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Reckoning Infinity
by John E. StithRECKONING INFINITY by John E. Stith Explorers sent deep into the interior of a moon-sized alien visitor may wind up dead before they discover the visitor's secrets. The team includes a woman who received several bionic replacements after an accident and the man she blames for the accident. Could be thought of as RENDEZVOUS WITH RAMA meets A JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. On the Science Fiction Chronicle best of year list. Chosen by the New York Public Library as one of their Best Books for Young Adults. Stith's work has been nominated for the Nebula-Award, and has included a Hugo Award honorable mention. Complete information on Stith's work may be found at www.neverend.com. The author of this book donated a digital copy to Bookshare.org. Join us in thanking John E. Stith for providing his accessible digital book to this community.
Reckoning of Fallen Gods: A Tale Of The Coven (Tales of the Coven #2)
by R. A. SalvatoreThe new Coven series from the bestselling creator of Drizzt Do’Urden, continues with New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore's Reckoning of Fallen Gods.The winds of change are blowing upon Fireach Speur. Aoelyn risked her life to save the trader Talmadge and it cost her everything that is dear to her, but Talmadge survived and can’t forget the amazing woman that killed a god.Little do they realize, war is coming to the mountain. Far to the west, a fallen empire stirs. One that sees a solar eclipse as a call to war. Their empire once dominated the known world and they want it back.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Reclaim the Stars: 17 Tales Across Realms & Space
by Zoraida CórdovaFrom stories that take you to the stars, to stories that span into other times and realms, to stories set in the magical now, Reclaim the Stars takes the Latin American diaspora to places fantastical and out of this world.Follow princesses warring in space, haunting ghost stories in Argentina, mermaids off the coast of the Caribbean, swamps that whisper secrets, and many more realms explored and unexplored; this stunning collection of seventeen short stories breaks borders and realms to prove that stories are truly universal.Reclaim the Stars features both bestselling and acclaimed authors as well as two new voices in the genres: Vita Ayala, David Bowles, J.C. Cervantes, Zoraida Córdova, Sara Faring, Romina Garber, Isabel Ibañez, Anna-Marie McLemore, Yamile Saied Méndez, Nina Moreno, Circe Moskowitz, Maya Motayne, Linda Raquel Nieves Pérez, Daniel José Older, Claribel A. Ortega, Mark Oshiro and Lilliam Rivera.
Reclaimed
by Madeleine RouxIn this claustrophobic science fiction thriller, a woman begins to doubt her own sanity and reality itself when she undergoes a dangerous experiment.The Ganymede facility is a fresh start. At least that's what Senna tells herself when she arrives to take part in a cutting-edge scientific treatment in which participants have traumatic memories erased. And Senna has reasons for wanting to escape her past.But almost as soon as the treatment begins, Senna finds more than just her traumatic memories disappearing. She hardly recognizes her new life or herself. Even though the cure might justify the side effects of the process, Senna knows that something isn't right. As the side effects worsen, she will need to band together with the other participants to unravel the mystery of her present and save her future.
Reclaiming Quinn (The Wolves of Lydon #2)
by Parker WilliamsThe Wolves of Lydon: Book TwoShifter Quinn Adler knew he would live and die as a slave. Quinn’s life was filled with pain until he was rescued from an abusive pack. But in Lydon, Quinn can’t be sure of anything, so he’s terrified of everything. With no one to give him direction, he is lost—until Deke takes control of him. Deke Timmons hates that he has to play the role of master to his mate. Unfortunately, Quinn won’t accept his love until Deke can show him what being mates means. Vowing to help Quinn, Deke takes him into the world he’s never seen. Though sometimes their relationship is tense, his methods seem to be working. Then a power-mad Alpha swoops in to kidnap Quinn and ends up getting Deke by mistake. Now Deke must play submissive to a wolf complicit in Quinn’s abuse. He’ll do whatever it takes to get back to his mate—but with Deke in peril, Quinn must find his courage and reclaim the person he was meant to be.
