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Book SynopsisMomonaga used to have a boss...now he is the final boss in Yggdrasil - a game world made real - in the super popular light novel series Overlord!

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Book SynopsisThe first book in a bold, new, planet-hopping, treasure-hunting science fiction series that blends the lightning-pace of The Fast and the Furious with the fun characters of Firefly.

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Book SynopsisThe greatest dangers hide the brightest treasures in this bold, planet-hopping science fiction adventure series.The crew of the legendary Capricious are rich enough to retire in comfort for the rest of their days, but none of it matters if the galaxy is still in danger. Nilah and Boots, the ship''s newest crew-members hear the word of a mysterious cult that may have links back to an ancient and all-powerful magic. To find it, hot-headed Nilah will have to go undercover and find the source of their power without revealing her true identity. Meanwhile, Boots is forced to confront the one person she''d hoped never to see again: her old, turn-coat treasure-hunting partner.

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Book Synopsis The rag-tag crew of the Capricious hunts down rogue AI, ancient colony ships, and the biggest treasure in the universe in this pulse-pounding space adventure for fans of Firefly and The Expanse. The crew of the Capricious seems to leave a trail of devastation wherever they go. But with powerful enemies in pursuit and family and friends under attack planetside, there''s no time to worry about all that. Ensnared by the legend of Origin, humanity''s birthplace, and a long-dead form of magic, the Capricious takes off on a journey to find the first colony ship . . . and power that could bring down gods. Read the incredible space-fantasy series that V. E. Schwab calls A total blast! The Salvagers A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy The Worst of All Possible Worlds

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Book SynopsisUnder Shiba''s leadership, the Jackalopes launch a surprise attack against the Amenotori Manufacturing Facility, where the Shikagura are undergoing maintenance. Every one of the Jackalopes'' moves has been carefully informed by their intel network, but the Shikagura prove themselves to be even more wily than anyone anticipated! United by bonds stronger than blood, the Spiders have woven a web of crazed malice-and the Jackalopes have walked right into it!!

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Book SynopsisAn exciting twist on a hostile-alien-takeover drama. . .exhilarating. -- Washington PostAn energetic, nonstop adventure. -- Chicago TribuneIndependence Day meets Lord of the Flies in this thrilling and imaginative debut about two young outsiders forced to fight off alien invaders in a post-apocalyptic city. (Fonda Lee)When the aliens invade, all seems lost. The world as they know it is destroyed. Their friends are kidnapped. Their families are changed.But with no adults left to run things, young trans-girl Violet and her new friend Bo realize that they are free. Free to do whatever they want. Free to be whoever they want to be. Except the invaders won''t leave them alone for long. . .This warm, thrilling adventure about what happens after the end of the world is for fans of Paolo Bacigalupi and Ann Leckie. (Cherie Priest)

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Book SynopsisNow you see her, now you don''t!As a child, Tsubomi Kido rarely spoke. Just as she starts to find herself, with help from her older sister, tragedy strikes her home. When death approaches, Kido discovers the Kagerou Daze, where she meets a mysterious woman who grants her a powerful gift...or curse. In the outside world of the present, the Mekakushi-dan gathers their combined strength to unravel the mystery that''s ensnared them all!

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Book SynopsisLux''s dark past with SAO ''s Laughing Coffin guild has been revealed-along with the bad blood she shares with Gwen, leader of the Batty Bats. When the girls are sent on a quest to eliminate Gwen, will Lux be able to follow through and betray her former friend yet again...?

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Book SynopsisThe Night Raid faces a powerful enemy. The terrifyingpair, Esdeath and Budo, block their path. Budo''s lightning attacks keep theNight Raid a hair''s breadth from danger... Will Tatsumi and the others survivethe onslaught!?

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Book SynopsisGo back in time to when everyone's favorite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series.   Waffles and Pancake are at Cape CatNaveral, waiting to watch a CatStronauts shuttle launch. But when the liftoff is delayed, the kittens and their family go home to pass the time. Dreaming of joining the CatStronauts one day, they decide to build a rocket themselves before a snack. Space waits for no cat! But when it doesn’t launch, Grammers may have the answer they’re looking for….and it may involve lunch.    Together the kittens launch themselves into problem-solving with hilarious creativity. Time for takeoff!Read more in the Waffles and Pancake series: Planetary-YumFlight or Fright

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Book SynopsisGo back in time to when everyone's favorite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series. Prepare for lift off! Waffles and his sister Pancake are about to spend three days at Space Cat Camp—a fun, science-packed training experience for future CatStronauts. Pancake can’t wait to learn about satellites, space shuttles, and all things outer space, but Waffles is feeling a little homesick. How can he enjoy his time at camp when all he wants is his dad-cat?   With some new friends and the power of teamwork, these kittens will be ready to pounce on any challenges ahead!Read more in the Waffles and Pancake series:Planetary Yum Flight or Fright Failure to Lunch

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Book SynopsisTension in Ikebukuro is at an all-time high with Toramaru in town seeking revenge on the Dollars, but that isn''t the only problem... With the Dollars'' members acting out, Shizuo on the run, and...

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Book SynopsisDespite their youth, sorrow stalks Kano, Kido, and Seto. Their strange powers prevent them from fitting in at their orphanage, so finally, they escape. The trio is taken in by the Tateyama household, where the cheerful Ayano lives--but the peace is short-lived...

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Book SynopsisIt''s been just two months since they were trapped in the game of death that is Sword Art Online, and Kirito and Asuna continue their struggle at the vanguard of progress through the game. The fifth floor of Aincrad is a mazelike ruin, and the two dare to take pleasure in raiding it for the treasure it contains. Upon returning to the fourth floor, it''s time to do some questing on behalf of the Elf Lord Yofilis - but here begins Asuna''s discontent, for in doing so they will have to face her least favorite monster ever...

