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The stakes have risen even higher in this third book in the Hourglass series. The Hourglass is a secret organization focused on the study of manipulating time, and its members — many of them teenagers -have uncanny abilities to make time work for them in mysterious ways. Inherent in these powers is a responsibility to take great care, because altering one small moment can have devastating consequences for the past, present, and future. But some time travelers are not exactly honorable, and sometimes unsavory deals must be struck to maintain order. With the Infinityglass (central to understanding and harnessing the time gene) at large, the hunt is on to find it before someone else does. But the Hourglass has an advantage. Lily, who has the ability to locate anything lost, has determined that the Infinityglass isn't an object. It's a person. And the Hourglass must find him or her first. But where do you start searching for the very key to time when every second could be the last? Views: 42
Seven tales of possible fates for the human race by one of science fiction's most revered authors portrays the inner struggles of characters exploring their hidden selves. Views: 42
Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader
team up against a threat to the Empire in this thrilling novel from
bestselling author Timothy Zahn. “I have sensed a disturbance in the Force.” Ominous
words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by
Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edges of the Unknown Regions, a
threat to the Empire is taking root—its existence little more than a
glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough
to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful
agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Darth Vader and brilliant strategist
Grand Admiral Thrawn. Fierce rivals for the emperor’s favor, and
outspoken adversaries on Imperial affairs—including the Death Star
project—the formidable pair seem unlikely partners for such a crucial
mission. But the Emperor knows it’s not the first time Vader and Thrawn
have joined forces. And there’s more behind his royal command than
either man suspects.In what seems like a lifetime ago, General
Anakin Skywalker of the Galactic Republic, and Commander
Mitth’raw’nuruodo, officer of the Chiss Ascendancy, crossed paths for
the first time. One on a desperate personal quest, the other with
motives unknown . . . and undisclosed. But facing a gauntlet of dangers
on a far-flung world, they forged an uneasy alliance—neither remotely
aware of what their futures held in store.Now, thrust together
once more, they find themselves bound again for the planet where they
once fought side by side. There they will be doubly challenged—by a test
of their allegiance to the Empire . . . and an enemy that threatens
even their combined might.
About the AuthorTimothy Zahn is the author of
more than forty novels, nearly ninety short stories and novellas, and
four short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best
Novella. Zahn is best known for his Star Wars novels (Heir to
the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Specter of the Past,
Vision of the Future, Survivor’s Quest, Outbound Flight, Allegiance, Choices of One, and Scoundrels),
with more than four million copies of his books in print. Other books
include the Cobra series, the Quadrail series, and the young adult
Dragonback series. Zahn has a B.S. in physics from Michigan State
University and an M.S. from the University of Illinois. He lives with
his family on the Oregon coast.
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Police Chief Delaney Reed can handle supernatural disasters. With gods vacationing in her little town of Ordinary, Oregon, and monsters living alongside humans, she's had plenty of practice. But trying to handle something so normal, so average, so very ordinary as planning her own wedding to the man she loves? Delaney is totally out of her depth. When a car falls out of the sky and lands on the beach, Delaney is more than happy to push guest lists and venue dates out of her mind. The car appears empty, but someone has slipped into Ordinary with stolen weapons from the gods. Someone who has the ability to look like any god, monster, or human in town. Someone who might set off a supernatural disaster even Delaney can't handle. Views: 42
Jared is Vera's perfect man—until he opens his mouth. An incredible body and set of wings can only go so far when everything he says seems designed to make her mad. Still, she can't deny her intense attraction or the fact that he is the closest thing she has to a friend.
Jared doesn't go for bear shifters, especially ones that are related to his ex, but he can't resist Vera's charm or the way she understands him better than anyone else.
As suspicions build and loyalties are tested, Vera and Jared realize that they may not be able to trust anyone but each other. Views: 42
