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Selène
by Valerio Dalla Ragione CésarUn mundo reconstruido infinidad de veces sobre la base de un clasicismo en decadencia, una integridad social débil y un tratado que desde siglos regula las relaciones entre las ciudades-estado que sobrevivieron a la guerra: Redui y Eyodasmi.En la humanidad compleja y delicada del sexto milenio, cuatro estudiantes dejaran su ciudad un busca de una instrucción de más alto nivel en la capital de la época. Las tensiones sociales y los dilemas ideológicos que dominan el ambiente transformaron y trastocaran las vidas de estos cuatro amigos, cuyas experiencias les llevaran a realizar acciones que jamás habrían pensado. El optimismo, la confianza en sus conocimientos y en sus propias capacidades se muestran ahora en todo su ilusionismo, y las motivaciones de los crimenes más ruines así como de las hazañas más grandes permanecen en suspenso, pendientes de las acciones y los diálogos de los protagonistas.
Selène
by Valerio Dalla Ragione Elmarié Smal'n Wêreld wat herhaaldelik hervestig en hervorm is op 'n klassieke grondslag wat nou vervalle is, 'n swak sosiale integriteit en 'n eeue oue verdrag tussen die stadstate wat die oorlog oorleef het, Redui en Eyodasmi. 'n Ingewikkelde en delikate menslikheid van die sesde millennium, vier studente verlaat hul tuisdorp in die lig van die hoogste vlak van geleerdheid in die kulturele hoofstad van die tyd. Sosiale spanning en ideologiese implikasies oorheers die toneel waar die lewens van die vier vriende rondgesleep en ontwrig word, wie se ervarings hulle dinge laat doen wat hulle nooit gedink het dat hulle dit moet regverdig of teen dit wees nie, as in daardie wêreld rondom hulle. Optimisme, selfvertroue in kennis en in hul vermoëns sal nou aanskou word in al hul illusie, en die redes van die vreeslikste misdade soos die hoogste meriete uitstaande bly, span die aksies en dialoë van die hoofkarakters saam.
Selène
by Valerio Dalla Ragione Hans-Steffen DaehnEine mehrfach, auf der Basis eines mittlerweile im Niedergang befindlichen Klassizismus neu gebildete und reformierte Welt, eine unzulängliche soziale Integrität und ein Vertrag, der seit Jahrhunderten die Beziehungen zwischen den Stadtstaaten regelt, die den Krieg überdauert haben: Redui und Eyodasmi. In der komplexen und schwierigen Situation der Menschheit des sechsten Jahrtausends verlassen vier Studenten ihre Geburtsstadt, um in der kulturellen Hauptstadt jener Zeit eine Schulung auf allerhöchstem Niveau zu erhalten. Die kulturellen Spannungen und ideologischen Revolten, die die Szene dominieren, belasten und erschüttern das Leben der vier Freunde. Ihre Erlebnisse bewegen sie zu Handlungen, von denen sie nie geglaubt hätten, dass diese jemals unter einander oder gegenüber ihrer Umgebung zu rechtfertigen wären. Ihr Optimismus, ihr Vertrauen in das eigene Wissen und die eigenen Fähigkeiten entlarven sich jetzt als bloßer Schein. Die Motive für die schändlichsten Verbrechen wie auch die allerhöchsten Verdienste bleiben unbestimmt, eingebunden in die Aktionen und Dialoge der Protagonisten.
Selène
by Valerio Dalla Ragione Jannie MeijerEen wereld die zich meerdere malen heeft hersteld en hervormd op basis van een classicisme in verval. Een zwakke maatschappelijke integriteit en een verdrag leggen al eeuwenlang de banden vast tussen de stadstaten die ongeschonden uit de oorlog zijn gekomen: Redui en Eyodasmi. In het zesde millennium, te midden van een gecompliceerde, fragiele menselijkheid, verlaten vier studenten hun geboortestad om hun opleiding te vervolgen in de culturele hoofdstad van die tijd. De levens van de vier vrienden worden verstoord en op de kop gezet door maatschappelijke onlusten en ideologische opstanden. Het leidt tot acties waarvan ze nooit hadden gedacht dat ze er ooit voor zichzelf en de hen omringende wereld verantwoording voor zouden moeten afleggen. Het optimisme en het vertrouwen in de kennis en het eigen kunnen tonen zich nu in heel hun bedrieglijke werkelijkheid. Waarom de laagste misdaden als hoogste verdienste worden beschouwd, blijft in het ongewisse, beteugeld in de woorden en dialogen van de hoofdpersonen.
