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The Destruction of the Temple
by Barry MalzbergThe year is 2016, and President Kennedy is being murdered - again and again and again The director has come to the charred ruins of New York to re-enact a mad dream from the past - the assassination of President Kennedy. As actors, he has the primitive race who inhabit the city. With them and his glamorous, dark haired lover, he rehearses everything - the motorcade, the shots, the panic. But at the last moment it all goes wrong. When the flower-filled limousine rounds the bend, the passenger is not Kennedy - but the Director himself. Shots ring out in a wild explosion of roses
The Destruction of the Temple
by Barry N. MalzbergThe year is 2016, and President Kennedy is being murdered - again and again and again.The director has come to the charred ruins of New York to re-enact a mad dream from the past - the assassination of President Kennedy. As actors, he has the primitive race who inhabit the city. With them and his glamorous, dark haired lover, he rehearses everything - the motorcade, the shots, the panic.But at the last moment it all goes wrong. When the flower-filled limousine rounds the bend, the passenger is not Kennedy - but the Director himself.Shots ring out in a wild explosion of roses.
The Destructives
by Matthew De AbaituaTheodore Drown is a destructive. A recovering addict to weirdcore, he's keeping his head down lecturing at the university of the moon. Twenty years after the appearance of the first artificial intelligence, and humanity is stuck. The AIs or, as they preferred to be called, emergences have left Earth and reside beyond the orbit of Mercury in a Stapledon Sphere known as the university of the sun. The emergences were our future but they chose exile. All except one. Dr Easy remains, researching a single human life from beginning to end. Theodore's life. One day, Theodore is approached by freelance executive Patricia to investigate an archive of data retrieved from just before the appearance of the first emergence. The secret living in that archive will take him on an adventure through a stunted future of asylum malls, corporate bloodrooms and a secret off-world colony where Theodore must choose between creating a new future for humanity or staying true to his nature, and destroying it.From the Paperback edition.
Destruidor das Sombras
by Patrícia Rocheta Miranda StorkO fim está aqui. Depois de três décadas de mandato sob o terrível tratamento dos vampiros, um novo mal foi trazido ao mundo. Kanesis, o deus vampiro. Ele quer o mundo, e as suas Sombras – as traidoras que brincaram com os rebeldes para conseguir a sua liberdade – farão qualquer coisa por ele para consegui-lo. A Rebelião tem uma nova causa para lutar, e velhos inimigos e novos amigos têm de se juntar para vencerem o ataque. Sangue será derramado de ambos os lados, mas o fim justificará os meios? Os rebeldes fogem para a Escócia para encontrarem uma resposta sobre como acabar com Kanesis, mas a sua viagem testará os seus limites, e separará uma família criada pelas dificuldades do seu passado. O fim de um mundo aproxima-se e um novo está a ser criado… mas será o mundo de quem?
Detained (AI High)
by Claire AinslieAfter getting caught while vandalizing his school, Max, an android student, is sent to detention. Tensions run high between the androids and humans there, but when a human boy, Oliver, stands up for Max, he starts to reconsider his negative views on humans. The two start an unlikely friendship, and now Max must choose between his own community and his new friend.
The Detainee
by Peter LineyPeter Liney honed his strong narrative skills and attention to detail during his long career as a writer of German, Australian, British, and South African television and radio programs. In his debut novel, The Detainee, Liney has crated a dystopian world in which the state has gone bust and can no longer support its weakest members. The Island is a place of hopelessness. The Island is death. And it is to this place that all the elderly and infirm are shipped, the scapegoats for the collapse of society. There's no escape, not from the punishment satellites that deliver instant judgment for any crime--including escape attempts--and not from the demons that come on foggy nights, when the satellites are all but blind. But when one of the Island's inhabitants, the aging "Big Guy" Clancy, finds a network of tunnels beneath the waste, there is suddenly hope--for love, for escape, and for the chance to fight back.
