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The Lone Sentinel
by Jo DereskeTHE LONE SENTINEL Erik knew he was doing wrong. His father had been killed and he'd failed to report it. Instead, he'd gone on alone caring for the beam that was the Lone Sentinel. The beam protected biosote, a strange growth needed by an alien race, the Helgatites. People of the Earth colony on the planet Azure guarded the biosote in return for material and protection provided by the Helgatites. Erik had lived all his life at the Lone Sentinel. But he knew that Trust Control, the overseers of all the sentinels, would not let him stay there alone. He would have to move to the only city on Azure, New Province. What that would be like he knew too well from videos: too many people, too many buildings, too much to fear. Erik carefully followed all the rules by which the keepers of the sentinels lived. But nothing in his instructions prepared him for the arrival of Willa and Augusta, two runaways from New Province, or for the failure of his radio contact with Trust Control and the unexpected arrival of the Helgatites, who'd come, they said, to give the biosote a special treatment. What was he to do about Augusta and her mysterious sister, Willa? And what was it, really, that the Helgatites were doing? Sometimes it takes more than one head to solve big problems. It took all three of them, Erik, Augusta, and Willa, to discover what was really going on at the Lone Sentinel. And the only possible way to solve it involved more danger than Erik had ever thought he might face, even in New Province.
Lone Star Planet
by H. Beam PiperIn 1999, this novel won the Prometheus Award, Hall of Fame Award for Best Classic Libertarian SF Novel. This tale features a planet of Texans whose dinosaur-sized cattle have to be herded with tanks, and whose system of government derives its character from H.L. Mencken's classic essay "The Malevolent Jobholder". The protagonist is an insubordinate junior diplomat who is appointed as ambassador to this cantankerously independent planet in the hope that he will be assassinated (as the previous ambassador had been), thereby justifying the forcible invasion and conquest of the Texans. The crux of the story is the trial of the previous ambassador's assassins--actually paid killers hired by an alien empire also planning invasion--under a legal system that considers the killing of a practicing politician to be justifiable homicide.
Lone Star Planet
by H. Beam Piper John Joseph McguireNew Texas: its citizens figure that name about says it all. The Solar League ambassador to the Lone Star Planet has the unenviable task of convincing New Texans that a s'Srauff attack is imminent, and dangerous. Unfortunately it's common knowledge that the s'Srauff are evolved from canine ancestors - and not a Texan alive is about to be scared of a talking dog! But unless he can get them to act, and fast, there won't be a Texan alive, scared or otherwise!
Lone Star Planet
by H. Beam Piper John Joseph McguireNew Texas: its citizens figure that name about says it all. The Solar League ambassador to the Lone Star Planet has the unenviable task of convincing New Texans that a s'Srauff attack is imminent, and dangerous. Unfortunately it's common knowledge that the s'Srauff are evolved from canine ancestors - and not a Texan alive is about to be scared of a talking dog! But unless he can get them to act, and fast, there won't be a Texan alive, scared or otherwise!
The Lone Warrior
by Denise RossettiA new paranormal romance of demon warriors, naked revenge, and pure ecstasy. Walker, a shaman, has dedicated his life to hunting the demon warriors who destroyed his tribe. But his latest captive is a daring and new kind of challenge: a beautiful, dangerous, and irresistible assassin.
Lone Wolf
by Jennifer AshleyEllison Rowe is a wolf Shifter who has embraced all things Texas. He's a cowboy through and through, complete with a Texas drawl, cowboy hat, and well-worn cowboy boots. He's also lonely, though he feels obligated to look after his sister who is recovering from a hit-and-run accident that has left her striving to control her feral tendencies.Enter Maria, a human woman taking refuge with the Shifters, who volunteers to look after the cubs and help Ellison's sister. Maria too is recovering from a haunted past--she was kidnapped and held hostage by a rogue Shifter and then disowned by her family when she was set free. Now she's on her own, but determined to put her life back together and leave Shiftertown for good.But someone is attempting to abduct Shifter cubs, and Maria and Ellison know they must stop him. As Maria works with Ellison to track down the kidnapper, she finds her heart slowly awakening once more. And Ellison realizes that Maria may be just the one to bring light back into his life...THIS SIXTEEN CHAPTER, 43,000 WORD NOVELLA INCLUDES A PREVIEW OF THE UPCOMIING SHIFTERS UNBOUND NOVEL, TIGER MAGIC
Lone Wolf
by Jennifer AshleyIn this Shifters Unbound novella, Maria and Ellison find their feelings toward each other growing stronger as they work together to catch a kidnapper.
