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Hadon of Ancient Opar
by Philip José FarmerIn this classic fantasy novel a warrior sets out to win a deadly contest to rule a prehistoric empire—and take the hand of its beautiful priestess. The lost city of Opar was first introduced to readers in the Tarzan novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Hidden deep in Africa, it is a place shrouded in mystery and awash with incredible riches. In Hadon of Ancient Opar, Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author Philip José Farmer reimagines this forgotten land, revealing the heroes who lived in its prehistoric golden age . . . A poor young man of great ambition, Hadon leaves his village to enter the great games of Klakor—a bloody contest in which only the strongest and most cunning warrior will survive. He seeks the ultimate prize: to rule the Khokarsan Empire alongside the powerful High Priestess. But his quest for the throne leads him beyond the empire&’s edge, where he finds himself embroiled in civil war.
Hadon of Ancient Opar (Khokarsa Series #1 - Wold Newton Prehistory)
by Philip Jose FarmerTwelve thousand years ago the great lost city of Opar was in its prime, with its Atlantean tradition, its fabled jewels, its living goddess and Hadon, son of ancient Opar, whose claim to a throne launches him upon an enthralling and dangerous venture. A brand-new edition of the classic novel.
Hadriana in All My Dreams: A Novel
by René DepestreLegendary Haitian author Depestre combines magic, fantasy, eroticism, and delirious humor to explore universal questions of race and sexuality.“One-of-a-kind . . . [A] ribald, free-wheeling magical-realist novel, first published in 1988 and newly, engagingly translated by Glover . . . An icon of Haitian literature serves up a hotblooded, rib-ticking, warmhearted mélange of ghost story, cultural inquiry, folk art, and véritable l’amour.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review“An exceptional novel . . . Depestre’s masterpiece and one of the greatest examples of Haitian literature.” —New York Journal of BooksHadriana in All My Dreams, winner of the prestigious Prix Renaudot, takes place primarily during Carnival in 1938 in the Haitian village of Jacmel. A beautiful young French woman, Hadriana, is about to marry a Haitian boy from a prominent family. But on the morning of the wedding, Hadriana drinks a mysterious potion and collapses at the altar. Transformed into a zombie, her wedding becomes her funeral. She is buried by the town, revived by an evil sorcerer, then disappears into popular legend.Set against a backdrop of magic and eroticism, and recounted with delirious humor, the novel raises universal questions about race and sexuality. The reader comes away enchanted by the marvelous reality of Haiti’s Vodou culture and convinced of Depestre’s lusty claim that all beings—even the undead ones—have a right to happiness and true love.
Haffling (The Haffling #1)
by Caleb James2nd EditionThe Haffling: Book OneAll sixteen-year-old Alex Nevus wants is to be two years older and become his sister Alice's legal guardian. That, and he'd like his first kiss, preferably with Jerod Haynes, the straight boy with the beautiful girlfriend and the perfect life. Sadly, wanting something and getting it are very different. Strapped with a mentally ill mother, Alex fears for his own sanity. Having a fairy on his shoulder only he can see doesn't help, and his mom's schizophrenia places him and Alice in constant jeopardy of being carted back into foster care. When Alex's mother goes missing, everything falls apart. Frantic, he tracks her to a remote corner of Manhattan and is transported to another dimension--the land of the Unsee, the realm of the Fey. There he finds his mother held captive by the power-mad Queen May and learns he is half-human and half-fey--a Haffling. As Alex's human world is being destroyed, the Unsee is being devoured by a ravenous mist. Fey are vanishing, and May needs to cross into the human world. She needs something only Alex can provide, and she will stop at nothing to possess it... to possess him. First Edition published by Harmony Ink Press, 2013.
