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Dioses Fracturados: Una Fantasía Oscura (Las Tierras Fracturadas #7)
by Greg Alldredge¡Guerra! Llamados a la desolada Gran Playa, distintos personajes se unen para luchar contra la malvada hechicera Hope Shoemaker. Se hace una alianza de conveniencia, incluso si las facciones se enfrentan con múltiples problemas. La desconfianza es grande entre aquellos que quieren eliminar el mal de la tierra. Las acciones del pasado nublan una guerra de claridad, pocos tienen corazones puros y un pasado limpio. ¿Serán las fuerzas de la luz capaces de superar sus diferencias para derrotar el mal común? ¿Fracasará la alianza antes de empezar? Todas estas preguntas - y más - se responderán por sí mismas al concluir el oscuro mundo de fantasía de Las Tierras Fracturadas, y al acercarnos a la emocionante conclusión de esta impresionante obra de ficción inmersiva. ¿Los viejos pecados pueden ser perdonados? Vea si la alianza puede sobrevivir a sus diferencias. En Dioses Fracturados, el autor Greg Alldredge nos lleva a un nuevo y audaz corazón de oscura fantasía y nos deja sacudidos, emocionados y ansiosos por más. Para los fans de Juego de Tronos, este séptimo libro de una serie de fantasía épica está garantizado para hacer que la mente se acelere y el corazón bombee, y seguro que cautivará a los lectores desde la primera página fantástica hasta la última.
Dioses Menores (Mundodisco #Volumen 13)
by Terry PratchettUna nueva aventura de Mundodisco con una desternillante sátira sobre religiones y guerras. Una fábula fantástica sobre el planeta plano y circular que navega por el espacio sobre el lomo de cuatro elefantes y una tortuga gigante. Una desternillante sátira sobre religiones y guerras. Brutha es un muchacho sencillo y analfabeto que se enfrenta a terribles problemas. Un dios le ha hablado y se ha convertido en el Elegido. Quiere terminar con una Iglesia poderosa y corrupta, quiere evitar una horrible guerra santa, quiere paz y justicia. Pero por encima de todo, lo que realmente quiere ¡es que su dios elija a Otro! Reseña:«Sin duda alguna, Terry Pratchett es el parodista más humorístico de la actualidad.»The New York Review of Science Fiction
Dioses menores (Mundodisco #13)
by Terry PratchettUna desternillante sátira sobre religiones y guerras.Brutha es un muchacho sencillo y analfabeto que se enfrenta a terribles problemas. Un dios le ha hablado y se ha convertido en el Elegido. Quiere terminar con una iglesia poderosa y corrupta, quiere evitar una horrible guerra santa, quiere paz y justicia. Pero por encima de todo, lo que realmente quiere ¡es que su dios elija a Otro!«Sin duda alguna, Terry Pratchett es el parodista más humorístico de la actualidad.»The New York Review of Science Fiction
Dioses Solitarios
by Shivani SinghEn los cuarenta y tantos años que Raj y Aparajita se han amado, apasionada y consumible, nunca se han conocido; han continuado, por así decirlo, bastante tórrido, en el plano sutil de la quinta dimensión. Ahora, mientras Raj yace en estado de coma en su lecho de muerte y la mente de Aparajita está nublada por la enfermedad de Alzheimer, una sociedad secreta de Delhi llamada el grupo VNP que comprende manivelas, místicos, psíquicos, agentes inmobiliarios, adolescentes y amas de casa desesperadas, conspira y elabora estrategias valientes para unir las almas. de estos dos amantes, porque sin él el mundo está condenado. El Apocalipsis solo se puede prevenir uniendo estas llamas gemelas. Porque creen que la mayoría de las reuniones de llamas gemelas de la vida son kármicas hasta que alcanzan el umbral de la conciencia pura,
The Diploids
by Katherine MacleanThe Diploids is a 200 page collection of eight novelettes and short stories written by the critically acclaimed author Katherine MacLean during the 1950s and first published in leading science fiction magazines. The original edition of the book was published in 1962 by Avon; this edition was published in 1981 by Gregg Press, and it contains an afterward by Susan Wood. MacLean belongs to the John W. Campbell school of thought which holds that every story must contain a complete new idea. These stories are set on earth in the near future, and their themes include individual identity, scientific responsibility, cultural differences, and social and political conflict.
