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ECW Press,Canada We Speak Through the Mountain
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Astra Publishing House Terminal Peace
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for The Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse:"The book is damn hilarious. It's less Tanya Huff and more Phule's Company in the best possible way. It's witty and sharp, it sneaks in some social commentary, and it skates just on the right side of the line between clever absurdity and complete chaos." —Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author"A high-stakes romp full of interstellar hi-jinks and pulse-pounding action. Jim Hines's space janitors are the unlikeliest crew of heroes ever to save a galaxy." —Lisa Shearin, New York Times-bestselling author of the Raine Benares novels"It's like Guardians of the Galaxy meets MacGyver, with zombies." —Howard Tayler, Hugo-winning author of Schlock Mercenary“Jim Hines is one of the funniest, and most fun, writers in our genre! Terminal Alliance skewers science fiction tropes and takes on a wild romp through an original universe.” —Tobias S. Buckell, author of the Xenowealth series“Terminal Alliance was a really fun read. Mops is a great POV character, and I enjoyed the way that the maintenance crew got to be the heroes—but also they didn't just pick up the controls of the ship and fly around as though it were super easy.” —Ann Leckie, Nebula- and Hugo-winning author of Ancillary Justice“I enjoyed Terminal Alliance very much. It’s a spunky, irreverent interstellar romp with most unlikely heroes and frequent laugh-out-loud moments. I look forward to more adventures featuring this delightful cast of galactic janitors.” —Marko Kloos, author of the Frontlines series“Like the slightly demented love child of Douglas Adams and Elizabeth Moon, Terminal Alliance is clever, silly, full of surprises, and unfailingly entertaining. Apparently Jim C. Hines is capable of being funny in every genre.” —Deborah Blake, author of the Baba Yaga series“Hines (Libriomancer) delivers a fantastic space opera that doesn’t skimp on the action and excitement but pairs it with a hefty dose of slightly scatological humor. The author is especially clever in having Mops and her team leverage cleaning tools and a knowledge of spaceship plumbing to fight their enemies.” —Library Journal (starred)"[Terminal Alliance] is also good science fiction: a solid premise, an expansive universe, a compelling history, a strong and varied cast of characters, pulse-pounding action, and a galactic crisis with high stakes. The fact that it’s funny is icing on a rich and delicious cake. Clever, and should appeal to fans of Douglas Adams and John Scalzi." —Booklist"Subtle absurdist humor permeates the narrative, derived from faulty translations, cultural references without context, and unconventional solutions to problems. Clever characterization and action-packed moments round out this thoroughly satisfying outing." —Publishers Weekly
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Pan Macmillan Fractal Noise
Book SynopsisChristopher Paolini. Firstborn of Kenneth and Talita. Creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. Holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Qualified marksman in the Australian army. Scottish laird. Dodged gunfire . . . more than once. As a child, was chased by a moose in Alaska. Has his name inscribed on Mars. Husband. Father. Asker of questions and teller of stories.Trade ReviewPaolini makes the experiences of his well-shaded explorers vivid and gripping through smart worldbuilding and believable stakes. James S.A. Corey fans will be especially riveted -- Publishers Weekly on Fractal NoiseA powerful piece of SF, with intelligent writing and big ideas -- Adrian Tchaikovsky on To Sleep in a Sea of StarsPaolini’s impressive imagination has produced an action-packed SF adventure that zings along at hyperluminal speed, with Kira as one of the most memorable characters of the genre -- Peter F. Hamilton on To Sleep in a Sea of StarsRollicking pace, rapidly developing stakes . . . A fun, fast-paced epic that science fiction fans will gobble up -- Kirkus Reviews on To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
£17.00
Big Finish Productions Ltd Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures 2.3 -
Book SynopsisThe second series of adventures from Big Finish continues, featuring Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor. Sometimes things lurk below the surface which only the Doctor can see... From a moon with poison seas, to a 19th century health spa, even somewhere as everyday as a furniture store on a Sunday afternoon - there are always hidden depths and unseen dangers to uncover! 3.1 The Seas of Titan by Lizbeth Myles. Out on Saturn's moon, Titan, an outpost all-but-forgotten by Earth struggles on against the odds. As the Doctor joins explorers deep in the methane seas, they discover a hidden civilisation. But will the Sea Devils prove to be the colony's salvation or its final destruction? 3.2 Lay Down Your Arms by Lisa McMullin. 1864. Instead of relaxing at the Bad Homburg Spa, its visitors are fighting. And Bertha Kinzky, housekeeper to Alfred Nobel, is appalled. Perhaps the mysterious Herr Schmidt can help? Soon, Bertha is contending with aliens, as well as her mother's matchmaking, as she and the Doctor try to keep the peace. 3.3 Flatpack by John Dorney. Liv Chenka and Tania Bell are spending Sunday afternoon on that most traditional of couple activities. Furniture-shopping! But just how long has London's newest Flatpack store been open? Who is its mysterious manager? And is it even Sunday? Liv is about to run into a very old friend... CAST: Christopher Eccleston (The Doctor), Rebecca Root (Tania Bell), Nicola Walker (Liv Chenka), Sasha Behar (Diana Hendry), Joseph Kloska (Ludwig Von Husseldorf), Yasmin Mwanza (Rachel Bates / Taroth), Jamie Parker (Tsar Alexander II/Trinity), Diana Quick (Sophie Kinzky), Kate Sissons (Bertha Kinzky), Jeremy Swift (Fraser/Colleague One).
