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Mickey7
Soon to be a major motion picture by Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon Ho. Dying isn’t any fun…but at least it’s a living. Mickey7 is an Expendable: a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim.
Whenever there’s a mission that’s too dangerous—even suicidal— the crew turns to Mickey. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. Mickey signed on to escape from both bad debts and boredom on Midgard.
After six deaths, Mickey7 understands the terms of his deal…and why it was the only colonial position unfilled when he took it. When he goes missing and is presumed dead at the hands of deadly indigenous creatures, Mickey8 reports for duty, and their troubles really begin.
Arthur
Years have passed since the clash of shield-walls echoed across the land . . . The Saxons are now the lords of Britain. And yet the bards still sing of Arthur - ''In our darkest time, when we need him most, shall he come again.'' Ageing mercenary Beran has no love of bards'' songs. Nor of people. Unless they are paying him to steal or kill. Now he has been ordered to murder a boy. But this is no ordinary child. The son of King Constantine and the grandson of High King Ambrosius, this boy could be the saviour of Britain . . . if he lives. Betraying his companions and returning to a world he believed he''d forsaken, Beran vows to take the boy to the one place that still holds out against the invader: Camelot. Hunted by Saxons, Queen Morgana and those he deceived, he will seek the help of Guivret, called the Little King, and the Saracen, Palamedes who once rode beneath Arthur''s banner. They will meet the doomed lovers, Tristan and Isolde. And they will fight for their lives and for each other. For if there''s to be any hope for Britain, Beran must deliver the boy to Camelot. And to do that, he must come to terms with his past . . . Arthur is the breathtaking new novel from the author of the bestselling Lancelot, called ''a masterpiece'' by Conn Iggulden . . .
Redsight
Now released with a gorgeous paperback cover, the imaginative new space opera for fans of Gideon the Ninth filled with sapphic romance, space pirates, a blind witch and powerful priestessesKorinna has simple priorities: stay on the Navitas, stay out of trouble, and stay alive. She may be a Redseer, a blind priestess with the power to manipulate space-time, but she is the weakest in her Order. Useless and outcast. Or so she has been raised to believe. As she takes her place as a navigator on an Imperium ship, Korinna?s full destiny is revealed to her: blood brimming with magic, she is meant to become a weapon of the Imperium, and pawn for the Order that raised her. But when the ship is attacked by the notorious pirate Aster Haran, Korinna?s world is ripped apart. Aster has a vendetta against the Imperium, and an all-consuming, dark power that drives her to destroy everything in her path. She understands the world in a way Korinna has never imagined, and Korinna is drawn to her against her better judgment. With the Imperium and the justice-seeking warrior Sahar hot on her heels, Korinna must choose her side, seize her power and fulfil her destiny--or risk imperiling the future of the galaxy, and destroying the fabric of space-time itself.
Siege of Vraks
Understand just how the Death Korps of Krieg have earned their reputation as the Imperium's most ruthless fighters in this gripping tale of desperate defence and defiant loyalty.
Vraks is an armoury world that is vital to the struggling Imperium and its efforts to resist the wider threats to humanity. The planet is a key link in the long supply chain that keeps the beleaguered Imperial regiments stationed around the Eye of Terror and ready for war.
The stoic Death Korps of Krieg have been assigned to this desperate world's defence. The grim soldiers of this regiment are born to serve the Emperor, as below Krieg's irradiated surface is a human factory, existing only to produce soldiers destined for the front line in the Imperium's most toxic and gruelling warzones. These indoctrinated soldiers are unflinchingly loyal and willing to sacrifice themselves without question or regard to ultimately win victory.
