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The Future Is Yours: A Novel
by Dan FreyTwo best friends create a computer that can predict the future. But what they can&’t predict is how it will tear their friendship—and society—apart.&“An impossibly addictive brainteaser wrapped in a buttery popcorn kernel.&”—Aneesh Chaganty, director and co-writer of Searching and RunIN DEVELOPMENT AS AN HBO MAX ORIGINAL SERIESIf you had the chance to look one year into the future, would you? For Ben Boyce and Adhi Chaudry, the answer is unequivocally yes. And they&’re betting everything that you&’ll say yes, too. Welcome to The Future: a computer that connects to the internet one year from now, so you can see who you&’ll be dating, where you&’ll be working, even whether or not you&’ll be alive in the year to come. By forming a startup to deliver this revolutionary technology to the world, Ben and Adhi have made their wildest, most impossible dream a reality. Once Silicon Valley outsiders, they&’re now its hottest commodity. The device can predict everything perfectly—from stock market spikes and sports scores to political scandals and corporate takeovers—allowing them to chase down success and fame while staying one step ahead of the competition. But the future their device foretells is not the bright one they imagined.Ambition. Greed. Jealousy. And, perhaps, an apocalypse. The question is . . . can they stop it?Told through emails, texts, transcripts, and blog posts, this bleeding-edge tech thriller chronicles the costs of innovation and asks how far you&’d go to protect the ones you love—even from themselves.
Game Changer
by Neal Shusterman"A timely, speculative thought experiment in perspective, privilege, and identity." —Kirkus"The conceit behind Shusterman’s latest is truly unique. While it exhibits the author’s usual storytelling aplomb, it also manages to delve into more serious and timely subject matter, such as racism, sexism, and homophobia. Despite these heavy topics, the story still moves at a lively pace and, thanks to a zany sci-fi twist, manages to pack in a few laughs as well." —BooklistAll it takes is one hit on the football field, and suddenly Ash’s life doesn’t look quite the way he remembers it.Impossible though it seems, he’s been hit into another dimension—and keeps on bouncing through worlds that are almost-but-not-really his own.The changes start small, but they quickly spiral out of control as Ash slides into universes where he has everything he’s ever wanted, universes where society is stuck in the past…universes where he finds himself looking at life through entirely different eyes.And if he isn’t careful, the world he’s learning to see more clearly could blink out of existence…This high-concept novel from the National Book Award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author of the Arc of a Scythe series tackles the most urgent themes of our time, making this a must-buy for readers who are starting to ask big questions about their own role in the universe.
City of the Uncommon Thief
by Lynne BertrandA dark and intricate fantasy, City of the Uncommon Thief is the story of a quarantined city gripped by fear and of the war that can free it."Guilders work. Foundlings scrub the bogs. Needles bind. Swords tear. And men leave. There is nothing uncommon in this city. I hope Errol Thebes is dead. We both know he is safer that way." In a walled city of a mile-high iron guild towers, many things are common knowledge: No book in any of the city's libraries reveals its place on a calendar or a map. No living beasts can be found within the city's walls. And no good comes to the guilder or foundling who trespasses too far from their labors. Even on the tower rooftops, where Errol Thebes and the rest of the city's teenagers pass a few short years under an open sky, no one truly believes anything uncommon is possible within the city walls. But one guildmaster has broken tradition to protect her child, and now the whole city faces an uncommon threat: a pair of black iron spikes that has the power of both sword and needle on the rib cages of men has gone missing, but the mayhem they cause rises everywhere. If the spikes are not found, no wall will be high enough to protect the city—or the world beyond it. And Errol Thebes? He's not dead and he's certainly not safe.
