Author: Mike Resnick
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 150409929X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
A hard-bitten thief must protect a powerful little girl from danger in this classic science fiction trilogy opener by a five-time Hugo Award winner. Mouse may be a tough, cynical, professional thief, but when she sees a little girl in need of rescuing, she knows she must help. But just who exactly is this innocent-looking child? Penelope Bailey is potentially the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. Three governments want her captured. Almost two hundred men and women are out to collect the bounty on her head. It’s a miracle Penelope has evaded her pursuers thus far, but Carolos “Iceman” Mendoza knows the secret to her survival . . . As the bounty hunters get closer to their target, Mouse begins to grasp just how important it is to keep Penelope safe. Little did Mouse know, Penelope was more than equipped for the obstacles ahead, and it was Mouse who was going to be in greater need of rescuing . . . Perfect for readers of Alan Dean Foster, Timothy Zahn, and Joe Haldeman “One of those rare novels that pulls you in so quickly and effectively that you’ll end up reading it in a single sitting.” —Science Fiction Chronicle
Soothsayer
Author: Mike Resnick
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 150409929X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
A hard-bitten thief must protect a powerful little girl from danger in this classic science fiction trilogy opener by a five-time Hugo Award winner. Mouse may be a tough, cynical, professional thief, but when she sees a little girl in need of rescuing, she knows she must help. But just who exactly is this innocent-looking child? Penelope Bailey is potentially the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. Three governments want her captured. Almost two hundred men and women are out to collect the bounty on her head. It’s a miracle Penelope has evaded her pursuers thus far, but Carolos “Iceman” Mendoza knows the secret to her survival . . . As the bounty hunters get closer to their target, Mouse begins to grasp just how important it is to keep Penelope safe. Little did Mouse know, Penelope was more than equipped for the obstacles ahead, and it was Mouse who was going to be in greater need of rescuing . . . Perfect for readers of Alan Dean Foster, Timothy Zahn, and Joe Haldeman “One of those rare novels that pulls you in so quickly and effectively that you’ll end up reading it in a single sitting.” —Science Fiction Chronicle
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 150409929X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
A hard-bitten thief must protect a powerful little girl from danger in this classic science fiction trilogy opener by a five-time Hugo Award winner. Mouse may be a tough, cynical, professional thief, but when she sees a little girl in need of rescuing, she knows she must help. But just who exactly is this innocent-looking child? Penelope Bailey is potentially the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. Three governments want her captured. Almost two hundred men and women are out to collect the bounty on her head. It’s a miracle Penelope has evaded her pursuers thus far, but Carolos “Iceman” Mendoza knows the secret to her survival . . . As the bounty hunters get closer to their target, Mouse begins to grasp just how important it is to keep Penelope safe. Little did Mouse know, Penelope was more than equipped for the obstacles ahead, and it was Mouse who was going to be in greater need of rescuing . . . Perfect for readers of Alan Dean Foster, Timothy Zahn, and Joe Haldeman “One of those rare novels that pulls you in so quickly and effectively that you’ll end up reading it in a single sitting.” —Science Fiction Chronicle
Soothsayer (Oracle Trilogy Book 1)
Author: Mike Resnick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781612422701
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Readers of Santiago and Mike Resnick's other exciting and evocative novels know that the galaxy's Inner Frontier is filled with some mighty dangerous characters, such as the Iceman, the Mouse, Merlin, the Yankee Clipper, the Mock Turtle, and more. But we'll bet you didn't know that the most dangerous person on the Frontier, perhaps the most dangerous human or alien who ever lived, is a frightened little six-year-old girl who wishes she was anyone else. Come meet her, and her one friend, and her multitude of enemies, in the pages of Soothsayer, the first book of the Oracle Trilogy - and experience an adventure similar in tone both to Santiago and to Josh Whedon's TV series Firefly (and its follow-up movie Serenity). Mike Resnick is the winner of 5 Hugos (from a record 37 nominations), as well as dozens of other major awards all across the world, and was the Worldcon Guest of Honor in 2012.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781612422701
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Readers of Santiago and Mike Resnick's other exciting and evocative novels know that the galaxy's Inner Frontier is filled with some mighty dangerous characters, such as the Iceman, the Mouse, Merlin, the Yankee Clipper, the Mock Turtle, and more. But we'll bet you didn't know that the most dangerous person on the Frontier, perhaps the most dangerous human or alien who ever lived, is a frightened little six-year-old girl who wishes she was anyone else. Come meet her, and her one friend, and her multitude of enemies, in the pages of Soothsayer, the first book of the Oracle Trilogy - and experience an adventure similar in tone both to Santiago and to Josh Whedon's TV series Firefly (and its follow-up movie Serenity). Mike Resnick is the winner of 5 Hugos (from a record 37 nominations), as well as dozens of other major awards all across the world, and was the Worldcon Guest of Honor in 2012.
