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From the depths of catastrophe, a glimmer of hopeAfter the capture of Coruscant, the mighty heart of the New Republic, a stunned galaxy fears that nothing can stop the Yuuzhan Vong. Still, that crushing defeat produces one small miracle: Jacen Solo is alive. Yet he can scarcely imagine himself in stranger circumstances.The young Jedi Knight is in the care of Vergere, a fascinating creature of mystery and power, her intentions hard to fathom, her cruelties rarely concealed. But this master of inscrutable arts has much to teach the young Jedi . . . for she holds the key to a new way to experience the Force, to take it to another level--dangerous, dazzling, perhaps deadly.In the wrong hands, the tremendous energies of the Force can be devastating. And there are others watching Jacen's process closely, waiting patiently for the moment when he will be ready for their own dire purposes. Now, all is in shadows. Yet whatever happens, whether... Views: 329
May 1149. Unexplained death follows Gareth and Gwen wherever they go, as does their reputation for solving murders. So when a man turns up dead at Carlisle Castle, where the pair have traveled as representatives of Gwynedd, King David of Scotland naturally turns to them for answers. But as the investigation unravels, fractures begin to appear within Gwynedd's proposed alliance, and once again, Gareth and Gwen find themselves at the center of a conspiracy with the throne of England on the line. The Faithless Fool is the fourteenth Gareth & Gwen Medieval Mystery. Complete Series reading order: The Good Knight, The Uninvited Guest, The Fourth Horseman, The Fallen Princess, The Unlikely Spy, The Lost Brother, The Renegade Merchant, The Unexpected Ally, The Worthy Soldier, The Favored Son, The Viking Prince, The Irish Bride, The Prince's Man, The Faithless Fool. Also The Bard's Daughter (prequel novella). Views: 329
Humans have been extinct for millennia. In the eyes of the Holy Quailu Empire, that makes Eth a product rather than a person – a lifeform protected only by his replacement value.But he’s a product that’s good at his job. Leading a raid in a neighboring system, Eth and his team of combat specialists uncover a secret that gives their owner leverage over his enemies. As their lord rises through the ranks of the nobility, the Humans are drawn along with him but nothing is ever as good as it looks. They’re making enemies along the way.And they’ve discovered a new strength that makes them a threat to the Quailu…“Human is the first book in Andrew Claymore’s new military sci-fi space opera series. If you like intrigue, underdogs and desperate, scrambling space-battles, then this fast-paced captivating alien-empire adventure is for you.”Buy this book and immerse yourself in this epic new series today! Views: 329
Dawn of Eden by Julie Kagawa Before The Immortal Rules, there was the Red
Lung, a relentless virus determined to take out all in its path. For Kylie, the miracle
of her survival is also her burden - as a doctor at one of the clinics for the infected,
she is forced to witness endless suffering. What's worse, strange things are happening
to the remains of the dead, and by the time she befriends Ben Archer, she's beginning to
wonder if a global pandemic is the least of her problems[unknown-8230]. Thistle &
Thorne by Ann Aguirre After a catastrophic spill turns the country into a vast chemical
wasteland, those who could afford it retreated to fortresses, self-contained communities
run by powerful corporations. But for Mari Thistle, life on the outside - in the Red
Zone - is a constant struggle. To protect her family, Mari teams up with the mysterious
Thorne Goodman. Together, they'll face an evil plot in both the underworld of the Red
Zone and the society inside the fortresses that could destroy those on the
outside[unknown-8230]for good. Sun Storm by Karen Duvall Sarah Daggot has been chasing
storms since she was a child. But after the biggest solar flares in history nearly
destroy the planet, she becomes a Kinetic, endowed by her exposure to extreme radiation
with the power to sense coming storms - in the cosmos and beyond. And she's not the only
one. Sarah believes the Kinetics are destined to join forces and halt the final
onslaught of the sun. She'll vow to keep trying to convince the one missing link in
their chain of defense, the enigmatic Ian Matthews, up until the world
ends. Views: 329
The Vikings are laying siege to Paris. They want the Count's sister, in return they will spare the rest of the city. Can the Count really have ambitions to be Emperor of the Franks if he doesn't do everything he can to save his people? Can he call himself a man if he doesn't do everything he can to save his sister? Views: 328
R.A. Salvatore's The Cleric Quintet tells the tale of the scholar-priest Cadderly, who is plucked from the halls of the Edificant Library to fulfill a heroic quest across the land of Faerûn.
The assassins of the Night Masks stalk the shadowy streets of the city of Carradoon, led by the sinister killer known as Ghost. Cadderly struggles against the dreaded Chaos Curse in these dark, evil-haunted alleyways, with a silent death around every corner.