Reclaiming Shilo Snow: The Pulse-Pounding Sequel to The Evaporation of Sofi Snow (Sofi Snow #2)
by Mary WeberShe was far more capable than Earth's leaders had accounted for, and they had no idea what she'd do next.“In this sequel to The Evaporation of Sofi Snow, Weber takes a darker tone, delving into alien abduction, experimentation on children, the machinations of power-hungry politicians, and black-market corruption . . . This is a well-paced page-turner.” —Kirkus ReviewsKnown as a brilliant mind that could hack her world’s darkest secrets, seventeen-year-old Sofi Snow is the most wanted teenager alive. She found her way to the icy, technologically brilliant planet of Delon to find Shilo, the brother everyone but Sofi believes is dead.But as she and Ambassador Miguel partner to find her brother and warn those on Earth of Delon’s dark designs on humanity, Sofi’s memories threaten to overtake her, distorting everything she holds true. She knows the Delonese once kept her in a dark, deceptive place . . . and destroyed a portion of her life. Now, the more they discover of Sofi’s past, the more Sofi feels herself unraveling—as each new revelation has her questioning the very existence of reality.In this harrowing sequel to The Evaporation of Sofi Snow, Sofi and Miguel must trust each other and discover the secrets locked inside Sofi’s mind as the line between what’s real and what they imagine begins to slip away . . . threatening to take the human race with it.
Reclaiming Their Love
by Rebecca RoyceDiana Mallory lost everything when her five husbands were taken from her on the other side of the galaxy.Back on the Milky Way side of the black hole, she’s deep into the war for Mars Station. Diana will do anything for her family, but every day is a living hell without the loves of her life. She assumes she’ll never see them again. But, Damian, Sterling, Cash, Lewis and Judge are on their way to her. When they find her they won’t let war, allegiance, or time differentials keep them from reclaiming their love. Please note—this book contains the ending to Diana’s story, five hot men who love her, and a race through space you’ll never forget.Reverse Harem and Intense.
Reclamation: Playing God, Reclamation, The Quiet Invasion, And Fool's War
by Sarah ZettelWinner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel: With mankind spread thinly across the galaxy, two refugees must find humanity&’s homeEric Born knows his way around the universe. He&’s a quick-thinking merchant blessed with natural telekinetic skill. He&’s also that rarest of creatures, a human being. Humans have been scattered across the universe, powerless and oppressed, dispersed so widely that no one knows what planet they first came from. Eric survives by selling his talents to the mysterious galactic tyrants known as the Rhudolant Vitae, but has never forgotten he belongs to the human race, and the distant world, the Realm of the Nameless Powers. The Realm may be a backwater, but Eric will do anything to protect his home from the merciless and powerful Vitae. With the help of fellow refugee Arla Rengate, Eric embarks on a journey across the stars. To save the Realm, he will have to cross the Vitae, and discover a secret that holds the key to the origins of mankind.
Recluce Tales: Stories from the World of Recluce (Saga of Recluce)
by L. E. Modesitt Jr.For over a thousand years, Order and Chaos have molded the island of Recluce. The Saga of Recluce chronicles the history of this world through eighteen books, L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s most expansive and bestselling fantasy series. <P>Recluce Tales: Stories from the World of Recluce collects seventeen new short stories and four popular reprints spanning the thousand-year history of Recluce. First-time readers will gain a glimpse of the fascinating world and its complex magic system, while longtime readers of the series will be treated to glimpses into the history of the world.Modesitt's essay “Behind the ‘Magic’ of Recluce” gives insight into his thoughts on developing the magical system that rules the Island of Recluce and its surrounding lands, while “The Vice Marshal's Trial” takes the reader back to the first colonists on Recluce. Old favorites “Black Ordermage” and “The Stranger” stand side-by-side with thrilling new stories.
