鐵德魯伊日常充滿幽默與動作的冒險。 有時候，身為德魯伊，別人會期待我說故事。 大家都以為我是個兼職吟遊詩人⋯⋯ 阿提克斯．歐蘇利文，活了二十一個世紀的鋼鐵德魯伊，為了躲避愛爾蘭愛神的追殺，躲在亞歷桑納州坦佩市，經營神祕學書店。某天，他接到一通來自埃及的電話，對方想找一本古籍——他一直以為那只是羔羊食譜，但是對方的反應讓他起了戒心。 客人來到書店，兩人話不投機，對方搶走了羔羊寶典，而阿提克斯發現對方竟然有能力破解自己的羈絆魔法。他決定追回寶典；但去到埃及會有個問題——他曾經得罪過埃及神，其中包括了貓神巴絲特，她禁止阿提克斯再次踏上埃及的土地。 在營火邊，德魯伊講述著關於埃及神、邪惡地精、女巫、莎士比亞，以及聖杯的故事——與他的狗狗歐伯隆及學徒關妮兒，分享這兩千多年來不為人所知的冒險傳說。 《拉斯凱勒部族》 在某個聖誕節前夕，阿提克斯與狗狗歐伯隆來到了購物中心，卻發現舞台上的聖誕小精靈是真正的地精！歐洲的老地精們為什麼會來到新大陸的城市？ 《交叉路口的女神》 而在訓練學徒的夜晚營火邊，關妮兒和狗狗歐伯隆挖掘出，阿提克斯不只喜愛引用莎士比亞，過去甚至曾和莎士比亞是冒險伙伴，一起見證了女巫召喚黑卡蒂的恐怖儀式。 《危險禮拜堂》 阿提克斯為何誤打誤撞被當作圓桌武士的一員!?「鋼鐵德魯伊」版聖杯傳說。 本書共收錄了八則「鋼鐵德魯伊」短篇： 羔羊寶典、拉斯凱勒部族、解放凱貝、意志試煉、交叉路口的女神、危險禮拜堂、小麥街的惡魔叫客員、戰爭前奏。 在《鋼鐵德魯伊》各個緊湊事件之間，阿提克斯分享著他兩千多年人生中不為人知的冒險。 各家書評強力推薦 紐約時報暢銷榜、亞馬遜網路書店發燒奇幻小說、空降尼爾森公信榜排行、《出版人週刊》強力推薦 「赫恩是個幽默機智的出色說書人⋯⋯本書可說是尼爾．蓋曼的《美國眾神》加上吉姆．布契的《巫師神探》。」——SFF World 書評 「強大的現代英雄，擁有古老祕密、累積了二十一個世紀的求生智慧⋯⋯以活潑的敘事口吻⋯⋯一部旁徵博引的都會奇幻冒險。」——《學校圖書館期刊》（Library Journal） 「赫恩用合理的解釋把神話巧妙織進故事之中，這是部超級都會奇幻。」——哈莉葉．克勞斯納（Harriet Klausner），著名書評與專欄作家 「融合了現代背景與神話，令人愛不釋手、歡笑不斷的喜劇。」——阿利‧馬麥爾（Ari Marmell），奇幻作家 「這個風趣幽默的新奇幻系列在故事中融入凱爾特神話還有一個思想前衛的遠古德魯伊。」——凱莉‧梅丁（Kelly Meding），奇幻作家 「凱文‧赫恩為古老神話注入新意，創造出一個異常熟悉又高度原創的世界。」——妮可‧琵勒（Nicole Peeler），奇幻作家 「如果你喜愛幽默有趣的都會奇幻，那《鋼鐵德魯伊》是你的菜。如果你喜歡豐富精彩的都會奇幻，更該拿起《鋼鐵德魯伊》，以及凱文．赫恩未來出版的任何東西。」——SciFi Mafia 網站書評 「帶來超棒的情節、超幽默的敘述，超有趣的動作派小說。」——The Founding Fields 網站書評 「根本不可能不被凱文．赫恩創造的世界吸引。」——Yummy Men and Kick Ass Chicks網站書評

