John Shirley Knihy

Stovky let předtím, než v galaxii zuřila válka mezi Smečkou a lidstvem, vypuknul podobný konflikt mezi Proroky a Elitáři, dvěmi mimozemskými rasami, které soupeřily o posvátné artefakty mocných Předchůdců, dávno zmizelých vládců galaxie. Přestože nakonec uzavřeli pevnou alianci známou jako Smečka, našli se na obou stranách tací, kteří osudné spojenectví zpochybňovali. Od odštěpené skupinky Elitářů vzdorujících právě založené Smečce…, přes statečného Proroka lapeného v intrikách nové vlády…, po kořeny zrady, která o mnoho let později nenávratně rozdělí Smečku – zatím nevyprávěný příběh o zcela nečekaných hrdinech, kteří se zrodili v říši plné šokujících zrad a nekončících zázraků.

Postapokalyptický, kyberpunkový román z r. 2021 Johna Shirleyho (1953), přezdívaného „postmoderní Edgar Allan Poe“. Děj se odehrává v jihokarolinském Charlestonu, povětšinou opuštěném místě, kde vinou klimatických změn vládnou hurikány a gangy, jimž čelí podivně mírumilovný kult, který se snaží udržet místní, smyslů zbavené obyvatele příčetné. Hlavními postavami jsou bývalý sériový vrah a bývalý šerif, kteří jsou nuceni spolupracovat.

From the acclaimed author of Ralph Compton's Prairie Fire, Kansas, the first in an action-packed new series starring Civil War veteran Cleveland Trewe, a master gunfighter, horseman, and lawman who's looking to strike it rich in the gold fields of Axle Bust, Nevada...From the battlefield of Shiloh to the prisoner camp at Slocum, former Union soldier Cleveland Trewe has seen more than enough carnage for one lifetime. Now that the war is over he's found work as a peacekeeper and prospector--the perfect set of survival skills for a town like Axle Bust, Nevada, a place seething with danger.Cleve's uncle staked a claim in Axle Bust only to lose it to a murderous con-man partnered with Duncan Conroy, owner of the Golden Fleece Mine and a man determined to build an empire by means fair and foul. The only person keeping Conroy in check is his sister Berenice, a freethinker whose scientific education benefits the family interests--even while catching Cleve's eye.To reclaim his uncle's mine, and bring justice to a town under tyranny, Cleve finds himself turning the streets into a bullet-riddled battlefield. Conroy is about to learn there just isn't room for both men in a town like Axle Bust.GOLD FEVER. BLOOD FEVER.

Dive into the unconventional universe crafted by John Shirley, where the bizarre and the extraordinary intertwine. This collection showcases his unique storytelling style, blending elements of science fiction, horror, and dark humor. Readers will encounter a range of eccentric characters and thought-provoking themes, all set against imaginative backdrops that challenge reality. Shirley's work invites exploration of the surreal and the strange, making it a captivating experience for those seeking something truly different in literature.

In this exciting new Ralph Compton western, a man without a memory meets an unforgettable ally: the one and only Bat Masterson. Riding into the town of Smoky River on a mangy mule, Dane looks as broken down as his old mount. His Stetson is ragged, his boots are tied together with leather thongs, and he wears a Colt Army revolver with exactly three bullets. He wouldn't know what to say if you asked him where he got the gun, or how he learned to shoot it so well. He doesn't know if Dane is his first name or his last. Something happened that cost him much of his memory, and he can't remember what that something was. For three years he's been traveling the West as a cowboy, a buffalo hunter, a farmhand. Smoky River looks to be a fine place to settle down. If only his past didn't decide to catch up to him here. . .

Helps little boys finish building each truck by sticking on its missing wheels, mirrors, headlights and other important parts. Using the sticker pages, this title lets them complete their own monster truck, army truck, fire engine, logging truck and more.

Rickenharp, a jaded rock musician joins the NR, or New Resistance, in order to fight against the fascist totalitarian government

Set in the vibrant and chaotic universe of the Gearbox Borderlands games, this story immerses readers in a world filled with eccentric characters, thrilling adventures, and a unique blend of humor and action. It explores the lives of vault hunters and their quests for treasure, confronting dangerous foes and uncovering hidden secrets. The narrative captures the essence of the games, offering fans a deeper understanding of the lore and the richly developed settings that define the Borderlands experience.

Resident Evil: Retribution in 3D will be released on September 14, 2012. It is the fifth instalment in the massively successful Resident Evil film series, based on the hugely popular Capcom survival horror video game series Resident Evil. This title deals with this movie.

The Second Alliance is determined to extend its absolute power over the space colony and eliminate the New Resistance once and for all