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Contagious and Deathly Contagious (The Contagium Series)
by Emily GoodwinTake the plunge into a zombie apocalypse with the first two books of the Contagium series in one volume—from the New York Times–bestselling author.Contagious (Book One)During the Second Great Depression, twenty-four-year-old Orissa Penwell is forced to drop out of college. Just when she thinks she couldn’t sink any lower, a virus breaks out across the country, leaving those that are infected crazed, aggressive and very hungry. Orissa is used to only being responsible for herself. When she finds herself a reluctant leader of a group of survivors, she must make a choice: set aside her issues and help the others—or go off alone in search of her own family and friends.Deathly Contagious (Book Two)Safely ensconced in a zombie-proof compound, Orissa’s relief is fleeting. Someone she recently let into her life—and her heart—is killed. Hell-bent on revenge, she’ll do whatever it takes to seek vengeance and get even . . . without caring what the risk is for herself. Things quickly go from bad to worse and Orissa finds herself lost and abandoned—and forced to face the living dead on her own. When lies, secrets, and desperation are added to the already harrowing world, Orissa discovers that zombies aren’t the only things to worry about . . . Praise for the Contagium series“I can’t give this post-apocalyptic story six stars but I wish I could!” —Tamara Rose Blodgett“Goodwin has shown that female writers can make flesh crawl, both living and undead, just as well as her male peers.” —HorrorAddicts.net
Containment
by Lucinda ThorneHalfway between Earth and a distant penal colony, Jensenn Mal is turning out to be the man of Lieutenant Lai's dreams ... literally. Ripped muscles, blue eyes, cocky attitude--they're there every time she closes her eyes. Too bad he's an enemy of the state, sentenced to a lifetime of hard labour and trapped in cryogenic suspension. Little details like those aren't going to stop Lai, however. She just has to get a better look at that body...Yet, when Mal gets loose on the ship, he proves more than a match for his jailer. Their battle of wills ignites a passion even the cold of space can't contain, and now Lai has to make a difficult choice. Should she stay true to her duties and her masters back on Earth? Or surrender to the wily rebel who has stolen her heart?
Containment (A Sanctuary Novel)
by Caryn LixIn the thrilling second book in a series best described as Alien meets The Darkest Minds, Kenzie and her friends find themselves on the run and up against another alien invasion headed towards Earth.They may have escaped Sanctuary, but Kenzie and her friends are far from safe. Ex-Omnistellar prison guard Kenzie and her superpowered friends barely made it off Sanctuary alive. Now they&’re stuck in a stolen alien ship with nowhere to go and no one to help them. Kenzie is desperate for a plan, but she doesn&’t know who to trust anymore. Everyone has their own dark secrets: Omnistellar, her parents, even Cage. Worse still, she&’s haunted by memories of the aliens who nearly tore her to shreds—and forced her to accidentally kill one of the Sanctuary prisoners, Matt. When Kenzie intercepts a radio communication suggesting that more aliens are on their way, she knows there&’s only one choice: They must destroy the ship before the aliens follow the signal straight to them. Because if the monstrous creatures who attacked Sanctuary reach Earth, then it&’s game over for humanity. What Kenzie doesn&’t know is that the aliens aren&’t the only ones on the hunt. Omnistellar has put a bounty on Kenzie&’s head—and the question is whether the aliens or Omnistellar get to her first.
Containment (Alaskan Undead Apocalypse Series #2)
by Sean SchubertTo escape the zombie apocalypse, a small band of survivors journeys into the deadly Alaskan wilderness in this thrilling horror series.Anchorage, once Alaska’s largest city, has fallen to a merciless and growing zombie horde. The survivors led by Neil Jordan and Dr. Caldwell decide to join forces against the hellish undead maelstrom. And when their refuge is compromised, Dr. Caldwell and the others place their faith and their lives squarely in Neil’s hands.With life and death hanging on every decision, Neil must face each new obstacle without breaking. And the group presses on in the hope that this nightmare has been contained, and there still exists a sane world free of infection. But to reach it, they must survive and escape . . .
