Science fiction

Book SynopsisNo one can escape the negative impacts of social media. Written as a collection of short stories, Lifeliked captures the dark and isolating effects of social media on society and the individual. Set in various futuristic settings, which project realistic situations and character developments, readers are made to question their personal involvement with social media and find an awareness that could prevent them from falling deeper into the grasp of negative social networking. To convey an impactful narrative, Amit has included graphic imagery and sensitive information that might be triggering for some readers who have or are currently struggling with the effects of social networking.

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Book SynopsisIn March 2014, Tom Baker sat down with Nicholas Briggs to look back over his 80 amazing years - his youth, his early acting career, his great success with Doctor Who and beyond... and his return to his most famous role with Big Finish.

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Book SynopsisThe planet Dashrah is a world of exceptional beauty. Historical ruins; colourful skies; swirling sunsets. Unsurprisingly, it's a major tourist trap. So if you want to visit Dashrah, first you'll have to visit Parking, the artificial planetoid that Galactic Heritage built next door. Parking, as its name implies, is a spaceship park. A huge spaceship park. A huge, enormous spaceship park. When the TARDIS materialises in Parking's Northern Hemisphere, the Doctor, Ace and Mel envisage a quick shuttle trip to the surface of Dashrah. But they've reckoned without the superzealous Wardens, and their robotic servitors...the sect of the Free Parkers, who wage war against the Wardens...the spontaneously combusting spaceships...and the terrifying secret that lies at the lowest of Parking's lower levels. The High Price of Parking is written by John Dorney, who wrote Doctor Who - Absent Friends for Big Finish, which won the 2017 BBC Drama Awards prize - and which was directed by Ken Bentley. Star Sylvester McCoy played the Doctor on television between 1987 and 1996, but is also recognised from such works as Peter Jackson's The Hobbit films. CAST: Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Sophie Aldred(Ace), Bonnie Langford (Mel Bush), Gabrielle Glaister (Cowley), Hywel Morgan (Kempton/ Tribesman), Kate Duchene (Regina/ Seraphim), Leighton Pugh (Fulton), Jack Monaghan (Dunne/ Selfdrive), James Joyce (Robowardens).

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Book SynopsisH.G. Wells, one of the founding fathers of science fiction created a rich universe of short stories, many of which are collected here in this special deluxe edition. The Star, The Time Machine, The Land Ironclads and A Dream of Armageddon are amongst the many gems which have inspired generations of writers (including those who contribute to our own Gothic Fantasy short story editions) to explore the world around us, its pasts, its complicated present, and its many futures.

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Book SynopsisThe final instalment in Ada Palmer's award-winning, critically acclaimed Terra Ignota series. For years, the leaders of the Hive clandestinely committed terrible deeds in order to maintain an outward semblance of utopian stability. But the facade could last only so long. Global travel and worldwide abundance may have tempered humanity's darkest inclinations, but conflict remains deeply rooted in the human psyche. A catalyst – in the form of a special little boy – was all it took to ignite half a millennium of repressed chaos. Now war spreads across the globe, splintering old alliances and awakening sleeping enmities. All transportation systems are in danger, fracturing a long-united world and threatening to obliterate everything the Hive system built. With Mycroft Canner nowhere to be found, his successor must attempt to restore order in a world spiralling ever closer to irreparable ruin. But is the key to salvation to remain Earth-bound or, perhaps, to aim for the stars? 'Incredibly ambitious and groundbreaking... Palmer writes gloriously lush prose stuffed with asides, allusions and nods to the reader' GuardianTrade ReviewTo smooth our vision of the impact of technology on our society, I can't suggest a better guide than the Ada Palmer series of Renaissance historians and science fiction writers * ExBulletin *PRAISE FOR ADA PALMER: 'More intricate, more plausible, more significant than any debut I can recall' Cory Doctorow. 'Provocative, erudite, inventive, resplendent' Ken Liu. 'The kind of science fiction that makes me excited all over again about what science fiction can do' Jo Walton. 'Incredibly ambitious and groundbreaking... Palmer writes gloriously lush prose stuffed with asides, allusions and nods to the reader' Guardian. 'Part novel, part series of nested essays, part project, The Will to Battle is much greater than the whole; an exercise in both narrative flexibility and philosophy... It's a powerful expression of what the genre can do' * Starburst *

