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Book SynopsisThe final novel in Kim Stanley Robinson's massively successful and lavishly praised Mars trilogy. The ultimate in future history' Daily MailMars has grown upIt is fully terraformed genetically engineered plants and animals live by newly built canals and young but stormy seas.It is politically independent. A brave and buzzing new world. Most of the First Hundred have died. Those that remain are like walking myths to Martian youth.Earth has grown too muchChronic overpopulation, bitter nationalism, scarce resources. For too many Terrans, Mars is a mocking utopia. A dream to live for, fight for perhaps even die for.Trade Review‘One of the finest working novelists in any genre’GUARDIAN 'If I had to choose one writer whose work will set the standard for science fiction in the future, it would be Kim Stanley Robinson’NEW YORK TIMES Praise for The Mars Trilogy: ‘One of the finest works of American SF’TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT ‘The ultimate in future history’DAILY MAIL ‘Absorbing, impressive, fascinating… Utterly plausible’FINANCIAL TIMES ‘A staggering book. The best novel on the colonization of Mars that has ever been written’Arthur C. Clarke ‘Red Mars may simply be the best novel ever written about Mars’INTERZONE

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Book SynopsisIsaac Asimov's ROBOT series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day.How could robots be used in a time of war? Could a robot be raised like a child? Could we allow them to have children of their own? Is there any human profession that could never be performed by a robotic replacement?In The Rest of the Robots, robopsychologist Dr. Susan Calvin and engineers Powell and Donovan return to investigate many more puzzling anomalies and catastrophic malfunctions.With characteristic wit, foresight and imagination, Asimov's stories uncover the practical and ethical issues humanity will encounter in a robotic future.Trade Review‘Isaac Asimov was one of the great explainers of the age…It will never be known how many practicing scientists today, in how many countries, owe their initial inspiration to a book, article, or short story by Isaac Asimov’Carl Sagan ‘Asimov displayed one of the most dynamic imaginations in science fiction’Daily Telegraph ‘Asimov’s career was one of the most formidable in science fiction’The Times

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Book SynopsisThe only official coloring book based on the Alien saga! Forget relaxing mandalas and sharpen your red pencils for the official Alien Coloring Book! From facehuggers to xenomorphs and from Ripley to Jonesy, all your favorite creatures and characters and their most memorable scenes can be found right here. As for the color scheme? Well, that's in your hands now...Trade ReviewAdult coloring books just got 100% more awesome" -Nerd Approved"

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Book SynopsisThis is the official novelization of the famous Alien movie with Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley! The crew of the Nostromo, a commercial deep-space mining ship, investigates a mysterious signal. Landing on planet LV-426, they discover a massive extraterrestrial and a nest of strange eggs. They bring back to the ship an Alien which, as it grows, stalks and picks off the crew, one-by-one.Trade Review"Foster’s treatment of the source material has only enhanced my appreciation for this classic story." - Blogcritics"The book was well written, it filled in a few gaps in the film that I didn’t know needed to be filled until I read them, and it put the film in a different context, which may color my next viewing. If you consider yourself a fan of the film, it’s worth checking out." - Top Hat Sasquatch "A hell of a fun and terrifying read. It’s one I recommend to anyone who loves the film or a good old fashioned sci-fi romp through the hell in our stars." - Ravenous Monster “In text form the primal dread conjured by its events and themes is as timeless as the cold and empty darkness from which it spreads. 9/10.” - Starburst“The official novelization is a stroll-back to memory lane of sweat inducing horrors.” – Retrenders"The official novelization is a stroll-back to memory lane of sweat inducing horrors." - Retrenders“An open door to the ALIENS universe that offers the curious even more information about the dangerous world of the films.” – Suvudu“Worthy to be on your shelf if you consider yourself a fan of the film.” – Retroist"Manages to capture the emotion and terror of the film." - Geek Girl Project"As timeless as the movie that spawned it" - Den of Geek“a master class in technically accomplished writing, as Foster uses the tools of his trade to translate the sparse details of a script into a lush, horrifyingly detailed haunted spaceship tale, populated by characters you’ll feel for” - Barnes & Noble SFF blog

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Book SynopsisAn original novel set in the Halo universe - based on the New York Times best-selling video game series. The year 2559. Formerly one of the Covenant's greatest and most fearsome warriors, Arbiter Thel 'Vadam is now allied with his former human enemies while deeply entrenched in leading the Sangheili people to a new era of unification. But his aspirations are under constant threat, whether by the dangerous, warring factions of rival Sangheili keeps or the relentless shadow of oppression spread by the renegade artificial intelligence Cortana . An opportunity to break Cortana's chains has suddenly presented itself through the rumored existence of an ancient artifact located on the hostile world of Netherop. Spartan Olympia Vale, trained with the skills to live and thrive among the Sangheili, also recognizes this alien prize as an essential means to aid humanity in reaching the same goal of freedom. But behind the scenes, both 'Vadam and Vale are being manipulated by a mysterious figure with their own agenda. And to make matters worse, all involved are unknowingly placing themselves at perilous odds with forces beyond their comprehension....

