Science fiction: space opera

Book SynopsisGallifrey needs every Time Lord to fight the Time War. A summons has been issued across the universe to its prodigals. Whatever their skills, the war effort can use them. Susan’s call up papers have arrived, and unlike her grandfather, she is willing to join her people’s battle and finally return home. Because Susan knows the Daleks, and she will do her duty...1.Sphere of Influence by Eddie Robson. Susan’s first mission is one of diplomacy. The Sense-Sphere could prove a valuable ally to Gallifrey. But she is not the only one who knows the Sensorites of old. Susan will have the support of an old friend. Ian Chesterton is about to rejoin the adventure he left a lifetime ago! 2.The Uncertain Shore by Simon Guerrier. Susan and Commander Veklin are on the trail of a spy. Under cover on a ravaged world, they find a weary population, trapped, and waiting for the inevitable. But one among them is a traitor.The Time War is coming to Florana, and Susan will face a struggle to simply survive...3. Assets of Warby Lou Morgan. Cardinal Rasmus believes that Susan’s special abilities will help him assess a new weapons project.On a secret military base, creatures from the vortex are being bred for war. Gallifrey’s scientists think they can be used as assets against the Daleks. But the Orrovix are not easily tamed. 4.The Shoreditch Intervention by Alan Barnes. When Susan’s TARDIS is intercepted, she is given a highly classified mission.Earth, 1963 is a nexus point in the Time War, but the timelines must be negotiated carefully. Mods and rockers are not the only dangers on the streets of Shoreditch. In Susan’s past, the Daleks are waiting. But so is the Doctor! Cast:Carole Ann Ford (Susan),William Russell (Ian Chesteron), Paul McGann (The Doctor), Beth Chalmers (Veklin),Damian Lynch (Rasmus),Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks/Fyodor),Laura Aikman (Lootsa),Roly Botha (Rennis), Ian Brooker (Guard/Strato/Sensorite), Louis Davison (Franko/Policeman), Hugh Fraser (Second Elder), Trudie Goodwin (Faith),Simon Ludders (Monty/Ogron 1),Tom Mahy (JP/Rocker 2), Vincenzo Nicoli (Vibax),Dan Starkey (Yeorgi/Ogron 2),Claire Vousden (Investigator/First Elder), BeckyWright (Alex/Lehena).Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisThe Dalek Invasion of Earth is over, but there’s still so much left to do. Susan is trying to help rebuild society as best she can, but some people don’t see it as a chance to restore what was lost. Some people see it as a chance to claim power for themselves. It's not just human survivors that Susan has to worry about. Unbeknownst to her, a lone Dalek survives. A lone Dalek with a single purpose – to reclaim the Earth! Cast: Carole Ann Ford (Susan Foreman), Lucy Briers (Jenny Chaplin), Sean Biggerstaff (David Campbell), Jonathan Guy Lewis (Marcus Bray), Oli Higginson (Victor Chaplin), Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisWhen the Doctor, Steven and Dodo arrive in the Himalayas, they have no idea that they are about to set off a chain of events that will haunt the Doctor through many lives. Joining a pilgrimage to the nearby Det-Sen monastery, the travellers discover everything isn’t as it seems. As the situation grows increasingly dire, they will have to uncover the secrets of Det-Sen before it’s too late. CAST: Peter Purves (Steven Taylor/First Doctor), Lauren Cornelius (Dodo Chaplet), Jeremy Ang Jones (Norbu), Paul Courtenay Hyu (Oddiyāna), Kerry Gooderson (Pema Tsering), Jamie Zubairi (Dorje Lingpa). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisOrr's on a mercy mission to a doomed city. Sgt Andy is visiting an old flame in prison. Bilis Manger spends a night in the Torchwood Hub. Mr Colchester has to keep the most hated man in Britain alive for one more day. "I know where you are now. And I know what I will do next." Contains four new adventures: 7.5 Propaganda by Ash Darby. Orr is desperate to get to Voloshnik. The city's sealed off in the middle of a war the world's forgotten. There has to be someone left to save. 7.6 At Her Majesty's Pleasure by Tim Foley. Yvonne Hartman is in a very special prison. And there's absolutely no way out of it. So why is she convinced she's escaped? 7.7 Cuckoo by Tim Foley. A group of urban explorers break into the Torchwood Hub. They disturb Bilis Manger who has his own plans for the evening. 7.8 Pariahs by James Goss. We've all spent the last two years sticking our DNA in jars and sending it off in the post. What happened to it? Two people know the secrets of the Phlobos Scandal, and Torchwood have to keep them alive. NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners. CAST: Samantha Béart (Orr), Paul Clayton (Mr Colchester), Jonny Green (Tyler Steele), Alexandria Riley (Ng), Gareth David-Lloyd (Ianto), Murray Melvin (Bilis Manger), Tracy-Ann Oberman (Yvonne Hartman), Tom Price (Andy Davdison), Cecelia Appiah (Dee), Lisa Bowerman (Mother / The Chair), Richard Clifford (Graham Graves), Nathaniel Curtis (Vijay), Jonny Glynn (First Soldier / Assassin), Natalie Grady (Charlotte), Amy Beth Hayes (Tania), Mia Hope (The Child), Avita Jay (Tilly), Alex Jordan (Uli / Police), Naomi McDonald (Ellen / Asher / Airport Tannoy), Glen McCready (Kyle), David Menkin (Second Soldier / Border Officer), Henry Nott (Bryn), Maanuv Thiara (Gupta / Waiter / Official), Milo Twomey (Robert), Andrew Wincott (Old Man / Williamson). Other parts played by members of the cast

