Best Selling Books by Lou Anders

For fans of Lloyd Alexander and Brandon Mull comes the epic conclusion to the acclaimed Thrones and Bones fantasy-adventure trilogy that began with Frostborn. Find the Horn. Free the City. The chase continues for the legendary Horns of Osius. Thianna and Karn’s quest to retrieve the horns from those who wish to abuse their power takes them to Thica, an ancient land where two tyrant queens reign supreme and where years earlier Thianna’s mother was labeled a traitor. Soon the two heroes are caught up in an epic battle for control of the kingdom, one that puts their very lives at stake. The only way to overthrow the queens is to beat them at their own game. But with an entire empire against them, how can Karn and Thianna hope to compete—or better yet, survive? The novel includes instructions for playing the board game the Queen’s Champion, a Thican timeline, and King Herakles Hammerfist’s recipe for the Best Spanakopita Ever. Visit ThronesandBones.com for additional games, maps, character profiles, and more! Praise for the Thrones and Bones series “Future fans of Tolkien and George R. R. Martin can happily cut their serial-fantasy teeth on this first book of an eventual series.” —Kirkus Reviews * “A powerful, fast-paced tale. . . . The setting is rich, the characters well-defined, and the danger ever-paramount.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred “Good pacing, well-drawn characters, and engaging action scenes. And yes, there’s the promise of more to come.” —Booklist

Fantasy fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series will embrace this first novel in an adventure-filled, Viking-inspired series by a debut author. Meet Karn. He is destined to take over the family farm in Norrøngard. His only problem? He’d rather be playing the board game Thrones and Bones. Enter Thianna. Half human, half frost giantess. She’s too tall to blend in with other humans but too short to be taken seriously as a giant. When family intrigues force Karn and Thianna to flee into the wilderness, they have to keep their sense of humor and their wits about them. But survival can be challenging when you’re being chased by a 1,500-year-old dragon, Helltoppr the undead warrior and his undead minions, an evil uncle, wyverns, and an assortment of trolls and giants. Readers will embark on a sweeping epic fantasy as they join Karn and Thianna on a voyage of discovery. Antics and hair-raising escapades abound in this fantasy adventure as the two forge a friendship and journey to unknown territory. Their plan: to save their families from harm. Debut novelist Lou Anders has created a rich world of over twenty-five countries inhabited by Karn, Thianna, and an array of fantastical creatures, as well as the Thrones and Bones board game. Praise for Frostborn: "Future fans of Tolkien and George R.R. Martin can happily cut their serial-fantasy teeth on this first book of an eventual series." -Kirkus Reviews "A fun, fast-paced, and highly enjoyable tale." -Garth Nix, bestselling author of the Abhorsen trilogy *"...a powerful, fast-paced tale... The setting is rich, the characters well-defined, and the danger ever-paramount." -Publishers Weekly, starred "...an excellent choice for readers new to the genre. The themes of staying true to oneself, teamwork, and individuality will resonate with readers." -School Library Journal "...this accessible fantasy brings together two very different children bound by common goals." -Booklist "The most delightful fantasy I have read in ages. . . . Put me on the waiting list for book 2!" -Amy Plum, international bestselling author of the Die For Me series

