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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The exciting sequel to One Day on Mars. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Thirty Years War continues to ravage 17th century Europe, but a new force is gathering power and influence: the United States of Europe, a new nation led by Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, and the West Virginians from the 20th Century led by Mike Stearns who were hurled centuries into the past by a mysterious cosmic accident. While the old entrenched rulers and manipulators continue to plot against this new upstart nation, everyday life goes on in Grantville, even under the shadow of war, as this lost outpost of American freedom and justice must play David against a 17th Century Goliath of oppressive feudalism. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sequel to Ghost, Kildar, Choosers of the Slain and Unto the Breach. Heart-sick over the deaths of so many of his Keldara followers, and one in particular, former SEAL Mike Harmon, hero of Ghost, Kildar and Choosers of the Slain, decides to sit this one out. WMDs headed for the US no longer matter to the Kildar. But when his best friend and intel specialist both are seriously wounded in an ambush aimed at him, the Kildar gets his gameface back on. Mike has always said that he's not a nice guy, and he's about to prove it to a boatload of terrorists and Colombian drug dealers. Set in the Bahamas and Florida Keys, A Deeper Blue is a fast moving thriller that never slows down from the first page. With the return of some old faces, the action-packed novel proves, once again, the adage that sometimes it takes some very bad people to do good things. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. From New York Times best-seller and science fiction and fantasy mistress of adventure Mercedes Lackey, Book #4 in the pulse-pounding Secret World saga of modern-day humans with superpowers. Destroying the Thulian North American Headquarters has not made life easier for ECHO, or the world. The Thulians continue their attacks, first in unpredictable incursions, then with another all-out assault on ECHO, orchestrated against ECHO headquarters across the world. Dominic Verdigris has not given up on his effort to obtain The Seraphym for himself in order to use her to avert his own fate at the hands of the Thulians. Nor have the heroes of ECHO and the CCCP found life anything but harder. Plus, Belladonna's duties have increased a thousand-fold, and now she has responsibility for the lives of every metahuman in ECHO on her conscience. Obviously using the intelligence gathered from the raid on the North American Thulian base to find the main Headquarters is of paramount importance but once it is found, can she manage to convince the armies of the world to follow ECHO into an all-out attack? The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A mysterious cosmic force - the "Ring of Fire" - has hurled the town of Grantville from 20th century West Virginia back to 17th century Europe, into the heart of the Thirty Years War and changing the course of history - in ways both small and large. University students become rambunctious in Cambridge, England because of the lifestyles and theological impact of the time-lost Americans. Meanwhile, American teenagers conquer new financial worlds when their elders aren't looking. A woman terrorized by a notorious Hungarian countess seeks sanctuary in Grantville. A Lutheran pastor seeks American adherents, while a Benedictine monk finds a new calling for his order. Europe's leading musicians want to learn of the music of the future. 20th century healers and their 17th century counterparts search for common' ground. These and other new stories - including a new story by Eric Flint himself - return the reader to one of the most popular series in alternate history science fiction. Also included are articles exploring the technical problems the time-lost Americans face, adding up to an indispensable volume for the many followers of the 1632 series. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Galactic Courier: 03 (John Grimes Saga) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and international bestselling phenomenon David Weber delivers the first entry in an original young adult science fiction adventure series, the Star Kingdom saga! Young teen Stephanie Harrington forms a telepathic bond with an intelligent alien treecat on a pioneer planet and must fight for the freedom of her new friend and his species against highly-placed enemies determined to claim the world for humans only. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Lt. Leary, Commanding. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Vorpal Blade. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Thirty Years War continues to ravage 17th century Europe, but a new force is gathering power and influence: the United States of Europe, a new nation led by Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, and the West Virginians from the 20th century led by Mike Stearns who were hurled centuries into the past by a mysterious cosmic accident. While the old entrenched rulers and manipulators continue to plot against this new upstart nation, everyday life goes on in Grantville, even under the shadow of war, as this lost outpost of American freedom and justice must play David against a 17th century Goliath of oppressive feudalism. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Liar's Oath. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: new. Mass Market Paperback. The Man Who Sold The Moon When two scientists develop a method for harnessing the sun's power cheaply, the industrial status quo is threatened and all hell seems about to break loose on earth. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Sequel to Under a Graveyard Sky.With human civilization annihilated by a biological zombie plague, a rag-tagfleet of yachts and freighters known as Wolf Squadron scours the Atlantic,searching for survivors. Now Wolf Squadron mu With human civilization annihilated by a biological zombie plague, a rag-tag fleet of yachts and freighters known as Wolf Squadron scours the Atlantic, searching for survivors. Now Wolf Squadron must take on another massive challenge: clear the assault carrier USS Iwo Jima of infected before the trapped Marines and sailors succumb to starvation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A new installment in the award-winning Vorkosigan science fictionadventure series!Captain Ivan Vorpatril sometimes thinks that if not for his family, he mighthave no troubles at all. But he has the dubious fortune of the hyperactive MilesVorkosigan as a cousin, which has too-often led to his getting dragged into oneof Miles schemes, with risk to life and limb and military career that Ivan doesnt consider entirely fair. Although much practicehas made Ivan more adept at fending off his mothers less-than-subtlereminders that he should be getting married and continuing the Vorpatrillineage. Fortunately, his current duty is on the planet Komarr as staff officerto Admiral Desplains, far from both his cousin and his mother back on theirhomeworld of Barrayar. Its an easy assignment and nobody is shooting athim. What could go wrong? Captain Ivan Vorpatril sometimes thinks that if not for his family, he might have no troubles at all. But he has the dubious fortune of the hyperactive Miles Vorkosigan as a cousin, which has too-often led to his getting dragged into one of Miles' schemes, with risk to life and limb - and military career - that Ivan doesn't consider entirely fair. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Agent Franks of the U.S. Monster Control Bureau is a man of many parts parts from other people, that is. Franks is nearly seven feet tall andall muscle. He's nearly indestructible. Plus, hes animated by a powerfulalchemical substance and inhabited by a super-intelligent spirit more ancientthan humanity itself. Good thing hes on our side. More or less. Sworn toserve and protect the United States of America from all monsters by one of thecountrys founding fathers, Franks has only one condition to theagreement: no matter what the government learns of him, no matter what isdiscovered concerning his odd physiology or the alchemy behind the elixir thatmade him, the government is never, ever allowed to try and make more likehim.Project Nemesis: in a secret location, using sophisticated technology andadvanced genetic engineering, the director of the very agency Franks works foris making more like him. And the director is not content with making one. Nope,hes making thirteen. Now all bets are off, and Hell hath no fury like amonster betrayed. Particularly if that monster happens to be an undying killingmachine capable of taking out vampires and werewolves with one hand tied behindhis back. Agent Franks of the US Monster Control Bureau is a man of many parts - parts from other people, that is. Franks is nearly seven feet tall and all muscle. He's nearly indestructible. Plus, he's animated by a powerful alchemical substance and inhabited by a super-intelligent spirit more ancient than humanity itself. Good thing he's on our side. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Civilization collapses and nations crumble. A solitary figure known asBandit Six battles to rebuild the world in this powerful, futuristicthriller. Civilization collapses and nations crumble. A solitary figure known as Bandit Six battles to rebuild the world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A boy and his dog. A girl and her tank. Tropes have been with us throughout all of history. Any girl would gladly trade in her skimpy armor for a tank. While a little bit of chainmail can take a chick far, heavy armor can take one even farther. Besides, whats not to love about Chicks in Tank Tops? From pure near-future military science fiction to Pride and Prejudice with zombies, AI tanks, and true love! Stories by: Sharon Lee & Steve Miller, David Drake, Jody Lynn Nye, Kevin Ikenberry, Esther Friesner, Joelle Presby, Robert E. Hampson, A.C. Haskins, Lydia Sherrer & David Sherrer, G. Scott Huggins, Philip Wohlrab, Marisa Wolf, and Jason Cordova & Ashley Prior. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Moon and the Desert Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Master trader Er Thom knows the local custom of Liaden is to be matched with a proper bride and provide his prominent clan Korval with an heir. Yet his heart is immersed in another universe, influenced by another culture, and lost to a woman not of his world. And to take a Terran wife, such as scholar Anne Davis, is to risk his honor and reputation. But when he discovers that their brief encounter years before has resulted in the birth of a child, even more is at stake than anyone imagined. Now an interstellar scandal has erupted, a bitter war between two familiesgalaxies aparthas begun, and the only hope for Er Thom and Anne is a sacrifice neither is prepared to make. . . .About Dragon in Exile:[S]prawling and satisfying. . . . Space opera mixes with social engineering, influenced by Regency-era manners and delicate notions of honor. . . . its like spending time with old friends.Publishers WeeklyAbout Necessity's Child:Compelling and wondrous, as sharp and graceful as Damascus steel, Necessity's Child is a terrific addition to Lee & Miller's addictive series.Patricia BriggsAbout the Liaden Universe series:Every now and then you come across an author, or in this case, a pair, who write exactly what you want to read, the characters and personalities that make you enjoy meeting them. . . . I rarely rave on and on about stories, but I am devoted to Lee and Miller novels and stories.Anne McCaffreyThese authors consistently deliver stories with a rich, textured setting, intricate plotting, and vivid, interesting characters from fully-realized cultures, both human and alien, and each book gets better.Elizabeth Moon[D]elightful stories of adventure and romance set in a far future . . . space opera milieu. Its all a rather heady mix of Gordon R. Dickson, the Forsythe Saga, and Victoria Holt, with Lee and Millers own unique touches making it all sparkle and sizzle. Anyone whose taste runs toward SF in the true romantic tradition cant help but like the Liaden Universe.Analog[T]he many fans of the Liaden universe will welcome the latest . . . continuing young pilot Theo Waitleys adventures.Booklist on Saltation[A]ficionados of intelligent space opera will be thoroughly entertained . . . [T]he authors craftsmanship is top-notch.Publishers Weekly on Lee and Millers popular Liaden Universe thriller I Dare Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. THE HEART OF A WARRIOROnce, Jackson Rook was a war hero. Raised from boyhood to pilot an exosuit mech, hed fought gallantly for the rebellion against the Collectivists. But that was a long time ago, on a world very far away.Now, Jackson Rook is a criminal, a smuggler on board the Multipurpose Supply Vehicle Tar Heel. His latest mission: steal a top-of-the-line mech called the Citadel and deliver it to the far-flung planet Swindle, a world so hostile even the air will kill you. The client: a man known only as the Warlord. Rook has been in the smuggling business long enough to know that its best to take the money and not ask questions. But Rook cannot stand by and watch as the Warlord runs roughshod over the citizens of Swindle, the way the Collectivists did on his homeworld. For all his mercenary ways, Rook is not a pirate. And deep within the smuggler, the heart of a warrior still beats. About Gun Runner:Firearm fans will like the level of detail and the realistic constraints of depending on kinetic weapons against tough beasties and mechanized systems alike. The flavor is high action and classic independent versus big government/corporation. . . the characters here are well constructed and the nature of the conflict is all too human.Amazing StoriesAbout Larry Correia:Correia piles on the intrigue, action, and cliffhangers in the invigorating second Saga of the Forgotten Warrior epic fantasy. . . . Correia also weaves in elements that question the value of belief and the cost of giving authority to those who find more profit in preying on the weak. . . . Brisk fight scenes, lively characters, and plenty of black humor continue to make this series a real pleasure. Publishers WeeklyThis book has everything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all peoplegorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow. Jim Butcher, creator of the New York Times best-selling Dresden FilesBest-selling fantasy author Correia casts a compelling spell with this India-influenced series opener. . . . Correia skillfully sets in motion this story of plots within plots, revealing complex, sympathetic characters and black-hearted villains with equal detail and insight. Full of action, intrigue, and wry humor, this exciting series launch promises many more thrills to come. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewFans who like Correias fast-moving style will be pleased with the plethora of action scenes, and epic fantasy readers interested in delving into a new universe should be equally satisfied. A solid choice for admirers of Brent Weeks and Brandon Sandersons Mistborn series. Library JournalCorreia is, above all, a storyteller, and he weaves a unique and entertaining tale. Without question, his action sequences pop on the page, his magic system has a nice wrinkle, and he has the foundations laid out for some excellent character growth as the series continues. . . . [A] definite hit. BookreporterThe lore here is fascinating and well told. I enjoyed learning the history of the world and the legend of Ramrowan. The politics are just complicated enough to feel real without being too difficult to follow. Where the book truly shines, however, is in the characters. All are well drawn and distinctively voiced. SFcrowsnestI loved the book, it was great, fast paced, with wonderful characters, and also a lot of wonderful scenes that screamed to be painted. Larry Elmore, legendary award-winning artist and cover artist for Son of the Black Sword.Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior tells of what happens after the war with the gods, when demons were cast out and fell to the world to nearly destroy these unsto Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Domingos Fernandes Calabar started out as a military advisor for the Portuguese in Brazil. But to his superiors, he was still nothing more than a mameluco, a man of mixed blood. Until, that is, the Dutch arrived and he switched sides. Then the Portuguese had a new label for him: traitorous dog.But when Dutch admiral Maarten Tromp arrives, having barely survived the disastrous Battle of Dunkirk, Calabars job changes again. Now he has to help engineer a swift Dutch exodus to a safer place before word of Tromps defeat reaches Spanish ears. Partnered with the Sephardic pirate Moses Cohen Henriques, the two aid the battered Dutch fleet by striking at the Portuguese and Spanish, both on land and sea. Until, that is, Calabar learns that bitter personal enemies have grabbed his family, put them in chains, and sold them to a slaveship bound for the Spanish Main.Calabar must now choose: continue to help the Dutch, or save his wife and children? Tromp and other strong allies want to put an end to slavery, too, but their strategies and timetable are measured in months and years. Calabar doesnt have that kind of time and cant rely on their methods. The struggle to recover his family, and to free the millions more suffering in shackles, is one he must win in his own way and on his own terms. Because ultimately, this is not just Calabars fight.This is Calabars war.About 1636: Calabar's War:. . . dives into the story of . . . Calabar, a Brazilian military adviser [who] juggles helping [the Dutch] in their fight against the Spanish with rescuing his family, who have been sold into slavery.Publishers WeeklyAbout 1635: A Parcel of Rogues:The 20th volume in this popular, fast-paced alternative history series follows close on the heels of the events in The Baltic War, picking up with the protagonists in London, including sharpshooter Julie Sims. This time the 20th-century transplants are determined to prevent the rise of Oliver Cromwell and even have the support of King Charles.Library JournalAbout 1634: The Galileo Affair:A rich, complex alternate history with great characters and vivid action. A great read and an excellent book.David DrakeGripping . . . depicted with power!Publishers WeeklyAbout Eric Flint's Ring of Fire series:This alternate history series is . . . a landmark . . .Booklist[Eric] Flint's 1632 universe seems to be inspiring a whole new crop of gifted alternate historians.Booklist . . . reads like a technothriller set in the age of the Medicis . . . Publishers Weekly Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A droid and his boy, on a search for a legendary weapon.Daslakh is an AI with a problem. Its favorite human, a young man named Zee, is in love with a woman who never existedand he will scour the Solar System to find her, and drag Daslakh along for the ride. But in the Tenth Millennium a billion worlds circle the Suneverything from terraformed planets to artificial habitats, home to a quadrillion beings.Daslakhs nicely