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Steven Brust

    23 novembre 1955

    Steven Brust est un auteur américain de fantasy et de science-fiction d'origine hongroise. Ses œuvres se caractérisent par un style distinctif, explorant souvent des thèmes tels que la magie, l'identité et les structures sociétales. Brust est reconnu pour sa capacité à tisser des intrigues complexes avec une profonde perspicacité des personnages, créant ainsi des récits captivants et mémorables.

    Steven Brust
    Five Hundred Years After
    Shadows & Reflections
    Tsalmoth
    Lyorn
    La Nuit du Prédateur
    Liavek
    • Liavek

      • 283pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Dans la majestueuse cité portuaire de Liavek, les habitants reçoivent une dose de "chance" chaque année, le jour de leur anniversaire. La plupart des gens ne peuvent utiliser ce pouvoir, seuls les sorciers ont appris à le manipuler, souvent à leur propre profit. Kaloo, une jeune orpheline, sent qu'elle pourrait apprivoiser et développer sa "chance", mais comment faire alors qu'elle ignore sa date de naissance ? Taraudée par cette question, elle consulte un mage pour tenter de lever le voile sur ses origines. Commence pour elle une quête initiatique qui l'emmènera sur des sentiers dangereux. Certains mystères devraient rester dans l'ombre... Devenue une légende de la fantasv mondiale grâce à L'Assasin royal, Megan Lindholm, alias Robin Hobb, s'associe pour ce récit inédit en France à Steven Brust et Gregory Frost. Teinté de la profonde humanité et de l'art du rebondissement qui caractérisent les histoires de l'auteur, Liavek offre au lecteur une plongée dans une cité aux couleurs éclatantes sur les traces d'une héroïne aussi effrontée que volontaire.

      Liavek
      3,7
    • La Nuit du Prédateur

      • 380pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Stepovitch est un flic endurci mais désabusé et marqué par son divorce. Lorsqu'il découvre des victimes assassinées dans le sillage d'un gitan amnésique, Cigâny, il croit tenir là son coupable. Pourtant, des événements étranges et surnaturels le font douter. Alors que le gitan recouvre peu à peu la mémoire, Stepovitch sait que ce dernier sera son seul allié pour combattre la magie qui s'abat sur les habitants et en particulier sur sa propre fille. Il lui faudra se tenir aux portes du Monde d'en bas, un univers de ténèbres dont la menace plane sur sa petite ville si paisible...

      La Nuit du Prédateur
    • Lyorn

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      All The World's A Happy Stage. Until the knives come out... Lyorn is the newest adventure in Steven Brust’s bestselling Vlad Taltos series

      Lyorn
      4,3
    • Tsalmoth

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Hold on to your hats and get ready for another swashbuckling adventure in Tsalmoth, set in Steven Brust’s bestselling Vlad Taltos series!First comes love. Then comes marriage…

      Tsalmoth
      4,3
    • Shadows & Reflections

      A Roger Zelazny Tribute Anthology

      • 242pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Exploring beloved universes created by Roger Zelazny, this anthology offers a collection of stories that evoke nostalgia and familiarity. Readers will encounter narratives set in iconic realms such as Lord of Light and Jack of Shadows, featuring characters and themes that resonate with Zelazny's unique style. This tribute not only celebrates his legacy but also invites fans to reconnect with cherished worlds and figures, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of his work.

      Shadows & Reflections
      4,0
    • Five Hundred Years After

      • 448pages
      • 16 heures de lecture

      In which our heroes are reunited a mere five centuries later... just in time for an uprising that threatens to destroy the Imperial Orb itself! This is the story of the conspiracy against the Empire that begins in the mean streets of the Underside and flourishes in the courtly politics of the Palace where Khaavren has loyally served in the Guards this past half-millenium. It is the tale of the Dragonlord Adron’s overweening schemes, of his brilliant daughter Aliera, and of the eldritch Sethra Lavode. And it is the tale of four boon companions, of love, and of revenge...a tale from the history of Dragaera, of the events that changed the world.

      Five Hundred Years After
      4,0
    • The Baron of Magister Valley

      • 464pages
      • 17 heures de lecture

      From the vaults of Dragaeran history and the mind of master fantasist Steven Brust--a tale of betrayal and vengeance that is not at all a retelling of The Count of Monte CristoReader, you will undoubtedly have had the misfortune of consuming the rotten fruit of fallacies that we―Paarfi of Roundwood (esteemed historian of House of Hawk and exquisite artisan of truths)―“borrow” our factual recount of Dragaeran history from some obscure fellow who goes by the name Al Dumas or some silly nomenclature of that nature.The salacious claims that The Baron of Magister Valley bears any resemblance to a certain nearly fictional narrative about an infamous count are unfounded ( we do not dabble in tall tales. The occasional moderately stretched? Yes. But never tall).Our tale is that of a nobleman who is betrayed by those he trusted, and subsequently imprisoned. After centuries of confinement, he contrives to escape and prepares to avenge himself against his betrayers.A mirror image of The Count of Monte Cristo , vitrolic naysayers still grouse? Well, that is nearly and utterly false.Also by Paarfi of Roundwood:The Khaavren Romances1. The Phoenix Guards2. Five Hundred Years After3. The Paths of the Dead (The Viscount of Adrilankha I)4. The Lorde of Castle Black (The Viscount of Adrilankha II)5. Sethra Lavode (The Viscount of Adrilankha III)

      The Baron of Magister Valley
      4,0
    • SETHRA LAVODE

      • 354pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Continuing the epic saga, this sequel weaves together threads from previous installments, including The Paths of the Dead and The Lord of Castle Black. It explores the intricacies of its rich world, featuring complex characters and high-stakes adventures. As the culmination of the bestselling series that started with The Phoenix Guards, it promises to deliver thrilling plot twists and a deeper understanding of the overarching narrative, engaging readers with its blend of fantasy and intrigue.

      SETHRA LAVODE
      3,7
    • The Paths of the Dead

      • 448pages
      • 16 heures de lecture

      Two hundred years after Bragaera City was accidentally reduced to an ocean of chaos, the city's residents struggle to rebuild the ancient empire and overcome an invisible enemy which threatens their future.

      The Paths of the Dead
      4,0
    • Vlad Taltos - 15: Vallista

      A Novel of Vlad Taltos

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Vlad Taltos, an Easterner and underprivileged human in a powerful Dragaeran Empire, has carved out a life in House Jhereg, the clan overseeing organized crime. However, when the Jhereg turn against him, he finds himself on the run. Despite having allies among the Dragaeran elite, including an undead wizard and a couple of gods, Vlad's life remains chaotic as long as there’s a bounty on his head. Throughout his tumultuous journey, he is frequently visited by Devera, a mysterious young Dragaeran girl with uncertain powers, who appears at the most unexpected times. Now, she has led him to a strange, seemingly deserted manor overlooking the Great Sea. This enigmatic place features twisting corridors, rooms that reveal other worlds, and potentially holds answers to Vlad's lingering questions about his existence and the world around him. The challenge lies in keeping Devera engaged long enough to uncover the secrets within. Praised for its delightful and thrilling narrative, this installment promises to be an exciting exploration of Dragaera's mysteries, appealing to longtime fans of the series.

      Vlad Taltos - 15: Vallista
      4,0