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Book SynopsisGENOCIDE by David Bischoff. The alien queen is dead, the hive mind left to flounder...and on a world bereft of its leader two strains of Alien divide their forces for world-shattering, acid-drenched war. On Earth, in the wake of alien infestation, athletes are flocking to humanity's Goodwill Games. But some come with a deadly new tool: a drug called Fire, distilled from the very essence of the Aliens' body chemistry.The military wants it. Pharmaceutical kingpin Daniel Grant wants it. But the only place the essential ingredient can be found is on that terrible world, convulsed by Alien holocaust. ALIEN HARVEST by Robert Sheckley. Royal jelly, the most illicit of Alien by-products, is keeping Dr Stan Myakovsky alive. A once-famous scientist fallen on hard times, Stan is fighting off the repo-men and trying hard to patent the cybernetic ant that will reinstate his reputation. Julie Lish is beautiful, mysterious, and totally amoral. She has a plan so outrageous that there might be one chance in a million to pull it off.Together they make an attempt to grab the ultimate treasure-royal jelly from an Alien hive.Trade ReviewAs entertaining and adventurous as the movies, if not more so -Midroad Movie Review"

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times-bestselling series continues as Admiral ‘Black Jack’ Geary commands the fleet deep into alien space and leads humanity to the galactic stage. Admiral John 'Black Jack' Geary faces the true unknown as he leads his fleet on a mission that could change humanity's understanding of the universe itself. Having survived political warfare Geary must lead a diplomatic mission to establish a new embassy with the cryptic but welcoming Dancers. But to get there, his battle group, and the scientists and ambassadors they're escorting, must enter space controlled by the mysterious, and deadly, Enigmas. Carrying the burden of his own legend, Geary must cross hostile space with saboteurs and assassins hiding in his crew. He must embody the best of military leadership, knowing every decision he makes will be assessed on the galactic stage. He must be the brilliant tactical commander, and a man who knows the price of pulling the trigger.

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Book SynopsisNothing has happened. Not yet, anyway. This is how all things begin.Welcome to Apex City, formerly Bangalore, where everything is decided by the mathematically perfect Bell Curve.With the right image, values and opinions, you can ascend to the glittering heights of the Twenty Percent – the Virtual elite – and have the world at your feet. Otherwise you risk falling to the precarious Ten Percent, and deportation to the ranks of the Analogs, with no access to electricity, running water or even humanity.The system has no flaws. Until the elusive “Ten Percent Thief” steals a single jacaranda seed from the Virtual city and plants a revolution in the barren soil of the Analog world.Previously published in South Asia only as Analog/Virtual, The Ten Percent Thief is a striking debut by a ferocious new talent.Trade Review“In the best tradition of dystopian fiction, Analog/Virtual explores issues about class, society, power structures and values. Lavanya Lakshminarayan has skilfully crafted a series of interwoven stories about a frighteningly plausible near future scenario, rooted in the extrapolation of today’s worship of technology and productivity. Spanning multiple points of view, writing styles and character voices, this masterful work of science fiction weaves its individual stories into a complex and engaging whole.” – S.B. Divya, Nebula Award finalist and author of Runtime“Lavanya Lakshminarayan’s debut drops us headfirst into a future Bangalore where a corporation rules the world and humanity seeks security and fulfilment in a thought-policed virtuality. I loved the razor-sharp writing and vivid detailing of her unfolding of the human situations and dilemmas of the Analog–Virtual divide in society. This is fiction playing for the highest stakes – and winning.” – Chandrahas Choudhury, author of Clouds“Productivity is power. The monster under your bed corrects your social opinions. And if you slip too far you might just end up living in the real world… by turns horror, cyberpunk, and biting social satire, Analog/Virtual is a high velocity anthem sung through the shape of things to come.” – Yudhanjaya Wijeratne, Nebula Award finalist and author of The Inhuman Race“Lakshminarayan is a favourite... The Ten Percent Thief is an ambitious novel.” -- The Washington Post“If you ever wondered how Huxley’s Brave New World would look when social media metrics take charge, Lakshminarayan’s Ten Percent Thief gets all the likes and thumbs up for showing us a world no sane person would want to live in. It’s deeply disturbing, but you can’t look away.” -- Wayne Santos“An astonishing, kaleidoscopic journey through the fractured landscape of a future India where cyber-power has created a new system of oppression, this beautifully written novel of imaginative literature serves both as a warning and a source of resurgent hope. Grim, unrelenting, polyphonic and exhilarating.” -- Vandana Singh“The Ten Percent Thief delivers hope, wonder, bleakness, humour and wisdom in equal measure, with unforgettable characters telling a multifaceted story of a future revolution. A complex, dazzling debut.” -- Samit Basu“Immersive and skillfully wrought; a fascinating kaleidoscope of near-future dystopian fiction” -- Stark Holborn“Lakshminarayan’s nuanced dystopian future will leave readers questioning their own relationship with technology and social media as they follow the cookie crumb trail of conformity and dissent through multiple character perspectives. The result is as satisfying as it is clever.” -- Publishers Weekly“A series of taut, Dickian cyberpunk vignettes, always introducing fascinating new protagonists to its intertwining cast of dozens; at its best when lampooning the contemporary worlds of social media, e-sports, app-obsession and the hyper-gamification of everything from art to economic standing. A sparkling debut.” -- Aubrey Wood, author of Bang Bang Bodhisattva“Playful and crushing in equal measure.” -- FanFiAddict“A new masterpiece” -- SciFiNow“Lakshminarayan uses her novel to flawlessly confront constructed binaries built into the very fabric of contemporary society” -- The Fantasy Hive“The Ten Percent Thief is bold and creative, and Lakshminarayan expertly packages a warning that will only get more relevant with time” -- STARBURST Magazine“There are wonders and gizmos within Apex City, but these are stories about people’s lives. This is, punk-like, a collection of rebellions against, and reconsiderations of, the status quo. One of my favourite books of recent years.” -- Jared Shurin, Raptor Velocity“Impressive” -- SFX“Stunning and thought-provoking” -- The British Fantasy Society“Smart, vivid, engaging” -- The Guardian“Lavanya Lakshminarayan breathes new life into dystopia” -- The Washington Post“Deeply thought-provoking and timely” - Grimdark Magazine“The Ten Percent Thief is really terrific; I loved it.” – Dave Hutchinson

