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Telekinetic by Laurence E. Dahners
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Telekinetic” is the first of a series of stories featuring the Hyllis family, who tend to inherit telekinetic “talents.” The story is set after a plague induced apocalypse. The resulting collapse of civilization has reduced mankind back to iron and horsepower.Tarc Hyllis’s mother (and his grandfather before her) could “feel” things with their talent... -
![Echo and Ember by A.J. Scudiere]()
Echo and Ember by A.J. Scudiere
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFBI agents Donovan and Eleri left their last case with a sense of unease.Unable to close the investigation, they’ve been thrown into their next assignment far too fast. A string of strange arson-based murders are just part of the trouble. Not only is former agent Wade de Gottardi on their team for this one, so are two other NightShade agents: Dana Brantley and Christina Pines... -
![Salvage by A.J. Scudiere]()
Salvage by A.J. Scudiere
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Agent Derek Westerfield first offered her a chance to be an agent with NightShade, Walter Reed didn’t really understand what that meant. She went to Quantico, trained, and even got her first case, before she realized why NightShade was off the books. Her only ally—and her new partner—is GJ Janson, the know it all who wound up hand-cuffed in a hotel room for stealing from the FBI... -
![The Apocalypse Codex by Charles Stross]()
The Apocalypse Codex by Charles Stross
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFor outstanding heroism in the field (despite himself), computational demonologist Bob Howard is on the fast track for promotion to management within the Laundry, the supersecret British government agency tasked with defending the realm from occult threats...Categorized as:
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![Preserving Will by Alex Albrinck, Todd McLaren]()
Preserving Will by Alex Albrinck, Todd McLaren
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's provided for each of them the opportunity to lead a life of health, wealth, and power far beyond their imagination. By his own example, he's shown them that such gifts are meant to be shared, used to make the world a better place. And he's never asked them for anything in return, showing a willingness to risk even his own life to live to his own ideals. Now Will Stark needs their help... -
![Stark Cataclysm by Alex Albrinck, Todd McLaren]()
Stark Cataclysm by Alex Albrinck, Todd McLaren
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt is a time of unknowns for members of the Alliance. They have no information to guide their actions, no record of the key events to influence their research. For Fil Trask and his sister, Angel, it is also a time of growing up. It is a time when they must learn the deep sacrifices it often takes to keep a family together through great trial and tribulation... -
![Convergence by Alex Albrinck]()
Convergence by Alex Albrinck
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHostility has formed over the centuries. It's grown with each Hunt, each capture, each death. It's been magnified at each effort to thwart global dominion over those unable to defend against the advance of a ruthless tyrant who won't rest until the entire world is full of those who exist solely to do his will. Circumstances have prevented outright warfare. Until now... -
![Unrequited Death by Tamara Rose Blodgett]()
Unrequited Death by Tamara Rose Blodgett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Graysheets remain ominously quiet during the teen's senior year.When tragedy strikes Tiff, her confidence shatters into a million pieces and the group doesn't know how to pick up the scattered mess of her emotional health... -
![Exile's Gate by C.J. Cherryh]()
Exile's Gate by C.J. Cherryh
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMorgaine must meet her greatest challenge—Gault, who is both human and alien, and also seeks control of the world and its Gate. She will meet the true Gatemaster—a mysterious lord with power as great, or greater, than her own...Categorized as:
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![Perdido Street Station: Tome 2 by China Miéville]()
Perdido Street Station: Tome 2 by China Miéville
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsLors de ses recherches pour l'homme-oiseau, Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin a libéré des monstres volants, les Gorgones, sur Nouvelle-Crobuzon. Le gouvernement est vite dépassé par les événements et en appelle à la Fileuse, une araignée géante vivant sur plusieurs plans de réalité, pour l'aider à endiguer le péril...Categorized as:
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![Atlas Arch by C. Anthony Biron]()
Atlas Arch by C. Anthony Biron
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsWhen an unexplained disaster sweeps the Earth, survivors on the moon are forced to adapt, and an enigmatic mentor must teach a young vacationing pop star how to mine for ice in one of the coldest, darkest places in the solar system. As space mercenaries invade and robots clash, the future of the human species is at stake. Seal the hatch and join the struggle to survive the lunar apocalypse... -
![A Liaden Universe Constellation: Volume 5 by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller]()
A Liaden Universe Constellation: Volume 5 by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsTales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time. Space opera and romance on a grand scale in a galaxy full of interstellar trading clans.STORYTELLING ON AN EPIC SCALEFor more than thirty years, the Liaden Universe® novels by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have captivated readers with their unique blend of action adventure, science fiction, and interpersonal relationships... -
![The Hawks of Kamalon by Michael Reisig]()
The Hawks of Kamalon by Michael Reisig
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 3 ratingsA small squadron of British and American aircraft depart at dawn on a top secret, long-range strike into the heart of Germany, but as they cross the English Channel, the squadron vanishes...Categorized as:
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![The Twice-Dead Boy by Laer Carroll]()
The Twice-Dead Boy by Laer Carroll