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Book SynopsisThe Doctor is no more. In his place, a warrior, finally joining the Time War between the Daleks and Gallifrey. But how far will he go to end the conflict? What lines will he cross? How much of himself will he sacrifice? The War Doctor is beginning to find out who he is... and the consequences of fighting with monsters... 1. The Mission. As the Time War takes on a dark new turn, the War Doctor is tasked by the Time War Council with locating and assassinating a Gallifreyan renegade waging their own private campaign against both the Daleks and the Time Lords. Who is the mysterious Barber-Surgeon, and can the Doctor complete his mission without becoming all that he abhors? 2. The Abyss. The Doctor journeys towards his target through the ravages of the Time War, the trail leading him back into his own personal history. With the Daleks close behind and the mysterious Barber-Surgeon anticipating his every move, he comes to suspect that this is one mission he won't be coming back from. 3. The Horror. The Doctor is missing in action. As Gallifrey and Skaro face total destruction, Time Lord and Dalek forces converge on the realm of the Barber-Surgeon. From his junkyard fortress in a lost dimension, the renegade warmonger is about to create his ultimate weapon... Who or what can possibly stop him? CAST: Jonathon Carley (The War Doctor), Ken Bones (The General), Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks), Richie Daysh (The Constable/Comms Officer), Indigo Griffiths (Vellichor/Rask), Louise Jameson (Leela), Harry Kershaw (Narthex), Nicholas Le Prevost (The Barber- Surgeon), Emily-Jane McNeill (Rodion), Jason Merrells (Dalek Hunter-Killer/Nikov), Paksie Vernon (The Companion/Time Lord Navigator). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisTwo brand new adventures for the Third Doctor, Liz Shaw and Sarah Jane Smith. 7.1 The Unzal Incursion by Mark Wright. Under the supervision of the Doctor, the Brigadier and Dr Liz Shaw, UNIT are getting ready to activate Hotspur: their new, advanced early warning system. But something goes wrong. Can it be that UNIT has been betrayed from within? Suddenly bases are falling across the globe, and only the Doctor and his friends are able to escape. Not knowing how far the conspiracy goes, the Doctor, Liz and the Brigadier become fugitives. Their investigations lead them to the Fulcrum military training facility. And something beyond the Earth. 7.2 The Gulf by Tim Foley. The TARDIS lands on an ocean planet where the Doctor and Sarah find themselves on a former rig which has recently been converted into an artistic retreat. But art is far from the residents’ minds. A troubled member of their collective has disappeared, and the Doctor senses a sinister psychic presence. The waves are rising. And there’s something in the water. Cast: Tim Treloar (The Doctor), Daisy Ashford (Liz Shaw), Sadie Miller (Sarah Jane Smith), Jon Culshaw (Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart), Wendy Craig (Marta Malvani), Sam Benjamin (Private Robbins), Clare Corbett (Cherilyn Dankworth), Lucy Goldie (Laurel), Avita Jay (Harper), Misha Malcolm (Sgt Nicola ‘Nicki’ Attah), Gary Martin (Unzal/Unzal 2), Jennifer Saayeng (Pen), Issy Van Randwyck (Jesko), Bethan Walker (Lynette). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisAn array of familiar friends and foes join the Fifth Doctor in his second fortieth anniversary box set from Big Finish Productions. The Auton Infinity is a six-part full cast audio drama, where the Doctor and his faithful companions Tegan and Turlough arrive unexpectedly at a UNIT base. Snowdonia. UNIT is running a training exercise with the Brigadier in attendance. Except it isn't long before things start to go badly wrong. The fake aliens primed to attack the troops might not be so fake after all, and a temporal disturbance attracts the Doctor, Tegan and Turlough into the fray. Old enemies are on the scene with a deadly plan - but they might be the least of the Doctor's worries. Because he's recently been sent backwards and forwards through his own lifetime - and he's finally going to find out why. CAST: Peter Davison (The Doctor), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Mark Strickson (Turlough), Juliet Aubrey (Prodigal), Jon Culshaw (Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart/Kamelion), Lucy Fleming (Veronica Holmes), Fiona Hampton (Sergeant Janet Wharry), Glen McCready (Dodson/Autons), Oscar Pearce (Captain Ted Mears), Homer Todiwala (Corporal Vikram Palmer). Other parts played by members of the cast

