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Chrysalis 2
by Roy TorgesonThis is an anthology of original science fiction and fantasy stories including: Don't Look at Me by Elizabeth A Lynn, Quiz Ship Loose by R. A. Lafferty, Where is Next Door? by Mildred Downey Broxon, The Bulldog Nutcracker by Robert Thurston, One More Song Before I Go by Craig Gardner, Just in the Niche of Time by Thomas F. Monteleone, Dragon Story by Alan Ryan, The Devil's Hop Yard by Richard A. Lupoff, EMMA by Evelyn Lief, Canary Bird by Katherine Maclean, Caught in the Crossfire by David Drake, Eclipse of the Son by Jayne Tannehill, The last Rise of Nick Adams by Philip Jose Farmer, The Works of His Hand, Made Manifest by Karren G. Jollie, with book and story introductions by Theodore Sturgeon. Some sex and violence.
Chrysalis Cage
by Becky BlackFreedom fighter Jarrett Blake’s escaping from prison after months of torture and solitary confinement, but his bid for freedom ends when his stolen ship crashes into a remote moon. He wakes to find himself with two broken legs and helpless in the care of Marc Satie, a technician stationed alone at an isolated monitoring station. Marc saved Jarrett’s life, but was it an act of mercy or does he want to claim the reward on Jarrett’s head? It’s a big reward -- as Jarrett’s the galaxy’s most wanted terrorist.Jarrett gradually recovers under Marc’s care and seduces him, hoping Marc will never turn his lover over to the authorities. As time passes. Jarrett begins to think of it as more than a seduction. Marc is beautiful, gentle and kind and Jarrett’s had none of those things in his life for a long time.But Marc has a secret and the exposure of it will show Jarrett he’s been in more danger than he ever realized. Marc is not the man Jarrett thought he was. After the truth comes out, Marc proposes a daring plan. If it succeeds they can walk away together as free men. But they have very different ideas about where they’re walking to.
Chrysalis Corporation (Chrysalis Corporation #1)
by T. A. VenedicktovChrysalis Corporation: Book OneTogether, they can change the rules of the galaxy and the definition of humanity. When Damion Hawk is offered an opportunity to escape the destitute life of a miner on Mars and become an elite Alpha Fighter pilot, he jumps at the chance. Within the Chrysalis Corporation, Damion must learn to work with his Core--a man with computerized implants, no human emotions--and no rights. But unlike other Fighters, Damion can't treat Core 47 as a tool. He sees 47 as more than a machine, and he'll take deadly risks to help 47 find the humanity inside him. Fighters and Cores are designed to work together and enhance each other's strengths in defense of their employer. Damion and 47 will need each other's support as suspicions about the all-powerful Chrysalis Corporation arise. Someone wants Damion and 47 gone, and they need to find out who and why while hiding 47's growing emotions and the love forming between them. If they can succeed, they might save not only themselves, but all Cores enslaved by the Corporation.
Chrysalis: A Thriller (Jeremy Logan Series #6)
by Lincoln ChildA blockbuster new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lincoln Child, centered on a dominant tech company—Chrysalis—whose groundbreaking virtual reality technology is redefining the way we live . . . and possibly introducing a catastrophic danger to the world.Like millions of people around the world, Jeremy Logan (famed enigmalogist, or investigator of unexplained things) has grown to rely on his incredible new tech device. Made by Chrysalis, the global multibillion dollar tech company, the small optical device connects people in a stunning new way, tapping into virtual reality for the first time on a wide scale. And yet, when Logan is summoned by Chrysalis to investigate a disturbing anomaly in the massive new product rollout, Logan is shocked to see the true scope of the massive company. He also quickly realizes that something in Chrysalis&’s technology is very wrong, and could be potentially devastating. The question is what, and where, is the danger coming from? In Lincoln Child&’s wildly inventive new novel, high tech comes to life alongside the myriad dangers it poses, making for one of Child&’s most infectious, entertaining thrillers to date.
