Esther M. Friesner Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Join us for a feast!Step into a roadside diner run by witches. Attend a banquet with aliens who are as crass as they are brutal. Eat oysters on the half shell with a pair of conjurers, or scratch out a meal with warring pilots marooned on a desolate planet. Pity the ghost who must cook her way to freedom, and mourn with the warrior who seeks a final delicacy for his lost love. Search the far reaches of space for sustenance or descend into a hellscape of culinary horrors.In this volume, food is the star! Fantasy and science fiction authors Paige L. Christie, Diana A. Hart, A.L. Tompkins, Esther Friesner, Derrick Boden, Andy Duncan, Chaz Brenchley, Howard Andrew Jones, Mike Jack Stoumbos, R.S. Belcher, Mia Moss, Gini Koch, D.B. Jackson, Jason Palmatier, and Gabriela Santiago have prepared a GALACTIC STEW that will entice and tantalize, nourish the imagination, and sate the most ravenous of literary appetites. But beware! These dishes are not what they seem!

Blending elements of science fiction and fantasy with humor, this book takes readers on a whimsical journey through imaginative worlds. Expect quirky characters and absurd situations that challenge the norms of both genres. The narrative weaves together clever satire and playful storytelling, making it a delightful read for fans of lighthearted adventure. Themes of friendship, exploration, and the absurdities of life are explored in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Esther Friesner captivates her growing fanbase with girl-centric teen fantasy and adventure, transporting readers through captivating settings from ancient Greece to ancient Egypt. Her engaging storytelling and strong female characters appeal to those seeking imaginative escapades in historical contexts.

Suburban fantasy takes center stage as witches, vampires, and werewolves seek a better life outside the city. This new setting showcases the cleverness of supernatural beings adapting to suburban quirks while maintaining their magical flair. Beware of underestimating their suburban lifestyle, or you might face unexpected consequences!

Nefertiti was far more than just a pretty face. Nefertiti may be the dutiful daughter of a commoner, but her inquisitive mind often gets her into situations that are far from ordinary, like receiving secret lessons from a scribe. And she's the kind of girl who acts first, and apologizes later whenever she witnesses injustice or cruelty. But she is also extraordinarily beautiful. And news of her striking beauty and impulsive behavior attracts the attention of her aunt, the manipulative Queen Tiye, who sees Nefertiti as an ideal pawn in her desire for power. Even though Nefertiti is taken from her beloved family and forced into a life filled with courtly intrigue and danger, her spirit and mind will not rest. She continues to challenge herself and the boundaries of ancient Egyptian society. Esther Friesner offers readers another fresh new look at an iconic figure - blending historical fiction and mythology in a thrilling concoction. From the Hardcover edition.

Helen of Sparta strives to transcend her royal status and beauty by aspiring to become a hero. Her journey explores her desire for agency and adventure, challenging traditional expectations placed upon her as a princess. As she seeks to forge her own identity, the narrative delves into themes of empowerment and self-discovery, highlighting her determination to break free from societal constraints.

Nach wie vor ist "Star Trek - The Next Generation" die beliebteste und bestverkaufte "Star-Trek"-Serie der letzten Jahre. Dieser neue, in sich abgeschlossene Roman erzählt die bisher unbekannte Geschichte von Officer LaForge, der ungewollt in eine Auseinandersetzung mit Feinden der Föderation hineingezogen wird, eine Auseinandersetzung, die das Schicksal der menschlichen Zivilisation entscheidend beeinflusst.

Costumes sombres, lunettes noires... Les revoilà! Cinq ans après, les Men In Black sont de retour ! Problème : une extraterrestre très sexy projette d'effacer planète de la galaxie si on ne lui remet pas la Lumière de Zartha. La routine pour les Hommes en Noir ? Pas vraiment ! Une seule personne sur Terre sait où se trouve la Lumière de Zartha : l'agent Jay... qui a perdu la mémoire !

An anthology of fantasy stories features the writings of Esther Friesner, Elizabeth Moon, Jody Lynn Nye, Harry Turtledove, and Laura Frankos

Zauberlehrling Kendar in Bedrängnis: Ein magischer Unfall stattet ihn und eine vorwitzige Katze mit Kräften aus, die sie nicht beherrschen können. Nie war Magik witziger, selbst bei Robert Asprin nicht!

Sein Name ist Curio. Er ist die Nummer eins unter den Coverboys, die für die Titelbilder der berühmten Bücher von Raptura Eglantine posieren (man denke an Meisterwerke wie: Mein Paladin der Leidenschaft oder: So stürmisch war mein Freibeuter). Aber Curio ist auch der einzige Verdächtige, als sein größter Konkurrent, der schöne Prinz Boffin, spurlos verschwindet. Prinzen jedoch haben Könige zu Vätern, und diese besitzen meist ganze Armeen von Kampfhamstern, die bereit stehen, in solchen Fällen grausame Rache zu üben. Zum Glück hat Raptura Eglantine einen Meistermagiker zum Bruder: den berühmten Kendar Gangle. Die Spur ist heiß, denn sie führt Kendar und seine Zauberkatze Scandal direkt nach Käseburg - zu ihrem alten Widersacher Zoltan Bösherr ... Ein Ohrenschmaus für alle, die sich das Buch vorlesen lassen, ein Augenschmaus für alle, die selber lesen, und eine Gaumenfreude für alle, die das Buch verschlingen - was man mit den Romanen von Esther Friesner normalerweise tut.