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Book SynopsisSometimes a Time Lord forgets precisely where he left things - keys, screwdrivers - companions! Harry Sullivan and Naomi Cross are stuck in the wrong time, so when the TARDIS arrives, they give up their 21st century lives to find a way home. But as they join the Doctor - a different version to any they've met before - Harry and Naomi are in for a few perilous stops along the way... London Orbital by John Dorney (4 parts). Long ago, a massacre in a suburban house led to the young Harry Sullivan joining UNIT. But the murders were never solved. Years later, Harry and Naomi Cross investigate an oddity in the London Underground and uncover a whole different side to the capital. Creatures of myth are running amok across the city in a conflict going back decades. And somewhere in the shadows lurks a new incarnation of their old friend... the Doctor. And he's here to stop a war. Scream of the Daleks by Lisa McMullin (2 parts). Halloween 1969. The Doctor, Harry and Naomi respond to a scream for rescue. . But in their bid to stop the nightmare, the travellers have unleashed the Doctor's old enemy. This may be one cry for help better left unanswered... CAST: Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Christopher Naylor (Harry Sullivan), Eleanor Crooks (Naomi Cross), Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks), Saffron Coomber (Elidir/Byrne), Carly Day (Gilly), Candida Gubbins (Nimriel/May), Youssef Kerkour (Agrandir), Hywel Morgan (Keryth), Cameron Percival (Cavan), Joshua Riley (Balmaris), Sam Stafford (Harper/Lathrael), Mandy Weston (Sarya/Margolis). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisThe Doctor, Liv and Helen are travelling once again in the universe of space and time... They find some old enemies causing havoc on a temporal research station, before a trip to the Isle of Man in the 1930s, where they encounter a famous enigma. Contains two stories: Paradox of the Daleks by John Dorney (2 parts). When the TARDIS is drawn to a space station running temporal experiments, the crew discover Daleks in control in the aftermath of an invasion, But these are no ordinary Daleks... To stop his mortal enemies gaining control of the time technology the Doctor must work out why these Daleks are here and where they came from. A war fought through time has many fronts - and in this battle, the Doctor, Liv and Helen will face mortal danger in every time and place they find themselves. The Dalby Spook by Lauren Mooney and Stewart Pringle (1 part). After encountering Harry Price, the Doctor decides to solve an infamous case before the paranormal debunker can. But Liv and Helen are more concerned for the girl at the centre of events. What is really going on at the remote Isle of Man farmhouse? And who is Gef, the talking mongoose? CAST: Paul McGann (The Doctor), Nicola Walker (Liv Chenka), Hattie Morahan (Helen Sinclair), Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks), Felicity Cant (Voirrey Irving), Richard Earl (Jim Irving), Philip Jackson (Harry Price), Joseph Millson (Peetom), Harry Myers (Mister Timms/Gef), Amy Rockson (Jemash). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisIt's the largest depository of alien artefacts ever assembled, ready to wage war against the heavens. Of course, they called it the Antebellum. Of course, they forgot about it. But the Dow Cohort have rediscovered it. And tonight, they're breaking in. They have one hour and Toshiko Sato as a reluctant hostage. Can they steal Torchwood's greatest secret? NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners. CAST: Naoko Mori (Toshiko Sato), Tom Butcher (Vernon), Samuel Clemens (Guard), Bahvini Sheth (Nisha), Homer Todiwala (Ed). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisScattered through time and space, many women have crossed paths with the Doctor. Some were fellow TARDIS travellers, some were allies defending the Earth, and one was the Doctor's daughter... Crossing the bounds of E-Space, from a mysterious space-station to a London bus, and from the Amazon to the Moon, this 8th of March, three very different adventures unfold. 2.1 Stolen Futures by Lizbeth Miles. Romana and K-9 have stayed in E-Space to help an ancient and noble people, freed from their shackles. But first they must heal divisions in the ranks, and those who see a very different future for the Tharil race... 2.2 Prism by Abigail Burdess. Lady Christina de Souza is crashing an exclusive party in search of a priceless diamond. Out in deep space, time travellers Jenny and Noah collide with a strange diamondshaped vessel. What is Prism? And what does it want with the Earth? 2.3 Turn of the Tides by Nina Millns. In the footsteps of Sarah Jane Smith, Rani Chandra is investigating strange weather phenomena, calling on an old friend for help - Jo Jones! But UNIT is also on the case, led by science officer Jac. Soon all three women will be on a mission to the Moon...CAST: Cast: Lalla Ward (Romana), Georgia Tennant (Jenny), Michelle Ryan (Lady Christina de Souza), Katy Manning (Jo Jones), Anjli Mohindra (Rani Chandra), Jaye Griffiths (Jac), Sheena Bhattessa (Rio), Sean Biggerstaff (Noah), John Dorney (Biroc/Officer), Indigo Griffiths (Mellissa), Ffion Jolly (Flick/Prism), Debbie Korley (Alethea/Computer Alethea/Sally), John Leeson (K9), Nimmy March (Lupan), Sadie Shimmin (Seer/Controller), Sam Stafford (Matasar/Rob Temby/Shayoon/Azworad Comrade), Graham Vick (Cal Norwood/The Return/Dan & Roman/Benedict), David Warwick (Tyro/Gundan). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisUnscrupulous bounty hunter. Cunning rogue trader, Sadistic interrogator. They're adversaries to avoid, but now they've found Jenna Stannis and Cally. The Amagons deceive enemies and allies alike. Dorian's glamour disguises his danger. And there's no hiding Shrinker's brutal intentions. These villains will have no mercy when they encounter our heroes. Contains three stories: 1. The Amagon Queen by Trevor Baxendale. Smugglers. Slave-traders. Bounty hunters. Jenna Stannis knows from personal experience that you just can’t trust the Amagons. So why has she delivered herself alone into the hands of the infamous Amagon Queen? And can Cally help her escape before a Federation commander and his ruthless mutoid track them all down? 2. The Deal with Dorian by Mark B Oliver. Jenna Stannis and Cally need supplies to repair the damaged Liberator, and treacherous dealer Dorian is the only one who can help. But he has dangerous plans of his own at a remote Federation research station. Will Cally and Jenna realise the danger they’re in before they fall under Dorian’s influence? 3. Everyone Talks to Shrinker by Andrew Smith. Captured and alone, Jenna Stannis is defenceless in the Federation’s clutches. Cally’s desperate to find her friend – and they are both far from the Liberator. In a hostile Federation battleground, Jenna discovers there can be no escape from her cruel interrogator, the notorious Shrinker. CAST: Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis), Jan Chappell (Cally), Laura Aikman (Mutoid/Pesh), Nicholas Asbury (Robard), Nigel Betts (Shrinker/Patrol Leader), Gabrielle Glaister (Skillane), Nicola Goodchild (Lana Tremayne), Matthew Gravelle (Dorian), Ahmed Hamad (Kelver/Young Shrinker), Alistair Lock (Zen/Orac), Tania Rodrigues (Mandala), Duncan Wisbey (Zander/Makavat), Shane Zaza (Spindler/Amagon King). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisJames Robert McCrimmon faced countless horrors while travelling with the Doctor, but when the Time Lords returned the Highlander to his rightful place in history, almost all those memories were lost to him. Now the Doctor is back and needs his old friend by his side for more adventures — but this time they’re missions set by the sinister Raven. From the streets of 18th century Edinburgh, to the deserted corridors of a medical facility in the far future, and a human colony where darkness reigns, Jamie must first confront the greatest trauma of all – his own memories. Jamie by Mark Wright. Mysterious dreams of lives never lived haunt an ailing prisoner in Edinburgh Castle, in the year 1776. Meanwhile, the Doctor arrives on another reluctant mission for the Time Lords, with the enigmatic Raven observing his every move. How is the Doctor’s erstwhile travelling companion, Jamie McCrimmon, connected with the terrifying deaths that plague the streets in the shadow of the castle? And will Jamie ever really know his true self again? The Green Man by Paul F Verhoeven. Perched hundreds of miles above the forest canopy of Florestus Prime, The Grove rehabilitation centre promises to help the staggeringly rich of the galaxy cheat death. When a reunited Doctor and Jamie are despatched by Raven to investigate the disappearance of a Time Lord, they are greeted by Chief of Medicine, Overseer Fuller. Watching from his room at The Grove, an incapacitated Doctor helplessly observes the facility from afar. Who is the lone patient waving from across the courtyard? Why is Overseer Fuller doing rounds late at night when the Grove appears to have no other patients? And what precisely does Raven know about the ‘Green Man’? The Shroud by Robert Ayres. Arriving on the planet Ninevah, the Doctor and Jamie find a desperate human colony fighting the effects of a devastating super weapon – the Shroud. Nullifying all light, the Shroud has rendered the humans blind in the face of aggressive alien invaders dubbed ‘Squids’, and it’s only a matter of time before the colony falls. The Doctor and Jamie are caught between helping the humans fight back against the ‘Squids’ and investigating their latest mission for the Time Lords – but as they haven’t been told what that mission is, the pair are in the dark in more ways than one.

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Book SynopsisContains three new adventures; Flying Solo by Tajinda Singh Hayer, The Junkyard Loop by Aaron Douglas and Hereafter by Tim Foley.

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Book SynopsisA funny and illuminating guide to life on the U.S.S. Cerritos from Star Trek: Lower Decks, through the eyes of the beloved lower deckers themselves. Join the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos as they seek out new life and travel where people may, or may not, have been before! Based on the hit Paramount+ animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks, Mariner, Boimler and all their friends offer advice and insider knowledge to new crewmembers. This hilarious and informative handbook will help you come to grips with the ship, your duties, and your fellow lower deckers, especially as they've generously left comments throughout.