Hag: Forgotten Folktales Retold
by Kirsty Logan Eimear McBride Natasha Carthew Imogen Hermes Gowar Mahsuda Snaith Daisy Johnson Emma Glass Naomi Booth Irenosen Okojie Liv Little'Engaging, modern fables with a feminist tang' Sunday TimesDARK, POTENT AND UNCANNY, HAG BURSTS WITH THE UNTOLD STORIES OF OUR ISLES, CAPTURED IN VOICES AS VARIED AS THEY ARE VIVID.Here are sisters fighting for the love of the same woman, a pregnant archaeologist unearthing impossible bones and lost children following you home. A panther runs through the forests of England and pixies prey upon violent men.From the islands of Scotland to the coast of Cornwall, the mountains of Galway to the depths of the Fens, these forgotten folktales howl, cackle and sing their way into the 21st century, wildly reimagined by some of the most exciting women writing in Britain and Ireland today. 'A thoroughly original package that has a hint of Angela Carter' The Times'Sharp writing and cleverly done' Spectator
Hag: Forgotten Folktales Retold
by Kirsty Logan Eimear McBride Natasha Carthew Imogen Hermes Gowar Mahsuda Snaith Daisy Johnson Emma Glass Naomi Booth Irenosen Okojie Liv Little'Engaging, modern fables with a feminist tang' Sunday TimesDARK, POTENT AND UNCANNY, HAG BURSTS WITH THE UNTOLD STORIES OF OUR ISLES, CAPTURED IN VOICES AS VARIED AS THEY ARE VIVID.Here are sisters fighting for the love of the same woman, a pregnant archaeologist unearthing impossible bones and lost children following you home. A panther runs through the forests of England and pixies prey upon violent men.From the islands of Scotland to the coast of Cornwall, the mountains of Galway to the depths of the Fens, these forgotten folktales howl, cackle and sing their way into the 21st century, wildly reimagined by some of the most exciting women writing in Britain and Ireland today. 'A thoroughly original package that has a hint of Angela Carter' The Times'Sharp writing and cleverly done' Spectator
Hags, Sirens, and Other Bad Girls of Fantasy
by Denise LittleFrom hags and harpies to sorceresses and sirens, this volume features twenty all-new tales that prove women are far from the weaker sex-in all their alluring, magical, and monstrous roles.
Haiku Kaiju Ah-Choo!
by George McClementsA clever boy comes to the rescue when a sick Kaiju needs help explaining that he feels unwell in this comics-style picture book--perfect for future fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys.A giant kaiju (think Godzilla!) awakes one morning not feeling well. He is confused and needs help. Off to the city where his size makes him seem dangerous. Meanwhile, over at Kaiju Central (they keep watch for kaiju activity 24/7), a dad and his son arrive to find the KAIJU alarm sounding for the first time ever! A kaiju has been spotted! Now what? Written in extra-relatable haiku and full of classic monster movies tropes, this bighearted comic tale will rev up story time with its satisfying blend of poetry, kindness, adventure, and humor.
Hail Hibbler (Odd Jobs, Inc. #2)
by Ron GoulartJake and his wife grapple with a harebrained Nazi doctorJake Pace is battling a bistro&’s worth of robotic mafia goons when the government comes to ask him a favor. The Department of Big Business has a particularly sensitive murder on its hands, and Jake, proprietor of Odd Jobs, Inc., is a sensitive detective. A week ago, Statz Kazee announced to a television audience of 140 million that his next scoop would blow the lid off the international business community. Hours later, he was found shot to death, and every federal policemen sent to investigate the murder has wound up dead. Now it&’s Jake&’s problem. After battling malfunctioning skycars, sinking houses, and mysterious cowboys, Jake and his wife learn that Statz had information about the fearsome Adolph Hibbler, the nastiest sinner to ever come out of the Nazi scientific community. Seventy years after the end of the war, Hibbler is back, and he&’ll burn America to the ground if Jake can&’t handcuff him first.
Hailey Twitch and the Great Teacher Switch
by Lauren BarnholdtHailey Twitch has a secret. She has a friend named Maybelle-a sprite that no one else can see. Hailey's class is performing a play that is fun, fun, fun! Hailey wants to be the star. But when a substitute teacher takes over the class, he makes the play BORING! Hailey needs Maybelle's help. But Maybelle still doesn't have her magic back. How will She help Hailey this time?