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Book SynopsisKirito might not be around, but that doesn''t mean the girls aren''t still ready for adventure. The fetching lasses of Sword Art Online--Leafa, Silica, Liz, and Lux--are back for a third volume, and they''re determined to make the most of their virtual youth!

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Book SynopsisWhat makes for a true magical girl?Just a few short weeks ago, sixteen magical girls were pulled into the new Magical Girl Raising Project, a video game-like world where they must work together to survive. But between the formations of factions, high tensions, and even a mysterious murder, trust and cooperation have proved difficult. As the heroines enter the final phase, can they band together and succeed? Or will their fear and weakness tear them apart?And what is the master of this game truly after...?

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Book SynopsisAn Esquire Pick for the Top 50 Sci-Fi Books of All TimeA New York Times Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novel of 2021A breathlessly paced techno-thriller characterized by stunning, spiky worldbuilding. - EsquireIn the future you can have any body you want-as long as you can afford it.But in a New York ravaged by climate change and repeat pandemics, Kobo is barely scraping by. He scouts the latest in gene-edited talent for Big Pharma-owned baseball teams, but his own cybernetics are a decade out of date and twin sister loan sharks are banging down his door. Things couldn''t get much worse.Then his brother-Monsanto Mets slugger J.J. Zunz-is murdered at home plate.Determined to find the killer, Kobo plunges into a world of genetically modified CEOs, philosophical Neanderthals, and back-alley body modification, only to quickly find he''s in a game far bigger and more corrupt than he imagined. To keep himself togeth

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Book SynopsisGary Gibson has worked as a graphic designer and magazine editor and began writing at the age of fourteen. He lives in Glasgow and previous novels include the Shoal series (Stealing Light, Nova War and Empire of Light), plus the stand-alone books Angel Stations, Against Gravity, Final Days and The Thousand Emperors.Trade ReviewPraise for Gary Gibson: 'A violent, inventive, relentlessly gripping adventure' The Times, 'To be considered alongside the leading triumvirate of British hard SF writers: Al Reynolds, Peter Hamilton, and Neal Asher ... a treat for all fans of intelligent space opera' Guardian, 'High-octane action, terrific future tech and a superbly imagined alien civilisation help to make this a page-turning belter from one of our best exponents of hardcore SF adventure' Daily Mail, 'Gibson has produced a seriously entertaining Sci-Fi page turner'SFX, 'A satisfying and absorbing read from a hugely enjoyable author' Interzone, 'Gripping, imaginative and morally complex' SFX, 'A cracking holiday read ... Gary's best to date' SFFWorld.com, 'One of the top SF writers active today...In the right hands SF can be wonderful, inventive, and hugely enjoyable - and Gary Gibson is just that sort of author' WalkerofWorlds.com, 'One of the top SF authors of today ...another Gary Gibson winner! FantasyBookReview blog, 'Someone that is a sheer joy to read. Great stuff' FalcataTimes blog

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Book SynopsisThe Severed Streets is the second urban fantasy in the Shadow Police series by bestselling Doctor Who writer, Paul Cornell.Summer in London: a city in turmoil. The vicious murder of a well-known MP is like a match to tinder but Detective Inspector James Quill and his team know that it's not a run-of-the-mill homicide. Still coming to terms with their new-found second sight, they soon discover that what is invisible to others - the killer - is visible to them. Even if they have no idea who it is. Then there are more deaths. The bodies of rich, white men are found in circumstances similar to those that set the streets of London awash with fear during the late 1800s: the Whitechapel murders. Even with their abilities to see the supernatural, accepting that Jack the Ripper is back from the dead is a tough ask for Quill's team. As they try to get to grips with their abilities and a case that's spiralling out of control, Quill realizes tha

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Book SynopsisIt is the year 10,154 of the Imperial Calendar, and for four decades the planet Arrakis - called Dune by its inhabitants - has been ruled by the Harkonnen family. But the seeds of change have been sown. On Arrakis, an idealistic young planetologist, Pardot Kynes, goes out into the desert to learn the secrets of its giant sandworms and the priceless Spice they create. And on another planet, Caledon, young Leto Atreides is nearly ready to become duke. The blood feud between House Atreides and House Harkonnen is about to begin. Drawing on notes, outlines and correspondence Frank Herbert left behind at his death, House Atreides is a breathtaking story of war, treachery, decadence and steadfastness in the face of overwhelming odds.Trade ReviewHouse 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 *. . . Herbert and Anderson have met the challenge admirably. Within a web of relationships in which no act has simple or predictable consequences, they lay the foundations of the Dune saga . . . Even readers new to the saga will be able to follow it easily as the narrative weaves among the many interconnected tales. A TERRIFIC READ IN ITS OWN RIGHT . . . Will inspire readers to turn, or return, to its great predecessor. * Publishers Weekly *Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson succeed in weaving their own intricate saga. Dune: House AtreidesM/i> does its predecessors justice. * USA Today *Congratulations to Herbert and Anderson for transporting us back to this richly excavated world . . . A spicy melange treat for both new and long-time fans of the series * Billy Dee Williams (of Star Wars) *In writing a prequel to what is arguably the best science fiction novel of all time, Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson set themselves a monumental task. They succeed brilliantly. This cynical old critic found himself engrossed from page one, and eagerly looks forward to the rest of the series. Buy it now! * Dave Wolverton *IN A WORD, SATISFYING: all Dune fans will want to investigate, newcomers will be tempted, and it should promote fresh interest in the magnificent original series. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisHouse Atreides began the thrilling saga of the blood feud between House Atreides and House Harkonnen. Now the story continues as more of the heroes of Dune take their places in the intrigues, the wars and the treacheries that will lead inevitably to the fall of a dynasty.Trade Review. . . Herbert and Anderson have met the challenge admirably . . . Even readers new to the saga will be able to follow it easily as the narrative weaves among the many interconnected tales. A terrific read in its own right. * Publishers Weekly *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 *Those who long to return to the world of desert, spice and sandworms will be amply satisfied. * The Times *Those who have nurtured a desire to return to Herbert Sr's world of deserts, spice and sandworms can happily immerse themselves in a more than worthy continuation of the saga * Publishing News *Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson succeed in weaving their own intricate saga. Dune: House Atreides does its predecessors justice. * USA Today *Congratulations to Herbert and Anderson for transporting us back to this richly excavated world...A spicy melange treat for both new and long-time fans of the series * Billy Dee Williams (of Star Wars, Lady Sings the B *In writing a prequel to what is arguably the best science fiction novel of all time, Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson set themselves a monumental task. They succeed brilliantly. This cynical old critic found himself engrossed from page one, and eagerly looks forward to the rest of the series. Buy it now! * Dave Wolverton (NYT bestselling author) *IN A WORD, SATISFYING: all Dune fans will want to investigate, newcomers will be tempted, and it should promote fresh interest in the magnificent original series. * Kirkus *