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Book SynopsisAfter successfully freeing Alliance POWs, 'Black Jack' Geary discovers that the Syndics plan to ambush the fleet with their powerful reserve flotilla in an attempt to annihilate it once and for all. And as Geary has the fleet jump from one star system to the next, hoping to avoid the inevitable confrontation, saboteurs contribute to the chaos.

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Book SynopsisEnemies without! Enemies within!This fourth omnibus of The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire, a classic of the science-fiction genre, collects the stories published in Look and Learn from 1973 through to 1975.Don Lawrence’s painted art continues to be a highlight of the series and, as Don Lawrence takes a sabbatical from the strip, Miguel Quesada and Philip Corke match his impressive work with their own style.The Trigan emperor and his nephew, Janno, continue to protect their citizens from treacherous politicians, foil assassination attempts by mercenary assassins, halt the despotic plans of delusional scientists, and resist alien invaders.Trade Review“The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire is a stand-out strip on the UK comics’ landscape” Tripwire “We can still marvel at the extraordinary visual flair and detail of Don Lawrence’s stunning artwork. 9/10” Starburst "Vastly influential. Stunning. Dominated the genre of Science-Fiction epics." The Independent "Lawrence [is] celebrated for his richly coloured, highly detailed visions of fantastic worlds." The New York Times

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Book SynopsisDiscover the explosive seventh instalment in the Lorien Legacies series by Pittacus Lore, the bestselling author of I AM NUMBER FOUR''Exhilarating . . . Each book grows more and more cataclysmic and heroic'' 5***** Reader Review''This series is consistently captivating. It makes me shiver to think about it'' 5***** Reader Review______It is the end.And the final battle will commence . . . with Earth as the battlefield.If they stand together, if they are united, if they are one . . . there will be a slim chance of victory.The Mogadorian invasion has come to Earth, and they have all but won the battle for our planet. Their warships loom over our most populous cities and no army will risk making a move against them.The Garde are all that stand in their way . . . but they are no longer alone in this fight. Human teens from across the globe, like John Smith''s best friend, Sam Goode, have begun to develop Trade ReviewTense, exciting, full of energy * Observer *Relentlessly readable * The Times *Tense, keeps you wondering * Sunday Times *Number Four is a hero for this generation -- Michael BayA franchise set to eclipse Harry Potter and moody vampires * Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisUSA TODAY BESTSELLER Official IndieNext Selection 'Incisive and insightful.' —Texas Monthly From environmental journalist and founder of the #TransRightsReadathon Sim Kern, comes the eat-the-rich climate fiction you won't want to put down: In an alternate 2020 timeline, Al Gore won the 2000 election and declared a War on Climate Change rather than a War on Terror. For twenty years, Democrats have controlled all three branches of government, enacting carbon-cutting schemes that never made it to a vote in our world. Green infrastructure projects have transformed U.S. cities into lush paradises (for the wealthy, white neighborhoods, at least), and the Bureau of Carbon Regulation levies carbon taxes on every financial transaction. English teacher by day, Maddie Ryan spends her nights and weekends as the rhythm guitarist of Bunny Bloodlust, a queer punk band living in a warehouse-turned-venue calle

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Book SynopsisThe sixth omnibus collection of The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire reprints all of the classic stories in chronological order, many for the first time. This volume includes Oliver Frey's final work on the series, and the beginning of Gerry Wood's work.

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times best-selling author of Infected delivers medieval carnage as a pre-industrial society fights extinction at the hands of a massive infestation of Xenomorphs. Ataegina was an isolated world of medieval castles and rich cultures - vibrant until the demons rose and slaughtered ninety percent of the planet's population. Swarms of lethal creatures with black husks, murderous claws, barbed tails and dreaded "tooth-tongues" rage across the land. Terrified survivors hide in ruined mountain keeps, where they eke out a meager existence. Skilled runners travel the treacherous paths between keeps, maintaining trade and sharing information. If caught, they die screaming. Ahiliyah of Lemeth Hold is an exceptional runner, constantly risking her life for her people. When she and her closest companions discover a new weapon, it may offer the one last chance to end the demon plague. But to save humanity, the trio must fight their way to the tunnels of Black Smoke Mountain - the lair of the mythical Demon Mother. Aliens: Phalanx TM & (c) 2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.Trade Review"a fresh take on a popular, long-running property" 4* - High Fever Books "a richly detailed story" - Alien Theory "If you're a fan of the franchise...Aliens: Phalanx should not be missed" - Cinema Sentries "Breathes some new life into a franchise that's seemingly done everything imaginable" - Steel Rain Book Reviews "The story itself escalates in a way that any xenomorph fan will enjoy... Aliens: Phalanx is a brilliant story" - Casey Douglass "Aliens: Phalanx brings a wholly different vibe to an already incredible franchise. I think anyone who loves the movies will enjoy the hell out of this one, and it would be a great choice for someone's first foray into the Alien novels!... An intense, gory, and super addictive read!" - Grimdark Dad