Chthon (Aton Ser.)
by Piers AnthonyA Nebula and Hugo Award Finalist: The first novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Xanth series.Chthon was Piers Anthony&’s first published novel in 1967, written over the course of seven years. He started it when he was in the US Army, so it has a long prison sequence that is reminiscent of that experience, being dark and grim. It features Aton Five, a space man who commits the crime of falling in love with the dangerous, alluring Minionette and is therefore condemned to death in the subterranean prison of Chthon. It uses flashbacks to show how he came to know the Minionette, and flash-forwards to show how he dealt with her after his escape from prison. The author regards this as perhaps the most intricately structured novel the science fantasy genre has seen.
Chuffed (Finnshifters Ser. #1)
by Tia FieldingMikael Jarvela may only be a half shifter, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be alpha of the eastern Finland farm-turned-sanctuary his father founded. Six wolves, a red fox, a black jaguar, and a lynx all think of him as the head of the family. But Mikael doesn’t have anyone to call his own until he comes across an injured Siberian tiger in the woods.From the moment the newcomer recovers and Mikael and Maxim meet face to human face, the attraction between them is undeniable. They strike up a tentative relationship, but they’re both proud men, and their egos keep getting in the way.Just when it looks like their romance is doomed, an outside threat to the farm family -- to Mikael -- forces Maxim to choose between the life of solitude he knows and the love and companionship that could be his if he stays.
Chugg and the Fairies
by Eugie FosterOne night, Chugg and his sister, Penelope, are going to bed when a group of fairies comes out of a toy ship. The queen fairy would like to take Chugg away to be her consort. Penelope must find a way to stop her or she will never see her brother again! Will Chugg’s love for trains be able to help?
ChupaCarter (ChupaCarter #1)
by George Lopez Ryan CalejoWith his signature laugh-out-loud humor, world-famous comedian George Lopez launches a fantastical middle grade series inspired by his own colorful childhood and Latinx folklore. In this illustrated contemporary fantasy, twelve-year-old Jorge is lonely and resentful after being sent to live with his grandparents. His first day at his new school doesn&’t go well after catching the attention of his belligerent principal and the school bullies, so Jorge might be a little desperate for a friend. But the only kid who shares his interest in junk food and games turns out to be a young chupacabra—a legendary monster whose kind is known for being bloodthirsty livestock killers. The truth is, Carter is anything but savage—he's kind, a good listener, and has great taste in sneakers. Being friends with a mythical creature should be amazing, but when local cattle turn up dead and his principal suspects the truth, Jorge is torn. Should he trust that his friend is innocent and protect him from exposure, or reveal his dangerous existence and change the world forever?
ChupaCarter and the Haunted Piñata (ChupaCarter #2)
by George Lopez Ryan CalejoIn this hilarious follow-up to ChupaCarter, world-famous entertainer George Lopez delivers a spooky tale of mystery, revenge, and friendship starring 12-year-old Jorge and Carter, the fearsome but friendly Chupacabra!Inspired by his own childhood and packed with clever illustrations, George Lopez's sequel to ChupaCarter sees Jorge finally feeling at home in his new town, thanks to his awesome friends Liza and Ernie—and especially Carter, the chupacabra. New kid Jorge is shocked to learn that his beastly friend Carter isn't the only legendary creature in Boca falls. Every few years, the town is terrorized by a haunted . . . piñata? Rumor has it that the petrifying party decoration floats around setting eerie fires to avenge a long-ago betrayal. Jorge can't help but laugh, until a rash of green fires forces the townspeople to consider moving away, including the parents of his pals Ernie and Liza! With Carter at their side, the three friends are in a race against time to catch the real culprit before they're separated forever . . . or the whole town is set aflame. Which will come first?
ChupaCarter and the Screaming Sombrero (ChupaCarter #3)
by George Lopez Ryan CalejoGeorge Lopez does it again in his next laugh-out-loud ChupaCarter adventure! Jorge and his chupacabra chum Carter are hot on the trail of the legendary El Dorado gold . . . but so are some wicked treasure hunters who will stop at nothing to find it!A cursed Aztec dagger. A five-hundred-year-old witch's riddle. And a . . . screaming sombrero? These are the ancient artifacts that mysteriously hold the answer to the location of the priceless El Dorado treasure hidden in New Mexico—not far from where Jorge and Carter live. When their friend Ernie's dad is accused of stealing the artifacts, it's a race against time to clear his name. They find help from the unlikeliest—and loudest—source they've ever met: a sombrero that SCREAMS! Together with brainy Liza, the oddball heroes discover the real culprits are a devilish ring of thieves who are after El Dorado's treasure. The pals lay a cunning trap to make the thieves confess, but they realize too late that they're the ones being trapped . . . and there's no one left to save them!
