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Project Icarus: An absolutely gripping suspense thriller (Disavowed)
by R.D. ShahAn old enemy, a new threat, and a secret that could tear the world apart.Hostage negotiator Ethan Munroe is called urgently to a developing crime scene. A serial killer is holding a young girl hostage, and, inexplicably, demands his attendance.Events quickly spiral out of control, and the security of Ethan's life is stripped away, as he is thrown headlong into a perilous world of deception, espionage and danger, lurking deep within the shadows of political power.Ethan will discover things about himself he could never have suspected, come face-to-face with a terrifying foe, and uncover an unthinkable truth that could not only shatter his own future but that of the world… The enigma that is Project Icarus.A totally gripping conspiracy thriller with a twist you will never see coming, perfect for fans of Lee Child, Scott Mariani, and Adam Hamdy.
Project Jackalope
by Emily EctonA junior high student is on the run from men in black with a scary science experiment in his backpack in this exciting adventure. Jeremy&’s troubles begin when his eccentric neighbor leaves him an &“experiment&” for safekeeping—a jackalope! This so-called mythological creature looks like a bunny rabbit but comes with razor-sharp antlers and is purported to be a ruthless killer. When government agents show up at Jeremy's house seeking the jackalope for their own nefarious purposes, Jeremy must find a way to protect the jackalope, and himself. So, he reluctantly joins forces with Agatha, his holier-than-thou genius neighbor. Together, with the jackalope (and his weapons-grade antlers) tucked away in a backpack, they have only one chance to save Jack and still get their science fair projects in on time . . . With her striking sense of humor, Emily Ecton has created a hilarious and suspenseful adventure, complete with a compelling and unforgettable cast of characters. Praise for Project Jackalope &“A very satisfying thriller. . . . Readers will . . . be eager for a sequel.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“Will keep readers smiling to the very end.&” —School Library Journal
Project Mastodon
by Clifford D. SimakHudson lay in his sleeping bag, staring at the sky. It bothered him a lot. There was not one familiar constellation, not one star that he could name with any certainty. This juggling of the stars, he thought, emphasized more than anything else in this ancient land, the vast gulf of years which lay between him and the Earth where he had been-or would be-born.
Project Me 2.0 (MAX)
by Jan GangseiAn eleven-year-old boy on a quest to impress his suddenly cute, longtime friend accidentally manifests a tiny internet guru into existence in this hilarious MAX novel!All class clown Farley Andrew Turner (yes, that spells FAT) wanted the summer before seventh grade was to give his image a little boost…and maybe, just maybe, impress his oldest pal, whom he has a secret crush on. But when Farley accidentally manifests a tiny internet guru into existence (think genie, but far more annoying and without any ability whatsoever to grant wishes), his entire plan goes sideways. Now, in order to rid himself of the four-inch tall pest spouting ridiculous self-help advice and doing yoga on his mouse pad, Farley must complete all “Seven Steps to a Whole New You!”—no matter how embarrassing they may be. Which is how Farley finds himself outfitted in too-small spandex and suffering through daily jogs with his super-athletic dad, attempting to read War and Peace, and agreeing to play toy guitar in his best friend Burt’s newly formed off-pitch boy band. Unfortunately, it only goes downhill from there… But hey, no one ever claimed the path to enlightenment would be easy, did they?
Project Mercury
by Ronald L. SmithIke Pressure is an Army brat.Which, if you ask him, is not an insult.His mom’s new job is in Mercury, Nevada, on a secretive military base close to Area 51. What’s more, his childhood friend, Eesha Webb, and her family are about to move there too.Spoiler alert: Ike and Eesha aren’t really best buds, even though their parents think so. They used to play together when they were little kids, but now she's more like his nemesis. Still, it’s clear to both of them that something mysterious is happening on the base—but what could it be?Eesha is convinced it has to do with aliens, but Ike isn’t so sure.What they don’t know is that the stakes are actually much higher than they could have imagined—and Ike’s mom might be in more danger than she has ever faced. Will Ike and Eesha be able to get over their differences and work together to unravel the secrets of Project Mercury?