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Book SynopsisDiscover the original novel set in the Halo universe, based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!It’s been three months since the colony world of Meridian was invaded by the alien theocratic alliance known as the Covenant. Under the close watch of the military, teenagers Evie, Dorian, Saskia, and Victor have been put into an accelerated training program with ONI, the Office of Naval Intelligence. And to the quartet’s surprise, ONI has a mission for them: return to their hometown on Meridian and monitor the Covenant’s efforts to retrieve an ancient Forerunner artifact of untold power. But what seems like a simple job quickly spirals out of their control. With the artifact at risk of falling into Covenant hands, the stakes are raised, and ONI tasks the teens and their team of militia fighters with extracting the artifact for study. After a series of missteps with command, the group must take matters into their own hand, journ

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Book SynopsisThe HUGO AWARD-winning novel from one of the true greats of science fiction.

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Book SynopsisA young fleet officer and a Marine must stand together to defend their neighbors and their colony in this thrilling finale to the powerful and action-packed Genesis Fleet saga from New York Times bestselling author Jack Campbell. The recently colonized world of Glenlyon has learned that they're stronger when they stand with other star systems than they are on their own. But after helping their neighbor Kosatka against an invasion, Glenlyon has become a target. The aggressive star systems plan to neutralize Glenlyon before striking again. An attack is launched against Glenlyon's orbital facility with forces too powerful for fleet officer Rob Geary to counter using their sole remaining destroyer, Saber. Mele Darcy's Marines must repel repeated assaults while their hacker tries to get into the enemy systems to give Saber a fighting chance. To survive, Glenlyon needs more firepower, and the only source for that is their neighbor Kosatka or other star systems that have so far remained neutral. But Kosatka is still battling the remnants of the invasion forces on its own world, and if it sends its only remaining warship to help will be left undefended against another invasion. While Carmen Ochoa fights for the freedom of Kosatka, Lochan Nakamura must survive assassins as he tries to convince other worlds to join a seemingly hopeless struggle. As star systems founded by people seeking freedom and autonomy, will Kosatka, Glenlyon and others be able to overcome deep suspicions of surrendering any authority to others? Will the free star systems stand together in a new Alliance, or fall alone?

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Book SynopsisThe official prequel to the action video game Gears 5, beginning immediately after Gears of War 4 and leading directly into the new game. Following Reyna Diaz's death at the hands of the Swarm, Kait seals her mother's tomb, swearing revenge. With her allies, including JD Fenix and Del Walker, she returns to New Ephyra to warn the Coalition of Ordered Governments: THE SWARM IS COMING However, First Minister Jinn requires proof of the threat. She also demands their utter loyalty, driving a wedge between the allies. Joined by Marcus Fenix, Kait strikes out on her own while JD and Del embark on a sanctioned mission to prove that the threat is real. With the fate of humankind hanging in the balance, it's a race against time.Trade Review“an interesting story that manages to both entertain and pique one’s interest in the next campaign”. 8/10 - XBox Addict“if you are a Gears fan, there is no question of whether or not you should read Gears of War: Ascendance. The answer is yes, and you should do it before playing Gears 5 if you want the full experience...not only does this novel bridge the time between the fourth and the fifth game, it’s also a hell of a fun read” 4* - The BiblioSanctum “Filling the gap between Gears 4 and 5 with heart and soul... and a lot of action!” 5* - Impulse Gamer

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Book SynopsisTitan Books will work with acclaimed video gamedeveloper BioWare to publish brand new novels set in theuniverse of MASS EFFECT(TM): ANDROMEDA. The actionwill weave into the new game, with storylines developed inclose collaboration with the BioWare game team. Theaction takes place with the adventure of the game itself,setting up the story and events of the game adding depthand detail to the canonical MASS EFFECT saga.Trade Review“I feel it compliments the game so perfectly that the two both must be consumed to fully appreciate the narrative of the new Mass Effect franchise.” Entertainment Buddha “it’s been a long time since I’ve been so engaged in a book that I stayed up late to finish it, but when I got half way through, I simply had to know more” Biblio Sanctum“I was not expecting the sudden action of the first chapter...I suddenly didn’t want to stop reading.” Black Girl Nerds

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Book SynopsisThe first novel based on the thrilling Paramount+ TV series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds!When an experimental shuttlecraft fails, Captain Christopher Pike suspects a mechanical malfunction—only to discover the very principles on which Starfleet bases its technology have simply stopped functioning. He and his crewmates are forced to abandon ship in a dangerous maneuver that scatters their party across the strangest new world they’ve ever encountered. First Officer Una Chin-Riley finds herself fighting to survive an untamed wilderness where dangers lurk at every turn. Young cadet Nyota Uhura struggles in a volcanic wasteland where things are not as they seem. Science Officer Spock is missing altogether. And Pike gets the chance to fulfill a childhood dream: to live the life of a cowboy in a world where the tools of the twenty-third century are of no use. Yet even in the saddle, Pike is still very much a starship captain, with all the r

