Bücher von Chuck Wendig

Following Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: Life Debt, Chuck Wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy set in the years between Return of the Jedi andThe Force Awakens.

'Move over King, Chuck Wendig is the new voice of modern American horror' Adam Christopher__________________________________________________________________________The thrilling sequel to the bestselling Wanderers, a 'career-defining epic [that] deserves its inevitable comparisons to Stephen King's The Stand'. (Publishers Weekly)Five years ago, they walked across America to a destination only they knew. The sleepwalkers, as the rest of the country named them, were followed by their shepherds: friends and family who gave up everything to protect them.They finally stopped in Ouray, a small town of Colorado that would become one of the last outposts of human civilisation. Because the sleepwalking epidemic was just the first in a chain of events that led to the end of the world - and the birth of a new one.The shepherds and the sleepwalkers, now awake, strive to rebuild the world that was taken from them. Among them are Benji, the scientist struggling through grief to lead; Marcy, the former police officer who just wants to protect those she loves; and Shana, the first to become a shepherd and whose bravery is sorely needed.But the people of Ouray are not the only survivors, and the world they're building is fragile. Cruelty builds under the leadership of self-proclaimed president Ed Creel, and in the very heart of Ouray itself is Black Swan, the A.I. who dreamt up the apocalypse.Against these threats, Benji, Marcy, Shana and the others have to find hope in each other. Because the only way to survive is together.PRAISE FOR WANDERERS:'A suspenseful, twisty, satisfying, surprising, thought-provoking epic.' Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Run Away'A true tour de force.' Erin Morgenstern, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Circus'With Wanderers, Chuck Wendig levels up and when you consider the high level he was already writing at, that's saying something.' John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author of Crucible

The Emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former Empire are in retreat. As the New Republic fights to restore a lasting peace to the galaxy, some dare to imagine new beginnings and new destinies. For Han Solo, that means settling his last outstanding debt, by helping Chewbacca liberate the Wookiee's homeworld of Kashyyyk.

Five years ago, the sleepwalkers were followed by their friends and family who gave up everything to protect them. They finally stopped in Ouray, one of the last outposts of human civilisation. The sleepwalking epidemic was just the first in a chain of events that led to the end of the world, and the birth of a new one.

"A small town is transformed when seven strange trees begin bearing magical apples in this horror novel from the bestselling author of Wanderers and The Book of Accidents"--

Einst lebte der junge Nathan mit seinem gewalttätigen Vater in einem Haus auf dem Land - und hat seiner Familie nie erzählt, was dort passiert ist.Einst sah die junge Maddie, die in ihrem Zimmer gerne Puppen bastelte, etwas, das sie nicht hätte sehen sollen und stellt seitdem gespenstische Skulpturen her.Einst ging etwas Unheimliches, etwas sehr Hungriges in den Tunneln, Bergen und Kohleminen in der Heimatstadt der beiden Kinder umher.Jetzt sind Nathan und Maddie verheiratet und mit ihrem Sohn Oliver in ihre Heimat zurückgezogen.Oliver lernt dort einen seltsamen Jungen kennen, der zu seinem besten Freund wird. Einen Jungen mit vielen Geheimnissen und einer Vorliebe für dunkle Magie ...Ein Meisterwerk des literarischen Horrors aus der Feder des New York Times-Bestsellerautors des Pandemie-Hits "Wanderers".

