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Luminous
by Greg EganLUMINOUS collects together one original story plus nine previously unpublished in book form. Greg Egan's short fiction is at the cutting edge of the genre. His stories range from near future predictions to far future, far space improvisations. His grasp of the latest scientific breakthroughs is unparalleled in science fiction. The stories include 'Transition Dreams', 'Cocoon', 'Our Lady of Chernobyl', the title story 'Luminous' and 'The Planck Drive'. Egan's particular interests range from the farther shores of chaos theory and black hole science to bio-technology and cloning.
Luminous
by Greg EganLUMINOUS collects together one original story plus nine previously unpublished in book form. Greg Egan's short fiction is at the cutting edge of the genre. His stories range from near future predictions to far future, far space improvisations. His grasp of the latest scientific breakthroughs is unparalleled in science fiction. The stories include 'Transition Dreams', 'Cocoon', 'Our Lady of Chernobyl', the title story 'Luminous' and 'The Planck Drive'. Egan's particular interests range from the farther shores of chaos theory and black hole science to bio-technology and cloning.
Luminous
by Dawn MetcalfAs reality slips and time stands still, Consuela finds herself thrust into the world of the Flow. Removed from all she loves into this shifting world overlapping our own, Consuela quickly discovers she has the power to step out of her earthly skin and cloak herself in new ones-skins made from the world around her, crafted from water, fire, air. She is joined by other teens with extraordinary abilities, bound together to safeguard a world they can affect, but where they no longer belong. When murder threatens to undo the Flow, the Watcher charges Consuela and elusive, attractive V to stop the killer. But the psychopath who threatens her new world may also hold the only key to Consuela's way home. .
Luminous
by Silvia ParkPrescient yet timeless, perfect for fans of Klara and the Sun and We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves, this highly anticipated, sweeping debut set in a unified Korea tells the story of three estranged siblings—two human, one robot—as they collide against the backdrop of a murder investigation to settle old scores and make sense of their shattered childhood.&“I once had a family. At least, the earliest version of me had a family.&” In a reunified Korea of the near future, the sun beats down on a junkyard filled with abandoned robots, broken down for parts. Eleven-year-old Ruijie sifts through the scraps, searching for a piece that might support her failing body. There among the piles of trash, something catches her eye: a robot boy—so lifelike and strange, unlike anything she&’s ever seen before. Siblings Jun and Morgan haven&’t spoken for years. When they were children, their brother Yoyo disappeared suddenly, leaving behind only distant memories of his laughter and near-human warmth. Yoyo—an early prototype of a humanoid robot designed by their father—was always bound for something darker and more complex. Now Morgan makes robots for a living and is on the verge of losing control of her most important creation. Jun is a detective with the Robot Crimes Unit whose investigation is digging up truths that want to stay buried. And whether they like it or not, Ruijie&’s discovery will thrust their family back together in ways they could have never imagined. At once a thrilling work of speculative fiction and a poignant exploration of what it really means to be human, Luminous is an unforgettably brilliant debut.
Luminous
by Mara Rutherford"Wonderfully lush and enthralling." —Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and SorrowsFrom the author of Crown of Coral and Pearl comes an immersive new fantasy about a witch who must learn to harness her power—or risk losing her loved ones forever.Liora has spent her life in hiding, knowing discovery could mean falling prey to the king&’s warlock, Darius, who uses mages&’ magic to grow his own power. But when her worst nightmare comes to pass, Darius doesn&’t take her. Instead, he demands that her younger sister return to the capital with him. To make matters worse, Evran, Liora&’s childhood friend and the only one who knows her secret, goes missing following Darius&’s visit, leaving her without anyone to turn to.To find Evran and to save her sister, Liora must embrace the power she has always feared. But the greatest danger she&’ll face is yet to come, for Darius has plans in motion that will cause the world to fall into chaos—and Liora and Evran may be the only ones who can stop him. &“A beautiful, enchanting tale of a young woman coming into her own powers. Luminous shines as brightly as its heroine.&” —Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We&’re Meant to Find&“Shining prose, radiant characters, and a love story that burns bright.&” —Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of the Frostblood Saga
Luminous Chaos
