Search results for ""Author Matthew J. Kirby""

Survival and self-determination collide in this haunting, pulse-pounding science fiction novel from Edgar Award–winning author Matthew J. Kirby that spans both space and time.“An intense, read-in-one-sitting kind of ride.″—Kirkus, starred review “A twisty mystery of partial truths and unexpected reveals.″ —BCCB“Dual timelines imbued with believable hard science, harrowing action, and strong characterizations permeate Kirby’s breakneck adventure." —Publishers Weekly2199. Deep-space exploration is a reality and teleportation is routine. But this time something has gone very, very wrong. Seventeen-year-old Jessica Mathers wakes up in a lander that’s crashed onto the surface of Carver 1061c, a desolate, post-extinction planet fourteen light-years from Earth. The planet she was supposed to be viewing from a ship orbiting far above.The corridors of the empty lander are covered in bloody hand prints; the machines are silent and dark. And outside, in the alien dirt, there are fresh graves carefully marked with names she doesn’t recognize. Now Jessica must unravel the mystery of the destruction all around her—and the questionable intentions of a familiar stranger.

Read more less

Amid the restless evil of Sanctuary, only the Horadrim-an ancient order of heroes and scholars-wield the knowledge needed to light the way for humanity. In the Book of Lorath, join Lorath Nahr, one of the last of the dwindling Horadrim, on a journey through Sanctuary's most powerful relics and the stories behind them. It is Lorath's hope that this volume will preserve his knowledge for all time . . . and pass it down to those who will inherit the fight against the Prime Evils. Direct from the Diablo (R) development team and award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby, this immersive, must-have compendium with all-new illustrations showcases the artifacts that have often been-and might yet be-the key to tipping the fate of the world.

Read more less

In the near future, half the earth has been encased in massive glaciers. For reasons unknown to astronomers, the planet’s orbit has shifted, threatening to freeze out all life, and no one knows how to stop it. Eleanor Peary is the daughter of a climatologist who works for one of the world’s largest energy companies, one of many people trying to find new ways to preserve human life on the planet. But Dr. Perry goes missing in the Arctic looking for answers, and it’s up to Eleanor to find her. This search will launch Eleanor on a breathless race to unlock the mysteries of what has happened to our planet, solving the riddle of the cold that would be our end—and uncover a threat to the earth that may not be from this world.

Read more less

Discover the epic adventure of legendary viking Geirmund Hel-hide in this new novel set in the world of Assassin's Creed Valhalla.Norway, Mid-9th century.The Viking attacks and invasions are shattering England's kingdoms.Born into a royal lineage of Norwegian kings, Geirmund Hel-hide sets out for adventure to prove his worth as a Viking and a warrior.A perilous journey across the sea brings him into contact with a being out of myth and grants him a mysterious ring that promises both great power and bitter betrayal. As Geirmund rises in the ranks of King Guthrum's legendary army, he will have to use all his cunning to face the many dangers of a land ravaged by war . . .Fighting alongside his band of loyal warriors, his path will soon lead him into a conflict as old as the gods themselves.

Read more less

In Sanctuary, knowledge can often be the deciding factor between utter defeat and hard-won victory. Now fans of Diablo® can seize these ancient—and sometimes, forbidden—truths with Horadric Vault: The Complete Collection. This unmatched boxed set includes stunningly illustrated artifacts including . . . BOOK OF CAIN • Delve deeper into the dark medieval world of Diablo® as Deckard Cain of the Horadrim shares history and lore about the angelic and demonic beings that wage constant war with one another. BOOK OF TYRAEL • Join Tyrael, the renowned champion and former archangel of the High Heavens, as he reveals secrets about the history of Sanctuary, the evil threats that yet face humankind, and his decision to join the ranks of humanity as a mortal, in this stunning tome. BOOK OF ADRIA • Pore over the mysterious witch Adria’s instructional guide showing the ways of forbidden magic and arcane knowledge about the demons, beasts, risen dead, and angels that roam the dark, dangerous world of Sanctuary and the realms beyond, in this breathtaking bestiary. BOOK OF LORATH • Make your stand against the darkness with Lorath Nahr of the Horadrim as he journeys through Sanctuary’s most powerful relics that have often been—and might yet be—the key to tipping the fate of the world, in this must-have reliquary. Whether readers are facing the grim world of Diablo® for the first time, or are eager to re-immerse themselves in the terror, these detailed and beautifully crafted tomes are the perfect companions to guide travelers safely through Sanctuary. Lift the lamp of knowledge against the gathering dark, and let the voices of Sanctuary guide your path.

Read more less