Die Masken fallen! Ist die geheimnisvolle Krankheit, die scheinbar wahllos Menschen dazu bringt, als geistlose Schlafwandler durch ein apokalyptisches Amerika zu ziehen, künstlichen Ursprungs? Das zusammengewürfelte Team um den Ex-CDC-Spezialisten Benji Ray ist der Wahrheit so nahe gekommen, wie noch niemand sonst bislang. Während sie nach und nach die Zusammenhänge zwischen den Schlafwandlern und der grassierenden weltweiten Epidemie erkennen, die als "Weiße Maske" bekannt ist, droht den USA der zivilisatorische Zusammenbruch. Die junge Shana und die selbsternannten Hirten der Schlafwandler-Herde versuchen unterdessen, ihre Schutzbefohlenen vor den zunehmend radikaleren Attacken der Bürgermilizen zu schützen, die in der Herde das Wirken dunkler Mächte sehen. Wo auch immer letztendlich das Ziel der nur vordergründig orientierungslosen Schlafwandler liegen mag, es könnte die letzte Hoffnung einer Spezies sein, die sich noch niemals zuvor so dicht vor ihrer völligen Auslöschung befunden hat. Das furiose Finale der Wanderers-Saga von New York Times-Bestseller Autor Chuck WendigDIE SAGA IN ZWEI BÄNDENDie Schlafwandler - Wanderers, Band 1Die weiße Maske - Wanderers, Band 2

Die junge Shana erwacht eines Morgens und entdeckt, dass ihre kleine Schwester Nessie von einer seltsamen Krankheit befallen ist. Sie schlafwandelt, kann nicht sprechen und lässt sich durch nichts aufwecken. Mit unaufhaltsamer Entschlossenheit steuert Nessie auf ein Ziel zu, das offenbar nur sie kennt. Schnell schließt sich den Schwestern eine wachsende Schar von Schlafwandlern aus ganz Amerika an, die sich auf der gleichen mysteriösen Reise zu befinden scheint. Und wie Shana gibt es auch andere "Hirten", die der Herde folgen, um ihre Freunde und Familien auf dem langen, dunklen Weg zu beschützen. Denn auf ihrer Reise durch ein Land, das von einer apokalyptischen Pandemie erschüttert wird, lauern zahlreiche Gefahren auf die Schlafwandler. Während der Rest der Gesellschaft um sie herum zerbricht und eine gewalttätige Miliz sie auszurotten droht, hängt das Schicksal der Schlafwandler davon ab, das Geheimnis hinter der erbarmungslosen Seuche zu enträtseln ...DIE SAGA IN ZWEI BÄNDENWanderers Buch 1 - Die SchlafwandlerWanderers Buch 2 - Die weiße Maske