Oracle
Author: Mike Resnick
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504099303
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Bounty hunters race to find a powerful psychic in this classic science fiction adventure by the award-winning author of Soothsayer. People across the galaxy have feared Penelope Bailey ever since she was a child. She has the power to see the future and manipulate events—and minds. Governments and criminals sought to control her, and hundreds of bounty hunters like the Iceman once tried to capture her. But Penelope eluded them all and disappeared . . . Fourteen years later, the Iceman now runs a tavern. He spends most days listening to customers’ tales of adventure and idle gossip, until one day, a visitor arrives with quite a story to tell. She is Penelope’s mother and would like the Iceman to retrieve her daughter from the planet Hades. Of course, it is a task easier said than done. Soon an assassin, a secret agent, and an outlaw cyborg are searching for the missing psychic. And they must all figure out how to handle a target who can predict their every step . . . Perfect for readers of Alan Dean Foster, Timothy Zahn, and Joe Haldeman “One of those rare novels that pulls you in so quickly and effectively that you’ll end up reading it in a single sitting.” —Science Fiction Chronicle
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504099303
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Bounty hunters race to find a powerful psychic in this classic science fiction adventure by the award-winning author of Soothsayer. People across the galaxy have feared Penelope Bailey ever since she was a child. She has the power to see the future and manipulate events—and minds. Governments and criminals sought to control her, and hundreds of bounty hunters like the Iceman once tried to capture her. But Penelope eluded them all and disappeared . . . Fourteen years later, the Iceman now runs a tavern. He spends most days listening to customers’ tales of adventure and idle gossip, until one day, a visitor arrives with quite a story to tell. She is Penelope’s mother and would like the Iceman to retrieve her daughter from the planet Hades. Of course, it is a task easier said than done. Soon an assassin, a secret agent, and an outlaw cyborg are searching for the missing psychic. And they must all figure out how to handle a target who can predict their every step . . . Perfect for readers of Alan Dean Foster, Timothy Zahn, and Joe Haldeman “One of those rare novels that pulls you in so quickly and effectively that you’ll end up reading it in a single sitting.” —Science Fiction Chronicle
Prophet
Author: Mike Resnick
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504099311
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A powerful psychic takes a final stand in this classic science fiction adventure by the five-time Hugo Award–winning author of Oracle. Gifted with the power to see the future and manipulate events and minds, Penelope Bailey is a force of nature feared by many. Everyone of power across the galaxy has sought to either control her or kill her since she was a child, but she has managed to survive . . . A seasoned assassin and bar owner, the Iceman is the only person who has faced Penelope twice and lived. But why has she let him live? And who is now trying to kill him? With the help of a fellow assassin know as the Gravedancer, he hopes to get some answers . . . Meanwhile, on an obscure planet, Penelope now calls herself the Prophet. She is no longer hiding, but waiting . . . Perfect for readers of Alan Dean Foster, Timothy Zahn, and Joe Haldeman “The personal challenges and heroic interactions are timeless, and the quality of the writing and rapid pace of the action make this an absorbing and entertaining read.” —SFRevu.com
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504099311
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A powerful psychic takes a final stand in this classic science fiction adventure by the five-time Hugo Award–winning author of Oracle. Gifted with the power to see the future and manipulate events and minds, Penelope Bailey is a force of nature feared by many. Everyone of power across the galaxy has sought to either control her or kill her since she was a child, but she has managed to survive . . . A seasoned assassin and bar owner, the Iceman is the only person who has faced Penelope twice and lived. But why has she let him live? And who is now trying to kill him? With the help of a fellow assassin know as the Gravedancer, he hopes to get some answers . . . Meanwhile, on an obscure planet, Penelope now calls herself the Prophet. She is no longer hiding, but waiting . . . Perfect for readers of Alan Dean Foster, Timothy Zahn, and Joe Haldeman “The personal challenges and heroic interactions are timeless, and the quality of the writing and rapid pace of the action make this an absorbing and entertaining read.” —SFRevu.com