The Conjurers #2: Hunt for the Lost (The Conjurers #2)
by Brian AndersonSiblings Emma and Alex fall deeper into the magical world of the Conjurian--a place where illusionists called conjurers can perform actual tricks--in book two of this new highly-illustrated fantasy adventure series that's perfect for fans of the Magic Misfits and the Land of Stories.The hunt is on for the Eye of Dedi--the legendary object that stores magic untold--and siblings Alex and Emma are determined to get it first. The only problem? They're not the only ones looking. Hot on their heels is the evil Shadow Conjurer who will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Eye and finally control all of the Conjurian world. It's up to Alex and Emma to outsmart the Shadow Conjurer and his league of ghastly monsters, or risk losing magic forever.Fall under the spell of the Conjurers. Masterful storytelling and over 100 captivating black-and-white illustrations fill author-illustrator Brian Anderson's world with charm and intrigue.
The Thief Knot: A Greenglass House Story (Greenglass House #4)
by Kate MilfordGhosts, a kidnapping, a crew of young detectives, and family secrets mix in this new standalone mystery set in the world of the best-selling Greenglass House, from a National Book Award nominee and Edgar Award–winning author. Marzana and her best friend are bored. Even though they live in a notorious city where normal rules do not apply, nothing interesting ever happens to them. Nothing, that is, until Marzana&’s parents are recruited to help solve an odd crime, and she realizes that this could be the excitement she&’s been waiting for. She assembles a group of kid detectives with special skills—including the ghost of a ship captain&’s daughter—and together, they explore hidden passageways, navigate architecture that changes overnight, and try to unravel the puzzle of who the kidnappers are—and where they&’re hiding. But will they beat the deadline for a ransom that&’s impossible to pay? Legendary smugglers, suspicious teachers, and some scary bad guys are just a few of the adults the crew must circumvent while discovering hidden truths about their families and themselves in this smart, richly imagined tale.
Blood Before Sunrise (A Shaede Assassin Novel #2)
by Amanda Bonilla“One hell of a journey.”—Vampire Book Reviews With the help of her mentor, Raif, Darian has spent the past few months searching for Delilah, Azriel’s accomplice in his coup against the Shaede nation. But now that they’ve flushed the half-crazed Oracle from hiding, a shocking truth is revealed. One that’s too painful for Raif to entertain, and too enticing for Darian to ignore. Determined to reunite Raif with the daughter he thought dead, Darian is ready to do whatever it takes, including teaming up with a mysterious Fae warrior who offers his assistance, even at an extraordinary price. When her protector, Tyler, is almost killed, Darian realizes there’s more at stake than she thought. But her singlehanded mission has become an obsession, driving a wedge between her and the protector who’s sworn to her for eternity. To see her mission to its end, Darian is faced with a choice she never thought she’d have to make—between the man she loves like a brother, and the man whose love she can’t live without… “An emotional roller coaster ride of twists and turns that will keep you riding the edge to the end.”— Smexy Books Reviews “Absolutely wowed me!”—Romance Readers Connection
The Very Worst Monster
by Pat HutchinsWhen Billy Monster was born, his father said, "My son is going to grow up to be the Worst Monster in the World." However, Billy's sister Hazel proved that she was the Worst Monster in a way that older siblings can cheer.
TinenQa y el secreto del juego
by TinenQaATENCIÓN: El mundo gamer está en peligro. Solo podemos salvarlo juntos. ¡ACOMPAÑA A TINENQA EN LA MISIÓN MÁS LOCA! ATENCIÓN: El mundo gamer está en peligro. De repente, nadie tiene ganas de jugar... ¡Ni siquiera Manu! Pero TinenQa no va a quedarse de brazos cruzados. Tina sospecha que la culpa es de un nuevo videojuego# Pero solo hay una manera de estar segura: tiene que entrar en él para descubrir la verdad. Aunque hace años dejó atrás su vida de heroína, decide ponerse el traje una vez más... ¡para salvar el mundo! ¿Conseguirá TinenQa superar todas las pruebas para descubrir EL SECRETO DEL JUEGO?