Churro and the Magician
by Gastón CabaA mischievous bunny accidentally unleashes magic on the town after discovering a magician&’s wand in this vibrant and humorous wordless picture book with graphic–novel panels. Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly. Churro is a bunny with a big imagination. And sometimes, it gets Churro in trouble. After missing the school bus one day, Churro discovers a magic wand that a magician left behind. Now Churro's bad day just got a little more fun. But not for everyone in town! With the help of new friends, Churro must learn to use creativity and the magician's wand to help fix the town's magical new problems. Filled with colorful illustrations and featuring the hilarious adventure of a fun-loving bunny with one wild imagination, this wordless picture book with graphic–novel panels will have readers laughing out loud and writing their own version of events as they join Churro on a journey to save the town.
Chá Real
by W. J. May Ju PinheiroO muito aguardado Livro 4 nas Crônicas de Kerrigan. A Rainha da Inglaterra solicitou a ajuda do Conselho Particular. Alguém está tentando matar a noiva do seu filho. Sua Alteza Real, o Príncipe, planeja se casar com uma plebeia e sua noiva tem um segredo que ninguém conhece além do Conselho Particular. Ela tem uma tatù. Quando o Conselho Particular se volta para Rae por ajuda, ela não pode dizer não nem mesmo quando eles fazem de Devon seu parceiro para esta tarefa. Eles devem posar como um casal e trabalhar disfarçados, como guardas-costas, para proteger a futura Princesa de Gales. Rae preferia estar em qualquer outro lugar menos com Devon já que ela acredita que sua mãe esteja viva, apesar das garantias do Conselho Particular em contrário. A questão é: como Rae pode encontrar prova de vida para sua mãe, chegar a um acordo sobre seus sentimentos por Devon e conseguir salvar a Princesa enquanto vestida para o chá? Quando o enigma, os segredos e os esqueletos no armário começam a ser expostos, pode Rae lidar com a verdade?
Ciara's Song (Witch World: Estcarp Cycle #9)
by Andre Norton Lyn McconchieThe wonders and adventures of Andre Norton's "Witch World" saga have thrilled millions. Now comes a new chronicle about the hidden realms of the Witch World.<P>Ciara of Elmsgarth is only a small girl when the edict is issued by the Duke of Kars: KILL ALL WITH WITCH BLOOD, AND TAKE ALL THEY OWN.<P>A greedy mob murders her family, but Ciara is protected by the powerful Lord Tarnoor and his son, Trovagh. Safe in the isolated, siege-proof citadel of Aiskeep, Ciara and Trovagh grow, marry, and raise children.<P>Then the folly that grips Karsten worsens. Bigotry and corruption lead to crime, civil strife, war, and poverty -- and the rise of an evil sorcerer, a black mage on a vendetta to destroy all Ciara has, and everyone she holds dear.
Ciarrah's Light (The Sun Child Chronicles #3)
by Lou HoffmannSequel to Wraith Queen's VeilThe Sun Child Chronicles: Book ThreeLuccan, future Suth Chiell of the Ethran Sunlands, also known as Lucky, has reached the end of a months-long adventure and gained much. Now he wants nothing more than to relax and recover at home. His mother’s apparition has other ideas, and dark dreams drag Lucky further and further into unconsciousness until he’s nearly dead. With help from Lucky’s sentient obsidian blade, Ciarrah, he makes it back to the light, only to find his country is in deep distress, and it’s getting deeper. The wizard Thurlock, Lucky’s dragon-kin uncle Han, and other friends help him muddle through as he becomes the channel for prophecy. War erupts in the Sunlands, and in a battle against wraiths created by the advanced science of a dying world, Lucky plays a key role. Physical weapons can’t stop the enemy, but Ciarrah’s light can, and only Lucky can wield it. With the help of his winged horse, his boyfriend, and Thurlock, Lucky sets out to prevent his mother’s shade from wreaking any more havoc. But will stopping her end the horrors facing his world?
