Fantasy & science fiction

"Rachel Morgan, witch-born demon, has one unspoken rule: take chances, but pay for them yourself. With it, she has turned enemies into allies, found her place with her demon kin, and stepped up as the subrosa of Cincinnati--responsible for keeping the paranormal community at peace and in line. Life is...good? Even better, her best friend, Ivy Tamwood, is returning home. Nothing's simple, though, and Ivy's not coming alone. The vampires' ruling council insists she escort one of the long undead, hell-bent on proving that Rachel killed Cincy's master vampire to take over the city. Which, of course, Rachel totally did not do. She only transformed her a little. With Rachel's friends distracted by their own lives and problems, she reaches out to a new ally for help-the demon Hodin. But this trickster has his own agenda. In the end, the only way for Rachel to save herself and the city may be to forge a new understanding with her estranged demon teacher, Al. There's just one problem: Al would sell his own soul to be rid of her"--

From bestselling indie author and TikTok favorite Laura Thalassa comes a witch fantasy set in the world of the Bargainer series.At age twenty, Selene Bowers desperately hopes to be accepted into Henbane Coven, an academy for young witches. Since one of the requirements for entry is to connect with her powers via a quest through the wilderness, Selene books a trip to South America. When a nefarious supernatural force tries to drag her plane from the sky, Selene's magic awakens to save her life-at a cost. Using her powers devours her memories, one by one.Worse, when Selene braves the jungle and discovers the source of the attack, she finds herself awakening an ancient evil, Memnon the Cursed, who mistakes Selene for his long-dead wife. The wife who betrayed him. Selene manages to escape and begin her studies at Henbane, but when Memnon turns up at the coven and witches are found dead across campus, Selene becomes entangled in a dangerous plot. Accused of the murders on the basis of her memory loss, Selene must rely on Memnon's help for answers-and his plans for her will change everything.

The blood-soaked battle for the capital continues as Sumeragi and the occult class clash with a twisted, live-streaming executive of the Ultra Reincarnation Party! However, if they prevail, even more formidable opponents--ones the headmistress has seen before--lie in wait. Surrounded by foes new and old, can the Slasher Maidens of the academy survive, or will this overwhelming challenge spell their doom...?

"Cayna finally interrogates Opus, who's been busy with various clandestine activities"--

A new, fun, and action-packed new adventure in the Innkeeper Chronicles! They say love is a battlefield, but Dina and Sean are determined to limit the casualties!

"When Earth is plagued by an epidemic of fear, ancient prophecy says only Thor can stop the monstrous threat of the Serpent, but without help from Loki, Thor is certain to fail. Aided by a handmaiden from Hel and a demon puppy, Loki must risk everything to find redemption or doom himself for eternity. Either way, a Nightmare lies in wait hoping to rule the world, and Loki will have to risk everything on his craziest scheme of all! Meanwhile, new gods threaten to disrupt the status quo, throwing everything out of balance. Loki must act as a responsible ambassador, but will the Nine Realms end in Surtur s fire? Young Loki must cross the realms to reclaim his own story, outwit ancient enemies, struggle to do the right thing, and avoid falling in love"--

"Apothecaries have a lot of free time on their hands, huh?" "In that case, let's just forget about work and relax!" And just like that, Red and Rit decide to play hooky from their shop to go on a riverside date, where- "hey, let's swim!" Quality time with a princess in a swimsuit proves to be a much-needed balm to our protagonist's heart. But not all is fun and games, as the rapid proliferation of a dangerous drug among the populace of sleepy Zoltan leads to a rash of disturbing, violent incidents...

Out of sight should mean out of mind, but Aristia's absence only makes Allendis, Carsein, and even Ruveliss think of her more and more! Though she's far out in the countryside enjoying peaceful days, fate seems determined to bring them together. But there's something else Tia can't get away from no matter how far she travels--a shadow of the past that threatens to become her future...

