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Cosmic Exodus
by John Russell Fearn Conrad G. HoltFollowing a civil war in 1971, England is a dystopia controlled by a ruthless dictator whose fiendish schemes include turning cadavers into robots with the help of Dr. Azimov of Vienna. But the dictator's plans pale before those of Brenda Norcross, a brilliant and beautiful female industrialist - actually a bioengineered Martian super scientist in disguise - who plans to enslave the entire planet to provide breeding stock for the dying Martian race currently hiding out in the interior of Uranus.
Cosmic Inception (Saving Caeorleia #3)
by Alicia NordwellSaving Caeorleia: Book ThreeTheir journey will span the universe and back, but there's no guarantee they'll make it together. Though Nick and Fieo are drawn to each other, their relationship has never been easy. Their differences go beyond their races, but they've managed to work together to prevent the spread of corruption, growing closer along the way. Nick still battles the effects of years of loneliness, fear, and pain but surprises everyone when he refuses to stay behind when Fieo is sent on a vital mission to find the Collectors. Fieo objects, but there's no stopping Nick when he sets his mind to something. Over the course of their mission, it becomes clear Nick is more than anyone ever imagined, but the mystery of his past threatens to derail his future. The search for the truth will take Fieo and Nick far from Caeorleia, to worlds both familiar and completely alien, and put stress on their already tenuous relationship. It's a journey that will either tear them apart or finally bring them together.
Cosmic Kaleidoscope
by Bob ShawThe second collection of short stories from the prize-winning author of Orbitsville.Nine stories demonstrate Shaw's superb imaginative range and cynically humorous approach to the world of the future.Skirmish on a Summer MorningUnreasonable Facsimile A Full Member of the Club The Silent Partners The Giaconda Caper An Uncomic Book Horror Story The Brink Waltz of the BodysnatchersA Little Night Flying
Cosmic Kaleidoscope
by Bob ShawThe second collection of short stories from the prize-winning author of Orbitsville. Nine stories demonstrate Shaw's superb imaginative range and cynically humorous approach to the world of the future. Skirmish on a Summer Morning Unreasonable Facsimile A Full Member of the Club The Silent Partners The Giaconda Caper An Uncomic Book Horror Story The Brink Waltz of the Bodysnatchers A Little Night Flying
Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon
by Annie MareA multiverse novel about two women who fall in love despite living in worlds that are five months apart, as they try to find a timeline that doesn&’t end in disaster, in this debut novel by Annie Mare.Tressa Fay Robeson has never been shy, which is how she&’s made a name for herself as an in-demand hairstylist and social media star. So she can admit that spending her days at her hair salon and her nights with her tight-knit group of friends (and one grumpy cat) is not the kind of exciting life she&’d hoped for.When a misdirected text from a stranger leads to a flirty exchange, she surprises herself by suggesting an impulsive meetup. But the woman, Meryl, never shows. Tressa Fay brushes it off—until Meryl&’s sister and friend show up at the salon demanding to know what&’s going on. Because, you see, there&’s no way Meryl could have texted her. Meryl has been missing for a month.Tressa Fay and her tight-knit group of friends soon discover they aren&’t dealing with a catfish, but a temporal paradox. As they come to terms with the idea of parallel universes, they realize how many times their paths have crossed like this before. But even as they understand the multiverse more and more, nothing keeps Meryl from vanishing.As it draws closer to the moment of Meryl&’s disappearance, there&’s only one question left: Have they done enough to change the outcome, or have they done so much that none of them will make it past that fateful day in September?
Cosmic Powers: The Saga Anthology of Far-Away Galaxies
by John Joseph AdamsA collection of original, epic science fiction stories by some of today’s best writers—for fans who want a little less science and a lot more action—and edited by two-time Hugo Award winner John Joseph Adams.Inspired by movies like The Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars, this anthology features brand-new stories from some of science fiction’s best authors including Dan Abnett, Jack Campbell, Linda Nagata, Seanan McGuire, Alan Dean Foster, Charlie Jane Anders, Kameron Hurley, and many others.
