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The Red Tape War
by Jack L. Chalker Mike Resnick George Alec EffingerThis science fiction book has been written by three authors, each chapter by a different one.
Red Team Blues: A Martin Hench Novel (The Martin Hench Novels)
by Cory DoctorowNew York Times bestseller Cory Doctorow's Red Team Blues is a grabby next-Tuesday thriller about cryptocurrency shenanigans that will awaken you to how the world really works.Martin Hench is 67 years old, single, and successful in a career stretching back to the beginnings of Silicon Valley. He lives and roams California in a very comfortable fully-furnished touring bus, The Unsalted Hash, that he bought years ago from a fading rock star. He knows his way around good food and fine drink. He likes intelligent women, and they like him back often enough.Martin is a—contain your excitement—self-employed forensic accountant, a veteran of the long guerilla war between people who want to hide money, and people who want to find it. He knows computer hardware and software alike, including the ins and outs of high-end databases and the kinds of spreadsheets that are designed to conceal rather than reveal. He’s as comfortable with social media as people a quarter his age, and he’s a world-level expert on the kind of international money-laundering and shell-company chicanery used by Fortune 500 companies, mid-divorce billionaires, and international drug gangs alike. He also knows the Valley like the back of his hand, all the secret histories of charismatic company founders and Sand Hill Road VCs. Because he was there at all the beginnings. He’s not famous, except to the people who matter. He’s made some pretty powerful people happy in his time, and he’s been paid pretty well. It’s been a good life.Now he’s been roped into a job that’s more dangerous than anything he’s ever agreed to before—and it will take every ounce of his skill to get out alive.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Red the Witch
by Edwin Betancourt Jr.Mortals have told fairy tales all throughout their lives to children as a means to get them to fall asleep. To them, these stories are nothing more than entertainment with life lessons to be taught. But to the Enchanted and Magic Beings, these stories are their truths.Judias Romero is known throughout the Enchanted Realm as Red Riding Hood. After divorcing his husband, Prince Maceo Charming, Judias decides to leave his home and live in the Mortal Realm, starting a new life as a private investigator.Three years later his former mentor Athena is murdered and every spell she casted throughout her life is broken, wreaking havoc in both the Enchanted and Magic Realms. Enchantress Morgan le Fay seeks out Judias to inform him how special he truly is to both Realms and how only his magic can save Happily Ever Afters.However, when four students turn up missing at Magik School, and the prime suspect is an urban legend, it’s up to Judias to find the students, vanquish the suspect, and fix Athena’s mess. Then Prince Charming renters Judias’ life, and the Witch soon finds out how complicated true love can really be. Will Judias ever catch a break?
The Red Thirst (Dark Hunter)
by Benjamin Hulme-CrossMr. Blood and Mary want to hunt a vampire. Edgar is scared. But when the monster attacks, only Edgar can stop it!
The Red Thread: A Novel
by Ann HoodThe new bestseller from the author of The Knitting Circle: “Is there anyone who can write about the connections between ordinary people as well as Ann Hood does?”—Jodi Picoult “In China there is a belief that people who are destined to be together are connected by an invisible red thread. Who is at the end of your red thread?” After losing her infant daughter in a freak accident, Maya Lange opens The Red Thread, an adoption agency that specializes in placing baby girls from China with American families. Maya finds some comfort in her work, until a group of six couples share their personal stories of their desire for a child. Their painful and courageous journey toward adoption forces her to confront the lost daughter of her past. Brilliantly braiding together the stories of Chinese birth mothers who give up their daughters, Ann Hood writes a moving and beautifully told novel of fate and the red thread that binds these characters’ lives. Heartrending and wise, The Red Thread is a stirring portrait of unforgettable love and yearning for a baby.
The Red Thread: An Adoption Fairy Tale
by Grace LinThere is an ancient Chinese belief that an invisible, unbreakable red thread connects all those who are destined to be together. A king and queen rule a beautiful and peaceful land. They should be full of joy and contentment, but they both feel a strange pain that worsens every day. Then a peddler's magic spectacles reveal a red thread pulling at each of their hearts. The king and queen know they must follow the thread, wherever it may lead. Grace Lin's lovely adoption fairy tale is for all children--and the parents who would search the world to find them.
