She unknowingly threatens his control. Single mom Tala Baldwin is no stranger to sacrifice. After losing her leg while serving her country, she's now training to become a competitive biathlete. With her daughter off to college, she's able to shoot for her dream of making the national masters team. Even her Christmas break in Rifle Creek doesn't slow her down. She's asked her trusted friend Braxton to help her train—all while trying to pretend she doesn't ache for him. Braxton was there for her during the darkest day of her life and he's been there for her since...but only as a friend. In fact, he seems more determined than ever to hold her at arm's length—until a deadly blizzard traps them in the mountains with a wanted killer hot on their trail. Now Tala once again finds her life in his hands as they face the lethal threats together. Now he's at his breaking point. Sgt. Braxton Hillard is a master sniper,... Views: 550
The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series While the Hell Divers cross an ocean to battle the machines, an old flesh-and-blood threat returns to the islands. The mission to Rio de Janeiro ended in victory, but it came at a dire cost, killing most of those who set out to rescue the stranded survivors. Even worse, the skinwalkers' leader, Horn, escaped with his demonic crew and is coming to take the throne. Back at the Vanguard Islands, King Xavier Rodriguez has been severely injured in another battle to protect the kingdom. Now an infection threatens to kill the one man who can keep the peace. As he fights for survival, new intel from Rio de Janeiro gives humanity hope of destroying the biggest threat of all: the machines—if the machines don't find the Vanguard Islands first. A Gizmodo Pick of the Month. A Tor.com Reviewers' Choice of the Month's Best New SSF. An io9 Pick of the Month. Views: 550
Science Fiction maestro Brian Aldiss at the top of his writing powers in a rare foray into literary fiction. With a sparse elegance, Aldiss crafts a heart-breaking, heart-fixing novella delving into ideas of selfhood and human connection. Published in beautiful new collector's livery. 'The best contemporary writer of science fiction.' Guardian Hugh Billing is sad. After making his fortune in the music industry decades ago, for years Hugh has been drifting. Shuttling between the US and UK on business, his life has become a testament to monotony. With every trip through customs he becomes more customary. With every departure he seems to leave a little more behind. But when his mother's death returns him to London, Hugh draws just enough hope and courage to travel on a different journey; from loneliness and loss of purpose through to somewhere beyond just survival. Writing at the height of his powers and with a sparse elegance, Aldiss departs from science fiction to craft a... Views: 550
Landon Denton has a death sentence hanging over him. His woman is gone and he has nothing left to live for.Tulip is happy living her life in England when a strange man drugs her and drags her across the world to be ... some kind of pawn. More shocking, she's told she had a twin. Yet, she's spent her entire life in the care system and has never known the love of a parent.The man who's kidnapped her is convinced their family legacy is about her, and he uses her to get to Landon. Meeting Landon, she discovers he's right.Landon falls for her hard, and he won't let her go without a fight. She's at the mercy of the Denton men. Danger lurks all around her, and there's no way she will ever fall in love. She won't risk it.But fall in love she does, only it's doomed from the start. Landon isn't supposed to live and without him, how is she supposed to go on? Views: 550