The Diploids
by Katherine MacLeanThrough Katherine MacLean's artistry and imagination you'll soar through space, you'll touch the stars, you'll bask in the glow of other suns...and you will be one with- The long-legged lawyer who suspected that he was a Martian- The boy who became all he characters in his make-believe games- The sewing-circle ladies who took over the world- The alien spacemen adrift in a raindrop- The woman who discovered the terrible secret of immortalityThere are other stories in this remarkable collection, but merely to describe them might give away their plots, and that is a dastardly crime punishable by indefinite exile on mysterious, fog-shrouded Planet X!
The Diploids
by Katherine MacleanThrough Katherine MacLean's artistry and imagination you'll soar through space, you'll touch the stars, you'll bask in the glow of other suns...and you will be one with- The long-legged lawyer who suspected that he was a Martian- The boy who became all he characters in his make-believe games- The sewing-circle ladies who took over the world- The alien spacemen adrift in a raindrop- The woman who discovered the terrible secret of immortalityThere are other stories in this remarkable collection, but merely to describe them might give away their plots, and that is a dastardly crime punishable by indefinite exile on mysterious, fog-shrouded Planet X!
Diplomacy Of Wolves
by Holly LisleKait Galweigh is a diplomat working to keep the Galweigh Family powerful, honourable and respected. Her particular task is to ensure that the arranged marriage of her flighty cousin, Tippa, is not compromised either by Tippa's own foolishness or by those who would see the Galweigh's fortunes founder.At a ball in celebration of the New Year and Tippa's marriage into the Dokteerak dynasty, Kait overhears the Paraglese of the Dokteerak and a member of the Sabir clan plotting against her Family. That she can hear the two men at all is thanks to a secret that she has kept hidden in fear of her life. Kait is a shape shifter who in moments of crisis will transform into a wolf. In her life as a diplomat this other self is a blessing and a curse - she can hear, see and smell with an acuity that show up the lies of politicians and kings, but her curse is that should she ever inadvertently reveal her skill, she will doom herself to a vicious death.
Diplomacy of Wolves (Secret Texts #1)
by Holly LisleSet in a world more urban than traditional fantasy epics, Diplomacy of Wolves is filled with sneaky plotting, harsh malevolence, and family rivalry mirroring that of the Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet. Magic is forbidden, but used frequently. Each clan has its own corps of "Wolves," who are black magicians that conduct sacrifices and risk becoming physical monstrosities if the spells backlash on them. The protagonist is Kait, a diplomat, who hides her abilities as a shapeshifter. After her clan is almost wiped out, she goes on a journey to find the legendary Mirror of Souls, which has been said to be able to bring back the dead.
Diplomatic Immunity (Miles Vorkosigan #12)
by Lois Mcmaster BujoldMs. Bujold links two of her story lines in this work. Emperor Gregor dispatches Miles Vorkosigan to deal with a diplomatic crisis on Graf Station, home of the Quaddies.
Diplomatic Implausibility: Star Trek The Next Generation: Tng#61 (Star Trek #61)
by Keith R. DeCandidoIn the aftermath of the Dominion War, the Klingon cruiser IKS Gorkon is on its way back to the homeworld when it is diverted by a distress call... It is two hundred years since the expanding Klingon Empire discovered an icy planet rich in a valuable mineral, topaline. They named the planet 'taD' - Klingon for 'frozen' - and called its people 'jeghpu'wl' - conquered. It is four years since the Klingon Empire invaded Cardassia, breaching the Khitomer Accords and causing a diplomatic rift with the Federation. On taD, depleted Klingon forces were overthown in a coup d'etat, and the victorious rebels took advantage of the disruption to appeal for recognition to the Federation. Now the Klingons have returned to taD and re-established their control. But the stubborn rebels insist on Federation recognition. A solution to the impasse must be found: a task that falls to the Federation's new ambassador to the Klingon Empire. Worf regards himself as a fighter, not a diplomat. But the Federation disagrees. Now, for the sake of the Empire, Worf must somehow forge a peace between the hardened rebels and the battle-hungry Klingon forces. And as everyone knows, Klingons do not negotiate...