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Book SynopsisThe Voyage of the Sable Keech returns to Neal Asher's water-bound world of Spatterjay, teeming with bizarre characters and gruesome monsters.Taylor Bloc is a walking dead man, determined to live again. He also wants adulation, power and control – and will do anything to get them. Of Bloc’s kind, Sable Keech alone has achieved resurrection. So Bloc will retrace Keech’s journey across Spatterjay’s wild seas, with his crew of killers, to grasp his secret.Erlin wanted solitude to understand her eternal life, until an attack prompts her own strange journey. And Janer returns, with forbidden weaponry. He must stop an agent controlled by a hive mind with a death fixation. But a wider crisis will overshadow personal missions. In the deeps, an alien Prador is stirring, horribly transformed by Spatterjay’s immortality virus. And an enemy ship would destroy the planet to keep this secret.Continue the science fiction adventure series with Orbus, or start at the beginning with The Skinner.Trade ReviewAs always, Asher is unparalleled at creating this unique and dangerous environment . . . as exhilarating as his previous books -- Good Book GuideHighly entertaining and brilliantly imagined -- SF RevuIdeas, jokes and puns splatter his pages -- GuardianGleeful use of technology... there is much to enjoy' -- SFFWorld

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Book SynopsisA hardcover collection of Star Wars: The High Republic stories from the pages of Star Wars Insider, written by New York Times bestselling author, George Mann. A collection of tales set centuries before the birth of Anakin Skywalker featuring Jedi Knights during the era of the glorious High Republic. In addition to six original stories, this collection also includes behind-the-scenes interviews with authors as well as a guide to Phase II of The High Republic publishing initiative.

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Book SynopsisDark Intelligence is the first novel in the Transformation series, a no-holds-barred adventure set in Neal Asher's popular Polity universe.One man will transcend death to seek vengeance. One woman will transform herself to gain power. And no one will emerge unscathed . . .Thorvald Spear wakes in hospital, where he finds he's been brought back from the dead. What's more, he died in a human vs. alien war that ended a whole century ago. But when he relives his traumatic final moments, he finds the spark to keep on living. That spark is vengeance. Trapped and desperate on a world surrounded by alien Prador forces, Spear had seen a rescue ship arriving. But instead of providing backup, Penny Royal, the AI within the destroyer turned rogue. It annihilated friendly forces in a frenzy of destruction, and, years later, it's still free. Spear vows to track it across worlds and do whatever it takes to bring it down.Isobel Satomi ran a successful crime syndicate. But after competitors attacked, she needed more power. Yet she got more than she bargained for when she negotiated with Penny Royal. She paid it to turn her part-AI herself, but the upgrades hid a horrifying secret. The Dark AI had triggered a transformation in Isobel that would turn her into a monster, rapidly evolving into something far from human.Spear hires Isobel to take him to the Penny Royal AI's last known whereabouts. But he cheats her in the process and he becomes a target for her vengeance. And as she is evolves further into a monstrous predator, rage soon wins over reason. Will Spear finish his hunt, before he becomes the hunted?Continue the action-packed adventure with War Factory and Infinity Engine.'Asher rocks with XXX adrenaline while delivering a vivid future' – David Brin, author of the Uplift trilogyTrade ReviewAsher rocks with XXX adrenaline while delivering a vivid future -- David BrinWhat Asher delivers here is state-of-the-art SF on so many levels . . . a compelling, smart read -- LocusOne of his best works so far . . . Asher is a modern master of Sci-Fi -- StarburstBeautifully paced . . . does just as well as at slam-bang action scenes as at painting frightening pictures . . . This is space opera at a high peak of craftsmanship -- Publishers Weekly starred reviewBlends large portions of horror and mystery into an SF tale of revenge and redemption . . . a complex and satisfying work -- Library Journal starred reviewAn exciting, intricate, and unabashedly futuristic story rife with twists and turns . . . Asher returns to his popular far-future series, Polity Universe, with another fast-paced space opera filled with his trademark technological marvels and elaborate world building -- BooklistHardboiled, fast-paced space opera epic . . . Asher's books are similar to the world of Iain M. Banks' Culture universe, but the Polity is arguably a much darker and more vicious environment – and all the better for it -- TheRegisterDark Intelligence is an imaginative, epic space opera that manages to present a dark future universe full of vibrant spaceships, people, creatures and intelligence. Highly enjoyable and highly addictive -- SFBookAs you all should know, Neal Asher is one of Britain's leading science fiction authors, best known for his Polity universe series. Dark Intelligence has everything science fiction needs, and much, much more -- TheBookPlankPerpetually on the knife's edge, and this constant tension works wonders for creating a page-turning atmosphere. It's a damningly gripping and infecting book -- Upcoming4A superb novel and Asher has an amazing talent for world-building, for writing larger-than-life characters, for weaving gripping plots and for imagining exotic alien races and wonderful technologies. Huge ships! Big weapons! Space battles! Ground battles! Treason! Revenge! This is New Space Opera at its best -- SenseofWonder

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Book SynopsisA proud and reserved alien society finds its homeland destroyed in an unprovoked act of aggression, and the survivors have no choice but to reach out to the indigenous humanoids of their adopted world, to whom they are distantly related. They wish to preserve their cherished way of life but come to discover that in order to preserve their culture, they may have to change it forever.Now a man and a woman from these two clashing societies must work together to save this vanishing race, and end up uncovering ancient mysteries with far-reaching ramifications. As their mission hangs in the balance, this unlikely team - one cool and cerebral, the other fiery and impulsive - just may find in each other their own destinies . . . and a force that transcends all.

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Book SynopsisA thrilling new Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine adventure from New York Times bestselling author Dayton Ward!2369: Shortly after Starfleet thwarts a Cardassian attack on a Federation star system, the Cardassian government orders an end to its fifty-year occupation of the planet Bajor. As a result, a newly installed Bajoran government requests immediate assistance from the Federation to mediate how the withdrawal will proceed and what recompense, if any, Bajorans are owed from their brutal oppressors. Captain Jean-Luc Picard is ordered by Starfleet Command to oversee these tense negotiations on Terok Nor, the massive Cardassian space station still orbiting Bajor, even as he still deals with his own recent trauma as a prisoner held and tortured by a Cardassian interrogator. As these critical peace talks get underway, Ensign Ro Laren receives a call for help from a friend thought long dead, exposing an insidious secret from i

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Book SynopsisPresident Gwen Iceni and General Artur Drakon successfully liberated the Midway Star System - from Syndicate rule, but the regime won't surrender without a fight. Their former leaders have ordered the rebels terminated with extreme prejudice and the system's citizens punished for their defiance. Outnumbered, Midway's warships are no match for the fleet preparing to strike. But the Syndicate isn't the only threat facing Iceni and Drakon. A former ally has taken control of the Ulindi Star System, the first calculated move toward establishing his own empire. As Midway erupts in violence, Iceni and Drakon face a renewed revolt, leaving them vulnerable to trusted officers just waiting for an opportunity to betray them...

