The Chronicles of Amber

Step into the extraordinary world of Roger Zelazny's legendary Amber series, now available electronically. The first book introduces Carl Corey, who awakens in a secluded New York hospital with amnesia. Escaping his confinement, Corey embarks on a journey of self-discovery, gradually uncovering a truth far grander and more perilous than he could have imagined. He learns he is actually Prince Corwin, a royal of Amber—the one true world from which Earth is merely a shadow. Corwin is one of nine brothers with a claim to the throne, and he must fight his way through the armies of his elder brother Eric to reclaim his rightful place and rule Amber. This classic tale showcases the award-winning brilliance of Zelazny's imagination.

Roger Zelazny, a multi-award-winning master of sf and fantasy, is best known for his extraordinary Amber novels. The Guns of Avalon is the second book in The Chronicles of Amber, continuing the epic saga of Corwin, Prince of Amber. Having journeyed across the myriad worlds of Shadow, Corwin is now amassing an army to launch an assault on Amber and seize the throne that is rightfully his. However, his plans are jeopardized by a rising darkness, a consequence of his own actions, which threatens to corrupt the very heart of the perfect kingdom. Meanwhile, the demonic legions of Chaos are gathering, poised to annihilate Amber and all who would rule it, adding a perilous dimension to Corwin's quest for vengeance and power.

In Roger Zelazny’s extraordinary Amber novels, Corwin, newly ascended to the throne, navigates the perilous world of Amber. As the rightful ruler, he immediately becomes the target of relentless sibling treachery. To protect his reign and his life, Corwin is compelled to seek profound guidance in a mystical land of visions. However, this journey is shadowed by a sinister prediction that starkly foretells his impending doom, raising the stakes for the new king in his struggle against betrayal and fate. Zelazny, a multi-award-winning master of sf and fantasy, crafted in Amber a realm of intricate power and danger, making Corwin’s quest for survival and stability a thrilling and iconic narrative.

The fourth book in the Amber series throws the kingdom into chaos after family blood is spilled on the sacred Pattern that created it. Led by Lord Corwin, the princes and princesses of Amber are in a desperate search for answers. Their father, Oberon, has mysteriously vanished, and a sinister Black Road now unites Amber with the multidimensional world of Shadow. As they grapple with these escalating threats, they must confront the most unsettling truth: a traitor lurks among them. Who has betrayed their family and kingdom? This critical chapter promises to reveal surprising answers to these urgent mysteries, as Corwin and his siblings race against time to uncover the source of the evil and save their world from utter destruction.

The Courts of Chaos is the fifth and culminating volume of Roger Zelazny's first Chronicles of Amber series. Prince Corwin finds everything he has fought to protect dissolving around him when his father Oberon—the king who was long believed lost—reappears in disguise and steals the Jewel of Judgment, the artifact at the center of the brewing catastrophe. Oberon's goal is to confront the dangerous Brand himself and prevent the annihilation that threatens not just Amber but the entire order of reality.

As the Pattern begins to unravel and Chaos encroaches on all of existence, Corwin must race toward the Courts of Chaos in a desperate bid to act before it is too late. The stakes are nothing less than the survival of order itself, and every choice carries irreversible consequences. The Courts of Chaos delivers the thunderous finale to one of fantasy's most celebrated series, bringing Corwin's long and complex saga to its ultimate resolution.

Welcome to Amber, the one true world at the heart of the multiverse. Trumps of Doom, book 6 of the influential Chronicles of Amber series, introduces Merlin, son of Corwin, as its new narrator. Every April 30th, someone attempts to kill Merlin, yet he has no idea who or why. This year, he's determined to uncover his mysterious assailant's identity and put an end to the annual assassination attempts.

Merlin's quest to solve this personal enigma will plunge him into a perilous adventure spanning the multiverse, filled with royal politics, magic, intrigue, and deceit. He soon discovers a plot far grander and more dangerous than he could ever have imagined, continuing one of fantasy's most beloved sagas.

Meet Merlin, also known as Merle Corey, son of Corwin of Amber and Dara of the Courts of Chaos. This self-described sorcerer—bright, charming, witty, athletic, yet also modest and aloof—recounts his latest trials. After a month imprisoned by Luke in the dreaded blue crystal cave, Merlin orchestrates a daring escape. But freedom isn't enough. Driven by a need for control, Merlin journeys to the mysterious Keep of Four Worlds. There, he confronts and battles the formidable upstart wizard, Mask. Following a fierce duel, Merlin seizes the opportunity to kidnap the paralyzed Jasra, Luke's mother. This strategic abduction provides Merlin with crucial leverage over Luke, setting the stage for even stranger and more perilous adventures to come.

Merlin finds himself in a bizarre bar, drinking with Luke, the Cheshire Cat, and the Mad Hatter. A nagging feeling tells him this isn't normal, a suspicion confirmed when the Jabberwock appears. Merlin realizes he's trapped within Luke's intense LSD-inspired hallucination. The situation escalates dramatically when a Fire Angel, one of the most powerful magical killing beasts, arrives with the intent to kill him. Merlin understands that he must act swiftly to save both himself and Luke from certain destruction. In an unexpected twist, the terrifying Jabberwock becomes an unlikely ally, joining Merlin in a desperate battle against the Fire Angel. This perilous encounter is only the first step in Merlin’s magical adventures within Sign of Chaos.

In Knight of Shadows, the ninth installment of Roger Zelazny’s international bestselling series The Chronicles of Amber, Merlin faces his most formidable adversary: Mask. The ensuing confrontation leads to a shocking revelation regarding Mask's true identity. However, this personal discovery is quickly dwarfed by a cosmic imperative. Merlin, an immortal of mixed heritage, finds himself at the nexus of the ancient conflict between Order and Chaos. The immense powers of the Logrus and the Pattern of Amber demand he align himself with one side. This momentous decision carries catastrophic implications, as the struggle between these fundamental forces threatens to tear all of Shadow apart at its seams.

Upon the death of Swayvill, King of Chaos, Merlin unexpectedly finds himself under Black Watch, with only two heirs now separating him from the throne. A deadly game has already significantly reduced the number of successors in his absence, prompting Merlin's suspicions. Yet, before he can properly investigate, he is once again engulfed in the ancient and universe-shattering struggle between the Pattern in Amber and the Logrus in Chaos. This epic conflict threatens to destroy the entire multiverse. Even armed with a powerful Spikard, his sentient program Ghostwheel, and his formidable wits, Merlin faces an impossible challenge. His survival will require nothing short of a miracle in this climactic conclusion to an iconic series.