Z263-A
This is the third book in the Taken sequel series.An alien ship brings an Earth anthropologist with a quantum scientist and her alien lover to the moon planet designated by the aliens as Z263-A. Its native population calls it Jewel.The native Oshki welcomes the visitors and makes them feel comfortable. All is not as it seems in Jewel. The physicist finds the planet moon to be strangely uniform and deliberate. Spontaneous complexity appears suddenly seemingly as a response to their thoughts that question missing plants and animals.The natives and their Miigis mentors have a plan, and they gradually peel back the layers of mystery for the humans and their alien friend.The visitors learn that the experiment of Jewel has implications for the survival of humans on Earth and for the understanding of life in the universe.As always, the importance of RoH, the human-alien hybrid, comes to the fore.
Napoleon and the Cook with No Name
Nobody has ever killed anybody else while eating a mouthful of cake. Can food really change the course of world history? The cook with no name certainly thinks so. It's a crazy thought, but no crazier than anything else he's been through, so why not? Set in Europe in the throes of the Napoleonic Wars, our story is full of eccentric characters, great generals, men of insatiable ambition, high society doyennes, murderous rogues and swashbucklers. Along the way we smuggle rum with pirates in the balmy Caribbean, explore the underworld of a Paris on the brink of imploding under the weight of its own expectations, fall in love and taste exotic recipes, including the preparation and cooking of the fearsome vampire fish. Napoleon and the Cook with no Name is a zesty retelling of pre- and post-French-revolutionary history with a culinary flavour, where even impossible dreams can come true..
United We Stand
STORIES SET IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE BEST-SELLING ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SERIES, BLACK TIDE RISING, CREATED BY JOHN RINGO. The world was brought to its knees by the zombie virus. But humanity has risen from the ashes and has begun to rebuild. Courageous men and women have kindled a fire of hope in the darkness. But mere survival is not enough. The real challenge is how to keep that future alive. How to not just survive, not just rebuild, but actually thrive. To tell the universe that mankind can take whatever nature throws against us and not back down. To stand united. Stories by John Birmingham, Jody Lynn Nye, Jamie Ibson, Sarah A. Hoyt, Brian Trent, Dave Freer, Griffin Barber, Lydia Sherrer, Mel Todd, Christopher L. Smith, and Mike Massa. BLACK TIDE RISING SERIES: Under a Graveyard Sky To Sail a Darkling Sea Islands of Rage and Hope Strands of Sorrow The Valley of Shadows Black Tide Rising Voices of the Fall River of Night At the End of the World At the End of the Journey We Shall Rise
The Scavengers and the Stray
The crew of the Who Wants to Know never met a wreck they couldn't salvage or a fight they couldn't win. But when their latest find drags them into a deadly corporate conspiracy, Sierra discovers that old flames burn just as deadly as new enemies.Two centuries after humanity's banishment to the stars, Sierra and her ragtag crew have carved out a hardscrabble living salvaging long-dead spaceships, their eyes set on the prize of joining the prestigious mech battle circuit and securing their fortunes.After they stumble upon an unexpected find, a stray AI companion full of corporate secrets worth killing for, they take on a high-stakes job they can't refuse. Only to find themselves caught in the crossfire of a deadly blackmail scheme with Sierra's almost-but-not-quite-ex-girlfriend at the center of this treacherous web. Sierra and her found family must uncover the truth behind a devious plot before they lose not only their livelihoods but their lives.
The Mune
A group of Victorian women, shipwrecked on an island in a parallel universe, fight for change. Thirty "surplus" mothers from asylums, workhouses, and the streets of Victorian England are shipwrecked on an island in an alternate universe. To survive, they must create a new society amid the lethal black sands and mysterious beasts. How will they shake off the patriarchal chains that bound them and raise their children to be free? How will Betty, who longs to be back under the guidance of her master, survive, as the community evolves? And who is watching them?
