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Shadow Fall: An Alphabet Squadron Novel (Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron #2)
by Alexander FreedAlphabet Squadron&’s hunt for the deadliest TIE fighters in the galaxy continues in this Star Wars adventure! News of the New Republic&’s victory still reverberates through the galaxy. In its wake, the capital ships of the newly legitimized galactic government journey to the farthest stars, seeking out and crushing the remnants of imperial tyranny. But some old ghosts are harder to banish than others. And none are more dangerous than Shadow Wing.Yrica Quell&’s ragtag Alphabet Squadron still leads the search for Shadow Wing, but they&’re no closer to their goal—and the pressure to find their quarry before it&’s too late has begun to shake them apart. Determined to finish the fight once and for all, Quell works with New Republic Intelligence&’s contentious Caern Adan and the legendary General Hera Syndulla to prepare the riskiest gambit of her starfighting career—a trap for Shadow Wing that could finish the chase once and for all. But in the darkness, their enemy has evolved. Soran Keize, last of the Imperial aces, has stepped into the power vacuum at the head of Shadow Wing, reinvigorating the faltering unit in their hour of need. Once adrift in the aftershocks of the war, Keize has found meaning again, leading the lost soldiers of his unit through to safety. The only thing standing in his way? The most mismatched squadron in the New Republic Navy, led by his former mentee: the traitor Yrica Quell.
#Dragonfeathers
by Toby YuLily is a girl stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, she doesn’t feel safe returning home to her bigoted parents. On the other, staying inside her dorms will almost ensure months of crippling social isolation as the world locks down in the face of the pandemic. She chooses to stay.Flash forward several months. Lily’s online girlfriend decides to check up on her despite the lockdown and the distance between the two of them. Lily is dismissive, as even if the professional photographer could pull the strings needed to visit her and break lockdown, it could still be days, if not weeks, worth of driving.When a photo of her dorm is sent to her private messages in a matter of hours, questions and worries begin to emerge. Who, or what, is her girlfriend “Alabaster,” and would she even accept Lily for who she is?
The Binding: A Novel
by Bridget CollinsProclaimed as “truly spellbinding,” a “great fable” that “functions as transporting romance” by the Guardian, the runaway #1 international bestseller "A rich, gothic entertainment that explores what books have trapped inside them and reminds us of the power of storytelling. Spellbinding.” — TRACY CHEVALIERImagine you could erase grief.Imagine you could remove pain.Imagine you could hide the darkest, most horrifying secret.Forever.Young Emmett Farmer is working in the fields when a strange letter arrives summoning him away from his family. He is to begin an apprenticeship as a Bookbinder—a vocation that arouses fear, superstition, and prejudice amongst their small community, but one neither he nor his parents can afford to refuse.For as long as he can recall, Emmett has been drawn to books, even though they are strictly forbidden. Bookbinding is a sacred calling, Seredith informs her new apprentice, and he is a binder born. Under the old woman’s watchful eye, Emmett learns to hand-craft the elegant leather-bound volumes. Within each one they will capture something unique and extraordinary: a memory. If there’s something you want to forget, a binder can help. If there’s something you need to erase, they can assist. Within the pages of the books they create, secrets are concealed and the past is locked away. In a vault under his mentor’s workshop rows upon rows of books are meticulously stored.But while Seredith is an artisan, there are others of their kind, avaricious and amoral tradesman who use their talents for dark ends—and just as Emmett begins to settle into his new circumstances, he makes an astonishing discovery: one of the books has his name on it. Soon, everything he thought he understood about his life will be dramatically rewritten.An unforgettable novel of enchantment, mystery, memory, and forbidden love, The Binding is a beautiful homage to the allure and life-changing power of books—and a reminder to us all that knowledge can be its own kind of magic.