德魯伊——古代智慧的守護者， 在凱爾特神話中，具有穿梭各神域的超能力…… 從前日子多好， 只有一個神想殺我。 羅馬酒神、古老吸血鬼、黑暗精靈、北歐大魔頭⋯⋯ 諸神黃昏啓動，末日迫在眉睫！ ☆登上紐約時報暢銷榜 ☆亞馬遜網路書店發燒奇幻小說、讀者好評四星半！ ☆空降尼爾森公信榜排行 ☆《出版人週刊》強力推薦 這一切都是為了讓這世界多一個德魯伊， 一個不像我這麼難搞的德魯伊。。 世界上第二位德魯伊終於要誕生了。經過了十二年的祕密訓練，阿提克斯正準備幫學徒關妮兒與大地羈絆；沒想到儀式前，斯拉夫雷神佩倫卻倉皇現身求救。原來北歐大魔頭洛基獲釋，斯拉夫神域已經慘遭毀滅，諸神黃昏即將倒數計時。 而他的詐死也已經曝光，一堆神正想著要弄死他。偏偏歐洲大多數傳送點都因不明原因失效，而德魯伊的羈絆儀式只能在歐洲進行⋯⋯ 沒有選擇之下，阿提克斯只好帶著他的愛爾蘭獵狼犬和關妮兒，一起前往奧林帕斯山，即使那邊也有個超想殺他的羅馬酒神——但是，這個神總得排隊，畢竟前面還有個古老吸血鬼、一票黑暗精靈，以及魔頭洛基，和他恐怖的女兒。 學徒羈絆儀式一再被打斷，諸神黃昏又即將到來，面對重重陰謀，鋼鐵德魯伊決定該反擊了⋯⋯ 凱文‧赫恩是幽默機智的出色說書人。在本書中，他用合理的解釋把各神話傳說巧妙織進故事之中，創造出一個令讀者覺得異常熟悉卻又高度原創的世界。本書出版後在美國引起熱烈迴響，銷售長紅，每一集都躍上《紐約時報》暢銷榜。《鋼鐵德魯伊》魔力十足，立下全新的奇幻里程碑！ 各家媒體同聲說讚 「強大的現代英雄，擁有古老祕密、累積了二十一個世紀的求生智慧⋯⋯以活潑的敘事口吻⋯⋯一部旁徵博引的都會奇幻冒險。」——《學校圖書館期刊》（Library Journal） 「在這部有趣而高度不敬的作品裡，赫恩創造了一連串節奏飛快的動作戲與唇槍舌戰。」——《出版人週刊》（Publishers Weekly） 「這是我近年讀過最棒的都會／超自然奇幻。節奏緊湊、詼諧又機智、神話使用得當，這是為厭煩了狼人與吸血鬼的奇幻讀者而生的作品。喜愛吉姆．布契、哈利．康諾利⋯⋯或尼爾．蓋曼《美國眾神》的讀者們一定會很享受這本書。極度推薦！」——Grasping for the Wind 網站書評 「如果你喜愛幽默有趣的都會奇幻，那《鋼鐵德魯伊》是你的菜。如果你喜歡豐富精彩的都會奇幻，更該拿起《鋼鐵德魯伊》，以及凱文．赫恩未來出版的任何東西。」——SciFi Mafia 網站書評 「帶來超棒的情節、超幽默的敘述，超有趣的動作派小說。」——The Founding Fields 網站書評 「赫恩用合理的解釋把神話巧妙織進故事之中，這是部超級都會奇幻。」——哈莉葉．克勞斯納（Harriet Klausner），著名書評與專欄作家 「融合了現代背景與神話，令人愛不釋手、歡笑不斷的喜劇。」——阿利‧馬麥爾（Ari Marmell），奇幻作家 「這個風趣幽默的新奇幻系列在故事中融入凱爾特神話還有一個思想前衛的遠古德魯伊。」——凱莉‧梅丁（Kelly Meding），奇幻作家 「凱文‧赫恩為古老神話注入新意，創造出一個異常熟悉又高度原創的世界。」——妮可‧琵勒（Nicole Peeler），奇幻作家