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Book SynopsisTHE RESISTANCE STARTS NOWA group of rebels have united to save a world ravaged by war, violence and greed. Joan is their leader. Jean de Men is their foe. The future of humanity is being rewritten . . .Lidia Yuknavitch's mesmerising novel sees Joan of Arc's story reborn for the near future. It is a genre-defying masterpiece that may well rewire your brain.Trade ReviewBrilliant and incendiary . . . The Book of Joan has the same unflinching quality as earlier works by Josephine Saxton, Doris Lessing, Frank Herbert, Ursula K. Le Guin and J.G. Ballard. Yet it's also radically new, full of maniacal invention and page-turning momentum . . . A rich, heady concoction, rippling with provocative ideas -- Jeff VanderMeer * * New York Times * *Joan of Arc and Christine de Pizan are reimagined in a post-apocalyptic dystopia, in this compellingly ambitious examination of gender, semiotics and warfare * * Guardian * *Extraordinary . . . A wild ride . . . The pleasure of this novel is its inventive energy; it aims to burn itself into your skin * * Financial Times * *A raucous celebration, a searing condemnation, and fiercely imaginative retelling of Joan of Arc's transcendent life -- Roxane GayThe Book of Joan is something new altogether . . . Kaleidoscopic, lyric . . . The Book of Joan shows off Yuknavitch's imagination and her gift for crafting sonorous sentences * * Huffington Post * *Radical, raw and inventive * * Esquire * *Yuknavitch will draw you into the future * * ELLE * *A dystopian, feminist tale . . . Remarkable . . . The tension in this literary mash-up builds towards an action-packed climax; a convergence of characters and timelines with a page-turning momentum * * Irish Times * *As ferociously intelligent as it is heart-wrenchingly humane, as generous as it is relentless, as irresistible as it is important . . . Genius -- Cheryl StrayedLidia Yuknavitch's The Book of Joan imagines the 21st century breaking down into eerie androgyny, new medievalism and ultraviolence - we mightn't have far to go -- Kevin Barry

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Book SynopsisJoe Jimenez, grieving father and estranged husband, on the eve of the anniversary of his son's death is on the brink of complete despair when he witnesses the arrival of a strange atmospheric anomaly. The rift – a curious tear in the very air of his backyard – appears nightly, and after some experimentation, Joe discovers that for everything that's sent through the rift, something similar, but horribly wrong, comes back. And when something on the other side claims to be in possession of his son, Joe has to make the most important decision of his life: should he go through and find out? FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress

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Book SynopsisAn SF thriller examining the repercussions of rejuvenation and cloning on individuals' sense of identity and on wider society. Caitlin Hext's first shedding ceremony is imminent, but she's far from prepared to produce a Snakeskin clone. When her Skin fails to turn to dust as expected, she must decide whether she wishes the newcomer alive or dead. Worse still, it transpires that the Hext family may be of central importance to the survival of Charmers, a group of people with the inexplicable power to produce duplicates every seven years and, in the process, rejuvenate. In parallel with reporter Gerry Chafik and government aide Russell Handler, Caitlin must prevent the Great British Prosperity Party from establishing a corrupt new world order. Snakeskins is an SF thriller examining the repercussions of rejuvenation and cloning on individuals' sense of identity and on wider society, with the tone of classic John Wyndham stories and the multi-strand storytelling style of modern TV series such as Channel 4's Humans.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR SNAKESKINS "Startling imagery, deft storytelling, and assured and engaging writing make Snakeskins simply unmissable." – Tim Lebbon, of The Silence (now a Netflix original movie starring Stanley Tucci) "A premise worthy of Wyndham becomes a twisty political SF thriller in the hands of Major. Snakeskins is full of action and surprise, keeping me reading, but the real hook lies in the rich seam of humanity within." – Aliya Whiteley, author of The Beauty "Another great page-turner from Tim Major! We follow Caitlin, a teenage girl, whose ability to produce ‘snakeskin’ clones causes emotional ripples that spread more widely than she’d ever anticipated. It’s a gripping and thought-provoking tale, with Major exploring the wider implications of cloning and extended life-spans in the growth of a corrupt new government which has consequences for all." – Alison Littlewood, author of The Hidden People "John Wyndham meets Black Mirror in Tim Major's scintillating novel, a parallel world thriller, which takes as its themes duplicity, paranoia and what it truly means to be human. Snakeskins wrapped its coils around me and wouldn't let go." – Mark Morris, author of Toady and Stitch "Tim Major has a talent for combining big ideas to create something exciting. With Snakeskins he gives us a SF thriller brimming with questions about identity." – Priya Sharma, author of Ormeshadow "A cautionary tale for our times." – James Brogden, author of The Plague Stones and Bone Harvest "Whether as page-turning thriller, coming of age story, or timely satire on a broken Britain, Snakeskins is a delight." – Robert Shearman “Tim Major masterfully weaves his plot strands together, studding Snakeskins with images of duality and metamorphosis to create a dark and compelling vision of corruption and conspiracy with a subtly satirical edge.” – The Financial Times “Thought-provoking.” – The Sun "Ensures that the reader that the reader not only is made to think, but is allowed to feel as well." – SciFiNow "This taut and fast-paced SF thriller ably plays around with its central device, exploring the ramifications being duplicated has on society and the self." – Booklist "An unusual setup for an intricate political thriller that coils in on itself, tightening the tension as it circles toward satisfyingly shocking answers." – Barnes & Noble SFF Blog PRAISE FOR TIM MAJOR “Tim Major is an exceptional writer” – Adam Roberts “Clever, intriguing and suspenseful … a must-read book from a terrific new voice” – Alison Littlewood on You Don’t Belong Here “A beautifully-written, cleverly unsettling puzzle-box of a novel” – Adam Roberts on You Don’t Belong Here “You Don’t Belong Here is a novel that dares to do something different” – Ginger Nuts of Horror “You Don’t Belong Here is that perfect blend of cautionary tale, psychological horror and introspective character study.” – The Eloquent Page “It has freshness and it’s fluently written entertainment.” – Rising Shadow “Strongly recommended for fans of original and uniquely weird fiction.” – Ginger Nuts of Horror on Blighters “Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down until I reached the end” – Lynda Rucker on Carus and Mitch

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Book SynopsisAn international collaboration involving 26 writers and illustrators from 14 different countries have transformed 15 of Cixin Liu's – 'China's answer to Arthur C. Clarke' (New Yorker) – award-winning stories into graphic novels. It was the Ice and Snow Arts Festival that lured the low-temperature artist to Earth. Drawn by the beauty and technical skill of the sculptures displayed, the extraterrestrial visitor longed to collaborate and share its own art. But while humans learnt to craft ice into exquisite ephemera, the low-temperature artist's civilisation mastered the manipulation of whole worlds to create artworks – drawing on the seas and ice caps, and cooling their temperature to beautiful effect. Faced with the inevitable devastation and heat death of their planet, humankind must use their final breaths to fight for existence. But the artist will only speak to one human: Yan Dong, the ice sculptor whose beautiful work first drew its eye. Praise for Cixin Liu: 'Your next favourite sci-fi novel' Wired 'Immense' Barack Obama 'Unique' George R.R. Martin 'SF in the grand style' Guardian 'Mind-altering and immersive' Daily Mail 'A milestone in Chinese science-fiction' New York Times 'China's answer to Arthur C. Clarke' New Yorker Winner of the Hugo and Galaxy Awards for Best NovelTrade ReviewThe whole project offers a fascinating insight to a 'new' author, with the graphic novels serving as a gateway drug to a traditionally inaccessible voice in the realm of SFF * SciFiNow *The overall tone of this graphic novel well reflects Cixin Liu's thoughtful, measured pace... It mixes questions of philosophy with realistic characters and relationships. Quirky bits of humour glimmer here and there and an overall sense of optimism prevails. I am most definitely looking forward to the rest of the series' * SF Crowsnest *Santullo and JOK do an impressive job in this version of Sea... The style of JOK works well with Cixin's source material. It feels like it's part of the same world. JOK also does a great job on the huge set pieces in the book. Sea is not just a musing on art, but has planetwide rocket launches that JOK captures in a few pages... Sea of Dreams is an interesting and entertaining graphic novel that poses questions, but also entertains the reader' * SF Book Review *A fascinating insight into the journey of how someone comes to terms with their own place in the world, understanding his values as both an artist and as a member of a wider society * SciFiNow *A unique blend of scientific and philosophical speculation, politics and history, conspiracy theory and cosmology -- George R.R. MartinWildly imaginative, really interesting... The scope of it was immense' -- Barack ObamaA milestone in Chinese science fiction * New York Times *A marvellous mélange of awe-inspiring scientific concepts, clever plotting and quirky yet plausible characters... Exhilarating, mind-stretching' * TLS *China's answer to Arthur C. Clarke * The New Yorker *