For fans of Lloyd Alexander and Brandon Mull comes Book 2 in the acclaimed Thrones and Bones fantasy-adventure trilogy that began with Frostborn. Karn Korlundsson is a gamer. Not a riddle solver. But in order to rescue his best friend, Thianna Frostborn, he will need to travel to the faraway city of Castlebriar (by wyvern), learn how to play a new board game called Charioteers (not a problem), decipher the Riddle of the Horn, and tangle with mysterious elves. Meet Desstra. She’s in training to join the Underhand—the elite agents of the dark elves. When she crosses paths with Karn, she is not all that she appears to be. Everyone is chasing after the horn of Osius, an ancient artifact with the power to change the world. The lengths to which Karn will go in the name of friendship will be sorely tested. Who knew that solving a riddle could be so deadly? The novel includes instructions for playing the board game Charioteers. Visit ThronesandBones.com for additional games, maps, character profiles, and more! Praise for Nightborn “Anders presents a captivating world.” —Kirkus Reviews ”[A]n adventure story with good pacing, well-drawn characters, and engaging action scenes.” —Booklist Praise for Frostborn “Future fans of Tolkien and George R. R. Martin can happily cut their serial-fantasy teeth on this first book of an eventual series.” —Kirkus Reviews “A fun, fast-paced, and highly enjoyable tale.” —Garth Nix, bestselling author of the Abhorsen trilogy “A powerful, fast-paced tale. . . . The setting is rich, the characters well-defined, and the danger ever-paramount.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred “An excellent choice for readers new to the genre. The themes of staying true to oneself, teamwork, and individuality will resonate with readers.” —School Library Journal “The most delightful fantasy I have read in ages. . . . Put me on the waiting list for book two!” —Amy Plum, international bestselling author of the Die for Me series

A science-minded unicorn and a (literal) fiery horse team up in this fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Fablehaven and the Wizards of Once series. Have you ever heard of a unicorn who is more interested in science experiments than magic? Or a flaming horse who''s a walking fire hazard? When a pumpkin-headed menace called Jack o'' the Hunt and monsters untold threaten their home, this unlikely pair must team up to save all of the Whisperwood--and themselves! Award-winner Lou Anders delivers a fantasy adventure about friendship, fearlessness, and finding your true herd.

Science Fiction is the genre that looks at the implications of technology on society, which in this age of exponential technological growth makes it the most relevant branch of literature going. This is only the start, and the close of the 21st century will look absolutely nothing like its inception. It has been said that science fiction is an ongoing dialogue about the future, and the front line of that dialogue is the short story. The field has a long history of producing famous anthologies to showcase its distinguished short fiction, but it has been several years since there has been a prestigious all-original science fiction anthology series. Fast Forward is offered in the tradition of Damon Knight’s prestigious and influential anthology series, Orbit, and Frederik Pohl’s landmark Star SF. Fast Forward marks the start of a new hard science fiction anthology series, dedicated to presenting the vanguard of the genre and charting the undiscovered country that is the future. Contributors scheduled for the first volume include: Kage Baker, Paolo Bacigalupi, Tony Ballantyne, Stephen Baxter, Elizabeth Bear, A. M. Dellamonica, Paul Di Filippo, Robyn Hitchcock, Louise Marley, Ken MacLeod, Ian McDonald, John Meaney, Larry Niven and Brenda Cooper, Mike Resnick and Nancy Kress, Justina Robson, Pamela Sargent, Mary A. Turzillo, Robert Charles Wilson, Gene Wolfe, and George Zebrowski.

Just in time to celebrate the first decade of the Frozen franchise, we join Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf as they embark on new adventures through the Frozen universe with friends new and old. This wide variety of original stories will share untold tales from Anna and Elsa''s childhood, memories with their parents, and mysterious creatures they encounter. These highly relatable, yet larger than life characters will appeal to young Frozen fans as well as the Frozen fan in all of us. In this exciting anthology, ten authors--for the ten years of Frozen--bring stories from this special kingdom to life. Authors: Lou Anders Karen Anne Buljo Jen Calonita Carey Corp Delilah S. Dawson Lorie Langdon Mari Mancusi Diana Peterfreund Tiffany Schmidt Vera Strange