The Janusite Trilogy
Author: Anna Durand
Publisher: Jacobsville Books
ISBN: 1949406091
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1263
Book Description
Her destiny could transform two worlds—or destroy everything. Well, nobody's perfect. Dive into the first three steamy books in the Undercover Elementals series! Cross the veil into the Unseen realm and meet sylph warriors, a sex-starved incubus, an angry sorcerer, a vengeful harpy, a grumpy god, and a host of other unearthly characters. Lindsey Porter never believed in the supernatural—until she bumped into a hot guy in a loincloth who could vanish at will. No, that's not weird at all. The sylph Nevan tempts her like no one else ever has, drawing out desires she'd kept buried deep inside herself. But Nevan is hiding a dark secret. As Lindsey is drawn deeper into a parallel world where magic reigns and bargains have deadly consequences, she realizes she might be the key to saving two worlds. But Lindsey must rely on Nevan and his elemental powers to stay alive. Or does she? A ragtag band of elementals might become her strongest allies. Because yeah, the apocalypse is coming. The Janusite Trilogy includes three full-length novels from the Undercover Elementals series of steamy paranormal romances, plus bonus chapters found only in this collection.
Publisher: Jacobsville Books
ISBN: 1949406091
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1263
Book Description
Her destiny could transform two worlds—or destroy everything. Well, nobody's perfect. Dive into the first three steamy books in the Undercover Elementals series! Cross the veil into the Unseen realm and meet sylph warriors, a sex-starved incubus, an angry sorcerer, a vengeful harpy, a grumpy god, and a host of other unearthly characters. Lindsey Porter never believed in the supernatural—until she bumped into a hot guy in a loincloth who could vanish at will. No, that's not weird at all. The sylph Nevan tempts her like no one else ever has, drawing out desires she'd kept buried deep inside herself. But Nevan is hiding a dark secret. As Lindsey is drawn deeper into a parallel world where magic reigns and bargains have deadly consequences, she realizes she might be the key to saving two worlds. But Lindsey must rely on Nevan and his elemental powers to stay alive. Or does she? A ragtag band of elementals might become her strongest allies. Because yeah, the apocalypse is coming. The Janusite Trilogy includes three full-length novels from the Undercover Elementals series of steamy paranormal romances, plus bonus chapters found only in this collection.
The Whole Story
Author: John E. Simkin
Publisher: K. G. Saur
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1228
Book Description
This work is the only comprehensive guide to sequels in English, with over 84,000 works by 12,500 authors in 17,000 sequences.
Publisher: K. G. Saur
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1228
Book Description
This work is the only comprehensive guide to sequels in English, with over 84,000 works by 12,500 authors in 17,000 sequences.
Folk Traditions of the Arab World
Author: Hasan M. El-Shamy
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253352118
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253352118
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
The Vesta Shadows Trilogy
Author: Debra May Macleod
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
It is a world of power and privilege, secrets and sacred duty. It is the world of ancient Rome. And it is the esteemed Vestal Virgins—priestesses of Vesta, goddess of the home and hearth—who protect the Eternal Flame that protects the Eternal City. Brides of Rome Dedicated to a thirty-year vow of chaste service, Priestess Pomponia finds herself swept up in the intrigue, violence, wars, and bedroom politics of Rome’s elite—Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Octavian and his maneuvering wife, Livia—all the while guarding the secret affection in her heart. To Be Wolves As chief Vestal Virgin, Pomponia devotes her life to protecting her order and the eternal flame of Vesta. In a position of esteem in Rome, she is a valued member of Caesar’s circle. But as a contagion ravages the city, she struggles to manage the Vestal order, while facing a malevolent nobleman whose machinations threaten everything she loves. Empire of Iron Pomponia has elevated the Vestals to a position of unprecedented prestige—and her friendship with Caesar Augustus has afforded her a life of political influence and privilege. But a ruthless enemy threatens Pomponia and all those she cares for—including the emperor himself. Faced with threats from all directions, Pomponia must be willing to sacrifice everything to protect her status, the Vestal order, and the lives of those around her.