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Book SynopsisThe last installment in the Star Carrier series, where first contact, space opera, and military adventure combine, from New York Times bestselling author Ian Douglas!Will this be the end?Or a new beginningHaving battled aliens to prove humanity's worth as a star-faring species, Admiral Trevor Gray has a new mission: follow the directives of the super-AI Konstantin and lead the star carrier America on a mission through time and space to determine if humanity can truly transcend into Singularity and avoid the pitfalls that have plagued so many of the aliens Earth has encountered since it gained faster-than-light travel.But there are those out there who don't want an answer, who wish to maintain their own power with the status quo. Beyond the dangers of star travel, Gray must contend with politicians looking to end the influence of artificial intelligence on human decisions, a secret fleet out to destroy him, hostile aliens, and the vast, uncharted space full of clues but short on answerTrade Review‘Douglas knows his SF’Publishers Weekly ‘The action is full-blooded and almost non stop, yet the well-developed background is surprisingly rich and logical … As immersive as it is impressive’Kirkus (Starred Review)

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Book Synopsis''A swashbuckling thriller - Pirates of the Caribbean meets Firefly - that nevertheless combines the author''s trademark hard SF with effective, coming-of-age characterisation'' GUARDIAN''A blindingly clever imagining of our solar system in the far flung future'' SUNReturn to the Revenger universe, for another thrilling tale set among the stars . . .Quoins are accepted currency throughout the thousands of worlds of the Congregation. Ancient, and of unknown origin and purpose, people have traded with them, fought for them, and stolen quoin hordes from booby-trapped caches at risk to life and limb throughout the Thirteen Occupations. Only now it''s becoming clear they have another purpose . . . as do the bankers who''ve been collecting them.The Occupations themselves are another puzzle. The rise and fall of civilisation may have been unevenly spaced across history, but there is also a pattern. Could something be sparkinTrade ReviewPirates in space, full of peril and high-jinks... This is a novel that's elegantly plotted, full of surprises and, as first time round, rip-roaring fun. * SFX MAGAZINE *Reynolds is easily one of the modern masters of science fiction... addictive, page-turning stuff. * STARBURST *This is a story to break hearts and make you turn pages. It's great stuff; pick it up, you'll want to know what happens next. * SF AND F REVIEWS *Much of the fun of these books comes from the construction of a far, far-future space-opera... the mapping of Age of Sail tropes onto space travel is just the start... Nevertheless, at the centre of this baroque masquerade party resides a sober consideration of what it might mean to go off adventuring, what it might cost. * LOCUS MAGAZINE *

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Book SynopsisAn Indie Next Pick An Amazon Editors'' Pick A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year Finalist for the Silver Falchion Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy AwardBecky Chambers meets Firefly in this big-hearted Korean space opera debut about a disgraced space pilot struggling to find her place while fighting to protect the people she loves. A thrilling, transportive ride from a powerful and evocative new voice. Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, and Naomi Funabashi, Hillman Grad Books Ocean Yoon has never felt very Korean, even if she is descended from a long line of haenyeo, Jeju Island's beloved female divers. She doesn't like soju, constantly misses cultural references, and despite her love of the game, people still say that she doesn't play hwatu like a Korean. Ocean's also persona non grata at the Alliance, Korea's solar system-dominating space agency, since a mission went awry and she earned a reputation for being a little too quick with her gun. When her best friend, Teo, second son of the Anand Tech empire, is framed for murdering his family, Ocean and her misfit crewmates are pushed to the forefront of a high-stakes ideological conflict. But dodging bullets and winning space chases may be the easiest part of what comes next.A thrilling adventure across the solar that delivers hyperkinetic action sequences and irresistible will-they-won''t-they romance alongside its nuanced exploration of colonialism and capitalism, Ocean's Godori ultimately asks: What do we owe our past? How do we navigate our present while honoring the complicated facets of our identity? What can our future hold?

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Book SynopsisTorchwood One faces three of the worst Mondays ever.... NOTE: This release contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Book SynopsisIn the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha-an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other.There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.Trade Review“if you found the plots hard to follow, or if you skipped the film entirely and just like a good science fiction or fantasy escape, this novelization is worthy of consideration” - Borg.com

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Book SynopsisThe Eighth Doctor battles for survival in the early stages of the Time War in a special run of prequels to Big Finish's acclaimed Doctor Who: The War Doctor series. The Starship of Theseus by John Dorney. The Doctor and his companion, Sheena, land the TARDIS on the glamorous luxury space-liner Theseus just as it’s about to leave the Jupiter space-port. An opportunity for a holiday presents itself – and it’s one they’re very glad to take. But when a disturbance catches their attention, they realise sinister events are taking place on board. Passengers are vanishing on every trip. And unless they’re careful they may be next. Can the Doctor and Sheena solve the mystery? Or is there something else they should be worrying about? 2. Echoes of War by Matt Fitton. Colliding with the full force of the Time War, the Doctor crash-lands on a jungle world with a ragtag band of refugees. To stay alive, they must cross a landscape where time itself is corrupted. A forest which cycles through growth and decay, where sounds of battle are never far away, and where strange creatures lurk all around. Luckily, the Doctor has friends: not only plucky scientist Bliss, but another, much more unlikely ally. Its name is `Dal’...3. The Conscript by Matt Fitton. Cardinal Ollistra has a new tactic to persuade the Doctor to join his people’s fight. With his friends locked away, he has been conscripted alongside fellow Gallifreyans to train for the front lines of battle.Commandant Harlan has a reputation – his camp’s regime is harsh. He believes the Time Lords must adapt to win this war, but the Doctor is not easily intimidated. Can there be any place for dissent when the Time War looms so close? 4. One Life by John Dorney. As the full force of the Time War crashes down around the Doctor and his friends, a desperate battle for survival ensues.But not everyone is playing the same game. Ollistra is after a weapon that could end the war in a stroke and she’ll sacrifice anyone or anything to take it back to Gallifrey. Even the Doctor. Surrounded by Daleks, and on a tortured planet, only one man can save the day. But he doesn’t want to fight. CAST: Paul McGann (The Doctor), Olivia Vinall (Sheena), Nimmy March (Rupa Maguire), David Ganly (Quarren Maguire), Sean Murray (Captain Darvor), Hywel Morgan (Koloth / Jefferson), Laurence Kennedy (Purser Lunney / Aymor / Chancellor), Rakhee Thakrar (Bliss), Karina Fernandez (Captain Tamasan), Jacqueline Pearce (Ollistra), Nick Brimble (Commander Harlan), Katy Sobey (Veeda), Okezie Morro (Norvid), and Nicholas Briggs (Dal / Dalek Commander / Dalek Drone / Daleks).