The sequel to the national bestseller Wanderers, the instant classic that "takes science, politics, horror, and science fiction and blends them into an outstanding story about the human spirit in times of turmoil, claiming a spot on the list of must-read apocalyptic novels" (NPR)Five years ago, ordinary Americans fell under the grip of a strange new malady that caused them to sleepwalk across the country to a destination only they knew. And they were followed on their quest by the shepherds: friends and family who gave up everything to protect them. Their secret destination: Ouray, a small town in Colorado that would become one of the last outposts of civilization. Because the sleepwalkers were only the first in a chain of events that led to the end of the world-and the birth of a new one. The survivors, sleepwalkers and shepherds alike, have a dream of rebuilding human society. Among them is Benji, the scientist struggling through grief to lead the town; Marcy, the former police officer who wants only to look after the people she loves; and Shana, the teenage girl who became the first shepherd-and an unlikely hero whose courage will be needed again. Because the people of Ouray are not the only survivors, and the world they are building is fragile. The forces of cruelty and brutality are amassing under the leadership of self-proclaimed President Ed Creel. And in the very heart of Ouray, the most powerful survivor of all is plotting its own vision for the new world: Black Swan, the A.I. who imagined the apocalypse. Against these threats, Benji, Shana, Marcy, and the rest have only one hope: Each other. Because the only way to survive the end of the world is together.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *; Journey to Star Wars:The Force Awakens ';Star Wars: Aftermath [reveals] what happened after the events of 1983's Return of the Jedi. It turns out, there's more than just the Empire for the good guys to worry about.'The Hollywood Reporter As the Empire reels from its critical defeats at the Battle of Endor, the Rebel Alliancenow a fledgling New Republicpresses its advantage by hunting down the enemy's scattered forces before they can regroup and retaliate. But above the remote planet Akiva, an ominous show of the enemy's strength is unfolding. Out on a lone reconnaissance mission, pilot Wedge Antilles watches Imperial Star Destroyers gather like birds of prey circling for a kill, but he's taken captive before he can report back to the New Republic leaders. Meanwhile, on the planet's surface, former rebel fighter Norra Wexley has returned to her native worldwar weary, ready to reunite with her estranged son, and eager to build a new life in some distant place. But when Norra intercepts Wedge Antilles's urgent distress call, she realizes her time as a freedom fighter is not yet over. What she doesn't know is just how close the enemy isor how decisive and dangerous her new mission will be. Determined to preserve the Empire's power, the surviving Imperial elite are converging on Akiva for a top-secret emergency summitto consolidate their forces and rally for a counterstrike. But they haven't reckoned on Norra and her newfound alliesher technical-genius son, a Zabrak bounty hunter, and a reprobate Imperial defectorwho are prepared to do whatever they must to end the Empire's oppressive reign once and for all.Praise for Aftermath ';The Force is strong with Star Wars: Aftermath.'Alternative Nation ';The Star Wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was.'Den of Geek';[Chuck] Wendig neatly captures the current states of the Empire and Rebel Alliance and does so through flawed, real, and nuanced characters. His writing gets you up close and personal. . . . Wendig does wonders with dialogue and voice and carving out space for everyone to breathe. Aftermath is a strong foot forward into unexplored territory and puts down just enough foundation that you can start picturing the Resistance and First Order of The Force Awakens taking shape.'Nerdist ';If the opening chapter of the Wendig's Aftermath trilogy is any indication, the ';Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens' will be every bit as exciting as the movie.'New York Daily News ';A wonderful Star Wars adventure by a gifted author.'SF Book Reviews

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *; Set between the events of Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, the never-before-told story that began with Star Wars: Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of Chuck Wendig's bestselling trilogy.It is a dark time for the Empire. . . .The Emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former Empire are in retreat. As the New Republic fights to restore a lasting peace to the galaxy, some dare to imagine new beginnings and new destinies. For Han Solo, that means settling his last outstanding debt, by helping Chewbacca liberate the Wookiee's homeworld of Kashyyyk. Meanwhile, Norra Wexley and her band of Imperial hunters pursue Grand Admiral Rae Sloane and the Empire's remaining leadership across the galaxy. Even as more and more officers are brought to justice, Sloane continues to elude the New Republic, and Norra fears Sloane may be searching for a means to save the crumbling Empire from oblivion. But the hunt for Sloane is cut short when Norra receives an urgent request from Princess Leia Organa. The attempt to liberate Kashyyyk has carried Han Solo, Chewbacca, and a band of smugglers into an ambushresulting in Chewie's capture and Han's disappearance. Breaking away from their official mission and racing toward the Millennium Falcon's last known location, Norra and her crew prepare for any challenge that stands between them and their missing comrades. But they can't anticipate the true depth of the danger that awaits themor the ruthlessness of the enemy drawing them into his crosshairs.Praise for Aftermath: Life Debt';Star Wars: Aftermath: Life Debt has found its place at the top of all the new canon works. Simply, outstandingly great Star Wars.'Star Wars Post ';[Chuck] Wendig once again strikes gold, offering a sweeping narrative with plenty of insight into both the state of the galaxy at large and beloved characters both new and old.'Alternative Nation ';With an intense plot, political intrigue and great characterization, Wendig's Aftermath: Life Debt is an excellent read.'Flickering Myth Praise for Chuck Wendig's Aftermath ';Star Wars: Aftermath [reveals] what happened after the events of 1983's Return of the Jedi. It turns out, there's more than just the Empire for the good guys to worry about.'The Hollywood Reporter ';The Force is strong with Star Wars: Aftermath.'Alternative Nation ';The Star Wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was.'Den of Geek