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Book SynopsisAnd the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the dust thereof into Brimstone and the land shall become burning pitch A farmer’s wife, unable to breathe, visits the hospital. Only, the hospital has no idea what is wrong. The sickness spreads, symptoms manifesting even as the ‘Authoritorium of Health’ search for the cause… But could it be that the source is quite literally something in the air? Written as a succession of short episodes following one farming family’s life, as they navigate the course of this mysterious affliction.

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Book SynopsisA thrilling race across the multiverse to save the infinite Earths - and the love of your life - from total destruction for fans of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August, The Time Traveller's Wife and Rick and Morty. Film-maker Hayes Figueiredo is struggling to finish the documentary of his heart when handsome physicist Yusuf Hassan shows up, claiming Hayes is the key to understanding the Envisioner - a mysterious device that can predict the future. Hayes is taken to a top-secret research facility where he discovers his alternate self from an alternate universe created the Envisioner and sent it to his reality. Hayes studies footage of the other him, he discovers a self he doesn't recognize, angry and obsessive, and footage of Yusuf... as his husband. As Hayes finds himself falling for Yusuf, he studies the parallel universe and imagines the perfect life they will live together. But their lives are inextricably linked to the other reality, and when that couple's story ends in tragedy Hayes realises he must do anything he can to save Yusuf's life. Because there are infinite realities, but only one Yusuf. With the fate of countless realities and his heart in his hands, Hayes leads Yusuf on the run, tumbling through a kaleidoscope of universes trying to save it all. But even escaping into infinity, Hayes is running out of space - soon he will have to decide how much he's willing to pay to save the love of his life.Trade Review"A cinematic rollercoaster ride ... but the real beating heart of the novel is the compelling gay love story that I will remember for a long time: brilliant, flawed, multi-layered and beautifully human." -Emmi Itaranta, author of The Moonday Letters Both poignant and thrilling ... it's a multifaceted jewel, with humanity's flaws at its heart." -Stark Holborn, author of Ten Low and Hel's Eight "Razor sharp prose, this complex, intelligent novel is ultimately empowering." -Kaaron Warren, author of Slights and more "A Fractured Infinity is a heartfelt and haunting journey through the multiverse, with a clever, compelling narrative voice and a love story that shatters the boundaries between realities."Ren Hutchings, author of Under Fortunate Stars "Unboxing a puzzle-box crush in an alternate universe ... an idiosyncratic take on the ever-expanding multiverse genre." -Nikhil Singh, author of Club Ded Tavares hits the gas, sending the plot rocketing through dozens of fascinating possible Earths. The epic love story forms an intense emotional core and Hayes's conversational narration charms. Anyone looking for queer sci-fi should check this out." -Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe fascinating life of Starfleet's celebrated captain, and Bajor's Emissary of the Prophets, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

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Book SynopsisHow far would you travel to find ‘The One’? When chronically indecisive maths teacher Gemma Higgins accidentally enters another dimension, she learns the great secret of existence: that we inhabit a multiverse run by giants, HR managers and angst-ridden writers. Unable to return to her old world, Gemma is told she can take her pick from one of her remaining lives. She chooses a life where she meets ‘The One’, and is delighted when it seems ‘The One’ is the ex who shouldn’t have dumped her. If only she could stop being distracted by the handsome ghost she’s been able to see, ever since she arrived from the other dimension…

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Book SynopsisIn a world where the rise of corporate territories has wrecked havoc across the planet, Maddox Reed must risk everything to save his life and the one thing he loves above all.

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Book SynopsisA story which combines two genres: Travel Writing and Science-Fiction. In the far future a human being lands on another planet and reports back on his trip.

