Fantasy og science fiction

Kavi's people were once warriors who acted as the vanguard to an imperial invasion. Now, they drive steam rickshaws.But when the most dangerous gang in the city takes control of the Imperial Rickshaw Company, Kavi's people are cast out again, and Kavi is forced to work for the gang as a low-level enforcer. Her only hope lies in the annual Blade and Warlock tournament at the Vagola - the prize money from which will buy back the company and her people's future.But the shadow of the Kraelish Empire still hangs over the city, and as conspiracies unfold on the Raayan border and dark truths come to the surface, Kavi finds an insidious new desire slither its way into her heart. One that she cannot ignore. One that will leave blood flowing through the gutters of her city.Vengeance.

Michael Crichton meets Marvel's Venom in award-winning author Seth Dickinson's science fiction debut, named one of The New York Times' Best SFF Books of 2024."Agonizing and mesmerizing, a devastating and extraordinary achievement."-The New York Times"Magnificent. . . . A science fiction action juggernaut."-Tamsyn Muir"Anna, I came to Earth tracking a very old story, a story that goes back to the dawn of time. It's very unlikely that you'll die right now. It wouldn't be narratively complete."Anna Sinjari-refugee, survivor of genocide, disaffected office worker-has a close encounter that reveals universe-threatening stakes. Enter Ssrin, a many-headed serpent alien who is on the run from her own past. Ssrin and Anna are inexorably, dangerously drawn to each other, and their contact reveals universe-threatening stakes. While humanity reels from disaster, Anna must join a small team of civilians, soldiers, and scientists to investigate a mysterious broadcast and unknowable horror. If they can manage to face their own demons, they just might save the world.

The Darién Gap. A 10,000 square mile rain forest between Colombia and Panama. The most primeval, unexplored, and dangerous jungle on Earth. Each year, thousands risk their lives in a hellish trek northwards through the Gap, for a chance at something better.Thirty men, women and children set out to find a new life. But an old one found them instead.Over the next four days, each of these desperate people will discover that certain paths are better left untraveled. That a new life can take on many forms. And that some gaps were never meant to be crossed.

From the author of the Bargainer series comes the prequel to Bewitched. Before Selene Bowers, there was Roxilana. The Empress. This is her and Memnon's origin story: of blood, bonds, and betrayal.

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Mr and Mrs Li aren't quite sure what to make of the strange beings that crash into their house at midnight. Their eyes are very big, their skin is very blue, and their shape is very hard to describe. And even though they insist that they are DEFINITELY human, they're not like any human Mr and Mrs Li have ever seen. Fortunately the Lis are both very kind humans, so when the visitors ask for help, they don't think twice before giving it.

When magic upends their lives, Casey and Rinne want to escape. But magic is relentless. They must come to terms with their power. Casey, bankrupt and out of options, retreats to Maine and the home of her formidable Aunt Cill. Things get worse when she falls for Dan. Together they must find out who is responsible for the gales that appear out of nowhere, destroying the trees on her aunt's property and almost killing Aunt Cill. Rinne, who can calm ocean waves with her thoughts, flees an arranged marriage on a tiny island where she is expected to pass on her skill to keep the fishing trade thriving. She finds freedom on the mainland but also confusion as she discovers she loves a woman. Rinne knows her missing sister Sarah is responsible for the brutal winds. Will she be able to stop her sister before it is too late?

A struggling singer-songwriter in Blackpool becomes the Lovely Assistant in an ominous magical act. A mother in Vancouver recounts her life and death. A widow in Edinburgh is summoned to confront the guilt that's haunted him since childhood. Fault Lines presents three stories set in the three cities with their catalysts spanning three decades, all brought to you by Emmy-nominated animation veteran Robert Cullen (Danger Mouse, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends).

The shattered multiverse collides in the stunning conclusion to this sci-fi trilogy from New York Times bestselling writer Tony Lee (Superboy, Doctor Who) and acclaimed illustrator Yishan Li (Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1956, Buffy: The High School Years)!The Great Beast has won, and his enemies are dead . . . or are they? In a world of limbo, Carrie learns the truth of the Great Beast's anger-and the origins and true nature of Brother Havoc and Sister Fortune-as she raises an army both living and dead to wage an epic final battle to save the multiverses!But who will live and who will die-for real this time?

Before iron helmets and steel swords, when dragons roamed the world, was an age of bronze and stone, when the Gods walked the earth, and people lived in terror. In this era a scribe, a warlord, a dancer, a mute insect and a child should have no chance against the might of the bickering gods and their cruel games. But the gods themselves are old, addicted to their own games of power, and now their fates may lie in the hands of mere mortals . . . The third in this original, visceral epic series weaving together the mythologies of a dozen pantheons of gods and heroes to create something new and magical, this tale of the revolt against the tyranny which began in Against All Gods is a must-read from a master of the fantasy genre. Praise for Miles Cameron: 'Utterly, utterly brilliant. A masterclass in how to write modern fantasy - world building, characters, plot and pacing, all perfectly blended. Miles Cameron is at the top of his game' John Gwynne, author of The Faithful and the Fallen series 'Cold Iron is fantastic. It shimmers like a well-honed sword blade' Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives 'Promising historical fantasy debut featuring an expansive cast, an engaging plot, and a detailed eye for combat' The Ranting Dragon on The Red Knight 'Literate, intelligent, and well-throughout . . . a pleasingly complex and greatly satisfying novel' SFF World on The Red Knight