Woods of Silver and Light
by Victoria McCombsRonin’s son is dead, and Maid Marion is gone. But a sorceress banished to the Woods can bring his son back if he and his Silver Raiders are willing to do something for her first. She finds there's nothing Ronin Hood won't do for his son… Anika finds herself drawn to the mystery of the Woods and the thieves who live within, but the cost of associating with the Silver Raiders becomes higher than she's willing to pay. The darkness of the Woods seeps into the Raider's hearts, blurring the lines between hero and villain. Anika's fight for freedom turns into a fight to survive the dangers of the trees whose magic should have never been awoken. This isn't the tale of Robin Hood you remember. This is a companion novel to The Storyteller's Daughter.
Dancers in the Dark: Dancers In The Dark The Devil's Footprints (Layla)
by Charlaine HarrisTrying to outrun her troubled past and outwit the dangerous ex-boyfriend who nearly killed her, Layla Rue le May has been laying low, quietly rebuilding her life as Rue, and hoping to stay anonymous. When she takes a job as a dancer and is partnered with Sean, a three hundred year old vampire, she soon discovers how hard it will be to conceal her secrets...and her passion.Sean has learned to spend eternity on the sidelines, never getting too close to anyone. Isolation has been the only way to protect himself from the pain of his past and his often uncontrollable passion. Yet the beautiful and mysterious Rue has captivated him and his fiery attraction to her is unstoppable.As the intensity of their connection grows stronger, they find themselves enraptured, losing themselves to the dance, and to each other. After Rue's stalker returns with revenge on his mind, Sean turns into much more than Rue's immortal dance partner; he becomes her guardian. Rue must find a way to hide in plain sight and to protect her future with Sean from the terrible life she left behind.From Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author and multiple winner of the Anthony, Sapphire and Romantic Times Awards, comes a compelling story of suspense, romance and unforgettable passion.The novella Dancers in the Dark originally appeared in the anthology Night's Edge.
Frost and Raine
by K. L. NooneA Frost spirit who runs a coffee shop. A Cupid who works as a divorce lawyer. And magic in the air ...Raine’s never been a conventional Cupid. He likes organization, his job as a successful lawyer, and black coffee, and he dislikes messiness, physical and emotional. He tries hard not to use his powers, because he’d rather not manipulate anyone’s desires, and he’s not planning to fall in love himself -- and he wouldn’t trust it if someone fell in love with him. But the owner of Raine’s favorite coffee shop is endlessly patient, kind even in the face of sarcasm, and an artist with flavors and window decorations ... and he could even challenge Raine’s resolutions about love.Don enjoys his life. Even though he’s a Frost, he finds comfort in giving people warmth: good coffee, a cozy refuge from the rain, holiday decorations, and overall cheer. But one gorgeous Cupid seems immune to Don’s cheerfulness -- and he keeps coming back, day after day. Fortunately, Don’s always liked a challenge, and now he’s determined to make Raine smile at least once ... and he’s discovering that Raine’s sarcasm hides a generous and lonely heart, keeping the world at bay.And if Don and Raine can learn to trust each other -- with new coffee flavors, with their hopes for the future, and with their hearts -- the Frost and the Cupid just might find their own magical happy ending.
Earwig and the Witch
by Diana Wynne Jones Paul O. ZelinskyGot the other twelve witches all chasing me. I'll be back for her when I've shook them off. It may take years. Her name is Earwig. Earwig has been at the orphanage ever since she was a baby. That's just how she likes it. She has her best friend, Custard, and everyone always does exactly what Earwig wants. She never wants to leave, so she makes sure no one ever picks her. Then a very strange couple comes to the orphanage. They try to make themselves look ordinary. But Earwig knows they are not, not in the least. And they choose her, out of all the other children. Earwig could be in for quite an unpleasant surprise. But so could the very strange couple.
