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Brown Girl in the Ring
by Nalo HopkinsonIn this "impressive debut" from award-winning speculative fiction author Nalo Hopkinson, a young woman must solve the tragic mystery surrounding her family and bargain with the gods to save her city and herself. (The Washington Post)The rich and privileged have fled the city, barricaded it behind roadblocks, and left it to crumble. The inner city has had to rediscover old ways -- farming, barter, herb lore. But now the monied need a harvest of bodies, and so they prey upon the helpless of the streets. With nowhere to turn, a young woman must open herself to ancient truths, eternal powers, and the tragic mystery surrounding her mother and grandmother. She must bargain with gods, and give birth to new legends.
Brown Harvest
by Jay RussellBrown Harvest is a 340 page unusual novel written by Jay Russell and first published in 2001. It was a finalist for the 2002 World Fantasy Award. The summary by Four Walls Eight Windows reads as follows: The Boy detective grows up, moves away, and comes home for a visit. His hometown's gone from American-as-apple-pie to darkest noir; his once innocent girlfriend has transformed into something both more and less than she once was; his father has become a bum on the skids - and that's the least of it. At once a parody and a tribute to childhood heroes, Brown Harvest turns and twists the fondest memories of characters familiar to anyone who grew up reading detective stories. Drawing on a tradition of borrowing from popular classics that stretches from Shakespeare on, Russell joyfully creates mayhem from colliding the worlds of hardboiled thrillers, "Young Adult" mysteries, and classic noir fiction.
Brown John’s Body
by Winston MarksErd Neff wanted as little to do with his fellow men as possible. So he lived alone in his big cash-vault. Alone, except for John . . . .
Brown and de Luca Collection Volume 1: A Paranormal Suspense Box Set (A Brown and de Luca Novel)
by Maggie ShayneFor the first time in a box set, the first three stories in New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne’s Brown and De Luca series, where you can’t trust what you see, and danger lurks in the shadows.Sleep with the Lights OnWhen a cornea transplant restores Rachel De Luca’s sight, the new eyes seem to give her new life. Until she starts seeing terrifying visions of brutal murders—crimes she soon learns are all too real. Detective Mason Brown wants to help Rachel, but when he discovers a shocking connection between them, he’ll have to do everything in his power to save her from a predator who is somehow still hunting from beyond the grave.Dream of DangerMurder brought self-help guru Rachel de Luca and Detective Mason Brown together. Their shared secrets drove them apart. Desperate to find a missing friend, Rachel has no choice but to turn to Mason. Their investigation into takes them ever deeper into danger—now it’s a race against time as these reluctant partners fight to stave off passion and save a life.Wake to DarknessA string of murders brings Rachel and Mason together again. Mason thinks that he can protect everyone he loves, including Rachel, by taking them to a winter hideaway, but danger follows them up the mountain. As guests disappear from a snowbound resort, the race to find the murderer intensifies. Rachel knows she’s a target. Will acknowledging her feelings for Mason destroy her—or save them both and stop a killer?
Brown and de Luca Collection Volume 2: A Paranormal Suspense Box Set (A Brown and de Luca Novel)
by Maggie ShayneAvailable for the first time together in one volume, the final two stories in the Brown and De Luca series from New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne.Innocent PreySelf-help superstar Rachel de Luca and Detective Mason Brown have finally given in to their overwhelming attraction to each other, but neither of them is ready to let physical passion turn into full-blown romance. When a judge’s daughter disappears, Mason has a terrible sense that it’s connected to the most recent case they solved together. The discovery of a string of missing women—all young, all troubled—seems like a promising lead. But there’s no clear connection between the missing girls. He realizes that once again he’ll have to rely on his own well-honed instincts and Rachel’s uncanny capacity to see through people’s lies in order to catch a predator and rescue his captives. But can they do it before Rachel becomes his next victim?Deadly ObsessionRachel de Luca has a bad feeling about the new woman in Detective Mason Brown’s life, the nurse taking care of him after he’s injured in the line of duty. She’d like to think it’s just jealousy, but intuition tells her it’s something more, maybe something dangerous. Mason knows Rachel’s wary of commitment, and asking her to stay when he’s in this condition would be the worst thing for their relationship. Then they receive chilling news: Mason’s psychotic sister-in-law has escaped from custody, and her sons—the nephews Mason is raising—are missing and the clock is ticking. As Mason and Rachel try to find the boys, she senses a new and unexpected danger stalking them. Soon, everyone close to Mason is in deadly peril—Rachel more than anyone….
