New Turkish Edition of Roger Zelazny’s BLOOD OF AMBER Out Now!


İthaki Yayınları continues its publishing plan for Roger Zelazny, with a new edition of the seventh novel in the acclaimed, beloved Chronicles of Amber series: BLOOD OF AMBER! Translated by Niran Elçi, AMBER KANI is out now. Here’s the synopsis…

Amber Lordu Merlin’in kristal mağarada geçirdiği tutsaklık hayatı sonunda bitmiştir. Ama özgürlüğünü kazanmak onun için yeterli değildir. Kafasında pek çok soru fakat çok az cevap vardır: Kristal mağarayı oluşturan mavi taşların nasıl bir gücü bulunmaktadır, bu gücü kim elinde tutmaktadır? Başından aşağı çiçekler yağdıran kimdir, amacı nedir? Onu korumak için beden değiştirerek takip eden varlık kim tarafından gönderilmiştir?

Cevabını aradığı sorular gibi, peşine düşen acımasız düşmandan da kurtuluşu yoktur. Halası Fiona’ya sığınan Merle, San Francisco bölgesinden daha fazlasını tehdit eden girift bir intikam ve ölüm ağında mücadele vermek zorundadır. Zira kraliyet ailesini yok etmeye çalışan güçler, hiç beklenmedik yerlerde, özellikle de Amber’in kalbinde saldırıya geçecek büyüleri serbest bırakmıştır.

Amber Yıllıkları’nın yedinci kitabı Amber Kanı’nda Merlin geçmiş sırların ağına giderek daha fazla dolanıyor.

The first six novels in the Chronicles of Amber series are also published in Turkey by İthaki Yayınları, and out now.

First published in 1986, BLOOD OF AMBER is available in the UK as part of THE SECOND CHRONICLES OF AMBER omnibus, published by Gollancz as part of their SF Masterworks series. Here’s the synopsis…

Merlin is a Prince of Chaos and Amber, Corwin’s son and heir. He has grown up knowing that his legacy is to one day follow in his father’s footsteps, live up to his father’s legend.

When Corwin goes missing, that day comes far sooner than he could ever have expected. Merlin must find his own identity as the ruler of the worlds, and discover what kind of King he wants to be. Will he be a warrior like his father, or embrace his own path as a hacker-magician?

A generation after Corwin’s rise to the throne, Merlin is aided by powers beyond anything Corwin could have imagined. The epic magic from The Chronicles of Amber is wielded alongside sentient computers, a vorpal sword, and the ghosts of those who came before.

Featuring the Locus award-winning Trumps of Doom, the Locus nominated Blood of Amber and Sign of Chaos, and the final two novels Knight of Shadows and Prince of Chaos, the Second Chronicles of Amber continues the epic story of Amber and the Shadow worlds.

Chronicles of Amber Available Now in New French eBook Editions!


All ten of Roger Zelazny‘s Chronicles of Amber novels are now available in France, in new eBook editions! Published by Denoël, here’s a run-down:

  1. NINE PRINCES IN AMBERLES NEUF PRINCES D’AMBRE, translated by Roland Delouya
  2. THE GUNS OF AVALONLES FUSILS D’AVALON, translated by Ronald Blunden
  3. SIGN OF THE UNICORNLE SIGNE DE LA LICORNE, translated by Bruno Martin
  4. THE HAND OF OBERONLA MAIN D’OBÉRON, translated by Philippe Hupp
  5. THE COURTS OF CHAOSLES COURS DU CHAOS, translated by Bruno Martin
  6. TRUMPS OF DOOMLES ATOUTS DE LA VENGEANCE, translated by Jean-Pierre Pugi
  7. BLOOD OF AMBERLE SANG D’AMBRE, translated by Jean-Pierre Pugi
  8. SIGN OF CHAOSLE SIGNE DU CHAOS, translated by Jean-Pierre Pugi
  9. KNIGHT OF SHADOWSCHEVALIER DES OMBRES, translated by Jean-Pierre Pugi
  10. PRINCE OF CHAOSPRINCE DU CHAOS, translated by Luc Carissimo

Here’s the synopsis for the first novel…

Un amnésique se sauve d’un hôpital psychiatrique après avoir appris le nom de la personne qui l’a fait interner : sa propre sœur. Celle-ci lui révèle qu’il s’appelle Corwin et qu’il est l’un des neuf frères qui se disputent le royaume d’Ambre, le seul monde réel (les autres n’étant que ses reflets).

