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Anyone: A Novel
Par Charles Soule. 2019
“Fast-paced and suspenseful. Soule’s uncomfortable vision of the future will please readers of cutting-edge speculative fiction. ” — Publishers Weekly“An imaginative,…
time-fragmented thriller about the bitter and potentially deadly consequences of body-snatching. Readers won’t feel that they’re on the edge of their seats as much as they’re on a balance beam above a pit of lava while trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube.” — Kirkus Reviews“With his second novel, Anyone, Charles Soule establishes himself as an author that readers of speculative fiction will love for years to come. The book will leave you thinking about gender, power, and what it means to be human for long after the final chapter.” — Jennifer Wright, author of Get Well Soon: History’s Worst Plagues and the Heroes That Fought Them“Soule has wrapped a sharp, prescient investigation of the human mind inside a breakneck thriller that will have you riveted until the very last twist. Anyone is truly a book for everyone.” — Peng Shepherd, author of The Book of M“I spent much of my childhood inside DARPA, where my father was Deputy Director, and this book captures the imagination and double-edged sword of our greatest scientific leaps. The same technology that can cure the world’s ills might also cause us to spiral into our own greed, selfishness, and vanity. Charles Soule’s Anyone is a remarkable, consequential novel and a terrifying wake-up call.” — Susan Henderson, author of The Flicker of Old Dreams“A scientist's experiment gone wrong leads to a technology, called "flash," that changes the world. Charles Soule (The Oracle Year) gives this conventional sci-fi theme a rollicking 21st-century update in Anyone... . . Fans of N.K. Jemisin will devour this mind-bending novel.” — Shelf Awareness“Anyone is an intense, superbly crafted, edge of your seat thrill ride. I loved the two slowly converging storylines, not to mention the most dedicated, hardcore character I’ve read in a long, long time. Who would you be if you could be anyone? I’d really like to be Charles Soule and have written this book.” — Sylvain Neuvel, author of Sleeping Giants ”Explosive” — BooklistClosed Doors: A Novel
Par Lisa O'Donnell. 2014
In this tense and brilliant tale from the national bestselling author of The Death of Bees, a young boy on…
a small Scottish island, where everyone knows everything about everyone else, discovers that a secret can be a dangerous thing.Eleven-year-old Michael Murray is the best at two things: hacky sack and keeping secrets. His family thinks he's too young to hear grown-up stuff, but he listens at doors—it's the only way to find out anything. And Michael's heard a secret, one that may explain the bruises on his mother's face.When the whispers at home and on the street become too loud to ignore, Michael begins to wonder if there is an even bigger secret he doesn't know about. Scared of what might happen if anyone finds out, and desperate for life to return to normal, Michael sets out to piece together the truth. But he also has to prepare for the upcoming talent show, keep an eye out for Dirty Alice—his archnemesis from down the street—and avoid eating Granny's watery stew.Closed Doors is the startling new novel from Lisa O'Donnell, the acclaimed author of The Death of Bees. It is a vivid evocation of the fears and freedoms of childhood and a powerful tale of love, of the loss of innocence, and of the importance of family in difficult times.Start Without Me: A Novel
Par Joshua Max Feldman. 2017
“Equal parts funny and searingly beautiful...well worth the ride.” — New York Daily News“Feldman’s engaging novel offers sublime levity to…
balance the gravity of his characters’ various struggles, and Adam’s and Marissa’s tales interweave effortlessly as they search for meaning among many doubts and what-ifs.” — Booklist“A satisfying story about chance meetings and kinship.” — Publishers Weekly“Joshua Max Feldman has written the quintessential Thanksgiving novel. START WITHOUT ME has all the ingredients for an explosive holiday and a page-turning read: the turkey dinner hastily eaten, secrets and lies, and extra servings of love and dread with the possibility of redemption.” — Marcy Dermansky, author of The Red Car“START WITHOUT ME is an exceptional novel. Following the Thanksgiving of two strangers who help each other through the catastrophic fall-out of their decisions, it’s a tender, funny, beautifully written evocation of the maelstrom of the holidays and the potential to connect.” — Zachary Mason, author of Void Star and The Lost Books of the Odyssey“Pitch-perfect.” — #1 New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline“When it comes to hitting rock bottom, Joshua Max Feldman is a deft recording angel. Both in his first novel, The Book of Jonah, and now again in Start Without Me, Feldman shines a loving and unsparing light on ordinary persons at the worst moments of their lives.” — BookPageSick City: A Novel
Par Tony O'Neill. 2010
Meet Jeffrey and Randal, two desperate junkies and your guides on this top-to-bottom fun-house tour of Hollywood's underbelly. From infamous…
crime scenes to celebrity treatment centers, Sick City is an outrageous page-turning adventure set in the sun-bleached wilds of LA.My Ride or Die: A Novel
Par Leslie Cohen. 2021
"Full of humor and witty repartee, this sweet and multi-layered story about the desire to love and be loved celebrates…
the magnificent power of friendship." — Jill Santopolo, New York Times bestselling author“A delightful story of female friendship that will have you reaching for your phone to call your best friend.” — Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author"In My Ride or Die, Leslie Cohen explores the power and complexity of female friendship. Full of fun banter, crazy hijinks and plenty of sweet, sexy moments, it begs the question: if you live your life to avoid getting hurt, are you really living?" — Alison Hammer, author of You and Me and Us“A young Nora Ephron.” — David Duchovny"An exploration of the expansiveness and constraints of female friendship." — Kirkus Reviews"Cohen’s witty buddy story... Enjoyable and lighthearted, this is a fun variation on the usual rom-com fare." — Publishers Weekly"Millennial fans of women’s fiction will love Cohen’s witty tale of friendship, love, and the surprises the universe throws our way." — Library Journal"Cohen's second novel is a sweet and sprawling tale about unconditional friendship and all the beautiful, unique shapes commitment can take." — Booklist"Leslie Cohen demonstrates a mastery of craft that is refreshing. Both the language and the plot are engaging, and the dialogue and intimate scenes are well-written and captivating...My Ride or Die is perfect for anyone who enjoys reading about strong female friendship." — Bookreporter.comLong-listed for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Literature Prize Praise for Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing &“[An] exceptional debut and series…
launch... The translation showcases the novel&’s deliciously ironic voice. Fans who like colorful locales and tongue-in-cheek mysteries will eagerly await Zofia's next outing.&” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review &“A delightful debut whodunit written with abundant wit and flair. Pray for a series to follow.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing an amazing Polish mystery—fascinating for its vivid portrayal of 1893 Krakow, its witty style, and for Zofia, its irrepressible sleuth. The Daily Mail called it ingenious—we call this new author &‘marvelous!&’&” —Charles Todd, New York Times-bestselling author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries &“An ingenious marriage of comedy and crime.&” —Olga Tokarczuk, Nobel laureate and author of Man Booker International Prize winner Flights &“The unravelling of the mystery is ingenious and takes us through a social setting quivering with snobberies and dos and don&’ts. It&’s fun and sparky and the glimpse of turn-of-the-century Polish manners and mores is beguiling.&” —Daily Mail &“Charming and moreish…Conjures up the delightful books of Dorothy L Sayers . . . The perfect diversion for annoying commutes.&” —Stylist &“While there is a strong whiff of Agatha Christie in this book, it is much more than a pastiche . . . The story fuses high comedy with an evocative portrayal of the period . . . Ably translated.&” —Sunday Express &“Highly comical . . . An extremely absorbing novel.&” —Kurzojady —Monarca: A Novel
Par Leopoldo Gout, Eva Aridjis. 2022
“A work of art. In each of the pages, you will feel the flow of a powerful energy which will…
murmur to each of your cells that it is time to come out of hiding, to open the windows, to breathe freely, to dress colorfully… to fly.” — Laura Esquivel, author of Like Water for Chocolate"In Monarca, Eva Aridjis and Leopoldo Gout sweep the reader away on a meaningful and magical journey of discovery and wonder. An epic story of personal transformation, bravery and learning to appreciate the fragile world around us. Monarca is a fable destined to be an instant classic and will resonate with readers of all ages. A dazzling must read." — Tonya Hurley - New York Times bestselling author of the ghostgirl series“A magical tale about a magical being. Monarca creates an embodied kinship between humans and animals, showing us when culture and nature bow to one another, empathy can redress despair into devotion. This is a story of hope with wings.” — Terry Tempest Williams, author of Erosion“A lovely book.” — Marlon James, Man Booker Prize winning author of A Brief History of Seven KillingsIt Would Be Night in Caracas
Par Karina Sainz Borgo. 2019
“The voice of a conscience… Dry, concise, direct, with an extraordinary stirring force… Sainz Borgo’s novel is simply masterful.” —…