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Book SynopsisAfter a dramatic time jump, the three-time Eisner Award winner for Best Continuing Series continues to evolve, as Hazel begins the most exciting adventure of her life: kindergarten. Meanwhile, her starcrossed family learns hard lessons of their own.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the Revelation Space series comes an interstellar adventure of war, identity, betrayal, and the preservation of civilization itself.Trade ReviewA Rousing drama of revenge. * GUARDIAN *A splendid novella from one of the world's top science fiction writers. * The SUN *A compelling adventure story about people trying to make something worthwhile, after lives spent only on destruction. * MORNING STAR *Characteristic razor-sharp dialogue, attention to scientific detail and a plot that rattles along with nary a chance to draw a breath. * STARBURST *Once again, Alastair Reynolds has produced a fascinating work of fiction that grips the imagination. * THE BOOK BEARD *Impressive * The Book Bag *

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Book SynopsisA planet-eating plague. A hustler-turned-hero. Time is running out . . .Orry Kent just wants a quiet life - but even a little R&R on the holiday planet of Halcyon turns wild when she accidentally sparks off a revolution amongst the downtrodden native workers. But that's small beer compared with the news footage being broadcast across the Ascendancy, showing Orry murdering the man she saved just six months earlier and destroying the Halstaad-Mirnov Institute, the heart of research into the aeons-dead alien race called The Departed. 'Dulley has made an amazing universe and I can't wait to explore more of it' Words of a PaigeWith her brother Ethan, the irascible spacedog Captain Mender and his intelligent spaceship Dainty Jane, not to mention the Kadiran exile Quondam, she sets off to prove her innocence. It's just a shame that means teaming up with the woman she loathes more than anyone else in any universe: the space pirate and criminal mastermind Cordelia Roag.'Big-screen space opera at its most entertaining; Orry Kent makes for an engaging and savvy protagonist' Gavin Smith, author of The Bastard Legion For it's not just Orry's freedom at stake now: a long-dormant planet-eating plague has been triggered and there's only one thing that can stop it.The race is on . . . Trade ReviewI can't wait for more! * Book Girl of Mur-Y-Castell *Intensely enjoyable, pretty much action-filled and always very readable * Blue Book Balloon on Morhelion *An action-packed space adventure . . . it kept me hooked * Dyslexic Reader on Morhelion *So vibrant and alive . . . "Oooh" factor: top marks! * Katharina Sinead’s Book Blog on Morhelion *Hooks in the reader from the first . . . The style and content are very reminiscent of Heinlein and Blish . . . there is much to enjoy in the witty banter between Orry and Mender, well, Orry and pretty much everyone else * Sci-Fi Online on Morhelion *A satisfyingly convoluted plot that sorts out a lot of loose ends but leaves more things lined up for a further book. It's a great read for fans of space opera and criminal capers * SF Crowsnest on Morhelion *A page-turner that's at its best when serving up lurid images and fast-paced action . . . imaginative world-building . . . Orry remains an engaging protagonist . . . a lively sci-fi romp * SFX on Shattermoon *A book to breeze through with relish . . . For those in need of a gallivant through the stars with a bunch of mismatched chancers, Shattermoon should be at the top of your list * SciFi Now on Shattermoon *Shattermoon is such a refreshing read. This is epic space opera that has a 1950s cinema serial quality to it, peopled by characters you give a damn about, worlds that feel as real as your daily commute (but obviously far more exotic and yet grounded) and a story that is so engrossing that reaching the end of it is akin to feeling like someone has unceremoniously slammed on the brakes and stopped a runaway tale that you could have happily stayed involved in forever * Sparkly Pretty Briiiight on Shattermoon *A great space-adventure entertainment. There's genuinely not a slow patch in the book and plenty to keep you reading it right through! * Digital Fix on Morhelion *Shattermoon is a non-stop, action-packed space opera that's full of entertainment and all of the classic ingredients of adventure you might want. On the surface it's a regular mix of bandits, smugglers and imperial navy ships with a sassy heroine, but it quickly takes on a character and charm of its own. * GARETH D JONES on Shattermoon *The book is quite a ride and certainly isn't boring! If you are a fan of action-packed Space Operas with kickass female heroines then I have to say that this book will definitely be your thing and you should check it out! * The Geekess on Shattermoon *I was hooked by this space adventure! An action-packed space adventure, Dominic's debut is a blast! * LAURA PATRICIA ROSE on Shattermoon *This is pure, unadulterated entertainment * BOOKPHACE on RESIDUUM *The writing is also, as in the previous books, smart and on-point and the characters, with whom we're now pretty familiar, engaging and fun to be with * BLUE BOOK BALLOON on RESIDUUM *A thrilling science-fiction space adventure, never letting up for a moment, but racing from one exciting nail-biting event to the next * THE DIGITAL FIX on RESIDUUM *

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Book Synopsis''Hilarious and heartwarming . . . my shields are at full strength and my heart is ready for Eva''s next adventure'' Patrick Weekes, Lead writer at BioWare (Dragon Age, Mass Effect)A debut space opera that features an irresistible foul-mouthed captain and her misfit crew . . .Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra cruise the galaxy delivering small cargo for even smaller profits. When her sister is kidnapped, Eva must undergo a series of dangerous missions to pay the ransom. But Eva may lose her mind before she can raise the money. The ship''s hold is full of psychic cats, an amorous fish-faced emperor wants her dead, and her engineer is giving her a pesky case of feelings. The worse things get, the more she lies, raising suspicions and testing her loyalty to her found family.To free her sister, Eva will risk everything: her crew, her ship, and the life she''s built on the ashes of her past misdeeds. But when the domTrade ReviewA downright compelling voice . . . a talented debut * LOCUS *

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Book SynopsisNamed a Best Sci-Fi Book of 2024 by EsquireInvestigator Mossa and Scholar Pleiti reunite to solve a new mystery in the follow-up to the cozy space-opera detective mystery The Mimicking of Known Successes, which Hugo Award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders called an utter triumph.Mossa has returned to Valdegeld on a missing person's case, for which she'll once again need Pleiti's insight. Seventeen students and staff members have disappeared from Valdegeld Universityyet no one has noticed. The answers to this case may lie on the moon of IoMossa's homeand the history of Jupiter's original settlements during humanity''s exodus from Earth. But Pleiti's faith in her life's work as a scholar of the past has grown precarious, and this new case threatens to further destabilize her dreams for humanity's future, as well as her own.The Investigations of Mossa and PleitiThe Mimicking of Known SuccessesThe Impo