Brrr! (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 1)
by Nick Price Rosie BensenNIMAC-sourced textbook
Bruggil's Bride
by Robert F. YoungShe came off the Androids, Inc., production line in September, 2241. She was five feet, seven inches tall, weighed 135 pounds, had flaxen hair and pale blue eyes. Her built-in batteries were guaranteed for ten years, her tapes were authentic Kirsten Flagstad, and her name was Isolde. Robert F. Young was a Hugo nominated author known for his lyrical and sentimental prose. His work appeared in Amazing Stories, Fantastic Stories, Startling Stories, Playboy, The Saturday Evening Post, Collier&’s, Galaxy Magazine, and Analog Science Fact & Fiction.
Bruja (Alpha Girls #4)
by Aileen ErinFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Erin Claudia de Santos has always looked out for every witch but herself. She fought from the shadows as her coven turned dark, and with a little help from her half-witch/half-Alpha werewolf cousin, Teresa McCaide, Claudia is doing everything she can to keeper friends and family in the light. Now the coven has splintered into two factions: Luciana’s army of witches wielding dark magic, and Claudia’s few stragglers who fight with the wolves. War is coming, and it won’t be much of a battle if Claudia can’t find the spells to counteract Luciana’s demonic power. But Luciana strikes before they’re prepared, and Claudia’s twin brother pays the price. Suddenly, going to Peru in search of ancient Incan magic doesn’t seem so crazy. Fighting evil will require a pure spirit, but her quest is full of temptations, including a handsome Peruvian guide with secrets of his own. Finding love is the last thing on Claudia’s ever-growing to-do list, but sometimes what you need has a way of seeking you out. “Holy Moly! I loved it. Claudia’s trek to Peru is one helluva ride... I think I have a new favorite witch!” — Barb, Paging Through The Days"It’s like the characters reach out of the book grab you by the scruff of the neck and drag you through the pages. Honestly, I don’t give up sleep for very many books but I just couldn’t put this one down.” - Ian, GoodreadsIt's time to binge the complete Alpha Girls series! Book 1: Becoming Alpha, which hit #1 at all major eBook retailersBook 2: Avoiding AlphaBook 3: Alpha Divided, an USA Today BestsellerBook 4: BrujaBook 5: Alpha Unleashed, an USA Today BestsellerBook 6: Shattered PackBook 7: Being AlphaBook 8: Lunar CourtBook 9: Alpha ErasedGet ready for Off Planet, the biggest and boldest adventure yet from the mind of Aileen Erin. It's perfect for fans of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, Claudia Gray's Defy the Stars, and Maura Milan's Ignite the Stars!
Bruja Born (Brooklyn Brujas #2)
by Zoraida CordovaThree sisters. One spell. Countless dead. Lula Mortiz feels like an outsider. Her sister's newfound Encantrix powers have wounded her in ways that Lula's bruja healing powers can't fix, and she longs for the comfort her family once brought her. Thank the Deos for Maks, her sweet, steady boyfriend who sees the beauty within her and brings light to her life. Then a bus crash turns Lula's world upside down. Her classmates are all dead, including Maks. But Lula was born to heal, to fix. She can bring Maks back, even if it means seeking help from her sisters and defying Death herself. But magic that defies the laws of the deos is dangerous. Unpredictable. And when the dust settles, Maks isn't the only one who's been brought back...Brooklyn Brujas Series:Labryinth Lost (Book 1)Bruja Born (Book 2)Praise for Labyrinth Lost:A Bustle Best Book A NPR Top YA Book A Paste Magazine Best Book"A richly Latin American, giddily exciting novel." —The New York Times"The best new series of the year." —Paste Magazine"This work is a magical journey from start to finish..." —School Library Journal, starred review
Bruja por un día (Mila & Luna #10)
by Prunella BatMila: 10 años, un millón de rizos e innumerables pecas (último recuento: 180) Bruja, pero solo por parte de padre.Luna: 10 años, ojos azules y piel canela. Presumida a más no poder. Hada 100%La bisabuela Elvina, que vive en una casa de muñecas en el salón de los Elven, se aburre muchísimo: Alberta es la única que va a visitarla. Y como muestra de agradecimiento decide transformarla en... ¡bruja por un día! A lomos de su particular escoba (¡un cepillo de dientes volador!), la hámster de Luna organizará unos líos ¡tremendos!
