Authors, A-Z

How shall we begin? This is the story of a book called" The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"--not an Earth book, never published on Earth and, until the terrible catastrophe occurred, never seen or even heard of by any Earthman. Nevertheless, a wholly remarkable book. or This is the story of The Hi... More

Written in the 1990s by American author Steven Gould, Jumper is the inspiration for the film of the same name – to be released in Feb 08 and starring Samuel L Jackson.It tells the story of Davy Rice, played by Hayden Christensen, as he escapes his tortured childhood to explore the world via te... More

THE DRIVE OF PROPHECY The quest was over. The Orb of Aldur was restored. And once again, with the crowning of Garion, there was a descendant of Riva Iron-grip to rule as Overlord of the West. But the Prophecy was unfulfilled. In the east, the evil God Torak was about to awaken and seek dominion. Som... More

Guided by the Orb of the God Aldur, Garion and Ce'Nedrea begin a great quest to rescue their kidnapped child. Making their way through the foul swamps of Nyisssa, then into the lands of the Murgos, they must ultimately face a horrible danger--to themselves and all mankind....... More

Isaac Asimov's Foundation novels are one of the great masterworks of science fiction. As unsurpassed blend of nonstop action, daring ideas, and extensive world-building, they chronicle the struggle of a courageous group of men and women dedicated to preserving humanity's light in a galaxy plunged in... More

The third reissued book of King's macabre Dark Tower saga finds Roland, the Last Gunslinger, moving ever closer to the Dark Tower of his dreams--and nightmares--as he crosses a desert of damnation.Roland, The Last Gunslinger, moves ever closer to The Dark Tower of his dreams-and nightmares-as he cro... More

A stunning testament to his creative genius. "Forward The Foundation" is a the saga's dramatic climax -- the story Asimov fans have been waiting for. An exciting tale of danger, intrigue, and suspense, "Forward The Foundation" brings to vivid life Asimov's best loved characters: hero Hari Seldon, wh... More

Available for the first time in the U.S., this is the story of sworn enemies who must band together and fight as one to survive the inhospitable climate and a terrifying foe. Can their hatred for their mutual enemy overcome their distrust of each other?In the frozen northlands of the embattled realm... More

Princess Irene's discovery of a secret stair to the top turret of the castle leads to a wonderful revelation. At the same time, the miner's son Curdle overhears a fiendish plot by the goblins who live below the mountain. It will take all of their wit and courage, plus the help of Irene's magic ring,... More

Fantasy fans, rejoice! Seven years after writer and editor Robert Silverberg made publishing history with "Legends, his acclaimed anthology of original short novels by some of the greatest writers in fantasy fiction, the long-awaited second volume is here. "Legends II picks up where its illustrious ... More

When a passenger check-in desk at London's Heathrow Airport disappears in a ball of flame, the explosion is deemed an act of God. But which one, wonders holistic detective Dirk Gently? Amid the hostile attentions of a stray eagle and the trauma of an extremely dirty refrigerator, super-sleuth Gently... More

Award-winning fantasy author Anne McCaffrey returns with her bestselling Harper Hall Trilogy, wonder-filled imaginative classics now available in digest format.Award-winning fantasy author Anne McCaffrey returns to the Simon & Schuster list... More

Following "Talon of the Silver Hawk" and "King of Foxes" comes the third volume in the Conclave of Shadows saga from the acclaimed author who is "in the forefront of contemporary fantasy adventure" ("Library Journal")."Saved by a mage's intervention from certain death, Kaspar, the evil Duke of Olask... More

For centuries travelling gleeman have told tales of the lost Horn of Valere; the legendary Horn that will raise the dead heroes of the Ages. The Horn has been discovered-only to be stolen, along with the dagger of Sahdar Logoth, on which the very life of Rand al'Thor's friend Mat depends. The monu... More

The bestselling author of the classic Mars trilogy and The Years of Rice and Salt returns with a riveting new trilogy of cutting-edge science, international politics, and the real-life ramifications of global warming as they are played out in our nation's capital--and in the daily lives of those at ... More

Years past, the Child-Goddess Aphrael had hidden Bhelliom, the Stone of Power. It rested at the very bottom of the deepest ocean, that nevermore should its awesome power sing temptation to mortal men. Now Sparhawk, Knight and Queen's Champion, must retrieve that Sapphire Rose from its briny sleep. F... More