Recoil: Starfist Force Recon Book 3
by Devid Sherman Dan CraggSwift, silent, and deadly-they strike where no one else dares.Fear is the fastest-growing crop on Haulover, a newly colonized planet where someone-or something-is destroying isolated farmhouses. The unseen enemy strikes without warning, then disappears, leaving no stone standing, no trace of families or farm animals. When the Confederation receives a desperate plea for help, it's time to send in the Marines. Impossible missions are a matter of course for Fourth Force Recon's second platoon squads, and the situation at Haulover-with no witnesses and few clues-is no exception. But this assignment turns out to be even tougher and bloodier than usual because the devastation is a ploy-to lure the nine Marines into a trap, and to force them to bust the Confederation's terrible secret wide open. And as for the Skinks lying in ambush on Haulover, they have no idea what trouble is . . . until they go up against a few good Marines.From the Paperback edition.
The Recoletta Novels (Limited Edition)
by Carrie PatelMurder, revolution and secrets of a lost past threaten a vast underground city, in the complete collection of the Recoletta novels.Collects The Buried Life, Cities and Thrones, and The Song of the Dead in a single volume.The gaslight and shadows of the underground city of Recoletta hide secrets and lies. When Inspector Liesl Malone investigates the murder of a renowned historian, she finds herself stonewalled by Recoletta’s top-secret historical research facility. When a second high-profile murder threatens the very fabric of city society, Malone and her rookie partner must tread carefully, lest they fall victim to not only the criminals they seek, but the government which purports to protect them. Knowledge is power, and power must be preserved at all costs… The dark, forbidden knowledge of how the city came to be founded has been released into the world for all to read, and now someone must pay. Inspector Liesl Malone is on her toes, trying to keep the peace, and Arnault’s spy ring is more active than ever. Has the city’s increased access to knowledge put the citizens in even more danger? Allegiances change, long-held beliefs are adjusted, and things are about to get messy. The Library Accord has finally been signed by Recoletta and its neighbours, but the fight for power continues. A desperate attempt to save the spymaster Arnault from execution leads to Malone’s arrest and Jane’s escape. They must pursue each other across the sea to discover a culture that has held together over the centuries. There they will finally learn the truths about the Catastrophe that drove their civilization underground.File Under: Fantasy
Recomponiendo a Noel
by Traductores Anónimos Charlie CochetNo todo son brillantes copos de nieve y bastones de caramelo dulce en la ciudad del Polo Norte. Los oficinistas Tim y Noel no hacen otra cosa en todo el día más que pelearse y tanto antagonismo podría estar basado en el odio... o en una atracción mutua. Depende de Jack Frost y de su amigo elfo Rudy, abordar las hostilidades e introducir algunos besos de Navidad, pero ¿está el príncipe Frost preparado para el desafío de poner en marcha un nuevo romance cuando alguien está tratando de romper su espíritu navideño?
Reconcilable Claim (Wolf Ranch #1)
by Lia DavisSawyer Kelmount's destiny is at the head of the pack, but becoming Alpha was supposed to happen much later in his life. Grieving the loss of his father forces him to slowly accept his new responsibilities, but as he steps up to lead the others on Wolf Ranch, he's haunted by his loneliness and the mistakes of his past. Surely this would all be easier to accept if his mate were still here.Erika Morrison is happy with her life in L.A., but when she learns that Sawyer's father has passed away, she dutifully makes the trip home to Wolf Ranch to attend the funeral. Expecting Sawyer to be as distant and aloof as always, Erika is surprised that the new pack Alpha wants her help with the ranch's finances. And being near him again sparks the embers of an old flame that never really burned out. As Erika sorts through the books for Sawyer to figure out what's really going on, one phone call forces her to make a difficult decision: return to L.A. or stay on Wolf Ranch and work things out with Sawyer once and for all.
Reconciliation (The Bloodlight Chronicles #1)
by Steve Stanton&“Revitalizes the cyber-fiction genre with its vivid prose and believable characters . . . [This] should appeal to fans of Bruce Sterling and William Gibson&” (Library Journal). Zakariah and Mia Davis have been infected with an alien virus that prolongs life—and as a result, their blood is a valuable black-market staple due to its rejuvenating effects. But the &“eternal virus&” has not affected their son Rix, and Zakariah is consumed with the search for an active sample to inoculate the teenager against mortality. To succeed, Zakariah surgically wires his brain for the global computer network, a virtual cyber-economy controlled by avatars. Busted for transporting grain without a permit, and on the run from the government and the Eternal Research Institute, Zakariah must travel off-planet through a commercial wormhole, alongside a woman who is seeking the source of immortality for her own purposes. Now, in the Cromeus colonies on the other side of time and space, Zakariah will risk everything to give his son eternal life . . .
Reconstructed: Building a hero (libro #1)
by F. Rossi Tasha BlackAlcuni eroi non nascono… vengono costruiti. Westley Worthington ha tutto: un mucchio di soldi, un bell’aspetto, un cervello fatto per gli affari e una fila infinita di donne che vogliono compiacerlo. E a lui piace così, finché un incontro ravvicinato con la morte gli fa riconsiderare le priorità costringendolo a pensare a qualcun altro oltre che a se stesso per la prima volta, nella sua vita privilegiata. Cordelia Cross non ha mai avuto la vita facile; per sostenere la famiglia lavora come assistente di un uomo che disprezza, solo per poter pagare le cure di sua sorella. Quando il suo arrogante capo allontana il suo ultimo vero amico, si ritrova promossa da segretaria, addetta all’agenda e al caffè, a membro del circolo privato di West. L’umore e le passioni si accendono, quando i due cominciano a passare del tempo insieme, finché un terribile incidente fa congelare la loro recente attrazione. Quando West viene messo di fronte alla prova più impegnativa della sua vita, Cordelia lo aiuta a rendersi conto che ha tutti gli strumenti per diventare una forza della giustizia. Insieme, devono trasformare West nell’eroe che nessuno avrebbe mai immaginato. Reconstructed è il primo libro di Building a Hero, una trilogia di romance sui supereroi dell'autrice di bestseller Tasha Black.
reconstruyendo mundos
by Paul Vaillé Jorge Valdenebro SánchezResumen Según una antigua teoría, el hombre solo se encontrará en armonía con el mundo y actor de su época en el trascurso de tres existencias: el alma vegetal, el alma animal y el alma racional. A comienzos del siglo XXI, entre los numerosos individuos que no habían encontrado su lugar en este mundo, pero que pretendían hacerlo, Niels, entonces un joven arquitecto griego atormentado por los mitos griegos del pasado, fue internado en un hospital psiquiátrico debido a lo que los especialistas describen como un «trueno en un cielo sereno». Niels considera este diagnóstico un flechazo por una perfecta desconocida, Stella, a quien espera, además, reconquistarla poniendo en práctica el juego del alma que le enseñó un florista. Solo dialogando consigo mismo podrá mirar en la misma dirección que su alter ego y rehacer el mundo en su diversidad
The Record Keeper
by Agnes GomillionThe Record Keeper is a visceral and thrilling near-future dystopia examining past and present race relations.After World War III, Earth is in ruins, and the final armies have come to a reluctant truce. Everyone must obey the law--in every way--or risk shattering the fragile peace and endangering the entire human race.Arika Cobane is on the threshold of taking her place of privilege as a member of the Kongo elite after ten grueling years of training. But everything changes when a new student arrives speaking dangerous words of treason: What does peace matter if innocent lives are lost to maintain it? As Arika is exposed to new beliefs, she realizes that the laws she has dedicated herself to uphold are the root of her people's misery. If Arika is to liberate her people, she must unearth her fierce heart and discover the true meaning of freedom: finding the courage to live--or die--without fear.
Record of a Night too Brief (Japanese Novellas #3)
by Hiromi KawakamiAkutagawa Prize-winning stories about unsettling loss and romance from one of Japan&’s most celebrated contemporary writers—for fans of Haruki Murakami and Banana YoshimotoIn a dreamlike adventure, one woman travels through an apparently unending night with a porcelain girlfriend, mist-monsters and villainous monkeys; a sister mourns her invisible brother whom only she can still see, while the rest of her family welcome his would-be wife into their home; and an accident with a snake leads a shop girl to discover the snake-families everyone else seems to be concealing. Sensual, yearning, and filled with the tricks of memory and grief, Record of a Night Too Brief is an atmospheric trio of unforgettable tales.&“Talking animals, transformations into trees and horses, and a melancholic mood of loss and love make it easy to see why Kawakami is one of the more exciting voices in contemporary Japanese literature." —Thrillist
Record of a Spaceborn Few: Wayfarers 3 (Wayfarers #3)
by Becky ChambersReturn to the sprawling universe of the Galactic Commons, as humans, artificial intelligence, aliens, and some beings yet undiscovered explore what it means to be a community in this exciting third adventure in the acclaimed and multi-award-nominated science fiction Wayfarers series, brimming with heartwarming characters and dazzling space adventure.Hundreds of years ago, the last humans on Earth boarded the Exodus Fleet in search of a new home among the stars. After centuries spent wandering empty space, their descendants were eventually accepted by the well-established species that govern the Milky Way.But that was long ago. Today, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, the birthplace of many, yet a place few outsiders have ever visited. While the Exodans take great pride in their original community and traditions, their culture has been influenced by others beyond their bulkheads. As many Exodans leave for alien cities or terrestrial colonies, those who remain are left to ponder their own lives and futures: What is the purpose of a ship that has reached its destination? Why remain in space when there are habitable worlds available to live? What is the price of sustaining their carefully balanced way of life—and is it worth saving at all?A young apprentice, a lifelong spacer with young children, a planet-raised traveler, an alien academic, a caretaker for the dead, and an Archivist whose mission is to ensure no one’s story is forgotten, wrestle with these profound universal questions. The answers may seem small on the galactic scale, but to these individuals, it could mean everything.
Record of a Spaceborn Few: Wayfarers 3 (Wayfarers #3)
by Becky Chambers'The best speculative fiction currently being written' John Connolly. *THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SERIES* From the ground, we stand. From our ship, we live. By the stars, we hope.The incredible new novel by Becky Chambers, author of the beloved The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.#SpacebornFewCenturies after the last humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, a place many are from but few outsiders have seen. Humanity has finally been accepted into the galactic community, but while this has opened doors for many, those who have not yet left for alien cities fear that their carefully cultivated way of life is under threat.Tessa chose to stay home when her brother Ashby left for the stars, but has to question that decision when her position in the Fleet is threatened.Kip, a reluctant young apprentice, itches for change but doesn't know where to find it.Sawyer, a lost and lonely newcomer, is just looking for a place to belong.And when a disaster rocks this already fragile community, those Exodans who still call the Fleet their home can no longer avoid the inescapable question:What is the purpose of a ship that has reached its destination?PRAISE'Richly human, believable [and] compelling . . . underlain with a deep compassion and a feeling for community' Tor.com.'Terrific. . . a masterly exploration of characterisation and diversity wrapped in intensity, heartbreak and tension.' Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat.'An emotional, moving look at what it means to be human, and the importance of heritage and legacy' Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe.'Exactly what I hoped it would be and more . . . Moving in what feels like small personal ways but is actually big, universal ways and it is uplifting on the same scale' Forbidden Planet.
