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Crushed Seraphim
by Debra AnastasiaHow does a foul-mouthed angel end up as the last hope for all of Heaven and Earth? When Seraph Emma is maimed and tossed from Heaven by a rogue angel who's taken charge, she fears she'll never be allowed to return. Tasked with the impossible job of showing the self-loathing (and not even human!) Jason his worth, Emma is sure she's doomed to fail. Meanwhile, having wormed his way into Heaven, the corrupt Everett has trapped God in Hell and has designs on unleashing evil everywhere. Fortunately, if there's one thing Emma can't do (in addition to minding her language), it's give up. Determined to save Jason and get back to Heaven-even if it means going to Hell-Emma's plan is simple yet impossible: trick the Devil to save God. What she doesn't count on is the devotion and, well, humanity she finds in Jason; the spirit, hidden compassion, and raw sex appeal within the Devil; and the vulnerability of her own heart. With the help of two unlikely allies, she'll wage the battle for Heaven. But will Emma be sidetracked by a new sort of heaven along the way? What's truly more dangerous? Falling from Heaven, or falling in love? Debra Anastasia has twisted a fast-paced tale of intimate relationships with literally universal impact. Rich with humor and electrified by attraction, this novel offers a playfully off-beat take on the good and evil that make up the world.
Crusher the Creeping Terror: Book 7 (Sea Quest #7)
by Adam BladeFar beneath the waves, Max's Quest grows ever more challenging as he encounters mythical sea creatures. Max must tackle Crusher the Creeping Terror, or the evil Professor and his Robobeast will ruin the precious Crystal Forest!Don't miss the other books in this series: Shredder the Spider Droid, Stinger the Sea Phantom and Mangler the Dark Menace.
Crushing Covers (Secrets of the Library of Doom)
by Michael DahlStrange, towering creatures are crashing through the woods. They are travel books, and they will snap down and crush anything between their covers. When they stomp toward a group of young campers, it’ll be up to the mighty Librarian to bring the books’ destructive journey to a close. Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.
Crushing on a Capulet: (Romeo & Juliet) (Cracked Classics #6)
by Tony AbbottSixth graders Devin and Frankie try to save star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet when they&’re magically transported into Shakespeare&’s classic play. When their teacher assigns Devin and Frankie—short for Francine—the lead roles in their class production of Romeo and Juliet, the two best friends aren&’t thrilled. How are they supposed to say their lines when they don&’t even sound like they were written in English? Luckily, the library&’s magic security gates come to their rescue again, and they leap into Shakespeare&’s famous tragedy. Unfortunately, they land right in the middle of a sword fight between two warring families, the Montagues and the Capulets. When they find out that Romeo Montague has fallen in love with Juliet Capulet, Devin and Frankie decide it&’s up to them to make sure this unlikely couple lives happily ever after. But can they change the book&’s tragic end and save the young lovers from their fate? &“The message that reading is important and can be fun comes through loud and clear,&” writes School Library Journal about the Cracked Classics series. &“The short chapters make this an ideal read-aloud and a treat for reluctant readers.&”
Crusoe's Daughter
by Jane GardamIn 1904, when she was six, Polly Flint went to live with her two holy aunts at the yellow house by the marsh - so close to the sea that it seemed to toss like a ship, so isolated that she might have been marooned on an island. And there she stayed for eighty-one years, while the century raged around her, while lamplight and Victorian order became chaos and nuclear dred. Crusoe's Daughter, ambitious, moving and wholly original, is her story.
Crusoe's Daughter
by Jane GardamIn 1904, when she was six, Polly Flint went to live with her two holy aunts at the yellow house by the marsh - so close to the sea that it seemed to toss like a ship, so isolated that she might have been marooned on an island. And there she stayed for eighty-one years, while the century raged around her, while lamplight and Victorian order became chaos and nuclear dred. Crusoe's Daughter, ambitious, moving and wholly original, is her story.
Crux
by Ramez NaamSix months have passed since the release of Nexus 5. The world is a different, more dangerous place. In the United States, the terrorists - or freedom fighters - of the Post-Human Liberation Front use Nexus to turn men and women into human time bombs aimed at the President and his allies. In Washington DC, a government scientist, secretly addicted to Nexus, uncovers more than he wants to know about the forces behind the assassinations, and finds himself in a maze with no way out. In Thailand, Samantha Cataranes has found peace and contentment with a group of children born with Nexus in their brains. But when forces threaten to tear her new family apart, Sam will stop at absolutely nothing to protect the ones she holds dear. In Vietnam, Kade and Feng are on the run from bounty hunters seeking the price on Kade's head, from the CIA, and from forces that want to use the back door Kade has built into Nexus 5. Kade knows he must stop the terrorists misusing Nexus before they ignite a global war between human and posthuman. But to do so, he'll need to stay alive and ahead of his pursuers. And in Shanghai, a posthuman child named Ling Shu will go to dangerous and explosive lengths to free her uploaded mother from the grip of Chinese authorities. The first blows in the war between human and posthuman have been struck. The world will never be the same. File Under: Science Fiction [ Upgraded | Closer Than You Think | Upload | Civil War ]From the Trade Paperback edition.
La cruz ardiente (Saga Outlander #Volumen 5)
by Diana GabaldonArrolladora e inolvidable, la quinta entrega de la saga «Outlander» de Diana Gabaldon es un vibrante drama humano dibujado sobre el tapiz de la Historia. Con una maestría narrativa sin igual, La cruz ardiente no defraudará a los miles de leales seguidores de la autora y asombrará a los lectores que todavía no la han descubierto. En este largamente esperado quinto volumen, Diana Gabaldon narra una historia que puede considerarse la más emocionante de la extraordinaria saga de Claire Randall, compuesta por Forastera, Atrapada en el tiempo, Viajera y Tambores de otoño. Dividida entre salvar a su marido de los peligros que se avecinan, o por el contrario contribuir a provocar el estallido de la violencia entre la Corona inglesa y las trece colonias norteamericanas, Claire vive otra vezel dilema de quien, aun conociendo los acontecimientos del futuro, tiene que adaptarse a su vida del presente. Nacida en 1918 en Inglaterra, Claire Randall sirvió como enfermera en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Terminado el conflicto, un extraordinario viaje en el tiempo la trasladó a las Tierras Altas escocesas en 1743, y pese a haberse convertido en esposa de Jamie Fraser, y más tarde en madre y cirujana, Claire continúa sintiéndose extranjera, fuera de su lugar y de su tiempo.
La Cruzada de Darwin En Búsqueda del Maximo Superviviente
by Jonathan P. Brazee Daniel Ignacio Peralta ColomboLos participantes de un juego futurista donde las cosas van a mal y terminan con consecuencias mortales. Corter Laurence vence al destino al ser elegido como participante de La Cruzada de Darwin, el más popular reality show de la galaxia. Todo lo que tiene que hacer es sobrevivir a sus otros 15 compañeros concursantes y el dinero y la fama serán suyos. Pero La Cruzada de Darwin no es para corazones débiles. El show está cubierto de peligros, ambos naturales y creados, y el ganador verdaderamente es “El Máximo Superviviente.” Aunque cada temporada es un poco diferente y tiene su temática propia, inicialmente, el show procede como es esperado. Concursantes son eliminados, y la audiencia vota para regresar a algunos para tener otra oportunidad. Pero algo va mal, y los concursantes pierden todo el contacto con los productores. Abandonados en un terrible y peligroso mundo, ahora enfrentan una desesperación real por mantenerse con vida. La Cruzada de Darwin ya no es un reality show, sino una realidad.
La cruzada de las máquinas (Leyendas de Dune #Volumen 2)
by Brian HerbertLa segunda entrega de la trilogía «Leyendas de Dune». El legado de Frank Herbert, el fascinante y ya mítico universo que creó en Dune, sigue vivo en esta apasionante segunda entrega de la trilogía «Leyendas de Dune». Han pasado veinticuatro años desde los sucesos relatados en Dune. La Yihad Butleriana. La revuelta de los humanos contra las máquinas pensantes tras el asesinato del hijo de Serena Butler se ha convertido en un conflicto sangriento, que se ha cobrado innumerables vidas humanas. Vorian Atreides y Xavier Harkonnen comandan las fuerzas de la Yihad en una guerra interminable donde no hay vencedores ni vencidos. Los temibles cimek, liderados por el titán Agamenón, planean recuperar el poder que perdieron. Norma Cenva y Aurelius Venport están a punto de realizar un descubrimiento que cambiará radicalmente los viajes espaciales. Y en Arrakis, el remoto planeta de las dunas, Selim Montagusanos y sus partidarios dan los primeros pasos para convertirse en los fieros guerreros que cambiarán el curso de la historia: los fremen.
Cruzado Estelar: Heroe de la Alianza
by Michael G. Thomas Miguelangel OviedoNate tiene talento para el combate espacial después de cientos de victorias en la simulación de videojuegos Cruzado Estelar. Sus habilidades son únicas, lo suficiente como para ganar un raro privilegio. La oportunidad de unirse a otros cinco cadetes de la Alianza y escapar de la tediosa rutina del aula. Entrarán en una competencia feroz a años luz de distancia en el antiguo Imperio Byotai. Sin embargo, días después de su llegada, una facción rebelde comienza un sangriento motín que se extiende como un reguero de pólvora. El tiempo para la competencia ha terminado; el tiempo de la guerra ha comenzado. Un puñado de naves capitales intentan evitar la masacre, pero solo Implacable escapa. Nate y sus amigos están a bordo, parte de los pocos que logran salir con vida. Implacable es una nave de asalto fuertemente blindada, una reliquia de otra época, pero la mayoría de los miembros de su tripulación están muertos o desaparecidos. Nate y sus compañeros cadetes deben enfrentar lo impensable. Bajo la guía del teniente Higgins, el último piloto de caza de la nave, los seis cadetes tienen solo días para practicar la operación de los cazas de la nave. No hay otros Solo ellos pueden defender la nave o enfrentar la muerte a manos del enemigo.
Cruzando de Cora
by Malcolm R. Campbell Armando Martinez RuizEn medio de una tormenta furiosa, dos jóvenes son atraidos hacia un viejo puente en medio de un pantano en Florida. Ellos descubren que los muertos estan esperando a hablar, sus vidas en peligro, y deben ayudar a una joven herida que encuentran en el camino.
Crvena Zvezda: ¿Qué estabas haciendo tú un año antes de la caída del Muro de Berlín?
by Enrico Varrecchione¿Y si...?¿Y si el 9 de noviembre de 1988 el árbitro alemán Dieter Pauly no hubiese decidido suspender por niebla el partido de vuelta de octavos de final de la Copa de Campeones entre el Estrella Roja de Belgrado y el Milan en el estadio Marakana de Belgrado? En la niebla de Belgrado, tal como imagina Enrico Varrecchione en su primera novela Crvena Zvezda, el resultado del campo habría eliminado al Milan, y esto le habría impedido seguir su camino hacia la final, que en realidad ganó por 4-0 contra el Steaua de Bucarest. Y si el Milan no hubiese ganado esa Copa de Campeones, entonces quizás habrían cambiado otras muchas cosas a partir del destino político de un hombre que a raíz de ese triunfo en Europa puso las bases de su descenso en el campo seis años después, en 1994.
Cry of Metal & Bone: Earthsinger Chronicles, Book 3 (Earthsinger Chronicles #3)
by L. PenelopeL. Penelope's stunning epic fantasy Earthsinger Chronicles continues with Cry of Metal & Bone.The Mantle dividing Elsira and Lagrimar has fallen. As the two kingdoms struggle to unify, one threat stands above them all.As desperate Lagrimari flee their barren land for a chance at a better life in Elsira, a shadowy group with ties to the Elsiran government launches an attack on their own soil. With threats of more violence, an unlikely crew is assembled to investigate. Among them are Lizvette Nirall, a disgraced socialite seeking redemption for past mistakes, and Tai Summerhawk, a foreign smuggler determined to keep a promise he made to a dead man. It’s a race against time in this world of deadly magic, secret agendas and court intrigue to discover those responsible before the next assault. And in another land a new enemy awakens—one that will strike terror into the hearts of gods and men.
Cry of Sorrow
by Holly TaylorThe Coranians have won the war, and Kymru is defeated. For Havgan, however, the victory is not complete. Cadair Idris, the hall of the High Kings, remains closed to him. To gain entrance, he must locate the Four Treasures#151;the Stone, the Spear, the Cauldron, and the Sword#151;and bring them to the Guardian of the Doors. Only then can he proclaim himself High King of Kymru. But the Treasures were hidden long ago. In order to save Kymru, Gwydion the Dreamer must locate a long-forgotten song and the clues it contains before Havgan does. Following the dictates of the song, he persuades Rhiannon, her daughter Gwenhwyvar, and his nephew Arthur to set out with him on the dangerous quest. Dogged by Havgan's soldiers, they must hurry to find the artifacts. Soon, distrust and fear complicate their already difficult journey, and one of them must risk life and limb on the next move in their deadly game.
Cry of the Ghost Wolf
by Mark SehesdedtHweilan went into the Feywild a girl focused on avenging her family's death, and emerged a brutal killer. Nendawen the Hunter has anointed her his Hand in destroying the demonic and undead forces of his nemesis--the murderer of her family--Jagen Ghen. But while she managed to survive long enough to become the Hand of the Hunter, the war with Jagen Ghen has just begun. And while she is hunting them--they are likewise hunting her. It will take every trick of the Fox, every drop of Lore, and every ounce of will she has to stand against Jagen Ghen, but Hweilan will have her chance to avenge her family--or die trying.
The Cry of the Icemark (The Icemark Chronicles, Book #1)
by Stuart HillThe Icemark is a kingdom in great danger: its king has died, and its enemy lies in wait. Now the kingdom's fate rests on the shoulders of one young girl.
Cry of the Icemark (The Icemark Chronicles #1)
by Stuart HillAn epic, highly acclaimed fantasy that has just been optioned as a feature film by Fox 2000!The Icemark is a kingdom in grave danger. Its king has been killed in battle, its enemy lies in wait, and its fate rests on the shoulders of one girl. Thirrin Freer Strong-in-the-Arm Lindenshield, a beautiful princess and an intrepid warrior, must find a way to protect her land from a terrible invasion. She will forge an extraordinary alliance of noble Snow Leopards, ancient Vampires, and ferocious Wolf-folk. She will find unexpected strength in her friendship with a young warlock. And she will lead her allies to victory with her fierce battle cry: "Blood! Blast! And Fire!"
Cry of the Newborn: The Ascendants of Estorea 1
by James BarclayThe Estorean Conquord has stood for 850 years. Its Advocate, Herine Del Aglios, knows that she presides over the greatest civilisation in history. But she wants more. And in Estorea's recently conquered territories dissent is brewing. Forced to fight old friends and neighbours in the cause of the ever-growing Conquord, they face brutal choices and savage demands for money and men to be fed into Estorea's wars - demands made by Paul Jhered, head of the Gatherers and the iron hand of the Advocate, With Jhered by her side, Herine believes that nothing can go wrong. Until a disastrous and bloody reversal in the war to overrun the Kingdom of Tsard puts Estorea's armies on the back foot and has Tsardon troops flooding into the Conquord.As the empire trembles, far from the war four unique children are discovering their powers. They are the first true Ascendants, in touch with the elements, able to shape the world. An empire descending into war is about to discover the wonder and terror of magic ...James Barclay's new series is a triumph of epic plotting and heart-stopping action.
Cry of the Newborn: The Ascendants of Estorea 1 (The Ascendants of Estorea)
by James BarclayThe Estorean Conquord has stood for 850 years. Its Advocate, Herine Del Aglios, knows that she presides over the greatest civilisation in history. But she wants more. And in Estorea's recently conquered territories dissent is brewing. Forced to fight old friends and neighbours in the cause of the ever-growing Conquord, they face brutal choices and savage demands for money and men to be fed into Estorea's wars - demands made by Paul Jhered, head of the Gatherers and the iron hand of the Advocate, With Jhered by her side, Herine believes that nothing can go wrong. Until a disastrous and bloody reversal in the war to overrun the Kingdom of Tsard puts Estorea's armies on the back foot and has Tsardon troops flooding into the Conquord.As the empire trembles, far from the war four unique children are discovering their powers. They are the first true Ascendants, in touch with the elements, able to shape the world. An empire descending into war is about to discover the wonder and terror of magic ...James Barclay's new series is a triumph of epic plotting and heart-stopping action.