Brujas de Viaje (Mundodisco #Volumen 12)
by Terry PratchettUna nueva aventura de Mundodisco. Las sirvientas deben casarse con los príncipes. De eso se trata. No se puede luchar contra un final feliz. Al menos, hasta ahora... Parecía un trabajo fácil... Después de todo, ¿cuán difícil puede ser el asegurarse de que una sirvienta no se case con un príncipe? Pero para las brujas Yaya Ceravieja, Tata Ogg y Magrat Ajostiernos, en ruta hacia la distante ciudad de Genua, las cosas no son nunca tan simples... Después de todo, solo disponen del vudú de la señora Gogol, un gato tuerto y una varita mágica de segunda mano que solo hace calabazas. Deberán enfrentarse también a la Madrina en persona, quien ha hecho al Destino una oferta que este no puede rechazar. Y, finalmente, está el poder absoluto de la Historia.
Brujas de viaje (Mundodisco #12)
by Terry PratchettPero para las brujas Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg y Magrat Garlick, en ruta hacia la distante ciudad de Genua, las cosas no son nunca tan simples... Después de todo, solo disponen del vudú de la señora Gogol, un gato tuerto y una varita mágica de segunda mano que solo hace calabazas. Deberán enfrentarse también a la Madrina en persona, quien ha hecho al Destino una oferta que este no puede rechazar. Y, finalmente, está el poder absoluto de la Historia. Las sirvientas deben casarse con los príncipes. De eso se trata. No se puede luchar contra un final feliz. Al menos, hasta ahora...
Brujerías (Mundodisco #Volumen 6)
by Terry PratchettUna nueva entrega de la saga del Mundodisco, la serie de ciencia ficción más hilarante de todos los tiempos. Tres hermanas brujas se oponen radicalmente a los reyes del país de Lancre. Tienen sus motivos para ello, y también un maquiavélico plan para alzarse con la victoria. Naturalmente, los habitantes de Lancre se verán involucrados y todo derivará hacia una convulsión caótica. Reseña:«Muy divertido... invita sutilmente a reflexionar.»Chicago Tribune
Brujil Navidad: Un misterio paranormal de las brujas de Westwick (Los misterios de las brujas de Westwick #4)
by Colleen CrossCome, bebe, y envenénate... Cendrine West está ilusionada con la acogedora cena de Nochebuena cuando estalla una tormenta, trayendo consigo a varios comensales inesperados. Pero las brujas ebrias y la magia son la receta perfecta para el desastre, sobre todo cuando uno de los invitados muere. Las dotes detectivescas de Cen sacan a la luz un montón de problemas más hondos que el saco de Santa Claus y todos son sospechosos, incluido su atractivo novio, el sheriff. ¿Es un accidente mortal provocado por una bruja borracha o algo aún más siniestro? El asesinato entra en el menú y solo la magia será capaz de revelar la verdad en este emocionante y alocado relato navideño. Los misterios de las brujas de Westwick sono para amantes de la diversión y los libros de misterio con toques sobrenaturales. Si todavía no te has leído los tres primeros títulos de la colección (Caza de brujas, La bruja de la suerte y Bruja y famosa, puedes conseguirlos en un pack por un precio especial. «Un cruce entre Embruajda y Miss Marple» «Cinco estrellas para la perfecta combinación entre magia, muérdago y asesinato» «Un fascinante relato sobrenatural. Si te gustan los misterios te encantarán Cendrine West y su peculiar familia» «Uno de los mejores libros de misterio que he leído en mucho tiempo. Un imaginativo misterio detectivesco que combina la novela policíaca de Agatha Christie con un libro de fantasía de Harry Potter, ¡magia para adultos!»
