New Releases by Lois McMaster Bujold

Los dioses no olvidan. Y a veces, tampoco perdonan. Después de años de esclavitud en una galera enemiga, Lupe de Cazaril regresa a casa con el cuerpo marcado y el alma desgastada. Fue noble, fue soldado... ahora solo quiere un rincón donde sobrevivir en paz, tal vez un puesto humilde en el castillo donde sirvió de joven. Pero el mundo ha cambiado, y Cazaril está a punto de descubrir que los dioses no han terminado con él. Intrigas palaciegas, magia antigua y una amenaza que se cierne sobre el reino lo arrastrarán de nuevo al centro del juego. Esta vez, el precio será más alto. Y el destino de Chalion podría depender de sus decisiones. Lois McMaster Bujold es una de las voces más destacadas de la fantasía y la ciencia ficción contemporánea. Reconocida mundialmente por su maestría en la construcción de mundos ricos y personajes complejos, Bujold ha sido galardonada con múltiples premios Hugo, Nebula y Locus a lo largo de su carrera. Aunque saltó a la fama por su aclamada Saga Vorkosigan, con La maldición de Chalion abrió las puertas a un universo de fantasía profundamente original, donde la religión, la política y el destino se entrelazan con maestría. Leer a Bujold es adentrarse en historias que desafían las convenciones del género y dejan huella mucho después de la última página.

Soon after Miles Vorkosigan arrives on planet Kibou-daini to investigate interplanetary scams by its cryogenics corporation, he is kidnapped and drugged, and barely escapes. Aided by a boy whose mother was forcibly frozen by agents of the powerful cryogenics industry, Miles must unravel several complex, ruthless schemes. "Fans have been clamoring for Hugo winner Bujold to pen a new Vorkosigan Saga novel since 2002''s DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY, and they will not be disappointed by this thoughtful tale." - Publishers Weekly "Bujold introduces appealing characters to join familiar ones in exploring the ramifications of a planet-wide culture of postponing death, and her deft and absorbing writing easily corrals the complex plot and softens the blow of a tear-jerking conclusion." Publishers Weekly ''''Bujold retains the wit, intelligence, action, and great character development that have made the Miles Vorkosigan series so superior. In KOMARR she proves once again that it is possible for the latest book in a series to be as good as the first.'''' - Voya on KOMARR "Bujold successfully mixes quirky humor with just enough action, a dab of feminist social commentary and her usual superb character development . . . enormously satisfying." - Publishers Weekly "One of sf''s outstanding talents . . . an outstanding series." - Booklist ". . . an intelligent, well-crafted and thoroughly satisfying blend of adventure, sociopolitical commentary, scientific experiments, and occasional perils . . . with that extra spicing of romance…" - Locus Magazine “Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics.” - Library Journal “Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion.” - SF Site “Bujold is one of the best writers of SF adventure to come along in years.” - Locus Magazine “A superb craftsman and stylist, Ms. Bujold is well on her way to becoming one of the great voices of speculative fiction.” - Rave Reviews “Bujold has a gift, nearly unique in science fiction, for the comedy of manners.” - Chicago Sun Times “Superb far-future saga.” - Publishers Weekly on the ''Vorkosigan'' series

Three years after her famous husband''s death, Cordelia Vorkosigan, widowed Vicereine of Sergyar, spins her life in a new direction. Caught up in her plans in ways they''d never imagined, Oliver Jole, Admiral, Sergyar Fleet, is confronted with an unexpected career crossroads, and Miles Vorkosigan, one of Emperor Gregor''s key investigators, dispatches himself on an inquiry he never anticipated -- into the mystery of his own mother. Plans, wills, and expectations collide in this thoughtful science fiction social comedy, as the impact of galactic technology changes all the old rules, and Oliver and Cordelia must work together to reconcile the past, the present, and the future. “Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics.” - Library Journal “Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion.” - SF Site “Bujold is one of the best writers of SF adventure to come along in years.” - Locus Magazine “A superb craftsman and stylist … one of the great voices of speculative fiction.” - Rave Reviews “Bujold has a gift, nearly unique in science fiction, for the comedy of manners.” - Chicago Sun Times “Superb far-future saga.” - Publishers Weekly on the ''Vorkosigan'' series Bujold''s "work remains among the most enjoyable and rewarding in contemporary SF." - Publishers Weekly