Tales of a Long Lost Leader (Epic Zero #7)
by R. L. UllmanElliott Harkness is now the leader of Next Gen, his very own team of preteen superheroes! But when they try to stop a powerful Meta villain from attacking Keystone City, Elliott discovers they're in way over their heads, resulting in absolute disaster! <p><p> Elliott's parents want Next Gen to disband for everyone's safety, but Elliott is determined to prove his team is just as good as the Freedom Force. Elliott just wants some space to work things out, but he never expected his wish to come true, because everyone age fifteen and older suddenly vanishes from the face of the Earth! What happened to all of the grown-ups? And who is trying to rule this new, kid-focused planet? But that's not all, Elliott's sister Grace is about to turn fifteen, and no one knows what will happen to her when she does! <p><p> With the responsibility of leading the next generation of heroes, will Elliott become the epic hero he's always wanted to be--or will he always be just an Epic Zero? <p><p> Epic Zero 7 is the seventh book in the hilarious, action-packed series that will entertain kids, middle school students, and adults. Epic Zero 7 includes 16 illustrated character profiles and a full glossary of superpowers.
Tales of a Major Meta Disaster (Epic Zero #6)
by R. L. UllmanElliott Harkness is always (kind of) ready to answer the call for justice. That is, until a new law is passed where all Meta heroes are required to surrender themselves to the government. But when the Freedom Force resists and gets captured by the military, Elliott is the Metas' only hope! <p><p> Elliott visits the White House to get the law reversed and discovers a sinister secret that changes everything. The shape-shifting Skelton have been on Earth for years, and they've infiltrated the highest ranks of the government! But they aren't the only ones trying to take over the planet. The dreaded Krule the Conqueror has captured the Skelton Homeworld, and now he's headed straight for Earth! <p><p> With the fate of the human race at stake, will Elliott become the epic hero he's always wanted to be-or will he always be just an Epic Zero? <p><p> Epic Zero 6 is the sixth book in the hilarious, action-packed series that will entertain kids, middle school students, and adults. Epic Zero 6 includes 16 illustrated character profiles and a full glossary of superpowers.
Tales Of A Total Waste Of Time (Epic Zero #4)
by R. L. UllmanElliott Harkness thinks he has it all figured out. He's (sort of) in control of his powers and finally living the superhero life. But after a not-so-heroic encounter with a time-traveling crook, Elliott wakes up one morning to discover everyone in his life is gone... and he might be next! <p><p> Elliott realizes the time-trotting trouble-maker has traveled into the past and changed everything! In order to fix his reality, Elliott must follow him. However, he can't mess with history or reveal his true identity, otherwise he might set off a chain reaction that alters his present forever! But his own existence is up for grabs when he meets his parents as young adults, and they hate each other! And that's not all! A mysterious villain is searching for a powerful cosmic object that threatens the universe, and it may be buried in the past! <p> With the fate of the present riding on fixing the past, will Elliott become the epic hero he's always wanted to be-or will he always be just an Epic Zero? <p> Epic Zero 4 is the fourth book in the hilarious, action-packed series that will entertain kids, middle school students, and adults. Epic Zero 4 includes 16 illustrated character profiles and a full glossary of superpowers.
Tales Of An Unlikely Kid Outlaw (Epic Zero #5)
by R. L. UllmanElliott Harkness still has lots to learn. After all, not everyone loves superheroes. And when Elliott accidentally damages Keystone City's subway system while stopping a pair of dangerous villains, he's suddenly labeled as a menace to society! <p><p> Elliott is scheduled to appear on national television to explain what happened, but before he can defend himself, he's arrested by a squad of Intergalactic Paladins and brought before a council of aliens who believe Elliott is responsible for the escape of the dreaded Krule the Conqueror! If Elliott can't prove his innocence, he'll be banished into the 13th Dimension forever! And if that's not frightening enough, Elliott learns his friend Wind Walker is trapped inside the 13th Dimension, and only Elliott can save him! <p> With his freedom hanging in the balance, will Elliott become the epic hero he's always wanted to be-or will he always be just an Epic Zero? <p> Epic Zero 5 is the fifth book in the hilarious, action-packed series that will entertain kids, middle school students, and adults. Epic Zero 5 includes 16 illustrated character profiles and a full glossary of superpowers.
Wings For Wyatt (Tales Of Sasha #6)
by Alexa Pearl Paco SordoIn book 6 of the Tales of Sasha series, Sasha and Wyatt try to find a way to get Wyatt to the Island of Flying Horses. <p><p> Sasha's better-than-best friend Wyatt wants to come along once he finds out about her trip to visit the island where royal flying horses live. But the island is far away and Wyatt can't fly. Can Sasha come up with a way to take Wyatt with her?