The Red Threads of Fortune (The Tensorate Series #2)
by Jy Yang“Joyously wild stuff. Highly recommended.” —The New York TimesThe Red Threads of Fortune is one of a pair of unique, standalone introductions to JY Yang's Tensorate Series, which Kate Elliott calls "effortlessly fascinating." For more of the story you can read its twin novella The Black Tides of Heaven, available simultaneously.Fallen prophet, master of the elements, and daughter of the supreme Protector, Sanao Mokoya has abandoned the life that once bound her. Once her visions shaped the lives of citizens across the land, but no matter what tragedy Mokoya foresaw, she could never reshape the future. Broken by the loss of her young daughter, she now hunts deadly, sky-obscuring naga in the harsh outer reaches of the kingdom with packs of dinosaurs at her side, far from everything she used to love.On the trail of a massive naga that threatens the rebellious mining city of Bataanar, Mokoya meets the mysterious and alluring Rider. But all is not as it seems: the beast they both hunt harbors a secret that could ignite war throughout the Protectorate. As she is drawn into a conspiracy of magic and betrayal, Mokoya must come to terms with her extraordinary and dangerous gifts, or risk losing the little she has left to hold dear.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Red Thunder (The Thunder and Lightning Series #1)
by John Varley&“The heart-pounding space race is on . . . in this riveting SF thriller&” from the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of Red Lightning and Rolling Thunder (Publishers Weekly, starred review). As Chinese and US spacecraft compete to be the first to land on Mars, a former astronaut, his cousin, and four teens from Florida decide to take matters into their own hands. If they can quickly build their own space-worthy ship using scrap metal, appliances, and power tools, they have a chance to come from behind—thanks to an inventive new power source that can propel them to the Red Planet within three days. No guts, no glory . . . &“Varley&’s great strength is in his characterizations, but in Red Thunder he also shows a strong sense of place. . . . If you are willing to simply fantasize about fleeing your office cubicle and becoming a heroic space explorer, this novel will fulfill your wishes.&” —The Washington Post &“Fast paced . . . Engaging characters.&” —Rocky Mountain News &“Full of little gems of wit and intelligence.&” —Booklist &“[A] fun-filled adventure. Varley matches a serious literary style with an outrageous plot, and he&’s one of the few writers in the field who could make it work.&” —Chronicle
Red Thunder
by John VarleySeven suburban misfits are constructing a spaceship out of old tanker cars. The plan is to beat the Chinese to Mars--in under four days at three million miles an hour. It would be history in the making if it didn't sound so insane.
Red Tigress (Blood Heir #2)
by Amélie Wen ZhaoFans of Children of Blood and Bone will love the sequel to Blood Heir. The second book in an epic fantasy series about a princess hiding a dark secret and the con man she must trust to liberate her empire from a dark reign. Ana Mikhailov is the only surviving member of the royal family of Cyrilia. She has no army, no title, and no allies, and now she must find a way to take back the throne or risk the brutal retribution of the empress. Morganya is determined to establish a new world order on the spilled blood of non-Affinites. Ana is certain that Morganya won't stop until she kills them all. Ana's only chance at navigating the dangerous world of her homeland means partnering with Ramson Quicktongue again. But the cunning crime lord has schemes of his own. For Ana to find an army, they must cross the Whitewaves to the impenetrable stone forts of Bregon. Only, no one can be certain what they will find there. A dark power has risen. Will revolution bring peace--or will it only paint the streets in more blood.
The Red Tree
by Caitlin R. KiernanSarah Crowe left Atlanta, and the remnants of a tumultuous relationship, to live alone in an old house in rural Rhode Island. <P><P>Within its walls she discovers an unfinished manuscript written by the house's former tenant-a parapsychologist obsessed with the ancient oak growing on a desolate corner of the property. And as the gnarled tree takes root in her imagination, Sarah risks her health and her sanity to unearth a revelation planted centuries ago...
Red Unicorn
by Tanith LeeThe exciting sequel to Black Unicorn and Gold Unicorn!The young wanderer Tanaquil can mend anything that is broken - except her own heart. With the engagement of her beloved Honj to her sister, Empress Lizra, she returns home to her sorcerous mother - and her mother's new lover, the magician Worabex.Caught up in their combined magic, Tanaquil and her mischievous familiar - a literal pet peeve - find themselves in a parallel world where she meets Tanakil, a mirror-image princess with murder on her mind.
Red Velvet Moon (Lucky In Red Ser.)
by Theodora LaneAnthony Lobos is the youngest of three brothers, all of whom are werewolves. They work in their family’s dry cleaners and Anthony does the books. Both his brothers have found their mates, and the pressure is on Anthony. He has his heart set on one of their customers. She’s everything he lusts after; beautiful, round, and bursting with life. But he’s been too shy to ask her out. Daphne Raine has everything she’d hoped for; a thriving restaurant business, a quaint house in a small town, but she’s lacking one thing. A husband. And not just any man--one who will accept her just as she is: big and beautiful. She’s been crushing on Anthony since she moved to the town of Sleeping Dog, but she’s never had any indication he would be interested in her. When Daphne brings in a red velvet dress stained with blood, can Tony find out the truth about where the blood came from, and if he does, will he have to turn his mate in to the police? Publisher's Note: This book was previously published but has been reedited and revised for this edition.