New York Times bestseller! When handsome Ivan Vorpatril reluctantly agrees to help Barrayar’s undercover security keep an eye on a young woman in danger, he is drawn into a tangled network of intrigue and unlikely romance. The job description did not include arrest warrants from the local police or being caught in the endless schemes of warring Houses from Jackson’s Whole. Returning to Barrayar with the young lady, both are faced with choices and challenges neither had expected. Booklist *Starred Review* (FULL REVIEW) "Set a few years before the most recent Miles Vorkosigan story (CRYOBURN, 2011), this may be one of the most anticipated and long-awaited entries to Bujold’s acclaimed Vorkosigan saga. For years fans have clamored for Ivan Vorpatril’s story, and at last Bujold delivers something that will both thrill the devoted audience and entrance new readers. For many years, Ivan has been perfectly content to live a quiet bachelor life and serve as a staff officer to a Barrayaran admiral. With no desire for the imperial throne or the types of death-defying adventures that his cousin Miles so adores, Ivan has become a master at avoiding political intrigue and entangling alliances. Asked to look after a young woman during a brief trip to Komarr, Ivan is happy to oblige. But when his attempt to ask the woman out ends up with her handmaiden knocking him out and tying him to a chair, Ivan realizes that something very bad is going on. It quickly becomes clear that the only way Ivan can save himself and his charge is to marry Tej Arqua and bring her home to Barrayar. Longtime readers will love seeing a new side of Ivan as well as hearing his views on many of the series characters. New readers can enjoy Ivan’s story on its own but will miss many of the nuances that add depth and character; best to begin at the beginning. Essential for all SF collections and a must-read for Bujold and Vorkosigan fans. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: In the SF world, a new release doesn’t get much bigger than this one. The wait is finally over for Bujold’s followers." - Jessica Moyer “Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics.” - Library Journal “Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion.” - SF Site “Bujold is one of the best writers of SF adventure to come along in years.” - Locus Magazine “A superb craftsman and stylist, Ms. Bujold is well on her way to becoming one of the great voices of speculative fiction.” - Rave Reviews "Boy, can she write!" - Anne McCaffrey “Bujold has a gift, nearly unique in science fiction, for the comedy of manners.” - Chicago Sun Times “Superb far-future saga.” - Publishers Weekly on the ''Vorkosigan'' series Bujold''s "work remains among the most enjoyable and rewarding in contemporary SF." - Publishers Weekly

Winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novel, and a Hugo Award finalist. When engineer Leo Graf arrives at a free fall station circling a mining planet to teach welding, he’s in for his first shock: the genetically engineered inhabitants have an extra set of arms in place of legs. A second shock comes when the company that owns these four-armed “quaddies” decides to abandon them, and Leo must use all his ingenuity to respond to this new crisis. - A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR - "Bujold is one of the best writers of SF adventures to come along in years." - Locus “Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics.” - Library Journal “Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion.” - SF Site “A superb craftsman and stylist, Ms. Bujold is well on her way to becoming one of the great voices of speculative fiction.” - Rave Reviews “Bujold has a gift, nearly unique in science fiction, for the comedy of manners.” - Chicago Sun Times “Superb far-future saga.” - Publishers Weekly on the ''Vorkosigan'' series Bujold''s "work remains among the most enjoyable and rewarding in contemporary SF." - Publishers Weekly Lois McMaster Bujold was born in 1949, the daughter of an engineering professor at Ohio State University, from whom she picked up her early interest in science fiction. She now lives in Minneapolis, and has two grown children. She began writing with the aim of professional publication in 1982. She wrote three novels in three years; in October of 1985, all three sold to Baen Books, launching her career. Bujold went on to write many other books for Baen, mostly featuring her popular character Miles Naismith Vorkosigan, his family, friends, and enemies. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages. Her fantasy from Eos includes the award-winning Chalion series and the Sharing Knife series. In 2020, Bujold received the Damon Knight Grand Master Memorial Award from the Science Fiction Writers of America.