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Book SynopsisTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON APPLE TV+Based on the phenomenally popular Instagram comic, a hilariously perceptive and hugely addictive look at an alien world not unlike our ownFrom the mind of New York Times-bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle comes an adorable and profound universe in pink, blue, green, and purple. Since launching on Instagram in Feb 2019, Strange Planet has become a viral sensation - and this book, based on the side-splitting Instagram comic - covers a full life cycle of the alien planet''s inhabitants, including milestones such as:The Emergence DayBeing Gains a SiblingThe Being Family Attains a BeastThe Formal Education of a BeingCelebration of Special DaysBeing Begins a VocationThe Beings at HomeHealth Status of a BeingThe Hobbies of a BeingThe Extended Family of the BeingThe Being Reflects on Life While Watching the Planet RotateWith dTrade Review[Strange Planet] offers pastel-coloured balm for anyone who feels like they're trapped in a world that's gone mad and is teetering on the brink - which, let's face it, is most of us * Financial Times *Wonderfully weird * Entertainment Weekly *The Internet's favourite new comic strip * Daily Dot *A laugh out loud book for you to cuddle and treasure ... Pyle's complete genius shoves a mirror up to the weirdness of the human race * Magic Book Club *I know I'd love to own this book to flick through when I need a lighter moment - and who doesn't have moments when they do? -- 24 of the Best Books to Gift to Your Loved Ones in 2019 * Book Riot *I was immediately charmed and entertained ... A perfect stocking filler for the geeky person in your life * Geek Dad *

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Book SynopsisThe Definitive series of the Nemesis the Warlock saga continues with Nemesis's continuing battle against the wicked forces of Termight's mad tyrant Torquemada, alien freedom fighter Nemesis The Warlock is joined by his bloodthirsty son Thoth and war robots, the A.B.C. Warriors, for a nightmarish adventure across the terrifying Time Wastes. Written by Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and drawn by Kevin O'Neill (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) and Bryan Talbot (Sandman, The Adventures of Luther Arkwright), this edition compiles the entire series in order, with the colour centre-spread pages reproduced in their original form. Definitive Nemesis the Warlock is the ultimate way to read one of the most important sci-fi sagas published in the pages of 2000 AD.

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Book SynopsisFINALIST FOR HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2019FINALIST FOR LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL 2019IN SPACE EVERYONE CAN HEAR YOU SINGA century ago, intelligent space-faring life was nearly destroyed during the Sentience Wars. To bring the shattered worlds together in the spirit of peace, unity and understanding, the Metagalactic Grand Prix was created. Part concert, part contest, all extravaganza, species far and wide gather to compete in feats of song, dance and/or whatever facsimile of these can be performed by various creatures who may or may not possess, in the traditional sense, feet, mouths, larynxes or faces. This year, humankind has discovered that it must fight for its destiny not with diplomacy, gunships and stoic councils - but with glitter, lipstick and electric guitars. A washed-up glam-rock trio from London, Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeroes, has been chosen to represent humanity on the greatest stage iTrade ReviewSPACE OPERA by Cat Valente is the experience of Finding Your Song stretched out over paragraphs and chapters and characters and story arcs, and it is glorious, it is painful and silly and serious and glorious and glitterpunk glamrock glory in multi-syllabic crescendos of idea. * Seanan McGuire *As if Ziggy Stardust went on a blind date with The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, then they got smashed and sang karaoke all night long. Cat Valente is mad and brilliant and no one else would have even thought of this, much less pulled it off. * John Scalzi *SPACE OPERA is a book I really needed in this dour, dire age: Valente's book contains a story and prose that is both electric and breathless, It has the heart of Douglas Adams and the soul of David Bowie. I loved it and it made me happy. * Chuck Wendig *Cat Valente is the Ray Bradbury of her generation * Lev Grossman, Time Magazine *Valente has cleverly recreated just the kind of surreal alien anarchy Douglas Adams would be proud of, all of it topped off with a Ziggy Stardust swagger . . . The result is so funny, so quirky and so downright weird that at times you have to remind yourself you're not actually reading Adams... and we can't praise anything more highly than that. Definitely not "nul points". * SFX magazine *

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Book SynopsisTwo Syndicate World star systems have fallen prey to a mysterious fleet of warships controlled entirely by artificial intelligence. The warships are no mystery to Geary. He knows they were developed by his government to ensure security, but malfunctioned. If the Syndics learn the truth, the war with the Alliance will resume with a vengeance. As the government attempts to conceal the existence of the A.I. warships - and its role in their creation―Geary must track the ships to their secret base in the supposedly mythical Unity Alternate star system and end the conflict―at any cost.

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Book SynopsisNnedi Okorafor''s Binti is the winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novella!Her name is Binti, and she is the first of the Himba people ever to be offered a place at Oomza University, the finest institution of higher learning in the galaxy. But to accept the offer will mean giving up her place in her family to travel between the stars among strangers who do not share her ways or respect her customs.Knowledge comes at a cost, one that Binti is willing to pay, but her journey will not be easy. The world she seeks to enter has long warred with the Meduse, an alien race that has become the stuff of nightmares. Oomza University has wronged the Meduse, and Binti''s stellar travel will bring her within their deadly reach.If Binti hopes to survive the legacy of a war not of her making, she will need both the gifts of her people and the wisdom enshrined within the University, itself ? but first she has to make it there, alive.The Binti SeriesBook 1: BintiBook 2: Binti: HomeBook 3: Binti: The Night MasqueradePRAISE FOR BINTIBinti is a supreme read about a sexy, edgy Afropolitan in space! It''s a wondrous combination of extra-terrestrial adventure and age-old African diplomacy. Unforgettable! ? Wanuri Kahiu, award-winning Kenyan film director of Punzi and From a WhisperTrade ReviewBinti is utterly captivating... [and] shows that one girl can change the course of the galaxy. Michaela Gray, Geek Syndicate"