by Jean-Christophe Valtat Mahendra SinghBook two in The Mysteries of New Venice, the steampunk adventure series The Guardian called a "magnificent achievement" It's 1907 in the icily beautiful New Venice, and the hero of the city's liberation, Brentford Orsini, has been deposed by his arch-rival -- who immediately assigns Brentford and his friends on a dangerous diplomatic mission to Paris.So, Brentford recruits his old friend and louche counterpart, Gabriel d'Allier, underground chanteuse and suffragette Lillian Lake, and the mysterious Blankbate--former Foreign Legionnaire and leader of the Scavengers, the city's garbage collecting cult--and others, for the mission.But their mode of transportation--the untested "transaerian psychomotive"--proves faulty and they find themselves transported back in time to Paris 1895 ... before New Venice even existed. What's more, it's a Paris experiencing an unprecedented and crushingly harsh winter.They soon find themselves involved with some of the city's seediest, most fascinating inhabitants. But between attending soirees at Mallarmé's house, drinking absinthe with Proust, trying to wrestle secrets out of mesmerists, and making fun of the newly-constructed Eiffel Tower, they also find that Paris is a city full of intrigue, suspicion, and danger.For example, are the anarchists they encounter who are plotting to bomb the still-under construction Sacre Coeur church also the future founders of New Venice? And why are they trying to kill them?And, as Luminous Chaos turns into another lush adventure told in glorious prose rich in historical allusion, there's the biggest question of them all: How will they ever get home?ebook ISBN: 978-1-61219-142-3
The Luminous Dead: A Novel
by Caitlin StarlingBram Stoker Award nominee for Best First Novel!"This claustrophobic, horror-leaning tour de force is highly recommended for fans of Jeff VanderMeer’s Annihilation and Andy Weir’s The Martian." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)The thrilling, atmospheric debut from the author of The Death of Jane Lawrence, a novel with the intensive drive of The Martian and Gravity and the creeping dread of Annihilation, in which a caver on a foreign planet finds herself on a terrifying psychological and emotional journey for survival.When Gyre Price lied her way into this expedition, she thought she’d be mapping mineral deposits, and that her biggest problems would be cave collapses and gear malfunctions. She also thought that the fat paycheck—enough to get her off-planet and on the trail of her mother—meant she’d get a skilled surface team, monitoring her suit and environment, keeping her safe. Keeping her sane.Instead, she got Em.Em sees nothing wrong with controlling Gyre’s body with drugs or withholding critical information to “ensure the smooth operation” of her expedition. Em knows all about Gyre’s falsified credentials, and has no qualms using them as a leash—and a lash. And Em has secrets, too . . .As Gyre descends, little inconsistencies—missing supplies, unexpected changes in the route, and, worst of all, shifts in Em’s motivations—drive her out of her depths. Lost and disoriented, Gyre finds her sense of control giving way to paranoia and anger. On her own in this mysterious, deadly place, surrounded by darkness and the unknown, Gyre must overcome more than just the dangerous terrain and the Tunneler which calls underground its home if she wants to make it out alive—she must confront the ghosts in her own head.But how come she can’t shake the feeling she’s being followed?
Luna: New Moon
by Ian McDonaldCorta Helio, one of the five family corporations that rule the Moon, has fallen. Its riches are divided up among its many enemies, its survivors scattered. Eighteen months have passed.The remaining Helio children, Lucasinho and Luna, are under the protection of the powerful Asamoahs, while Robson, still reeling from witnessing his parent's violent deaths, is now a ward - virtually a hostage - of Mackenzie Metals. And the last appointed heir, Lucas, has vanished from the surface of the moon.Only Lady Sun, dowager of Taiyang, suspects that Lucas Corta is not dead, and - more to the point - that he is still a major player in the game. After all, Lucas always was a schemer, and even in death, he would go to any lengths to take back everything and build a new Corta Helio, more powerful than before. But Corta Helio needs allies, and to find them, the fleeing son undertakes an audacious, impossible journey - to Earth.In an unstable lunar environment, the shifting loyalties and political machinations of each family reach the zenith of their most fertile plots as outright war between the families erupts.
Luna: New Moon
by Ian McDonaldLuna is a gripping thriller about five corporate families caught in a bitter battle for supremacy in the harsh environment of the moon. It's very easy to die on the moon, but with its vast mineral wealth it's also easy to make your fortune. Following the fortunes of a handful of disparate characters, from one of the lowliest workers on the moon to the heads of one of the most powerful families, LUNA provides a vast mosaic of life on this airless and terrifying new home for humanity.This is SF that will be perfect for fans of Kim Stanley Robinson and Ken Macleod alike.