Set in an alternate Renaissance Italy where the church regulates magic and licenses magicians, young Fiametta must learn and control the powers of magic to rescue her murdered father’s soul and combat evil sorcerers. “Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics.” - Library Journal “Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion.” - SF Site “Bujold is one of the best writers of SF adventure to come along in years.” - Locus Magazine "Boy, can she write!" - Anne McCaffrey “Bujold has a gift, nearly unique in science fiction, for the comedy of manners.” - Chicago Sun Times “Superb far-future saga.” - Publishers Weekly on the ''Vorkosigan'' series Bujold''s "work remains among the most enjoyable and rewarding in contemporary SF." - Publishers Weekly “Bujold couldn''t characterize badly if threatened with a firing squad.” - Booklist “A superb craftsman and stylist, Ms. Bujold is well on her way to becoming one of the great voices of speculative fiction.” - Rave Reviews “Bujold has a gift.” - Chicago Sun Times “Compelling characters and richly detailed world building.” (re THE CURSE OF CHALION) - Library Journal “… richly detailed world building.” - Library Journal “A novella filled with a satisfying blend of strong characters and wry humor.” (re Penric’s Demon) - Publisher’s Weekly Lois McMaster Bujold was born in 1949, the daughter of an engineering professor at Ohio State University, from whom she picked up her early interest in science fiction. She now lives in Minneapolis, and has two grown children. She began writing with the aim of professional publication in 1982. She wrote three novels in three years; in October of 1985, all three sold to Baen Books, launching her career. Bujold went on to write many other books for Baen, mostly featuring her popular character Miles Naismith Vorkosigan, his family, friends, and enemies. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages. Her fantasy from Eos includes the award-winning Chalion series and the Sharing Knife series. In 2020, Bujold received the Damon Knight Grand Master Memorial Award from the Science Fiction Writers of America. www.dendarii.com

While Miles is recuperating from injuries, Imperial Security Chief Illyan arrives to question him about wild cost overruns in his covert ops missions for Barrayar. This forms the framework for the 3 novellas "The Mountains of Mourning", "Labyrinth", and "The Borders of Infinity". - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR - “Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics.” - Library Journal “Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion.” - SF Site “Bujold is one of the best writers of SF adventure to come along in years.” - Locus Magazine “A superb craftsman and stylist, Ms. Bujold is well on her way to becoming one of the great voices of speculative fiction.” - Rave Reviews “Bujold has a gift, nearly unique in science fiction, for the comedy of manners.” - Chicago Sun Times “Superb far-future saga.” - Publishers Weekly on the ''Vorkosigan'' series Bujold''s "work remains among the most enjoyable and rewarding in contemporary SF." - Publishers Weekly

On his way to his betrothal, young Lord Penric comes upon a riding accident with an elderly lady on the ground, her maidservant and guardsmen distraught. As he approaches to help, he discovers that the lady is a Temple divine, servant to the five gods of this world. Her avowed god is The Bastard, "master of all disasters out of season", and with her dying breath she bequeaths her mysterious powers to Penric. From that moment on, Penric''s life is irreversibly changed, and his life is in danger from those who envy or fear him. Set in the fantasy world of the author''s acclaimed novels THE CURSE OF CHALION, PALADIN OF SOULS and THE HALLOWED HUNT, this novella has the depth of characterization and emotional complexity that distinguishes all Bujold''s work. “Bujold’s delightful latest tale of Penric … is another winner in Bujold’s already strong series.” - Publisher’s Weekly *Starred Review* on “The Prisoner of Limnos” “Series fans and fantasy readers who seek well-drawn characters will love this tale.” - Publisher’s Weekly on “Mira’s Last Dance” “Best-selling author Bujold follows her Hugo-nominated “Penric and the Shaman” (2017) with another adventure featuring the sorcerer Penric and his resident 200-year-old chaos demon, Desdemona. ... Series fans will be delighted with this tale, which begs for continuation.” - Booklist on “Penric''s Mission” “Set in the ‘World of The Five Gods’ (The Curse of Chalion; Paladin of Souls; The Hallowed Hunt), Bujold’s novella takes series fans back to a well-known realm in an exciting new adventure. The varied voices, especially between Pen and Desdemona, add a fun slant to a serious tale." - Library Journal on “Penric and the Shaman” “Bujold follows ‘Penric’s Demon’ with another brief tale set in her World of the Five Gods, this time combining supernatural sleuthing with finely drawn characters and a panoply of emotions... This is a wonderful expansion of her World of the Five Gods." - Publisher’s Weekly *Starred Review* on “Penric and the Shaman” “Fans of the Chalion tales will again be drawn in by the intrigue of the religious dynamics, the fantasy aspects of the "magic" and the complexity of character that Bujold is so masterful at creating.” - RT Book Reviews on “Penric’s Demon”

