Orbit Books: Novedades [Abril 2012]. Títulos de fantasía en inglés: Brent Weeks, Stan Nicholls, N. K. Jemisin, Trudi Canavan...

Orbit Books, tanto su división estadounidense como inglesa, es una de las editoriales más importantes del panorama fantástico en lengua anglosajona. En su catálogo podemos encontrar autores tan representativos como Orson Scott Card, Tad Williams, Brandon Sanderson, Terry Brooks, Joe Abercrombie o Michael J. Sullivan, entre muchos otros.

Las novedades que publica la editorial inglesa durante este mes de abril son la reedición en mass market paperback de la tercera entrega de la trilogía de N. K. Jemisin, "The Inheritance Trilogy" (Los Reinos Rotos, en castellano por Timun Mas), incluyendo además una historia inédita ambientada en el mundo de la escritora; también la segunda entrega de "The Traitor Spy Trilogy", de Trudi Canavan (La Maga, de mano de Plaza & Janés, ambientada siglos antes de "Crónicas del Mago Negro"), una nueva saga de fantasía de Ian Irvine, "The Tainted Realm", la trilogía completa de "The Night Angel Trilogy" (El Ángel de la Noche en castellano, por DeBolsillo), de Brent Weeks, en un volumen único, y Orcs: Inferno, una nueva obra de Stan Nicholls para su popular banda de orcos. Más información:

The Kingdom of Gods, de N. K. Jemisin. Edición americana en mass market paperback, 592 páginas, 7,99 dólares. Género: Fantasía épica. Serie: The Inheritance Trilogy/3.

Sinopsis:

The incredible conclusion to the Inheritance Trilogy, from one of fantasy’s most acclaimed stars.

For two thousand years the Arameri family has ruled the world by enslaving the very gods that created mortalkind. Now the gods are free, and the Arameri’s ruthless grip is slipping. Yet they are all that stands between peace and world-spanning, unending war.

Shahar, last scion of the family, must choose her loyalties. She yearns to trust Sieh, the godling she loves. Yet her duty as Arameri heir is to uphold the family’s interests, even if that means using and destroying everyone she cares for.

As long-suppressed rage and terrible new magics consume the world, the Maelstrom — which even gods fear — is summoned forth. Shahar and Sieh: mortal and god, lovers and enemies. Can they stand together against the chaos that threatens?

Includes a never before seen story set in the world of the Inheritance Trilogy.

The Rogue, de Trudi Canavan. Edición americana en mass market paperback, 560 páginas, 7,99 dólares. Género: Fantasía épica. Serie: The Traitor Spy Trilogy/2.

*The Traitor Queen, tercera entrega de la trilogía, prevista para agosto de 2012.*

Sinopsis:

Discover the magic of Trudi Canavan with her brand new novel in the Traitor Spy Trilogy…

Living among the Sachakan rebels, Lorkin does his best to learn about their unique magic. But the Traitors are reluctant to trade their secrets for the Healing they so desperately want.

Meanwhile, Sonea searches for the rogue, knowing that Cery cannot avoid assassination forever–but the rogue’s influence over the city’s underworld, however, is far greater than she feared.

And in the University, two female novices are about to remind the Guild that sometimes their greatest enemy is found within…

Vengeance, de Ian Irvine. Edición americana e inglesa en paperback, 512 páginas, 8,99 libras (14,99 dólares). Género: Fantasía épica. Serie: The Tainted Realm/1.

Sinopsis:

Ten years ago, two children witnessed a murder that still haunts them as adults.

Tali watched as two masked figures killed her mother and now, she has sworn revenge. Even though she is a slave. Even though she is powerless. Even though she is nothing in the eyes of those who live above ground, she will find her mother’s killers and bring them to justice.

Rix, heir to Hightspall’s greatest fortune, is tormented by the fear that he’s linked to the murder, and by a sickening nightmare that he’s doomed to repeat it.

When a chance meeting brings Tali and Rix together, the secrets of an entire kingdom are uncovered and a villain out of legend returns to throw the land into chaos. Tali and Rix must learn to trust each other and find a way to save the realm — and themselves.

Orcs: Inferno, de Stan Nicholls. Edición americana e inglesa en paperback, 400 páginas, 10,01 libras (15,99 dólares). A la venta el 10 de abril. Género: Fantasía épica. Serie: Orcs, Bad Blood/3.

Sinopsis:

Using the mysterious artifacts known as instrumentalities, the Wolverines embarked on a world-hopping mission to liberate fellow orcs and to take revenge on their old antagonist Jennesta. But it isn’t working out too well for the warband. Saddled with novices and a pair of humans of doubtful loyalty, and pursued by a powerful group bent on retrieving the instrumentalities, life is proving far from simple.

And destiny has more complications in store. The instrumentalities can no longer be relied upon and have left the band trapped in a world where enemies mass on every side. While tensions in the band threaten to rip it apart, Thirzarr, mate of Wolverines captain Stryke, has been seized by Jennesta and faces a living death.With the fate of worlds at stake, daunting obstacles, and fresh adversaries blocking their path, the Wolverines are about to be drawn into the greatest battle of their lives.

Night Angel: The Complete Trilogy, de Brent Weeks. Edición americana en paperback, 400 páginas, 19,99 dólares). A la venta el 10 de abril. Género: Fantasía épica. Serie: The Night Angel Trilogy/Edición completa.

*La edición en UK prevista para agosto de 2012 (12,99 libras).*

Sinopsis:

The omnibus edition of New York Times bestselling author Brent Weeks’ blockbuster NIGHT ANGEL TRILOGY.

For Durzo Blint, assassination is an art — and he is the city’s most accomplished artist.For Azoth, survival is just the beginning. He was raised on the streets and knows an opportunity when he sees one — even when the risks are as high as working for someone like Durzo Blint.

Azoth must learn to navigate the assassins’ world of dangerous politics and strange magics – and become the perfect killer.THE NIGHT ANGEL TRILOGY, one of the most popular epic fantasy series in recent years, is compiled into one volume for the first time. Included in this omnibus edition are: The Way of Shadows, Shadow’s Edge, and Beyond the Shadows.