M. R. Carey

NOT EVERY GIFT IS A BLESSING Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class. When they come for her, Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointing at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her. She jokes that she won't bite. But they don't laugh. Melanie is a very special girl. Emotionally charged and gripping from beginning to end, THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS is the most powerful and affecting thriller you will read this year. 'Original, thrilling and powerful' - GUARDIAN 'Haunting, heartbreaking' - VOGUE 'A great read that takes hold of you and doesn´t let go' - John Ajvide Lindqvist, author of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN 'Scary, tense and fast-paced . . . but with a heart-warming tenderness' - MARIE CLAIRE

The Girl with All the Gifts

From bestselling author M. R. Carey comes a brilliant genre-defying story of humanity's expansion across millions of dimensions—and the AI technology that might see it all come to an end. Perfect for readers of The Space Between Worlds and Adrian Tchaikovsky.

INFINITY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

The Pandominion: a political and trading alliance of a million worlds – except that they’re really just the one world, Earth, in many different realities. And when an AI threat arises that could destroy everything the Pandominion has built, they'll eradicate it by whatever means necessary, no matter the cost to human life.

Scientist Hadiz Tambuwal is looking for a solution to her own Earth’s environmental collapse when she stumbles across the secret of inter-dimensional travel. It could save everyone on her dying planet, but now she’s walked into the middle of a war on a scale she never dreamed of.

And she needs to choose a side before it kills her.

Infinity Gate

Neil Gaiman

Sarah Pinborough

Marie O'Regan

From the fun of the fair to the depths of hell, experience sixteen more curses in this sequel to the bestselling Cursed: An Anthology. A blend of traditional and reimagined curses from fairy-tales to Snow White, from some of the best names in fantasy. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR Take a trip to a terrifying carnival and uncover the secrets within, solve a mysterious puzzle box and await your reward, join a travelling circus and witness the strangest ventriloquist act you've ever seen. In this follow-up to the bestselling Cursed: An Anthology, you'll unearth curses old and new. From a very different take on Snow White, to a new interpretation of The Red Shoes, the best in fantasy spin straw into gold, and invite you into the labyrinth. Just don't forget to leave your trail of breadcrumbs... Featuring stories from: Joanne Harris Neil Gaiman Joe Hill Sarah Pinborough Angela Slatter M. R. Carey Christina Henry A. C. Wise Laura Purcell Katherine Arden Adam L. G. Nevill Mark Chadbourn Helen Grant Kelley Armstrong A. K. Benedict L. L. McKinney

Twice Cursed: An Anthology

Once Was Willem

M. R. Carey's Rampart trilogy is "an epic post-apocalyptic fable" (Kirkus) like no other, set in a world where nature has turned against us. Now, in the unforgettable final chapter, the world that was lost comes back to haunt those who have survived–and Koli's journey comes to its astonishing close. "A gorgeous, borderline flawless trilogy." –Seanan McGuire What will the future hold for those who are left? Koli has come a long way since being exiled from his small village of Mythen Rood. In his search for the fabled tech of the Old Times, he knew he'd be battling shunned men, strange beasts and trees that move as fast as whips. But he has already encountered so much more than he bargained for. Now that Koli and his companions have found the source of the signal they've been following - the mysterious "Sword of Albion"—there is hope that their perilous journey will finally be worth something. They're searching for a way to help humanity fight back against nature. But what they'll find is an ancient war that never ended . . . The Rampart Trilogy The Book of Koli The Trials of Koli The Fall of Koli For more from M. R. Carey, check out: The Girl With All the Gifts Fellside The Boy on the Bridge Someone Like Me By the same author, writing as Mike Carey: The Devil You Know Vicious Circle Dead Men's Boots Thicker Than Water The Naming of the Beasts

The Fall of Koli

Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy. The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world. To where the monsters lived. In The Boy on the Bridge, M. R. Carey returns to the world of his phenomenal USA Today and word-of-mouth bestseller, The Girl With All the Gifts, for the very first time.