CiberCristo
by Matthew J. Pallamary Carlos Ilich ValenzuelaAshley Butler es una reportera galardonada de The San Diego Times. Un día recibió un correo de un hombre que afirma haber descubierto el secreto de la inmortalidad al desactivar un gen de envejecimiento en un chico de quince años con un desorden de vejez acelerada. El correo contenía fotografías que muestran la inversión del proceso de envejecimiento y el nombre de un científico al igual que la compañía para la que trabajaba para que corroborar esa historia. Creyendo que se trata de una farsa, Ashley reenvía el correo a sus contactos. Aunque permanecía escéptica, llamó a la compañía para investigar, pero nadie le contestó. Al salir de su oficina se enteró de la noticia de la muerte del científico mencionado en el correo. Ashley decide investigar en persona la compañía mencionada en el correo, pero al llegar al lugar se encuentra con un edificio desmantelado. Ashley decide ir a investigar la casa del científico muerto, sólo para ser confrontada por un agente federal poco amigable. Al regresar a su oficina, se vuelve a encontrar con él, quien decide confiscar su computadora. El agente federal revela que el científico que envió el correo es un asesino y necesitan la ayuda de Ashley para capturarlo. Ella decide contratar a unos investigadores para indagar en el caso, pero ninguno de ellos regresa. El correo misterioso se vuelve la fundación de una iglesia cibernética que idolatra al chico, llamándolo CiberCristo. La iglesia afirma que el Internet es la manifestación física de la mente colectiva de la humanidad y que el chico es la segunda venida de Cristo encarnado en el ciberespacio. El gobierno intenta censurar la página, pero ésta se replica demasiado rápido. Mientras la iglesia y el estado luchan por la libertad de religión en línea, los medios y el estado luchan por la libertad de expresión. En medio de todo esto, Ashley lucha por sobrevivir.
Cibola Burn (The Expanse #4)
by James S. CoreyThe fourth book in the NYT bestselling Expanse series, Cibola Burn sees the crew of the Rocinante on a new frontier, as the rush to colonize the new planets threatens to outrun law and order and give way to war and chaos. Now a Prime Original series.HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SERIESEnter a new frontier."An empty apartment, a missing family, that's creepy. But this is like finding a military base with no one on it. Fighters and tanks idling on the runway with no drivers. This is bad juju. Something wrong happened here. What you should do is tell everyone to leave."The gates have opened the way to a thousand new worlds and the rush to colonize has begun. Settlers looking for a new life stream out from humanity's home planets. Ilus, the first human colony on this vast new frontier, is being born in blood and fire.Independent settlers stand against the overwhelming power of a corporate colony ship with only their determination, courage, and the skills learned in the long wars of home. Innocent scientists are slaughtered as they try to survey a new and alien world. The struggle on Ilus threatens to spread all the way back to Earth.James Holden and the crew of his one small ship are sent to make peace in the midst of war and sense in the midst of chaos. But the more he looks at it, the more Holden thinks the mission was meant to fail.And the whispers of a dead man remind him that the great galactic civilization that once stood on this land is gone. And that something killed it.The ExpanseLeviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylon's AshesPersepolis RisingTiamat's WrathLeviathan FallsMemory's LegionThe Expanse Short FictionDriveThe Butcher of Anderson StationGods of RiskThe ChurnThe Vital AbyssStrange DogsAuberonThe Sins of Our Fathers
Cibola Burn: Book 4 of the Expanse (now a Prime Original series) (Expanse #4)
by James S. CoreyNOW A PRIME ORIGINAL TV SERIESCibola Burn is the fourth book in the New York Times bestselling and Hugo-award winning Expanse series.The gates have opened the way to a thousand new worlds and the rush to colonise has begun. Settlers looking for a new life stream out from humanity's home planets. Illus, the first human colony on this vast new frontier, is being born in blood and fire. Independent settlers stand against the overwhelming power of a corporate colony ship with only their determination, courage and the skills learned in the long wars of home. Innocent scientists are slaughtered as they try to survey a new and alien world.James Holden and the crew of his one small ship are sent to make peace in the midst of war and sense in the heart of chaos. But the more he looks at it, the more Holden thinks the mission was meant to fail. And the whispers of a dead man remind him that the great galactic civilisation which once stood on this land is gone. And that something killed them.The Expanse is the biggest science fiction series of the last decade and is now a major TV series.Praise for the Expanse:'The science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire' NPR Books'As close as you'll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form' io9.com'Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fights' wired.com'High adventure equalling the best space opera has to offer, cutting-edge technology and a group of unforgettable characters . . . Perhaps one of the best tales the genre has yet to produce' Library Journal'This is the future the way it's supposed to be' Wall Street Journal'Tense and thrilling' SciFiNowThe Expanse series:Leviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylon's AshesPersepolis RisingTiamat's WrathLeviathan Falls (coming 2021)
