It is the largest oil spill in history: a supertanker crashes into the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Bay. Desperate to avert environmental damage (as well as the PR disaster), the multinational oil company releases an untested designer oil-eating microbe to break up the spill. What the company didn't realize is that their microbe propagates through the air . and it mutates to consume anything made of petrocarbons: oil, gasoline, synthetic fabrics, plastics of all kinds. And when every piece of plastic begins to dissolve, it's too late..

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A Magazine of Science Fiction and FantasyISSUE 26: May 2017Mike Resnick, EditorTaylor Morris, CopyeditorShahid Mahmud, PublisherStories by: Eric Cline, Edward M. Lerner, George Nikolopoulos, Effie Seiberg, Spencer Ellsworth, Lou J Berger, Robert Silverberg, Patrick Hurley, Emily McCosh, Kevin J. Anderson, Mercedes Lackey, Larry Niven. Serialization: Double Star by Robert A. HeinleinColumns by: Barry N. Malzberg, Gregory BenfordRecommended Books: Bill Fawcett and Jody Lynn NyeInterview: Joy Ward interviews Kij JohnsonGalaxy's Edge is a Hugo-nominated bi-monthly magazine published by Phoenix Pick, the science fiction and fantasy imprint of Arc Manor, an award winning independent press based in Maryland. Each issue of the magazine has a mix of new and old stories, a serialization of a novel, columns by Barry Malzberg and Gregory Benford, book recommendations by Bill Fawcett and Jody Lynn Nye and an interview conducted by Joy Ward.

Galaxy’s Edge Magazine: Issue 26, May 2017 - Galaxy's Edge, #26

Bram Stoker Award-winner for Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction!Nightmares come to life in this comprehensive how-to guide for new and established authors.Book two in Crystal Lake Publishing's The Dream Weaver series picks up where the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Where Nightmares Come From left off. It's Alive focuses on learning the craft in order to take your story from concept to completion. With an introduction by Richard Chizmar and cover art by Luke Spooner. Featuring interior artwork from horror master Clive Barker!Table of Contents: Introduction by Richard Chizmar Confessions of a Professional Day Dreamer by Jonathan Maberry What is Writing and Why Write Horror by John Skipp Tribal Layers by Gene O'Neill Bake That Cake: One Writer's Method by Joe R. Lansdale and Kasey Lansdale Ah-Ha: Beginning to End with Chuck Palahniuk and Michael Bailey (Discussing the Spark of Creativity) They Grow in the Shadows: Exploring the Roots of a Horror Story by Todd Keisling Sell Your Script, Keep Your Soul and Beware of Sheep in Wolves' Clothing by Paul Moore The Cult of Constraint (or To Outline or Not) by Yvonne Navarro Zombies, Ghosts and Vampires?Oh My! by Kelli Owen The Many Faces of Horror: Craft Techniques by Richard Thomas Giving Meaning to the Macabre by Rachel Autumn Deering The Horror Writer's Ultimate Toolbox by Tim Waggoner Sarah Pinborough Interview by Marie O'Regan Conveying Character by F. Paul Wilson Sympathetic Characters Taste Better: Creating Empathy in Horror Fiction by Brian Kirk Virtue & Villainy: The Importance of Character by Kealan Patrick Burke How to write Descriptions in a story by Mercedes Yardley "Don't Look Now, There's a Head in That Box!" She Ejaculated Loudly (or Creating Effective Dialogue in Horror Fiction) by Elizabeth Massie Point of View by Lisa Mannetti What Came First the Monster or the Plot? In Conversation with Stephen Graham Jones by Vince A. Liaguno Building Suspense by David Wellington Conveying Horror by Ramsey Campbell Unveiling Theme Through Plot: An Analysis of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark" by Stephanie M. Wytovich Interview with Clive Barker by Tim Chizmar World Building (Building a terrifying world) by Kevin J. Anderson Speak Up: The Writer's Voice by Robert Ford Writing for a Better World by Christopher Golden Shaping the Ideas: Getting Things from Your Head to the Paper or on Screen. Interview with Steve Niles, Mick Garris, Heather Graham, Mark Savage, and Maria Alexander by Del Howison On Research by Bev Vincent Editing Through Fear: Cutting and Stitching Stories by Jessica Marie Baumgartner Leaping into the Abyss by Greg Chapman Edit Your Anthology in Your Basement for Fun and Profit! .

It's Alive - The Dream Weaver Books on Writing Fiction, #2

A prequel novella to Kevin J. Anderson's bestselling space opera epic, The Saga of Seven Suns. It is a time of great beginnings. Set a century before the grand events of the Saga of Seven Suns, Veiled Alliances chronicles the origin of the green priests on Theroc, the first Roamer skymining operations on a gas-giant planet, the discovery of the Klikiss robots entombed in an abandoned alien city, the initial Ildiran expedition to Earth, the rescue of the generation ship Burton and the tragedy that leads to sinister breeding experiments. Veiled Alliances is an excellent starting point for readers new to the Saga, as well as an unforgettable adventure for fans of the series. BONUS: This edition also includes the complete script for the Wildstorm/DC Comics graphic novel of Veiled Alliances."A breakneck epic.