The Boy on the Bridge

From bestselling author M. R. Carey comes a brilliant genre-defying story of humanity's expansion across millions of dimensions—and the AI technology that might see it all come to an end. "A fascinating window onto a dangerous and multifaceted universe.” —Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time INFINITY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. The Pandominion: a political and trading alliance of a million worlds. Except that they’re really just one world, Earth, in many different realities. And when an A.I. threat arises that could destroy everything the Pandominion has built, they’ll eradicate it by whatever means necessary. Scientist Hadiz Tambuwal is looking for a solution to her own Earth’s environmental collapse when she stumbles across the secret of inter-dimensional travel, a secret that could save everyone on her dying planet. It leads her into the middle of a war on a scale she never dreamed of. And she needs to choose a side before every reality pays the price. "A genuine treat for SF fans: an epic multiverse tale that moves like a thriller." —Kirkus (starred review) "Readers will be wowed." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Infinity Gate, with its in-depth science and rich characterization, is a must-read." —Booklist (starred review)

Les épreuves de Koli

Die Erde, irgendwann weit in der Zukunft. Die finale Schlacht beginnt ... Koli und seine Mitstreiter stehen vor der traurigen Wahrheit: London existiert nicht mehr. Stattdessen treffen sie auf ein gigantisches Schiff, das Schwert von Albion - das Relikt einer blutigen Vergangenheit. Findet Koli hier die ersehnten Antworten? Währenddessen spitzt sich in dem Dorf Mythen Rood der Konflikt zu: Im Dunkel der Wälder formiert der Feind seine Truppen für eine gnadenlose letzte Schlacht. Packender Abschluss der Geschichte um den jungen Koli vom Autor des Millionensellers The Girl With All the Gifts. Kennst du Bücher, die du so sehr geliebt hast, dass du sie absichtlich so langsam wie möglich gelesen hast? Nun, Kolis Reise ist so ein Werk eines Meistererzählers. Locus: »Umwerfende erzählerische Kraft ... herzzerreißend und ehrlich.« Publishers Weekly: »Voller Action und Menschlichkeit« M. R. Carey wurde 1959 in Liverpool geboren und hat bereits eine beachtliche Karriere vorzuweisen: Nach dem Studium arbeitete er mehrere Jahre als Lehrer, bis er seine Leidenschaft fürs Geschichtenerzählen zum Beruf machen konnte. Ab den frühen 1990er-Jahren arbeitete er als Comic-Autor und konnte auch bei großen Verlagen wie Marvel Comics, DC Comics und Vertigo mitwirken. Einige Jahre später versuchte er sich als Romanschriftsteller. »The Girl with all the Gifts« wurde ein großer Erfolg und 2016 unter dem gleichen Titel verfilmt (u. a. mit Glenn Close). Die Trilogie um den Jungen Koli ist sein jüngstes Werk.

Die Legende von Koli - Buch 3: Der letzte Krieg

"Koli never planned to set foot outside his small village. He knew that beyond its walls lay a fearsome landscape filled with choker trees, vicious beasts and Shunned men. But when he was exiled, he had no choice but to journey out into this strange world where every moment is a fight for survival.And it's not just Koli's life that is threatened. Whole villages just like his are dying out.But Koli heard a story, once. A story about lost London, and the mysterious tech of the Old Times that may still be there. If he can find it, there may still be a way for him to change his own fate - by saving the lives of those who are left."--Publisher.

