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The Jerusalem Quartet: Sinai Tapestry, Jerusalem Poker, Nile Shadows, and Jericho Mosaic (The Jerusalem Quartet #3)
by Edward WhittemoreA special four-in-one edition of Edward Whittemore&’s epic Jerusalem QuartetIn Sinai Tapestry, it is 1840, and Plantagenet Strongbow, the twenty-ninth duke of Dorset, seven-feet-seven-inches tall and the greatest swordsman and botanist of Victorian England, walks away from the family estate and disappears into the Sinai Desert carrying only a large magnifying glass and a portable sundial. He emerges forty years later as an Arab holy man and anthropologist, now the author of a massive study of Levantine sex—and the secret owner of the Ottoman Empire.In Jerusalem Poker, on New Year&’s Eve, 1921, three men sit down to a poker game. The Great Jerusalem Poker Game, as it&’s eventually known, continues for the next twelve years. The players are as exotic as the game: Cairo Martyr, a one-time African slave, now the Middle East&’s chief supplier of aphrodisiac mummy dust; Joe O&’Sullivan Beare, an Irish tradesman with a specialty in sacred phallic amulets; and Munk Szondi, an Austro-Hungarian Imperial Army colonel turned dedicated Zionist. And they are playing for no less than the control of Jerusalem itself.In Nile Shadows, in 1941, a hand grenade explodes in a Cairo bar, taking the life of Stern, a petty gunrunner and morphine addict. His death could easily go unnoticed as Rommel&’s tanks charge through the desert in an attempt to open the Middle East to Hitler&’s forces. Yet the mystery behind Stern&’s death is a top priority for intelligence experts. Master spies from three countries converge on Joe O&’Sullivan Beare, who is closer to Stern than anyone, in an effort to unravel the disturbing puzzle. The search for the truth about Stern leads O&’Sullivan Beare through the slums of Cairo to a decaying former brothel called the Hotel Babylon.And in Jericho Mosaic, Yossi is an ideal agent for the Mossad. He&’s recruited by an agent named Tajar, and code-named &“the Runner.&” Thus begins the longest-running and most successful operation in the history of Israeli intelligence. Meanwhile, in the desert oasis of Jericho, Abu Musa, an Arab patriarch, and Moses the Ethiopian, meet each day over games of shesh-besh and glasses of Arak to ponder history and humanity. We learn about the friendship of Yossi&’s son, Assaf, an Israeli soldier badly wounded during the Six Day War, and Yousef, a young Arab teacher who, in support of the Palestinian cause, decides to live as an exile in the Judean wilderness.
The Jessie James Archives: Abundant Riches
by Craig GallantJesse James has paid for his place on the national stage by placing his flesh, blood, dreams, and perhaps even his soul upon the altar of his ambition. But even in the depths of his madness, a purpose drove his every move, and now, drawing upon the support of friends and former foes alike, he is finally poised to claim the prize that he has coveted his entire adult life. His journey is set for control of the entire Confederate Rebellion Army and the states under its flag.
The Jessie James Archives: Honor Among Outlaws
by Craig GallantIn an alternate history twisted through the evil influence of strange, mysterious creatures, the greatest figures of American history battle for dominance and control of a war-torn nation. High tech machines and weapons dominate the land as the world changes daily with each new invention. Amidst this clash of giants, two lone outlaws, Jesse James and William 'Billy the Kid' Bonnie, strive for recognition and their share of the glory, struggling for their place on the national stage.
The Jester at Scar: The Dumarest Saga Book 5
by E. C. TubbScar: a harsh, inhospitable world with a vicious and shifting population of prospectors, drawn from every corner of the galaxy by rumours of a miraculous golden spore. To this violent planet come two more travellers, ready to try their luck among its lethal jungles: the cruel, mocking Lord of Jest - and Dumarest, driven by destiny on his endless search for Lost Earth . . . (First published 1970)
The Jester at Scar: The Dumarest Saga Book 5 (DUMAREST SAGA)
by E.C. TubbScar: a harsh, inhospitable world with a vicious and shifting population of prospectors, drawn from every corner of the galaxy by rumours of a miraculous golden spore.To this violent planet come two more travellers, ready to try their luck among its lethal jungles: the cruel, mocking Lord of Jest - and Dumarest, driven by destiny on his endless search for Lost Earth . . . (First published 1970)
The Jesus Incident (Pandora Sequence)
by Frank Herbert Bill RansomFrom a New York Times bestseller, &“a tremendously exciting, mysterious, and powerful novel&” about an AI creation that exiles humanity to alien planet (SFreviews.net). A sentient Ship, an artificial intelligence with godlike powers, delivers the last survivors of humanity to a horrific, poisonous planet, Pandora—rife with deadly Nerve-Runners, Hooded Dashers, airborne jellyfish, and intelligent kelp. Chaplain and psychiatrist Raja Lon Flattery is brought back out of hibernation to witness Ship&’s machinations as well as the schemes of human scientists manipulating the genetic structure of humanity. But will he be able to help humanity meet the demands of its ruler?