Red Waters Rising (The Devil's West #3)
by Laura Anne GilmanIn the last novel of The Devil&’s West trilogy, Isobel, the Devil&’s Left Hand, and Gabriel ride through the magical land of the Territory to root out evil by the way of mad magicians, ghosts, and twisted animal spirits.As Isobel and Gabriel travel to the southern edge of the Territory, they arrive in the free city of Red Stick. Tensions are running high as the homesteading population grows, crowding the native lands, and suspicions rise across the river from an American fort. But there is a sickness running through Red Stick and Isobel begins to find her authority challenged. She&’ll be abandoned, betrayed, and forced to stand her ground as the Devil&’s left hand in this thrilling conclusion to The Devil&’s West Trilogy.
Red, White, and--Achoo! (Katie Kazoo Switcheroo #33)
by Nancy KrulikKatie Kazoo, Switcheroo Can one little wish mess up the life of a nice, ordinary kid? Sure can! Nancy Krulik's funny, popular series begins on a day when nothing goes right for Katie Carew, the kind of day when you wish you could--poof! like magic--be anybody but yourself. Poor Katie soon learns that's when the real trouble starts! Presidents' Day is coming up, and the kids from class 4A are going to see a show about the presidents at the Cherrydale Arena. That's where the magic wind strikes and switcheroos Katie into the very same prez she's been learning about in class--none other than Millard Fillmore! Look out for more fun Katie Kazoo books!
Red, White, and--Achoo! #33
by Nancy Krulik John WendyIt?s Presidents? Day, and everyone in class 4A is psyched. It means that they each get to dress up as a president and give an oral report in front of the class. But Katie finds herself on shaky ground after the magic wind switcheroos her into Millard Fillmore of all people. Can she prevent the ultimate Presidents? Day disaster?
The Red Winter
by Henry H. NeffAn inventive and action-packed mix of fantasy, science fiction, and mythology, all in a realistic contemporary setting. Rowan has won a battle, but not the war. With proper allies, Rowan's armies could storm the demon stronghold, capture its ruler, and end the reign of demonkind. But while nations clash, a greater struggle lies elsewhere. In his desperate pursuit of Astaroth, Elias Bram scours the world for clues to the fiend's true origins, identity, and purpose. His horrifying discoveries hint that not only is humanity at risk, but the earth itself. Its fate may depend upon three children. With their unmatchable skills, it's up to Max McDaniels, David Menlo, and little Mina to tip the balance! In the Tapestry's final volume, Henry H. Neff concludes an unforgettable series in which magic can live, gods can die, and the highest stakes require the greatest sacrifice.
Red Witch
by Anna MckerrowSeventeen, heartbroken, powerful; Demelza Hawthorne has run away from home and the safety of the Greenworld.In the cities of the Redworld, Melz discovers she's special, and for the first time in her life, desired. And not just for her magical talents. When Melz meets the young but influential Bran, their attraction is instant and electric. In the Redworld, with Bran by her side, Melz believes she can reach her true potential. But the world Bran promises Melz is ravaged by war and violence. Fuel is running out, and people will do anything to gain control of the remaining resources. Melz may be more powerful than ever, but power can be a curse in the wrong hands.
Red Wolf
by Jennifer AshleyThe New York Times bestselling author of Guardian’s Mate returns to the world of the Shifters and a tale of a new love under fire...A man is only as strong…Red wolf Shifter Dimitri has fought his whole life for respect. It is claimed that red wolves are tainted with coyote blood and therefore not pure. He may not be skilled at verbally defending himself, but because he's a bodyguard, tracker, and champion of the fight clubs, his fists are always ready for some rough and tumble. However, he’d prefer a roll in the hay with the woman who is his oldest friend.…as the woman who’s got his back…A spirited leopard Shifter and a fellow tracker, Jaycee Bordeaux has no problem forging a mate bond with Dimitri, but soon the two are called to infiltrate a rogue group bent on enslaving Shifters. Jaycee may have defended Dimitri from taunts before, but they now face a more lethal danger—one that threatens not only the future of their people, but also their love.
Red Wolf (Wolf Fey #2)
by Kailin GowThe Red Wolf has always been just a fable told to the fey, a legendary figure as ancient as Feyland itself. Now The Red Wolf is about to rise again... Logan, the Prince of the Wolves in Feyland, is lured back into Feyland from Gregory, Oregon in hot pursuit of Breena, the girl he had always loved. She was kidnapped by the Winter Prince Kian, and taken into the world of the Fey. As Logan journeys into Feyland, he learns how his new role as Wolf Prince plays a significant role in shaping the future of Feyland.