THREE PENRIC AND DESDEMONA NOVELLAS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIVE GODS BY GRANDMASTER LOIS McMASTER BUJOLD. INCLUDES “MASQUERADE IN LODI,” “THE ORPHANS OF RASPAY,” AND “THE PHYSICIANS OF VILNOC.” Penric and Desdemona are back in three novellas from Grand Master Lois McMaster Bujold. Masquerade in Lodi: Bastard’s Eve is a night of celebration for most residents in the canal city of Lodi—but not for sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona, who find themselves caught up in the affairs of a shiplost madman, a dangerous ascendant demon, and a very unexpected saint of the fifth god. The Orphans of Raspay: When the ship in which they are traveling is captured by Carpagamon island raiders, Temple sorcerer Penric and his resident demon Desdemona find their life complicated by two young orphans, Lencia and Seuka Corva, who are far from home and searching for their missing father. Pen and Des will need all their combined talents of mind and magic to unravel the mysteries of the sisters and escape from the pirate stronghold. The Physicians of Vilnoc: When a mysterious plague breaks out in the army fort guarding Vilnoc, the port capital of the duchy of Orbas, Temple sorcerer Penric and his demon Desdemona are called upon by General Arisaydia to resurrect Penric’s medical skills and solve its lethal riddle. In the grueling days that follow, Pen will find that even his magic is not enough to meet the challenges without help from dedicated new colleagues—and the god of mischance. Includes a new introduction, "outroduction," and suggested reading order by Lois McMaster Bujold. About Penric''s Demon: “A novella filled with a satisfying blend of strong characters and wry humor.” —Publishers Weekly About Lois McMaster Bujold: “The pace is breathless, the characterization thoughtful and emotionally powerful, and the author''s narrative technique and command of language compelling. Highly recommended.” —Booklist “If you love solid space opera rooted in strong character, you can''t go wrong . . . The Warrior''s Apprentice already displays the craft and the heart which would soon make Lois McMaster Bujold one of the most feted talents in SF.” —SF Reviews “Bujold is adept at worldbuilding and provides a witty, character-centered plot, full of exquisite grace notes . . . fans will be thoroughly gripped and likely to finish the book in a single sitting.” —Publishers Weekly on Diplomatic Immunity

