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Scarlet: Chapters 1-5 by Marissa Meyer
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCinder is trying to break out of prison—even though she’ll be the Commonwealth’s most wanted fugitive if she does.Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit’s grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn't know about her grandmother, or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life... -
The Shadow Children, the Complete Series: Among the Hidden; Among the Impostors; Among the Betrayed; Among the Barons; Among the Brave; Among the Enemy; Among the Free by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTo be a third child is to be in constant danger. Available for the first time, a boxed set of all seven books in the perennially popular Shadow Children series. Imagine a world where families are allowed only two children. Illegal third children—shadow children—must live in hiding. If they are discovered, there is only one punishment: Death... -
Kiera Cass Sampler by Kiera Cass
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings35 girls. 1 crown. The competition of a lifetime... -
National Treasure by Arthur T. Bradley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust when it looks like Deputy Marshal Mason Raines might finally settle into a life free from violence, he receives an emergency distress call from the New Colony. Not only has his handler been brutally attacked, but the life of a treacherous woman he once loved is also in danger... -
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Dark Days by Arthur T. Bradley
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDark Days is the eighth book in a series described as "a cross between Justified and The Walking Dead." Still reeling from the death of President Glass, Deputy Marshal Mason Raines finds himself working for the New Colony. Using his unique skills as both lawman and soldier, he leads an elite team tasked with retrieving critical supplies for mankind's last survivors... -
Prepper's Collapse by A.J. Newman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPrepper's Collapse - Book 2 in the Prepper’s Apocalypse series.Prepper Post-Apocalyptic Survival FictionEMP blasts started the apocalypse during Tom and his family's return flight home from vacation. Surviving the crash only caused them to confront the chaos of the apocalypse head-on... -
Children of Time by Sarah Woodbury
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNovember 1288. Bereft of a king or rightful heir, England hurtles towards civil war for the second time in a generation. When David, Prince of Wales, and his wife, Lili, travel to London to attend the wedding of William de Bohun and Princess Joan, they have no intention of involving themselves in local politics... -
Castaways in Time by Sarah Woodbury
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith a scarlet fever epidemic raging throughout London, a rogue baron on the loose, a new baby keeping him up at night, and a kingdom to run, the last thing David has time for is a trip to the twenty-first century. But as he should know by now, time waits for no man, not even the King of England...>Castaways in Time is the seventh novel in the After Cilmeri series... -
The Epilogue by Kiera Cass
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Epilogue - An epilogue to The One, which takes place two years later on Maxon's birthday... -
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Paradyzja by Janusz A. Zajdel, Mirosław Neinert
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNajlepsza współczesna fantastyka to ma więc i Janusz to miał. Poczucie misji i świadomość że świat nie jest taki jak się wydaje, a naszą rzeczą jest to odkryć, ujawnić, nazwać. Ten problem wykracza poza doświadczenie komunizmu, które Janusza prześladowało, intrygowało, inspirowało, ale nie odebrało uniwersalizmu jego dziełu i spojrzeniu... -
Judgment Day by Arthur T. Bradley
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Survivalist (Judgment Day) is the third book in Dr. Bradley's Survivalist Series. (Series Order: Frontier Justice, Anarchy Rising, Judgment Day, Madness Looms - coming summer of 2014).The United States continues to devolve into total lawlessness as it struggles to recover from a pandemic that left billions dead. Gangs of convicts sweep through towns, raping and murdering with impunity... -
The Across the Universe Trilogy (Across the Universe, #1-3) by Beth Revis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
Protect by R.D. Brady
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSURVIVOR, MOTHER, LEADER ...HUMANITY'S LAST CHANCE The pulse-pounding, action-packed dystopian novel from Amazon best selling author, R.D. Brady.Deep within the remnants of the United States, Lyla Richards oversees a camp of two hundred survivors... -
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Threshold by Roger Zelazny