Cosmic Sex
by Karen KelleyThe truth is way out there. . . Kia cant imagine why her cousin Mala left planet Nerak--utterly perfect in an ever-so-slightly boring kind of way--to go in search of Earth men. At least, not until she meets a virile, muscular human intent on rescuing her (how quaint!) from a bar brawl. And while at first Kia just wants undercover cop Nick Scericino to help locate her cousin. . . well, it would be a shame to come all this way without finding out whether everything really is bigger in Texas. . . Nick knows trouble when he sees it. And right now, trouble is sitting at the bar--black-clad, sexy as hell, and about to mess up his sting operation to take down some Russian mobsters. Could she have mafia connections? Kias certainly not like any woman hes known--flat out demanding sex, and following through with a sensational romp that leaves his mind blown and world rocked. Other options: a) shes crazy, or b) shes not kidding about being an alien. In which case, hes in even deeper trouble. Because the only thing worse than falling wildly in lust with someone whos not playing with a full holodeck is the thought that shell soon be leaving for a galaxy far, far away. . . Karen Kelley lives in a small Texas town with her husband and their very spoiled Pekingese, six Koi fish, and various wild birds that eat way too much. Shes also a collector of junk which she fondly refers to as antiques. Her motto in life is to enjoy each moment of it. She would be happy to hear from her readers at kkelley@classicnet. net.
Cosmic Sex
by Karen KelleyThe truth is way out there. . . Kia can't imagine why her cousin Mala left planet Nerak--utterly perfect in an ever-so-slightly boring kind of way--to go in search of Earth men. At least, not until she meets a virile, muscular human intent on rescuing her (how quaint!) from a bar brawl. And while at first Kia just wants undercover cop Nick Scericino to help locate her cousin. . .well, it would be a shame to come all this way without finding out whether everything really is bigger in Texas. . . Nick knows trouble when he sees it. And right now, trouble is sitting at the bar--black-clad, sexy as hell, and about to mess up his sting operation to take down some Russian mobsters. Could she have mafia connections? Kia's certainly not like any woman he's known--flat out demanding sex, and following through with a sensational romp that leaves his mind blown and world rocked. Other options: a) she's crazy, or b) she's not kidding about being an alien. In which case, he's in even deeper trouble. Because the only thing worse than falling wildly in lust with someone who's not playing with a full holodeck is the thought that she'll soon be leaving for a galaxy far, far away. . .Karen Kelley lives in a small Texas town with her husband and their very spoiled Pekingese, six Koi fish, and various wild birds that eat way too much. She's also a collector of junk which she fondly refers to as antiques. Her motto in life is to enjoy each moment of it.
Cosmic Spider Attack: Book 3 (Beast Quest: Space Wars)
by Adam BladeJoin Harry and Ava as they battle the most terrifying space Beast yet! Book 3 in a thrilling new adventure series that's out of this world - perfect for Beast Quest fans and anyone who loves action-packed stories.The community aboard the massive space station Vantia1 is in danger once again - and now their enemy Vellis has stolen the technology that could allow him to escape the Void and attack the station himself! When a massive space spider is spotted, armed with powerful lasers and the ability to spin deadly webs, Harry and Ava know they must act - but can they foil their enemy and save their friends and families?Book 3 in this gripping series. Don't miss Space Wars: Curse of the Robo-Dragon if you want to find how Harry and Ava's adventure began!
Cosmic Spider Attack: Book 3 (Beast Quest: Space Wars)
by Adam BladeJoin Harry and Ava as they battle the most terrifying space Beast yet! Book 3 in a thrilling new adventure series that's out of this world - perfect for Beast Quest fans and anyone who loves action-packed stories.The community aboard the massive space station Vantia1 is in danger once again - and now their enemy Vellis has stolen the technology that could allow him to escape the Void and attack the station himself! When a massive space spider is spotted, armed with powerful lasers and the ability to spin deadly webs, Harry and Ava know they must act - but can they foil their enemy and save their friends and families?Book 3 in this gripping series. Don't miss Space Wars: Curse of the Robo-Dragon if you want to find how Harry and Ava's adventure began!
Cosmo
by Spencer GordonThrough ten incendiary and mercurial stories, Cosmo will take you on a wild ride over the churning waters of pop culture and the malaise of our solitary existence. You'll join Matthew McConaughey as he drives naked across the desert in a surreal dark night of the soul. You'll meet a young wrestling fan half-nelsoned by circumstances and a sister's best intentions. You'll hear a Miley Cyrus admirer defend his passion in a 3,000-word sentence. You'll watch an aging porn star don a grotesque dinosaur costume to film the sex scene of his life.