It is extremely difficult to win a Hugo award. It is also extremely difficult to win a Nebula. These are like the Oscars and Golden Globes on the science fiction/fantasy writing side, and just like it is the extremely rare movie that gets both the Oscar and the Golden Globe for Best Movie, it is only stories of the highest caliber that get awarded both the Nebula and the Hugo. The Hugo is awarded at the annual Worldcon, voted on by fans. The Nebula is awarded by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) voted on by its member, primarily professional writers. A piece that wins both, signifies that it had wide-spread fan appeal (fan votes) and also the highest regard by professionals in the field (voted on by exclusively by SFWA member). A novella is something just short of a novel (in word-count), and many of the worlds outstanding series started off as novellas, including Orson Scott Card''s Ender''s Game (the novella is the one that won all the awards, and then was extended into a novel, and finally a series). Some consider the novella the perfect size for a story...large enough to develop it, but with a wordcount constrain that still imposes writing discipline. This anthology reprints four novellas, each of which has stood the test of time and each of which won both the Nebula and the Hugo. Some went on to win a plethora of other awards from around the world. For example, Mike Resnick''s "The Seven Views of Olduvai Gorge" may be one of the most awarded stories in science fiction, having won not only the Hugo and Nebula, but also the HOMer award, the SF Chronicle Award, and awards from countries like as Spain, France and Croatia. Here then are four of the most outstanding and most acclaimed novellas in science fiction, penned by Joe Haldeman, Lois McMaster Bujold, Mike Resnick and Nancy Kress. Beggars in Spain take place in a future where genetic engineering has become a reality, and society and culture face the consequences of genetic modifications. The story revolves around the existence of the "Sleepless" individuals genetically modified to not need sleep, who have greater potential for intelligence and accomplishment than ordinary humans, called "Sleepers". The Hemingway Hoax weaves together a story of an attempt to produce a fake Ernest Hemingway manuscript with themes concerning time travel and parallel worlds. The story is based on the real-life incident in Hemmingway''s life when his first wife Hadley lost a suitcase with his manuscripts. The Mountains of Mourning explores the concepts of justice and mercy when Miles Vorkosigan is sent to represent the empire in a far-flung rural village where a woman demands justice for the murder of her baby who was born healthy, but with a cleft lip and palate. The Seven Views of Olduvai Gorge explores the meaning of human progress and decline, long after humans have disappeared from the Earth. An alien archeological expedition is sent to explore humanities rise and fall in its birthplace of Olduvai Gorge where seven recounted stories based on artifacts found tell the tale of how they rose and how they fell, but also leave the aliens with an uneasy feeling of what the future may hold.

Bastard''s Eve is a night of celebration for most residents in the canal city of Lodi--but not for sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona, who find themselves caught up in the affairs of a shiplost madman, a dangerous ascendant demon, and a very unexpected saint of the fifth god. This novella falls between Penric''s Fox and Penric''s Mission in the internal chronology of the Penric & Desdemona tales.

TALES OF A NEW FANTASY HERO FROM LOIS McMASTER BUJOLD, TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME! Includes Penric’s Mission, Mira’s Last Dance, and The Prisoner of Limnos. Penric does it his way! Follow-up to collection Penric''s Progress. Penric’s Mission Learned Penric, a sorcerer and divine of the Bastard’s Order, has faced danger and intrigue many times before. Now, he finds himself on his first covert diplomatic mission. Penric must travel across the sea to Cedonia in an attempt to secure the services of the Cedonian General Arisaydia for the Duke of Adria. But nothing is as it seems. No sooner than he has arrived, Penric finds himself tossed into a dungeon. If Penric is to survive, he’ll have to navigate treacherous politics—and his own feelings for the young widowed sister of the General. Mira’s Last Dance Penric, suffering from injuries attained while escaping from the Cedonian dungeon in which he was imprisoned, must now guide General Arisaydia and his widowed sister, Nikys, across the last hundred miles of hostile Cedonia to safety in the Duchy of Orbas. In the town of Sosie, the fugitive party encounters unexpected delays and even more unexpected opportunities and hazards, as the courtesan Mira of Adria, one of the ten dead women whose imprints make up the personality of the chaos demon Desdemona, comes to the fore with her own special expertise. The Prisoner of Limnos Penric and Nikys have reached safety in the Duchy of Orbas when a secret letter from a friend brings frightening news: Nikys''s mother has been taken hostage by her brother''s enemies at the Cedonian imperial court and confined in a precarious island sanctuary. Now, Nikys, Penric, and Desdemona must infiltrate the hostile country once more, finding along the way that family relationships can be as unexpectedly challenging as any rescue scheme. About Penric''s Demon: “A novella filled with a satisfying blend of strong characters and wry humor.”—Publishers Weekly About Lois McMaster Bujold: “The pace is breathless, the characterization thoughtful and emotionally powerful, and the author''s narrative technique and command of language compelling. Highly recommended.”—Booklist “If you love solid space opera rooted in strong character, you can''t go wrong . . . The Warrior''s Apprentice already displays the craft and the heart which would soon make Lois McMaster Bujold one of the most feted talents in SF.”—SF Reviews “Bujold is adept at worldbuilding and provides a witty, character-centered plot, full of exquisite grace notes . . . fans will be thoroughly gripped and likely to finish the book in a single sitting.”—Publishers Weekly on Diplomatic Immunity