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRoan Kinnison had lived more than two centuries before he was buried in a California hillside and died for the second time. Freed by a freak of nature after a century he is in modern-day Santa Monica and must navigate it--as an apparent 17-year old boy... -
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![Gestation by John Gold]()
Gestation by John Gold
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTo face Death itself, to hide from deadly guards, to conduct dark rituals and to use forbidden death magic? Being sent to Hell is definitely not what 12-year-old Anji would have ever expected from a government orphanage program. Chrysalis — the project of the century. It is a hyper-realistic fantasy RPG game, set in the Middle Ages...Categorized as:
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![The Enlightened by Dima Zales, Anna Zaires]()
The Enlightened by Dima Zales, Anna Zaires
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom a USA Today bestselling author comes the exciting continuation of the Mind Dimensions series Kidnapped. Consciousness expanded. And that was just the start of my day. I always thought I was a nice enough guy. The kind who’d never want to commit murder. Turns out I simply lacked incentive. Some crimes can never be forgiven...Categorized as:
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![Birth of the Alliance by Alex Albrinck]()
Birth of the Alliance by Alex Albrinck
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFreed from the constraints of the Aliomenti, Will Stark creates a new group, an Alliance of men and women committed to using the Energy skills they've developed and technological advances they've made to improve the lives of all.It's an act of rebellion that won't go unnoticed--or unpunished--by the Aliomenti Elites... -
![Mountain of Black Glass by Tad Williams]()
Mountain of Black Glass by Tad Williams
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsMountain of Black Glass is the third volume of Tad Williams' highly acclaimed four-book series, Otherland... -
![The Thought Pushers by Dima Zales, Anna Zaires]()
The Thought Pushers by Dima Zales, Anna Zaires
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat am I?Who killed my family?Why?I need to get some answers before the Russian mob succeeds in killing me.That is, if my own friends don’t kill me first...Categorized as:
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![The Unlikely Ones by Mary Brown]()
The Unlikely Ones by Mary Brown
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThing is a young girl who hides beneath a mask. Her companions include a crow, a toad, a goldfish, and a kitten, each in some way handicapped. Never has there been a more unlikely band of unheroic heroes. Yet each needs the other to discover what they all seek -- the Dragon of the Black Mountain, who can restore them to health and happiness... -
![Preserving Hope by Alex Albrinck]()
Preserving Hope by Alex Albrinck
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was his mission to save her life.But first, he'd need to convince her that hers was a life worth saving.Will Stark has been sent on a mission to save the life of a young woman named Elizabeth. He does not know who is threatening her, or why. He only knows that failure is not an option, for it will mean three of the most important people in his life will cease to exist... -
![Death Speaks by Tamara Rose Blodgett]()
Death Speaks by Tamara Rose Blodgett
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCaleb's in high school now and thinks the chaos of last year is behind him. Unfortunately, a serial killer is on the loose and children are his victims. Caleb agrees to help the police apprehend the murderer...until the killer takes notice of Caleb and his paranormal friends.Carson and Brett remain the bullies they always were and their posse continues to grow... -
![River of Blue Fire by Tad Williams]()
River of Blue Fire by Tad Williams
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsOtherland. In many ways it is humankind's most stunning achievement: a private, multidimensional universe built over two generations by the greatest minds of the twenty-first century... -
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Writers of the Future, Vol 34 by L. Ron Hubbard, Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings24 Award-Winning Authors and IllustratorsAccompanied by Orson Scott Card, Brandon Sanderson, Jody Lynn Nye, Jerry Pournelle, Ciruelo and Echo Chernik and Edited by David FarlandYour search for something new and different in sci-fi and fantasy ends here.Presenting this year’s collection of fresh voices, fabulous worlds, and fantastic new characters... -
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![L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33 by David Farland, Anne McCaffrey]()
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33 by David Farland, Anne McCaffrey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou are about to meet: YOUR NEXT FAVORITE AUTHOR. The 33rd edition of Writers of the Future may be the best new book yet! Brand-new adventure through space, time and possibility. Along the way new authors will introduce you to fascinating characters...Categorized as:
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![Writers of the Future Volume 31 by L. Ron Hubbard, Kevin A. Anderson]()
Writers of the Future Volume 31 by L. Ron Hubbard, Kevin A. Anderson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe future is here…the future is now! Orson Scott Card, Kevin J. Anderson and Larry Niven have seen the future. Now, you can, too. A constellation of the brightest lights in the Science Fiction and Fantasy firmament have judged these authors to be the best, the brightest, the truest emerging stars in the field... -
![Dark by Paul L. Arvidson]()
Dark by Paul L. Arvidson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 4 ratingsIN THE STRANGE labyrinth of pipes on the planet called Dark, things are falling apart. Dun doesn't want to be a hero, he just wants to find an answer to the terrifying dreams he's been having. But the answers, the real answers, are going to take him places he's never imagined and tear him from the only home he's ever known... -
![At Swords' Points by Andre Norton]()