Cosmo Vol. 1: Space Aces
by Ian FlynnIn space, no one can hear you laugh! Writer Ian Flynn (Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and artist Tracy Yardley (Sonic Universe, Hero Cats) revitalize COSMO THE MERRY MARTIAN as part of the Archie Action line-up, bringing the classic 1950s space alien into the present day in an all-new series!Get ready for out of this world fun in the ALL-NEW sci-fi adventure series COSMO! Join Cosmo and his Space-Ace Martian crew as they find adventure and dangers in the deepest corners of space! Their latest mission turns into a much larger adventure when they stumble upon their most unique specimen yet: A panicked human!
Cosmocopia
by Paul Di FilippoAn insane, broken pulp-art painter gets chance at redemption in a phantasmagoric science fiction wonder from a true master of the weirdBefore his stroke and the onset of old age, Frank Lazorg was the king of the fantasy illustrators—with an ego to match. But he can paint no more. That is, until he starts taking a bizarre new drug that promises to restore his creative powers. Unfortunately, artistic reinvigoration comes with a steep price tag: addiction and madness. With his rage and jealousy unleashed and his grasp of reality severely compromised, Lazorg is led to commit an unspeakable act, and, in turn, is led . . . somewhere else. Suddenly naked and helpless, the artist finds himself in a world of abiding strangeness, filled with monstrous things that seem to mock, yet oddly mirror, Lazorg&’s previous reality. And here is Crutchsump, a remarkable creature possessing great love and rare compassion, who could possibly aid in Lazorg&’s ultimate salvation as he spirals downward through the Cosmocopia and ever-closer to the Conceptus. Arguably the most inventive force in science fiction since Philip K. Dick in his heyday, Paul Di Filippo outdoes even Paul Di Filippo with his remarkable Cosmocopia. Outrageous, ingenious, nightmarish, funny, provocative, and utterly unforgettable, this is a glittering testament to the towering heights science fiction can achieve.
Cosmofobia
by Monja Areniello George SaoulidisChi sta guardando le stelle, ogni secondo di ogni giorno, così possiamo capire meglio l'universo? Questo racconto ha ottenuto il 2 ° posto nella categoria Fantascienza, nel concorso Athens Fantasticon 2016. Ispirato al telescopio spaziale James Webb che sarà lanciato e schierato nel 2020. Speriamo che sia tanto prezioso quanto lo era Hubble, aprendo gli occhi sul cosmo
Cosmofobia
by Stanlyn Guaita Vallenilla George Saoulidis¿Quién está observando las estrellas, cada segundo de cada día, para que podamos entender mejor el universo? Este cuento fue galardonado con el segundo lugar en la categoría de Ciencia Ficción, en la competencia Atenas, Fantasticon 2016. Inspirado en el Telescopio Espacial James Webb que se lanzará y desplegará en 2020. Esperemos que sea tan valioso como Hubble, abriendo nuestros ojos al cosmos.
Cosmogramma
by Courttia NewlandA dark and incisive collection of speculative short stories set in an alternate future of interstellar space travel, robots, mythical creatures, and the uncanny. "Newland easily engages readers with complex world-building, well-shaded characters, and stories as entertaining as they are meaningful. It's no small feat to so immediately and repeatedly appeal to readers' hearts and minds, and Newland's mastery of short-format storytelling is sure to impress. Speculative fiction fans won't be able to put this down." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Newland's writing is in league with a host of SF subgenres, from pulpy space opera to N.K. Jemisin–style Afrofuturism to Jeff VanderMeer–esque eco-fiction. But his chief skill is weaving those tropes into stories that are both wildly speculative and on the news . . . Wide-ranging and deeply imaginative; Newland is equally at home in council flats and deep space." —Kirkus Reviews In his exquisite first collection of speculative fiction, Courttia Newland envisages an alternate future as lived by the African diaspora. Kill parties roam the streets of a post-apocalyptic world; a matriarchal race of mer creatures depends on interbreeding with mortals to survive; mysterious seeds appear in cities across the world, growing into the likeness of people in their vicinity. Through transfigured bodies and impossible encounters, Newland brings a sharp, fresh eye to age-old themes of the human capacity for greed, ambition, and self-destruction, but ultimately of our strength and resilience.
Cosmonaut Keep
by Ken MacleodMatt Cairns is a 21st-century outlaw programmer , | the shady jobs no one else will touch. Against his better judgment, he accepts an assignment to crack the Marshall Titov, a top-seer orbital station operated by the European Space Agency. But wh Matt will discover there will propel him on an extraordinary and quite unexpected journey. Gregor Cairns is an exobiology student and descendant of one of the Terra Nova's first families. Hopelessly infatuated with a lovely young trader's daughter, he is unaware that his research partner Elizabeth, has fallen in love with him. Together, Gregor an Hzabeth confront the great work his family began, to rediscover the secret of interstellar travel.
Cosmonaut Keep: Engines of Light: Book One (Engines of Light #1)
by Ken MacLeod'"Cosmonaut Keep" is a portal to a deeply imagined future history that parlays X-Files paranoia about Area 51 and alien Greys into a vast interstellar community watched over by microcosmic gods.' - Paul McAuley, INTERZONE'Science fiction's freshest new writer' - SalonAfter the Ural Caspian Oil War, nobody really trusted the EU government. So why should their extraordinary announcement of first contact with alien intelligence be believed? Matt Cairns thinks he can discover the truth. It is out there, but much, much further away than he could have imagined. Thousands of light-years from Earth, a human colony is struggling for survival. The world on which they have settled, however, has already been inhabited by humans - and other intelligent species from Earth - for millennia. In that ancient division of labour, humans do have a place. But where is it? Twenty-first-century political intrigue becomes space opera on an epic scale in Ken MacLeod's first book in a dazzling new series. His most ambitious novel to date, it will take one of Britain's most exciting new science fiction authors to even greater heights of success and critical acclaim.Books by Ken MacLeod:Fall RevolutionThe Star FractionThe Stone CanalThe Cassini DivisionThe Sky RoadEngines of LightCosmonaut KeepDark LightEngine CityCorporation Wars TrilogyDissidenceInsurgenceEmergenceNovelsThe Human FrontNewton's WakeLearning the WorldThe Execution ChannelThe Restoration GameIntrusionDescent
Cosmonaut Keep: The Opening Novel In An Astonishing New Future History (The Engines of Light #1)
by Ken MacLeodRanging from a gritty near-future Earth to a distant alien world, Ken MacLeod's Cosmonaut Keep is contemporary science fiction at its highest level.A visionary epic filled with daring individuals seeking a place for themselves in a vast, complex, and enigmatic universe. Matt Cairns is a 21st-century outlaw Programmer who takes on the shady jobs no one else will touch. Against his better judgment, he accepts an assignment to crack the Marshall Titov, a top-secret orbital station operated by the European Space Agency. But what Matt will discover there will propel him on an extraordinary and quite unexpected journey.Gregor Cairns is an exobiology student and descendant of one of Terra Nova's first families. Hopelessly infatuated with a lovely young trader's daughter, he is unaware that his research partner, Elizabeth, has fallen in love with him. Together, Gregor and Elizabeth confront the great work his family began three centuries earlier-to rediscover the secret of interstellar travel.Cosmonaut Keep is a 2002 Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Cosmophobia
by George SaoulidisWer beobachtet die Sterne, jede Sekunde eines jeden Tages, damit wir das Universum besser verstehen können? Diese Kurzgeschichte gewann den 2. Platz in der Kategorie Science-Fiction im Athener Fantasticon 2016 Wettbewerb. Inspiriert durch das James-Webb-Weltraumteleskop, das 2020 gestartet und eingesetzt werden soll. Es wird hoffentlich so unschätzbar wertvoll sein wie das Hubble und den Kosmos für unsere Augen sichtbar machen.
