ARI MARMELL

Una carrera contra el armagedónDurante milenios, los vampiros se han alimentado de los vivos y ocultado en las sombras de la sociedad mortal. Cuentan las leyendas que los no muertos descienden de Caín, el primer asesino biblico, que contagio su maldicion a traves de la sangre. Esas mismas historias hablan tambien de un destino final; cuando Cain y sus chiquillos enloquecidos despierten y consuman a todos los no muertos. Los vampiros llaman a este dia Gehena.Para el vampiro Beckett, un investigador entre los no muertos, significa una ultima oportunidad para comprender los misterios de la maldicion de Cain y dejar atras sus propios pecados.

Arcontes y templarios incluye:La oportunidad de interpretar a personajes de alto rango de las dos sectas más importantes.Nuevos poderes y tácticas empleadas por los guardianes de elite de los Vástagos.Consejos sobre la creacion de una cronica centrada en uno de estos campeones de la noche.Vanguardia de las grandes sectasEl poder entre los Condenados se reparte mas alla de los primogenitos y los prisci. Alguien tiene que hacer el trabajo sucio: desde la defensa contra los Lupinos a la caza de Cainitas renegados, desde la imposicion de las Tradiciones a la direccion de una cruzada, algunos valientes dan un paso adelante para tomar el mando.

Esta cosa nuestra.Al igual que los pobladores sobrenaturales del Mundo de Tinieblas, los "hombres de respeto" están condenados a su peculiar manera. Coartado por la tradición, amenazado por la ética y obligado por su propia naturaleza a permanecer al margen de la sociedad que lo sustenta, el monstruo moderno resulta igual de atractivo que la criatura mas monstruosa de la noche. Mundo de Tinieblas: Mafia incluye: * Reglas de creacion para personajes mafiosos mortales. * Consejos para que el Narrador incorpore la Mafia a sus partidas del Mundo de Tinieblas. * Informacion general y argumentos para escenarios.

Las ciudades son el dominio de los VástagosLos vampiros son los maestros ocultos de las ciudades y se sacian con la sangre de sus habitantes. Sus dominios están construidos sobre la espalda de los mortales a los que acosan, sus fortunas se crean mediante testaferros, sus refugios son visitados por toda suerte de criaturas. La noche pertenece a aquellos que pueden tomar lo que esta tiene que ofrecer.La jaula dorada contiene:· Sistemas y mecanismos narrativos para aumentar la influencia personal.· Estrategias tanto para el antiguo mas poderoso como para el neonato mas humilde.· Trucos que los jugadores pueden emplear para obtener poder... y que el Narrador puede utilizar contra ellos.

The Widdershins Adventures come to a thrilling conclusion in an action-packed fantasy in which the young outlaw with a heart of gold (and the pesky voice of a god in her ear) returns home to face her destiny After almost a year away from the grand city of Davillon, wandering thief Widdershins has finally come to terms with the pain and grief that drove her to leave. When she returns, all she can hope is that her old friends can forgive her hasty actions. But even that may be too much to askbecause home is not what it used to be.The entire city is on edge, with unrest and rumors of upheaval spreading through the darkened streets, and Shins is shocked to discover that she already knows the person behind the strife all too wellher dreaded nemesis, Lisette Suvagne. Thanks to an unholy bargain with otherworldly powers, the vindictive Lisette is far more dangerous than beforeand far too formidable even for Shins and her personal god, Olgun, to confront alone.Now, for the sake of her friends, her city, and her own soul, Shins must gather allies from every corner of Davillonlawful, unlawful, and seriously unlawfulif she hopes to face the greatest challenge of her life.Because the greatest challenge of Widdershins life might also be the end of it

The continuing fantastical adventures of the young-but-wise thief Widdershins, who carries a deity in her headand carries the weight of the past on her shouldersAfter the tragic events that befell her and her friends, Widdershins--along with her aggravating personal god Olgunfled her home city of Davillon searching for respite. But there is little peace to be found in the increasingly troubled land.And no place is more troubled than the town of Lourveaux, where intrigues and conspiracies against both the church and the government buzz like flies. But Shins is more concerned with the local Delacroix family than whoever wants to take down the powers-that-be. Because her beloved, late adoptive father was a Delacroix.Now, the last remnants of House Delacroix are under siege. Their crops are being blighted. A rival noble house is striving against them. And a ruthless criminal gang with their very own alchemist is working from the shadows to take them down. But Widdershins isnt the kind of girl who forgets her familyand the enemies of the Delacroix have no idea what theyre about to come up against.

