Essential Science Fiction Novels - Volume 1 - formato ePub

En "Frankenstein o el Moderno Prometeo", Victor Frankenstein, un científico movido por la ambición, crea vida a partir de materia muerta, dando lugar a una criatura que, aunque inteligente y sensible,...

Europa, siglo XVIII. Durante el apogeo de la proliferación científica, el capitán de un barco que se encuentra navegando por las aguas del Polo Norte rescata al físico Victor Frankenstein. Al borde de...

«¡Creador insensible y despiadado...! Me otorgasteis sensaciones y pasiones, y luego me arrojasteis al mundo para desprecio y horror de la humanidad.»Aquel «verano húmedo y desapacible» de 1816 «me entretuve...

«Si no puedo inspirar amor, desencadenaré el miedo».Robert Walton es un escritor fracasado que se propone explorar el Polo Norte con la esperanza de expandir el conocimiento científico. Durante el viaje,...

Esta novela relata la historia de una mujer que, desde su lecho de muerte, confiesa su tragedia: el amor incestuoso de su padre (…). Escrita en forma de una larga carta dirigida a su único amigo, Woodville,...

Para Mary Shelley, los monstruos no son aquellos cuentos de hadas desde el principio de los siglos esos que se esconden debajo de la cama o en un closet; no, para la autora los monstruos son aquellas...

Este ebook presenta "Frankenstein", con un índice dinámico y detallado. Es una obra literaria de Mary Shelley, publicada en 1818. La novela narra la historia de Víctor Frankenstein, un joven suizo, estudiante...

El protagonista de Frankenstein o el moderno Prometeo, Víctor Frankenstein, es un joven científico que intenta crear un ser humano. El humanoide que logra crear resulta ser un monstruo. Su fealdad espanta...

Novela gótica considerada como el primer texto del género ciencia ficción que aborda la moral científica, la creación y destrucción de vida y la audacia de la humanidad en su relación con Dios. El protagonista,...

Frankenstein o El moderno Prometeo (1818) de Mary W. Shelley (1797-1851) es, a diferencia del “romance científico” de Verne, quizá la primera obra de ciencia-ficción en sentido estricto. El monstruo que...

Ubicada en la Europa del siglo XVIII y en plena efervescencia científica, el capitán de un barco ballenero escribe a su hermana Margaret su encuentro con el joven estudiante de filosofía natural Víctor...

Frankenstein o El moderno Prometeo (1818) de Mary W. Shelley (1797-1851) es, a diferencia del “romance científico” de Verne, quizá la primera obra de ciencia-ficción en sentido estricto. “La autora parece...

La noche del 16 de junio de 1816, después de que Lord Byron y Percy B. Shelley discutieran largamente sobre la posibilidad de descubrir el principio vital de la naturaleza y transferirlo a un cuerpo inerte,...

Relata la historia de un hombre llamado Winzy, quien bebe un misterioso brebaje preparado por su mentor, Cornelio Agrippa. Se trata de un elixir de la inmortalidad, la fuente de la vida eterna, fabricado...

Frankenstein o El moderno Prometeo (1818) de Mary W. Shelley (1797-1851) es, a diferencia del “romance científico” de Verne, quizá la primera obra de ciencia-ficción en sentido estricto. El monstruo que...

Frankenstein o El moderno Prometeo (1818) de Mary W. Shelley (1797-1851) es, a diferencia del “romance científico” de Verne, quizá la primera obra de ciencia-ficción en sentido estricto. “La autora parece...

Once a dragon, always a dragon. I'll do whatever it takes to save my clan. It's been four years since Fablestone was nearly lost, but no dragon clan is safe forever.When Fablestone receives word that...

Tracy 'TK' King just came home from a ten year bid, after shooting someone for trying to get over on him. TK a ex-King Pin wants the respect and power, he once had before being ten years removed from...

What does it mean when you're tormented by sensual dreams night after night? When you wake aching for your lover's touch? Anna Kingsley spends her days crafting custom furniture for Key West's top galleries...

'Delightful... if you love Richard Osman's books, this will be right up your street' TRIP FICTIONAfter a gruelling stint as the most powerful woman in the world, Angela can finally put her feet up. With...

A Highland Reunion…Cristiana Domhnaill will shield her family at any cost, even if that means matching wits with the battle-hardened Highland laird who seeks shelter at her keep during a fierce winter...

His dangerous heart beats for her.Willow sits before the Victoria Ballet Board, ready to tell her version of events leading up to the closing night incident. After chasing her dream all the way to Melbourne,...