Veiled Alliances - The Saga of Seven Suns, #0

La bataille de Corrin, conclusion de la guerre des Machines, a mis fin au règne et même à l'existence des Machines pensantes qui ont menacé d'asservir puis de détruire l'humanité. Il en a résulté l'interdiction absolue de construire des intelligences artificielles, interdiction consignée dans la Bible catholique orange sous la forme : " Tu ne feras point de machine à l'esprit de l'homme semblable. " Allant plus loin, le mouvement butlérien, sous la conduite de Manford Torondo, a entrepris de détruire toutes les formes de technologies dangereuses, bien au-delà des seules machines pensantes.
Du coup, l'humanité subit de profondes transformations. Par passion ou par intérêt, des groupes humains vont entreprendre de se doter des capacités autrefois assurées par des machines. L'ordre des Mentats, pour sa part, créé par le Gilbertus Albans qui a été entraîné par le robot Erasmus, a choisi de son côté de s'allier au mouvement butlérien.
Un entraînement spécial, formant à la logique la plus poussée dès l'enfance, et assisté d'une drogue, permet à certains hommes - et à des hommes seulement pour ce qu'on en sait - de devenir des " ordinateurs humains ". Mais Gilbertus Albans lui-même se trouve dans une situation difficile : s'il a rejoint un temps le mouvement butlérien, il s'oppose à la politique de Manford Torondo, devenu fou, qui veut abolir toute science.
De son côté, et pour équilibrer la puissance des Mentats masculins, la mère supérieure Raquella tente de reconstruire son École des soeurs sur Wallach IX, avec l'aide de son élève la plus douée, Valya Harkonnen, qui poursuit aussi un autre but : tirer vengeance de Vorian Atreides, héros légendaire du jihad butlérien qu'elle tient pour responsable de la déchéance de sa famille. Ainsi naît le Bene Gesserit qui va se doter d'un programme secret : donner naissance, par sélection génétique, au Kwisatz Haderach qui maîtrisera tous les possibles de l'avenir.
Les trois ordres en cours de constitution, Bene Gesserit, Mentats et Navigateurs, qui ont pour but commun d'améliorer l'espèce humaine et de libérer ses potentiels insoupçonnés, vont-ils s'opposer les uns aux autres au risque de se détruire ou bien unir leurs forces pour s'opposer aux fanatiques butlériens ?

Dune - les origines Tome 2 : les Mentats de Dune

Two years before Dune.The never-before-told story of two of the most pivotal women in the life of Paul Muad'Dib Atreides-an Imperial princess, and a Fremen warrior. Princess Irulan, eldest daughter of Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV, grew up in luxury and splendor in the Imperial Palace. Surrounded by political machinations and diplomatic crises, she is treated as little more than a pawn for her father, to be married off to the highest bidder. But Irulan also has intense training from the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, and she does not consider herself to be a helpless game piece. She must balance her loyalty to the Imperium with her commitment to the Bene Gesserit and its breeding program . and her own aspirations to become a writer and chronicler. Chani, daughter of Imperial Planetologist Liet-Kynes, was raised on Arrakis among the Fremen, learning intimate, secret ways of the desert. She is passionate about winning freedom for her people from the ruthless Harkonnens. But her father serves two masters-the Imperium and the Fremen-and wants Chani to learn both sides of the coin for her own survival, and to help their beloved Dune. Experience the spectacle and intrigue of the Imperial court and hidden assassins, the clandestine inner workings of the Spacing Guild, and a bloody mutiny in the Imperial military . as well as the harsh realities of a desert world, with dangerous spice blows and fierce sandstorms. The stories of these two women intertwine in a compelling tale of strength and independence, of harsh duties and grand dreams. Princess of Dune is a must read for all fans of Frank Herbert's Dune universe. Praise for the Dune series:"The magic lingers, even when the final chapters have already been written." ?Kirkus Reviews on Mentats of Dune "[A] fun blend of space opera and dynastic soap opera." ?Publishers Weekly on Sisterhood of Dune "Delivers solid action and will certainly satisfy." ?Booklist on The Winds of Dune "The saga continues to embroider the original works with intelligence and imagination and also a stronger role for women." ?Booklist on Mentats of Dune "Fans of the original Dune series will love seeing familiar characters, and the narrative voice smoothly evokes the elder Herbert's style." ?Publishers Weekly on The Winds of Dune "This sequel to Paul of Dune is an important addition to the Dune chronology and will be in demand by Herbert fans." ?Library Journal, starred review, on The Winds of Dune "Characters and plot are thus beautifully set up, the timing is precise...the universe...is so vast, complex and fascinating that the magic lingers." ?Kirkus Reviews on Sisterhood of Dune

Princess of Dune

Science fictionThe third momentous event in this breathtaking space opera series.

Horizon Storms

La guerre totale opposant des créatures surpuissantes entre dans sa phase finale, balayant planètes et soleils comme fétus de paille. Les robots klikiss ont longtemps prétendu être les amis de l'humanité, pour mieux implanter un cheval de Troie. Leur plan laisse la Ligue Hanséatique terrienne sans défense et menace toute vie humaine dans notre Galaxie. Pour sauver son propre peuple, le Mage Imperator des Ildirans doit signer un pacte diabolique avec les hydrogues, qui l'obligera à éliminer le dernier carré des humains. Mais les Vagabonds de l'espace et les gardiens des arbremondes ont découvert des alliés avec des pouvoirs insoupçonnés...

Ombres et flammes - La Saga des Sept Soleils, T5

La lutte contre les hydrogues n'était que le début !

Les hydrogues ont été vaincus, mais d'autres conflits se préparent déjà. Le cruel président de la Hanse s'efforce d'écraser la nouvelle Confédération. Des robots klikiss continuent leurs ravages sur des planètes sans défense, tandis que leurs créateurs, qu'on croyait éteints depuis longtemps, refont leur apparition. Plus menaçants encore, des entités élémentales terrifiantes se sont jointes à un Ildiran dément... Alors que l'espoir semblait renaître pour l'humanité et ses alliés, l'embrasement s'intensifie !

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