Brujiland 3. ¡Cuidado con los búhos!
by Maria Ayguadé¡Te damos la bienvenida a Brujiland, el parque de atracciones donde la magia es muy real! Brujiland se ha convertido en un parque de búhos, ¡ya hay más aves que atracciones! Nía y su familia necesitan ayuda antes de que Ramona Losa haga de las suyas y consiga cerrar el recinto. Suerte que cuentan con el apoyo de Nicolás Lechuzo, el mayor especialista en búhos del mundo. ¿Podrá echarles una mano antes de que las aves se adueñen de Brujiland?
Bruma de medianoche
by Lara Adrian Violeta LambertUna guerrera entrenada para la batalla, independiente y sagaz. Su arma más poderosa es su extraordinaria capacidad psíquica. Es un regalo para ese mundo oscuro donde habitan las criaturas más sorprendes que la mente puede imaginar. Renata no puede permitirse enamorarse de hombre alguno, ni vampiro ni mortal, pero ahora, un extraño amenaza esa independencia lograda con tanto esfuerzo; un vampiro de cabellos de oro quien quiere arrastrarla a su reino de oscuridad . . . y a un placer que va más allá de la imaginación. Nikolai es un adicto a la adrenalina, ama la lucha e imparte su propia justicia a los enemigos de su raza. Un ser acostumbrado a ir a su aire y a quien no le van las reglas. Ahora una mujer se interpone en su camino, Renata cuenta con poderes prodigiosos que serán puestos a prueba cuando un niño es amenazado. La propia elite de su raza le obliga a colaborar y a prestar su ayuda a la joven. La unión de sus capacidades es como leña echada al fuego. La vida de Renata se volverá del revés bajo el influjo de Nikolai, un ser que le ofrece el más exquisito de los placeres y una pasión que marcará sus destinos para siempre.
Bruma roja: #Romantasy #Fantasy
by Lucía G. SobradoEN ESTE CUENTO DE HADAS NADA ES TAL Y COMO LO RECUERDAS. EMPIEZA LA BILOGÍA «BRUMA ROJA». Una heroína con una bestia en su interior. Un reino olvidado y maldito. Una pasión más fuerte que cualquier hechizo. Roja siempre trabaja sola. No solo porque se ha convertido en la cazarrecompensas con los métodos menos ortodoxos de los Tres Reinos, sino porque esconde demasiados secretos. Entre ellos, una bestia que cada día, al salir el sol, la transforma en un ser violento e incontrolable. Cuando los habitantes de Fabel convocan una asamblea clandestina para acabar con el Hada Madrina, la villana que conjuró la bruma que les ha hecho olvidar todo lo que fueron, nadie espera que aparezca Roja. Allí se encuentra también Lobo, un hombre alto, moreno y de intensos ojos amarillos que la tienta con un reto casi imposible: aniquilar ella misma a la tirana. Movida por el odio hacia la mirada desafiante de Lobo o por la culpabilidad de algunos actos impunes del pasado, Roja acepta. Pero eso implicará viajar junto a él y a otros compañeros que ocultan tantos o más que ella…Un viaje por un mundo de cuento de hadas en el que nada es tal y como lo recuerdas. Una travesía en la que el odio visceral entre Roja y Lobo se irá convirtiendo en una pasión feroz. Las primeras lectoras ya han caído rendidas al hechizo:«A la altura de Sarah J. Maas y Jennifer L. Armentrout».Andrea D. Morales, escritora e historiadora «Nostalgia, magia y giros inesperados que harán que vibres con cada página».@Gabi.weiss, booktoker«En esta novela no puedes fiarte ni de tu sombra».@Niralovebooks, escritora y bookstagrammer
Brunhilda's Backwards Day
by Shawna J. TenneyBrunhilda the witch loves making trouble. Each morning, she wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, puts on her ugliest dress, eats spider mush for breakfast, and brushes her teeth with candy. Then she looks in the mirror and happily observes, "You are utterly repulsive!” As soon as she leaves the house, she begins to spread her misery. No one is safe from her rainy-day spells or her wart-growing charms!But one night, Brunhilda’s cat makes trouble instead.When Brunhilda wakes up that next morning, she is on the right side of the bed. All she can find to wear is a fluffy pink ball gown. And her spider mush is replaced with oatmeal; her candy replaced by toothpaste! The day has gone completely backwards. What will happen when Brunhilda casts her all-time favorite misery-inducing spells?This is a silly story about how sometimes being nice can be more rewarding than being mean. Brunhilda may decide to keep some of her warts in the end, but she’s a changed witch. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed just doesn’t work for her anymore.A picture book for 3 to 6 year olds, this book teaches kids that being kind and nice to people actually makes you feel better than playing tricks and being mean. A good lesson for young children, teachers and parents will enjoy the message while kids will be enthralled with the bright, colorful illustrations and the silly, warty witch.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Brunt Boggart: A Tapestry of Tales
by David GreygooseA unique novel comprised of a cycle of beautiful and mysterious fantasy folk tales which combine to tell an unforgettable storyThis is a book like no other: a magical tapestry of folk tales, woven together to build a world that is as strange yet familiar as a half-remembered dream. It is an old world, a world of enchanted corn dollies and wild dances in poppy fields, a world of tricksters, lovers and fools.Through this world, Greychild must journey in search of his mother: from the village of Brunt Boggart, down the treacherous Pedlar Man's track, all the way to distant Arleccra, a city of treasures and temptation. If you follow him, a part of you will never come back.
