Download or read book Berserker written by Fred Saberhagen and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a series of short science-fiction stories that tells of encounters between humans and the intelligent, self-aware death machines known as the Berserkers.

Download or read book Berserker written by Emmy Laybourne and published by Square Fish. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hanne and her siblings flee Norway after her "gift" causes her to commit murder, and on the American frontier Owen, a cowboy, leads them toward their uncle who may help them learn control.

Download or read book Berserker Kill written by Fred Saberhagen and published by JSS Literary Productions, LLC. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:  An ancient berserker, a gigantic space going killer machine programmed to destroy all life, seizes a space laboratory devoted to preserving a vast number of human zygotes. The zygotes are being stored for retrieval and growth in a future colonization project. Captain Dirac Sardou, whose wife and zygote were on the space vehicle, is obsessed with pursuit of the berserker. During the chase, mysteriously the laboratory, Captain Sardou’s ship, and the berserker disappear. Three hundred years after the disappearance, evidence of the missing vehicles and the damaged berserker is found. The would be rescuers are confounded. Why didn’t the berserker destroy the Captain’s ship? Why hasn’t the berserker destroyed the vessel filled with nascent life? A fast paced space adventure.

Download or read book The Last Berserker written by Angus Donald and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2021-02-11 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Donald is a writer not only at the top of his game, but of the game’ Giles Kristian, author of the Raven series ‘Donald delivers a masterclass’ Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea 'A gory, gleeful treat' The Times The greatest warriors are forged in the flamesTwo pagan fighters 771AD, Northern Europe. Bjarki Bloodhand and Tor Hildarsdottir are journeying south into Saxony. Their destination is the Irminsul, the One Tree that links the Nine Worlds of the Middle-Realm. In this most holy place, they hope to learn how to summon their animal spirits so they can enter the ranks of the legendary berserkir: the elite frenzied fighters of the North. One Christian king Karolus, newly crowned King of the Franks, has a thorn in his side: the warlike Saxon tribes on his northern borders who shun the teachings of the Church, blasphemously continuing to worship their pagan gods. An epic battle for the soul of the North The West’s greatest warlord vows to stamp out his neighbours’ superstitions and bring the light of the True Faith to the Northmen – at the point of a sword. It will fall to Bjarki, Tor and the men and women of Saxony to resist him in a struggle for the fate of all Europe. Praise for The Last Berserker ‘Donald has taken the legendary berserkers, those frothing-at-the-mouth shield-biters, and made them human, which once again proves that Donald is a writer not only at the top of his game, but of the game ... It is a wonderful, rich and violent brew. I welcome Angus Donald to the shield wall of Viking fiction like a thirsty man welcomes a mead-brother to the feast ... A tale worthy of the skalds’ Giles Kristian, author of the Raven series ‘With The Last Berserker, Donald has given us the first cut of some serious Dark Age beef. By turns heart-racing, intriguing, and touching, this is not a book for the faint-hearted – I can’t wait for more’ Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea ‘The Last Berserker strikes with the thundering power of Thor's hammer... rich with the earthy depth, historical detail, intrigue, violence and adventure that we expect from Donald. But it is Bjarki and Tor that make The Last Berserker stand out... Donald's masterful creations will live on in the imagination long after the final page’ Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia Chronicles 'A wonderful, blood-soaked tale of redemption and revenge, set amidst the eighth century clash of civilisations between Pagan Vikings and Christian Franks, by a master of the genre’ Saul David, author of Zulu Hart 'Loved this tale of a berserker facing up against the tidal wave of Charlemagne’s expansion. Great characters, brilliantly paced and explosive, gritty battle-scenes. Highly recommended' John Gwynne, author of Malice ‘Well researched detail and stunning battle scenes make The Last Berserker a white knuckle ride. A thrilling, up-all-night read’ C. R. May, author of The Day of the Wolf 'I loved it. Bjarki and Tor are great characters, instantly relatable. The depth of the immersion in their world and their values gives the book authenticity and weight' Cecelia Holland, author of The Soul Thief