The Jesus Incident: Pandora Sequence Book 2 (PANDORA SEQUENCE #3)
by Frank Herbert Bill RansomA determined group of colonists are attempting to establish a bridgehead on the planet Pandora, despite the savagery of the native lifeforms, as deadly as they are inhospitable.But they have more to deal with than just murderous aliens: their ship's computer has been given artificial consciousness and has decided that it is a God. Now it is insisting - with all the not inconsiderable force of its impressive array of armaments to back it up - that the colonists find appropriate ways to worship It .
The Jewel Fairies Collection: A Rainbow Magic Book (Jewel Fairies #Bks. 1-4)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Jewel Fairies: : A collection of all seven books in one!
The Jewel In The Skull (Gateway Essentials #446)
by Michael MoorcockDorian Hawkmoon, the last Duke of Koln, swore to destroy the Dark Empire of Granbretan. But after his defeat and capture at the hands of the vast forces of the Empire, Hawkmoon becomes a puppet, co-opted by his arch nemesis, the ruthless Baron Meliadus, to infiltrate the last stronghold of rebellion against Granbretan: the small but powerful city of the Kamarg. He has been implanted with a black jewel, through which the Dark Empire can control his every decision. But in the stronghold of the Kamarg, Hawkmoon discovers the power inside him to overcome any control, and his vengeance against the Dark Empire is filled with an unrelenting fury.
The Jewel Seed
by Joan Aiken Peter BaileyAn English orphan unwittingly holds the key to a powerful source of magic The graduation ceremony of the Grand and Ancient College of Siberian Witches takes place in the winter darkness of the Far North. But despite the celebration, the night is full of warnings and worry. The Wanderer is abroad in search of the coveted Jewel Seed that has been lost for centuries. Whoever finds it can unlock all knowledge and will have unlimited power. . . . Meanwhile, orphan Nonnie Smith is leaving the home she shares with her grandmother and grown siblings in Sesame Green to go live in London with her cousins and eldest sister, Una. Nonnie's problems begin when her old neighbor Mrs. Wednesday returns from the Siberian witch conference and discovers that someone has taken a mysterious shirt off her clothesline. Nonnie is sure the linen blouse was Una's, but why is Mrs. Wednesday so desperate to get her hands on it? Then Una is kidnapped--along with famous historical characters Julius Caesar, Mozart, and Jane Austen--and it's up to Nonnie and her cousin John to outsmart both the Winter People and Mrs. Wednesday in order to save her.. The Jewel Seed is Joan Aiken's retelling of a story her father, the poet Conrad Aiken, used to tell her and her siblings when they were young. This ebook features illustrations by Peter Bailey and a personal history of Joan Aiken including rare images from the author's estate.
The Jewel and Her Lapidary
by Fran WildeFrom Fran Wilde, the Andre Norton and Compton Crook Award-winning author of Updraft.The kingdom in the Valley has long sheltered under the protection of its Jewels and Lapidaries, the people bound to singing gemstones with the power to reshape hills, move rivers, and warp minds. That power has kept the peace and tranquility, and the kingdom has flourished.Jewel Lin and her Lapidary Sima may be the last to enjoy that peace.The Jeweled Court has been betrayed. As screaming raiders sweep down from the mountains, and Lapidary servants shatter under the pressure, the last princess of the Valley will have to summon up a strength she's never known. If she can assume her royal dignity, and if Sima can master the most dangerous gemstone in the land, they may be able to survive.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Jewel and the Key
by Louise SpieglerAn earthquake and the discovery of a mysterious antique mirror unleash forces that jolt sixteen-year-old Addie McNeal back to 1917 Seattle, just as the United States is entering World War I. Addie finds herself shuttling back and forth between past and present, drawn in both times to the grand Jewel Theater. In both decades the existence of the Jewel is threatened and war is looming . . . and someone she cares about is determined to fight. Eventually, Addie realizes that only she has the key to saving the Jewel--and the lives of her friends. But will she figure out how to manipulate the intricately woven threads of time and truly set things right?
The Jewel of Fire: Book Seven of The Chronicles of Westria (The Chronicles of Westria)
by Diana L PaxsonThere were four Jewels of Power - one for each of the sovereign elements: Earth, Water, Wind and Fire. Whosoever controlled the Jewels controlled the destiny of Westria. Long ago they were lost in the chaos of the war of magic and the land drifted, leaderless into decline. Prince Julian, rightful heir to the throne of Westria, has recovered three of the four. Only the last, the Jewel of Fire, buried in the burning heart of a volcano, eludes him. Yet before he can restore the Kingdom to peace, Julian must recover the Jewel and overcome his terrible enemy the Blood Lord Caolin.