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first in a six-volume series, Volume 1: Threshold contains all of Zelazny's short works from his early years through the mid 1960s--a period of experimentation and growth that flowered into gems such as "A Rose for Ecclesiastes," "The Graveyard Heart," "The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth," and "He Who Shapes... -
The Princess Purge by Cordelia K. Castel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA hunted princessA violent gameshowA nation that wants her deadWhen Princess Briar moved to the Amstraad Republic, she didn't expect it would be a battle for survival. She certainly did not expect to star in a violent game show where contestants compete for her death.Her only chance of leaving the purge alive is a scarred young man entered into the games as an underdog... -
Awaken by K.A. Riley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTraining continues, and Ash has just begun to scratch the surface of the secrets behind the Blight—the disease that's been killing off the entire adult population—and about the Aristocracy, the powerful and wealthy residents of the Arc who control everything... -
House of Destiny: Zeit tötet immer by Marah Woolf
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBist du bereit, dein HERZ zu OPFERN, für eine SCHULD, die nie gesühnt werden kann?Averie hat versagt, obwohl sie verhindert hat, dass Eternity stirbt. Aber nun beansprucht Minas ihre Welt für sich. Er wird sie verdunkeln und den Menschen die noch verbliebene Zeit stehlen. Averie schwört, alles zu tun, um dies zu verhindern... -
Perhaps the Stars by Ada Palmer
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom the 2017 John W. Campbell Award Winner for Best Writer, Ada Palmer's Perhaps the Stars is the final book of the Hugo Award-shortlisted Terra Ignota series.World Peace turns into global civil war.In the future, the leaders of Hive nations—nations without fixed location—clandestinely committed nefarious deeds in order to maintain an outward semblance of utopian stability... -
Universo Star Wars by Tricia Barr, Daniel Wallace
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..."Ultimate Star Wars is a comprehensive, wonderfully detailed encyclopedia of the entire Star Wars galaxy that explores characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, technology, and more... -
The Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPrize-winner in three categories of the 2019 Wales Book of the Year Award, The Blue Book of Nebo paints a spellbinding and eerie picture of society’s collapse, and the relationships that persist after everything as we know it disappears. After nuclear disaster, Rowenna and her young son are among the rare survivors in rural north-west Wales...Categorized as:
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El Padre Elías en Jerusalén by Michael D. O'Brien
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsElijah in Jerusalem,the long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed, best-selling novel Father Elijah: An Apocalypse,is the continuing story of the Catholic priest called to confront a powerful politician who could be the Antichrist foretold in the Bible... -
The Rise of Azlyn by Jennifer Martucci, Christopher Martucci
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI can’t believe we’re still alive. I can’t believe we’ve made it this far. With the army I’ve grown, thousands of Urthmen have fallen. But more await us. More are coming. It’s only a matter of time before they reach us, before the King’s army finds us. And when they do, we’ll be outnumbered, faced with an unwinnable battle. I must find a way to keep my people—my sister and loved ones—safe... -
I Am Not a Number by Lisa Heathfield
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe powerful and heart-wrenching new novel from Lisa Heathfield, award-winning author of Seed and Paper Butterflies. Perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan, Louise O'Neill and Lisa Williamson.The Traditionals have been voted to lead the country, winning people over with talks of healing a broken society, of stronger families and safer streets. They promised a happier future for everyone... -
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The Baroque Cycle: Quicksilver, The Confusion, and The System of the World by Neal Stephenson
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGet all three novels in Neal Stephenson's New York Times bestselling "Baroque Cycle" in one e-book, including: Quicksilver, The Confusion, and The System of the World. This three-volume historical epic delivers intrigue, adventure, and excitement set against the political upheaval of the early 18th century... -
The Warrior Race by T.C. Edge
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKira Blackstone’s reputation precedes her. Rebel, warrior, genetically enhanced killer. She’s fought since she was a girl to save the city of Haven. Now, unfortunately, her friends are going to have to fight their war without her. Kidnapped during a fight by a group of mysterious soldiers, garbed in fine silver armour and flowing red robes, Kira finds herself waking in total darkness... -
The Chosen by T.C. Edge