Una de las mejores sagas de aventuras de ciencia ficción. Galardonada con cuatro premios Hugo, dos Nebula, dos Locus y un Analog. Miles y su esposa Ekaterin regresan de un viaje de luna de miel largamente postergado. En casa les espera el nacimiento de sus dos primeros hijos (desarrollados, como es costumbre, en un útero artificial), pero el nuevo y flamante Auditor Imperial recibe un mensaje del emperador Gregor Vorbarra: una flota de Barrayar ha sido detenida en la Estación de Graf, un miembro de la escolla ha desaparecido, ha sido asesinado o ha desertado, y el conflicto diplomático no ha hecho más que empezar. Miles debe interrumpir su regreso y acudir a la Estación Graf, el mundo de los cuadrúmenos. Por si ello fuera poco, allí se encontrará también al hermafrodita Bel Thorne, viejo conocido de la época de las muchas aventuras de Miles Vorkosigan como Miles Naismith (el apellido de su madre, Cordelia), almirante de la flota de los Mercenarios Libres Dendarii. La aventura está servida. Reseñas: «Los fans se quedarán completamente fascinados y lo leerán de una sola sentada.» Publishers Weekly

Una de las mejores sagas de aventuras de ciencia ficción. Galardonada con cuatro premios Hugo, dos Nebula, dos Locus y un Analog. Leo Graf era tan solo un competente ingeniero de soldadura: se ocupaba de sus asuntos, hacía bien el trabajo y se ajustaba a las especificaciones. Pero todo cambió cuando fue asignado al Habitat Cay y conoció a los cuadrúmanos, seres sin piernas y con cuatro brazos adaptados por la ingeniería genética para el trabajo en ausencia de la gravedad. ¿Quién podría permanecer indiferente ante la explotación y la esclavitud de un millar de jóvenes tratados como objetos por Galac-Tech, la gran corporación espacial? Leo logra de modo relativamente fácil adoptar, un tanto ilegalmente, a un millar de cuadrúmanos. Lo difícil es enseñarles a ser libres. Reseñas: «Bujold está muy por encima de los escritores de fantasía y de ciencia ficción actuales.» Booklist

Una de las mejores sagas de aventuras de ciencia ficción. Galardonada con cuatro premios Hugo, dos Nebula, dos Locus y un Analog. Esta vez, Miles (aventurero, mercenario, espía, diplomático y, ahora, auditor imperial) se embarca en una extraña «campaña civil» para conquistar el corazón de su amada, la reciente viuda Ekaterin Voroisson, a quien conoció en Komarr, aunque para su desgracia no parece estar solo en ese intento. Por otra parte, cercana ya la boda del emperador Gregor, las intrigas reviven en Barrayar en una época tecnológica que ofrece nuevas posibilidades hasta entonces insospechadas por los Vor. Mientras su hermano-clon Mark monta un nuevo y, a sus ojos, muy prometedor negocio que no deja de ser un tanto desagradable, Miles aplica sus dotes de estratega a su lucha contra las intrigas en el consejo de Duques y al cortejo de su amada Ekaterin. Sin embargo, como tantos otros antes que él, Miles descubre que el amor no tiene tanto que ver con la guerra como con la confianza. Reseñas: «Bujold mezcla con éxito humor, acción, feminismo y romance, algo que sus muchos fanáticos encontrarán enormemente satisfactorio.» Publishers Weekly

Una de las mejores sagas de aventuras de ciencia ficción. Galardonada con cuatro premios Hugo, dos Nebula, dos Locus y un Analog. Tras escapar recientemente de un intento de asesinato mediante la creación de un hermano clon, Miles deja en libertad al clon, Mark, para que tenga una oportunidad de vivir. Pero cuando decide dejar que su hermano clon asuma su identidad secreta y lidere a los Mercenarios Libres Dendarii en una misión no autorizada para liberar a otros clones de Jackson''s Whole, las cosas comienzan a complicarse. Miles, acude al rescate, pero termina muerto y criogenizado en un tanque que se pierde. Ahora es el momento de Mark para tomar una decisión: ocupar la posición de Miles como heredero de la línea Vorkosigan o redimirse a sí mismo encontrando y salvando a Miles. Reseñas: «Bujold tiene un don, prácticamente único en ciencia ficción, para la comedia costumbrista.» Chicago Sun Times