£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Storm Echo
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Random House Star Wars Mace Windu The Glass Abyss
Book SynopsisJedi Master Mace Windu travels to a dangerous, remote planet on a mission that challenges even his deadly prowess - all to fulfill Qui-Gon''s last request.The Jedi are reeling from Qui-Gon Jinn's sudden death at the hands of a Sith. Jedi Master Mace Windu's feelings about Qui-Gon have always been complicated, and have not been made any simpler in death. While they often disagreed, Mace valued Qui-Gon''s unique perspective, and their shared dedication to the Force made them allies. Without Qui-Gon and his unorthodox views, Mace feels out of balance.While considering his fallen friend's legacy, Mace is surprised to receive a final message from Qui-Gon, marked to be delivered to Mace on the event of Qui-Gon's death. The message contains a last request: a plea to help the Outer Rim planet of Metagos.Many years ago, a violent solar flare transformed the surface of the desert planet into a landscape of irradiated glassas beautiful as it is dangerous. Now mos
£19.80
Big Finish Productions Ltd Doctor Who - The First Doctor Adventures: The
Book SynopsisThe Doctor and Dodo explore two contrasting eras on Earth, in stories set in modern-day Camden Town and a post-war seaside town. 1. The Demon Song by Bob Ayres (2 parts). Managing to land the TARDIS in Dodo's far-flung future - the 2020s - the Doctor detects a haunting melody on the streets of Camden. People are going missing, and one of them is Dodo! 2. The Incherton Incident by Nicholas Briggs (4 parts). Something intercepts the TARDIS in space. Attempting to escape its grip, the Doctor inadvertently drags it through time to coastal England in 1947. As the nation recovers from World War Two, an alien force threatens total destruction. CAST: Stephen Noonan (The Doctor), Lauren Cornelius (Dodo Chaplet), Rosie Baker (Helen Fletcher / Dr Lia Halloran), George Fletcher (Paul Carter), Genevieve Gaunt (Virginia Hancock / Professor Dalton), Richard James (Policeman / Old Man / Sergeant Ballard / Private Roberts), Thomas Michaelson (Captain John Andrews), Henry Nott (Daniel De’ath), Bhavnisha Parmar (Archana “Archie” Pawar), Antoinette Tagoe (Grace Adichie), Paksie Vernon (Sanderson). Other parts played by members of the cast.
£23.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Extremophile
Book SynopsisCharlie and Parker are punks by night, biohackers by day, living in the stuttering decay of near-future climate-collapse London.They pay for the beer they don''t steal with money from their sketchy astronomy site Zodiac Code, while Charlie''s bio-bespoke augments equip the criminals, punks, and eco-warriors of London. They have to deal with disgruntled clients, scene kids who don''t dig their band, and a city that''s run by corporates and criminals. Their world is split into three factions: Green who are still trying to save the world; Blue who try to profit while they can, and Black who see no hope left. When a group of extremist Green activists hire them for a series of jobs ranging from robbery to murder, Charlie who struggles to feel anything except Black wants to walk away. But Parker still believes they can make a difference, and urges her to accept. As they enter an escalating biological arms race against faceless corporations, amora
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Titan Books Ltd Star Wars: The Secrets of the Bounty Hunters
Book SynopsisLearn about the Star Wars underworld in this thrilling, fully illustrated children's book detailing the galaxy's most infamous bounty hunters, from Boba Fett to Cad Bane! Join wily pirate Hondo Ohnaka to learn about the galaxy's shadowy underworld in Star Wars: The Secrets of the Bounty Hunters. Young fans will uncover fascinating stories about the most infamous denizens of scum and villainy, all accompanied by incredible artwork and interactive features, such as pop-ups, booklets, and lift-the-flap inserts.