If death is the only true peace, then there can be only one true peacemakerthe Terror.In the land of Imphallion, one legend is remembered with horrorthe Terror of the East. Twice his shadow has fallen across the land. First to conquer it. Then to save it. Both times he brought blood and death as his companions. And both times, he faded into bleak memoryYears later, memories are all Corvis Rebaine has left. The most painful of which is the memory of his beloved wife and children fleeing from him in horror after they learned of his terrible legacy. War has cost him more than his life, and he wants no more of it. But what Rebaine no longer matters. Because the Terror has returned.A merciless killer seemingly clad in the Terrors old battle dress and wielding his demon-forged axe is sweeping across the land, slaughtering all in his path. And worse, an old enemy has returned to claim revenge, aided by a woman whose very soul is consumed with rage and hatred towards Rebainehis own daughter.Now Rebaine must again wear the dreaded dark armor if he is going to save Imphallion as well as all he holds dear. But after so much war, so much blood, and so much pain, can he summon the strength to truly become the Terror once more?"The sequel to The Conquerors Shadow fills a vital niche in the fantasy adventurer genre, one occupied by the heroes of Michael Moorcocks Elric Melnibone novels and C.S. Friedmans Coldfire Trilogy."Library Journal"All a reader could ever ask for in a bloody, hack and slash sword and sorcery."Grasping for the Wind"Another thoroughly entertaining offering from Ari Marmell and one that any fantasy fan will have a lot of fun with."Graemes Fantasy Book ReviewThe text of this edition is unchanged from that of the Del Rey edition.

The hard-boiled, non-stop patter-packed fantasy noir series continues as PI Mick Oberon is caught in treasure hunt he cant afford to loseIn 1930s Chicago, being a private detective can get you bumped off as easy as breathing. But Mick Oberon isnt your average shamus. Hes runaway fae royalty from the Otherworld who hung up his shingle, packs a wand instead of a heater, loves warm milk, and has a serious iron allergy.Hey, a nigh-immortal guys gotta make a living, right?Thats why Mick agrees to help the cops when someone breaks into the Field Museum. Strange thing is, they didnt steal anything. In fact, they added something. Something Mick really doesnt want in his townthe Spear of Lugh, which grants invincibility in battle to whoever wields it. The problem is, some other mug steals it just as fast as it appeared.With the spear in play, a whole slew of very heavy hitters from both worlds are coming to the Windy City to claim it as their own. And that means trouble like Mick has never seen before, and is unlikely to see againBecause you tend not to see anything when youre stone dead."Among the best urban fantasy novels I have read." Rising Shadow

A city in fear. Humanity under threat. Only otherworldly private eye Mick Oberon can crack the catastrophic case as the fantasy noir series continuesChicago in the 1930s. The clouds dont have any silver liningand if they did, some mug would have stolen the silver.This is Mick Oberons city. And when youre runaway non-human royalty with a shady past, its just as vicious, violent, and lowdown as life back home in the fae realm of Elphame. Unfortunately, Chicagos about to become the front runner in that bloody contest.Because everything seems to be going sideways, down the drain, and straight to hell all at once. People are dying with very particular puncture marks on their necks and missing several pints of the red stuffgee, whatever could that mean? Not to mention that Micks nemesisthe vengeful, maniacal "good" witch Orsolamight not be as dead as hed hoped. Then Micks not-quite-nemesis, the beautiful, backstabbing succubus Ramona Webb, paints her way back into his picture for reasons unknown.And thats when a vampire shows up in Micks office asking for his help in stopping an impending nightmarish bloodbath.Some days it just doesnt pay for a paranormal PI to pick up his wand"Fans of Jim Butchers Dresden Files series will find plenty to like." Publishers Weekly

Rogue fae royalty turned hardboiled gumshoe Mick Oberon needs to get a dangerous dingus under wraps as the fast and fun fantasy noir series continuesWith all the dirty politics, crime, and corruption running through the streets like illegal hootch after a G-Man surprise party, 1930s Chicago already has a heap of worry on its big shoulders. But Mick Oberon knows for a fact it can get much, much worseAnd its about to.He should have seen it coming, what with the nasty streak of bad luck hes been carrying around lately. Especially since every grape on the vine has been telling Mick that someoneor somethinghas been asking about him around town. But what he never could have seen is the high-class dame with a job for him, a job he cant turn down: find Ramona Webbthe one woman he could never forgetand never forgive.And hell have to move fast. Because whatever play Ramona is making seems to revolve around a mummy thats the real McCoyand who may just be behind Micks recent bum breaks.Now, Mick just hopes he can get it his magical mojo back before this case closes on his very own coffin"Fans of Jim Butchers Dresden Files series will find plenty to like." Publishers Weekly