The Detainee: the Island means the end of all hope (The Detainee #4)
by Peter Liney'Of all the dystopian novels I have read in recent years, Peter Liney's The Detainee is one the best written, most engaging, heart-tugging and cinematic of all' - Amazon ReviewerThere is no point trying to run. There is no point trying to escape. The island means the end of all hope, until Clancy finds a reason to fight back. When the fog comes down and the drums start to beat, the inhabitants of the island tremble: the punishment satellites, which keep the tyrannical Wastelords at bay, are blind in the darkness, and the islanders become prey. The inhabitants are the old, the sick, the poor: the detritus of Society, dumped on the island with the rest of Society's waste. There is no point trying to run. There is no point trying to escape. The satellites - the invisible eyes of the law - mete out instant judgement from the sky. The island is the end of all hope, until Clancy finds a blind woman living in a secret underground warren and discovers a reason to fight . . .'Impressively dark' - Financial Times
The Detainee: the Island means the end of all hope
by Peter Liney'Of all the dystopian novels I have read in recent years, Peter Liney's The Detainee is one the best written, most engaging, heart-tugging and cinematic of all' - Amazon ReviewerThere is no point trying to run. There is no point trying to escape. The island means the end of all hope, until Clancy finds a reason to fight back. When the fog comes down and the drums start to beat, the inhabitants of the island tremble: the punishment satellites, which keep the tyrannical Wastelords at bay, are blind in the darkness, and the islanders become prey. The inhabitants are the old, the sick, the poor: the detritus of Society, dumped on the island with the rest of Society's waste. There is no point trying to run. There is no point trying to escape. The satellites - the invisible eyes of the law - mete out instant judgement from the sky. The island is the end of all hope, until Clancy finds a blind woman living in a secret underground warren and discovers a reason to fight . . .'Impressively dark' - Financial Times
The Detainee: the Island means the end of all hope (The Detainee #4)
by Peter LineyWhen the fog comes down and the drums start to beat, the inhabitants of the island tremble: for the punishment satellites - which keep the tyrannical Wastelords at bay - are blind in the darkness, and the islanders become prey. The inhabitants are the old, the sick, the poor: the detritus of Society, dumped on the island with the rest of Society's waste. There is no point trying to escape, for the satellites - the invisible eyes of the law - mete out instant judgement from the sky. The island is the end of all hope - until 'Big Guy' Clancy finds a blind woman living in a secret underground warren, and discovers a reason to fight.(P)2014 WF Howes Ltd
The Detainee Omnibus: The Island means the end of all hope in this thrillingly dark dystopian omnibus
by Peter LineyThere is no point trying to run. There is no point trying to escape. The island means the end of all hope, until Clancy finds a reason to fight back. Peter Liney's thrilling dystopian The Detainee omnibus includes The Detainee, Into the Fire and In Constant Fear.When the fog comes down and the drums start to beat, the inhabitants of the island tremble: the punishment satellites, which keep the tyrannical Wastelords at bay, are blind in the darkness, and the islanders become prey. The inhabitants are the old, the sick, the poor: the detritus of Society, dumped on the island with the rest of Society's waste. There is no point trying to run. There is no point trying to escape. The satellites - the invisible eyes of the law - mete out instant judgement from the sky. The island is the end of all hope, until Clancy finds a blind woman living in a secret underground warren and discovers a reason to fight . . .'Impressively dark' - Financial Times
Detective Extraoficial
by Kathryn WellsDurante toda su vida, a Thordric le han dicho que su magia es peligrosa y que nunca debe usarla. En toda Dinia, los medio-magos son tratados de la misma manera y su magia es catalogada como peligrosa e incontrolable. Cuando el Gran Mago Kalljard muere bajo circunstancias misteriosas, le toca al joven Thordric resolver el caso. ¿El problema? La acción fue llevada a cabo con ayuda de la magia y, aunque Thordric es un medio-mago, nunca ha usado sus poderes. Para demostrar que tiene razón y encontrar al responsable, Thordric tiene que aprender a controlar sus propios poderes. ¿Podrá aprender lo suficientemente rápido y encontrar al responsable a tiempo?