The Jewel of Seven Stars
by Bram Stoker Bryan HitchAn Egyptologist, attempting to raise from the dead the mummy of Tera, an ancient Egyptian queen, finds a fabulous gem and is stricken senseless by an unknown force. Amid bloody and eerie scenes, his daughter is possessed by Tera's soul, and her fate depends upon bringing Tera's mummified body to life.
The Jewel of Seven Stars: Ah, It Is The Fault Of Our Science That It Wants To Explain All; And If It Explain Not, Then It Says There Is Nothing To Explain
by Bram StokerIn a house full of Egyptian antiquities—A jeweled scarab, mummified cat, and severed hand …Unexplained claw marks and comas …A mysterious stranger&’s wild tales of a hidden tomb and ancient warnings …Of violent deaths to everyone who sought the jewel …All linked to a forgotten queen&’s 5,000-year quest for reincarnation …Malcolm Ross, pulled by his adoration of Margaret Trelawny, finds himself embroiled in a centuries old story that challenges human logic.Lovers of the supernatural, occult, and paranormal will enjoy this unique edition of Bram Stoker&’s The Jewel of the Seven Stars, which includes the novel&’s original 1903 ending as well as an abridged 1912 version.
The Jewel of Turmish (Forgotten Realms: Cities #3)
by Mel OdomAlaghôn -- The Jewel of TurmishPreserving the balance of nature is a way of life for Haarn Brightoak, no matter what the cost, but even his dedication to the customs of the druid is put to the test when a long-dead evil returns to the world of the living. As this vile creature gathers its undead army, Haarn must decide if he will compromise his way of life to defend the city that has never welcomed him.The third title in the swashbuckling The Cities series, this novel explores the Vilhon Reach, an area of the Forgotten Realms world that previously had little information written about it.The Jewel of Turmish is the first Forgotten Realms novel from popular author Mel Odom since his trilogy of titles in The Threat from the Sea series.
The Jewel of the Kalderash: The Kronos Chronicles: Book Iii (The Kronos Chronicles #3)
by Marie RutkoskiUpon arriving in the Romany homeland to deliver the Mercator Globes, Petra Kronos, Tomik, and Neel formulate a plan to save Petra's father, who has been transformed into a Gray Man. But when a long-held secret is revealed, Neel finds himself bound to his country. The friends are quickly swept up in an epic battle for power. Thrones are at stake. Spies are afoot. Murder is common. Worst of all, Prince Rodolfo is close to becoming emperor, and ruling half of Europe. How much is Petra willing to sacrifice to defend the people she loves? Her search for answers will take her to castles and cities, through mountains, and even underwater as she tests her strength and gambles her life.
The Jewel-Hinged Jaw
by Samuel R. DelanySamuel R. Delany's The Jewel-Hinged Jaw first appeared in 1977. Its demonstration that science fiction is a special language, rather than gadgets and green-skinned aliens, had an impact that reverberates today in science fiction criticism. Close textual analyses of Thomas M. Disch, Ursula K. Le Guin, Roger Zelazny, and Joanna Russ read as brilliantly today as when they first appeared.
The Jewel-Hinged Jaw: Notes on the Language of Science Fiction
by Samuel R. DelanyFrom the four-time Nebula Award–winning author, an indispensable work of science fiction criticism, revised and expanded. Samuel R. Delany&’s The Jewel-Hinged Jaw appeared originally in 1977, and is now long out of print and hard to find. The impact of its demonstration that science fiction was a special language, rather than just gadgets and green-skinned aliens, began reverberations still felt in science fiction criticism. This edition includes two new essays, one written at the time and one written about those times, as well as an introduction by writer and teacher Matthew Cheney, placing Delany&’s work in historical context. Close textual analyses of Thomas M. Disch, Ursula K. Le Guin, Roger Zelazny, and Joanna Russ read as brilliantly today as when they first appeared. Essays such as &“About 5,750 Words&” and &“To Read The Dispossessed&” first made the book a classic; they assure it will remain one.&“Delany&’s first work of non-fiction, The Jewel Hinged Jaw: Notes on the Language of Science Fiction, remains a benchmark of sf criticism thirty-three years after its initial publication in 1977. . . . Extensively revised and reissued in 2009, JHJ has become even stronger, containing twelve essays in ten chapters and two appendixes.&” —Isiah Lavender, Science Fiction Studies&“I re-read The Jewel-Hinged Jaw every year as a source of guidance, as a measure of what all criticism and literature should aspire to be, and as a challenge for those of us who want to write.&” —Junot Díaz, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao&“What a joy it is to have The Jewel-Hinged Jaw back in print! These essays glitter with insights into writing, reading, society, and the multiple relationships of the three.&” —Reginald Shepherd, author of Orpheus in the Bronx
The Jewels Of Aptor: A Science Fantasy Novel / Captives Of The Flame: A Science Fantasy Novel (wildside Double #30) (Gateway Essentials #376)
by Samuel R. DelanyWhen Argo, the White Goddess, orders it Geo, the itinerant poet, and his three disparate companions journey to the island of Aptor to seize a jewel from the dark god, Hama, and return it to Argo so that she may defeat the malign forces ranged against her and the land of Leptar. But, as the four push deep into the enigmatic heart of Aptor and the easy distinctions between good and evil start to blur, their mission no longer seems straightforward. For Argo already controls two of the precious stones and possession of the third would make her power absolute. And the four friends have learned that power tends to corrupt...
