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Royaumes d'ombre et de lumière: roman (Présence du futur #142)
Par Roger Zelazny. 1993
Anubis, maître de la maison des morts, ressuscite Wakim et le rend invincible avant de le charger d'une mission capitale:…
il devra se rendre dans les mondes du Milieu pour y découvrir et détruire le prince Qui-Fut-Mille. Osiris, maître de la maison de la vie...L'étrangère: roman (Présence du futur #627)
Par Gardner R Dozois. 2000
Pendant la cérémonie de l'Alantene, la Pâque du Solstice d'hiver, Joseph Garber tombe amoureux de Liraun Jé Genawen, une Cian,…
un être génétiquement modifié. Pour avoir le droit d'aimer cette femme non humaine, il accepte que la science modifie son corps.Le serpent (La Maison des jeux #1)
Par Claire North. 2022
Venise, XVIIIe siècle. La Maison des jeux, un mystérieux établissement, abrite deux loges, l'une basse, où des fortunes se font…
et se défont aux échecs ou au backgammon, et la loge haute, où des joueurs sélectionnés sont conviés à participer à un jeu impliquant de manipuler de vraies personnes en pariant des années de vie. Pour sa présence d'esprit, Thene est invitée à la rejoindre.Défaillances systèmes (Journal d'un assasynth #1)
Par Martha Wells. 2019
Assasynth, androïde de sécurité, assure la protection des scientifiques chargés d'évaluer le potentiel habitable d'une planète. Un jour, un animal…
indigène non répertorié attaque un membre de l'équipe. De falsifications de données en contaminations informatiques, Assasynth met au jour un complot visant à éliminer les clients qu'il est chargé de défendre. Prix Hugo du meilleur roman court 2018.Viendra le temps du feu (Sorcières)
Par Wendy Delorme. 2022
La semeuse de vents: 1, La respiration du ciel (VLB Imaginaire)
Par Mélodie Joseph. 2023
Au cœur des marécages de la Tourmente, terre sauvage dévastée par un brouillard nocif, Neige découvre une fillette, qu'il baptise…
Olive. L'enfant ne sait pas qui elle est ni d'où elle vient, mais elle n'est pas native des brumes toxiques où Neige l'a trouvée, et n'aurait pas dû y survivre. Dans l'orphelinat des îles du ciel où son protecteur l'a abandonnée, Olive tente de rapiécer sa mémoire morcelée. En même temps qu'émergent ses souvenirs, un pouvoir inquiétant s'éveille en elleLes pendules à l'heure
Par Pierre-Luc Fontaine. 2022
Rémy et Julie forment un couple depuis près de 15 ans. Ils connaissent un bonheur relatif, mais depuis maintenant cinq…
ans, leur fille Emma semble être le dernier pont qui les unit. C'est qu'au fil du temps, le couple s'est oublié. Rémy a plongé tête première dans son projet d'horlogerie, devenu de moins en moins rentable. Entre les deux amoureux, la complicité des beaux jours a lentement cédé la place à l'amertume, et Rémy peine à se sortir de la spirale de mensonges dans laquelle il s'est lui-même empêtré. Un jour, en route vers son commerce, Rémy s'évanouit en pleine rue. À son réveil, il ne porte plus les mêmes vêtementsSelections include stories from prolific authors such as Robert Silverberg, John Kessel, and Stephen Baxter, as well as newer writers.…
In "Immersion" the scientists go to Africa to study the great apes and become one with them; in "The Flowers of Aulit Prison," shared reality for a native is shattered by a Terran. Includes twenty-eight stories. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sexTwenty-one selections published between 1993 and 1998 in the magazine known as F&SF. Ranging from speculative science fiction to fairy…
tales, from alternate histories to supernatural horror tales, they include award winners by Esther Friesner, Maureen McHugh, Bruce Holland Rogers, Ursula Le Guin, and Elizabeth Hand. 1999Nominees for the 1990 Nebula Awards. Winners are "The Hemingway Hoax" by Joe Haldeman, "Tower of Babylon" by Ted Chiang,…
and "Bears Discover Fire" by Terry Bisson. Nonfiction entries include tributes to Donald A. Wollheim and Lester del Rey, the Rhysling Award poetry winners, and reviews of the science fiction movies of 1990. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sexMost stories struggle with the question, "Is science good or bad?" "Even the Queen," by Connie Willis, addresses the issue…