Si saltamos a la vez
by Elisa Macías«Lo más impresionante no fue que él pudiera saltar en el tiempo, sino que entre todos estos universos y épocas yo pudiera encontrarle.» Vito tiene veinte años y su vida se resume en días grises, tedio y desaliento. La única magia que vivió en su vida fue, cuando de pequeño, de madrugada, Peter Pan le deseó feliz cumpleaños. Ese fue el único regalo que recibió. Y ese año y los siguientes, el día de su cumpleaños estuvo teñido siempre por melancolía y rabia mal escondida. Por eso, cuando en verano conoce a un chico encantador y misterioso, Vito se resiste a ilusionarse, más cuando no sabe si se volverán a ver, escondiéndose tras un escudo de malhumor. Pero Xavier aparece de nuevo, meses después, dispuesto a hacerse un hueco en su vida, y Vito, contagiándose de su entusiasmo y vitalidad, se abre finalmente a él. Primero como amigo. Luego..., sintiendo algo más. Hasta que un día le cuenta que, de pequeño, creyó ver a Peter Pan. Y esa misma noche Vito sueña con ese momento de nuevo, solo que esta vez la figura que ve le es familiar. Demasiado familiar. Pero es imposible, ¿no? No puede ser. Y sin embargo... El pasado no se puede cambiar, pero el futuro siempre está por escribirse.
The Wordsmith (Reforging #4)
by Barbara HoweIrene van Gelder’s drudge job is killing her, but how can she earn a living as an air witch when her own guild calls her a fraud?The Fire Warlock doesn’t ask for her credentials, but with tensions rising between the Fire and Air Guilds, proving her value to him is not a safe move. With the White Duchess and her son intent on revenge, what defences can a failure as an air witch muster? All she has is words. Will that be enough to save herself, and Frankland?
Cathedral of Bones
by A. J. SteigerA stunningly imagined world, page-turning thrills, and a pair of unlikely heroes on an epic quest make this unique and immersive dark fantasy—from acclaimed author A. J. Steiger—perfect for fans of Holly Black and Kelly Barnhill. Simon Frost lives in a curious place, where magic is used by the very best Animists to do wondrous things—like call upon imps, wraiths, and all manner of monsters to right wrongs, deliver justice, and accomplish feats no human could achieve. Simon Frost is not one of those Animists, though he’s been trying to become one for years. When a plea arrives from a distant hamlet, preyed upon by an abominable monster, Simon sees the opportunity to finally prove his worth. But upon arriving in the tiny village, Simon finds not just a monster but a key to his past—and a pathway into an unbelievable future.
Cowboy Graves: Three Novellas
by Roberto BolañoOne more voyage to the literary universe of Roberto Bolaño, an essential voice of Latin American literature.Roberto Bolaño's boundless imagination and seemingly inexhaustible gift for shaping the chaos of his reality into enduring fiction is unmistakable in these three exhilarating novellas. In "Fatherland," a young poet reckons with the fascist overthrow of his country, as a friend disappears in the violence that ensues and a Third Reich fighter plane mysteriously writes her poetry in the sky overhead. In "French Comedy of Horrors," in the wake of an eclipse a seventeen year old answers a pay phone and finds himself recruited into the Clandestine Surrealist Group, a secret society of artists based in the sewers of Paris. And in the title novella, Arturo Belano--one of the recurring heroes of Bolaño's fiction--returns to Chile after the coup to fight for socialism.Cowboy Graves is an unexpected treasure from the vault of a master of contemporary fiction. These three fiercely original tales bear the signatures of Bolaño's extraordinary body of work, echoing the strange characters and uncanny scenes of his fiction, while deepening our understanding of his profound gifts.
