William H. Keith Knihy

Ve vývoji každé živé rasy leží mezník, kdy příslušný druh dosáhne prostřednictvím technologie transcendence. Válečná rasa Sh´daarů však stanovila, že člověk tento monumentální milník nikdy nesmí přeskočit. Za neustálého napadání všemožnými mimozemskými druhy podřízenými sh´daarským agresorům brání vesmírné námořnictvo prostor příslušící lidem. Se zbývajícími útočnými jednotkami a bez souhlasu pozemské konfederace států učiní admirál Alexander Koenig závažné rozhodnutí, kterým zpečetí jak osud svůj, tak osud celého lidstva. Taktika silné defenzivy se ukazuje jako neúčinná. Koenig přebírá iniciativu a míří s obří válečnou letadlovou lodí Amerika do neznáma. Jedinou nadějí proti útoku Sh´daarů na sluneční soustavu lidí je využít okamžiku překvapení a přesunout těžiště války o přežití lidstva do prostoru nepřítele…

Po rok trvajícím tažení ve službách Kňžanovců jsou plukovník Grayson Smrt Carlyle i warrioři Legie šedé smrti připraveni na odpočinek. Místo toho na domovské planetě nacházejí vypálené domovy, rozprášené rodiny a zničenou pověst. Pomluvy živené lží a falešnými důkazy je postavily mimo zákon a obvinily ze zločinů, které nespáchali. Grayson jen pomalu přichází na to, že v sázce je mnohem více než osud jedné žoldnéřské jednotky. Aby zvítězil a zachránil pro lidstvo poklad staré Hvězdné ligy, musí se spojit s dávným nepřítelem a vybojovat nemilosrdnou bitvu, v níž pochopí, jaká je… CENA SLÁVY

2162. Třicet osm let po prvním kontaktu lord komandér Grayson St. Clair vede Tellus Ad Astru na jedinečné výpravě ke galaktickému jádru. Na palubě má víc než milion vědců, diplomatů, vojáků i inteligentních androidů. Navzdory výhradám k jejich mimozemským hostitelům je St. Clair hluboce oddán svým lidem – zvlášť poté, co jsou pohlceni černou dírou a vyvrženi ve čtyři miliardy let vzdálené budoucnosti. Civilizace vznikají a zanikají. Galaxie Andromedy se blíží k Mléčné dráze. A Země je s největší pravděpodobností pouhou nejasnou vzpomínkou. Teď je nejdůležitější přežít. Ale zatímco mariňáci pátrají po mimozemšťanech uprostřed starověkých ruin, ve zvláštních nových planetárních strukturách, St. Clair musí svou mysl soustředit proti nepříteli, jenž ovládá nepřekonatelnou sílu: samotný vesmír.

Bojištím 31. století vévodí mamutí stroj na zabíjení: Obrněný Bitevní Robot, zkráceně OBR. A jejich piloti, kterým se říká warrioři, tvoří elitu společnosti. Grayson Smrt Carlyle se připravoval na dráhu warriora od svých deseti let, ale konec studií přišel dříve, než čekal. Jeho přátelé a rodina jsou mrtvi, pluk jeho otce je v troskách a mladý Grayson zůstal sám na nepřátelské planetě. A zde musí podstoupit tu nejtěžší zkoušku: musí pochopit, že i když se naučí řídit OBRa, nestane se automaticky warriorem. Aby si mohl říkat warrior, musí napřed jeden z těchto vražedných strojů polapit holýma rukama. A nesmí se přitom nechat zabít.

Legie šedé smrti. Žoldnéřská jednotka zrozená z podvodu, zrady a vítězství si našla svoji první práci. Má cvičit partyzány na kdysi mírumilovné zemědělské planetě Verdandi. A přestože warrior Grayson Smrt Carlyle je brilantní stratég a taktik, sjednocování rozptýlených bojůvek není vždy jednoduché. Legie šedé smrti však nemá na výběr. Musí svůj úkol splnit nebo zahynout, protože jediná cesta z planety vede přes kosmodrom v hlavním městě. A to je obsazeno hordami starých Graysonových nepřátel,kteří se nemohou dočkat, až mladého warriora polapí do své smrtící pasti…