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Book SynopsisSafety comes at a price. Change comes at a cost. The Key Corporation has kept Westfall safe from pandemics for the last fifty years. But that's not all they've done... After discovering the shocking truth behind the Key Corporation, Elodie and Aiden have managed to escape in search of New Dawn the stronghold for the Eos resistance movement. There, they can fight for a better world, one where everyone can decide their own futures. But things aren't always as they seem, and as they navigate the tricky paths between perception and reality, freedom and fighting for survival, the two young rebels must discover who they can trust, even as they learn more about who they really are... Praise for The Key to Fear: 'Easy to read and hard to put down... Powerful and satisfying' Grimdark Magazine 'A powerful dystopian novel' Armadillo Magazine

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Book SynopsisAt first, Ender believed that they would bring him back to Earth as soon as things quieted down. But things were quiet now, had been quiet for a year, and it was plain to him now that they would not bring him back at all, that he was much more useful as a name and a story than he would ever be as an inconveniently flesh-and-blood person. At the close of ENDER'S GAME, Andrew Wiggin - called Ender by everyone - knows that he cannot live on Earth. He has become far more than just a boy who won a game: he is the Saviour of Earth, a hero, a military genius whose allegiance is sought by every nation of the newly shattered Earth Hegemony. He is offered the choice of living under the Hegemon's control, a pawn in his brother Peter's political games. Or he can join the colony ships and go out to settle one of the new worlds won in the war. The story of those years on the colony worlds has never been told ...until now.

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Book SynopsisThis anthology creates a dichotomy between the comfortable and the mysterious, providing a glimpse into hidden worlds and human nature; tantalizing in its mystique and refreshing in its insight into the minds of these exceptional Black British writers. It provides us with the opportunity to see what was previously unknown and to learn from what we see; to grow from what begins as a partial view but quickly transforms into the larger perspective. Secrets are uncovered; creatures are found; bodies buckle, whisper, float. In these stories we glimpse the dark and the light.The contributors include award winning and internationally renowned fiction writers, poets and visual artists: Patience Agbabi, Muli Amaye, Alinah Azadeh, Judith Bryan, Patricia Cumper, Joshuah Idehen, Peter Kalu, Ronnie McGrath, Cedar Montieth, Chantal Oakes, Irenosen Okojie, Koye Oyedeji, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Jada Pearl, Aisha Phoenix, Akila Richards, Ioney Smallhorne, Melissa Wagner and Gemma Weekes. Ronnie McGrath is also the cover artist for Glimpse.

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Book SynopsisHulton College in Norfolk is a school dedicated to producing military officers. With the First World War about to start, the boys of the school will soon be on the front line. But no one expects a war – not even Dr John Smith, the college’s new house master… The Doctor’s friend Benny is enjoying her holiday in the same town. But then she meets a future version of the Doctor, and things start to get dangerous very quickly. With the Doctor she knows gone, and only a suffragette and an elderly rake for company, can Benny fight off a vicious alien attack? And will Dr Smith be able to save the day? An adventure set in Britain on the eve of the First World War, featuring the Seventh Doctor as played by Sylvester McCoy and his companion Bernice Summerfield. This book was the basis for the Tenth Doctor television story Human Nature / The Family of Blood starring David Tennant.

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Book SynopsisRoderick is a robot and this is his autobiography. Sladek conveys, with great sensitivity and insight the innocence of an artificial intelligence and asks profound questions about mankind's right to manipulate others. It also portrays how a numerological mind might structure a narrative.Inventive, funny yet melancholy this is one of SF's greatest creative geniuses writing at his thought-provoking best.

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Book SynopsisMars is a desolate world. Largely forgotten by Earth, the planet remains helpless in the stranglehold of Arnie Kott, who as boss of the plumber's union has a monopoly over the vital water supply.Arnie Kott is obsessed by the past; the native Bleekmen, poverty-stricken wanderers, can see into the future; while to Manfred, an autistic boy, time apparently stops. When one of the colonists, Norbert Steiner, commits suicide, the repercussions are startling and bizarre.