Lone Wolf (Wolf Pack #2)
by Edo Van BelkomDon't miss this Aurora Award finalist and the thrilling sequel to the Aurora Award and Silver Birch Award-winning novel Wolf Pack, the inspiration for the highly anticipated original series coming to Paramount+Caught between the human world—and the world of the wolf pack…High school is hard enough for most teens but for Noble, Harlan, Argus and Tora, some days can be a real howl. Born wolves, the shape-shifting siblings have spent most of their lives in human form, taking to the woods to enjoy their animal strength in secret. But all that could change at any moment…For it’s only a matter of time before Harlan pounces on his high school nemesis, revealing his feral nature to all. Before Tora shares the pack’s secret with the classmate she’s got a major crush on. Before restless Argus gets fed up with trying to be a good student and disappears into the forest forever. As for Noble, he’s struggling to keep the pack together, all while fighting to save their forest home from corporate interests threatening to destroy it.Then a lone creature reveals himself to the pack, leading them back to the story of their violent origin. Soon one of them will be forced to make a choice between the blood bond of the pack—and the powerful call of the wild…Praise for Lone Wolf“The rapidly shifting pace and believable characters will appeal to teen enthusiasts of this genre. The simple language is appropriate for those who may have difficulty with more complicated novels, yet the book contains enough edginess to not turn off reluctant readers. It is a recommended series for novice fantasy fans.” — VOYA“…an action-packed sequel to WOLF PACK.” — Toronto Star“…an enjoyable tale.” — School Library Journal“It is unusual for a sequel to be even as good as an original novel, and it’s even rarer for it to be better, but that’s the situation with LONE WOLF, the sequel to WOLF PACK. ... Highly Recommended.” — CM Magazine (University of Manitoba)
Lone Wolf (Wolves of the Beyond #1)
by Kathryn LaskyIn the harsh wilderness beyond Ga'Hoole, a wolf mother hides in fear. Her newborn pup, otherwise healthy, has a twisted leg. The mother knows the rigid rules of her kind. The pack cannot have weakness. Her pup must be abandoned on a desolate hill--condemned to die. But alone in the wilderness, the pup, Faolan, does the unthinkable--he survives. This is his story--a story of survival, of courage, and of love triumphant. The story of a wolf pup who rises up to change forever the Wolves of the Beyond.
Lone Wolf
by Anna MartinJackson Lewis isn’t a typical werewolf. He isolates himself in a small town outside Spokane and dedicates himself to making his business—Lone Wolf Brewery—a success. If it leaves him little time for romance, he’s okay with that. His soul mate could be out there somewhere, but he isn’t actively looking. So he’s in for quite the shock when he literally bumps into his soul mate—Leo Gallagher, an adorable, nerdy, vibrant music therapist who’s Jackson’s polar opposite. But he’s human. And a man. Jackson is straight—or at least he’s always assumed so. Though he can’t deny his attraction to Leo, it’s a lot for both of them to deal with. While Jackson and Leo figure out what their future might hold, they face prejudice from both the human and werewolf communities—including a group of fanatics willing to kill to show humans and werewolves don’t belong together.
Lone Wolf
by Michael NewtonA werewolf contends with love and hunger while fighting for the Confederacy during the Civil War in this romantic fantasy. Graham is on the run. Running from a civil war that he was forced into, from the beast that lies hidden within him, and from the curse that keeps him from leading a normal life. When Graham meets Eliza, a mere human, he falls deeply in love. But could she possibly love him once she discovers his ability to transform into the beast? Can Graham tame the beast inside him and live a normal life, or will his secrets tear apart the growing love between he and Eliza?
Lone Wolf
by Rebecca RoyceGabriel sacrificed everything for the woman he loved--even his wolf. But the time has come for endings, and only he can bring down the evil that has plagued Westervelt for too long. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll fall in love all over again, in the thrilling conclusion of Rebecca Royce's The Westervelt Wolves series!All bad things must be destroyed...Gabriel Kane has been betraying his family for forty years. To save a mate only he remembers, he made a deal with his father, Kendrick Kane, that would keep her alive. The price? Gabriel's cooperation. Little by little his lies have eaten him alive until there is nothing left of him but a shell of the shifter he used to be.He's at the end of his rope. Only Kendrick's death will end the pain. Even if it kills Gabriel in the process.Taken from her family and forced to live with a man she despises, Carrie has grown stronger than she ever thought possible. And she will need to be, for only she can save Gabriel now. If she doesn't, all is lost forever--not just for her, but for their entire pack. Winning is a long shot, but what other choice do they have?Content Notes: Paranormal, Shifters, Wolves, Other Weres, Suspense, Magic, Witches, Spicy.
Lone Wolf (Westervelt Wolves Ser. #8)
by Rebecca RoyceGabriel sacrificed everything for the woman he loved—even his wolf. But the time has come for endings, and only he can bring down the evil that has plagued Westervelt for too long. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll fall in love all over again in the thrilling conclusion of Rebecca Royce’s The Westervelt Wolves series! All bad things must be destroyed… Gabriel Kane has been betraying his family for forty years. To save a mate only he remembers, he made a deal with his father, Kendrick Kane, that would keep her alive. The price? Gabriel’s cooperation. Little by little his lies have eaten him alive until there is nothing left of him but a shell of the shifter he used to be. He’s at the end of his rope. Only Kendrick’s death will end the pain. Even if it kills Gabriel in the process. Taken from her family and forced to live with a man she despises, Carrie has grown stronger than she ever thought possible. And she will need to be, for only she can save Gabriel now. If she doesn’t, all is lost forever—not just for her, but for their entire pack. Winning is a long shot, but what other choice do they have?
Lone Wolf
by Karen WhiddonDisillusioned from his time serving as a Protector under a corrupt Council, Anton Beck has vowed to have nothing to do with anything Pack. He is looking forward to a few months of peace and quiet deep in the Big Bend Mountains of Texas. That quiet is shattered when he's abducted and held captive with none other than his ex-lover-turned-nemesis, Vampire Huntress Marika. But that's not all. She bore his miracle child. And that child has been taken. . . ;. It becomes clear that an ancient Vampire priestess is behind the kidnapping, but why? To exploit the child's rare gifts? In a race against time, two former lovers must overcome bitterness and broken hearts in order to save their daughter-and save themselves in the process.
Lone Wolf 2100: Chase the Setting Sun (Lone Wolf 2100)
by Eric HeissererA violent reimagining of the classic assassin-and-child story by the writer of the acclaimed film Arrival! AD 2100: The world has been devastated by a manmade plague. Young Daisy Ogami is infected but unaffected--naturally immune. In her blood can be found a cure that will save humanity. But the remaining world powers are concerned less with preserving humanity and more with being the first nation to return to power. Unfortunately for them, Daisy has a protector . . . a loyal android named Itto.In a violent reimagining of the classic assassin-and-child story of Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima's Lone Wolf and Cub, Itto and Daisy set out across the Plague Lands, looking for a way to save the world while pursued by plague victims, ruthless mercenaries, and the armored soldiers of dying nations. Pity those who catch up with them . . .Collects Lone Wolf 2100: Chase the Setting Sun 1-4.
Lone Wolf 2100 Omnibus (Lone Wolf and Cub)
by Mike KennedyDaisy Ogami holds the key to a dying future's salvation. Powerful interests will stop at nothing to obtain Daisy, but her android bodyguard will do anything to protect her... and the promise of a brighter day. Collects Lone Wolf 2100: Shadow on Saplings; Lone Wolf 2100: The Language of Chaos; and Lone Wolf 2100: Pattern Storm. * Reimagining the classic manga, produced in association with creator Kazuo Koike. * Dark Horse editions of the original Lone Wolf and Cub have sold over a million copies!
Lone Wolf and Cub Volume 4: The Bell Warden (Lone Wolf and Cub)
by Kazuo KoikeDark Horse continues its presentation of the entirety of Japan's Lone Wolf and Cub, one of the unquestioned landmarks of graphic fiction, packaged in the digest format preferred by creator Goseki Kojima. The fourth volume of this ambitious monthly program collects four classic Lone Wolf tales, including one never before seen in America, where little Daigoro searches for his lost father while amazing a well-known samurai with his warrior's eyes and cool demeanor. Also, the Lone Wolf takes on the sons of the war-bell warden, legions of organized crime bosses, and a mysterious tattooed lady with a dark story and impeccable killing skills. It's bloody and romantic...and among the best the comics medium has to offer.This volume contains the following stories:The Bell WardenUnfaithful RetainersParting FrostPerformer
Lone Wolf One
by Rae MonetThe year is 2513.Growing fatigued with the Realm cargo runs and ready for a much needed rest, Solarian Wolf Warrior Lenora Karom knew this last journey to Elnar was critical to the Realm.The first to join the Solarian space program, Kabe Folker had been trapped on Elnar for over ten years. Joining the rebellion was his only way to survive, his only hope. Sacrificing himself as the rebel leader for the cause was the inevitable ... being rescued by Lenora was not.
A Lone Wolf's Vampire (Kansas City Vampires Ser. #6)
by G. R. GeorgeBook 6 in the Kansas City Vampire series is an action-packed adventure from start to finish. A Lone Wolf's Vampire, from USA Today bestselling GLBT romance author Renee George, writing as G.R. George will take you on a wild ride with a vampire, a werewolf, and a woman determined to end the life of at least one of them!Alex Gibbs, a new vampire -- suicidal, strung out, and blood hungry -- goes hunting at a Kansas City club known for its paranormal tolerance. Gorgeous werewolf Rafir Caras, an ex-Army Ranger who works security at the club, instantly feels drawn to Alex. The young vampire feels like “pack.” Instead of killing Alex, Rafir takes him home to save him.Rafir’s plan has one major roadblock -- his lover and only other pack member, Julia Deihl. Julia had been sold into slavery to a European master vampire when she was a teenager. Twenty years later and ten years free, she hates vampires, and has vowed she will never be a blood-monkey for any of them ever again.Alex wishes he could end it all, Rafir is determined to rescue him, while Julia is hell-bent on seeing to his demise. The three of them together are volatile, unpredictable, and erotically charged -- a sexy combination with the potential to heal the wounds of their pasts and present.This contemporary gay romance contains vampires, shapeshifters, gay and bisexual explicit erotic content and is not intended for readers under 18.Previously Published: (2006) Changeling Press | (2016) G.R. George
Lone Women: A Novel
by Victor LaValleNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Blue skies, empty land—and enough wide-open space to hide a horrifying secret. A woman with a past, a mysterious trunk, a town on the edge of nowhere, and an &“absorbing, powerful&” (BuzzFeed) new vision of the American West, from the award-winning author of The Changeling.&“Propulsive . . . LaValle combines chills with deep insights into our country&’s divides.&”—Los Angeles TimesONE OF BOOKPAGE'S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, NPR, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Esquire, Vulture, Paste, Tordotcom, Polygon, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Library JournalAdelaide Henry carries an enormous steamer trunk with her wherever she goes. It&’s locked at all times. Because when the trunk opens, people around Adelaide start to disappear.The year is 1915, and Adelaide is in trouble. Her secret sin killed her parents, forcing her to flee California in a hellfire rush and make her way to Montana as a homesteader. Dragging the trunk with her at every stop, she will become one of the &“lone women&” taking advantage of the government&’s offer of free land for those who can tame it—except that Adelaide isn&’t alone. And the secret she&’s tried so desperately to lock away might be the only thing that will help her survive the harsh territory.Crafted by a modern master of magical suspense, Lone Women blends shimmering prose, an unforgettable cast of adventurers who find horror and sisterhood in a brutal landscape, and a portrait of early-twentieth-century America like you&’ve never seen. And at its heart is the gripping story of a woman desperate to bury her past—or redeem it.
The Loneliest Girl in the Universe
by Lauren JamesA surprising and gripping sci-fi thriller with a killer twistThe daughter of two astronauts, Romy Silvers is no stranger to life in space. But she never knew how isolating the universe could be until her parents’ tragic deaths left her alone on the Infinity, a spaceship speeding away from Earth. Romy tries to make the best of her lonely situation, but with only brief messages from her therapist on Earth to keep her company, she can’t help but feel like something is missing. It seems like a dream come true when NASA alerts her that another ship, the Eternity, will be joining the Infinity. Romy begins exchanging messages with J, the captain of the Eternity, and their friendship breathes new life into her world. But as the Eternity gets closer, Romy learns there’s more to J’s mission than she could have imagined. And suddenly, there are worse things than being alone….Now nominated as a YALSA Quick Pick!
The Loneliest Magician (Dragon Nimbus #3)
by Irene RadfordForbidden to use the dragon magic that is their only defense against their enemies, the people of Commune place their hopes in the hands of untested young magician Yaakke, who can discover his true identity from the dragons. Original.
The Loneliest Magician (The Dragon Nimbus, #3)
by Irene Radford"YIELD OR BE TAKEN BY FORCE!" At this threat from the invading force, Jaylor directed his gatekeepers to withdraw to the safety of the library. No one was left to reply to the enemy. The enemy lieutenants hoisted their banners high, Darville's symbol highest of all, and returned to their comrades. The ranks of soldiers lunged forward, anxious to begin. A strange chant issued from a thousand throats. Waves of violent sound chilled Jaylor's mind. "Kill magic. Kill all magicians." The chant grew in volume and aggression, fed by a whiff of magic from some unknown source. Battle frenzy swelled, binding the men together for the coming fray. "Kill magic. Kill all magicians." Weapons drumming on shields took on the rhythm of a thousand hearts beating in unison; a thousand minds with one goal. Battle. Blood. Heat. Lust ....
The Loneliness of Distant Beings: Book 1 (Ventura Saga #1)
by Kate LingChoice is rebellion. Love is an anomaly. And freedom? Freedom is dangerous. The perfect read for fans of Veronica Roth and Beth Revis.'It is that quick, that strong, that beautiful. And it is also totally impossible.'Even though she knows it's impossible, Seren longs to have the sunshine on her skin. It's something she feels she needs to stay sane. But when you're hurtling through space at thousands of kilometres an hour, sometimes you have to accept there are things you cannot change. Except that the arrival of Dom in her life changes everything in ways she can barely comprehend. He becomes the sun for her, and she can't help but stay in his orbit. To lose him would be like losing herself . . .
The Lonely Book
by Kate Bernheimer Chris ShebanWhen a wonderful new book arrives at the library, at first it is loved by all, checked out constantly, and rarely spends a night on the library shelf. But over time it grows old and worn, and the children lose interest in its story. The book is sent to the library's basement where the other faded books live. How it eventually finds an honored place on a little girl's bookshelf--and in her heart--makes for an unforgettable story sure to enchant anyone who has ever cherished a book. Kate Bernheimer and Chris Sheban have teamed up to create a picture book that promises to be loved every bit as much as the lonely book itself.