Project Monarch
by Michael Avon OemingLegendary film director Stanley Bowman has been indoctrinated into a Faustian deal that has ruined his life.He faked the moon landing, manipulated viral celebrity meltdowns, and filmed dozens of conspiracies to serve the goals of the Illuminati. But his loyalty gets called into question when he is forced to create an occult film so powerful the public will fall under complete control. Only his adopted child-star assassins can save him, his family, and expose the truth.Project Monarch was a real C.I.A. operation and here Eisner award-winning creator Michael Avon Oeming (Powers) and Victor Santos (Polar) team up for this action satire original graphic novel pitted in the world of conspiracy theory. If you believe in nothing, they can get you to believe anything.
Project Odyssey
by Lynda ChervilVenture capitalist Gabrielle Landrieu represents a client who has developed material necessary for an orbiting solar power station called Project Odyssey. But when the client goes missing, Gabrielle testifies on his behalf before a congressional committee that is considering funding for the project. Despite her best efforts, the committee remains gridlocked, heavily influenced by special interest groups who are concerned the new power station will hurt their bottom line. Following the hearing, Gabrielle finds her family under threat from dark forces as she continues her search for her missing client. Struggling to navigate the political pitfalls of the project, she soon learns that more and more investors are dropping out, due to threats and uncertainty. Undaunted, she digs deeper, until she discovers who is planning to fill their pockets through a shocking conspiracy designed to derail the program. Gabrielle risks her family, her career, and her life to expose the sinister plot involving corrupt politicians and corporate interests, devoted to making sure the revolutionary energy project gets off the ground. From political intrigue to exciting aerospace technology, Project Odyssey is a nonstop high-tech thriller that will engage you with one of the most critical environmental issues of our time.
Project Ordell
by Susanna HaysOrdell Rutledge lives in the small town of Blackwick where he helps in his father's modest automaton shop. While he enjoys interacting with the few people who grace his father's business, he feels isolated because he can't relate to them. For ten years, life's been quaint and peaceful, but Ordell has a secret: he is an automaton, sentient enough to pass as human. Ordell's life is upended when the person he trusts most betrays him. Heartbroken, he sets off for Linnesse, a city that accepts automatons as people and is booming with the latest technology. With another sentient automaton, Elias Griffith, at his side, he overcomes obstacles and uncovers the strange truth behind his past. But sometimes the past is best left in the dark.
Project Pendulum
by Robert SilverbergTwo identical twins zip from the past to the future in a wild time travellign adventure from the beginning to the end of time.
Project Pendulum
by Robert SilverbergIdentical twins Sean and Eric have been chosen for a daring experiment. One of them will travel into the distant past. The other into the distant future. But each swing of the time pendulum means they will be further and further apart.Will the experiment work? And if it does, will the twins ever meet again?
Project Pope
by Clifford D. SimakOn the Rim planet fittingly called End of Nothing, a bizarre society of robots and humans toiled for a thousand years to perfect a religion that would create a new and all-embracing faith - no novelty in a galaxy crowded with religions. But one project was hidden from the hordes of pilgrims welcomed at Vatican-17 on End of Nothing. A group of trained human sensitives were sending their minds ranging through all of time and space, gathering information. With that information, a computer of infinite knowledge, wisdom and infallibility was being constructed in secret - the ultimate Pope.Of the three outsiders allowed residence on End of Nothing, one was tolerated at a distance by Vatican-17, one was welcome - and one was a threat to be countered.Decker hardly mattered. His lifeboat had landed him on the remote planet, and he kept to himself in the wilderness. Neither the human nor robot authorities knew of the unseen companion who whispered constantly in Decker's mind.Dr Jason Tennyson had fled the political furies of his homeworld. Here, Vatican-17's physician had died, and Tennyson's skills were desperately needed and well rewarded.Jill Roberts was a journalist in quest of a sensational story she had scented. Vatican-17 knew she could not be allowed to break the news of Project Pope before it was completed - and debated two possible ways of stopping her.The one of the Searcher sensitives threw Vatican-17 into turmoil, threatening its very existence and involving the three outsiders in a sudden power struggle between human and robot.Drifting in unsuspecting dimensions, the woman had encountered Heaven!
