Una McCormack Knihy

Nové dílo ze světa Star Treku: Nové generace, v němž roste napětí mezi dvěma vesmírnými supervelmocemi. Vždy nezávislý Venettský konvent se stává roznětkou napjatého ozbrojeného mrtvého bodu mezi dvěma mocnostmi dominujícími vesmíru – Spojené federace planet a nedávno ustanoveného Typhonského paktu. Veneťanská vláda hledá v novém uspořádání mocností ochranu u jednoho z členů Paktu, Tzenkethské koalice, a přitom souhlasila s poskytnutím tří zásobovacích základen k dispozici Tzenkethům. Ovšem tyto základny by v případě vyzbrojení byly nepřijatelně blízko k hranicím federačního, cardassijského a ferengského prostoru. Zatímco kapitánka Ezri Dax míří s U.S.S. Aventine k jedné z těchto základen zjistit, co přesně se na ní odehrává, kapitán Jean-Luc Picard se musí s U.S.S. Enterprise zhostit diplomatické mise na domovský svět Konventu Venette s rozkazem dosáhnout oboustranně spokojeného mírového rozuzlení celé záležitosti. Cardassijští vyslanci se však zjevně nehodlají při jednání chovat dvakrát diplomaticky, což již tak napjatou situaci velice rychle nasměruje k otevřené válce…

ÚVODNÍ KAPITOLA NEJNOVĚJŠÍHO SERIÁLU „STAR TREK: PICARD“ Admirál Picard musí opustit Enterprise i své kolegy a postavit se nejtěžší výzvě v dosavadní kariéře. Masivní hvězda v Romulanském impériu hrozí zhroucením a přeměnou v supernovu. Šoková vlna od takového jevu může být nevyzpytatelná a Romulané ani Federace na ní nechtějí čekat. Je rozhodnuto – civilizace se musí přesunout. Začíná největší evakuace v dějinách…

Grál je jenom povídačka! Báchorka! Neexistuje ve tvém světě a nemůže existovat ani tady! Městský stát Varuz je na pokraji záhuby. Aurelián je posledním vévodou ve své linii, město se rozpadá a vojsko jeho nepřítele Konráda čeká v horách a chystá se vyrazit. Aurelián je připraven vsadit vše v jediné poslední bitvě. Když se tedy zjeví svatý muž „Doktor“, Aurelián jej požádá o požehnání. Ve Varuzu však není vše, jak se zdá. Městské stráže mají laserové meče a síně ozařují elektrická světla. Aureliánova milovaná žena Guena, spolu s jeho nejdůvěryhodnějším rytířem, zřejmě plánují převrat a Clara je rychle vtažena do jejich pletich... Podaří se Doktorovi zamezit válce? Bude Clara a její účast na spiknutí odhalena? Proč je Konrádův velvyslanec tak roztržitý? A kdo jsou ti prastaří, znavení rytíři, kteří dorazí do Veliké síně a tvrdí, že pátrají po Svatém grálu? "

The iconic Star Trek characters’ lifestories told for the first time in their own words; perfect for fans of the upcoming Star Strange New Words .James T. Kirk chronicles the greatest Starfleet captain's life (2233–2293), in his own words. From his youth spent on Tarsus IV, his time in the Starfleet Academy, his meteoric raise through the ranks of Starfleet, and his illustrious career at the helm of the Enterprise , this in-world memoir uncovers Captain Kirk in a way Star Trek fans have never seen.Jean-Luc Picard tells the story of one of the most celebrated names in Starfleet history. His extraordinary life and career makes for dramatic court martials, unrequited love, his capture and torture at the hand of the Cardassians, his assimilation with the Borg and countless other encounters as captain of the celebrated starship Enterprise .Kathryn Janeway reveals her career in Starfleet, from her first command to her epic journey through the Delta Quadrant leading to her rise to the top as vice-admiral in Starfleet Command. The woman who travelled further than any human ever had before, stranded decades from home, encountering new worlds and species and overcoming one of Starfleet’s greatest threats – the Borg – on their own remote and hostile territory.

