The Lost Star's Sea is the complete sequel to The Bright Black Sea. Captain Wil Litang, shipwrecked on a floating island in the Archipelago of the Tenth Star, must survive its many perils -- storms, dragons, pirates, and the fabled Dragon Kings. Like the first volume of the Lost Star Stories, this is a rich, character-driven novel that celebrates and reinvents the classic planetary romance .The adventures and misadventures of Captain Wil Litang continue in this second and concluding volume of The Lost Star. Litang finds himself shipwrecked along with his nemesis, the St Bleyth assassin, Naylea Cin in the Archipelago of the Tenth Star. And that is only the desperate beginning of his adventures as he strives to stay alive and build a new life among the floating islands of the Archipelago. Along the way he must survive storms, pirates, bandits, dragons and the Dragon Kings themselves as he makes his way through the floating islands in the atmospheric ocean of the Nine Star Nebula's fabled, Tenth Star – the Lost Star.Like the Bright Black Sea, the Lost Star's Sea takes the classic first cousin of space operas, the planetary romance. and reinvents it as a long, episodic, character-driven novel of adventure and discovery. Join Wil Litang on his journey through the islands of the Pela. Share the danger, romance, humor, mystery, and good companions he discovers along his way.Readers please note: The first section of the Lost Star's Sea, Castaways, was originally published in 2016 as a standalone novel, Castaways of the Lost Star. The remaining 80% of The Lost Star's Sea is new, never before published material. Views: 267
Jessica Keller keeps pushing Buran back, using chaos and surprise as her weapons, as well as the warriors of First Expeditionary Fleet. When her reinforcements arrive, she pushes even harder, though honestly, it doesn't matter if she wins. She must provide adequate distraction. Why? Moirrey and friends carry a superweapon capable of killing a god, and Jessica must buy them the time to use it. Whatever the cost. Winterhome - the penultimate volume of The Jessica Keller Chronicles - takes you to the edge of the very apocalypse. Be sure to enjoy the rest of the series, starting with Auberon. Views: 267
This is "the Word" -- one man's word, certainly -- about the art (and artifice) of the state of our computer-centric existence. And considering that the "one man" is Neal Stephenson, "the hacker Hemingway" (Newsweek) -- acclaimed novelist, pragmatist, seer, nerd-friendly philosopher, and nationally bestselling author of groundbreaking literary works (Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, etc., etc.) -- the word is well worth hearing. Mostly well-reasoned examination and partial rant, Stephenson's In the Beginning... was the Command Line is a thoughtful, irreverent, hilarious treatise on the cyber-culture past and present; on operating system tyrannies and downloaded popular revolutions; on the Internet, Disney World, Big Bangs, not to mention the meaning of life itself. Views: 267
The Wall of Loss separating the lands of light and darkness has been breached. After leaving her home in pursuit of marauding Eloms, Avarielle Grayloft found allies in a grieving princess and a sorceress with a hidden agenda. As dark powers poisoned the land, the three fought their enemies and each other, until faced with a foe they could not defeat.Betrayed and wounded, Avarielle is held captive in the fiery depths of a dangerous and deadly prison. Fuelled by vengeance, she escapes, only to find herself trapped in the savage Land of Darkness. As she discovers the truth behind the Eloms, she is forced to question everything she believes in.With her homeland on the verge of destruction, Avarielle must risk it all and forge an uneasy alliance with the leader of her enemies. But will that risk save her people, or hasten their downfall?New editions of the beloved fantasy trilogy!"...having such a wonderful read with... Views: 267
The Prince of Darkness has been given one last shot at redemption, provided he can live out a reasonably blameless life on earth. Highly sceptical, naturally, the Old Dealmaker negotiates a trial period - a summer holiday in a human body, with all the delights of the flesh.
The body, however, turns out to be that of Declan Gunn, a depressed writer living in Clerkenwell, interrupted in his bath mid-suicide. Ever the opportunist, and with his main scheme bubbling in the background, Luce takes the chance to tap out a few thoughts - to straighten the biblical record, to celebrate his favourite achievements, to let us know just what it's like being him.
Neither living nor explaining turns out to be as easy as it looks. Beset by distractions, miscalculations and all the natural shocks that flesh is heir to, the Father of Lies slowly begins to learn what it's like being us. Views: 266
Rivals for the runways. Enemies in the industry. And for a single sinfully hot night, they're about to indulge in the one thing they're not allowed...each other.Fashion executive Riley Gold knows that appearances are everything. And New Year's Eve in Milan is no exception. If Riley's going to have a reputation for being an "ice princess," then she's going to be flawless, glacier-cold perfection. Especially when Chaz Warren is here, looking too damn good, too damn sexy...and every inch the enemy.Not only are their families fashion archrivals, but social media mogul Chaz Warren is a player—and the world knows it. But for one X-rated night, Riley will give in to the electric lust that's always been crackling between them. All it takes is a searing kiss to turn the heat from simmering to full-on passion...Riley thought one night with Chaz would be enough. But it's not enough, not nearly. Now Riley and Chaz are having a private—and completely... Views: 266
In a land of fabled kingdoms, once respected truces are at risk of descending into all-out war following a gruesome series of murders in Liefland, the last stronghold of mythical creatures.In a land of fabled kingdoms, once respected truces are at risk of descending into all-out war following a gruesome series of murders in Liefland, the last stronghold of mythical creatures. In an effort to keep the peace, the Western Kingdom summons three valiant knights of the Royal Order to investigate and capture the deadly culprits. Knights Law, Love, and Order, accompanied by three lesser protégés, uncover a sinister Necromancer plot to subvert the Fairy King and take a once-in-a-millennia opportunity to question an extra-dimensional being. Unlikely bonds of survival are forged between former foes to keep the entire region from descending into a Necromancer hell of magic and mania. However, such alliances are fragile and easily called into question, as greed for power makes old hatreds bubble to the surface, threatening everything the Western Kingdom and knights hold dear. A battle of good versus evil is at the heart of this twisted, whimsical, fantasy tale. True character and love of humanity will push three veteran knights to the very limits of their creed, cunning, and highly honed skills. For you, choose now where your lot is cast...among the undead or with those of the living, but be warned: night is coming and there can be no rest. Views: 266