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Book SynopsisIn this anthology, scholar of the fantastic David Sandner explores the first hundred years of Frankenstein’s influence. Dr. Frankenstein’s monster is one of the most iconic figures in English literature, popularized through decades of writing, film, and comedy. But even before the invention of film, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein profoundly impacted scores of writers, gathering force for the genre that would ultimately become what we know as science fiction.  This collection of short stories and excerpts from work published between 1818 to 1918 demonstrates what a pioneering myth Frankenstein has always been—from the very day when lightning first struck and it opened its eyes on the world. “Fear of age and death often creeps coldly into my heart; and the more I live, the more I dread death, even while I abhor life. Such an enigma is man—born to perish—when he wars, as I do, against the established laws of his nature.” -Mary Shelley, The Mortal Immortal 

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Book SynopsisGremlin, a belligerent organization merging magic and science that formed after WWIII, is operating behind the scenes in Hawaii. Under the guidance of Leivinia, leader of Dawn-Colored Sunlight, Touma Kamijou, Mikoto Misaka, Accelerator, Shiage Hamazura, Misaka Worst, and Umidori Kuroyoru head to America''s 50th state. But no sooner do they land at New Honolulu International Airport than Gremlin springs a surprise attack on them. Fortunately for Kamijou and company, one man has already clued into Gremlin's schemes and is trying to take them down himselfRoberto Katze, the President of the United States!

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Book SynopsisWAR IS HELL FOR SIDE CHARACTERS!

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Book SynopsisWriter Jamie Delano’s Hellblazer era continues in a massive collection of stories starring DC's beloved magic-wielding antihero, John Constantine!Following the initial omnibus collecting Jamie Delano’s groundbreaking Hellblazer work, the second half of the writer’s John Constantine work is back in print in this volume! Stories in John Constantine, Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Omnibus Vol. 2 include Constantine leaving Britain for what he belives to be a well-deserved vacation—but a twist turns it into a nightmare populated by literary heroes. In “The Family Man,” Constantine trades supernatural intrigue to the all-natural horror lurking inside the worst of humanity! And in a special issue drawn by the legendary Dave McKean, John Constantine meets an alternate reality version of himself—who somehow made all the right choices in life! Plus, this omnibus contains supplemental material such as the two-part The Horrorist, a thrilling Constantine story drawn by David Lloyd, and Delano’s return to the character in Hellblazer Special: Bad Blood!This volume collects Hellblazer #23-40, #84, #250;  The Horrorist #1-2; Hellblazer Special: Bad Blood #1-4; Vertigo Secret Files: Hellblazer #1, plus a slew of behind-the-scenes extras!

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Book SynopsisPetrus van Stijn’s world is besieged by two prime engines of destruction: massive geomagnetic storms caused by unprecedented solar storms – protracted coronal mass ejections (CME), and climate change wreaking unprecedented, but predictable collapse of the Antarctic ice shelves. Petrus has other problems to contend with, like surviving on a floating archipelago of ice, and then walking 2200 kilometers through a post-Apocalyptic world. At the same time, Petrus will discover something of a true social and biological paradise. Herein lies the paradox of a world where one species – ours – is facing extinction, while others – many genetically re-engineered – are enjoying a biodiversity renaissance.With a Foreword by William Shatner, this provocative, lyrical, deeply philosophical work of fiction explores the ethical limits of science and technology, and the future of all life on earth.Table of ContentsFOREWORDChapter 1 doomsday shelfs Chapter 2 incoming storms Chapter 3 the beryllium-10 factor Chapter 4 absentis diebus quattuor Chapter 5 a clou within the frozen eyewall Chapter 6 doomed logistics Chapter 7 the evacuation attempt Chapter 8 lone Chapter 9 salvaging Chapter 10 the plight of the emperors Chapter 11 journeying Chapter 12 as the last continent vanishes Chapter 13 a floating archipelago Chapter 14 quantum ecodynamic substrates Chapter 15 looming equations for lost and found Chapter 16 gardens in the fog Chapter 17 the legacy of thomas ralph merton Chapter 18 petrus discovers wonderland Chapter 19 in the morning Chapter 20 2200 kilometers to bruges Chapter 21 adventure in extremadura Chapter 22 the french Chapter 23 affable landscapes Chapter 24 coming into focus Chapter 25 going home Chapter 26 a new life Chapter 27 rights of passage Chapter 28 the state of the world, cont. Chapter 29 a stroll through town Chapter 30 the castle Chapter 31 acclimation Chapter 32 basics Chapter 33 the codex stefanus Chapter 34 the emergency beacon Chapter 35 the science of restraint Chapter 36 ethical choices and fine wine Chapter 37 Something not human Chapter 38 and that night Chapter 39 that day Chapter 40 miracles Chapter 41 town crier Chapter 42 genes and molecules awry Chapter 43 the van stijn paradox Chapter 44 leviathans Chapter 45 dinner with hans Chapter 46 the radio Chapter 47 the search for dulce Chapter 48 strange memories Chapter 49 new world Chapter 50 coda