Red Wolf
by Linda Thomas-SundstromTory McKidd understands exactly what kind of monster is stalking the moonlit streets. She, too, Is a werewolf and is ready to bring the rogue shifter to justice. What she isn't prepared for is Adam Scott, The sexy detective whose investigation crosses paths with her own--a human who inexplicably stirs her senses. Adam Scott is searching for a killer, not a lover, but with one look at the flame-haired beauty, he is ensnared. When one steamy night ignites their animal passion, there is no denying their fate. But when werewolf meets human, danger lurks--And The one they hunt may be the one hunting them. . . . Contains the bonus story BLACKOUT also available from Silhouette Nocturne Bites.
The Red Wolf Conspiracy
by Robert V. RedickSix hundred years old, the Imperial Merchant Ship Chathrand is a massive floating outpost of the Empire of Arqual. And it is on its most vital mission yet: to deliver a young woman whose marriage will seal the peace between Arqual and its mortal enemy, the Mzithrin Empire. But Thasha, the young noblewoman in question, may be bringing her swords to the altar. For the ship's true mission is not peace but war--a war that threatens to rekindle an ancient power long thought lost. As the Chathrand navigates treacherous waters, Thasha must seek unlikely allies--including a magic-cursed deckhand, a stowaway tribe of foot-high warriors, and a singularly heroic rat--and enter a treacherous web of intrigue to uncover the secret of the legendary Red Wolf.
The Red Wolf Conspiracy
by Robert V. S. RedickTold with infectious joy and enthusiasm by an immensely talented new writer this is a landmark fantasy debut. The Chathrand - The Great Ship, The Wind-Palace, His Supremacy's First Fancy - is the last of her kind - built 600 years ago she dwarves all the ships around her. The secrets of her construction are long lost. She was the pride of the Empire. The natural choice for the great diplomatic voyage to seal the peace with the last of the Emperor's last enemies. 700 souls boarded her. Her sadistic Captain Nilus Rose, the Emperor's Ambassador and Thasha, the daughter he plans to marry off to seal the treaty, a spy master and six assassins, one hunderd imperial marines, Pazel the tarboy gifted and cursed by his mother's spell and a small band of Ixchel. The Ixchel sneaked aboard and now hide below decks amongst the rats. Intent on their own mission. But there is treachery afoot. Behind the plans for peace lies the shadow of war and the fear that a dead king might live again. And now the Chathrand, having survived countless battles and centuries of typhoons has gone missing. This is her story.
The Red Wolf Conspiracy: The Chathrand Voyage (Chathrand Voyage Ser. #1)
by Robert V.S. RedickThe Chathrand - The Great Ship, The Wind-Palace, His Supremacy's First Fancy - is the last of her kind - built 600 years ago she dwarves all the ships around her. The secrets of her construction are long lost. She was the pride of the Empire. The natural choice for the great diplomatic voyage to seal the peace with the last of the Emperor's last enemies.700 souls boarded her. Her sadistic Captain Nilus Rose, the Emperor's Ambassador and Thasha, the daughter he plans to marry off to seal the treaty, a spy master and six assassins, one hunderd imperial marines, Pazel the tarboy gifted and cursed by his mother's spell and a small band of Ixchel. The Ixchel sneaked aboard and now hide below decks amongst the rats. Intent on their own mission.But there is treachery afoot. Behind the plans for peace lies the shadow of war and the fear that a dead king might live again. And now the Chathrand, having survived countless battles and centuries of typhoons has gone missing.This is her story.
The Red Wolf Conspiracy: The Chathrand Voyage (Chathrand Voyage Ser. #1)
by Robert V.S. RedickThe Chathrand - The Great Ship, The Wind-Palace, His Supremacy's First Fancy - is the last of her kind - built 600 years ago she dwarves all the ships around her. The secrets of her construction are long lost. She was the pride of the Empire. The natural choice for the great diplomatic voyage to seal the peace with the last of the Emperor's last enemies.700 souls boarded her. Her sadistic Captain Nilus Rose, the Emperor's Ambassador and Thasha, the daughter he plans to marry off to seal the treaty, a spy master and six assassins, one hunderd imperial marines, Pazel the tarboy gifted and cursed by his mother's spell and a small band of Ixchel. The Ixchel sneaked aboard and now hide below decks amongst the rats. Intent on their own mission.But there is treachery afoot. Behind the plans for peace lies the shadow of war and the fear that a dead king might live again. And now the Chathrand, having survived countless battles and centuries of typhoons has gone missing.This is her story.