Two years after the Snyder family's second triumphant return from Kadosh, they are called back for a final journey which will prove to be their hardest.
This anthology invites readers to revisit twelve timeless stories from visionary authors while pondering the scientific advancements they foreshadowed, making it ideal for fans of both science fiction and science.In Algernon Blackwood's A Victim of Higher Space, the concept of extra spatial dimensions is explored, while Miles J. Breuer's The Gostak and the Doshes examines time as a dimension in relativity. Stanley Waterloo's Love and a Triangle touches on efforts to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence, and Max Adeler's The Fortunate Island raises questions about humanity's readiness for first contact with alien life. Machine learning and AI feature in Edward L. Sabin's The Supersensitive Golf Ball, while Saki's Filboid Studge explores targeted advertising's transformation through AI. Edward Bellamy's With the Eyes Shut predicts devices like smartphones and sparks discussions on the future of scientific publishing. G.K. Chesterton's The Tremendous Adventures of Major Brown delves into augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies. Edgar Wallace's The Black Grippe provides a historical lens on pandemics and communication of scientific uncertainty. J. Arbuthnot Wilson's PAUSODYNE looks at suspended animation and modern cryonics, while Edgar Allan Poe's The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar tackles advances in medical technology and definitions of death. Finally, Guy de Maupassant's The Horla explores the potential for humanity to be supplanted by new life forms.
A new chapter of the Titan comics & Heroic Signatures massive narrative event: The Battle of the Black Stone. A thrilling story about Conan the Barbarian facing incomprehensible Lovecraftian horrors written by New York Times Bestselling author James Lovegrove.
The ninth exhilarating and original Firefly novel tying into the critically acclaimed and fan-beloved series, from creator Joss Whedon, follows Mal, Book and the rest of the crew mounting a madcap heist to untangle themselves from a sinister web of lies on a backwater moon.
THE LATEST ENTRY IN TIM AKERS’ KNIGHT WATCH URBAN FANTASY SERIESSteampunks have Heroes Too Knight Watch stands between the mundane world and the monsters of myth and legend. But there are more than dragons and trolls prowling the shadows of the modern world. Creatures of clockwork and mad science threaten to disrupt the peace. For monsters such as these, a different band of heroes guard the world. The Eccentrics Led by the eighth incarnation of Nikola Tesla, the Society of Eccentric Geniuses protects the Mundane world from the horrors of the Gestalt, a timeline of the future that never was. Powered by science and steam, the Eccentrics travel the world in their airship, righting wrongs and rescuing troubled suitors, mad scientists, and optimistic engineers, often from monsters of their own creation. But now something new threatens the Gestalt, and they need help from John Rast and the heroes of Knight Watch. Will John be able to navigate a world of clockwork and science to save the day? Or will he fall into the clutches of a madman bent on remaking both the Gestalt and the Unreal in his own image?
In a time, long before the present time, there was a peaceful and advanced race of Terrans who lived in harmony. Knowledge and wisdom flourished in this kingdom and the glory of grace was unquestionably strong. Long ago, violence and war had plagued this island nation, but once all islands were united and unified, everything fell into place. There was little contact with anybody outside of the region, but this location was arguably the most beautiful in the world. This nation was thought to be the center of Terra, and among the most peaceful and spiritual Terrans ever known. This was the legendary Kingdom of Lemuria. The Great King of Lemuria was madly in love with his wife. The queen and king had met at a young age, and once their eyes locked there was no separating them. In an instant, as if fate itself had predestined their union, love was actualized and manifested within one another. King Abraxas, son of King Apollo, and Queen Minerva, daughter of Queen Athena; together, they were Lemuria's most potentially prominent rulers. Their love for one another was beyond limits, boundless and immeasurable. The richness of nature in this nation was a direct reflection of the strong bloodlines that have ruled this land for centuries. The shared culture, finances, property, and belongings was a true utopian design that no other nation on Terra had ever accomplished. Everyone practiced their own spiritual and economic endeavors, living out their own philosophy, but with great regard and respect to the ancient practices of the royal family. Although nobody was forced to believe what the royals believed, they were all required to give their attention to one of the traditions. It was required for every citizen of Lemuria to donate to the Kingdom on the first Friday the 13th of the year. One liter of blood would be donated from their first-born child, and everyone had at least three children. This tradition was one that had been ongoing for at least three centuries, and nobody ever questioned royalty's intentions or desires. This nation was the most peaceful and prosperous of all nations of the land, with no homelessness or illness plaguing any of its citizens. Everyone that was born in Lemuria never left this sacred land and everyone who would visit would be jealous and dream of citizenship in this majestic destination. One could only visit Lemuria by invitation and with a Lemurian's invitation, their own reputation being an extension and requirement of the invitation. Few were chosen and even fewer accepted to remain. The land of love was the emergence of the birthright of the most beautiful and attractive of Terra's leaders. In this time and era, King Abraxas and Queen Minerva would pour all their love into one child, who would be given the keys to the Kingdom. Heir to the throne and all its glory, to the beloved and cherished lands of those worthy of its inheritance. Her name would be Sophia, the keeper of knowledge and liberator of oppression, when it arrives. The fulfillment of prophecy and the one who will bear the fruits of truth and wisdom. She will be the daughter of perdition, the righteous mother of the lost. She was, is and will be the long-awaited Moon Child.
LUCKY 3-KNOWLEDGE IS THE Key is the third book in the series of seven, written in the new Sci-Soul genre, which readers have said is a 'very clever, believable combination', especially if you like dystopic, bizarre futuristic facts, mingled with true paranormal happenings. In this third book we follow Lucky, the main character, across Central America in a daring expedition in an attempt to escape horrendous Alien encounters which she endures when she moves to a quaint cottage in North Yorkshire. In her attempt to discover what is really happening, she unearths some terrifying events from others with similar experiences. The story is based on the Author's true account and she states: "I wish to share my knowledge because to 'know' is the key to all 'understanding'.
A PILGRIM HOPES TO HEAR THEIR name during the annual sorting ritual, granting them entrance to the Nine Circles of Delacroy, city of Morlac, god of another world, but will this new life bring joy or starvation?MALDINADO ENTERED THE TERRIFYING Kul as a noble warrior, but when he awakens as a skilled tailor in a city that fears Inindu, he has no memory of any life outside of the one he enjoys as one of the most influential residents in Delacroy.ININDU ARRIVES IN DELACROY INTENT on killing the god of another world, but the coward has hidden himself among the walking dead, forcing her to navigate a city filled with deadly secrets and fascinating new instruments of death.In Inindu, the second book of his God of Another World series, Chad Michael Cox continues the tale of Inindu and Maldinado, showing us a new fantasy world filled with heroes who take advantage of the weak, artisans who murder for the right price, and devoted worshipers who question every ritual and prayer offered to a god they no longer trust. They all live in a city where the generous steal generously, honest residents routinely speak lies, and where the most faithful of Morlac's servants soon find themselves serving the role of unsuspecting victim.
A young mother is being framed for a crime she didn't commit. And only I can free her.I'm Rylan Flynn. I hunt for ghosts and restless spirits, and solve the mysteries that make them haunt the living.The police found Andrea Evans with a bloody knife in her hands and her boyfriend dead at her feet. But she swears she's innocent. And I can tell from the desperation in her eyes that she's telling the truth.I first met Andrea at Camp Lakewood when we were just kids. That summer was meant to be one to remember, with hikes in the forest and canoeing on the lake. Instead, it's one I try to forget.Because Camp Lakewood is the place I saw a ghost for the very first time-the ghost of a murdered girl.My long-time crush Ford Pierce was also at camp that year. Today, he is the detective who arrested Andrea. Ford is certain she's guilty and he warns me off. But if he's wrong the real killer is still walking free.As I begin to investigate, everything seems to lead me back to camp. How is Andrea's case linked to the summer we shared, and to that other killing decades ago?To free Andrea and reunite her with her child, I must return to Camp Lakewood. Even if that means coming face to face with the darkest and deadliest secrets of my past...With jaw-dropping twists, mesmerizing suspense, and a touch of romance, the Rylan Flynn series is your new paranormal mystery obsession. Fans of Noelle W. Ihli, Heather Graham and Wendy Wang will be hooked from start to finish.See why readers love Dawn Merriman's Rylan Flynn mysteries:"OH MY GOD! I have found my new addiction! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!!... I was hooked... I am just buzzing from this!" Zooloo's Book Diary ¿¿¿¿¿"I. COULD. NOT. PUT. THIS. BOOK. DOWN!!!... I was constantly kept on the edge of my seat and needed to know what happened next. Very easy read, and my time while reading it flew by. Loved Rylan's character and I can't wait to see what happens next for her. Will be looking out for the next book in this series for sure!