Fernando Aramburu, author of Homeland “The next literary sensation.” — El Mundo“A propulsively written, harrowing story, as desperate as it is timely.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Borgo’s beautiful prose belies the brutal reality of the breakdown in civil society she lays bare in this powerful literary look at strife-torn Venezuela…” — Booklist“Sainz Borgo’s excellent debut is a harrowing account of one woman grieving the recent death of her mother while attempting to survive the political unrest in Caracas, Venezuela.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Echoes of Borges in a novel of war-torn Venezuela…the writing is tense and complex…dynamic.” — New York TimesThe White King: A Novel
Par Gyvörgy Dragomán. 2008
"Dragomán conveys [main character] Djata's fearful mental landscape with unadorned run-on sentences, skillfully building a totalitarian world simultaneously immersive and…
repulsive." Publishers Weekly"Dark comedy and enveloping tragedy converge in this powerfully disturbing novel." Kirkus Reviews, Starred"Dragomán is sure-handed throughout his U.S. debut . . . the novel holds up on the strength of its characters and wealth of memorable scenes. [Belongs] on the same bookshelf as David Mitchell's Black Swan Green and Zsuzsa Bánk's The Swimmer." Library Journal —The Bone Fire
Par Gyvörgy Dragomán. 2021
A New York Times Editors' Choice Finalist for the Prix du Meilleur LivreÉtranger (France) Finalist for the Premio von Rezzori (Italy) …
Long-listed for the Prix Femina (France) "[The Bone Fire] achieves a disconcerting juxtaposition of the mundane and the primeval. On one level, it&’s a real-world coming-of-age story, in which a teenager navigates both post-Communist aftershocks and the more personal issues of menstruation, crushes, friendships and bathing suits — and on another, it&’s a tale of magic, ghosts and ancient memory . . . The timing is perfect: The novel reaches an American audience at a moment when we&’re feeling not only the seismic shifts of historical change, and the hard reckoning after a strongman&’s fall, but also the ways magical thinking, conspiracy and rumor seep through the cracks during times of turmoil . . . This is a story, after all, in which dreams and phantasms are kinder and more sensical than the random brutality of the concrete world. To that end, his telling is not just magic, but enchantment." —Rebecca Makkai, New York Times Book Review &“Anything can happen in The Bone Fire—and everything does. Dragomán puts us in the middle of our most wondrous and terrifying childhood fairytales, somehow unhazing their dreaminess and replicating their electrifying uncertainty all at once.&” —Téa Obreht, bestselling author of Inland and The Tiger's Wife "The Bone Fire exposes the magic and mystery behind so much of what we accept in our lives to be fact: that parents die, that children grow up, that regimes change, that we keep going. It traces, thanks to György Dragomán's deft hand, in Ottilie Mulzet's careful, confident translation, the places where fairy tale lands and post-Soviet territories meet. It is as sinister as it is stunningly beautiful. It is the work of a master." —Julia Phillips, author of Disappearing Earth "Nested in this novel&’s magical setting is the darkly-glinting stone of a turbulent political history of secrets, betrayals, ghosts, and memory. Dragomán&’s exigent concerns, his transitionless subject-verb-object sentences, and his terrific gift for sensual details give this book its breathless, detective-fiction-like pacing. It will pierce you like a knitting needle. " —Forrest Gander, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of Twice Alive "A poignant coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of regime change." —Kirkus Reviews "[An] evocative work of magic realism... Fans of Gabriel García Márquez may want to have a look." —Publishers Weekly —The Brave and the Bold: Star Trek All Series (Star Trek)
Par Keith R. DeCandido. 2002
Ancient artifacts—used as deadly weapons millennia ago—have been uncovered and lie in wait, ready to unleash havoc on an unsuspecting…
galaxy, featuring several of your favorite Star Trek captains. While on their shakedown cruise, Captain Kathryn Janeway and the USS Voyager discover an artifact in the Demilitarized Zone in the hands of the Maquis. With the aid of Captain Robert DeSoto of the USS Hood, Voyager security chief Lieutenant Tuvok infiltrates the Maquis, and must gain the trust of cell leaders Chakotay and Cal Hudson before the terrorists use the artifact to throw the DMZ into chaos. When another artifact is unearthed on Narendra III, it leads to several mysterious disappearances throughout Federation and Klingon space—including Federation Ambassadors Spock and Worf. Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise joins forces with Captain Klag of the IKS Gorkon but even the greatest vessels of two nations may not be enough when the deadly secret of the final artifact is revealed.The Brave and the Bold: Star Trek All Series (Star Trek)