Diplomatic Implausibility (Star Trek: The Next Generation #61)
by Keith R. DeCandido200 YEARS AGO: The expanding Klingon Empire found a frozen world rich in deposits of the mineral topaline. They named the planet taD -- Klingon for "frozen" -- and they called the people jeghpu'wI' -- conquered. FOUR YEARS AGO: The Klingon Empire invaded Cardassia, breaching the Khitomer Accords and causing a break with the Federation. On taD, depleted Klingon forces were overthrown in a small coup d'état, and the victorious rebels took advantage of the disruption to appeal for recognition from the Federation. NOW: The Klingons have returned to taD and re-established their control. But the stubborn rebels insist on Federation recognition. A solution to the diplomatic impasse must be found, a task that falls to the Federation's new ambassador to the Klingon Empire -- Worf. Worf thinks of himself as a fighter, not a negotiator, but the Federation disagrees. Now, for the sake of the Federation and the Empire, a Klingon warrior must weave a fragile peace out of a situation ripe for war!
Diplomatic Relations (The Sci-Regency Series #4)
by J. L. LangleyA Sci-Regency Novel: sequel to My Regelence RakeOpposites don’t just attract... they sizzle. A lusty special forces soldier who lives by his own set of rules, Dalton Fairfax decided long ago to stop wishing for his father’s love, and he found his calling. Now that he’s back home and between assignments, he finds himself at loose ends. When the opportunity arises to play bodyguard and help out his country, Dalton jumps at the chance. Not only does it keep him busy, but it just so happens that his charge is the man he saw on leave last month and hasn’t been able to get out of his head. Heir to a dukedom and a conservative politician, Blaise Thompson strives to prove himself worthy of carrying on the family legacy as the next IN Councilman. However, his closest competitor keeps getting in the way and taking credit for Blaise’s ideas. Maintaining his stellar reputation isn’t easy to do while keeping his outrageous younger brother in line and foiling his rival’s personal attacks. He has no time for a guard and even less time for romance. When a priceless antique goes missing, Blaise and Dalton discover that Regelance has larger problems than just IN plots. Now the only way to stop a scandal that threatens both of them is to compromise, and they are forced to confront the risk of losing everything… even each other.
Diprox the Buzzing Terror: Series 25 Book 4 (Beast Quest #127)
by Adam BladeFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure. Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!In the prison kingdom of Vakunda, a wicked wizard has kidnapped Queen Aroha's nephew. Tom and Elenna have defeated three of the wizard's four Beasts but there's a terrible surprise in store as they tackle the last, a gigantic hornet. Who can our heroes trust in this awesome showdown?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Prison Kingdom series - don't miss out! Akorta the All-Seeing Ape; Lycaxa, Hunter of the Peaks; Glaki, Spear of the Depths and Diprox the Buzzing Terror.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Diprox the Buzzing Terror: Series 25 Book 4
by Adam BladeFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure. Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!In the prison kingdom of Vakunda, a wicked wizard has kidnapped Queen Aroha's nephew. Tom and Elenna have defeated three of the wizard's four Beasts but there's a terrible surprise in store as they tackle the last, a gigantic hornet. Who can our heroes trust in this awesome showdown?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Prison Kingdom series - don't miss out! Akorta the All-Seeing Ape; Lycaxa, Hunter of the Peaks; Glaki, Spear of the Depths and Diprox the Buzzing Terror.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
The Dirdir (Gateway Essentials #202)
by Jack VanceGetting back to Earth from the planet Tschai involved only stealing a spaceship or having one built to order - for Tschai was the abode of several intelligent star-born races and, as such, had spaceyards. But Adam Reith's problem was not so simple. He'd already been lucky to escape the Chasch and the Wannek, and a dozen different types of humans, and now his course led directly to the Great Sivishe Spaceyards in the domains of the Dirdir. But the Dirdir were quite different from the other aliens who competed for this world. They were quicker, more sinister, and had an unrelenting thirst for hunting victims like Adam Reith. The closer he came to his objective, the keener their hunting instincts would become!
