Sheri S. Tepper Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

This is the culmination of a desperate survival plan, millennia in the making . . .

Humankind has arrived on Moss to discover if any intelligent native life exists there, and to assess the planet, recently discovered by the Derac, a nomadic space-faring race, for development - and profit. Multi-coloured shapes of dancing light have been spotted; strange sounds are heard in the night; the researchers name them the Mossen and send for a linquist to ascertain if it is evidence of intelligent life. Jewel Delis has accompanied her half-brother Paul to this verdant paradise. Her task is to help Paul decipher the strange language of the Mossen - but she has a secret mission too. A new law on Earth means the imminent massacre of all beasts great and small, so Jewel must discover if Moss holds the promise of sanctuary for the doomed animals - once humankind's beloved companions. Time is running out for Jewel's creatures, but it might be running out for Humanity too: the Planet Moss, itself a living entity, is not sure it cares for any of the species currently living on its surface . . .

Sheri Tepper, one of the foremost science fiction writers in the world, gives us an exciting, evocative and thought-provoking tale where science and magic meet head-on. A group of colonists, waking every few hundred years to see what's been happening on the planet they fled to from a dying Earth, watch as the systems and rules they set in place so long ago become debased and decayed. The corrupt leaders govern by oppression, but technological resources run low and the knowledge of how to replace them is lost in the mists of time. Instead, the power-hungry leaders turn to sorcery of the blackest kind, kindled by pain and despair. And when they launch a religious crusade to wipe out all those who won't conform to the government's ever-more-stringent dictates, not even the original colonists - the new gods - are safe from the ravaging sorcery-fuelled armies of the righteous . . .

Benita Alvarez, a downtrodden Hispanic woman, is chosen by the alien envoys Chiddy and Vess to be the Intermediary in their bid to get humankind to join an interstellar federation of peaceable races who practise Neighbourliness and strive to live ethical and moral lives. They have their own ways of showing us where we're going wrong: in short order they disappear Jerusalem until the Middle East learns to live at peace, and visit a plague of ugliness on the women of Afghanistan who are being mistreated and downtrodden by men in the name of Allah. But other alien races have also got plans for the verdant, overpopulated planet and they have chosen their own contact, a down and dirty government Senator. They don't want mankind to join the federation, though: they just want huinting rights on earth: hunting rights on man. The Fresco is Sheri Tepper at her very best, fast-paced, thought-provoking science fiction stuffed to the gills with strong characters, both good and bad, exotic aliens and mysterious new worlds.

A good and proper aristocrat on the isolated, seemingly backward planet of Haven, Genevieve has been carefully instructed in the Covenants -- the ancient, inflexible laws governing the women of her class. She knows what is expected of her: marriage in her mid-twenties to a groom of her father's choosing, childbirth at age thirty. And then soon afterwards -- as has been the lot of so many noblewomen before her -- perhaps death. But there is another Genevieve within who longs to heed the call of the sea -- though she has never once seen the vast waters that cover most of her homeworld's surface. For an unheard voice is crying out to her across the centuries, drawing her ever-closer to a terrible truth hidden beneath a smoke screen of rules, tradition, and propriety. And it is Genevieve who must fulfill a forgotten destiny -- something inborn passed for untold generations from daughter to daughter -- or she and the entire civilization of Haven will be swept away on a cosmic wave of oblivion.

Come to the world of the River. Come to a world distant in time and space, a world where the pace of life is counted by tides of the great River, but where, as in the river itself, there are swift dark currents flowing under a placid surface. Meet Pamra Don--a young woman scarred by her mother's death, lured to a preist-hood where the truth must be hidden from the faithful. And meet Thrasne, a young boatman who trades from town to town, free from the iron control of the towers of the Awakeners, and the priests of the world of the River--free, that is, as long as he never speaks his mind. These two, by design and accident both, are about to discover many truths. And on the Northshore of the River, the truth can kill you.

On behalf of the Council of Worlds, an artificial intelligence named the Questioner examines and punishes bad behaviour. The Questioner's attention is drawn to the small world of Newholme. This is scary for the people of Newholme, especially the women who run it, who keep very big, bad secrets.

THE ONCE FERTILE EARTH OF DORA HENRY'S CHILDHOOD HAS BEEN UNDERVALUED AND OVERDEVELOPED. NOW NATURE, APPARENTLY, HAS DECIDED TO FIGHT BACK. Police officer Dora Henry is investigating the bizarre murders of three geneticists. Meanwhile, strange things are happening everywhere she turns. Weeds are becoming trees; trees are becoming forests. Overnight, a city is being transformed into a wild and verdant place. And, strangest of all, Dora can somehow communicate with the rampaging flora. A potential civilization-ending catastrophe is in the making. The nearer Dora gets to a murderer--and to the truth--the more seemingly disparate events begin to entwine. And the answers she seeks today to the salvation of humankind may lie in afar distant future. . .one which is suddenly much closer than anyone imagines. An exhilarating and enchanting novel that deftly combines fantastic invention with insight and a social conscience, from one of the most lyrical and important voices in contemporary speculative fiction.

