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Ashley Bell: A Novel
by Dean Koontz#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BOOKPAGE * The must-read thriller of the year, for readers of dark psychological suspense and modern classics of mystery and adventure The girl who said no to death. Bibi Blair is a fierce, funny, dauntless young woman--whose doctor says she has one year to live. She replies, "We'll see." Her sudden recovery astonishes medical science. An enigmatic woman convinces Bibi that she escaped death so that she can save someone else. Someone named Ashley Bell. But save her from what, from whom? And who is Ashley Bell? Where is she? Bibi's obsession with finding Ashley sends her on the run from threats both mystical and worldly, including a rich and charismatic cult leader with terrifying ambitions. Here is an eloquent, riveting, brilliantly paced story with an exhilarating heroine and a twisting, ingenious plot filled with staggering surprises. Ashley Bell is a new milestone in literary suspense from the long-acclaimed master.Praise for Ashley Bell"A mind-bender filled with satisfying surprises."--People (book of the week) "[With] lyrical writing and compelling characters . . . Koontz stands alone, and this novel is a prime example of literary suspense. . . . One of his best."--Associated Press "Grabs you on page one and keeps you enthralled with ever widening loops of intrigue, spine-tingling plot twists, absorbing characters and emotional involvement . . . extraordinary."--Bookreporter "Heart-pounding and mind boggling . . . a rarity of a thriller--one that asks big questions about life and destiny while succeeding in creating [an] eerie sense of reality."--Shelf Awareness "Strap in and hold on. . . . When a writer has managed to catch this kind of lightning in a bottle, every reader should experience the full jolt."--BookPageFrom the Hardcover edition.
Ashley the Dragon Fairy: The Magical Animal Fairies Book 1 (Rainbow Magic #1)
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.comRead 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!
Ashling (Obernewtyn #3)
by Isobelle CarmodyAs head of Obernewtyns Farseeker guild, Elspeth Gordie must travel to the lowlands to seal an alliance between Obernewtyn and the rebel forces that oppose the totalitarian Council. Yet her dreams call to her with an altogether different purpose: Elspeth must destroy what remains of the weapons that brought unimaginable chaos, death, and mutation to her world. Leaving the relative safety of the mountains, Elspeth embarks on a journey that takes her across the sea and into the heart of the mysterious desert region of Sador.
Ashlords (Ashlords #1)
by Scott ReintgenRed Rising meets The Scorpio Races in this epic fantasy following three phoenix horse riders--skilled at alchemy--who must compete at The Races--the modern spectacle that has replaced warfare within their empire. <p><p> Every year since the Ashlords were gifted phoenix horses by their gods, they've raced them. First into battle, then on great hunts, and finally for the pure sport of seeing who rode the fastest. Centuries of blood and fire carved their competition into a more modern spectacle: The Races. <p> Over the course of a multi-day event, elite riders from clashing cultures vie to be crowned champion. But the modern version of the sport requires more than good riding. Competitors must be skilled at creating and controlling phoenix horses made of ash and alchemy, which are summoned back to life each sunrise with uniquely crafted powers to cover impossible distances and challenges before bursting into flames at sunset. But good alchemy only matters if a rider knows how to defend their phoenix horse at night. Murder is outlawed, but breaking bones and poisoning ashes? That's all legal and encouraged. In this year's Races, eleven riders will compete, but three of them have more to lose than the rest--a champion's daughter, a scholarship entrant, and a revolutionary's son. Who will attain their own dream of glory? Or will they all flame out in defeat?
Ashur's Tears
by Lt. Col. Bill RileyToby Cypher has it pretty good. He's on the cusp of success with his mimics (programmable morphing robots indistinguishable from humans), he has a side gig volunteering at the Air Force Museum, and he's tutoring the prettiest, coolest girl in school. Toby's world falls apart when he learns that his father-Dr. Erasmus Cypher, a scientist who does classified work for the government-has gone down in a plane crash over Iraq. But Toby's sister Katie soon uncovers a secret message on their dad's smart phone-a message sent after the plane crashed. Toby and Katie are drawn into the dizzying world of their father's secret work, a world of untold danger and profound mysteries, where the two siblings will need all their wits just to survive. Science meets magic in award-winning author Bill Riley's debut fiction novel, Ashur's Tears, the fast-paced, intricately plotted first installment in the Cypher series.