An original novel based on the explosive TV series Star Trek: Discovery! Despite being an inexperienced Starfleet cadet, Sylvia Tilly became essential to the USS Discovery finding its way back home from the Mirror Universe. But how did she find that courage? From where did she get that steel? Who nurtured that spark of brilliance? The Way to the Stars recounts for fans everywhere the untold story of Tilly’s past. It’s not easy being sixteen, especially when everyone expects great things from Tilly. It’s even harder when her mother and father are Federation luminaries, not to mention pressing her to attend one of the best schools that the Federation has to offer. Tilly wants to achieve great things—even though she hasn’t quite worked out how to do that or what it is she wants to do. But this year, everything will change for Tilly, as she about to embark upon the adventure of a lifetime—an adventure that will take her ever closer to the stars…

Continuing the post-television Deep Space Nine saga, this original novel shows the fall of the Cardassian empire as seen through the eyes of a young man with a foot in two worlds. Rugal is an orphaned Cardassian who has been raised by the people his race once conquered, the Bajorans. Reluctantly repatriated to Cardassia as a teenager, Rugal becomes the living witness to the downfall of the proud people to whom he was born, first by the invading Klingons, then during the Cardassians’ unholy pact with the Dominion—a partnership that culminated in a near-genocide. Through it all, Rugal’s singular perspective illuminates the choices that brought the Cardassians to their ruin...even as he learns that the Cardassian soul is not as easy to understand as he imagined.

An original adventure tying in to the ninth season of Doctor Who, the spectacular hit series from BBC Television, featuring the new 12th Doctor as played by Peter Capaldi. “The Grail is a story, a myth! It didn’t exist on your world! It can’t exist here!” The city-state of Varuz is failing. Duke Aurelian is the last of his line, his capital is crumbling, and the armies of his enemy, Duke Conrad, are poised beyond the mountains to invade. Aurelian is preparing to gamble everything on one last battle. So when a holy man, the Doctor, comes to Varuz from beyond the mountains, Aurelian asks for his blessing in the war. But all is not what it seems in Varuz. The city-guard have lasers for swords, and the halls are lit by electric candlelight. Aurelian’s beloved wife, Guena, and his most trusted knight, Bernhardt, seem to be plotting to overthrow their Duke, and Clara finds herself drawn into their intrigue... Will the Doctor stop Aurelian from going to war? Will Clara’s involvement in the plot against the Duke be discovered? Why is Conrad’s ambassador so nervous? And who are the ancient and weary knights who arrive in Varuz claiming to be on a quest for the Holy Grail…?

The second original novel in the electrifying The Next Generation / Deep Space Nine crossover event!Cardassia Prime is home to a prideful people who, for centuries, forged alliances with those they believed would strengthen them and their place in the Alpha Quadrant, and expanded their empire at great cost to other worlds. For generations, dissenting voices were silenced by either fear or an early grave. When their wartime ally, the Dominion, suddenly turned on them, seeking to transform Cardassia into a tomb for every last member of their race, their old adversary—the United Federation of Planets—put an end to the carnage, and even now works to help rebuild Cardassia Prime.To celebrate this alliance, the Castellan of the Cardassian Union is to welcome the Federation president to Cardassia Prime. As a symbol of this deepening friendship, the U.S.S. Enterprise- E is tasked to carry the Cardassian ambassador to the Federation back home. For his part, Ambassador Elim Garak is working with Captain Jean-Luc Picard to oversee the diplomatic reception that will commemorate the last of Starfleet’s personnel finally leaving the homeworld. However, there are malevolent forces at work, who even now strive to “restore Cardassia to its proper place and glory,” and are willing to do anything to achieve their goal....

Set in the Star Trek universe, this novel offers an exciting new adventure inspired by the popular Paramount+ TV series. It explores fresh narratives and characters, expanding the beloved franchise's lore while delivering the thrilling exploration and camaraderie that fans expect. Readers can anticipate a blend of action, intrigue, and the iconic themes of discovery and unity that define Star Trek.

'They called it Enamour. It turned minds, sold merchandise, and swayed elections. And it did its job far too well...' In the city-state of Geath, the King lives in a golden hall, and the people want for nothing. Everyone is happy and everyone is rich. Or so it seems. When the Doctor, Amy and Rory look beneath the surface, they discover a city of secrets. In dark corners, strange creatures are stirring. At the heart of the hall, a great metal dragon oozes gold. Then the Herald appears, demanding the return of her treasure... And next come the gunships. The battle for possession of the treasure has begun, and only the Doctor and his friends can save the people of the city from being destroyed in the crossfire of an ancient civil war. But will the King surrender his new-found wealth? Or will he fight to keep it...? A thrilling fantasy adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit Doctor Who series from BBC Television.