of medical intervention. "Lennon Spex," by Paul Di Filippo, fea- tures magic eyeglasses that allow one to see the connection between tendrils growing from people's heads and what the tendrils represent. Some strong language and some descriptions of sexThirteen stories published between 1958 and 1991 by contemporary science fiction authors. Includes "The Miracle Workers" by Jack Vance, "The…
Longest Voyage" by Poul Anderson, "On the Storm Planet" by Cordwainer Smith, "The Star Pit" by Samuel R. Delany, and "Souls" by Joanna Russ. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sexYoda: Dark rendezvous (Star Wars Legends)
Par Sean Stewart. 2024
A gripping Clone Wars–era adventure featuring a showdown between Grand Master Yoda and his former apprentice, the sinister Count Dooku.…
The savage Clone Wars have forced the Republic to the edge of collapse. During the height of the battle, one Jedi Knight escapes the carnage to deliver a message to Yoda on Coruscant. It appears that Dooku wants peace and demands a rendezvous. Chances are slim that the treacherous Count is sincere but, with a million lives at stake, Yoda has no choice. The meeting will take place on Vjun, a planet steeped in evil. The challenge could not be more difficult. Can Yoda win back his once promising pupil from the dark side or will Count Dooku unleash his sinister forces against his former mentor? Either way, Yoda is sure of one thing: this battle will be one of the fiercest he’ll ever faceThe courtship of princess leia (Star Wars Legends)
Par Dave Wolverton. 2024
Before the marriage of Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo, another suitor threatened to derail their star-crossed romance. . .…
. Seeking rich, powerful allies to bring into the Rebel Alliance and a new home planet for the refugees from her native Alderaan, Princess Leia considers a proposal that could tip the balance of power against the evil Empire. The Hapes Consortium of 63 worlds is ruled by the Queen Mother, who wants Leia to marry her son, the dashing and wealthy Prince Isolder. Han Solo has always dreamed of marrying Leia himself, and now he makes a desperate, final gamble to win her back. Tricking Leia into accompanying him, Han flees with her to the beautiful and untamed planet Dathomir, where he hopes to win her heart. Fearing the imperious queen’s reaction to Han’s rash move, Luke Skywalker forms an unlikely alliance with Prince Isolder to track down the runaways. Soon Isolder, Luke, and Artoo will be at the center of an adventure leading to an awesome treasure, a group of Force-trained "witches," and a showdown with an invincible foeFive things
Par Violet Paine. 2024
After two years of living in the shadows, I force myself to leave my protective bubble and move to college.…
When I get there, though, and come face to face with the casualty of the greatest mistake of my life, I have to wonder whether I've made the right decision. But then, as time moves on, I learn how to breathe again, and that's not something I'm willing to give up on. Maverick may be determined to push me away—something I deserve—but all I want is to hold on to my freedom, and him, tighter. Will we find happiness with each other again, or are we destined to a lifetime of hurting one another? Five Things is a standalone college contemporary romance, which contains heavier themes and situations that some may find triggeringInto the sunken city
Par Dinesh Thiru. 2024
"Steal-your-breath adventure." — Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles Perfect for fans of Fable…
and House of Salt and Sorrows, this spectacular YA fantasy adventure debut is like nothing else, featuring a unique twist on Treasure Island, a magnetic second chance romance, and a thrilling heist where the reward is great—but the risks are even greater. In the slowly sinking city of Coconino, Arizona, the days are long, the money is tight, and the rain never stops. For Jin Haldar, this life is nothing new—ever since her father died in a diving accident, she's barely made ends meet for her and her younger sister, Thara. Enter Bhili: a drifter who offers Jin and Thara the score of a lifetime—a massive stash of gold hidden in the sunken ruins of Las Vegas. Jin knows it's too dangerous. She stopped diving after her father's accident. But when her sister decides to go, Jin's left with only one choice: to go with her. A ragtag crew is assembled—including Jin's annoyingly hot ex-boyfriend. From there, a high-stakes heist ensues that's beyond even Jin's wildest fears. Crumbling ruins, sea beasts, corsairs, and a mysterious figure named João Silva all lie in wait. To survive, Jin will have to do what she promised herself she'd never do again: diveMilitant: 2, Nouvel ordre