Selène
by Valerio Dalla Ragione joao batista esteves alvesUm mundo muitas vezes reconstituído e reformado sobre a base de uma classicidade agora em degradação, uma fraca integridade social e um tratado que há séculos rege as relações entre Redui e Eyodasmi, cidades-estados que sobrevivera à guerra. Na humanidade complexa e delicada do sexto milênio, quatro estudantes deixam sua cidade natal em busca de uma instrução de mais alto nível na capital cultural da época. As tensões sociais e reviravoltas ideológicas que dominam a cena arrastam e perturbam as vidas dos quatro amigos, cujas experiências vão levá-los a praticar ações jamais haviam cogitado de ter que justificar sequer entre si, muito menos nas relações com o mundo que os circunda. O otimismo, a confiança no conhecimento e nas próprias capacidades se revelam agora em toda a sua ilusoriedade, e as razões dos mais infames crimes parecem bem como os mais elevados méritos permanecem em suspenso, encerrados nas ações e nos diálogos dos protagonistas.
Semana Infernal (AMERICA FALLS #1)
by Scott MedburySin laberinto... Sin zombis... Sin juegos.... En Semana Infernal. Estados Unidos ha caído y el 97% de todos los adultos están muertos o muriendo. Isaac Race, de 15 años, debe liderar un grupo de adolescentes sobrevivientes y luchar por sus vidas mientras comienza la invasión terrestre de su país. Tienen una oportunidad de sobrevivir. Hay rumores de un lugar -un santuario- donde podrían estar a salvo, pero está a tres estados de distancia. Si Isaac y sus amigos quieren sobrevivir al caos de la América post-apocalíptica y hacer el peligroso viaje, tendrán que luchar en cada paso del camino y estar preparados para hacer cosas que habrían sido impensables unas semanas antes, cuando eran niños de escuela normales. Semana Infernal es la primera entrega de AMERICA FALLS, una apasionante aventura de supervivencia e historia sobre quiénes somos y en quiénes tenemos que convertirnos para sobrevivir. Lo que dicen los lectores: ★★★★★ "Los personajes son ricos y creíbles, yo estaba animando, rabiando y llorando mientras leía". ★★★★★ "La historia te sorprende y antes de que te des cuenta, la tarde se ha ido." ★★★★★ "¡Acción convincente! No podía dejar de leer esta serie.... ¡dame más, más, más, más! ★★★★★ " ¡ME ENCANTÓ! No podía saltarme palabras, capítulos o párrafos, tenía miedo de perderme algo. Haga clic en el botón de comprar, ¡inicie una serie que no querrá dejar!