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Book SynopsisThe blood feud between Duke Leto of Caladon and Baron Vladimir Harkonnen reaches its climax, as the emperor Shaddam - leader of House Corrino - is finally forced to curb the powerful Harkonnens or risk losing his own throne. Menawhile, Duke Leto''s beautiful concubie, the Bene Gesserit temptress Jessica,- has conceived the boy who become Paul Atreides (the hero of Dune), defying the express orders of her superiors. The book culminates in a war - on Dune, on the oppressed planet Ix, in space - that will alter the balance of power for a generation.Trade ReviewHouse 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 on House Atreides *Those who long to return to the world of desert, spice and sandworms will be amply satisfied. * The Times on House Atreides *Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson succeed in weaving their own intricate saga. Dune: House Atreides does its predecessors justice. * USA Today on House Atreides *Succeeds admirably * The New York Times Book review on House Harkonnen *House 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 *

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Book SynopsisThe most prescient book about space travel ever written, now repackaged as a Great ReadTrade Review'A real space novel that predicts many of the problems that will confront the men and women who actually make the trip sometime around 2020' * James A. Michener *'There used to be only one Mars and it belonged to Edgar Rice Burroughs . . . Now Ben Bova has landed, with a new pair of eyes, and Mars is brand new again' * Ray Bradbury *'Extraordinary . . . MARS succeeds as scientific exploration, as adventure story, as a mythic tale' * Orson Scott Caird *'a splendid book . . . of his many books, MARS must be the most important' * Arthur C. Clarke *'Gripping, realistic - don't miss it' * Terry Brooks *

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Book SynopsisHEAVEN IS A PRISON. HELL IS A PLAYGROUND.Ross Baker is an overworked scientist developing medical technology for corporate giant Neurosphere, but he''d rather be playing computer games than dealing with his nightmare boss or slacker co-workers.He volunteers as a test candidate for the new tech - anything to get out of the office for a few hours. But when he emerges from the scanner he discovers he''s not only escaped the office, but possibly escaped real life for good. He''s trapped in Starfire - a video game he played as a child - with no explanation, no backup and, most terrifyingly, no way out.Trade ReviewA fascinating, fast-paced but thoughtful blend of science fiction and techno-thriller -- Iain M. BanksFunny jokes, characters you can empathise with and devastatingly employed swear words -- Ed Byrne (Comedian)Christopher Brookmyre hits another high score with this brilliant, fast-paced gamer's nightmare -- Charles StrossOne of the funniest writers in Britain * Guardian *BEDLAM is what Brookmyre does best -- Diana Gabaldon

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Book SynopsisThe Deadmen are back...But so are the demons who have broken free of their eternal prison and are bent on mankind''s destruction. The worst of the lot is Vine, determined to claim their lives for taking hers. She will see the world burn . . . and has the perfect lure to destroy them all. One of their own.Kalder Dupree has never known a day of mercy. Born to the cruelest of mer-races, he sacrificed himself for his crew and is in Vine''s hands. He expects no mercy or rescue.Yet Cameron Jack is determined to set Kalder free. As a Hellchaser, it''s her calling, and she cannot allow even a not-so-innocent to be tortured for an act of kindness that spared her damnation.To defeat evil, it sometimes takes an even worse evil, and Cameron is willing to do whatever she must to make this right. If Vine thought she had her hands full before, she hasn''t seen anything nearly as powerful as Cameron''s resolve.Death Doesn''t Bargain isTrade ReviewKenyon (Born of Legend) puts the lie to the old adage "Dead men tell no tales" in the jam-packed, appealing first book of her Deadman's Cross historical fantasy series * Publishers Weekly on Deadmen Walking *Kenyon gives readers scrumptious heroes - still with a dark edge and dangerous powers . . . she creates a world full of depth and intelligent details . . . and gives her stories an underpinning and a foundation in authenticity without sacrificing the breathless pace of her plots - no small feat! * Romantic Times *Kenyon delivers the goods readers have come to expect, and more * Booklist *A delicious balance of suspense and sensuality * Publishers Weekly (on STYXX) *

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Book Synopsis''Epic adventures, fantastical creatures and an epic romance. What''s not to love?'' Fortress of Books''Angels. Demons. Sirens. Goddesses. The undead. Pirates. Mermen. Dragons. This book has it all!'' Goodreads reviewer_________One step into the Dark-Hunter world and you''ll never turn backBorn the beautiful daughter of a poor cobbler, Valynda Moore learned early in life that beauty was its own form of a curse in a world ruled by ruthless men who would use any means to take what they wanted. And the stakes were never higher than the night when one man went so far as to steal her very soul and condemn her to live eternity in the body of a living straw doll.Now she has one chance to be human again. To have her soul restored to a flesh-and-blood body. But only if she betrays everyone she holds dear, and breaks every vow she''s made.To her, the choice is simple. She''d never hurt her friends. Be