£17.09
Podium Publishing What the Truck
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Eyewear Publishing Everybody Do What You're Doing
Book SynopsisBrod, a Black alien from the planet Bodhavista, materializes in Flinders End, a shabby West London backwater. His mission: to spread love, peace, and happiness in the UK. Upon entering the Butchers Arms pub, Kim the landlady befriends him, assuming he is a bewildered migrant.Meanwhile, two ruthless entrepreneurs plan to oust her and make the Butchers a gastro boozer, their first step in the gentrification of Flinders End. Inadvertently Brod is caught in the bitter struggle, hell-bent on saving his sanctuary, yet fearful of how his mission''s failure might be perceived on his home planet. Will he survive?
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Big Finish Productions Ltd Doctor Who - Unbound - Doctor of War 1: Genesis
Book SynopsisTimes have changed. A choice was made and the universe diverged. And now all of history is at war. One man stands at the centre of it all. But whose side is he one? Is he with the angels? Or the demons? And does anyone even know which is which? He was a Doctor once, but now he is Doctor no more, He is the Warrior. The Doctor of War. 1.1 Dust Devil by John Dorney. The TARDIS crew are on the run, pursued by an unstoppable force. But who is hunting them? And why? Will they find the answers on Aridius? Or just more questions? 1.2 Aftershocks by Lou Morgan. The ripples are spreading out. The Warrior is on trial. Or is he? No-one's willing to tell him his crime so how can he know if he's guilty? And who is trying him anyway? 1.3 The Difference Office by James Kettle. The Warrior is President of the Time Lords... and suffering from visions. Is he the right man to combat an invasion? Because there's someone out there in the wilderness of Gallifrey. Someone with the Warrior's face. And he's heading for the Capitol. CAST: Colin Baker (The Doctor/The Warrior), Tom Baker (The Doctor), Nicola Bryant (Peri), Geoffrey Beevers (The Master), Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks), Rebecca Night (Romana), Seán Carlsen (Narvin), David Holt (Chooban/Bullet 1/Driver), Sasha Behar (Talarn/Bullet 2/Thayla), Christopher Naylor (Harry Sullivan), Sadie Miller (Sarah Jane Smith), Karen Bryson (Command Esk), Sanjeev Bhaskar (Borusa), Georgia Mackenzie (Zorcha/Jobba), Rick Warden (Styggron/Sonk). Other parts played by members of the cast.
£28.79
Titan Books Ltd Descendant Machine
Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author comes a gripping, fast-paced and fascinating science fiction adventure. Vividly imagined and sharply written, fans of Ann Leckie and Becky Chambers will be engrossed. When Nicola Mafalda's scout ship comes under attack, she's left deeply traumatised by the drastic action it takes to keep her alive. Months later, when an old flame comes to her for help, she realises she has to find a way to forgive both the ship and her former lover. Reckless elements are attempting to reactivate a giant machine that has lain dormant for thousands of years. To stop them, Nicola and her crew will have to put aside their differences, sneak aboard a vast alien megaship, and try to stay alive long enough to prevent galactic devastation.Trade ReviewPraise for Descendant Machine: “Descendant Machineis smoothly paced, engagingly crafted, and crammed full of a sense of wonder at the sheer scale of the universe. Whatever Powell has planned next, on this evidence, it’ll be well worth paying attention.”- SFX "A fast-paced and incisive story from one of the best British SF writers"-Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Shards of Earth "Descendent Machine has all the huge concepts that define great space operas tightly packed into a thrilling page-turner of a novel. The sheer breadth of ideas Powell manages to fit into the story is made all the more impressive by the deft pacing and focused characters. I devoured this book in a couple of days and had great fun doing it." -Nicholas Binge, author of Ascension "Gareth Powell rocks again!Descendant Machineis big concept made accessible by a masterful writer. Fun, weird, fast-paced, and thoroughly entertaining! Grab this now!"Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author ofKagen The Damned andV-Wars "Hits the ground running and doesn't stop until its universe-shaking final confrontation. Once again, Gareth Powell is writing at the top of his very considerable game. More like this, please."Dave Hutchinson, author of Cold Water Praise for Stars and Bones: "A novel with heart and ambition" SFX "With a strong heroine, some really imaginative supporting characters (including a talking cat), and a story that packs a serious emotional wallop, the novel spotlights Powell'sgifts for character building and plotting. He's already won two best-novel awards from the British Science Fiction Association, and it wouldn't be surprising to see this one getting a nomination, too." -Booklist "Powell balances plot, action, and character development perfectly. This promising start will especially appeal to James S.A. Corey fans." Publishers Weekly, starred review "Gareth Powell drops you into the action from the first page and then Just. Keeps. Going. This is a pro at the top of his