Irene Radford Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

In a humorous twist on demon lore, the narrative reveals that demons have been avoiding the human world, opting instead to mingle at Science Fiction/Fantasy conventions. Here, they compete for costume awards, blending into the fandom culture while remaining unseen by the public. This unique premise explores themes of identity and the intersection of the supernatural with contemporary pop culture, offering a playful take on both demon mythology and the conventions themselves.

In Portland, Oregon, Tess Noncoiré, a bestselling fantasy author and wielder of the Celestial Blade, seeks solace from her heartbreak while pursuing the dark elf Nörglein, who threatens joggers. Accompanied by her quirky pandimensional imp, Scrap, Tess navigates the trails of Forest Park, blending her fantastical skills with a quest to confront this sinister force. The narrative intertwines elements of fantasy with a dark, gripping storyline, showcasing Tess's determination and the unique challenges she faces in her new environment.

The broken covenant with dragons disrupts the communal gathering of dragon magic among magicians, undermining their ethical standards. Nimbulan, a Senior Magician and royal councilor, faces personal turmoil as he has exiled his wife, Myrilandel, due to her witchcraft, which prevents her from accessing dragon magic. Compounding his distress, she and their two adopted children have mysteriously disappeared from their safe haven, prompting a desperate search and raising questions about loyalty, power, and the consequences of their fractured society.

The story explores the challenges and burdens of being a Pixie King, revealing the complexities and responsibilities that come with the title. As the protagonist navigates their role, they confront unexpected trials and the weight of leadership, leading to a deeper understanding of their identity and the expectations of others. Through a blend of fantasy and personal growth, the narrative delves into the realities behind the allure of power and the importance of self-discovery.

It is a time for legends to be born....Operating on the wrong side of interstellar law one time too many, the three O’Hara brothers find themselves in a life-or-death flight from intergalactic police forces. In a last desperate escape attempt, they stumble across what must be a lost or abandoned colony world.Forced to bring their shuttle down in search of repair facilities, the O’Haras encounter humans who have returned to a hunter-gatherer level of society. Here is a place where technology can make them seem like gods—a land where they will remain trapped unless they can find a way to mine and manufacture the things they need to repair their ship.They don’t believe the legends about dragons and magic, and they are certain technology will see them through—at least until they confront their first dragon and feel their own unique powers expanding beyond their control....Here, together for the first time, are the three novels which reveal the truth behind the legend of the Stargods, the events which changed the future of an entire world.

Nimbulan, der einst größte Kriegsmagier, opferte seine Macht, um Coronnan zu retten. Nun sieht sich das Königreich neuen, gefährlichen Feinden gegenüber. Die Hoffnung auf Rettung liegt im geheimnisvollen Land Hanassa, in das kein Drache fliegen kann.

Nimbulan, der letzte Kampfmagier und Gründer der magischen Universität, kämpft um die Sicherheit des Königreichs Coronnan. Als er erfährt, dass seine verschollene Frau Myrilandel in Gefahr ist, lässt er alles stehen und liegen, um ihr zu helfen, da sie die letzte Verbindung zu den Drachen ist.

Set three centuries prior to The Glass Dragon, the story unfolds in a land torn apart by civil war, driven by the ambitions of jealous battlemages. In this turbulent environment, no lord has succeeded in uniting the fragmented factions, leading to ongoing conflict and chaos. The narrative explores the struggles for power and the quest for peace amidst a backdrop of magical warfare and political intrigue.

Der Krieg zwischen den Armeen von Coronnan und SeLenicca wütet, und die Kommune der Magier kämpft mit ihrer Drachenmagie wild entschlossen gegen die Hexen, die ihre Macht aus einer älteren, dunkleren Quelle beziehen. Durch einen Zauber wird dem Hohen Magier Jaylor vorgegaukelt, dass der König ihn hintergangen hat und Böses im Schilde führt. Jaylor sieht nur eine Möglichkeit, das Königreich zu retten: Jemand muss die Drachen nach Coronnan zurückholen! Ein junger Magier namens Yaakke soll sie finden. Doch ist Yaakke wirklich die geeignete Wahl? Ein Waisenjunge, der seine Magiekunst noch nicht so recht unter Beweis gestellt hat? Eines steht fest: Er selbst hat den Ruf der Drachen gehört...

Exploring the theme of greed, the narrative delves into the consequences of an insatiable desire for wealth. It poses a thought-provoking question: can the pursuit of gold become a self-destructive obsession? The story intertwines the allure of riches with the darker implications of their possession, suggesting that the quest for gold may lead to unforeseen and perilous outcomes.

Längst ist die dunkle Magie aus Coronnan verbannt. Auch die Drachenmagie ist aus dem Reich verschwunden. Jene, welche die verbotenen Zauber zu beherrschen lernten, sehen ihre Chance gekommen, die Kontrolle über das geplagte Reich an sich zu reißen. Prinz Darville, dessen Krone durch die Magie der Drachen gesichert war, ist unlängst von einem Bann befreit worden, der ihn zu einem Dasein als Wolf zwang. Nun könnte er durchaus mit ansehen müssen, wie sein Reich den Feinden in die Hände fällt. Sogar seine engsten Verbündeten, Magier und Hexen, können ihn und seine Frau nicht vor den Mächten des Bannes beschützen, der gegen Coronnan gewirkt werden soll ...

Three brothers take shelter on a pretechnological world where dragons are worshiped as gods. When the off-world forces they have fled track them down, they must find a way to save the world they've made their own.

Nur in Coronnan hat man Zugriff auf Magie. Diese Magie wurde von Drachen erschaffen und kann von geschulten Magiern dem Drachen-Nimbus entzogen werden. Die Drachen, die in Coronnan heimisch sind, versichern, dass die von ihnen geschaffene Magie nur zum Besten des Landes eingesetzt wird. Tatsächlich ist das Land von einer magischen Barriere umgeben, die eigentlich undurchdringlich sein sollte. Doch gewisse Magier sind der finsteren Magie mächtig, und zumindest einer von ihnen hat etwas gegen Drachen. Er beschuldigt sie, Coronnan isoliert zu haben. Als schließlich die ersten Drachen umgebracht werden, wird die magische Barriere schwächer ... und das Schicksal nimmt seinen Lauf. Erster Teil der Drachen-Nimbus-Trilogie

THE IMPS ARE COMING...and time may well be running out for the three O'Hara brothers.When Konner O'Hara unearthed a tracking device hidden in his spaceship--undoubtedly by his own ruthless ex-wife--he had no w ay to tell whether his discovery had come too late. The brothers had thought they'd found a safe haw en on this oft-the-star-charts planet w here they'd taken refuge from the Imperial Military Police, the law and order forces of the Galactic Terran Empire. In the months since their landing, the O'Haras had made a place for themselves among the locals--lost colonists who had returned to a hunter-gatherer level of society. Revered as gods for the technology they'd brought, the brothers had defeated a treacherous priest called Hanassa, who'd ruled in the name of the dragon Simurgh, a terrifying, legendary creature that demanded human sacrifice.Now., just when they've begun to concentrate on repairing their spaceship, and on dew eloping the psychic powers that are their heritage, they must suddenly find a way to protect themselves and this world from the Galactic Terran Empire. But the Imps are tar from the only threat the O'Haras face. For unbeknownst to them another enemy is determined to wreak a terrible vengeance on them all....

Acclaimed author Irene Radford returns to her beloved Dragon Nibmus universe with book one of The Stargods . Here is the tale of the first Terrans, gifted with both psi powers and technology, who discovered a world where dragons are real...and are worshiped as gods.