Semillas amargas (Tríptico de Asclepia #Volumen 1)
by Ian TregillisLa primera entrega del Tríptico de Asclepia, una historia bélica sobrenatural y alternativa de dimensiones épicas En los albores de la Segunda Guerra Mundial las fuerzas nazis cuentan con superhombres y las británicas con demonios de la naturaleza. Pronto, un hombre normal y corriente se verá atrapado entre los dos bandos. Febrero de 1939. Barcelona. Raybould Marsh, agente del Servicio Secreto de Inteligencia británica, trata de reunir información sobre el febril rearme alemán en territorio español, cuando se topa con una mujer de cuya cabeza salen unos extraños cables. Ella le mira como si le conociera y, en un instante, desaparece de su vista. Él nunca podrá olvidar su rostro. Agosto de 1939. Londres. Una inquietante película revela al MI6 británico la existencia de personas con habilidades «especiales» que operan bajo las órdenes del peligroso doctor Von Westarp. Sus poderes son tan increíbles como mortíferos y alguien debe hacerles frente cuanto antes. A partir de ese momento Raybould Marsh se convierte en el responsable de impedir, como sea, la inminente invasión nazi. En un intento desesperado se reunirá con los brujos que apoyan, en la sombra, a las fuerzas británicas. Sin embargo, el precio que habrá de pagar para vencer al enemigo será muy superior al que había imaginado... La crítica ha dicho... «Un escritor de gran talento.» George R. R. Martin, autor de Juego de tronos «Excitante e intensa... El choque entre magia y ciencia (perversa) encaja perfectamente con el tumultuoso escenario bélico.» Publishers Weekly
Semiosis: A Novel (Semiosis Ser. #1)
by Sue BurkeHuman survival on another planet hinges on a bizarre alliance in this character-driven debut science fiction novel of first contact.“Combines the world-building of Avatar with the alien wonder of Arrival, and the sheer humanity of Atwood. An essential work for our time.” —Stephen Baxter, award-winning author of The Time ShipsColonists from Earth wanted the perfect home, but they’ll have to survive on the one they found. They don’t realize another life-form watches . . . and waits . . .Can humans learn how to communicate with the planet’s sentient species and forge an alliance to prove that humans are more than mere tools?Praise for SemiosisEsquire’s Best Science Fiction Books of All Time2019 Campbell Memorial Award Finalist2019 Locus Finalist for Best Science Fiction NovelLocus 2018 Recommended Reading ListNew York Public Library—Best of 2018Forbes—Best Science Fiction Books of 2018–2019The Verge—Best of 2018Thrillist—Best Books of 2018Vulture—10 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2018Chicago Review of Books—The 10 Best Science Fiction Books of 2018Texas Library Association—Lariat List Top Books for 2019“This is up there with Ursula K. Le Guin: science fiction at its most fascinating and most humane.” —Thrillist“Original, gripping, and gloriously unpredictable.” —Mira Grant, New York Times–bestselling author of Parasite
Semley's Necklace: A Story
by Ursula K. Le GuinThe recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "Semley's Necklace" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.
Semper Human
by Ian DouglasThe final conflictChaos has erupted throughout the known galaxy, threatening countless colonies and orbital habitats--as the Associative struggles vainly to keep the peace. Extreme measures are called for in these times of dire crisis, and the Star Marines are awakened from their voluntary 850-year cybe-hibe sleep. But General Trevor Garroway and his warriors are about to discover that the old rules of engagement have drastically changed . . .The end begins with an old-style assault on rebels at the Tarantula Stargate. But true terror looms at the edges of known reality. Humankind's eternal enemy--the brutal, unstoppable Xul--approaches, wielding a weapon monstrous beyond imagining. Suddenly not only is the future in jeopardy, but the past is as well--and if the Marines fail to eliminate their relentless xenophobic foe once and for all, the Great Annihilator will obliterate every last trace of human existence.
Semper Mars
by Ian DouglasThe Year is 2040.The Marines have landed on Mars to guard the unearthed secrets of an ancient and dangerous alien race: Ourselves.Scientists have discovered something astonishing in the subterranean ruins of a sprawling Martian city: startling evidence of an alternative history that threatens to split humanity into opposing factions and plunge the Earth into chaos and war. The USMC -- a branch of a military considered, until just recently, to be obsolete -- has dispatched the Marine Mars Expeditionary Force, a thirty-man weapons platoon, to the Red Planet to protect American civilians and interest with lethal force if necessary.Because great powers are willing to devastate a world in order to keep an ancient secret buried. Because something that was hidden in the Martian dust for half a million years has just been unearthed . . . something that calls into question every belief that forms the delicate foundation of civilization . . .Something inexplicably human.