***OVER A MILLION COPIES OF THE IRON DRUID BOOKS SOLD*** ''American Gods meets Jim Butcher''s Harry Dresden'' SFF World Kevin Hearne creates the ultimate Atticus O''Sullivan adventure in the grand finale of the New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles. Unchained from fate, the Norse gods Loki and Hel are ready to unleash Ragnarok, a.k.a. the Apocalypse, upon the earth. With a whole host of dark allies on their side, there''s a globe-spanning battle on the cards - one which Druid Atticus O''Sullivan will be hard-pressed to survive, much less win. Atticus must recruit the aid of an Indian witch and a trickster god in hopes that they''ll give him just enough leverage to both save Gaia and see another sunrise. After all - if the world ends, who''s going to make sure the hound Oberon gets his well-deserved snack? Praise for the Iron Druid Chronicles: ''Atticus and his crew are a breath of fresh air! . . . I love, love, love this series'' My Bookish Ways ''Entertaining, steeped in a ton of mythology, populated by awesome characters'' Civilian Reader ''This is one series no fantasy fan should miss. Mystery, suspense, magic and mayhem'' SciFiChick The Iron Druid Chronicles Hounded Hexed Hammered Tricked Trapped Hunted Shattered Staked Scourged Besieged (short stories) HAVE YOU TRIED... Kevin Hearne''s new adventure set in the world of the Iron Druid Chronicles, INK & SIGIL - described by Booklist as ''a new action-packed, enchantingly fun series'' . . . Kevin Hearne''s epic fantasy novel A PLAGUE OF GIANTS - described by Delilah S. Dawson as ''a rare masterpiece that''s both current and timeless . . . merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters who''ll break your heart''. Out now!

In the ninth installment in Kevin Hearne’s New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles, the ancient gods are still wreaking havoc today in this hilarious, action-packed collection of original short stories featuring Atticus O’Sullivan. In ancient Egypt, Atticus agrees to raid a secret chamber underneath the library of Alexandria, dodging deadly traps, only to learn that on-site security includes two members of the Egyptian pantheon. At a Kansas carnival, fun and games turn to murder and mayhem, thanks to soul-snatching demons and flesh-craving ghouls luring visitors into an all-too-real house of horrors. In olde England, striking up a friendship with William Shakespeare lands both Atticus and the Bard in boiling hot water with a trio of infamous witches. During the Gold Rush, the avatar of greed himself turns the streets of San Francisco red with blood and upsets the elemental Sequoia. Atticus may have to fight fire with fire if he’s going to restore balance. More, you say? Indeed there is—including bogeymen, vampire hordes, wrathful wraiths, and even a journey to the realm of the dead. Prepare to be besieged with ten tantalizing tales—not to be missed, never to be forgotten. Don’t miss any of The Iron Druid Chronicles: HOUNDED | HEXED | HAMMERED | TRICKED | TRAPPED | HUNTED | SHATTERED | STAKED | SCOURGED | BESIEGED

uber kurz oder lang muss ein Druide zwangslaufig mit dem einen oder anderen Vampir in Konflikt geraten. ODer auch ganzen Legionen von ihnen. TAtsachlich haben sich die blutrunstigen Unruhestifter zu einem riesigen Problem ausgewachsen - das nach einer Losung schreit. Dieser Band enthalt auSSerdem die Erzahlung "Vorspiel zum Krieg"

Une nouvelle aventure palpitante écrite entièrement à la première personne et relatant le point de vue de Luke Skywalker. AN 0 La destruction de l''Étoile de la Mort a fait de Luke Skywalker non seulement un héros, mais aussi un atout essentiel dans la guerre contre l''Empire. Bien qu''un long chemin l''attende encore dans la maîtrise de la Force, personne ne peut nier ses formidables talents de pilote. Il est donc tout désigné pour accomplir une mission de sauvetage cruciale pour la cause de l''Alliance. Une brillante cryptographe, pouvant pénétrer les systèmes de communications les plus avancés, est détenue par les Impériaux. Ses connaissances représentent un enjeu stratégique majeur. Et sa sympathie va aux Rebelles. Mais pour la rallier à leur cause, il va falloir l''arracher aux griffes de l''Empire et la réunir à sa famille. Une mission d''espionnage qui va pousser Luke dans ses derniers retranchements...