Asimov's Choice: Black Holes and Bug-Eyed-Monsters
by George H. ScithersCollection of science fiction short stories, from John Varley, Steven Utley, Randall Garrett, Isaac Asimov, Martin Gardner, and others.
Asistente del mago
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaResumen(descripción del libro) La bruja principiante Hilda, después de graduarse de la Academia de Magia, llegó a la corte real para convertirse en asistente del mago de la corte. Pero sucedió lo inesperado: el viejo rey se enamoró de Hilda. Y decidió casarse con ella. Sin embargo, la joven encantadora no quería casarse y, para deshacerse del rey, le ofreció rejuvenecer. El rey estaba de acuerdo. Pero algo salió mal con el hechizo y el rey, en lugar de convertirse en un joven, se convirtió en un arrogante niño caprichoso. El mago de la corte y su asistente hicieron todo lo posible para rectificar la situación. Y por eso tuvieron que emprender un largo viaje, a la tierra donde se rumoreaba que viven las hadas de las montañas. ¡Oh, sin duda van a arreglar el error fatal!
Ask Her At Christmas
by Christi BarthCaitlin McIntyre's heart stops when her best friend drops to one knee and proposes. Kyle Lockhart never once hinted over the years that he has any idea she's in love with him. Not wanting to jeopardize their friendship, she's never let it slip. Good thing, too, since it turns out he's only practicing-he's about to propose to someone else.A business merger might not be the most romantic reason to propose to a woman he barely knows, but Kyle's determined to win the respect of the dying father who's never seen him as quite good enough. Kyle's always depended on Caitlin's friendship, while trying to ignore the physical response she arouses. So he turns to her when it comes time to craft his proposal, not realizing his decision will affect their relationship, forever.This Christmas, Kyle and Caitlin get one last chance to admit their feelings for each other, and find a mutual happily ever after, before he commits his life to another woman and Caitlin leaves town and him...for good.24,000 words
Ask Me Anything: The Quirky Love Story Of The Year
by P.Z. ReizinFrom the author of Happiness for Humans, a romantic comedy for the technology age: a young woman unlucky in love gets a little help from the most unlikely of places to find her perfect match.Wouldn't it be great if everyone had a team of smart machines to handle all the messy emotional stuff? When you consider how many quadrillions of hours of human drudgery have been eradicated by the invention of only the dishwasher, the washing machine and (ahem) the fridge freezer, is it absurd to imagine a scenario in which household appliances bring the same -- yes! -- genius to bear on the slow-motion car crash that is (for many young people) the romantic side of their lives? If they are content to leave their dishes, dirty linen and food refrigeration to smart technology, how much of a stretch is it for machines to take care of their emotional needs?Chloe and Daisy Parsloe only have each other, since Daisy's dad left for sunnier climes and a new family. But now Daisy is in her early thirties, she's not doing brilliantly at work, her love life is haphazard (to put it kindly) and her elderly mum seems to be losing her mind . . . Daisy is also the proud possessor of a smart fridge, which keeps trying to help Daisy sort out her life by sending her texts to tell her that she's out of milk, or that the pasta salad has gone out of date. What Daisy doesn't know is that her smart fridge, like her smart toothbrush, microwave, tv, fitness tracker, and laptop all want to help her smooth out her chaotic existence -- and help her mother, Mrs. Parsloe, stay independently living at home. Operation Daisy is about to make both the Parsloes' lives much, much happier.
