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"Runtime" – finalista al premio Nebula 2016 – è l’avvincente debutto nella narrativa di fantascienza di S. B. Divya. La Minerva Sierra Challenge è una corsa estenuante durante la quale ricchi cercatori di brividi con sponsor aziendali, squadre di supporto, esoscheletri all’ultimo grido e potenziamenti interni si sfidano sulle montagne della Sierra Nevada. Marmeg Guinto non ha soldi, né aiuto. Ha messo insieme la sua attrezzatura usando parti trovate nella spazzatura dei ricchi e ha speso i soldi che sua madre voleva che usasse per la scuola da infermieri per partecipare alla gara.

The upward journey is always tough. The higher you climb, the stronger, smarter, and more savage the enemy. And nobody is insured against loss. Elb's tight-knit combat unit has lost a number of fighters. Loyal comrades-in-arms decided to leave the squad, just as it was entering a zone full of deadly dangerous beasties; a time when a fighting disposition and unfailing support were needed like never before. Will these losses affect Elb's desire to soldier on? No, they will not. Nothing but death will break the fighter goblin Elb's resolve to keep moving. 

Book 3 of an action-packed LitRPG apocalypse series about a reincarnated loner turned lightning-thrower. She'll carve out a place for herself in a world changed by a System, conquering zombies, dungeon bosses, and worse, all while fast-traveling on a yacht.

Flint might be safe and amongst his people, but the Woodson lands and the Iron Disk no longer feel like home. He was only away for half a year, but close to a decade has passed for his people. New ruling structures have formed. The pack's alliance has shifted, and the Woodson Fort has flourished. The council he gathered to advise him has now replaced his position as ruler. Flint might have started it all, but now he might as well be an outsider. This loss is the least of Flint's concerns. Oth, the Devourer of Worlds, haunts Flint's dreams.

In seinem früheren Leben war Jack hochbegabt. Mit anderen Worten, er besaß spezielle Fähigkeiten. Wenn reiche Leute in Schwierigkeiten steckten, setzte Jack seine Talente ein und half ihnen hinaus. Mochte bei anderen auch ein Versagen unausweichlich sein – auf Jack konnten seine aristokratischen Klienten sich immer verlassen. Er erledigte seine Aufgaben sauber, effizient und ohne eine Spur zu hinterlassen. Gegen eine stolze Gebühr, versteht sich. Doch eines Tages geriet Jack an den Falschen, was sein altes Leben zu einem Ende brachte – aber keineswegs seine Geschichte, wie sich herausstellt.

The Crucible made him a warrior. It didn't prepare him to face the demons within. Reeling from the salvage site massacre, Gabriel wonders if he's a hero, a monster, or just a pawn in The Herald's games. Whatever the case: He's ready for war. Command has other plans. Enter the Proving Grounds: A site designed to test the Reclaimers' ability to survive a hostile environment with minimal supplies. Desperation is quick to turn allies into foes. And they aren't alone.

Martin knows the end is near, resorting to desperation to stay out of the grasps of Replica Imagination. In this epic series conclusion, find out how it ends.

In un gustosissimo mix letterario, che coniuga scenari post-apocalittici e sperimentazioni linguistiche, la vulcanica chimera Mazza-Sensolini ci trascina con sé in un’avventura truculenta, cinica e spassosissima. Dopo il Crollo, l’estate dura sei mesi e in Emilia Romagna vigono i decreti anti-mutagene. Il Cinno e il Gasato sono due mezzi sopravvissuti: "ultimo dei bolognesi" l’uno, mutante di Riccione l’altro, costituiscono il perfetto filtro per narrare un mondo stravolto in cui la mitologia è costituita ormai dalle icone pop della nostra epoca.

Zombieland is fiendish and dangerous. The place that has gobbled up many, leaving only ground bones, draws Elb and his team ever deeper into its decaying bowels. Doing battle with eternally hungry beasts who were once people, Elb is fast gaining status, as well as the respect of other zombie hunters. Zombieland, however, is capable of stopping and killing even the most deadly of hunters. This time around, the system provides the impossible Blue Light task, whose coordinates are given as: Room Number 191-28 Pain. 

The Wish Curse Palace, the largest criminal organization in the multiverse, seeks its new successor. On Shane's eighteenth birthday, his dormant Wishmaster bloodline awakens, making him a potential heir to the organization's legacy. In Unity territory, power and public perception go hand-in-hand, empowering an elite class of superheroes and supervillains. Shane must progress through the ranks of heroes to harness his wish-granting abilities. With the help of newfound allies, Shane must showcase acts of heroism to climb the hierarchy, all while concealing the true source of his powers.