From the author of The Iron Druid Chronicles, a thrilling novel that kicks off a fantasy series with an entirely new mythology—complete with shape-shifting bards, fire-wielding giants, and children who can speak to astonishing beasts “A spectacular work of epic fantasy . . . an absolute delight.”—Shelf Awareness MOTHER AND WARRIOR Tallynd is a soldier who has already survived her toughest battle: losing her husband. But now she finds herself on the front lines of an invasion of giants, intent on wiping out the entire kingdom, including Tallynd’s two sons—all that she has left. The stakes have never been higher. If Tallynd fails, her boys may never become men. SCHOLAR AND SPY Dervan is an historian who longs for a simple, quiet life. But he’s drawn into intrigue when he’s hired to record the tales of a mysterious bard who may be a spy or even an assassin for a rival kingdom. As the bard shares his fantastical stories, Dervan makes a shocking discovery: He may have a connection to the tales, one that will bring his own secrets to light. REBEL AND HERO Abhi’s family have always been hunters, but Abhi wants to choose a different life for himself. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, Abhi soon learns that his destiny is far greater than he imagined: a powerful new magic thrust upon him may hold the key to defeating the giants once and for all—if it doesn’t destroy him first. Set in a magical world of terror and wonder, this novel is a deeply felt epic of courage and war, in which the fates of these characters intertwine—and where ordinary people become heroes, and their lives become legend. Don’t miss any of Kevin Hearne’s action-packed Seven Kennings series A PLAGUE OF GIANTS • A BLIGHT OF BLACKWINGS • A CURSE OF KRAKENS (Coming Later!)

Villains have all the fun—everyone knows that—and this anthology takes you on a wild ride through the dark side! The top villains from seventeen urban fantasy series get their own stories—including the baddies of New York Times bestselling authors Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Kelley Armstrong, Seanan McGuire, and Jonathan Maberry. For every hero trying to save the world, there’s a villain trying to tear it all down. In this can’t-miss anthology edited by Joseph Nassise (The Templar Chronicles), you get to plot world domination with the best of the evildoers we love to hate! This outstanding collection brings you stories told from the villains'' point of view, imparting a fresh and unique take on the evil masterminds, wicked witches, and infernal personalities that skulk in the pages of today’s most popular series. The full anthology features stories by Jim Butcher (the Dresden Files), Kelley Armstrong (Cainsville), Seanan McGuire (October Daye), Kevin Hearne (The Iron Druid Chronicles), Jonathan Maberry (Joe Ledger), Lilith Saintcrow (Jill Kismet), Carrie Vaughn (Kitty Norville), Joseph Nassise (Templar Chronicles), Domino Finn (Black Magic Outlaw), Steven Savile (Glasstown), Caitlin Kittredge (Hellhound Chronicles), Jeffrey Somers (The Ustari Cycle), Sam Witt (Pitchfork County), Craig Schaefer (Daniel Faust), Jon F. Merz (Lawson Vampire), Faith Hunter (Jane Yellowrock), and Diana Pharaoh Francis (Horngate Witches).

Zweitausend Jahre lang war Atticus O''Sullivan der einzige Druide auf der Erde – da taucht plötzlich sein verschollener alter Lehrmeister auf. Auch Atticus'' Schülerin Granuaile hat Ärger mit ihrem Vater – der Geist eines Hexers hat Besitz von ihm ergriffen. Seit Äonen war Atticus O''Sullivans alter Lehrmeister auf einer Zeitinsel gefangen, bis er von Atticus entdeckt wird. Owen Kennedy, wie der Erzdruide umgetauft wird, muss viele Sachen neu lernen, darunter die englische Sprache und den Umgang mit Handys. Atticus plagen unterdessen ganz andere Probleme: Für ihn ist unklar, ob Owen eine Hilfe sein wird – oder bloß ein Klotz am Bein. Im Kampf gegen seuchenverbreitende Dämonen, speckfressende Yetis, bösartige Flugfüchsen und verrückte Feen können Atticus, Granuaile und Owen nur hoffen, dass aller guten Dinge drei sind.