Reaper of Souls (Kingdom of Souls #2)
by Rena BarronA prince repelled by magic. A king bent on revenge. A witchdoctor who does not walk alone. Brimming with dark magic, high stakes, and serpentine twists, the second book in Rena Barron’s thrilling YA fantasy saga is perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi. After so many years yearning for the gift of magic, Arrah has the one thing she’s always wanted—but it came at too steep a price. Now the last surviving witchdoctor, she’s been left to pick up the shattered pieces of a family that betrayed her, a kingdom plunged into chaos, and a love that can never be. While Arrah returns to the tribal lands to search for survivors of the demons’ attack, her beloved Rudjek hunts down the remnants of the demon army—and uncovers a plot that would destroy what’s left of their world. The Demon King wants Arrah, and if she and Rudjek can’t unravel his schemes, he will destroy everything, and everyone, standing in his way. Set in a richly imagined world inspired by whispered tales of voodoo and folk magic, the Kingdom of Souls trilogy has been optioned for film by Michael B. Jordan and his Warner Bros. production company, Outlier Society. “I couldn’t get enough of Kingdom of Souls. Wonderfully written, and full of dark magic and danger, it was a story I couldn’t wait to escape into. Highly recommended!”—Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series
The Minders
by John MarrsIn this electrifying near-future thriller, five strangers guard government secrets, but only four can be trusted.In the 21st century, information is king. But computers can be hacked and files can be broken into - so a unique government initiative has been born. Five ordinary people have been selected to become Minders - the latest weapon in thwarting cyberterrorism. Transformed by a revolutionary medical procedure, the country's most classified information has been taken offline and turned into genetic code implanted inside their heads.Together, the five know every secret - the truth behind every government lie, conspiracy theory and cover up. In return, they're given the chance to leave their problems behind and a blank slate to start their lives anew.But not everyone should be trusted, especially when they each have secrets of their own they'll do anything to protect...
Science Fiction: Science Fiction And The Question Of The Animal (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series #39)
by Sherryl VintHow science fiction has been a tool for understanding and living through rapid technological change.The world today seems to be slipping into a science fiction future. We have phones that speak to us, cars that drive themselves, and connected devices that communicate with each other in languages we don't understand. Depending the news of the day, we inhabit either a technological utopia or Brave New World nightmare. This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge surveys the uses of science fiction. It focuses on what is at the core of all definitions of science fiction: a vision of the world made otherwise and what possibilities might flow from such otherness.
Holes in the Veil (The Goblets Immortal #2)
by Beth Overmyer"Fans of pseudo-medieval fantasy quest tales and authors like Terry Brooks, Anne McCaffrey, and Brandon Sanderson, and those looking for something to read after bingeing the Netflix show Cursed, will get a kick out of Overmyer's action-packed series." — BooklistHaving killed his lifelong enemy, Aidan Ingledark finds himself in possession of a map to the Questing Goblet, one of the Goblets Immortal that gives the drinker luck beyond measure. Meraude seeks this Goblet to wipe out magic-kind. Aidan and his traveling companion are determined to find it first but they must battle through illusion and doubt.Jinn&’s a Sightful seeking the Summoner. She wants to kill her mother, but her foresight ends in darkness. Can she enlist Aidan's help and change her fate? The threat of Meraude and her dominion are imminent in this sequel to The Goblets Immortal.FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress
The Searching Dead (The Three Births of Daoloth #1)
by Ramsey Campbell&“An absolute master of modern horror. And a damn fine writer at that&” - Guillermo del ToroBook 1 in the Three Births of Daoloth trilogy.1952. On a school trip to France teenager Dominic Sheldrake begins to suspect his teacher Christian Noble has reasons to be there as secret as they're strange. Meanwhile a widowed neighbour joins a church that puts you in touch with your dead relatives, who prove much harder to get rid of. As Dominic and his friends Roberta and Jim investigate, they can&’t suspect how much larger and more terrible the link between these mysteries will become. A monstrous discovery beneath a church only hints at terrors that are poised to engulf the world as the trilogy brings us to the present day…FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
The Centaur's Wife
by Amanda LeducAmanda Leduc's brilliant new novel, woven with fairy tales of her own devising and replete with both catastrophe and magic, is a vision of what happens when we ignore the natural world and the darker parts of our own natures.Heather is sleeping peacefully after the birth of her twin daughters when the sound of the world ending jolts her awake. Stumbling outside with her babies and her new husband, Brendan, she finds that their city has been destroyed by falling meteors and that her little family are among only a few who survived.But the mountain that looms over the city is still green--somehow it has been spared the destruction that has brought humanity to the brink of extinction. Heather is one of the few who know the mountain, a place city-dwellers have always been forbidden to go. Her dad took her up the mountain when she was a child on a misguided quest to heal her legs, damaged at birth. The tragedy that resulted has shaped her life, bringing her both great sorrow and an undying connection to the deep magic of the mountain, made real by the beings she and her dad encountered that day: Estajfan, a centaur born of sorrow and of an ancient, impossible love, and his two siblings, marooned between the magical and the human world. Even as those in the city around her--led by Tasha, a charismatic doctor who fled to the city from the coast with her wife and other refugees--struggle to keep everyone alive, Heather constantly looks to the mountain, drawn by love, by fear, by the desire for rescue. She is torn in two by her awareness of what unleashed the meteor shower and what is coming for the few survivors, once the green and living earth makes a final reckoning of the usefulness of human life and finds it wanting.At times devastating, but ultimately redemptive, Amanda Leduc's fable for our uncertain times reminds us that the most important things in life aren't things at all, but rather the people we want by our side at the end of the world.