Temple of the Double Sun
OUR NEW HOME...Milo Psi-2, a shy ecologist, is one of 200 colonists from Earth on a one-way voyage to a new planet that orbits a double sun. He's assigned seven wives who will help populate the lush and uninhabited landscape, but for the pesky insect life-forms. Paradise is shaken, however, as bizarre births shock the colony and women begin to disappear. As panic and murder sweep the colony, a winged humanoid swoops in and steals a corpse. A desperate Milo escapes the chaos to investigate the cause of their calamity, but he's captured by a band of feral boys and taken to a stone temple where the consequence of their colonization comes to horrific light.
The First Men in the Moon (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)
The Carver Device
A family is thrown into chaos when the father and son go missing. A strange accidental discovery reveals what seems to be time travel when they encounter a powerful god-like AI that controls Earth's fate with the ability to rewrite history and ask some unexpected questions. A rollercoaster ride through time, filled with action, suspense, and mind-bending revelations. Discover the truth behind the family's disappearance and the ultimate power of a device that could change everything. A sci-fi adventure that blends action with profound philosophical questions about time, humanity, and the universe.
Shadowslayers
When doppelgangers start appearing in Oxford, Union Jack agents Ignatius and Indigo find themselves on another cosmic quest, one they didn't set out to investigate.Drawn into the search for the elusive and dangerous Book of Shadows, they find themselves traveling across the cosmos once again, racing against other versions of themselves, and visiting the Oracle to be given prophecies of terrible destruction that will engulf the cosmos in darkness. Only these two heroes-or their doubles-can open the book, which would lead to dreadful consequences for themselves, the world and the whole of creation. The agents must outwit their own mirror souls and invade the impregnable Administorium, which holds the answers they need but also fearsome enemies of both the Union Jacks and the entire cosmos. In this quest, Ignatius and Indigo must protect not only England and the Empire, but the world and the cosmos.
Shadowslayers
When doppelgangers start appearing in Oxford, Union Jack agents Ignatius and Indigo find themselves on another cosmic quest, one they didn't set out to investigate.Drawn into the search for the elusive and dangerous Book of Shadows, they find themselves traveling across the cosmos once again, racing against other versions of themselves, and visiting the Oracle to be given prophecies of terrible destruction that will engulf the cosmos in darkness. Only these two heroes-or their doubles-can open the book, which would lead to dreadful consequences for themselves, the world and the whole of creation. The agents must outwit their own mirror souls and invade the impregnable Administorium, which holds the answers they need but also fearsome enemies of both the Union Jacks and the entire cosmos. In this quest, Ignatius and Indigo must protect not only England and the Empire, but the world and the cosmos.
Alien Brother
ALIEN BROTHER is about an alien race, light years from Earth, who have been monitoring Earth's technological developments, which have caused a fear that Earth may be close to making space travel to planets such as their own light years away. Concerned over Earth's increased technology and their lack of maturity as witnessed by Earth's increasing political and social struggles and their apparent inability to resolve them, the aliens have developed a way to travel to Earth. Their initial visits end unsuccessfully. However, they finally master the travel and manage to convince an Earthling to merge with them on the basis this partnership can heal the Earthling's son who lies critically injured and who can only be healed through the powers provided by the alien. Little does the Earthling know the significance that merging with this alien will cause. Through a series of adventures, the Earthling and a woman friend begin a trip full of dangers and evidence of other aliens already on Earth. The alien through the human finally brings situations to a head with a confrontation with those who are politically in charge.