From the Paperback edition. Views: 328
A young mage ventures with his master to a hidden temple to spar in his mastery test. Using a mix of martial arts and elemental magic, the examinees must face one another in the combat arena.What would you do if you were adopted by a dragon? When ten-year-old orphan James nearly drowns in a bog, he finds himself rescued by Farloft, a centuries old dragon with a glittering collection of treasures and an even richer collection of stories. But, dragons and boys are not meant to live together – or are they? When Laval – a wizard harboring a secret hatred for Farloft finds out about James, he sees his chance for revenge. Views: 328
Randall Garrett was a popular 20th century science fiction and fantasy writer whose works continue to be widely read today. This is one of his most famous works. Views: 328
On the heels of Kitty's return from London, a new werewolf shows up in Denver, one who threatens to split the pack by challenging Kitty's authority at every turn. The timing could not be worse; Kitty needs all the allies she can muster to go against the ancient vampire, Roman, if she's to have any hope of defeating his Long Game. But there's more to this intruder than there seems, and Kitty must uncover the truth, fast.
Meanwhile, Cormac pursues an unknown entity wreaking havoc across Denver; and a vampire from the Order of St. Lazaurus tempts Rick with the means to transform his life forever. Views: 328
"Samuel R. Delany is not only one of the most profound and courageous writers at work today, he is a writer of seemingly limitless range."—Michael Cunningham
A vast river of a novel alive with explicit sexuality and the the richness of life itself, Through the Valley of the Nest of Spiders concerns a gay, working-class, interracial relationship. In 2007, just before Eric's seventeenth birthday, his father brings him to Diamond Harbor, a failing tourist town on the Georgia coast, to live with his mother. There Eric meets nineteen-year-old Morgan Haskell, who works with his father, Dynamite Haskell, and the two boys soon join their lives—and their bodies—together on the coast as a couple over the next seventy-five years.
The author of more than forty books, Samuel R. Delany is a novelist and critic whose novel Dhalgren has sold over a million copies. He is a recipient of the William Whitehead Memorial Award for a Lifetime Contribution to Gay and Lesbian Writing and the Lambda Literary Pioneer Award. He is a professor of English and creative writing at Temple University in Philadelphia. Views: 328
Cassie Tremblay just wanted to focus on getting into a good college; she didn't want to become a rare magical wellspring that every demon and their uncle wanted for their own. But now that she's become the hottest commodity in the paranormal community, she must quickly learn how to deal with black magic-- and even worse, the politics thereof-- or forfeit her freedom forever.Cassie Tremblay divides her time between working the cash register at her neighborhood coffee shop and studying to produce the grades to get into a top-tier university. Sam, a mysterious co-worker at The Daily Grind, seems to have taken an instant dislike to her, but for Cassie, the looming specter of the SAT Verbal section is a much bigger concern. After a freak accident nearly leaves Cassie and her co-workers dead, a spell cast in desperation transforms her from a regular teen to a valuable familiar: a magical well a demon can tap. As if she didn’t have enough problems, now every demon (and their monstrous minions) seems to be after Cassie’s latent magic, and will stop at nothing to possess her. Sam, now her “master” (loath as Cassie is to admit it) works to protect her, but she soon realizes the security bought by his barely controlled black magic comes at a terrible price. She would love nothing more than to earn her freedom for herself, but with no ability to cast spells of her own, how can she fight back against creatures that wield awesome powers beyond mortal comprehension? Blending a hint of gothic romance with wry humor, The Problem with Black Magic is a YA-friendly novel that contains enough depth for genre fans of all ages. The first book of The Familiar Series, this is a tale of one young woman’s struggle for independence in a brand new world of sorcery, intrigue, and wonder. Views: 328
When Tyler fishes the girl out of the bay, he thinks she's dead.She wishes she was.For Reese, life ended when the supernatural entity called the Oneness threw her out. For Tyler, dredging Reese out of the water means life is nothing he thought.In a world where the Oneness exists, nothing looks the same. The Oneness changes everything.When Tyler fishes the girl out of the bay, he thinks she's dead.She wishes she was.For Reese, life ended when the supernatural entity called the Oneness threw her out. For Tyler, dredging Reese out of the water means life is nothing he thought.In a world where the Oneness exists, nothing looks the same. Dead men walk. Demons prowl the air. Old friends peel back their mundane masks and prove as supernatural as angels.The Oneness changes everything.And getting Reese home, making her One again, will change Tyler--and his roommate, Chris, whose connections with the Oneness have been buried most of his life--forever. Views: 328
An analysis of how the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt contributed greatly to the extreme nature of post-World War II politics, and accelerated the Cold War.On the coast of California between Los Angeles and San Francisco is the quaint village of Crescent Bay. In the past it was an active port for smugglers, but now it serves as a tourist destination for those seeking cute shops, seaside relaxation and nautical history.Part of Crescent Bay's history sits on the outskirts of the village, an abandoned lighthouse overlooking the cliffs.It is said that on foggy nights you can see the wispy figure of a woman standing on the gallery of the lighthouse, searching the sea. Some claim that they have seen her jump over the edge and plunge to her death.Two unsuspecting individuals land in Crescent Bay, a grieving woman seeking her future, and an industrious man longing to bring the lighthouse’s past back to life.But sometimes the past wants to be left alone. Views: 328