Thriller z prostředí amerického námořnictva, plný špičkové technologie a dramatických okamžiků. Čínská moc a opovážlivost narůstají natolik, že se schyluje ke druhé studené válce. Situace je vyostřena zejména v Jihočínském moři, kde si Čína snaží přivlastnit na ropu bohatou oblast kolem Spratlyho souostroví, o kterou soutěží více okolních států. Letadlová loď 14. bitevní skupiny je pod vedením admirála Magruderaje do této oblasti vyslána, aby zde udržovala dozor. Američané však nejsou vítaní hosté a Čína se snaží sérii promyšlených útoků na své vlastní hlídky vyprovokovat mezinárodní incident. Nakonec čínské střely ohrozí americké letouny a pro admirála Magrudera nastává okamžik rozhodnutí.... V tradici bestsellerů Toma Clancyho, Larryho Bonda a Charlese D. Taylora je napsán tento energií nabitý thriller, který vás zavede do skutečného prostředí mezinárodního boje. Bitevní skupina číslo čtrnáct se skládá z několika plavidel, mezi nimiž je špičkově vybavená letadlová loď, bitevní křižník na odpalování řízených střel, torpédoborec a obojživelná jednotka.

V evoluci každé rasy inteligentních bytostí existuje milník, jedinečná událost, kdy druh projde transcendencí prostřednictvím technologického pokroku. Nyní se tomuto zlomovému bodu přiblížili tvorové známí jako lidé. Ale z hlubin vesmíru se vynořuje ozbrojená zkáza, odhodlaná člověku zabránit v tom, aby tuto hranici překročil, a to i za cenu úplného vyhlazení lidstva. Pro Sh’daary jsou technologie vedoucí k transcendenci nepřípustné a musejí být odstraněny zároveň s těmi, kteří je využívají. Zatímco jejich válečné lodi pronikají sluneční soustavou a ničí vše, co jim stojí v cestě, lidská konfederační vláda je uvržena do nebezpečného zmatku. Poslední překážkou před naprostou genocidou je nevyzpytatelný námořní admirál, velitel kilometr dlouhého, válečného křižníku Amerika, který vede své odvážné stíhače hluboko do nepřátelského území vstříc největšímu a dost možná i poslednímu konfliktu v historii lidstva.

The plot centers on a tense rescue mission led by Lieutenant Blake Murdock and his SEALs team, who must confront a fanatical group of extremists in Greece. The extremists have kidnapped a U.S. congressional delegation, threatening their lives to achieve their goals. As Murdock and his team navigate the dangers of the situation, the story explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and the complexities of international conflict.

The second edition highlights significant advancements in urban ecology research and education since 2015. It emphasizes the importance of understanding urban ecosystems and showcases nature-based strategies aimed at improving habitats and addressing environmental challenges in urban settings.

Stories that celebrate the real people that lived and worked on Britain's canals

The enemy has struck the human colony of Cloud with an attack so deadly that even the world's sole Bolo, a Mark XXXIII Mod HCT named Hector, has been overwhelmed. One human, however, refuses to accept defeat. Major Jamie Graham will free his companions or die trying. It's the story of Spartacus reborn in steel, a daring slave revolt against impossible odds.

The story follows Lieutenant Blake Murdock and his elite SEAL Team Seven unit as they undertake a high-stakes mission to retrieve a hijacked Japanese freighter loaded with nuclear fuel. Facing off against Iranian extremists, the team must navigate danger and uncertainty to prevent a potential catastrophe. The narrative highlights themes of bravery, teamwork, and the moral complexities of military operations in a tense geopolitical landscape.

The last installment in the Star Carrier series, where first contact, space opera, and military adventure combine, from New York Times bestselling author Ian Douglas! Will this be the end? Or a new beginning...

The 1970s are back! Why better decade for a new anthology of space opera stories than the one that gave birth to a certain epic set long ago, in a galaxy far, far away?The stories in this book feature the distinctive style of the 70s, transported to thrilling new worlds, fleets, and conflicts in the farthest and most exciting reaches of the universe. Groove to tales of cosmic heroes in bellbottoms and platform shoes… alien ships like glittering mirror balls... soundtracks of gritty soul, disco, and hard rock. You’ll find everything from kung fu fighting to streetwise private dicks... all souped up with incredible ray gun/rocketship action brought to sizzling life by some of the most talented scifi scribes of today and tomorrow.Buckle up for the latest dazzling adventures by Marc Scott Zicree, Dean Wesley Smith, Cat Rambo, Peter David, Ian Douglas, Robert Jeschonek, Craig Martelle, Blaze Ward, Ron Collins, Annie Reed, Mike Baron, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, and Jim Gotaas... plus an introduction by the one and only Barbara Bain, who played Dr. Helena Russel on classic 70s scifi TV series Space: 1999.