At Swords' Points by Andre Norton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 3 ratingsFew authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Andre Norton. With the love of readers and the praise of critics, Norton's books have sold millions of copies worldwide.The House of Norreys has moved to America, and although the players have changed, the game is the same: gems, espionage, and adventure...Categorized as:
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![The Antithesis: Inception by Terra Whiteman]()
The Antithesis: Inception by Terra Whiteman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 3 ratingsCivil war between demons and angels lies on the horizon.Alezair Czynri, member of the Purgatorial Jury, is thrown into a world of murder, exploitation, chemical substances, betrayal and bureaucratic red tape as he and his court attempt to diffuse escalating conflicts.Yet things are not as they seem... -
![The Golden Persuader by Michael Reisig]()
The Golden Persuader by Michael Reisig
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 3 ratingsDax Dryden wasn't looking for anything special when he was bestowed with a gift from visitors from another world. The device had the power to make anyone that it was aimed at do the bidding of the holder. What sounded like a unique opportunity for Dax actually becomes more trouble than he bargains for as people around him keep coming after him and the device... -
![L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Vol 35: Bestselling Anthology of Award-Winning Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Stories by L. Ron Hubbard, Rebecca Moesta]()
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Vol 35: Bestselling Anthology of Award-Winning Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Stories by L. Ron Hubbard, Rebecca Moesta
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsLet your imagination run wild.If you’re ready to travel to a universe of mystery, sacrifice, and suspense, where the laws of physics are optional, book your journey here. On this odyssey of enchantment, enlightenment, and endless possibility, you will meet a murderer who’s out to save mankind, a cyborg who robs the dead to rescue the living, and a lost boy who holds the key to peace...Categorized as:
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![The Other Side by Justin Jay Gladstone, Nitsuj Yaj Enotsdalg]()
The Other Side by Justin Jay Gladstone, Nitsuj Yaj Enotsdalg
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 2 ratings"If one thought created the universe, then who was the first to think?"The Other Side is a mystery and fantasy novel that delves into a parallel world that almost completely reflects our own.If people reflect us, then what could we say about our emotions? Is our sadness a result of their happiness?𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲...Leon J... -
![L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 37 by L. Ron Hubbard, Orson Scott Card]()
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 37 by L. Ron Hubbard, Orson Scott Card
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsThe Sci-Fi and Fantasy of Tomorrow Selected by Masters of Today26 Award-winning Authors and IllustratorsGet ready to get carried away … to places no one has ever gone before.Turn the page … from dark fantasy to dystopian nightmare, from magical realism to military science, from paranormal urban fantasy to post-apocalyptic power trips … and beyond...Categorized as:
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![Enigma (Tamisan Book 2) by Susan McKenzie]()
Enigma (Tamisan Book 2) by Susan McKenzie
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsHer DNA is a weapon, and some will stop at nothing to control it. Tamisan thought her troubles were over after the defeat of Dr Starrick, the scientist who performed illegal experiments on her, transferring her consciousness into the body of a native of the planet Althar 3... -
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![The Banquet of the Lords of Night and Other Stories by Liz Williams]()
The Banquet of the Lords of Night and Other Stories by Liz Williams
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsIn such novels as The Poison Master, Empire of Bones, and Nine Layers of Sky, Liz Williams sparked readers' imaginations by creating worlds at once strange and familiar. Now this bold new writer brings her best short fiction together in one stunning collection... -
![Original by J. Kathleen Cheney]()
Original by J. Kathleen Cheney
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsAmal, Lady Horn, has always been called rash. She makes decisions far too quickly for the elders of the Horn Family. Bringing home a mysterious foreigner-one who has ties to her people's ancient enemies, the Cince-is bad enough, but now she's taken him as her lover. She might even want more from him.Dalyan is an Original, a copy of a man long dead...Categorized as:
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![Lands of Nowhere by Shannah Jay]()
Lands of Nowhere by Shannah Jay
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsThe Kindred desperately need refuge from Those of the Serpent, whose incense-choked shrines worship pain and suffering, and from Robler, the insane Exec in charge of the Confederate satellite circling above them. In the legendary Lands of Nowhere the mysterious deleff have already saved the Kindred twice...Categorized as:
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![Gateway to Elsewhere by Murray Leinster]()
Gateway to Elsewhere by Murray Leinster
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsTony Gregg was just an ordinary everyday American until the day he came into possession of an old Barkut coin. He knew it was more than just a collector's curio because there was no such place on any map of Earth, past or present. He learned then that it could be used as a key - a key to a GATEWAY TO ELSEWHERE...Categorized as:
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![Primordial by Denise A. Agnew]()
Primordial by Denise A. Agnew
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsSome forces are too primal to contain. Some attractions too hazardous to acknowledge. When archaeologist Keira Jessop and her grandfather are accused of stealing an artifact with paranormal powers, the Special Investigations Agency demands she trek into a remote rainforest to locate the strange object...
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