The Chronicles of Amber were first published in English between 1970-91. Here’s the English-language synopsis for NINE PRINCES IN AMBER

Awakening in an Earth hospital unable to remember who he is or where he came from, Corwin is amazed to learn that he is one of the sons of Oberon, King of Amber, and is the rightful successor to the crown in a parallel world.

Amber, the one real world, wherein all others, including our own Earth, are but Shadows. Amber burns in Corwin’s blood. Exiled on Shadow Earth for centuries, the prince is about to return to Amber to make a mad and desperate rush upon the throne. From Arden to the blood-slippery Stairway into the Sea, the air is electrified with the powers of Eric, Random, Bleys, Caine, and all the princes of Amber whom Corwin must overcome. Yet, his savage path is blocked and guarded by eerie structures beyond imagining; impossible realities forged by demonic assassins and staggering horrors to challenge the might of Corwin’s superhuman fury.

New Russian Edition of BLOOD OF AMBER Out Now!


A new Russian edition of Roger Zelazny‘s BLOOD OF AMBER is out now! The seventh novel in the Chronicles of Amber series, Кровь Амбера is published by Эксмо, and translated by Белякова Нина Константиновна. Here’s the synopsis…

Юный Мерлин — сын Корвина и Дары из Хаоса — продолжает разыскивать своего пропавшего отца, несмотря на то что кто-то пытается его убить. В этот раз юношу ждет еще более суровое испытание – он заточен в Хрустальном Гроте, где не может использовать магию…

Вторая книга Пятикнижия Мерлина культового цикла “Хроники Амбера”!

In addition to a number of Zelazny’s stand-alone novels, Эксмо has also published the first six novels in the Chronicles of Amber series in Russia:

The Chronicles of Amber series are available in the UK as two omnibus editions (each collecting five novels), published by Gollancz as part of their SF Masterworks series. Here’s the synopsis for the first collection…

Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself – Shadow worlds, that can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. But the royal family is torn apart by jealousies and suspicion; the disappearance of the Patriarch Oberon has intensified the internal conflict by leaving the throne apparently up for grabs.

In a hospital on the Shadow Earth, a young man is recovering from a freak car accident; amnesia has robbed him of all his memory, even the fact that he is Corwin, Crown Prince of Amber, rightful heir to the throne – and he is in deadly peril . . .

The five books, Nine Princes in Amber, The Guns of Avalon, Sign of the Unicorn, The Hand of Oberon and The Courts of Chaos, together make up The Chronicles of Amber, Roger Zelazny’s finest work of fantasy and an undisputed classic of the genre.

Roger Zelazny’s THE SECOND CHRONICLES OF AMBER Out Tomorrow in the UK!


The second Chronicles of Amber omnibus is out tomorrow in the UK! Collecting the final five novels in Roger Zelazny‘s classic series, it is published in the UK by Gollancz, as part of their SF Masterworks series. Here’s the synopsis…

Merlin is a Prince of Chaos and Amber, Corwin’s son and heir. He has grown up knowing that his legacy is to one day follow in his father’s footsteps, live up to his father’s legend.

When Corwin goes missing, that day comes far sooner than he could ever have expected. Merlin must find his own identity as the ruler of the worlds, and discover what kind of King he wants to be. Will he be a warrior like his father, or embrace his own path as a hacker-magician?

A generation after Corwin’s rise to the throne, Merlin is aided by powers beyond anything Corwin could have imagined. The epic magic from The Chronicles of Amber is wielded alongside sentient computers, a vorpal sword, and the ghosts of those who came before.

Featuring the Locus award-winning TRUMPS OF DOOM, the Locus nominated BLOOD OF AMBER and SIGN OF CHAOS, and the final two novels KNIGHT OF SHADOWS and PRINCE OF CHAOS, the Second Chronicles of Amber continues the epic story of Amber and the Shadow worlds.

The first omnibus collection is also published in the UK by Gollancz, and is out now.

Coming Soon: THE SECOND CHRONICLES OF AMBER by Roger Zelazny


The second Chronicles of Amber omnibus is out tomorrow in the UK! Collecting the final five novels in Roger Zelazny‘s classic series, it is published in the UK by Gollancz, as part of their SF Masterworks series. Here’s the synopsis…

Merlin is a Prince of Chaos and Amber, Corwin’s son and heir. He has grown up knowing that his legacy is to one day follow in his father’s footsteps, live up to his father’s legend.