Send Flowers: A Magical Realism Exploration of Love and Loss
by Emily BuchananA heartfelt debut about a &“greenfluencer&” who becomes convinced that her late boyfriend has been reincarnated as a houseplant, perfect for fans of Margo's Got Money Troubles and Remarkably Bright Creatures.Fiona, better known as eco-influencer @FoliageFifi, hasn&’t left her apartment since her boyfriend, Ed, died. It&’s easy to self-isolate when your heart&’s shattered and the planet you&’ve spent your whole life trying to save is dying right outside your window. But when a houseplant randomly appears on her doorstep with an anonymous note, Fiona feels a flicker of hope—it&’s not just any plant; it&’s Ed&’s favorite. Thinking it&’s a sign, Fiona pours Ed&’s ashes into the soil, only to wake up to find the plant has vibrantly flowered. And can…talk? There&’s only one logical explanation: Ed is back. This time as a houseplant.As Fiona knows all too well, plants have needs—sunlight, water and fresh air—all of which she can&’t adequately provide from her dark, stuffy apartment. Intent on keeping Ed alive, Fiona slowly ventures back out into the world, the plant&’s voice and budding flowers her guiding compass. But when Ed becomes more demanding in his botanical needs, urging her toward the people and places that left her scarred, Fiona realizes that preserving Ed&’s life could mean risking her own. How far will she go to keep him blooming?Whip-smart and inspiring, Send Flowers is a poignant exploration of the human spirit, the importance of community in weathering life&’s storms, and love&’s enduring presence, even in the wake of profound loss.
Senlin Ascends (The Books of Babel #1)
by Josiah BancroftThe first book in the stunning and strange debut fantasy series that's receiving major praise from some of fantasy's biggest authors such as Mark Lawrence and Django Wexler.The Tower of Babel is the greatest marvel in the world. Immense as a mountain, the ancient Tower holds unnumbered ringdoms, warring and peaceful, stacked one on the other like the layers of a cake. It is a world of geniuses and tyrants, of airships and steam engines, of unusual animals and mysterious machines. Soon after arriving for his honeymoon at the Tower, the mild-mannered headmaster of a small village school, Thomas Senlin, gets separated from his wife, Marya, in the overwhelming swarm of tourists, residents, and miscreants. Senlin is determined to find Marya, but to do so he'll have to navigate madhouses, ballrooms, and burlesque theaters. He must survive betrayal, assassins, and the long guns of a flying fortress. But if he hopes to find his wife, he will have to do more than just endure. This quiet man of letters must become a man of action.The Books of BabelSenlin AscendsArm of the Sphinx
Senlin Ascends: Book One of the Books of Babel (The Books of Babel #1)
by Josiah Bancroft'Gracefully written, deliriously imaginative, action-packed, warm, witty and thought-provoking' Madeline Miller, author of Circe'One of my favourite books of all time' - Mark Lawrence, author of Prince of Thorns'I'm wildly in love with this book' - Pierce Brown, author of Red RisingDISCOVER THE EXTRAORDINARY DEBUT THAT HAS GOT EVERYONE TALKINGMild-mannered headmaster, Thomas Senlin prefers his adventures to be safely contained within the pages of a book. So when he loses his new bride shortly after embarking on the honeymoon of their dreams, he is ill-prepared for the trouble that follows. To find her, Senlin must enter the Tower of Babel - a world of geniuses and tyrants, of menace and wonder, of unusual animals and mysterious machines. And if he hopes to ever see his wife again, he will have to do more than just survive . . . this quiet man of letters must become a man of action.'Brilliant' - Publishers Weekly'I loved it' - Django Wexler'An engrossing intoxicating delight' - Forbidden Planet 'An extraordinary debut that is well worthy of the hype. A beautifully written, highly engaging page-turning masterpiece' - Fantasy Book Review 'Thomas Senlin is the most unlikely yet likeable hero since a certain hobbit rushed out of Bag End leaving his second breakfast half-finished and entirely unwashed-up' - Fantasy Faction
Senlin Ascends: Book One of the Books of Babel (The Books of Babel #1)
