Fran Wilde Bücher

Mit »Stadt aus Wind und Knochen« hat die amerikanische Debüt-Autorin Fran Wilde einen epischen High-Fantasy-Roman vor einer atemberaubenden Kulisse geschaffen Mit der Magie ihrer Stimmen haben die Sänger vor langer Zeit Chaos und Krieg beendet. Seitdem herrschen sie unangefochten in der Stadt der beinernen Türme hoch über den Wolken. Sie sind Hüter des Gesetzes, Bewahrer der Traditionen und die Einzigen, die die Knochentürme weiterwachsen lassen können. Als die junge Kirit die Aufforderung erhält, sich den Sängern anzuschließen, ahnt sie nicht, dass im Inneren der geheimnisvollen Knochennadel ihr Weltbild ins Wanken geraten wird – und mit ihm alles, was der Stadt der beinernen Türme Frieden und Sicherheit garantiert. Die faszinierende Geschichte der jungen Sängerin Kirit in der »Stadt aus Wind und Knochen« wurde 2015 mit dem Andre Norton Award ausgezeichnet. Das faszinierende High Fantasy-Debut einer vielversprechenden neuen Autorin - Publisher's Weekly

When we first moved to the rust city,We kept watch for ways to be heroesfound the abandoned, shipwrecked warehousesfilled with shadows and monsters.Award-winning fantasy author Fran Wilde returns to her roots in Clock Star Rose Spine, which brings together poems previously published in Uncanny Magazine, Fireside Magazine, and more with a selection of work never before published. In this collection illuminated with whimsical fountain pen illustrations, Wilde explores family histories, feminism, visual art, disability, mythology, and of course the sea with tangible yearning and keen insight.

Jewels and their lapidaries and have all but passed into myth. Jorit, broke and branded a thief, just wants to escape the Far Reaches for something better. Ania, a rumpled librarian, is trying to protect her books from the Pressmen, who value knowledge but none of the humanity that generates it. When they stumble upon a mysterious clock powered by an ancient jewel, they may discover secrets in the past that will change the future forever.

Set in a kingdom where peace is maintained by the mystical Jewels and Lapidaries, the inhabitants possess the ability to manipulate nature and minds through singing gemstones. This unique power has fostered prosperity and harmony in the Valley, creating a vibrant society. However, the balance of this tranquil existence may be challenged as the story unfolds, hinting at potential conflicts and transformations within this enchanted realm.

"When Kirit Densira left her home tower for the skies, she gave up many things: her beloved family, her known way of life, her dreams of flying as a trader for her tower, her dreams. Kirit set her City upside down, and fomented a massive rebellion at the Spire, to the good of the towers--but months later, everything has fallen to pieces. With the Towers in disarray, without a governing body or any defense against the dangers lurking in the clouds, daily life is full of terror and strife. Nat, Kirit's wing-brother, sets out to be a hero in his own way--sitting on the new Council to cast votes protecting Tower-born, and exploring lower tiers to find more materials to repair the struggling City."--Provided by publisher

A winged society faces the threat of ultimate extinction in the trade paperback edition of the thrilling finale to Fran Wilde's Bone Universe fantasy series.

“A glittering tale of academic jealousy and ancient artifacts, The Book of Gems is a pulse-pounding adventure.” —Katherine Addison, author of The Goblin Emperor Some truths are shatterproof... It’s been centuries since the Jeweled Valley and its magical gems were destroyed. In the republics that rose from its ashes, scientists craft synthetic jewels to heat homes, power gadgetry, and wage war. Dr. Devina Brunai is one of these scientists. She also is the only person who believes true gems still exist. The recent unearthing of the Palace of Gems gives her the perfect opportunity to find them and prove her naysayers wrong. Her chance is snatched away at the last moment when her mentor steals her research and wins the trip for himself. Soon, his messages from the field transform into bizarre ramblings about a book, a Prince, and an enemy borne of the dark. Now Dev must enter the Valley, find her mentor, and save her research before they, like gems, become relics of a time long forgotten. More books in the Gem Universe: The Jewel and Her Lapidary The Fire Opal Mechanism

<b>A group of goblins steal a boy’s ability to apologize in this lively middle-grade fantasy from Nebula Award-winning author Fran Wilde</b> No matter how much trouble Sam gets in, he knows that he can always rely on his magic word, “sorry,” to get him out of a pinch. Teasing his little sister too much? Sorry! Hurt someone’s feelings in class? Sorry! Forgot to do his chores? So sorry! But when goblins come and steal his “sorry,” he can’t apologize for anything anymore. To get his “sorry” back and stop the goblins from stealing anyone else’s words, Sam will have to enter the goblins’ world and try and find the depository of stolen words. There, he meets Tolver, a young goblin who’s always dreamed of adventure. Tolver longs to use the goblin technology—which can turn words into fuel to power ships—to set off and explore, but his grandma warns him that the goblin prospectors will only bring trouble. Together, Tolver and Sam will have to outsmart the cruel prospectors and save the day before Sam’s parents ground him forever!