Download or read book Berserker written by Frank Spiering and published by Jove Publications. This book was released on 1981-04-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Myths and Realities of the Viking Berserkr written by Roderick Dale and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-24 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The viking berserkr is an iconic warrior normally associated with violent fits of temper and the notorious berserksgangr or berserker frenzy. This book challenges the orthodox view that these men went ‘berserk’ in the modern English sense of the word. It examines all the evidence for medieval perceptions of berserkir and builds a model of how the medieval audience would have viewed them. Then, it extrapolates a Viking Age model of berserkir from this model, and supports the analysis with anthropological and archaeological evidence, to create a new and more accurate paradigm of the Viking Age berserkr and his place in society. This shows that berserkir were the champions of lords and kings, members of the social elite, and that much of what is believed about them is based on 17th-century and later scholarship and mythologizing: the medieval audience would have had a very different understanding of the Old Norse berserkr from that which people have now. The book sets out a challenge to rethink and reframe our perceptions of the past in a way that is less influenced by our own modern ideas. The Myths and Realities of the Viking berserkr will appeal to researchers and students alike studying the Viking Age, Medieval History and Old Norse Literature.

Download or read book Berserker s Star written by Fred Saberhagen and published by JSS Literary Productions, LLC. This book was released on 2020-01-24 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Independent pilot and sometime berserker hunter Harry Silver is being hounded by the Space Force on suspicion of possession of an illegal, high-powered weapon. To avoid confiscation of his beloved ship the Witch, Harry agrees to a quick evacuation of a trio of refugees from the doomed Hong’s World. Destination – Maracanda, an azlaroc-type body, a curious non-planet where geography seems more like geometry and the soil itself can be a drug. Maracanda’s geography has the attention of berserkers, rogue killer machines programmed to destroy all life, especially human life. With help from ‘goodlife’, the berserkers could turn the strange combination of neutron star, black hole and Maracanda’s extra-ordinary geography into massive galactic destruction. Harry teams with a woman disenchanted with her fanatical husband and an accidentally helpful smuggler acquaintance in an attempt to save the galaxy. A grand military space story with engaging characters and a strikingly original and imaginative setting.

Download or read book Berserker s Planet written by Fred Saberhagen and published by JSS Literary Productions, LLC. This book was released on 2020-01-18 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five hundred years have passed since the combined fleets of humanity met and broke the berserker armada at Stone Place. Though the human victory was total, one of the killer machines—weaponless, its star drive a ruin—managed to limp to secret sanctuary on a planet called Hunter’s World. Over the years since then a new cult has arisen there, a cult dedicated to Death as the only and ultimate Good. For Hunter’s World has become Berserker’s Planet. The great Game of elimination is on.

Download or read book The Berserker s Bride written by Laura Strickland and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2019-11-20 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captured by Viking raiders, Eadha MacEwan, daughter of a chieftain, dreads falling into the hands of the berserker, Tolljur Magnussen. An empath, she easily senses the emotions of others, but she can feel nothing from Tolljur until he succumbs to one of his berserker rages. Then she shares the fire, darkness, and agony of his affliction. Rarely does Tolljur give in to impulse, and he certainly didn't plan to claim the Scotswoman. Yet he soon discovers Eadha's music is the one thing that can soothe his pain, and in an attempt to shield her from his enemies, he takes her for his bride. Can love grow amid fear and doubt? And how can Eadha's magic save Tolljur from a legacy that may destroy him?

Download or read book The Berserker s Curse written by StoryBuddiesPlay and published by StoryBuddiesPlay. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart of a Viking world, where berserker rage reigns supreme, one warrior dares to defy the norm. Ragnar, cursed with uncontrollable fury, embarks on a perilous quest to find the Tears of Yggdrasil, a mythical cure said to break his bond to the berserker spirit. His journey leads him through treacherous landscapes and brutal encounters, forcing him to confront not only external dangers but also the darkness that festers within him. As he delves deeper, he discovers a different truth – the true path to freedom lies not in erasing the rage, but in mastering it. Back in his village, whispers of his "failure" spread like wildfire. He faces the scorn of those who cling to the old ways and the wary curiosity of those who see a glimmer of hope in his alternative approach. King Harald, a cunning ruler, recognizes the potential threat Ragnar poses to his power built upon berserker obedience. He challenges Ragnar to prove his worth in a duel, forcing him to choose between succumbing to the primal rage or fighting with controlled fury. Ragnar's victory in the arena stuns the crowd and sparks a wave of change. His philosophy of controlled berserkers, warriors who fight with reason and precision, begins to chip away at the foundation of the established order. He becomes a symbol, a beacon of hope for those who seek a different path, a way to wield their strength without becoming slaves to their rage. This is a tale of defying expectations, of forging a new path in a world steeped in tradition. It's a story of self-discovery, of battling inner demons and emerging stronger, not by erasing them, but by learning to control them. As Ragnar's influence grows, the whispers of change transform into a roar, paving the way for a future where berserkers are not just feared warriors, but individuals who fight with both power and reason.