Par Dïana Bélice. 2023
2042. Le sort de l'humanité est en jeu. Le véritable objectif de Paul Montès est révélé au grand jour. Et…
c'est bien pire que tout ce qu'aurait pu imaginer Mathis. Alors que le jeune militant prend conscience que son ennemi ne reculera devant rien, il perd tranquillement pied. La bataille qu'il doit mener pèse lourd sur ses épaules. Malgré la pression, réussira-t-il à garder la tête froide ? À vaincre une fois pour toutes ses adversaires ? À sauver la planète Terre ? Et si l'alliance avec Tokhe n'était pas suffisante pour y arriver ?Canadian boyfriend
Par Jenny Holiday. 2024
Fate brings together a ballet teacher and a hockey player in this big-hearted novel about second chances and taking risks…
by the bestselling author Entertainment Weekly calls the "master of witty banter." Once upon a time teenage Aurora Evans met a hockey player at the Mall of America. He was from Canada. And soon, he was the perfect fake boyfriend, a get-out-of-jail-free card for all kinds of sticky situations. I can't go to prom. I'm going to be visiting my boyfriend in Canada. He was just what she needed to cover her social awkwardness. He never had to know. It wasn't like she was ever going to see him again... Years later, Aurora is teaching kids' dance classes and battling panic and eating disorders—souvenirs from her failed ballet career—when pro hockey player Mike Martin walks in with his daughter. Mike's honesty about his struggles with widowhood helps Aurora confront some of her own demons, and the two forge an unlikely friendship. There's just one problem: Mike is the boy she spent years pretending was her "Canadian boyfriend." The longer she keeps her secret, the more she knows it will shatter the trust between them. But to have the life she wants, she needs to tackle the most important thing of all—believing in herselfDual memory
Par Sue Burke. 2023
Antonio Moro lost everything to the Leviathan League, ruthless global pirates. Now he's alone in a city on an Arctic…
island fighting Freebooters with nothing but lies?and the mistaken idea that he's a spy. When things look bleak, he discovers an unusual ally. His new personal assistant program, Par Augustus, is a nascent A. I. He's also insolent, extroverted, moody, and not quite legal. Together, they forge an uneasy alliance and create a rebellion from unlikely recruits to defend the island city. The hitch? No one else can ever know. Especially the humansSwimming into Trouble
Par Angela Ahn. 2024
Temporarily sidelined from her swim team by an earache, Julia won't be kept down in this buoyant novel for ages…
7 to 10 by acclaimed writer Angela Ahn.As a member of the Vipers Swim Team, Julia Nam's always in the pool. Mountainview Community Center is like her second home, not only because swimming at the aquatic center is her favorite thing in the world, but also because her parents run the center's sushi café. Julia would much rather be in the pool than sitting behind the counter of Sushi on the Go! watching other people swim. She's the youngest swimmer on the team, but definitely not the slowest. Julia can't wait for Personal Best Day — the most important day for all of the swimmers. If their times are good enough, they can enter a big regional swim meet. But then the worst thing happens. A sharp pain in Julia's ear reveals an infection and she's forbidden to swim for ten days. How can she get timed during Personal Best Day when she's not allowed in the water? Julia is desperate to get back in the pool, even if it means having to go behind her parents' backs in order to do so. But Julia's solution lands her in a sticky situation, and it's going to require the entire community center to come together to help her out of it!