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Soot: A Novel
by Dan VyletaThe electrifying sequel to the national bestseller Smoke - bringing back readers to a world that Entertainment Weekly called "Part Dickens, part dystopia, and totally immersive."The year is 1909. It has been ten years since Thomas Argyle, Charlie Cooper and Livia Naylor set off a revolution by releasing Smoke upon the world. They were raised to think Smoke was a sign of sin manifested, but learned its suppression was really a means of controlling society. Smoke allowed people to mingle their emotions, to truly connect, and the trio thought that freeing the Smoke would bring down the oppressive power structure and create a fair and open society. But the consequences were far greater than they had imagined, and the world has fractured. Erasmus Renfrew, the avowed enemy of Smoke, is now Lord Protector of what remains of the English state. Charlie and Livia live in Minetowns, an egalitarian workers' community in the north of England which lives by Smoke. Thomas Argyle is in India on a clandestine mission to find out the origins of Smoke, and why the still-powerful Company is mounting an expedition in the Himalayas.Mowgli, the native whose body was used to trigger the tempest that unleashed the Smoke, now calls himself Nils and is a chameleon-like thief living in New York. And Eleanor Renfrew, Erasmus' niece who was the subject of his cruel experiments in suppressing Smoke, is in hiding from her uncle in provincial Canada. What she endured has given her a strange power over Smoke, which she fears as much as her uncle.Believing her uncle's agents have found her, she flees to New York with a theater troupe led by Balthazar Black, an impresario with secrets of his own. There they encounter Nils and a Machiavellian Company man named Smith. All these people seek to discover the true nature of Smoke, and thereby control its power. As their destinies entwine, a cataclysmic confrontation looms, and the Smoke will either bind them together or rend the world.
Soot: A Novel
by Dan VyletaWelcome to a world where every desire is visible, rising from the body as a plume of Smoke. A world where bodies speak to one another and infect each other with desire, anger, greed. It is 1909 and this world stands on a precipice - some celebrate this constant whisper of skin to skin, and some seek to silence it forever.Enter Eleanor, a young woman with a strange power over Smoke and niece of the Lord Protector of England. Running from her uncle and home, she finds shelter in a New York theatre troupe.Then Nil, a thief hiding behind a self-effacing name. He's an orphan snatched from a jungle-home and suspects that a clue to his origins may lie hidden in the vaults of the mighty, newly-risen East India Company.And finally Thomas, one of the three people to release Smoke into the world. On a clandestine mission to India, he hopes to uncover the origins of Smoke and lay to rest his doubts about what he helped to unleash.In a story that crosses continents - from India to England's Minetowns - these three seek to control the power of Smoke. As their destinies entwine, a cataclysmic confrontation looms: the Smoke will either bind them together or forever rend the world.
Soothsayer
by Mike ResnickMouse, a hard-bitten, cynical woman and professional thief, finds herself in deep trouble when her attempt to rescue a seemingly helpless little girl has potentially deadly consequences in this brilliant and haunting installment of Santiago-inspired adventure. Young Penelope has long had a price on her head, and Carlos Mendoza now knows how she has outwitted her captors—and the awesome powers behind her success. As Carlos moves in for the kill, Mouse is hard-pressed to preserve her life, defend Penelope, and in so doing, save humanity. For Carlos "Iceman" Mendoza, only one thing becomes clear: in a universe of giant men, ruthless bounty hunters, and interstellar war, his greatest fear is this one girl.
Soothsayer (The Oracle Trilogy)
by Mike ResnickA hard-bitten thief must protect a powerful little girl from danger in this classic science fiction trilogy opener by a five-time Hugo Award winner. Mouse may be a tough, cynical, professional thief, but when she sees a little girl in need of rescuing, she knows she must help. But just who exactly is this innocent-looking child? Penelope Bailey is potentially the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. Three governments want her captured. Almost two hundred men and women are out to collect the bounty on her head. It&’s a miracle Penelope has evaded her pursuers thus far, but Carolos &“Iceman&” Mendoza knows the secret to her survival . . . As the bounty hunters get closer to their target, Mouse begins to grasp just how important it is to keep Penelope safe. Little did Mouse know, Penelope was more than equipped for the obstacles ahead, and it was Mouse who was going to be in greater need of rescuing . . . Perfect for readers of Alan Dean Foster, Timothy Zahn, and Joe Haldeman&“One of those rare novels that pulls you in so quickly and effectively that you&’ll end up reading it in a single sitting.&” —Science Fiction Chronicle
Sophia the Snow Swan Fairy: The Magical Animal Fairies Book 5 (Rainbow Magic #5)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. The Magical Animal Fairies look after seven young Magical Animals, and train them to use their powers wisely, for the good of Fairyland and the human world. But the animals have been stolen! Can Rachel and Kirsty help the Magical Animals before their powers cause chaos? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Magic Animal Fairies set! Ashley the Dragon Fairy; Lara the Black Cat Fairy; Erin the Firebird Fairy; Rihanna the Seashorse Fairy, Sophia the Snow Swan Fairy; Leona the Unicorn Fairy; Caitlin the Ice Bear Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Sophia, Princess Among Beasts
by James Patterson Emily RaymondA princess who has lost her mother and father finds herself in a terrifying world that urgently needs a queen. Sophia is smart, beautiful, and accomplished, a beloved princess devoted to the people and to reading books. The kingdom is hers, until she is plunged into a nightmarish realm populated by the awful beasts she read about as a child. The beasts are real. And so is the great army marching on her castle. The people look to Sophia for protection. They will all perish unless she can unlock an ancient secret as profound as life and death itself. Sophia, Princess Among Beasts is a fabulous adventure, and a stunning mystery. Here again is proof of why James Patterson is the world's most trusted storyteller.
