Steppenwolf Press presents The Andre Norton Collection, a stunning anthology of some of the most iconic works by the Grand Dame of Science Fiction. From daring interstellar escapades to time-traveling adventures and encounters with alien civilizations, these stories showcase Norton’s unparalleled ability to craft imaginative and compelling narratives.It begins with The Gifts of Asti, a poignant tale of survival and hope amidst the ruins of a dying c...

A young heir is drawn into a labyrinth of deception, death, and magical destiny in this bold adventure in the bestselling Witch World series.Kethan is heir to the throne of Car Do Prawn in the realm of Arvon—but there is little he has to be proud of. He can sense trouble brewing amongst the people. And he can feel the weight of those who wish to bend his will to their own. From his overbearing mother, the Lady Heroise, and her duplicitous Wise Woman, Ursilla, to hi...

Few authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton. With the love of readers and the praise of critics, Norton's books have sold millions of copies worldwide.Amelia could never have known that the necklace—the delicate filigree butterflies of dead black iron—would become the yoke that could drag her down to death.Amelia Harrach lived with a name blackened by scandal....

Collected here in one amazing omnibus edition are twelve complete novels and two bonus short stories. That's more than six-hundred-thousand words of pulse pounding adventure by one of the science fiction field's brightest stars. Hours and hours of reading enjoyment await. Included are: 'Plague Ship,' 'Voodoo Planet,' 'The Gifts of Asti,' 'The People of the Crater,' 'Ralestone Luck,' 'The Time Traders,' 'The Defiant Agents,' 'Key Out of Time,' 'Ride Proud, Rebel!,' 'Rebel Spurs,' 'Storm Ove...

An archaeology student is transported back to an ancient Ethiopian kingdom where, reborn as a warrior priestess, she must save their civilization from an evil as old as timeArchaeology student and expert in African history Tallahassee Mitford has been asked to authenticate some ancient artifacts. But there's a strange energy emanating from the relics, which, according to legend, can hold the soul of an entire nation. As she examines an ankh, talisman of the Egyptia...

The Andre Norton MEGAPACK® collects 15 classic works by the Grand Master of Science Fiction, ranging from science fiction to westerns to mystery. Included are:"The People of the Crater""The Gifts of Asti""Plague Ship""Star Born""All Cats Are Gray""The Time Traders""Voodoo Planet""Storm Over Warlock""Star Hunter""The Defiant Agents""Key Out of Time""Ralestone Luck" (historical)"Ride Proud, Rebel!" (h...

Science fiction meets sword and sorcery in these five novels by the legendary New York Times – bestselling author and "superb storyteller" ( The New York Times).On a planet in a parallel universe where magic is a reality, these five high fantasy novels of the Witch World set on the western continent of High Hallack once again illustrate why prolific author Andre Norton was named a Grand Master by the Science Ficti...

Encounter telepaths, wizards, and more in these five fantasy stories from the New York Times–bestselling Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master.Warlocks of other worlds—or scientists of times unknown?Craike, a man hunted in two worlds . . . Miss Rutheven, whose needles pointed to secret kingdoms . . . Dagmar, with the fatal fascination of Helen of Troy . . . Ully, whose music touched the powers before mankind . . . Tamisan, the sorceress who...

A gem trader and a feline mutant unite to find the truth behind a mysterious stone rumored to be the key to all the power in the universe.Apprentice gem trader Murdoc Jern lives on Angkor, a thriving hub of interstellar trade. One day, a furtive visitor brings him a ring discovered on an alien corpse. It's made of age-pitted metal surrounding a dull and lifeless stone. Yet it exerts a powerful hold on Murdoc. And when his father is killed, Murdoc begins a quest, tak...

Two full-length novels of the Witch World, set in the time of the greatest and most terrible cataclysm in its history: the Turning.Long ago, the realm of the Witch World was in mortal peril from ruthless, seemingly unstoppable invaders. In a final, desperate bid for salvation, all of the witches of Escarp combined their strength and moved the very mountains to stop the enemy. But in doing so, they forever changed the face of their world, sacrificing themselves and ...

Three fan-favorite authors present "a classic fantasy quest involving mysterious wizards, rites of passage, and the salvation of a kingdom" ( Library Journal ).Peace has long reigned in Ruwenda thanks to the magical protection of the Archimage Binah. The realm's devoted guardian is aging, however, and her magic is weakening. When the kingdom's triplet princesses were still infants, Binah gave each of them the mystical power...

From Grand Masters Mercedes Lackey and Andre Norton — the landmark dragon-and-rebellion saga, revised, illustrated, and complete at last.The elves rule a world where humans are property. The one thing they fear is a child who is not fully human.For a thousand years the immortal elven lords have bred, collared, drugged, and discarded their human slaves at a whim. They fear revolt — but they fear something else far more: a halfblood child born with g...