A View from the Stars
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Three-Body Problem series--now a Netflix Original series--A View from the Stars is a new collection of short fiction and nonfiction pieces. A VIEW FROM THE STARS features a range of short works from the past three decades of New York Times bestselling author Cixin Liu's prolific career, putting his nonfiction essays and short stories side-by-side for the first time. This collection includes essays and interviews that shed light on Liu's experiences as a reader, writer, and lover of science fiction throughout his life, as well as short fiction that gives glimpses into the evolution of his imaginative voice over the years. "A vital collection. . . . down-to-earth, but unafraid to ask big questions."--Publishers Weekly The Three-Body Problem SeriesThe Three-Body ProblemThe Dark ForestDeath's End Other Books by Cixin LiuBall LightningSupernova EraTo Hold Up the SkyThe Wandering EarthA View from the Stars
She Who Knows
Amazon Editors' Pick - August 2024 Gizmodo's New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Releasing in August Screenrant #1 Most Anticipated Book in Sci-fi Coming Out in August ⭐ "Readers will devour this." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)⭐ "While this book may be short, its impact is anything but small." --Kirkus (starred review) Part science fiction, part fantasy, and entirely infused with West African culture and spirituality, this novella offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a teenager whose coming of age will herald a new age for her world. Set in the universe Africanfuturist luminary Nnedi Okorafor first introduced in the World Fantasy Award-winning Who Fears Death, this is the first in the She Who Knows trilogy When there is a call, there is often a response. Najeeba knows. She has had The Call. But how can a 13-year-old girl have the Call? Only men and boys experience the annual call to the Salt Roads. What's just happened to Najeeba has never happened in the history of her village. But it's not a terrible thing, just strange. So when she leaves with her father and brothers to mine salt at the Dead Lake, there's neither fanfare nor protest. For Najeeba, it's a dream come true: travel by camel, open skies, and a chance to see a spectacular place she's only heard about. However, there must have been something to the rule, because Najeeba's presence on the road changes everything and her family will never be the same. Small, intimate, up close, and deceptively quiet, this is the beginning of the Kponyungo Sorceress.
Fortune Limited
A BETTER TODAY, FOR A BETTER TOMORROW In an overpopulated world teetering on the brink of collapse, the private company Fortune Limited claims to have the answer. Their public intent is noble: to reverse decades of environmental devastation and resource depletion. But in reality, they have far darker plans. Decades later, the true cost of this Fortune is evident: A brother fights for his family. A daughter fights for revenge. A loner fights for himself. However unlikely their alliance, with time running out and Fortune's grip on society tightening, their mission becomes a desperate race against the clock. Will their combined skills and determination be enough to bring down a corporation that holds the world in its grasp?
New Tomorrow
As America reels in the depths of the Great Depression; munitions heiress Matilda Lynch battles gangsters and anarchists in the armor of the SILVER SENTRY, never suspecting that her most dangerous enemy... is right behind her.Petty thief Spider MacGowan escaped jail but was forced to don a cursed mask to become the infamous WHITE DEVIL; but using evil to destroy evil will leave him powerless before the greatest threat the world has ever known.Joined by KID AMOEBA, a single-celled invader from an alien world, and the HAYWIRE GANG-identical triplets who wreak havoc on all they touch-these unlikely heroes will become enemies of the nation they protect when they discover the unspeakable truth behind a miraculous invention that promises to lift America's elite out of economic despair and let them colonize the stars.Swashbuckling pulp action and mind-boggling mysteries await all who dare to explore the strange world of...NEW TOMORROW!
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41
Step into the extraordinary with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41--an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking, and the unforgettable. Celebrating the best new voices in speculative fiction, this collection offers gripping tales of science fiction, fantasy, and beyond. Discover Distant Worlds Explore alien landscapes, futuristic technologies, and hidden realms. From time-traveling adventures to battles for survival in dystopian societies, these stories transport you far beyond the limits of imagination. Meet Extraordinary Heroes Follow protagonists who face impossible odds--from a young constable on a harsh alien frontier to a reclusive writer sharing a ride with a sentient car. These characters redefine courage, resilience, and what it means to be human. Experience Visual Wonder Every story is brought to life with breathtaking original illustrations. These commissioned works add depth, color, and vibrancy to the collection, making it a visual and literary masterpiece. Learn from the Legends Gain inspiration from essays by L. Ron Hubbard, Robert J. Sawyer, and Tom Wood, offering rare insights into storytelling and creative mastery. Discover Tomorrow's Stars This volume continues the legacy of Writers of the Future, the competition that has launched myriad bestselling authors. These rising talents are reshaping speculative fiction as we know it. Whether you love heart-pounding action, thought-provoking "what ifs," or stories that blur the line between science and magic, Volume 41 is your gateway to new dimensions. With tales and illustrations that linger long after the final page, this anthology invites you to take the leap into worlds uncharted. Push Beyond the Ordinary. Explore the Extraordinary. Grab your copy of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 and discover the next generation of visionary storytellers and artists.