settled life gets more complicated when Zee helps a woman named Adya escape a gang of crooks. This gets the pair caught up in the hunt for the Godel Trigger, a legendary weapon left over from an ancient war between humans and machineswhich could spell the end of civilization.In their search, they face a criminal cat and her henchmen, a paranoid supermind with a giant laser, the greatest thief in history, and a woman who might actually be Zee's lost love.Its up to Daslakh to save civilization, keep Zees love life on the right trackand make sure that nobody discovers the real secret of the Godel Trigger.About The Godel Operation:With this freewheeling story of an ancient, cunning artificial intelligence and its naive human companion, Cambias (The Initiate) mashes humor, mystery, and looming apocalypse into a roundly satisfying space epic. . . . With plenty of fun moments along the way, this raucous adventure through the solar systems distant future will appeal to any fan of lighter science fiction.Publishers WeeklyPraise for Arkad's World:Far-flung adventure . . . Cambias offers up an entertaining coming-of-age novel filled with action and surprises. His aliens are suitably non-human in mannerisms, attitudes, and objectives, and his worldbuilding suggests a vast universe ready for further exploration. Readers . . . will find this hits the spot.Publishers Weekly. . . a classic quest story, a well-paced series of encounters with different folk along the way, building momentum toward a final confrontation with Arkads past . . . [with] a delicious twist to the end.ALA BooklistCambias has achieved a feat of world-building: an expansive, believable setting with fascinating aliens, compelling mysteries, and a rich sense of history.BookpageDrop a teenage boy into a distant planet chock full of colorful alienswith troubles all their own. Stir, flavor, apply heat. A tour de force in the field, and great, quick fun.Gregory BenfordPraise for the work of James L. Cambias:Beautifully written, with a story that captures the imagination the way SF should.Booklist, starred reviewAn engaging nail-biter that is exciting, fun and a satisfying read.The QwilleryAn impressive debut by a gifted writer.Publishers Weekly starred reviewAn exceptionally thoughtful, searching and intriguing debut.Kirkus starred reviewJames Cambias will be one of the century's major names in hard science fiction.Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Awardwinning author of Red Planet BluesFast-paced, pure quill hard science fiction. . . . Cambias delivers adroit plot pivots that keep the suspense coming.Gregory Benford, Nebula Award-winning author of Timescape Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When billionaires control the space program, where does that leave the rest of us?Space: a tycoons playground. From a space station full of women to a monastery on the Moon, from a Martian reality-TV contest to a solar shade large enough to cool the Earth, the dreams of a handful of trillionaires dictate the future of humanity. Outside the reach of Earthly law and with the vast resources of the inner solar system at their disposal, the Four Horsemen do exactly as they please.The governments of Earth are not amused; an international team of elite military women, masquerading as space colonists, are set to infiltrate and neutralize the largest and most dangerous project in human history. But nothing is that simple when rich men control the sky, as everyone involved is about to discover.About Rich Man's Sky:Action SF built on a hard foundation of cutting-edge science.Walter Jon WilliamsAn action-crammed story that darts at hyper-speed from Burning Man, Nevada to Suriname to a convent on the Moon to an orbiting colony thats clearly up to something. A jam-packed adventure fizzing with mind-blowing concepts, and a great read!Connie WillisA hard science fiction tour de force, populated by memorable characters in a tale of intrigue, adventure, and irresistible market forces.Linda NagataAbout Antediluvian:. . . gripping and . . . grounded in archaeology.Publishers Weekly. . . plenty of verisimilitude . . . superbly intriguing and captivating . . . bravura historical recreations, full of conjectural material. . . . Presenting us with a colorful cast of characters from across the millennia who have thick and rich existences, and affirming that the cosmic stream of life flows forcefully despite all small blockades, McCarthy has written a novel that looks both forwards and backwards, thus making a stellar return to the field.LocusAbout Wil McCarthy:McCarthy is an entertaining, intelligent, amusing writer, with Heinlein's knack for breakneck plotting and, at the same time, Clarke's thoughtfulness.BooklistImagination really is the only limit.The New York TimesThe future as McCarthy sees it is a wondrous place.Publishers WeeklyA bright light on the