Wolf's Head, Wolf's Heart (Wolf Series #2)
by Jane LindskoldRaised by intelligent, language-using wolves, brought back to the human society at the court of Hawk Haven, young Firekeeper had to learn to cope with human society and its complexities . . . and discovered that, for someone raised in a wolf pack, the politics of a royal court were neither complex nor wholly unfamiliar. But the happy ending of Through Wolf’s Eyes has proved to have consequences. Hawk Haven and Bright Bay are unifying, but the power balance of the neighboring lands is threatened by this prospect. New intrigues abound. The rulers of Bright Bay, it transpires, have been hoarding a collection of forbidden magical artifacts . . . which Queen Gustin took with her when she abdicated, intending to use them to restore her power. Melina Shield is still scheming to obtain them, and she's older, smarter, and more devious than the Queen. And the even-more-devious civil service of neighboring New Kelvin would like to get their hands on that magic as well . . . . Which will make life very hard for Firekeeper. Because the powers of the world have decided who’ll be required to obtain those much-contended-for magical articles. It’ll be her.
A rapariga que sabia demais
by M. R. CareyMelanie tem um dom, mas nem todos os dons são uma bênção. «Uma obra-prima.» Sun Melanie é uma menina muito especial. Tem dez anos e adora ir à escola, aprender coisas novas, falar com a professora Justineau sobre todas as coisas que fará quando crescer... Mas a ida à escola implica aguardar todos os dias na sua cela que homens armados venham buscá-la para a levar, amarrada a uma cadeira de rodas, para a sala de aula. Brinca com eles, diz que não morde. Mas ninguém se ri. Uma Humanidade moribunda e irrecuperável é o palco de A rapariga que sabia demais, um livro ambicioso e apaixonante, cuja carga emocional esmagadora o destina a ser um dos romances mais marcantes do ano. Adaptado ao cinema por Colm McCarthy e protagonizado por Glenn Close e Gemma Arterton, A rapariga que sabia demais já está disponível para visualização em Portugal no Netflix. Sobre A Rapariga que sabia demais: «Original, empolgante, excelente.» Guardian «Assombroso e comovente.» Vogue «Assustador, tenso e arrebatador... mas de uma profunda ternura.» Marie Claire «Glorioso.» The Daily Telegraph «É fácil esquecermo-nos de respirar enquanto viramos as páginas.» Booktopia «Enigmático e absolutamente viciante.» Harper's Bazaar
El hombre hembra
by Joanna RussNova recupera el gran clásico de la ciencia ficción feminista. El hombre hembra, una de las obras más influyentes de la literatura feminista, fue escrita en 1970 y, lejos de perder vigencia, sigue siendo absolutamente pertinente en la actualidad. Con ella, la escritora Joanna Russ reivindicaba que la ciencia ficción ya estaba lista para proporcionar nuevos mitos literarios en un género dominado por hombres, y que podía ayudar a liberar a las mujeres. Hoy, esta historia ambientada en un planeta para mujeres se lee como una novela de viajes entre distintas realidades protagonizada por cuatro versiones de una misma mujer, en distintos momentos y con un mismo denominador común: la desigualdad que sufren todas ellas, cada una en uno de esos cuatro mundos paralelos. La obra es, además, un poderoso ensayo que denuncia la discriminación y el ninguneo que sufre el género femenino. La crítica ha dicho:«La autora de ciencia ficción que dijo no.»The New Yorker
Luces en el mar (Serie Elena Sirena #Volumen 4)
by Ona CarbonellLLega el cuarto volumen de la saga de Ona Carbonell, ¡sumérgete en su mundo! Elena tiene muy claro su objetivo: ¡competir y llegar a lo más alto como nadadora de sincronizada! Y lo más sorprendente de todo es que... ¡puede convertirse en sirena! Pero últimamente está un poco preocupada: en casa hay tensión porque no puede ser sincera con su padre, no termina de encajar con su nueva compañera de dúo y además parece que su amiga Eva quiere seguir su propio camino, sin las E-girls... Todo está del revés y tener a Lucas lejos lo hace aún más difícil. ¿Podrá hacer que todo vuelva a la normalidad?
The Widgets
by M. G. BarloneTabatha and Rufus are about to embark on an adventure and discover that they are far from ordinary. Together they will attempt a dangerous rescue that will change their lives forever whilst uncovering the secrets their mother had hidden from them. There are things they must learn if they are to defeat the evil ones and the black dragon Elmorn. Meanwhile, Nogard will be their defender and friend, but not to be confused with a pet, as this is no gentle dragon. Their new-found skills are both fun and magical, but their adventure cannot be fulfilled by magic alone! There are puzzles to solve and paths to find, along with magical creatures waiting to take you into their world. Mean Hobgoblins running amok, a mysterious dog in need of help, and a two-headed giant in the place of no return. This is no ordinary adventure…
The Two Tales of the Phobos
by David Hyatt-BickleIn a land known as Gaia, there was an advanced race known as the Ancients. They exceeded in technology, but they eventually left Gaia and travelled to the stars, leaving other beings to evolve and inhabit the world. Millions of years later, one of them was a rabbit called Athena, a warrior of a village. But after robots mysteriously appeared and attacked her village, it was up to Athena to save her world and find out the origin of the Phobos.
The Visitors
by Andrew Cahill-LloydTwo time-travelling aliens, Bjorn and Zorn, witness the destruction of Earth in 2032. They travel in time to collect a little band of misfits to help them save humanity from itself. The laid-back Ptoni the Pteranodon, the lady-like Florence the Jersey Cow, the excitable Penelope the Adelie Penguin and the chicken-nugget-obsessed Dax the Maine Coon Cat set off on an adventure that sees them cross the galaxy and back again. Their adventure is filled with drama, fun and chaos. The local drive-thru will never be the same again, and neither will Florence's derrière. Alien abduction can be fun!
A Sword of Truth Set: (the Omen Machine, The Third Kingdom, Severed Souls, Warheart) (Richard And Kahlan Ser.)
by Terry GoodkindThis discounted ebundle includes: The Omen Machine, The Third Kingdom, Severed Souls, Warheart“A tour de force of mesmerizing story-telling.” —RT BookReviewsAn accident leads to the discovery of amysterious machine that has rested hidden deep underground for millennia. Themachine awakens to begin issuing a series of increasingly alarming, if minor,omens. The omens turn out to be astonishingly accurate, and ever more ominous.As Zedd tries to figure out how to destroy the sinister device, the machineissues a cataclysmic omen involving Richard and Kahlan, foretelling animpending event beyond anyone's ability to stop. Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell must defend themselvesand their followers from a series of terrifying threats.Other Tor Books by Terry GoodkindThe Sword of TruthWizard’s First RuleStone of TearsBlood of the FoldTemple of the WindsSoul of the FireFaith of the FallenThe Pillars of CreationNaked EmpireDebt of BonesChainfirePhantomConfessorThe Nicci ChroniclesDeath’s MistressShroud of EternityAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Darkest Star (Origin Series #1)
by Jennifer L. ArmentroutIn the world of the Lux, secrets thrive, lies shatter, and love is undeniable.#1 New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout brings her trademark drama and intrigue to a new romantic YA science fiction series with The Darkest Star. A girl pulled into in a world she doesn't understand finds herself confronted by long buried secrets, a betrayal that could tear her life apart...and Armentrout's most swoonworthy book boyfriend yet.Seventeen-year-old Evie Dasher knows firsthand the devastating consequences of humanity's war with the aliens. When she's caught up in a raid at a notorious club known as one of the few places where humans and the surviving Luxen can mingle freely, she meets Luc, an unnaturally beautiful guy she initially assumes is a Luxen...but he is in fact something much more powerful. Her growing attraction for Luc will lead her deeper and deeper into a world she'd only heard about, a world where everything she thought she knew will be turned on its head...At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Vengeance Borne: Sentry of Evil: 1 (A Sentry of Evil Novel #1)