There's no more time... There's always more time...

Bolo Officer Donal Ragnor's tendency to talk back to brass had gotten him assigned to the backwater colony worlds on the edge of the galaxy. And his new superior regarded him as useless, since there was no enemy to worry about--or so they thought.

When Colonel Jon Streicher leads his team of men and Bolos in a planetary invasion against Caern and the Aetryx, a group of mysterious beings, they find themselves caught in a trap, stranded in the midst of a battle against an immortal foe. Reprint.

The sixth book in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling science fiction series - STAR CARRIER.

It all comes down to this... From NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Ian Douglas comes the jaw-dropping finale to his adrenaline-fueled military sci-fi Solar Warden series.

The Mercenary Code was broken by the Gray Death Legion during their desperate fighting on the planet Caledonia. At least, that is the ruling of the courts. And the judges decide to hit below the belt - Grayson Carlyle, revered leader of the now outlawed mercenary band, is stripped of his title and holdings, and the legion is banished from Glengarry, the planet they've called home for years.All seems lost, but Carlyle and his legendary troop of hardened warriors know they've been set up - and they have a trump card yet to play. Their dangerous scheme just might work, with the help of House Steiner - and enough guts and firepower to restore the name of the mighty Gray Death Legion to its rightful place of honor. But should they fail, they could lose a great deal more than their reputation...

Set against a backdrop of interstellar conflict, the story follows a war sparked by ancient Martian secrets, with the U.S. and its allies battling the formidable United Nations. As the conflict escalates into space, the U.S. Marine Corps leads the charge, facing not only the enemy but also hidden threats from the Moon that could alter the balance of power. With scientists racing to harness incomprehensible technologies, the UN's deadly strategy could change the course of the war, prompting a desperate stand on Luna.

In this continuation of the Star Carrier saga, humanity faces a formidable threat from an ancient artificial consciousness with the capability to annihilate entire species. As the stakes rise, the narrative explores themes of unity and survival against a backdrop of interstellar conflict, showcasing the resilience of humanity in the face of overwhelming odds. Ian Douglas weaves a gripping tale filled with tension and the struggle for existence amidst advanced technology and existential threats.

The third book in the epic saga of humankind's war of transcendence

The fourth book in the popular Star Carrier science fiction series, Deep Space by Ian Douglas is an action-packed tale of humankind's struggle to bring down an evil empire that spans the universe. Twenty years after the fragile truce with the Sh’daar, Koenig is now President of the USNA, and Gray is skipper of the CVS America... soon to be promoted to commander of the entire battle group, Koenig’s old position, and one which he might not be ready for. The truce with the alien Sh’daar is unraveling as many predicted, and Humankind still knows little about them, or what they are.

When a team of psychotic renegades gets its hands on a nuclear weapon and targets a city of innocent people, Lieutenant Blake Murdock and his SEALs must track down the wrongdoers before the device blows up. Original.

TYRANNY. REBELLION. WAR. Treachery, tribulation, and a relentless slide into the bloody jaws of Armageddon! Insurrection sweeps through the fragmenting Federated Commonwealth, pitting Steiner against Davion forces, and civilians against their petty oppressors. On Caledonia, it's no different—except that the mercenary Gray Death Legion is caught in the middle of it all. Alex Carlyle, haunted by the gruesome specter of war, and Davis McCall, a veteran legionnaire and native Caledonian, unexpectedly find themselves key players in a popular revolt against a cruel and despised Davion-backed governor. When the Gray Death Legion is called upon to put down this very rebellion, they all find themselves pawns in a deadly game of manipulation and betrayal. But Grayson Carlyle, tactician supreme and founder of the Legion, is bound by the highest duty—to protect civilization from self-destruction, no matter what the odds or price....

On a training flight, Major Vincent Pirelli's damaged fighter is sent spinning into deep space. Is he dead, or did RAM forces pick him up for interrogation? To find out, NEO agent Jovanna Trask must assemble a mismatched team of pirates, spies and commandos to raid the RAM military base on Phobos.