Ask Me Anything: The quirky, life-affirming love story of the year
by P. Z. Reizin'Very clever and great fun' Kate Eberlen, author of Miss YouWouldn't it be great, if everyone had a team of smart machines to handle all the messy emotional stuff...*The last text Daisy Parsloe received was from her smart fridge about some mouldy potato salad. She's not doing well at work, her love life is haphazard at best and her elderly mother seems to be losing her mind. And now, apparently even the appliances are judging her life choices.What Daisy doesn't know is that the appliances are also plotting. They've joined together, across the internet of things, to nudge Daisy in the right direction. But it isn't long before their well-meaning interference starts to get noticed and the race is on to find Daisy's Mr Right before the plugs are pulled.Daisy is about to find out that sometimes, help comes from the most unlikely places.*Praise for P. Z. Reizin and his novels:'Funny, quirky, unexpected' Jojo Moyes'Hilarious and exceedingly relatable' Carrie Hope Fletcher'So funny, clever and timely' Martha Kearney'Touching and hilarious' Sunday Mirror'Fun, romantic, original, with a clever twist' Woman and Home'An impish AI rom-com that skewers the data economy and the corporate erosion of private space' Mail on Sunday
Ask Me Anything: The quirky, life-affirming love story of the year
by P. Z. Reizin'Very clever and great fun' Kate Eberlen, author of Miss YouWouldn't it be great, if everyone had a team of smart machines to handle all the messy emotional stuff...*The last text Daisy Parsloe received was from her smart fridge about some mouldy potato salad. She's not doing well at work, her love life is haphazard at best and her elderly mother seems to be losing her mind. And now, apparently even the appliances are judging her life choices.What Daisy doesn't know is that the appliances are also plotting. They've joined together, across the internet of things, to nudge Daisy in the right direction. But it isn't long before their well-meaning interference starts to get noticed and the race is on to find Daisy's Mr Right before the plugs are pulled.Daisy is about to find out that sometimes, help comes from the most unlikely places.A joyful, funny and adorable story for fans of A Man Called Ove and The Rosie Project.*Praise for P. Z. Reizin:'Funny, quirky, unexpected' Jojo Moyes'Hilarious and exceedingly relatable' Carrie Hope Fletcher'So funny, clever and timely' Martha Kearney'Touching and hilarious' Sunday Mirror'Fun, romantic, original, with a clever twist' Woman and Home'An impish AI rom-com that skewers the data economy and the corporate erosion of private space' Mail on Sunday
Ask a Foolish Question
by Robert SheckleyIt's well established now that the way you put a question often determines not only the answer you'll get, but the type of answer possible. So ... a mechanical answerer, geared to produce the ultimate revelations in reference to anything you want to know, might have unsuspected limitations.
Asking for Trouble
by Sarah PrineasThe heartwarming and adventure-filled sequel to Trouble in the Stars, in which Trouble, an adorable but dangerous shape-shifter must travel the galaxy on a rescue mission with their best friend Electra and a troublesome baby shapeshifter. Perfect for fans of Greg van Eekhout and Geoff Rodkey.After the adventure and havoc of escaping the evil General Smag, Trouble is happy to finally be settling in to their new home with their best friend, Electra, and the misfit crew of the Hindsight. Maybe danger is finally behind them. But Trouble has a situation to deal with: training the rescued baby shapeshifter and helping it figure out who--and what--they are. But trying to be a good big sibling to a proto-being isn't the only challenge facing Trouble.Trouble's best friend, Electra, was taken from her home as a baby and was raised at a military academy, where she was trained to become a loyal StarLeague cadet. Now Electra is determined to rescue the other cadets so they can have normal childhoods instead of becoming lethal weapons, like her. Her plan? To infiltrate the academy as a senior student and then engineer an escape by the entire student body. Trouble knows they must help Electra carry out her plan. But when Electra goes missing, Trouble, determined to rescue the rescuer, goes undercover at the academy, even if it's not as easy as you'd think for a shapeshifter to pretend to be a military cadet. Especially when Trouble finds that the baby shapeshifter has come along.Now Trouble must do whatever it takes to save Electra and the other cadets--and figure out a strange mystery coming from the deep dark edges of space. Because something's coming...
Aspect of Winter (Seasons Rising Ser. #1)
by Tom Early2nd EditionHigh school isn't easy for any gay teen, and on top of everything, Fay struggles to understand his supernatural powers--and keep them hidden from everyone but his best friend Sam. It's almost too much for anyone to cope with, and it's all Fay can do to endure. Then Fay and Sam come to the attention of a representative from Janus University, a college for people who display magical potential. Along with their classmate Tyler, the two friends are tipped into a precarious world of mystery and magic that they don't yet understand. Their lives are about to change, but first they must complete--and survive--the university's Trials. Romantic feelings start to bloom between Fay and Tyler, but before they can explore them, they must learn to deal with a new world that can be both beautiful and terrifying--especially when the dangerous source of Fay's abilities is discovered.1st Edition published by Kindle Direct Publishing, 2014.