Sophie Flufftail's Brave Plan: 5: Sophie Flufftail's Brave Plan (ebook) (Magic Animal Friends #5)
by Daisy MeadowsFrom the mind of Daisy Meadows comes a new fantasy world, with the same great magical voice as Rainbow Magic but brand-new adventures!Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists!The girls are thrilled to be back in Friendship Forest, but Grizelda is up to her old tricks with some new helpers -- dragons! When Grizelda's ice dragon casts a spell on the Flufftail family, can Lily and Jess help little squirrel Sophie Flufftail free her family?
Sophie Flufftail's Brave Plan: Book 5 (Magic Animal Friends #5)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!Lily and Jess are delighted to return to their friends in Friendship Forest. But wicked witch Grizelda has some scary new helpers - dragons!When Grizelda's ice dragon casts a spell on the Flufftail family, they can't use the Shining House to spread sunshine through the forest. Can Lily and Jess help Sophie Flufftail fix the Shining House and get her family back?
Sophie Foster 2 - El secreto de la alicornia mágica (Sophie Foster #Volumen 2)
by Shannon MessengerEl nuevo fenómeno literario juvenil que no te puedes perder: esta saga fantástica llegará muy pronto a las pantallas de la mano de Disney ¡La saga de Sophie Foster ya ha vendido más de 3,7 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo! La vida de Sophie por fin tiene sentido: sus poderes telepáticos le sirven para entrenar a Silveny, la primera alicornia hembra de las Ciudades Perdidas, y convertirla en un símbolo de esperanza para su pueblo. Pero una cosa es encontrarle sentido a tus poderes, y otra poder vivir en paz. Porque el Cisne Negro está volviendo a hacer de las suyas, Sophie encuentra mensajes y pistas de su presencia por todas partes. Y el riesgo que supone para las Ciudades Perdidas es, sencillamente, aterrador.
Sophie Go's Lonely Hearts Club
by Roselle LimA new heartfelt novel about the power of loneliness and the strength of love that overcomes it by critically acclaimed author Roselle Lim.Newly minted professional matchmaker Sophie Go has returned to Toronto, her hometown, after spending three years in Shanghai. Her job is made quite difficult, however, when she is revealed as a fraud—she never actually graduated from matchmaking school. In a competitive market like Toronto, no one wants to take a chance on an inexperienced and unaccredited matchmaker, and soon Sophie becomes an outcast.In dire search of clients, Sophie stumbles upon a secret club within her condo complex: the Old Ducks, seven septuagenarian Chinese bachelors who never found love. Somehow, she convinces them to hire her, but her matchmaking skills are put to the test as she learns the depths of loneliness, heartbreak, and love by attempting to make the hardest matches of her life.
Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard: Peter Nimble Adventure Series (#2)
by Jonathan AuxierTwelve-year-old Sophie knows little beyond the four walls of her father's bookshop, where she repairs old books and dreams of escaping the confines of her dull life. But when a strange boy and his talking cat/horse companion show up with a rare and mysterious book, she finds herself pulled into an adventure beyond anything she has ever read.
Sophie and the G-Man (Sophie Stearns Adventures #1)
by Deanna SjolanderSet in a bustling company-town, Sophie and the G-Man chronicles Sophie's accidental entry into a parallel dimension where she needs to solve the mystery of the device that transported her and the reason it exists in the first place.