Dire Desires
by Stephanie TylerFeared by humans, envied by werewolves, the Dire wolves are immortal shifters, obeying no laws but their own bestial natures. Once they were many, but now only a few remain, a dangerous wolfpack forever on the hunt... Jinx is a Dire wolf without a pack. Kicked out of the house by his king, and living with a vampire named Jez, Jinx has been trying to undo the damage he’d unintentionally caused during the reign of the Dire ghost army, which unleashed some of Purgatory’s worst monsters on the world at large. But when he hears that an unshifted Were is being held in a psychiatric hospital, he immediately drops everything to help her. Gillian Black has no idea what’s happening to her-and Jinx discovers that she’s not just any Were, but a Dire wolf from the original Greenland pack. He helps her escape and promises to keep her safe from the men-and wolves-who are hunting her, and teach her everything about being a wolf. He must also fight his feelings, wanting to claim her as his mate...at least until after he defeats the supernatural enemies that threaten all of them. .
The Dire Earth: A Novella
by Jason M. HoughJason M. Hough goes back to the beginning with this eBook exclusive novella, the prequel to the New York Times bestseller The Darwin Elevator. An indispensable introduction to a trilogy wrought with action, imagination, and mystery, The Dire Earth is sure to thrill new readers and diehard fans alike. In the middle of the twenty-third century, an inexplicable disease engulfs the globe, leaving a trail of madness and savagery in its wake. Dutch air force pilot Skyler Luiken discovers he is immune to the disease when he returns from a mission to find the world in chaos, but he soon realizes that he's not the only one to have endured the apocalypse. Elsewhere, the roguish Skadz, the cunning Nigel, and the tough-as-nails Samantha each make their way toward the last remaining bastion of sanity: Darwin, Australia, home to a mysterious alien artifact that may hold the key to the survival of the human race. Praise for The Darwin Elevator "A hell of a fun book."--James S. A. Corey, New York Times bestselling author of Abaddon's Gate "[Jason M.] Hough's first novel combines the rapid-fire action and memorable characters associated with Joss Whedon's short-lived Firefly TV series with the accessibility and scientific acumen of [James S. A.] Corey's 'Expanse' series."--Library Journal (starred review) "Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic dialogue, and the brisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep readers enthralled and eagerly awaiting the next installment."--Publishers Weekly "Jason M. Hough does a great job with this huge story. The world of Darwin and the Elevator is deliciously complex and satisfying. Skyler, Tania, and all the other characters are delightfully drawn and fun to spend time with. . . . The story unfolds with just the right balance of high adventure, espionage, humor, and emotional truth. . . . As soon as you finish, you'll want more."--Analog "A debut novel unlike any other . . . This is something special. Something iconic. The Darwin Elevator is full of majesty and wonder, mystery and mayhem, colorful characters and insidious schemes."--SF Signal "Fun, action-packed and entertaining . . . a sure contender for science fiction debut of the year!"--Pat's Fantasy Hotlist "The best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason Hough understands that like no other. Full of compelling characters and thick with tension, The Darwin Elevator delivers both despair and hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. It's a brilliant debut, and Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything from now on."--Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles "Claustrophobic, intense, and satisfying . . . I couldn't put this book down. The Darwin Elevator depicts a terrifying world, suspends it from a delicate thread, and forces you to read with held breath as you anticipate the inevitable fall."--Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool
The Dire King: A Jackaby Novel (Jackaby #4)
by William RitterThe fate of the world is in the hands of detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby and his intrepid assistant, Abigail Rook. An evil king is turning ancient tensions into modern strife, using a blend of magic and technology to push the earth and the otherworld into a mortal competition. Jackaby and Abigail are caught in the middle as they continue to solve daily mysteries in New Fiddleham, New England—like who’s created the rend between the worlds, how to close it, and why the undead are appearing around town. At the same time, the romance between Abigail and the shape-shifting police detective Charlie Cane deepens, and Jackaby’s resistance to his feelings for the ghostly lady of 926 Augur Lane, Jenny Cavanaugh, begins to give way. But before the four can think about their own futures, they will have to defeat an evil that wants to destroy the future altogether. The epic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series features wry humor and a cast of unforgettable characters facing off against their most dangerous, bone-chilling foe ever.
Dire Needs
by Stephanie TylerFeared by humans and envied by werewolves, the Dire Wolves are immortal shifters, obeying no laws but their own bestial natures. Rifter leads the pack, and his primal instincts have led him to claim Gwen, a woman seeking solace from the chronic pain that has wracked her body her entire life. But whatever future Rifter and Gwen have is threatened by an enemy of both humanity and the Dire Wolves...