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe world thinks them gods. Only she knows different… Amber lives in a world full of lies. Within the great city of Olympus, so-called gods and goddesses reside, praised and worshipped by those deemed beneath them. The Children of the Prime, as they’re called, are blessed with wondrous and mysterious powers... -
When Christmas Bells Ring by Katie Flynn, Anne Dover
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLiverpool 1938. It's Christmas in the Courts, and single mother Rosheen Clarke and her mischievous twin daughters April and May have no idea of the cataclysmic events which will soon overtake them. When war is declared, April and May are evacuated to the countryside and Rosheen joins the WAAF where she befriends fellow Liverpudlian Cassie Valentine... -
Voice of the Chosen by Lawrence P. White
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVoice of the Chosen is the third book in the Spirit of Empire series. Readers are strongly encouraged to read the first two books before embarking on this third book. Struthers has suffered serious defeats at the hands of Terran forces, but he is fighting back. First on his list: convene the Imperial Senate, name himself emperor, and officially declare Imperial Forces in rebellion... -
The Virgin's War by Laura Andersen, Rosalind Ashford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPerfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir, The Virgin's War is award-winning author Laura Andersen's gripping conclusion in the trilogy about the next generation of Tudor royals, bringing to life the drama and intrigue of Queen Elizabeth I; her daughter, Anabel, the Princess of Wales; and two countries locked in a battle for the ages... -
The Semplica-Girl Diaries (short story) by George Saunders
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNovelette, Free online fiction.From newyorker.com“The Semplica-Girl Diaries” deals with a family in a not-too-distant future (or perhaps an alternate present or past?) that is struggling to keep up with the Joneses—which, in this society, means leasing some unusual garden ornaments... -
Flight 3430 by Jacqueline Druga
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a small Montana town, it takes four minutes for every man, woman and child to die.It isn’t a virus or biological attack, but rather the beginning of a geological event that triggers a chain reaction across the globe with devastating effects.A repeat of an extinction event that occurred millions of years earlier.There is no stopping it. The only way to survive is to stay ahead of it... -
Safe by Imogen Keeper
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe addictive fourth installment of author Imogen Keeper's wild ride After the Plague Series. Frankie and Yorke are trapped in a post-apocalyptic pot, the flame's on high, and they're a breath away from boiling over.For months, we fought to get out of the city, away from the gun collectors and kidnappers at the White House... -
Of Cages and Crowns by Brianna Joy Crump
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor goddess-touched girls, there is only one destiny: the CullingFrom the moment Monroe Benson is born with a mark on her hand and the ability to summon fire from her fingertips, her life will never be her own. She’s goddess-touched, which means she’s destined to participate in the Culling, an age-old competition to determine the next queen of Erydia... -
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The Arcav King's Obsession by Hope Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe Stole Her Life... ...Can he Win Her Heart? Just a few weeks ago, Harlow was living her life on Earth- locking up bad guys and drinking beers with her fellow cops after shift.She never wanted to be the Arcav King's mate. Unfortunately, she was outplayed. Now, Harlow must learn how to rule over an alien species, while making room for her mate's giant... ego... -
Call of the Hero by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe city of Reikonos is prisoner to a tyrant. After a thousand years, Cyrus Davidon and the guild of Sanctuary have returned to find the human capital in a terrible state: food is in short supply, the skies are choked with the smoke of industry, and a criminal gang known as the Machine prey on all who dare raise their hand in opposition to the Lord Protector... -
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 5 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling YA author Chloe Gong’s adult epic fantasy debut, inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, is a fiery collision of power plays, spilled blood, and romance amidst a set of deadly games.Every year, thousands in the kingdom of Talin will flock to its capital twin cities, San-Er, where the palace hosts a set of games... -
The Terminator by Randall Frakes, James Cameron
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA novel by Randall Frakes & Bill Wisher; based on a screenplay by James Cameron with Gale Anne Hurd.More deadly than any man alive.The time is now... but he comes from the Year of Darkness, 2029. He was created to reshape the future by destroying the present. He feels no pity, no pain, no fear. He feels nothing. He is an unstoppable killing machine programmed for murder. He is.. -