First in the fantasy noir series featuring Mick Oberona hard-boiled private eye who goes where the case leads himno matter which world it is.Chicago, 1932. Crime and corruption rule. From the gutter to the Gold Coast, the city has more dirty dealings than a sticky-fingered card sharp. A man would have to be crazy to go up against that kind of muscle.But PI Mick Oberon is no man. Hes a self-exiled fae prince who left the Otherworld for reasons hed rather not go into. In the mortal realm, hes a tough-talking, hard-hitting gumshoe packing a quick wit and a large-caliber magic wand. And, boyo, is he ever gonna need them both.Because his newest client is the wife of a heavy-duty mob honcho. She wants Mick to find her daughter, who it turns out was pilfered and replaced with a changeling sixteen years ago. And she wants the investigation kept on the hush hush.Which is strange, because suddenly it seems like everyone and their uncle already has their eyes on Micks prize. From rival gangsters to the lowest of lowlifes to their even more lethal counterparts in the Otherworld, a lot of people and non-people want Mick out of the picture before he solves the mystery. Unfortunately for all of them, Mick Oberon doesnt know the meaning of the word "quit."But with this case, he might want to break out the dictionary before he gets killedPraise for Hot Lead, Cold Iron:"In this gripping fantastical investigation, Marmell creates an engaging world and an unlikely hero [] The potent mix of gangsters, magic, Fae politics, and a strega on the warpath makes for a ride that never touches the brakes. Marmell expertly maximizes the thrills, leaving the reader with a lingering desire for a magic wand and a glass of warm milk." Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

It is a curse to be haunted by the past.It is worse to be hunted by itIn the realm of Imphallion, there once was a nightmarea living nightmare known only as the Terror of the East. Nigh invulnerable in his magical black armor and aided by unholy minions, he laid waste to all in his path on his all-consuming quest to bring order to the land. His order.Then, at what should have been his moment of triumph, his will failed. And his army fell. Taking a young noblewoman as hostage, he escaped, vanishing into darkest memory.Years later, Corvis Rebaine is a simple man, content with his loving wife and children. The terrible deeds and glories of his past life are dead and buried along with his former name and its monstrous legacyuntil his daughter is taken by fiends under a maniacal young warlord looking to complete the Terrors conquest.Now, spurred to action by a newborn fury and thirst for vengeance, Rebaine must do the unthinkabledon the dark armor once again, gather his once-loyal cadre of killers, and fight to save both the family he loves and the country he once almost destroyed. And all who stand in his way will have one final thought before deathThe Terror has returned."Action-packedan intriguingly twisty plot, full of magic and political intrigue."Booklist"Superior storytelling and deft dialog make this a top-notch choice . . . filled with dark humor as well as scenes of brutal battle and high magic."Library Journal"A powerful fantasy, with well drawn heroes and delightfully wicked, yet complicated, villains. Ari Marmell has made his mark in the genre."Paul S. Kemp, author of the Erevis Cale trilogy"A tale that begins where most stories end and features a most unlikely protagonist. Twists of humor leaven this story of desperate people in dangerous times, as a conqueror discovers that perhaps those who live by the sword are sometimes doomed to face the business end of one. A great mix of character and action."Robin Hobb, author of Dragon KeeperThe text of this edition is unchanged from that of the Del Rey edition.

Mantras oscuros exponen las mentes de los estudiantes de la Universidad Miskatonic a horrores sobrenaturales en esta escalofriante novela de misterio de Arkham Horror. La misteriosa desaparición de un alumno prodigio de la Universidad Miskatonic incita a su afligido compañero de habitacion, Elliot Raslo, a investigar por su cuenta. Sin embargo, este ya libra su propia batalla contra la exasperante atraccion de un canto incesante que solo el puede oir... Cuando la busqueda de Elliot converge con la de un inuk de Groenlandia que va tras la pista de una reliquia robada, les surgen aun mas preguntas. ¿Podria haber una conexion entre la letania de Elliot y la estela de piedra rota cubierta de escrituras antediluvianas que habia obsesionado a su amigo? Averiguar las respuestas les conducira hasta el corazon de un plan diabolico que tiene como fin el resurgir de un antiguo terror.

Basada en el juego de mesa.Mantras oscuros exponen las mentes de los estudiantes de la Universidad Miskatonic a horrores sobrenaturales en esta escalofriante novela de misterio de Arkham Horror.La misteriosa desaparicion de un alumno prodigio de la Universidad Miskatonic incita a su afligido compañero de habitacion, Elliot Raslo, a investigar por su cuenta. Sin embargo, este ya libra su propia batalla contra la exasperante atraccion de un canto incesante que solo el puede oir...Cuando la busqueda de Elliot converge con la de un inuk de Groenlandia que va tras la pista de una reliquia robada, les surgen aun mas preguntas. ¿Podria haber una conexion entre la letania de Elliot y la estela de piedra rota cubierta de escrituras antediluvianas que habia obsesionado a su amigo? Averiguar las respuestas les conducira hasta el corazon de un plan diabolico que tiene como fin el resurgir de un antiguo terror.