Project Pope
by Clifford D. SimakOn the Rim planet fittingly called End of Nothing, a bizarre society of robots and humans toiled for a thousand years to perfect a religion that would create a new and all-embracing faith - no novelty in a galaxy crowded with religions. But one project was hidden from the hordes of pilgrims welcomed at Vatican-17 on End of Nothing. A group of trained human sensitives were sending their minds ranging through all of time and space, gathering information. With that information, a computer of infinite knowledge, wisdom and infallibility was being constructed in secret - the ultimate Pope.Of the three outsiders allowed residence on End of Nothing, one was tolerated at a distance by Vatican-17, one was welcome - and one was a threat to be countered.Decker hardly mattered. His lifeboat had landed him on the remote planet, and he kept to himself in the wilderness. Neither the human nor robot authorities knew of the unseen companion who whispered constantly in Decker's mind.Dr Jason Tennyson had fled the political furies of his homeworld. Here, Vatican-17's physician had died, and Tennyson's skills were desperately needed and well rewarded.Jill Roberts was a journalist in quest of a sensational story she had scented. Vatican-17 knew she could not be allowed to break the news of Project Pope before it was completed - and debated two possible ways of stopping her.The one of the Searcher sensitives threw Vatican-17 into turmoil, threatening its very existence and involving the three outsiders in a sudden power struggle between human and robot.Drifting in unsuspecting dimensions, the woman had encountered Heaven!
Project Pope: I Am Crying All Inside And Other Stories, Highway Of Eternity, And Project Pope (The\works Of Clifford D. Simak Ser. #3)
by Clifford D. SimakRobot believers at the far end of the galaxy endeavor to create a true religion, but their efforts could be shattered by a shocking revelation Far in the future, on the remote planet End of Nothing, sentient robots are engaged in a remarkable enterprise. They call their project Vatican-17: an endeavor to create a truly universal religion presided over by a pope, whose extreme godliness and infallible artificial intelligence are fed by telepathic human Listeners who psychically delve into the mysteries of the universe. But the great and holy mission could be compromised by one shocking revelation that threatens to inspire serious crises of faith among the spiritual, truth-seeking robotic acolytes while tearing them into warring religious factions. For the Listener Mary is claiming that she has just discovered Heaven. There are those among the Clifford D. Simak faithful who consider Project Pope his masterpiece. But whether the crowning literary achievement of a multiple Hugo and Nebula Award-winning science fiction Grand Master or merely another brilliant novel of speculative fiction to stand among his many, Simak's breathtaking search for God in the machine ingeniously blends science and spirituality in a truly miraculous way that few science fiction writers, if any, have been able to accomplish.
Project Riese #1 (Project Riese #1)
by Zac ThompsonIt&’s 1952. The wound WWII inflicted on the world is still fresh. Sam Safdie and his ragtag group of treasure hunters have been searching for the fabled map of the Owl Mountains for years…and they finally found it. Their journey leads them to a massive war complex that hides both unknown horrors and a fortune in gold. However, the deeper they travel, the more they realize the complex has developed a life of its own and that some secrets are better left buried in the past. Project Riese is an action-packed adventure/sci-fi tale perfect for fans of Uncharted, Overlord, and The Keep.
Project X-Calibur
by Greg PaceBen has been an underdog his whole life. But when he meets Merlin-the Merlin-the wizard delivers devastating news: a vicious band of aliens are approaching, and Ben could be the champion Earth desperately needs. Soon Ben joins the Round Table Reboot, where legendary heroes are training a new generation to battle the deadly threat. They have a secret weapon: X-Calibur. But this time X-Calibur is not a sword -- it's a spaceship -- and only the right kid can awaken its powers. All Ben has ever wanted is to be a hero...but is it in the stars for him? .
Projection Infinity
by Patricia Fanthorpe Lionel Fanthorpe Karl ZeigfreidHelen Powell was a punch card operator in the test office of Elcomp, the largest and most dynamically progressive computer manufacturing company in the West. A saboteur, acting for a totalitarian regime, eluded the security network and attempted to destroy the new top secret Mark IX, the greatest computer Elcomp had ever constructed. Unfortunately for the saboteur, the Mark IX had inbuilt defence mechanisms and the secret agent died in a holocaust of high voltage sparks. From that time onwards Helen began to notice strange changes in the great electronic thinking machine. It seemed to her that the Mark IX was developing something which might almost have been described as a personality. She tried to dismiss the thoughts as imagination . . . then the face appeared . . . if it was a face! Helen saw an image on the computer's main screen. It was a face, yet not a human face in the accepted sense. The most horrible thing about it was the resemblance it bore to the dead agent.
