Freedom
to use her power has finally come, but the ball of mist Kiiki is partnered with
causes a riot in her new reality.
Kiiki
has spent ten years in the Dome, the first to be dumped there when she was
fourteen. Now, the Citadel is offering her a chance to get out and she is not
hesitating. Her family will keep, she needs out NOW.
Harken
is a cloud-formed Nishan and Kiiki’s new partner. How can she trust a man who
can choose any shape he wishes on a world where they want her to use her power
talent for hours a day?
Her
attraction to her strange companion grows with his appreciation of her skills.
By the end of the assignment, she is incomplete without him, and he is obsessed
with protecting her. Her injuries have occurred because of the nature of her
talent, and there is nothing more frustrating than a protector who cannot
protect his charge from herself.
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When Elissa learns her telepathic twin is the subject of government experiments, the girls find themselves on the run with secrets worth killing for in this futuristic, romantic thriller. Elissa used to have it all: looks, popularity, and a bright future. Now, all she has is nightmarish visions and unexplained bruises. Finally, she’s promised a cure, and a surgery is scheduled. But on the eve of the procedure, she discovers the truth behind her visions: She’s seeing the world through another girl’s eyes. A world filled with pain and wires and weird machines. Elissa follows her visions, only to find a battered, broken girl on the run. A girl—Lin—who looks exactly like Elissa, down to the matching bruises. A twin she never knew existed.Elissa helps Lin evade the government agents who are ruthlessly tracking her down, but they’re struggling to avoid capture, and soon Elissa is forced to turn to the only person who can help: Cadan, her brother’s infuriating, arrogant best friend, and new graduate of the SFI space flight academy. Cadan is their one chance at safety. But Lin is too valuable to let go, and Elissa has knowledge that is too dangerous. The government will stop at nothing to get them back.Review “A pulse-pounding adventure—I couldn't put it down!" (Gennifer Albin, author of Crewel)“Howson’s high-flying, inventive tale is one part space opera, one part romance, one part The Matrix—and all parts adventure.” (Ilsa J. Bick, author of Ashes) About the AuthorImogen Howson writes science fiction and fantasy for adults and young adults, and is the winner of the 2008 Elizabeth Goudge Award for her romantic fiction. She works as an occasional editor for Samhain Publishing. She lives with her partner and their two teenage daughters near Sherwood Forest in England, where she reads, writes, and drinks too much coffee. Visit her at ImogenHowson.com. Views: 72
The national bestselling author of the Legion of the Damned novels, "a must-read for any fan of Mil Fic," (Archaeologist's Guide to the Galaxy) begins a brand new science fiction police procedural series... In the year 2038, an act of bioengineered terrorism decimated humanity. Those who survived were either completely unaffected or developed horrible mutations. Across the globe, nations are now divided between areas populated by "norms" and lands run by "mutants"... Detective Cassandra Lee of Los Angeles's Special Investigative Section has built a fierce reputation taking down some of the city's most notorious criminals. But the serial cop killer known as Bonebreaker—who murdered Lee's father—is still at large. Officially, she's too personally involved to work on the Bonebreaker case. Unofficially, she's going to hunt him to the ends of the earth. In the meantime, duty calls when the daughter of Bishop Screed, head of the... Views: 72
Clifton Becker always enjoyed solitude. Until the apocalypse.An unstoppable disease sweeps across the nation. Rumors spread that the infected become something inhuman. Something dangerous. Something from a terrible nightmare.But Cliff is not afraid. He knows the perfect place to find refuge. A place he often went to escape civilization even before it collapsed. Along with his faithful companion and protector, a German Shepherd named Sage, he establishes a foothold for himself in this new world.But an unexpected intrusion threatens his new way of life. He must make a choice that tests the very rules by which he and Sage have survived all this time. A choice that may cost him far more than he can afford. Views: 72
A body appeared mysteriously in the trash can... Views: 72
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This is book III in the Duty, Honor, Country Trilogy. "A treat for military fiction readers." Publishers Weekly. They swore oaths, both personal and professional. They were fighting for country, for a way of life and for family. Classmates carried more than rifles and sabers into battle. They had friendships, memories, children and wives. They had innocence lost, promises broken and glory found. Duty, Honor, Country is history told both epic and personal so we can understand what happened, but more importantly feel the heart-wrenching clash of duty, honor, country and loyalty. And realize that sometimes, the people who changed history, weren't recorded by it. In the vein of HBO's Rome miniseries, two fictional characters, Rumble and Cord are standing at many of the major crossroads of our history. We start with Mark Twain in Confederate grey, waiting for a Colonel of the Illinois militia, U.S. Grant in Florida, Missouri. From West Point, to Washington DC, through First Bull... Views: 72
Eighteen year old Gray McAllister is on the run. Leaving her dangerous past behind her is easier said than done, even when she finds herself at last able to forge a new life.But then the planets align and Gray finds herself bumping into super-hot Thane Blackwell. Views: 72
Fantasy Masterworks Volume 4Jack Vance is one of the most remarkable talents to ever grace the world of science fiction. His unique, stylish voice has been beloved by generations of readers. One of his enduring classics is his 1964 novel, The Dying Earth, and its sequels--a fascinating, baroque tale set on a far-future Earth, under a giant red sun that is soon to go out forever.This omnibus volume comprised all four books in the series, The Dying Earth, The Eyes of the Overworld, Cugel's Saga and Rialto the Magnificent. It is a must-read for every sf fan.About the AuthorJack Vance is one of the greats of science fiction. He has been writing for more than 60 years, and in 1997 was honored as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America. He is the author of dozens of science fiction and fantasy novels, including the World Fantasy Award winning Lyonnesse series, and the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning The Last Castle. He lives in Oakland, California. Views: 72
Fantasy fans, rejoice! Seven years after writer and editor Robert Silverberg made publishing history with Legends, his acclaimed anthology of original short novels by some of the greatest writers in fantasy fiction, the long-awaited second volume is here. Legends II picks up where its illustrious predecessor left off. All of the bestselling writers represented in Legends II return to the special universe of the imagination that its author has made famous throughout the world. Whether set before or after events already recounted elsewhere, whether featuring beloved characters or compelling new creations, these masterful short novels are both mesmerizing stand-alones — perfect introductions to the work of their authors — and indispensable additions to the epics on which they are based. Beyond any doubt, Legends II is the fantasy event of the season. Views: 72