Contaminated
by Em GarnerAfter the Contamination - an epidemic caused by the super-trendy diet drink SlimPro that turned ordinary citizens into shambling creatures unable to control their violent impulses - the government rounded up the "Connies" to protect the remaining population. But now, two years later, the government's started sending the rehabilitated back home, complete with shock collars that will either stop the Connies from committing violent acts or kill them before they do any further harm.Since her parents were taken in the roundup, Velvet Ellis has struggled to care for her ten-year-old sister and maintain a sense of normalcy, despite brutal government rations and curfews. She goes to the "Kennels" every day searching for her parents, and when she finds her mother, she's eager to bring her home. Maybe, eventually, they'll be able to get back to the way things were before. But even though it seems that her mother is getting better (something that the government says is impossible), there will be no happy transition. Anti-Connie sentiment is high, and rumor has it that an even worse wave of the Contamination is imminent. And then the government declares that the Connies will be rounded up and neutralized, once and for all.Sacrificing everything - her boyfriend, her home, and her job - Velvet will do anything to protect her mother. Velvet has to get the collar off her mother before the military comes to take her away. Even if it means risking all of their lives.Gritty and grabbing, Velvet is a harrowing, emotionally charged dystopic venture into YA from a well-known and respected writer of women's fiction.Releases simultaneously in electronic book format (ISBN 978-1-60684-355-0)
Contamination (Star Trek: The Next Generation #16)
by John VornholtThe U.S.S. Enterprise . is stunned when famed scientist Lynn Costa is murdered in one of the ship's science labs. She and her husband Emil were known as science's greatest ongoing collaboration and, together had received the Federation's highest honors for their achievements in scientific research. Determined to see the culprit brought to justice, Captain Picard assigns Lt. Worf and Counselor Deanna Troi to the case. their routine investigation of the ship's science lab soon reveals a dangerous web of deceit, betrayal, and madness. Now, Worf and Troi find themselves struggling against a ruthless assassin set on revenge -- for whom murder is only the beginning...
Contamination Crew
by Alan E. NourseAn indestructible alien had found its way aboard the hospital ship. Their orders were simple: destroy it. But how do you destroy an indestructible being? And even if you can figure out how, should you?
Contamination Crew
by Alan NourseOrders were orders! The creature had to be killed.But just how does one destroy the indestructible?
Contaminés
by Claudio HernándezDescription de l’oeuvre: La légende raconte que le Roi Hins A-Akila fit construire le Château pour protéger la méditerranée de l’invasion barbaresque et turque. Son armée mourut et avec des larmes dans les yeux, il ressuscita son armée pour vaincre l’ennemi. Cela se passa au XIe siècle. Aujourd’hui, au XXIe siècle, le Château est toujours debout à Aguilas, assiégé par des morts-vivants qui prennent possession des rues. Le père Martin ressuscite les morts et s’empare de la ville avec un plan établi qu’il doit partager avec deux autres curés. Zombies et contaminés règnent sur la ville, face au plus grand secret de l’histoire des marcheurs. Et il est dans le Château, où un petit groupe de survivants résiste jusqu’au bout. Et il y a une fin pour tout le monde… La saga « contaminés » complète. C’est le roman de zombies le plus vendu en ce moment en Espagne. Je veux le publier en France, aux ÉtatsUnis et en Italie.
Contatto a Fiery Cross: Qualcun altro si è unito al gioco (Cronache del contatto #2)
by Louis Edward RosasSfidando apertamente la Repubblica Popolare Cinese, alcune unità della Marina degli Stati Uniti sono state inviate nel Mar Cinese Meridionale. Assieme ai loro alleati giapponesi, devono condurre un'Operazione per la Libertà di Navigazione nelle Acque Internazionali, vicino all'arcipelago delle Isole Spratly oggetto della contestazione. Mentre aumentano le tensioni, però, accade qualcosa di straordinario. Nascosto fra le nuvole, a 20.000 piedi sul livello del mare, uno sfuggente oggetto di origine e intenzioni sconosciute si è introdotto nello spazio aereo contestato, lasciando poco margine per gli errori. Mentre l'equilibrio geopolitico del potere si avvicina ad un conflitto armato, spetterà a un aviatore della Marina degli Stati Uniti, il Maggiore Eileen Hunter, spingere l'uomo e le macchine ad evitare una guerra e scoprire una verità proibita.