Sophie the Sapphire Fairy: The Jewel Fairies Book 6 (Rainbow Magic #6)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Disaster has struck Fairyland! Jack Frost has stolen all the jewels from Queen Titania's crown. Without them, the fairies' magic dust is losing its power. Rachel and Kirsty have to help the Jewel Fairies to get the jewels back... before it's too late. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Jewel Fairies set! India the Moonstone Fairy; Scarlett the Garnet Fairy; Emily the Emerald Fairy; Chloe the Topaz Fairy; Amy the Amethyst Fairy; Sophie the Sapphire Fairy; Lucy the Diamond Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Sophie's Mixed Up Magic: Wishful Thinking
by Amanda AshbyAfter Sophie accidentally gets herself turned into a djinn, she starts to think that it might not be so bad after all. (Of course, that's after she gets the whole orange skin problem sorted out. ) Who wouldn't enjoy having the power to grant wishes! But when Sophie develops RWD (Random Wish Disorder) and can't STOP granting wishes, things get more than a little mixed-up! .
Sophie's Mixed-Up Magic: Out of Sight
by Amanda AshbyThe final book in the lively, fun series for tween girls--just right for Disney Channel fans! With her powers under control and things with Jonathan on track, Sophie can now focus on learning the whole truth about her dad (not to mention trying to figure out how she can save him and bring him back to their family). Fortunately, she's got Malik, her djinn-guide, to help her as she navigates carpet-flying, learns how to make herself invisible, and braces herself for what promises to be a very exciting adventure. But if it brings her dad back, it will all be worth it!
Sophie's Mixed-Up Magic: Under a Spell
by Amanda AshbyAs Sophie gets used to her magic, her relationship with the adorable Jonathan Tait is blossoming. There's only one problem: Jonathan's twin sister, Melissa. She's a total mean girl who seems intent on making Sophie's life miserable. On top of that, Melissa somehow seems to sense that Sophie has powers--and manages to bind Sophie to her in a totally self-serving way. Can Sophie figure out a way out of this--without ruining her chances with Jonathan? .
Sophie's Secret
by Anne WealeUnprofessional behavior?Sophie's calm, cool professional façade hid many secrets. For a start, Sophie had an incurably romantic nature. So when she was offered a post as Marc Washington's PA she jumped at the chance to return to Venice...a place for lovers, a place for dreams.Yet Marc Washington hardly seemed the sort of man who would tolerate Sophie's romantic heart-or her past, should he ever remember the part he'd played in it!
Sophisticated Seduction
by Jayne BaulingOpposites attractHaving fled to India to escape the painful disillusionment of one relationship, Bridget had no intention of embarking on another...especially not with someone as complex and dangerously attractive as Nicholas Stirling! While he was ruthless and sophisticated, Bridget was shy and gentle. To let down her guard to such a man would be pure folly. His talent was for seduction, not commitment. Nicholas might just break her heart again.
Sopravvissuti alla Nebbia: Quarantotto ragazzi sono intrappolati sulle montagne da una pericolosa foschia marrone
by Stan MorrisSopravvissuti alla Nebbia è un romanzo post apocalittico che ha per protagonisti quarantotto adolescenti di un campo estivo nella Sierra Nevada. Quando i telefoni cellulari smettono di funzionare e la posta non arriva più, la direttrice decide di assentarsi brevemente dal campo insieme a tre degli animatori, per andare a prendere la posta e scoprire perché i cellulari non prendono. Non faranno mai più ritorno. Lentamente, i ragazzi si rendono conto che dovranno arrangiarsi da soli. Uno di loro, Mike, capisce che nel mondo è accaduto qualcosa di spaventoso e convince un gruppetto di ragazze e ragazzi che è necessario prepararsi per sopravvivere: cercare cibo e acqua, costruirsi un rifugio per l’inverno e trovare il modo di fabbricare delle armi. Non tutte le sue iniziative riscuotono successo tra gli altri ragazzi, ma quando il campo estivo si ritrova sotto attacco, tutti capiscono che ha ragione. Lo eleggono capo e si preparano con lui per cercare di sopravvivere. Questo libro ripercorre soprattutto la storia della costruzione del loro rifugio e delle relazioni che nascono tra i ragazzi e gli sconosciuti che si troveranno a incontrare.