Cibola Burn: Book 4 of the Expanse (now a Prime Original series) (Expanse #4)
by James S. CoreyPlease note: The original recording has now been replaced with a new performance by Jefferson Mays. If you own this audiobook, simply re-download it from your library to access the new recording.The gates have opened the way to a thousand new worlds and the rush to colonise has begun. Settlers looking for a new life stream out from humanity's home planets. Illus, the first human colony on this vast new frontier, is being born in blood and fire. Independent settlers stand against the overwhelming power of a corporate colony ship with only their determination, courage and the skills learned in the long wars of home. Innocent scientists are slaughtered as they try to survey a new and alien world.James Holden and the crew of his one small ship are sent to make peace in the midst of war and sense in the heart of chaos. But the more he looks at it, the more Holden thinks the mission was meant to fail. And the whispers of a dead man remind him that the great galactic civilisation which once stood on this land is gone. And that something killed them. Cibola Burn is the exhilarating fourth novel in the New York Times bestselling Expanse series, following the Hugo-nominated Leviathan Wakes, Caliban's War and Abaddon's Gate.
Cicada
by Shaun TanA stunning picture book for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, from Shaun Tan, Academy Award winner and winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal 2020. Cicada work in tall building.Data entry clerk. Seventeen year.No sick day. No mistake.Tok Tok Tok!Cicada works in an office, dutifully working day after day for unappreciative bosses and being bullied by his co-workers. But one day, something truly extraordinary happens . . . A story for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, overlooked or overworked but dreams of magic, from Australia's most acclaimed picture book creator, and first BAME winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. This is Shaun Tan's first author-illustrator book in five years, and his most important and moving fable since The Arrival.
Cicadas Sing of Summer Graves
by Quinn ConnorAt turns haunting and breathtaking, Cicadas Sing of Summer Graves explores legacies of love, family, and the ghostly imprint grief leaves behind as three women face the past to bring light to an old Southern town lost deep beneath the surface.Years ago, yellow fever gripped the small lakeside town of Prosper, Arkansas. At the height of that summer swelter, in the wake of an unexpected storm, the dam failed and the valley flooded—drowning the town and everyone trapped inside.The secrets of old Prosper drowned with them.Now, decades later, when a mysterious locked box is pulled from the depths of the lake, three descendants of that long-ago tragedy are hurled into another feverish summer. Cassie: the reclusive sole witness to an impossible horror no one believes. Lark: a wide-eyed dreamer haunted by bizarre visions. June: caught between longing for a fresh start and bearing witness to the ghosts of the past. Bound together, all three must contend with their home's complex history—and with the ruins of the town lost far beneath the troubled water."A liquid southern Gothic that laps against the land of the living until old secrets that can't be washed away are revealed. Seductive, haunting and beautiful." —Willa Reece, author of Wildwood Magic
Cidade Sintética
by Julie Farrell Marcos BrancoDescrição: Inspirada por grandes obras de ficção científica - como 1984, de George Orwell - essa agitada aventura romântica é a escolha perfeita para uma breve leitura no seu Kindle ou clube de leitura.Cidade Sintética é uma novela distópica que segue a luta de Ruby para libertar sua mente na Cidade da Redoma; onde tédio é crime, e amor e sexo estão banidos.A salvo do mundo exterior pós-apocalíptico, a vida dentro da Cidade da Redoma gira em torno da histeria coletiva pelas celebridades, confissões públicas na televisão e prazeres a curto prazo. Tudo que acontece fica gravado - a vida é uma espécie de junção entre filme e vídeo game. Mas depois que Ruby, por acidente, para de tomar seus sedativos para dormir, ela se vê imersa em um formigueiro de insatisfação e percebe que a vida é muito mais do que o governo da Aliança impõe.Quando o galã Harry Heaven bate à sua porta durante a noite, Ruby descobre um mundo secreto além da Redoma, assim como verdades valiosas dentro de si mesma. Com Harry a seu lado, Ruby encontra o amor, um propósito de vida, e como manter a mente sã - presentes garantidos a todos nós.Cidade Sintética debruça-se sobre temas distópicos de como ser feliz, combinando-os com as experiências de filosofia e meditação budistas da própria autora, dando forma a um enredo encorpado, personagens profundos e dicas de como todos nós podemos ser livres.Você nunca mais verá um descascador de batatas da mesma forma!