Conte des Contes – Partie I : Une Bande Étrange (Conte des Contes : Une Série de Romans Fantastiques Basée sur des Mythes et des Légendes #1)
by Nikola StefanQue feriez-vous si les ténèbres venaient à vous chercher ? Plongez dans un monde de mythes et de magie avec la série envoûtante Conte des Contes. Cette saga de fantasy épique, basée sur des mythes, des légendes et des contes de fées oubliés, vous emmènera dans un royaume palpitant d’aventure et de mystère. Quelque part dans les âges sombres de notre passé... Suivez Senka, une enfant maudite qui survit à une attaque dévastatrice inexpliquée pour être ensuite poursuivie par des forces surnaturelles. Elle se retrouve dans une quête périlleuse aux côtés d’un groupe d’étrangers mystérieux, réunis par des rencontres fortuites et des alliances imprévues. Choisis par les dieux ou séduits en le croyant par la fille clairvoyante d’une sorcière, la compagnie dévoile les secrets d’une prophétie fatidique et affronte les ombres mortelles surgissant des profondeurs du temps. Vivez le frisson de l’épée et de la sorcellerie, assistez à la vie des créatures mythiques, et accompagnez des héros méconnus dans cette histoire unique qui vous tiendra en haleine. Écrite pour un public adulte, Conte des Contes convient à tous les âges dans la tradition des plus grandes épopées narrées et des livres de fantasy classiques, et enflammera l’imagination de tout lecteur passionné de fantasy. “Étrange de manière attachante... à la fois très familier et complètement différent.” — Claire Buss, lauréate du Raven Award pour le roman Fantasy/SciFi préféré. Ne manquez pas le premier livre de la série d’aventure épique de Nikola Stefan – procurez-vous votre exemplaire d’Une Bande Étrange dès aujourd’hui !
Contemporaneity of the Mahabharata Narrative: Epic of the Moment
by Anirban Bhattacharjee and Dhrubajyoti SarkarNotwithstanding its renowned comprehensive narrative encapsulation of the Indic culture, the Mahabharata keeps on posing a challenge to its contemporary readers: how do we relate to something over two-millennia old in today’s context without freezing it in time? This volume looks at the problem from diverse periods and standpoints and shows us that this challenge is, in fact, a legacy of the Mahabharata and the responses to this challenge are what makes the text ever-contemporary to different readers of different times and positions.It traces the evolution of the Mahabharata from its inception in the fifth century BCE to twenty-first century, spanning classical Sanskrit tradition, Persian and Bengali adaptations, the Mahabharata as a serialized TV show to more recent graphic narratives. By attempting to analyse this diversity, this volume further delves into how the issues in the Mahabharata resonate across time, from the world of ancient sages to contemporary struggles of women. The essays in this book adopt a dual perspective to appreciate both the Mahabharata’s historical context, its exploration of war, heroes and heroines, gender, psychology, philosophy, and its implications for the future.This book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of Indian literature, ancient literature and philosophy, English literature, cultural studies, visual studies, gender studies, and translation studies.
Contemporary American Science Fiction Film
by Terence McSweeneyContemporary American Science Fiction Film explores and interrogates a diverse variety of popular and culturally relevant American science fiction films made in the first two decades of the new millennium, offering a ground-breaking investigation of the impactful role of genre cinema in the modern era. Placing one of the most popular and culturally resonant American film genres broadly within its rich social, historical, industrial, and political context, the book interrogates some of the defining critical debates of the era via an in-depth analysis of a range of important films. An international team of authors draw on case studies from across the science fiction genre to examine what these films can tell us about the time period, how the films themselves connect to the social and political context, how the fears and anxieties they portray resonate beyond the screen, and how the genre responds to the shifting coordinates of the Hollywood film industry. Offering new insights and perspectives on the cinematic science fiction genre, this volume will appeal primarily to scholars and students of film, television, cultural and media studies, as well as anyone interested in science fiction and speculative film.