Stalk the Sky by Tara Grayce
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a war fought high in the sky over the northern seas, one half-elf defends his legendary legacy.With the Alliance Kingdoms and the Empire of Mongavaria now at war, half-elf Fieran Laesornysh has been sent to the naval base of Dar Goranth with one mission: protect the strategically important base from attack... -
Heading Home by Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when the one thing you’ve been praying for turns out to be the one thing that will destroy you and everything you love? After two years of living and adjusting to life after the bomb, Sarah and her son, John, have discovered that happiness can trump grief and loss... -
Collide by Nina Walker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Lucas and Jessa parted ways, everything fell apart. No matter how foolish, no matter what it takes, Jessa is determined to learn the truth. Is Lucas really dead? But the price of answers might be higher than the cost she’s willing to pay. Turns out, the stakes are higher than ever. Sasha knows that better than anybody... -
Nanny for the Alien Warlord by Athena Storm, Tara Starr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ll do anything to save my kids. I’ll even be his servant.In any other situation, I’d give this gorgeous warlord a piece of my mind.Who does he think he is that I’d fall for that handsome face, those ripped abs, and lick-worthy muscles?Yes, this warlord is the only thing protecting me and my two little kids from the tyrant looking to kill us... -
The Prince & the Apocalypse by Kara McDowell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn American teen stranded in London is forced to team up with the British crown prince if she wants to make it back home before the end of the world in this delightfully rompy high-stakes rom-com.Wren Wheeler has flown five thousand miles across the ocean to discover she’s the worst kind of traveler: the kind who just wants to go home... -
The Branded by Jo Riccioni
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIsfalk is divided into two classes: the Branded, who are vulnerable to disease, and the Pure, who are bigger, stronger and immune. Orphaned twins Nara and Osha are sequestered in the citadel, where their unbranded skin entitles them to a life of privilege, as precious breeding stock... -
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Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA fearless portrait of a society on the brink as a mother faces a terrible choice, from an internationally award-winning authorOn a dark, wet evening in Dublin, scientist and mother-of-four Eilish Stack answers her front door to find the GNSB on her step. Two officers from Ireland’s newly formed secret police are here to interrogate her husband, a trade unionist.Ireland is falling apart...Categorized as:
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Thirst for Vampire by D.S. Murphy
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVampires destroyed my world. Now I'm going to destroy theirs.I took it all for granted. I grew up protected in an elite compound, waiting for the day I'd be claimed by an elite and taken to the citadel of lights to begin my training. But after barely surviving my trials, the king discovers I'm renitent - a rare human that can resist his compulsion... -
Fusion Fire by Kathy Tyers
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA new life for Lady FirebirdLady Firebird didn't fully understand her former enemy, the Sentinel Brennen Caldwell. That might take a lifetime. But she knew enough, loved enough, to embrace his mysteries--and his certainty--and to step out on the frightening path of pair bonding.Exiled from her royal heritage, she had escaped the terrible fate of her birth as an expendable wastling... -
Cleo Porter and the Body Electric by Jake Burt
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJake Burt's Cleo Porter and the Body Electric is a futuristic middle-grade novel about a girl who lives in a hermetically sealed housing development.A woman is dying. Cleo Porter has her medicine. And no way to deliver it.Like everyone else, twelve-year-old Cleo and her parents are sealed in an apartment without windows or doors. They never leave. They never get visitors... -
Clanless by Jennifer Jenkins
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStriker Gryphon has lost his position of honor among the Ram, and is now a hunted man. A traitor. Zo, the object of his affection, was murdered by members of his former clan. To honor her memory, he journeys to the highly secretive Raven “Nest” to warn strangers of their impending demise—though it could cost him more than just his pride... -
The Change by S.M. Stirling
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsALL-NEW STORIES OF THE EMBERVERSEby S.M. Stirling, Harry Turtledove, Walter Jon Williams, John Birmingham, John Barnes, Jane Lindskold, and more...S. M...Categorized as:
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