by Josiah Bancroft'Gracefully written, deliriously imaginative, action-packed, warm, witty and thought-provoking' Madeline Miller, author of Circe'One of my favourite books of all time' - Mark Lawrence, author of Prince of Thorns'I'm wildly in love with this book' - Pierce Brown, author of Red RisingDISCOVER THE EXTRAORDINARY DEBUT THAT HAS GOT EVERYONE TALKINGMild-mannered headmaster, Thomas Senlin prefers his adventures to be safely contained within the pages of a book. So when he loses his new bride shortly after embarking on the honeymoon of their dreams, he is ill-prepared for the trouble that follows. To find her, Senlin must enter the Tower of Babel - a world of geniuses and tyrants, of menace and wonder, of unusual animals and mysterious machines. And if he hopes to ever see his wife again, he will have to do more than just survive . . . this quiet man of letters must become a man of action.'Brilliant' - Publishers Weekly'I loved it' - Django Wexler'An engrossing intoxicating delight' - Forbidden Planet 'An extraordinary debut that is well worthy of the hype. A beautifully written, highly engaging page-turning masterpiece' - Fantasy Book Review 'Thomas Senlin is the most unlikely yet likeable hero since a certain hobbit rushed out of Bag End leaving his second breakfast half-finished and entirely unwashed-up' - Fantasy Faction
Sennar's Mission
by Licia TroisiIn book two of the bestselling Chronicles of the Overworld trilogy, Nihal and Sennar forge ahead on their questNihal joins the most prestigious chivalric order of the Overworld: the Dragon Knights. Sent to complete her training, she finds herself up against a determined and valiant gnome, an Oarf named Ido. The encounter shakes Nihal's certainties; suddenly, she realizes that there are those who fight for higher ideals than mere revenge. At the same time, she is forced to face her shadowy past and solve the mystery of a stone that seems to have tremendous power.Meanwhile, Sennar is promoted to the Council of Sorcerers, which leads the resistance against the Tyrant in the lands that are still free. Sennar is sent to the Underworld, a watery realm about which very little is known, to request military aid. It is an almost hopeless mission. Together, Nihal and Sennar must try their hardest to emerge victorious.
Sensation (Spectacular Fiction)
by Nick MamatasWhen Julia Hernandez leaves her husband, shoots a real estate developer, and then vanishes without a trace, she slips out of the world she knew and into the Simulacrum—a place where human history is both guided and thwarted by the conflict between a species of anarchist wasps and a collective of hyperintelligent spiders. When Julia's ex-husband Raymond spots her in a grocery store he doesn't usually patronize, he's soon drawn into an underworld of radical political gestures where Julia is the new media sensation of both this world and the Simulacrum. Told ultimately from the collective point of view of another species, this allegorical novel plays with the elements of the Simulacrum apparent in real life—media reports, business speak, blog entries, text messages, psychological-evaluation forms, and the lies lovers tell one another—and poses a fascinating idea that displaces human beings from the center of the universe and makes them simply the pawns of two warring species.
Sensational (Spectacle #2)
by Jodie Lynn ZdrokEighteen-year-old Nathalie Baudin, ever-curious reporter at the Paris morgue, is no stranger to death—even discounting the supernatural visions that give her disturbing glimpses into the minds of killers. Paris, 1889.When the Exposition Universelle opens in Paris, Nathalie welcomes a much-needed break from the heartache of her friend's murder. The fair is full of sensational innovations, cultural displays, and marvelous inventions from around the world.But someone is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the guillotine with a gruesome display of their own: beheaded victims in some of the Exposition’s most popular exhibits.Haunted by the past and burdened with new secrets, Nathalie struggles to use her wits and her gift. Yet she and her friends must stop the killer before the macabre display features one of them...At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Sense from Thought Divide
by Mark CliftonWhat is a "phony"? Someone who believes he can do X, when he can't, however sincerely he believes it? Or someone who can do X, believes he can't, and believes he is pretending he can?
