In the Nevada desert, an experiment has gone horribly wrong. A cloud of nanoparticles—micro-robots—has escaped from the laboratory. This cloud is self-sustaining and self-reproducing. It is intelligent and learns from experience. For all practical purposes, it is alive.It has been programmed as a predator. It is evolving swiftly, becoming more deadly with each passing hour. Every attempt to destroy it has failed.And we are the prey.
AN ANGEL FALLS IN SUNDER CITY...In a city that lost its magic, an angel falls in a downtown street. His wings are feathered, whole - undeniably magical - the man clearly flew, for all that he plummeted to his downfall moments after.The mystery will set Fetch - in his quest to bring magic back to his beloved city - on a journey involving necromancers, genies and shadowy secret societies. Fetch will search Sunder's wildest forests and dingiest dive bars for the answer, and when he finds it, nothing will ever be the same again.A world recovers from losing its magic in this brilliantly-voiced contemporary fantasy series by Luke Arnold - perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Rotherweird or Terry Pratchett's Discworld Fetch Phillips: Man for Hire Bringing the magic back! Enquire at Georgio's caf . . .
"e;I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions - much good it did me."e;So begins Kaikeyi's story. The only daughter of the kingdom of Kekaya, she is raised on tales of the gods: how they churned the vast ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality, how they vanquish evil and ensure the land of Bharat prospers, and how they offer powerful boons to the devout and the wise. Yet she watches as her father unceremoniously banishes her mother, listens as her own worth is reduced to how great a marriage alliance she can secure. And when she calls upon the gods for help, they never seem to hear.Desperate for some measure of independence, she turns to the texts she once read with her mother and discovers a magic that is hers alone. With this power, Kaikeyi transforms herself from an overlooked princess into a warrior, diplomat, and most favoured queen, determined to carve a better world for herself and the women around her.But as the evil from her childhood stories threatens the cosmic order, the path she has forged clashes with the destiny the gods have chosen for her family. And Kaikeyi must decide if resistance is worth the destruction it will wreak - and what legacy she intends to leave behind.Praise for Kaikeyi:'Mythic retelling at its best' R. F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War'Utterly captivating from start to finish' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart'Brave, compassionate and powerful' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne'A lyrical and evocative retelling, full of power and grace' Ava Reid, author of The Wolf and the Woodsman'Compulsively readable and infinitely compassionate' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Gilded Wolves'A thought-provoking, nuanced new look at one of humanity's most foundational stories' S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass'Fans of Madeline Miller's Circe will fall hard for this story' Booklist (starred review)
The epic story of the Dandelion Dynasty continues in the third book in the series. As the conquerors and the conquered jockey for position in the new regimes, tradition gives way to new justifications for power.
Learn about the Star Wars underworld in this thrilling, fully illustrated children's book detailing the galaxy's most infamous bounty hunters, from Boba Fett to Cad Bane!
“i don’t care if i have to lose my position as loggervian royalty.” An ominous shadow falls over Rit and Red as they try their best to enjoy their new lives—the unscrupulous Fire Mage Dir, who still holds a grudge against them for thwarting his attempt to betray the Hero’s party, has made his way to Zoltan. Jealous of their happiness, he’s sure to do all that he can to ruin their lives. But just what is he plotting...?!
“WHAT IF I’M ABANDONED YET AGAIN?” Thanks to the boisterous Carsein and her new imperial bodyguards, Aristia is able to put her desperation aside and find her smile again. But when the dreaded invitation to the crown prince’s coming-of-age ceremony arrives before her father can return from the border regions, she’s overwhelmed with the daunting prospect of announcing her plans for the future to the emperor all by herself. If only there were just one person, one friend she could trust, to whom she could tell her story…
SOME WITCHES CAST SPELLS, OTHERS SLAY KINGS.A mysterious Grimoire. A marriage full of dark secrets. A History sculpted by a quartet of Sister witches. For three hundred years, Sister Autumn has incited wars, burnt villages, killed kings, and released plagues at the bidding of the Grimoire. Meanwhile, her Sister Winter, Sister Spring, and Sister Summer have brought forth only peace. When an Order from the Grimoire sends Agatha to the Kingdom of Merveille, she already anticipates the worst. Unless she wants to face the wrath of the Goddess, Agatha must keep her head down and do as she's commanded. But when the Grimoire Orders her to marry a pompous prince and play the role of a peasant "accepted" by vicious aristocrats, she finds herself at the center of a war between the classes and an age-old prophecy. Within the court, many players harbor dark secrets-including her new husband. With her newfound influence, Agatha joins forces with the city's Blacklisted in order to blur the lines between the common man and the elite, unravel the mysteries in her marriage, and decide once and for all if she will defy the Grimoire and face the brutal consequences. As secrets unfold, will Agatha continue to slay on behalf of the Grimoire, or forge an uncharted History with her unlikely allies?
The incredible conclusion to the tournament that started in the category bestselling novel All of Us Villains.I should warn you: this is going to be absolutely brutal . . .For the first time in this ancient, bloodstained story, the tournament is breaking. The boundaries between the city of Ilvernath and the arena have fallen. Reporters swarm the historic battlegrounds. A dead boy now lives again. And a new champion has entered the fray, one who seeks to break the curse for good... no matter how many lives are sacrificed in the process. As the curse teeters closer and closer to collapse, the surviving champions each face a choice: dismantle the tournament piece by piece, or fight to the death as this story always intended. Long-held alliances will be severed. Hearts will break. Lives will end. Because a tale as wicked as this one was never destined for happily ever after.
Thomas Jerome Newton is an extraterrestrial from the planet Anthea, which has been devastated by a series of nuclear wars, and whose inhabitants are twice as intelligent as human beings. When he lands on Earth - in Kentucky, disguised as a human - it's with the intention of saving his own people from extinction. Newton patents some very advanced Anthean technology, which he uses to amass a fortune. He begins to build a spaceship to help the last 300 Antheans migrate to Earth. Meanwhile, Nathan Bryce, a chemistry professor in Iowa, is intrigued by some of the new products Newton's company brings to the market, and already suspects Newton of being an alien.As Bryce and the FBI close in, Newton finds his own clarity and sense of purpose diminishing. Inspiring adaptations starring David Bowie and Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Man Who Fell To Earth brought Walter Tevis wide recognition and critical acclaim. It was nominated for the Hugo award, and the 1976 film was nominated for the Nebula, Saturn and Hugo awards.'Beautiful science fiction' - New York Times'This is one of the finest science fiction novels of its period' - J.R. Dunn'Tevis writes . . . with power and poetry and tension' - Washington PostWelcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction
"After gettin' quite the one-sided beatdown from the Demon Lord, who should show up but my hero? At least, that's what the label on the can says. But who knows? Maybe he has a useful skill that can defeat a Demon Lord...I need all the help I can get to save me, Vampy, and that dandy stud!! "--Provided by publisher.
BEST FRENEMIES FOREVER High-elf adventurer Cayna was exploring a dungeon where she was reunited with Opus, an old friend and rival from her gaming days. With two centuries since their last meeting, they’ve got a lot of ground to cover. And given Opus’s connections to the Admins, he just might be able to answer some of Cayna’s most pressing questions: How did she get here? What happened to the VRMMO Leadale? Why can’t she remember the past two hundred years? But more importantly: Will Cayna be able to come to grips with the revelations Opus has in store for her?
In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!
A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!
In the original classic manga set in a postapocalyptic wasteland ruled by savage gangs, a hero appears to bring justice to the guilty. This warrior named Ken holds the deadly secrets of a mysterious martial art known as Hokuto Shinken-the Divine Fist of the North Star!
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!
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