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Book Synopsis''A match for end-of-the-world classics like Stephen King''s The Stand'' - New York Times Review of Books As this world ends, a new one begins. From number one New York Times bestseller Nora Roberts - an epic, apocalyptic tale of good and evil, love and loss.With one drop of blood, the old world is gone for ever. And in its place, something extraordinary begins...They call it The Doom - a deadly pandemic that starts on a cold New Year''s Eve in the Scottish countryside. There''s something mysterious about the virus and the way it spreads. As billions fall sick and die, some survivors find themselves invested with strange, unexpected abilities. Lana, a New York chef, has the power to move things and people with her will. Fred can summon light in the darkness. Jonah, a paramedic, sees snatches of the future in those he touches. Katie gives birth to twins, and suspects that she has brought fresh magic into the world, along wiTrade ReviewNora Roberts weaves a powerful story of a deadly plague in this gripping, movie-like narrative * Good Housekeeping *A deadly pandemic known as The Doom kicks off in the Scottish countryside. Who doesn't want to read this? * Emerald Street *A match for end-of-the-world classics like Stephen King's The Stand * New York Times Book Review *Roberts knows exactly how to spellbind an audience * The Washington Post *You'll be hooked * People Magazine *Electric and ground-breaking. A fast-paced, mesmerising and thought-provoking novel that will no doubt add to Roberts' legions of fans * Kirkus *Nora Roberts has turned her pen to apocalyptic fiction. And, oh boy, she really delivered . . . fast-paced and energetic * Bustle *Fascinating characters and a well-built dystopia combine with a riveting plot that will attract a whole new group of readers * Library Journal *The queen of the best-seller list is kicking off a new trilogy, a foray into dystopian fantasy that may earn the novelist a few gazillion more fans * AARP.org, Best Books of Winter 2018 *What Roberts has done, with her radical departure, is ensure that she will find new fans among readers attracted to apocalyptic sf and speculative fiction * Booklist *

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Book Synopsis''Utterly breathtaking'' DARYNDA JONES''Absolutely fabulous'' C. L. WILSON ''So much love for this book! Buuuuuuy it!'' NALINI SINGH _______________A convict and an enchanting rogue hold the fate of the universe in their hands . . . Wanted criminal Tess Bailey and her band of merry thieves are desperate and on the run. The most powerful ruler in the universe wants them dead, and while he hunts them, the stolen ship they escaped on is running out of steam. Their one offer of help comes from Shade Ganavan, a tall, dark and arrogant stranger with ambiguous motivations.At her side is gentle, blind Shiori, Fiona, an ex-rebel fighter with a rage so strong it could bring generals to their knees, and determined Jax and Miko, steering their ship through the depths of space. Together, their friendship gives them strength, but will their bond be strong enough to defeat an enemy whose ruthTrade ReviewThis Firefly meets Star Wars romantic space opera is a truly out-of-this-world read * Entertainment Weekly *Bouchet, who took the romance world by storm with The Kingmaker Chronicles, launches a sci-fi series that is chock full of intrigue, heroism, conflict, and sexual tension, with hints of spiritualism and magic . . . Bouchet's masterful writing and storytelling meet science-fiction romance, in hyperdrive * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *

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Book Synopsis''Tess and Shade are my new favourite romance couple'' Entertainment WeeklyTHEY NEVER WANTED TO BE HEROESCaptain Tess Bailey and Shade Ganavan are still the galaxy''s Most Wanted, and with revolution in the wind and the universe on the brink of catastrophic war, the situation couldn''t be more desperate. Despite the Dark Watch scouring the known sectors for them, rebel leaders have handed the crew of the Endeavor a delicate and dangerous mission: break into Starbase 12 and free renowned scientist Reena Ahern. She''s the only one who stands a chance of tipping the odds in their favour for the first time in decades.BUT PULLING OFF THE IMPOSSIBLE IS WHAT THEY DO BESTThe clock is ticking. But as their attraction builds and secrets are revealed, Tess and Shade must decide if they trust each other enough to execute this impossible prison break. They could change the course of history, but they''ll be risking everyTrade ReviewThe Nightchaser space opera continues with tons of action, romance, pathos, and fascinating worldbuilding. Another brilliant odyssey from Bouchet * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *

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Book Synopsis''Proper galaxy-spanning space opera'' Iain M. Banks on Seeds of EarthThe Warcage is a feat of unprecedented stellar engineering: two hundred worlds harnessed to an artificial sun. Built to travel through space as a monument to peace between alien species, its voracious rulers have turned it into a nightmarish wasteland, capturing new planets for slaves and resources, then discarding the old.Now, when a verdant agri-world is pulled out of its orbit and a deal goes bad, it is up to the captain of a smuggling ship to journey into the Warcage and rescue his crew.Science fiction on an epic scale - Ancestral Machines is a stand-alone science fiction adventure set in Michael Cobley''s bestselling Humanity''s Fire universe. Perfect for fans of Iain M. Banks or James S. A. Corey''s Expanse series.For more epic space opera action from Michael Cobley, check out:Trade ReviewProper galaxy-spanning space opera - Iain M. Banks on SEEDS OF EARTHA convincing portrayal of political machinations and the plight of individuals caught up in events beyond their comprehension - GUARDIAN on SEEDS OF EARTHA very entertaining read . . . the series as a whole possesses tremendous potential - FANTASY BOOK CRITIC on SEEDS OF EARTHThe sort of thing that space opera readers love. We've got spaceships and a broad history, shown through the viewpoints of multi-person perspectives, linked together in a way that Heinlein would've been proud of - SFFWORLD on SEEDS OF EARTH