SF horizon.David Brin Wil McCarthy demonstrates that he has a sharp intelligence, a galaxy-spanning imagination, and the solid scientific background to make it all work.Connie Willis In nearly every passage, we get another slice of the science of McCarthys construction, and a deeper sense of danger and foreboding . . . McCarthy develops considerable tension.San Diego Union-TribuneAn ingenious yarn with challenging ideas, well-handled technical details, and plenty of twists and turns.Kirkus Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. With the world consumed by a devastating plague that drives humansviolently insane, what was once a band of desperate survivors bobbing on a darkAtlantic ocean has now become Wolf Squadron, the only hope for the salvation ofthe human race. Banding together with what remains of the U.S. Navy, WolfSquadron, and its leader Steve Smith, not only plans to survivehe plansto retake the mainland from the infected, starting with NorthAmerica. With the world consumed by a devastating plague that drives humans violently insane, what was once a band of desperate survivors bobbing on a dark Atlantic ocean has now become Wolf Squadron, the only hope for the salvation of the human race. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The only bridge between past and future is a leap of faith.Pursued by enemies, exiled Liaden Clan Korval is settling into a new base on backworld Surebleak. Moving is expensive, as is war, and Korval is strapped for cash. Delm Korval has therefore instructed Master Trader Shan yos'Galan to design and implement new trade routes, quickly.But this is no easy task. Dutiful Passage is targeted by Korval's enemies, denied docking at respectable ports, and cheated at those less respectable. Struggling to recuperate from an attack on his life, while managing daughter Padis emerging psychic talents, Shan is running out of optionsand time. His quest to establish the all-important trade route puts him at odds with his lifemate, while doubting crew desert the ship. Facing the prospect of failure, Shan accepts the assistance of chancy allies and turns the Passage toward a port only just emerging from Rostov's Dust and awash with strange energies.Without trade, Clan Korval will starve. Will a trader's leap of faith save everythingor doom all?About Dragon in Exile:[S]prawling and satisfying. . . . Space opera mixes with social engineering, influenced by Regency-era manners and delicate notions of honor. . . . [I]ts like spending time with old friends . . .Publishers WeeklyAbout Necessity's Child:Compelling and wondrous, as sharp and graceful as Damascus steel, Necessity's Child is a terrific addition to Lee & Miller's addictive series.Patricia BriggsAbout the Liaden Universe series:I have every Liaden Universe novel ever written on my bookshelf. You should, too.David WeberEvery now and then you come across an author, or in this case, a pair, who write exactly what you want to read, the characters and personalities that make you enjoy meeting them. . . . I rarely rave on and on about stories, but I am devoted to Lee and Miller novels and stories.Anne McCaffreyThese authors consistently deliver stories with a rich, textured setting, intricate plotting, and vivid, interesting characters from fully-realized cultures, both human and alien, and each book gets better.Elizabeth Moon[D]elightful stories of adventure and romance set in a far future . . . space opera milieu. Its all a rather heady mix of Gordon R. Dickson, the Forsythe Saga, and Victoria Holt, with Lee and Millers own unique touches making it all sparkle and sizzle. Anyone whose taste runs toward SF in the true romantic tradition cant help but like the Liaden Universe.Analog[T]he many fans of the Liaden universe will welcome the latest . . . continuing young pilot Theo Waitleys adventures.Booklist on Saltation[A]ficionados of intelligent space opera will be thoroughly entertained . . . [T]he authors craftsmanship is top-notch.Publishers Weekly on Lee and Millers popular Liaden Universe thriller, I Dare Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Captain Pausert just cant catch a break!First, he became the mortal enemy of his fiancee, his home planet, the Empireand even the Worm World, the darkest threat to mankind in all of space. All because he helped rescue three slave children from their masters. Of course, these three young women were the universally feared witches of Karresbut how was he to know that?!And after he defeated the Worm World (with the help of the witches, of course), the Empress herself had sent him on a secret mission to stop a nanite plague that was raging across the galaxy. But an enemy had somehow convinced the Imperial Fleet that he was actually a wanted criminal, so after a battle leaving his ship in urgent need of repairs, Pausert and the witches of Karres joined an interstellar