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Book SynopsisCollected together for the first time, this action-packed omnibus is filled with secrets, lies, and the silver smile of the deadly Xenomorphs. Across three epic novels, see how the Xenomorph doctrine of Weyland-Yutani and Venture is a short and angry road to hell. Cold Forge With the failure of Hadley's Hope, Weyland-Yutani has suffered a devastating setback-the loss of the Xenomorphs they aggressively sought to exploit. Yet there's a reason the company rose to the top. True to form, they have a redundancy already in place... the facility known as The Cold Forge. When Dorian Sudler is sent to assess their progress, he discovers that there's a spy aboard-someone who doesn't necessarily act in the company's best interests. If unmasked, this person may be forced to destroy the entire station... and everyone on board. That is, if the Xenomorphs don't do the job first. Prototype Corporate spy Tamar Prather steals a steals a Xenomorph egg from Weland-Yutani, taking it to a lab run by Venture, a direct rival to the Weyland-Yutani corporation. Unaware of the dangers it poses, the scientists come to an inevitable conclusion: they need a human test subject... Former Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks has been tasked with training personnel to deal with anything that gets thrown their way. Yet nothing can them prepare them for the horror that breaks out of Venture's lab. Unless stopped, it will kill every human being on the planet. Into Charybdis It was supposed to be an easy job for "Shy" Hunt and the McAllen Integrations crew: set up environmental systems for the brand new Hasanova Data Solutions colony, an Iranian state-owned colony built on the abandoned complex known as "Charybdis." But the ruins have a darker history than any could imagine, and its depths harbor deadly secrets. The deeper they dig, the more Shy is convinced there's no one they can believe. When a bizarre ship lands on a nearby island, one of the workers is attacked by a taloned creature, and trust evaporates between the Iranians and Americans. The McAllen integrations crew are imprisoned, accused as spies, but manage to send out a distress signal... to the Colonial Marines.Trade ReviewPraise for ALIEN: THE COLD FORGE and INTO CHARYBDIS "THE COLD FORGE is simply the most original and gripping Alien novel I've had the pleasure of reading for a long time."-Aliens vs. Predator Galaxy "An intense ride through a story that may sound familiar but manages to constantly subvert-and surpass-expectations"-Dread Central "No book or film has portrayed the people behind the Weyland-Yutani Corporation as more vile and despicable as author Alex White has envisioned them."-Borg.com "Alex White's story would make a damn fine movie in itself."-Set the Tape "Alex White weaves an enthralling tale of humanity at its best and worst, wrapped in the life or death struggle all ALIEN fans have come to cherish.."-MovieNooz "A gripping sci-fi horror in its own right that will appeal to lovers of space horror whether they're Alien fans or not."-Book Riot "A fresh tale of dread... provides ample shocks and screams"-Space.com A gripping sci-fi horror in its own right that will appeal to lovers of space horror whether they're Alien fans or not. - Book Riot A fresh tale of dread... provides ample shocks and screams - Space.com I can't stress this enough ... Alien: Into Charybdis is quite simply a must-own for fans of the franchise, and one an aficionado would be sorely mistaken to skip. - Movie Nooz Praise for Alex White: "A clever fusion of magic and sci-fi makes this book a total blast. I was hooked from page one."-V.E. Schwab, author of A Darker Shade of Magic on A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe "[The Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe is] a fast-paced adventure with charismatic characters and formidable enemies in a realized universe of greed and power"-Booklist "Fast, compelling, epic in scope, with stakes that just keep getting higher and tension that mounts and mounts to the breaking point."-Locus on A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy "[Every Mountain Made Low is] a good story, in a world I want to see more of, with an ambitiously portrayed main character - I enjoyed it, and I'd recommend you give it a try."-Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviews "[Every Mountain Made Low] is an all-nighter and it's worth it as the ending is quirky (just like the rest of the book). I cannot wait to read Alex White's next novel."-Night Owl Reviews Praise for Tim Waggoner: "Stephen King meets Franz Kafka."-Dayton.com "Bram Stoker Award-winner Tim Waggoner consistently delivers the goods when it comes to hard-hitting horror fiction, with compelling characters and dangerous horrors at every turn."-This is Horror "A fast-paced, over-the-top, blood-and-guts thriller . . . for those who like their horror bloody, their heroes tarnished and their action just this side of unbelievable."-Publisher's Weekly "Tim Waggoner manages to meld surreal imagery and events with strong character work and an immersive point of view, resulting in work that shocks you on the surface and unsettles you right down to your bones."-FEAR.net