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Book Synopsis''The story progresses nimbly, with plenty of tension and excitement and Card''s usual well-developed characters'' - KIRKUS REVIEWS on EARTH UNAWARE''Literate prose and superlative characterisation . . . excellent'' - BOOKLIST on EARTH UNAWAREHUMANS THOUGHT THEY WERE ALONE IN THE GALAXY. UNTIL NOW.A hundred years before Ender''s Game, humanity is slowly making its way out to the planets of the solar system, exploring and mining asteroids.The ship El Cavador is far from Earth, in the deeps of the Kuiper Belt, beyond Pluto. When the ship''s telescopes pick up a fast-moving object coming in-system, they''re unsure what to make of it. Little do they know that this object is the most important thing to happen to the human race in a million years. It''s humanity''s first contact with an alien race. The First Formic War is about to begin.Book one of the First Formic War - a thrilling space adventurTrade ReviewA standout tale of sf adventure that gives Ender series fans fascinating backstory to the classic Ender's Game LIBRARY JOURNAL The story progresses nimbly, with plenty of tension and excitement and Card's usual well-developed characters KIRKUS REVIEWS Literate prose and superlative characterisation ... excellent BOOKLIST

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Book Synopsis''A standout tale of SF adventure that gives Ender series fans fascinating backstory to the classic Ender''s Game'' Library Journal on Earth UnawareTHE FUTURE OF HUMANITY HANGS IN THE BALANCEOne hundred years before Ender''s Game, the aliens arrived on Earth with fire and death. This is the story of the First Formic War.Victor Delgado beat the alien ship to Earth, but just barely. Not soon enough to convince sceptical governments that there was a threat. They didn''t believe that until space stations and ships and colonies went up in sudden flame.And when that happened, only Mazer Rackham and the Mobile Operations Police could move fast enough to meet the threat . . .Following Earth Unaware comes this thrilling second novel in the First Formic War - a space adventure series set in the world of bestselling science fiction classic Ender''s GameBooks by Orson Scott Card:AlTrade ReviewA standout tale of SF adventure that gives Ender series fans fascinating backstory to the classic Ender's Game -- LIBRARY JOURNAL on EARTH UNAWAREThe story progresses nimbly, with plenty of tension and excitement and Card's usual well-developed characters -- KIRKUS REVIEWS on EARTH UNAWARELiterate prose and superlative characterisation . . . excellent -- BOOKLIST on EARTH UNAWAREThe sections that feature highly intelligent, self-reliant children--Card's trademark--are as excellent as ever; elsewhere there's plenty of solid action, well-developed characters....Another solidly engrossing installment, where the aliens are really just a sideshow: What we're witnessing is how and why Ender's child armies came to be. -- KIRKUS REVIEWS on EARTH FIREWhile the reader knows who wins the war, the fate of the engaging characters in this story is up in the air. Thirty-five years after he introduced Ender to the world, it's great to see that Orson Scott Card is still making magic in this imaginative world. -- NY JOURNALS OF BOOKS on EARTH AFIREThe pacing and the vivid action scenes will satisfy hard-core military-SF buffs. At the same time, the characters and the ethical foundations under them are at the high level we have come to associate with Card. Laying their own foundations under Card's Ender Wiggins saga, the Formic Wars promise to add to Card's already high reputation and to his collaborator's as well. -- BOOKLIST, starred review on EARTH AFIRECard and Johnston explore human ignorance and compassion through a tapestry of galactic warfare in the second volume of the Formic Wars trilogy.... Social upheavals and political ineptitude are realized through rich characterization and brisk action. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on EARTH AFIRE

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Book SynopsisThe third novel in a new space adventure set in the world of Ender's Game - a classic science fiction novel now a major motion picture.Trade ReviewCard and Johnston intensify their complex intergalactic mythos with emotional intensity and widening thematic scope. Everyday desires are as deadly as the Formics' flesh-eating acid in this collision of space opera and big-bug epic. This breakneck thriller is a dark and lively addition to the Enderverse PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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Book SynopsisA SOLDIER''S MISSION IN A WORLD GONE TO HELL: SURVIVE, RESCUE, REBUILDNothing has gone according to plan.To Captain Lee Harden, Project Hometown feels like a distant dream and the completion of his mission seems unattainable.Wounded and weaponless, he has stumbled upon a group of survivors that seems willing to help. But a tragedy in the group causes a deep rift to come to light and forces him into action. In the chaos of the world outside, Lee is pursued by a new threat: someone who will stop at nothing to get what he has.This is the second book in the bestselling Remaining series, telling a gritty tale of survival, perseverance and fighting to get back what has been lost.Trade ReviewSurvival horror at almost its very best ... Molles and Orbit are certainly onto a winner in a series that deserves to be seen by genre fans be it online or on paper The Book Bag These are my current favorite post-apocalyptic zombie novels! ... I love how this series builds fantastic characters and poses them with and against one another in super believable situations. I can believe this future...The action is detailed and vivid Boing Boing Anxiety and building desperation fuel this debut zombie thriller ... Sharply targeted sentences depict an acutely human action hero who wrestles his anxiety ... Molles's precise construction gives readers ample reason to return Publishers Weekly A well written, taut adventure novel with characters that definitely make a mark SF Crowsnest

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Book SynopsisNOBODY DOES IT BETTER . . .Dr Mo O''Brien is an intelligence agent at the top secret government agency known as ''the Laundry''. When occult powers threaten the realm, they''ll be there to clean up the mess and deal with the witnesses.But the Laundry is recovering from a devastating attack and when average citizens all over the country start to develop supernatural powers, the police are called in to help. Mo is appointed as official police liaison, but in between dealing with police bureaucracy, superpowered members of the public and disgruntled politicians, Mo discovers to her horror that she can no longer rely on her marriage, nor on the weapon that has been at her side for eight years of undercover work, the possessed violin known as ''Lecter''.If this wasn''t bad enough, a mysterious figure known as Dr Freudstein is committing heists and sending increasingly threatening messages to the police. Who is Freudstein and what is he planning?Trade ReviewBrilliantly disturbing and funny at the same time -- Ben Aaronovitch, author of RIVERS OF LONDONCharles Stross owns this field, and his vast, cool intellect has launched yet another mad, sly entertainment that will strangle the hell out of anything else on offer right now -- Warren Ellis, author of TransmetropolitanStross at the top of his game - which is to say, few do it better -- KIRKUSAlternately chilling and hilarious -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYFerociously enjoyable -- SFX