The Detective Inspector Chen Novels Volume One: Snake Agent, The Demon and the City, and Precious Dragon (The Detective Inspector Chen Novels)
by Liz WilliamsThree paranormal mysteries in an “exotic amalgam of police procedural, SF, comic fantasy, and horror . . . a delight from start to finish” (Locus). Det. Inspector Wei Chen of Singapore Three’s Thirteenth Precinct is “a detective whose beat reaches to the fringes of Heaven and Hell” (Booklist). Along with his demon partner from Hell’s vice squad, Zhu Irzh, Chen is the man to turn to for paranormal problems that are literally out of this world. Snake Agent: This “entertaining supernatural mystery” introduces an occult detective who is as serious as his beat is strange (Publishers Weekly). With a demon for his beloved wife, Det. Inspector Wei Chen possesses a comfort with the supernatural that most mortals cannot match. But his journey to Hell to find the waylaid ghost of Pearl Tang, the deceased daughter of a wealthy industrialist, will take him further into the abyss than ever before—to a mystifying place where he will need the help of a demonic detective to survive. Getting into Hell is easy. Getting out is another story. “Snake Agent combines disparate elements of Chinese mythology, urban fantasy, science fiction and mystery to create a rich milieu and a highly entertaining story.” —Jacqueline Carey, New York Times–bestselling author The Demon and the City: In this “wildly imaginative” second novel, demon Zhu Irzh has been assigned to aid the Singapore Three police department as they investigate cases that overlap this world and the world to come (Publishers Weekly). With Detective Inspector Chen on a well-deserved vacation, Zhu Irzh’s first murder case involves the savage killing of a rich would-be witch outside of the occult market. Soon he’s unearthed a supernatural conspiracy that proves Hell holds no monopoly on evil. Chen just may have to cut his vacation short. “Uniquely imaginative . . . [a] surreal fusion of Chinese mythology, paranormal high jinks, and satisfyingly suspenseful sleuthing.” —Booklist Precious Dragon: Chen and Zhu Irzh have been assigned to escort the Heavenly functionary Mi Li Qi on a diplomatic mission to the underworld. Soon after they check in to their hellish hotel, Qi vanishes into the abyss. Now they must follow her into the bowels of a demonic bureaucracy, where they will be forced to dodge all manner of otherworldly dangers if they wish to avoid a political incident with apocalyptic ramifications. “One of the most colorfully imaginative packages in recent fantasy.” —Booklist
The Detective Inspector Chen Novels Volume Two: The Shadow Pavilion and The Iron Khan (The Detective Inspector Chen Novels)
by Liz WilliamsTwo paranormal mysteries in an “exotic amalgam of police procedural, SF, comic fantasy, and horror . . . a delight from start to finish” (Locus). Det. Inspector Wei Chen of Singapore Three’s Thirteenth Precinct is “a detective whose beat reaches to the fringes of Heaven and Hell” (Booklist). Along with his demon partner from Hell’s vice squad, Zhu Irzh, Chen is the man to turn to for paranormal problems that are literally out of this world. The Shadow Pavilion: An assassin is trying to kill the Emperor of Heaven, and Detective Inspector Chen does not have his demonic partner, Zhu Irzh, to fall back on. Irzh has vanished, Chen’s wife is in danger, and a psychotic Bollywood star is on the warpath. Good thing the occult detective is no stranger to chaos—because if he doesn’t restore order quickly, this could be the end of the universe. “[A] clever mix of Chinese folklore and police procedural . . . The plot zips along . . . Williams seamlessly blends the occult with modern issues like feminism and illegal immigration to create a thoroughly original fantasy.” —Publishers Weekly The Iron Khan: No mortal has ever heard of the Book. Few in Heaven even believe it is real. But Mhara, the Emperor of Heaven, knows the Book is very real, very powerful, and very much missing. It has a mind of its own, and it appears to have wandered off—taking the secrets of the universe with it. No ordinary mortal, Detective Inspector Chen has a lot on his plate: His wife is pregnant, his demonic partner is tracking the movement of an immortal horde, and he’s the only one who can retrieve the Book and restore order to the cosmos. Before all Hell breaks loose . . . “Williams continues to expand her unique future Asia, stuffing it with lively characters, chop-socky action, demonic intrigue, amazing magic, and a tasty dash of screwball comedy. This fantasy mystery adventure will delight readers who crave originality and excitement.” —Publishers Weekly