Par Keith R. DeCandido. 1998
In this unforgettable Star Trek adventure spanning three generations, a series of ancient weapons wreak havoc across the galaxy. When…
Captain Jonathan Archer of the USS Enterprise discovers ancient weapons of absolute power scattered across the Alpha Quadrant, he and the rest of Starfleet are warned to stay clear of these dangerous devices. A century later, Captain James T. Kirk and Commodore Matt Decker of the USS Constellation come across an artifact on the colony world of Alpha Proxima II—a world ravaged by a mysterious plague. Can they discover the significance of this artifact and bring order to Proxima before it&’s too late? One hundred years after that, Commander Benjamin Sisko of Station Deep Space Nine enlists the aid of Captain Declan Keogh of the USS Odyssey to help construct a farming colony on Bajor&’s second moon. But the colony is placed in jeopardy when the Bajoran terrorist Orta discovers a strange artifact that threatens destruction on a massive scale.The Demon Awakens (DemonWars series #1)
Par R. A. Salvatore. 1996
#1 New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore brings an astonishing world to life and the intrepid hero, Elbryan…
Wynden, leads the way as he confronts the dark tides of destiny in his epic search for justice and peace.A great evil has awakened in the land of Corona, a terrible demon determined to spread death and misery. His goblin armies and fearsome giants ravage the settlements of the frontier, and in the small village of Dundallis, their merciless attack leaves behind two shattered orphans: Pony and her lifelong friend, the youth Elbryan. Taken in by elves, Elryan is raised to become a formidable ranger—a fateful role that will lead him into harrowing confrontations. Meanwhile, on a far-off island, a shower of gemstones will fall onto the black-sand shores. These heaven-sent stones carry within them an incredible power—the key to all that is good in the world and all that is evil, and it is up to one young monk to liberate them from the corrupt monastery that harvests them. Pray they don&’t fall into the wrong clawed hands.The Wind Whales of Ishmael
Par Philip José Farmer. 2013
A nineteenth-century sailor must navigate a future world of airships and soaring whales in the Hugo Award–winning author&’s sci-fi sequel…
to Moby-Dick. When the whaling ship Pequod is destroyed, Ishmael is the lone survivor to escape a watery grave. But shortly after his rescue, he finds himself slipping through a rift in time and space—into a future Earth. In this strange new world, he encounters bloodsucking vegetation and a blood-red sun. Here, too, there are whales to hunt—but whales that soar like airships through the alien sky. With no seas to sail and no safe harbor to call home, Ishmael must take to the heavens. And so he embarks on wild new adventures that include being hunted by air-sharks, wild aerial battles on floating ships, journeys through booby-trapped labyrinths, hand-to-hand combat, and much more derring-do.The Other Log of Phileas Fogg
Par Philip José Farmer. 2012
The Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author boldly reimagines the Jules Verne classic Around the World in Eighty Days in this outrageous sci-fi…
fantasy. The famous adventurer Phileas Fogg was not at all what he seemed—and his legendary journey was far more remarkable than previous accounts let on. Fogg was actually a human foster child of an alien race known as the Eridaneans. After being marooned on Earth, they enlisted Fogg as a secret agent in their underground war against their extraterrestrial rivals. Now Fogg himself recounts what really happened behind the scenes of his trip around the world as he executes a major phase of the Eridanean war. Readers will discover the true origins of Fogg, Passepartout, Captain Nemo, and other Jules Verne characters. The Other Log of Phileas Fogg is set in Philip José Farmer&’s expansive fantasy world where Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Flash Gordon, and other larger-than-life heroes all intersect.Shadows on the Sun (Star Trek: The Original Series)
Par Michael Jan Friedman. 1994
As a young doctor with a beautiful family and a promising medical career, Dr. Leonard McCoy thought he had it…
all. But when the woman he loved betrayed him, McCoy fled to Starfleet, hoping to lose his pain in the depths of space. Now, more than forty years later, the EnterpriseTM and her crew are ordered to transport a group of mediators to the planet Ssan, a world where assassination is a time-honored tradition, and McCoy is surprised to learn that his ex-wife, now remarried, is one of the mediators. And before he can come to terms with his conflicted feelings for his former love, she and Captain Kirk are trapped on Susan, and McCoy is caught in an explosive civil war, the only one with the power to save the woman who once nearly destroyed him.The Demon Spirit (DemonWars series #2)