Die gegenwärtige Inkarnation von Orbix, der seltsamsten aller Welten, schien bisher eigentlich recht stabil zu sein. Ruhe war eingekehrt nach den Zeitaltern der Sehr Spitzen Tiere, des Verkehrs und Geschubses und der Halbstarken-Balladen. Doch plötzlich regnet es Geflügel, die Natur ist In Aufruhr. Das scheint an einem politischen Skandal im Wingdingo-Land zu liegen, wo ein Usurpator sein Unwesen treibt. Der gute König Steffan aus Gladderadatsch schickt in einem solchen Fall natürlich nur seine besten »Männer«, um nach dem Rechten zu sehen: Kendar Gangle, Meistermagiker, und Scandal, seine magische Katze. Auf ihrem gefahrvollen Weg nach Wingdingo werden sie, Wedwel sei Dank, begleitet und beschützt von Rhett, dem Seher, Klinge, dem Rächer (einem »echten« Zorro-Typen) und Anisella, einer atemberaubenden Blondine, die allerdings einen männermordenden Fehler hat: Sie ist allergisch gegen Kleider ...

When Lelys, ambassador of the plague-ridden colony planet of Orakisa, approaches the Federation seeking help for her dying world, the U.S.S. Enterprise speeds to the rescue. Captain Picard and his crew escort the Orakisan delegation to its long-lost sister-world, Ne'elat, where the ambassador and the Away Team are initially welcomed, but then endangered. As the Enterprise officers make their way through a web of planet-wide intrigue, time is running out the people of Orakisa and the inhabitants of their sister-worlds as well.

The sequel to The Psalms of Herod, this book concludes the harrowing journey of Becca of Wiserways Stead. Escaping her oppressive, rural stead, Becca journeys toward the magical city where her brother lives, certain that his knowledge will save her and her kin. But after finally arriving there, she is overwhelmed by the strange ways of the Coop citizens. She soon learns that everyone, including her brother, has ulterior motives.

Khalid is close to graduation from magic school when his teacher lets him try out a magic lamp. Unfortunately, Khalid forgets to tell his first human master the most important rule--humans are entitled to only three wishes. So when his human wishes for an infinite number of wishes, Khalid is trapped in his lamp forever.

In the wake of an eco-catastrophe, civilization has risen again in a form at once familiar and horrific.It is an age that has elevated Herod's Slaughter of the Innocents into a sacrament, justifying hideous death with the blessings of a twisted faith. All life is sacred until it is born.A woman's place is to submit, to obey. A woman's place is to give over her newborn for exposure on a hillside if the child is flawed in any way, even if it sborn the wrong sex. A woman's place is not to decide these things.One woman, Becca of Wiseways Stead, will not accept her place. Becca's desire for change forces her to ultimately confront her vision of herself as she was raised. But thought she is name a vessel of miracles by Gilber Livvy of the hidden tribes, will the secret she carries by miracle enough to redeem a world?

Today's masters of modern fantasy pay tribute to Alice in Wonderland and its inspired creator, Lewis Carroll, in this all-new anthology.

Humanity has been manipulated by shadowy, inhuman beings throughout history. Secret wars have been waged to settle vampires' disputes. Cultures have been created to advance mages' visions of Ascension. Enemies of the Earth have been defeated by werewolves as they prepare for their Apocalypse. This is the World of Darkness, a place where one's fears may become reality. Dark Destiny features short stories by Robert Bloch, Rick Hautala, Nancy A. Collins, Robert Weinberg and others.

A zany anthology of thirty-six science fiction and fantasy tales probes the depths of the tabloid headlines in works by Alan Dean Foster, David Brin, Jody Lynne Nye, and Mike Resnick, among others. Original.

The latest in the blockbuster series set squarely in the tradition of the other New York Times bestselling Star Trek series. Set between the first and second seasons of Deep Space Nine, Warchild tells the story of Dr. Julian Bashir, who must save a dying child--a child who may be Bajor's last chance for peace.

Magic and Columbus clash in the New World. In 1492, as the flames of the Inquisition scorch the soul, and three ships set sail under the Spanish flag, a boatload of nuns transported by an unruly genie discover a new world unlike any other: the magical kingdom of Prestor John.

Noel Cardiff, trying nobly to impress the succubus Lysi who is deftly disguised as a transfer student from Smith, meanwhile discovers that his mother is a reformed demon, he is a sorcerer, and he is falling for a witch