The Memory Theater: A Novel
by Karin Tidbeck***One of Buzzfeed's 21 Fantasy Books to Get Excited About This Winter*** ***One of Tor's 30 Most Anticipated SFF Books of 2021***From the award-winning author of Amatka and Jagannath—a fantastical tour de force about friendship, interdimensional theater, and a magical place where no one ages, except the young In a world just parallel to ours exists a mystical realm known only as the Gardens. It&’s a place where feasts never end, games of croquet have devastating consequences, and teenagers are punished for growing up. For a select group of masters, it&’s a decadent paradise where time stands still. But for those who serve them, it&’s a slow torture where their lives can be ended in a blink. In a bid to escape before their youth betrays them, Dora and Thistle—best friends and confidants—set out on a remarkable journey through time and space. Traveling between their world and ours, they hunt for the one person who can grant them freedom. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious traveler who trades in favors and never forgets debts, a crossroads at the center of the universe, our own world on the brink of war, and a traveling troupe of actors with the ability to unlock the fabric of reality. Endlessly inventive, The Memory Theater takes us to a wondrous place where destiny has yet to be written, life is a performance, and magic can erupt at any moment. It is Karin Tidbeck&’s most engrossing and irresistible tale yet.
Fart Quest (Fart Quest #1)
by Aaron Reynolds"Stay tuned for further gassy exploits." - Booklist, starred reviewJam-packed with potty humor, feats of bravery, and magical friendships, Fart Quest by bestselling author Aaron Reynolds and illustrator Cam Kendell is perfect for every young hero looking for a wild adventure. After their masters are vaporized in a goblin battle gone bad, Fart, Pan, and Moxie—three lowly apprentices—decide to impersonate their mentors and pick up the mantle as heroes of the realm. But they need more than a fancy robe, magic staff, and book of magical beasts to be real heroes. They need a quest!So when The Great and Powerful Kevin puts out a call for help, seeking the coveted Golden Llama and its magical golden fart, young Fart and his friends jump at the chance and embark on a journey they were destined for.
On The Edge Of Gone
by Corinne DuyvisA thrilling, thought-provoking novel from one of young-adult literature's boldest new talents. <p><p> January 29, 2035. That's the day the comet is scheduled to hit--the big one. Denise and her mother and sister, Iris, have been assigned to a temporary shelter outside their hometown of Amsterdam to wait out the blast, but Iris is nowhere to be found, and at the rate Denise's drug-addicted mother is going, they'll never reach the shelter in time. A last-minute meeting leads them to something better than a temporary shelter--a generation ship, scheduled to leave Earth behind to colonize new worlds after the comet hits. But everyone on the ship has been chosen because of their usefulness. Denise is autistic and fears that she'll never be allowed to stay. Can she obtain a spot before the ship takes flight? What about her mother and sister? When the future of the human race is at stake, whose lives matter most?