Par R. A. Salvatore. 1998
In book two of the DemonWars Saga, Elbryan and Pony fervently hope that the tide of darkness is at last…
receding from the land of Corona—but if evil is on the retreat why are hordes of goblins and bloody-capped powries slashing their way ever deeper into civilized lands?A sinister threat now looms over Corona for the power of the demon dactyl was not entirely vanquished by the sacrifice of the monk Avelyn Desbris. Instead, its darkness has infiltrated the most sacred of places—as a once-admired spiritual leader rededicates his life to the most vicious, most insidious revenge against the forces of good. There may be no stopping the spread of malignant evil. In book two of the DemonWars Saga #1 New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore returns in what Booklist calls &“a gripping story…some of his best work.&”Kobayashi Maru (Star Trek: Enterprise)
Par Michael A. Martin, Andy Mangels. 2008
To protect the cargo ships essential to the continuing existence of the fledgling Coalition of Planets, the captains of the…
United Earth's Starfleet are ordered to interstellar picket duty, with little more to do than ask "Who goes there?" into the darkness of space. Captain Jonathan Archer of the Enterprise seethes with frustration, wondering if anyone else can see what he sees. A secret, closed, militaristic society, convinced that their survival hangs by a thread, who view their neighbors as a threat to their very existence -- the Spartans of ancient Greece, the Russians of the old Soviet Union, the Koreans under Kim Il-sung -- with only one goal: attain ultimate power, no matter the cost. The little-known, never-seen Romulans seem to live by these same principles. The captain realizes that the bond between the signers of the Coalition charter is fragile and likely to snap if pushed. But he knows that the Romulans are hostile, and he believes they are the force behind the cargo ship attacks. If asked, Archer can offer no proof without endangering his friend's life. To whom does he owe his loyalty: his friend, his world, the Coalition? And by choosing one, does he not risk losing all of them? What is the solution to a no-win scenario?The Demon Apostle (DemonWars series #3)
Par R. A. Salvatore. 1999
In book three of the DemonWars Saga, the war-weary citizens of the kingdom of Honce-the-Bear only wish to rebuild their…
broken lives after the demon dactyl and its foul minions are defeated yet the specter of civil war haunts the ravages land—and a specter more fearsome still.The elf-trained ranger Elbryan Wynden presses north to reclaim the savage Timberlands from retreating goblin hordes. His companion Pony, mistress of gemstone magic, turns south to the civilized—but no less perilous—streets of Palmaris. Suddenly they find themselves caught up in a ruthless power struggle to decide the fate of all Corona—a struggle that will push their courage and love to the breaking point…and beyond. For the demon, though defeated, was not destroyed. And now its vengeful spirit has found an unholy sanctuary. In book three of the DemonWars Saga, #1 New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore concludes the first trilogy of the saga in what Publishers Weekly calls &“Salvatore&’s strongest fantasy to date…[His] potent mixture of detailed historical context, well-rounded characters, brisk pacing, and exciting battle scenes make for a consuming read.&”Tankborn: A Tankborn Novel (Tankborn #1)
Par Karen Sandler. 2011
Kayla and Mishalla, two genetically engineered enslaved non-human (GENs), fall in love with higher-status boys, discover deep secrets about the…
creation of GENs, and in the process find out what it means to be human.Enslaved by their genetics. Oppressed by their creators. Fighting for their humanity. On rugged planet Loka, life for best friends Kayla and Mishalla is arduous at best. They are GENs, Genetically Engineered Non-humans, and in their strict caste system, GENs are at the bottom rung of society. GENs are gestated in a tank and sent to work as slaves as soon as they reach age fifteen. When Kayla is Assigned to care for Zul Manel, the patriarch of a trueborn family, she finds secrets and surprises--not least of which is her budding friendship with Zul's handsome great-grandson. Meanwhile, the children that Mishalla is Assigned to care for are being stolen in the middle of the night, and a strange lowborn boy is hanging around nearby. After weeks of toiling in their Assignments, mystifying circumstances enable Kayla and Mishalla to reunite. Together with the boys, they hatch a plan to save the disappearing children. Yet can GENs really trust humans? Both girls must put their lives and hearts at risk to crack open a sinister conspiracy, revealing secrets no one is ready to face. The first in a trilogy, Tankborn is a page-turning sci-fi thriller that will leave readers scrambling for the sequel!