The Jewels of Elsewhen
by Ted WhiteYou are riding home from work on the subway. There is a jolt - and as you fall against your neighbour you discover - he is a manikin. You investigate. The entire train is filled with manikins. Are there no humans in this world...?You approach a door. There is only an opaque blackness on the other side. You are wary. You put through only one arm. It disappears completely. You are curious. You must find out what lies beyond.You walk through the door into the void...
The Jewels of Elsewhen
by Ted WhiteYou are riding home from work on the subway. There is a jolt - and as you fall against your neighbour you discover - he is a manikin. You investigate. The entire train is filled with manikins. Are there no humans in this world...? You approach a door. There is only an opaque blackness on the other side. You are wary. You put through only one arm. It disappears completely. You are curious. You must find out what lies beyond. You walk through the door into the void...
The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport
by Samit BasuA 2024 Locus Award Finalist!A "Best Of" pick in BookBub | Lit Hub | Book Riot | The Mary Sue“So much fun!”–Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling authorFrom international bestseller Samit Basu, The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport is an exuberant new sci-fi adventure with heart that reads like a mash-up of “Aladdin” and Murderbot—with gloriously chaotic resultsShantiport was supposed to be a gateway to the stars. But the city is sinking, and its colonist rulers aren’t helping anyone but themselves.Lina, a daughter of failed revolutionaries, has no desire to escape Shantiport. She loves her city and would do anything to save its people. This is, in fact, the plan for her life, made before she was even born.Her brother, Bador, is a small monkey bot with a big attitude and bigger ambitions. He wants a chance to leave this dead-end planet and explore the universe on his own terms. But that would mean abandoning the family he loves—even if they do take him for granted.When Shantiport's resident tech billionaire coerces Lina into retrieving a powerful artifact rumored to be able to reshape reality, forces from before their time begin coalescing around the siblings. And when you throw in a piece of sentient, off-world tech with the ability to grant three wishes into the mix… None of the city's powers will know what hit them.Also by Samit BasuThe City InsideAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Jo Fletcher Books Anthology
by Christopher Golden Lisa Tuttle Rachel Pollack Markus Heitz Tom Fletcher Alison Littlewood John Matthews Frank P. Ryan Snorri Kristjansson Aidan Harte Stephanie Saulter Naomi Foyle Sue Tingey David Towsey Caitlín MatthewsWhatever you fancy - enthralling epic fantasy or spine-tingling ghost-story, mythical thriller or riveting alternate history - Jo Fletcher Books has it all.Here at Jo Fletcher Books we pride ourselves on publishing high quality fantasy, science fiction and horror, of all types (we don't like to be bored). To demonstrate this, we've put together an anthology featuring a collection of short stories written by our wonderful authors. The Jo Fletcher Books Anthology includes stories from award-winning and bestselling writers including Lisa Tuttle, Alison Littlewood and Christopher Golden as well as many others: a showcase of the fantastic talent contained within this small but perfectly formed Imprint. Whatever your taste, there is something in here for everyone
The Jo Fletcher Books Anthology
by Christopher Golden Markus Heitz Frank P. RyanWhatever you fancy - enthralling epic fantasy or spine-tingling ghost-story, mythical thriller or riveting alternate history - Jo Fletcher Books has it all.Here at Jo Fletcher Books we pride ourselves on publishing high quality fantasy, science fiction and horror, of all types (we don't like to be bored). To demonstrate this, we've put together an anthology featuring a collection of short stories written by our wonderful authors. The Jo Fletcher Books Anthology includes stories from award-winning and bestselling writers including Lisa Tuttle, Alison Littlewood and Christopher Golden as well as many others: a showcase of the fantastic talent contained within this small but perfectly formed Imprint. Whatever your taste, there is something in here for everyone