Hair Raising
by Kevin J. Anderson"The Dan Shamble books are great fun." --Simon R. Green Ready-To-WereThe fur really flies when a serial scalper stalks the supernatural citizens of the Unnatural Quarter, targeting werewolves--and what's sadder than a chrome-domed lycanthrope? Zombie P.I. Dan Shamble is on the case, trying to stop an all-out gang war between full-time and full-moon werewolves. As he combs through the tangled clues to hunt down the bald facts, things get hairy fast.Shamble lurches through a loony landscape of voodoo tattoo artists, illicit cockatrice fights, body builders assembling make-your-own-human kits, and perhaps scariest of all, crazed fans in town for the Worldwide Horror Convention. Yet the reign of hair-raising terror grows longer. If Shamble can't snip this off at the roots, the whole world could end up howling mad.Praise for the Dan Shamble Novels"Prepare to be entertained."--Charlaine Harris"Darkly funny, wonderfully original."--Kelley Armstrong "Two decaying thumbs up!"--Jonathan Maberry
Hair Raising: The Cases of Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I.
by Kevin J. AndersonA zombie private detective must determine who&’s scalping werewolves in this mystery by a New York Times–bestselling author. The fur really flies when a serial scalper stalks the supernatural citizens of the Unnatural Quarter, targeting werewolves—and what&’s sadder than a bald lycanthrope? Dan Shamble, zombie P.I., is on the case, trying to stop an all-out gang war between full-time and full-moon werewolves. As he combs through the tangled clues to hunt down the bald facts, things get hairy fast. Shamble lurches through a loony landscape of voodoo tattoo artists, illicit cockatrice fights, body builders assembling make-your-own human kits, and perhaps scariest of all, crazed fans in town for the Worldwide Horror Convention. Yet the reign of hair-raising terror grows longer. If Shamble can&’t snip this off at the roots, the whole world could end up howling mad. Praise for Hair Raising:&“Dan . . . who&’ll clearly do anything for a laugh, seems to be having the time of his afterlife. The result is like an early, funny Woody Allen film with zombies, ghosts, vampires and werewolves.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“Fans of humorously handled urban fantasies, mysteries, and horror stories won&’t stop laughing until long after they&’ve finished the book.&” —Booklist
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow! #34
by Nancy KrulikThe beginning band has a concert coming up, and Suzanne convinces Katie that she has to look her best for the big night. And that includes a new haircut from Cherrydale's newest - and sparkliest - hair salon. But when the magic wind switcheroos Katie into Suzanne's stylist right before Suzanne's own cut, Katie is left in one hairy situation! .
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow! (Katie Kazoo Switcheroo #34)
by Nancy KrulikCan one little wish mess up the life of a nice, ordinary kid? Sure can! Nancy Krulik's funny, popular series begins on a day when nothing goes right for Katie Carew, the kind of day when you wish you could--poof! like magic--be anybody but yourself. Poor Katie soon learns that's when the real trouble starts! Katie is nervous about her upcoming clarinet performance, but Suzanne convinces her that a new haircut is just the thing she needs to wow the audience. And the only place for both girls to go is Cherrydale's newest, most stylish salon. Disaster strikes, however, when Katie is switcherooed into Suzanne's stylist right before her cut. Talk about a hairy situation!
Hairball
by Matt KindtA brand-new supernatural nightmare that&’s Junji Ito meets Hayao Miyazaki from the Eisner-nominated creators of Fear Case and Apache Delivery Service.A young girl with a black cat begins to suspect the innocuous beast is behind all her troubles: her parents&’ fighting, family plagues, and innumerable supernatural horrors. As she tries her best to rid herself of this creature, she discovers that maybe the cat is not evil after all and a greater terror may be behind these horrific events harming her life.Collects Hairball #1–#4 in a deluxe, hardcover die-cut format featuring faux cat fur. Hairball is the latest release from Flux House Books, a new boutique imprint that will feature the writing (and sometimes) art of acclaimed comics creator Matt Kindt, with crime, science fiction, horror, and humor stories, all told and presented in startling and untraditional ways.