Cielo doblado
by Robert T. JeschonekUna estrella de cine muerta se encuentra en un Cielo hecho para celebridades, poblado de grandes en el negocio del cine, televisión y música… pero secretos impactantes en el corazón del llamado ‘paraíso’ amenazan los cimientos de la realidad misma. ¿A dónde van las superestrellas cuando mueren? Un Cielo especial, por supuesto, donde la música y las fiestas duran por siempre. Pero cuando Stag, la estrella de cine, llega ahí, pronto descubre que nada es lo que parece. Horrores ocultos acechan en cada esquina, y cada ángel lleva un demonio dentro. Lo peor de todo, una amenaza mortal se gesta en el corazón del Cielo, una fuerza de maldad pura a punto de transformar por completo el Cielo y la Tierra en infiernos abrazadores. Cuando Stag descubre la verdad, se alía con las más grandes estrellas de rock, raperos, y estrellas de cine, para enfrentarse al peligro que se avecina… pero, ¿tendrán oportunidad de detenerlo? Ángeles y demonios se enfrentan en una batalla apocalíptica que cimbra los cimientos de la realidad. Secretos impactantes y misterios se encuentran, haciendo a un lado todas las mentiras, en un conflicto final que podría destruir el Cielo y la Tierra… o forjar un destino brillante y sorprendente en las manos de Stag y su banda de rebeldes superestrellas.
Cielo infinito (El piso mil #Volumen 3)
by Katharine McGeeCuando lo tienes todo, puedes perderlo todo. Bienvenidos de nuevo a la ciudad de Nueva York, en el año 2119. En la glamurosa supertorre de mil plantas que se alza en el corazón de Manhattan, millones de personas llevan una vida protagonizada por los escándalos: amores prohibidos, antiguas venganzas, sueños imposibles... Leda, Watt, Rylin, Avery y Calliope pugnan por evitar que salgan a la luz sus mayores secretos. Unos secretos que amenazan con destruirlo todo y empujar sus idílicas existencias al vacío.
Cielo y tierra (La isla de las Tres Hermanas #2)
by Nora RobertsRipley Todd es la protagonista de Cielo y tierra, la segunda parte de la maravillosa trilogía «La isla de las Tres Hermanas». Ripley Todd solo aspira a llevar una vida apacible en su isla natal de Tres Hermanas. Su trabajo como ayudante del sheriff la satisface y tampoco tiene problemas para relacionarse con los hombres. Pero hay algo que la inquieta: los poderes especiales que posee y que, aunque lo intente, no es capaz de controlar. Cuando el carismático MacAllister Booke llega a la isla para hacer una investigación sobre brujería, queda inmediatamente impactado por los centelleantes ojos verdes de Ripley. Fascinado por la lucha interior que esta mantiene con sus extraordinarias habilidades, intentará ayudarla a que acepte su destino. Aunque antes Ripley deberá enfrentarse al dolor y al peligro que sobrevendrán desde un pasado remoto.