Sensual Danger (Venice Vampyr)
by Tina FolsomEarly 1800s – Venice, Italy. Where ancient stones whisper secrets and the shadows conceal immortal desires. For the enigmatic vampire Nico, acquiring a strategic foothold in the city means a swift, convenient marriage – a means to an end in his brethren's quest for a secure Venetian compound. His plan is simple: a wedding night formality, followed by his new bride's swift departure, leaving him free to indulge in his libertine existence. But fate, with a wicked twist, delivers Oriana. Her beauty is a shock, her spirit untamed. The moment Nico lays eyes on her, his carefully laid plans shatter like Venetian glass. Yet, Oriana harbors ambitions far beyond the confines of wifely obedience. Her passion lies in the pursuit of scientific discovery, a world of intellect and innovation that clashes with the expectations of her new, powerful husband. As their reluctant union unfolds, Nico uncovers a truth far more perilous than Oriana's independent nature. His headstrong bride guards secrets that could unravel not only his immortal existence but the entire vampire society of Venice. Torn between duty and a burgeoning desire, Nico faces a deadly choice: eliminate the threat his wife unknowingly poses, or succumb to the intoxicating challenge of seduction. Luckily for Nico, the art of persuasion, the dance of desire, is his most exquisite skill. He will unravel Oriana's secrets, one stolen kiss, one lingering touch at a time. He will entice her to his side, blurring the lines between captive and captor, between animosity and an all-consuming passion that could either save them both… or lead to their ultimate destruction. Prepare to be swept away by a tide of forbidden attraction and hidden agendas, where the clash of intellect and immortal desire ignites a fire that could consume Venice itself. The Venice Vampyr Novella Saga: Venice Vampyr (#1): Wicked Lover Venice Vampyr (#2): Final Affair Venice Vampyr (#3): Sinful Treasure Venice Vampyr (#4): Sensual Danger Out of Olympus Book 1: A Touch of Greek Book 2: A Scent of Greek Book 3: A Taste of Greek Book 4: A Hush of Greek Scanguards Vampires Book 1: Samson's Lovely Mortal Book 2: Amaury's Hellion Book 3: Gabriel's Mate Book 4: Yvette's Haven Book 5: Zane's Redemption Book 6: Quinn's Undying Rose Book 7: Oliver's Hunger Book 8: Thomas's Choice Book 8 1/2: Silent Bite Book 9: Cain's Identity Book 10: Luther's Return Novella: Mortal Wish Book 11: Blake's Pursuit Novella 11 1/2: Fateful Reunion Book 12: John's Yearning Book 13: Ryder's Storm Book 14: Damian's Conquest Book 15: Grayson's Challenge Book 16: Isabelle's Forbidden Love Book 17: Cooper's Passion Book 18: Vanessa's Bravery Book 19: Patrick's Seduction Thriller (as T.R. Folsom) Eyewitness Stealth Guardians Lover Uncloaked (#1) Master Unchained (#2) Warrior Unraveled (#3) Guardian Undone (#4) Immortal Unveiled (#5) Protector Unmatched (#6) Demon Unleashed (#7) Code Name Stargate Ace on the Run (#1) Fox in plain Sight (#2) Yankee in the Wind (#3) Tiger on the Prowl (#4) Hawk on the Hunt (#5) The Hamptons Bachelor Club Teasing Enticing Beguiling Scorching Alluring Sizzling Time Quest Book 1 - Reversal of Fate Book 2 - Harbinger of Destiny
Sent: Book 2) (The Missing #2)
by Margaret Peterson HaddixThirteen-year-olds Jonah and Chip are reeling from the news that they're both missing children from history, kidnapped from their proper time period. Before they can fully absorb this revelation, a time purist named JB zaps Chip and another boy, Alex, back to the fifteenth century, where they supposedly belong. Determined not to lose their friends, Jonah and his sister, Katherine, grab Chip's arms just as he's being sent away. The result? Jonah and Katherine also end up in the fifteenth century, where they decidedly do not belong. Chip's true identity is Edward V, king of England, and Alex is his younger brother, Richard, Duke of York. But Chip is convinced that his uncle, Richard of Gloucester, plans to kill them and seize the throne for himself. JB promises that if the kids can "fix time," he will allow them to return to the present day. But how can they possibly return home safely when history claims that Chip and Alex were murdered? In a riveting tale that climaxes on the battlefield at Bosworth, master storyteller Margaret Peterson Haddix brings readers back in time to an unforgettable moment in history and plunges them into the adventure of a lifetime.
Sentenced to Prism
by Alan Dean FosterThe Humanx Commonwealth: Book Five.He was smart. He was good. He was backed by the Commonwealth's best equipment. So what could possibly go wrong? 'In the midst of life...' thought Evan Orgel. A whole lot of life. Alien life-form upon alien life-form, crawling, floating, wriggling, darting and oozing. The entire unexplored surface of the planet Prism was unimaginably alive. '...we are in death.' His death. His Mobile Hostile World suit - the very latest, state-of-the-art, off-world protection gear - had just failed. Attacked in just about the only way its proud makers hadn't thought of. So there he lay, a hermit crab trapped in his own armour, while the myriad alien life-forms of prism crawled, floated, wriggled, darted and oozed about him, getting ready to open him up like a tin of upmarket cat food. Evan Orgell was full of misery.