In diesem zweiten Roman der Trilogie „Das Wahre Spiel“ von Sheri S. Tepper wird die komplexe Beziehung zwischen Macht, Moral und dem menschlichen Streben nach Wissen weiter untersucht. Die Geschichte entfaltet sich in einer Welt, in der Nekromantie und die Manipulation von Leben und Tod zentrale Themen sind. Die Protagonistin, eine junge Frau mit besonderen Fähigkeiten, wird in einen Konflikt verwickelt, der die Grenzen von Gut und Böse in Frage stellt. Die Handlung thematisiert die ethischen Implikationen von Macht und die Verantwortung, die mit außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten einhergeht. Die Charaktere sind vielschichtig und stehen vor moralischen Dilemmata, die sie zwingen, ihre eigenen Überzeugungen und die Konsequenzen ihrer Handlungen zu hinterfragen. Die Erzählung ist geprägt von tiefgründigen philosophischen Fragen und einer kritischen Auseinandersetzung mit der Natur des Menschen. Tepper gelingt es, eine fesselnde und nachdenkliche Erzählung zu schaffen, die den Leser dazu anregt, über die Themen Macht, Verantwortung und die Grenzen des Wissens nachzudenken. Der Roman ist Teil einer größeren Erzählung, die in den vorhergehenden und folgenden Bänden weiter vertieft wird.

A wave of fundamentalism is sweeping across the globe as the millennium approaches, and a power-hungry presidential candidate sees his ticket to success in making an example out of a teenage girl who abandoned her infant in a Dumpster. Taking the girl's case is Carolyn Crespin, a former attorney, who left her job for a quiet family life. Now she must call upon five friends from college, who took a vow to always stand together. But their success might depend on the assistance of Sophy, the enigmatic sixth friend, whom they all believed dead.

The book features a groundbreaking trilogy that redefined speculative fiction, showcasing the author's unique ability to blend science fiction and fantasy. It includes the previously out-of-print titles: King's Blood Four, Necromancer Nine, and Wizard's Eleven. Celebrated as an award-winning national bestseller, this collection highlights the author's significant contributions to the genre and marks a pivotal moment in her illustrious career.

The fragrant, sun-dappled canyon lands of Dinadh seem like a peaceful backwater of the universe, but a century ago, a mysterious force eradicated human life on nearby worlds, leaving Dinadh untouched. Every investigation team has vanished, and attempts to reach survivors have ended in silence. Now, this unknown force has resurfaced, and humanity's survival hinges on Dinadh, where Lutha Tallstaff, a brilliant linguist and devoted mother, finds herself reluctantly involved. Her mission is to locate the famed adventurer Leelson Famber, who has disappeared with a crucial clue to the deadly threat. Complicating matters, Famber is also her estranged lover and the father of her child, making this quest particularly challenging for Lutha. Accompanied by her strange and beautiful son, whose extraordinary abilities will have significant implications, they traverse a planet filled with cool springs, blossoming fruit trees, and dangers like fiery fountains and predatory wraiths. As they approach Dinadh's holiest site, Lutha uncovers profound truths about her child, the savage Ularians, and the fate of humanity. Their intertwined destinies hold cosmic significance that will redefine their understanding of life, love, good, and evil.

Atop a twisting, canyon-climbing road, a witch lurks in a fortress built strong to keep out dragons and ogres. In another part of the countryside, a young orphan is maturing into a beautiful woman in the enchanted village that is her home. Somewhere nearby, a young man is seeking adventure after running away from his family's small farm. Suddenly a strange and terrible prophecy sets off a chain of events that will bring these three together in the heroic, romantic, and thrilling tale of an age-old battle.

Auf dem Planeten Elsewhere hat der Rat stets die Regierungsführung jeder Provinz gemäß den Wünschen der Bevölkerung durchgesetzt, solange die jeweiligen lokalen Bräuche respektiert wurden und die Menschen in ihren Heimatländern blieben. Generationen später beginnen die Bewohner, diese Tradition zu hinterfragen. Der Rat erhält mysteriöse Nachrichten und Berichte über seltsame Erscheinungen auf dem Planeten. Nun wurde der Vollstrecker Fringe Owldark mit einer kleinen Crew von sieben Personen, die jeweils ein ungewöhnliches Talent besitzen, beauftragt, ihre größte Angst zu untersuchen – die Ankunft der Götter von Hobbs Land. Der freie Wille und die Realität Gottes sind nur zwei der zeitlosen Themen, mit denen sich diese mutige Gruppe von Menschen auseinandersetzen muss, während sie versuchen, zu entscheiden, ob vollständige Toleranz und das Ignorieren anderer böse sind... und was sie tun sollten, falls dem so ist. Lebhaft vorgestellt und exquisit gestaltet, ist dies Sheri S. Teppers umstrittenster Roman bis jetzt.