game."John Scalzi "A headlong, visceral plunge into a future equal parts fascinating and terrifying."Adrian Tchaikovsky"A gripping, fast-paced space opera that poses the unique question: what if instead of saving humanity, aliens decided to save the Earth?" Stina Leicht, author of Persephone Station"A grand scale adventure packed with fun banter, snappy prose, and masterful science."Essa Hansen, author of Nophek Gloss "An interstellar intelligence has a plan for Earth's future, but is humanity a part of it? Fast-paced and thoughtful, Stars and Bones leaves the reader well-fed with hearty helpings of mystery, suspense, adventure, and terror." Marina Lostetter, author of Noumenon "Gareth Powell'sStars and Bonesis shocking and beautiful-an electric, epic, and sometimes gruesome look at humanity facing its biggest challenge yet. Powellkeeps the pressure on and doesn't let go. I enjoyed it immensely.” Karen Osborne, author ofArchitects of Memory "A vividly imagined, propulsive read. Filled with a loveable cast of characters. Powell's writing creates a rich tapestry of their voices and inner lives. I think readers will be thrilled by this story."Temi Oh, author of Do You Dream of Terra-Two? "Big ships, big ideas and big emotions. Thrilling space opera which is epic in scope, yet always rooted at the human level, as all the best sci-fi is."Emma Newman, author of Planetfall "An interstellar collision of massive ideas and startling originality."Zack Jordan, author of The Last Human "Stars and Bones crafts a future that finds hope in dark places."Valerie Valdes, author of Chilling Effect
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Big Finish Productions Ltd Doctor Who Sontarans vs Rutans 1.4 In Name Only
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Big Finish Productions Ltd Doctor Who - The Ninth Doctor Adventures: 2.2 -
Book SynopsisThe second series of adventures from Big Finish continues, featuring Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor. Distant worlds, alien cultures, vessels of exploration - the Doctor is never more at home than when he's out among the stars. But that's when travellers face the greatest dangers, and where the Doctor's help is needed most... 2.1 Salvation Nine by Timothy X Atack. The Doctor happens upon an unusual outpost - and discovers it is about to be annihilated. To save Salvation Nine, he must rally a people for whom war is an alien concept - and protect the future of the Sontaran race! 2.2 Last of the Zetacene by James Kettle. The rich and the criminal rub shoulders on Stage Three spaceport - and play high-stakes games for valuable prizes. The Doctor is always interested in endangered species, and the Zetacene is more endangered than most... 2.3 Break the Ice by Tim Foley. On a chilly space station, the Doctor meets a group of scientists experimenting with cryogenics. But when one subject returns from extreme sub-zero temperatures, he does not return alone. A creature awakens that can freeze the soul with icy fingers - Jack Frost! CAST: Christopher Eccleston (The Doctor), Lily Bevan (Antinav Floris), Nicolas Colicos (Succeeding/Robot), Martyn Ellis (The Rotter/Delius), Alice Feetham (Nel), Josie Lawrence (Gaznak), Amy Manson (Jeanie/System), Maureen O’Brien (Selo/First Gyra), Joanne Pearce (Luton/Second Gyra), Pooja Shah (Navarch Al-Hanin), Simon Shepherd (Pal Andrews), Dan Starkey (Sontaran), Thalissa Teixeita (Dr Lenni Fisk), Pip Torrens (Kenton). Other parts played by members of the cast.
£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Dune Messiah
Book SynopsisA deluxe hardcover edition of Dune Messiah, the second novel in Frank Herbert’s magnificent science fiction saga.This deluxe hardcover edition of Dune Messiah includes:• An iconic new cover• A stamped and foiled case featuring a quote from the Litany Against Fear• Stained edges and fully illustrated endpapers• A beautifully designed poster on the interior of the jacket• An Introduction by Brian HerbertDune Messiah continues the story of Paul Atreides, better know—and feared—as the the man called Muad’Dib. As Emperor of the known universe, Paul possesses more power than a single man was ever meant to wield. Worshipped as a religious icon by the fanatical Fremen, Paul faces the enmity of the political houses he displaced when he assumed the throne—and a conspiracy conducted within his own sphere of influence. And even as House Atreides begins to crumble around him from the machinations of his enemies, the true threat to Paul comes to his lover, Chani, and the unborn heir to his family’s dynasty....
£37.50
Big Finish Productions Ltd Torchwood #65 - Death in Venice
Book SynopsisDorothy McShane once travelled with the Doctor. She misses those days. Sure, she still saves the world, but less by beating up Daleks and catapulting Cybermen and more through running a massively successful charity. Only, she’s on the run for her life and her charity is in trouble. Someone wants Dorothy dead. And Torchwood are coming to the rescue. Can Mr Colchester keep her safe on the magical streets of Venice. CAST: : Sophie Aldred (Dorothy McShane), Paul Clayton (Mr Colchester), Safiyya Ingar (Elena), Jack Forsyth-Noble (Assassin). Other parts played by members of the cast. NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.