Though Elaina's journey alongside Fran may be drawing to a close, the two still have much to see and do together. On this leg of the trip, they will encounter a lovelorn mermaid and a lateblooming nomad, a troublesome face from Fran's youth, a narrowminded novelist, sisters in search of a new home, a magician who lives in a castle in the sky, a demon lurking within the pages of a book, and so much more. Most every tale has its highs and lows, but this time around, Elaina will find herself in the hot seat as she's grilled by many of the friends she's made along the way! What could she have possibly done to earn their ire?!

Within a mysterious mansion, enigmatic nobles known as the Shadows employ living dolls to act as their "faces." Kate and Emilico are one such intended pair, but before Emilico can claim the title of Kate's face, they must first pass the debut. With ambiguous rules and a hostile moderator, will the bond between the two be strong enough to overcome all odds and survive the debut?!

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson-creator of The Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn Saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy-comes this captivating standalone adventure that meshes Jason Bourne, epic fantasy, and time travel.A man awakes in a clearing in what appears to be medieval England with no memory of who he is, where he came from, or why he is there. Chased by a group from his own time, his sole hope for survival lies in regaining his missing memories, making allies among the locals, and perhaps even trusting in their superstitious boasts. His only help from the "real world" should have been a guidebook entitled The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, except his copy exploded during transit. The few fragments he managed to save provide clues to his situation, but can he figure them out in time to survive?Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Words of Radiance Edgedancer (Novella) Oathbringer Dawnshard (Novella) Rhythm of War Mistborn: The Original Trilogy Mistborn The Well of Ascension The Hero of Ages Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series Alloy of Law Shadows of Self Bands of Mourning The Lost Metal Collection Arcanum Unbounded Other Cosmere novels Elantris Warbreaker Tress of the Emerald Sea Yumi and the Nightmare Painter The Sunlit Man The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians The Scrivener's Bones The Knights of Crystallia The Shattered Lens The Dark Talent Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (co-authored with Janci Patterson) The Rithmatist series The RithmatistOther novels Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval EnglandOther books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners Steelheart Firefight CalamitySkyward Skyward Starsight Cytonic

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The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick's short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre.This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick's work includes the influential 'Minority Report' and 'Sales Pitch', as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works. Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture.'First time I have read Philip K. Dick and I thoroughly enjoyed his stories and the suspense that he puts into them' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Most of the stories had something to say about society. It was interesting to see how 50 years later so many of the fears and criticism was still relevant. Highly recommended' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Dick's stories are often surprising and spin a captivating yarn, but they are also teeming with fascinating ideas which ensure their ability to age well and keep modern readers interested' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Each tale is filled with twists and turns, and it's a total pageturner' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Introducing a newly reimagined tale written in the vein of The Little Mermaid meeting Hades and Persephone.Bound to steal her queen magical bones, thief Lynne knows only one mistake equals death. And yet, she dreams of living in the forbidden world upon the surface, hating every minute in the Underworld. When she secretly develops a crush on a human, she loses a bone in his realm and has no choice but to strike a deal with the only one who could help-an evil witch. To save her life, she must earn the man's love and bring back the bone in 99 days.Rio Renero is a notorious gang leader in Chicago and his life has been set to one purpose-to get back at his enemies. With a mysterious, beautiful girl showing up on his doorstep, he sees the solution to his machinations. She offers him a chance at a deadly heist that could destroy all his enemies. In return, he must help her steal a book. What a cinch.As Lynne and Rio dig deep into a dark net of politics, magic and passion, they need to learn to trust each other.Not so easy, considering they're not quite sure whether to kiss or kill each other.

GET READY FOR THE ADVENTURE OF YOUR LIFE! It has been seven years since he has lived in the prison of his nightmares, since the incident that changed his life forever. Now, it is time for the troubled warrior, Andahar, to set foot on land again. At the behest of his brother, a reluctant Andahar must deliver a mysteriously enchanting, bejewelled box to the King of Templetron. Little does he know, bewitching lands and formidable opponents await him on his expedition from Corcusia to the Mountains of Templetron.

"Art, his parents, and the Twin Horns are under attack! With a horde of bandits surrounding them, the powerful mana users are outnumbered--but they won't go down without a fight. Art is sure he can help...but the shocking truth his father reveals may change everything."--Publisher.