An anthology of seventeen original tales of sword and sorcery penned by masters old and new. Elric . . . the Black Company . . . Majipoor. For years, these have been some of the names that have captured the hearts of generations of readers and embodied the sword and sorcery genre. And now some of the most beloved and bestselling fantasy writers working today deliver stunning all-new sword and sorcery stories in an anthology of small stakes but high action, grim humor mixed with gritty violence, fierce monsters and fabulous treasures, and, of course, swordplay. Don’t miss the adventure of the decade! Featuring: Goats of Glory by Steven Erikson Tides Elba: A Tale of the Black Company by Glen Cook Bloodsport by Gene Wolfe The Singing Spear by James Enge A Wizard in Wiscezan by C.J. Cherryh A Rich Full Week by K.J. Parker A Suitable Present for a Sorcerous Puppet by Garth Nix Red Pearls: An Elric Story by Michael Moorcock The Deification of Dal Bamore: A Tale from Echo City by Tim Lebbon Dark Times at the Midnight Market by Robert Silverberg The Undefiled by Greg Keyes Hew the Tintmaster by Michael Shea In the Stacks by Scott Lynch Two Lions, a Witch, and the War-Robe by Tanith Lee The Sea Troll’s Daughter by Caitlín R. Kiernan Thieves of Daring by Bill Willingham The Fool Jobs by Joe Abercrombie “[Strahan and Anders] present seventeen original stories that recall the classic works of Robert E. Howard and Fritz Leiber. . . . Fans of the classics will appreciate the tie-ins to familiar series by Michael Moorcock, Glen Cook, and Robert Silverberg, plus a fully authorized Cugel the Clever cameo by Michael Shea.” —Publishers Weekly

Imagine a future without cyberspace or without the Web or virtual reality. What would happen in an alternate Information Age? What would you do? What would you fear? What wouldn’t you know? Today’s top masters of speculative fiction offer visions of futures near and far, of alternative histories, and journeys down roads not taken. What does await us at the end of a different tunnel? What would we find in dimensions where the inevitable vastness of cyberspace has been replaced by things surprising and strange? Welcome to science fiction unplugged, and set free to be. Live Without a Net contains works by such standout science fiction authors as Lou Anders, John Grant, Matthew Sturges, and many more!

When Fast Forward 1 debuted in February 2007, it marked the first major all- original, all-SF anthology series to appear in some time – and it was met with a huge outpouring of excitement and approbation from the science fiction community. No less than seven stories from Fast Forward 1 were chosen to be reprinted a total of nine times in the four major "Best of the Year" retrospective anthologies, a wonderful testament to the quality of contributions in our inaugural book. What’s more, Fast Forward 1 was hailed repeatedly as leading the charge in a return of original, unthemed anthologies series (several more have since appeared in our wake). Now the critically-acclaimed, groundbreaking series continues, featuring all new stories from: Paul Cornell Kay Kenyon Chris Nakashima-Brown Nancy Kress Jack Skillingstead Cory Doctorow and Benjamin Rosenbaum (Hear the podcast.) Jack McDevitt Paul McAuley Mike Resnick and Pat Cadigan Ian McDonald Kristine Kathryn Rusch Karl Schroeder and Tobias S. Buckell Jeff Carlson Paolo Bacigalupi

An exciting tale about Han and Chewie and their adventures with the pirate Hondo.

An epic clash between the forces of light and dark, between the Galactic Republic and the Separatists, between brave heroes and brilliant villains?the fate of the galaxy is at stake in the Emmy Award-winning animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In this exciting anthology, eleven authors who are also fans of the series bring stories from their favorite show to life. Gathered here are memorable moments and stunning adventures, from attempted assassinations to stolen bounties, from lessons learned to loves lost. All of your favorite characters from The Clone Wars are here: Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Captain Rex, Darth Maul, Count Dooku and more!

Thrones & Bones: Sagas of Norrøngard is a 5th edition compatible adventure book featuring seven adventures designed for character levels 3 through 8.

An anthology of original Alternate History Mystery tales from some of the genre''s leading lights. Includes brand new stories of the genre''s greatest authors.

Trolls fedidos, zumbis ameaçadores e um dragão cuspidor de fogo não são páreo para Karn e Thianna, dois heróis cheios de coragem e inteligência. Karn vive em uma terra fantástica em outro universo, mas com uma cultura semelhante à viking, e é um gamer compulsivo. Thianna é fera em esportes violentos, e mora na terra dos gigantes, porém é metade humana e metade gigante. Os dois se conhecem em um posto de comércio que acontece anualmente no acampamento dos gigantes. Quando intrigas de família obrigam Karn e Thianna a fugirem, os dois voltam a se encontrar e agora passam a enfrentar situações apavorantes e percebem que precisam unir forças para vencer seus inimigos e desvendar segredos e traições que podem mudar suas vidas para sempre.