Luna: A Novel (Luna Ser. #2)
by Ian McDonaldA Dragon is dead. Corta Helio, one of the five family corporations that rule the Moon, has fallen. Its riches are divided up among its many enemies, its survivors scattered. Eighteen months have passed . The remaining Helio children, Lucasinho and Luna, are under the protection of the powerful Asamoahs, while Robson, still reeling from witnessing his parent’s violent deaths, is now a ward--virtually a hostage-- of Mackenzie Metals. And the last appointed heir, Lucas, has vanished of the surface of the moon. Only Lady Sun, dowager of Taiyang, suspects that Lucas Corta is not dead, and more to the point—that he is still a major player in the game. After all, Lucas always was the Schemer, and even in death, he would go to any lengths to take back everything and build a new Corta Helio, more powerful than before. But Corta Helio needs allies, and to find them, the fleeing son undertakes an audacious, impossible journey--to Earth. In an unstable lunar environment, the shifting loyalties and political machinations of each family reach the zenith of their most fertile plots as outright war erupts.Luna: Wolf Moon continues Ian McDonald's saga of the Five Dragons.Luna 1. Luna: New Moon2. Luna: Wolf Moon3. Luna: Moon RisingAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Luna (The Fractal Series (Episodes) #5)
by Allen StroudFifth episode in the Fractal mini-series, building on the heavily-praised worlds of Fearless and Resilient set in 2118AD, now accompanied by an awesome soundtrack.Retired Fleet Admiral, James Langsley, is called out of retirement to a secret meeting at the Moon colony. He is reunited with an old friend and a new enemy. Who will he choose to side with?FLAME TREE PRESS is the home of new fiction at Flame Tree Publishing. It brings together powerful new authors and the more established; award winners, exciting, original and inclusive voices.
Luna (Il Patto delle Streghe #2)
by Pet TorreSIl patto delle streghe non funzionò. O almeno così sembrava. Luanne si pente di aver preso parte a questo rituale non riuscito. Ma Sollene torna alla scena in cui il patto era stato siglato e, dopo aver sfidato lo spirito della foresta, riceve un messaggio che può cambiare per sempre la loro esistenza.
Luna ascendente (Trilogía Luna #Volumen 3)
by Ian McDonaldLuna ascendente, la esperada continuación de Luna, por uno de los mejores autores de ciencia ficción del mundo. Un centenar de años en el futuro se libra una guerra entre los Cinco Dragones, las cinco familias que controlan las principales empresas industriales de la Luna. Todos los clanes se desviven por trepar hasta lo más alto de la cadena alimentaria con estrategias como matrimonios de conveniencia, espionaje industrial, secuestros y asesinatos masivos. Gracias a su ingeniosa manipulación política y a su fuerza de voluntad, Lucas Corta consigue emerger de las cenizas de su empresa destruida y hacerse con el control de la Luna. Y la única persona que puede pararlo es una célebre abogada lunar: su hermana Ariel. Ian MacDonald nos hace partícipes de la última batalla de los Dragones por la soberanía absoluta en el trepidante final de la trilogía «Luna». La crítica ha dicho:«Juego de Tronos en la Luna. Una saga épica sobre dinastías industriales que rivalizan por el poder en el entorno más duro que pueda imaginarse».Peter F. Hamilton, Shortlist Magazine «McDonald crea una compleja y fascinante civilización con una tecnología creíble, personajes complejos y argumentos e historias que se sostienen.»Publishers Weekly «Mucha intriga, violencia, sexo... Una suerte de Dallas en la Luna.»The Guardian
Luna creciente - Los Bombarderos de Bali
by Kerry B. CollisonEn un momento en el que los australianos se muestran indecisos a la hora de apoyar la propuesta de invasión de Irak liderada por Estados Unidos, más de seiscientos marines estadounidenses que se encuentran rotando en Bali desaparecen repentinamente; entonces, Kuta estalla en una bola de fuego y Australia se alinea con la demanda de Estados Unidos de formar parte de la "Coalición de los dispuestos". Basado en hechos indiscutibles, un relato paso a paso de los atentados de Bali, el aumento de la militancia islámica extremista en toda Asia y lo que podría deparar el futuro cuando el terror se desate a las puertas de Australia. Crescent Moon Rising relata el auge del islamismo militante en toda Asia y cómo Estados Unidos y otras agencias de inteligencia extranjeras perdieron la oportunidad de detener no sólo a los instigadores de los atentados del 11 de septiembre en Estados Unidos, sino también a los que crearon la Jemaah Islamiyah y llevaron a cabo los atentados de Bali. El complot Bojinka se descubre en Manila, pero Estados Unidos ridiculiza el contenido encontrado en un ordenador portátil Toshiba blanco descubierto tras el incendio de un apartamento. Los archivos informáticos describen un plan de asesinato contra el Papa, que visitaría esa semana, y el plan detallado para secuestrar 11 aviones y estrellarlos contra las Torres Gemelas y otros objetivos estadounidenses. El momento de este suceso fue enero de 1995.
Luna D'Argento (Luna D'Argento, #1)
by Nicole Stella Rebecca A. RogersPer la diciassettenne Candra Lowell, l'ultimo anno di liceo dovrebbe essere il più bello della sua vita. Non dovrebbe includere un trasferimento forzato a casa degli zii "per il suo bene". Una marea di brutte notizie la assale quando scopre di essere un licantropo e che, nel suo diciottesimo compleanno, erediterà un potere unico. A casa degli zii, Candra è perseguitata da incubi di foreste inquietanti e occhi scintillanti, e da una figura in ombra che la avverte di lasciare la città. Candra cerca di disfarsi di quelle immagini infestanti, ma quando l'uomo ombra appare davanti alla propria casa, capisce che avrebbe dovuto obbedirgli. Candra apprende il significato di quegli avvertimenti quando scopre di essere il nuovo bersaglio preferito di una famiglia rivale. Non solo è un licantropo: è un licantropo nel mezzo di una faida che fa sembrare Montecchi e Capuleti ottimi amici. Il peggio arriva quando Candra si innamora del suo acerrimo nemico, mentre i suoi rivali vogliono rubarle il potere che riceverà nel suo diciottesimo compleanno. Per proteggere famiglia e amici, Candra non può scappare né correre; deve affrontare i propri nemici, anche di fronte alla morte.
La luna de la medianoche (Cazadores Oscuros #Volumen 13)
by Sherrilyn KenyonDecimotercera entrega de la serie romántica paranormal «Cazadores Oscuros»: la historia de Aidan y Leta. En el pasado fue un hombre famoso que se daba a sí mismo y compartía su dinero sin pedir nada a cambio... hasta que las personas que lo rodeaban empezaron a tomarse demasiadas libertades. Ahora, Aidan no quiere saber nada del mundo, ni de nadie que forme parte de él. Nacida diosa en el Olimpo, Leta lo desconoce todo acerca del mundo. Pero un enemigo despiadado la ha obligado a salir de su ensueño. Perdida, ha llegado a las puertas de la casa del único hombre que puede ayudarla: Aidan. Los poderes inmortales de Leta tienen su origen en las emociones humanas, y el resentimiento de Aidan es el combustible que ella necesita para poner en marcha de nuevo sus defensas. Cuando una brutal tormenta de invierno los acorrale, Aidan y Leta deberán servirse del único poder capaz de salvarlos... o matarlos a ambos: la confianza. La crítica ha dicho...«Inventiva sin fin.»Boston Globe
La luna de la medianoche (Cazadores Oscuros #13)
by Sherrilyn KenyonLa decimotercera novela de los Cazadores Oscuros.En el pasado fue un hombre famoso, que se daba a sí mismo y compartía su dinero sin pedir nada a cambio... hasta que las personas que lo rodeaban empezaron a tomarse demasiadas libertades. Ahora Aidan no quiere saber nada del mundo, ni de nadie que forme parte de él.Nacida diosa en el Olimpo, Leta lo desconoce todo acerca del mundo. Pero un enemigo despiadado la ha obligado a salir de su mundo de ensueño. Perdida, ha llegado a las puertas de la casa del único hombre que puede ayudarla: Aidan. Los poderes inmortales de Leta tienen su origen en las emociones humanas, y el resentimiento de Aidan es el combustible que ella necesita para poner en marcha de nuevo sus defensas.Cuando una brutal tormenta de invierno los acorrale, Aidan y Leta deberán servirse del único poder capaz de salvarlos... o matarlos a ambos: la confianza.«Inventiva sin fin.»Boston Globe
La Luna de los Niños (The Children´s Moon)
by Carmen Agra DeedyHave you ever seen the moon on a clear blue day and wondered why?Hubo un tiempo en que solo el sol reinaba en el día, la luna adornaba la noche y los niños pequeños se iban a la cama antes del anochecer. Pero entonces, una mañana, la luna escuchó a unos niños reír y deseó verlos a la luz del día.Carmen Agra Deedy y Jim LaMarche han creado un cuento magistral y original sobre encontrar nuestro lugar en el universo.There once was a time when the sun alone ruled the day, the moon graced the night, and little children were sent to bed before sunset. Then early one dawn, the moon heard sounds of children laughing, and she yearned to see them by daylight.Carmen Agra Deedy and Jim LaMarche have brilliantly crafted an original pourquoi tale about finding one's place in the universe.
Luna de Sangre
by Rebecca A. Rogers Alexandra García GalvánAhora que Candra y Ben han llegado al siglo XVI y dejado a Alaric en el futuro, depende de ellos evitar que Ulric y Daciana terminen desterrados en el Otro Mundo. Pero hay más secretos en su pasado de lo que pensaron; no solo tendrán que encontrar al lobo que mordió a sus ancestros, sino que también tendrán que lidiar con la bruja del pueblo, quien tiene el poder original para destruirlo todo.
La luna del leopardo (Psi/Cambiantes #Volumen 4)
by Nalini SinghCuarta entrega de la famosa serie paranormal romántica «Psi/Cambiantes». Un fantasma del pasado vuelve a aparecer en la vida de un cambiante leopardo y le obliga a replantearse sus instintos animales. Clay, un centinela del clan de los DarkRiver, era muy joven cuando su amor y su instinto protector le impulsaron a matar al hombre que había abusado de la pequeña Tally, su mejor amiga. El paso por el correccional terminó de anular su herencia materna, tierna y humana, que ha sido suplantada por la fiereza felina de su padre, un cambiante leopardo. Tally también quedó marcada para siempre por la violencia de su padrastro y el ataque salvaje que acabó con su vida, que ella misma presenció. Pero ahora, tras dejar atrás unos años turbulentos, dedica todo su tiempo y energías a ayudar a los niños de la calle. Cuando sus protegidos empiezan a desaparecer, decide recurrir de nuevo a Clay. Aunque el reencuentro está cargado de tensiones, puesto que al centinela le cuesta perdonarla por todo lo que le ha ocultado durante años, el leopardo que lleva dentro no está dispuesto a perder otra vez a la mujer a quien siempre ha querido proteger y poseer... Ahora, dos décadas después de aquellos terribles incidentes en los que ambos se vieron implicados, Clay y Tally se unen de nuevo en una carrera contrarreloj para salvar vidas inocentes. Pero antes deberán ser capaces de superar el pasado, a cambio de no perder el tesoro más preciado que comparten. La crítica ha dicho...«Lo mejor en la romántica paranormal.»Publishers Weekly «Singh lo ha vuelto a hacer, La luna del leopardo te atrapa y no te deja escapar. Probablemente el mejor libro de una serie ya de por sí excepcional.»Fresh Fiction «Nalini Singh es una maestra contando historias. Sus personajes son tan vivos que saltan de las páginas y te arrastran. Laluna del leopardo es otra gran novela de la autora y una lectura obligada para todos aquellos a los que les apasionan las aventuras y los romances tórridos.»Night Owl Romace
Luna di sangue (Serie Sanguis Noctis #1)
by Alex Kidwell Robin Saxon Fabrizio VivoliSerie Sanguis Noctis, Libro 1Jed Walker è un killer su commissione che deve svolgere un incarico apparentemente semplice: introdursi in un'abitazione per recuperare qualcosa. Il suo nuovo cliente non sta cercando soldi o oggetti. Vuole il timido e bellissimo Redford Reed, un uomo che in un solo giorno sconvolge il mondo di Jed, che non è proprio pronto a innamorarsi così repentinamente del suo obiettivo. Redford Reed vive rinchiuso nella casa della nonna, è afflitto da una terribile maledizione e osserva il mondo scorrere fuori della sua casa, fino a quando non arriva Jed, inviato da un uomo che non si fermerà davanti a nulla pur di reclamare Redford come sua proprietà. La sua unica possibilità di salvezza è fare squadra con Jed ma, mentre la violenza cresce, così aumenta anche la tensione fra loro. Anche se hanno entrambi trovato qualcosa per cui vale la pena vivere, ci vorrà tutta l'abilità di Jed e ogni piccola goccia di coraggio di Redford per rimanere in vita.