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year." washingtonlife.com ¿¿¿¿¿"Oh my word I could not put this down and read it in one day. It started off straight with action and didn't let up until the very end. It was fast paced and had me hooked!! Please tell me the second one is due out soon!!" @love_life_literature ¿¿¿¿¿"This book sucked me in a wouldn't let go until I turned the last page! After which I immediately signed up for this author's newsletter to make sure I wouldn't miss any books in this series!... I loved the mystery, I had no idea who the killer was until it was revealed, I loved the dynamics between Rylan and her family and best friend... I can't wait to continue this series and see what is going to happen next!" @daniereads87 ¿¿¿¿¿
The highly-anticipated sequel to Holly Black's stunning adult debut, the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, Book of Night.There'd always been something wrong with Charlie Hall. Crooked from the day she was born. Never met a bad decision she wasn't willing to double down on. She may be good enough to steal a shadow from a tower, but will she be good enough to steal back a heart?
"It's not in my nature to beg, but I'll stay on my knees until I feel that flame sputter out. And then ...I'll rip the world to shreds. I've tumbled into a darkness so deep it's hard to see the light, my petals curling inward as I tip my face from the sun. Hide from my monstrous actions. Traitor. Murderer. High Mistress. My mistakes hunt me down, and I'm pulled into a political tug-of-war, balancing Ocruth's welfare on the edge of a bloody blade. The moon is swelling, the weight on my shoulders compacting, and my unfailing curiosity keeps weaving its roots in the wrong direction. Horrible truths unravel, casting explosive light on everything I thought I knew. I'll have no choice but to shed my morals, my withering self-preservation, and sow the seed of a plan set to bloom beneath a bloated moon. One wrong move could destroy everything. Destroy me. Lines will blur, blood will spill, and I'll learn how fragile I really am-at a cost far greater than I could have imagined. Fate is a ravenous beast, and there's only so far I can run."--
In an era of humanity's expansion across the stars, Castor and his extraordinary partner Jist, an illegal lifeform with unique abilities, embark on a daring mission: the removal of a perilous moon. Their quest leads them to the notorious prison planet 'Paradise,' where Master Quillion, the sole expert capable of executing the complex and outlawed procedure, languishes for a past lunar disaster.Escaping Paradise's iron grip is merely the first hurdle for the intrepid duo. Hunted relentlessly by Paradise Planet security eager to recapture their fugitive, and pursued by 'Tracer,' an AI Homorph from the Office of Illegal Lifeforms (OIL) determined to ensnare and reprogram Jist, Castor and his companion must navigate a treacherous path through the cosmos. Their search for the indispensable mining engineer Cormand, the only lieutenant Quillion trusts, intensifies, unaware that Cormand may harbor a thirst for vengeance against Quillion for the loss of his family in the previous cataclysm.Amidst the vastness of space, Castor and Jist's destinies intertwine, teetering on the edge of survival as they confront the perils of their mission and the ghosts of the past.
Explore the powers of DC Comics' greatest characters like never before through stunning anatomical cutaways and in-depth commentary from the Dark Knight.Concerned about the threat that so-called “metahumans” may pose to the world, Batman has begun compiling a detailed dossier on their incredible physiology and abilities. From villains like Killer Croc, Bane, and Brainiac to Batman’s own comrades, including Superman and Cyborg, the file brings together the Dark Knight’s fascinating personal theories on the unique anatomical composition of these formidable individuals. This unique book delves into the incredible abilities of DC Comics characters like never before. Using beautifully illustrated anatomical cross sections depicting twelve different DC characters, the book, told from Batman’s perspective, will explore how these metahumans’ physical makeup differs significantly from that of the average person.