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Book SynopsisThe third thrilling omnibus of the lost Sci-Fi classic from the sixties that the New York Times noted had “highly detailed visions of fantastic worlds”This is the epic story of the Trigan Empire’s rise and fall, and of how Trigo, often alone, had to fend off usurpers and monstrous threats to save his people. The lush painted comic art that Don Lawrence produced in this period would solidify him as one of the greatest comic book artists of all time.Collected within are all the Trigan Empire stories published in chronological order including the never before reprinted short stories not illustrated by Don Lawrence, to give you the complete saga of the Trigan Empire. Trade Review“The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire is a stand-out strip on the UK comics’ landscape” Tripwire “We can still marvel at the extraordinary visual flair and detail of Don Lawrence’s stunning artwork. 9/10” Starburst "Vastly influential. Stunning. Dominated the genre of Science-Fiction epics." The Independent "Lawrence [is] celebrated for his richly coloured, highly detailed visions of fantastic worlds." The New York Times

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Book SynopsisThe essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series – this is the ultimate introduction to the Lawman of the Future!It is Judgement Day! Sabbat the Necromagus has resurrected every corpse in the whole world to serve as his zombie horde. All over the globe the Judges are facing unimaginable odds, but then the unthinkable happens and time-travelling Strontium Dog, Johnny Alpha, arrives to lend Dredd a hand. It is the team-up of the century as Dredd and Alpha fight back against the walking dead!Essential Judge Dredd: Judgement Day is a fast-paced and action-packed epic scripted by Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys), with art from Carlos Ezquerra (Strontium Dog), and Dean Ormston (Black Hammer).Trade ReviewREVIEW FOR PREVIOUS ESSENTIAL JUDGE DREDD COLLECTIONS"With 40+ years of Dredd tales to choose from, the new Essential Judge Dredd has opened with an impressive one-two punch." - ComicconREVIEW FOR PREVIOUS ESSENTIAL JUDGE DREDD COLLECTIONS"If you’re a fan that hasn’t seen this stuff before, you’re in for a rare treat." - Grovel

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Book SynopsisHerald Mags, the King of Valdemar's Herald Spy, has been developing a network of informants who observe the Court and the alleys alike, quietly gathering information to keep the Kingdom safe. Meanwhile, his wife Amily is growing into her position as the King's Own Herald, though she is irritated to encounter many who still consider her father to be the real King's Own. Nonetheless, she finds it increasingly useful to be underestimated, for there are dark things stirring in the shadows of Haven. Someone has discovered secrets of the women of the Court and the Collegia-and is using those secrets to terrorize them. They are targeting the religious houses of women, too, leaving behind destruction and obscene letters. Mags and Amily use both magic and wits to try and find the evildoer. But just as they appear to be on the verge of success, the letter writer tires of terror. Now they are out for blood...

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Book SynopsisMonstrosity lurks around every corner in this graphic novel sequel to the critically acclaimed videogame, Dead Space.For old and new fans, journey back into the horrific darkness of space as the mutated dead rise to feast on humanity, while the Church of Unitology plots the extinction of mankind...

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Book SynopsisIn the cold reaches of space, are they sowing the seeds of battle?Alan Saul is now part human and part machine, and our solar system isn't big enough to hold him. He craves the stars, but can't leave yet. His sister Var is trapped on Mars, on the wrong side of a rebellion. And Saul's human side won't let her die. He must leave Argus Station to stage a dangerous rescue – but mutiny is brewing on board.Serene Galahad is the earth’s latest dictator, with its full powers at her disposal – and she’ll do anything to prevent Saul from escaping her grasp. So she musters new warships, ready to unleash a terrifying display of interstellar violence. The previous ship sent to end Saul failed, and is now limping back to earth. One survivor is Clay Ruger, who is holding to ransom humanity’s greatest asset – seeds to rebuild a dying Earth. He’ll give them up if Galahad gives up her life. But will Galahad pay the price, to ensure humanity’s future?Jupiter War is the final book in the Owner trilogy by Neal Asher.‘This dizzying and unusually thoughtful space opera . . . The result is a challenging, extremely satisfying read' – Publishers Weekly‘Expertly ratchets up the narrative tension and excitement with high-tech mayhem and technological razzle-dazzle' – Kirkus ReviewsTrade ReviewThis is a dizzying and unusually thoughtful space opera . . . The result is a challenging, extremely satisfying read -- Publishers WeeklyJam-packed with . . . invention, and just downright, in-your-face, balls-to-the-wall action -- SFFWorldNeal Asher is a real SF professional, and you won’t be disappointed -- EarthianHivemindFast, furious, violent, slightly tongue-in-cheek (I think), and a whole lot of fun that makes 1984 seem like a children’s tea party . . . the start of another promising series from Asher. Go on, dive in, you won’t be disappointed -- British Fantasy Society on The DepartureThe Orwellian intro had me utterly hooked right from the start. I simply couldn’t stop reading until I reached the end -- WorldsInInk on The Departure

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Book SynopsisWAR IS PEACEFREEDOM IS SLAVERYIGNORANCE IS STRENGTH Winston Smith is a good worker. He supports the Party. He is good at his job rewriting history to Government specification. Big Brother watches him, but there is nothing to see.Winston''s struggle against the totalitarian world he inhabits is a closely guarded secret. It exists only in his mind until he begins a secret love affair with Julia, a fellow worker. Is this enough to push him to revolution? Or is it the beginning of his downfall?A masterwork of dystopian fiction, Nineteen Eighty-Four is harrowingly prescient, and its impact has stretched around the globe.With a new introduction by political editor and writer Ian Dunt, this brand new edition of a science fiction classic is a must-have for any collector.