Luna di sangue
by P. Torres Francesca M. GattiDurante la scomparsa del Sole dietro la Luna, un vampiro della casata Eixon ha il compito di sacrificare una giovane strega. Così facendo gli saranno concessi straordinari poteri e potrà prolungare la sua vita sulla Terra. Inoltre, potrà vedere il Sole sorgere e tramontare. Sarà possibile?
La luna embrujada (The Cursed Moon)
by Angela CervantesLa nueva novela de la celebre autora Angela Cervantes combina una escalofriante historia de fantasmas con su sincero estilo narrativo.“Uno, dos, el celador te viene a buscar. Tres, cuatro, dejaras de respirar. Cinco, seis, como un palo flotaras. Siete, ocho, tu destino encontraras”.Rafael Fuentes no se asusta facilmente. Le encanta escribir historias de fantasmas, leer libros de terror y entretener a sus amigos con cuentos aterradores que crea en el acto. Rafa se ha enfrentado a tantas situaciones aterradoras en la vida real que las apariciones fantasmales no le quitan el sueno. Su madre pronto saldra de la carcel y vendra a vivir con el, su hermana y sus abuelos. Por primera vez en mucho tiempo, Rafa siente que el miedo se le acumula en el estomago.Para distraerse del regreso de su madre, Rafa pasa una noche elaborando la historia de fantasmas mas aterradora que jamas haya contado. Bajo una espeluznante luna de sangre, Rafa le cuenta a un grupo de amigos sobre el celador, un fantasma malvado que atrae a los ninos desprevenidos al estanque del vecindario... y nunca regresan. Rafa esta muy orgulloso de su ultima creacion, hasta que empiezan a suceder cosas extranas a su alrededor y se da cuenta de que el celador es real. Rafa le ha dado vida al fantasma y solo el puede detenerlo.Celebrated author Angela Cervantes' brand new novel combines a chilling ghost story with her award-winning, heartfelt storytelling style.One two, the Caretaker’s coming for you. Three-four, you’ll breathe no more. Five-six, you’ll float like sticks. Seven, eight, you’ll meet your fate.Rafael Fuentes isn’t easily scared. He loves writing ghost stories, reading scary books, and entertaining his friends with terrifying tales he creates on the spot. Rafa has come up against enough real-life scary situations that fictional hauntings seem like no big deal. Rafa’s incarcerated mom is being released from jail soon, and will be coming to live with him, his sister, and their grandparents. For the first time in a while, Rafa feels a pit of fear growing in his stomach.To take his mind off his mom’s return, Rafa spends an evening crafting the scariest ghost story he’s ever told. As an eerie blood moon hangs in the sky, Rafa tells a group of friends about The Caretaker. The Caretaker is an evil ghost who lures unsuspecting kids into the neighborhood pond. . . and they don’t ever come out. Rafa is really proud of his latest creation, until strange things start to happen around him. With a sinking feeling, Rafa realizes the Caretaker is real. Rafa has brought the ghost to life—and only he can stop him.
Luna Marine
by Ian DouglasThe revelations on Mars -- a half-million year-old legacy of the vanished star-traveling Builders -- have fed the flames of catastrophic war. A beleaguered United States and its Russian and Japanese allies struggle to hold their own against the indomitable forces of the enemy United Nations. The bloody conflict that has swept over the home planet now rages across the blackness of space -- with the U.S. Marine Corps in the vanguard, leading the charge as always.But Mars is not the sole repository of alien wonders. The Earth's moon hides unsettling mysteries of its own-and dangerous secrets pointing toward an unstoppable threat advancing from somewhere beyond the solar system. And as scientists on both sides ract to utilize technology they have only barely begun to comprehend, the UN makes the opening move in a gambit that could end the hostilities quickly and decisively by bringing about the death of millions...without the aid of alien-inspired weaponry.A bad situation worsens by the nanosecond. And that means it's time to call in the Marines -- to make a life or death stand on the gray shores of Luna.
Luna: Moon Rising
by Ian McDonaldOptioned for TV by CBS in a massive deal, Ian McDonald's Luna trilogy has already been acclaimed as one of the most exciting and important SF series of the decade. This is Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars trilogy for a new generation; perfect SF for fans of Gravity and The Martian looking for a wider canvas and large-scale thriller format.Akin to the mafia families of The Godfather, the families of the five Dragons who control the rich resources of the moon are locked in an endless and vicious struggle for supremacy and now the peace that reigned while the moon was colonised is breaking down. Which of the scions of the dragons will gain supremacy? Or will the moon, with its harsh vacuum, it's freezing dark and blazing, irradiated light be the final winner?