In Department C11, new employee Margit operates one of the company's 3AZ machines. Ah, the first day at a new job! And just in time to avoid that eviction notice. All thanks to Margit's best friend, supervisor Chloe. Is there anything greater than getting to work with your best friend? Even if Chloe sometimes can be a bit... So what does a 3AZ machine do, you ask? Excellent question. It doesn't concern you! So just turn that knob, pull that lever, and push that button. And no whistling under any circumstances! In this futuristic slice of life, debut Danish graphic novelist Ursula Blix explores the dynamics of two best friends turned manager and employee.
In 2132, Life on Earth has reached the limits of sustainability. Colonizing Mars has become our only option, and the construction of such a significant enterprise has required massive resources and manpower. The most cost-efficient solution to this requirement is conscripted labor provided by convicted felons - early access to humanity's future homeworld, but in exchange for the back-breaking and perilous work of constructing the damn thing. Officer Jasmine Stenford is sent to Mars and sentenced to conscripted labor for a wrongful death committed on her watch. With little defense against the corruption on Earth, she has no idea what sort of nightmare awaits her on the red planet... Brilliantly visualized by artist GRUN, this explosive sci-fi prison drama by writer SYLVAIN RUNBERG introduces Jasmine to a broad spectrum of characters, factions, and political players who all have different ideas for this New World that is being built. Who is really in control? And can anyone truly claim a planet on the verge of forced evolution? ON MARS imagines a future where the true natures of mankind prove to be inescapable, no matter how far you travel.
Writer Scott Hoffman (Nostalgia, Wag) of Scissor Sisters fame teams up with artist Alberto Ponticelli (Frankenstein: Agent of SHADE, Goodnight Paradise, OrcIsland) for a sci-fi/horror mystery that pushes the limits of the grotesque. New York City, over two decades into the future, has been devastated by crime, ongoing storms, radiation from a terrorist incident in Times Square and the genetic mutations caused by a life-saving "cure." After a series of murders rip through the city's brothels, an escort named Vin Yeong, who cosplays as Snow White -- and is one of the generation of deformed victims -- decides to help find the killer, or killers, responsible, reluctantly joining forces with Jarrod Hannover, the lone cop assigned to the case. The two are led to a biotech megacorp launching a cellular metal called Warm Fusion -- a pioneering technology meant to replace prosthetics limbs -- and soon confront the sociopathic scientist Nicholas Fleischer, his monstrous alter-ego Mr. Barnaby, and the hideous monster that he's been secretly creating. WARM FUSION is a dark, sci-fi thriller, mixing the body horror of David Cronenberg with the bleak urban future of Blade Runner. For fans of VIDEODROME, THE THING, and ROBOCOP.
The Rabagoo Race, the most famous boat race in the world, sees contestants face certain death throughout its frantic stages, all in the impossible hopes of reaching that mythical finish line, and winning everything their hearts desire. Only three ships have survived the 100 brutal stages of boat racing. Having fought mega sea monsters, riptide hell storms, and whip smart competitors, they must now face each other in the final sprint to the finish line. Does the humble sailboat the Boulie Bear have what it takes to beat the Slick Van Vex and the Indestructible Solid Slope? The Rabagoo Race is the first graphic novel by the mononymous Garresh, a young Scottish artist who leverages complex gallery-worthy abstraction and impeccable color and figurative work into comic pages of unsettling power. This debut puts Garresh square in the center of an international graphic tradition that stretches from Moebius to Cam Kennedy to contemporaries like Linnea Sterte, Taiyo Matsumoto, and beyond.
Dinosaurs! The Tooth Fairy! Mutant Fairies! Other kinds of weird fairies... deviant gnomes, zombies, dorks, Christmas, artificial intelligence and robots--this book has it all! And whether you love her, or hate her, or like, really love to hate her--Cinderella "Cindy" Monroe is out to steal your heart, or at least a few quarts of your blood. Collected for the first time ever (and finally!), in this chaos-and-insanity-drenched volume of wacky logic, borderline-deliriously-sweet animal friendships, and hacks and slashes to all forms of life and un-life alike, Cindy knows what your darkest fantasies are (no, no those!) and she brings them to death right before your eyes in the largest book we could bind!
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