Projections: A Novel
by S. E. PorterS. E. Porter, critically-acclaimed YA author of Vassa in the Night, bursts onto the adult fantasy scene with her adult novel that is sure to appeal to fans of Jeff VanderMeer and China Mieville.Love may last a lifetime, but in this dark historical fantasy, the bitterness of rejection endures for centuries.As a young woman seeks vengeance on the obsessed sorcerer who murdered her because he could not have her, her murderer sends projections of himself out into the world to seek out and seduce women who will return the love she denied—or suffer mortal consequence. A lush, gothic journey across worlds full of strange characters and even stranger magic.Sarah Porter’s adult debut explores misogyny and the soul-corrupting power of unrequited love through an enchanted lens of violence and revenge.Also by Sarah Porter:Vassa in the NightWhen I Cast Your ShadowNever-Contented ThingsAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Prologue to an Analogue
by Leigh RichmondFinnagle's Law shows that many times we don't get the effect we planned on. But ... there's an inverse to that famous law, too....
Prom Nights from Hell
by Meg Cabot Kim Harrison Stephenie Meyer Michele Jaffe Lauren MyracleFive amazing authors. Five unforgettable stories. In this exciting collection of paranormal tales, best-selling authors Stephenie Meyer (Twilight), Kim Harrison (Once Dead, Twice Shy), Meg Cabot (How to Be Popular), Lauren Myracle (ttyl), and Michele Jaffe (Bad Kitty) take prom mishaps to a whole new level-a truly hellish level. Wardrobe malfunctions and two left feet don't hold a candle to discovering your date is the Grim Reaper-and he isn't here to tell you how hot you look. From angels fighting demons to a twisted take on getting what you wish for, these five stories will entertain better than any DJ in a bad tux can. No corsage or limo rental necessary. Just good, creepy fun.
Prom Time (Sabrina The Teenage Witch #21)
by Bobbi Weiss David WeissSabrina thinks her prom night should be. . . well, magical. Just like anyone else's. But Libby is planning the whole show, and that means only one person will have a wonderful time: Libby. That's just not fair! So Sabrina decides to fight back. She conjures up a "fair wind," and soon she and Libby are both on the prom committee. After all, it's only fair The fair wind isn't finished yet, though. It sweeps through every corner of school, then follows Sabrina home, with some crazy consequences. The way things are going, it'll even ruin the prom. Sabrina's got to figure out how to get things back to normal. . . before her prom night becomes a nightmare!
Promesa de sangre: Vampire Academy IV (Vampire Academy #Volumen 4)
by Richelle MeadUna nueva entrega de la emocionante serie Vampire Academy. ¿Hasta dónde llegará Rose para mantener su promesa? El reciente ataque de Strigoi a la Academia Vladimir ha sido el más duro de la historia del colegio, poniendo en peligro las vidas de estudiantes, profesores y tutores. Y, aún más, los Strogoi han secuestrado a algunas de sus víctimas, incluyendo a Dimitri, quien antes moriría que convertirse en uno de ellos. Rose tendrá que abandonar a su mejor amiga, Lissa (a la que había jurado proteger pasara lo que pasara) y mantener así la promesa que Dimitri le hizo hacer tiempo atrás. Con absolutamente todo en juego, ¿cómo podrá Rose destruir a la persona a la que más ama?
Promesas Eternas
by Chrissy Peebles Celia Cordón TovarGénero: Romance paranormal y aventura fantástica*** TRÁILER DEL LIBRO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_w-eZwPJbA***Nunca te cases con un desconocido... aunque este sea un apuesto rey inmortal. Nunca finjas ser una princesa.Y sobre todo... nunca te pongas un antiguo anillo de bodas del que no sabes nada. Sarah Larker vuelve a la cueva en la que su hermana desapareció hace diez años. Atraviesa un portal y un rey inmortal la confunde con una princesa fugitiva en una era medieval. Su plan es valiente y temerario: hacerse pasar por esa princesa, casarse con el rey y ponerse un antiguo anillo de bodas que abrirá el portal que la llevará de vuelta a casa. Después, encontrar a su hermana y salir corriendo de ese lugar. Pero asumir la identidad de la Princesa Gloria conlleva peligrosas consecuencias y ponerse el anillo de rubí tiene un precio aun mayor.