When Corwin goes missing, that day comes far sooner than he could ever have expected. Merlin must find his own identity as the ruler of the worlds, and discover what kind of King he wants to be. Will he be a warrior like his father, or embrace his own path as a hacker-magician?

A generation after Corwin’s rise to the throne, Merlin is aided by powers beyond anything Corwin could have imagined. The epic magic from The Chronicles of Amber is wielded alongside sentient computers, a vorpal sword, and the ghosts of those who came before.

Featuring the Locus award-winning TRUMPS OF DOOM, the Locus nominated BLOOD OF AMBER and SIGN OF CHAOS, and the final two novels KNIGHT OF SHADOWS and PRINCE OF CHAOS, the Second Chronicles of Amber continues the epic story of Amber and the Shadow worlds.

The first omnibus collection will also be published in the UK by Gollancz, on April 14th — so, not long to go before you can start enjoying this classic series (for the first time, or as a revisit)!

More CHRONICLES OF AMBER Available in Romania!


Great news for Romanian fans of Roger Zelazny: Editura Paladin has published a third volume in the Chronicles of Amber series, translated by Bogdan Perdivară: ATUURILE OSÂNDEI! Here’s the synopsis…

Doar un neghiob ar crede că viața are un singur sens.

Merlin nu reușește să stea mult timp departe de tărâmul magic al Amberului. Incidentele din ultimii ani de pe umbra Pământ, toate petrecute în ziua de 30 aprilie, nu mai par a fi simple coincidențe, ci tentative reale de omor. Atunci când fosta lui iubită este ucisă de o fiară neobișnuită și în cale îi apar persoane misterioase care îi cunosc adevărata identitate, fiul lui Corwin decide să se întoarcă în Amber, unde descoperă că familia regală se confruntă cu un dușman pornit să-i distrugă pe urmașii lui Oberon.

Viața e plină de uși care nu se deschid când bați, cam la fel de multe ca acelea care se deschid fără să fi bătut.

The collection includes TRUMPS OF DOOM, BLOOD OF AMBER, and SIGN OF CHAOS (books 6-8). Here’s the English-language synopsis for TRUMPS OF DOOM

Merlin knows that someone is going to try and kill him. He knows this because it’s April 30th and someone tries to kill him every April 30th. He has no idea who wants to kill him, why they want to kill him, or why they only try to kill him once a year. But this year he intends to find out and put a stop to it. 

Little does Merlin know that he is about to launch himself into an adventure full of danger, intrigue, royal politics, magic, and deceit that will take him across the multiverse and back. There is far more afoot that Merlin can imagine… and thus continues one of the greatest series ever written.

This is the third collection available in Romania, following NOUĂ PRINȚI DIN AMBER (1-3) and MÂNA LUI OBERON (4-5). In case you’ve missed the first two collections, Paladin is also offering the three volumes as a bundle.

Roger Zelazny’s Chronicles of Amber Omnibus Editions Available Now in Ukraine!


Fans of classic fantasy in Ukraine rejoice: Roger Zelazny‘s classic Chronicles of Amber is available now in two omnibus editions! Published by Богдан as Хроніки Амбера: П’ятикнижжя Корвіна (Том 1) and Хроніки Амбера: П’ятикнижжя Мерліна (Том 2), the volumes collect all ten novels in the series. Read on for more details.

Volume one (pictured above) collects the first five novels…

  1. Дев’ять принців АмбераNINE PRINCES IN AMBER — translated by Анатолій Саган
  2. Рушниці АвалонуTHE GUNS OF AVALON — translated by Анатолій Саган
  3. Знак ЄдинорогаSIGN OF THE UNICORN — translated by Анатолій Пітик & Катерина Грицайчук
  4. Рука ОберонаTHE HAND OF OBERON — translated by Анатолій Пітик & Катерина Грицайчук
  5. Двори ХаосуTHE COURTS OF CHAOS — translated by Анатолій Пітик & Катерина Грицайчук

Here’s the synopsis…

Амбер і Хаос — єдині справжні світи в усьому Всесвіті. Їхнє протистояння — це одвічна боротьба між силами Порядку і Хаосу. Пройшовши ініціацію Лабіринтом чи Лоґрусом, члени королівської сім’ї Амбера та Дворів Хаосу можуть вільно мандрувати Тінями — відображеннями головних світів, а також маніпулювати реальністю. У приватній лікарні Тіні Земля чоловік на ім’я Карл Корі одужує після автокатастрофи. Утративши пам’ять, він і не здогадується, що насправді є одним із дев’яти принців Амбера — Корвіном. Чоловік тікає з лікарні. Йому вдається знайти свою сестру, а потім і брата, відшукати дивну колоду карт Таро, на яких зображений і він сам, а потім пройти Лабіринтом… Згадавши, хто він насправді, Корвін прагне здобути корону Амбера. Та він ще не знає, що проти королівства збираються злі сили…

Volume two includes the following five novels…

  1. Козирі ДоліTRUMPS OF DOOM — translated by Анатолій Пітик & Катерина Грицайчук
  2. Кров АмбераBLOOD OF AMBER — translated by Галина Михайловська
  3. Знак ХаосуSIGN OF CHAOS — translated by Галина Михайловська
  4. Лицар ТінейKNIGHT OF SHADOW — translated by Галина Михайловська
  5. Принц ХаосуPRINCE OF CHAOS — translated by Галина Михайловська

Here’s the synopsis…

Здавалось би, після закінчення війни між двома головними світами — Амбером і Хаосом — у всьому Всесвіті запанував спокій. Трон Амбера очолює новий король, який понад усе прагне зберегти злагоду та мир. Однак… У Тіні Земля юнак Мерлін, син Корвіна Амберського і Дари з Дворів Хаосу, намагається жити нормальним земним життям, життям без підступів, війн, вендет… І це йому добре вдається, якщо не зважати на те, що трапляється з ним кожного 30 квітня. Саме цього дня упродовж восьми років хтось (чи щось?) намагається його вбити. Пожежа, витік газу, автокатастрофа, стрілянина… А цьогорічний убивця виявився схожою на собаку почварою, що загризла його колишню дівчину Джулію та ледь не вбила і його. Хтось повинен стояти за всім цим, але хто?

Zelazny’s classic series has been published widely in translation around the globe. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself – shadow worlds, which can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. But the royal family is torn apart by jealousies and suspicion; the disappearance of the patriarch Oberon has intensified the internal conflict by leaving the throne apparently for grabs; and amnesia has robbed Corwin, Crown Prince of Amber his memory — even the fact that he is rightful heir to the throne.

The Chronicles of Amber is Zelazny’s finest fantasy, a grand imaginative vision of alternate worlds, magic, swordplay, and murderous rivalries.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in Translation and in the UK, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

Audio Spotlight: Roger Zelazny’s Chronicles of Amber in Russia


Today, we wanted to draw your attention to the Russian audiobook editions of Roger Zelazny‘s classic, beloved Chronicles of Amber series. Published by Студия озвучания «Глагол», all ten of the novels are out now!

  1. NINE PRINCES IN AMBERДевять принцев Амбера
  2. THE GUNS OF AVALONРужья Авалона
  3. SIGN OF THE UNICORNЗнак Единорога
  4. THE HAND OF OBERONРука Оберона
  5. THE COURTS OF CHAOSВладения Хаоса
  6. TRUMPS OF DOOMКарты Судьбы
  7. BLOOD OF AMBERКровь Амбера
  8. SIGN OF CHAOSЗнак Хаоса
  9. KNIGHT OF SHADOWРыцарь Теней
  10. PRINCE OF CHAOSПринц Хаоса

Here’s the synopsis for the first book…

Первый законный сын Оберона Корвин вспоминает свое прошлое с помощью карт таро. С братом Рэндомом он отправляется в вечный город Амбер через Арденский лес. В лабиринте подводного города Рембы открывает правду: все миры — отражения Амбера, а он, Корвин, должен унаследовать престол внезапно исчезнувшего отца. Но за трон Янтарного королевства предстоит побороться…

The Russian print and eBook editions of the novels are published by Эксмо.

First published in English between 1970-91, here’s the English-language synopsis for NINE PRINCES IN AMBER

Awakening in an Earth hospital unable to remember who he is or where he came from, Corwin is amazed to learn that he is one of the sons of Oberon, King of Amber, and is the rightful successor to the crown in a parallel world.