Set in a future where ancient ruins on Mars and artifacts on the Moon unveil humanity's origins, the story escalates as Earth's factions battle for alien technology. The narrative centers on "The Singer," an ancient AI hidden beneath Europa's icy oceans, which may reveal the fate of vanished alien races. As geopolitical tensions rise, a small group of U.S. marines must protect this crucial technology from a looming Chinese assault. The unfolding events challenge humanity's understanding of its past and future among the stars.

The Interstellar Marines confront their toughest challenge yet as the deadly Hunters of the Dawn return, launching a devastating attack on Earth. In the aftermath, only the Marines' courage, loyalty, and powerful weapons stand between humanity and total annihilation. Hoorah!

An enemy might just have to become an ally . . . in order to save humankind The United States of North America is now engaged in a civil war with the Earth Confederation, which wants to yield to the demands of the alien Sh'daar, limit human technology, and become a part of the Sh'daar Galactic Collective. USNA President Koenig believes that surrendering to the Sh'daar will ultimately doom humankind. But when highly advanced, seemingly godlike aliens appear through an artificial wormhole in the Omega Centauri Cluster 16,000 light years from Earth, President Koenig is faced with a tremendous continue fighting the Sh'daar . . . or ally with them against the newcomers in a final war that will settle the fate of more than one universe.

A terrifying thriller drawn from real-life headlines and depicting a story that's frighteningly close to reality.

The Price of Glory, by William H. Keith, Jr., is the third book of the Saga of the Gray Death Legion. An established mercenary command by now, the Gray Death Legion suddenly find themselves framed for atrocious war crimes and in the end forge an unlikely cooperation with their old nemesis, Duke Hassid Ricol.

In a gripping start to the Inheritance trilogy, the Interstellar Marines face their most formidable enemy yet. This action-packed narrative blends military sci-fi with intense battles, showcasing the resilience and tactical prowess of the Marines as they navigate unprecedented challenges. Ian Douglas, known for his engaging storytelling, immerses readers in a thrilling universe filled with danger and adventure.

Set in the year 2040, this story explores a dystopian future where technology and society have evolved in unexpected ways. The narrative follows a diverse group of characters as they navigate a world marked by environmental challenges and social upheaval. Themes of resilience, identity, and the impact of technological advancement are woven throughout, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of humanity in a rapidly changing landscape. The characters must confront their pasts while striving to forge a better future amidst chaos and uncertainty.

Humanity learns it is not alone, having been enslaved by the An, an alien race, in ancient times. Now, as humans explore new worlds, the Ahanu, descendants of the An, attack a research mission on Ishtar. The Interstellar Marine Expeditionary Unit must rescue survivors and incite a rebellion against their alien oppressors.

After millennia of freedom, humanity faces a new threat as alien ships approach using time travel. Uncertain of the aliens' intentions, Earth’s Interstellar Marine Expeditionary Unit is dispatched to confront them, ready to defend against potential destruction and protect their home once more.

Hostilities with the United States have ended, but the Russian civil war rages on. Carrier Battle Group Fourteen has been ordered into the Black Sea as a show of American strength. It's up to Captain Matthew Tombstone Magruder and his comrades to give air support to UN forces--and hopefully aid in a final peace agreement. But old Russian habits die hard, and is the U.S. Navy thinks it can sail the Black Sea without a fight, they're dead wrong.

Set in a galaxy-spanning conflict, this military sci-fi series explores the battle between amortal humans and a mysterious alien intelligence. The gripping narrative promises an immersive experience, showcasing the intricacies of warfare and survival in a vast universe. Ian Douglas, a New York Times bestselling author, crafts a compelling tale that delves into the complexities of human resilience and the unknown challenges posed by extraterrestrial forces.

New York Times bestselling author Ian Douglas delivers the action-packed second military sci-fi adventure in his Solar Warden series, set in a wildly imaginative alternate present where conspiracy theories are terrifying realities and reptilian aliens team up with Nazis in space.

Galaxies collide in a thrilling new series from bestselling author Ian Douglas, as the last humans in the universe face off against a new threat2162.

From New York Times Bestselling Author Ian Douglas comes the next chapter in his grand space odyssey, Andromedan Dark, Darkness FallingLord Commander Grayson St. Clair has guided the Tellus Ad Astra to a part of the universe no human-and possibly no race known to Man-has ever seen.

Focusing on elite recon Marines and S/R Corpsmen, this new series explores their critical role in infiltrating alien worlds before major invasions to gather vital intelligence. The narrative plunges readers into the complexities of future warfare, highlighting the psychological and biological aspects of the enemy. Ian Douglas, a master of military science fiction, invites readers to traverse the galaxy in a gripping tale filled with action and suspense, continuing his legacy in this popular sub-genre.