La Detective Mágica
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaLea la continuación del cuento “La Bestia y sin Bella”: ¡Las aventuras mágicas de Arina Soloviova continúan!... La paz en el mundo mágico de Miranda reinó poco. Por culpa del misterioso Conejo Blanco, se pierde el cristal mágico de luz de luna. Es un objeto del rey Oberón, que hace cumplir cualquier deseo y si cae en las manos de un codicioso habitante del mundo mágico entonces ocurrirán muchas desgracias… Miranda, por su parte, había dejado su labor como hada madrina y se puso a trabajar en el Departamento de Objetos mágicos perdidos. La hechicera tiene la intención de encontrar el cristal perdido junto con su asistente Arina Soloviova y su gato mágico Bertrand. En este sentido, se trasladan a un mundo semejante al de la Inglaterra victoriana y llegan a la ciudad de Londinium. Allí abrirán una agencia de detectives, para resolver el secreto del perro de Baskerville y de nuevo toparse con el Conejo Blanco misterioso. ¿Dónde terminará esto?
The Detective & the Chinese High-Fin: A John Darvelle Mystery (The John Darvelle Mysteries #2)
by Michael CravenFinalist for the 2017 Shamus AwardMichael Craven, author of The Detective & The Pipe Girl, delivers another mystery—for fans of Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiaasen—featuring private detective John Darvelle, who must crack a cold case that pulls him into the high-stakes world of exotic fish collectors.Private Detective John Darvelle is back—drinking cheap beer, playing ping-pong and sharing his philosophy on everything from work/life balance to restaurants with bad air-conditioning. (He doesn’t believe in the former, he despises the latter.)Darvelle is hired to find the killer of Keaton Fuller, a well-born Los Angeles man gunned down in his own driveway. The cops couldn’t solve the case, in part because everyone who came in contact with Keaton despised him. Translation: Anybody could have done it. Following a trail of the dead man’s betrayals, Darvelle finds himself in the exotic, high-stakes world of rare tropical fish. The fish are certainly valuable enough to kill for, but is there something more menacing going on?As Darvelle relentlessly drives toward the truth, a showdown awaits that is at once riveting, visceral, and very, very dangerous. It’s a case only he could solve—just as long as he’s willing to put his life on the line.
Detectives imparables (Wild Boy #2)
by Rob Lloyd JonesDetectives imparables es el segundo volumen de la serie protagonizada por Wild Boy, un chico con el cuerpo completamente cubierto de pelo que ha desarrollado unas técnicas de observación y deducción dignas del mismísimo Sherlock Holmes Wild Boy es un chico de aspecto monstruoso y dotes detectivescas implacables. Junto con su amiga, la intrépida acróbata Clarissa, ha huido del circo injustamente acusado de asesinato. Ambos están en busca y captura, pero viven bajo la protección de su mentor Marcus y de la Liga Secreta de Caballeros, con quien se dedican a resolver los crímenes más increíbles. Pero ahora, un nuevo horror campa a sus anchas por Londres: un envenenador que hace enloquecer a sus víctimas y al que llaman el Terror Negro. Cuando Marcus se convierte en su última víctima, Wild Boy y Clarissa tendrán que enfrentarse al culpable. Su búsqueda los llevará hasta la maldad que se esconde en los palacios de la alta sociedad londinense... ¿Podrán Wild Boy y Clarissa encontrar el antídoto a tiempo para salvar a Marcus... y a toda la ciudad? La crítica ha dicho... «Rebosante de acción.» The Wall Street Journal «Despecga como un cohete.» The Times
Détention Illégitime (Pénitencier surnaturel Scorchwood #1)
by Jb TrepagnierLe pénitencier surnaturel Scorchwood était un enfer. Il était, en fait, littéralement en enfer. De toutes les raisons pour lesquelles j’aurais pu me retrouver en prison, jamais je n’aurais cru que ce serait pour détournement de fonds. J’étais pourtant une pyromane et une meurtrière assez active. En plus, les crimes en col blanc ne menaient jamais à Scorchwood. Tout au plus, j’aurais dû recevoir une amende et une période de probation. Quelque chose clochait. Mon compagnon de cellule, Skoll, était un loup alpha incarcéré pour homicide involontaire. Il voulait que je rencontre Roman, un vampire, et Amduscias, un démon qui dissimulait sa forme démonique réelle. Des trucs étranges survenaient chez les élémentales à Scorchwood. Les cinq dernières compagnes de cellule de Skoll étaient des élémentales emprisonnées à tort pour des crimes en col blanc. Amduscias, quant à lui, partageait sa cellule avec l’une des pires élémentales de la prison, qui se répugnait à l’idée que je devienne l’amie du démon. Il y avait quelque chose de pas net dans cette histoire. Quelqu’un incriminait les élémentales et les envoyait à Scorchwood. Cette ou ces personnes avaient eu tort de me prendre pour cible : elles n’étaient pas au courant de mes petits passe-temps. Elles ne connaissaient pas non plus l’existence de Fergus, mon dragon de feu. J’ignorais nombre de circonstances derrière mon emprisonnement, mais énormément de détails sur moi leur étaient inconnus. J’avais des amis à Scorchwood. Je ne me surnommais pas secrètement le Batman élémental pour rien. J’allais sûrement bien m’amuser.
Dethroned - An Inimical Prequel Novella: Circuit Fae 2.5 (Circuit Fae)
by Genevieve Iseult EldredgeFor eighteen-year-old Rouen Rivoche, being a fairy princess isn’t about fancy parties and happily ever afters. Rouen’s people are the dark Fae whose powers of lightning, thundersnow, and all things Winter make them cold, severe, and 100% intolerant of rebellion.Too bad being a rebel is in Rouen’s blood.Against tradition, she’s teamed up with Syl Skye, the sleeper-princess of the fair Fae—a mortal enemy who Rouen should want to kill but only wants to kiss. Plus, to be with Syl, Rouen’s masquerading as a glam goth-rock star and human high school student. Honestly, Rouen doesn’t think things could get any more complicated.Then, she discovers she must become Queen of the Winter Court or all her people will die. No pressure.Now, dark forces are amassing in the Winter Court, turning Rouen’s people against her and blocking her path to the throne. Even Syl with all her powers of white flame and Summer can’t stop this new kind of evil. Because betrayal cuts close when it’s someone you love… and now it looks like Rouen’s going to be dethroned before she ever becomes queen. Don't miss this new prequel novella to INIMICAL, Book 2 of The Circuit Fae...THE CIRCUIT FAE.5. Derailed (Moribund prequel novella) – January 23, 20181. Moribund – September 12, 2017 2. Ouroboros – March 27, 10182.5. Dethroned 3. Inimical – September 18, 2018Perfect for readers of romance, urban fantasy, fairy stories and LGBT."Circuit Fae is a little bit Throne of Glass, a little bit Buffy, and a whole lot sexy." - Skye Allen, author of The Songbird Thief
Detonation Event (Mars Wars #1)
by John Andrew KarrFor decades the Space Consortium of America has searched for new ways to harvest resources beyond an increasingly depleted Earth. The ultimate plan is about to be ignited. So is the ultimate threat to humankind . . . DETONATION EVENT Battle-hardened Captain Ry Devans and his crew of the Mars Orbiting Station-1 are part of a bold plan: resurrect the once-active molten cores of the Red Planet with synchronized thermonuclear explosions, and terraform the hell out of that iron-oxide rock for future generations. It’ll change history. So will the strands of carbon-based Martian cells that have hitched a ride on the ship. Dr. Karen Wagner knows the microbes’ resistance to virus is incredible. It’s the unknowable that’s dicey. Her orders: blow them into space. But orders can be undermined. Two vials have been stolen and sent hurtling toward the biosphere. For Devans and Wagner, ferreting out the saboteurs on board is only the beginning. Because there are more of them back on Earth—an army of radical eco-terrorists anxious to create a New World Order with a catastrophic gift from Mars. Now, one-hundred-and-forty-million miles away from home, Devans is feeling expendable, betrayed, a little adrift, and a lot wild-eyed. But space madness could be his salvation—and Earth’s. He has a plan. And he’ll have to be crazy to make it work.
Detroit Kiss
by Rhys FordFor Javi Navarro, Detroit will become another blood-splattered city in his rearview mirror after he puts its dead back into the ground. Expecting an easy hunting job, Javi instead finds a kiss of ancient vampires on the hunt for a descendant of their long-dead creator. Reclusive Ciarnan Mac Gerailt abandoned his family legacy of blood and death magic after it nearly destroyed him. Unfortunately for Ciarnan, the Motor City can only be saved if he resumes his dark arts and joins forces with Javi Navarro, the hunter who brought the vampire apocalypse—and hope for the future—straight to Ciarnan&’s front door.Previously published as "Legacy of Blood and Death" in the anthology Creature Feature 2
Deuces Down: A Wild Cards Novel (Wild Cards #12)
by George R. MartinDeuces Down is the next Wild Cards anthology collection about George R. R. Martin's alternate superhero history An anthology about the Wild Cards who are underestimated, overlooked: the Deuces. But it’s the quiet ones you have to watch out for.In this revised collection of classic Wild Cards stories, the spotlight is on the most unusual Wild Cards of them all—the Deuces, people with minor superpowers. But their impact on the world should not be underestimated, as we see how they’ve affected the course of Wild Cards’ alternate history. This collection also features exclusive art to accompany these stories.In Deuces Down, iconic celebrities and landmark events are seen in a whole new light, such as John Jos. Miller’s exciting 1969 World Series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Brooklyn Dodgers; Michael Cassutt’s first moon landing, when the world wasn’t watching; Walter Simons’ Great New York City Blackout of 1977; and Melinda M. Snodgrass’s account of Grace Kelly’s mysterious disappearance during the filming of The French Lieutenant’s Woman.Edited by George R. R. Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass, Deuces Down also features brand-new stories from Carrie Vaughn, Mary Anne Mohanraj, and Caroline Spector.Being developed for TV!Rights to develop Wild Cards have been acquired by Universal Cable Productions, the team behind The Magicians and Mr. Robot, with the co-editor of Wild Cards, Melinda M. Snodgrass, as executive producer. The Wild Cards UniverseThe Original Triad#1 Wild Cards#2 Aces High#3 Jokers WildThe Puppetman Quartet#4: Aces Abroad#5: Down and Dirty#6: Ace in the Hole#7: Dead Man’s HandThe Rox Triad#8: One-Eyed Jacks#9: Jokertown Shuffle#10: Dealer’s Choice#11: Double Solitaire#12: Turn of the CardsThe Card Sharks Triad#13: Card Sharks#14: Marked Cards#15: Black Trump#16: Deuces Down#17: Death Draws FiveThe Committee Triad#18: Inside Straight#19: Busted Flush#20: Suicide KingsAmerican Hero (ebook original) The Fort Freak Triad#21: Fort Freak#22: Lowball#23: High StakesThe American Triad#24: Mississippi Roll#25: Low Chicago#26: Texas Hold 'Em#27: Knaves Over Queens At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Deuda de espíritu (Vampire Academy #Volumen 5)
by Richelle MeadLlega la quinta entrega de la exitosa serie Vampire Academy, Nº 1 en la lista de más vendidos del New York Times y ahora una gran producción de cine. Dimitri le dio a Rose la posibilidad de elegir, pero ella escogió la opción equivocada# Tras un largo y arduo viaje a la ciudad natal de Dimitri en Siberia, Rose Hathaway regresa por fin a la Academia St. Vladimir. Allí retomará su vida como estudiante y volverá a ver a su mejor amiga, Lissa. La graduación se acerca y las chicas están impacientes por comenzar su vida más allá de las puertas de hierro que cierran la academia. Pero, pese a las nuevas ilusiones, el corazón de Rose todavía sufre por Dimitri; ella sabe que sigue ahí, cerca, en alguna parte. Rose falló la primera vez que tuvo la oportunidad de matarlo y sus peores miedos están a punto de hacerse realidad. Dimitri ha probado su sangre y tratará por todos los medios dedar caza a Rose. No parará hasta que ella se una a él... para siempre. Los blogs han dicho...«...una serie con una visión nueva del tema vampírico, con una temática que le da mucha importancia a la amistad y el amor, cargada de acción de principio a fin, totalmente adictiva y una protagonista fuera de lo común que se ha convertido en una de mis preferidas, apasionada, temeraria, rebelde y que lucha por lo que quiere sin pensar mucho en las consecuencias.»gatosenlasombra.blogspot.com.es «...una lectura con muchas sorpresas, y que he adorado leer, nunca me cansaré de esta saga ni de estos personajes, sobre todo de Dimitri y Rose, cuyo amor rompe con todas las barreras. Una saga que no deja indiferente.»laestrellademicamino.blogspot.com.es