An acclaimed story collection from the author of the Shirley Jackson Award–winning novel The Hole *Booklist Starred Review* Six elephants bolt from an amusement park and vanish; where they’re found brings...

It's Christmas, Caroline is a romantic Christmas short inspired by A Christmas Carol. After tragedy strikes, six Christmases as a widow have all but ruined Caroline's love of the season. This year, determined...

Homeless. Broke. Shunned by friends and neighbours. This was not what sixty-two was supposed to look like for Barbara Baker. As a member of Toronto's exclusive Rosedale society, Barb was a fixture on...

Jamie Miller is home for the holidays. While she's home she'll help out at the family bakery delivering pastries to local businesses. When she crosses paths with her former high school bully, she's thrown...

Escape to a world of mistletoe, merriment, and sparkling romance in this enchanting collection of Christmas novellas. As the snow falls, love blossoms amidst candlelit ballrooms, secluded libraries, and...

A sadistic group of clowns kidnap an unsuspecting man, Don, forcing him to play a deadly game in order to save his family. Don finds himself at the center of the clowns' mayhem and struggles to follow...

Summoned for seduction....Hailing from a remote corner of the Highlands, Helene MacKail is well aware that a rare journey to celebrate the holidays at Domhnaill Keep means her father is seeking a marriage...

Rose and William Thorn have finished one adventure and begin another, this time in the land of the fabled elves. Unfortunately, their arrival in the vast woods of the fair folk is greeted with less hospitality...

A woman on the run. A summer storm. Lightning…and landslide. Fleeing a hellish marriage, Ariadne Millar stumbles from her wrecked car into the storm-torn woods—and finds herself stranded in a strange...

When the good girl falls…SierraOver a decade ago, I aimed too high when I fell for my brother's best friend. So I settled for someone else. And then got dumped. And now I'm dangling from a fence waiting...

It's winter in New York City, and Rufus O'Callaghan is trying to make things work. He's still got his job as a confidential informant, and he's still got Sam Auden. The ex-Army drifter has moved in with...

A search and rescue operation during a bitter blizzard in Iceland quickly turns to terror as the team encounters more than just lost tourists in the novelette, What Protects Our Heritage. This and other...

The stunning sequel to Talonsister, full of romance and treachery, powerful magic and devastating choices. Perfect for fans of Andrea Stewart, John Gwynn and Samantha Shannon.The Othanim have conquered...

In a town where magic is alive, love is the most powerful spell of all.IyonnaThanksgiving is supposed to be a time of joy, but this year, my magic is spiraling out of control. As I scramble to fill orders...

Is it Ann's imagination, or is the terrifying Marquess...flirting with her? Miss Ann Truesdale must make a match this season, but how can she expect any man to view her as a wife when they all see her...

Welcome to Bulari!The Bulari Saga Travel Guide is a collection of short stories, essays, alternate point-of-view scenes, recipes (recipes!) and more goodies from the world of the Bulari Saga. Join fan-favorite...

An explosive blast kills two people. Firebombs and another blast follow the blast. Jody Tyler, the bull in the China shop, is called to assist in investigating these murders in a small town.This investigation...

From Richard Paul Evans, the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Promise and The Christmas Box—“the most popular holiday tale since Tiny Tim” (Newsweek)—a new novel celebrating the life-changing...

Who rescued who? In California's Central Valley in 1953, the love of a neglected dog helps an abused girl find healing, and the caring family she never had.Bet Carter's stepfather is a conman with a history...

Silvey Rhoades is a living miracle, having survived being hurled a mile by a tornado. But her recovery has drawn the wrong kind of attention. She's uncovered a dangerous secret tied to forgotten technology,...

In book 3 of the Love is Worth Fighting For series, can a firefighter with kind eyes and a warm personality ever find true love?Can a woman whose been betrayed by her other half and tossed to the side...

ONCE THEY INVITE YOU IN, THERE'S NO ESCAPE…It's tourist season in Cornwall, but beneath the bright facades and crowded beaches, a chilling darkness waits to welcome new followers.Years ago, twins Morgan...

Amidst the enchanting snowfall and twinkling candlelight of Regency England's holiday season, a tale of redemption and reawakened hearts unfolds in Au Revoir, My Duke. Lady Charlotte Ashbourne stands...

Luke loves his seasonal job as Jolly Elf at the mall's Santa display. It suits his sweet and joyful nature and compliments his summer landscaping job perfectly. This year there's a new man playing Santa...