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Caliban's War: Book 2 of the Expanse (now a Prime Original series) (Expanse #2)
by James S. CoreyNOW A PRIME ORIGINAL TV SERIESCaliban's War is the second book in the New York Times bestselling and Hugo-award winning Expanse series.For someone who didn't intend to wreck the solar system's fragile balance of power, Jim Holden did a pretty good job of it.While Earth and Mars have stopped shooting each other, the core alliance is shattered. The outer planets and the Belt are uncertain in their new - possibly temporary - autonomy.Then, on one of Jupiter's moons, a single super-soldier attacks, slaughtering soldiers of Earth and Mars indiscriminately and reigniting the war. The race is on to discover whether this is the vanguard of an alien army, or if the danger lies closer to home.The Expanse is the biggest science fiction series of the last decade and is now a major TV series.Praise for the Expanse:'The science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire' NPR Books'As close as you'll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form' io9.com'Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fights' wired.com'High adventure equalling the best space opera has to offer, cutting-edge technology and a group of unforgettable characters . . . Perhaps one of the best tales the genre has yet to produce' Library Journal'This is the future the way it's supposed to be' Wall Street Journal'Tense and thrilling' SciFiNowThe Expanse series:Leviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylon's AshesPersepolis RisingTiamat's WrathLeviathan Falls Memory's Legion: The Complete Expanse Story Collection
Caliban: A Short Story
by Robert SilverbergThe Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author delivers a prescient tale that &“explores the inanity of conformity with a hopelessly superficial future humankind&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). He was revived, somehow, and thrust into a brand-new world, one in which humans have evolved to breathe underwater, reproduction is quite uncommon, and everyone has standardized their appearance to conform to the presently favored model. He is a rarity, a throwback, with his short legs, hairy body, lopsided face, and scars. He remembers automobiles, tax returns, a family—all the components of an imperfect world. But here and now, he is an object of fascination to be studied by doctors and politicians, and to be wanted by adventurous women. He keeps telling himself that in a country of the beautiful, the ugly man is king. If only he&’d listen . . . Praise for Robert Silverberg and his short stories &“When Silverberg is at the top of his form, no one is better.&” —George R. R. Martin, #1 New York Times–bestselling author &“Silverberg&’s creative story premises are matched by a remarkable ability to make his characters sympathetic, whether human or not.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“The short stories in Robert Silverberg&’s First-Person Singularities are inventive, sublime, and endlessly entertaining.&” —Foreword Reviews &“Decades after being originally published, most of these stories are still just as entertaining and powerful as they were when first released. A singularly unique collection.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Calibre
by Ken BruenSomewhere in the teeming heart of London is a man on a lethal mission. His cause: A long-overdue lesson on the importance of manners. A parent gives a public tongue-lashing to a misbehaving child, a parking lot attendant is rude to a series of customers, and the next thing either sees is the beginning of his own grisly end. When this Manners Killer starts mailing letters to the Southeast London police squad, he'll soon find out just how bad a mans manners can get. The Southeast is dominated by the perpetual sneer of one Inspector Brant. And while he might or might not agree with the killers cause and can even forgive his tactics to some degree, Brant is just ornery enough to employ his trademark brand of amoral, borderline-criminal policing to the hunt for the Manners Killer. For if theres one thing that drives the incomparable inspector, its the unshakable conviction that if anyone is going to be getting away with murder on his patch itll be Brant himself, thank you very much.
Calico
by Raine CantrellFrom a national bestselling author and &“one of the superstars of western romance&” comes a wild romp about a fiery woman who meets a very cool customer (Affaire de Coeur). Maggie O&’Roarke knows how to walk, talk, and fight like a man. So, when her uncle wills her some gold and silver mines, she&’s determined to prove she can operate them on her own—even as her wedding date approaches. But when her betrothed is kidnapped just before the wedding, Maggie is convinced dastardly saloon owner C. V. McCready is making a desperate bid to keep her from re-opening the mines. McCready is a con man who could charm the shine off a saddle. But when he sees Maggie in her wedding finery, he becomes determined to protect her from less savory men who want to swindle her out of her property. And what better way to protect her than to kidnap Maggie and claim her in a marriage by proxy? Turns out there are a lot of better ways . . . In this rollicking read from &“a superb storyteller whose remarkable talent for recreating the West will hold you enthralled,&” the battle of the sexes is about to be fought with no rules, no prisoners—and no small amount of laughter (RT Book Reviews).
Calico Bride
by Jillian HartSafe, predictable Angel Falls, Montana, is Lila Lawson's home-but she secretly wishes it had adventures like the novels she loves to read. Then the new deputy stumbles into her father's mercantile, gravely injured, and Lila gets more excitement than she can handle! A harsh childhood left Burke Hannigan with two options- get tough or give in. Lila's compassion and tender care make him yearn for more. But how can he ask her to forgive his outlaw past when he can't forgive himself? Unless love and faith can transform him into a hero worthy of this calico bride.
Calico Bush
by Rachel FieldThis heartwarming and enthralling classic is the story of a young girl who is left orphaned and alone shortly after her French family arrives in the New World. First published in 1931, this memorable story by a Newbery Award winner offers a historically significant portrait of pioneer life in the eighteenth century.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honors book.
Calico Captive
by Elizabeth George SpeareIn the year 1754, the stillness of Charlestown, New Hampshire, is shattered by the terrifying cries of an Indian raid. Young Miriam Willard, on a day that had promised new happiness, finds herself instead a captive on a forest trail, caught up in the ebb and flow of the French and Indian War.<P><P> It is a harrowing march north. Miriam can only force herself to the next stopping place, the next small portion of food, the next icy stream to be crossed. At the end of the trail waits a life of hard work and, perhaps, even a life of slavery. Mingled with her thoughts of Phineas Whitney, her sweetheart on his way to Harvard, is the crying of her sister’s baby, Captive, born on the trail.<P> Miriam and her companions finally reach Montreal, a city of shifting loyalties filled with the intrigue of war, and here, by a sudden twist of fortune, Miriam meets the prominent Du Quesne family, who introduce her to a life she has never imagined. Based on an actual narrative diary published in 1807, Calico Captive skillfully reenacts an absorbing facet of history.
Calico Christmas at Dry Creek & Redeeming Gabriel: An Anthology
by Janet Tronstad Elizabeth WhiteFinding purpose…togetherCalico Christmas at Dry CreekWhen influenza claims her husband and baby, Elizabeth O’Brian doesn’t know if she can go on. Then Jake Hargrove approaches her with a plea she can’t ignore. He’s been left in charge of his two nieces, and the baby desperately needs Elizabeth’s help to survive the harsh winter. A marriage of convenience seems the only answer. With a new purpose in life, dare Elizabeth hope for the gift of love this Christmas?Redeeming GabrielSpying for the Union army has taken a heavy toll on Gabriel Laniere. Though the cause is noble, he can never risk getting close to anyone—not even God. Yet Camilla Beaumont, daughter of the Confederacy, might be the exception. Camilla has a secret that rivals Gabriel’s—she works for the Underground Railroad. When the two forge an unlikely partnership, it could be the key Gabriel seeks to a truth larger than any conflict—love.
Calico Christmas at Dry Creek (Dry Creek Series #11)
by Janet TronstadThe Montana territory was supposed to be the land of dreams for Elizabeth O'Brian. But when influenza claims her husband and baby, Elizabeth doesn't know if she can go on. Then a stranger approaches her with a plea she can't ignore. Jake Hargrove is desperate. His brother's death left him in charge of his two part-Sioux nieces--one an infant. Jake knows the baby can't survive the harsh western winter without a wet nurse. A marriage of convenience with this grieving mother seems to be the only answer. Fighting for the acceptance of their charges gives Jake and Elizabeth new purpose. With the Christmas season approaching, dare they hope that they also could receive the gift of love?
Calico Girl
by Jerdine NolenFrom the award-winning author of Eliza’s Freedom Road comes the powerful tale of a slave girls’ triumphant journey to freedom with her family during the Civil War.Twelve-year-old Callie Wilcomb and her family are slaves, and the Civil War gives them hope that freedom may be on the horizon. On May 23, 1861, the State of Virginia ratified their vote to secede from the Union. In Virginia, a window was opened where the laws of the land no longer applied. Because of the Contraband Law, slaves no longer had to be returned to their owners, granting them a measure of protection and safety. With the possibility of Callie and her family escaping their bonds forever, Callie is eager to learn and become educated and hopes to teach others one day. Through hardship and loss—with love and strong family ties—Callie proves that freedom is in her stars.