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Book SynopsisThe third and final book in the LEGENDS OF DUNE series, based on the vision of Frank Herbert. The trilogy follows the campaigns of the Butlerian Jihad, the great war against the thinking machines.Trade Review'This book is written in a style so close to the original that it is hard to believe Frank Herbert did not direct it through some mysterious genetic link - maybe he did. Did I like it? Hey, I'm a Dune addict myself. I can't wait for the sequel to the prequel' - Mark Graham, Rocky Mountain News on HA'If you're familiar with the Dune universe it is oddly compelling. This is a successful space opera that spins in a few genuine surprises.' Focus on THE BATTLE OF CORRIN'All these characters and themes will be familiar to fans of the original Dune novels. But new twists added by Herbert and Anderson will have fans, both old and new, turning pages. Having done their research well, Herbert and Anderson have succeeded in laying out the foundation for a new trilogy that will amplify the original novels and stand firmly as a class act in its own right.' - Dorman T Schindler, St Petersburg Times on HAHouse Harkonnen is compulsive reading. I certainly enjoyed meeting pardot Kynes and Liet, learning more about the Freman, as well as Gurney Halleck, Duncan Idaho and the Lady Jessica. Such vile villains...and such a fascinating description of splendid places. * Anne McCaffrey on House Harkonnen *House Atreides is a terrific prequel, but it's also a first-rate adventure on its own. Frank Herbert would surely be delighted and proud of this continuation of his vision. * Dean Koontz *...a rousing story that juggles eight or so plot lines with ease. The first of a trilogy, the book is written so that those who have never read Dune can strat right here with the prequel.' - Michael Glitz, New York Post on HAThose who long to return to the world of desert, spice and sandworms will be amply satisfied * The Times *'The author's research and passion for the material have served them well. Dune: House atreides captures the essence of Dune while illuminating further the workings of Frank Herbert's universe' - Seattle Times'Dune: House Atreides is packed with action, great story lines and twists within twists about favorite Dune villains and heroes. The result is a winning combination that keeps the two in stride with Frank Herbert's vision.' - Beyond the Cover.'A triumphant climax to the history of the Dune universe.' The Bookseller on The Battle of Corrin'...a compelling story that will transport readers back to the world that changed science fiction forever' - Tattered Times, Denver, Colarado'In a word satisfying: all Dune fans will want to investigate, newcomers will be tempted, and it should promise fresh interest in the magnificent original series' - Kirkus

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Book SynopsisAn original sci-fi adventure of rebellion against a totalitarian and oppressive world, as imagined by master storyteller Alejandro Jodorowsky (The Incal, Metabarons, Jodorowsky's Dune). On Megalex, the city-planet, a tyrannical order reigns over a population controlled by drug addiction and genetic manipulation. Its only opposition are the freedom fighters hiding in a primitive and impenetrable forest. The fighters are easy prey--until a clone policeman, known only as Anomaly, is rescued from death by the rebel Adama and learns the truth about the side he's been fighting for. Now the gentle giant has joined the opposition and is eager to help topple his former masters.At long-last back in print in a gorgeous oversized deluxe edition for the first time, this is the definitive way to enjoy this classic sci-fi epic. Experience the art in the way it was meant to be. Includes:Special Edition with Gold Foil Stamping on Cover Cover gallery

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Book SynopsisAntiwar activist Alefret, locked up in a secret prison and tortured, is offered a chance of freedom, ordered into one of the enemy's flying cities to provoke his fellow pacifists into rising against their rulers. He should refuse to serve the warmongers, but what if he could end this pointless war once and for all?

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Book SynopsisA stand alone political thriller in which a large-scale social experiment by Justice Department accountant Judge Maitland threatens to destroy the very power of the Judges themselves by providing the citizens of Mega-City One with another way of living.

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Book SynopsisThe mind-blowing, time-warping science fiction epic that puts grand scientific ideas into a thrilling page-turning narrativeFresh from his latest collaboration with Terry Pratchett on the Long Earth sequence Stephen Baxter now returns to the mysteries and challanges first hinted at in his acclaimed novel PROXIMA.In PROXIMA we discovered ancient alien artifacts on the planet of Per Ardua - hatches that allowed us to step across light years of space as if we were stepping into another room. The universe opened up to us. Now in ULTIMA the consequences of this new freedom make themselves felt. And we discover that there are minds in the universe that are billions of years old and they have a plan for us. For some of us. But as we learn the true nature of the universe we also discover that we have countless pasts all meeting in this present and that our future is terrifyingly finite. It''s time for us to fight to take back control.This is grand scaTrade Review[Stephen Baxter] is one of the few still producing massive, fastidiously textured SF epics that engage the intelligence of the reader. Ideas come thick and fast, and an exhilarating sense of wonder is guaranteed. * The Independent *Stephen Baxter is an incredibly skilled author - a successor to Arthur C Clarke and Philip K Dick who has kept me entertained for years with his clever books written around huge ideas and concepts. * Book Bag *Ultima is a tour-de-force of grand Space Opera, where an unbridled enthusiasm and super-long timelines create a tale full of wonder and cool imaginings. Whilst enjoying the travelogue, it is clear that, in the finest Clarkean tradition, the joy of discovery leads to even greater mysteries to be understood. Ultima is great fun. I loved this book, even more than the first, and I really want to read the next book as soon as possible. Definitely one of my favourites of 2014. * SFF World *this is a hard SF novel that battles bravely with big ideas. With every passing year, the oft-made remark that Baxter is Arthur C. Clarke's heir seems more and more apt * SFX *