The Trials of Koli

'A MARVELLOUS DARK FABLE' Christopher Buehlman, author of Between Two Fires 'SPARKS WITH WONDER AND PERIL' Melissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between Worlds Prepare to be entranced by this utterly unique dark fantasy with a fairytale feel from the million-copy bestselling M. R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts. In a kingdom forgotten by history, a legend unfolds . . . Wounded in his county's endless wars, former soldier Mag Tresti finds work in the home of a reclusive widow, Jannae Mirchella. But Jannae is more than she seems. A witch of great skill and might, she hides her powers and her deep-laid plans behind a mask of harmless respectability. When a dead demon falls out of the sky, the fates of the soldier and the witch are irrevocably intertwined. On the demon's body Mag finds a tinderbox - an artefact of terrifying magical power that can not only grant his every wish, but also change the fate of nations. This is a tale of spellcraft and devilry, of witchcraft and trickery - of the wickedness that resides within a few, the goodness that lies deep within us all, and the choices on which our lives turn. Discover this dark and enchanting fantasy tale from one of the most original voices in speculative fiction - perfect for fans of Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik, The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden and A Sorcerer Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher. Praise for The Tinder Box: 'Carey's craft manages to feel at once familiar and startling, which for me is a hallmark of exceptional writing . . . Confirms M.R. Carey's place among the best living writers in fantasy' Christopher Buehlman, author of Between Two Fires and The Blacktongue Thief 'The Tinder Box sparks with wonder and peril . . . It holds all the magic of a fable and all the complex kindness and cruelty of a human heart. Prepare to be enchanted!' Melissa Caruso, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Last Hour Between Worlds 'Witty, crisp, sharp and tender in all the right places. Exactly on the border between gunpowder and fairy tale. You'll find yourself missing these big characters after they're gone' Paul Cornell, Hugo Award-winning novelist and screenwriter 'In a grey age of violence and greed, Carey's tale strikes a spark of kindness, humanity, and hope' Marie Brennan, author of A Natural History of Dragons 'Carey masters yet another subgenre of speculative fiction' Kirkus 'Fantasy fans - especially of Joe Abercrombie's The Devils - will love Carey's updated version of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale' Booklist (starred review)

The Tinder Box

Die Erde, irgendwann weit in der Zukunft ... Hinter den Mauern des kleinen Dorfes Mythen Rood lauern tödliche Wälder, deren mutierte Bäume und Ranken Menschen sofort töten. Und falls sie einen nicht erwischen, wird es einer der hungrigen Kannibalen tun. Liebeskummer und Wut treiben den jungen Koli zu einer drastischen Tat: Er entwendet verbotene Technologie. Doch anstatt der erhofften Bewunderung seiner Liebsten erwartet ihn ein böses Schicksal: Koli wird von der obersten Familie verstoßen und muss für immer in der Verbannung leben. Koli hat sein ganzes Leben in Mythen Rood gelebt. Er weiß, die erste Überlebensregel lautet: Man wagt sich nicht über die Mauern hinaus. Was er nicht weiß, ist - was passiert, wenn man keine Wahl hat? In diesem packenden Dreiteiler erzählt der Autor des Millionensellers The Girl With All the Gifts von einem Jungen, der darum kämpft, seinen Platz in einer menschenfeindlichen post-apokalyptischen Welt zu finden. Kolis Reise ist das Werk eines Meistererzählers. Joanne Harris: »Das Beste, was ich seit langer Zeit gelesen habe. Ich liebe es!« The Guardian: »Koli begibt sich auf eine ebenso aufregende wie lehrreiche Reise ... Spannend!« Lauren Beukes: »Carey schreibt mit Mitgefühl und Leidenschaft - seltsam, überraschend und menschlich.« Helen Marshall: »Ein genialer wie auch schwindelerregend-provokativer Roman!« M. R. Carey wurde 1959 in Liverpool geboren und hat bereits eine beachtliche Karriere vorzuweisen: Nach dem Studium arbeitete er mehrere Jahre als Lehrer, bis er seine Leidenschaft fürs Geschichtenerzählen zum Beruf machen konnte. Ab den frühen 1990er-Jahren arbeitete er als Comic-Autor und konnte auch bei großen Verlagen wie Marvel Comics, DC Comics und Vertigo mitwirken. Einige Jahre später versuchte er sich als Romanschriftsteller. »The Girl with all the Gifts« wurde ein großer Erfolg und 2016 unter dem gleichen Titel verfilmt (u. a. mit Glenn Close). Die Trilogie um den Jungen Koli ist sein jüngstes Werk.