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire, Seasonal Fears is the extraordinary companion novel to Middlegame.The king of winter and the queen of summer are dead. The fight for their crowns begins!Melanie has a destiny, though it isn't the one everyone assumes it to be. She's delicate; she's fragile; she's dying. Now, truly, is the winter of her soul.Harry doesn't want to believe in destiny, because that means accepting the loss of the one person who gives his life meaning, who brings summer to his world.So, when a new road is laid out in front of thema road that will lead through untold dangers toward a possible lifetime togetherwalking down it seems to be the only option.But others are following behind, with violence in their hearts.It looks like Destiny has a plan for them, after all. One must maintain a little bit of summer even in the middle of winter. Thoreau

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Book SynopsisThe flame of rebellion burns across the solar system in this dazzling conclusion to Linden A. Lewis's stunning First Sister trilogy perfect for fans of Red Rising, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Expanse.'Wonderfully imaginative and gripping'R.F. Kuang, Sunday Times bestselling author of BabelAstrid is finally free of the Sisterhood, yet her name carries on. She's called the Unchained by those she's inspired and the Heretic by those who want her voiceless once more. Now Astrid uses knowledge of the Sisterhood's inner workings against them, aiding the moonborn in raids against abbeys and Cathedrals, all the while exploring the mysteries of her forgotten past. The Sisterhood is thriving under the newly appointed Mother Lilian I, now rebuilding the Sisterhood in her own image. But the evil of the Sisterhood can't be purged with anything less than fire.... Hiro val Akira is a rebel without an army, a Dagger without a Rapier. As protests rock the streets of Cytherea, Hiro moves in the shadows, driven by grief and vengeance, as they hunt the man responsible for all their pain: their father.... Transformed by the Genekey virus, Luce navigates the growing schism within the Asters on Ceres. Hurting in her new body, she works to bridge two worlds seemingly intent on mutual destruction. All while mourning her fallen brother, though Lito sol Lucius's memory may yet live on. Yet Souji val Akira stands in judgment on them all, plotting the future for all of humanity, and running out of time before war erupts between the Icarii and Geans. But can even the greatest human intellect outwit the Synthetics?Praise for Linden A. Lewis'Ridiculously readable'April Genevieve Tucholke, author of The Boneless Mercies'A must-read'Audrey Coulthurst, author of Of Fire and Stars'As stylish as it is substantial'NPRTrade ReviewWonderfully imaginative and gripping - Lewis's debut sucks you in from the very first scene and keeps you absorbed in a roller coaster of high-octane action and devastating twists. Her prose is rich and assured; her characters complex and compelling * R. F. Kuang *A ferocious mix of energetic plotting and vivid characters. Ridiculously readable * April Genevieve Tucholke, author of The Boneless Mercies *A lot of fun, as stylish as it is substantial . . . read on * NPR *Conflicts over advanced technology, religious beliefs, and economic deprivation swirl throughout this thrilling LGBTQ space opera centred on love, loss, and betrayal . . . The revolution is just getting started * Booklist *This debut showcases themes of colonization, technology, genetic manipulation, and corruption that leaves its mark. A layered, action-filled plot and diverse characters create a powerful entry in the space opera genre * Library Journal, starred review *Replete with espionage, high-speed chases, and fight scenes, Lewis's sophomore effort demonstrates a knack for building tension, while also adding layers of worldbuilding complexity to deliver some genuine surprises * Publishers Weekly *A sprawl, queer space opera that balances high-energy, visually slick action scenes against complex political intrigues and nuanced character relationships * NPR *A surprising revelation and closing twist set the stage for the finale to the First Sister trilogy * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisDorothy McShane once travelled with the Doctor. She misses those days. Sure, she still saves the world, but less by beating up Daleks and catapulting Cybermen and more through running a massively successful charity. Only, she’s on the run for her life and her charity is in trouble. Someone wants Dorothy dead. And Torchwood are coming to the rescue. Can Mr Colchester keep her safe on the magical streets of Venice. CAST: : Sophie Aldred (Dorothy McShane), Paul Clayton (Mr Colchester), Safiyya Ingar (Elena), Jack Forsyth-Noble (Assassin). Other parts played by members of the cast. NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Book SynopsisThe Seventh Doctor and Mel encounter old foes at the edge of the galaxy - where tinsel proves to be a dangerous commodity - before heading to a familiar planet going through turbulent times - and meeting another old acquaintance. Bad Day in Tinseltown by Dan Starkey. The Doctor and Mel drop in on the frontier town of Brightedge - dubbed 'Tinseltown' after the curious by-products from its depleted mine. The Mayor thinks the future lies in entertainment, but as the locals start behaving oddly, a hidden force of Cybermen has other plans... The Ribos Inheritance by Jonathan Barnes. The Doctor and Mel arrive expecting Suntime on Ribos, but find a world still shrouded in snow and ice - but it's not just the climate that's gone awry... As forces plot against the young King, a soothsayer predicts doom. And out in the wilds, the Doctor finds wily conman Garron caught up in events on Ribos once again. CAST: Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Bonnie Langford (Melanie Bush), Paul Bazely (The Duke of Hishtar), Nicholas Briggs (Nelson/Cybermen/Big Gerald), Jasmin Hinds (Mitzi Cinque), David Rintoul (Garron), Vivienne Rochester (Sandarr), Jeany Spark (Carol Protraxus/General Polly Juno), Dan Starkey (Mungo), Homer Todiwala (King Kari), Issy Van Randwyck (The Seeker/Baladin Smith). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Book SynopsisThe Doctor and River Song. Their lives are tangled, complex, intertwined. But this Doctor doesn't do domestics, and for once, River might have her work cut out. With time and space against them, these lovers are star-crossed in more ways than most.