Hairietta's Big Day (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level K)
by Byrd Mills"Here comes Hairietta. She's silly, she's hairy, and ... Well, just take my advice and hold your nose!"-
Hakusan Angel
by Alex PowellKaede is a Source, capable of powering a machine with her own energy. Working for the military, she is hiding the full extent of her power out of fear for herself as well as her countrymen. She is afraid of provoking a war if her abilities became known.However, not everyone agrees with her actions, and Kaede faces uncertainty and turmoil. Mari, a war machine pilot, seems to be out for glory and action. Can Kaede trust her or not?War looms and Kaede is torn. What can she do to change the tide of battle?
Hal Clement SF Gateway Omnibus: Iceworld, Cycle of Fire, Close to Critical
by Hal ClementWith degrees in astronomy, chemistry and education, it should come as no surprise that Harry Clement Stubbs - better known to SF readers as Hal Clement - produced some of the field's most compelling, scientifically literate work. This omnibus contains the clever alien-planet-with-a-twist novel ICEWORLD; the ground-breaking CYCLE OF FIRE, with its 40-year-long seasons; and CLOSE TO CRITICAL, from his celebrated Mesklin sequence.
Halcyon: A novel
by Elliot AckermanA daring new novel, at once timely and timeless, set around an American family and the ever-shifting sands of history and memory and legacy that define them (&“An expert juggling act.&” —Stephen Markley, New York Times Book Review)Martin Neumann, recently divorced, is living at Halcyon, the Virginia estate of renowned lawyer, family patriarch, and World War II hero Robert Ableson. It&’s 2004, and Gore is entering his second term as president, when news breaks that scientists have discovered a cure for death. Suddenly, Martin is forced to question everything he thought he understood about the world around him. Who is Ableson, really? Why has Martin been drawn into the Ablesons&’ most closely guarded family secrets? Is this new science a miraculous good or an insidious evil?From pivotal elections to crumbling marriages, from the Civil War to the Battle of Saipan, Halcyon is a profound and probing novel that grapples with what history means, who is affected by it, and how the complexities of our shared future rest on the dual foundations of remembering and forgetting.
Halcón Flanqueador
by María Victoria Madruga Flores Terry W. Ervin Ii¿Qué sucede cuando dragones que escupen fuego luchan contra Stukas por la supremacía aérea sobre un campo de batalla? ¿Puede la magia de los magos de tierra derrotar a un panzer? Krish, un mozo de labranza convertido en mercenario, presencia esto y mucho más mientras se enfrenta a las nuevas máquinas de guerra del Rey Nigromante que han sido resucitadas de antes de la caída de la Primera Civilización. Pero aún, un príncipe herido encomienda a Krish la misión de encontrar al legendario coronel de Occidente y trocar la malévola Espada de Sangre de la familia real por un arma capaz de frustrar la victoria del Rey Nigromante. Halcón Flanqueador está ambientado en un futuro lejano donde existe la magia y los ogros son más que una pesadilla de un niño.
Hale-Bopp
by Alberto RuedaWas würdest du denken, wenn du heute nach Hause kommen würdest und erfährst, dass die Welt nur noch knapp ein Jahr existieren wird? Wie denkst du, würden die Leute um dich herum reagieren? Wäre die Menschheit bereit, sich ihrem Untergang zu stellen? Am 20 Juli 2019, nach einer Woche eigenartiger Ereignisse, muss sich die Psychologin und Geigenspielerin Daniela Palmer diesen Fragen stellen, kurz bevor man sie wegen des Verdachtes auf Spionage verhaftet. Zwei Tage später wird sie unerwarteterweise freigelassen und flieht in Begleitung eines fähigen Hackers nach Sydney, um herauszufinden, was sich hinter der apokalyptischen Meldung und ihren Konsequenzen verbirgt. Ihre Entdeckungen stellen sich jedoch als deutlich komplexer heraus als erwartet, als sie auf eine geheimnisvolle Firma, mit der Daniela in der Vergangenheit zu tun hatte und ein Experiment mit unbegrenztem Potential stoßen. Mit allen Teilen vor sich, muss Daniela nun ein beunruhigendes Puzzle lösen, im Wissen, dass sie mit jedem Schritt den Grenzen ihres Verstandes näherkommt.