Calico Horses and the Patchwork Trail
by Lorraine TurnerWhen the Spirit of Horse speaks to a ten-year-old girl through her dreams and calico patches magically appear as if from nowhere, the residents of Saddlecrest, Nevada, have a genuine mystery on their hands.It's the story of how a girl ripped apart by divorce helps the wild mustangs torn from the range. Together they face uncertainties brought on by the decisions of others.Carrie's mom decides to uproot her from their familiar Jersey Shore home and move to the dusty deserts of Nevada. The move is as prickly to Carrie as the cactus beside her new home. But something mysterious greets her when she closes her eyes each night--like a winding path, her dreams guide her to the horses of the Calico Mountains. Are her developing psychic abilities bringing visits from horse spirits or is her troubled mind playing tricks on her? Her new friend Milla has nightmares of her own--she's the daughter of a government official known as "the Horse Killer."How can a few children make a difference to the plight of the foals snatched from their homes without warning? Like the tiny patches of cloth that adorn a calico quilt, the clues draw them all together. Follow the Calico horses as they lead us down the trail of adversity to the peaceful pastures found by helping one another.
Calico Joe
by John GrishamThirty years have passed since eleven-year-old Paul Tracy watched his troubled father, Warren, a pitcher for the New York Mets, clash with his childhood hero, the Cubs' golden-boy Joe Castle, in a contest from which no winners emerged. Now the news that his father is dying brings the memory of that day flooding back. Deciding that it's time to face up to what really happened on that baseball field in 1973, father and son make their way to Calico Rock, Arkansas, where either redemption or rejection awaits them.
Calico Joe: A Novel (Playaway Adult Fiction Ser.)
by John Grisham#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball…&“Grisham knocks it out of the park.&”—The Washington Post It&’s the summer of 1973, and Joe Castle is the boy wonder of baseball, the greatest rookie anyone has ever seen. The kid from Calico Rock, Arkansas, dazzles Chicago Cubs fans as he hits home run after home run, politely tipping his hat to the crowd as he shatters all rookie records. Calico Joe quickly becomes the idol of every baseball fan in America, including Paul Tracey, the young son of a hard-partying and hard-throwing New York Mets pitcher. On the day that Warren Tracey finally faces Calico Joe, Paul is in the stands, rooting for his idol but also for his dad. Then Warren throws a fastball that will change their lives forever.Don&’t miss John Grisham&’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!
Calico Joe: An unforgettable novel about childhood, family, conflict and guilt, and forgiveness
by John Grisham'No one does it better than Grisham' - Telegraph A father's guilt. A son's redemption. Thirty years have passed since eleven-year-old Paul Tracy watched his troubled father, Warren, a pitcher for the New York Mets, clash with his childhood hero, the Cubs' golden-boy Joe Castle, in a contest from which no winners emerged.Now the news that his father is dying brings the memory of that day flooding back. Deciding that it's time to face up to what really happened on that baseball field in 1973, father and son make their way to Calico Rock, Arkansas, where either redemption or rejection awaits them.What readers are saying about CALICO JOE'Hooked from start to finish' - 5 STARS'Riveting' - 5 STARS'A delicious meal of a book!' - 5 STARS 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM
Calico Joe: An unforgettable novel about childhood, family, conflict and guilt, and forgiveness
by John GrishamAn unforgettable novel about childhood, family, conflict and guilt from America's greatest storyteller John Grisham.Thirty years have passed since eleven-year-old Paul Tracy watched his troubled father, Warren, a pitcher for the New York Mets, clash with his childhood hero, the Cubs' golden-boy Joe Castle, in a contest from which no winners emerged.Now the news that his father is dying brings the memory of that day flooding back. Deciding that it's time to face up to what really happened on that baseball field in 1973, father and son make their way to Calico Rock, Arkansas, where either redemption or rejection awaits them.(P)2012 Random House Audio
Calico Palace: A Novel (Rediscovered Classics Ser.)
by Gwen BristowThe New York Times bestseller that brings to life the passionate, adventurous men and women who transformed San Francisco during the California Gold Rush. Kendra comes to San Francisco, a sleepy town of nine hundred people, because her stepfather, an army colonel, is charged with overseeing its defenses during the Mexican War. Marny arrives from Honolulu to set up a gambling hall. Neither expects to be swept up in one of history&’s greatest adventures, which begins when tiny flakes of gold are discovered in the California hills. As both young women follow their dreams into the mining camps and back to a rapidly growing San Francisco, they encounter ambitious settlers, sailors, miners, ranchers, and mysterious drifters, men who will offer them love or friendship or will break their hearts. Yet Kendra and Marny&’s lives stay centered on the Calico Palace, the little gambling operation in a tent in Shiny Gulch that becomes the most opulent gambling house in California. Thrilling and rich in authentic historical detail, Calico Palace is first-rate historical fiction that informs and entertains.