Amber, the one real world, wherein all others, including our own Earth, are but Shadows. Amber burns in Corwin’s blood. Exiled on Shadow Earth for centuries, the prince is about to return to Amber to make a mad and desperate rush upon the throne. From Arden to the blood-slippery Stairway into the Sea, the air is electrified with the powers of Eric, Random, Bleys, Caine, and all the princes of Amber whom Corwin must overcome. Yet, his savage path is blocked and guarded by eerie structures beyond imagining; impossible realities forged by demonic assassins and staggering horrors to challenge the might of Corwin’s superhuman fury.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in Translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

Zelazny’s CHRONICLES OF AMBER available in Italian Audio!


We are very happy to report that all ten of Roger Zelazny‘s Chronicles of Amber novels are available as audiobooks in Italy! Published by Audible, here’s the synopsis for the first book, NOVE PRINCIPI IN AMBRA

Ambra è il mondo perfetto, l’universo dal quale tutti gli altri sono stati generati. Luogo celestiale e al contempo demoniaco, Ambra si trova adesso nel mezzo dello scontro tra le forze del bene e del male. Pur coesistendo con tutti gli altri mondi, Ambra può divenire una mèta irraggiungibile, niente più che il ricordo di un sogno per chi ne è stato allontanato: Corwin, Signore d’Ambra, si risveglia in un ospedale della Terra, confuso e privo di certezze sulle proprie origini e sulla propria identità. Chi lo ha separato dalla sua casa, relegandolo in quel lontano esilio? Qual è la vera natura di Ambra? A cosa ambiscono i principi e le principesse che lottano per raggiungere il trono più desiderato tra quelli su cui si possa sedere negli universi conosciuti?

Mentre oscure forze del male avanzano, terribili armate al comando dei Principi delle Tenebre, Corwin inizierà un viaggio fantastico ed eroico, verso la riconquista del proprio mondo e della propria eredità. Le sorti di Ambra non sono mai state così incerte e da esse può dipendere il destino di tutti gli universi.

Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Awakening in an Earth hospital unable to remember who he is or where he came from, Corwin is amazed to learn that he is one of the sons of Oberon, King of Amber, and is the rightful successor to the crown in a parallel world.

Amber, the one real world, wherein all others, including our own Earth, are but Shadows. Amber burns in Corwin’s blood. Exiled on Shadow Earth for centuries, the prince is about to return to Amber to make a mad and desperate rush upon the throne. From Arden to the blood-slippery Stairway into the Sea, the air is electrified with the powers of Eric, Random, Bleys, Caine, and all the princes of Amber whom Corwin must overcome. Yet, his savage path is blocked and guarded by eerie structures beyond imagining; impossible realities forged by demonic assassins and staggering horrors to challenge the might of Corwin’s superhuman fury.

Here’s the series list…

  1. NINE PRINCES IN AMBERNOVE PRINCIPI IN AMBRA
  2. THE GUNS OF AVALONLE ARMI DI AVALON
  3. SIGN OF THE UNICORNIL SEGNO DELL’UNICORNO
  4. THE HAND OF OBERONLA MANO DI OBERON
  5. THE COURTS OF CHAOSLE CORTI DEL CAOS
  6. TRUMPS OF DOOMRITORNO AD AMBRA
  7. BLOOD OF AMBERIL SANGUE DI AMBRA
  8. SIGN OF CHAOSIL SEGNO DEL CAOS
  9. KNIGHT OF SHADOWSIL CAVALIERE DELLE OMBRA
  10. PRINCE OF CHAOSIL PRINCIPE DEL CAOS

The novels are published in print and eBook in Italy by Mondadori.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in Translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

Roger Zelazny’s Chronicles of Amber eBooks available in Slovakia!


A while back, we shared the news that Roger Zelazny‘s classic fantasy epic the Chronicles of Amber was available in two omnibus editions in Slovakia. Published by Tatran, we are happy to share the news that the series is also available in eBook editions! The covers are above. Here is a list of the books (English title and Slovakian)…

  1. NINE PRINCE IN AMBERDEVÄŤ PRINCOV Z AMBERU
  2. THE GUNS OF AVALONPUŠKY AVALONU
  3. SIGN OF THE UNICORNZNAMENIE JEDNOROŽCA
  4. THE HAND OF OBERONOBERONOVA RUKA
  5. THE COURTS OF CHAOSDVORY CHAOSU
  6. TRUMPS OF DOOMTROMFY OSUDU
  7. BLOOD OF AMBERKRV AMBERU
  8. SIGN OF CHAOSZNAK CHAOSU
  9. KNIGHT OF SHADOWSRYTIER TIENA
  10. PRINCE OF CHAOSPRINC Z CHAOSU