by Amanda BonillaA Sentry of Evil Novel (#1)“Amanda Bonilla knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat...she’s a must read.” –Amanda Carlson, author of the Jessica McClain urban fantasy series.Fated to Hunt…As the local hunter, and a ward of the Sentry, a secret organization dedicated to eradicating the forces of evil, Jacquelyn has been protecting the small town of McCall, Idaho for the past five years. The hours are horrible, the pay is nonexistent, she has to work with her jealous ex-boyfriend – and forget about quitting. She’s in for life.Destined to See…When a rugged drifter comes through town, Jacquelyn immediately knows what he is – an Empath who can read emotions and sense what others are thinking – even though it’s clear the handsome stranger has no idea what, or how powerful, he is…A Town in Peril…When people in McCall start turning up dead, viciously ripped to shreds as if by a wild animal, Jacquelyn knows better. Furies are loose in Idaho and hell-bent on exacting revenge. But against whom? And for what purpose? Jacquelyn has until the full moon to stop the Furies’ killing spree and save the people of McCall, figure out how to work with her ex – oh, and there’s a handsome stranger in town who’s in desperate need of some schooling…
Borne: A Novel
by Jeff VanderMeerNamed one of the most anticipated books of 2017 by The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Book Riot, Chicago Reader, The Week, and Publishers Weekly. “Am I a person?” Borne asked me.“Yes, you are a person,” I told him. “But like a person, you can be a weapon, too.” In Borne, a young woman named Rachel survives as a scavenger in a ruined city half destroyed by drought and conflict. The city is dangerous, littered with discarded experiments from the Company—a biotech firm now derelict—and punished by the unpredictable predations of a giant bear. Rachel ekes out an existence in the shelter of a run-down sanctuary she shares with her partner, Wick, who deals his own homegrown psychoactive biotech. One day, Rachel finds Borne during a scavenging mission and takes him home. Borne as salvage is little more than a green lump—plant or animal?—but exudes a strange charisma. Borne reminds Rachel of the marine life from the island nation of her birth, now lost to rising seas. There is an attachment she resents: in this world any weakness can kill you. Yet, against her instincts—and definitely against Wick’s wishes—Rachel keeps Borne. She cannot help herself. Borne, learning to speak, learning about the world, is fun to be with, and in a world so broken that innocence is a precious thing. For Borne makes Rachel see beauty in the desolation around her. She begins to feel a protectiveness she can ill afford. “He was born, but I had borne him.” But as Borne grows, he begins to threaten the balance of power in the city and to put the security of her sanctuary with Wick at risk. For the Company, it seems, may not be truly dead, and new enemies are creeping in. What Borne will lay bare to Rachel as he changes is how precarious her existence has been, and how dependent on subterfuge and secrets. In the aftermath, nothing may ever be the same.
Storm from the East (Glass Alliance #2)
by Joanna HathawayPart war drama, part romance, Storm from the East is the second installment in Joanna Hathaway’s epic Glass Alliance seriesWar has begun, and the days of Athan’s and Aurelia’s secret, summer romance feel a world away. Led by Athan’s father, the revolutionary Safire have launched a secret assault upon the last royal kingdom in the South, hoping to depose the king and seize a powerful foothold on the continent. Athan proves a star pilot among their ranks, struggling to justify the violence his family has unleashed as he fights his way to the capital—where, unbeknownst to him, Aurelia has lived since the war’s onset. Determined to save the kingdom Athan has been ordered to destroy, she partners with a local journalist to inflame anti-Safire sentiment, all while learning this conflict might be far darker and more complex than she ever imagined. When the two reunite at last, Athan longing to shake the nightmare of combat and Aurelia reeling from the discovery of a long-buried family truth come to light, they’ll find the shadow of war stretches well beyond the battlefield. Each of them longs to rekindle the love they once shared . . . but each has a secret they’re desperate to hide.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Drowned Country (The Greenhollow Duology #2)
by Emily TeshDrowned Country is the stunning sequel to Silver in the Wood, Emily Tesh's lush, folkloric debut. This second volume of the Greenhollow duology once again invites readers to lose themselves in the story of Henry and Tobias, and the magic of a myth they’ve always known. <p><p> Even the Wild Man of Greenhollow can’t ignore a summons from his mother, when that mother is the indomitable Adela Silver, practical folklorist. Henry Silver does not relish what he’ll find in the grimy seaside town of Rothport, where once the ancient wood extended before it was drowned beneath the sea—a missing girl, a monster on the loose, or, worst of all, Tobias Finch, who loves him.