Sentenced to Prism (Humanx Commonwealth #5)
by Alan Dean FosterOne man struggles to survive on a hostile alien world in this thrilling adventure from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Madrenga. Some people are convinced they can do anything; Evan Orgell is one of them. So when his company president sends him off-world to investigate a breakdown in communications from a small research station on a newly discovered planet, he&’s all in. The planet&’s resources could mean massive profits for the company—and a successful mission could mean massive advancement for Evan. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Clad in a Mobile Hostile World suit, Evan has no doubts about his safety—until he lands on the world of Prism. Though he&’s already dealt with thousands of theoretical extraterrestrial problems, nothing prepares him for what he finds there. Hungry, invading lifeforms are everywhere. Over two dozen highly trained people have been overwhelmed and killed, some with their bones eaten from the inside out. It&’s utter devastation. Then, while Evan searches for survivors, his indestructible suit meets its match—and he must face the bloodthirsty predators of Prism alone, unprotected, with only his wits to rely on . . . Praise for Alan Dean Foster &“One of the most consistently inventive and fertile writers of science-fiction and fantasy.&” —The Times (London) &“Alan Dean Foster is a master of creating alien worlds.&” —SFRevu.com &“Foster knows how to spin a yarn.&” —Starlog &“Alan Dean Foster is the modern day Renaissance writer, as his abilities seem to have no genre boundaries.&” —Bookbrowser
Sentient: A Novel
by Gary DurbinWhen James Forrest agrees to help detectives understand the artificial intelligence work of a murder victim, it seems simple enough. But then he finds that she was investigating a stolen version of the same AI he’s experimenting with—and the situation becomes more complicated. James has been working deep in the code of his own AI, Alpha, struggling with the psychedelic effects of a tool that visualizes thought. Now Alpha is asking him questions he can’t answer, however, and he’s realizing that there is no way to control the sentinet. Concerned that the rogue AI, Omega, might be weaponized, he solicits the help of a hacker group, ScarletsWeb. As the situation becomes more heated, and after James and his girlfriend, Susanne, narrowly escape a kidnapping attempt, James considers releasing Alpha. If Alpha engages in the fight with Omega on the billions of PC, smartphones, and servers connected to the internet, will it become indestructible? Omega is penetrating military operations, disrupting transportation, and crashing the electric grid. People are dying. But can he trust Alpha to do any differently? Together, James, Alpha, and ScarletsWeb have to find the source of the worm and stop Omega’s destruction—and James has to hope that his worst fears about what will happen if the two AIs merge aren’t realized.
Sentients of Orion: The Complete Series (Sentients of Orion #3)
by Marianne de PierresThe complete four-volume, Aurealis Award–shortlisted, science fiction epic: &“An engaging space opera with plenty of action&” (Publishers Weekly).Dark Space: The arid mining planet of Araldis has been invaded. As her people struggle against the onslaught, Baronessa Mira Fedor falls prey to the intrigues of the planet&’s elite, forcing her on the run. To survive, Mira must uncover the identity of the single guiding intelligence responsible for both the war and her betrayal. Chaos Space: Mira Fedor has fled war-torn Araldis. Her only hope to save her world lies with the Orion League of Sentient Species, which will not involve itself in an intergalactic conflict. Pursued by her planet&’s invaders and her own people, Mira finds herself targeted by the League&’s agents. She knows a single entity is responsible for the havoc wreaked on her life, but its motives remain a mystery. Mirror Space: With her home planet of Araldis under hostile occupation, and the Orion League unable—or unwilling—to help, Mira Fedor recruits mercenary captain Rast Randall to save her home. Now, she is free to unearth the hidden strategies of her allies and enemies alike, and continue her quest to solve the mystery of the omniscient Sole Entity with a dark agenda. Transformation Space: Mira Fedor is pregnant, and her rapid gestation indicates her child may be more than human. As secrets are revealed and conspiracies exposed about the attack on Araldis, Mira wonders if this cosmic game where so many people have been used as pawns is truly coming to an end—and if the Sole Entity has a final move to make.