And they will need all these qualities to face the horrors awaiting them on Vraks…
The Family Experiment
'John Marrs is not to be missed' – Freida McFadden, bestselling author of The Housemaid'Few writers do domestic suspense meets dystopia better than John Marrs' – Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Paris Apartment'The books of John Marrs have become a quiet phenomenon . . . Thoughtful, well written . . . and alarming' – Daily MailSome families are virtually perfect . . . The world’s population is soaring, creating overcrowded cities and an economic crisis. A growing number of people can no longer afford to start families, let alone raise them. But for those desperate to experience parenthood, there is an alternative. For a monthly fee, clients can create a virtual child from scratch, accessing them via the Metaverse and a VR headset. To launch this new initiative, the company behind MetaChildren has created a reality TV show. It will follow its contestants as they raise a MetaChild from birth to the age of eighteen, in a condensed nine-month time period. The prize: the right to keep their virtual child – or risk it all for the chance of a real baby . . . The Goodreads Choice Award runner up, The Family Experiment is set in the same universe as John Marrs's bestselling novel The One and The Marriage Act. A dark and twisted thriller about the ultimate 'tamagotchi' – a virtual baby. 'Speculative fiction at its best – original, dark and wickedly clever' – C. L. Taylor, author of Every Move You Make'His best yet. Frighteningly plausible, gripping, dark, and so clever' – Claire Douglas, author of The Woman Who Lied'Hurtles towards a chilling denouement – a truly thought-provoking, single-sitting thriller' – Ellery Lloyd, author of The Club'Chilling, inventive, horribly plausible and brilliantly addictive' – C. J. Tudor, author of The Gathering
High Vaultage
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER⭐ ⭐ SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION ⭐ ⭐''A joyously funny and absurd steampunk frolic that satirises both the era in which it is set and our own age''FINANCIAL TIMESFrom the creators of the acclaimed audio drama podcast Victoriocity comes a cozy scifi mystery set in the chaotic metropolis of Even Greater London - unmissable for fans of Ben Aaronovitch''s Rivers of London series and Terry Pratchett''s Discworld.EVEN GREATER LONDON, 1887: a vast, uninterrupted urban plane encompassing the entire lower half of England and, for complex reasons, only the upper third of the Isle of Wight... The immense Tower casts electricity across the sky itself, powering the mind-boggling mechanisms of the city below; the notorious engineer-army swarms through its very veins, building, demolishing, and rebuilding whatever they see fit; and - at the heart of it all - sits the country''s first ever private detective agency.Archibald Fleet and Clara Entwhistle hoped things would pick up quickly for their new enterprise. No one is taking them seriously, but their break will come soon. Definitely... Probably.Meanwhile, police are baffled by a series of impossible bank robberies, their resources wholly absorbed by the case. Which means that when a woman witnesses a kidnapping, Fleet-Entwhistle Private Investigations is the only place she can turn for help. Luckily they''re more than happy to oblige.But what''s the motive behind the kidnap? As Clara and Fleet investigate, they find more than they could ever have imagined...READERS ARE LOVING HIGH VAULTAGE:''One of the most original stories I''ve read'' NetGalley review''Clever, original, funny, sharp, satirical and incredibly entertaining'' NetGalley review''My favourite steampunk/humorous alt history novel'' NetGalley review''A wonderful escape from real life'' NetGalley review''Great fun and endlessly inventive. This was a riotously imaginative read'' NetGalley review''Reminds me of the Discworld books, which is NOT a comparison I use lightly'' NetGalley review__________________Chris and Jen Sugden''s book ''High Vaultage'' was a No. 5 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 18-03-2024.
The Stars are Dying - Nytefall Trilogy 1
The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Shadow and Bone in a seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myth of Astraea - AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'The brightest star needs the darkest night'
In a world abandoned by its celestial guardians and left to suffer a tyrant king's reign, all Astraea can recall are the fragmented memories of the past five years. She's determined to discover more about her past, even if that means leaving behind the only safety and security she has ever known by venturing out into a world where bloodthirsty vampires are rumoured to roam.
Making her way in an unfamiliar world, she encounters the mysterious Nyte, who makes her an offer she cannot refuse. As Astraea accepts Nyte's help, she is drawn in by his darkness and she begins to wonder if she has struck a deal with one of the ruthless beings her people have always feared.
Astraea's opportunity to escape this deal presents itself when she has to decide whether to take her friend's place in centenary celebrations of the Libertatem - a succession of trials hosted by the king in which the five human lands compete for safety against vampires who hunt them down to drink their blood.
Is fighting for the safety of her kingdom worth more than answering questions about her past?
The Seventh Spell
Two planets. Seven spells. One battle for survival.Adrian Capstan''s dream of going to Mars and becoming a wizard is about to be realized when he travels to the red planet armed with seven ancient spells. By connecting to magical forces on Mars, he hopes he''ll finally be able to bring the mysterious spells alive.But when Adrian lands at the Mars spaceport, he discovers a scene of destruction. Revolt against Earth has led to a dangerous regime ruling the planet, and the wizards are under attack. As Adrian begins to unlock the spells, he is drawn into an epic fight for survival. And when he unleashes the seventh spell''s true power, the stakes for the two planets couldn''t be higher . . .
The Fourth Consort
Dalton Greaves is a hero. He’s one of humankind’s first representatives to Unity, a pan-species confederation working to bring all sentient life into a single benevolent brotherhood. That’s what they told him, anyway. The only actual members of Unity that he’s ever met are Boreau, a giant snail who seems more interested in plunder than spreading love and harmony, and Boreau’s human sidekick, Neera, who Dalton strongly suspects roped him into this gig so that she wouldn’t become the next one of Boreau’s crew to get eaten by locals while prospecting. Funny thing, though—turns out there actually is a benevolent confederation out there, working for the good of all life. They call themselves the Assembly, and they really don’t like Unity. More to the point, they really, really don’t like Unity’s new human minions. When an encounter between Boreau’s scout ship and an Assembly cruiser over a newly discovered world ends badly for both parties, Dalton finds himself marooned, caught between a stickman, one of the Assembly’s nightmarish shock troops, the planet’s natives, who aren’t winning any congeniality prizes themselves, and Neera, who might actually be the most dangerous of the three. To survive, he’ll need to navigate palace intrigue, alien morality, and a proposal that he literally cannot refuse, all while making sure Neera doesn’t come to the conclusion that he’s worth more to her dead than alive.
Boudicca
From P. C. Cast, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the landmark House of Night urban fantasy series, comes an epic, lusty, magic-filled romantasy about British warrior queen Boudicca. Perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Madeline Miller!In Roman-occupied Britain, the Iceni tribe crowns an extraordinary new queen. Tall and flame-haired, Boudicca is devoted to Andraste, the Iceni?s patron goddess, known for her raven familiar, her fierceness and her swirling blue tattoos. Boudicca and her two young daughters will carry the tribe forward in dangerous times.Roman tax collector Catus Decianus, expecting weakness in a female ruler, launches a devastating attack on the tribe?s stronghold. Boudicca and her family barely survive?but they refuse to bend the knee. She calls a war council, bringing together her most trustworthy allies, including her childhood friend Rhan, now a powerful Druid seer, and the horse master Maldwyn, whose devotion to Boudicca runs deeper than a warrior to a queen.Surprising the Romans, Boudicca?s armies sack the wealthy cities of Camulodunum, Londinium and Veralamium. As the snow falls, the Celts retreat to a hidden valley to plot their assault on the remaining Roman legions, determined to force the invaders from Britan.But in the jagged ice of winter the Druid Rhan foresees a tragic end to Boudicca?s rebellion. Although the defeat of the Iceni is spelled out in signs sent by the gods, Rhan swears she will alter the future and save her queen. Now the battle-hardened Boudicca must put her trust in the powers of the otherworld to save her from both the traitors in her midst and from Rome?s mighty legions.Inspired by the rich history of Boudicca?s attack on Roman Britain, bestselling author P. C. Cast crafts an epic, mythic retelling of one of time?s most legendary female warriors.
Dance with the Fae
????? ''An intoxicating blend of romance, mystery, and magic''1919 May DayKit Arton-Price should be celebrating. It''s his engagement party and, unlike many young men of his generation, he survived The Great War. Whilst his fiancée, Adelaide, is dancing with one of their guests, the enigmatic Mr Wilde, the scars on Kit''s face bear the heavy toll of battle – and the scars on his heart bear a secret he''s been forced to carry in silence.In the morning, Adelaide cannot be woken and the village doctor declares it''s the mystifying ''Sleeping Sickness'' – an unexplainable epidemic affecting society.But there is more to this sickness than first appears and it''s not long before Kit is lured into a strange new realm. One of magic and danger. The realm of the fae…Readers love Dance with the Fae:????? ''The blend of historical context and fantasy is beautifully done, pulling you into a world where the line between reality and magic blurs…a captivating tale of healing, secrets, and the supernatural''????? ''So so good…I rated it 5 stars because I really enjoyed every single second of it''????? ''A stunningly enchanting, heartwarming and emotional read…A five star read''????? ''Such a wonderful story full of real history as well as fairytale staples…an enchanting story with great representation''''A beautiful piece of art…gives all the feels''''A gorgeous 4 star read book… What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I couldn''t put this book down – absolutely loved it''''Not like any fae novel I have experienced before…I absolutely devoured this story. Kit was such an amazing character and I loved that he didn''t sacrifice his morals for anything''''This story follows more closely to fae in old English tales rather than a modern imagining, and I really enjoyed the fairy tale, whimsical world that was created…All these elements are woven together to craft a magical story''''A really unique Fae tale and had a strong and interesting human MMC at its heart''
The Doomed Earth: Destiny's Way
The New York Times-bestselling author concludes the desperate and action-packed saga of the refugee from the future, and the one naval space officer who believes her, trying to avert the apocalypse as all forces turn against them. Earth was destroyed on June 12, 2180. Lieutenant Selene Genji watched it happen. And only she can prevent it. Thrown forty years into the past, into a time before the Universal War began, Genji can only guess what to do to change the events that led to the death of all humanity. She has no way of knowing the long-term impacts of her actions and can only depend on her instincts. But many of the people Genji's trying to save want her dead. Her creation was an experiment: a fusing of human and alien DNA. To them, she's a monster who can't be trusted, a tool of the aliens who have just made first contact. Fortunately, she has an unshakable ally in Lieutenant Kayl Owen, who has risked everything to help her mission. Declared a traitor to humanity by Earth Guard, Owen is determined to help Genji save the Earth. Even if he dies trying.
The Adjudicator
Award-winning author Susan Daitch''s new novel, The Adjudicator, is a visionary cyberpunk mystery that explores the boundaries of consciousness and individual autonomy within an authoritarian state that controls the genetics of its citizens. In a near future where the surveillance state legislates the genetic code of its citizens, babies are created in a laboratory according to a template set by parents and the corporation. It is a utopian world of perfect control, where disease has been eliminated and the human genome has reached apotheosis. Mistakes, though unlikely, still occur, and it is adjudicator Zedi Loew’s job to fix them. One day, a cold case file based on an absurd premise crosses her desk: that gene-coding can go beyond structuring the body, it can alter consciousness. Fearing exposure, Zedi’s boss makes the case top priority, and she has only a few days to solve it. The case will prove to be an entry into a dangerous labyrinth, and Zedi follows a taut thread of information, one which, she will learn, connects to the corporation’s hidden mechanism of power as well as her own origin story.
The Dark Mirror
From New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree – the soaring fifth novel in the bestselling Bone Season series.''A fabulous, epic fantasy thriller ... Lavish, ebullient, escapist'' The Times‘Samantha Shannon is a master storyteller and wordsmith’ Katherine Webber ‘Blazing a trail for a new generation of feminist fantasy authors’ GraziaEverything is about to change. Paige Mahoney is outside the Republic of Scion for the first time in more than a decade – but she has no idea how she got to the free world. Half a year has been wiped from her memory. As she makes her way back to the revolution, her journey takes her to Venice, where she learns a dangerous secret – one that could change the face of the war between humans and immortals. Before she can return to London, she must help the Domino Programme unravel the sinister Operation Ventriloquist. And it soon becomes clear that the one person who could recover her memories – Arcturus Mesarthim – might also hold the key to saving Italy. Lyrical, touching and action-packed, The Dark Mirror drives the bestselling Bone Season series forward, showing Samantha Shannon at the height of her powers.
Kiss Of The Basilisk
THIS BOOK IS NOT SAFE TO READ AT WORK.And honestly, the less you know about it before reading . . . the better!Twenty year old Temperance Verus has never been kissed. But that''s what the basilisk is for.Along with thirteen other contestants, Tem must train with a basilisk to learn the power of seduction and win the prince''s hand in marriage. When Tem is matched with Caspen, the Serpent King, she realizes she might actually stand a chance.But with tensions rising between the basilisks and the humans, Tem is torn in two directions. As her bond with Caspen deepens, so does her connection with the prince. And when she uncovers a terrible secret about the royal family, Tem finds herself caught between two worlds . . . neither of which she can survive without.Read this book if you like any of the following: Golden fangs; inappropriate use of a claw; hot men with daddy issues; hot women with daddy issues; witty banter; long, dextrous fingersGuaranteed to make you blush (and then some), Kiss of the Basilisk is like if fanfic Draco Malfoy went on the Bachelor and had to compete with a snake. Sounds fun, doesn''t it? That''s because it is!!PRAISE FOR KISS OF THE BASILISK"So you''re thinking, ''A basilisk? Really?'' The answer is YES. REALLY. This book changed me."- @katiec"Absolutely not safe for work, but so addicting you''ll read it in the break room anyway."- @bookbiche"I had to pray the rosary before and after each chapter."- @ktgroberts"Too hot to read in one sitting, pace yourself."- @michaela.whitney"A wild ride."- Lindsay''s mom"What Lindsay''s mom said."- @girly_pop_00
Greenteeth
'A CHARMINGLY MONSTROUS DEBUT' T. Kingfisher, author of Nettle and Bone'FULL OF MAGIC BUT EVEN MORE HEART' Kirkus (starred review)Narrated by a lake-dwelling monster, Greenteeth is an utterly charming tale of fae, folklore and found family, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher. Beneath the still surface of a lake lurks a monster with needle sharp teeth. Hungry and ready to pounce . . . Jenny Greenteeth has never spoken to a human before, but when a witch is thrown into her lake by an angry mob, something makes Jenny decide she's worth saving. Temperance doesn't know why her village has suddenly turned against her, only that it has something to do with the malevolent new pastor. All she wants is to return to her husband and children. Though they have nothing in common, these two unlikely companions must band together on a magical quest to defeat the evil that threatens Temperance's family, Jenny's lake, and possibly the very soul of Britain. 'Charming, magical and intensely human . . . a masterclass in the art of storytelling' Tom Holt, author of The Portable Door'Greenteeth is a delight - a joyful, warm-hearted adventure, riddled with unique characters and poignant friendships, rooted deep in old magic and myth. Jenny's voice will live in your head long after you leave her story behind' H. G. Parry, author of The Magician's DaughterFive-star reader reviews:'What an absolutely magnificent book this was! I may have already found my best book of the year!'?'An absolute smash of a debut . . . It's fun, it's emotional, it's adorable and it's tense. What. A. Package!'?'A breathtaking, somewhat cosy, definitely monstrous, heartwarming and adventurous tale that has swept me off my feet'?'A wonderful cosy fantasy that had me smiling from ear to ear'?'WOW I was soooo taken aback by how much I absolutely enjoyed this book!!! Loved it so much!'?'A beautiful tale utterly steeped in folklore . . . I absolutely adored this . . . all the stars'?
Future's Edge
A gripping and heartfelt horror-tinged space adventure from the BSFA award-winning author of Stars and Bones and Embers of War. Readers of James S.A. Corey and Becky Chambers will love this fast-paced story of space piracy, deadly alien artifacts and a race to save what is left of humanity.When archaeologist Ursula Morrow accidentally infects herself with an alien parasite, she fears she may have jeopardised her career. However, her concerns become irrelevant when Earth is destroyed, billions die, and suddenly no one needs archaeologists anymore…Two years later, she?s plucked from a refugee camp on a backwater world and tasked with retrieving the artefact that infected her, as it just might hold the key to humanity?s survival. With time running short, and the planet housing the weapon now situated in hostile territory, she realises she?s going to have to commit an act of desperate piracy if she?s going to achieve her objective before the enemy?s final onslaught.A thrilling, page-turning journey into deep space, where the fights are brutal and the relationships are complicated, from the BSFA award-winning author of Stars and Bones and Embers of War.
A Kísértet balladája
Odalent a mélyben, valaki lélegzik...
A történész Caroline Dawn legnagyobb álma válik valóra, amikor munkát kap egy nemrég kúriából átalakított múzeumban. Az Afrika-kutató, Salamon Salesbury több mint százéves épülete azonban nem csak értékes leleteket rejt. A falak között, a többszintes pincében egy Kísértet mindenkit figyel.
Caroline minden vágya felderíteni a titkokat, ami Salesbury rejtélyes halálát övezi, amikor a falakból egy különleges hang csábítani kezdi. A történésznő először megpróbál ellenállni, de idővel ráébred, képtelen távol maradni a láthatatlan férfitól. Sötét szerelmük azonban halált és tragédiát hagy maga után, amit a múzeum a múlt titkaival együtt igyekszik elrejteni.
Ki lehet a Kísértet? Mi köti ehhez a régi épülethez? És vajon beleszerethetünk valakibe, aki épp olyan elátkozott és titokzatos, mint maga a Salesbury-kúria?
A sötétség, még sosem volt ennyire gyönyörű...
Krev křišťálového květu
"Jaký to krásný květ tu držíte v téhle odlehlé, kamenné věži!“ Před devatenácti lety jsem přežila uprostřed krvavého masakru. Malá. Zranitelná. Záhadná. Od té doby žiji v bezpečí za těmito zdmi. A miluju toho, kdo mě zachránil, kdo mě chrání… kdo mě může kdykoliv popravit. Jenže svět venku se brzy převalí přes všechny valy, které mě chrání. Můj svět a život budou – opět – rozervány na kusy. Ale už nejsem malá. A už vůbec ne zranitelná…
dostupné aj ako:
Sci-fi žáner poznáme aj pod pojmom vedecko-fantastická literatúra, poprípade science fiction. V týchto dielach sa dostaneme do budúcnosti, pričom dej sa opiera o súčasnú vedu, techniku a o predpoklady jej ďalšieho vývoja. Medzi hlavné témy sci-fi patrí pokročilá veda a technológia, prieskum vesmíru, cestovanie v čase, paralelné vesmíry a mimozemský život. Sci-fi má pravdepodobne svoje korene v antickej mytológii. Súvisí s fantasy, hororom a fikciou o superhrdinoch. Sci-fi v literatúre, filme, televízii a iných médiách sa stala populárnou a vplyvnou vo veľkej časti sveta. Nazýva sa tiež „literatúra myšlienok“ a často skúma potenciálne dôsledky vedeckých, sociálnych a technologických inovácií.
Medzi najznámejších autorov sci-fi žánru patrí Isaac Asimov, Octavia E. Butler, Arthur C. Clarke, William Gibson, Herbert Frank, Robert A. Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, Margaret Atwoodová a Karel Čapek.
Fantasy literatúra sa zaoberá fiktívnymi svetmi, bytosťami a udalosťami Tento žáner obsahuje prvky nadprirodzena, mágie, mýtov, legend a imaginárnych bytostí, ako sú napríklad draci, víly, čarodejníci, orkovia a ďalší.
Fantasy literatúra vytvára bohaté a detailné fiktívne svety, ktoré sa líšia od realistického prostredia. Príbehy z tohto žánru sa často zameriavajú na hrdinské cesty, dobrodružstvá, boje medzi dobrom a zlom, epické konflikty a príbehy o nadprirodzených schopnostiach a magických predmetoch. Fantasy literatúra má dlhú a bohatú históriu, pričom mnohé jej klasické diela vznikli už v 19. a 20. storočí.
K najznámejším autorom fantasy pattrí J. R. R. Tolkien, autor kultového fantasy Pán prsteňov. Určite poznáte tiež J.K. Rowlingovú, ktorá vytvorila zázračný svet Harryho Pottera.ďalšími známymi autormi sú napríklad George R.R. Martin a jeho Pieseň ľadu a ohňa známejšia pod názvom sfilmovaného seriálu Hry o tróny, C.S. Lewis, ktorá napísal Kroniky Narnie, Terry Pratchett, Ursula K. Le Guin, či Robert Jordan.