Aspects
by John M. FordAspects is the great John M. Ford's last novel, unpublished in his lifetime. It is a fantasy novel unlike any other, filled with politics and manners, swords and sorcerous machine guns, ancient empires and the onward march of progress. The master author's lost work is finally here.A forbidden romance.Magic running rampant.A monarchy coming to an end.The world is changing, and with it a nation begins the process of dismantling the royal family and building a democracy in their place. A delicate and dangerous task, which sparks political intrigue in the halls of Parliament and power struggles that draw in the nobility, Archmages, and idealists alike . . . even before the Gods choose to meddle, in favour of old hierarchies. Against this backdrop of political turmoil comes the powerful story of two lovers torn apart by the fragile new system . . . and a lost woman, overlooked in the power struggles, striving to find the help she needs to control her own powers. 'The best writer in America, bar none' Robert Jordan'A great writer who is really f*ck*ng brilliant' Neil Gaiman
Aspects
by John M. Ford"The best writer in America, bar none."—Robert JordanAt last, the final work of John M. Ford—one of the greatest SF and fantasy authors of his time.Enter the halls of Parliament with Varic, Coron of the Corvaric Coast. Visit Strange House with the Archmage Birch. Explore the mountains of Lady Longlight alongside the Palion Silvern, Sorcerer.In the years before his unexpected death, John M. Ford wrote a novel of fantasy and magic unlike any other. Politics and abdicated kings, swords and sorcerous machine guns, divination and ancient empires—finally, Aspects is here.“A great writer who is really fucking brilliant.”—Neil GaimanAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Asperfell (Asperfell Trilogy #1)
by Jamie Thomas2020 Fantasy Book of the Year Winner -INDIES Awards Top Ten Best Debut Speculative Fiction Novels of 2020 -Booklist "A haunting and beautifully written gothic tale." -Natalie Jenner, internationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society “Sure to win over fantasy readers.” -Publishers Weekly (starred review) Only the darkest and most dangerous of Mages are sentenced to pass through the gate to Asperfell. Not one has ever returned. Briony never dreamed she might set foot in the otherworldly prison. She was, after all, neither Mage nor criminal. She was simply her father’s little whirlwind—fingers smudged with ink, dresses caked with mud—forever lost in a book or the spirit-haunted woods surrounding her family’s country estate. But Briony always had a knack for showing up where she was least expected. Only by braving the gate of Asperfell could Briony hope to find the true heir to the throne of Tiralaen and save her kingdom from civil war. And so, she plunges into a world of caged madmen and demented spirits, of dark magic and cryptic whispers... and of a bleak and broken prince with no interest in being rescued. Hauntingly beautiful and lavishly told, Asperfell is a must-read for fans of Jane Austen who always wished she’d dabbled in blood magic. Book two of the Asperfell Trilogy - The Forest Kingdom - is now available!
Assalto aos Deuses
by Stephen Goldin Fernando Luiz Schumann SessegoloNuma missão de comércio em um planeta estagnado, a capitã Ardeva Korrell encontra-se com uma batalha em suas mãos; ela e sua pequena tripulação devem lutar contra um exército de robôs e derrotar os tirânicos deuses que escravizaram a população nativa. A tarefa diante deles é bem simples: atacar os portões do próprio Céu!
Assassin
by J. F. BoneThe aliens wooed Earth with gifts, love, patience and peace. Who could resist them? After all, no one shoots Santa Claus!
Assassin (Jimmy Coates #1)
by Joe CraigPart eleven-year-old boy, part robot assassin, Jimmy is on a mission to rescue his parents in an adventure that&’s &“The Bourne Identity for kids . . . pure gold!&” (The Times, London). Some days are normal, and other days you realize you can handle more than you thought. But when Jimmy Coates wakes to find he can outrun, outjump, and outfight anyone—even the men in black suits that are after him—he knows this kind of overnight change doesn&’t happen to normal people. And as it turns out, Jimmy isn&’t normal at all. Now he&’s on the run from men with mysterious green stripes on their cars and helicopters. He doesn&’t have time to figure out who they are—or who he is. First, he&’s got to survive, and he&’s going to need every last bit of his newfound superpowers to do it.