Immer auf der Flucht vor Verwandten, Vergewaltigern und unerträglichen Verhältnissen, zieht die Schöne, Tochter einer Fee und eines Prinzen, dank ihrer magischen Stiefel durch die Jahrhunderte: vom Mittelalter bis ins 23. Jahrhundert. Nirgends findet sie Zuflucht - nicht einmal im Reich der Feen, die sich als machtgierige Geschöpfe erweisen, während König Oberon einen Pakt mit dem Fürsten der Finsternis geschlossen hat. Als er Thomas den Reimer dem Teufel opfern will, wird die Schöne zur Verräterin am Volk ihrer Mutter. »Ein wunderbares Buch, geschrieben von einer der besten Autorinnen des Genres.« - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Deutsche Erstausgabe Heyne Fantasy

One of the great works of feminist SF, from the acclaimed author of Beauty and Grass.

Die Autorin von "Das Tor zum Frauenland" und "Gras" webt eine bewegende Geschichte über die Akzeptanz der Rolle eines Mannes in einem fernen Zukunftsuniversum. Sie bietet eine brillante Erkundung der Beziehungen zwischen den Geschlechtern, des Wertes der Religion und des Platzes der Menschheit im Universum.

Still Life is a darkly shining gem of mystery, terror, and Indian magic.

Die Erde wird von der strengen Sekte Sanctity beherrscht, die eine tödliche Lepra leugnet. Eine Expedition wird zum Planeten Gras geschickt, wo ein Heilmittel vermutet wird. Gras ist jedoch eine geheimnisvolle und gefährliche Welt, bevölkert von verwirrenden Wesen und seltsamen Ritualen.

Pamra Don, a member of the Awakeners, with Thrasne, a river man, Lady Kesseret, and Treeci, decides to challenge the dominance of the powerful World River

Pamra Don, a member of the Awakeners, rallies Northshore to confront the Protector of Man with the evil done in his name

Das Buch enthält ein Nachwort von Mark E. Eberhart, das sich mit der Möglichkeit kristalliner Intelligenz beschäftigt. Es umfasst insgesamt 526 Seiten.

When recklessly headstrong Mavin Manyshaped learns to control her Talent for changing into any shape, she begins to fulfill her destiny as the most notorious shape-shifter in all the lands of the True Game

Mavin the shape-shifter and Himaggery the wizard made a vow. When twenty years had come and gone in the lands of the True Game, they would meet again. But Himaggery has vanished into the wilds, chasing fairy tales and dreams, leaving only a letter of love behind for Mavin to find. If he were dead, she would know it. If he were simply dead, sorcerers could trace the scent of his trail, necromancers could raise his bones from the dust. But he has disappeared without a trace, beyond the power of wizardry. And so the search of Mavin Manyshaped begins...

There were seven cities in the Chasm. built to cling to the great cliff wall, woven into the massive roots of the flattrees! Once there had been eight cities - but the eighth had disappeared one night, fallen into the chaem's mysterious depths. No one hadever ventured to the bottom of the chasm. No one had dared, in spite of tales of the lost city's treasure. Until the bird-woman Mavin came like a messenger of heaven to lead the people of the chasm on a fabolous, dangerous quest.

He wears the guise of a the black cloak, the broad-rimmed hat, the gauze mask painted with a death's head. But raising the dead is the least of his Talents. He is a wild card that threatens the True Game itself. Demon, Doyen, Dragon and Tragamor, Sorcerer, Seer, Armiger and King - take your places. Let the Game begin

They seek to answer riddles that have no answer; They are bound on a quest that has no end. Thewson of the Lion Courts. Leona, Queen of the Beasts. Medlo, outlawes Prince. Jasmine the Dancer. Terascouros the Singer. And young Jaer, whose like has never been seen: Jaer, the greatest riddle of all. They are the Revenants. This is their story.

Klappentext: Das Wahre Spiel prägt das Leben der Domäne; große Teile der Bevölkerung besitzen magische Fähigkeiten als Seher, Heiler, Hexen oder Magier. Peter, der Neffe des Königs, gerät in die Fänge des gewissenlosen Spielmeisters Prinz Mandor, der den Ahnungslosen als Opferfigur in einer tödlichen Partie einsetzt. Wie durch ein Wunder überlebt Peter und erfährt, dass er ein Gestaltwandler und Nekromant ist. Als es zum Großen Spiel zwischen dem König und Prinz Mandor kommt, schlägt für Peter die Stunde der Wahrheit.

Klappentext: Dem Ritual des Wahren Spiels vermag keiner zu entrinnen. Alle Spieler, die über die Jahrhunderte auszubrechen versuchten, wurden eingefangen, in winzige Duplikate verwandelt und als Übungsfiguren verwendet. In einem atemberaubenden Showdown prallen die Kräfte der Befreiung und der Unterdrückung erbarmungslos aufeinander. Und am Horizont dämmert ein neues Zeitalter herauf...