Soraya the Skiing Fairy: The Gold Medal Games Fairies Book 3 (Rainbow Magic #4)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin Rachel and Kirsty on their adventures with the Gold Medal Games Fairies. It's time to hit the slopes with Soraya the Skiing Fairy! When Rachel and Kirsty compete in the School Gold Medal Games, trouble seems to be around every corner. Naughty Jack Frost and his mischievous goblins are determined to sabotage the games and Rachel and Kirsty must do everything they can to help Soraya the Skiing Fairy to save the skiing event.Don't miss the rest of the Gold Medal Games Fairies series: Layne the Surfing Fairy, Riley the Skateboarding Fairy and Jayda the Snowboarding Fairy.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Soraya: Soraya: A Wielders of Arantha Prequel
by Patrick HodgesSul pianeta di Elystra, la tribù delle ixtrayu, composta di sole donne, ha prosperato per ottocento anni, da sempre nascosta dal mondo dominato dagli uomini. Trentacinque generazioni di protettrici hanno salvaguardato le proprie sorelle dagli uomini che le avrebbero distrutte pur di accaparrarsi il potere che detengono. Ma come iniziò tutto quanto? Alla ricerca di potere e di ricchezza, una banda di temibili schiavisti rapisce venti ragazze dalle loro case, mettendo anche mano alla pietra agrusiana, a lungo avvolta da legende sulla sua rarità e bellezza. Tra le rapite c'è Sahria, una novizia religiosa di soli diciotto anni, determinata a liberarsi e tornare a casa. Quando la pietra, del tutto inaspettatamente, le dona dei poteri divini, si rende conto che potrà ottenere la libertà per sé e le sue sorelle... ma salvarle tutte significherà lasciarsi alle spalle chi era in precedenza. Con la minaccia di un mercato di schiavi in cui verranno vendute, Sahria è costretta a prendere una scelta: fuggire e tornare al sicuro nel suo ordine religioso, o iniziare a percorrere una via ancora più pericolosa, una dove la mera sopravvivenza è solo l'inizio.
Soraya: un precuela del portador de Arantha
by Patrick HodgesEn el planeta Elystra, la tribu Ixtrayu, compuesta exclusivamente por mujeres, ha prosperado oculta de las sociedades dominadas por los hombres de su mundo durante ocho siglos. Treinta y cinco generaciones de protectoras han protegido a sus hermanas de los hombres que las destruirían por el poder elemental que ejercen. Pero, ¿cómo empezó todo? En busca de riquezas y poder, una banda de despiadados esclavistas roba a veinte chicas de sus hogares, así como la Piedra Agrusiana, legendaria por su belleza e incalculable valor. Entre las secuestradas se encuentra Sahria, una novicia de dieciocho años, decidida a liberarse y regresar a su hogar. Cuando la Piedra le confiere inesperadamente el poder divino de su dios, se da cuenta de que la libertad para ella y sus hermanas está a su alcance... pero salvarlas a todas significaría dejar atrás todo lo que ha conocido. Con un mercado de esclavos en ciernes, Sahria debe tomar una decisión: escapar y volver a la seguridad de su Orden, o embarcarse en un camino mucho más peligroso, en el que la mera supervivencia es sólo el principio.
Sorceraid: Episode 1 - The Ghost of Waterlow (Sorceraid #1)
by Lena Lucily“Sorceraid, solutions for sorcerers in distress." Nora is a recent graduate and fashion blogger on the side who lives in London and is looking for work. When she finds a tempting job offer online, she jumps at the opportunity – straight into a bus! She walks away from the accident without a scratch. This feat gets her hired by Sorceraid, consultants in magical solutions. Her magical regenerative ability leads to trouble with her most voracious client. Now within the sights of the terrible Decadents, Nora could lose more than just her magic. ABOUT THE SERIES Sorceraid is ten episodes over two volumes. It first appeared in 2016 and won the Fantasy category of the Prix des Auteurs Inconnus award for unknown authors. The series has been featured in various articles in blogs and French-language newspapers and magazines in France and abroad.
Sorcerer to the Crown
by Zen ChoIn this sparkling debut, magic and mayhem clash with the British elite...The Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers, one of the most respected organizations throughout all of England, has long been tasked with maintaining magic within His Majesty's lands. But lately, the once proper institute has fallen into disgrace, naming an altogether unsuitable gentleman--a freed slave who doesn't even have a familiar--as their Sorcerer Royal, and allowing England's once profuse stores of magic to slowly bleed dry. At least they haven't stooped so low as to allow women to practice what is obviously a man's profession...At his wit's end, Zacharias Wythe, Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers and eminently proficient magician, ventures to the border of Fairyland to discover why England's magical stocks are drying up. But when his adventure brings him in contact with a most unusual comrade, a woman with immense power and an unfathomable gift, he sets on a path which will alter the nature of sorcery in all of Britain--and the world at large...
Sorcerer's Amulet (The History of the Runestaff #2)
by Michael MoorcockThe Warrior in Jet and Gold raised a gauntleted hand to point at Dorian Hawkmoon. "You seek your betrothed, Yisselda, Duke Dorian. And you quest for the Mad God."