Record of a Spaceborn Few: Wayfarers 3
by Becky Chambers'The best speculative fiction currently being written' John Connolly. *THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SERIES* From the ground, we stand. From our ship, we live. By the stars, we hope.The incredible new novel by Becky Chambers, author of the beloved The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.#SpacebornFewCenturies after the last humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, a place many are from but few outsiders have seen. Humanity has finally been accepted into the galactic community, but while this has opened doors for many, those who have not yet left for alien cities fear that their carefully cultivated way of life is under threat.Tessa chose to stay home when her brother Ashby left for the stars, but has to question that decision when her position in the Fleet is threatened.Kip, a reluctant young apprentice, itches for change but doesn't know where to find it.Sawyer, a lost and lonely newcomer, is just looking for a place to belong.And when a disaster rocks this already fragile community, those Exodans who still call the Fleet their home can no longer avoid the inescapable question:What is the purpose of a ship that has reached its destination?PRAISE'Richly human, believable [and] compelling . . . underlain with a deep compassion and a feeling for community' Tor.com.'Terrific. . . a masterly exploration of characterisation and diversity wrapped in intensity, heartbreak and tension.' Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat.'An emotional, moving look at what it means to be human, and the importance of heritage and legacy' Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe.'Exactly what I hoped it would be and more . . . Moving in what feels like small personal ways but is actually big, universal ways and it is uplifting on the same scale' Forbidden Planet.
The Record of Currupira
by Robert AbernathyFrom ancient Martian records came the grim song of a creature whose very existence was long forgotten.
Recordar
by Helena Cardoso Marnie CateEsconder-te a verdade não significa mais proteger-te. Senta-te e contar-te-ei o que precisas de saber. Com estas palavras os segredoas da minha bisavó, Genevieve Silver, foram desenterrados e o meu papel como Protetora da Magia Elementar revelado. O meu nome é Mara. Sempre senti que faltava alguma coisa; que nada é permanente. Porque me sentiria assim? Fui criada com a minha irmãzinha pela minha avó, que me amava e mimava. E depois havia o Cole Sands. Quem poderia esquecer o rapaz de olhos azuis que tinha roubado o meu coração. O que mais podia uma rapariga precisar? Mal sabia eu que com um segredo, a minha vida e o mundo em que vivo poderia mudar para sempre.
Recordar - Protectores de la Magia Elemental
by Patricia Marnie CateEscondiéndote la verdad no te estoy protegiendo. Siéntate y te contaré lo que necesitas saber. Con estas palabras lo secretos de mi bisabuela, Genevieve Silver, fueron desenterrados y mi rol como una Protectora de la Magia Elemental revelada. Mi nombre es Mara. Siempre he sentido que algo estaba perdido; que nada es permanente. ¿Por qué me sentiría de esta forma? Fui criada con mi hermana pequeña por mi abuela, quien nos amó y me consintió. Y también estaba Cole Sands. ¿Quién podría olvidar ese muchacho de ojos azules que había robado mi corazón? ¿Qué más podría una chica necesitar? Poco conocía acerca del secreto, sólo que mi vida y el mundo en que vivo cambiaría para siempre.
Recovery: Star Wars (The New Jedi Order) (Short Story)
by Troy DenningBONUS: This short story also features an excerpt from Star Wars: New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory I: Conquest.As the forces of darkness threaten to engulf the galaxy, one last defiant spark remains.... Though the Yuuzhan Vong were victorious in their savage conquest of the planet Duro, they failed to extract sensitive information from Leia Organa Solo, who now barely clings to life after enduring the enemies' torture. Unless she receives medical attention soon, the badly wounded Princess and former head of the New Republic will surely die. Pursued by bounty hunters, Han Solo begins a race against time, only to find his urgent pleas for help rejected by planet after planet, as the Jedi are blamed for the continuing fight against the seemingly invincible aliens. Desperate, the Solos decide on a suicide mission. They must reach Coruscant, the New Republic's strife-ridden capital where traitors, appeasers, and assassins now share the same goal as the fierce Yuuzhan Vong: kill all Jedi...