The Swimmers
by Marian WomackA claustrophobic, literary dystopia set in the hot, luscious landscape of Andalusia from the author of The Golden Key.&“A richly imagined eco-gothic tale.&” – The Guardian "Exquisitely realised.&” – The Times After the ravages of the Green Winter, Earth is a place of deep jungles and monstrous animals. The last of the human race is divided into surface dwellers and the people who live in the Upper Settlement, a ring perched at the edge of the Earth&’s atmosphere. Bearing witness to this divided planet is Pearl, a young techie with a thread of shuvani blood, who lives in the isolated forests of Gobari, navigating her mad mother and the strange blue light in the sky. But Pearl&’s stepfather promises her to a starborn called Arlo, and the world Pearl thought she knew will never be the same again. Set in the luscious landscape of Andalusia, this claustrophobic, dystopian reimagining of Wide Sargasso Sea is a literary fever dream, a blazing vision of self-destruction and transformation.
The Raconteur's Commonplace Book: A Greenglass House Story (Greenglass House)
by Kate MilfordNothing is what it seems and there's always more than one side to the story as a group of strangers trapped in an inn slowly reveal their secrets in this new standalone mystery set in the world of the best-selling Greenglass House, from a National Book Award nominee and Edgar Award–winning author.The rain hasn't stopped for a week, and the twelve guests of the Blue Vein Tavern are trapped by flooded roads and the rising Skidwrack River. Among them are a ship&’s captain, tattooed twins, a musician, and a young girl traveling on her own. To pass the time, they begin to tell stories—each a different type of folklore—that eventually reveal more about their own secrets than they intended. As the rain continues to pour down—an uncanny, unnatural amount of rain—the guests begin to realize that the entire city is in danger, and not just from the flood. But they have only their stories, and one another, to save them. Will it be enough?
The Shadow War
by Lindsay SmithInglourious Basterds meets Stranger Things in this dark and thrilling tale of power, shadow, and revenge set during World War II.World War II is raging, and five teens are looking to make a mark. Daniel and Rebeka seek revenge against the Nazis who slaughtered their family; Simone is determined to fight back against the oppressors who ruined her life and corrupted her girlfriend; Phillip aims to prove that he's better than his worst mistakes; and Liam is searching for a way to control the portal to the shadow world he's uncovered, and the monsters that live within it--before the Nazi regime can do the same. When the five meet, and begrudgingly team up, in the forests of Germany, none of them knows what their future might hold.As they race against time, war, and enemies from both this world and another, Liam, Daniel, Rebeka, Phillip, and Simone know that all they can count on is their own determination and will to survive. With their world turned upside down, and the shadow realm looming ominously large--and threateningly close--the course of history and the very fate of humanity rest in their hands. Still, the most important question remains: Will they be able to save it?Praise for The Shadow War:"Nonstop action, consistent worldbuilding, and a large cast of sympathetic characters, all of them marginalized in some way, create an engaging story." --Kirkus Reviews"An action-packed historical novel with a science fiction twist, Smith has crafted a novel where Stranger Things meets Nazi hunting. A solid purchase for YA shelves and any reader who wants to fight Nazis." --School Library Journal
Wicked All Night: A Night Rebel Novel
by Jeaniene FrostSet in New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress World, ancient deities are poised to wreak havoc, unless vampires Veritas and Ian can stop them … in this thrilling Night Rebel novel! A gift from the gods… Veritas and Ian have finally defeated their worst enemy, but the power it took to pierce through to the netherworld has unexpected consequences. Soon, Veritas is forced to rely on the last person she trusts---a golden deity named Phanes, who seeks far more than a temporary alliance with the beautiful vampire. Can unleash hell… But an escape from the netherworld soon pits Veritas and Ian against supernatural beings seeking to rule over mortals once again. Now, they must rally friends and foes alike—if the vampire council doesn’t execute Veritas first. Plus, a wedge between Veritas and Ian threatens to destroy their love. Can they stand together against the unearthly powers about to be unleashed? Or does their love—and humanity—not stand a chance?