Brush with Catastrophe (The Aloysius Tales #2)
by Tara Lain2nd EditionAn Aloysius TaleSammy Raphael is a crappy witch, and on top of that, he can’t seem to get a boyfriend. Where other supernaturals can bring down lightning and manifest wealth, Sammy can paint. Granted, the “prophetic” paintings he creates at night always come true, but they never predict anything important. Sammy feels like a total loser with a worthless ability. One night he paints a gorgeous guy who turns out to be his secret crush, the human Ryder, but Ryder’s changed so much he’s almost unrecognizably beautiful. Then Sammy paints an angel who turns out to be a witch. But is that witch also a devil—a devil who can bring down Sammy’s whole community and everyone he loves? And why the hell does Ryder keep changing? Aloysius, the black cat familiar, always backs a winner. So why is he backing Sammy?First Edition published by Loose Id, 2012.
Brushed by Scandal
by Gail WhitikerWHAT WILL SHE RISK FOR LOVE?Lady Annabelle Durst may be beautiful, but at four-and-twenty she’s firmly-and contentedly!-on the shelf. She’s learnt there’s nothing more important than protecting her heart against the perils of love. Then Anna’s family is embroiled in the scandal of the season, with only Sir Barrington Parker to turn to. He has a reputation for exposing society’s most disreputable secrets, and to save her family’s honour oh, so sensible Anna will do anything-even risk her reputation-to persuade this dangerous man to help...
Brute
by Kim FieldingBrute leads a lonely life in a world where magic is commonplace. He is seven and a half feet of ugly, and of disreputable descent. No one, including Brute, expects him to be more than a laborer. But heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and when he is maimed while rescuing a prince, Brute's life changes abruptly. He is summoned to serve at the palace in Tellomer as a guard for a single prisoner. It sounds easy but turns out to be the challenge of his life. Rumors say the prisoner, Gray Leynham, is a witch and a traitor. What is certain is that he has spent years in misery: blind, chained, and rendered nearly mute by an extreme stutter. And he dreams of people's deaths--dreams that come true. As Brute becomes accustomed to palace life and gets to know Gray, he discovers his own worth, first as a friend and a man and then as a lover. But Brute also learns heroes sometimes face difficult choices and that doing what is right can bring danger of its own. Winner in the 2013 Rainbow Awards.First: Best Gay FantasyFourth (tie): Best Gay Novel
Brute (Français)
by Kim Fielding Emmanuelle RousseauBrute mène une vie solitaire dans un monde où la magie est omniprésente. Ce qui le définit le mieux serait sans doute ses deux mètres trente de laideur, et son ascendance honteuse. Personne, pas même Brute, ne s'attend donc à ce qu'il puisse être autre chose qu'une main-d'œuvre corvéable. Mais les héros sont de toutes sortes et de toutes tailles, et quand il se retrouve handicapé pour avoir sauvé un prince, la vie de Brute change brusquement. Il est invité à venir travailler au palais de Tellomer afin de devenir le gardien d'un seul et unique prisonnier. La tâche semble facile, mais elle s'avérera être le défi de sa vie. Les rumeurs prétendent que le prisonnier, Gray Leynham, est un sorcier et un traître. Ce qui est certain, c'est qu'il a passé les dernières années dans une misère à peine imaginable : aveugle, enchaîné, et rendu presque incompréhensible par un bégaiement extrême. Et comme si cela ne suffisait pas, il est assailli par des cauchemars durant lesquels il assiste à la mort de gens vivant à proximité - pire, ses rêves se réalisent. Tandis que Brute s'habitue à la vie au palais et apprend à connaître Gray, il découvre sa propre valeur, d'abord en tant qu'ami et en tant qu'homme, puis en qualité d'amant. Mais Brute apprend aussi que les héros sont parfois confrontés à des choix difficiles et que faire ce qui lui semble juste peut aussi l'exposer à de grands dangers.