Calico Road
by Anna Jacobs'This is one of the best books I've ever read' - 5-star reader reviewCalico Road runs through a tiny Lancashire hamlet up on the edge of the moors, miles from anywhere. Its folk are an independent breed - and in 1827 they are a thorn in the side of the vicious mill owner in the valley below.Toby Fletcher's father ignored his bastard son while alive. Now Toby is the new owner of the rambling old inn, an unwitting keeper of its secrets. Then Meg Staley comes to Calico - a woman who was strong enough to survive one tragedy, but found it harder to withstand a second blow. Toby finds her wandering the moors, cold and starving, and brings her back to the inn. Working there, Meg starts to rebuild her life and find a fragile happiness.But then the secrets of Calico Road come crashing down on her and those she has grown to love . . .*******************What readers are saying about CALICO ROAD'Anna Jacobs' writing is sooo good' - 5 stars'Full of excitement, didn't want to put it down' - 5 stars'Another lovely book by Anna Jacobs' - 5 stars'An amazing read' - 5 stars'A brilliant series' - 5 stars'Could not put it down' - 5 stars
Calico Road
by Anna Jacobs'This is one of the best books I've ever read' - 5-star reader reviewCalico Road runs through a tiny Lancashire hamlet up on the edge of the moors, miles from anywhere. Its folk are an independent breed - and in 1827 they are a thorn in the side of the vicious mill owner in the valley below.Toby Fletcher's father ignored his bastard son while alive. Now Toby is the new owner of the rambling old inn, an unwitting keeper of its secrets. Then Meg Staley comes to Calico - a woman who was strong enough to survive one tragedy, but found it harder to withstand a second blow. Toby finds her wandering the moors, cold and starving, and brings her back to the inn. Working there, Meg starts to rebuild her life and find a fragile happiness.But then the secrets of Calico Road come crashing down on her and those she has grown to love . . .*******************What readers are saying about CALICO ROAD'Anna Jacobs' writing is sooo good' - 5 stars'Full of excitement, didn't want to put it down' - 5 stars'Another lovely book by Anna Jacobs' - 5 stars'An amazing read' - 5 stars'A brilliant series' - 5 stars'Could not put it down' - 5 stars
Calico Road: The Staley Family, Book 2
by Anna Jacobs'This is one of the best books I've ever read' - 5-star reader reviewThe unputdownable saga from the author of A PENNYWORTH OF SUNSHINE and DOWN WEAVERS LANE.Calico Road runs through a tiny Lancashire hamlet up on the edge of the moors, miles from anywhere. Its folk are an independent breed - and in 1827 they are a thorn in the side of the vicious mill owner in the valley below.Toby Fletcher's father ignored his bastard son while alive. Now Toby is the new owner of the rambling old inn, an unwitting keeper of its secrets. Then Meg Staley comes to Calico - a woman who was strong enough to survive one tragedy, but found it harder to withstand a second blow. Toby finds her wandering the moors, cold and starving, and brings her back to the inn. Working there, Meg starts to rebuild her life and find a fragile happiness.But then the secrets of Calico Road come crashing down on her and those she has grown to love . . .*******************What readers are saying about CALICO ROAD'Anna Jacobs' writing is sooo good' - 5 stars'Full of excitement, didn't want to put it down' - 5 stars'Another lovely book by Anna Jacobs' - 5 stars'An amazing read' - 5 stars'A brilliant series' - 5 stars'Could not put it down' - 5 stars(P)2005 Isis Publishing Ltd
Calico the Wonder Horse, or the Saga of Stewy Stinker
by Virginia Lee BurtonWay out west in Cactus County there was a horse named Calico. She wasn't very pretty, but she was smart and could run like greased lightning. Everybody in Cactus County was happy until the peaceful inhabitants' cattle were stolen by a band of outlaws led by Stewy Stinker, a man so mean that he'd hold up Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. In comic-strip format, this action-packed western drama is complete with cattle rustling and kidnapping, a stampede, a holdup, and a thrilling chase. From start to bang-up finish, Calico outruns and outsmarts the double-dyed villains - and, of course, saves the day! This equine hero is sure to win a new generation of fans with this Wild West adventure.
Calidez invernal en Staffordshire (Serie Campiña #Volumen 3)
by Silvia Madi¿Y si la amistad es solo la punta del iceberg? Charlotte y Damian sienten una tentación es cada vez mayor por el otro. Sin embargo, se lo esconden... hasta que ella debe casarse. Charlotte Beauclerk, condesa de Stafford, convive con Damian Mountbatten, duque de Baviera, desde que son pequeños y él perdió a sus padres. Durante todos esos años y hasta su adultez, entre ellos se ha tejido una amistad irrompible. ¿El problema? Cuando Charlotte debe conocer a pretendientes para casarse, descubren que están enamorados el uno del otro. Pese a ello, temen aventurarse y perder su amistad, por lo que se lo esconden, y ambos terminan creyendo que aman a otras personas. Eso provoca que Damian esté a punto de volver a Baviera. ¿La solución? Decenas de cartas hacia sus álter egos, un primer beso frente a una chimenea que hace que la tentación aumente por segundos y tres días en una casa frente al mar en la hermosacampiña inglesa, donde todo saldrá a la luz.
Calidoscopio (Libro De Mano Ser. #Vol. 146)
by Danielle SteelTres hermanas que fueron separadas cuando eran niñas. Un hombre decidido a encontrarlas y reunirlas de nuevo. Un terrible suceso truncó la vida de las tres hermanas Walker dejándolas huérfanas y separándolas para ser entregadas en adopción a distintas familias. Sus destinos tomaron caminos muy distintos y alejados. Megan y Alexandra eran demasiado pequeñas cuando todo sucedió y lo han olvidado, pero Hilary, la mayor de las tres, siempre ha preservado en su memoria a sus hermanas y ha alentado durante años la esperanza de volver a reunirse con ellas. Arthur, viejo amigo de los padres de las chicas, ha vivido toda su vida acosado por los remordimientos de no haber impedido que separaran a las niñas. Ahora que se encuentra próximo a la muerte decide que no quiere marcharse de este mundo llevándose ese cruel secreto.
Caliente
by Luna MiguelUna historia personal de amor y placer «Pues me he leído este libro casi del tirón, a pesar de que mi cishomosexualidad no me convertía en target predilecto. Me ha encantado la frialdad distante de la autora. He aprendido mucho. Y he sacado un par de conclusiones importantes que no voy a desvelar aquí.»Luisge Martín Luna Miguel brinda en Caliente su narración más íntima sobre el deseo, el amor plural y la creación literaria; iluminadoras entrevistas en torno al placer y el autoplacer, y una lúcida lectura de una larga estirpe de escritoras que lo arriesgaron todo en su literatura, como Louise Glück, Cristina Morales, Annie Ernaux, Marina Tsvietáieva, H. D., Renée Vivien o Chris Kraus.Con «inteligencia y provocación» (Zenda), la autora «se impone “decir con rabia todo lo que no debo”» (El Cultural de El Mundo), y así, por medio de confesiones, reflexiones y citas, sin respiro, audaz y reveladora, vuelve a tocarnos con su mejor obra hasta la fecha. La crítica ha dicho...«Se lee del tirón y con enganche, y se aprenden y recuerdan muchas cosas sobre los terrores e inseguridades de las chicas de nuestro tiempo. Que no es poco.»Víctor Lenore, Vozpópuli «Con la disciplina de una relación estable y el fogonazo del lío de una noche, Luna organiza la biblioteca perfecta del ardor; pléyade, red, "sistema solar" para hacer colisionar nuestros tibios cuerpos celestes. Escritura y lectura del aprendizaje de la transgresión. Un libro como una bola de fuego.»Gabriela Wiener «Luna Miguel abre el melón sobre el deseo femenino y el poliamor.»Ariana Basciani, The Objective «No conocemos la forma de defendernos para que no nos rompan el corazón. Pero en Caliente sabemos qué hacer: masturbación, lecturas y amantes.»Luciana Peker «Sobre el deseo y el placer. Luna es increíble, me flipa todo lo que escribe.»Amarna Miller «Un libro arrebatador que comienza con el "corazón roto" y termina ofreciendo un destello de felicidad. Desde la masturbación a la escritura feminista, de Balthus a Kristeva, más allá de la vergüenza, hacia la multiplicidad del amor.»Fernando Castro Flórez «A veces un libro nos recuerda de lo que la literatura es capaz, de lo exigente que puede ser su examen, y lo oportuno de sus consuelos. Caliente es magia blanca, y estoy muy