Download or read book Brother Assassin written by Fred Saberhagen and published by Tor Science Fiction. This book was released on 1997-01-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Awakening written by Kevin D. Miller and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-17 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Berserkers The Early Tales written by Fred Saberhagen and published by JSS Literary Productions, LLC. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 703 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are the first stories of humanities fight against the life destroying Berserker machines. Programmed to destroy all life, the Berserkers threaten the very universe. Only one form of life, humanity, is uniquely qualified to take on the machines. Meet Berserker hunter extraordinaire Johann Karlsen and his evil brother Felipe Nogara and other gallant fighters of the killer machines. Not satisfied with efforts to destroy all life in present time, the Berserkers devise a way to penetrate human history. The death dealing machines pinpoint key personalities in human history for destruction. When and if they succeed human progress is set back perhaps thousands of years. Humanity has an answer. On the planet Sirgol, the only planet in the galaxy where time travel is possible, an elite corps of Berserker hunters struggle to derail the Berserkers' efforts. Lieutenant Derron Odegard of Time Ops faces death dealing, time-traveling Berserkers in three exciting adventures: Stone Man, Winged Helmet, and Brother Berserker. A collection of fifteen of Saberhagen's Berserker short stories previously published as Berserker and Berserker Brother Assassin plus and introductory essay by Saberhagen "Berserkers for Fun and Profit:

Download or read book Berserkers The Later Tales written by Fred Saberhagen and published by JSS Literary Productions, LLC. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across galactic timelines and landscapes, earth-descended humanity continues the fight against non-living, life hating Berserkers. Along with powerful allies of plants, sea creatures, computerized personalities, mythic men and a fictional detective, life struggles against its unliving foe. In cleaver hands, even the foibles of human personalities can be used against the unliving Berserker foe. Berserkers are automated warships, made by an unknown race to fight in an interstellar war that had been over ages since; they have outlasted their original enemies and their makers as well, having been programmed and equipped to rebuild and reproduce themselves. Still trying to carry out their originally programmed task, they made age-long progress across the spiral arms, leaving nothing living in their wake. This volume of fourteen tales, together with the Berserkers The Early tales, constitute a complete collection of Saberhagen authored Berserker stories. The stories The Bad Machines and Servant Of Death have not appeared previously in any Saberhagen collection.

Download or read book Barb the Last Berzerker written by Dan Abdo and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barb and her best friend Porkchop the yeti must save her fellow warriors from the evil sorcerer Witch Head before he destroys the land of Bailiwick.

Download or read book Rogue Berserker written by Fred Saberhagen and published by JSS Literary Productions, LLC. This book was released on 2020-08-15 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Berserkers are self-replicating killer machines, programmed by an ancient race to be the ultimate weapon of war. Something went wrong. The weapons now plagued the universe following a single mandate: kill all life, especially earth descended human life. Harry Silver, spaceman extraordinaire, has a well earned reputation as the galaxies most successful Berserker fighter. However, recently during a battle with Berserkers, he lost his beloved starship The Witch of Endor. Mr. Cheng, one of the universes wealthiest businessmen, is offering Harry the ship of his dreams, if Harry will undertake an almost certainly suicidal hostage rescue mission. Harry is reluctant, until he learns his wife and son may be among the hostages. On his mission, Harry encounters a number of humans and machines whose ethical programming has gone astray. Battles of wit and cunning accompany Harry’s struggles.

Download or read book Sold to the Berserkers written by Lee Savino and published by Silverwood Press LLC. This book was released on 2021-03-26 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One glance and we knew she was ours. We’re the Berserkers. Fearless warriors. And she’s our captive. The woman who can tame us. The only one who can soothe our inner beasts. Her scars lead to her past. She’s been hurt. Sold to us in the middle of wilderness. Now, there are no boundaries. She’s ours to protect. To endlessly pleasure. We need her to break the curse. So, she must choose. Will she escape? Or take her place as our true mate? Sold to the Berserkers is a free dark shifter romance starring two huge, dominant warrior and their true mate.