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided prequel)
by James Swallow<P>ILLUMINATE THE SHADOWS <P>The year is 2029, and the shining promise of a new age of human augmentation is in ruins in the wake of the devastating ‘Aug Incident’ – a horrific catastrophe triggered by a cabal of shadowy power brokers, where millions of cybernetically-enhanced people suffered a forced psychotic break. <P>Awakening in the aftermath of a changed world, with gaps in his memories and suspicion on all sides, augmented ex-cop and former security operative Adam Jensen struggles to piece his life back together, in a new reality where ‘Augs’ have become the targets of hatred, fear and violent discrimination. <P>Now the dark forces behind the Incident are gathering once again, reaching out to manipulate the course of global events through terror and intimidation. To find the answers that he seeks and the people who destroyed everything he knew, Jensen must return to the ashes of the past, reconnect with old allies, and risk all to expose a deadly conspiracy – but in a world shattered by secrets, can the truth be brought into the light? <P>A brand-new official Deus Ex novel, bridging events between Deus Ex: Human Revolution and the brand-new game Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.
Deus Ex: Icarus Effect
by James SwallowIT'S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD. BUT YOU CAN SEE IT FROM HERE. In the near future, with physical augmentation gaining ground and nano-cybernetics only years away, the dawn of limitless human evolution is just beyond the horizon, and a secret corporate cabal of ruthless men intends to make sure that humankind stays under its control. But two people on opposite sides of the world are starting to ask questions that could get them killed. Secret Service agent Anna Kelso has been suspended for investigating the shooting that claimed her partner's life. Anna suspects that the head of a bio-augmentation firm was the real target, and against orders she's turned up a few leads concerning a covert paramilitary force and a cadre of underground hackers. But the cover-up runs deep, and now there's a target on her back. Meanwhile, Ben Saxon, former SAS officer turned mercenary, joins a shadowy special ops outfit. They say they're a force for good, but Saxon quickly learns that the truth is not so clear-cut. So begins a dangerous quest to uncover a deadly secret that will take him from Moscow to London, D. C. to Geneva, and to the dark truth--if he lives that long. The year is 2027; in a world consumed by chaos and conspiracy, two people are set on a collision course with the most powerful and dangerous organization in history--and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Deus Irae
by Philip K. Dick Roger ZelaznyAfter World War III, the Servants of Wrath cult deified the mysterious Carlton Lufteufel, creator of the doomsday weapon that wiped out much of humanity. But to worship the man, they need an image of him as a god, and no one has ever seen him. So the high priests send a limbless master painter named Tibor McMasters into the wilderness on a mission to find Lufteufel and capture his likeness. Unfortunately for Tibor, the nation's remaining Christians do not want him to succeed and are willing to kill to ensure that the so-called Deus Irae remains hidden. This hallucinatory tale through a nuclear wasteland asks what price the artist must pay for art and tries to figure out just what makes a god.