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Book SynopsisA clone has been the victim of a savage killing. The investigation may uncover a threat to humanity's very existence. Great North Road is a standalone adventure from science fiction star Peter F. Hamilton, the author of The Night's Dawn trilogy. For fans of Philip K. Dick and Kim Stanley Robinson.In Newcastle, AD 2142, Detective Sidney Hurst attends a brutal murder scene. The victim is one of the wealthy North family’s clones, but the most disturbing aspect is how he died. Twenty years ago, a North clone billionaire and his household were slaughtered in the exact same manner, on the tropical planet of St Libra. The only member of the household left alive, Angela Tramelo, received the blame. Was Angela wrongly convicted back then? She’d never wavered under interrogation – claiming she alone survived an alien attack.With St Libran bio-fuel now powering Earth's economy, investigating this alien threat becomes top priority. A vast expedition is mounted via the planet’s Newcastle gateway – including Angela Tramelo, grudgingly released from prison. But the expedition is cut off, deep within St Libra's rainforests. Then the bloodshed begins . . .Trade ReviewA great big sprawling enjoyable science fiction read. Does what it says on the tin. I finally closed it with a sense of satisfaction -- Neal Asher, author of WeaponizedComplex world-building, harrowing back-story and good payoffs -- Sunday TelegraphThe author controls a cast numbering more than fifty, multiple complex plot lines, speculation on the science of wormhole technology and cloning, and arrives at a dénouement that is far more than just the resolution of a murder mystery -- GuardianHamilton’s latest standalone tale is a whopper -- SFXWe’ve said it before, but few SF writers handle BIG books with Hamilton’s aplomb -- SFXThis sci-fi mystery novel is ideal for fans of both genres and may well lure reluctant mystery buffs to explore sci-fi or send sci-fi buffs towards some great detective novels . . . a doozy of a story that handles both genres with satisfying results -- Michael Glitz, Huffington PostHamilton has once again shown why he is one of the best writers in the field today . . . if you want a stand-alone sci-fi novel to get lost in, you can’t go wrong with Great North Road -- Walker of Worlds

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Book SynopsisThe mind-expanding journey that began with Noumenon and Noumenon Infinity continues in this wondrous mosaic tale of deep space exploration, adventure, and humanity that blends the awe, science, and speculative imagination of Arthur C. Clarke, Neal Stephenson, and Octavia Butler.Left to watch over a planet created by the alien structure known as the Web, the ships of the NOUMENON convoy and the artificial intelligence I.C.C. have lain dormant for thousands of years. Now, though, creatures are stirring in the convoy's halls. With seemingly miraculous speed, the planet is coming to life.Where have these beings come from? And why? To understand this new anomaly, I.C.C. reaches out to the descendants of its original crew. Together, they will embark on a stunning journey of discovery billions of years in the making.Noumenon Ultra is the epic conclusion to one of the most remarkable science-fiction series of the twenty-first century a wondrous exploration of space and of humanity's future.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR MARINA J. LOSTETTER: ‘Sci-fi action and adventure held together by universally human themes; this is the genre at its very best’KIRKUS ‘A grand interstellar quest that marries intimate detail with the sweep of social change and discovery across generations. I was enthralled’Yoon Ha Lee, author of NINEFOX GAMBIT ‘Lostetter remains at the forefront of innovation in hard science fiction’PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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Book SynopsisA thrilling space opera celebrated as one of science fiction's most profound explorations of diversity, THIS ALIEN SHORE is a modern classic of the genre.Jamisia, a young girl protected by biological brain-ware and troubled by multiple voices in her head, flees her comfortable life on a satellite when corporate raiders destroy the entire colony. To her horror, she learns that they were looking for her.Launched into the intrigues of the mysterious Gueran guild, mutant star-pilots who have a stranglehold on galactic commerce, Jamisia is desperate to avoid capture, and must form uncertain alliances with exotic strangers. Yet, as a rogue computer virus wreaks havoc across the galaxies it seems that humanity's future rests in her hands: but first she must unlock the deadly secret hidden inside her head.Against the rich and compelling backdrop of this epic story the author has succeeded in creating a truly unique character in Jamisia and placed her in a novel of fantastic diversity, and breaTrade Review“A cross between cyberpunk and Star Wars, it is likely to hold readers’interest tenaciously”Publishers Weekly “Very highly recommended”SF Review “One of my favourite writers”Amanda Foreman (author of GEORGIANA) – a surprise fan!

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Book SynopsisAnd no one knows that if her enemies found her, they might destroy the entire world to get rid of her.Where peace is broken, may we mend it.Kel’s past intrudes in the form of a long-dormant Pale war machine, suddenly reactivated.Trade Review“There are big, exciting alien battles but also delightful psychic cats who prowl around La Sirena Negra. Valdes hits the perfect comedic tone, giving Eva equal parts snark and heart and filling the ship with fun supporting characters. The quest for the mechs provides lots of great action sequences with SF weaponry on strange planets. A comedic SF adventure that delivers on all three fronts.” — Kirkus Reviews on Fault Tolerance “Valdes seamlessly incorporates backstory throughout, making this installment friendly to newcomers looking for an adventure reminiscent of Transformers and Voltron. Returning readers will be delighted to reunite with the crew as Eva, her psychic cats, and her found family are pushed to confront ever-greater dangers in the lead-up to a thrilling climax. It’s as unconventional, tongue-in-cheek, and rip-roaring as fans expect.” — Publishers Weekly on Fault Tolerance “Valdes sprinkles humor and sarcasm liberally, bringing levity to the storyline. The plot moves briskly, with enough momentum to keep readers entertained from start to finish. Valdes blends found family, adventure, and humor to end a fun trilogy on a high note.” — New York Journal of Books on Fault Tolerance “Jam-packed with weird aliens, mysterious artifacts, and lovable characters... Eva and her family are Latinx and often include un-italicized Spanish in their dialogue, a rare find in a genre that usually uses whiteness as the default. A tremendous good time and an impressive debut.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Chilling Effect “Featuring memorable Cuban-descended characters, this engaging space opera debut delivers a story that dances between hilarity and seriousness, with all the joy and frustration psychic cats can bring to the mix.” — Library Journal (starred review) on Chilling Effect

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Book SynopsisTwenty-one years after the destruction of Darth Vader and the Emperor, the Star Wars galaxy has been hit by a threat more deadly than anything that has gone before. In VECTOR PRIME, aliens invaded from outside the galaxy and were routed. . . at great cost to our heroes. Now, in a climate of mistrust - especially of the Jedi - Leia cannot convince the New Republic that the threat may not be over, even as the next wave of alien warships are entering the galaxy. . . It is up to Leia, Luke, the Solo kids - Jedi Knights all - and the few who believe to defend the Outer Rim planets from invasion!

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Book SynopsisExplore the Wars in Star Wars as never before!Enter a galaxy ravaged by conflict and discover the complete story of the epic struggles that define the Star Wars movies. This ambitious book presents major galactic conflicts from an in-world historical perspective: each battle is depicted with captivating imagery, explored with newly commissioned maps, and explained through detailed analysis of tactics, famous commanders, legendary warriors, key moments, and its impact on wider galactic history.This is the perfect book for any Star Wars fan, budding military historian, or would-be rebel hero! AND TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTD.

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