Für einen zweitausend Jahre alten Druiden kann Atticus O''Sullivan verdammt schnell rennen. Zum Glück – denn er wird von gleich zwei Jagdgöttinnen durch das heutige Europa gejagt. Atticus, Granuaile und der Wolfshund Oberon lassen sich, während sie den Pfeilen und Schleudergeschossen der Jägerinnen ausweichen, auf einen aberwitzigen Wettlauf ein. Atticus'' magischer Kunstgriff, Erdmassen zu verschieben, ist blockiert. Deshalb heißt der Plan statt »Versteckspiel« – »renn um dein Leben«. Und auf diese Marathonhetze stürzt sich kein anderer als der nordische Gott Loki herab. Atticus zu töten ist alles, was ihm noch fehlt, um Ragnarok – also die Apokalypse – zu entfesseln. Atticus und Granuaile müssen die olympischen Götter überlisten und gleichzeitig den Gott des Unheils in Schach halten, um weiterzuleben.

Nach zwölf Jahren geheimer Druidenausbildung ist es endlich soweit. Atticus O''Sullivan kann seine Auszubildende Granuile an die Erde binden. Auf diese Weise würde die Anzahl der Druiden auf der Welt auf einen Schlag verdoppelt werden. Unglücklicherweise fliegt auf dem Höhepunkt des Rituals Atticus'' Tarnung auf. Nachdem er sich nicht länger verstecken kann, bleibt Atticus keine andere Wahl, als mit seinem treuen Wolfshund Oberon und Granuile an den Fuß des Olymps zu reisen. Dort hat allerdings der römische Gott Bacchus geschworen, Rache an ihm zu nehmen. Damit ist er aber nicht der Einzige. Er muss sich hinter einem alten Vampir und einer Horde dunkler Elben anstellen, bei denen die Ermordung von Atticus ganz oben auf der Prioritätenliste steht.

Ein neues mitreißendes Star-Wars-Abenteuer, das zwischen Episode IV und Episode V spielt. Als eine brillante nicht menschliche Kryptografin dazu gezwungen wird, ihr außergewöhnliches Talent in die Dienste des Imperiums zu stellen, kann sie nur einer aus dieser misslichen Lage befreien: Luke Skywalker. Zusammen mit seinem treuen Droiden R2-D2 und dank der Hilfe von Nakari Kelen, der Tochter eines Biotechmoguls, begibt er sich auf eine waghalsige Rettungsaktion. Skrupellose imperiale Leibwächter und erbarmungslose Kopfgeldjäger treiben seine Fähigkeiten als Rebellenkämpfer und angehender Jedi an die Grenzen. Um zu überleben, muss er auf sich selbst vertrauen – und auf seine aufkeimende Beziehung zur Macht ...

The journey to The Force Awakens begins with this glorious eBook sampler of excerpts from six novels in the new Star Wars canon! Starring beloved characters such as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader from the classic trilogy as well as fan favorites from The Clone Wars and Rebels, these original novels shed new light on the grand tapestry that is Star Wars—all approved by the Lucasfilm Story Group and part of the official canon. A new dawn in Star Wars storytelling has arrived . . . and, with this eBook sampler, it’s just a click away. BATTLEFRONT: TWILIGHT COMPANY by Alexander Freed A companion novel inspired by the hotly anticipated videogame Star Wars: Battlefront, this action-packed adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil. DARK DISCIPLE by Christie Golden Based on unproduced episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this new novel features one of the great antiheroes in the Star Wars galaxy: bounty hunter Asajj Ventress, the former apprentice of Count Dooku. LORDS OF THE SITH by Paul S. Kemp When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find themselves stranded in the middle of insurgent action on an inhospitable planet, they must rely on each other, the Force, and their fearsome fighting skills to prevail. HEIR TO THE JEDI by Kevin Hearne The author of The Iron Druid Chronicles pens a thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view. TARKIN by James Luceno Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life. A NEW DAWN by John Jackson Miller Set during the mysterious “Dark Times” between Episodes III and IV, A New Dawn tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths.