Una de las mejores sagas de aventuras de ciencia ficción. Galardonada con cuatro premios Hugo, dos Nebula, dos Locus y un Analog. Morir es fácil. En cambio volver a la vida resulta extremadamente difícil. Miles Vorkosigan lo sabe por experiencia: en Jackson''s Whole murió y luego fue criorresucitado. Sin embargo, el proceso ha tenido efectos secundarios inesperados: la criorresurrección ha dejado secuelas en el cerebro de Miles, que ha de abandonar, tal vez para siempre, su cargo de almirante Naismith y comandante de los mercenarios Dendarii. Solo le queda una opción: su aburrido papel como aristocrático Lord Vorkosigan en la formal y militarizada sociedad de Vor de Barrayar. Mientras tanto, premeditadamente pero al azar, el emperador Gregor se enamora de quien no debe justo cuando Simon Illyan, el jefe de la Seguridad Imperial, parece tener graves problemas con el chip experimental de memoria eidetica que lleva alojado en su cerebro desde hace 35 años. El desafío para el atormentado Miles es, ahora, resolver dos nuevos misterios: la identidad y los posibles motivos del atacante de Illyan, y la naturaleza de su propia y compleja personalidad. Reseñas: «Como siempre ocurre con las obras de Bujold, la lectura de Recuerdos es una delicia. Ofrece el fascinante estudio psicológico de un hombre extraordinario, y la inesperada mezcla del futuro con un pasado del que ya se consideraba alejado.» Faren Miller, LOCUS

Una de las mejores sagas de aventuras de ciencia ficción. Galardonada con cuatro premios Hugo, dos Nebula, dos Locus y un Analog. Athos es un planeta reservado solo a los varones, un lugar que los Padres Fundadores han querido apartado y aislado. Un mundo en el cual, como no podría ser de otra manera, la mujer es un tema tabú. Un planeta donde la única sexualidad posible es la homosexualidad. Un mundo exclusivamente masculino, casi idílico. Pero el doctor Ethan Urquharl, experto obstetra y hábil especialista en los replicadores uterinos, que en Athos han substituido el papel reproductor de la mujer, descubre que la dotación genética de Athos empieza a agotarse. El joven e inocente Ethan recibe del Consejo de Athos la misión de abandonar el planeta para adquirir, a la mayor brevedad posible, los imprescindibles recambios de cultivos de tejidos ováricos. Por todo ello, Ethan se verá envuelto en un sinfín de aventuras en la Estación Kline, donde conocerá a la comandante Elli Quinn, de los mercenarios Dendarii dirigidos por Miles Vorkosigan. Reseñas: «Ethan es un personaje que simplemente te tiene que gustar, no importa cuán limitada sea su visión del mundo. No eché de menos a Miles Vorkosigan ni un segundo.» SFBook Reviews

Una de las mejores sagas de aventuras de ciencia ficción. Galardonada con cuatro premios Hugo, dos Nebula, dos Locus y un Analog. Aun en bandos diferentes, Cordelia Naismith, capitana de Betana, y Aral Vorkosigan, contraen matrimonio y viven entre la aristocracia de Barrayar, el planeta de origen de Aral. Poco antes de fallecer, Ezrar, emperador de Barrayar, nombra regente a Aral Vorkosigan hasta que Gregor, su sucesor, alcance la mayoría de edad. Aral deberá enfrentarse a diversos complots, contra el futuro emperador y contra su propia regencia, protagonizados por disidentes de la nobleza de Vor. Reseña: «Acción e ingenio... divertida y satisfactoria.» Publishers Weekly

Una de las mejores sagas de aventuras de ciencia ficción. Galardonada con cuatro premios Hugo, dos Nebula, dos Locus y un Analog. Tras graduarse en la Academia, el primer destino de Miles Vorkosigan es ser oficial de meteorología en la remota base de Lazkowski. Su reto es ser capaz de soportar la disciplina y la rutina militar de la base. Sin embargo, al rechazar una orden directa del comandante, Miles es arrestado por insubordinación y traición. Será llevado de vuelta a la capital y retenido en las entrañas de la Seguridad Imperial, donde se encontrará con Simon Illyan, conocido de su padre, quien le ofrece la libertad a cambio de que emprenda una peligrosa misión. Reseña: «El trabajo de Bujold permanecerá entre los más transcendentales de la ciencia ficción contemporánea.» Publishers Weekly