A trilogia de Tronos e Ossos chega ao seu grande final: depois de muitas aventuras e perigos para encontrar o chifre perdido de Osius, a "pequena" gigante do gelo Thianna e seu melhor amigo, Karn, descobrem que agora ele se acha em mãos inimigas, em Thica. Para recuperá-lo, os dois embarcam numa viagem para esse antigo país, onde duas rainhas tiranas reinam. Nossos dois heróis logo se envolvem em uma épica batalha pelo controle do Império Thicano, colocando suas vidas em risco. Com um império inteiro contra eles, como Karn e Thianna esperam competir – ou sobreviver?! Em A Batalha Final, você vai descobrir que a melhor estratégia para vencer qualquer jogo é descobrir quem são os seus verdadeiros aliados.

Depois de atravessar florestas e desertos gelados para salvar Thianna, Karn precisará viajar montado num réptil voador até Castelurze, aprender a jogar um novo jogo chamado Aurigas, decifrar o Enigma do Chifre e enfrentar misteriosos elfos. Todos estão atrás do Chifre de Osius, um antigo artefato com poder suficiente para mudar o mundo. Mas com facções rivais de elfos, anões rebeldes, exércitos em guerra e mantícoras devoradoras de gente no caminho, Karn não sabe em quem confiar. Até onde ele será capaz de ir em nome da amizade? A solução deste enigma pode ser fatal.

Von versuchten Attentaten zu gestohlenen Kopfgeldern, oder zu verlorenen Lieben: Elf Top-Autoren, die selbst große Fans der mit dem Emmy Award ausgezeichneten Zeichentrickserie The Clone Wars sind, erzählen unvergessliche Augenblicke und atemberaubende Abenteuer – und zwar aus Sicht all unserer Lieblingscharaktere.

Karn Korlundsson is a gamer. Not a riddle solver. But in order to rescue his best friend, Thianna Frostborn, he will need to travel to the faraway city of Castlebriar (by wyvern), learn how to play a new board game called Charioteers (not a problem), decipher the Riddle of the Horn, and tangle with mysterious elves. Meet Desstra. She''s in training to join the Underhand -- the elite agents of the dark elves. When she crosses paths with Karn, she is not all that she appears to be. Everyone is chasing after the Horn of Osius, an ancient artifact with the power to change the world. The lengths to which Karn will go in the name of friendship will be sorely tested. Who knew that solving a riddle could be so deadly?

The Wilderness Calls The bugs gather in thick, buzzing clouds, constantly biting. The leaves twist in the breeze, casting strange shadows. You almost stepped in some weird monster scat. Life is good. You''re on an adventure: * Brave the untamed wilderness, meeting new people and discovering strange creatures * Explore lands all but forgotten, from the blasted Wasted West to the lush Arbonesse to the harsh Northlands * Throw yourself into 18 wild adventures! Warlock Lairs: Into the Wilds presents fourteen wilderness-themed Warlock Lairs, collected here with four brand-new adventures. Ranging from 1st to 10th level, there''s so much to discover. The opportunities for secrets and treasures are great--and so are the risks. But you wouldn''t have it any other way. Explore the wilds of the Midgard campaign setting or worlds of your own creation!

Prepárate para un choque épico entre las fuerzas luminosas y las fuerzas oscuras, entre la República galáctica y los separatistas, entre héroes valientes y magníficos villanos. El futuro de la galaxia está en juego en la serie de animación The Clone Wars. En esta antología, once autores y autoras entusiastas de la serie reviven con sus propias palabras sus tramas favoritas llenas de momentos memorables y aventuras sorprendentes. Además, Ksenia Zelentsova realiza las ilustraciones de los personajes más queridos, como el Maestro Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Darth Maul o el Conde Dooku, entre otros