Luke Skywalker’s game-changing destruction of the Death Star has made him not only a hero of the Rebel Alliance but a valuable asset in the ongoing battle against the Empire. Though he’s a long way from mastering the power of the Force, there’s no denying his phenomenal skills as a pilot—and in the eyes of Rebel leaders Princess Leia Organa and Admiral Ackbar, there’s no one better qualified to carry out a daring rescue mission crucial to the Alliance cause. A brilliant alien cryptographer renowned for her ability to breach even the most advanced communications systems is being detained by Imperial agents determined to exploit her exceptional talents for the Empire’s purposes. But the prospective spy’s sympathies lie with the Rebels, and she’s willing to join their effort in exchange for being reunited with her family. It’s an opportunity to gain a critical edge against the Empire that’s too precious to pass up. It’s also a job that demands the element of surprise. So Luke and the ever-resourceful droid R2-D2 swap their trusty X-wing fighter for a sleek space yacht piloted by brash recruit Nakari Kelen, daughter of a biotech mogul, who’s got a score of her own to settle with the Empire. Challenged by ruthless Imperial bodyguards, death-dealing enemy battleships, merciless bounty hunters, and monstrous brain-eating parasites, Luke plunges head-on into a high-stakes espionage operation that will push his abilities as a Rebel fighter and would-be Jedi to the limit. If ever he needed the wisdom of Obi-Wan Kenobi to shepherd him through danger, it’s now. But Luke will have to rely on himself, his friends, and his own burgeoning relationship with the Force to survive.

With a sly blend of fantasy, humor, and paranormal adventure, Kevin Hearne has established a reputation as the trickster god of action-packed mash-ups. His signature creation, Atticus O’Sullivan, is a folk hero for the twenty-first century, battling legendary beasts, shadowy mystics, and demonic demigods from around the world. Now this addictive eBook bundle brings together the first six novels of The Iron Druid Chronicles (with bonus novellas and short stories) in one supersized dose of genre-smashing mayhem: HOUNDED HEXED HAMMERED TRICKED TWO RAVENS AND ONE CROW (NOVELLA) TRAPPED HUNTED GRIMOIRE OF THE LAMB (NOVELLA) Also includes the short stories “Clan Rathskeller” and “Kaibab Unbound,” as well as a special preview of Kevin Hearne’s upcoming novel A Plague of Giants! Atticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, lives peacefully in Arizona, running an occult bookshop and shape-shifting in his spare time to hunt with his Irish wolfhound. His neighbors and customers think that this handsome, tattooed Irish dude is about twenty-one years old—when in actuality, he’s twenty-one centuries old. Not to mention: He draws his power from the earth, possesses a sharp wit, and wields an even sharper magical sword known as Fragarach, the Answerer. Unfortunately, a very angry Celtic god wants that sword, and he’s hounded Atticus for centuries. Now the determined deity has tracked him down, and Atticus will need all his power—plus the help of a seductive goddess of death, his vampire and werewolf team of attorneys, a bartender possessed by a Hindu witch, and some good old-fashioned luck of the Irish—to kick some Celtic arse and deliver himself from evil. Praise for Kevin Hearne and The Iron Druid Chronicles “Neil Gaiman’s American Gods meets Jim Butcher’s Harry Dresden.”—SFFWorld “[The Iron Druid books] are clever, fast paced and a good escape.”—Jason Weisberger, Boing Boing “Celtic mythology and an ancient Druid with modern attitude mix it up in the Arizona desert in this witty new fantasy series.”—Kelly Meding, author of Tempest “[Atticus is] a strong modern hero with a long history and the wit to survive in the twenty-first century. . . . A snappy narrative voice.”—Library Journal, on Hounded “Outrageously fun.”—The Plain Dealer, on Hounded “Superb . . . plenty of quips and zap-pow-bang fighting.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review), on Hounded “An exciting mix of comedy, action, and mythology . . . [Atticus] is one of the best main characters currently present in the urban fantasy genre.”—Fantasy Book Critic, on Tricked

From the New York Times bestselling author of Hounded—“a superb urban fantasy debut” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)—comes an Iron Druid Chronicles short story in the captivating Carniepunk anthology. The ancient Druid Atticus O’Sullivan gets more than greasy corn dogs and flat soda when he visits a carnival in Kansas to which his apprentice, Granuaile, drags him. He runs across a barker with a strange power over the crowd: attractive women leave their men and disappear into an unmarked tent, never to be seen again, and the men wander away, forgetting that they ever had girlfriends or wives. When Granuaile falls under the barker’s influence and enters the tent, Atticus isn’t about to forget it and move on. He and his Irish wolfhound, Oberon, pursue her and discover the horrifying secret to the carnival’s success.