Eine Welt ohne Videospiele und nur du kannst sie zurückholen – ein fantastischer Gaming-Roman von Youtuber Manuel Schmitt alias SgtRumpel für alle Fans von "Ready Player One" und "Free Guy". Neil Desmond, bekannt als E-Sport-Legende Orkus666, verflucht die Welt nach einem desaströsen Match gegen seine Erzrivalin KiraNightingale. Am nächsten Morgen erwacht er in einer Welt, in der alles anders ist: Computer werden lediglich zur Datenverarbeitung verwendet, Videospiele hat es niemals gegeben. Der ehemals berühmte Orkus666 arbeitet nun als Putzmann bei einem großen IT-Unternehmen namens ATRIA.

Zeke built his reputation as a dependable smuggler one sleepless night at a time. When he finally got a chance at the big leagues, he leaped at the opportunity. He didn't expect it to turn south so quickly, but in the city of Luckhaven, life can change in the blink of an eye—or the pull of a trigger. Armed with his prized pistol and indomitable willpower, Zeke wades through an ocean of deceit in his quest for the truth. When he meets Delila, a beautiful woman hiding valuable information, they piece together a massive conspiracy that could shake the very foundations of the world.

Markus, genannt Rok, ist ein typischer Gamer, der die meiste Zeit seines Lebens online verbringt. Dass das Folgen haben kann, ist ihm bewusst. So wundert er sich zunächst nicht, als nach einem Computerabsturz – mitten in einer entscheidenden Schlacht - andere Prompts als sonst erscheinen. Oder dass er sich nackt in einem Gewölbe wiederfindet. Das kommt dabei heraus, wenn man zu viel Bier trinkt und ständig MMOPG zockt.

Niemand stirbt gern in der virtuellen Realität, aber Todesdrohungen von echten Gangsterbossen sind noch weitaus schlimmer. Die Alternative, für sie in der VR einen Auftrag auszuführen, klingt in dieser aussichtslosen Lage gar nicht so schlecht. Allerdings gelten in den Spielen geheimnisvoller Auftraggeber weitaus strengere Regeln. Ob man eine Wahl hat oder nicht, spielt hier keine Rolle – ihre verdeckten Pläne kennen kein Erbarmen.

Having ascended to the prestigious role of High Priestess of Philosophia Naturalis, Kadia Greene faces challenges that push her to her limits. Tasked with restoring ancient teachings and gathering followers, she embarks on a perilous journey with her friends. As they traverse dangerous terrains and navigate political intrigue, cities are forsaken, mountains are set ablaze, and temples are constructed on secluded peaks. Yet, amid her feats, Kadia grapples with a deteriorating mental state, often losing track of time, reality, and even her own identity.

Rosgard the Great Navigator and his comrades-in-arms continue their journey as part of the armada of the Sleepless Ones to the shores of Zar'Graad, impatient to tear off its magical veil and be the first to step onto the new continent. The first trailblazers can expect some truly impressive bonuses—so even though no one yet knows what those rewards might be, the stakes are just too high to come in second.

As the years start running out, you often find that life has left you completely alone. This is what has happened to one military veteran who’s lived through many of history’s “flash points”. In order to inject some color into his final days, the former soldier signs a contract with a company that has developed a fully immersive virtual world. Project Alpha Rome is a multi-level city plagued by endless wars between humans and mutants. You can play as either species. The best argument in favor of living here is the firepower and the reflexes of your weapons.

Der Countdown läuft unaufhaltsam weiter, doch die Erde ist immer noch nicht bereit, einer außerirdischen Invasion standzuhalten. Nat ist mit dem Shiamiru unterwegs und versucht, bei den mächtigen Raumfahrerrassen Unterstützung für die Menschheit finden. Schließlich haben ihn die jüngsten Erfahrungen gelehrt, dass diese wohl nicht den Verstand besitzt, sich ausreichend gegen die Angreifer zu wappnen. Selbst jetzt, wo die Menschen auf der Erde einer äußeren Bedrohung ausgesetzt sind, verschwenden sie ihre Zeit immer noch mit internen Streitigkeiten, anstatt sich zusammenzuschließen, um gemeinsam zu kämpfen.

Die Erde war nie mehr dieselbe nach dem Release von Welt der Verwandelten. Die Menschheit wurde in zwei Lager geteilt: in mordlustige Monster und Spieler, die alles taten, um zu überleben. All die Zankereien, mit denen die Menschen zuvor ihre Zeit verbracht hatten? - Vorbei. Wer den nächsten Sonnenaufgang erleben wollte, musste mit jedem zusammenarbeiten, mit dem er konnte - von anderen Spielern bis hin zu Funktionen des Spiels. Mark Derwin, der in der Anfangsphase des Spiels zum fortgeschrittensten Spieler aufgestiegen war, wusste nur zu gut, dass sein Level ihm keinen Vorteil brachte.

Neo Babylon's neural implants are iconic—and are now implicated in a mass murder that threatens the foundation of the city. Detective Nick Waite finds himself struggling with the case. He's spent his entire life without a neural implant, excluded from the Altnet, and now needs to investigate a crime steeped in it. Nick will need to rely heavily on his subordinates, the city's elite police Archangels. Unfortunately, the deployment of the new prototype, Ezekiel, is threatening to cause a schism in their ranks if he doesn't intervene.