orgulloso y agradecido de que Luna Miguel lo haya escrito.»Gonzalo Torné «Luna Miguel utiliza la escritura biográfica como una trampilla para colarse en las entrañas literarias del deseo sexual, para estudiar su gramática e imaginar nuevas formas de relacionarnos con él.»Eudald Espluga «Un sexo en forma de ensayo.»Vanessa Graell, El Mundo «Leo a Luna y se me despierta el placer.»Margot Rot «Un ensayo que trata el deseo femenino de forma elaborada, delicada, lujuriosa y apabullante. Algo que yo, hasta ahora, no había leído antes. [...] He disfrutado inmensamente, [...] os [lo] recomiendo absolutamente a todas. Estoy segura de que de él extraeréis mucha información, pero sobre todo, hallaréis en él el amor propio, que nos ha sido robado, por vuestro deseo, vuestro cuerpo, y vuestras vulvas.»@lectoralila «Una de las voces más auténticas y comprometidas de su generación. Llena de imágenes potentes, humor y agudas reflexiones.»Laura Ferrero, ABC «Luna Miguel es una buscadora de historias, de personajes de ficción, de mujeres ficcionadas, de mujeres que ficcionan.»Rocío Niebla, Pikara Magazine «Una voz necesaria para la literatura.»Paloma Abad, Vogue «Luna Miguel despliega toda su vertiente lírica para narrar con criterio, pero dejando que las aguas de la poesía penetren con fuerza en las play
Califia's Daughters: A Novel
by Leigh RichardsSet in the near future and inspired by the captivating myth of the warrior queen Califia, this brilliantly inventive novel tells the story of a small, peaceful community of women tucked away in a world gone mad. Only the elders of the Valley remember life the way it used to be, when people traveled in automobiles and bought food others had grown. When the ratio of male to female was nearly the same. Before the bombs fell, and a deadly virus claimed the world's men. Now, civilization's few surviving males are guarded by women warriors like Dian, the Valley's chief protector, as fierce and loyal as the guard dogs she trains. When an unexpected convoy of strangers rides into her village, it is Dian who meets them, ready to do battle. To her surprise, the visitors come in peace and bear a priceless gift, whose arrival is greeted with as much suspicion as delight. And indeed, the strangers want something in return, a request that could change the future of the Valley into one of hope--or utter desolation. It is up to Dian to discover their motive, in a journey that will cost her far more than she ever imagined, a journey from which she may never return.
California
by Edan LepuckiThe highly acclaimed, instant New York Times bestseller that '[gives] expression to a generational anxiety about the near future, one rooted in the threat of environmental crisis...The experience of reading California brings validation to anyone who sits upright in the middle of the night struck with the instability of the human project on this planet: others are awake, too' GuardianThe sunshine state lies in darkness.Los Angeles is in ruins, left to the angels now.And the world Cal and Frida have always known is gone.Cal and Frida have left the crumbling city of Los Angeles far behind them. They now live in a shack in the wilderness, working side-by-side to make their days tolerable despite the isolation and hardships they face. Consumed by fear of the future and mourning for a past they can't reclaim, they seek comfort and solace in one other. But the tentative existence they've built for themselves is thrown into doubt when Frida finds out she's pregnant. Terrified of the unknown but unsure of their ability to raise a child alone, Cal and Frida set out for the nearest settlement, a guarded and paranoid community with dark secrets. These people can offer them security, but Cal and Frida soon realise this community poses its own dangers. In this unfamiliar world, where everything and everyone can be perceived as a threat, the couple must quickly decide whom to trust.A gripping and provocative debut novel by a stunning new talent,California imagines a frighteningly realistic near future, in which clashes between mankind's dark nature and irrepressible resilience force us to question how far we will go to protect the ones we love.