The Cry of the Ocelot: An Unofficial Minecrafters Novel, Book 2 (Unofficial Animal Warriors of the Overwo)
by Maya GraceThe Second Book in an Exciting Series of Adventures for Minecrafters!Ella and Rowan wake in the dead of night to find their cousin Jack gone. They frantically try to decode the mysterious message he left behind—something about a wounded ocelot and a jungle temple. But Jack would never journey to the jungle on his own . . . would he? The girls track his path, seeking help from animal friends along the way. But when villagers discover that the cousins can communicate with animals, trouble brews. As the girls approach the temple, Ella can no longer tell who’s a friend—and who’s a foe. And Jack is nowhere to be found. THE UNOFFICIAL ANIMAL WARRIORS OF THE OVERWORLD SERIES is an all-new Minecrafter story in which cousins Rowan, Jack, and Ella don’t know a thing about their mysterious past—or the powerful gift they’ve inherited. But something is calling to them from the Overworld outside the walls of their grandmother’s twisty mansion. Some things are calling—wolves, ocelots, and other animals that need help fighting the rise of hostile mobs. As the cousins find the courage to venture out, they discover that they can communicate with those animals. Every adventure adds a piece to the puzzle of their past. Soon, the cousins will learn not only what happened to their parents, but also of the danger facing them all. They’ll need to call on their special gifts—and their animal friends—to fight back.
Cry of the Wolf
by Karen WhiddonHer ability to shape-shift into a wolf. On the run now from the dangerous mobster who destroyed her special gift, Jewel faces even deadlier stakes. For she will die if she doesn't change into a wolf soon. Arriving in west Texas, Jewel strives to complete her transformation. But as she lies naked in a grassy area and the animal in her is crying out for release, a handsome stranger intrudes. Brooding Colton Reynolds appears to be a man who knows a good deal about secrets. . . and the power of keeping them to himself. A man equally unable to trust. As her urge to shift awakens burning carnal desires, Jewel must put everything on the line. For if she gives her body to Colton, can she truly free her soul?
Cry Pilot (Cry Pilot #1)
by Joel DaneA devastated Earth. Rogue bio-weapons. And a recruit with secrets. In this explosive new military science fiction novel, a tight-knit infantry squad is thrown into battle against a mysterious enemy that appears without warning and strikes without mercy.There's only one way for a man with Maseo Kaytu's secrets to join the military: by volunteering for a suicide mission as a 'cry pilot'. He cheats the system to survive, but you can't fake basic training. Assigned to a squad of misfits, Kaytu learns how to fight, how to obey, and how to trust. Yet the more he bonds with his fellow recruits, the more he risks exposure of his criminal past. Keeping his secret is about to become the least of his problems. Kaytu discovers that his platoon is being deployed against a new kind of rogue bio-weapon. One that has torn apart every military force it's ever faced . . . .
Cry to Heaven: A Novel
by Anne RiceIn eighteenth-century Italy the Castrati recreated heaven on earth. Their exquisite voices soared above the glittering world of courtiers and nobility. Those who achieved fame were showered with riches and sexual favours, but their success also hid a terrible sadness. Tonio, of noble birth, is the victim of a vengeful brother. Disinherited and forced to join the ranks of the Castrati, he plans his revenge while striving to become the greatest of all singers. Guido, sacrificed to the knife at an early age, composes opera and dreams of the perfect voice to give it life. He discovers Tonio and becomes his teacher. As together they reach the very pinnacle of success, Tonio is pushed to the extremes of endurance as he tries to resolve his lust for glory, and for vengeance. . .
Cry Wolf: A Suspenseful Paranormal Romance (Big Bad Wolf #5)
by Charlie AdharaDon’t miss this thrilling installment in Charlie Adhara’s suspenseful paranormal mystery series, Big Bad Wolf.Agent Cooper Dayton never thought anything could be harder than solving murders. Until he had to plan a wedding.After taking down an old adversary, Agent Cooper Dayton of the Bureau of Special Investigations has earned a break. Not that planning a wedding to his sexy shifter partner, Oliver Park, is necessarily stress free, but it’s better than worrying about the ominous warning, delivered months ago, that Cooper’s life is in danger. When he’s dragged to an event by his family, Cooper braces for an awkward evening, but instead finds himself in the middle of an ugly feud between Park’s ex and a rebel pack leader. What was supposed to be a quick outing turns into a full-blown murder investigation after the pack leader ends up dead, Park’s ex goes missing, and Cooper and Park are sent a series of disturbing wedding gifts that are somehow connected to it all.The list of potential suspects is long, and with the bodies piling up, Cooper must turn to the one person he trusts the least: the villain he’s already put behind bars once and who has nothing to lose by lying and everything to gain if Cooper is out of the picture—for good.Big Bad WolfBook 1: The Wolf at the DoorBook 2: The Wolf at BayBook 3: Thrown to the WolvesBook 4: Wolf in Sheep’s ClothingBook 5: Cry Wolf