Science fiction: space opera

Book SynopsisThe hottest military science fiction series of all time continues. The mission: to boldly explore David Weber's Honorverse and to deliver all the action, courage, derring-do, and pulse-pounding excitement of space naval adventure with tales set in a world touched by the greatness of one epic heroineHonor Harrington.New Honorverse tales by Timothy Zahn & Thomas Pope, Jane Lindskold, Jan Kotouc, and Joelle Presby. Plus First Victory, an all-new novella by David Weber!Worlds of Honor anthologies:More Than HonorWorlds of HonorChanger of WorldsService of the SwordIn Fire ForgedBeginningsWhat Price Victory?

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Book SynopsisOne year after the tragic events of The Fallen Star, the Jedi fight to break the Nihil’s control over the galaxy. The galaxy is divided. Following the shocking destruction of Starlight Beacon, the Nihil have established an impenetrable barrier called the Stormwall around part of the Outer Rim, where Marchion Ro rules and his followers wreak havoc at his every whim. Jedi trapped behind enemy lines, including Avar Kriss, must fight to help the worlds being pillaged by the Nihil while staying one step ahead of the marauders and their Nameless terrors. Outside the Nihil’s so-called Occlusion Zone, Elzar Mann, Bell Zettifar, and the other Jedi work alongside the Republic to reach the worlds that have been cut off from the rest of the galaxy. But every attempt to breach the Stormwall has failed, and even communication across the barrier is impossible. The failures and losses weigh heavily upon both Elzar and Bell as they search desperately

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Book SynopsisThe era of the Old Republic is a dark and dangerous time, as Jedi Knights valiantly battle the Sith Lords and their ruthless armies. But the Sith have disturbing plans—and none more so than the fulfillment of Darth Scabrous’s fanatical dream, which is about to become nightmarish reality.Unlike those other Jedi sidelined to the Agricultural Corps—young Jedi whose abilities have not proved up to snuff—Hestizo Trace possesses one extraordinary Force talent: a gift with plants. Suddenly her quiet existence among greenhouse and garden specimens is violently destroyed by the arrival of an emissary from Darth Scabrous. For the rare black orchid that she has nurtured and bonded with is the final ingredient in an ancient Sith formula that promises to grant Darth Scabrous his greatest desire.But at the heart of the formula is a never-before-seen virus that’s worse than fatal—it doesn’t just kill, it transforms. Now the rotting, ravenous dead are rising, driven by a bloodthirsty hunger for all things living—and commanded by a Sith Master with an insatiable lust for power and the ultimate prize: immortality . . . no matter the cost.Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

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Book SynopsisIn a wild and battle-scarred galaxy, assassins, pirates, smugglers, and cutthroats of every description roam at will, fearing only the professional bounty hunters-amoral adventurers who track down the scum  of the universe...for a fee. When Darth Vader seeks to strike at the heart of the Rebellion by targeting Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon, he calls upon six of  the most successful-and feared-hunters, including the merciless Boba Fett. They all have two things in common: lust for profit and contempt for life... Featuring original stories by Kevin J. Anderson, M. Shayne Bell, Daniel Keys Moran, Kathy Tyers and Dave Wolverton.

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Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, an evil legacy long believed dead is stirring. Now the dark side of the Force threatens to overwhelm the light, and only an ancient Jedi prophecy stands between hope and doom for the entire galaxy. On the green, unspoiled world of Naboo, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, arrive to protect the realm’s young queen as she seeks a diplomatic solution to end the siege of her planet by Trade Federation warships. At the same time, on desert-swept Tatooine, a slave boy named Anakin Skywalker, who possesses a strange ability for understanding the “rightness” of things, toils by day and dreams by night—of becoming  a Jedi Knight and finding a way to win freedom for himself and his beloved mother. It will be the unexpected meeting of Jedi, Queen, and a gifted boy that will mark the start of a drama that will become legend.This special edition features a brand-new Darth Maul short story by New York Times bestselling author James Luceno!

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Book Synopsis Two planets are on the brink of war in Memoria, the thrillingsecond book in an action-packed space opera trilogy, The Nova Vita Protocol. The Kaiser Family helped the Nova Vita system avoid a catastrophic multi-planet war, one that the Kaisers might have accidentally caused in the first place. In their wake, two planets have been left devastated by ancient alien technology. Now, the Kaisers try to settle into their new lives as tenuous citizens of the serene water planet, Nibiru, but Scorpia Kaiser can never stay still. So, she takes another shady job. One that gives her a ship where spaceborn like her belong. But while Scorpia is always moving forward, Corvus can''t seem to leave his life as a soldier behind. Every planet in the system is vying to strip his razed home planet Titan of its remaining resources, and tensions are high. The Kaisers will need to disc

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Book SynopsisAfter deception and defeat by Rebel forces and the escape of Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader is on a mission to instill fear and discipline in Imperial ranks with a group of elite stormtroopers - and the Dark Lord's own lightsaber. But after the Rebels once again evade Vader's wrath, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker find themselves together on the Millennium Falcon, going undercover to strike another blow against the Empire!

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Book SynopsisTAKE HOME THE ULTIMATE COLLECTOR''S BOXED SET THAT INCLUDES DELUXE HARDCOVER EDITIONS OF DUNE, DUNE MESSIAH, AND CHILDREN OF DUNE—THE FIRST THREE NOVELS IN FRANK HERBERT''S BESTSELLING DUNE SAGA.This deluxe boxed set includes a gorgeous slipcase with original art and exquisitely designed hardcover editions of each novel, featuring:• Iconic new covers• Stained edges• Stamped and foiled cases featuring quotes from the Litany Against Fear• Fully illustrated endpapers• An illustrated poster on the interior of each jacketSet on the planet Arrakis, Frank Herbert''s epic Dune saga tells the story of Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction will set Paul and his family on a journey towards a destiny beyond imagination, one that will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream....

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Book SynopsisContains four new adventures: 12.3 The Wizard of Time by Roy Gill (2 parts). It’s time for a story. Jacob Harmer was one of the greats. His fantasy novels for children entranced a generation. But how much of their stories were fantasy and how much of them was the truth? At last he’s ready to tell the tale of what really happened. 12.4 The Friendly Invasion by Chris Chapman (2 parts). It’s 1943 and the village of Westbourne has been invaded… not by the enemy, but by the allies. The American troops are ‘over here’ and enjoying themselves mightily. Except there’s someone else visiting the village. And not just the new barmaid, Margaret. Or her unusual friends, Leela and the Doctor. Something with a sinister agenda all its own. 12.5 Stone Cold by Roland Moore (4 parts). The TARDIS lands on a rocky, volcanic planet and its crew soon find they are not alone. A pleasure cruiser has recently crashed on this world… but survival has proved rather dangerous. Because there’s something out on the surface snatching people away. Something made of stone. And with wings. Don't blink. 12.6 The Ghost of Margaret by Tim Foley (2 parts). The journey has been long, but it’s time for Margaret to come home. Or is it a different time entirely? Reunited with a ghost from her past, she’s finds herself in a whole new world. The Doctor and Leela are about to discover that people don’t always leave easily...CAST: Tom Baker (The Doctor), Louise Jameson (Leela), Nerys Hughes (Margaret Hopwood), Guy Adams (Garlon Dees), Sam Benjamin (Attendant / Halfway Men), Chase Brown (Sergeant Ray Hunter), Barnaby Edwards (Stan Trubshaw / Private Massey / Edie’s Dad / Old Reg), Holly Jackson Waters (Alice), Joe Jameson (Jacob Harmer (16) / Jacob Harmer (35)), Kenneth Jay (Captain Ray Hunter), Evie Killip (Edie Carter), Shvorne Marks (Mia Valarna), Victor McGuire (Huthro), Jackson Milner (Private Joe Powell), Paul Panting (Nate Duffy / Mr Fennec), Ronald Pickup (Jacob Harmer), Olivia Poulet (Felsa Mavelock), Sara Powell (Moira Tenaka), Joe Sims (Tench). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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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....

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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.

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Book SynopsisTENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION.“It is an evil born of war. It is the end of all things.”Four hundred years ago, Ed and Alice Rico threw themselves through a mysterious portal on the London Underground, hunting for Ed’s lost brother—Alice’s husband—Verne.Now, starship captain Katherine Abdulov embarks on a desperate race against ruthless rival captain—and her former lover—Victor Luciano, to try and earn back her family’s trust.Tomorrow, all their lives will be thrown together by disaster, as an ancient evil stirs among the stars, threatening the survival of all life… Trade Review“If you read only one space opera this year, it's got to be The Recollection.” -- The Guardian * The Guardian *“Gareth L. Powell joins the ranks of Reynolds, Banks, Hamilton and others at the forefront of science fiction.” -- SF Book Reviews * SF Book Reviews *“Stunning, fresh and exciting, great adventure, elegantly strung together.” -- SF Reviews * SFReviews.com *

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Book Synopsis''Vivid, violent and visceral: an impressive debut'' Kate Elliott, author of Unconquerable Sun**WINNER OF THE PHILIP K. DICK AWARD****SHORTLISTED FOR THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL**''5 hundred thousand freaking beautiful, burning stars!! I freaking loved this so much'' ?????reader review Jun Ironway, hacker, con artist, and only occasional thief, has got her hands on a piece of contraband that could set her up for life: evidence that implicates the powerful Nightfoot family in a planet-wide genocide seventy-five years ago. The Nightfoots control the precious sevite that fuels interplanetary travel through three star systems. And someone is sure to pay handsomely for anything that could break their hold.Of course, anything valuable is also dangerous. The Kindom, the ruling power of the three star systems, is inextricably tied up in the Nightfoots'' monopoly - and they can''t afford to let Jun expose the truth. They task two of their most brutal clerics with hunting her down: preternaturally stoic Chono, and brilliant hothead Esek, who also happens to be the heir to the Nightfoot empire.But Chono and Esek are haunted in turn by a figure from their shared past, known only as Six. What Six truly wants is anyone''s guess. And the closer they get to finding Jun, the surer Chono is that Six is manipulating them all - and that they are heading for a bloody confrontation that no one will survive unscathed.''One of the best SF books I''ve read. Period'' Michael Mammay, author of Planetside''Intricately plotted and tightly paced . . . Space opera fans will eat this up'' Publishers Weekly''A multi-layered saga full of courtly intrigue and indelible characters, Bethany Jacobs'' These Burning Stars warps readers across the galaxy on a devilishly fun thrill ride'' Bookpage''A fast-moving novel of action and intrigue, which Jacobs pulls off with vivid energy, bringing her threads together in an explosive conclusion'' LocusReader reviews:''6/5?? This book is quite literally the definition of perfection to me'' ?????I feel like I just overdosed on emotions. This book is extraordinary . . . 5 stars and I only wish I could give it more'' ?????''It is a crime that this book isn''t more popular, and I will be throwing myself at the feet of Bethany Jacobs for the next in the series'' ?????''I cannot seem to find the words to convey how much I enjoyed this book. The only thing I can say is . . . holy shit'' ?????''What kind of intergalactic masterpiece did I read?'' ?????Trade ReviewLike every good revenge story, These Burning Stars is baroque, intense, inventive, vivid, violent and visceral: an impressive debut -- Kate Elliott, author of UNCONQUERABLE SUNA multi-layered saga full of courtly intrigue and indelible characters, Bethany Jacobs' These Burning Stars warps readers across the galaxy on a devilishly fun thrill ride -- BOOKPAGE (starred review)If I were to say that this was the best debut novel I've read in a long time, I would be doing it a disservice. It's more than that - it's one of the best SF books I've read period. It has it all: Jump off the page action, wild twists, superb world building. But the characters! . . . Even after the story's climax, I wanted to keep reading because I was so invested in these people and wanted to know where they were going next -- Michael Mammay, author of PLANETSIDEThe resulting multiplayer cat-and-mouse game is intricately plotted and tightly paced with a satisfying ending that sets the stage nicely for the next instalment. Space opera fans will eat this up -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYReaders who love smart thrillers and explosive SF won't want to miss this book. For fans of Everina Maxwell [and] Arkady Martine -- BOOKLIST (starred review)An intricate plot for revenge drives this far-future SF political thriller . . . An exciting start from a fresh talent, offering emotional and political complexity plus plenty of interplanetary action -- KIRKUS (starred review)With a cast of deliciously dangerous characters and a gloriously executed plot that twists like a knife, this propulsive debut heralds the start of a sweeping space opera saga in the vein of Ann Leckie and Alastair Reynolds. Bethany Jacobs is an ingenious worldbuilder and a stunning new voice to look out for in sci-fi -- Ren Hutchings, author of UNDER FORTUNATE STARSA richly imagined space opera packed with intricate worldbuilding, compelling prose, and twisty politics, artfully woven together and delivered through a cast of fallible, endearing characters. An incredible debut perfect for fans of Ann Leckie, Kate Elliott, and Scalzi's Interdependency series -- J. S. Dewes, author of THE LAST WATCHA sizzling political space opera exploring the borders of passion and monstrosity, hunter and hunted, obsession and devotion. Jacobs is an exciting new author to watch -- Essa Hansen, author of NOPHEK GLOSSJacobs' characters and prose have a sharpness to them that's both beautiful and devastating. These Burning Stars blew me away -- Marina Lostetter, author of THE HELM OF MIDNIGHTImmersive and epic; a sprawling space opera perfect for fans of A Memory Called Empire and Too Like the Lightning -- Kameron Hurley, Hugo Award-winning author of THE STARS ARE LEGIONThese Burning Stars blew me away! Jacobs' characters and prose have a sharpness to them that's both beautiful and devastating. It's a debut you won't want to miss. -- Marina J. Lostetter, author of NOUMENONReaders who love smart thrillers and explosive SF won't want to miss this book. For fans of Everina Maxwell, Arkady Martine and Becky Chambers -- BOOKLIST (starred review)Delightfully vicious, I loved it -- Megan E. O'Keefe, author of VELOCITY WEAPONThe protagonists are carefully crafted, with their layers slowly built to impressive complexity. This buildup pays off as the chase escalates across planets and comes to a stunning conclusion . . . Full of political intrigue and impressive worldbuilding, Jacobs's superb debut launches this space opera trilogy -- LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)If you're looking for an edge-of-your-seat science fiction novel rife with multiple strong, morally grey female characters, revenge, queer characters and romance, plus political and religious intrigue, and brewing rebellions, look no further than These Burning Stars. I'll definitely be reading the next book in this series as soon as humanly possible -- BLOGGING WITH DRAGONSThis is high adventure but also written with subtle observations of each character. I found it gripping all the way to its powerful ending -- SCIFI MINDA thoroughly entertaining game of interstellar cat-and-mouse . . . A dense and cleverly plotted mix of action and political intrigue -- SFXThese Burning Stars is a tense sci-fi thrill ride that had me hooked from beginning to end . . . the plotting is meticulous and intricate and yet its execution seems effortless. This has skyrocketed into my Top Five Reads of 2023, and it will take something truly spectacular to dislodge it -- REALMS OF MY MINDA fast-moving novel of action and intrigue, which Jacobs pulls off with vivid energy, bringing her threads together in an explosive conclusion -- LOCUS

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Book SynopsisIn this gripping sequel to Star Wars: The Rising Storm, the light of the Jedi faces its darkest hour.Time and again, the vicious raiders known as the Nihil have sought to bring the golden age of the High Republic to a fiery end. Time and again, the High Republic has emerged battered and weary, but victorious thank to its Jedi protectors-and there is no monument to their cause grander than the Starlight Beacon.Hanging like a jewel in the Outer Rim, the Beacon embodies the High Republic at the apex of its aspirations: a hub of culture and knowledge, a bright torch against the darkness of the unknown, and an extended hand of welcome to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. As survivors and refugees flee the Nihil's attacks, the Beacon and its crew stand ready to shelter and heal. The grateful Knights and Padawans of the Jedi Order stationed there finally have a chance to recover-from the pain of their injuries and the grief of their losses. But the storm they thought had passed still rages; they are simply caught in its eye. Marchion Ro, the true mastermind of the Nihil, is preparing his most daring attack yet-one designed to snuff out the light of the Jedi.

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Book Synopsis'Compelling and innovative... Barry takes a story that has been done countless times before and makes it seem original' - Daily MailShe is the ultimate weapon. She once served us. Now she's got her own plans. Once we approached the aliens in peace... and they annihilated us. Now mankind has developed the ultimate killing machine, the Providence class of spaceship. With the ships' frightening speed, frightening intelligence and frightening weaponry, it's now the salamanders' turn to be annihilated... in their millions. The mismatched quartet of Talia, Gilly, Jolene and Anders are the crew on one of these destroyers. But with the ship's computers designed to outperform human decision-making in practically all areas, they are virtual bystanders. The Providence will take them to where the enemy are and she will dictate the strategy in any battle.The crew's only job role is to publicise their glorious war to a sceptical Earth. Social media and video clips are THEIR weapons in an endless charm offensive. THEIR chief enemy is not the space reptiles but each other, and boredom. But then everything changes. A message comes from base: the Providence is going into the Violet Zone, where there are no beacons and no communications with Earth. It is the heart of the enemy empire - and now the crew are left to wonder whether this is a mission of ultimate destruction or, more sinisterly, of ultimate self-destruction...PROVIDENCE is a dazzling, inventive, and thought-provoking new novel from the author of Lexicon.Trade ReviewPraise for Providence * : *Providence is such a blast you almost overlook how clever it is. Like Starship Troopers and 2001: A Sapce Odyssey, it's about the limit of human intelligence, the nature of humanity and the price we're prepared to pay for the survival of the species * Daily Mail *Providence is a light-hearted thriller with a superbly dark, existential sting in its tail * The Times *A quirky, character-driven commentary on the mechanisation of conflict and the sheer perversity of human nature * Financial Times *Compelling and innovative... Barry takes a story that has been done countless times before and makes it seem original * Daily Mail *[A] terrific sci-fi thriller * Publishers Weekly *PROVIDENCE is an absolute treat. Pulls the trick of being both irrepressibly old-school sci-fi and creepily relevant to the data-driven future * Austin Grossman, author of Soon I Will Be Invincible *An astonishing novel! PROVIDENCE is Philip K. Dick and William Gibson fueled by pure adrenaline (with a bit of Spielberg and Ridley Scott thrown in). The brilliant, unstoppable imagination of Max Barry glows on every page of this action-filled, yet emotionally resonant, tale. It will keep you riveted from first page till last. I read in one sitting and I guarantee you'll do the same * Jeffery Deaver, author of The Never Game *Action-packed and unsettling, PROVIDENCE is a sleekly-written parable about the absurdity of war--and the deeply human urge to destroy everything we don't understand, whether it comes from a distant planet or right here on Earth * Annalee Newitz, author of Autonomous and The Future of Another Timeline *I could not put PROVIDENCE down until I'd finished it in one thrilling sitting. This is science fiction at its best-a ship so believably alive and characters so determined, flawed, and compelling that you'll forget you're not also part of the crew * Peng Shepherd, author of The Book of M *PROVIDENCE'S greatest strength - apart from being terrifically entertaining - is its characters. (...) It's Barry's empathy for his characters, his willingness to dig deep into their foibles, that distinguishes PROVIDENCE from most of the golden-age science fiction that inspired it. * Locus *The meat of this is in its human interactions * SciFi Bulletin *Max Barry's excellent novel Providence * New Scientist *Providence is an extremely smart take on an entirely different genre ... page-turning anticipation which pays off beautifully in the final third * SFX *Providence is a meditation ... on the difference between programmed intelligence and the human version. Barry tells a fun and funny story that finds the perfect moments to break your heart in the best ways * Locus *Like Starship Troopers with added brain, this is such a blast you can overlook just how clever and thought-provoking it is * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisThe Paznina take desperate measures to finish their war against the Roto... A war that will draw Thea and Rollo back into it, no matter how much death and heartbreak it promises.Collects EXTREMITY #7-12

