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Collecting Martha Wells' Element of Fire and Death of the Necromancer for the first time in one place, in a new and revised edition!Both novels included in this volume have been revised and updated. These are the author’s preferred texts.

Znacie to uczucie, gdy siedzicie w pracy, macie już dość ludzi, a wtedy wchodzi szef z kolejną robotą, którą trzeba zrobić na już, bo inaczej świat się skończy, choć jedyne czego chcecie, to iść do domu i oglądać ulubione seriale? I jesteście świadomą morderczą maszyną zaprogramowaną do destrukcji? Gratulacje, jesteście Mordbotem. Wstąpcie na kosmiczne bitwy, zostańcie SI, z którą najbardziej będziecie się identyfikować. Tak naprawdę jestem samo w swojej głowie, a to właśnie tam mieści się ponad dziewięćdziesiąt procent moich problemów. Gdy ludzcy towarzysze (nie przyjaciele, nigdy przyjaciele) Mordbota zostają schwytani, a inny nie-przyjaciel z przeszłości wymaga pilnej pomocy, Mordbot musi wybrać między bezwładem a drastycznymi działaniami. Wybiera drastyczne działania.

Für den zu einer – wenn auch wortkargen – Sicherheitseinheit umfunktionierten Killerbot droht die schlimmste Aufgabe, die man sich vorstellen kann. Sie muss (a) einen Mord auf Preservation Station aufklären (nicht so schlimm), dafür (b) mit der Stations-KI zusammenarbeiten (suboptimal, aber okay) und vor allem (c) mit Menschen reden (sehr schlimm). Als Killerbot bleibt einem auch nichts erspart …

City of Bones is a compelling fantasy adventure from the author of Murderbot. One part Tomb Raider, one part Dune, all parts classic Martha Wells. Before Martha Wells captured the hearts of MILLIONS with her Murderbot series, there was Khat, Sagai, and Elen, and a city risen out of death and decay... The city of Charisat, a tiered monolith of the Ancients’ design, sits on the edge of the vast desert known as the Waste. Khat, a member of a humanoid race created by the Ancients to survive in the Waste, and Sagai, his human partner, are relic dealers working in the bottom tiers of society, trying to stay one step ahead of the Trade Inspectors. When Khat is hired by the all-powerful Warders to find relics believed to be part of one of the Ancients' arcane engines, he, and his party, begin unravelling the mysteries of an age-old technology. This they expected. They soon find themselves as the last line of defense between the suffering masses of Charisat and a fanatical cult, bent on unleashing an evil upon the city with an undying thirst for bone. That, they did not expect. This updated and revised edition is the author’s preferred text.

"After being murdered, his consciousness dormant and unaware of the passing of time while confined in an elaborate water trap, Kai wakes to find a lesser mage attempting to harness Kai's magic to his own advantage. That was never going to go well. But why was Kai imprisoned in the first place? What has changed in the world since his assassination? And why does the Rising World Coalition appear to be growing in influence? Kai will need to pull his allies close and draw on all his pain magic if he is to answer even the least of these questions. He's not going to like the answers"-- Provided by publisher

Featuring a diverse array of stories, this magazine showcases the imaginative realms of science fiction and fantasy. Readers can expect to encounter innovative plots, unique characters, and thought-provoking themes that challenge the boundaries of reality. Each issue presents a blend of established and emerging authors, offering fresh perspectives and engaging narratives that captivate fans of speculative fiction. The magazine serves as a platform for creativity, exploring both contemporary issues and timeless concepts through the lens of fantastical storytelling.

Věrným čtenářům brilantně napsané sci-fi série Z deníků Robokata není třeba představovat hlavní postavu humanoidního robota, který se při kontaktu s lidmi nedokáže ubránit sarkastickým poznámkám na adresu lidstva. Jenže ve svém novém dobrodružství zažije Robokat naprosto nečekané situace a bude se muset projevit tak, jak ho čtenáři doposud nepoznali. Když se na pokojné stanici v oblasti pod správou Skupiny pro ochranu prostředí nalezne tělo zavražděného muže, musí místní ochranka navzdory počáteční neochotě a nedůvěře přibrat Robokata do svého vyšetřovacího týmu a nechat ho, aby s inspektorkou Aylenovou dopadl vraha podle svých vlastních a leckdy nevybíravých metod. Martha Wells v této novele opět obhájila pověst skvělé vypravěčky a podobně jako v předchozích dílech, i zde vykreslila na pozadí napínavého příběhu, nyní dokonce s detektivní zápletkou, dilema spolupráce lidí a strojů, jež občas paradoxně dokážou uštědřit svým tvůrcům lekci z lidskosti, zodpovědnosti a přátelství.

A murderous android discovers itself in All Systems Red, a tense science fiction adventure by Martha Wells that interrogates the roots of consciousness through Artificial Intelligence. "As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure." In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company. Exploratory teams are accompanied by Company-supplied security androids, for their own safety. On a distant planet, a team of scientists are conducting surface tests, shadowed by their Company-supplied ‘droid ― a self-aware SecUnit that has hacked its own governor module, and refers to itself (though never out loud) as “Murderbot.” Scornful of humans, all it really wants is to be left alone long enough to figure out who it is. But when a neighboring mission goes dark, it's up to the scientists and their Murderbot to get to the truth.