Contemporary Dystopian Fiction for Young Adults: Brave New Teenagers (Children's Literature and Culture)
by Carrie Hintz Balaka Basu Katherine R. BroadWinner of the Children’s Literature Association Edited Book Award From the jaded, wired teenagers of M.T. Anderson's Feed to the spirited young rebels of Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games trilogy, the protagonists of Young Adult dystopias are introducing a new generation of readers to the pleasures and challenges of dystopian imaginings. As the dark universes of YA dystopias continue to flood the market,Contemporary Dystopian Fiction for Young Adults: Brave New Teenagers offers a critical evaluation of the literary and political potentials of this widespread publishing phenomenon. With its capacity to frighten and warn, dystopian writing powerfully engages with our pressing global concerns: liberty and self-determination, environmental destruction and looming catastrophe, questions of identity and justice, and the increasingly fragile boundaries between technology and the self. When directed at young readers, these dystopian warnings are distilled into exciting adventures with gripping plots and accessible messages that may have the potential to motivate a generation on the cusp of adulthood. This collection enacts a lively debate about the goals and efficacy of YA dystopias, with three major areas of contention: do these texts reinscribe an old didacticism or offer an exciting new frontier in children's literature? Do their political critiques represent conservative or radical ideologies? And finally, are these novels high-minded attempts to educate the young or simply bids to cash in on a formula for commercial success? This collection represents a prismatic and evolving understanding of the genre, illuminating its relevance to children's literature and our wider culture.
Contemporary Fiction and the Fairy Tale
by Stephen BensonConsiders the profound influence of fairy tales on contemporary fiction, including the work of Margaret Atwood, A.S. Byatt, Angela Carter, Robert Coover, Salman Rushdie, and Jeanette Winterson.
Contemporary Pakistani Speculative Fiction and the Global Imaginary: Democratizing Human Futures (Routledge Studies in Speculative Fiction)
by Aroosa Kanwal Shazia SadafAs the first book-length study of emergent Pakistani speculative fiction written in English, this critical work explores the ways in which contemporary Pakistani authors extend the genre in new directions by challenging the cognitive majoritarianism (usually Western) in this field. Responding to the recent Afro science fiction movement that has spurred non-Western writers to seek a democratization of the broader genre of speculative fiction, Pakistani writers have incorporated elements from djinn mythology, Qur'anic eschatology, "Desi" (South Asian) traditions, local folklore, and Islamic feminisms in their narratives to encourage familiarity with alternative world views. In five chapters, this book analyzes fiction by several established Pakistani authors as well as emerging writers to highlight the literary value of these contemporary works in reconciling competing cognitive approaches, blurring the dividing line between "possibilities" and "impossibilities" in envisioning humanity’s collective future, and anticipating the future of human rights in these envisioned worlds.
Contents May Have Shifted: A Novel
by Pam Houston“An absorbing, generous, ravishing book by a high priestess of you-have-to-read-this prose." —Cheryl Strayed, author of WildPam Houston, an "early master of the art of rendering fiercely independent, brilliant women in love with the wrong men" (Sarah Norris, Barnes & Noble Review), delivers a novel that whisks us from one breathtaking precipice to the next. Along the way, we unravel the story of Pam (a character not unlike the author), a fearless traveler aiming to leave her metaphorical baggage behind as she seeks a comfort zone in the air. With the help of a loyal cast of friends, body workers, and a new partner who helps her to be at home, she finally finds something like ground under her feet.
