Мир Ехо и приключения Макса Series by Max Frei

The millions-selling fantasy epic of the new Russian literary icon-a freeloading freebooter who finds a new home in a magical world Max Frei's novels have been a literary sensation in Russia since their debut in 1996, and have swept the fantasy world over. Presented here in English for the first time, The Stranger will strike a chord with readers of all stripes... moreThe millions-selling fantasy epic of the new Russian literary icon-a freeloading freebooter who finds a new home in a magical world Max Frei's novels have been a literary sensation in Russia since their debut in 1996, and have swept the fantasy world over. Presented here in English for the first time, The Stranger will strike a chord with readers of all stripes. Part fantasy, part horror, part philosophy, part dark comedy, the writing is united by a sharp wit and a web of clues that will open up the imagination of every reader. Max Frei was a twenty-something loser-a big sleeper (that is, during the day; at night he can't sleep a wink), a hardened smoker, and an uncomplicated glutton and loafer. But then he got lucky. He contacts a parallel world in his dreams, where magic is a daily practice. Once a social outcast, he's now known in his new world as the "unequalled Sir Max." He's a member of the Department of Absolute Order, formed by a species of enchanted secret agents; his job is to solve cases more extravagant and unreal than one could imagine-a journey that will take Max down the winding paths of this strange and unhinged universe. less

The Stranger's Shadow continues the adventures of Sir Max-- the one-time loser who now heads the Minor Secret Investigative Force--as he hunts down trespassing monsters and investigates the use of illegal magic in the supernatural world of Echo. Joining Max on his adventures are Sir Melifaro, Sir Juffin Hully, Sir Kofa Yox, and a bizarre cast of otherworldly characters. When people begin to die in Echo, Max must travel to the Dark Side of Echo to destroy the Lonely Shadow-- shadows of the dead... moreThe Stranger's Shadow continues the adventures of Sir Max-- the one-time loser who now heads the Minor Secret Investigative Force--as he hunts down trespassing monsters and investigates the use of illegal magic in the supernatural world of Echo. Joining Max on his adventures are Sir Melifaro, Sir Juffin Hully, Sir Kofa Yox, and a bizarre cast of otherworldly characters. When people begin to die in Echo, Max must travel to the Dark Side of Echo to destroy the Lonely Shadow-- shadows of the dead. But defeating the Lonely Shadow isn't the end--someone has been using the shadows to attack Echo, which will lead the redoubtable Max into a realm of unparalleled danger. less

Много историй о тайных сыщиках из Ехо было рассказано; еще больше историй осталось общим достоянием автора и персонажей. Некоторые дела, покоившиеся до поры до времени под грифом "Совершенно секретно", прошлое Кеттарийского Охотника и его старших товарищей, вспоминая сотрудников Тайного Сыска и великое множество других событий - все эти истории долго ждали своего часа... moreМного историй о тайных сыщиках из Ехо было рассказано; еще больше историй осталось общим достоянием автора и персонажей. Некоторые дела, покоившиеся до поры до времени под грифом "Совершенно секретно", прошлое Кеттарийского Охотника и его старших товарищей, вспоминая сотрудников Тайного Сыска и великое множество других событий - все эти истории долго ждали своего часа. Можно было бы молчать и дальше, но рассказчику не хочется, чтобы все эти прекрасные вещи, которые он видел - наяву ли, во сне ли, "на границе между светом и тенью", - пропали навсегда, растворились в темноте, под его закрытыми веками.Поэтому старые друзья собираются вместе, на далеком острове, где десять дней в году пока дует ветер Хабабура, возможно абсолютно все. Даже невозможное… less