Killashandra(Reprint) (Crystal Singer Trilogy) by Anne Mccaffrey, MichaelWhelan Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 1986 by Del Rey Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-345-31600-4, ISBN: 0-345-31600-2
"A NEW CRYSTAL SINGER NOVEL--A CAPTIVATING BLEND OF ADVENTURE, INTRIGUE AND ROMANCE. SYNOPSIS: BAD VIBRATIONS. Killashandra Ree's life was one of catastrophic changes. She had joined the Heptite Guild to become a Crystal Singer, get rich, and forget the past. And at first everything went just as she had hoped. In one season on the deadly beautiful world of Ballybran, she had sung Black Crystal, grown wealthy, and met a man who made her s ..."
Moreta(1st Edition) Dragonlady of Pern (Pern: On Dragons) by Anne Mccaffrey, MichaelWhelan Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 1984 by Del Rey Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-345-29873-7, ISBN: 0-345-29873-X
"Anne McCaffrey draws the reader back in time to an earlier Pern to tell the story of one of Pern’s great and true heroines.An air of pleasant anticipation hung so thickly over the Halls, Holds and Weyrs of Pern that it had affected even the businesslike ways of Moreta, the Weyrwoman of Fort Weyr, where her dragon, Queen Orlith, would soon clutch. Then without warning, a runnerbeast fell ill. Soon myriads of holders, craftsmen, and drago ..."
"NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Go back in time and visit Pern like it’s never been seen before in this thrilling prequel about the creation of dragons. The beautiful planet Pern seemed a paradise to its new colonists—until unimaginable terror turned it into hell. Suddenly deadly spores were falling like silver threads from the sky, devouring everything—and everyone—on their path. It began to look as if the colony, cut off from Earth and ..."
Crystal Singer(1st Edition) A Novel (Crystal Singer Trilogy) by Anne Mccaffrey, MichaelWhelan Paperback, 311 Pages, Published 1985 by Del Rey Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-345-32786-4, ISBN: 0-345-32786-1
"“No dragons, but [Crystal Singer] has all of [Anne] McCaffrey's gifts for world-building and characterization . . . an excellent book.”—Chicago Sun-TimesHer name was Killashandra Ree; and after ten grueling years of musical training she was young, beautiful—and still without prospects. Then she heard of the mysterious Heptite Guild on the planet Ballybran, where the fabled Black Crystal was found.For those qualified, the Guild was said ..."
"If you want an omnibus of short fiction by Arthur C. Clarke, a Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master, then you want The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke. If you're looking for a representative sample of Clarke's short stories, or for some examples of the creative and extrapolative abilities that established Clarke as one of science fiction's greatest and most important writers, then check out Tales from Planet Earth. Tale ..."
"I Travel by Night marks Robert McCammon's triumphant return to the sort of flamboyant, go-for-broke horror fiction that has earned him an international reputation and a legion of devoted fans. The terrors of the Dark Society, the gothic sensibilities of old New Orleans, and the tortured existence of the unforgettable vampire adventurer Trevor Lawson all combine into a heady brew that will thrill McCammon s loyal readers and earn him new ..."
"“When McCaffrey's beloved dragons roar and their riders soar on the beasts' mighty backs . . . fans of Pern will likely be enthralled.”—Publishers WeeklyFor generations, the dragonriders had dedicated their lives to fighting Thread, the dreaded spores that periodically rained from the sky to ravage the land. On the backs of their magnificent telepathic dragons they flew to flame the deadly stuff out of the air before it could reach the ..."
The Renegades of Pern(Reprint) (Dragonriders of Pern Series) by Anne Mccaffrey, MichaelWhelan Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 1990 by Del Rey Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-345-36933-8, ISBN: 0-345-36933-5
"As long as the people of Pern could remember, the Holds had protected them from Thread, the deadly silver strands that fell from the sky and ravaged the land. In exchange for sanctuary in the huge stone fortresses, the people tithed to their Lord Holders, who in turn supported the Weyrs, whose dragons were Pern's greatest weapon against Thread. But not everyone on Pern was part of that system of mutual care and protection, particularly ..."
"When Zane shot Death, he learned, too late, that he would have to assume his place, speeding over the world riding his pale horse, and ending the lives of others. Sooner than he would have thought possible, Zane found himself being drawn to Satan's plot. Already the Prince of Evil was forging a trap in which Zane must act to destroy Luna, the woman he loved...unless he could discover the only way out....The first novel of the INCARNATIO ..."
The Gunslinger(1st Edition) (The Dark Tower, Book 1) by Stephen King, MichaelWhelan, Steven King, Ross King Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 1981 by Penguin Group (Usa) Incorporated Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-452-26134-1, ISBN: 0-452-26134-1
"Finally, after thirty-three years, a horrific and life-altering accident, and thousands of desperately rabid fans in the making, Stephen King's quest to complete his magnum opus rivals the quest of Roland and his band of gunslingers who inhabit the Dark Tower series. Loyal DT fans and new readers alike will appreciate this revised edition of The Gunslinger, which breathes new life into Roland of Gilead, and offers readers a "clearer sta ..."
The Other Country by MichaelWhelan 238 Pages, Published 2008 by Macmillan Australia ISBN-13: 978-1-74198-251-0, ISBN: 1-74198-251-0
"The Whelans story is one of triumphs and setbacks, of tests and uncertainties, and above all, of dedication and love."
"Plague and warfare have swept across the Orient, ravaging the ancient kingdom of Wa, devastating the royal line, and leaving a new dynasty on the throne a new emperor, Akantsu, filled with fear of all who might seek to wrest the Empire from his grasp. Among those out of favor with the new liege is the Order of the Botahist Monks, whose mystical powers have enabled them to hold positions as Spiritual Advisers to the Imperial court for ne ..."
"See my images. This oversized paperback book is in very good condition with mild shelf wear. Straight and tight with glossy pages. Mailed within two business days with delivery confirmation sent to your email address."
"Foundation's Edge (1982) is a science fiction novel by Isaac Asimov, the fourth book in the Foundation Series. It was written more than thirty years after the stories of the original Foundation trilogy, due to years of pressure by fans and editors on Asimov to write another, and, according to Asimov himself, the amount of the payment offered by the publisher. It was his first novel to ever land on The New York Times best-seller list, af ..."
"Ace, 1978. Mass market paperback. Cover: Michael Whelan, 2nd Ace printing (follows 1967 printing). New introduction by the author. Originally published in 1966, in Analog, as 'The Ancient Gods.' A spaceship crashes on an Earth-like planet in the throes of a world war."
"Soldier and adventurer John Carter tells the story of how he returns to the planet Mars to be reunited with his love, the Martian princess Dejah Thoris. With his great friend Tars Tarkas, mighty Jeddak of Thark, Carter sets out in search of his princess. But Dejah Thoris has vanished. And Carter becomes trapped in the legendary Eden of Mars from which none has ever escaped alive."
""The Stephen King Companion" is an authoritative look at horror author King's personal life and professional career, from "Carrie "to "The Bazaar of Bad Dreams."King expert George Beahm, who has published extensively about Maine's main author, is your seasoned guide to the imaginative world of Stephen King, covering his varied and prodigious output: juvenalia, short fiction, limited edition books, bestselling novels, and film adaptation ..."
""The Stephen King Companion" is an authoritative look at horror author King's personal life and professional career, from "Carrie "to "The Bazaar of Bad Dreams." King expert George Beahm, who has published extensively about Maine's main author, is your seasoned guide to the imaginative world of Stephen King, covering his varied and prodigious output: juvenalia, short fiction, limited edition books, bestselling novels, and film adaptatio ..."