Die Legende von Koli - Buch 1: In die Verbannung

Cultuado autor de quadrinhos e roteiros da Marvel e da DC Comics, entre eles algumas das mais elogiadas histórias de X-Men, O Quarteto Fantástico e Hellblazer, o britânico M. R. Carey apresenta uma trama original e emocionante em sua estreia como romancista com A menina que tinha dons, lançamento do selo Fábrica231. Aclamado pela crítica, o livro se tornou um bestseller imediato na Grã-Bretanha e nos Estados Unidos ao contar a história de Melanie, uma menina superdotada que faz parte de um grupo de crianças portadoras de um vírus que se espalhou pela Terra e que são a única esperança de reverter os efeitos dessa terrível praga sobre a humanidade. Levados à popularidade pelos filmes de George A. Romero na década de 1970, os zumbis têm sido explorados desde então no cinema e na literatura e estão cada vez mais em voga, são ícones da cultura pop, vide uma série de jogos de videogame e a série norte-americana de sucesso The Walking Dead. A questão é: depois de tanta coisa já feita sobre o tema, restou alguma carne no cadáver? Com sua larga experiência como roteirista de quadrinhos, M.R. Carey mostra que sim, com uma abordagem humanista e inovadora em A menina que tinha dons. Uma comovente história sobre amor, perda e companheirismo encenada num futuro distópico.

A menina que tinha dons

'A GENUINE TREAT FOR SF FANS: AN EPIC MULTIVERSE TALE THAT MOVES LIKE A THRILLER' Kirkus 'A FASCINATING WINDOW ONTO A DANGEROUS AND MULTIFACETED UNIVERSE' Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time From the international bestselling M. R. Carey comes a thrilling novel set in the multiverse - the tale of humanity's expansion across millions of dimensions, and the AI technology that might see it all come to an end . . . INFINITY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. The Pandominion: a political and trading alliance of a million worlds - except that they're really just the one world, Earth, in many different realities. And when an AI threat arises that could destroy everything the Pandominion has built, they'll eradicate it by whatever means necessary, no matter the cost to human life. Scientist Hadiz Tambuwal is looking for a solution to her own Earth's environmental collapse when she stumbles across the secret of inter-dimensional travel. It could save everyone on her dying planet, but now she's walked into the middle of a war on a scale she never dreamed of. And she needs to choose a side before it kills her. Discover the spectacular first novel in The Pandominion - an exhilarating new science fiction duology from the author of the million-copy bestseller The Girl With All the Gifts. Perfect for fans of The Space Between Worlds, The Long Earth and Children of Time. '[A] brilliant dimension-hopping sci-fi thriller . . . readers will be wowed' Publishers Weekly 'Infinity Gate, with its in-depth science and rich characterization, is a must-read for SF fans' Booklist 'A powerful exploration of the near-future, skilfully and seamlessly weaving different realities and different iterations of AI . . . A compelling entry and a must-read!' Tade Thompson, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Rosewater 'Humane, thoughtful and exciting, Mike Carey reaffirms his place in the ranks of SF with this startlingly good novel' Paul Cornell, award-winning author and screenwriter 'M.R. Carey is a master of imagination and suspense' Gareth L. Powell, author of Embers of War 'A dazzling speculation on the many ways our world could have evolved, layered inside a thriller that will make your eardrums vibrate. I was charmed, disturbed, and fascinated by turns - and I couldn't put this book down' Annalee Newitz, author of Autonomous and The Terraformers 'This is gripping, unrelenting, and absolutely unique. Carey is working at the absolute top of his game' Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author 'One of the most inventive voices in contemporary fiction' i09.com

Book One of the Pandominion

Louise Carey

Linda Carey

This is the tale of a city - like any other city, to begin with - and how it was lost and won, and lost again. This is the tale of an unusual army and its extraordinary leaders: Rem, the librarian, whose tears are ink; wise Gursoon, who defines their conscience; and the silver-tongued thief, Anwar Das, who knows when to ignore that conscience. And it is the tale of the mysterious Zuleika, with her unexpected gift for violence. Without her, the city could not have been taken; because of her, it could not be held. Most of all, this is the tale of Bessa, the city of silk and steel, as much legend as truth: its fate will haunt you for as long as stories are told ...

M. R. Carey

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