Here’s a truncated version of the synopsis for NINE PRINCES IN AMBER (the full version also includes a full synopsis for the series which is rather good, and has been added to the end of this post)…

„Je iba jediný skutočný svet… všetky ostatné sú len tiene.“

Nezvyčajná urban fantasy v drsnom štýle a ostrom tóne. Zelaznyho príbeh v mnohom pripomína detektívku. Vecné krátke vety ženú dej dopredu a vnášajú napätie na každú stranu. Príťažlivá komunikácia cez hracie karty deformuje realitu a premyslená hra na priateľov a nepriateľov, keď si Corwin na nič nespomína, vťahuje čitateľa do nového fantazijného sveta. História stáročí v kocke je vždy o tom istom: večný boj o miesto na tróne. Aj vo svete fantasy sú bezcharakterní zloduchovia, ktorí chcú okradnúť zákonitých nasledovníkov o ich právo vládnuť, milovať a mať priateľov. V boji o moc sú prípustné všetky prostriedky, nevynímajúc vraždy, krivé obvinenia a atentáty, len aby protivníka odstavili.

Kroniky Amberu sú zázračná sága. Amber je skutočné kráľovstvo, Zem len tieň, teda paralelný svet. Amberský princ Corwin sa ocitne na Zemi vinou zrady svojich súrodencov, ktorí vedú bratovražedný boj o moc a vplyv. Celý príbeh je dejovo náročný, bohatý na zvraty, mystický a zároveň realistický. Vplyv Kroník Amberu na svetovú literatúru je porovnateľný s vplyvom Pána prsteňov – je rovnako nesmierne poetický a napínavý.

And the English-language synopsis…

Awakening in an Earth hospital unable to remember who he is or where he came from, Corwin is amazed to learn that he is one of the sons of Oberon, King of Amber, and is the rightful successor to the crown in a parallel world.

Amber, the one real world, wherein all others, including our own Earth, are but Shadows. Amber burns in Corwin’s blood. Exiled on Shadow Earth for centuries, the prince is about to return to Amber to make a mad and desperate rush upon the throne. From Arden to the blood-slippery Stairway into the Sea, the air is electrified with the powers of Eric, Random, Bleys, Caine, and all the princes of Amber whom Corwin must overcome. Yet, his savage path is blocked and guarded by eerie structures beyond imagining; impossible realities forged by demonic assassins and staggering horrors to challenge the might of Corwin’s superhuman fury.

Below are the Slovakian covers for the two omnibus editions of the series…

In case you’re interested, here’s the Slovakian description for the full series…

V prvej pentalógii je hlavným hrdinom amberský princ Corwin, ktorý sa prebudí v nemocnici na Zemi a nevie, kto je a kde sa nachádza. Pri autonehode utrpel stratu pamäti, no našťastie stretne brata Randoma, ktorý mu otvorí cestu do Tieňov. Cez Vzor pod hladinou mora sa dostane do Amberu a zrazu si na všetko spomenie. Postupne odhaľuje, ako rôzne skupiny jeho kráľovských súrodencov kujú úklady a bojujú proti sebe, aby získali trón. Na korunovácii brata Erica príde Corwin o zrak a skončí vo väzení, odkiaľ ho vyslobodí čarodejník Dworkin. Po obnovení schopnosti vidieť sa zapojí do boja na obranu Amberu proti netvorom z čiernej cesty, v ktorom padne kráľ Eric, odhalí intrigy ďalšieho brata a pomôže na trón Randomovi. Počas týchto dobrodružstiev sa zapletie s Darou a tá mu porodí syna Merlina, ktorému Corwin už ako dospelému celý tento príbeh vyrozpráva.

Osudy potomkov vládcu Oberona sa ďalej komplikujú, zrada, nenávisť a intrigy, boj o moc a pomsta nadobúdajú na intenzite. V urputnom boji ničia všetko, len aby si čo najväčšmi ublížili. Príbehy rozpráva Corwinov syn Merlin predurčený na záchranu Amberu. Keďže jeho matkou je Dara z Dvorov Chaosu, Merlin stojí pred ťažkou dilemou, či sa pridá na stranu poriadku, alebo chaosu, čo len zvyšuje napätie príbehu. Merlin, ako je zvykom v jeho rodine, strávil istý čas v tieňovej Zemi, kde sa vypracoval na počítačového experta. Jeho zážitky sú často zo sveta science-fiction, keďže podstatnú úlohu zohráva počítač, ktorý sám vymyslel. Pokračovanie ságy prekvapí novými nápadmi, v ktorých autor spája prvky sci-fi s fantasy. Predstavte si programátora v obleku, ako diskutuje so sfingou o komplikovanej hádanke, pomocou superpočítača cestuje medzi svetmi a na ruke má živú reťaz. Ak si teraz myslíte, že vás autor nemôže už ničím prekvapiť, ste na veľkom omyle. Znalci nenadarmo považujú Kroniky Amberu za kultové dielo fantasy.