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Book Synopsis“I gulped down Ballistic in one long read, staying awake half the night, and now I want the next one!” —George R. R. Martin There is a personal price to pay for having aligned with the wrong side in a reckless war. For Aden Jansen it’s the need to adopt a new identity while keeping his past hidden. Now he’s integrated himself aboard the Zephyr, a merchant ship smuggling critical goods through dangerous space. But danger is imminent on planet Gretia, as well. Under occupation, torn between postwar reformers and loyalists, it’s a polestar for civil unrest. Meanwhile an occupation forces officer is pulled right back into the fray when the battle alarm is raised, an ambitious heiress is entangled in a subversive political conspiracy, and an Allied captain is about to meet the enemy head-on. As Aden discovers, the insurgents on Gretia—and in space—are connected, organized, and ready to break into full-scale rebellion. History is threatening to repeat itself. It’s time that Aden rediscovers who he is, whom he can trust, and what he must fight for now.Trade Review“Fans of The Expanse series will enjoy this engaging and fast-moving combination of corporate machinations, police procedural, and interstellar naval combat.” —Booklist “A series you should start if you are a fan of grounded space opera with a military lean. The Palladium Wars comes at straight-up military fiction from an angle that keeps it interesting…” —LOCUS Magazine

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Book SynopsisLondon, 2017. Except... it isn't. Berlin, 1961. But it isn't that either. Not really. Not in the timeline the Doctor knows. Something is very wrong. While Ace tries to save the life of a wounded British spy, Mel and the Doctor must get to grips with the modern day socialist Republic of Mokoshia. For Mel it feels strangely familiar and 'right', which makes the Doctor feel even more uneasy. Soon, a message from a dark and blood-soaked distant future is on its way... But the Doctor will have to act fast to stop this timeline becoming reality. And with Ace stranded in an alternate 1961, will saving the Earth end her existence? Big Finish have been producing Doctor Who audios since 1999, starring Tom Baker, Peter Davidson, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, David Tennant and John Hurt. The Doctor in this story is played by Sylvester McCoy, familiar to many viewers and audiences not only as the Doctor, but most recently Radagast the Brown in Peter Jackson's blockbusting The Hobbit movie trilogy! Writer Una McCormack has been writing Sci-Fi novels since 2004, including three official Doctor Who novels for the BBC. CAST: Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Sophie Aldred (Ace), Bonnie Langford (Melanie Bush), Matt Barber (Tom Elliot), Elliot Levey (Colonel Marsden), Genevieve Gaunt (Anna / Commander of Phobos Mission), Max Bollinger (Sokolov), Chris Dale (Mission Control / Voice of Map / George / Television Announcer).

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Book SynopsisA special release for Big Finish's Doctor Who range, containing four single-episode stories! YOU ARE THE DOCTOR (by John Dorney). YOU are the Doctor, a mysterious traveller in time and space. Will YOU succeed in foiling the ghastly plans of the horrible Porcians, the most inept invaders in all the cosmos? Or will you get yourself killed, over and over again? COME DIE WITH ME (by Jamie Anderson). A spooky old house. A body in the library. A killer on the loose. The Doctor accepts the challenge laid down by the sinister Mr Norris: to solve a murder mystery that's defeated 1,868 of the greatest intellects in the universe...and counting. THE GRAND BETELGEUSE HOTEL (by Christopher Cooper). The TARDIS brings the Doctor and Ace to the most opulent casino hotel in the cosmos - a haunt of the rich, the famous and the unutterably corrupt. There's a robbery in progress - but is the Doctor really in on the plan? DEAD TO THE WORLD (by Matthew J Elliott). Tourist spaceship the Daedalus hangs suspended in space, all but three of its passengers having fallen victim to a bizarre infection. But if the Doctor saves those last survivors, he risks destroying the entire human race. Sylvester McCoy originally played the Doctor in 1987 - 1989, (then again in 1996) while his other work includes Radagast the Brown in Peter Jackson's epic The Hobbit films. Sophie Aldred's Ace companion is often viewed as Doctor Who's first contemporary young friend for the Doctor, setting out the template followed in later years by Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) and Clara Oswald (Jenna-Louise Coleman). Jon Culshaw is not only a famous face from British television, but an even more famous voice: one of Britain's best impressionists on shows including Dead Ringers, The Impressionable Jon Culshaw and Horrible Histories. Writer Jamie Anderson is the son of Thunderbirds-creator Gerry. Jamie has not only produced a new series of Terrahawks audio adventures for Big Finish, but is working on a new Firestorm action adventure series coming soon to screens near you! CAST: Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Sophie Aldred (Ace), Jon Culshaw (Keith/Guard/Chafal), Kim Wall (Chimbly), Nadine Marshall (Katrice/Kordel), Amrita Acharia (The Resurrectionist/Clerk), Juliet Cowan (Bryer/Adriana Beauvais), Oliver Dimsdale (Morecombe/Mervyn Garvey), George Potts (Ruben/Guard), Vinette Robinson (Cynthia Quince).