£12.11
Algonquin Books Cursed Bunny: Stories
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£12.40
Miami University Press Conscious Designs
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£16.19
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc World Trigger, Vol. 24
Book SynopsisYou thought your neighbors were bad...but at least they're not aliens trying to kill you!Earth is under constant threat from Neighbors, invincible monsters from another dimension that destroy our way of life. At least we have the elite warriors of Border, who co-opt alien technology to fight back! Meet agent Osamu Mikumo, not the best, but along with his Neighbor friend Yuma, he’ll do whatever it takes to defend life on Earth as we know it.The exam to determine who gets to be on the away team begins, and the challenges facing Tamakoma-2 and the other squads selected to participate are piling up fast! All of the squads are split up into new teams and assigned captains of varying skill and experience. The teams are then sent to live aboard a simulated away mission ship and must complete a series of individual and group tests to earn points. With Tamakoma-2 split up, Osamu loses the support of his stronger and more skilled squad members and must cooperate with people he has only fought in the Rank Wars. And his new teammate Konami, despite her talent for battle, is difficult to work with and already hates his guts!
£7.59
Little, Brown & Company Your Forma, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisHarold and Echika may have brought their latest case to a close, but the developer of the AI who facilitated E’s campaign against Interpol is nowhere to be found. To ascertain the identity of this enigmatic individual, the pair request the aid of their friend Bigga, now a formal consultant with the Electrocrime Investigation Bureau. Yet even her help isn’t enough to give them a lead. Meanwhile, a series of spree killings against Amicus begin to unfold, and the modus operandi bears an eerie resemblance to the murder of Harold’s mentor...
£12.34
Titan Books Ltd Marvel's Original Sin Prose Novel
Book SynopsisUatu the Watcher, a mysterious being who observes mankind from the Moon, is dead. Nick Fury leads a cosmos-spanning investigation into the murder, forging unlikely alliances and sending Marvel's mightiest heroes to the farthest corners of the universe. To uncover the truth, Doctor Strange and the Punisher must cross deadly dimensions, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Moon Knight and the Winter Soldier head into deep space, and Emma Frost, Ant-Man and Black Panther journey to the center of the Earth. All the while, Unseen forces gather, and just when the Avengers think they've cornered their murderer, everything explodes—unleashing the Marvel Universe's greatest secrets and rocking the heroes to their core! In this novelization of the epic storyline by Jason Aaron and Mike Deodato Jr., truths will come tumbling into the light and the original sins of our heroes will be exposed for all to see.Trade Review"A cosmic murder mystery! Gavin Smith [corrals] an army of characters, each clamoring for their own space, and gives us a beautiful wending road that takes us to the sensational conclusion. I love Jason Aaron, but I enjoyed this better than the graphic novel it's based on." - Tade Thompson, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Rosewood and Far From the Light of Heaven"Of all the graphic novel to prose books I have read, SIN is one of the best... The book is fun, action filled, but also a good crime thriller." – SFbook.com"ORIGINAL SIN is a fast, well plotted, action packed yet character-driven ride into Marvel’s shadowy side of its stories. Casting spotlights on people we love to watch do amazing things but reminds us there are consequences and being good and winning are not the same. Smith delivered a tale I was not familiar with and I think any new Marvel reader would like me enjoy seeing this different spin on classic characters. Highly recommended and of course Excelsior!" – Runalong The Shelves"This is a great read, very well told, and Smith really does bring the reader into the Marvel universe through his writing." – British Fantasy Society
£15.29
Tor Books Dune The Duke of Caladan
Book SynopsisA legend begins in Dune: The Duke of Caladan, first in The Caladan Trilogy by New York Times bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Leto Atreides, Duke of Caladan and father of the Muad'Dib. While all know of his fall and the rise of his son, little is known about the quiet ruler of Caladan and his partner Jessica. Or how a Duke of an inconsequential planet earned an emperor's favor, the ire of House Harkonnen, and set himself on a collision course with his own death. This is the story.Through patience and loyalty, Leto serves the Golden Lion Throne. Where others scheme, the Duke of Caladan acts. But Leto's powerful enemies are starting to feel that he is rising beyond his station, and House Atreides rises too high. With unseen enemies circling, Leto must decide if the twin burdens of duty and honor are worth the price of his life, family, and love.
£9.49
Algonquin Books Your Utopia: Stories
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£16.14
Fantagraphics Books The Atlas Comics Library No. 3
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£35.15
Titan Books Ltd Star Trek Explorer Presents: Star Trek Q And
Book SynopsisA deluxe collectors' edition featuring short stories starring your favorite Star Trek crews as they encounter adversaries including Q and the Borg. This fully illustrated collection features stories by Star Trek's finest writers including acclaimed Star Trek: Voyager writer Lisa Klink along with best-selling prose authors James Swallow, Una McCormack, Chris Cooper, and Greg Cox.