Contes d'Erana : mythes et légendes
by A. L. ButcherDans un monde où la magie est illégale et les elfes sont asservis, oserez-vous entendre ces contes anciens ? Cinq contes parlant de mythes, de magie et de monstres. La lune sur l’eau : le récit de l’amour entre une déesse et un guerrier, et de la terrible malédiction qui en découla. L’histoire de Treyna la bien-aimée : lorsque deux dieux rivaux tentent de séduire une mortelle, même les cieux sont déformés par la magie. Né de la tempête : un mage solitaire trouve un compagnon sous la forme d’une créature de la tempête, mais la magie réclame un prix. Quel sera-t-il ? La fiole bleue : une leçon sur l’importance d’écouter attentivement les instructions pour éviter de commettre une erreur embarrassante. La légende d’Oeliana : une histoire sur une nymphe et un crapaud, une magie jalouse et des dettes remboursées.
Contes de zombies de l’outremonde
by Rihannon Frater...DES ZOMBIES, DES INFECTÉS, DES TUEURS, DES BLIGHTERS... Contes de zombies de l'outremonde contient trois nouvelles exaltantes et trois nouvelles à l'eau de rose qui se déroulent dans des variantes d'une Terre habitée par des zombies différents et effrayants destinés à hanter vos heures d'éveil et à remplir vos cauchemars. Dans La couverture, un petit garçon se cache alors que la fin du monde entre dans sa maison... Dans Les récupérateurs, deux survivants uniques luttent pour se tailler une vie tout en étant menacés par l'être le plus effrayant de tous : l'humanité... Dans Le bâtiment, une adolescente vit dans un quartier clos et espère s'évader dans le luxe de la tour d'habitation qui le surplombe. Mais pour l'atteindre, elle doit affronter les morts qui rôdent dans les rues... Dans La nécromancienne, une clerc doit faire face à des hordes de morts-vivants destructeurs alors qu'ils menacent une colonie dans un monde futuriste... Dans La course, sept amis se bousculent pour atteindre la zone de sécurité tout en évitant les dangers des Blighters meurtriers ainsi que les autres... Dans Le faux départ, un jeune couple est déchiré alors que la peste des morts-vivants commence à s'emparer d'Austin, au Texas... L'auteure à succès Rhiannon Frater raconte de nouvelles histoires saisissantes qui se déroulent dans des mondes alternatifs où les gens font face à des créatures cauchemardesques qui ne désirent qu'une chose : détruire les vivants.
Contes féeriques de Frotwoot (Tome 1: La Cour Unseelie)
by Charlie WardLes tribunaux Seelie et Unseelie sont en guerre. D'un côté: Nobles chevaliers, luttant pour la liberté. De l'autre: des terroristes pas si nobles, luttant pour le droit de gouverner. Pris au milieu: un adolescent très confus et très perdu de l'Indiana. Son nom est Frotwoot Crossley. Et il est sur le point de découvrir que, d'une manière ou d'une autre, ce n'est même pas la chose la plus étrange à son sujet ...
Contest
by Matthew ReillyThe New York Public Library is transformed into a deadly labyrinth in the New York Times–bestselling author’s debut thriller.New York’s iconic library is a silent sanctuary of knowledge; a hundred-year-old edifice of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his eight-year-old daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest. A contest in which Swain is to compete—whether he likes it or not.The rules are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave. With his daughter in his arms, Stephen Swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival. The stakes are high, the odds brutal. He can choose to run, to hide or to fight—but if he wants to live, he has to win.
Context: Book II of the Nualpeiron Sequence (The Nulapeiron Sequence #2)
by John MeaneyNulapeiron: a world isolated for twelve centuries. Its billions of inhabitants occupy subterranean strata, ruled by a trained aristocracy of lords and ladies whose power base is upheld by oracles. But revolution has touched all of its many cultures - failing in its intent, yet changing everything. Now Lord Tom Corcorigan - the commoner-turned-noble who renounced his power; the poet, logosopher, and holder of the key to understanding the myriad wonders of mu-space; the legendary one-armed warrior, former revolutionary, and would-be peacemaker - lies fatally wounded. His survival is dependent on his meeting with a mysterious seer whose spacetime-warping talents transcend the merely Oracular. It is a confrontation that will result in bitter tragedy and loss. Can the woman he loves be truly dead, or can quantum mysteries lie beyond the grave? Turning his back on a society sliding once more into anarchy and chaos, a disillusioned and despairing Tom wanders this strange, stratified world in search of meaning, love, and his own salvation. But it seems Nulapeiron is threatened by a vast, insidious, and terrifying enemy whose origins may lie beyond their world, beyond their understanding. And now is the time for legends to be reborn. Sequel to the acclaimed Paradox and the second book in the Nulapeiron Sequence, Context is a thrilling, daring and complex novel that confirms John Meaney as one of British science fiction's most original and exciting practitioners.