Penric and Nikys receive a letter from a friend warning them that Nikys''s mother has been taken hostage, and the pair set out to rescue her --

With "Mira''s Last Dance," multiple-award-winner and bestselling author Lois McMaster Bujold returns to her World of the Five Gods, the setting of her acclaimed novels "The Curse of Chalion," "Paladin of Souls," and "The Hallowed Hunt." Continuing the tale begun in the novellas "Penric''s Demon," "Penric and the Shaman," "Penric''s Mission," and "Penric''s Fox," Bujold''s newest installment of Penric and Desdemona''s tale is another must-read novella for her legion of fans. In this sequel to the novella "Penric''s Mission," the injured Penric, a Temple sorcerer and learned divine, tries to guide the betrayed General Arisaydia and his widowed sister Nikys across the last hundred miles of hostile Cedonia to safety in the Duchy of Orbas. In the town of Sosie the fugitive party encounters unexpected delays, and even more unexpected opportunities and hazards, as the courtesan Mira of Adria, one of the ten dead women whose imprints make up the personality of the chaos demon Desdemona, comes to the fore with her own special expertise.

Trois ans après la mort de son illustre mari, Cordelia Vorkosigan a de nouveaux projets, auxquels Oliver Joie, amiral de la flotte de Sergyar, se retrouve mêlé d''une façon aussi inattendue que définitive. C''est ainsi que Miles, Auditeur impérial, en arrive à enquêter sur sa propre mère... A l''heure où les nouvelles technologies remettent en question les vieux principes qui régissent la société barrayarane, tous les protagonistes de cette histoire vont devoir oeuvrer de conserve pour réconcilier le passé, le présent et le futur.

Three Miles Vorkosigan adventures -- The Mountains of Mourning, Labyrinth, and The Borders of Infinity.

Le prince Boleso est mort. Sire Ingrey des Rocheloup est envoyé au château afin de conduire le cadavre jusqu''à son lieu de sépulture et d''escorter dame Ijada, meurtrière présumée, vers son jugement. Mission désagréable et délicate, d''autant que la situation politique est instable et que la couronne est de nouveau en jeu. Mais il y a plus : les sombres actions de Boleso ont imposé à la fière Ijada un « don » mystique qui risque de signer son arrêt de mort : un esprit interdit habite à présent son âme ! Une malédiction qu''Ingrey connaît bien, car il la subit lui-même depuis l''enfance. Une bête intérieure qui peut faire des ravages... Sur leur chemin semé de dangers, Ingrey comprend bientôt qu''Ijada est la seule personne à qui il puisse se fier. Sans elle, il ne parviendra jamais à se libérer ni à comprendre la terrible destinée que lui ont imposée les dieux, les damnés et les morts.

La malédiction qui pesait sur la famille royale de Chalion a été levée. Cazaril peut enfin jouir de sa nouvelle vie en compagnie de sa femme, Betriz. En revanche, et bien qu''elle ait été libérée d''années de tourments fantomatiques, la vie d''Ista, la royina, elle, ne s''est pas améliorée. Depuis que sa mère est morte et que sa fille, Iselle, règne sur Chalion dans la capitale de Cardegoss, elle n''a plus aucun but dans la vie. La famille de son frère pense qu''elle est folle et tente de la garder enfermée afin d''éviter le scandale. Mais à présent, Ista rêve de liberté, et elle est bien décidée à réaliser son rêve. Un pèlerinage pour le salut de l''âme de sa mère semble l''excuse idéale pour échapper au confinement dont elle est victime. Mais au fur et à mesure que le voyage se déroule, Ista a le sentiment que les dieux la surveillent. Bientôt, ses craintes se concrétisent : son calvaire n''est pas terminé, car les dieux n''en ont pas encore fini avec elle... Prix Locus 2004 du meilleur roman de Fantasy.