traveling circus in order to save the galaxy.Now Pausert and the witches of Karres roam the spaceways again, this time dealing with a slaver-culture that somehow makes slaves happy to be in servitude, and a quest for a long-lost alien pet, during which the youngest witch, the Leewit, begins to come to her full powers as a healerand of course generates chaos in her wake.For Pausert, its all in a days work. But would it be too much to ask for a vacation?About The Shaman of Karres:This latest adventure of Pausert and the witches is full of all the whimsy, derring-do, and absurd hijinks that youd expect. I dare any reader to get through ten pages without smiling.AnalogAbout the Witches of Karres series:"This sequel [to The Witches of Karres] does honor to the original. . . a rolilicking ride. . . a rousing conclusion. . . "Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine"Matches Schmitz's narrative style and high standard of humor, imagination, and absurdity. . . . Fans of humorous science fiction will enjoy this outing.School Library Journal on The Wizard of KarresAbout All the Plagues of Hell by Eric Flint & Dave Freer:. . . a compelling tale of political, military, and magical conflict . . .BooklistAbout Eric Flint:A master of the genre.BooklistAn SF author of particular note . . . one who can entertain and edify in equal, and major, measure. Publishers WeeklyAbout Dave Freer: Dave Freer always delivers compelling, fast-moving and addictive fantasy adventures.Garth Nix Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the aftermath of the invasion.Decades ago, the Visitors descended on Earth. While they claimed to bring peace and prosperity, their true goal was the total subjugation of humankind. But humanity did not give up its home without a fight. After a devastating war, the Visitors were driven back to Mars, leaving their willing human collaborators behind. The task of hunting down these former alien collaborators and bringing them to justice falls to federal recovery agents like Nathan Foster.Emmogene Anderson was taken to the Visitors as a teenager and experimented upon by the alien invaders. She carries within her body a semi-functional alien device that allows her to control other people. Until recently, she was serving a prison sentence for aiding and abetting the enemy. That is, until she was broken out by her obsessive ex-lover, Anthony Krieg, a former commando for the Visitors forces, physically enhanced but mentally unstable.Now, Nathan Foster and his 14-year-old nephew Ben are tasked with bringing the pair to justice. Krieg must be killed, Emmogene captured and returned to the proper authorities. An easy enough jobbut Emmogene has been implanted with something else, something much more important . . .Nathan and Ben must decide what is right in a largely lawless worldand the fate of the planet hangs in the balance.Praise for Mike Kupari:After co-writing Dead Six and Swords of Exodus with Larry Correia, Kupari makes his solo debut with this space opera that is bound to attract fans of Mike Shepherds Kris Longknife series or Elizabeth Moons Vattas War books. An excellent choice for both teen and adult sf readers. Library Journal on Her Brother's KeeperA big, sweeping space adventure, with heroic characters you care about. Mike Kupari is an awesome storyteller.Larry Correia on Sins of Her Father Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The world has been brought to its knees by the zombie virus. Nations have fallen, cities have been overrun by the infected, and the human race has come perilously close to extinction. But with the first winter come and gone, the infected have been reduced to not much more than a background nuisance, and survivors around the world are taking stock and vowing to rebuild and rise up stronger, better, and unafraid.All-new stories in New York Times best-selling author John Ringos Black Tide Rising series, from:Kevin J. AndersonBrendon DuBoisJody Lynn NyeMichael Z. Williamson and Stephanie OsbornKacey EzellMike MassaChristoper L. SmithLydia SherrerJason CordovaBrian TrentPatrick VannerJamie IbsonAbout Black Tide Rising:. . . an entertaining batch of . . . action-packed tales. Certainly, fans of Ringos particular brand of action-adventure will be pleased.BooklistThis anthology broadens Ringos Black Tide world, serving up doses of humanity amid the ravenous afflicted. Comedy has a place in this harsh reality, and these stories stir adventure and emotion at a frantic clip throughout. Zombie fiction fans will be thrilled.Library JournalAbout the Black Tide Rising Series:Not only has Ringo found a mostly unexplored corner of the zombie landscape, he's using the zombie frame to tackle a broader theme: the collapse and rebirth of civilization. The zombie scenes are exciting, sure, but its the human story that keeps us involved. A fine series.BooklistAbout