A Dire Situation (The Super Doopers #1)
by David Michael SlaterAn archvillain is attacking your hometown. SuperHero School has failed miserably, and the heroes have all been vanquished. There's no one left to save you. It's a dire situation. That is, until the Super Doopers, a family with, well, really odd and slightly disturbing superpowers steps in to try and save the day.It's frightening!It's funny!It's... super! It's The Super Doopers in, A Dire Situation!(No superheroes were hurt during the writing of this book)
Dire Steps
by Henry V. O'NeilThe third installment in the action-packed Sim War seriesThe Step, a faster-than-light method of travel, is humanity's greatest advantage in its interstellar war with the Sims. Olech Mortas, Chairman of the Emergency Senate, believes the Step could be used to contact an alien entity that might tip the scales in the conflict. And he's willing to risk his life to prove it.Olech's son, Lieutenant Jander Mortas, has recently survived his first battle as part of the elite Orphan Brigade. The Orphans' new mission is to investigate suspicious Sim activity on the jungle planet Verdur--but what they discover there is far worse than anything they could have imagined.Meanwhile, Jander's sister Ayliss has gone to the war zone as the governor of a new colony made up of discharged veterans. Ayliss soon realizes that she and the colonists stand in the way of both the Sim enemy and a sinister mining corporation with powerful allies.All three members of the Mortas family are about to step into dire situations.
Dire Wants: A Novel of the Eternal Wolf Clan
by Stephanie TylerThe full moon is their mistress. They are predators of pleasure and pain. Feared by humans, envied by werewolves, the Dire wolves are immortal shifters, obeying no laws but their own bestial natures. Once they were many, but now only eight remain, a dangerous wolfpack forever on the hunt… The supernatural world is rising up against the human one. The weretrappers want to control the humans, and only the immortal Dire wolves stand in the way of total destruction. Stray, a Dire, and his long-lost brother, Killian, emerge as the leaders of their pack. To keep themselves and the humans safe, the Dires must find a witch as powerful as the one who has been helping the weretrappers. They find what they are looking for in Kate, a human who survived a horrible car accident that left her back scarred with a handprint no one else is able to see. Stray senses in Kate the powers of a witch and recruits her to help the Dires—all the while knowing that she is so powerful that they will need to kill her once she helps defeat the weretrappers. Stray doesn’t expect the powerful connection that he feels with Kate, or his irresistible need to protect her. They cannot hide their feelings for each other, and what once was taboo now seems inevitable. . . .
Dire Warning
by Stephanie TylerA breathtaking new tale of the Dire Wolves, from the bestselling author of Dire Needs... Immortal and invincible, Rifter is the head of the last surviving pack of Dire Wolves--a band of Alpha brothers charged with protecting the Weres. But now that witches have joined forces with nefarious weretrappers, it's a perfect storm for double trouble. When the murder of a human points to a wolf--along with the threat of the packs being outed to the world--the Dires fear that something even more dangerous is out there hiding in the dark, something waiting for the right time to show itself. Includes a letter from the author and a teaser chapter from Dire Needs.
Direct Descendant
by null Tanya HuffThis cozy horror novel set in modern-day Toronto includes phenomenal characters, fantastic writing, and a queer romance—the perfect balance of dark and delightfulThis stand-alone novel from the bestselling author of the Peacekeeper novels mixes the creepy with the charming for plenty of snarky, queer fun—for fans of T. Kingfisher, Grady Hendrix, Sangu Mandanna and Erin SterlingGenerations ago, the founders of the idyllic town of Lake Argen made a deal with a dark force. In exchange for their service, the town will stay prosperous and successful, and keep outsiders out. And for generations, it&’s worked out great. Until a visitor goes missing, and his wealthy family sends a private investigator to find him, and everything abruptly goes sideways.Now, Cassidy Prewitt, town baker and part-time servant of the dark force (it&’s a family business) has to contend with a rising army of darkness, a very frustrated town, and a very cute PI who she might just be falling for…and who might just be falling for her. And if they can survive their own home-grown apocalypse, they might even just find happiness together.Queer, cozy, and with a touch of eldritch horror mixed in just for fun, this is a charming love story about a small-town baker, a quick-witted PI, and, yes, an ancient evil.