Cyklus desiatich diel o fiktívnom svete Amber oprávnene možno nazvať vrcholným dielom a dnes už aj najlepšou klasikou v žánri fantasy literatúry. Kráľovskí potomkovia, ktorým žiadne intrigy nie sú cudzie, zvádzajú neľútostné boje o trón Amberu. Príťažlivý magický svet temnej mystiky nás ohúri novými zvratmi, odhalenými tajomstvami aj poetickou romantikou.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in Translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

Two new Italian Chronicles of Amber books now available


Italian fans of Roger Zelazny‘s Chronicles of Amber rejoice: the sixth and seventh novels in the series are now available in Italy! Published by Fanucci Editore, here are the details…

The sixth novel in the series is TRUMPS OF DOOM, published in Italy as RITORNO AD AMBRA

Merle Corey è un giovane e brillante designer di computer, ma è anche Merlin, figlio dell’ex principe di Ambra, Corwin, di cui ha ereditato i meravigliosi poteri. Nel tentativo di comprendere meglio suo padre, Merlin ha trascorso gli ultimi anni sulla Terra, a San Francisco, studiando informatica e progettando uno straordinario computer mai visto prima. Adesso è deciso a tornare ad Ambra, ma prima di farlo intende scoprire chi sta cercando di ucciderlo e perché. A tale scopo inizierà una disperata corsa attraverso le ombre, non solo per sfuggire alla misteriosa forza che minaccia la sua vita, ma per proteggere il segreto mortale che potrebbe distruggere entrambi i suoi mondi…

First published in 1985, here’s the English-language synopsis…

Merle Corey is a brilliant young computer designer in San Francisco, but, he is also Merlin, son of Corwin, vanished prince of Amber, and heir to his father’s wondrous powers. And, someone is determined to kill him. Now he will begin a desperate race through Shadow, not only to escape the mysterious force that threatens his life, but to protect the deadly secret that could destroy both his worlds.

The seventh novel is BLOOD OF AMBER, published in Italy as IL SANGUE DI AMBRA

Inseguito da un nemico diabolico, Merle deve affrontare una fitta e intricata rete di omicidi e vendette che lo perseguita anche oltre i confini della baia di San Francisco. Perché Merle Corey, giovane informatico della California, è anche Merlin, figlio di Corwin, lo scomparso principe d’Ambra. Le forze ostili che cercano di distruggere la casa reale e la sua stirpe hanno messo in campo magie che possono colpire ovunque, fino al cuore stesso di Ambra. Imprigionato dai suoi nemici, Merle è costretto a stringere una pericolosa alleanza con un’entità seducente ed enigmatica, l’unica speranza per ridare equilibrio al suo mondo e affrontare una forza misteriosa che minaccia Ambra.

Originally published a year after TRUMPS OF DOOM (1986), here’s the English-language synopsis…

Pursued by a fiendish enemy, Merle must battle through an intricate web of vengeance and murder that threatens more than the San Francisco Bay area. For Merle Corey of California is also Merlin, son of Corwin, vanished Prince of Amber; and the forces, seeking to destroy the royal house, have unleashed sorceries that can strike anywhere, especially at the very heart of Amber.

Fanucci has also published the first five novels in the series in Italy.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in Translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

New Serbian omnibus for Chronicles of Amber out now


Laguna has published a third Chronicles of Amber collection: HRONIKE AMBERA — TOM III includes the sixth, seventh, and eighth novels in Roger Zelazny‘s classic fantasy series: TRUMPS OF DOOM, BLOOD OF AMBER, and SIGN OF CHAOS. Here’s the synopsis…

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Serijal Hronike Ambera je klasik fantastike; sastoji se od deset delova, objavljivanih između 1970. i 1991. U ovom tomu sadržani su šesti roman, Aduti propasti, sedmi, Krv Ambera, i osmi, Obeležje Haosa. Ovim počinje drugo petoknjižje, serijal o Merlinu.