This eBook sampler is the perfect way to prepare for the next exciting era of Star Wars storytelling! With Episodes VII, VIII, and IX on the horizon, Del Rey is proud to present the first wave of novels that are part of the official Star Wars film canon, created in collaboration with the newly formed Lucasfilm Story Group. The exclusive previews of these four books, starring fan favorites and set during and before the original trilogy, will transport you once again to a galaxy that doesn’t feel quite so long ago, or so far away. . . . A NEW DAWN by John Jackson Miller Set during the mysterious “Dark Times” between Episodes III and IV, A New Dawn tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths. TARKIN by James Luceno Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life. HEIR TO THE JEDI by Kevin Hearne The author of The Iron Druid Chronicles pens a thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view. LORDS OF THE SITH by Paul S. Kemp When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find themselves stranded in the middle of insurgent action on an inhospitable planet, they must rely on each other, the Force, and their fearsome fighting skills to prevail.

Discover life-changing worlds, old and new, with this eBook collection of seventeen excerpts from Del Rey and Bantam Books, featuring many of the biggest names and most exciting voices in science fiction and fantasy today. Maybe you’re finally ready to take the plunge into an epic saga such as George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire or Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander. Maybe your inner Star Wars fan lights up at the thought of new novels that expand the canon of the original trilogy. Maybe you’ve been waiting for a sneak peek at the triumphant return of Robin Hobb or Peter F. Hamilton. Or maybe you’re curious about one of the exciting debuts, genre-bending trilogies, or short-story collections that come along every so often and upend everything you think you know about fiction. There’s really no good reason not to check out this sampler. Ranging from space opera and high fantasy to alternate history and twisted fairy tales, this one-of-a-kind eBook includes excerpts from: THE ABYSS BEYOND DREAMS by Peter F. Hamilton CLASH OF EAGLES by Alan Smale THE DARWIN ELEVATOR by Jason M. Hough FOOL’S ASSASSIN by Robin Hobb A GAME OF THRONES by George R. R. Martin HALF A KING by Joe Abercrombie THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA by Scott Lynch OLD VENUS, edited by George R. R. Martin & Gardner Dozois OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon RED RISING by Pierce Brown ROGUES, edited by George R. R. Martin & Gardner Dozois A STUDY IN SILKS by Emma Jane Holloway STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE JEDI by Kevin Hearne STAR WARS: LORDS OF THE SITH by Paul S. Kemp STAR WARS: A NEW DAWN by John Jackson Miller STAR WARS: TARKIN by James Luceno UPROOTED by Naomi Novik

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the seventh book in The Iron Druid Chronicles, two-thousand-year-old Druid Atticus O’Sullivan and his apprentice Granuaile take on an ancient plague-summoning demon and confront a rebellion of the Fae in Tír na nóg. “Funny, razor-sharp . . . plenty of action, humor, and mythology.”—Booklist (starred review) Atticus’s apprentice Granuaile is at last a full Druid herself. What’s more, Atticus has defrosted an archdruid frozen in time long ago, a father figure (of sorts) who now goes by the modern equivalent of his old Irish name: Owen Kennedy. And Owen has some catching up to do. Atticus takes pleasure in the role reversal, as the student is now the teacher. Between busting Atticus’s chops and trying to fathom a cell phone, Owen must also learn English. For Atticus, the jury’s still out on whether the wily old coot will be an asset in the epic battle with the Norse god Loki—or merely a pain in the arse. But Atticus isn’t the only one with daddy issues. Granuaile faces a great challenge: to exorcise a sorcerer’s spirit that is possessing her father in India. Even with the help of the witch Laksha, Granuaile may be facing a crushing defeat. As the trio of Druids deals with pestilence-spreading demons, bacon-loving yeti, fierce flying foxes, and frenzied Fae, they’re hoping that this time, three’s a charm. “Uproariously entertaining in a way that [Kevin] Hearne is uniquely able to achieve . . . [Shattered] has the feeling of a new beginning for its hero and for the series.”—RT Book Reviews “This series just gets bigger and better, and Shattered shows no signs of it slowing down.”—Vampire Book Club Don’t miss any of The Iron Druid Chronicles: HOUNDED | HEXED | HAMMERED | TRICKED | TRAPPED | HUNTED | SHATTERED | STAKED | SCOURGED | BESIEGED