Cosmos Incorporated
by Maurice G DantecThe first major English translation of one of France's most admired writers, Cosmos Incorporated is a triumph of science fiction-a masterwork of cataclysm, mysticism, and suspense.Fifty years of warfare, disease, and strife have decimated the world's population. Those who remain are motes in the mind of UniWorld, a superstate that monitors humanity via a vast computer metastructure that catalog everything about everyone on the planet-race, religion, genetic codes, even fantasies. Those who have the means escape UniWorld's tight control through the Orbital Ring. Though his memory has been wiped clean and his history fabricated in order to pass through UniWorld's check points, Sergei Diego Plotkin knows his name.And he knows his mission: to murder a man in the city of Grand Junction, a Vegas-like outpost that is home to the private launching pad to the Ring. But this sense of purpose is compromised by random memories that flash through Plotkin's brain. England and Argentina. The shores of Lake Baikal. And something else. Something indescribable.Now Plotkin is about to meet his maker. As his identity and mission incrementally resurface in his conscious mind, and in the presence of an eerily beautiful woman, Plotkin will soon discover that he has come here not just to kill but to be born. . . ."Like Houellebecq, Dantec takes inspiration from both high and low culture; he is the sort of writer who cites Sun Tzu's Art of War and the Stooges' Search and Destroy with equal facility."-The New York Times"DNA is to Dantec what the swan was to romantic poetry: an invitation to dream. . . . This rocker-writer teleports us into the cyberpunk beyonds of literature. Fasten your seatbelts!"-Le Nouvel ObservateurFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Cosmos Rómgednar (Anécdotas y relatos): Libro 1: Historias del reino de Güíldnah
by Carlos Alberto Salas JiménezSe acerca una fecha especial para el reino del Norte y los manjares y la música lo inundarán Pero no solo esto, además, habrá una sorpresa especial. Demasiado especial. <P><P>Philippe, el bufón de la corte, tiene que entretener a los invitados, pero no mediante los malabarismos o acrobacias típicos de los bufones Solo dispone de tres días para sorprender, para crear algo mágico. Ello le lleva a visitar a un amigo suyo, pues necesitara bastante ayuda Es un alivio que su amigo viva cerca de la ciudad y del castillo. <P><P>Tiempo después, ya acompañado por su mejor amigo, junto con otros conocidos que el lector irá conociendo, se ve envuelto en situaciones maravillosas, verdaderas hazañas, que podrían pasar a convertirse en leyendas <P><P>Pero Sobre ellos se cierne una sombra: han llegado amenazas de otras tierras, que poseen un hambre homicida y ansias de conquistar y expandir sus territorios. <P>¿Qué pasará?
Cosplay the Marvel Way: A Guide to Costuming Culture and Crafting Basics
by Judith StephensThe cosplay producer and co-creator of the Women Of Marvel podcast weaves together the history of Marvel cosplay with practical tips, advice, and instructions on how-to create your own cosplays based on popular Marvel heroes Black Panther, Captain America, Ms. Marvel, Ironheart, Phoenix, and Loki. An officially licensed guide to learning about and creating Marvel cosplays, Cosplay the Marvel Way walks readers through every step of the creative process—from choosing a character, gathering your materials and tools, building your cosplay using items in your closet or from the thrift store, and showing off their new look at a convention or photoshoot. Whether you are just starting out or have a whole closet jam-packed with amazing cosplays, this book is perfect for anyone Marvel fans that are interested in or love dressing up as their favorite super heroes. Cosplay the Marvel Way is a reminder that cosplay is more than making and putting on a costume–it&’s about community, about finding who you are, and expressing it through the intersection of comics and fashion.
Cosplay: The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life
by Andrew LiptakA history of the colorful and complex kingdom of cosplay and fandom fashion by Andrew Liptak, journalist, historian, and member of the legendary fan-based Star Wars organization the 501st Legion.In recent years, cosplay—the practice of dressing up in costume as a character—has exploded, becoming a mainstream cultural phenomenon. But what are the circumstances that made its rise possible? Andrew Liptak—a member of the legendary 501st Legion, an international fan-based organization dedicated to the dark side of Star Wars—delves into the origins and culture of cosplay to answer this question. Cosplay: A History looks at the practice&’s ever-growing fandom and conventions, its roots in 15th-century costuming, the relationship between franchises and the cosplayers they inspire, and the technology that brings even the most intricate details in these costumes to life. Cosplay veterans and newcomers alike will find much to relish in this rich and comprehensive history.
Costumed Kiss
by Francis GideonJoshua dreads looking for a Halloween costume with his best friend TJ, but he knows he has to get one to go to his current, sort-of boyfriend Will’s Halloween party. TJ suggests a local thrift store but bails to meet a date and leaves Joshua on his own. Though unimpressed with his friend and the selection at the store, Joshua finds something about the atmosphere and the tacky sweaters charming.Then he catches the dark eyes of a handsome stranger across the store and isn’t sure how to feel. When the man wearing a devil costume introduces himself as Matchitehew -- the one with an evil heart -- Joshua wonders if this supernatural occurrence is the real deal. Can an encounter with someone completely out of this world give him the confidence to attend Will’s party? Can he learn to enjoy the Halloween season, in all forms, for at least a night?