£13.49
Soho Press Midnight, Water City
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
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Big Finish Productions Ltd Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Adventures -
Book SynopsisThe Seventh Doctor and Mel encounter old foes at the edge of the galaxy - where tinsel proves to be a dangerous commodity - before heading to a familiar planet going through turbulent times - and meeting another old acquaintance. Bad Day in Tinseltown by Dan Starkey. The Doctor and Mel drop in on the frontier town of Brightedge - dubbed 'Tinseltown' after the curious by-products from its depleted mine. The Mayor thinks the future lies in entertainment, but as the locals start behaving oddly, a hidden force of Cybermen has other plans... The Ribos Inheritance by Jonathan Barnes. The Doctor and Mel arrive expecting Suntime on Ribos, but find a world still shrouded in snow and ice - but it's not just the climate that's gone awry... As forces plot against the young King, a soothsayer predicts doom. And out in the wilds, the Doctor finds wily conman Garron caught up in events on Ribos once again. CAST: Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Bonnie Langford (Melanie Bush), Paul Bazely (The Duke of Hishtar), Nicholas Briggs (Nelson/Cybermen/Big Gerald), Jasmin Hinds (Mitzi Cinque), David Rintoul (Garron), Vivienne Rochester (Sandarr), Jeany Spark (Carol Protraxus/General Polly Juno), Dan Starkey (Mungo), Homer Todiwala (King Kari), Issy Van Randwyck (The Seeker/Baladin Smith). Other parts played by members of the cast.
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Best of World SF: Volume 2
Book SynopsisTwenty-nine new short stories representing the state of the art in international science fiction. The second annual instalment to the 'rare and wonderful' (The Times) The Best of World SF Volume 1, this collection of twenty-nine stories, including eight original and exclusive additions, represents the state of the art in international science fiction. Navigating around the globe, The Best of World SF Volume 2 features writers from Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Greece, Grenada, India, Iraq, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, The Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Each story has been selected by World SF expert and award-winning author Lavie Tidhar. Taking us into space – Mars at first, then the stars – and then back to a strange, transformed Earth via AI, gods, aliens and the undead, the collection traces the ever-changing meaning of the genre from some of the most exciting voices writing today. This is not a retrospective of what science fiction around the world used to look like. This is a snapshot of what some of it looks like now. And it's never been more exciting. Reviews for The Best of World SF series: 'We need this anthology, and we need editors like Tidhar' The Times 'Just the start of a whole new game for speculative fiction authors around the world' LA Review of Books 'An excellent, lovingly curated collection' Financial Times 'This wonderful anthology should be a hit with any sci-fi fan' Publishers Weekly 'Tidhar gives a cheerful, fannish introduction to the stories, drawn from 26 countries on five continents, and encompassing a dizzying range of tones and approaches' The Times ‘An outstanding assortment of international sci-fi shorts… a bold and powerful argument for non-Anglophone SF’s potential to push the genre’s boundaries.’ Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewTrade ReviewAn outstanding assortment of international sci-fi shorts... A bold and powerful argument for non-Anglophone SF's potential to push the genre's boundaries * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *We need this anthology, and we need editors like Tidhar * The Times (Science Fiction Book of the Month) *Tidhar has collected an excellent range here... this collection of stories shows that good genre writing transcends international boundaries' * Locus Magazine *A rich blend of stories that mix traditional SF concerns within different cultural matrixes... in ranging further abroad, SF has come closer to home in stories dealing with domestic and personally intimate concerns' * Toronto Star *A different take on familiar science fiction tropes shaped by the life, circumstances and experiences of the contributors. Recommended * Concatenation *
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Atlantic Books Tomorrow
Book SynopsisThe fascinating new novel from Chris Beckett, the Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author.'Tomorrow I'm going to begin my novel...'A would-be author has taken time out from life in the city to live in a cabin by a river and write a novel.And not just any novel. A novel that will avoid all the pitfalls and limitations of other novels, a novel that will include everything. At first these new surroundings are so idyllic that it's hard to find the motivation to get started. And then, in all its brutality, the outside world intervenes...Ranging constantly backwards and forwards in time and space, Tomorrow becomes a restless search for meaning in a precarious and elusive world.Trade ReviewExhilarating ... the scenario grips * The Times *A fractured narrative for fractured times, Tomorrow is cool without being cold; distant and devastatingly personal * Daily Mail *Lingers long in the mind * SFX *Brilliantly and chillingly imagined * Guardian on Two Tribes *Captivating and haunting * Daily Mail on Dark Eden *
£8.54
Liverpool University Press The OA
Book SynopsisCreated by the team of Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, and starring Marling in the role of Prairie Johnston, the Netflix Originals series The OA (2016–19) is a generically ambiguous, and ambitious, vehicle for exploring a variety of themes, chief among them identity, belief and the nature and construction of reality. Prairie claims that she has learned the secret of inter-dimensional travel after a near-death experience and subsequent imprisonment at the hands of a deranged scientist obsessed with that phenomenon – but is she a potentially unreliable narrator, a sincere one or, finally, a metafictional character playing a version of herself in a fictional drama?This Constellation discusses The OA’s thematic concerns in the context of the creators’ earlier collaborations and in terms of influences on it, such as the work of David Lynch, particularly the TV series Twin Peaks (1990–2017) and the films Mulholland Drive (2001) and Inland Empire (2006), and comparable texts such as the Netflix Originals series Sense8 (2015–18) and Maniac (2018); the writings of Jorge Luis Borges and Philip K Dick. The discussion will be supported by sources from the fields of media and social theory, including the work of Jean Baudrillard, Steven Shaviro, Jodi Dean, Mark Fisher and Shoshana Zuboff. Negative criticisms of The OA will also be addressed, such as accusations of superficiality, which will be considered alongside the themes of deception, manipulation and artificiality identifiable in The OA specifically, and in Marling and Batmanglij’s wider oeuvre.