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Book SynopsisShe cannot run. She cannot walk. She cannot even blink. As her batteries run down for the final time, all she can do is speak. Will you listen?From a pilgrim girl''s diary, to a traumatised child talking to a software program; from Alan Turing''s conviction in the 1950s, to a genius imprisoned in 2040 for creating illegally lifelike dolls: all these lives have shaped and changed a single artificial intelligence - MARY3. In Speak she tells you their story, and her own. It is the last story she will ever tell, spoken both in celebration and in warning.When machines learn to speak, who decides what it means to be human? ''TRANSFIXING''New York Times''BRILLIANT''Huffington Post''INCREDIBLE''Buzzfeed''HYPNOTIC''Guardian''A MASTERPIECE''NPR

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Book SynopsisDid you ever wonder why I chose you all those years ago? I wanted to see the universe, so I stole a Time Lord and I ran away...'The Doctor has a unique bond with their TARDIS. They've always loved the old girl' for the way she's gone looking for trouble anywhere in the universe. The Doctor says they stole the TARDIS from Gallifrey. The TARDIS disagrees she stole them. She hasn't always taken them where they want to go, but she's made sure to take them where they needed to be. For the TARDIS is far more than just a time machine crossed with a spaceship. Her life reflects the Doctor's life a shared wanderlust and longing to explore. Now you can revisit the Doctor's adventures as seen through the eyes or the flashing rooftop light, at least of the TARDIS. From the time the Doctor stole her from Gallifrey to her latest adventures with the Fifteenth Doctor, the TARDIS reflects wittily on her epic, incredible history past, present and future!

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Book SynopsisSi Morley is bored with his job as a commercial illustrator and his social life doesn''t seem to be going anywhere. So, when he is approached by an affable ex-football star and told that he is just what the government is looking for to take part in a top-secret programme, he doesn''t hesitate for too long. And so one day Si steps out of his twentieth-century, New York apartment and finds himself back in January 1882. There are no cars, no planes, no computers, no television and the word ''nuclear'' appears in no dictionaries. For Si, it''s very like Eden, somewhere he could find happiness. But has he really been back in time? The portfolio of tintype photographs and sketches that he brings back convince the government. But all Si wants is to return ...

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Book SynopsisThe galaxy has seen great empires rise and fall. Planets have shattered and been remade. Amongst the ruins of alien civilisations, building our own from the rubble, humanity still thrives.And there are vast fortunes to be made, if you know where to find them . . .Captain Rackamore and his crew do. It''s their business to find the tiny, enigmatic worlds which have been hidden away, booby-trapped, surrounded with layers of protection - and to crack them open for the ancient relics and barely-remembered technologies inside. But while they ply their risky trade with integrity, not everyone is so scrupulous.Adrana and Fura Ness are the newest members of Rackamore''s crew, signed on to save their family from bankruptcy. Only Rackamore has enemies, and there might be more waiting for them in space than adventure and fortune: the fabled and feared Bosa Sennen in particular.Revenger is a science fiction adventure story set in the rubble of our solar system in Trade ReviewA swashbuckling thriller - Pirates of the Caribbean meets Firefly - that nevertheless combines the author's trademark hard SF with effective, coming-of-age characterisation. * GUARDIAN *A bold space opera. * Peter F. Hamilton, Shortlist Magazine *A must-read... an unexpectedly personal and emotionally-driven tale of determination and retribution - with some great twists along the way and a gutsy heroine who will appeal to fans of young adult literature. * STARBURST *A blindingly clever imagining of our solar system in the far flung future. * THE SUN *A rollicking adventure yarn with action, abduction, fights, properly scary hazards, very grisly torture and even ghosts of a sort. * THE DAILY TELEGRAPH *By far the most enjoyable book Reynolds has ever written. * SFX *The World of Revenger is undeniably fascinating, and with Reynolds as your storyteller, a journey into it is definitely worthwhile. * SCIFINOW *Featuring dollops of derring-do and not a few space battles too, Revenger might be Reynold's most accessible solo effort yet. * TOR.COM *Basically, it's TREASURE ISLAND meets MOBY DICK, set in space, with a nice BLADE RUNNER-ish colour palette and a cast of characters worthy of a Terry Gilliam movie. I loved it. * JOANNE HARRIS *Reynolds makes the human story compelling in a narrative that, spiced with bizarre characters aplenty and propelled by vengeance, smacks intriguingly of everything from Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island to Mad Max. * NATURE *An excellent, gripping piece of work * SFANDFREVIEWS *A delightful romp through the spaceways. * INTERZONE *

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