Contigo en Nueva York
by Mar P. ZabalaUn palacete misterioso, un amor inmortal. «-Andrea -dijo emocionado extendiendo los brazos hacia ella. -No te acerques -respondió Andrea. -¿Qué ocurre? Ella dudaba. No sabía si era el encantador príncipe azul del que se había enamorado, o si en realidad era el hombre que estaba detrás de aquella conspiración. Del que había oído hablar a sus secuaces, al que llamaban "El Jefe", el mismo que había decidido comerciar con Carrie y con ella como si fueran objetos. -Aléjate de él -dijo una voz a su espalda.» Andrea estaba feliz, por fin lo había conseguido. Siempre había soñado con visitar un país de habla inglesa. Había terminado su carrera y se había encontrado sin trabajo. Estaba aburrida de la vida de su pequeña ciudad, demasiado tranquila... hasta que un domingo en un suplemento dominical encontró una convocatoria de becas en una universidad de Nueva York. Era para estudiar el clima de la ciudad, cómo cambiaba con los años y cómo variaba según la zona de la ciudad. Consiguió que la aceptaran y puso rumbo a la Gran Manzana. Allí, junto su compañera Carrie, de la residencia Santa Ana, descubrirá que un palacete junto a San Patricio no es el inocente edificio que aparenta. Oscuros personajes de carne y hueso, y otros menos tangibles, se ocultan en sus habitaciones. No puede fiarse de nadie. Ni sus compañeros de departamento, ni el apacible doctor Julián son lo que aparentan.
Contingency Plan
by Robyn BacharAs the Galactic Cold War continues, the threat of a new Soviet weapon unveils an even darker danger No home, no family and only faded memories of the life she lost. After the rebellion destroyed New Hong Kong and left Jiang Chen with a brain injury, she found a new place to belong aboard the Mombasa as its pilot. But after discovering she poses a danger to ship and crew, Jiang leaves, not wanting to risk causing them more harm. Security chief Ryder Kalani blames himself for the mission failures plaguing the Mombasa-his sole duty is to protect his crew. Having lost his right arm in the rebellion and now fit with a prosthetic, he's unsure whether he's still the capable fighter he once was. The only thing he knows for certain is that Lieutenant Jiang Chen needs his help. Jiang doesn't trust herself anymore, but Ryder does. They're on the hunt for the Soviets' new weapon, and Jiang's forgotten past could lead them straight to it. Ryder just needs to get Jiang to trust in herself-and in him-before the weapon deploys. Book two in The Galactic Cold War series This book is approximately 65,000 words One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you're looking for with an HEA/HFN. It's a promise!
Contingency Plans for the Apocalypse and Other Possible Situations
by S.B. DivyaA sickly biologist shuts herself off from the world and its deadly pollutants to research her beloved microbiota in peace – until a chance encounter drives her to venture out into an unliveable Bangalore.In a dystopian Arizona, a couple performs forbidden life-saving abortions amid the threat of tanks and drones, the strict report of automatic weapons and the spying eyes of neighbours. A young woman competes in a gruelling challenge, determined to win a place in a world where body modifications equal class and grant people the privilege of transcending gender. In this collection of 14 layered stories featuring dying cities, undying humans, amorphous bodies, cyborg racers and magic beetles, internationally acclaimed writer and data scientist S.B. Divya treads the line between the present and the future, while exploring the eternal conundrums of identity and love in speculative worlds.