Under a Graveyard Sky:Ringo combines humor and horror in this strong series debut, the thinking readers zombie novel.Publishers Weekly About John Ringo:[Ringos work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse.Library Journal. . . Explosive. . . . fans . . . will appreciate Ringos lively narrative and flavorful characters.Publishers Weekly. . . practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit.BooklistCrackerjack storytelling.StarlogBLACK TIDE RISING SERIES:Under a Graveyard SkyTo Sail a Darkling SeaIslands of Rage and HopeStrands of SorrowBlack Tide RisingVoices of the FallWe Shall RiseAt the End of the WorldAt the End of the JourneyThe Valley of ShadowsRiver of Night Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The answer lies out there.The year is 2072. At the lunar farside radio observatory, an old-school radio broadcast is detected, similar to those broadcast on Earth in the 1940s, but in an unknown language, coming from an impossible source, and originating at an equally impossible locationProxima Centauri. While the nations of Earth debate making first contact, they learn that the Proximans are facing an extinction-level disaster, forcing a decision: will Earth send a ship on a multiyear trip to provide aid?Interstellar travel is not easy, and by traveling at the speeds required to arrive before disaster strikes at Proxima, humans will learn firsthand the effects of Einsteins Special Relativity and be forced to ponder the ultimate questions: Are we alone in the universe? What does it mean to be human?About Travis S. Taylor:. . . explodes with inventive action.Publishers Weekly on Travis S. Taylors The Quantum Connection[Warp Speed] reads like Doc Smith writing Robert Ludlum . . . You wont want to put it down.John RingoAbout Stellaris: People of the Stars, coedited by Les Johnson:. . . a thought-provoking look at a selection of real-world challenges and speculative fiction solutions. . . . Readers will enjoy this collection that is as educational as it is entertaining.BooklistThis was an enjoyable collection of science fiction dealing with colonizing the stars. In the collection were several gems and the overall quality was high.TangentAbout Mission to Methone by Les Johnson:The spirit of Arthur C. Clarke and his contemporaries is alive and well in Johnsons old-fashioned first-contact novel, set in 2068. . . . includes plenty of realistic detail and puts fun new spins on familiar alien concepts. . . . Theres a great deal here for fans of early hard SF.Publishers WeeklyWith equal parts science fiction and international intrigue. . . . an exciting, fast-paced read that you will not want to put down.BooklistAbout Rescue Mode by Ben Bova and Les Johnson:. . . a suspenseful and compelling narrative of the first human spaceflight to Mars.Booklist Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In a business like monster hunting, it's all about setting priorities.The chaos god Asag has been quiet since the destruction of the City of Monsters, but Monster Hunter International knows that he is still out there somewhereplotting, waiting for his chance to unravel reality. When Owen and the MHI team discover that one of Isaac Newton's Ward Stones is being auctioned off by Reptoids who live deep beneath Atlanta, they decide to steal the magical superweapon and use it to destroy Asag once and for all. But before the stone can be handed off, it is stolen by a mysterious thief with ties to MHI and the Vatican's Secret Guard.It's a race against time, the Secret Guard, a spectral bounty hunter, and a whole bunch of monsters to acquire the Ward Stone and use it against Asag. For as dangerous as the chaos god is, there is something much olderand infinitely more evilawakening deep in the jungles of South America.About Monster Hunter Guardian:Once you open the cover, be prepared for an evening to disappear like a werewolf with a portal ring.New York Journal of BooksAbout Larry Correia and the Monster Hunter International series:[E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all peoplegorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow. Jim Butcher[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read. BookReporter.comIf you love monsters and action, youll love this book. If you love guns, youll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, youll love this book. Knotclan.comA gun person who likes science fictionor, heck, anyone who likes science fictionwill enjoy [these books] . . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters . . . I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers. Massad AyoobThis lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's Monster Hunter International will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts. Publishers Weekly on Monster Hunter Vendetta Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.