Deathstalker Legacy

Zusatztext “Rip-roaring space opera with dastardly villains! exciting battles! nefarious plots! and strong willed heroes.”— Chronicle   “A tangled tapestry of intrigue! hidden passion! and high adventure in a space opera filled with swashbuckling adventure.”— Library Journal   “Good fun in Green’s best gory style.”— Locus Informationen zum Autor Simon R. Green is the New York Times bestselling author of the Secret Histories Novels! the Novels of the Nightside! the Ghost Finders series! and the Deathstalker series. Klappentext Two centuries ago! Owen Deathstalker sacrificed himself for humanity and a Golden Age of peace began in the galaxy. Now! Lewis Deathstalker! Owen's descendant! has his work cut out for him as the king's new protector when a plot for revenge surfaces. It was a Golden Age, dammit. People tend to forget that, in the wake of all that happened. They forget from how high a point they fell, or were pushed. Or jumped. But for over a hundred years the Empire had known peace and prosperity, unbridled growth and progress, and justice for all. A golden Empire; the very best parts of Humanity writ large across the stars. It was a time of unprecedented breakthroughs and advances made all the more glorious because its wondrous spoils were shared so freely with those who were not human. The Empire now embraced clones, espers, aliens, and even those who had once been the official Enemies of Humanity: the AIs of Shub. For almost two hundred years these disparate elements had labored together to forge a new Empire from the ruins of the old, to produce a whole far greater than the sum of its parts. Triumph followed triumph, marvels and miracles were the order of the day, every day, and no one could see any reason why it shouldn’t continue forever. Sparkling cities on shining worlds, a civilization born of hope and honor, and dreams come true. It wasn’t a perfect age. There are always some who cannot, or will not, embrace the oldest dream of Humanity, to live in peace with itself. Even standing in the brightest sun, some parts of Humanity see only the dark shadow they cast. Who’d rather live in Hell than see their enemies enjoy Heaven with them. It was a Golden Age, then, for all its occasional faults, which makes it all the more sad that no one seemed to appreciate it till it was gone, torn apart and cast down by the arrival of the Terror, and the wounded pride of one terrible man. It was Christmas Eve on the planet called Logres, once known as Golgotha, now the center of the greatest Empire ever known. Logres; a bright and glorious world, whose cities were famous throughout the Empire for their sights and wonders, their heroes and celebrities, their innovations and achievements. The finest minds and hearts and souls came to Logres, to be a part of the great advance of Empire: the warriors and scientists, the poets and philosophers, the daring and the divas. To kneel before the Golden Thrones, and ask how best they might serve the greatest adventure of all. And in the most noble and exalted of all these cities, the ancient Parade of the Endless, full of marvels and wonders and the pride of Empire, it was a time of hope and renewal and great Celebration; for this Christmas Eve would see the crowning of a new King. Douglas Campbell, Paragon and wielder of the King’s Justice, entered the Imperial Court from the back, slipping between the heavy black velvet curtains as quietly as possible, hoping not to be noticed. He leaned against the middle of the three Thrones, carelessly elegant in his Paragon’s armor, and sighed quietly. He had hoped for a little peace and quiet, a moment or two of reflection, but it was not to be. It was a good six hours before the Ceremony was due to begin, but already a small army of people were bustling back and forth across the vast floor of the Court, shouting unheard orders and...

Product details

• Authors: Simon R. Green
• Publisher: Roc USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2003
• EAN: 9780451459541
• ISBN: 978-0-451-45954-1
• Dimensions: 105 mm x 175 mm x 32 mm
• Series: Owen Deathstalker; Deathstalker; Deathstalker; Owen Deathstalker
• Subject: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy