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Ironside: A Modern Faerie Tale (The Modern Faerie Tales)
by Holly BlackIn the realm of Faerie, the time has come for Roiben's coronation. Uneasy in the midst of the malevolent Unseelie Court, pixie Kaye is sure of only one thing -- her love for Roiben. But when Kaye, drunk on faerie wine, declares herself to Roiben, he sends her on a seemingly impossible quest. Now Kaye can't see or speak to Roiben unless she can find the one thing she knows doesn't exist: a faerie who can tell a lie. Miserable and convinced she belongs nowhere, Kaye decides to tell her mother the truth -- that she is a changeling left in place of the human daughter stolen long ago. Her mother's shock and horror sends Kaye back to the world of Faerie to find her human counterpart and return her to Ironside. But once back in the faerie courts, Kaye finds herself a pawn in the games of Silarial, queen of the Seelie Court. Silarial wants Roiben's throne, and she will use Kaye, and any means necessary, to get it. In this game of wits and weapons, can a pixie outplay a queen? Holly Black spins a seductive tale at once achingly real and chillingly enchanted, set in a dangerous world where pleasure mingles with pain and nothing is exactly as it appears.
Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale
by Holly BlackSequel to Tithe. As the possessor of Roiben's true name, 16-year-old Kaye returns to Faeryland to try to complete a nearly impossible quest that will release Roiben from the spell of the faery queen who holds him in thrall.
Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale (Modern Faerie Tales Ser.)
by Holly BlackWhen pixie Kaye declares herself to Roiben on the day of his coronation, he is forced to send her on a seemingly impossible quest. Now Kaye is forbidden to see or speak to him unless she can find the one thing she knows doesn't exist: a faerie who can tell a lie. Miserable and convinced she belongs nowhere, Kaye makes a rash decision to reveal the truth to her mother - that she is a changeling left in place of a human child. Her mother's shock reaction sends Kaye running back to the Faerie realm in search of her human counterpart in a bid to return her to Ironside. But Kaye once again finds herself a pawn in the games of the Seelie Court. Queen Silarial wants Roiben's throne and she will use any means necessary to get it! In this dangerous, twisted game of wits and power can a pixie outplay a queen?
Ironskin (Ironskin Ser. #1)
by Tina ConnollyIronskin is Tina Connolly's enchanting historical fantasy, a loose reimagining of Jane Eyre set in an alternate version of England in the early 1900s, in the aftermath of a war between humans and the fey.Jane Eliot wears an iron mask.It's the only way to contain the fey curse that scars her cheek. The Great War is five years gone, but its scattered victims remain—the ironskin.When a carefully worded listing appears for a governess to assist with a "delicate situation"—a child born during the Great War—Jane is certain the child is fey-cursed, and that she can help.Teaching the unruly Dorie to suppress her curse is hard enough; she certainly didn't expect to fall for the girl's father, the enigmatic artist Edward Rochart. But her blossoming crush is stifled by her scars and by his parade of women. Ugly women, who enter his closed studio...and come out as beautiful as the fey.Jane knows Rochart cannot love her, just as she knows that she must wear iron for the rest of her life. But what if neither of these things are true? Step by step Jane unlocks the secrets of a new life—and discovers just how far she will go to become whole again.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Ironskin (Ironskin Ser. #2)
by Tina ConnollyWe all wear battle scars.Some run deeper than others.Jane's are impossible to hide. Jane Eliot wears an iron mask. It's the only way to contain the fey curse that scars her cheek. The Great War is five years gone, but its scattered victims remain – The Ironskin. When a post is advertised for a governess to assist with a fey-cursed child, Jane grabs the opportunity and leaves for a new life at Silver Birch Hall. Teaching the unruly Dorie to suppress her curse is a challenge in itself. But Jane’s also battling with burgeoning feelings for the little girl's father – the enigmatic artist Edward Rochart. Deep down Jane knows Rochart cannot love her, just as she knows that she must wear iron for the rest of her life. But what if neither of these things are true? As Jane unlocks the secrets of a new life – she discovers just how far she’s prepared to go to become whole again.
Ironspark
by C.M. McGuireA teen outcast must work together with new friends to keep her family and town safe from murderous Fae while also dealing with panic attacks, family issues, and a lesbian love triangle in C.M. McGuires's kick-butt paranormal YA debut, Ironspark. For the past nine years, ever since a bunch of those evil Tinkerbells abducted her mother, cursed her father, and forced her family into hiding, Bryn has devoted herself to learning everything she can about killing the Fae. Now it’s time to put those lessons to use.Then the Court Fae finally show up, and Bryn realizes she can’t handle this on her own. Thankfully, three friends offer to help: Gwen, a kindhearted water witch; Dom, a new foster kid pulled into her world; and Jasika, a schoolmate with her own grudge against the Fae. But trust is hard-won, and what little Bryn has gained is put to the test when she uncovers a book of Fae magic that belonged to her mother. With the Fae threat mounting every day, Bryn must choose between faith in her friends and power from a magic that could threaten her very humanity.
Irontown Blues (Eight Worlds #4)
by John VarleyFrom a master of science fiction comes a brand-new noir novel set in the Eight Worlds universe, where a detective hunts for the biohackers who have created a dangerous new disease.Christopher Bach was a policeman in one of the largest Lunar cities when the A.I. Lunar Central Computer had a breakdown. Known as the Big Glitch, the problem turned out to be a larger war than anyone expected. When order was restored, Chris's life could never be the same. Now he's a private detective, assisted by his genetically altered dog Sherlock, and emulates the tough guys in the noir books and movies that he loves.When Bach takes the case of a woman involuntarily infected with an engineered virus, he is on the hunt to track down the biohackers in the infamous district of Irontown. But if he wants to save humanity, he'll have to confront his own demons.
Irradiados
by Alejandra Gutiérrez S. Elliot BrandisUn hombre arrojó un bebé tembloroso en los brazos de Jade. El hombre tenía un mensaje: que escapara de los túneles y no regresara nunca más, sus padres ya estaban muertos. Jade tenía una hermana. Ella era irradiada.Trece años más tarde, su hermana, Pearl, se está convirtiendo en adulta. Hileras de ventosas cubren sus brazos y sus manos. Su piel es de color rosa coral. Cada noche sus sueños se llenan de visiones de violencia, depresión y miedo.En la superficie la gente se ha vuelto salvaje y peligrosa. Rebuscan, pelean y roban. Debajo, en los túneles, están controlados por una líder despiadada y un ejército de seres conocidos solo como las Sombras. Cuando ambos grupos vienen en busca de Pearl, al percibir el poder que sus sueños encierran, solo Jade puede interponerse en su camino.
Irrational Numbers: Stories
by George Alec EffingerStories that &“belong to a world that has been shaped not only by Asimov and Heinlein but also by Borges, Pynchon and Barthelme&” (The New York Times). In IRRATIONAL NUMBERS, as with much of his work, author George Alec Effinger straddles the line between allegorical fantasy and science fiction. It&’s a vein Effinger mines for a deep, meaningful understanding of human nature. Challenging and disquieting in the way only the best fiction can be, this collection of eight magnificent pieces of fiction will have readers clamoring for more. George Alec Effinger was a true master of satirical Science Fiction. Before his death in 2002, he gained the highest esteem amongst his peers for his pitch-perfect stylistic mimicry and his great insight into the human condition. Despite a life filled with chronic illness, Effinger was a prolific novelist and short story writer, earning multiple Nebula and Hugo Award nominations.
Irregular Verbs: And Other Stories
by Matthew JohnsonBrilliantly inventive speculative stories that offer “highly original riffs on everything from superhero to zombie fiction” (Toronto Star). A guilt-ridden nurse atones for her sins by joining her zombified patients in exile. A lone soldier stands guard on a desolate Arctic island against an invasion that may be all in his mind. A folk singer tries to unionize Hell. In these strange, funny short stories, you will journey to places beyond your imagination: from a resettlement center for refugees from ancient Rome, to a lost country recreated by its last citizen on the Internet, to a restaurant where the owner’s ghost lingers for one final party. Discover the secret connection between Mark Twain and Frankenstein, and the magic power of blackberry jam—all in this debut collection by an author whose work has been nominated for the Sidewise Award and Pushcart Prize. “Readers interested in modern speculative fiction would be strongly recommended to make this their next choice.” —Publishers Weekly
Irresistible
by Annie NicholasWerewolves believe in soul mates. Sirens eat theirs. Sirens, a mutation of mermaids, need sexual energy to survive. Marie Laframboise lost her only food source when her strip club burned down. Not wanting to kill any of her victims, she'd learned to glean the lust off her clients, and now she is starving. She can't resist the temptation to invite herself to the singles shifter party held by local werewolf stud, Maxwell Cox, and feed. Max doesn't want a soul mate, but to his dismay, she shows up at his party. Just as Marie can't resist the temptation to feed, Max can't resist the instinctual urge to claim her. Marie has never wanted a relationship, but she can't shake off Max's pursuit. He offers her things she has only dreamed of, but she fears the hunger will turn those dreams into nightmares. Her appetite is not one to mess with. Max thinks he's found the perfect mate, but Marie may have found the perfect prey. Content Warning: Graphic sexual content, hot shifters, and one scary-ass siren.21,000 Words
Irresistible Desire
by Susan V. VaughnHis playful seduction was hard to resist...Music teacher Ann Green moved to Bay Shore to protect her heavily-guarded heart. But when she meets a handsome fisherman who tests her resolve to stay single, she loses all control. Now she is stuck between the painful memory of her father's betrayal, and the man who just might be her future.A boundless hunger has taken over...Andrew Rybak has taken care of his two younger siblings since his mother's ongoing drug addiction began. But he secretly aches to escape Bay Shore, and leave all his responsibility behind, until a beautiful stranger moves into town, and opens his eyes to a new future. But will she trust him enough to open her heart? Especially as his inner passions are ignited, and everything he's been holding back comes pouring out at once. Irresistible Desire is Book 2 in the Bay Shore series by contemporary romance author Susan V. Vaughan.
Irresistible Forces
by Catherine AsaroNew York Times bestselling authors Mary Jo Putney, Jo Beverley, and Lois McMaster Bujold join forces with award-winning authors Catherine Asaro, Jennifer Roberson, and Deb Stover in this all-new anthology of original stories proving that love can conquer all...even the boundaries of time and space. From sixteenth-century Britain to the farthest reaches of outer space, from medieval adventures to tales of inter-galactic love, here is a compilation that explores the wonderfully kinetic forces that lovers share--forces too great to resist...
Irresistible Stranger (New Man in Town)
by Jennifer GreeneTwenty years ago, Lily Campbell's parents died in a mysterious fire. Now she's back for the truth...but nobody in her sleepy hometown wants to talk about that night. And when the fires start up again, it's clear that somebody doesn't want her to stay.Griff Branchard has perfected his bad-boy persona. But the moment he sees Lily, nothing matters as much as getting close to her. Although rumors about her are flying around town, he just can't believe such a sweet woman could be a troublemaker...But trouble? She's deep in it. And he's going to make sure that the only heat she feels is from the flames of desire.
Irresistible You (Man of the Month)
by Barbara BoswellHow could Luke Minteer be picked for a jury? And he was…glad? Maybe his happiness had to do with the sexy, single, nine months pregnant woman who sat beside him…and his surprising attraction to her.But of course Luke’s desire for Brenna Morgan meant nothing! Just because he checked on her every day, charmed her into eating out with him, daydreamed about making love to her…well, it didn’t mean a thing. Except that Luke was pretty sure that in a court of law, his behavior could only be called…love!
Irsud: Diadem From The Stars, Lamarchos, And Irsud (The Diadem Saga #3)
by Jo ClaytonBlending epic fantasy with space opera, Jo Clayton continues her classic Diadem series, the thrilling saga of resourceful nomad Aleytys. A true master of swords and sorcery adventure in outer space, author Jo Clayton rockets science fantasy into new heights of ingenious invention in the third installment of her sensational Diadem Saga. The torments that courageous young Aleytys has endured throughout her lifetime have only intensified since she first donned the alien Diadem, which permanently connected with her central nervous system to grant her astonishing psi abilities. But never before has she faced a greater—or graver—trial. Drugged and sold into slavery by the evil Maissa—the twisted villain who stole her infant son, Sharl—Aleytys must now serve the hive queen of an alien insect/humanoid race on the planet Irsud. She has been purchased to act as host body for the queen&’s consciousness, which she is to carry in a surgically implanted egg. Facing a truly horrifying fate, Aleytys must submit to the nightmare now growing inside of her as, little by little, it attempts to take control of her body before devouring it completely. But Aleytys is determined to survive the ordeal by any means necessary, for a force even greater than the Diadem compels her: a mother&’s undying love and need for vengeance. Irsud is a masterful feat of uniquely imaginative storytelling and world-building à la Andre Norton and C. J. Cherryh that seamlessly weaves fantasy and science fiction together, creating a breathtaking tapestry of alien worlds, beings, and cultures that is guaranteed to enthrall fans of both genres.
Is 2 a Lot: An Adventures With Numbers
by Annie WatsonTwo is not a lot of pennies, but it is a lot of smelly skunks. Ten is not a lot of popcorn pieces, but it is a lot of chomping dinosaurs. One thousand is not a lot of grains of sand, but it is a lot of hot air balloons! While Joey’s mom explains the context of numbers in vivid ways, Joey’s imagination transforms their ordinary car ride into a magical odyssey through a land of make-believe. Is Two a Lot? is a wonderfully charming and authentic exchange between mother and child. Annie Watson’s story makes numbers tangible, and Rebecca Evans’s illustrations bring them to life.
Is Anybody Out There?
by Nick Gevers Marty HalpernBeyond our skies...and imaginations. Are we alone in the universe, and if not, who else-or what else-is out there? Here are thought-provoking stories that explore such questions as: Do intelligent species invariably destroy themselves by nuclear war or ecological collapse? Are the sentient aliens that do exist just too far away? Do they exist in forms beyond our comprehension? Are they among us, but undetectable? These are just some of the possibilities explored by a stellar lineup of contributors.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 1
by Suzuhito Yasuda Fujino OmoriIn Orario, fearless adventurers band together in search of fame and fortune within the monstrous underground labyrinth known as Dungeon. But while riches and renown are incentive enough for most, Bell Cranel, would-be hero extraordinaire, has bigger plans. He wants to pick up girls. Is it wrong to face the perils of Dungeon alone, in a single-member guild blessed by a failed goddess? Maybe. Is it wrong to dream of playing hero to hapless maidens in Dungeon? Maybe not. After one misguided adventure, Bell quickly discovers that anything can happen in the labyrinth--even chance encounters with beautiful women. The only problem? He's the one who winds up the damsel in distress!
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 2
by Suzuhito Yasuda Fujino Omori"Hello, white-hair."<P><P> When someone calls out to Bell with these words, he discovers that the voice belongs to a girl who introduces herself as Lilly. Somewhat goaded into teaming up with her despite the many doubts running through his head, Bell has a successful turn in the dungeon with his new companion.<P> Though their alliance is short-lived, the negative rumors swirling about the guild to which Lilly belongs, the Soma Familia, are anything but. Later Bell is confronted by the tales of a mysterious sacred wine said to steal the hearts of all who drink it, and--?!
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 3
by Suzuhito Yasuda Fujino OmoriI've got my eye on you...<P><P> With the help of his new supporter Lilliluka, novice adventurer Bell Cranell is making progress deeper into the Dungeon. With new equipment and new allies, he thinks things are finally starting to go his way...but he's dead wrong! Bell's in a panic, Lilliluka's being cryptic, and Hestia's drunk! The trouble never seems to end in this third volume of the hit comedy-fantasy series!
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 4
by Suzuhito Yasuda Fujino OmoriMORE LEVELS, MORE PROBLEMS!Following his defeat of the Minotaur, Bell has reached Level Two--and is the new record holder for the fastest to do so. Suddenly everyone in Orario wants to form a party with him and go adventuring! But with sudden popularity comes many a complication. How will Bell and Hestia know whom to trust? The Familia myth--written by the goddess and lived by the boy--continues!
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 5
by Suzuhito Yasuda Fujino OmoriBell, along with his adventuring party of Welf the swordsmith and Lilly the supporter, has made it into the middle floors of the Dungeon, but the schemes of another party have stranded them there! Hestia's going to need to send help, but will the rescuers arrive in time to save Bell and his friends from the monster that's got them cornered? The familia myth of the boy and the goddess continues!
Is That What People Do?: Stories
by Robert SheckleyMore than three dozen of the best and most popular stories by the acknowledged master of the short science fiction story. The thirty-nine works contained in this volume—twenty-six from the author&’s ten other Open Road collections, plus thirteen additional pieces unique to this volume—include these vintage Sheckley stories: &“The Eye of Reality,&” &“The Language of Love,&” &“The Accountant,&” &“A Wind Is Rising,&” &“The Robot Who Looked Like Me,&” &“The Mnemone,&” &“Warm,&” &“The Native Problem,&” &“Fishing Season,&” &“Shape,&” &“Beside Still Waters,&” &“Silversmith Wishes,&” &“Meanwhile, Back at the Bromide,&” &“Fool&’s Mate,&” &“Pilgrimage to Earth,&” &“All the Things You Are,&” &“The Store of the Worlds,&” &“Seventh Victim,&” &“Cordle to Onion to Carrot,&” &“Is That What People Do?&”, &“The Prize of Peril,&” &“Fear in the Night,&” &“Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?&”, &“The Battle,&” &“The Monsters,&” and &“The Petrified World.&”This volume also includes the following uncollected Sheckley tales: &“Five Minutes Early,&” &“Miss Mouse and the Fourth Dimension,&” &“The Skag Castle,&” &“The Helping Hand,&” &“The Last Days of (Parallel?) Earth,&” &“The Future Lost,&” &“Wild Talents, Inc.,&” &“The Swamp,&” &“The Future of Sex: Speculative Journalism,&” &“The Life of Anybody,&” &“Goodbye Forever to Mr. Pain,&” &“The Shaggy Average American Man Story,&” &“Shootout in the Toy Shop,&” and &“How Pro Writers Really Write—or Try To.&”From the very beginning of his career, Robert Sheckley was recognized by fans, reviewers, and fellow authors as a master storyteller and the wittiest satirist working in the science fiction field. Open Road is proud to republish his acclaimed body of work, with nearly thirty volumes of full-length fiction and short story collections. Rediscover, or discover for the first time, a master of science fiction who, according to the New York Times, was &“a precursor to Douglas Adams.&”
Is That a Sick Cat in Your Backpack?
by Todd StrasserThe Tardy Boys' pet cat is the scrawniest, laziest cat ever, but he has one big, very disgusting talent -- he can cough up hairballs like a champ. But will that be enough to win the school's Catalent Contest?