£21.84
Image Comics Deadly Class Deluxe Edition Volume 1: Noise Noise
Book SynopsisCollecting the first three arcs of RICK REMENDER and WES CRAIG’s dark, violent and twistedly humorous story of a group of damaged teens enrolled in a secret high school, training to become the world’s greatest assassins. Bursting at the seams with sketches, concept art and other extras, this oversized 8x12” hardcover is the ultimate way to experience the 1980s underground.Collecting DEADLY CLASS #1-16.Trade Review"Remender expertly raises the stakes and subverts expectations right from the get-go... Craig's art conjures a frantic energy and emotional range... this team doesn't hold back." -Newsarama"Remender again finds just the right blend of back-story, character development, and forward progression. Wes Craig continues to deliver his uniquely amped up visuals; few books can match Deadly Class in terms of pure visual engagement." -IGN"The characters are so vivid and the storytelling so perfectly paced, it's impossible to not become absolutely engrossed... If you're sick of corporate, licensed characters that never grow or change, give Deadly Class a read." -Nerdist"Remender and Craig turn teen angst into thrilling action." -The Onion's A.V. Club"Deadly Class is a solid read for those who want a combination of Mark Millar's Wanted and Harry Potter with Garth Ennis's (Preacher) style. For fans of stories of espionage, spies, assassins, and high school awkwardness."-Library Journal, starred review
£42.74
Titan Books Ltd Star Trek: The Short Story Collection
Book SynopsisCollecting the exclusive short story fiction from Star Trek Magazine tying into the Star Trek online game. Collecting the exclusive short story fiction from Star Trek Magazine tying into the Star Trek online game. This incredible collection features 19 illustrated stories exclusively written for the Star Trek Magazine. It features action-packed tales starring iconic characters such as Data, Seven of Nine, and Scotty, plus alien enemies including the Klingons and the Jem'Hadar.
£13.49
Little, Brown & Company The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of
Book SynopsisSpurred by the memories of his betrayal in his past life, Kaito continues his pursuit to exact revenge on the adventurers who killed him. When he encounters Eumis, the sorcerer mastermind behind the betrayal, Kaito’s quest for vengeance kicks into high gear.
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Tor Books You Sexy Thing
Book SynopsisFarscape meets The Great British Bake Off in this fantastic space opera You Sexy Thing from former SFWA President, Cat Rambo.2022 Dragon Award - Nominee2022 Locus Award - NomineeJust when they thought they were out...TwiceFar station is at the edge of the known universe, and that's just how Niko Larson, former Admiral in the Grand Military of the Hive Mind, likes it.Retired and finally free of the continual war of conquest, Niko and the remnants of her former unit are content to spend the rest of their days working at the restaurant they built together, The Last Chance.But, some wars can't ever be escaped, and unlike the Hive Mind, some enemies aren't content to let old soldiers go. Niko and her crew are forced onto a sentient ship convinced that it is being stolen and must survive the machinations of a sadistic pirate king if they even hope to keep the dream of The Last Chance alive.
£16.19
Random House USA Inc Utopia Avenue
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Argyll Productions Jackalope Wives and Other Stories
£13.22
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Proyecto Hail Mary / Project Hail Mary
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£16.02
Little, Brown & Company The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of
Book SynopsisSummoned to a fantasy world as a hero, Kaito Utage defeats the Demon Lordalongside a band of noble adventurers...only to be double crossed and brutallymurdered by his former allies! But when a twist of fate gives him a second chance atlife with his all his memories intact, he sets off on a quest to slaughter his traitorousparty members one by one. "Come...let vengeance commence!"