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Book SynopsisWilliam Gibson's never-before-adapted screenplay for the direct sequel to Aliens, revealing the fates of Ripley, Newt, the synthetic Bishop, and Corporal Hicks. When the Colonial Marines vessel Sulaco docks with space station and military installation Anchorpoint, a new form of Xenomorph appears. Written by Hugo Award-winning novelist and "Queen of Cyberpunk" Pat Cadigan, based on Gibson's never-produced first draft. The Sulaco-on its return journey from LV-426-enters a sector controlled by the "Union of Progressive Peoples," a nation-state engaged in an ongoing cold war and arms race. U.P.P. personnel board the Sulaco and find hypersleep tubes with Ripley, Newt, and an injured Hicks. A Facehugger attacks the lead commando, and the others narrowly escape, taking what remains of Bishop with them. The Sulaco continues to Anchorpoint, a space station and military installation the size of a small moon, where it falls under control of the military's Weapons Division. Boarding the Sulaco, a team of Colonial Marines and scientists is assaulted by a pair of Xenomorph drones. In the fight Ripley's cryotube is badly damaged. It's taken aboard Anchorpoint, where Ripley is kept comatose. Newt and an injured Corporal Hicks are awakened, and Newt is sent to Gateway Station on the way to Earth. The U.P.P. sends Bishop to Anchorpoint, where Hicks begins to hear rumors of experimentation-the cloning and genetic modification of Xenomorphs. The kind of experimentation that could yield a monstrous hybrid, and perhaps even a Queen. ALIEN 3 TM & (c) Twentieth Century Films. All rights reserved.Trade Review“Ambitious, brilliantly executed… Cadigan is a major talent.”—William Gibson on Synners“Dynamic in setting and possibility, Cadigan sustains the narrative through a variety of mind-bending technologies in emotional, mental, and physical contexts.”—Speculiction on Mindplayers“Fools was an incredibly fun book. I loved the humor, the flashy, grungy, world, and the characters with strong, vibrant personalities.”—Worlds Without End“Cadigan's third collection of short stories shows once again her astonishing range, economy of language, perceptiveness, and uncommon emotional power.”—Publishers Weekly on Patterns“For fans of Harley Quinn and comics in general, I can’t stress enough how much you need this book in your life.”—The BiblioSanctum on Mad Love“A perfect example of a prequel that boasts a tight connectivity to the film.”—Movie Nooz on Alita” Battle Angel—Iron City"A solid entry in the Aliens tie-in series that expandsthe fictional universe in a meaningful way and offers readers a chance to reacquaint themselveswith some favorite characters." - BOOKLIST

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Book SynopsisEarth's Regency era a time of culture, extravagance, sumptuous balls and aliens?While Ruby is a popular new addition to the Duchess of Pemberton's ball, the Doctor's world is about to be forever rocked by a dashing visitor from space. With many party-guests facing an identity crisis like no other, it is up to the Doctor and Ruby to stop the menacing Chuldurs' plot.Doctor Who presents a classic tale with an alien twist in a thrilling novelisation from the episode's scriptwriters, Kate Herron and Briony Redman. Featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday.

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Book Synopsis'Black Jack' Geary has ordered his fleet back to the Lakota Star System where the Syndics nearly destroyed them, a desperate gamble that may give them a fighting chance of survival - or tear them apart.

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