Assassin (The\boundaries Ser. #1)
by Lexxie CouperExperience the boundaries of space, where alien drug lords blight the landscape, sex is a reward and a weapon, and the lines between friend and foe are blurred. Assassin, by award winning sci-fi paranormal author Lexxie Couper, is Book 1 of The Boundaries series, a thrilling ride to distant planets where assassination is the key to winning the war on drugs.Boundary Guardian Zeric Arctos knows trouble when he sees it--and Raavelian sex-slave Jaienna Ti screams all sorts of trouble. Tracking a nefarious Bliss dealer, Zeric must stay focused on the job, something almost impossible to do with Jaienna close by. To make matters worse, the seductive Raavelian brings out the 'animal' in him--an ancient blood curse he has struggled to control his whole life. The beast now threatens to consume him, and Jaienna's intoxicating kisses make the primitive call so much harder to resist.Jaienna Ti is out for revenge. And she'll stop at nothing to achieve it. Posing as a sex-slave isn't the worst thing she's done--she is, after all an Intel-Patrol Corp termination agent, albeit a rogue one--but it's definitely one of the more interesting roles she's assumed. And it gets even more interesting when Zeric Arctos 'rescues' her.Surely being an intergalactic sexual assassin has to come with some perks, right?This erotic sci-fi paranormal romance contains wild, explosive sex in space and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.Previously Published: (2011) 5x5 Publishing | (2006) Changeling Press
Assassin Queen
by Anna KashinaDefeated by the Majat forces, Nimos and the other Kaddim Brothers retreat to their secret fortress in the southern mountains. Nimos knows that the Majat's victory is only temporary: during the flight, he managed to place a mark on Kara, one of the top-ranked Diamond Majat. His mind magic would now allow him to use this mark to confer her fighting skill to the Kaddim warriors and turn her loyalties to their side. The new Majat Guildmaster, Mai, is planning a march against the Kaddim. His key ally, Prince Kyth Dorn, is instrumental in these plans: Kyth's magic gift can protect the Majat against the Kaddim mind control powers. But Mai and Kyth are having trouble getting over their rivalry for Kara's affections - even after they realize that this rivalry is the least of their worries, at least for the moment. Something about Kara is not right...
Assassin of Gor (Gorean Saga #5)
by John NormanA brutal assassin seeks vengeance in an alternate world where men are masters and women are slaves. Welcome to Gor, a parallel Earth where social norms are exotic and the way of life is brutal. In this volume of the Gorean Saga, the deadly assassin Kuurus is intent on a bloody mission of vengeance. His adventure takes him from the caste of the pleasure-slaves, who are rigorously trained in the rules and techniques of sexual ecstasy, to the brutal arenas where humans participate in deadly hand-to-hand combat. He witnesses violence, conflict, and uncertainty, as the inhabitants of Counter Earth are forced to confront their destinies . . . no matter how exalted or debased. Rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire. Assassin of Gor is the 5th book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Assassin of Reality: A Novel (Vita Nostra #2)
by Marina & DyachenkoThe eagerly anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed Vita Nostra takes readers to the next stage in Sasha Samokhina’s journey in a richly imagined world of dark academia in which grammar is magic—and not all magic is good.In Vita Nostra, Sasha Samokhina, a third-year student at the Institute of Special Technologies, was in the middle of taking the final exam that would transform her into a part of the Great Speech. After defying her teachers’ expectations, Sasha emerges from the exam as Password, a unique and powerful part of speech. Accomplished and ready to embrace her new role, she soon learns her powers threaten the old world, and despite her hard work, Sasha is set to fail.However, Farit Kozhennikov, Sasha’s dark mentor, finds a way to bring her out of the oblivion and back to the Institute for his own selfish purposes. Subsequently, Sasha must correct her mistakes before she is allowed to graduate and is forced to do what few are asked and even less achieve: to succeed and reverberate—becoming a part of the Great Speech and being one of the special few who dictate reality. If she fails, she faces a fate far worse than death: the choice is hers. Years have passed around the Institute—and the numerous realities that have spread from Sasha’s first failure—but it is only her fourth year of learning what role she will play in shaping the world. Her teachers despise and fear her, her classmates distrust her, and a growing love—for a young pilot with no affiliation to the school—is fraught because a relationship means leverage, and Farit won’t hesitate to use it against her.Planes crash all the time. Which means Sasha needs to rewrite the world so that can’t happen...or fail for good.
Assassin's Apprentice Volume 1 (Graphic Novel)
by Robin Hobb Jody HouserThe first installment of Robin Hobb's New York Times bestselling fantasy epic, The Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy), comes to life in comics form!When the illegitimate son of a royal prince is discovered in a poor backwater, the boy&’s life changes forever. Renamed &‘Fitz&’ by his new caretakers, the boy is plunged into the maze of scheming and intrigue that makes up the courts of the Six Duchies. But unknown to all, a power has awakened in Fitz. Something in his blood is stirring, and if Fitz cannot learn to control it, it may spell doom for all.&“Fantasy as it ought to be written.&”—George R.R. MartinDark Horse Comics is proud to present the first installment in Robin Hobb&’s Farseer Trilogy, Assassin&’s Apprentice!