Merlin, sin Korvina od Ambera i Dare od Haosa, pokušao je da na Zemlji u Senkama živi normalnim životom – daleko od zavera, vendeta i spletki koje rastržu obe njegove porodice. I išlo mu je sasvim pristojno – ako se izuzme svaki trideseti april. Jer na taj dan, već osam godina, neko – ili nešto – pokušava da ubije Merlina. Pucnjevi iz puške. Požari. Saobraćajne nezgode. Tajanstveno odvrnuti ventili za gas. Došlo je vreme da se Merlin vrati svom stvarnom životu u jedinom stvarnom svetu – Amberu, ali ne pre nego što otkrije ko ga je to uzeo na zub i zašto.

The first five novels in the series have also been published by Laguna, in two omnibus editions…

The novels were first published between 1985-87. Here’s the English-language synopsis for TRUMPS OF DOOM

Merle Corey is a brilliant young computer designer in San Francisco, but, he is also Merlin, son of Corwin, vanished prince of Amber, and heir to his father’s wondrous powers. And, someone is determined to kill him. Now he will begin a desperate race through Shadow, not only to escape the mysterious force that threatens his life, but to protect the deadly secret that could destroy both his worlds.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in Translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

Roger Zelazny’s BLOOD OF AMBER available now in Russia


The Russian edition of Roger Zelazny‘s BLOOD OF AMBER is out now! Published by Эксмо as Кровь Амбера, here’s the synopsis…

Юный Мерлин — сын Корвина и Дары из Хаоса — продолжает разыскивать своего пропавшего отца, несмотря на то что кто-то пытается его убить. В этот раз юношу ждет еще более суровое испытание — он заточен в Хрустальном Гроте, где не может использовать магию…

BLOOD OF AMBER, the seventh novel in Zelazny’s classic Chronicles of Amber series, was first published in 1986. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Pursued by a fiendish enemy, Merle must battle through an intricate web of vengeance and murder that threatens more than the San Francisco Bay area. For Merle Corey of California is also Merlin, son of Corwin, vanished Prince of Amber; and the forces, seeking to destroy the royal house, have unleashed sorceries that can strike anywhere, especially at the very heart of Amber.

Эксмо have also published the first six novels in the series, and a selection of stand-alone novels.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

Two more Chronicles of Amber audiobooks available in Poland!


Today, Storytel continues their roll-out of Roger Zelazny‘s classic Chronicles of Amber audiobooks in Poland. Now, listeners can pick up the seventh and eighth novels: KREW AMBERU (BLOOD OF AMBER) and ZNAK CHAOSU (SIGN OF CHAOS).

Here’s the synopsis for KREW AMBERU

Czarownik Merle Corey, syn zaginionego księcia Corwina z Amberu, ucieka z jaskini-pułapki, gdzie był uwięziony przez dawnego przyjaciela, a potencjalnie śmiertelnego wroga Luke’,a. Powraca do Amberu, który stał się dla niego światem groźnym i niepewnym, gdzie nie sposób odróżnić sprzymierzeńców od przeciwników.

Here’s the English-language synopsis for BLOOD OF AMBER, which was first published in 1986…

Pursued by a fiendish enemy, Merle must battle through an intricate web of vengeance and murder that threatens more than the San Francisco Bay area. For Merle Corey of California is also Merlin, son of Corwin, vanished Prince of Amber; and the forces, seeking to destroy the royal house, have unleashed sorceries that can strike anywhere, especially at the very heart of Amber.

Storytel will publish the final two novels in the series as audiobooks next month.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in Translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

CHRONICLES OF AMBER 6-10 Out Now in China


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We have shared the stunning Chinese covers for Roger Zelazny‘s Chronicles of Amber series on the site before, and we’re happy to report that the final five volumes are now available in China, published by Dook…

  • 厄运主牌  (TRUMPS OF DOOM)
  • 安珀血脉  (BLOOD OF AMBER)
  • 混沌之兆  (SIGN OF CHAOS)
  • 暗影骑士  (KNIGHT OF SHADOWS)
  • 混沌王子  (PRINCE OF CHAOS)

LORD OF LIGHT and CREATURES OF LIGHT AND DARKNESS are also available in Chinese.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

Chronicles of Amber #1-5

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LORD OF LIGHT and CREATURES OF LIGHT AND DARKNESS

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