Promessa de Iniciação (Serie Luz da Corte #1)
by Juliano Timbó Martins Terah EdunCiardis, uma garota de dezessete anos, cresceu na pobreza, como lavadeira em um pequeno vale nos arredores do império. Mas por baixo da superfície aparentemente idílica do império esconde-se um misterioso segredo. Boatos de um príncipe herdeiro incapacitado estão ficando cada vez mais fortes — intensificados pelo aniversário de cinco anos das iniciações da união das almas. Em meio aos escandalosos boatos, Ciardis se encontra sendo escolhida para treinar para a Guilda de Acompanhantes. Ela deixa o seu lar e parte em uma jornada pessoal para se tornar uma Acompanhante da Corte – uma posição que jamais pensou ser possível para uma humilde serviçal. Agora ela deve provar que tem as habilidades para atrair um Padrinho. Porém, ela deve dominar essas habilidades rapidamente. Se as lendas forem verdadeiras, apenas Ciardis pode controlar o poder para apoiar um príncipe em uma corte imperial que havia jurado acabar com ele. A estreia desta série sensacional combina enredos intrincados com personagens extraordinários e mágica inesquecível. Promessa de Iniciação é ideal para os fãs de Kristin Cashore, Michelle Sagara e Maria Snyder.
Promesse Eterne
by Chrissy Peebles Rosa LosaccoMai sposare uno sconosciuto... anche se è un bellissimo re immortale. Mai fingere di essere una principessa. E soprattutto... mai lasciarsi infilare al dito un misterioso anello antico. Sarah Larker ritorna nella caverna in cui è scomparsa sua sorella dieci anni prima. Attraversa per caso un portale magico e viene scambiata per una principessa in fuga da un pericoloso re immortale in tempi medievali. Il suo piano è ardito e temerario: approfittare dell'equivoco, sposare il re e farsi infilare al dito un antico anello nuziale capace di aprire il portale per tornare a casa; poi trovare sua sorella e scappare quanto più in fretta possibile da quella gabbia di matti. Ma accollarsi l'identità della principessa Gloria comporta serie conseguenze; e indossare l'anello di rubino richiede un prezzo ben più alto da pagare. La Saga dell'Anello di Rubino Promesse Eterne - Libro 1 Eternal Destiny - book 2 Eternal Fire - book 3 Eternal Faith - book 4 Eternal Bloom - book 5 Eternal Flame - book 6
Prometeo se inventó después
by Svyatoslav AlbireoLa colección contiene historias sobre la vida cotidiana de Cosmo-psicóloga Amiy Luterna. Vive en un futuro lejano, trabaja en un instituto de investigación, resolviendo problemas sobre el comportamiento del Universo. Elohim es un plural. La ciudad le da a un Instituto de Investigación la tarea de establecer una Inteligencia Suprema. Un grupo de científicos está preparando un experimento, haciendo una pregunta sobre el universo, a la que la mente humana no puede responder. Pero incluso si llega la respuesta, ¿de quién será? No hay tiempo. ¿Qué pasa si no tienes tiempo para nada? Y también, ¿qué pasa si toda la gestión del tiempo falla? ¿Requerirá que uno haga menos o elija una vida más fácil? ¿O... o salir a la Atemporalidad? El Cosmo-psicólogo Firokami lo hizo. Lea, cómo lo hizo, y tal vez usted también pueda hacerlo. Es mucho más probable que el éxito llegue si alguien te está esperando allí. Un puñado de belleza. Hay problemas en la ciudad científica cerca de Firokami. Eric está enfermo. Para imaginar lo que significa enfermarse en Firokami, precisamente en la ciudad, hay que saber que es un tema serio porque la vida allí es de varios siglos. Dicen que incluso hay inmortales. Las fracturas se tratan con ungüento y el cambio de sexo se puede realizar mediante inyección. Así, "estar enfermo" significa que nadie sabe curar. Las mejores mentes médicas están luchando con el problema que ha surgido. La Cosmo-psicóloga Amiy Luterna lucha con la tarea de la conveniencia de la belleza. ¿O tal vez estos problemas tienen una solución? El nombre de la colección proviene de un poema de mi amado Vadim Shefner: ... La gente aún no ha adorado ídolos, Los anales aún no se han escrito... Y Prometeo fue inventado después - resuelven el fuego por su cuenta.