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Book SynopsisDiscover this summer''s most irregular love story . . .Connie''s smart. She''s funny. But when it comes to love, she''s only human.As a brilliant mathematician with bright red hair - Connie''s used to being considered a little unusual. But when she''s recruited for a top-secret code-breaking project, nothing can prepare her for working with someone quite as peculiar as Luke.From the Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan comes a charmingly quirky tale of love, friendship . . . and the possible obliteration of mankind.''Quirky, funny and romantic'' Sophie Kinsella''A riotous cocktail of geeks'' Matt Haig, author of The Humans''It''s not so often that I fall so completely in love with a book . . intelligent, funny, moving and beautiful'' Rowan Coleman, author of The Memory Book''Joyous, suspenseful, poignant, funny, heart-breaking, and above all else, a pleasTrade ReviewQuirky, funny and romantic * Sophie Kinsella *A riotous cocktail of geeks . . . Resistance really is futile * Matt Haig, author of THE HUMANS *It's not very often that I fall in love so completely with book . . . Resistance is Futile is bright, charming, intelligent, funny, moving and beautiful, full of wonderful imagination and expert storytelling * Rowan Coleman, author of THE MEMORY BOOK *Resistance is Futile manages to be so many things - joyous, suspenseful, poignant, funny, heart-breaking, and above all else, a pleasure to read * Claire North, author of THE FIRST FIFTEEN LIVES OF HARRY AUGUST *Resistance is Futile is funny, romantic and just the right side of geeky. Set phasers to 'fun'... * Danny Wallace, comedian, author and presenter *A joyous genre mash-up that sweeps you off your feet at warp speed. Just amazing * M. R. Carey, author of THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS *A brilliant novel full of dark-edged humour about friendship and love and the strange forms they can take...some of them very strange. * Trisha Ashley, author of TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS *[A] beach-friendly tale of romance among the mathematicians . . . Ms Colgan's considerable comic gifts ensure the fun is always on your wavelength. * BELFAST TELEGRAPH *

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Book SynopsisLOCAL GIRL SWEPT OFF HER FEET Mild-mannered publicist Holly Phillips is unlucky in love. She''s embarrassed beyond belief when the handsome stranger she meets in a bar turns out to be ''Ultimate Man'' - a superpowered hero whose rescue attempt finds her hoisted over his shoulder and flashing her knickers in the newspaper the next day. But when Holly''s fifteen minutes of fame make her a target for something villainous, she only has one place to turn - and finds the man behind the mask holds a lot more charm than his crime-fighting alter-ego. Can Holly find love, or is superdating just as complicated as the regular kind?Trade ReviewIt's wonderfully different, romantic, quirky and has the warmth and humour I love from a Jenny Colgan novel * NOVEL KICKS *If you're looking for a fun escapist read this summer then Spandex and the City could be just the book for you * ONE MORE PAGE *Entertaining and weirdly refreshing . . . Oh, and it's funny. Like, really funny . . . the humour could light a forest fire * SFX *Charming and completely addictive * BOOKABIE *Want something different? Want a good laugh? Then this is the book for you . . . hysterically funny * ANNIE'S BOOK CORNER *In short: superheroes, romance, a dash of humour and a gentle dig at 21st century popular culture * BOOKS, LIFE AND EVERYTHING *I became hooked from the very first chapter by Ms. Colgan's easy, relaxing, writing style, and her delightful, playful plot, unlike any of her other work that I have read * WHISPERING STORIES *

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Book SynopsisArtefact is book one of the Lazarus War, an explosive new space adventure series of elite space marines, thrilling space battles and competing galactic empires - a stunning debut from a bright new star in science fiction. Mankind has spread to the stars, only to become locked in warfare with an insidious alien race. All that stands against the alien menace are the soldiers of the Simulant Operation Programme, an elite military team remotely operating avatars in the most dangerous theatres of war.Captain Conrad Harris has died hundreds of times - running suicide missions in simulant bodies. Known as Lazarus, he is a man addicted to death. So when a secret research station deep in alien territory suddenly goes dark, there is no other man who could possibly lead a rescue mission.But Harris hasn''t been trained for what he''s about to find. And this time, he may not be coming back...''Hyper-speed entertainment from a new master of Trade ReviewArtefact is a gripping read that moves at warp speed Jack Campbell, author of THE LOST FLEET novels Gripping, gritty and unsentimental - Sawyer shows us how perilous future war can be Michael Cobley, author of the Humanity's Fire series The Lazarus War: Artefact is an outstanding novel ... fresh and exciting and gripping ... I eagerly look forward to the next installment. I think I'd follow Conrad "Lazarus" Harris anywhere. FORBIDDEN PLANET INTERNATIONAL An entertaining slice of retro sci-fi adventure SFX A hostile race of alien biomechs somewhat in the mould of H R Giger aliens ... terrorism, subterfuge and traitors ... starships sporting particle beam weapons, railguns the size of skyscrapers, laser batteries, missiles... And then there are the uber-human super-soldiers clad in powered armour and wielding plasma weapons... Is that enough for you? ... This, dear readers, is the good stuff. Recommended. Neal Asher, author of the Agent Cormac novels A ripping yarn ... a wholly unique adventure WEEKEND SPORT Hyper-speed entertainment from a new master of science fiction William C. Dietz, author of the Legion novels and HALO tie-in novels A highly promising science fiction debut - a fun, gripping adventure story, with a mystery at its core that kept me turning the pages Gary Gibson, author of STEALING LIGHT Artefact is an adrenaline shot of rip-roaring military SF packed with cinematic action sequences and tightly drawn characters. I look forward returning to the company of hardman Conrad Harris and his motley crew of simulants and soldiers time and again Stephen Deas, author of THE ADAMANTINE PALACE Debut author Sawyer digs into the psychic damage simulant operators like Harris suffer from by dying repeatedly ... For fans of Robert Heinlein, John Scalzi, and Joe Haldeman LIBRARY JOURNAL One of the absolute best new military science fiction books I've read recently. HIGHLY recommended if you want an action packed SF book you won't put down! BEST SCIENCE FICTION BOOKS

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Book SynopsisMillion-copy-selling Chris Brookmyre takes his fiction further than ever before in this wildly inventive and sharply-plotted novel set in the unforgiving emptiness of space.Trade ReviewAs smart as it is gripping, this is a terrifically engaging story from start to nerve-shredding finish - Big IssueExcellent hardboiled noir . . . absolutely gripping - SciFiNowAn ingenious crime story - ScotsmanPlaces in the Darkness is another corker of a murder mystery, [Brookmyre's] new setting - with which he's clearly having a whale of a time - giving him the opportunity to wow us with an even twistier twist than usual - GuardianA fascinating, fast-paced but thoughtful blend of science fiction and techno-thrillerBrilliantIngenious

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Book SynopsisAdmiral Ky Vatta should return to her childhood home a war hero, but on the way her shuttle is downed by sabotage.Marooned in a hostile landscape it''ll take every bit of wit, skill and luck she can muster to lead her fellow survivors to safety, knowing that the mysterious enemies who destroyed the ship are on the hunt, and may have an agent in the group ready to finish the job at any moment. And was the sabotage an attempt on Ky''s own life, or someone else''s?Trade ReviewScenes of battling the odds are terrific, making for an adventure story that's written with an energy and pace that demands your attention * SFX *

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Book SynopsisMeet Hail: Captain. Gunrunner. Fugitive.Quick, sarcastic, and lethal, Hailimi Bristol doesn''t suffer fools gladly. She has made a name for herself in the galaxy for everything except what she was born to do: rule the Indranan Empire. That is, until two Trackers drag her back to her home planet to take her rightful place as the only remaining heir. But trading her ship for a palace has more dangers than Hail could have anticipated. Caught in a web of plots and assassination attempts, Hail can''t do the one thing she did twenty years ago: run away. She''ll have to figure out who murdered her sisters if she wants to survive.A gun smuggler inherits the throne in this Star Wars-style science fiction adventure from debut author K. B. Wagers. Full of action-packed space opera exploits and courtly conspiracy - not to mention an all-out galactic war - Behind the Throne will please fans of James S. A Corey, Becky Chambers and Lois McMaster Bujold,

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Book SynopsisThe adrenaline-fueled, explosive conclusion to the Indranan War trilogy by K. B. Wagers.Gunrunner-turned-Empress Hail Bristol was dragged back to her home planet to take her rightful place in the palace. Her sisters and parents have been murdered, and the Indranan Empire is reeling from both treasonous plots and foreign invasion.Now, on the run from enemies on all fronts, Hail prepares to fight a full-scale war for her throne and her people, even as she struggles with the immense weight of the legacy thrust upon her. With the aid of a motley crew of allies old and new, she must return home to face off with the same powerful enemies who killed her family and aim to destroy everything and everyone she loves. Untangling a legacy of lies and restoring peace to Indrana will require an empress''s wrath and a gunrunner''s justice.Beyond the Empire is the adrenalin-fueled conclusion to the Indranan War space adventure trilogy by K. B. Wagers - perfect forTrade ReviewFollows in the tradition of Ann Leckie's Ancillary series to produce a fast-paced story of political intrigue and gender issues held together by a tight plot and a cast of sympathetic characters. Behind the Throne is thought-provoking entertainment and great fun -- GUARDIAN on BEHIND THE THRONETaut suspense, strong characterization, and dark, rapid-fire humor are the highlights of this excellent SF adventure debut -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on BEHIND THE THRONEThis debut ranks among the best political sf novels in years -- LIBRARY JOURNAL on BEHIND THE THRONEReminiscent of Star Wars, author K.B. Wagers has created a futuristic world that mixes classic monarchical structures with fantastical tech in a most natural way -- RT BOOK REVIEWS on BEHIND THE THRONEBehind The Throne is a politically charged and action-packed story, with a commanding woman at it's centre. It's a wonderful start to a promising new sci-fi series -- SCIFI NOW on BEHIND THE THRONEThis is the kind of book which promises non-stop action and delivers wholeheartedly, with the prose structured to fit a fast-flowing plot -- STARBURST on AFTER THE CROWNWagers's exciting second Indranan War space epic keeps roaring, with plenty of action, tension, and constant interplay among the characters -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on AFTER THE CROWNAfter the Crown continues the saga of a heroine who's the Princess Leia/Han Solo mashup of your dreams -- B&N on AFTER THE CROWN

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Book Synopsis''A NEW MASTER OF SCIENCE FICTION'' William C. Dietz, author of the Halo tie-in novels''Jamie Sawyer is easily one of the best military SF writers working today - a must read for anyone who grew up watching Aliens and reading 2000AD'' Gavin Smith, author of The Bastard LegionThe Eternity War series is an explosive tale of elite marines, deep-space exploration and warring galactic empires.The soldiers of the Simulant Operations Programme are mankind''s elite warriors. Veterans of a thousand battles across a hundred worlds, they undertake suicidal missions to protect humanity from the insidious Krell Empire and the mysterious machine race known as the Shard. Lieutenant Keira Jenkins is an experienced simulant operative and leader of the Jackals, a team of raw recruits keen to taste battle. They soon get their chance when the Black Spiral terrorist network seizes control of a space station. Yet no amount of traiTrade ReviewLaunches right into the action and doesn't let up * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Stunningly gripping . . . a beautifully epic feeling action adventure with a wonderful touch of geeky speculative technology and characters to die for . . . Consider me converted to the cause. Massive amounts of fun * LIZ LOVES BOOKS *Jamie Sawyer is easily one of the best military SF writers working today. His books are a must read for anyone who grew up watching Aliens and reading 2000AD * Gavin Smith, author of THE BASTARD LEGION *The pages fly by in a blur of frenetic action and explosive top quality storytelling . . . I absolutely loved it! * THE TATTOOED BOOK GEEK *Sawyer is damn good. Pariah is a terrific start to a new series, with blazing action and great characters. I blasted through this, and can't wait for the next one * Rob Boffard, author of the Outer Earth novels and ADRIFT *A gripping read that moves at warp speed * Jack Campbell on THE LAZARUS WAR *If you enjoy action-packed, well-written and well-plotted military science fiction, with terrifying aliens, space stations on the edges of the Galaxy, great technology, battles and intrigue, then I think you'll love this. It provides perfect escapism and is a lot of fun to read. I'm so pleased that Jamie Sawyer is returning us to the dangerous world of the SimOps and the Krell, one of my favourite skin-tinglingly horrible alien species. * FOR WINTER NIGHTS *Hyper-speed entertainment from a new master of science fiction * William C. Dietz on THE LAZARUS WAR *Gripping, gritty and unsentimental - Sawyer shows us how perilous future war can be * Michael Cobley on THE LAZARUS WAR *Alien biomechs . . . terrorism, subterfuge and traitors . . . starships sporting particle beam weapons, railguns the size of skyscrapers, laser batteries, missiles . . . This, dear readers, is the good stuff * Neal Asher on THE LAZARUS WAR *

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Book Synopsis''A masterpiece'' - Times''Any new novel by the great Kim Stanley Robinson is always an event and Red Moon doesn''t disappoint'' - Independent''Sci-fi fans will love the detail and the optimism about humanity''s future in space'' - Wall Street JournalIT IS THIRTY YEARS FROM NOW, AND WE HAVE COLONISED THE MOON. American Fred Fredericks is making his first trip, his purpose to install a communications system for China''s Lunar Science Foundation. But hours after his arrival he witnesses a murder and is forced into hiding. It is also the first visit for celebrity travel reporter Ta Shu. He has contacts and influence, but he too will find that the moon can be a perilous place for any traveller. Finally, there is Chan Qi. She is the daughter of the Minister of Finance, and without doubt a person of interest to those in power. She is on the moon for reasons of her own, but when she attempts to retuTrade ReviewA masterpiece * The Times *A deeply realised world that feels more like a peep into our future than a work of fiction * New Scientist *Any new novel by the great Kim Stanley Robinson is always an event and Red Moon doesn't disappoint * Independent *A wise and big-hearted novel to read and then, straight away, read again * SFX *Another stellar effort from one of the masters of the genre * Booklist *The lunar landscape is a source of beautifully described detail * Kirkus *A compelling vision of the future * Science *One of the finest writers of his generation * Locus *Beautiful descriptions of lunar landscapes * Guardian *Sci-fi fans will love the detail and the optimism about humanity's future in space * Wall Street Journal *

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Book Synopsis''Proper galaxy-spanning space opera'' Iain M. Banks on Seeds of EarthAction-orientated sci-fi with a spaceship crewed by rogues and scoundrels, perfect for fans of Star Wars, Firefly or FarscapeFor Pyke and his crew it should have been just another heist. Travel to a backwater desert planet, break into a museum, steal a tracking device then use it to find a ship buried in the planet''s vast and trackless sandy wastes. Except that the museum vault is a bio-engineered chamber, and the tracking device is sought after by another gang of treasure hunters led by an old adversary of Pyke''s, the devious Raven Kaligara. Also, the ship is a quarter of a million years old and about two kilometres long and somewhere aboard it is the Essavyr Key, a relic to unlock all the treasures and technologies of a lost civilisation . . .''Splintered Suns splices new and old space Trade ReviewProper galaxy-spanning space opera -- Iain M. Banks on SEEDS OF EARTHSplintered Suns is a pageturner with a high-octane sense of wonder, full of gloriously described technology and fabulous settings -- GuardianHugely enjoyable . . . an absolute cracker of a space opera -- FORBIDDEN PLANET on ANCESTRAL MACHINESA very entertaining read . . . the series as a whole possesses tremendous potential -- FANTASY BOOK CRITIC on SEEDS OF EARTHThe sort of thing that space opera readers love. We've got spaceships and a broad history, shown through the viewpoints of multi-person perspectives, linked together in a way that Heinlein would've been proud of -- SFFWORLD on SEEDS OF EARTH

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Book Synopsis''A NEW MASTER OF SCIENCE FICTION'' William C. Dietz, author of the Halo tie-in novels''Jamie Sawyer is easily one of the best military SF writers working today - a must read for anyone who grew up watching Aliens and reading 2000AD'' Gavin Smith, author of The Bastard LegionFollowing Pariah comes Exodus, the second book in the Eternity War series - an explosive tale of elite marines, deep-space exploration and warring galactic empires.Lieutenant Keira Jenkins and her Jackals may have survived confrontations with the Black Spiral terrorist network and a betrayal by one of their own. Yet their troubles are only just beginning.With their starship badly damaged, they find themselves adrift in hostile territory. Somehow they must find a way to warn the Alliance before the Black Spiral unleashes a new war across the galaxy.But first they must face the Alliance''s oldest enemy: the Asiatic Directorate. And tTrade ReviewFast-paced and full of actionA gripping read that moves at warp speedGripping, gritty and unsentimental - Sawyer shows us how perilous future war can beStarships sporting particle beam weapons, railguns the size of skyscrapers . . . This, dear readers, is the good stuff

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