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Book SynopsisWho would murder an Ood? In the 43rd Century, all the Earth Empire’s waste goes to the recycling world of Paraglas IV. But has something else been sent there? Something worth killing for? The Torchwood Archive sends Zachary Cross Flane to investigate, and he uncovers a terrible secret. The Empire has a use for everyone, even after death. NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners. CAST: Shaun Parkes (Zachary Cross Flane), Amanda Shodeko (Chloe), Belinda Stewart-Wilson (Lady Drogba), Paul Panting (Mr Brakow), Sam Stafford (Worker), Silas Carson (The Ood). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book Synopsisin the 43rd Century, the height of the Earth Empire. A ship from 1000 years in the future has crashed on a lava world and is calling for help. The Torchwood Archive sends Danny Bartock. Because only an ethicist can save humanity from the future. Note: This release contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Book SynopsisThe Time War. The Doctor has been injured and brought to a Time Lord field hospital. His body glows with energy, but this is no regeneration into a future form - instead, the Doctor's past faces begin to appear as he flits haphazardly between incarnations... Two’s Company by Lisa McMullin. Back on Earth, the Doctor finds a clue in the search for the origins of the degeneration weapon. In his Sixth body, he meets Jackie Tyler and Lady Christina de Souza – thrown together by fate, or something more? – in pursuit of a powerful item of jewellery. Meanwhile, a Time Lord renegade has duped Harry Sullivan into helping him stop the Doctor’s travels before they begin – and all are set on a collision course. CAST: Colin Baker (The Doctor), Camille Coduri (Jackie Tyler), Michelle Ryan (Lady Christina), Christopher Naylor (Harry Sullivan), Michael Maloney (The Renegade), Charlie Tighe (Jonty / Postman / Newsreader. Special appearance by: Tim Treloar (The Third Doctor) Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisLondon in the 1920s and Sir Reggie works for Torchwood, saving the world from alien invasions. But there's a new sensation in high society - What is the secret of the Serpentine Club and can Forster save his master from it? NOTE: This release contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Book SynopsisStory details to follow. NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Book SynopsisThe War Doctor has been forced out of the fight and the battle has moved on in his absence. With only Cora to keep him company on the planet of Lull, he is content to leave his old life behind. But something is stirring in the depths of a twisted planet. An old, embittered foe harbours a terrible grudge against the Doctor...