Hale-Bopp
by Alberto RuedaWhat would you feel if today, as soon as you get home, you find out that the world has only one year left to live? How do you think the people around you would react? Will Humanity be prepared to face its extinction? After a week surrounded by strange events, on July 20, 2019, psychologist and violinist Daniela Palmer will have to face those questions just before being arrested on charges of espionage. Two days later, after an unexpected release, she will flee to Sydney in the company of a skilled cybercriminal to try to discover what lies behind the apocalyptic news and its consequences. However, her findings get complicated when a mysterious corporation with which she had a relationship in the past and an experimental project of unlimited potential enters the scene. With all the pieces on the table, Daniela must solve a disconcerting puzzle aware that she is getting closer to crossing the limits of her sanity.
Hale: The Prophet’s Journal
by J.K. NobleHale: The Prophet’s Journal is JK Noble’s sequel to her debut fantasy novel Hale: The Rise of the Griffins.Hale’s journey brought him into a brutal world of magic that tested his humanity. In a parallel realm, the Extraordinary Division, Hale learned he is a Griffin with supernatural talents. He found great allies and enemies, and discovered the truth about his connection to mentor, Bayo, the King of the Griffins.Histories and secrets were finally revealed, forcing Hale on a new mission. Heeding the words written in the late Elder Prophet’s journal, and accompanied by his pack brothers, River and Evan, Hale must embark on a journey to salvation. Can Hale survive the dangerous outer lands of the Extraordinary Division, its violent creatures, and magic, or will he become what is prophesied—the destroyer of worlds? Return to the world of the Extraordinary, rich with diverse cultures, unique magic, treasures, shapeshifting Griffins, banshees, woodland demons, an eternal spirit guide, a young prophet, and the vessel of a man-killing siren!
Hale: The Rise of the Griffins: A Novel
by JK Noble&“A gripping piece of fantasy writing . . . a suspenseful adventure novel with a unique world and compelling characters . . . plenty of depth and action.&” —Literary Titan After a desperate escape attempt from his kidnapper, sixteen-year-old Hale is thrust into the brutal world of magic that his sister had tried to protect him from. Here, in the violent Land of Griffins, Hale learns he is anything but normal. He is in fact a griffin who has pretty amazing talents. As Hale grows close to the Griffin Leader, Bayo, he can&’t deny their connection. However, Hale is unaware of the dark plans Bayo has in store for him . . . as well as who they truly are to one another. In Hale: The Rise of the Griffins, readers discover a diverse fantasy world with four unique nations and cultures. The novel is broken into short stories that follow a different set in the cast bringing the reader into fun adventures in every chapter. This unique magic system is unlike anything in fantasy literature today. Hale: The Rise of the Griffins is an anti-chosen-one story that addresses loss, manipulation, good and bad family relationships, finding one&’s path, and dealing with one&’s mistakes.
Half Bad: Nuit Rouge (The Half Bad Trilogy #1)
by Sally GreenThe inspiration for the Netflix series The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself &“An enthralling fantasy in the Harry Potter tradition.&”—Time magazine &“A bewitching new thriller.&”—The Wall Street Journal In a modern-day England where two warring factions of witches live alongside humans, one sixteen-year-old boy is trapped between the two sides. Nathan's father is the world&’s most powerful and cruel witch, and his mother is dead. Both groups of witches see Nathan as their greatest threat—or their greatest weapon. Trapped in a cage, beaten and handcuffed, he must escape before his seventeenth birthday, at which point he will receive three gifts from his father and come into his own as a witch—or else he will die. But how can Nathan find his father when his every action is tracked, when there is no one safe to trust, not even family, not even the girl he loves? In the tradition of Patrick Ness and Markus Zusak, Half Bad is a gripping tale of alienation and the indomitable will to survive, a story that will grab hold of you and not let go until the very last page. Now streaming on Netflix as The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself.