Fantasy og science fiction

Soda Lake opens with an unnamed narrator seeing a man disappear into a lake of white salt. This sets the narrator on a quest of discovery, shaped by a series of stories with interconnected characters who all grapple with threats to their identity. The narrator's suspenseful journey mixes personal and collective human history, and his definition of self mysteriously fades as he gets closer to the elusive and timeless “McCuade,” who may or may not be real.Shifting from the coastal valley of central California to Chicago, Ireland, Greece, and France, each chapter in the novel presents a protagonist in the midst of a psychological struggle wherein the idea of McCuade becomes stronger than the reality of the characters themselves. With a twenty-first-century nod to works as diverse as Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio and Renata Adler’s Speedboat, Soda Lake blends elements of the archetypal detective quest with stories of the uncanny in order to freshly render the individual human psyche in its struggle to stand up to a progressively transmogrifying world.

Human Error by Kevin McIntyre is a wild, breathtaking ride made by flawed and disarticulated people through a cold and dysfunctional post-humanist world. In this barren milieu, and against all odds, a heart-warming and hopeful love story unfolds. Set in a relentless rainy Gothenburg, the book follows the journey of Ia, an influencer who dreams of a time before the internet, Johan, who's having an affair with a virtual bot, and super-rich Egon, the ultimate prepper. McIntyre has done an incredible job weaving together the thrilling plot and their stories of despair, deception, and redemption. So, get ready for an adventure filled with very human beings making erroneous decisions, unforeseen dire consequences and a love story that will make your heart skip a beat. Human Error is a must-read!

Princess Leia Organa is on a mission for the Rebel Alliance when Imperial forces attack. Now she, Han, and Luke are on their own, working with pirates and dealing with traitors as they race the clock to protect the secrecy of a crucial meeting of Rebel conspirators.

Masses of worms and flies have taken root in the USA. Given loyalty and fresh corpses, these hives offer a few struggling humans salvation. With the hive, Crane has a chance to transition, to never speak again, to live a life that won't destroy him. When Levi-an ex-Marine and brutal killer-gets Crane pregnant, the hive demands the baby.

Short stories that inspired and were inspired by the critically acclaimed series BEASTARS!Six erotic, twisted tales from the world of BEASTARS!Creatures of the land grapple with their differences from creatures of the sea when a black panther lusts after his sea otter coworker and a down-on-his-luck iguana adopts a lost penguin. A snake nurse and a sick mouse develop an inappropriate, dangerous relationship. Our favorite BEASTARS couple, rabbit Haru and wolf Legoshi, finally take their relationship to another level. And more!

An epic new historical fantasy novel set in an alternate magical Ireland at the time of the Norman invasion.

A smoldering tale of romance and revenge set in the world of the New York Times best seller Dawn of the Arcana!Ajin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servantsstatus symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim. When they were children, Rangetsu's twin brother Sogetsu was ripped from her arms and sent to the palace to attend Prince Tenyou as a beast-servant, where he quickly fell victim to bloody dynastic intrigues. Now in a world that promises only bitterness, Rangetsu's one hope at avenging her brother is to disguise herself as a man and find a way into the palace!After Boku's fierce attack leaves him gravely injured, Prince Kougai jumps into the fray with Rangetsu. When they finally slash their way through the battlefield and reach General Barre of Rohan, the general finishes the battle with a bang: a giant hole opens in the earth, transporting everyonearmy and allto the imperial palace!

In a post-apocalyptic world of vampires vs. humans, Yuichiro brings vengeance upon his vampire overlords!After trumpets of the apocalypse proclaim the fall of humanity, vampires arise from the shadows to rule the earth. Yuichiro wants just one thingto get revenge by killing each and every vampire.Yuichiro and Mikaela desperately try to reach Sika Madu before Shinoa can consume him. But they have more foes to face in Urd and the other vampires, who are trying to stop them. Meanwhile, Ferid is on the hunt, consuming vampires one at a time, and his next target is Krul Tepes. And while she should be able to stand against him on her own, Ferid has help from an unexpected allyGuren.

In a postapocalyptic future, a human girl and an android travel the world in search of a mythical utopia to protect those they love.Nearly 200 years after the destruction of humanity in World War III, Roue lives a happy life exploring the ruins of civilization with her ';uncle,' a robot named Zett. But when their peaceful life is threatened, Roue must trust the mysterious robot Chrome to bring her family together again.Roue, Chrome, and Rock have been taken in by Heaven Land's retrieval team, the Donkeys. They seem friendly enough, but Chrome isn't quite ready to let his guard down yet. The group decides to take the shortest route to Heaven Land by sailing straight across an enormous lake, only to be attacked by a massive underwater creature! The Donkeys entrust Chrome with a weapon of massive firepower, but will it be enough to take down the creature and save them all?

In a distant future where the sun no longer shines, Toshiro Kamiya gives up his body to a sinister floral metamorphosis for a payday.The earth of the distant future is covered in thick clouds, and the sun no longer shines. Plants wither, and oxygen is thin. To fight extinction, humankind has developed a technology that turns humans into plants, providing a small amount of oxygen. Is this process sustainable? Is it ethical? Toshiro Kamiya must consider these questions as he's faced with a difficult choicesave his family or save himself.In hunting for Ivy's creator, Toshiro and Hourai have exposed themselves and their employer to potential vicious attacks by those opposed to transfloration. And as they near their quarry, the danger only continues to deepen...

In a distant future where the sun no longer shines, Toshiro Kamiya gives up his body to a sinister floral metamorphosis for a payday.The earth of the distant future is covered in thick clouds, and the sun no longer shines. Plants wither, and oxygen is thin. To fight extinction, humankind has developed a technology that turns humans into plants, providing a small amount of oxygen. Is this process sustainable? Is it ethical? Toshiro Kamiya must consider these questions as he's faced with a difficult choicesave his family or save himself.Does the world really need the inhumane system of transfloration that spawned Ivy? Those who harbor doubts have begun attacking Transflora Medical, where Toshiro now works. Meanwhile, his friend and coworker Hourai is laying her latest trap for the antitransfloration movement. A fierce battle for the future of transfloration has begunwho will emerge victorious?

A collection of the year’s best science fiction and fantasy short fiction selected by award-winning author of Death of the Author and the Binti Trilogy, Nnedi Okorafor, and series editor John Joseph Adams.The Best American series, launched in 1915, is the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short fiction and nonfiction, and it is the most respected—and most popular—of its kind.Nnedi Okrafor selects twenty pieces that represent the best examples of the form published the previous year and explores the ever-expanding and changing world of science fiction and fantasy today.

"Shuichi is on the hook to paying the company back his salary and his commission for the past year after losing multiple contracts. This new looming debt means that he will have to cancel the trip to Paris he and his wife have been planning for a year. A trip that his family desperately needs as his teenage daughter has stopped going to school and won't leave her room. Shuichi believes that he's the unluckiest person in Japan. A strange taxi driver appears when Shuichi is at his lowest and has no direction. The taxi driver offers to take him to his next potential opportunity, should he seize it. In the backseat of this taxi Shuichi embarks on a philosophical and magical ride learning that luck is not inherent, it's an investment built over time and even over generations"--

In a world ravaged by prolonged conflict, traditional nations have collapsed, paving the way for self-organized factions. Twin sisters Ranger and Rocket, separated by fate, now find themselves pivotal in this fractured society. Together, they share a singular vision: achieving global peace and harmony through unity.Yet, amidst societies fractured by decades of war, can they succeed? In a world where alliances are tenuous and trust is rare, is their quest for peace destined to fail?