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Book SynopsisThis release sees the return of the popular Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and companion Ace (Sophie Aldred) plus the return of Big Finish originated companion Hex (Philip Oliver). Contains two new adventures - The Flying Dutchman by Gemma Arrowsmith. The Doctor, Ace and Hex find themselves on a seemingly deserted boat in the middle of the ocean. Eventually locating the crew, they discover that the men have been in hiding to avoid the attack of the legendary ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman, that they’ve recently glimpsed approaching through the fog. But ghosts don’t exist. Do they? Displaced by Katharine Armitage. The Doctor, Ace and Hex arrive inside a mystery. An ordinary house where something extraordinary is happening. There are no occupants, the doors are sealed, and someone – or something – is attempted to communicate. And when the TARDIS locks them out, Ace and Hex suspect the Doctor of his usual tricks. CAST: Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Sophie Aldred (Ace), Philip Olivier (Hex), Nicholas Khan (Alexander Marfleet), Stephen Wight (Unsworth), Nigel Fairs (Curtis/Crewman), Carly Day (Archie/Anna), Patience Tomlinson (Harri/Penny Tungate/The Matriarch), Alexander Bean (The Kraw/George). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first in a story split across two releases (to be followed by Shadow of the Daleks 2 releasing December 2020) recorded and produced entirely during the Covid-19 lockdown. Together, the two releases make up a 'mini-season' for Peter Davison's Fifth Doctor as he is caught up in the Time War. Each part contains four one-episode adventures, in which the Doctor lands in different times, different places and keeps meeting the same faces, but as different people. 1. Aimed at the Body by James Kettle. An encounter with a notorious cricketing legend should be right up the Doctor's street, but the unexpected appearance of an old enemy is about to send the Doctor on a quest. 2. Lightspeed by Jonathan Morris. The trail has led the Doctor to a spaceship in the far future - where he finds himself trapped in the middle of a terrifying revenge plot. 3. The Bookshop at the End of the World by Simon Guerrier. It's very easy to forget yourself and get lost in a bookshop. But in some bookshops more than most... 4. Interlude by Dan Starkey. The play's the thing! Or is it? The Doctor is roped into a theatrical spectacular - but who is he really performing to? CAST: Peter Davison (The Doctor), Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks), Dervla Kirwan (Mrs Calderwood/Yost McCormack/DI Wright/Anna-Maria), Anjli Mohindra (Flora/Kathy Dafoe/Madeleine Williams/Bianca), Jamie Parker (Douglas/Monsignor Plummer/Frank Reichenbach/Virgilio), Glen McCready (Orson/Elroy Dale/Captain). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisIanto Jones is Torchwood. Ianto Jones is the defender of a deserted city, a lone crusader who keeps the empty streets safe. One day he meets one of the few survivors. She needs his help - because she's being chased by a darkness. A darkness which says it loves her. CAST: Gareth David-Lloyd (Ianto Jones), Laura Aikman (Abigail Forehill), Jacob Dudman (Luke), Misha Malcolm (Fran), Joshua Manning (The Absence), Kerry Joy Stewart (Mrs Evans). Other parts played by members of the cast. I NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Book SynopsisThe Master has won. He has stolen humanity’s future and imprisoned his nemesis, ruling the Earth with an army of deadly Toclafane. But Martha Jones escaped, and now walks the Earth, telling stories of the Doctor. Above all else, humanity needs hope. And Martha will carry that hope across the world…Contains three stories: 1.1 The Last Diner by James Goss. Martha arrives on the west coast of the US and finds an old friend waiting to make contact. A desperate group gathers for her stories. But when Francine arrives, escaped from the Valiant, she isn’t so keen to hear about the Doctor… 1.2 Silver Medal by Tim Foley. Martha journeys to a forest camp, hidden from Toclafane patrols. It’s somewhere she’s been before with the Doctor, more than a century ago – where the silver mines held a deadly secret. The resistance are ready to risk everything, but there’ll be no prize for second place. 1.3 Deceived by Matt Fitton. The Master’s minions are competing to please him. And agents Beecham and Strand believe nothing would please him more than finding the Doctor’s stray companion. As Martha and friends hide out in Vegas, the Toclafane arrive. How many levels of deception must be uncovered for Martha to reach the truth? Cast: Freema Agyeman (Martha Jones), Marina Sirtis (Karen), Adjoa Andoh (Francine Jones), Gethin Anthony (Mr Strand), Judith Chandler (Marion), Clare Louise Connolly (Toclafane), Ellie Darvill (Baby Lizzie), Julie Graham (Miss Beecham/Sovari), Serin Ibrahim (Holly), Lorelei King (Jessie), Ronan Summers (Dustin/Jimmy), Ewart James Walters (Tucker). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisDuring the events of Doctor Who: Ravenous 2, Liv Chenka left the Doctor and the TARDIS behind. Just for one year. A year during which she would live on Kaldor, and get to know her sister Tula all over again. But Kaldor is going through a period of tumultuous change. Technology is changing at an advanced rate – the robots are evolving, artificial intelligence is adapting, and with these changes so politics is altering too. Dangerously. Can Liv and Tula make a difference during the most turbulent time in the world’s history? Contains three new adventures: 6.1 Force of Nature by Helen Goldwyn. A month after Tula’s enhancement chip was compromised, she and Liv join a compulsory ‘Recovery Training Course’ to help rehabilitate those infected. But they soon become embroiled in the tensions between the course participants and a very human-like SuperVoc - seemingly with its own agenda... 6.2 Face to Face by John Dorney. When Tula wakes to find some strangely familiar faces in her living room, a battle of wills breaks out. Not everyone can leave... but will they let the right one out? 6.3 The Final Hour by Matt Fitton. Liv Chenka’s time on Kaldor is almost at an end. The Company seems more powerful than ever. There’s unrest on the streets, the people are scared. And Tula is in trouble with her boss... But there are those who stand against the Company. Those with a new vision of the future for Kaldor and its Robots. An intricate plan is in motion - the Chenka sisters are about to spend their final hour on the planet. Cast: Nicola Walker (Liv Chenka), Claire Rushbrook (Tula Chenka / SV23), Joshua Riley (Haiss), Lisa Armytage (Yinka), Beth Chalmers (SV113 / Lorrelle), Sam Stafford (Broadcaster / Manager), Jon Culshaw (Vash Sorkov / SV77), Sarah Lambie (Graf Kirran / Deep Blue), Tracy Wiles (SV94 / Jadia), Paul McGann (The Doctor). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisThe Doctor, Liv and Helen are out in the universe, picking up missing pieces and finding lost connections. After a package entangles them with shifty Time Lord Drax, the TARDIS crew are haunted by past loves on a space station, before Helen encounters somebody she believed long gone... Here Lies Drax by John Dorney (1 part). The Doctor, Liv and Helen are surprised to get a letter delivered to the TARDIS from the Doctor's old school friend, Drax. They're even more surprised when it's followed by a parcel also sent by the intergalactic con-man, asking them to keep its contents safe. Contents that seem to be a lot of worthless junk. And their surprise gets even bigger when this parcel is itself followed by an invitation - to Drax's funeral. And that's just where the surprises start. The Love Vampires by James Kettle (1 part) Regret can follow people everywhere - even out into deep space, in the shadow of a dying star. When the Doctor, Liv and Helen meet the terrified crew of a space station, all are haunted by faces from the past. But these lost loves are more than mere memories - and they want to feed... Albie's Angels by Roy Gill (1 part). When the Doctor and friends hunt down time anomalies in 2020s Soho, Helen steps into the past and meets the brother she thought she'd lost forever, But there are Weeping Angels in London - and one of the stone assassins wants something from the Doctor and Liv... CAST: Paul McGann (The Doctor), Nicola Walker (Liv Chenka), Hattie Morahan (Helen Sinclair), Shane Richie (Drax), Nina Wadia (Mimi), Jeff Rawle (Captain Miles Rozann), Hugh Ross (Stern), Jamie Zubairi (Three/Petko), Holly Jackson Walters (Fifteen / Jean), Daon Broni (TwentyOne/State), Paksie Vernon (The Realist / Rica), Barnaby Jago (Albie Sinclair), Alex Mugnaioni (Bailey / Sergeant), Robert Whitelock (Jack Harper / Jase Harper), Anjella Mackintosh (Denny).