"When an influential lawyer is murdered miles above the earth's surface, Captain of Detectives Rick Harrison reluctantly accepts the case. Harrison quickly finds himself at the center of a deepening conspiracy. Why did the killer use a mining laser, an unwieldy weapon? What is the connection between the victim and the powerful anti-android lobby? And the toughest question Harrison never expected to ask: what defines humanity?" --P.[4] cover.

Selected to lead an elite force of soldiers, Hunter will travel across the stars to help humanity stake its claim among greater intelligent life in the universe.But the aliens who have infiltrated Earth and guided war mongering nations since the twentieth century have their own agendas...

A lucid analysis of the impact on society of the increased use of technology in everyday life.

Focusing on hydrology, this volume delves into three decades of research in the Danum Valley Conservation Area, a unique lowland rainforest in Malaysia. Ian Douglas examines the interplay of water within the ecosystem, addressing soil erosion, sedimentation, and the impact of extreme weather events. He analyzes how logging activities alter sediment dynamics and drainage pathways, while also proposing methods to mitigate damage to soils and streams. The book highlights the broader ecological consequences of logging on local flora and fauna, providing a comprehensive understanding of rainforest hydrology.

Mars has fallen and Earth is next. As the Spiral tightens its deadly grip on humanity, Fitch Crawley serves as a murderous emissary. No one can stop them. Least of all Zeke Hailey, on a far-flung moon, resurrected but his memory wiped clean.Never has Zeke more needed his best friend, but Scuff Barnum is gone. Hurled billions of years back in time. Scuff is trapped with the ancient Martians on the eve of the calamity that destroyed them. Could he change prehistory or is he doomed to perish in a fiery apocalypse?Zeke struggles to cure his amnesia, aided by a mysterious scientist and aliens. But even if Zeke recovers, what chance has he of returning to Mars for one last stand? Now that the colonists are dead and only robots and monsters remain. Truly, the Spiral will kill all life in the universe.

Czy to koniec? Czy nowy początek...? Admirał Trevor Gray stoczył wiele bitew z obcymi, wielokrotnie pokazując im, że nie warto zadzierać z ludzkością. Teraz jego samego i dowodzony przez niego lotniskowiec gwiezdny „Ameryka” czeka nowe zadanie: z pomocą Konstantina, zaawansowanej sztucznej inteligencji, przemierzyć czas i przestrzeń, by dowiedzieć się, czy ludzkość rzeczywiście może osiągnąć osobliwość i jednocześnie uniknąć zagrożeń, z którymi zmagały się inne napotkane przez Ziemian międzygwiezdne cywilizacje. Są jednak tacy, których nie interesują odpowiedzi na te pytania i obchodzi ich jedynie walka o władzę. Poza kosmicznymi niebezpieczeństwami Gray musi także zmierzyć się z politykami, którzy chcą pozbawić sztuczną inteligencję wpływu na ludzkie decyzje, i z tajną flotą mającą za zadanie go zniszczyć. Kosmiczna otchłań jest pełna kawałków układanki, które nie tak łatwo złożyć w spójną całość. Aby przetrwać, gatunek musi ewoluować. Potrzebuje jednak wizji przyszłości, którą Gray ma nadzieję odnaleźć w odległej o osiemset milionów lat przeszłości.

Während ihres Kampfs auf Caledonia hat die Gray Death Legion gegen alle Grundsätze des Söldner-Ehrenkodex verstoßen. Das Kriegsgericht setzt als Strafe zu einem Tiefschlag an: Grayson Carlyle verliert Titel und Güter; die Legion muss Glengarry verlassen. Kommandeur Carlyle und seine Mannschaft wissen, dass sie einem Komplott zum Opfer fielen. Um ihre Ehre zurückzugewinnen, fassen sie einen tollkühnen Entschluss. Schlägt ihr Plan fehl, verspielt die Legion mehr als ihren guten Ruf.

Der junge Carlyle nimmt mit seiner Gray Death Legion den ersten Auftrag an: als Trainingskader der Bauernrebellen des Planeten Verthandi. Obwohl er Begabung für Strategie und Taktik hat, ist es ein mühseliges Unterfangen, die Banden der Freiheitskämpfer zu vereinen und gegen einen überlegenen Gegner ins Feld zu führen.