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
It is a world of power and privilege, secrets and sacred duty. It is the world of ancient Rome. And it is the esteemed Vestal Virgins—priestesses of Vesta, goddess of the home and hearth—who protect the Eternal Flame that protects the Eternal City. Brides of Rome Dedicated to a thirty-year vow of chaste service, Priestess Pomponia finds herself swept up in the intrigue, violence, wars, and bedroom politics of Rome’s elite—Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Octavian and his maneuvering wife, Livia—all the while guarding the secret affection in her heart. To Be Wolves As chief Vestal Virgin, Pomponia devotes her life to protecting her order and the eternal flame of Vesta. In a position of esteem in Rome, she is a valued member of Caesar’s circle. But as a contagion ravages the city, she struggles to manage the Vestal order, while facing a malevolent nobleman whose machinations threaten everything she loves. Empire of Iron Pomponia has elevated the Vestals to a position of unprecedented prestige—and her friendship with Caesar Augustus has afforded her a life of political influence and privilege. But a ruthless enemy threatens Pomponia and all those she cares for—including the emperor himself. Faced with threats from all directions, Pomponia must be willing to sacrifice everything to protect her status, the Vestal order, and the lives of those around her.
THE MEMOIRS OF A PHYSICIAN - Complete Marie Antoinette Series (Volumes 1-5)
Author: Alexandre Dumas
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1210
Book Description
Alexandre Dumas' 'The Memoirs of a Physician' is a captivating historical novel that delves into the scandalous affairs of King Louis XV's court and the political intrigue surrounding the French Revolution. Written in Dumas' signature style of blending fact with fiction, the narrative is rich in detail and vividly portrays the opulence and decadence of 18th-century France. The five volumes in the series take readers on a thrilling journey through the reign of King Louis XV, the rise of revolutionary fervor, and the tragic fate of Queen Marie Antoinette. Dumas' meticulous research and intricate plot twists make this a must-read for fans of historical fiction. Drawing on his own experiences and observations, Dumas skillfully weaves together the political intrigues and personal dramas that defined this turbulent period in history. Through the lens of the mysterious physician, readers gain insight into the complexities of power, love, and betrayal that shaped the destinies of royalty and commoners alike. 'The Memoirs of a Physician' is a masterful work that will transport readers to the heart of the French Revolution and leave them longing for more.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1210
Book Description
Alexandre Dumas' 'The Memoirs of a Physician' is a captivating historical novel that delves into the scandalous affairs of King Louis XV's court and the political intrigue surrounding the French Revolution. Written in Dumas' signature style of blending fact with fiction, the narrative is rich in detail and vividly portrays the opulence and decadence of 18th-century France. The five volumes in the series take readers on a thrilling journey through the reign of King Louis XV, the rise of revolutionary fervor, and the tragic fate of Queen Marie Antoinette. Dumas' meticulous research and intricate plot twists make this a must-read for fans of historical fiction. Drawing on his own experiences and observations, Dumas skillfully weaves together the political intrigues and personal dramas that defined this turbulent period in history. Through the lens of the mysterious physician, readers gain insight into the complexities of power, love, and betrayal that shaped the destinies of royalty and commoners alike. 'The Memoirs of a Physician' is a masterful work that will transport readers to the heart of the French Revolution and leave them longing for more.
The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm
Author: Christopher Paolini
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241392381
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective. This volume features three original stories set in Alagaësia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon's own unfolding adventure. Included is an excerpt from the memoir of the unforgettable witch and fortune-teller Angela the herbalist, penned by Angela Paolini, the inspiration for the character, herself! Relish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling new collection of stories based in the world of the Inheritance Cycle.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241392381
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective. This volume features three original stories set in Alagaësia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon's own unfolding adventure. Included is an excerpt from the memoir of the unforgettable witch and fortune-teller Angela the herbalist, penned by Angela Paolini, the inspiration for the character, herself! Relish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling new collection of stories based in the world of the Inheritance Cycle.