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company The Asterisk War, Vol. 14 (light novel)
Book SynopsisAsterisk's sixteen strongest fighters have come together for what may very well be the greatest Lindvolus ever-and Ayato isn't the only one who's in it to win it for more than just the crown. Will they finally be able to achieve their goals...?!
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Flesk Publications The Call of Cthulhu: A Mystery in Three Parts
Book SynopsisWritten in 1928, H.P. Lovecraft’s The Call of Cthulhu defined the ancient gods as dark creatures who came from the stars and ruled the world before mankind. When these ancient ones awaken, humanity is plagued by a nightmare of terrors etched upon an epic backdrop. The author’s concept deeply redefined the horror story with this thrilling, dense mystery that spawned a virtual genre. The artist Gary Gianni and designer Marcelo Anciano both felt that Lovecraft’s short story presented an opportunity to visually expand the Cthulhu Mythos and push the boundaries of illustrated books. Intense and fast-paced, the tale enabled them to explore graphic storytelling and illustrate the text in a unique way. It was a personal project for Gianni, who drew upon his decades of experience in illustrating numerous books and graphic novels. The Call of Cthulhu, as illustrated by Gary Gianni, is a fusion of cinematic design, the graphic novel and illustrated books. Over a hundred finished pencil drawings with color pieces enhance and bring to life the work of two visionaries—Lovecraft and Gianni—in an extraordinary feat of storytelling and art.
£14.24
Random House USA Inc The End of Eternity
Book SynopsisA spellbinding novel set in the universe of Isaac Asimov’s classic Galactic Empire series and Foundation seriesDue to circumstances within our control . . . tomorrow will be canceled.The Eternals, the ruling class of the Future, had the power of life and death not only over every human being but over the very centuries into which they were born. Past, Present, and Future could be created or destroyed at will. You had to be special to become an Eternal. Andrew Harlan was special. Until he committed the one unforgivable sin—falling in love. Eternals weren’t supposed to have feelings. But Andrew could not deny the sensations that were struggling within him. He knew he could not keep this secret forever. And so he began to plan his escape, a plan that changed his own past . . . and threatened Eternity itself.
£16.20
Gallery Books Halo: Cryptum: Book One of the Forerunner Saga
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HarperCollins Publishers Deepwater King
Book SynopsisThe sensational follow up to MONSTROUS HEART; a magical tale of intrigue on dark waters and a love story for the ages. The perfect gothic, gaslamp fantasy ideal for fans of V.E. Schwab and China MievilleSince losing her great love to the Queen of the Sainted Isles, Arden must fulfil an impossible promise before she can return home she must complete the dangerous Rite that will return Jonah's spirit to the abyssal Court of the Deepwater King.This sets her off on a journey far out at sea to find believers of the old religion on the oil-slick and mysterious islands beyond the horizon. But such a responsibility will not come without sacrifice, for the Deepwater folk who worship the King require the most desperate payments the soul, and with one man Arden may have to pay the greatest price of allAstonishingly original, with world-building to rival the depths of the ocean, McKenna has drawn a rich tale of longing and courage penning the perfect oceanic steampunk fantasy.Trade Review‘A wonderfully tortured and emotional mystery’SFX ‘A beautiful lighthouse keeper whose blood keeps the lamp alight; a Heathcliffian kraken-skinner living on the next door headland who may or may not have murdered his wife; a complex, steampunk world of eugenically determined magicians … what’s not to like?’Daily Mail
£8.54
Editorial Alma Frankenstein
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Orbit Leviathan Falls
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Tor Books Dune The Butlerian Jihad
Book SynopsisFrank Herbert''s Dune series is one of the grandest epics in the annals of imaginative literature. Selling millions of copies worldwide, it is science fiction''s answer to The Lord of the Rings, a brilliantly imaginative epic of high adventure, unforgettable characters, and immense scope. Decades after Herbert''s original novels, the Dune saga was continued by Frank Herbert''s son, Brian Herbert, an acclaimed SF novelist in his own right, in collaboration with Kevin J. Anderson. Their New York Times bestselling trilogy, Dune: House Atreides, Dune: House Harkonnen, and Dune: House Corrino, formed a prequel to the classic Herbert series that was acclaimed by reviewers and readers alike. Now Herbert and Anderson, working from Frank Herbert''s own notes, reveal a pivotal epoch in the history of the Dune universe, the chapter of the saga most eagerly anticipated by readers: The Butlerian Jihad.Throughout the Dune novels, Fr
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