Brute (Français)
by Kim FieldingBrute mène une vie solitaire dans un monde où la magie est omniprésente. Ce qui le définit le mieux serait sans doute ses deux mètres trente de laideur, et son ascendance honteuse. Personne, pas même Brute, ne s&’attend donc à ce qu&’il puisse être autre chose qu&’une main-d&’œuvre corvéable. Mais les héros sont de toutes sortes et de toutes tailles, et quand il se retrouve handicapé pour avoir sauvé un prince, la vie de Brute change brusquement. Il est invité à venir travailler au palais de Tellomer afin de devenir le gardien d&’un seul et unique prisonnier. La tâche semble facile, mais elle s&’avérera être le défi de sa vie.Les rumeurs prétendent que le prisonnier, Gray Leynham, est un sorcier et un traître. Ce qui est certain, c&’est qu&’il a passé les dernières années dans une misère à peine imaginable : aveugle, enchaîné, et rendu presque incompréhensible par un bégaiement extrême. Et comme si cela ne suffisait pas, il est assailli par des cauchemars durant lesquels il assiste à la mort de gens vivant à proximité – pire, ses rêves se réalisent.Tandis que Brute s&’habitue à la vie au palais et apprend à connaître Gray, il découvre sa propre valeur, d&’abord en tant qu&’ami et en tant qu&’homme, puis en qualité d&’amant. Mais Brute apprend aussi que les héros sont parfois confrontés à des choix difficiles et que faire ce qui lui semble juste peut aussi l&’exposer à de grands dangers.
Brute Orbits
by George Zebrowski&“Like his previous tales of technocratically engineered futures (Macrolife; Stranger Suns; etc.), Zebrowski's latest evokes the pioneering SF of social philosopher Olaf Stapledon... In the 21st century, Earth incarcerates its undesirables in mined-out asteroids launched into new orbits for the duration of their sentences. "This use of distance as a better prison wall" is more than just an ingenious application of technology to the penal system: it's also a convenient trick for disposing of the socially misfit, since orbits are "accidentally" miscalculated to prevent their return. The narrative follows the histories of several of these "rocks" as their prisoners fight, unite and ultimately set out to create superior, self-contained cultures free of the taint of earthly ways. Individual asteroids house specific groups of offenders, ranging from hardened convicts to sexual deviants, juvenile delinquents and unwanted foreigners... Zebrowski argues his points with conviction.Publishers Weekly"A brilliant and dramatic philosophical reflection on the nature of society, technology . . . and humanity itself. Zebrowski is a deep thinker who writes about the big questions' in the grand tradition of Wells, Stapledon, and Clarke."-- Jack M. Dann, award-winning author of The Silent and The Memory CathedralHigh Crimes Call for High Punishment. It is the twenty-first century. Convicts are sentenced to asteroids that move in ever-widening solar orbits, timed to return when their terms run out. But a few ambitious administrators discover that small "errors" in velocity can rid them of selected groups altogether: the hardcore violent, the mentally defective, and especially the political dissidents. Enduring the black vise of interstellar space-time, these human rejects--men and women mixed together--create their own Darwinian societies, struggling to survive.Back on Earth, a handful of sympathetic and curious scientists have not forgotten these lost citizens. When a technological breakthrough makes it possible to overtake these scattered asteroids, a courageous team sets out to go where none has willingly gone before. What they discover in these "brute orbits" is both provocative and moving--a startling vision of humanity you will never forget.