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Book SynopsisMysterious signals lead Torchwood to the Moil. 4-1-8-4. Greg likes countryside walks and recording the songs of birds. 3-6-2-7. No one knows the secret of the numbers stations. 1-2-0-5. How long has Ianto Jones been trapped in the boiler room? 9-7-2-3. Reality is collapsing. 3-5-8-1. The Lincolnshire Poacher is waiting. CAST: Gareth David-Lloyd (Ianto Jones), Hywel Morgan (Doctor), Tania Rodrigues (The Numbers Station), David Shaw-Parker (Greg). Other parts played by members of the cast. NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Book SynopsisIn the far future and the recent past, the Doctor, Nyssa and Tegan discover that humans can be monsters too. Contains two new adventures; 1. Friendly Fire by John Dorney (3 parts). When the TARDIS needs to reset itself, the Doctor, Nyssa and Tegan find themselves having to fill time on a space-hub filled with numerous attractions. This pleases Tegan and Nyssa no end... but the Doctor is more interested in visiting an alien friend of his living on a nearby mining planet and is able to persuade his friends to join him. But on arrival his friend is nowhere to be found and the locals are more than slightly unwelcoming. With limited options for departure and a hostile populace they may be in a lot of trouble. Sometimes true monsters are found in the strangest places. 2. The Edge of the War by Jonathan Barnes (3 parts). France in the summer of 1936. The village of Villy is in a state of contentment, tinged only slightly with unease. A kilometre away, construction is underway on a large underground fortification, part of the Maginot Line project which has seen the building of a series of defences against future invasion. A young artist has arrived in the village to paint the landscape. Her name is Nyssa and she has taken a room in the local inn, run in its owner's absence by a young Australian woman called Tegan. But she's not the only newcomer. A detective called the Doctor has just got in from Paris. And he has quite a mystery to solve... CAST: Peter Davison (The Doctor), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Alice Krige (Reno), Poppy Miller (Madame LaChappelle), Matt Addis (Jean-Baptiste), Phillipe Bosher (Armand Barbier), Alistair Petrie (The Count). Further cast to be announced.

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Book SynopsisNew recruits. New technology. New threats. SHADO is nearly fully operational, but the alien menace is intensifying at a greater rate than the fledgling organisation can cope with. Under ever-increasing pressures, Straker is repeatedly put to the test. Facing unimaginable weaponry, warring factions, and near-insurmountable personal strain - can the man leading the fight to defend Earth survive? Contains three new stories; 2.1 Lost in Action. An unexpected confrontation at 30,000 feet leads to a civilian casualty. With no other options, Straker must recruit this stubborn but brave pilot to join SHADO. Meanwhile, Straker’s team orders the early activation of Moonbase - without his consent. It’s just in time. Now, the nascent organisation is being put to the ultimate test, and SHADO’s latest recruit will have put his life on the line. 2.2 Assassination Time. In the wake of loss, SHADO’s problems are brought into sharp focus by a series of unexpected and inexplicable events. A new threat from the aliens emerges - one that the organisation is illequipped to deal with. With few options left, Straker must follow his instincts and put SHADO’s survival in the hands of a traitor. 2.3 Breaking Point. SHADO faces a severe security breach, swiftly followed by the most intense and highlycoordinated alien threat it has ever seen. Straker now faces unimaginable pressures from every angle. The strain on him, and his organisation, reach impossible levels. Mistakes will be made. Lives will be lost. Could this be the end? Based on the original tv series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. UFO © ITC Entertainment Group Limited 1970. Licensed by ITV Ventures Limited. All rights reserved. CAST: Barnaby Kay (Commander Ed Straker), Jeany Spark (Lieutenant-Colonel Virginia Lake), Hywel Morgan (Paul Foster), Samuel Clemens (Colonel Alec Freeman), Nicholas Briggs (Dave Jansen / Richard Craven / Dr Schroeder / Jeff Randolph), Wayne Forester (SID / Gallison / Melville Hopkins / Radley), Charlotte Harris (Mary Straker / Captain Georgia Maxwell / Miss Ealand), Lynsey Murrell (Lieutenant Gay Ellis), George Naylor (Johnnie Straker / Lieutenant Ford). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisA door never closes, but a window opens . . . With origins in the Old Universe, the malevolent, acquisitive intelligence of Tinsori Light sought to infect others with itself, and send those agents out into the wide new universe to infect even more. For centuries, two heroes stood between Tinsori Light and the vulnerable universe – Light Keepers Jen Sin yos'Phelium and Lorith of the Sanderat. Just when it seemed that they – merely human – must fail, Tinsori Light, enfeebled by aged systems, succumbed to the stress of a unique spatial event – and died, leaving the station a shell. Luckily, the light keepers have back-up. A mismatched team of arcane specialists are on-station, working non-step to preserve the Light, build trustworthy systems, and open the refurbished station for business. In fact, ships are already incoming, and it becomes a matter of urgency to sort friend from foe. In particular, the Lyre Institute wishes to acquire Tinsori Light, and will do anything, spend anyone, to achieve that goal.

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Book SynopsisMasterfully merging space adventure and mystery, and a poignant exploration about relationships and belonging, Translation State is a triumphant new standalone story set in Leckie's celebrated Imperial Radch universe.

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